Gordon County public meetings in 2023

Board of Elections and Registration

The Gordon County Board of Elections and Registration is meeting to approve minutes, hear reports, and discuss new business, including the 2024 board meeting schedule, the 2024 elections calendar, and a congressional district change for the county. Public comments are invited.

• Approval of minutes from November 14, 2023
• 2024 Board Meeting Schedule
• 2024 Elections Calendar
• Congressional District change for Gordon County
• Georgia Election Officials and Registration Conference update

Board of Commissioners

The Gordon County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session and regular meeting. The regular session includes public hearings on six rezoning applications, all recommended for approval by the Planning Commission. The board will also consider 2024 alcohol license renewals, a $917,257.18 road paving list, and several contracts, including a $494,642.05 construction agreement for the Administration Building.

• Public hearings for rezonings Z23-30 through Z23-39, including properties on Shaw Road, Oostanaula Bend Road, Agabe Drive, and Hwy 53 SE
• Consideration of 2024 renewal licenses for malt beverage, wine, and liquor for 22 businesses
• Consideration of 2024 temporary alcohol licenses for 2 businesses
• Approve FY 2024 LMIG paving list with Georgia DOT in the amount of $917,257.18
• Construction agreement with Momon Construction for Administration Building renovations in the amount of $494,642.05

Committees

The Gordon County Quality of Life Committee is holding a regular meeting on December 15, 2023. The agenda includes approval of previous minutes and reports from Parks and Recreation, Senior Center, County Administrator, and the Chair. No specific decisions or proposals are listed in the agenda.

• Approve minutes from previous meeting
• Parks and Recreation report
• Senior Center report
• County Administrator report
• Chair report

Committees

This is a routine committee meeting covering standard administrative business. The agenda lists only procedural items: call to order, minutes review, and reports from various county departments. No specific decisions, proposals, or public hearings are detailed.

• Review of previous meeting minutes
• Department reports: Human Resources, Elections, IT/GIS, Finance, Planning and Development, Building Inspection, County Clerk, County Administrator

Planning Commission

The Gordon County Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on eight applications, including seven rezoning requests and one variance, plus discuss a code section on RVs and trailers. Two rezoning requests for properties on Shaw Rd. were tabled from the November meeting and will be reconsidered.

• Rezoning #Z23-30: 1.28 acres at 996 Shaw Rd. from A-1 to R-1 (tabled)
• Rezoning #Z23-31: 0.64 acres at 996 Shaw Rd. from A-1 to R-6 (tabled)
• Rezoning #Z23-35: 2.145 acres at 1362 Oostanaula Bend Rd. to Conditional Use
• Variance #V23-14: reduce setback to 20 ft at 541 Deer Field Lane
• Rezoning #Z23-39: 57.12 acres on Shaw Rd. from A-1 to R-1

Board of Commissioners

The Gordon County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session and regular meeting. They will discuss a broadband update from Comcast, hear a presentation from Sonoraville High School, and hold an executive session. In the regular session, they will consider a first reading of an amendment to the Unified Land Development Code regarding accessory uses and structures, a public hearing on abandoning Battle Road, and new business including reappointments to the Hospital Authority and a lease agreement with Prevent Child Abuse Gordon County.

• First reading of amendment to ULDC § 5.02.02 (B) 'Accessory Uses and Structures'
• Public hearing on abandonment of Battle Road
• Reappoint Ray Denmon to Hospital Authority (term to Dec 31, 2026)
• Reappoint Georgette Hunt to Hospital Authority (term to Dec 31, 2026)
• Lease agreement with Prevent Child Abuse Gordon County, Inc.

Board of Commissioners

The Gordon County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session and regular session, including a public hearing on three rezoning applications. The board will also consider new business items such as an emergency moratorium on highly hazardous materials, retaining an opioid litigation attorney, and a contract addendum for HyperReach.

• Public hearing on rezoning Z23-29 (A-1 to R-6) at 1734 Please Hill Road, Ranger, GA
• Public hearing on rezoning Z23-32 (A-1 to RA-1) at 861 Goat Road NW, Resaca, GA
• Public hearing on rezoning Z23-33 (A-1 to R-4) at 683 Harris Beamer Road, Calhoun, GA
• Resolution enacting emergency moratorium on highly hazardous materials
• Consideration of retaining opioid litigation attorney

Board of Commissioners

The Gordon County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session and regular meeting, discussing agenda items and hearing a report on Mt. Olive Church Road. The board will consider approving budget amendments, declaring surplus items, and adopting the 2024 meeting schedule. Key new business includes two construction contracts totaling over $3.1 million for the Public Works Building and Evidence Building, funded by 2018 SPLOST funds.

• Construction agreement with Momon Construction, Inc. for Public Works Building, $2,018,909.55
• Construction agreement with Momon Construction, Inc. for Evidence Building, $1,097,274.92
• Budget amendments reallocating $966,208 and transferring funds from various funds to General Fund Contingencies
• Declaration of surplus items and retirement of K9 Lollie from Sheriff's Office
• Resolution imposing a temporary burn ban

Board of Commissioners

The Gordon County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session and regular session. They will discuss agenda items including an IT report, Keep Gordon County Beautiful, and RVs as temporary shelter during construction. In the regular session, they will hold public hearings on a rezoning request and a variance appeal, and consider new business including appointments and multiple FY24 supplemental agreements with local organizations.

• Public hearing on rezoning 559 Church Road SW from Agricultural (A-1) to Manufactured Housing (R-6), Planning Commission approved 4-0
• Public hearing on appeal of variance denial for 1529 Pinyan Rd SE, Planning Commission denied 3-0
• Approve FY24 agreements: Prevent Child Abuse Gordon County ($5,000), Hand Up Inc. ($9,919), Calhoun-Gordon Arts Council ($5,000), Winner's Club ($4,550), Gordon County Schools ($34,125), Calhoun City Schools ($34,125)
• Consider appointments to Northwest Georgia Regional Commission Council and Region I Behavioral Health Advisory Council
• Consider Sheriff's Office request to declare items surplus

Planning Commission

The Gordon County Planning Commission held a public hearing and voted to recommend approval of a rezoning application and to approve a variance request. They also discussed potential changes to regulations for RVs and trailers, deferring further discussion to the next meeting.

• Rezoning #Z23-28: 2.59 acres at 559 Church Road, Calhoun, from A-1 to R-6, recommended for approval
• Variance #V23-11: 0.707 acres at 346 Hardin Road, Plainville, to reduce setback to 37 feet, approved
• Discussion of RV/trailer regulations, including permit fees and penalties, deferred to November 13, 2023

Board of Commissioners

The Gordon County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session and regular session. The main action item is a request to approve a $212,000 contract with Cherokee Mechanical to replace boiler pipes, pumps, and PIUs at the Government Plaza, funded by 2018 SPLOST overages. The agenda also includes routine items such as minutes approval, employee service awards, a fire prevention proclamation, and reports.

• Consider approval of $212,000 proposal from Cherokee Mechanical for boiler pipe, pump, and PIU replacement at Government Plaza, funded by 2018 SPLOST overages
• Adopt minutes of September 19, 2023 work and regular sessions
• Recognize October employees' years of service
• Proclaim Fire Prevention Month
• Executive session to discuss litigation, property acquisition, and personnel

Historic Preservation Commission

The Gordon County Historic Preservation Commission held a regular meeting, approving minutes from May 1, 2023, and re-electing current officers. Members discussed deteriorating park signs and a washed-out culvert, the Oostanaula School's pending National Register listing, and the Resaca Civil War Museum's opening. They also voted to approach the Board of Commissioners about celebrating the county's 175th anniversary in 2025.

• Approved minutes from May 1, 2023
• Re-elected Kenny Padgett as Chairman and Betty Ann Surdykowski as Vice Chairman
• Discussed replacing deteriorating interpretive signs and a washed-out culvert in parks
• Oostanaula School's National Register nomination forwarded to National Registry
• Voted to speak with Board of Commissioners about Gordon County's 175th anniversary in 2025

Board of Commissioners

The Gordon County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session and regular session. The regular session includes public hearings and votes on four rezoning applications, a new millage rate, a janitorial contract, and other administrative items. The board will also consider appointing a Board of Assessors member and donating obsolete firefighting equipment.

• Rezoning Z23-24: 1099 Dobbs Ave SE, Adairsville, from I-1 to I-2 (Heavy Industrial) by Global Alliance, LLC
• Rezoning Z23-25: 166 Fog Road, Resaca, from A-1 to R-1 (Low Density Residential) by Joey English
• Rezoning Z23-26: portion of 166 Fog Road, Resaca, from A-1 to RA-1 by Joey English
• Rezoning Z23-27: 104 Azalea Drive, Calhoun, from A-1 to R-4 (High Density Residential) by Rechel Properties, LLC
• Bid award for janitorial services to Gordon County Cleaning Services for $52,000; Service Level Agreement with Locality Media (First Due) for $24,824.75

Planning Commission

The Gordon County Planning Commission held a public hearing and voted to recommend approval of several rezoning and variance requests to the Board of Commissioners. These include a rezoning for a rubber recovery facility, two residential rezoning requests, a variance for a larger metal structure, and a rezoning for a triplex. The commission also tabled a discussion on RV and trailer regulations until the next meeting.

• Rezoning #Z23-24: 17.76 acres at 1099 Dodds Ave., SE, Adairsville from I-1 to I-2 for a rubber recovery and re-manufacturing facility
• Rezoning #Z23-25: 1.219 acres at 166 Fog Road, Resaca from A-1 to R-1 for an existing house
• Rezoning #Z23-26: 3.281 acres at 166 Fog Road, Resaca from A-1 to RA-1 for a new house
• Variance #V23-10: 12 acres at 950 Big Springs Road, Calhoun to allow a 4,000 sq ft metal structure (up from 3,000 sq ft)
• Rezoning #Z23-27: 0.55 acre at 104 Azelea Drive, Calhoun from A-1 to R-4 for a triplex

The Planning Commission recommended three rezoning applications to the Board of Commissioners and approved one variance request. A discussion regarding RVs and trailers was tabled until October 9, 2023.

• Recommended approval of rezoning #Z23-24 from I-1 to I-2 for 1099 Dodds Ave., SE (All aye)
• Recommended approval of rezoning #Z23-25 from A-1 to R-1 for 166 Fog Road (All aye)
• Recommended approval of rezoning #Z23-26 from A-1 to RA-1 for 166 Fog Road (All aye)
• Approved variance #V23-10 for 4,000 sq ft metal structure at 950 Big Springs Road (All aye)
• Recommended approval of rezoning #Z23-27 from A-1 to R-4 for 104 Azelea Drive (All aye)
• Approved August 14, 2023 meeting minutes (All aye)
• Tabled discussion of section 5.02.02 (B) RV’s and Trailers (All aye)

Board of Commissioners

The Gordon County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a rezoning request for two parcels on Boone Ford Road, changing from agricultural to general commercial. The board will also consider several administrative items, including budget amendments, a millage rate announcement, and various contracts and equipment surpluses.

• Public hearing: Rezoning Z23-23 from A-1 to C-G at 115/117 Boone Ford Road, Calhoun (parcels 057A-113, 057A-112)
• Consideration to un-surplus a 2011 Ford Crown Victoria (VIN 2FABP7BV7BX183428)
• Consideration of renewal agreement for Cyber Security Support with Sylint, LLC
• Consideration to approve Independent Contractor Agreement with DebrisTech, LLC
• Consideration to approve FY2023 and FY2024 Budget Amendments

The Board approved a rezoning request for two parcels on Boone Ford Road from Agricultural to General Commercial. Commissioners also announced their intent to implement a full millage rate rollback to 9.042. Several service agreements and budget amendments were approved.

• Approved rezoning Z23-23 at 115 and 117 Boone Ford Road from Agricultural (A-1) to General Commercial (C-G) (All aye)
• Approved intent to take a full rollback on the FY23 millage rate to 9.042 (All aye)
• Approved FY2023 and FY2024 Budget Amendments (All aye)
• Approved renewal agreement for CyberSecurity Support with Sylint, LLC (All aye)
• Approved Independent Contractor Agreement with DebrisTech, LLC (All aye)
• Approved renewal agreement with Asher Group Services for Hyper-Reach (All aye)
• Approved un-surplusing a 2011 Ford Crown Victoria (All aye)
• Approved surplusing old IT equipment (All aye)

Board of Commissioners

The Gordon County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session and regular meeting to discuss and decide on several items, including appointing a member to the Airport Authority, a PILOT agreement with a local company, and budget revisions. The agenda also includes reports from departments and a public hearing, but most items are routine administrative actions.

• Appointment to fill unexpired Airport Authority term (expires June 30, 2024)
• PILOT Agreement between Development Authority, Momeni and Sons, Inc., and Gordon County
• FY24 Budget revisions and FY23 amendments: $238,378 General Fund, $761,979 ARPA
• Bid award for Debris Monitoring to Debris Tech LLC (no cost to county)
• Appeal of Sales Ratio Findings from State Department of Audits

The Board of Commissioners approved budget amendments for the General Fund and ARPA. They also authorized an appeal of state audit findings regarding sales ratios and approved a PILOT agreement with Momeni and Sons, Inc.

• Appointed BJ Meadows to the Airport Authority (5-0)
• Approved appeal of State Department of Audits sales ratio findings (5-0)
• Approved PILOT Agreement between Development Authority of Gordon County, Momeni and Sons, Inc. and Gordon County (5-0)
• Approved FY23 budget amendments: $238,378 for General Fund and $761,979 for ARPA (5-0)
• Awarded no-cost debris monitoring bid for Emergency Management to DebrisTech LLC (5-0)
• Approved August 1, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Gordon County Planning Commission held a public hearing on August 14, 2023, to consider zoning and variance requests. They approved a rezoning for a commercial property, approved one variance, denied another, and tabled a rezoning application and a discussion on RV and trailer regulations. The meeting was largely procedural, with decisions made on each item.

• Approved rezoning #Z23-23 for 1.50 acres at 115/117 Boone Ford Road, Calhoun, from A-1 to C-G
• Denied variance #V23-08 for 2.91 acres at 1529 Pinyan Road, Ranger, to reduce side setback from 10 to 6.5 feet
• Approved variance #V23-09 for .82 acres at 3225 Dews Pond Road, Calhoun, to reduce side buffer strip to 10 feet
• Tabled rezoning #Z23-24 by Global Alliance, LLC until September 11, 2023
• Tabled discussion of section 5.02.02 (B) on RVs and trailers until September 11, 2023

The Planning Commission recommended approval for a rezoning request at Boone Ford Road and approved a buffer strip variance on Dews Pond Road. A variance request for a storage building on Pinyan Road was denied, and one rezoning application was tabled.

• Recommended approval of rezoning #Z23-23 from A-1 to C-G for 1.50 +/- acres at 115/117 Boone Ford Road (All voted aye)
• Denied variance #V23-08 to reduce side setback from 10 feet to 6.5 feet at 1529 Pinyan Road (3-0)
• Approved variance #V23-09 to reduce required side buffer strip to 10 feet at 3225 Dews Pond Road (All voted aye)
• Tabled rezoning application #Z23-24 (Global Alliance, LLC) until September 11, 2023 (All voted aye)
• Tabled discussion of section 5.02.02 (B) RVs and Trailers until September 11, 2023 (All voted aye)
• Approved July 10, 2023 meeting minutes (All voted aye)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners approved an intergovernmental agreement regarding SPLOST proceeds and requested a referendum for the November 7, 2023 ballot. The Board also designated certain Public Works equipment as surplus and appointed a delegate for a legislative conference.

• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement regarding SPLOST proceeds (5-0)
• Approved request for referendum on 2023 SPLOST projects for Nov 7, 2023 ballot (5-0)
• Approved request to deem certain Public Works items and equipment as surplus (5-0)
• Appointed Commissioner Potts as voting delegate to ACCG 2023 Legislative Leadership Conference (5-0)
• Deferred appointment to fill unexpired term on Airport Authority (5-0)
• Approved July 18, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners approved a rezoning request for a property in Plainville and authorized the award of a service weapon to a retired deputy. The board also approved the minutes from July 7 and July 11, 2023.

• Approved rezoning of 3390 Rome Road from Agricultural (A-1) to General Commercial (C-G) (4-0)
• Approved request to award service weapon to retired Deputy Nick Cochran and deem as surplus (4-0)
• Approved minutes of July 7 and July 11, 2023 sessions (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners approved a public transportation service agreement for the Mountain Area Transit System and increased the price for chert. They also deemed certain Sheriff's Office property as surplus and approved the FY23 Georgia Indigent Services Agreement.

• Increased chert price from $130.00 to $195.00 per load (5-0)
• Approved deeming certain Sheriff's Office property as surplus (5-0)
• Approved FY23 Georgia Indigent Services Agreement for Public Defender's Office (5-0)
• Approved MOU with North Georgia Community Action, Inc. for Mountain Area Transit System with local operating match of $118,610 (5-0)
• Adopted minutes from June 20, 2023 meetings (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Gordon County Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a rezoning application for a 2.89-acre tract at 3390 Rome Rd., Plainville, requesting a change from A-1 Agricultural to CG General Commercial. The commission will also discuss a section of the zoning ordinance regarding RVs and trailers. The meeting includes routine items like approval of minutes.

• Rezoning Application #Z23-22 for 2.89 acres at 3390 Rome Rd., Plainville, from A-1 to CG
• Discussion of Section 5.02.02 (B) regarding RVs and trailers

The commission held a public hearing regarding a request to rezone a 2.89 acre tract on Rome Rd. from Agricultural to General Commercial. The minutes do not record a final vote or decision on the rezoning or the discussion regarding RVs and Trailers.

Planning Commission

The Gordon County Planning Commission held a public hearing and approved a rezoning request for 2.89 acres at 3390 Rome Road, Plainville, from A-1 to C-G. The applicant plans to build a 12,400 square foot general retail store with grocery access. The recommendation will be sent to the Board of Commissioners. Discussion on RV and trailer regulations was tabled to the August 14 meeting.

• Rezoning #Z23-22: 2.89 acres at 3390 Rome Road from A-1 to C-G for a 12,400 sq ft retail store
• Applicant in contact with Georgia DOT about adding a decal lane
• Motion to table RV and trailer discussion (Section 5.02.02 B) until August 14, 2023
• Minutes of June 12, 2023 meeting approved

The Planning Commission recommended approval for a rezoning request to allow a general retail store with grocery access. The commission also tabled a discussion regarding RVs and trailers. Minutes from the June 12, 2023 meeting were approved.

• Approved minutes of June 12, 2023 (All aye)
• Recommended approval of rezoning application #Z23-22 for 2.89 acres at 3390 Rome Road from A-1 to C-G (All aye)
• Tabled discussion of section 5.02.02 (B) RV’s and Trailers until August 14, 2023 (All aye)

Board of Commissioners

The Board reviewed the status of SPLOST planning, including an estimated $77 million collection over six years. No formal votes were taken on the project list or the Intergovernmental Agreement, which must be adopted by August 15th.

• Entered Executive Session to discuss litigation, property acquisition, and personnel (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners approved one rezoning application for residential agricultural use. Another rezoning application was withdrawn by the applicant, and a third application for light industrial use remained under discussion.

• Approved rezoning of 3780 Hwy 41 N from Agricultural (A-1) to Residential Agricultural (RA-1) (5-0)
• Approved motion to amend the record to add documents for Application Z23-19 (5-0)
• Adopted minutes of June 6, 2023, meetings (5-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Application Z23-20 for rezoning at 115 and 117 Boone Ford Rd. SE withdrawn by applicant

Board of Commissioners

The Board entered into an executive session to discuss litigation, property acquisition, and personnel. No action was taken during the meeting.

• Approved motion to enter executive session (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Gordon County Planning Commission held a public hearing on June 12, 2023, to consider several variance and rezoning requests. They approved four variances and two rezoning requests, but denied a major rezoning application for a 127.784-acre industrial development. The meeting included public comments both for and against the industrial project.

• Denied rezoning #Z23-19 (Thor NW Georgia LLC) for 127.784 acres at 555 Miller Ferry Road, Adairsville, from A-1 to I-1; recommendation sent to Board of Commissioners
• Approved rezoning #Z23-20 (B & F Real Estate) for 1.50 acres at 115 & 117 Boone Ford Road SE, Calhoun, from A-1 to C-C (Crossroad Commercial) with stipulations; vote 4-1
• Approved rezoning #Z23-21 (Kevin Choate) for 2.55 acres at 3780 Hwy. 41 North, Resaca, from A-1 to RA-1
• Approved variance #V23-03 (Paul Hooper) to reduce front setback to 30 feet at 130 Bowdoin Lane, Adairsville
• Approved variance #V23-04 (Ruben Sandoval Nino) to reduce rear setback to 12 feet for mobile home at 135 Valley View Drive, Calhoun

The Planning Commission recommended the denial of a rezoning request for a large industrial project on Miller Ferry Road. Several residential variances were granted, and two other rezoning requests were recommended for approval.

• Denied rezoning application #Z23-19 from A-1 to I-1 for 127.784 acres (All voted aye)
• Recommended approval of rezoning #Z23-20 from A-1 to C-C for 1.50 acres (4-1)
• Recommended approval of rezoning #Z23-21 from A-1 to RA-1 for 2.55 acres (All voted aye)
• Granted variance #V23-03 to reduce front setback to 30 feet at 130 Bowdoin Lane (All voted aye)
• Granted variance #V23-04 to reduce rear setback to 12 feet at 135 Valley View Drive (All voted aye)
• Granted variance #V23-05 for access to a 2 acre tract via existing easement at 4777 Roland Hayes Pkwy SW (All voted aye)
• Granted variance #V23-06 for access to a 2 acre tract via existing easement at 1567 Firetower Road SE (All voted aye)
• Granted variance #V23-07 for access to a 15.45 acre tract using an easement road at 3780 Hwy. 41 North (All voted aye)

Board of Commissioners

The Gordon County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the FY24 budget and consider several items, including a rezoning application, lease extensions for state offices, a school parking agreement, a construction contract, and a copier purchase. The work session includes updates from the tax assessor and Comcast, plus an executive session.

• Public hearing on FY24 budget
• Rezoning application Z23-16 on Redbud Rd (parcel 095-059)
• Lease extensions for Dept. of Public Safety at 402 Belwood Rd SE and 1166 Lovers Lane SE
• MOU with Gordon County Schools for Sonoraville Rec parking
• Copier purchase from Canon for $142,453 (excess LOST funds)

The Board approved a rezoning request on Redbud Road and authorized construction of a new Evidence Building using 2018 SPLOST funds. The Commission also extended two lease agreements with the Department of Public Safety and approved a $142,453 copier purchase.

• Approved rezoning from Agricultural to Conditional Use at Redbud Rd (3-1)
• Approved construction proposal with Momon Construction for Evidence Building (4-0)
• Approved $142,453 bid for Canon copiers via MSA using excess LOST funds (4-0)
• Approved 1-year lease extension for Dept of Public Safety at 402 Belwood Road SE (4-0)
• Approved 1-year lease extension for Dept of Public Safety at 1166 Lovers Lane SE (4-0)
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding with Gordon County Schools for Sonoraville Rec parking (4-0)
• Approved ACCG Defined Benefit Plan (4-0)
• Approved May 16, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Gordon County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session and regular meeting. They will discuss agenda items, receive a departmental report from Human Resources, and hold an executive session. In the regular session, they will vote on five rezoning applications, adopt a commercial fishing ban in county parks, and consider new business including the proposed 2023-2024 budget, two beer and wine license transfers, a website development contract, and other items.

• Second reading of ordinance to prohibit commercial fishing in county parks
• Public hearings for rezoning applications Z23-13 through Z23-17, all recommended 4-0 by Planning Commission
• Presentation of proposed 2023-2024 budget
• Beer and wine license approvals for BP Food Mart and Neel's Market
• Website development agreement with CivicPlus for $25,613.00

The Board approved four rezoning applications and two beer and wine licenses. A request for a conditional use permit for chicken houses was deferred to June 6, 2023, to gather more information. The Board also adopted an ordinance prohibiting commercial fishing in county parks.

• Adopted Ordinance §9-7 prohibiting commercial fishing in county parks (5-0)
• Approved rezoning to Manufactured Housing (R-6) at 1372 Old Rome Dalton Rd NW (5-0)
• Approved rezoning to Low Density Residential (R-1) at 1362 Old Rome Dalton Rd NW (5-0)
• Approved rezoning to Manufactured Housing (R-6) at Newtown Creek Loop Rd NE (5-0)
• Deferred conditional use application for chicken houses on Redbud Rd to June 6, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved rezoning to Low Density Residential (R-1) at 5426 Roland Hayes Pkwy (5-0)
• Approved beer and wine license for BP Food Mart at 110 Shope Lake Rd SE (4-1)
• Approved beer license for Neel’s Market at 602 Hwy 53 SW (4-1)

Board of Commissioners

The Gordon County Board of Commissioners is meeting for a budget work session to discuss the upcoming budget. Following the discussion, they will enter an executive (closed) session to discuss litigation, property acquisition, and personnel. No specific budget figures or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Budget discussion
• Executive session on litigation, property acquisition, and personnel

The Board of Commissioners reviewed a draft budget presented by Mrs. Bramlett. The board entered an executive session to discuss litigation, property acquisition, and personnel, but no action was taken.

• Approved motion to enter Executive Session (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Gordon County Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing to review four rezoning applications. The body voted unanimously to recommend approval for all four requests to the Board of Commissioners. The most significant item involved rezoning a 109-acre tract on Redbud Rd. to allow for the construction of eight large chicken houses, despite opposition from nearby residents.

• Rezoning #Z23-16: 109-acre tract on Redbud Rd. approved for 8 chicken houses (55' x 600')
• Rezoning #Z23-13 & #Z23-14: 1372 and 1362 Old Rome Dalton Rd. NW rezoned from A-1 to R-6 and R-1
• Rezoning #Z23-15: 1.00-acre tract on Newtown Creek Loop NE approved for subdivision and mobile home
• Rezoning #Z23-17: 0.61-acre tract at 5426 Roland Hayes Pkwy approved for house construction

The Planning Commission voted to recommend approval to the Board of Commissioners for four separate rezoning applications. These requests included residential subdivisions for mobile homes and a proposal for eight chicken houses on a 109-acre tract.

• Approved minutes from April 10, 2023 (All aye)
• Recommended approval of rezoning #Z23-13 and #Z23-14 for 1372 and 1362 Old Rome Dalton Rd. NW (All aye)
• Recommended approval of rezoning #Z23-15 for Newtown Creek Loop NE (All aye)
• Recommended approval of rezoning #Z23-17 for 5426 Roland Hayes Pkwy (All aye)
• Recommended approval of rezoning #Z23-16 for 109+/- acres at Redbud Rd. (All aye)

Board of Commissioners

The Gordon County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular session on May 2, 2023, preceded by a work session. The main item is a first reading of an ordinance to prohibit commercial fishing in county parks. The board will also consider declaring sheriff's office items as surplus and retaining special projects counsel.

• First reading of Ordinance § 7-9 'Commercial Fishing Prohibited in County Parks'
• Request from Sheriff's Office to deem items as surplus
• Retain Special Projects Counsel for current and upcoming projects
• Approval of minutes from April 18 and April 11 meetings
• Work session includes Parks and Recreation departmental report

The Gordon County Board of Commissioners voted 5-0 to retain Virginia Harman of McRae, Smith, Peek, Harman, and Monroe, LLP as special projects counsel to assist with legal matters related to current and upcoming projects due to county growth. The board also approved a first reading of an ordinance prohibiting commercial fishing in county parks, and declared certain Sheriff's Office items as surplus. No action was taken during executive session on litigation, property acquisition, and personnel.

• Approved retaining special projects counsel Virginia Harman (5-0)
• Approved first reading of ordinance prohibiting commercial fishing in county parks
• Approved Sheriff's Office request to deem items as surplus (5-0)
• Approved minutes of April 18, 2023 work/regular session and April 11, 2023 SPLOST/Legislative Update meeting (5-0)
• Approved agenda with added item under New Business (5-0)
• Entered executive session for litigation, property acquisition, and personnel (5-0); no action taken

Historic Preservation Commission

The Gordon County Historic Preservation Commission met and approved a request from Civil War reenactors to hold a Memorial Day service at Resaca Battlefield Park on May 27, 2023. The commission also discussed maintenance issues at county historic parks, noted that the Oostanaula School's National Registry application has been filed, and heard about upcoming local history events.

• Approved Memorial Day service at Resaca Battlefield Park on May 27, 2023 at 11:00 a.m.
• Discussed maintenance backlog at Gordon County historic parks, including out-of-order restrooms and trail repairs.
• Noted that the Oostanaula School's National Registry request has been filed with the Georgia Department of Community Affairs.
• Announced Gordon County Historical Society meeting on May 18, 2023 at Calhoun Depot.
• Announced Battle of Resaca Reenactment (May 20-21) and Resaca Civil War Museum grand opening (May 26).

The Commission approved a request from Civil War reenactors to hold a memorial service. Members also discussed historic park maintenance and the National Registry filing for Oostanaula School.

• Approved November 7, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved request for Civil War reenactors to conduct Memorial Day service on May 27, 2023 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Gordon County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session and regular meeting on April 18, 2023. The regular session includes public hearings on five rezoning applications, second readings of two ordinance amendments, and new business items including a $13,380 annual ADP software subscription, a $109,683 furniture purchase for the courthouse, and a resolution on national pharmaceutical settlements. The work session will discuss departmental reports and updates from DNR, Comcast, and GDOT.

• Public hearing for rezoning at 2717 Chatsworth Hwy 225 NE (A-1 to Conditional Use)
• Public hearing for rezoning at 470 Guess Road NE (A-1 to Conditional Use)
• Public hearing for rezoning at 198 Peters Street (A-1 to General Commercial)
• Public hearing for rezoning at 305 Windy Hill Lane (A-1 to Manufactured Housing)
• Request to approve $109,683 furniture for courthouse using SPLOST funds

The Board of Commissioners approved four rezoning applications, including one for a chicken farm despite local opposition. The board also adopted amendments to the ULDC and the Rules of Procedure.

• Approved ULDC Amendment (5-0)
• Approved Rules of Procedure ordinance amendment (5-0)
• Approved rezoning to Conditional Use at 2717 Chatsworth Hwy 225 NE (5-0)
• Approved rezoning to Conditional Use at 470 Guess Road NE (3-2)
• Approved rezoning to General Commercial at 198 Peters Street (5-0)
• Approved rezoning to Manufactured Housing at 305 Windy Hill Lane (5-0)
• Approved April 4, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Gordon County Board of Commissioners is meeting to receive updates on the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) and a legislative update from State Representative Matt Barton. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; it is an informational session.

• SPLOST update
• Legislative update from State Representative Matt Barton

The Board of Commissioners and city mayors discussed the development of a new SPLOST referendum with estimated revenues of 76-77 million dollars. No formal votes were taken, but officials established a timeline to reach an agreement by June 15, 2023. The meeting also included a legislative update from State Representative Matt Barton.

• Proposed timeline for SPLOST agreement by June 15, 2023
• Proposed adoption of SPLOST resolution at June 20, 2023 meeting

Planning Commission

The Gordon County Planning Commission held a public hearing and voted on several rezoning and variance requests. They approved a controversial rezoning for 70 acres of poultry houses, a church-to-event venue conversion, a convenience store, a mobile home subdivision, and a residential subdivision, while granting a variance for a 25-foot easement. All recommendations were sent to the Board of Commissioners.

• Approved rezoning #Z23-08: 70.01 acres at Guess Road and Jim Tom Road, Ranger, from A-1 to Conditional-Use for 8 poultry houses (3-1 vote)
• Approved rezoning #Z23-05: 5 acres at 2717 Chatsworth Hwy. 225, Calhoun, from A-1 to Conditional-Use for event/wedding venue
• Approved rezoning #Z23-09: 0.61 acre at 198 Peters Street, Calhoun, from A-1 to C-G for convenience store
• Approved rezoning #Z23-10: 3.55 acres at 305 Windy Hill Lane, Fairmount, from A-1 to R-6 for two mobile homes
• Approved rezoning #Z23-12: 65.56 acres at 1083 Miller Ferry Road, Adairsville, from A-1 to R-1 for 73-lot subdivision

The Planning Commission recommended approval for five rezoning applications to the Board of Commissioners, including a poultry house project and a 73-lot residential subdivision. The commission also granted one variance for a property easement. A discussion on RVs and trailers was tabled until May 8, 2023.

• Recommended approval of rezoning #Z23-05 for event/wedding venue at 2717 Chatsworth Hwy. 225 (All Aye)
• Recommended approval of rezoning #Z23-08 for 8 poultry houses at Guess Road and Jim Tom Road (3-1)
• Recommended approval of rezoning #Z23-09 for convenience store at 198 Peters Street (All Aye)
• Recommended approval of rezoning #Z23-10 for mobile home subdivision at 305 Windy Hill Lane (All Aye)
• Approved variance #V23-02 for 25 foot easement road on Liberty Road (All Aye)
• Recommended approval of rezoning #Z23-12 for 73-lot residential subdivision at 1083 Miller Ferry Road (All Aye)
• Tabled discussion on section 5.02.02 (B) RVs and Trailers until May 8, 2023 (All Aye)
• Approved March 13, 2023 meeting minutes (All Aye)

Board of Commissioners

The Gordon County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session and regular meeting on April 4, 2023. The regular session includes first readings of two ordinances, a public hearing, and several new business items, including budget amendments and construction contracts. The board will also recognize employees and consider a proclamation for Telecommunicators Week.

• Budget amendments: General Fund $101,273; Chert Mine Fund $18,723; 2012 SPLOST Fund $20,501
• Health Department storage building updates by Momon Construction: $39,050 (2012 SPLOST funds)
• Records Building improvements by Momon Construction: $369,181 (2018 SPLOST funds)
• Ag Center break room updates: $15,000 (LOST overages)
• First reading: ULDC amendment and ordinance amending Rules of Procedure (Article IV Sec. 2-101, 103-104)

The Board of Commissioners approved several construction projects and budget amendments. Key decisions included funding for the Records Building and Health Department storage, as well as the reclassification of Fire and Rescue leadership positions.

• Approved $369,181 for Records Building improvements via 2018 SPLOST (5-0)
• Approved $39,050 for Health Department storage building updates via 2012 SPLOST (5-0)
• Approved budget amendments for General Fund ($101,273), Chert Mine Fund ($18,723), and 2012 SPLOST Fund ($20,501) (5-0)
• Approved $15,000 for Ag Center breakroom updates using LOST overages (5-0)
• Approved reclassifying Assistant Fire Chief into two positions: Assistant Chief of Administration and Assistant Chief of Operations (5-0)
• Approved agreement with T Tech, LLC and Worldpay US, Inc. for payment processor services at no cost to the County (5-0)
• Approved designating certain IT equipment as surplus (5-0)
• Approved minutes from March 21, 2023 (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners approved two rezoning applications, including a multi-family residential project. They also authorized a contract for digitizing probate records and approved several board reappointments.

• Approved rezoning of 3805 Chatsworth Highway from Agricultural to Residential Agricultural (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 10.86 acres for multi-family residential (up to 72 units) (5-0)
• Approved $223,644 contract with Kofile Technologies, Inc. for probate record scanning using ARPA funds (5-0)
• Approved mutual aid agreement with Bartow County for Fire Service Delivery (5-0)
• Approved agreement with Life Safety Inspection Vault, LLC for fire prevention data management (5-0)
• Accepted dedication of Momeni Drive from OWR, LLC (5-0)
• Reappointed Jesse Vaughn to the Development Authority and Gordon-Floyd Development Authority (5-0)
• Reappointed Randall Fox to the Development Authority (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Gordon County Board of Commissioners is holding a planning session to discuss potential collections, SPLOST distributions, and current department needs. The agenda is largely discussion-oriented with no formal votes or public hearings listed. An executive session is scheduled for personnel, litigation, or real estate matters.

• Discussion of potential collections
• SPLOST distributions
• Review of current department needs
• Executive session on personnel, litigation, or real estate

The Board approved two construction proposals for Salaco Park to be funded by ARPA overages. Commissioners also discussed potential SPLOST collections and estimated departmental infrastructure needs.

• Approved $51,200 Momon Construction proposal for Salaco Park concession stand (5-0)
• Approved $157,800 Momon Construction proposal for tennis court facility upgrades (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Gordon County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session and regular meeting. The main action item is a proposal to approve a $590,500 roof repair contract with Momon Construction, Inc., funded by 2018 SPLOST funds. The agenda also includes a public hearing on zoning, departmental reports, and an executive session for legal and personnel matters.

• Proposal to approve $590,500 roof repair at Administration Building with Momon Construction, Inc., funded by 2018 SPLOST
• Public hearing for zoning
• Animal Control departmental report
• Employee recognition for March hire dates
• SPLOST and LOST collection report

The Board of Commissioners approved a construction proposal to repair the roof of the Administration Building. The project will be funded using 2018 SPLOST funds.

• Approved $590,500 proposal from Momon Construction, Inc. for Administration Building roof repair (5-0)
• Approved minutes from February 21, 2023 sessions (5-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Gordon County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session and regular session on February 21, 2023. The regular session includes public hearings on three rezoning applications, all recommended for approval by the Planning Commission. The board will also consider budget amendments totaling over $6.5 million and a $159,300 contract for engineering services for a Public Works facility.

• Rezoning Z22-30: 918 S Wall St, Calhoun, from A-1 to C-C
• Rezoning Z23-02: 3751 Rome Rd SW, Plainville, from A-1 to C-H
• Rezoning Z23-01: 3011 Pine Chapel Rd NE, Resaca, from A-1 to C-G
• Budget amendments: $570,533 (General Fund), $6,000,000 (2018 SPLOST), $15,000 (Emergency Telephone)
• CROFT & Associates contract: $159,300 for Public Works facility

The Board of Commissioners approved three rezoning applications from agricultural to various commercial designations. They also approved budget amendments for the General Fund, 2018 SPLOST Fund, and Emergency Telephone Fund, along with a fee proposal for a Public Works facility.

• Approved rezoning of 918 S Wall St from Agricultural to Crossroads Commercial (4-0)
• Approved rezoning of 3751 Rome Rd SW from Agricultural to Highway Commercial with conditions (4-0)
• Approved rezoning of 3011 Pine Chapel Rd NE from Agricultural to General Commercial (4-0)
• Approved budget amendments: $570,533 (General Fund), $6,000,000 (2018 SPLOST Fund), and $15,000 (Emergency Telephone Fund) (4-0)
• Approved $159,300 fee proposal from CROFT & Associates for Public Works facility engineering and architectural services (4-0)
• Approved Work Session and Executive Session minutes for February 3 and February 7, 2023 (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission recommended approval for three rezoning applications to the Board of Commissioners. One applicant withdrew a variance request and a separate rezoning application during the meeting.

• Approved minutes from January 9, 2023 (All aye)
• Recommended approval of rezoning #Z22-30 for 918 S. Wall Street from A-1 to C-C (All aye)
• Recommended approval of rezoning #Z23-02 for 3751 Rome Road, SW from A-1 to C-H (All aye)
• Recommended approval of rezoning #Z23-01 for 3011 Pine Chapel Road, NE from A-1 to C-G (All aye)
• Withdrew variance application #V23-01 and rezoning application #Z23-03 for 3011 Pine Chapel Road, NE

Board of Commissioners

The Gordon County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session and regular meeting to discuss and decide on several items, including purchasing a camera system for the Justice Center and thermal cameras for the Fire Department. They will also consider a liquor license application, a spay-neuter program fee proposal, and routine administrative matters.

• Award bid to purchase five thermal cameras for $36,522 to Georgia Fire and Rescue Supply
• Approve proposal to purchase camera system for Gordon County Justice Center for $365,000 from Telenet Systems, requiring a $65,000 budget increase
• Application for malt beverage, wine, and/or liquor license for American Legion Post 305 at 2962 Highway 411 SE, Fairmount
• Discuss proposal of spay-neuter program fees
• Adopt resolution appointing County Records Custodian and Open Records Clerk and adopting Records Retention Policy

The Board of Commissioners approved several equipment purchases, including a new security camera system and fire department thermal cameras. They also granted a utility easement to the City of Calhoun and appointed a new County Records Custodian.

• Approved $365,000 camera system for Justice Center via Telenet Systems (5-0)
• Approved $36,522 for five thermal cameras from Georgia Fire and Rescue Supply (5-0)
• Approved liquor, wine, and malt beverage license for American Legion Post 305 (4-1)
• Approved easement for City of Calhoun to install 12" water main on Lovers Lane Road (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Hollis Barton as County Records Custodian and Open Records Clerk (5-0)
• Approved continuation of free animal adoption and spay/neuter fees (5-0)
• Approved January 17 Work Session and Regular Session minutes (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Gordon County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session and regular meeting, including a public hearing on a zoning request by HMO Properties, LLC to rezone property from A-1 to C-G. The board will also consider adopting the 2023 Emergency Operations Plan, a liquor license for Mapco Express, and several other administrative items.

• Public hearing for zoning application Z22-29 (HMO Properties, LLC) to rezone A-1 to C-G
• Adoption of the 2023 Gordon County Emergency Operations Plan
• Malt beverage, wine, and/or liquor license application for Mapco Express / Delta Express at 973 Hwy 53, Calhoun, GA 30701
• Request to surplus Glock Model 45 9mm (serial BVAG956) to retired Sheriff's Captain Mike Barton
• Approval of on-demand architectural & engineering services proposal by Croft and Associates

The Board of Commissioners approved a rezoning request for HMO Properties, LLC to develop a storage facility and adopted the 2023 Gordon County Emergency Operations Plan. Other actions included approving a liquor license for Mapco Express and contracting on-demand engineering services.

• Approved rezoning A-1 to C-G for HMO Properties, LLC storage facility (5-0)
• Adopted 2023 Gordon County Emergency Operations Plan (5-0)
• Approved Malt Beverage, Wine, and/or Liquor License for Mapco Express/DBA Delta Express (4-1)
• Approved surpusing one Glock Model 45 9mm firearm to retired Captain Mike Barton (5-0)
• Approved on-demand architectural & engineering services proposal by Croft and Associates (5-0)
• Approved minutes from January 3, 2023 sessions (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Gordon County Planning Commission held a public hearing and voted to recommend approval of a rezoning request from HMO Properties, LLC to change 12.25 acres at 146 Shope Lake Road, Calhoun from A-1 to C-G for a climate-controlled storage facility with RV and boat storage. The recommendation will be sent to the Board of Commissioners for final decision. The commission also re-elected its chairman and vice-chairman and approved the previous meeting's minutes.

• Rezoning #Z22-29: 12.25 acres at 146 Shope Lake Road from A-1 to C-G for storage facility (approved, recommended to BOC)
• Applicant HMO Properties, LLC plans to expand Prime Storage (410 Morrow Road) with new facility
• Election of Chairman (Randy Rule) and Vice Chairman (Jerry Lovelace) for 2023
• Approval of December 12, 2022 meeting minutes

The Planning Commission recommended approval for a rezoning request to allow a storage facility at 146 Shope Lake Road. The commission also elected its leadership for the upcoming term. Minutes from the December 12, 2022, meeting were approved.

• Approved December 12, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of rezoning application #Z22-29 from A-1 to C-G for 12.25 acres at 146 Shope Lake Road (unanimous)
• Elected Randy Rule as Chairman (unanimous)
• Elected Jerry Lovelace as Vice Chairman (3-2)

Board of Commissioners

The Gordon County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session and regular meeting. The regular session includes electing a commission chair and vice-chair, approving minutes, and considering new business such as an account correction order, a liquor license application, and appointments to the planning commission and county clerk position.

• Election of Commission Chair and Vice-Chair
• Account Correction Order Resolution
• Liquor license application for Citgo Food Mart at 788 Belwood Road SE, Calhoun, GA
• Appointment of Ken Dinning to Planning and Zoning Commission
• Appointment of County Clerk

The Board of Commissioners elected Commissioner Owens as Chairman and Commissioner Cunningham as Vice-chairman. The Board also approved the appointment of Hollis Barton as County Clerk and Ken Dinning to the Planning and Zoning Commission.

• Elected Commissioner Owens as Chairman and Commissioner Cunningham as Vice-chairman (All voted aye)
• Approved December 20, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved Account Correction Order Resolution for Tax Assessor's office (5-0)
• Approved alcohol license for Citgo FoodMart at 788 Belwood Road SE (4-1)
• Approved appointment of Ken Dinning to Planning and Zoning Commission (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Hollis Barton as County Clerk (5-0)