Charlton County public meetings in 2022

Folkston Mayor and Council

The City of Folkston Mayor and Council will meet to review income and expense statements and department reports. The council will consider a request from the Development Authority. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding the Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration.

• Approval of Development Authority Request
• Review of Income and Expense Statements
• Discussion of Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss the 2023 proposed budget and a county payscale update. The body will also consider approvals for groundwater services and timber site preparation bids.

• Adoption of 2023 proposed budget
• Approval of Charlton County payscale update
• Ground water services proposal for methane, surface water, and Folkston and St. George landfills
• Bids for timber site prep
• Variance request for Natasha Maxwell

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the 2023 proposed budget and a county pay scale update. They also authorized a resolution to consider a one cent sales tax for regional transportation infrastructure. Several other items, including a variance request and a property project, were tabled.

• Approved 2023 Proposed Budget (unanimous)
• Approved Charlton County Pay Scale update (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to consider one cent sales tax for transportation infrastructure (unanimous)
• Approved Ground Water Services 2023 Proposal for Folkston and St. George Landfills (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for GDOT and USDOT Public Transit Grant application (unanimous)
• Authorized County Administrator to award timber site prep bid contingent on start date and insurance (unanimous)
• Tabled variance request for Natasha Maxwell (unanimous)
• Tabled decision on Okefenokee Experience on County Property (unanimous)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to process property tax-related applications and appeals. The body will review homestead and veteran exemptions for 2023 and evaluate CUVA applications.

• Review of 30 Day Notices/Appeals
• Processing of CUVA Applications
• Review of Homestead Applications for 2023
• Review of VA EXEMPTION applications
• Chief Appraiser's and Financial reports

Board of Elections and Voter Registration

The Charlton County Board of Elections and Voter Registration will hold its regular monthly meeting. The main action is certifying the results of the December 6, 2022 General Runoff Election. The board will also discuss the upcoming Risk Limiting Audit scheduled for December 14, 2022, and set the next meeting for January 17, 2023.

• Certify December 6, 2022 General Runoff Election Results
• Risk Limiting Audit scheduled for December 14, 2022
• Next meeting set for January 17, 2023

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed 2023 budget. The body will also consider a resolution to name a memorial bridge and discuss a facilities naming ordinance.

• Public hearing for proposed 2023 budget
• Resolution designating 'Glenn C. Gibson Memorial Bridge'
• Discussion of facilities naming ordinance
• Discussion of architectural RFQs

The Board of Commissioners approved a resolution to name a bridge in honor of Glenn C. Gibson. A public hearing for the proposed 2023 budget was held with no public comments received. The Board also reviewed architectural RFQs for a future recommendation.

• Approved Resolution Designating 'Glenn C. Gibson Memorial Bridge' (unanimous)
• Adopted November 17, 2022 Minutes (unanimous)
• Removed Facilities Naming Ordinance from agenda (unanimous)

Fire Board

The Fire Board will meet to review financial reports, personnel updates, and equipment status. The agenda includes reports from the Georgia Forestry Commission and ONWR.

• Review of 4 new applicants for support and firefighter positions
• Status update on truck parts
• Report from Georgia Forestry Commission representative Roger Todd
• Report from Reggie Forcine, ONWR
• Discussion of December 3, 2022 banquet

The Fire Board unanimously approved the agenda, the September 26, 2022 minutes, and the financial report. Chief Lewis provided updates on personnel testing, equipment, and a $1,200 donation from Rayonier.

• Adopted November 28, 2022 Agenda (Unanimous)
• Adopted September 26, 2022 Minutes (Unanimous)
• Adopted Financial Report (Unanimous)

Folkston Mayor and Council

The regular monthly meeting of the Folkston Mayor and Council scheduled for November 21, 2022, was canceled. No business items were considered or discussed.

• Meeting canceled

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss ordinances regarding the river corridor. The board is also considering the approval of the 2023 Indigent Services Agreement and the 2022 LOST Certificate of Distribution.

• Approval of 2023 Indigent Services Agreement
• Discussion of River Corridor ordinances
• Acceptance of 2022 LOST Certificate of Distribution
• Receipt of October 2022 Wellness Report

The Board of Commissioners approved a contract for road work on Kenyon Brown Street and accepted a Local Sales and Use Tax Certificate. They also approved the 2023 Indigent Services Agreement and announced the immediate enforcement of River Corridor Ordinances.

• Approved $11,300 proposal from Inliner Solutions for Kenyon Brown Street (Unanimous)
• Adopted October 20 and October 27, 2022 minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved Financial Report (Unanimous)
• Accepted August 15, 2022 Local Sales and Use Tax Certificate (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Indigent Services Agreement (Unanimous)
• Determined River Corridor Ordinances for Satilla and St. Marys River will be enforced immediately as one ordinance

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to process tax-related applications and appeals. The body will review homestead and veteran exemptions for 2023 and handle 30-day notices.

• Review of 30 Day Notices/Appeals
• Processing of CUVA Applications
• Review of Homestead Applications for 2023
• Review of VA EXEMPTION
• Chief Appraiser's and Financial Reports

Board of Elections and Voter Registration

The Board of Elections and Voter Registration is meeting to discuss extending advance in-person voting hours and processing new voter applications. The body is also reviewing the status of ballot proofs and upcoming audit and testing schedules.

• Extension of advance in-person voting hours
• Processing of eligible voter applications with dates prior to 11/7/2022
• Risk Limiting Audit
• Logic & Accuracy Testing beginning November 21, 2022
• Absentee by mail application request deadline of November 28, 2022

Folkston Mayor and Council

This meeting agenda is only procedural boilerplate: the November 14, 2022 work session of the Folkston Mayor and Council was canceled. No items were discussed or decided.

Board of Elections and Voter Registration

The Charlton County Board of Elections and Voter Registration will meet to certify the results of the November 8, 2022 General Election.

• Certification of November 8, 2022 General Election results

Recreation Advisory Board

The Recreation Advisory Board will meet to review financial reports and address several action items. Discussions will focus on sports tournament coordination and facility maintenance.

• Soccer tournament and district play
• Soccer goals and fencing
• Basketball officials and signups
• Counter and sink repair and no parking signs at gym
• Moving banners from Deuce Lloyd to gym fence

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet for a special called meeting to consider the approval of an insurance renewal. Other agenda items are procedural.

• Approval of insurance renewal

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the 2023 insurance renewal with Aetna. This renewal covers medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, among other benefits.

• Adopted October 27, 2022 Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Insurance Renewal with Aetna for $1,634,325.00 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review the annual financial report and discuss the Road Department Capital Improvement Plan. The board is deciding on a budget amendment and specific infrastructure and equipment purchases.

• Approval of storm drainage repair to Kenyon Brown Street
• Approval of a temporary access permit for Keystone Forest Investments
• Purchase of a heat pump system for Winokur Fire Station
• Approval of a budget amendment
• Discussion of Sheriff's Office equipment

The Board awarded a $97,356 storm drainage repair contract to Inliner Solutions for Kenyon Brown Street, funded by LMIG and TSPLOST. They also approved a $6,972.48 heat pump for Winokur Fire Station, a temporary access permit for Keystone Forest Investments, a 3rd-quarter budget amendment, and the 2021 audit. A petition to restore John Harris School was heard but no decision was made.

• Awarded storm drainage repair bid to Inliner Solutions for $97,356 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of heat pump from Sam Pickren AC for $6,972.48 (unanimous)
• Issued temporary access permit to Keystone Forest Investments (unanimous)
• Approved 3rd-quarter budget amendment (unanimous)
• Accepted 2021 audit - annual financial report (unanimous)
• Approved financial report (unanimous)
• Approved October 20, 2022 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved October 6, 2022 minutes (unanimous)

Folkston Mayor and Council

The Mayor and Council will meet to vote on the 2022 millage rate and the 2023 budget. The meeting also includes reports from the Police Department and City Manager.

• Adoption of 2022 Millage Rate
• Adoption of 2023 Budget
• Review of Income and Expense Statements

Folkston Mayor and Council

The Folkston Mayor and Council is holding a public hearing to discuss the 2022 millage rate. This is the only substantive item on the agenda; no other business is listed.

• Public hearing on 2022 millage rate

Recreation Advisory Board

The Recreation Advisory Board is meeting to review financial reports and discuss several action items. The board will address upcoming events and equipment needs for local recreation.

• Parade planning
• Pow Wow planning
• Soccer goals
• Field 8 lights
• Basketball signups

The Charlton County Recreation Advisory Board met on October 10, 2022, and unanimously approved the previous meeting's minutes and the financial report. No substantive decisions were made; the board discussed updates on playground repairs, a grant, and a potential new recreation facility, with a committee meeting scheduled for November 7.

• Approved minutes from previous meeting (unanimous)
• Accepted financial report as presented (unanimous)

Folkston Mayor and Council

The October 10, 2022 work session of the Folkston Mayor and Council was canceled. No items were discussed or decided.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss the adoption of the millage rate and an amended intergovernmental agreement for school officer placement. The agenda also includes a report from the 4 H Extension Agent and the August 2022 wellness report.

• Adoption of millage rate
• Amended intergovernmental agreement regarding placement of officers at schools
• August 2022 wellness report
• Presentation by Madison Sands, 4 H Extension Agent

The Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted a 13.90 millage rate for the county, the lowest in a decade, reducing property tax revenue by $127,888. The board also approved a 14.443 millage rate for the School Board M&O and an amended intergovernmental agreement for placing officers at schools. An employee termination was upheld following executive session.

• Adopted 13.90 millage rate (unanimous)
• Approved 14.443 School Board M&O millage rate (unanimous)
• Approved amended intergovernmental agreement for school officers (unanimous)
• Upheld Personnel Review Board recommendation to terminate employee Joshua Caleb Strickland (unanimous)

Folkston Mayor and Council

The Mayor and Council will meet to review the 2023 Budget. The meeting also includes reports from the City Manager and the Police Department.

• 2023 Budget discussion

The Folkston Mayor and Council reviewed the proposed 2023 budget, which keeps revenues the same as 2022 but includes increases in salaries, benefits, insurance, parts, fuel, and electricity. No vote was taken on the budget; it was presented for discussion. The council also learned that no bids were received for the LMIG Dixie Lake Road project, which will be re-advertised or the funds held for up to three years.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes for August 15 and September 19, 2022 regular meetings (unanimous)
• Approved income and expense statements for August 2022 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:15 pm (unanimous)

Fire Board

The Fire Board will meet to review financial and personnel reports, including three new applicants for support and firefighter roles. The agenda includes operational updates on student testing and truck parts.

• Review of 3 new applicants for support and firefighter positions
• Report on students tested
• Update on pending truck parts
• Planning for December 3 banquet

The Charlton County Fire Board met on September 26, 2022, and unanimously adopted the agenda, minutes, and financial report. No substantive decisions were made; the board discussed hurricane readiness and planning for station improvements.

• Adopted September 26, 2022 agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted May 23, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted financial report (unanimous)

Folkston Mayor and Council

The Mayor and Council will meet to review the 2023 Budget. The meeting also includes reports from the City Manager and Police Department.

• 2023 Budget
• Income and Expense Statements
• Kim Rodgers / Okefenokee Chamber

The September 19, 2022 regular monthly meeting of the Folkston Mayor and Council was canceled because a quorum was not present. The meeting was rescheduled for September 26, 2022 at 6:30 PM. No substantive decisions were made.

• Meeting canceled due to lack of quorum
• Rescheduled for September 26, 2022 at 6:30 PM

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to review a financial report and consider several purchase order requests. These requests include equipment for the road department and EMS services.

• Purchase order for car lift and installation at Road Department Shop
• Purchase order for EMS brakes, transmission, and motor service
• Purchase order for AEDs

The Board of Commissioners approved three purchase orders: a car lift from Car Quest for $9,819, ambulance parts from Folkston Auto, and two AEDs from Stryker for $2,583.45 each using a safety grant. All motions passed unanimously. The board also heard public comments about a property value appeal and volunteer firefighter pension benefits.

• Approved $9,819 car lift purchase from Car Quest for county shop (unanimous)
• Approved purchase order for EMS ambulance parts from Folkston Auto (unanimous)
• Approved $5,166.90 for two AEDs from Stryker for Recreation Department using ACCG grant (unanimous)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors is holding a regular monthly meeting to conduct routine business. The body will review tax appeals, CUVA applications, and homestead applications for 2023.

• 30 Day Notices/Appeals
• CUVA Applications
• Homestead Applications For 2023
• Chief Appraiser's Report
• Financial Report

The Board of Assessors met and unanimously approved the agenda, minutes from June 13, 2022, ACOs, 30-day notices/appeals, no-change appeals forwarded to the Board of Equalization, CUVA applications, and 2023 homestead applications. No substantive decisions beyond these routine approvals were made.

• Approved agenda for August 9, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes from June 13, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved ACOs (unanimous)
• Approved 30-day notices/appeals (unanimous)
• Approved no-change appeals and forwarded to BOE (unanimous)
• Approved CUVA applications (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 homestead applications (unanimous)

Recreation Advisory Board

The Recreation Advisory Board will meet to discuss various operational items and funding requests. The agenda includes reviews of facility equipment and administrative processes.

• Atlanta Hawks funding request
• TNT Fence-ballfields
• Soccer games and nets
• Playground
• Coke sales

The Charlton County Recreation Advisory Board approved a $4,000 grant from ACCG to purchase safety equipment, including two AEDs, and unanimously accepted the financial report and prior meeting minutes. The board also discussed operational updates such as playground reassembly, soccer net shipping delays, and fencing quotes.

• Approved $4,000 ACCG grant for safety equipment (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2 AEDs for recreation (unanimous)
• Approved financial report as presented (unanimous)
• Approved prior meeting minutes (unanimous)

Folkston Mayor and Council

The September 12, 2022 work session of the Folkston Mayor and Council was canceled because there were no agenda items to discuss. No decisions were made.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to repeal the Charlton County Civil Service System and adopt a new Personnel Policy Manual. They also approved electrical bids for Traders Hill pavilion and St. George Fire Department, and purchased 0.75 acres near Chatman Mobley Park for $3,000.

• Approved resolution to amend employee rules via new Personnel Policy Manual (unanimous)
• Approved final vote to repeal Charlton County Civil Service System (unanimous)
• Awarded Traders Hill electrical bid to Charlton Electric for $6,100 (unanimous)
• Awarded St. George Fire Station electrical bid to Charlton Electric for $3,662.50 (unanimous)
• Approved land purchase agreement for two parcels near Chatman Mobley Park for $3,000 (unanimous)
• Refunded variance request payment to James Phillip O'Berry (no action needed)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to repeal the Charlton County Civil Service System after a public hearing with no comments. They also approved purchases including an aluminum work platform for $7,808.33 and bunker gear for the volunteer fire department from NAFECO for $6,527.90. A citizen's request to waive a $750 late fee for a mobile home permit was discussed, and Commissioner Everett agreed to pay the fee.

• Approved initial vote to repeal Charlton County Civil Service System (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of aluminum work platform with gate for $7,808.33 (unanimous)
• Approved bid from NAFECO for bunker gear for VFD for $6,527.90 (unanimous)
• Approved July 21, 2022 and August 4, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Financial Report (unanimous)
• Adopted August 18, 2022 agenda (unanimous)
• Acknowledged receipt of July 2022 Wellness Report
• Commissioner Everett agreed to pay $750 permit fee for citizen Ronnie Smith

Board of Elections and Voter Registration

The Charlton County Board of Elections and Registration held a regular monthly meeting, approving the previous minutes. They discussed an upcoming regional meeting in Pierce County on September 14th, with Teresa Hamilton and Brenda Hodges attending. The next regular meeting was rescheduled to September 27th due to a scheduling conflict.

• Approved minutes from previous meeting (unanimous)
• Noted regional meeting in Pierce County on September 14th, with Hamilton and Hodges attending
• Rescheduled next meeting to September 27, 2022, due to chair's conflict

Folkston Mayor and Council

The Folkston Mayor and Council approved the Local Option Sales Tax (L.O.S.T.) agreement as presented, with no changes to the distribution percentages: Charlton County 61.5584%, City of Folkston 28.8950%, and City of Homeland 09.5466%. The council also approved the agenda, minutes from the July 18, 2022 regular meeting and August 8, 2022 work session, and the income and expense statements for July 2022. During general discussion, the council considered the possibility of closing Main Street to commercial truck traffic but agreed more information is needed before any action.

• Approved Local Option Sales Tax agreement with unchanged distributions (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes for July 18, 2022 regular meeting and August 8, 2022 work session (unanimous)
• Approved income and expense statements for July 2022 (unanimous)
• Discussed closing Main Street to commercial truck traffic; no action taken

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors approved the 2022 assessment notices for mailing, along with a VA exemption, CUVA/FLPA applications, ACOs, and motor vehicle appeal values. The board also approved the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting. All actions were approved by Chairman Gary Tippins, the sole member present.

• Approved agenda for June 14, 2022 meeting
• Approved minutes from April 26, 2022 meeting
• Approved VA exemption
• Approved CUVA and FLPA applications
• Approved ACOs
• Approved motor vehicle appeal values: Nobles at $1,500 and Sutherland at $8,000
• Approved 2022 assessment notices and mailing

Folkston Mayor and Council

The Folkston Mayor and Council held a work session on August 8, 2022, reviewing the 2021 financial audit, receiving an update on L.O.S.T. negotiations, and discussing wastewater project funding and a failing lift station. No formal votes were taken; the L.O.S.T. agreement is pending council approval at a regular meeting.

• Reviewed 2021 audit; positive net position in all categories
• Received L.O.S.T. negotiation update; county approved agreement, council approval pending
• Discussed GEFA loan principal forgiveness up to $900,000 for wastewater project
• Discussed urgent replacement of failing lift station at prison

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved several expenditures, including soccer goals, an AC unit, a rapid response vehicle, and mobile communication equipment, all funded from designated accounts. They also approved the 2022 LOST negotiations as presented, contingent on approval by the two cities. An aluminum work platform purchase was tabled pending more information, and several ordinances were discussed but deferred.

• Approved $8,270 soccer goals from BSN Sports (unanimous)
• Approved $7,250 AC unit from Dixie Air (unanimous)
• Tabled aluminum work platform purchase (unanimous)
• Approved $5,291.50 mobile communication purchase for Sheriff's Dept (unanimous)
• Approved $9,187.50 pipes plus $12,311.40 for additional pipes (unanimous)
• Approved $38,871 rapid response vehicle from Wade Ford (unanimous)
• Approved variance request from Tommy & Marsha Roddenberry (unanimous)
• Approved LOST negotiations as presented (unanimous)

Recreation Advisory Board

The Charlton County Recreation Advisory Board met on August 1, 2022, and approved the previous meeting's minutes and the financial report, both unanimously. The board received updates on completed projects (Field 8 lighting, fencing) and ongoing items (soccer/cheer registration, replacement of stolen life ring buoys, vandalism restitution). No major policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely informational.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted financial report as given (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners meeting was cancelled because no quorum was present. No decisions were made or items considered.

Board of Elections and Voter Registration

The Charlton County Board of Elections and Voter Registration approved its proposed 2023 budget, with adjustments, to be submitted to the County Administrator. The board also approved minutes from a previous meeting and scheduled a voter registration drive training for August 11, 2022.

• Approved 2023 budget for submission to County Administrator
• Approved minutes of previous meeting
• Scheduled voter registration drive training for August 11, 2022

Folkston Mayor and Council

The Folkston Mayor and Council approved a beer and wine on-premises consumption license for Brick House Restaurant at 3566 Second Street South, after the application had been on the table for 30 days and all ordinance requirements were met. The council also appointed members to the L.O.S.T. committee for upcoming negotiations with the county and City of Homeland. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes for June 20, 2022 regular meeting and executive session (unanimous)
• Approved income and expense statements for June 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved beer and wine on-premises consumption license for Brick House Restaurant (unanimous)
• Appointed Mayor Lee Gowen, Pender Lloyd, and Jim Gowen, with Ruby Baker as alternate, to L.O.S.T. committee (unanimous)

Recreation Advisory Board

The Charlton County Recreation Advisory Board approved a new annual pass for recreation sports beginning in 2023, with fees set at $75 for adults, $50 for military, seniors (65+), and school-age children. The board also accepted the financial report and approved the previous meeting's minutes. The playground at Deuce Lloyd Park was closed due to unsafe equipment, with repairs to be done at no cost by the vendor.

• Approved annual recreation sports pass for 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of previous meeting (unanimous)
• Accepted financial report as given (unanimous)
• Closed Deuce Lloyd Park playground until repairs completed

Folkston Mayor and Council

The July 11, 2022 work session of the Folkston Mayor and Council was canceled because there were no agenda items. No decisions were made or discussed.

Board of Commissioners

The Board unanimously approved a tentative allocation of $50,000 in state funding for installing PAPIs at Davis Field, with a required county match of $16,667 to be paid from airport monies and TSPLOST. They also approved the Unison Behavioral Health participation contract, the 2nd quarter 2022 budget amendment, and waived rental fees for volunteer firemen using fire station community rooms. A motion to deny the John Harris Building request failed, and the Board appointed LOST Negotiation Committee members.

• Approved $50,000 state funding for PAPIs at Davis Field (unanimous)
• Approved Unison Behavioral Health County Participation Contract (unanimous)
• Approved 2nd quarter 2022 Budget Amendment (unanimous)
• Waived rental fee for volunteer firemen using fire station community rooms (unanimous)
• Appointed Crews, Everett, and Raulerson as LOST Negotiation Committee Members (unanimous)
• Motion to deny John Harris Building request failed (2-3)

Board of Elections and Voter Registration

The Charlton County Board of Elections and Registration certified the results of the June 21, 2022 Primary Run-Off election. The board also approved minutes from its May 17 and May 27 meetings. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Certified June 21, 2022 Primary Run-Off election results (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of May 17, 2022 Regular Monthly Meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of May 27, 2022 Regular Monthly Meeting (unanimous)

Folkston Mayor and Council

The Folkston Mayor and Council approved a 5% across-the-board pay raise for all employees, effective immediately, after returning from executive session. They also approved installing one speed bump on Boyd Street, with the county handling its portion. The council received a beer and wine license application from the Brick House Restaurant, to be voted on in July. No action was taken during executive session.

• Approved 5% pay raise for all employees, effective immediately (unanimous)
• Approved installation of one speed bump on Boyd Street (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of May 16, 2022 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Approved income and expense statements for May 2022 (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to discuss personnel; no action taken
• Received beer and wine license application from Brick House Restaurant; vote scheduled for July meeting

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a contract for senior center operations, a shelving bid for storage relocation, and placed an order for a motor grader. They also approved a Juneteenth proclamation, a speed bump petition, a variance request, and EMS textbooks, while tabling playground repairs at Deuce Lloyd Sports Complex.

• Approved Contract #AAA-2023-21 for senior center operation with meals (unanimous)
• Approved Juneteenth Proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved county portion for speed bump on Boyd Street (unanimous)
• Approved variance request for Hunter Gowen (unanimous)
• Approved Buy Rack shelving bid of $6,829.07 for storage relocation (unanimous)
• Tabled repairs for Deuce Lloyd Sports Complex playground equipment (unanimous)
• Approved order for motor grader due to 12-month lead time (unanimous)
• Approved purchase order for EMS textbooks (unanimous)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors is meeting to review tax exemptions and appeals. The body will consider the approval of 2022 assessment notices. The meeting includes reviews of financial and appraiser reports.

• Approval of 2022 Assessment Notices
• VA Exemption reviews
• CUVA Applications
• Motor Vehicle Appeal
• E&R, N.O.D. & Refund

The Charlton County Board of Assessors held a regular monthly meeting and unanimously approved all agenda items, including homestead exemptions, CUVA/FLPA applications, ACOs, a motor vehicle appeal value, and a 3-year GMASS proposal. The board also approved the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting. No substantive policy decisions were made beyond routine approvals.

• Approved agenda for April 26, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from March 15, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved homestead exemptions (unanimous)
• Approved CUVA/FLPA applications (unanimous)
• Approved ACOs (unanimous)
• Approved motor vehicle value at Kelley Blue Book price of $5,900 (unanimous)
• Approved GMASS proposal for next 3 years (unanimous)

Recreation Advisory Board

The Charlton County Recreation Advisory Board tabled a decision on annual passes after discussion, and directed the Recreation Director to conduct a Facebook poll from June 14-20 to gauge interest in football and whether it should be flag or pads. The board also approved the previous meeting's minutes and the financial report, and formed a committee for the Recreation Complex Master Plan.

• Approved minutes of previous meeting (unanimous)
• Accepted financial report as given (unanimous)
• Tabled annual passes decision (unanimous)
• Instructed Recreation Director to run Facebook poll on football interest June 14-20
• Formed Recreation Complex Master Plan committee to meet July 11, 2022

Folkston Mayor and Council

The June 13, 2022 work session of the Folkston Mayor and Council was canceled because there were no agenda items to address. No decisions were made or discussed.

Board of Commissioners

The board unanimously approved several purchase orders, a grant application, and two appointments to the Board of Assessors. It also terminated a county employee and authorized property purchases for road right-of-way.

• Approved $5,377.72 AC repair purchase order for Annex Building (unanimous)
• Approved $8,839.47 motor grader repair purchase order (unanimous)
• Approved USDA grant application for Sheriff's Office equipment (unanimous)
• Appointed Marshall Moore to Board of Assessors (unanimous)
• Appointed Andy Gowen to Board of Assessors (unanimous)
• Terminated county employee Nicole Raulerson (unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of property from August and Cindy Mantay for $650 for road right-of-way (unanimous)
• Authorized acquisition of right-of-way easement from Marlene Batson and Glenda Adams (unanimous)

Board of Elections and Voter Registration

The Charlton County Board of Elections and Registration certified the results of the May 24, 2022 General Primary Election and accepted a resolution for the E-SPLOST. Both motions carried unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Certified May 24, 2022 General Primary Election results (motion carried)
• Accepted resolution for E-SPLOST (motion carried)

Fire Board

The Fire Board will meet to review financial reports and operational updates. Discussions include a volunteer class with a live burn test and a building in St. George.

• Registered volunteer class with live burn test set for June 18
• Report on 5 trucks in the shop for work
• Update on building in St. George
• Personnel report regarding 2 new applicants for support and firefighter roles

The Charlton County Fire Board met on May 23, 2022, and unanimously approved the agenda, the March 28, 2022 minutes, and the financial report. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting consisted of routine approvals and informational reports from Georgia Forestry, ONWR, and the Fire Chief. The board also discussed dispatch protocol reminders and building plans for housing trucks.

• Adopted May 23, 2022 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March 28, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial report (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 6:30 p.m. (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct a regular meeting including the adoption of the agenda and minutes. The session includes a financial report and acknowledgment of the April 2022 wellness report.

• Financial report (second meeting)
• Acknowledgment of April 2022 wellness report

The Charlton County Board of Commissioners met May 19, 2022, and unanimously approved the agenda, minutes, and financial report. The board accepted the resignation of Dana O'Quinn from the Board of Assessors and acknowledged receipt of the April 2022 Wellness Report. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned at 6:08 p.m.

• Approved May 19, 2022 agenda with amendment (unanimous)
• Adopted May 5, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Financial Report (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Dana O'Quinn, Board of Assessors (unanimous)
• Acknowledged receipt of April 2022 Wellness Report

Board of Elections and Voter Registration

The Charlton County Board of Elections and Voter Registration is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and discussing the upcoming May 24, 2022 General Primary. The board will review early voting and tabulation, set Election Day hours, and certify the election results. The next meeting is scheduled for June 21, 2022, due to a possible runoff.

• Early voting is currently underway
• Early tabulation for May 24, 2022 General Primary
• Election Day hours to be set
• Certification of the election
• Next meeting June 21, 2022 at 3:00 PM due to runoff

The Charlton County Board of Elections and Registration met and approved the previous meeting's minutes. They discussed ongoing early voting, scheduled early tabulation for the May 24 primary, and set election certification for May 27. The next meeting was moved to June 21 due to a runoff election.

• Approved minutes as read (motion by Guinn, second by Hamilton)
• Scheduled early tabulation for May 24, 2022 at 3:00 pm
• Set election certification for May 27, 2022 at 5:00 pm
• Moved next meeting to June 21, 2022 at 3:00 pm due to runoff

Folkston Mayor and Council

The Folkston Mayor and Council is holding its regular monthly meeting. Action items include approving a representative to the Southern Georgia Aging Advisory Council and selecting an engineering firm for ARPA-SFRF Grant #GA-0005317. The council will also review the police department and city manager reports, and hear the mayor's report.

• Approve Southern Georgia Aging Advisory Council Representative
• Approve Engineering Firm for ARPA-SFRF Grant #GA-0005317
• Approve income and expense statements
• Police Department Report
• City Manager Report

The Folkston Mayor and Council unanimously approved M.E. Sack Engineering to provide engineering services for the ARPA-SFRF Grant #GA-0005317, following a scored proposal process. The council also reappointed Ruby Baker to the Southern Georgia Aging Advisory Council and approved routine items including the agenda, April minutes, and income/expense statements. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved M.E. Sack Engineering for ARPA-SFRF Grant #GA-0005317 engineering services (unanimous)
• Reappointed Ruby Baker to the Southern Georgia Aging Advisory Council (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved April 18, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved April 2022 income and expense statements (unanimous)

Folkston Mayor and Council

The Folkston Mayor and Council work session scheduled for May 9, 2022, was canceled. No items were discussed or decided.

The May 9, 2022 work session of the Folkston Mayor and Council was canceled because there were no agenda items. No decisions were made or discussed.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution to repeal the Charlton County Civil Service System and implement new personnel policies. They also approved a preliminary plat for The Farm at Okefenokee, contracts with GMASS for appraisal services, a health services agreement with Corporate Health Partners, and a Safety Coordinator Resolution.

• Approved resolution to repeal Civil Service System and implement new personnel policies (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for The Farm at Okefenokee (unanimous)
• Approved GMASS contract for services: $48,000 (2023), $48,000 (2024), $90,000 (2025) (unanimous)
• Approved GMASS contract for field review of manufactured homes ($30,000/yr) and mapping ($6,000/yr) (unanimous)
• Approved Client Services Agreement with Corporate Health Partners for $27,630 (unanimous)
• Approved Safety Coordinator Resolution (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 21 and April 25, 2022 (unanimous)

Folkston Mayor and Council

The Folkston Mayor and Council is holding a public meeting to inform residents about needed improvements to the city's wastewater treatment system and to gather public input on alternative methods for those improvements. The input will be used to develop a plan for the Environmental Information Document, which must be approved by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.

• Public meeting on wastewater treatment system improvements
• Compliance with Georgia Water Quality Control Rules (Section 391-3-6-02)
• Public input on alternative improvement methods
• Plan to be included in Environmental Information Document
• Approval required by Georgia Department of Natural Resources

Recreation Advisory Board

The Charlton County Recreation Advisory Board is meeting to handle routine business including approving minutes and a financial report, and to discuss several action items. These include the completion of a playground at St. George, baseball operations, an upcoming girls softball tournament, adult softball signups, fencing work, and possible concrete paths for disabled access to ballfields.

• Playground install completion at St. George
• 10u Girls Softball Tournament on May 7, 2022
• TNT Fencing start-up delayed 3-4 weeks
• Concrete paths to ballfields for people with disabilities
• Banners purchased from local sponsors (e.g., Hopkins Gowen Oil, Southeastern Bank)

The Charlton County Recreation Advisory Board met on May 2, 2022, and unanimously approved the previous meeting's minutes and the financial report as presented. No formal votes were taken on other items; the board discussed updates including the completed playground at St. George, a possible 10u Girls Softball Tournament, and plans for a new recreation facility, with a committee to be formed by the June meeting.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted financial report as given (unanimous)
• Discussed new recreation facility planning; committee names due by June meeting

Board of Assessors

The Charlton County Board of Assessors is holding its regular monthly meeting to approve the agenda and minutes, and to discuss various property assessment matters including homestead exemptions, FLPA and CUVA applications, and mobile home appeals. The chief appraiser will give a report, and there will be financial updates, staff and public Q&A, and an executive session.

• Homestead Exemption Application
• Application For FLPA And CUVA
• E&R, N.O.D. & Refund
• ACO's Mobile Home Appeals
• ACO's without Appeals

The Board of Assessors held a regular monthly meeting on March 15, 2022, and unanimously approved the agenda, minutes (with changes), homestead exemptions, CUVA/FLPA applications, and ACOs. The board also decided to wait for more information before obtaining a quote for personal property audits. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda for March 15, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from February 16, 2022, with changes (unanimous)
• Approved homestead exemptions (unanimous)
• Approved CUVA/FLPA applications (unanimous)
• Tabled GMASS proposal pending more information (unanimous)
• Approved ACOs (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The board met in special session to discuss personnel. After an executive session on compensation, they unanimously approved raising the county administrator's salary to $85,000 per year, effective the next pay cycle. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted the April 25, 2022 agenda (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to discuss compensation (unanimous)
• Approved administrator salary increase to $85,000 annually, effective next pay cycle (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 6:20 p.m. (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Charlton County Board of Commissioners will hold a workshop to discuss personnel policy, followed by a regular meeting. The board will consider a budget amendment and discuss and consider fees for baseball and gymnasium use. Public comments are limited to three minutes.

• Discuss personnel policy
• Consider budget amendment
• Discuss and consider baseball and gymnasium fees
• Financial report (second meeting)

Recreation Advisory Board

The Charlton County Recreation Advisory Board is holding a special called meeting to discuss and potentially act on a rental fee schedule for recreation facilities. The agenda also includes time for citizen and board member comments, and a possible executive session.

• Rental fee schedule for recreation facilities

Folkston Mayor and Council

The Folkston Mayor and Council unanimously approved Resolution #220401 and an intergovernmental agreement with the Southern Georgia Regional Commission for grant administration technical services for the ARPA-SFRF grant #GA-0005317, at a fee of $50,000. The council also approved the amended agenda, March minutes, and income/expense statements, and held an executive session on personnel with no action taken.

• Approved amended agenda adding executive session (unanimous)
• Approved March 21, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved March 2022 income and expense statements (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #220401 for SGRC grant administration services (unanimous)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement with SGRC for ARPA-SFRF grant admin (unanimous)
• Entered executive session for personnel; no action taken

Folkston Mayor and Council

This meeting agenda is only procedural boilerplate: the April 11, 2022 work session of the Folkston Mayor and Council was canceled. No items were discussed or decided.

The April 11, 2022 work session of the Folkston Mayor and Council was canceled because there were no agenda items. No decisions were made or discussed.

Board of Elections and Voter Registration

The Charlton County Board of Elections and Registration held a routine monthly meeting, approving the previous meeting's minutes and adjourning. No substantive policy decisions were made; the board discussed the GAVREO conference, arranged office coverage while the supervisor is out, and confirmed early voting setup for May 2.

• Approved minutes as read (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Recreation Advisory Board

The Charlton County Recreation Advisory Board met on April 4, 2022, and approved the previous meeting's minutes. No formal votes were taken on substantive items; the board discussed updates on lights, baseball schedule, playgrounds, fencing, banners, adult softball pricing, and the Traders Hill project. Citizens proposed a nonprofit to run recreation football and a basketball tournament, and the board discussed a potential new recreation facility with possible funding help from Rep. Buddy Carter.

• Approved minutes of previous meeting (unanimous)
• Discussed adult softball team pricing change to $300 per team (no vote)
• Discussed forming committee for new recreation facility (no vote)
• Discussed possible special called meeting for fee schedule (no vote)

Folkston Mayor and Council

The Folkston Mayor and Council approved a non-interest bearing checking account at Southeastern Bank for the ARPA-SFRF grant, which funds wastewater infrastructure renovation. They also reappointed Becky Coleman and Bill Joiner to the Library Board for three-year terms. The council approved the agenda, February minutes, and income/expense statements, and heard reports from the police chief and city manager.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved February 21, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved February 2022 income and expense statements (unanimous)
• Reappointed Becky Coleman and Bill Joiner to Library Board for 3-year terms (unanimous)
• Approved checking account at Southeastern Bank for ARPA-SFRF grant (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Charlton County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on March 17, 2022, at 6:00 PM in the St. George Community Room. The agenda includes routine items such as adoption of the agenda and minutes, a financial report, and public comments. The board will also consider bids for Mary Street, a Title VI agreement, and quotes for baseball uniforms.

• Consider Mary Street bids
• Consider Title VI agreement
• Consider baseball uniform quotes
• Financial report (second meeting)

The Board of Commissioners unanimously awarded the Mary Street storm drainage rehabilitation bid to Granite Inliner for $246,760, with 10% of the county portion paid with TSPLOST funds. They also approved the Title VI Non-Discrimination Agreement with the Georgia Department of Transportation and an easement for Okefenokee Rural Electric to run a new service for Traders Hill. The agenda was amended to remove baseball uniform quotes and add the easement item. Public comments included a request to hold kickball tournaments at Chatman Mobley Park, which the Board supported pending a security plan.

• Awarded Mary Street storm drainage bid to Granite Inliner for $246,760 (unanimous)
• Approved Title VI Non-Discrimination Agreement with Georgia DOT (unanimous)
• Approved Okefenokee Rural Electric easement for Traders Hill service (unanimous)
• Removed baseball uniform quotes from agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March 17, 2022 agenda with amendments (unanimous)
• Approved March 3, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial report (unanimous)

Board of Assessors

The Charlton County Board of Assessors is holding its regular monthly meeting. The board will consider approving the prebill digest, a GMASS proposal for 2023-2025, and various applications and appeals. The agenda is mostly routine administrative items.

• Approve Prebill Digest
• GMASS Proposal for 2023-2025
• Homestead Exemption Application
• Application for FLPA and CUVA
• ACO's Mobile Home Appeals

Folkston Mayor and Council

This meeting agenda is only procedural boilerplate: the City of Folkston work session scheduled for March 14, 2022, was canceled. No items were discussed or decided.

The March 14, 2022 work session of the Folkston Mayor and Council was canceled because there were no agenda items. No decisions were made or discussed.

Board of Elections and Voter Registration

The Charlton County Board of Elections and Registration is holding its regular monthly meeting. The board will discuss and set the advance voting schedule for the May 24, 2022 primary, along with other routine items like approving minutes and qualifying. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or contracts listed.

• Advance voting schedule for May 24, 2022 primary
• Qualifying for upcoming election
• GAVREO conference discussion
• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Next meeting set for April 11, 2022 at 10:00 AM

The Charlton County Board of Elections and Registration met and approved the previous meeting's minutes. The board reviewed the list of candidates who qualified during March 7-11 for the May 24 primary, including county commissioner, school board, and solicitor general races. They also discussed the upcoming GAVREO conference and advance voting schedule. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Recreation Advisory Board

The Charlton County Recreation Advisory Board is meeting to discuss routine operational items, including financial reports, basketball and baseball sign-ups, scoreboards, field lighting, field preparation, concessions, and potential grants for new facilities. The agenda is largely procedural with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Financial report review
• Basketball and baseball sign-ups and skills assessment
• Scoreboards update
• Field 8 lights discussion
• Grants and new facilities discussion

The Recreation Advisory Board approved minutes for October 2021 through February 2022 and reviewed financial reports. The board expressed support for the county supplying jerseys and hats for registered baseball players, with parents providing pants, belts, and cleats. They also discussed forming a planning committee to assess needs for a new recreation complex and heard updates on park damage, scoreboard installation, and field lighting repairs.

• Approved minutes for October 2021 - February 2022 (unanimous)
• Board favored county supplying baseball jerseys and hats for registered players
• Discussed forming a 5-7 member committee to plan new recreation complex
• Noted damage at Chatman/Mobley park estimated at $2,000, claim filed with driver's insurance

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners approved several contracts and bids, including a 911 proposal with Motorola Solutions, a transfer agreement with the University of Pittsburgh for paramedic training, and bids for fire station rollup doors, baseball field lighting, and a concrete footer. All decisions were made unanimously.

• Awarded 911 proposal to Motorola Solutions (unanimous)
• Approved transfer agreement with University of Pittsburgh for paramedic training (unanimous)
• Awarded bid for rollup doors at Folkston Fire Station to Aldor Sales for $5,722.00 (unanimous)
• Awarded baseball field lighting repair bid to Cogburn Brothers, not to exceed $6,500.00 (unanimous)
• Awarded concrete footer bid to Gary Tippins for $19,541.66 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Charlton County Board of Commissioners is holding a special called meeting to discuss 911 proposals. The agenda includes public comments limited to 3 minutes, commissioner comments, and a possible executive session. No decisions are listed on the agenda; the main item is discussion of 911 proposals.

• Discussion of 911 proposals
• Public comments (3-minute limit)
• Commissioners' comments
• Possible executive session

The Charlton County Board of Commissioners held a special called meeting to discuss a proposal for a new E911 system. The board heard from Sheriff Robert Phillips and E911 Director Tresca Brown about the benefits of a single vendor for the entire system, including IT, maintenance, and new CAD consoles. No formal decision was made; the board asked County Administrator Hampton Raulerson to research costs after year five and will consider the purchase at the next meeting. The board also discussed the CDBG grant application, noting potential additional county funds and the need for updated surveys for proposed roads.

• Adopted the February 28, 2022 agenda (unanimous)
• Discussed CDBG grant application; noted potential additional county funds and need for updated road surveys
• Discussed E911 system proposal; deferred purchase decision to next meeting
• Adjourned at 6:30 p.m. (unanimous)

Folkston Mayor and Council

The Folkston Mayor and Council will hold a public hearing regarding the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). The provided agenda text does not specify further details regarding the scope or specifics of this grant.

• Public hearing for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)

Folkston Mayor and Council

The Folkston Mayor and Council will hold its regular monthly meeting, covering routine approvals, department reports, and old business. Action items include a new alcohol license application, approval of delinquent utility accounts, and a budget amendment.

• Beer, Wine and Liquor Application / Reggie Smith - Jalen's Inc.
• Approve 2020 Delinquent Utility Accounts
• Approve Budget Amendment
• Dana O'Quinn / Okefenokee Chamber (old business)

Board of Commissioners

The Charlton County Board of Commissioners will meet to consider several items, including a resolution supporting housing development, approval of ARPA funds for revenue loss, and a Motorola purchase for 911 and CAD equipment. They will also review a bid for the Traders Hill bathrooms remodel and discuss a scrap tire amnesty event.

• Resolution to support housing development
• ARPA funds for revenue loss
• Motorola purchase: 911 and CAD equipment, towers and repeaters, 911 console
• Traders Hill bathrooms remodel bid
• Scrap tire amnesty event, April 4-8, 2022

The Board unanimously approved changing a lease-purchase agreement to a purchase agreement with Motorola for 911 and CAD equipment at a cost of $1,165,280.65, removing managed services for years 2-5. The remaining 911 package was tabled until the next meeting. The Board also approved $1,030,063.81 in ARPA funds for revenue loss, a bid for Traders Hill Bathrooms remodel, and several other items.

• Approved Motorola purchase agreement for 911/CAD equipment at $1,165,280.65, removing managed services for years 2-5; tabled remaining 911 package.
• Approved $1,030,063.81 in ARPA funds for revenue loss to the general fund.
• Awarded bid to Gary Tippins for Traders Hill Bathrooms Remodel at $49,208.60.
• Approved Resolution in Support of Project (The Farm at Okefenokee) for housing development.
• Approved Letter of Intent for Technical College System of Georgia Lease #7773.
• Approved Proclamation in Appreciation for Sharon Popham's 44 years of service.
• Approved Scrap Tire Amnesty Event for April 4-8, 2022.
• Approved Financial Report and February 3, 2022 minutes.

Board of Assessors

The Charlton County Board of Assessors is holding its regular monthly meeting. They will vote on officers (Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary) and consider a GMASS proposal for 2023-2026. The agenda also includes items on homestead exemptions, FLPA/CUVA applications, and reports from the Chief Appraiser and financial officer.

• Vote on Chairman, Vice Chairman, and Secretary
• GMASS proposal for 2023-2026
• Homestead Exemption Application
• Application for FLPA and CUVA
• E&R, N.O.D. & Refund

The Board of Assessors unanimously approved the 2022 homestead applications, appeals with no changes (forwarded to the Board of Equalization), and ACOs both with and without appeals. They also approved an ACO for Everett Crews Jr. and requested more information on Toledo Manufacturing Company appeals. The board entered executive session and later directed the Chief Appraiser to adopt the county's holiday schedule.

• Approved the agenda for December 14, 2021 (unanimous).
• Approved the minutes from the October 21, 2021 regular meeting (unanimous).
• Approved 2022 homestead applications (unanimous).
• Approved appeals with no changes and forwarded them to the Board of Equalization (unanimous).
• Approved ACO for Everett Crews Jr. and requested more information on Toledo Manufacturing Company appeals (unanimous).
• Approved ACOs without appeals (unanimous).
• Entered executive session at 6:31 pm and exited at 7:54 pm (unanimous).
• Directed Chief Appraiser Laurie Thomas to have the same holidays as the county (unanimous).

Folkston Mayor and Council

The Folkston Mayor and Council is holding a work session to discuss several items, including presentations from the Okefenokee Chamber and Georgia DCA, 2020 delinquent utility accounts, a budget amendment, and Main Street improvements. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion session.

• Presentation by Dana O'Quinn / Okefenokee Chamber
• Presentation by Waldron Hamilton / Georgia DCA
• Discussion of 2020 delinquent utility accounts
• Budget amendment discussion
• Main Street improvements discussion

The Folkston Mayor and Council held a work session, hearing from a Georgia DCA representative about the state's rental assistance program for past-due rent and utilities. Council reviewed a list of 2020 delinquent utility accounts totaling $24,522.03, which they will vote on to approve as uncollectable at the regular meeting. They also reviewed budget amendments for 2021 and 2022, and discussed Main Street improvements, agreeing to get quotes for electrical outlets for Christmas lights.

• Discussed the Georgia Rental Assistance Program, which can cover up to 18 months of past-due rent and utilities.
• Reviewed a list of 2020 delinquent utility accounts totaling $24,522.03 to be approved as uncollectable at the regular meeting.
• Reviewed budget amendments for 2021 and 2022, to be voted on at the regular meeting.
• Agreed to get a quote for installing electrical outlets at Crepe Myrtles on Main Street for Christmas lights.

Recreation Advisory Board

The Charlton County Recreation Advisory Board is meeting to discuss routine operational items, including baseball and softball signups, field preparation, and maintenance tasks such as tree and fence removal. The board will also review the financial report and hear comments from citizens and members. No major policy decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Baseball/softball signups and forms
• Baseball field prep, netting, dugouts, and Field 1 pitching mound
• Basketball gym and games/lights
• Field 8 tree removal and St. George fence removal
• Horse arena lights

The Charlton County Recreation Advisory Board did not hold its February 7, 2022 meeting because a quorum was not present. No decisions were made or items discussed.

Board of Commissioners

The Charlton County Board of Commissioners will consider several bids and agreements, including a mutual aid agreement with the Folkston ICE Processing Center, HVAC work for the courthouse, and construction bids for a concrete footer and metal building in St. George. They will also hear an annual report on the St. Marys River and approve a road department purchase order for motor grader repairs.

• Mutual aid agreement with Folkston ICE Processing Center
• HVAC bid for courthouse
• Bid award for St. George concrete footer
• Bid award for St. George metal building
• Road department purchase order: Yancey motor grader repairs $5,073.47

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved several bids, including the courthouse HVAC bid to Sam Pickren for $8,325.49, the St. George concrete footer bid to Albertie Contracting for $14,810.00, and the St. George metal building bid to Handi-House of St. Marys for $18,045.00, funded with 2020 SPLOST funds. They also approved a mutual aid agreement with the Folkston ICE Processing Center and a road department purchase order for motor grader repairs. Public comments raised concerns about a mining proposal for Twin Pines, but no action was taken.

• Approved Folkston ICE Processing Center MOU (unanimous)
• Awarded courthouse HVAC bid to Sam Pickren for $8,325.49 (unanimous)
• Awarded St. George concrete footer bid to Albertie Contracting for $14,810.00 (unanimous)
• Awarded St. George metal building bid to Handi-House of St. Marys for $18,045.00 (unanimous)
• Approved road department purchase order for $5,073.47 to Yancy Brothers (unanimous)

Fire Board

The Charlton County Fire Board is meeting to handle routine business including adopting the agenda and minutes, reviewing the financial report, and hearing reports from the Georgia Forestry Commission and county administrator. They will also discuss an application for an Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) and review fire run reports by type.

• Application for AFG (Assistance to Firefighters Grant)
• Fire run reports by type
• Financial report
• Reports sent to personnel
• Georgia Forestry Commission report by Roger Todd

The Charlton County Fire Board approved the financial report and adopted the agenda and previous minutes. Fire Chief Lewis reported that an AFG grant application for a $290,000 truck (with a $16,000 county portion) had been submitted and approved by the Board of Commissioners. The board discussed truck maintenance issues and directed Chief Lewis to obtain repair estimates for approval. No formal votes were taken on these discussions.

• Adopted January 24, 2022 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved November 29, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial report (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 6:51 p.m. (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Charlton County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting, including a financial report, a second reading on the Board of Assessors membership, and a resolution to adopt an amended retirement plan. They will also set 2022 qualifying fees, make appointments to the Recreation Board, and consider bids for baseball field overhang and playground equipment.

• Second reading of Board of Assessors Section 2-124 (number of members)
• Resolution to adopt amended ACCG 401(a) defined contribution plan
• Approval of 2022 qualifying fees
• Appointments to Recreation Board (5 posts)
• Bid for overhang at baseball fields; playground equipment for St. George Recreation Park

The Charlton County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the agenda, minutes, financial report, and several items including a second reading of an ordinance change for the Board of Assessors, a resolution for an amended retirement plan, 2022 qualifying fees, appointments to the Recreation Board, bids for baseball field netting and playground equipment, and the 2022 LMIG application. The board also tabled a hearing for Tim Riddle due to his absence and entered executive session to discuss pending litigation, taking no action.

• Adopted agenda and minutes unanimously
• Adopted financial report unanimously
• Tabled hearing for Tim Riddle due to no-show
• Approved second reading of ordinance amending Board of Assessors membership (unanimous)
• Approved resolution adopting amended ACCG 401(A) plan (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 qualifying fees for March elections (unanimous)
• Approved Recreation Board appointments; Everett voted yes, Crews and Benefield abstained
• Awarded baseball field netting bid to T&T Fencing for $21,950 (unanimous)

Board of Elections and Voter Registration

The Charlton County Board of Elections and Registration will hold its regular monthly meeting. The board is set to accept a referendum resolution for ESPLOST and issue a call for a special election for the Board of Education ESPLOST. Other agenda items include a hearing for a voter registered in Florida, a redistricting update, and voter registration drive training.

• Accept referendum resolution for ESPLOST
• Issue call for special election for Board of Education ESPLOST
• Hearing for moved out of state voter registered to vote in Florida
• Qualifying to be March 7-11, 2022
• Regional meeting in Bacon County February 9, 2022

The Charlton County Board of Elections approved a referendum resolution for the Board of Education ESPLOST and issued a call for a special election to be held with the May 24, 2022 General Primary. The board also canceled voter Ashley Hodge's registration after confirming she is registered in Florida. A new procedure requiring a Records Transmittal & Acceptance Form for election records transfers was adopted. Redistricting work is ongoing with a February 18, 2022 deadline.

• Approved referendum resolution for Board of Education ESPLOST
• Called special election for ESPLOST to coincide with May 24, 2022 primary
• Canceled voter registration for Ashley Hodge (moved out of state)
• Adopted required Records Transmittal & Acceptance Form for records transfers

Folkston Mayor and Council

The Folkston Mayor and Council will hold its regular monthly meeting, including the swearing-in of Mayor Lee Gowen and Councilmembers Ruby Baker and Bruce Young. The council will consider a beer, wine, and liquor license application from Reggie Smith of Jalen's Inc. as new business. Other items include approval of the agenda, minutes, and financial statements, plus reports from the police chief and city manager.

• Beer, wine, and liquor license application by Reggie Smith / Jalen's Inc.
• Oath of office for Mayor Lee Gowen, Councilmember Ruby Baker, Councilmember Bruce Young
• Approval of income and expense statements
• Police Department report
• City Manager report

The Folkston Mayor and Council held a regular meeting on January 10, 2022, where Mayor Lee Gowen and Council Members Ruby Baker and Bruce Young were sworn into office. The council approved the amended agenda, the December 20, 2021 meeting minutes, and the December 2021 income and expense statements, all by unanimous vote. No substantive policy decisions were made; the council noted receipt of a DOT/LMIG payment for the Dixie Lake Road resurfacing project and discussed a beer/wine/liquor license application to be voted on in February.

• Approved amended agenda (unanimous)
• Approved December 20, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved December 2021 income and expense statements (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Charlton County Board of Commissioners will hold its first meeting of 2022, primarily handling routine organizational matters. They will vote on county officials for the year, adopt the meeting calendar and holiday schedule, and make appointments to several boards. The board will also consider a GDOT agreement for a bridge replacement project and the dedication of the Paxton Road Bridge.

• Approval of 2022 county officials: Chairman, Vice-Chairman, County Attorney
• Board appointments for terms expiring 12/31/2021: Board of Health, Development Authority, DFCS, Fire Board, Library Board
• GDOT Memorandum of Agreement for Local Bridge Replacement Project PI 0016568, CR95/Grace Chapel Road @ Spanish Creek
• Dedication of Paxton Road Bridge
• 2022 BOC meeting calendar and holiday schedule

The Board of Commissioners unanimously reappointed James Everett as Chairman, Alphya Benefield as Vice Chairman, and John Adams as County Attorney for 2022. They also approved a GDOT agreement for a bridge replacement project with a $75,000 county contribution, and passed a first reading to reduce the Board of Assessors from five to three members.

• Reappointed James Everett as Chairman for 2022 (unanimous)
• Reappointed Alphya Benefield as Vice Chairman for 2022 (unanimous)
• Reappointed John Adams as County Attorney for 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of ordinance to reduce Board of Assessors from 5 to 3 members (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 BOC meeting calendar (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 holiday schedule (unanimous)
• Approved GDOT MOA for bridge replacement at CR 95/Grace Chapel Road, with $75,000 county contribution (unanimous)
• Approved resolution dedicating Paxton Road bridge to Corbett L Nazworth (unanimous)

Recreation Advisory Board

The Charlton County Recreation Advisory Board is meeting to approve minutes, review financial reports, and discuss action items including soccer district, basketball signups, field netting, scheduling, score booths, Field 7, lights for Field 8, bleachers at Laura/Ann Streets courts, a Coke contract, and concession pricing. The meeting includes time for citizen and board comments and may enter executive session if required.

• Financial report for November and December 2021
• Netting for ball fields
• Lights for Field 8
• Bleachers at Laura/Ann Streets courts
• Coke contract and concession pricing

The Charlton County Recreation Advisory Board met on January 3, 2022, and unanimously approved the October and November 2021 minutes and the financial report. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting consisted of informational updates on soccer, basketball sign-ups, field repairs, and pricing.

• Approved October & November 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted financial report (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:44 p.m. (unanimous)