Coweta County public meetings in 2022

Board of Commissioners

The Board voted to object to the annexation of property north of Rock House Road due to concerns over increased density and infrastructure burdens. Other key actions included approving several land acquisitions for a park and road improvements, and granting a new alcohol license.

• Intent to object to annexation of 108.13± acres into City of Senoia (Unanimous)
• Approved $1,740,817 purchase of 133.909± acres for a new park (Unanimous)
• Approved $850,000 purchase of 6.759± acres for US 29/SR 154 intersection improvements (Unanimous)
• Granted new package malt beverage and wine license to Southforks (Unanimous)
• Confirmed $1,501,715 agreement with Headley Construction for Canongate Community Center (Unanimous)
• Instructed staff to demolish unsafe structure at 230 Belk Road (Unanimous)
• Approved $40,000 budget amendment for portable restroom trailer at fire training center (Unanimous)
• Executed amendment to County Code regarding Commissioners' health insurance benefits (Unanimous)

Newnan-Coweta County Airport Authority

The Authority requested funding for a runway obstruction clearance project with 90% FAA reimbursement. The board also approved two lease assumptions for airport properties and set the 2023 meeting schedule.

• Requested funding up to $850,000 for Runway Obstruction clearance project (Unanimous)
• Executed lease assumption and amendment for 68 Dale Pepper Drive to 1533 Aviation, LLC (Unanimous)
• Executed lease assumption and amendment for 55 Nation Drive to Avion, LLC (Unanimous)
• Approved meeting dates for 2023 and early 2024 (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from October 27, 2022 (Unanimous)
• Instructed staff to correct a scrivener's error in December 16, 2021 minutes (Unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals voted to recommend that the Board of Commissioners approve five separate variance requests concerning building setbacks, road frontage, and construction materials. All recommendations passed, including one for a tractor-trailer storage facility that passed 4-1.

• Recommended approval of barn setback variance for Robert Norris at 80 Allen Spur Road (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of road frontage reduction for Carey Jackson at 60 Fox Hollow Run (4-0)
• Recommended approval of buffer variance for Coweta Pine Road Ventures, LLC tractor-trailer storage (4-1)
• Recommended approval of front setback variances for Daniel and Tracy Rosemont at Al Roberts and E. Rocky Mount Rd (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of materials and roof variances for Celebration Village (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from November 15, 2022 meeting (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board adopted a new Mixed-Use Plan Development Project Ordinance effective January 3, 2023. They also approved the rezoning of 7.07 acres for a senior living facility and filed an intent to object to an annexation request by the City of Senoia.

• Adopted Mixed-Use Plan Development Project Ordinance (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 7.07 acres on East Hwy 34 to Office-Institutional for assisted living facility (Unanimous)
• Filed intent to object to City of Senoia annexation of 82.10 acres (Unanimous)
• Granted $5,000 administrative fee and 13.3-foot front yard setback variance at 37 East Lake Drive (4-1)
• Approved $22,500 civil engineering contract for Leroy Johnson Park Community Center (Unanimous)
• Approved temporary closure of Line Creek Road on Dec 5, 2022, for Netflix filming (Unanimous)
• Granted buffer and stormwater variances for Grace Premier Senior Living (Unanimous)
• Approved donation of 2012 Chevrolet 1500 to Haralson County Sheriff’s Office (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board denied a rezoning request for a 580.59-acre active adult community and its associated variance petitions. The Board approved Phase I of a new Public Safety Training Complex and awarded a $1.5M contract for the Canongate Community Center.

• Denied rezoning of 580.59 acres for Pulte Home Co. (dba Del Webb) 55+ community (3-2)
• Denied variance petitions VAR 22-45 and VAR 22-58 for Pulte Home Co. (3-2)
• Approved Phase I of Public Safety Training Complex and directed staff to find funding (Unanimous)
• Approved $1,501,715 contract with Headley Construction for Canongate Community Center (Unanimous)
• Approved $700,000 SPLOST contract with American Engineers for transportation designs (Unanimous)
• Approved $37,604 SPLOST for flashing beacons on Old Hwy 85 (Unanimous)
• Granted buffer reduction for Jason Fields at Marion Beavers Road (Unanimous)
• Granted front yard setback reduction for Billie Jo DeLong at 1353 Johnson Road (Unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals voted unanimously to recommend that the Board of Commissioners approve three separate setback reductions for residential properties. Two other variance requests were withdrawn. The Board also agreed to maintain its current meeting schedule for 2023.

• Recommended approval of rear building setback reduction (40-ft to 20-ft) for Samuel Birts (4-0)
• Recommended approval of front setback reduction (50-ft to 36.7-ft) for Humberto Tabares, subject to a $1,335 fine (4-0)
• Recommended approval of 9-foot rear setback reduction for Ben W. and Vacienta W. Respress (4-0)
• Approved minutes from October 27, 2022, public hearing (4-0)
• Recorded withdrawal of ROW reduction request by Coweta Legacy 180, LLC
• Recorded withdrawal of building design standards request by Coweta Legacy 180, LLC

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners unanimously executed a Memorandum of Understanding for 'Project Nova' (Freyr). The project involves a manufacturing plant with a projected $2.57 billion capital investment and at least 723 full-time employees by 2029.

• Executed Memorandum of Understanding for Project Nova economic development project (Unanimous)

Board of Trustees for the Group Pension Plan

The Board of Trustees for the Group Pension Plan met on November 9, 2022, but did not have a quorum present. Consequently, no official action was taken on items requiring a vote, including the approval of previous minutes.

• Approval of August 10, 2022 minutes deferred (no vote)

Board of Trustees for the Salary Deferral Plan and Employee Matching Plan

The Board of Trustees for the Salary Deferral Plan and Employee Matching Plan approved a change to one of its investment funds. The DFA World ex US Government Fixed Income I Fund will be replaced by the PIMCO International Bond Fund (US Dollar-Hedged) Institutional Class in January 2023.

• Approved minutes from August 10, 2022 (Unanimous)
• Approved replacing DFA World ex US Government Fixed Income I Fund with PIMCO International Bond Fund (US Dollar-Hedged) Institutional Class (Unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for February 22, 2023 (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board approved a professional office rezoning in Sharpsburg and denied a commercial rezoning in Newnan. They also executed several service contracts for the 911 Center and public safety systems. A public hearing for a Mixed-Use Plan Development Ordinance was continued to December 1.

• Approved rezoning of 1.7± acres to Office Institutional for RC & CL Investments, LLC (Unanimous)
• Denied rezoning of 9.80± acres to Commercial Minor Shopping District for GX Development, LLC (4-0)
• Executed $12,337,404.44 contract amendment for Coweta County at Shenandoah project (Unanimous)
• Approved $23,950 agreement for 911 Center office space architectural services (Unanimous)
• Approved $49,000 agreement with Mission Critical Partners for CAD system needs assessment (Unanimous)
• Approved temporary closure of Line Creek Road for Netflix Productions filming (Unanimous)
• Accepted roadways and drainage for Poplar Village Phase 2B-2 and 3B (4-0)
• Reappointed John Bermingham to the Coweta County Board of Health (Unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously recommended approval for several variance requests involving business buffers, residential retirement community standards, and senior living facilities. These recommendations will be sent to the Board of Commissioners for final action.

• Recommended approval of buffer variance for RJ Performance on Marion Beavers Road (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of minimum floor area reduction for Pulte Home Co. retirement community (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of right-of-way reduction for Pulte Home Co. (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of tree preservation variance for Pulte Home Co. (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of parking increase for Pulte Home Co. amenity center (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of buffer reduction for Grace Premier Senior Living on SR 34 (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of stormwater facility location for Grace Premier Senior Living (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of front building setback variance for 1353 Johnson Road (Unanimous)

Newnan-Coweta County Airport Authority

The Authority approved the minutes from the September 29, 2022 meeting. Members received updates on fuel sales, financials, and the start of steel work for two 14,000 square foot hangars. The board also entered an executive session to discuss a real estate issue.

• Approved September 29, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved entry into Executive Session to discuss real estate (Unanimous)
• Approved return to Regular Session (Unanimous)
• Approved execution of Affidavit and Resolution for Executive Session (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board voted 4-1 to file an intent to object to the proposed annexation of 74.55 acres east of 3363 Highway 85 into the City of Senoia, citing substantial change in land use intensity, increased infrastructure costs, and density differences. They also approved a $2.39M bid for the Cannongate Community Center, a $172,500 architectural contract for a new Senoia fire station, and a $342,000 land purchase on SR 16 for fire services. Two road abandonments (Pearl Springs Trail and a portion of East Gordon Road) were approved unanimously to facilitate the Cresswind subdivision.

• Filed intent to object to annexation of 74.55 acres into Senoia (4-1)
• Approved $2.39M bid for Cannongate Community Center construction (unanimous)
• Executed $172,500 architectural services agreement for new Senoia fire station (unanimous)
• Approved $342,000 purchase of 8.552 acres on SR 16 for fire fund (unanimous)
• Abandoned Pearl Springs Trail for Cresswind subdivision (unanimous)
• Abandoned portion of East Gordon Road south of East Newnan Road (unanimous)
• Granted new package malt beverage and wine license to Publix #1816 (unanimous)
• Set November 17 public hearing for Pulte rezoning request at Posey/Baker/Hollz roads (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Coweta County Board of Commissioners held a called meeting to mediate the Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) distribution with the City of Newnan. After entering executive session, the board reached and unanimously approved a mediation agreement for LOST distributions from January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2032, and also agreed on SPLOST allocations for 2025-2030, pending voter approval. The meeting was adjourned after the vote.

• Approved entering executive session for LOST mediation (5-0)
• Approved returning to regular session after mediation (5-0)
• Executed LOST Mediation Agreement for 2023-2032 (5-0)
• Agreed on SPLOST allocations for 2025-2030, subject to voter referendum (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board approved rezoning 37.16 acres of Harris Mobile Home Park for 39 site-built homes (RC to RC-SUP) with conditions including a $30,000 road contribution. It also voted 4-1 to object to the City of Newnan's annexation of 163.61 acres for 366 homes, citing increased density and infrastructure costs. A $36.2M contract for jail expansion was executed, and several variances were granted for a Jim Ellis Mercedes dealership and other properties.

• Approved rezoning Harris MHP for 39 site-built homes (5-0)
• Objected to annexation of 163.61 acres into Newnan (4-1)
• Executed $36.2M jail expansion contract (5-0)
• Approved Jim Ellis Mercedes dealership rezoning to C-8 (5-0)
• Granted building material and buffer variances for Jim Ellis dealership (5-0)
• Approved $86,250 traffic contribution from Jim Ellis (5-0)
• Accepted roads and open space deed for Cottages at Redwine Plantation (5-0)
• Set public hearings for alcohol license, mixed-use ordinance, and rezoning requests (5-0)

Newnan-Coweta County Airport Authority

The Authority approved a $32,000 task order for AvGas tank replacement design, executed lease amendments for two tenants, and approved the five-year capital improvement plan. A proposed temporary 4% cap on land lease CPI increases was deferred to a future meeting for further research.

• Approved minutes of August 25, 2022 (unanimous)
• Executed lease amendment with Twin Aircraft Engines, LLC at 350 West Aviation Way (unanimous)
• Executed lease amendment with Robert M. Kasper at 112 West Aviation Way (unanimous)
• Executed Task Order #17 ($32,000) with Lead Edge Design Group for AvGas tank replacement design (unanimous)
• Approved name change on hangar lease from WarDaddy Aviation, LLP to WarDaddy Aviation, Inc. (unanimous)
• Deferred decision on temporary 4% cap on land lease CPI increases (unanimous)
• Approved Five-Year Airport Capital Improvement Program (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals held public hearings and unanimously recommended approval of four variance requests: building material and buffer variances for Jim Ellis Automotive Group at 154-162 Doc Turner Way, Newnan; exterior building material variances for Lou Sobh Automotive Group on Hwy. 34 East, Newnan; a rear yard setback reduction for Matthew Herman at 55 Line Creek Lane, Sharpsburg; and a buffer elimination for Wild Flora Farm at 7975 Hwy. 54, Sharpsburg. The board also recommended approval of side and rear yard setback reductions for Craig Smith at 121 Clearwater Road, Sharpsburg, by a 3-0 vote with one recusal and one absence. All recommendations go to the Board of Commissioners for final action on October 4, 2022.

• Recommended approval of building material reduction (80% to 74% Category A) for Jim Ellis Automotive Group (VAR 22-000032) – unanimous
• Recommended approval of ACM panels on three elevations for Jim Ellis Automotive Group (VAR 22-000033) – unanimous
• Recommended approval of buffer reduction (75 ft to 25 ft) for Jim Ellis Automotive Group (VAR 22-000034) – unanimous
• Recommended approval of exterior building material variances for Lou Sobh Automotive Group (VAR 22-000047) – unanimous
• Recommended approval of rear yard setback reduction (40 ft to 20 ft) for Matthew Herman (VAR 22-000051) – unanimous
• Recommended approval of buffer elimination (50 ft to 0 ft) for Wild Flora Farm (VAR 22-000053) – unanimous
• Recommended approval of side setback reduction (25 ft to 2 ft) and rear setback reduction (50 ft to 4 ft) for Craig Smith (VAR 22-000056) – 3-0
• Approved minutes from August 25, 2022 public hearing – unanimous

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted a $140 million countywide budget for Fiscal Year 2023 and approved $1.54 million in ARPA subaward grants to six non-profit organizations. They also accepted a $1.92 million settlement for tornado damage, awarded road and jail construction contracts, and renewed insurance and health benefits. A rezoning petition was withdrawn by the applicant, and related variance requests were deferred to November.

• Adopted $140M FY2023 budget (unanimous)
• Approved $1,539,975 in ARPA subaward grants to six non-profits (unanimous)
• Executed $1,920,293.91 settlement for tornado damage at Justice Center and Andrew Bailey Park (unanimous)
• Awarded $1,654,795.97 contract for Nixon Road Phase II construction to Piedmont Paving (unanimous)
• Awarded $219,050 contract for water vault and backflow at Jail Expansion to Piedmont Paving (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 group health insurance renewal with Cigna and supplemental benefits (unanimous)
• Accepted FY2023 liability and property insurance renewal at $1,388,181 (unanimous)
• Deferred Pulte Home variance requests (VAR 22-31) to November 17, 2022 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board approved the rezoning of 108.531 acres at 3218 Roscoe Road from RC to LUH for the Dunaway Gardens expansion, with conditions including a 65-decibel noise limit at property lines, a 11 p.m. curfew for amphitheater performances, and a cap of 12 performances per year. The Board also granted two alcohol licenses, approved a variance for a rural home occupation, and filed an intent to object to a proposed annexation by the City of Senoia.

• Approved rezoning of 108.531 acres at 3218 Roscoe Road to LUH (unanimous)
• Granted new consumption distilled spirits, beer, and wine license to Draft Room, Inc. (unanimous)
• Granted new package beer and wine license to Red & Ed's (unanimous)
• Granted 279.36-ft setback variance for ZooPro Adventures Georgia (unanimous)
• Granted 33-ft front yard setback variance at 17 Daniel Drive (unanimous)
• Granted Conditional Use Permit expansion for Macedonia Baptist Church (unanimous)
• Filed intent to object to City of Senoia annexation of 108.13 acres (unanimous)
• Approved prohibiting left turns from Old Hwy 16 at East Coweta High School (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals voted unanimously to recommend that the Board of Commissioners grant nine variances for Pulte Home Co.'s proposed Del Webb retirement community on Posey Road and Hollz Parkway, including reductions in lot size, setbacks, and lot width. The board also recommended approval of a front setback reduction for a detached garage at 17 Daniel Drive, an expansion of a conditional use permit for Macedonia Baptist Church's Mother's Day Out Program, and a setback reduction for a rural home occupation business. All recommendations will go before the Board of Commissioners at future meetings.

• Recommended approval of 9 variances for Del Webb community (5-0)
• Recommended approval of 33-ft front setback reduction for detached garage at 17 Daniel Dr (4-0)
• Recommended approval of conditional use expansion for Macedonia Baptist Church Mother's Day Out Program (4-0)
• Recommended approval of 280-ft setback reduction for rural home occupation at 195 Girl Scout Rd (4-0)
• Approved minutes from July 28, 2022 meeting (5-0)

Newnan-Coweta County Airport Authority

The Newnan-Coweta County Airport Authority unanimously confirmed three standard land lease agreements with WarDaddy Aviation, Inverted Holdings, and Newnan Airport Hangar Association for properties on Nation Drive. The board also approved the July 2022 meeting minutes and received updates on airport finances, fuel sales, runway testing, and the WarDaddy construction project.

• Confirmed land lease with WarDaddy Aviation for 55 Nation Drive (unanimous)
• Confirmed land lease with Inverted Holdings for 65 Nation Drive (unanimous)
• Confirmed land lease with Newnan Airport Hangar Association for 15, 25, 35 Nation Drive (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 28, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the 2022 millage rates, setting the Maintenance & Operations rate at 5.28 mills for both incorporated and unincorporated areas, along with Fire District rates. The decision followed a third public hearing where residents voiced concerns about rising taxes and inflation. The board also rezoned 0.79 acres for Walker Concrete, granted related permits and variances, and committed $6 million in projected revenue for the Shenandoah annex and a sheriff's kennel.

• Approved 2022 millage rates: M&O 5.28 mills, Fire 3.10 mills, Fire Bond 0.254 mills (unanimous)
• Rezoned 0.79 acres at 1135 SR 16 East, Newnan from RC to M (Industrial) for Walker Concrete (unanimous)
• Granted Conditional Use Permit for concrete plant at 1135 SR 16 East, Newnan (unanimous)
• Approved 100-foot buffer reduction to 0 feet at 1135 SR 16 East, Newnan (unanimous)
• Committed $6 million from FY22 General Fund for Shenandoah annex renovations and sheriff's kennel (unanimous)
• Filed intent to object to annexation of 31.79 acres at 521 Lower Fayetteville Road into Newnan (unanimous)
• Awarded $175,537.22 bid to Mobile Communications America for low voltage cabling at Shenandoah facility (unanimous)
• Approved $69,600 bid to AKA Tree Service for roadside tree pruning (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Coweta County Board of Commissioners held a work session on August 16, 2022, discussing four topics: the compactor site program, the 5311 transit program, animal services, and a mixed-use ordinance update. No binding votes were taken; the board gave staff direction to continue exploring a separate adoption center for animal services and to bring back proposals on compactor site improvements and transit program options.

• Discussed compactor site program; staff to provide usage data and cost proposals for Andrew Bailey and Lora Smith sites
• Discussed 5311 transit program; staff to negotiate contract with RMS Transit and return with insource or RFP proposal
• Discussed animal services; consensus to explore separating intake and adoption processes with a new adoption center
• Presented mixed-use ordinance draft; staff to incorporate feedback and set public hearing for October

Board of Commissioners

The Board held the second of three public hearings on the proposed 2022 millage rate. No vote was taken; the final hearing and adoption are scheduled for August 23, 2022. Citizens spoke in opposition citing tax increases and inflated property values.

• Closed public hearing on proposed 2022 millage rate (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Trustees for the Group Pension Plan

The Board of Trustees for the Group Pension Plan unanimously confirmed the execution of an Investment Advisory Services Agreement with OneDigital, finalizing the transition from Truist with no fee changes. They also approved the May 11, 2022 meeting minutes and scheduled the next meeting for November 9, 2022. A quarterly investment report was presented, showing a portfolio market value of $81,438,394 as of June 30, 2022.

• Approved minutes of May 11, 2022 (unanimous)
• Confirmed Investment Advisory Services Agreement with OneDigital (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for November 9, 2022 (unanimous)

Board of Trustees for the Salary Deferral Plan and Employee Matching Plan

The Board of Trustees for the Salary Deferral Plan and Employee Matching Plan confirmed execution of an Investment Advisory Services Agreement with OneDigital, and also confirmed an updated Wells Fargo Stable Value Fund Agreement. Both actions were approved unanimously. The board also approved minutes from prior meetings and scheduled the next meeting for November 9, 2022.

• Approved minutes of February 9, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of May 11, 2022 (unanimous)
• Confirmed execution of Investment Advisory Services Agreement with OneDigital (unanimous)
• Amended agenda to add supplemental item (unanimous)
• Confirmed execution of Wells Fargo Stable Value Fund Agreement (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for November 9, 2022 at 9:00 AM (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners approved a rezoning request by Turnstone Group, LLC to change 9.341 acres on Lower Fayetteville Road from C-6 to C-8 for a climate-controlled storage facility, subject to 13 conditions including a relocated driveway. They also approved a rezoning for a warehouse site on SR 16, granted two variances and a conditional use permit, and set public hearings for millage rates and the FY2023 budget. The first millage rate hearing was held with no decisions made on rates.

• Approved rezoning of 9.341 acres on Lower Fayetteville Road to C-8 for storage facility (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 13.72 acres on SR 16 to M (Industrial) for warehouse (unanimous)
• Granted 14-ft rear yard setback variance at 415 Timberview Circle (unanimous)
• Granted 18-ft breezeway variance at 101 Spear Circle, Senoia (unanimous)
• Granted conditional use permit for wrecker service at 129 Pine Road (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for Sept 8 on rezoning at Poplar Road and Newnan Crossing Bypass (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for Sept 8 on rezoning at 3218 Roscoe Road (unanimous)
• Approved debris assistance program for tornado victims (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Coweta County Board of Zoning Appeals held a public hearing and voted unanimously to recommend approval of all five petitions before it. These included setback variances for properties on South Alexander Creek Road, Spear Circle, and Timberview Circle, as well as conditional use permits for a wrecker/impound yard on Pine Road and a concrete plant on SR 16 East. All recommendations will be forwarded to the Board of Commissioners for final decisions.

• Recommended approval of 20-ft front and 10-ft rear setback variances for Tract 1 off South Alexander Creek Road (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of conditional use permit for wrecker/impound yard at 129 Pine Road with 5 conditions including oil/grit separator or approved alternative (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of 18-ft breezeway variance for in-law suite at 101 Spear Circle, Senoia (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of 14-ft rear setback reduction at 415 Timberview Circle, Sharpsburg (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of conditional use permit for existing concrete plant at 1135 SR 16 East, Newnan (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of 100-ft buffer reduction (to 0-ft) at 1135 SR 16 East, Newnan (unanimous)

Newnan-Coweta County Airport Authority

The Newnan-Coweta County Airport Authority approved the sale of hangars at 49 and 95 East Aviation Way, with lease assignments to ODR Holdings and KBA Properties, respectively. It also approved a $25,000 task order for a runway strength evaluation. All votes were unanimous, with Janice Laws Robinson absent for the first three items.

• Approved minutes from June 30 and July 15 meetings (unanimous)
• Confirmed land lease with Robert M. Kasper at 112 West Aviation Way (unanimous)
• Confirmed land lease with Twin Aircraft Engines at 350 West Aviation Way (unanimous)
• Approved sale of hangar at 49 East Aviation Way and lease assignment to ODR Holdings (unanimous)
• Approved $25,000 task order with Lead Edge Design for runway strength evaluation (unanimous)
• Approved sale of hangars at 95 East Aviation Way to KBA Properties and authorized lease execution (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners approved a rezoning petition (REZ 22-08) by CA Ventures to change 29.379± acres at 765/775 Hwy. 16 East, Newnan from Rural Conservation (RC) to Light Industrial (LM) for a warehouse, with 16 conditions including $100,000 in road improvement contributions and a no-truck-idling rule. The vote was 4-1, with Commissioner Al Smith dissenting. The Board also approved a revised master plan for the Blalock Lakes community (REZ 22-20), reducing residential units from 399 to 200 and allowing up to 20 small cabin-style units, and granted related variances for gravel roads.

• Approved rezoning REZ 22-08 for warehouse at 765/775 Hwy 16 East, RC to LM (4-1)
• Approved REZ 22-20 revised Blalock Lakes master plan, 200 units max (unanimous)
• Granted paving/landscaping/driveway variances for Blalock Lakes Phases 3-4 (unanimous)
• Granted consumption beer license to Corner Cafe, 1485 Hwy 34 East (unanimous)
• Exempted 3 Coroner's Office vehicles from state decal requirement (unanimous)
• Approved $1.1M ARPA-funded Mobile Command Center from Nomad GCS (unanimous)
• Set public hearings for 2022 millage rate on Aug 9, 16, 23 (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for REZ 22-24 (Walker Concrete) on Aug 23 (unanimous)

Newnan-Coweta County Airport Authority

The Newnan-Coweta County Airport Authority unanimously approved retaining Headley Construction as the Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) for the new WarDaddy aircraft hangar facility. The contract includes executing the Standard Form Agreement between the owner and construction manager. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included public comment periods with no comments and adjournment.

• Approved retaining Headley Construction as CMAR for WarDaddy hangar (unanimous)
• Authorized execution of Standard Form Agreement with Headley Construction

Board of Commissioners

The Coweta County Board of Commissioners approved a $26.7 million contract for the jail expansion project, rezoned two properties (Oak Hill Professional Park and a Verizon tower site), granted two conditional use permits for schools, and continued a rezoning request for a warehouse complex. All votes were unanimous except the Verizon tower rezoning, which passed 4-1.

• Approved $26,713,038 jail expansion contract with New South Construction (unanimous)
• Rezoned Oak Hill Professional Park Lot 5 to C-6 with updated conditions (unanimous)
• Approved Verizon tower rezoning at 1471 Andrew Bailey Road with 20 conditions (4-1)
• Granted CUP for Atlanta Adventist Academy expansion to grades 9-12 (unanimous)
• Granted CUP for Southwest Christian Church preschool (unanimous)
• Continued CA Ventures warehouse rezoning to July 26, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved $171,334.94 for WestNet alerting system for Newnan and Palmetto fire departments (unanimous)
• Approved $280,000 contract amendment for Southwest Connector design (unanimous)

Newnan-Coweta County Airport Authority

The Newnan-Coweta County Airport Authority approved updating standard land lease terms to one 30-year term with two 5-year renewal options, and approved initiating lease negotiations with Goins Construction for a proposed hangar development. The board also executed lease agreements for hangar sales at 112 and 350 West Aviation Way, approved a $49,500 engineering task order for fencing design, and accepted GDOT funding for land acquisition and perimeter fencing. All votes were 4-0, with new member Edward Davidson abstaining.

• Approved updating land lease terms to one 30-year term with two 5-year renewals (4-0)
• Approved Goins Construction hangar development concept and lease negotiations (4-0)
• Executed lease agreement for hangar 112 sale to Robert Kasper (4-0)
• Executed lease agreement for hangar 350 sale to Twin Aircraft Engines (4-0)
• Executed Task Order No. 15 with Lead Edge Design for $49,500 (4-0)
• Accepted GDOT funding for land acquisition and perimeter fence (4-0)
• Removed sale of hangar at 49 East Aviation Way from agenda (4-0)
• Confirmed lease with Hangar 116, LLC (4-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Coweta County Board of Zoning Appeals held a public hearing and voted unanimously to recommend approval of all four petitions before it: a front yard setback variance for a convenience store, two conditional use permits for schools, and three variances for a community center and cottages in Blalock Lakes. Each recommendation is subject to specific conditions and will go to the Board of Commissioners for final decisions.

• Recommended approval of VAR-22-000024 (front yard setback reductions for convenience store at W Hwy 16 and Macedonia Rd) (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of CUP-22-000002 (Atlanta Adventist Academy expansion to grades 9-12, max 125 students) (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of CUP-22-000003 (Southwest Christian Church preschool, max 52 students) with modified conditions (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of VAR-22-000030 (three variances for Blalock Lakes community center and cottages) (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on zoning petitions and a fee schedule amendment. The session includes decisions on several variance requests, bid awards for property ordinance enforcement, and the initiation of SPLOST-funded transportation projects.

• Public hearing on proposed amendments to the Zoning and Development Fee Schedule
• Rezoning petitions by Frazier Properties, Inc. at Old Hwy 85/Morgan Road and SR 16 East/Former Old Hwy 85
• Request to initiate transportation improvement projects funded by SPLOST
• Bid awards for rank plant growth and trash accumulation enforcement at four properties
• Right-of-way acquisitions for the SR 16 and SR 54 intersection improvement project

The Board approved a $2,706,926.41 contract for a roundabout at Parks and Poplar Roads, rezoned two parcels for commercial use (one for a self-storage facility, one for a shopping district), and approved a 3% pay increase for all employees plus an additional 8% for public safety. They also granted several variances, set public hearings, and approved various contracts and agreements.

• Approved $2,706,926.41 roundabout contract with McLeroy, Inc. (5-0)
• Rezoned 3.372 acres at 6599 Hwy 16 East to C-8 for self-storage (4-1)
• Rezoned 1.045 acres at SR 16/Old Hwy 85 to C-6 (5-0)
• Granted buffer variance reducing 75-ft to 25-ft at SR 16/Old Hwy 85 (5-0)
• Granted 5-ft distance between structures variance for pool at 125 Arbor Garden Circle (5-0)
• Granted 45-ft front yard setback variance at 29 Herring Road (5-0)
• Granted 4-ft rear yard setback variance at 164 Waters Edge Lane with $2,874 penalty (5-0)
• Approved 3% pay increase for all employees, 11% for public safety (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting for a regular session. The agenda includes introductions of municipal officials and a presentation regarding LOST.

• Introduction of elected officials and staff from municipalities
• LOST Presentation

The Coweta County Board of Commissioners met with municipal officials to begin renegotiating the distribution of Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) revenues for 2023-2032. They agreed to form a renegotiation committee with designated contacts from the county and several cities. No final distribution formula was decided; the next step is for the committee to work through the process, with a deadline of August 15, 2022, for negotiations.

• Established LOST renegotiation committee with county and municipal contacts (accomplished)
• Adjourned the meeting unanimously (4-0, with one absent)

Board of Commissioners

The Coweta County Board of Commissioners voted 4-0 to file an intent to object to the proposed annexation of 163.61 acres on Greentop Road into the City of Newnan, with Commissioner Reidelbach abstaining. The board also approved a new beer and wine license for Mac's Market, rezoned 6.34 acres for Arbor Farms, and closed the public hearing on the Mixed-Use Plan Development Project. Numerous contracts, budgets, and leases were approved unanimously.

• Filed intent to object to Greentop Road annexation (4-0, Reidelbach abstained)
• Granted package beer and wine license to Mac's Market (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 6.34 acres off Water Stone Drive to CC (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing on Mixed-Use Plan Development Project (unanimous)
• Executed $94,872 supplemental agreement with Blount Construction for road work (unanimous)
• Executed contract with New South Construction for Jail Expansion CMAR (unanimous)
• Approved FY2023 budgets: District Attorney $1,293,936, Public Defender $750,399 (unanimous)
• Approved surplus of 22 vehicles and equipment (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Coweta County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider four petitions for zoning variances. These requests involve reductions in setbacks and buffers for residential and commercial properties.

• VAR # 22-000020: Rear yard setback reduction of 4 feet at 164 Waters Edge Lane
• VAR 22-000018: Pool distance reduction from 10 feet to 5 feet at 125 Arbor Garden Cir
• VAR 22-000022: Buffer reduction from 75 feet to 25 feet at SR 16 and Old Hwy 85
• VAR # 22-000017: Front setback reduction of 45 feet from the required 75 feet at 29 Herring Road

The Coweta County Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously recommended approval of four variance requests to the Board of Commissioners. These include a rear yard setback reduction for a rebuilt home, a pool setback reduction, a buffer reduction, and a front setback reduction. All recommendations are subject to specific conditions and will be considered by the Board of Commissioners on June 21, 2022.

• Recommended approval of VAR-22-000020 (rear setback reduction to 46 ft) with conditions including a $2,874 penalty fee (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of VAR-22-000018 (pool setback reduction from 10 ft to 5 ft) with condition that reduction applies only to pool (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of VAR-22-000022 (buffer reduction from 75 ft to 25 ft) with condition that buffer be planted per county requirements (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of VAR-22-000017 (front setback reduction of 45 ft) with conditions including 30 ft from right-of-way (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 28, 2022 public hearing (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Coweta County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and regular session, including a rezoning request for 869 Poplar Road and multiple variance recommendations from the Board of Zoning Appeals. They will also consider annexation proposals, set public hearings for alcohol and rezoning requests, and vote on bids for road resurfacing and other contracts. Several items are recommendations from the Board of Zoning Appeals, while others are requests to schedule future public hearings.

• Public hearing on rezoning 869 Poplar Road (REZ 22-05)
• Variance requests for properties on Tommy Lee Cook Road, Hwy 16 East, and others
• Annexation proposals by City of Chattahoochee Hills and Sprayberry's Barbecue
• Bid award for resurfacing various county roadways (RB22.6)
• ARPA broadband contract with Spectrum Southeast LLC/Charter Communications

The Coweta County Board of Commissioners approved a rezoning request (REZ 22-05) for 1.42 acres at 869 Poplar Road, Newnan, changing the zoning from C-4 (Commercial Service) to C-3 (Commercial Retail) for a fast-food restaurant. The board also granted multiple variances, including a buffer reduction for a Fischer Marketplace development and a manufactured home variance. A bid for road resurfacing was awarded to Blount Construction Company for $2,668,888.37.

• Approved rezoning at 869 Poplar Road to C-3 for restaurant (unanimous)
• Granted buffer variance for Fischer Marketplace at Fischer Road/SR 34 (unanimous)
• Granted manufactured home variance at 1592 Welcome to Sargent Road (unanimous)
• Denied front yard setback variance at 996 Bruce Jackson Road (unanimous)
• Awarded $2.67M road resurfacing bid to Blount Construction (unanimous)
• Executed broadband contract with Spectrum for ~1,100 customers (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for Mac's Market beer/wine license for June 7 (unanimous)
• Removed CA Ventures rezoning request from agenda (unanimous)

Board of Trustees for the Group Pension Plan

The Board of Trustees for the Coweta County Group Pension Plan met and approved the minutes from the February 9, 2022 meeting. They received a quarterly investment report from OneDigital, noting the plan's market value was $86,907,534 as of March 31, 2022, with asset allocations within policy ranges. The board also scheduled the next meeting for August 10, 2022.

• Approved minutes of February 9, 2022 (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for August 10, 2022 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Trustees for the Salary Deferral Plan and Employee Matching Plan

The Coweta County Board of Trustees for the Salary Deferral Plan and Employee Matching Plan is meeting to approve minutes and receive quarterly reports from OneDigital (investment) and Ascensus (management). No votes on plan changes or new business are listed; the agenda is largely procedural.

• Approval of minutes from February 9, 2022 meeting
• Quarterly Investment Report presentation from OneDigital
• Quarterly Management Report presentation from Ascensus

The Board of Trustees for the Salary Deferral Plan and Employee Matching Plan met on May 11, 2022, and deferred a vote on the February 9, 2022 minutes until a majority could attend in person. They received quarterly investment and management reports from OneDigital and Ascensus, which included updates on the SECURE 2.0 Act and fund performance, but no fund changes were made. The board also scheduled its next meeting for August 10, 2022.

• Deferred vote on February 9, 2022 minutes (no vote)
• Received OneDigital quarterly investment report (accomplished)
• Received Ascensus quarterly management report (accomplished)
• Approved next meeting on August 10, 2022 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Coweta County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular session with multiple public hearings, including a rezoning request for property at 7975 Hwy 54 and proposed amendments to the zoning ordinance. They will also consider consent agenda items, bids, contracts, and various administrative requests.

• Public hearing on rezoning petition SPUSE 22-000001 for property at 7975 Hwy 54, Sharpsburg
• Public hearing on amendment to Appendix A, Article 15 (Limited Use Historic District, lodging uses)
• Public hearing on amendment to zoning ordinance regarding traffic studies
• Bid award for concrete paving, curb, gutter, and sidewalk for three projects (SH20.1, RB22.4, RB22.5)
• Request approval of funding for proposed airport terminal development

The Board of Commissioners approved a rezoning for Wild Flora Farm at 7975 Hwy. 54, Sharpsburg, from RC-CUP to RC-SUP, allowing a farm distillery and events with conditions, by a 4-1 vote. The board also executed amendments to zoning ordinances for historic districts and traffic studies, and approved multiple contracts and funding items. The mixed-use (IGMU) ordinance public hearing was continued to June 7, 2022.

• Approved Wild Flora Farm rezoning to RC-SUP with 15 conditions (4-1)
• Executed amendments to Limited Use Historic District ordinance (unanimous)
• Executed traffic study ordinance amendment (unanimous)
• Continued IGMU mixed-use ordinance public hearing to 6/7/2022 (unanimous)
• Accepted Genesee Subdivision roads and open space deeds (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for REZ 22-07 (Arbor Farms) for 6/7/2022 (unanimous)
• Approved $117,012.08 concrete paving contract with Blount Construction (unanimous)
• Approved $1,166,550 for airport terminal design tasks (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Coweta County Board of Zoning Appeals held a public hearing on April 28, 2022, and voted to recommend approval of eight variance requests to the Board of Commissioners, including buffer reductions, setback reductions, and an acreage reduction for a guest house. The board voted 2-2 on a motion to recommend denial of a manufactured home variance, meaning no recommendation was made and the decision will be rendered by the Board of Commissioners on May 17, 2022. The board also approved the February 24, 2022 minutes and elected new officers.

• Recommended approval of Pearl Springs buffer reduction from 100-ft to 0-ft (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Pearl Springs front loading doors variance (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Ginn road frontage reduction from 220-ft to 170-ft (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Fischer Marketplace buffer reduction to 0-ft with 10-ft landscape strip (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Twelve Parks Phase D front setback reduction from 42-ft to 25-ft (unanimous)
• Recommended denial of Barber manufactured home variance failed 2-2; decision deferred to BOC
• Recommended approval of Young acreage reduction for guest house from 10-acres to 3.95-acres (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Angler Investments buffer reduction from 75-ft to 50-ft (unanimous)

Newnan-Coweta County Airport Authority

The Newnan-Coweta County Airport Authority approved three task orders with Lead Edge Design Group totaling $1,166,550 for the new terminal building design, site prep, paving design, and environmental assessment. They also confirmed an independent consultant agreement with Dale Pepper and approved the March minutes. The Authority voted to request funding from the Coweta County Board of Commissioners for the task orders.

• Approved March 24, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Confirmed Independent Consultant Agreement with Dale Pepper (unanimous)
• Confirmed Task Orders #12 and #13 with Lead Edge Design Group for $855,250 (unanimous)
• Executed Task Order #14 with Lead Edge Design Group for $311,300 (unanimous)
• Approved request to Coweta County BOC for funding of Task Orders #12, #13, #14 totaling $1,166,550 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Coweta County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution for issuing $35 million in revenue bonds to fund the jail expansion project, to be repaid over 25 years. The board also approved rezoning requests for properties on Roscoe Road and Sullivan Road, and allowed Georgia Power to temporarily close a lane of Dyer Road for up to 85 days. Additionally, the board approved the FY 2021 final budget amendments and several other items.

• Approved $35M revenue bond resolution for jail expansion (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 0.78 acres on SR 70 (Roscoe Road) to R-2 (4-1)
• Approved rezoning of 0.21 acres off Sullivan Road to C-2 (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2021 final budget amendments (unanimous)
• Allowed Georgia Power to close one lane of Dyer Road for up to 85 days (unanimous)
• Executed agreement with City of Chattahoochee Hills for transportation improvements (unanimous)
• Approved Fourth of July fireworks at Fairgrounds (unanimous)
• Approved temporary closure of Elders Mill Road for filming (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Coweta County Board of Commissioners approved a rezoning request to allow a convenience store with gas pumps at the northeast corner of Belk and Smokey Roads, subject to 14 conditions including a raised median and QDCD standards. The board denied a request to modify a fence condition for a warehouse off East Gordon Road, keeping the original 10-foot fence requirement. Other actions included approving a $492,420 storage solution purchase, setting public hearings for May 3, and approving road closures for filming and a bike ride.

• Approved rezoning of 3.42 acres at Belk & Smokey Roads to C-5 (unanimous)
• Denied modification of fence condition for East Gordon Road warehouse (unanimous)
• Approved $492,420 Pure Storage solution purchase (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for May 3 on Candler rezoning at 7975 Hwy 54 (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for May 3 on traffic study ordinance amendment (unanimous)
• Approved temporary closure of Alex Stephens Road for filming on April 21 (unanimous)
• Approved temporary closure of JD Walton Road for pipe replacement (unanimous)
• Approved renaming Newnan Crossing Way to Doc Turner Way (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners unanimously denied a rezoning request by Freedom Land Holdings for a 55+ active senior living community at 1071 Turkey Creek Road, citing inconsistency with the county's Comprehensive Plan and lack of neighbor support. The board also granted two new alcohol licenses, approved a $7.3 million road resurfacing contract, and set public hearings for April and May. Commissioner Tim Lassetter was absent for several votes after exiting the meeting.

• Denied rezoning REZ 21-010010 for 225-home senior community at 1071 Turkey Creek Rd (unanimous)
• Granted new consumption distilled spirits, beer, and wine license to Dunaway Gardens (Hatty Jane, LLC) at 3218 Roscoe Rd (unanimous)
• Granted new package beer and wine license to QuikTrip #8132R at 1060 Bullsboro Dr (unanimous)
• Denied right-of-way variance VAR 22-000003 for Turkey Creek Rd property (unanimous, Lassetter absent)
• Denied easement variance VAR 22-000002 for Parcel 8 on Glazier Rd, Senoia (unanimous, Lassetter absent)
• Granted access easement variance VAR 22-010001 for Donnan Trace, subject to 5 conditions (unanimous, Lassetter absent)
• Awarded $7,329,448.51 road resurfacing contract to Blount Construction Company (unanimous, Lassetter absent)
• Approved selecting Standard Allowance option for ARPA reporting (unanimous, Lassetter absent)

Board of Commissioners

The Board rezoned approximately 106 acres off Ishman Ballard Road from RD (Two-Family Residential) to RC (Rural Conservation) with 15 conditions, reversing a prior approval due to inaccurate traffic study and utility information. A motion to approve the original rezoning failed for lack of a second. The Board also approved a $645,000 budget amendment for 150 Vote Center Hubs, executed an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Newnan for weather siren maintenance, and set public hearings for alcohol licenses and rezoning requests.

• Rezoned 106± acres off Ishman Ballard Road to RC with 15 conditions (4-1)
• Approved $645,000 budget amendment for 150 Vote Center Hubs (unanimous)
• Executed IGA with City of Newnan for weather siren maintenance (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for Dunaway Gardens alcohol license (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for QuikTrip #813R beer/wine license (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for rezoning at Belk and Smokey Roads (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for rezoning off East Gordon Road (unanimous)
• Approved ARPA funding notice for local nonprofits (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners granted a new distilled spirits, beer, and wine package store license to Daniel Zavada for Arbor Beverage Centre, LLC on Hwy 154, Newnan, despite public opposition citing traffic concerns. The Board also approved the abandonment of a portion of Old Hwy 85, accepted right-of-way for Poplar Road improvements, and set public hearings for two rezoning requests. A $645,000 budget amendment to purchase Vote Center Hubs was deferred to March 8, 2022, pending a cost analysis.

• Granted new distilled spirits, beer, and wine package store license to Arbor Beverage Centre, LLC (unanimous).
• Approved abandonment of a portion of Old Hwy 85 (1.045± acres) (unanimous).
• Accepted right-of-way and sanitary sewer easements for Poplar Road improvements (unanimous).
• Set public hearing for March 22, 2022, on rezoning petition for 1071 Turkey Creek Road (unanimous).
• Set public hearing for March 22, 2022, on rezoning petition for Tract 6 on Lower Fayetteville Road (unanimous).
• Approved appointments to various boards/authorities, including EMS Council and Public Facilities Authority (unanimous).
• Deferred decision on $645,000 budget amendment for Vote Center Hubs until March 8, 2022 (unanimous).
• Approved $15,000 budget amendment for mutual aid radio talk groups (unanimous).

Board of Trustees for the Salary Deferral Plan and Employee Matching Plan

The Board of Trustees for the Salary Deferral Plan and Employee Matching Plan will meet to approve minutes, receive quarterly investment and management reports from OneDigital and Ascensus, and consider approving an Investment Advisory Services Agreement with OneDigital. The meeting is a routine administrative session for overseeing the county's employee retirement plans.

• Approval of minutes from November 9, 2021 meeting
• Quarterly Investment Report presentation from OneDigital
• Quarterly Management Report presentation from Ascensus
• Request to approve/execute Investment Advisory Services Agreement with OneDigital

Board of Trustees for the Group Pension Plan

The Coweta County Group Pension Plan Board approved multiple investment fund changes and executed an Investment Advisory Services Agreement with OneDigital, contingent on legal review. The board also approved prior meeting minutes and scheduled the next meeting for May 11, 2022.

• Approved minutes from Nov 9, 2021 and Jan 13, 2022 (unanimous)
• Confirmed investment fund changes across five categories (unanimous)
• Approved Investment Advisory Services Agreement with OneDigital, contingent on legal review (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for May 11, 2022 at 10:30 AM (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Coweta County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and regular session on February 8, 2022. They will consider several items including a construction manager at risk for the jail expansion project, a real estate purchase agreement with the school system, and multiple liquor license requests. The agenda also includes zoning and conditional use permit recommendations, road projects, and appointments to boards.

• Approval of Construction Manager at Risk for Jail Expansion Project
• Real Estate Purchase and Sales Agreement with Coweta County School System
• Public hearing for new distilled spirits, beer, and wine package store license (withdrawn by applicant)
• Conditional use permit for Trinity Christian School spectator seating variance at 8817 Hwy. 54, Sharpsburg
• Request to set public hearing for zoning of property off Ishman Ballard Road (Forestar petition)

The Board of Commissioners approved several major items, including retaining New South Construction as the Construction Manager at Risk for the jail expansion project, executing a $242,669 real estate purchase agreement with the school system for a future community center, and granting two conditional use permits for a school seating expansion and a temporary RV residence. They also set public hearings for a liquor license and rezoning requests, and approved various contracts and appointments.

• Approved retaining New South Construction as CMAR for jail expansion (unanimous)
• Executed $242,669 real estate purchase from school system for community center (unanimous)
• Granted CUP to Trinity School for seating expansion to 6,000 sq ft (unanimous)
• Granted CUP to Meason for temporary RV residence (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for Arbor Beverage Centre liquor license on Feb 22 (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for Forestar rezoning on March 8 (unanimous)
• Approved $492,420 Pure Storage purchase with Veristor Capital (unanimous)
• Approved salary supplement resolution for Superior Court judges (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Coweta County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on two conditional use permit (CUP) petitions: one from Trinity Christian School at 8817 Hwy 54, Sharpsburg, and one from Michael & Amy Meason for Lot 3 Magnolia Estates, Newnan. The board will also approve prior meeting minutes, elect officers for 2022, and set the next meeting date. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• CUP 21-010002: Trinity Christian School, 8817 Hwy 54, Sharpsburg (Tax I.D. 146-6154-005)
• CUP 21-010003: Michael & Amy Meason, Lot 3 Magnolia Estates, Newnan (Tax I.D. 061B-079)
• Approval of minutes from Dec 16, 2021 public hearing
• Election of officers and procedures for 2022
• Next BOZA meeting scheduled for February 24, 2022

The Coweta County Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously recommended approval for Trinity Christian School's conditional use permit to expand visitor seating at 8817 Hwy 54, and for the Measons' temporary RV residence during home construction. The board also approved minutes, re-elected officers, and adopted Robert's Rules of Order for 2022.

• Recommended approval of CUP 21-010002 for Trinity Christian School bleacher expansion (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of CUP 21-010003 for temporary RV residence for Measons (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from Dec 16, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Re-elected Craig Jackson as Chairman and George Harper as Vice-Chairman for 2022 (unanimous)
• Adopted Robert's Rules of Order for 2022 meetings (unanimous)

Newnan-Coweta County Airport Authority

The Authority will conduct beginning-of-the-year appointments for leadership roles including Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and Secretary. The meeting includes a discussion regarding the potential hosting of a Short Take Off and Landings (STOL) competition at the airport.

• Election of 2022 Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and Secretary
• Appointment of Nathan Lee as Authority Counsel
• Appointment of Fran Collins as Authority Clerk
• Adoption of 2022 meeting rules
• Discussion regarding hosting a Short Take Off and Landings (STOL) competition

The Newnan-Coweta County Airport Authority approved hosting a Short Take Off and Landings (STOL) competition on September 23-24, 2022, and formed a committee to handle logistics. The board also approved a 25-year lease agreement with Allen Prince for hangar #116, including a retroactive payment of $10,791.60. All votes were unanimous, with member Alan Starr absent.

• Approved STOL competition for Sept 23-24, 2022 (unanimous)
• Formed committee for STOL event logistics (unanimous)
• Approved 25-year lease with Allen Prince for hangar #116 (unanimous)
• Approved retroactive lease payment of $10,791.60 (unanimous)
• Re-elected Joe Rutkiewic as Chairman (unanimous)
• Re-elected Hank Moody as Vice-Chairman (unanimous)
• Re-elected Lee Moody as Secretary (unanimous)
• Re-appointed Nathan Lee as Legal Counsel and Fran Collins as Clerk (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss SPLOST transportation projects. The meeting also includes discussion regarding Complete Communities, also known as mixed-use developments.

• Discuss SPLOST Transportation Projects
• Discussion Regarding Complete Communities (aka Mixed-Use Developments)

The Coweta County Board of Commissioners held a work session to discuss SPLOST transportation projects and mixed-use developments. No formal decisions were made; the discussions were informational, with staff to present final project lists and a draft mixed-use ordinance at future meetings.

• Discussed SPLOST transportation projects, including potential use of additional revenues for unfunded projects
• Discussed mixed-use developments, focusing on Interstate Gateway Character Areas
• Adjourned meeting unanimously (4-0, with Chairman Blackburn absent)

Board of Commissioners

The Coweta County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on new alcohol licenses and rezoning petitions, consider variance recommendations, and act on administrative items like qualifying fees and surplus fire vehicles. The agenda includes both decisions and requests to schedule future hearings.

• Public hearing: new distilled spirits/beer/wine license for Crust & Craft Sharpsburg, LLC at 3150 Hwy 34 E Suite 301, Newnan
• Public hearing: new package store license for Market Place Beverage at corner of Posey Road and Market Place Drive, Newnan
• Public hearing: rezoning petition REZ 21-010003 by Forestar off Ishman Ballard Road, Newnan
• Public hearing: rezoning petition REZ 21-010006 by Chris Cott at 4237 East Hwy 34, Sharpsburg (withdrawal submitted)
• Request to set public hearing for rezoning petitions REZ 21-010007 and REZ 21-010008 at 195 Fischer Road, Sharpsburg

The Board approved a rezoning for a 106-acre Forestar development off Ishman Ballard Road, reducing the proposed 187 lots to 150. The Board also granted two new alcohol licenses, including a package store at Posey Road and Market Place Drive, and approved several variances. A rezoning request for 4237 East Hwy 34 was withdrawn by the applicant and accepted by the Board.

• Approved Forestar rezoning to RD with 150-lot cap (3-2)
• Granted package store license to Market Place Beverage (unanimous)
• Granted consumption license to Crust & Craft Sharpsburg (unanimous)
• Approved Forestar right-of-way variance (unanimous)
• Denied Chris Cott variances for 4237 East Hwy 34 (unanimous)
• Granted Jeff Lindsey setback variances (unanimous)
• Granted GeoTom buffer and paving variances (unanimous)
• Approved $65,507 Dominion Voting warranty contract (unanimous)

Board of Trustees for the Group Pension Plan

The Coweta County Board of Trustees for the Group Pension Plan will meet to discuss the Investment Policy Statement, the use of mutual funds, and the T. Rowe Price Blue Chip Growth Fund, along with other managers and possible adjustments. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discuss Investment Policy Statement and use of mutual funds
• Discuss T. Rowe Price Blue Chip Growth Fund, other managers, and options/adjustments

The Board of Trustees for the Coweta County Group Pension Plan met and discussed updating the Investment Policy Statement (IPS) to reflect board member changes and the switch to OneDigital. The board also approved, by consensus, several fund changes, including splitting large-cap value and growth funds between two managers each and selecting new funds for mid-cap growth, mid-cap value, and small-cap blend categories. These changes are to be confirmed at the next regular meeting on February 9, 2022.

• Discussed updating Investment Policy Statement (IPS) to broaden board member definition and reflect OneDigital change (no formal vote)
• Approved splitting $15M Large Cap Value between Dodge & Cox Stock and MFS Value R6 ($7.5M each)
• Approved splitting $13M Large Cap Growth between JP Morgan Large Cap Growth R6 and Fidelity Advisor Equity Growth Z ($6.5M each)
• Approved investing $7M Mid Cap Growth in Delaware Ivy Mid Cap Growth R6
• Approved investing $6.2M Mid Cap Value in MFS Mid Cap Value R6
• Approved investing $3.6M Small Cap Blend in Fuller & Thaler Behavioral Small Cap Equity R6
• Confirmed fund changes to be ratified at February 9, 2022 meeting

Board of Commissioners

The Coweta County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on a new package store license and a rezoning request for a tract at Fischer Road/Fischer Crossings. They will also consider several routine items, including appointments, a bridge replacement agreement, and temporary road closures. Two rezoning petitions for properties at 195 Fischer Road have been withdrawn.

• Public hearing on new distilled spirits, beer, and wine package store license for Bottoms Up (MC-99 Investments, LLC) off S Hwy 29 at Exit 41
• Public hearing on rezoning Tract 15 at Fischer Road/Fischer Crossings (REZ 21-010004)
• Request to set public hearing for new package store license for Market Place Beverage at Posey Road and Market Place Drive, Newnan
• Request to set public hearing for new consumption license for Crust & Craft Sharpsburg at 3150 Hwy 34 E Suite 301, Newnan
• Request approval of MOA with Georgia DOT for bridge replacement at Old Corinth Road at Sandy Creek

The Board granted the county's first distilled spirits, beer, and wine package store license to Bottoms Up, approved a rezoning for a self-storage facility, and handled routine appointments and contracts. Two rezoning requests were withdrawn, and a related variance was deferred.

• Granted distilled spirits package store license to Bottoms Up (unanimous)
• Rezoned Tract 15 at Fischer Road from RC to C-8 with conditions (unanimous)
• Granted buffer and setback variances for Tract 15 (unanimous)
• Deferred Fischer Automotive street planting variance to Feb 22 (unanimous)
• Executed GDOT bridge replacement MOA with $50,000 local share (unanimous)
• Executed Conflict Attorney contract with Taylor & Strickland (unanimous)
• Executed SAFEbuilt Amendment #5 for fire and structural reviews (unanimous)
• Approved allowing roof gutter connections at Arbor Springs with conditions (unanimous)