Charlton County public meetings in 2023

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to review a financial report and consider a budget amendment. The body will also discuss various equipment repairs and purchases for the road and fire departments.

• Budget amendment consideration
• Courthouse repairs approval
• Road Department dump truck repairs
• Fire Department gear and tire purchases
• Firefighter pension contribution

Folkston Mayor and Council

The Mayor and Council will hold a regular monthly meeting to review city reports and financial statements. The primary business item is the approval of delinquent water and sewer accounts.

• Approval of delinquent water/sewer accounts

Recreation Advisory Board

The Recreation Advisory Board is reviewing facility maintenance and sports program updates. The board is discussing the conversion of tennis courts to pickleball courts and the potential addition of disc golf and track and field.

• Conversion of tennis courts into pickleball courts
• Basketball sign-ups: 130 children in Folkston and approximately 30 in St George
• Installation of volleyball nets at St George fields and Traders Hill campgrounds
• Lighting quotes received from Musco lighting and Charlton Electric
• Proposed introduction of track and field in the spring and football in the fall

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss the 2024 budget and a pay scale update. The body will also review bids for courthouse roof repairs and appointments for the Board of Assessors.

• 2024 budget adoption
• Pay scale update
• Courthouse roof repair bids
• Board of Assessors member appointments
• Election office update from Kecia Brown

Folkston Mayor and Council

The City of Folkston Mayor and Council will meet to approve the 2024 budget and the 2023 millage rate. The body will also consider an update to Water/Sewer Ordinance #01-2023.

• Approval of 2024 Budget
• Approval of 2023 Millage Rate
• Update to Water/Sewer Ordinance #01-2023

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to review a budget amendment and the 2024 Indigent Services Agreement. The body will also consider a new fee schedule for the Health Department and various Road Department requests.

• Approval of 2024 Indigent Services Agreement
• Health Department proposed fees schedule
• Purchase order for O'Reilly Auto Parts pressure washer ($6,500.00)
• Concrete crushing for the Road Department
• Approval of surplus list

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review a financial report and consider a resolution to apply for a DOT grant. The grant falls under Title 49 - Regional Transit to support SGRC Regional Public Transit.

• Resolution authorizing a DOT grant application for SGRC Regional Public Transit

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss the adoption of the 2023 millage rate. Other items on the agenda are procedural.

• Adoption of 2023 millage rate

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss a memorandum of agreement with GDOT regarding a project at CR 211/Everett Road at Simpson Creek. The board will also consider renewing county-paid life insurance.

• Memorandum of agreement with GDOT Project No. 0016568 (CR 211/Everett Road at Simpson Creek)
• Renewal of long/short term county-paid life insurance
• Review of September 2023 wellness report

Folkston Mayor and Council

The Mayor and Council will meet to review police and city manager reports. The body is scheduled to decide on a beer and wine license and bids for Local Maintenance and Improvement Grants (LMIG).

• Approval of Beer and Wine License for Raceway
• Approval of LMIG Bids

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss medical insurance renewal and vehicle repairs for the road department. The body will also consider a Board of Elections appointment and a resolution regarding state mental health services.

• Medical insurance renewal
• Appointment of Cathy Daniels to Board of Elections (4-year term)
• Resolution urging Georgia Governor and General Assembly to reform mental health services
• Vehicle repair for Road Department
• Annual update from Roger Todd, Georgia Forestry

Fire Board

The Fire Board will meet to review financial reports, truck repair status, and a youth program report. The body will also consider 11 new applicants for support and firefighter positions.

• Review of 11 new applicants for support and firefighter positions
• Status report on truck repairs
• Report on youth program
• Report from Georgia Forestry Commission's Roger Todd
• Presentation by Andy Heisey of ONWR

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review management and service agreements regarding residential care and facility operations. The body will also consider the purchase of vehicles and equipment for the Sheriff's Office.

• Facility Provision, Management and Operations Agreement between Charlton County and GEO Group
• Secure Residential Care Service Agreement between Fulton County Sheriff's Office and Charlton County
• Purchase of vehicles and equipment for Sheriff's Office
• Request from Johnny Thornton to waive late fees

Folkston Mayor and Council

The Mayor and Council will hold a regular monthly meeting to review city reports and financial statements. The primary business item is an application for beer and wine sales at Raceway.

• Beer and wine application for Raceway

Folkston Mayor and Council

This meeting agenda is only procedural boilerplate: the September 11, 2023 work session of the Folkston Mayor and Council was canceled. No items were scheduled for discussion or decision.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to consider the appointment of an election supervisor. The board will also review a purchase for public works equipment parts.

• Appointment of Election Supervisor
• Purchase of turbo parts for Public Works from Charlton Diesel Service for $7,499.60

The Board of Commissioners appointed a new Supervisor of Elections and ratified a purchase for road department equipment. The board also approved the meeting agenda and previous minutes.

• Offered Supervisor of Elections position to Robert Newhart (unanimous)
• Ratified $7,499.60 purchase from Charlton Diesel for Road Department turbo parts (unanimous)
• Adopted September 7, 2023 Agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted August 17, 2023 Minutes (unanimous)

Folkston Mayor and Council

The Mayor and Council will meet to review monthly financial statements and departmental reports. The primary business item is the approval of a bid for patrol car equipment.

• Approval of Patrol Car Equipment Bid

The City Council approved a bid for patrol car safety equipment and accepted the July 2023 financial statements. The council also received reports on police activity and the acquisition of a mini excavator for service line updates.

• Approved $10,460 equipment bid from McLaggan Communications & Radar Service (unanimous)
• Approved July 2023 income and expense statements (unanimous)
• Approved July 17, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will receive a presentation from GMASS regarding Charlton County property values. The board will also consider the purchase of a lawnmower for the Recreation Department.

• GMASS presentation on Charlton County property values
• Proposed purchase of lawnmower for Recreation Department
• Receipt of July 2023 Wellness Report

The Board of Commissioners approved the purchase of two lawnmowers from Jones Maintenance Equipment using 2020 Recreation SPLOST funds. The Board also approved the financial report and the minutes from the August 3, 2023 meeting.

• Approved purchase of 2 lawnmowers from Jones Maintenance Equipment for $13,883.22 each (unanimous)
• Approved August 17, 2023 Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved August 3, 2023 Minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Financial Report (unanimous)

Folkston Mayor and Council

This meeting agenda is only procedural boilerplate: the August 14, 2023 work session of the Folkston Mayor and Council was canceled. No items were discussed or decided.

Recreation Advisory Board

The Recreation Advisory Board will discuss current sports registration numbers and equipment needs. The board is reviewing gym lock and key quotes and mower requirements.

• Soccer signups (52)
• Volleyball signups (2)
• COED softball Tournament
• Volleyball nets at Traders Hill campground
• Gym lock and key quote from Justin Lock and Key

The Board unanimously recommended that the Board of Commissioners purchase two new SCAG mowers. The board also approved the July 2023 meeting minutes and the current financial report.

• Approved July 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted financial report (unanimous)
• Recommended purchase of 2 new SCAG mowers to Board of Commissioners (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review quotes for EMA/EMS vehicles and an ambulance. The board is also considering quotes for painting and reroofing the Racepond Fire Station.

• MCA quote for EMA/EMS vehicle
• Ambulance bid
• Quote for repainting Racepond Fire Station
• Quote for reroofing Racepond Fire Station

The Board of Commissioners approved the purchase of a new ambulance and equipment for EMA/EMS vehicles. They also awarded contracts for repainting and reroofing the Racepond Fire Station and the Head Start building. Additionally, the Board approved the purchase of fireproof file cabinets for the Sheriff's Department.

• Approved $244,530 ambulance purchase from Custom Truck (Unanimous)
• Approved $5,241 MCA quote for EMA/EMS vehicle radio and light (Unanimous)
• Awarded $6,000 repainting bid for Racepond Fire Station to Padgett Painting (Unanimous)
• Awarded $13,136.10 reroofing bid for Racepond Fire Station to Gary Tippins (Unanimous)
• Awarded $38,107.69 reroofing bid for Head Start Building to Platinum Roofing (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 4 fireproof file cabinets from Amazon for $1,275 each (Unanimous)
• Adopted July 20, 2023 Minutes (Unanimous)

Board of Elections and Voter Registration

The Charlton County Board of Elections and Voter Registration will meet to discuss the qualifying period and a second advertisement. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of qualifying period
• Discussion of 2nd advertisement

Fire Board

The Fire Board will meet to review financial reports and the status of truck repairs. The board will also discuss a youth program and evaluate six new applicants for support and firefighter positions.

• Review of 6 new applicants for support and firefighter positions
• Status update on truck repairs
• Report from Georgia Forestry Commission's Roger Todd
• Presentation by Andy Heisey of ONWR

The Board unanimously adopted the July 24, 2023 agenda and the financial report. Members agreed to open a donation account for the Youth Program. The meeting included reports on truck repairs, personnel applications, and pending facility maintenance.

• Adopted July 24, 2023 Agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted Financial Report (unanimous)
• Agreed to open Youth Program Donation Account

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss grant applications for economic development and the arts. The body is also considering bids for gymnasium doors, a basketball court fence, and dump truck repairs.

• Application for Southeast Crescent Regional Commission State Economic and Infrastructure Development Grant
• Application for National Endowment for the Arts Our Town Grant
• Bids for Bethune Gymnasium doors
• Bids for fence at Laurel Street basketball court
• Charlton Diesel Repair for fire damage to Road Department dump truck

The Board voted to apply for SEID and NEA grants to fund the planning and design of a proposed Community and Cultural Center in Folkston. They also approved bids for gymnasium doors and dump truck repairs, while tabling a fence project.

• Approved grant applications for Southeast Crescent Regional Commission SEID and NEA grants (unanimous)
• Awarded $10,662.93 bid to Collins Lock and Safe for Bethune Gymnasium Doors using 2020 SPLOST funds (unanimous)
• Approved $9,513.51 bid to Charlton Diesel Repair for Road Department dump truck wiring and towing (unanimous)
• Tabled approval of bids for fence at Laurel Street Basketball Court (unanimous)
• Approved July 6, 2023 Minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Financial Report (unanimous)

Board of Elections and Voter Registration

The Board of Elections and Voter Registration will meet to discuss the resignation of Brenda Hodges and the job description for the Supervisor of Elections. The board will also review an estimate from KnowInk and an open records request from Vince Espi.

• Resignation of Brenda Hodges
• Estimate from KnowInk
• Open records request from Vince Espi
• Job description posting for Supervisor of Elections

Folkston Mayor and Council

The Mayor and Council will meet to review police and city manager reports and approve income and expense statements. The agenda includes a business item regarding Melody Martindale and the Okefenokee Chamber.

• Approval of income and expense statements
• Police Department Report
• City Manager Report
• Business item: Melody Martindale / Okefenokee Chamber

The Mayor and Council approved the meeting agenda, previous meeting minutes, and the income and expense statements for June 2023. The City Manager provided a priority list of five infrastructure projects submitted for state funding.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved June 12, 2023 Work Session and Regular Meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved June 2023 income and expense statements (unanimous)

Recreation Advisory Board

The Recreation Advisory Board will meet to review financial reports and various action items. Discussions include sports tournament coordination and facility equipment.

• State Golf Tournament
• Ballfield Nets
• Coed Softball
• Soccer signups
• Gym use

The Recreation Advisory Board approved the June 2023 minutes and the current financial report. The board voted to recommend Collins Lock for a gym lock replacement project to the Board of Commissioners.

• Approved June 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted financial report (unanimous)
• Recommended Collins Lock for gym lock replacement at $10,662.93 (unanimous)

Folkston Mayor and Council

The Folkston Mayor and Council work session scheduled for July 10, 2023, was canceled. No items were discussed or decided.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding an alleyway abandonment for Veronica D. Woodward. The board is also considering a budget amendment and a permit fee waiver for Robert King.

• Public hearing and resolution for alleyway abandonment for Veronica D. Woodward
• Proposed budget amendment
• Proposed permit fee waiver for Robert King
• Discussion on abandonment and sale of a portion of Harold White Road petitioned by Luke Gowen
• Purchase order request for Road Department culvert pipe

The Board of Commissioners approved a firefighter pension plan and several road-related expenditures. They also authorized the abandonment of an alleyway and a portion of Harold White Road. A motion to waive a permit fee for a new home was not approved.

• Approved $299,353.95 for Firefighter Pension plan (unanimous)
• Approved $16,000.00 for road repairs to East Coast Asphalt (unanimous)
• Awarded $28,611.00 pipe bid to Ferguson Waterworks (unanimous)
• Approved alleyway abandonment and quit claim deed to Veronica D. Woodward (unanimous)
• Approved abandonment of portion of Harold White Road to Commissioner Gowen with $800 survey charge (unanimous)
• Increased Board of Elections pay from $8.50 to $13.25 per hour (unanimous)
• Approved Budget adjustment #2 dated 07/06/2023 (unanimous)
• Denied waiver of permit fee for Robert King (motion died)

Folkston Mayor and Council

This agenda only announces that the regular monthly meeting originally set for June 19, 2023 has been moved to June 12, 2023 at 6:30 PM at City Hall. No other business items are listed.

• Meeting rescheduled from June 19 to June 12, 2023
• Meeting time: 6:30 PM
• Location: City Hall

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss a tattoo ordinance and a junior firefighters program. The body will also consider a budget amendment for liability insurance and a petition to abandon three roads.

• Petition from Alva J. Hopkins to abandon Toledo Road, Reed Lane, and King Lane
• Budget amendment for liability insurance
• Unison contract approval
• Tattoo ordinance discussion
• Charlton County Junior Firefighters Program

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors is meeting to conduct regular business. The agenda includes reviewing exemption applications and financial reports.

• Homestead/VA Exemption Applications
• E&R, N.O.D. & Refund
• Chief Appraiser's Report
• Financial Report

The Board of Assessors met to conduct regular business. The board unanimously approved the meeting agenda, the February 14, 2023 minutes, and homestead applications.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved February 14, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved homestead applications (unanimous)

Recreation Advisory Board

The Recreation Advisory Board will meet to review financial reports and discuss several action items. The board is reviewing updates for youth sports and specific facility projects.

• Youth Baseball/Softball
• Co-ed Softball
• Traders Hill sewage line/dock
• Youth Golf
• St. George Basketball Court

The Recreation Advisory Board approved funding for youth golf students to attend a state competition. The board also accepted the May 2023 minutes and the current financial report.

• Approved paying up to $60 per student for entry fee and per diem for State golf play (Unanimous)
• Approved May 2023 minutes (Unanimous)
• Accepted financial reports (Unanimous)

Folkston Mayor and Council

The Mayor and Council will meet to discuss city management reports and several business items. The body is scheduled to act on tax appeals, debt collections, and waste disposal.

• 2022 Tax Appeals (E&R)
• DPS Recovery debt collections
• Cash and Investment Management Policy
• Meridian Disposal
• GA 40 Water Sewer

The City Council established a moratorium on water and sewer services for GA 40 and Indian Trail until a four-lane construction project is finished. The council also approved a debt collection agreement and a cash management policy.

• Approved moratorium on water and sewer services for GA 40 and Indian Trail until DOT completes four-lane construction (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with DPS Recovery Services to collect delinquent utility accounts and police citations (unanimous)
• Approved Cash and Investment Management Policy (unanimous)
• Approved refunds for 2022 tax appeal overpayments (unanimous)
• Approved May 2023 income and expense statements (unanimous)
• Approved minutes for May 15 Public Hearing and Regular Meeting (unanimous)

Folkston Mayor and Council

The Mayor and Council are meeting for a work session to discuss financial policies and utility updates. The agenda includes reviews of tax appeals and debt collection processes.

• 2022 Tax Appeals
• DPS Recovery / Debt Collections
• Cash and Investment Management Policy
• Water Sewer Updates
• GA 40 Water Sewer

The Mayor and Council held a work session to review several items for future voting, including tax refunds and a debt collection agreement. No formal votes were taken during this session. The City Manager recommended maintaining current garbage services with Meridian Disposal.

• Recommended no changes to current Meridian Disposal garbage and yard waste services
• Discussed 2022 tax appeal refunds to be voted on at the regular meeting
• Discussed DPS Recovery debt collection agreement to be voted on at the regular meeting
• Discussed Cash and Investment Management Policy to be voted on at the regular meeting
• Discussed proposed water and sewer connection moratorium for GA40 and Indian Trail to be voted on at the regular meeting

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss a petition to abandon an alleyway and a scrap tire amnesty event. The body will also consider a trade for Caterpillar equipment and the purchase and installation of generator equipment.

• Petition to abandon alleyway from Veronica Woodward
• Approval of scrap tire amnesty event
• Caterpillar equipment trade
• Purchase and installation of generator equipment

The Board of Commissioners approved a Caterpillar equipment trade and the purchase of a new motor grader. They also awarded a generator installation contract to Anderson Power Services and approved a scrap tire amnesty event.

• Approved Caterpillar Equipment Trade, including a $102,534.87 balloon payment and purchase of a motor grader for $247,089 (unanimous)
• Awarded generator equipment and installation bid to Anderson Power Services for $16,707.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Scrap Tire Abatement Reimbursement Program Agreement for event on August 21-25, 2023 (unanimous)
• Ratified purchase of asphalt millings up to $10,000.00 from East Coast (unanimous)
• Approved advertising a Public Hearing for a petition to abandon an alleyway from Veronica Woodward (unanimous)
• Adopted May 18, 2023 Minutes (unanimous)

Fire Board

The Fire Board will meet to review financial reports, truck repair status, and pump test results. The board will also discuss four applicants for support and firefighter positions.

• Review of four applicants for support and firefighter positions
• Status report on truck repairs
• Pump tests report
• Report from Georgia Forestry Commission

The Board unanimously approved a youth program for residents aged 14-17 to build interest in fire service. The Board also approved the financial report and the minutes from the March 27, 2023 meeting.

• Approved youth program for ages 14-17 (unanimous)
• Approved Financial Report (unanimous)
• Approved March 27, 2023 Minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted May 22, 2023 Agenda (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding proposed amendments to food service rules and regulations. The body will also consider the adoption of a proposed ordinance for Chapter 511-6-1. Other items include contract renewals and fund amendments.

• Public hearing on proposed amendment to County Ordinance Chapter 511-6-1 (Food Service)
• Consideration of adoption for Chapter 511-6-1 Rules and Regulations pertaining to Food Service
• Consideration of amending ARPA and LATCF unencumbered funds
• Consideration of Civic Plus renewal contract
• Consideration of GDOT Procurement Manual adoption

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved several administrative contracts, including a vehicle lease and a courthouse AC bid. They also adopted an amendment to the county ordinance regarding food service rules and regulations.

• Approved amendment to County Ordinance - Rules and Regulations Pertaining to Food Service (Unanimous)
• Approved Enterprise proposal to lease 5 vehicles (Unanimous)
• Awarded courthouse AC bid to Gantt AC for $16,500.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved shifting ARPA and LATCF unencumbered funds (Unanimous)
• Approved release of bonds from Truist Securities to South State Bank (Unanimous)
• Approved Civic Plus Renewal Contract (Unanimous)
• Adopted Georgia DOT Procurement Manual Policy (Unanimous)
• Approved May 4, 2023 Minutes and Financial report (Unanimous)

Board of Elections and Voter Registration

The Board of Elections and Voter Registration will meet to approve previous minutes and discuss SB 129. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of SB 129

The Board met to discuss the effects of SB 129 on elections. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Discussed effect of SB 129 on Elections

Folkston Mayor and Council

The Mayor and Council will hold a public hearing and a regular meeting to discuss amending the Community Work Program within the 2020 Joint Comprehensive plan. The body will also review police and city manager reports.

• Public hearing on amending the Community Work Program / 2020 Joint Comprehensive
• Resolution 2305-01 to Amend the Community Work Program in the 2020 Joint Comprehensive
• Review of Income and Expense Statements

The City Council approved an amendment to the 2020 Joint Comprehensive Plan's Community Work Program. The update includes plans for affordable housing redevelopment and street paving and drainage improvements. Other actions included approving the previous meeting's minutes and April 2023 financial statements.

• Approved Resolution 2305-01 to amend the 2020 Joint Comprehensive Plan (Unanimous)
• Approved April 17, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved April 2023 income and expense statements (Unanimous)
• Approved the meeting agenda (Unanimous)

Folkston Mayor and Council

The Mayor and Council will hold a public hearing and a regular meeting to discuss city reports and financial statements. The primary action item is a resolution to amend the Community Work Program within the 2020 Joint Comprehensive plan.

• Public hearing on amending the Community Work Program / 2020 Joint Comprehensive
• Resolution 2305-01 to amend the Community Work Program in the 2020 Joint Comprehensive
• Approval of Income and Expense Statements
• Police Department Report
• City Manager Report

The Mayor and Council held a public hearing to discuss amending the City of Folkston Community Work Program for 2021-2025. The amendment is required to obtain CDBG grant funding for housing redevelopment and infrastructure improvements. The minutes do not record a formal vote or final decision.

• Discussed amendment to Section II Plan Elements, Item 7 of the Community Work Program to include $1.5 million for housing redevelopment in declining areas
• Discussed amendment to include $1.25 million for paving and flood/drainage improvements on Brown Street and Henri Street

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to conduct regular monthly business. The agenda includes reviews of homestead applications for 2023 and reports from the Chief Appraiser and financial officer.

• Homestead Applications For 2023
• E&R, N.O.D. & Refund
• Chief Appraiser's Report
• Financial Report

The Board of Assessors approved several administrative applications and the meeting agenda. No appeals were reported for the ACOs. The meeting lasted 11 minutes.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved January 24, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved ACOs (unanimous)
• Approved CUVA applications (unanimous)
• Approved Homestead applications (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Charlton County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss local appointments and a proposal from Enterprise. The board is also considering an amendment to the food service section of the health code and the purchase of a shop truck.

• Amendment to Code of Ordinances Chapter 12, Section 12-1 (A) regarding food service
• Approval of purchase of shop truck
• Enterprise proposal
• Board of Assessor appointment
• Reappointment of John Lairsey to Unison Board of Directors

The Board of Commissioners approved the purchase of a shop truck from International for $122,232.93 and tabled an Enterprise fleet proposal pending attorney review. They also appointed Pat Booker to the Assessor Board, reappointed John Lairsey to the Unison Board of Directors, and amended the food service code. A boxing event fee at Bethune Gym was waived due to miscommunication.

• Approved purchase of International shop truck for $122,232.93 (unanimous)
• Tabled Enterprise fleet proposal (1 SUV, 5 pickups, $56,340 balloon) pending attorney approval (unanimous)
• Appointed Pat Booker to Assessor Board, term ending 12/31/2024 (unanimous)
• Reappointed John Lairsey to Unison Board of Directors through June 30, 2026 (unanimous)
• Amended Code of Ordinances Chapter 12, Section 12-1(a) regarding food service regulations (unanimous)
• Waived next boxing event fee for Bethune Gym due to miscommunication (unanimous)

Recreation Advisory Board

The Recreation Advisory Board is meeting to review financial reports and action items regarding youth sports and facility maintenance. The board is discussing lighting upgrades and a bid to host a district event from June 10-15.

• Bid to host District event June 10-15
• Musco quote for ballfield lighting
• Installation of lights in score booths
• Youth baseball, softball, and golf updates
• Gym doors, locks, and playground border barrier

The Board unanimously approved the return of Co-ed Softball provided that alcohol is not tolerated. The Board also approved the March 2023 minutes and the current financial reports. Other items discussed included youth sports registration and facility maintenance needs.

• Approved return of Co-ed Softball (unanimous)
• Approved March 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted financial reports (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding the abandonment of a portion of Harold White Road. The board will also consider a budget amendment and several equipment purchases.

• Public hearing and potential abandonment of a portion of Harold White Road petitioned by Luke Gowen
• Potential surplus and sale of a portion of Harold White Road petitioned by Luke Gowen
• Approval of a budget amendment
• Approval of a playground border bid for the Recreation Dept.
• Purchase of a shop truck

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the abandonment and sale of a portion of Harold White Road. They also approved multiple budget amendments for 2022 and 2023 and awarded a recreation department contract to Playworld.

• Approved abandonment of a portion of Harold White Road (unanimous)
• Approved sale of a portion of Harold White Road for $5,000.00 per acre (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Final and 2023 Budget Amendments #1, #1A, and #1B (unanimous)
• Awarded $6,412.50 bid to Playworld for recreation department playground border (unanimous)
• Approved $10,450.00 purchase of 10 SCBA cylinders from Fisher Scientific for Fire Department (unanimous)
• Tabled purchase of shop truck (unanimous)
• Approved April 6, 2023 Minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Financial Report (unanimous)

Board of Elections and Voter Registration

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The board will call the meeting to order, review previous minutes, and set the next meeting date.

The Board of Elections and Voter Registration met to conduct procedural business. The board approved the minutes from two previous meetings in March.

• Approved March 21, 2023 minutes
• Approved March 29, 2023 minutes

Folkston Mayor and Council

The Mayor and Council will meet to review departmental reports and financial statements. The body is scheduled to decide on the approval of an engineer for a CDBG Grant.

• Approval of engineer for CDBG Grant

The City of Folkston approved M. E. Sack Engineering to serve as the project engineer for the FY2023 Community Development Block Grant for street paving and drainage improvements. The council also approved the March 2023 income and expense statements and the previous meeting's minutes.

• Approved M. E. Sack Engineering as project engineer for CDBG FY2023 (unanimous)
• Approved March 2023 income and expense statements (unanimous)
• Approved March 20, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review bids for road repairs and storm drainage using LMIG and TSPLOST funds. The board will also consider a resolution regarding mobile home decals and a World Heritage application. Other items include a firefighter pension plan discussion and loans of historical items.

• Resolution electing not to require mobile home decals
• Road department bids for Dixie Lake storm drainage
• Road department bids for road repairs and striping
• Approval of road department bids for South Georgia Western Star and Kingline
• World Heritage application presentation by Kim Bednarek and Michael Lusk

The Board of Commissioners approved several road department bids for drainage, street improvements, and vehicle purchases. They also passed a resolution regarding mobile home decals and approved a client services agreement. Consideration of the Georgia Firefighter Pension Plan was tabled.

• Approved 2023 LMIG Street Improvements bid to East Coast Asphalt for $756,915.64 (Unanimous)
• Approved Dixie Lake Storm Drainage Cleaning bid to Southeast Pipe Survey for $47,107.50 (Unanimous)
• Approved Kenworth bid for 2 dump trucks at $202,473.00 each (Unanimous)
• Approved Kingline bid for boom mower and tractors for $334,847.14 after trade-in (Unanimous)
• Approved resolution electing not to require mobile home decals (Unanimous)
• Approved Exhibit A to the Client Services Agreement for term July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024 (Unanimous)
• Approved loan of courthouse bell and John Harris Plaque to Historical Society (Unanimous)
• Tabled consideration of the Georgia Firefighter Pension Plan (Unanimous)

Board of Elections and Voter Registration

The Charlton County Board of Elections and Registration will meet to discuss personnel matters occurring during the absence of the Supervisor of Elections.

• Discussion of personnel during Supervisor of Elections absence

The Board approved medical leave for Brenda Hodges through June 10th. Additionally, the Board authorized Carolyn Agrinzones to work Monday through Friday from 8:30 to 5:00 and granted her use of the office key.

• Approved medical leave for Brenda Hodges through June 10th
• Approved Carolyn Agrinzones to work Monday through Friday 8:30 to 5:00
• Approved use of office key for Carolyn Agrinzones

Fire Board

The Fire Board will meet to review financial reports and personnel run reports. The agenda includes updates on an AFG grant application and the status of ordered truck parts. Members will also discuss a youth program.

• Status of AFG grant application
• Status of ordered truck parts
• Youth program discussion
• Reports from Georgia Forestry Commission and ONWR

The Fire Board approved the financial report and previous meeting minutes. A proposal for a youth program was tabled until the next meeting to allow for the consideration of standard operating procedures and guidelines.

• Adopted March 27, 2023 Agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted November 28, 2022 Minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Financial Report (unanimous)
• Tabled youth program until next meeting (unanimous)

Board of Elections and Voter Registration

The Board of Elections and Voter Registration will meet to approve previous minutes and address staffing. The body will discuss office hours and coverage while Brenda Hodges is on medical leave.

• Discussion of office hours
• Discussion of office coverage during Brenda Hodges' medical leave

The Board approved medical leave for Brenda Hodges through March 31, 2023. Carolyn Agrinzones will cover the office during regular business hours. Office hours will remain Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.

• Approved February 21, 2023 minutes
• Approved medical leave for Brenda Hodges through March 31, 2023
• Maintained office hours as Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
• Appointed Carolyn Agrinzones for office coverage during Brenda Hodges' leave

Folkston Mayor and Council

The Mayor and Council will meet to review police and city manager reports. The body is scheduled to vote on an audit agreement and the status of delinquent utility accounts.

• Audit Agreement with Kendall L. Davis, P.C.
• Approval of delinquent utility accounts
• E&R Adjustments
• Executive session regarding personnel

The City Council approved a multi-year audit agreement with Kendall L. Davis, P.C. and designated $9,255.28 in 2020 delinquent utility accounts as uncollectable. The council also approved February 2023 financial statements and 2022 tax adjustments for utility companies.

• Approved audit agreement for Kendall L. Davis, P.C. (unanimous)
• Approved 2020 delinquent utility accounts as uncollectable in the amount of $9,255.28 (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Tax E&R adjustments for utility companies (unanimous)
• Approved February 2023 income and expense statements (unanimous)
• Approved February 20, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss the Georgia Firefighter Pension Plan and consider a contract for senior center operations. The body will also review bids for road culvert pipes, EMS chest compression systems, and a Health Department AC unit.

• Contract #AAA-2024-21 for senior center operation with congregate and home delivered meals
• Variance request for Nedra Y. Philmore
• Culvert pipe bids for Road Department
• EMS chest compression system bids
• Health Department AC unit bids

The Board of Commissioners approved participation in national settlements involving TEVA, Allergan, CVS, Walgreens, and Walmart. They also approved several equipment bids for EMS and the Health Department, and a contract for senior center meal operations.

• Approved participation in National TEVA, Allergan, CVS, Walgreens, and Walmart Settlements (unanimous)
• Approved Contract #AAA-2024-21 for Senior Center congregate and home delivered meals (unanimous)
• Approved $57,728.88 Stryker bid for EMS chest compression system (unanimous)
• Approved $9,500.00 Gantt AC bid for Health Department AC unit (unanimous)
• Approved $7,040.00 Deep South Drainage bid for road department culvert pipes (unanimous)
• Approved variance request for Nedra Y. Philmore to replace a mobile home (carried)
• Approved budget line item for demolition of the John Harris Building (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution of Appreciation for Charlton County High School Indian Basketball team (unanimous)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors is holding a regular monthly meeting to conduct routine business. The body will review tax-related applications and reports from the Chief Appraiser and financial office.

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

Recreation Advisory Board

The Recreation Advisory Board is meeting to discuss the conclusion of basketball season and the start of baseball signups. The board will also review facility updates and personnel changes.

• Updated Traders Hill rental fees
• New hire: Fredrick Lambert
• Installation of lights between Field 3 and 4
• Completion of playground repairs

The Board unanimously approved the January 2023 meeting minutes and the current financial reports. Members received updates on youth sports registration and playground repairs.

• Approved January 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted financial report as given (unanimous)

Folkston Mayor and Council

The March 13, 2023 work session of the Folkston Mayor and Council has been canceled. No items were discussed or decided.

Board of Commissioners

The Charlton County Board of Commissioners will review several vendor proposals and lease agreements. The body will also discuss rental pricing for Traders Hill.

• Kofile proposal for Clerk of Court office
• Motorola proposal for Sheriff's Department
• T-Mobile lease agreement
• Rental price adjustments for Traders Hill

The Board of Commissioners approved funding for record imaging in the Clerk of Court's office and equipment for the Sheriff's Department. They also updated rental fees for Traders Hill Campgrounds and approved a cellular tower lease with T-Mobile.

• Approved $457,936.00 Kofile Proposal for Clerk of Court record imaging using ARPA funds
• Approved $457,961.86 Motorola proposal for Sheriff's Department equipment (4-1)
• Approved new Traders Hill Campgrounds fees effective July 1, 2023
• Approved T-Mobile Lease Agreement for St. George Cellular Tower
• Adopted March 2, 2023 Agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted February 16, 2023 Minutes (unanimous)

Board of Elections and Voter Registration

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. The board will review previous minutes and schedule the next meeting for March 21, 2023.

The Board met to review and approve minutes from three previous meetings held in November and December 2022. No other substantive items were decided.

• Approved November 10, 2022 minutes
• Approved November 5, 2022 minutes
• Approved December 9, 2022 minutes

Folkston Mayor and Council

The Mayor and Council will meet to review city reports and vote on several resolutions. Key decisions include budget amendments for 2022 and a loan application through GEFA.

• Resolution for Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Resolution for City of Civility
• Mini Excavator Bid
• 2022 Budget Amendments
• GEFA Loan Application

The City Council approved the purchase of a John Deere mini excavator and authorized a GEFA loan application for sewer renovation. The council also adopted resolutions for a Hazard Mitigation Plan and a pledge of civility. Additionally, 2022 budget amendments were approved for audit purposes.

• Approved purchase of John Deere mini excavator from Dobbs Equipment for $79,990.00 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #2302-02 for Hazard Mitigation Plan (3-0, 1 abstention)
• Adopted Resolution #2302-01 for City of Civility (unanimous)
• Authorized Mayor Lee Gowen to sign GEFA loan application documents for sewer renovation (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 budget amendments for audit purposes (unanimous)
• Approved January 2023 income and expense statements (unanimous)
• Approved January 9, 2023 and February 13, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several budget approvals and proposed ordinances. The meeting includes a report from the St. Marys River Committee and a mutual agreement with Folkston Ice.

• Approval of ARPA, LATCF, and SPLOST budgets
• Ordinance for a Broadband Ready Community
• River Corridor Ordinance
• Mutual agreement between Folkston Ice and Charlton County Commissioners
• Reappointment of Alphya Benefield and Jesse Crews to the Recreation Board

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved budgets for ARPA, LATCF, and SPLOST funds. They also adopted ordinances for a Broadband Ready Community and a River Corridor, and approved a mutual agreement with Folkston ICE.

• Adopted ARPA, LATCF and SPLOST fund budgets (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance for A Broadband Ready Community (unanimous)
• Adopted River Corridor Ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved Mutual Agreement Between Folkston ICE and Charlton County Commissioners (unanimous)
• Reappointed Alphya Benefield and Jesse Crews to the Recreation Board (unanimous)
• Determined Hearing Office recommendation regarding Miranda Pickett was appropriate and final (unanimous)
• Approved February 2, 2023 Minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Financial Report (unanimous)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to conduct regular monthly business. The agenda includes reviewing tax-related applications and reports from the Chief Appraiser and financial officer.

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

Chairman Gary Tippins signed ACOs, Homestead Applications, and a CUVA Application. No other substantive actions were recorded during the meeting.

• Signed ACOs, Homestead Applications, and CUVA Application

Folkston Mayor and Council

The Folkston Mayor and Council will hold a work session to discuss the Marcus Sack sewer project and a resolution for a hazard mitigation plan. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only agenda.

• Discussion of Marcus Sack sewer project
• Resolution for Hazard Mitigation Plan

The council held a work session to review updates on a sewer project and a city well repair. No formal votes were taken during this session; several items were slated for approval at a future regular meeting.

• Discussed sewer project goal to have equipment bids ready by April 2023
• Reviewed $15,000 proposal for vibration work to loosen a lodged well pump motor
• Scheduled GEFA loan application approval for the regular meeting
• Scheduled adoption of the 2023 Hazard Mitigation Plan resolution for the regular meeting
• Announced CDBG grant public hearing for February 21, 2023
• Proposed a City of Civility resolution for approval at the regular meeting

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss the use of ARPA and LATCF funds across multiple county departments. The body will also consider approvals for a VFD grant and two new ordinances.

• AFG Grant application for VFD: $351,634.53
• Pritchett Trucking purchase order for limerock: $7,674.80
• Broadband Ordinance
• River Corridor Ordinance
• 4H renewal contract

The Board unanimously approved a grant application for a new fire engine and a credit card agreement for the Sheriff. They also approved first readings for a Broadband Ordinance and a combined River Corridor Ordinance. Requests for ARPA and LATCF funds were discussed and referred for budget preparation.

• Approved AFG Grant application for VFD for $351,634.53 (unanimous)
• Approved Credit Card Agreement between County and Sheriff not to exceed $2,500.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Road Department purchase order for $7,674.80 to Pritchett Trucking for limerock (unanimous)
• Approved 4H Renewal Contract (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Broadband Ordinance and public hearing for Feb 16, 2023 (unanimous)
• Repealed St. Marys and Satilla River Ordinances and approved first reading of combined River Corridor Ordinance (unanimous)
• Tabled ARPA and LATCF fund requests pending budget preparation

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to review tax-related applications and reports. The body is scheduled to discuss homestead and veteran exemptions, as well as CUVA applications.

• 30 Day Notices/Appeals
• CUVA Applications
• Homestead Applications For 2023
• VA EXEMPTION
• Chief Appraiser's and Financial Reports

Fire Board

The Fire Board will meet to review financial reports and operational data, including 1,157 calls handled in 2022. The body will also discuss the status of truck parts and the processing of four new job applicants.

• Review of 1,157 calls for 2022
• Status update on ordered truck parts
• Personnel report on 4 new applicants in process
• Reports from Georgia Forestry Commission and ONWR

No substantive decisions were made because a quorum was not present. The meeting was adjourned without action on agenda items.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss the adoption of the Charlton County Hazard Mitigation Plan. The body is also considering appointments to the Board of Elections and Board of Health, as well as the approval of development plats.

• Adoption of Charlton County Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Approval of 'on call' architectural firm
• Reappointment of Teresa Hamilton to Board of Elections
• Appointment of Nancy Brooks to Board of Health
• Final plat approval and right of way for Caney Creek and Farm at Okefenokee developments

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved final plats for the Caney Creek and Farm at Okefenokee developments. The Board also adopted the county hazard mitigation plan and appointed members to the Board of Elections and Board of Health.

• Adopted Charlton County Hazard Mitigation Plan (unanimous)
• Awarded 'On Call' architectural services proposal to Jim Ingram of Studio 8 (unanimous)
• Reappointed Teresa Hamilton to the Board of Elections for a 4-year term (unanimous)
• Appointed Nancy Brooks to the Board of Health for a 6-year term (unanimous)
• Approved Final Plat for Caney Creek Development (unanimous)
• Accepted right of way for Caney Creek subject to attorney approval and road standards (unanimous)
• Approved Final Plat for Farm at Okefenokee (unanimous; Commissioner Gowen abstained)
• Approved Financial Report (unanimous)

Recreation Advisory Board

The board will review financial reports and address action items related to soccer and basketball programs. Discussions include potential hosting of district basketball games and facility maintenance for baseball fields.

• District soccer games
• Basketball signups, games, and uniforms
• Potential hosting of 10u boys and girls district basketball games
• ID cards for coaches
• Installation of poles for netting at baseball fields

Folkston Mayor and Council

The Mayor and Council will meet to review city reports and financial statements. The body is scheduled to consider the appointment of Gail Crews to the Board of Health.

• Appointment of Gail Crews to the Board of Health
• Discussion of Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration

The Council approved the December 2022 income and expense statements and reappointed Gail Crews to the Board of Health. Mayor Gowen provided details for the Martin Luther King Jr. celebration on January 16, 2023. The meeting was primarily procedural and lasted approximately three minutes.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved December 19, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved December 2022 income and expense statements (unanimous)
• Reappointed Gail Crews as city representative to the Board of Health (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to appoint a Chairman, Vice Chairman, and County Attorney. The body will also consider board re-appointments and the approval of a language access plan.

• Appointments for Chairman, Vice Chairman, and County Attorney
• Board re-appointments for Jesse Crews (Fire Board), Andy Gowen (Development Authority), and Annette Dell (DEFACS)
• Variance request for Natasha Maxwell
• Resolution for the adoption of a Language Access Plan (LAP)
• Approval of 2023 LMIG application

The Board of Commissioners awarded a demolition contract for the John Harris Building and approved a Language Access Plan. They also handled annual appointments for leadership and various boards, and denied a variance request for a mobile home placement.

• Awarded John Harris Building demolition bid to American Logistics International for $160,436.00 (Unanimous)
• Appointed Jesse Crews as Chairman and Alphya Benefield as Vice Chairman (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution for the Adoption of a Language Access Plan (Unanimous)
• Denied variance request for Natasha Maxwell (4-1)
• Approved 2023 LMIG Application and added Carter Community Road for striping (Unanimous)
• Reappointed John Adams as Attorney (Unanimous)
• Reappointed Jesse Crews to Fire Board, Andy Gowen to Development Authority, and Annette Dell to DEFACS Board (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Meeting Calendar and Holiday Schedule (Unanimous)