Gordon County public meetings in 2024

Board of Commissioners

The Board will hold public hearings for two rezoning applications: one to change 199 Cooper Road SE from Agricultural to General Commercial, and another to change 171 Oakland Drive from Agricultural to Low Density Residential. New business includes a resolution requesting the General Assembly accept federal funding for full health insurance expansion, approval of a $31,040 cybersecurity consulting contract with Crowe LLC, and appointments to the Planning and Zoning Commission and other boards. Also up for discussion are 2025 liquor license renewals for over 20 establishments and debris removal service extensions.

• Public hearing on rezoning 199 Cooper Road SE (Agricultural to General Commercial, Parcel 068-101)
• Public hearing on rezoning 171 Oakland Drive (Agricultural to Low Density Residential, Parcel 077-168)
• Consideration of resolution to accept federal funding and implement full health insurance expansion
• Approval of $31,040 contract with Crowe LLC for cybersecurity consulting services
• Consideration of 2025 renewal licenses for malt beverage, wine, and liquor for over 20 locations

The Board deferred a rezoning application for 199 Cooper Road SE back to the Planning Commission due to unresolved variances and safety concerns, and approved a rezoning for 171 Oakland Drive from Agricultural to Low Density Residential. The Board also approved 2025 committee assignments, reappointments to the Planning and Zoning Commission, and a resolution supporting Medicaid expansion.

• Deferred rezoning at 199 Cooper Road SE to Planning Commission (5-0)
• Approved rezoning at 171 Oakland Drive from A-1 to R-1 (5-0)
• Approved 2025 Committee Assignments (5-0)
• Appointed Jerry Lovelace to Planning and Zoning Commission (5-0)
• Appointed Sabrina Poole to Planning and Zoning Commission (5-0)
• Appointed Randy Rule to Planning and Zoning Commission (5-0)
• Approved 2025 renewal licenses for malt beverage, wine, and liquor (4-1)
• Approved resolution requesting Medicaid expansion (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Gordon County Board of Commissioners and other local government bodies are meeting for a Legislative Breakfast. The session is scheduled to include a discussion of state legislation.

• Discussion of state legislation

The Gordon County Board of Commissioners held a legislative breakfast with state and local officials to discuss upcoming legislation. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational, with officials expressing concerns about HB581's impact on local taxes, unfunded mandates, mental health services, and infrastructure needs.

• No formal votes or decisions taken; meeting was informational

Committees

This meeting of the General Administration Committee is purely procedural, consisting of a call to order, review of previous minutes, and an order of business covering departmental updates with no specific actions or decisions listed. No public hearings, ordinances, contracts, or dollar amounts are mentioned. The next meeting date is to be determined in 2025.

The General Administration Committee met and approved the previous meeting's minutes. Department heads reported on 2024 activities, including a significant increase in building inspections and upcoming developments. No formal votes were taken on policy or budget items; the meeting was informational and procedural.

• Approved minutes from September 24, 2024 meeting (common consent)
• Noted Building Inspection anticipates 2,566 new inspections from two developments
• Reported Harris Grove permits to be pulled that week; Harris Beamer start May 2025; Saddle Ridge June 2025
• Reported 158 single-family home permits issued; estimate 476 more for 2025
• Reported alcohol renewals to go before Board at next meeting
• Reported 911 generator faulty; supplier covering rental and replacement
• Reported Ranger Community Center bids to be brought before Board
• Reported estimated $850,000 budget shortfall for upcoming year

Planning Commission

The Gordon County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss five items, including two variance applications and two rezoning requests that were tabled from the November 11 meeting, plus one new rezoning application. Decisions will be on reducing land requirements, setback reductions, and rezoning from agricultural to commercial or residential districts.

• Variance VAR-2024-0021 by Mikayla G. Rutledge Barron for 1-acre tract at 425 Fite Bend Rd. NE, Resaca, to reduce land requirements (tabled from Nov. 11)
• Variance VAR-2024-0020 and Rezoning RZ-2024-0029 by Stacy/Michelle Layne for 8.20-acre tract at 199 Cooper Rd. SE, Calhoun, to reduce land requirements and rezone A-1 to C-G (both tabled)
• Variance VAR-2024-0023 by Sanktatmochan Temple for 0.70-acre tract at 358 Bowdoin Ln., Adairsville, to reduce setback requirement (tabled)
• Rezoning RZ-2024-0032 by Jessica Gilbert et al. for 6.014-acre tract at 171 Oakland Dr., Calhoun, to rezone A-1 to R-1 Low Density Residential

Board of Commissioners

The board will discuss the LOST/SPLOST report in work session and consider appointments to several county boards in regular session. A request to accept a $14,916.84 Norfolk Southern Safety First Grant for portable crowd and vehicle barriers is up for a vote.

• Accept $14,916.84 Norfolk Southern Safety First Grant for portable crowd and vehicle barriers.
• Appointments to Gordon County Public Facilities Authority (one two-year, one three-year term).
• Reappointments of Matt Barton and Ed Moyer to the Hospital Authority (three-year terms).
• Four appointments/reappointments to the Board of Elections & Registration (four-year terms).
• Reappointment of Shea Hicks as Chair of the Board of Elections & Registration.

Committees

The Gordon County Public Works and Facilities Committee will hold a meeting on November 21, 2024. The agenda includes review of previous minutes and routine discussion under Public Works, Fleet Management, Building and Grounds, and County Administrator. No specific proposals, contracts, or votes are listed, making the agenda largely procedural.

• Meeting includes review of minutes and general departmental updates only
• No concrete agenda items such as contracts, dollar amounts, or rezonings identified

Board of Commissioners

The Board will hold a work session to discuss agenda items including a broadband update from Comcast and an executive session. In the regular session, commissioners will vote on a second reading of an ordinance to add subsection (6) on Commercial Farm Operation Buildings to the building code, and consider new business items including a budget amendment of $16,132 for a First Responder PTSD Program, a lease agreement for 200 S Wall Street, and the purchase of three Ford F-150 vehicles totaling $138,246.

• Second reading of ordinance to amend Article 4 Section 38(g) of the Gordon County Code to add subsection (6) on Commercial Farm Operation Buildings
• Resolution to adopt the same ordinance as new business
• Budget amendment of $16,132 to GL account 460-512103 for ACCG/IRMA First Responder PTSD Program
• Lease agreement with Debbie King for property at 200 S Wall Street, Calhoun
• Purchase of two 2025 Ford F-150 4x4 Crew Cab XL vehicles at $46,920 each and one 2025 Ford F-150 4x4 SuperCab XL at $44,406 through state contract

Board of Elections and Registration

The Board of Elections and Registration will certify the results of the November 5, 2024, General Election, and hold discussion on election-related matters.

• Certify the November 5, 2024, General Election

Planning Commission

The Gordon County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a rezoning application (RZ2024-0029) to change 8.20 acres at 199 Cooper Rd. SE, Calhoun, from A-1 Agricultural to C-G General Commercial. Also scheduled are four variance requests, including one continued from October and two related to properties on Bowdoin Ln. in Adairsville.

• Rezoning #RZ2024-0029: 8.20 acres at 199 Cooper Rd. SE from A-1 to C-G (Lane’s End Equestrian Center)
• Variance #VAR-2024-0021 (tabled from Oct 14): reduce land requirements on 1.00 acre at 425 Fite Bend Rd. NE, Resaca
• Variance #VAR-2024-0020: reduce land requirements on 8.20 acres at 199 Cooper Rd. SE
• Variance #VAR-2024-0022: increase size of metal structure on 0.69 acre at 358 Bowdoin Ln., Adairsville
• Variance #VAR-2024-0023: reduce setback requirement on 0.70 acre at 358 Bowdoin Ln., Adairsville

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss agenda items including HERO Agriculture and Flock Safety, followed by a regular session. In the regular session, they will hold public hearings on three rezoning applications and consider new business items such as the 2025 meeting schedule, a $115,477 playground equipment purchase using SPLOST funds, and a surplus declaration from the Sheriff's Office.

• Rezoning from A-1 to RA-1 at 1739 Old Rome Dalton Road, Calhoun (RZ2024-0030)
• Rezoning from A-1 to R-6 at 1227 Pocket Road, Sugar Valley (RZ2024-0031)
• Conditional use rezoning for poultry farm at Taylortown and T Johnson Roads (CUZ2024-001)
• Approval of $115,477 playground equipment purchase for Salacoa Creek from PlaySouth (2024 SPLOST funds)
• Consideration of 2025 meeting schedule and surplus property from Sheriff's Office

Committees

The Gordon County Public Safety Committee will meet to conduct a roundtable discussion with public safety agencies. The committee will also review minutes from the August 6 meeting and set a tentative meeting schedule for 2025.

• Public safety agencies roundtable discussion
• Approval of August 6 meeting minutes
• Establishment of 2025 meeting dates

Historic Preservation Commission

The Gordon County Historic Preservation Commission will review ongoing projects including historic site registration, cemetery maintenance, and interpretive sign replacement. The agenda also includes discussion of a joint meeting with the City of Calhoun HPC and a withdrawn special event request for Resaca Battlefield Park. Future meeting dates will be determined.

• Follow-up on Oothcalooga Mission Cemetery Project
• Interpretive sign replacement program report
• Getting Ft. Wayne Historic Site and Resaca Battlefield Park on National Register of Historic Places
• Special event use request withdrawn: 'Battle Against Sex Trafficking' at Resaca Battlefield Park
• Joint meeting with City of Calhoun Historic Preservation Commission

Board of Elections and Registration

The Gordon County Board of Elections and Registration will consider adopting new State Election Board rules covering poll closing procedures, ballot box emptying during early voting, and website posting requirements. The board will also set dates for early processing and tabulation of absentee ballots, and discuss election night procedures and poll worker matters. The meeting includes approval of minutes and public comment.

• New State Election Board rules: Closing of polls at precincts, tabulation and counting
• New State Election Board rule: Emptying the ballot boxes during early voting
• New State Election Board rule: Posting on website
• Setting dates for Early Processing and Early Tabulation of Absentee Ballots
• Election Night Procedures discussion

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session and regular session. The main agenda item is a second reading and potential adoption of an ordinance amending the county building code to add rules for commercial poultry farm operation houses. The board will also consider appointing a member to the Board of Health for a six-year term.

• Second reading of ordinance to amend building code for Commercial Poultry Farm Operation Houses
• Consideration to appoint a person to fill a vacancy on the Board of Health (term through Dec 31, 2029)
• Building Inspection Department report during work session
• Cash report included in work session
• Executive session to discuss litigation, property acquisition, and personnel

Planning Commission

The Gordon County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on October 14, 2024, to consider five applications: three rezoning requests, a variance, and a conditional use permit. The rezoning requests seek to change agricultural land to residential districts, while the variance would reduce land requirements, and the conditional use permit would allow a poultry operation on 110.97 acres. The commission will vote on these items following public comment.

• Rezoning RZ2024-0028: 1.97 acres at 2040 Trimble Hollow Rd., Adairsville, from A-1 to R-1
• Rezoning RZ2024-0030: 3.09 acres at 1739 Old Rome Dalton Rd., Calhoun, from A-1 to RA-1
• Rezoning RZ2024-0031: 2.50 acres at 1227 Pocket Rd., Sugar Valley, from A-1 to R-1
• Variance VAR2024-0021: 1.0 acre at 425 Fite Bend Rd., Resaca, to reduce land requirements
• Conditional Use CUZ-2024-001: 110.97 acres on Taylortown Rd/T Johnson Rd., Ranger, for poultry operation

Historic Preservation Commission

The Gordon County Historic Preservation Commission reviewed updates on battlefield signage and cemetery projects. The body approved a request for the Gordon County Child Advocacy Center to use Resaca Battlefield Park on January 11, 2025.

• Approval of Resaca Battlefield Park usage for Gordon County Child Advocacy Center on January 11, 2025
• Estimated $7,000 cost for replacement of interpretative signs at the Battlefield
• Discussion of a matching grant program up to $10,000 for Arch Memorial repairs at Highway 225/Highway 41
• Planned restoration of the WW II Memorial at Sonoraville rock gym by Gordon County Schools
• Proposal to place Fort Wayne and Resaca Battlefield on the National Registry of Historic Places

Board of Commissioners

The Gordon County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session and regular session to discuss department reports and local ordinances. The board is considering a code amendment regarding poultry farm buildings and a variance for road frontage in Ranger.

• Ordinance to add subsection (6) 'Commercial Poultry Farm Operation Houses' to the Buildings code
• Public hearing for variance request #V24-06 to reduce road frontage at Pleasant Hill Extension, Ranger, GA
• Request to apply for an Environmental Protection Division Recycling and Waste Diversion Grant at no cost to the county
• Fire Prevention Month and Retired Educators Day proclamations

Committees

The Gordon County General Administration Committee holds a regular meeting to review minutes and receive updates from various county departments. No specific ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are listed on the agenda. The meeting covers departments including Building Inspection, Elections, Finance, and Planning and Development.

• Review of previous meeting minutes
• Departmental updates from Building Inspection, County Clerk, Elections, Finance, HR, IT, Planning, Tax Assessor, and County Administrator
• No specific action items or dollar amounts listed on the agenda

Committees

The Quality of Life Committee will meet to discuss items related to Parks and Recreation and the Senior Center. The agenda consists of general reports from the County Administrator and the Chair.

• Parks and Recreation discussion
• Senior Center discussion

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on the FY24 millage rate and two rezoning applications. The body will also consider budget amendments and equipment purchases for Fire and Rescue and the Tom B. David Airport.

• Resolution to set 2024 Millage Rate for Gordon County Government and Board of Education M&O
• Rezoning request for 1336 Highway 41 N from General Commercial to Low Density Residential
• Rezoning request for 281 Plainville Road SW from Agricultural District to Residential Agricultural District
• Budget amendment of $100,917.22 for runway resurfacing at Tom B. David Airport
• Purchase of a Brush Truck for Fire and Rescue from Prater Ford for $56,284.32

Planning Commission

The Gordon County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on three rezoning applications and one variance request. The rezonings involve properties on Hwy 411, Hwy 41N, and Plainville Rd., seeking to change from commercial or agricultural to residential districts. The variance seeks to reduce county road frontage for a tract on Blue Holly Dr. The commission will also approve minutes from prior meetings.

• Rezoning #Z24-21: Trinidad Mendoza requests 2.51 acres at 2575 Hwy 411, Oakman, from C-G to RA-1 (tabled from August).
• Rezoning #Z24-26: Keep it Green requests 0.89 acres at 1336 Hwy 41N, Calhoun, from C-G to R-1.
• Rezoning #Z24-27: Jennifer Gilbreath requests 2.00 acres at 281 Plainville Rd. SW, Plainville, from A-1 to RA-1.
• Variance #V24-19: Resaca Church of God (Hope Church) requests to reduce county road frontage on 1.3774 acres at Blue Holly Dr., Calhoun.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to hold a public hearing regarding the FY24 millage rate for County Maintenance and Operations. The agenda also includes an executive session to discuss personnel, property acquisition, and litigation.

• Public hearing on FY24 Millage Rate for County M&O

The Gordon County Board of Commissioners held a special called meeting with a public hearing on the FY24 millage rate for County M&O. No one signed up to speak, and no discussion occurred, so the hearing was closed without any decision. The board then entered executive session to discuss litigation, property acquisition, and personnel, but no action was taken upon exiting.

• Entered public hearing on FY24 millage rate (5-0)
• Closed public hearing with no speakers or discussion (5-0)
• Entered executive session for litigation, property acquisition, and personnel (5-0)
• Adjourned executive session with no action taken (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Gordon County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session and regular session on September 3, 2024. During the regular session, a public hearing is scheduled to consider the FY24 millage rate for county Maintenance and Operations. The board will also consider appointments, event approvals, a right-of-entry for USACE investigations, and a hazard mitigation plan application.

• Public hearing on FY24 millage rate for county M&O
• Appointment to fill vacancy on Highland Rivers Behavioral Health Board of Directors
• Request to approve two Historic Preservation Commission events: Relic Identification Day and Living History Day
• Authorization of US Army Corps of Engineers right of entry for on-site investigations at 1224 Pleasant Hill Road Ext NE
• Resolution appointing Rusty Hogan to act in absence of Public Works Director

The Board of Commissioners held a public hearing on the FY24 millage rate for County M&O, with one resident speaking about homestead exemptions and rising assessments, but took no vote on the rate itself. The board unanimously approved several items, including appointing Chuck Kirby to the Highland Rivers Behavioral Health board, authorizing two Historic Preservation Commission events, granting a USACE right of entry, appointing Rusty Hogan as acting Public Works Director, and authorizing the 2027 Hazard Mitigation Plan application.

• Appointed Chuck Kirby to Highland Rivers Behavioral Health board (5-0)
• Approved Relic Identification Day and Living History Day events (5-0)
• Authorized USACE right of entry at 1224 Pleasant Hill Road Ext NE (5-0)
• Appointed Rusty Hogan to act in absence of Public Works Director (5-0)
• Authorized application for 2027 Gordon County Hazard Mitigation Plan (5-0)
• Approved agenda and minutes (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will hold a work session to discuss agenda items and then a regular session including public hearings on six rezoning requests. The Board will also consider announcing the FY24 millage rate, adopting financial policies, and approving annual agreements with local organizations and a $29,125 temporary morgue contract.

• Public hearing on six rezoning applications including manufactured housing and commercial
• Announcement of intent for FY24 millage rate
• Adoption of amended county financial policies
• Approval of $29,125 temporary morgue contract
• Approval of annual supplemental agreements totaling $92,719 with local agencies and schools

Committees

The Gordon County Public Works and Facilities Committee is holding a routine meeting. The agenda includes only procedural items such as approval of minutes and reports from department heads. No specific projects, contracts, or dollar amounts are discussed in the agenda.

• Next meeting scheduled for November 21, 2024

Board of Commissioners

The Board will discuss and vote on several items, including announcing the intent for the FY24 millage rate, which affects property taxes. Other actions include appointing a voting delegate for the ACCG conference, filling a historic preservation commission seat, approving a Sheriff's Office food service contract, and authorizing a $21,750 engineering services contract for a SPLOST project. The work session also includes an elections department report and an executive session.

• Consideration to announce FY24 millage rate intent (property tax)
• Approve $21,750 proposal with Contech Engineered Solutions for 2018 SPLOST project
• Approve Sheriff's Office food service contract with Summit Food Services
• Appoint commissioner to ACCG 2024 Legislative Leadership Conference
• Appoint member to Historic Preservation Commission (term through 2027)

Committees

The Gordon County Public Safety Committee will meet on August 6, 2024, to consider approving minutes from the May 7 meeting and hold a roundtable discussion with public safety agencies. The agenda also includes tentative scheduling for a November 5 meeting. No votes on specific proposals or expenditures are scheduled.

• Review and possible approval of May 7 meeting minutes
• Public safety agencies roundtable discussion
• Tentative meeting date set for November 5, 2024

Board of Elections and Registration

This meeting of the Gordon County Board of Elections and Registration will discuss preparations for the November 5, 2024 election, including logic and accuracy testing, poll worker training, and extended early voting hours. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and take public comments.

• Discussion of November 5, 2024 election dates including logic and accuracy testing
• Poll worker training for the November election
• Extended hours during the last week of early voting
• Approval of minutes from June 24, 2024 meeting
• Public comment period

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a rezoning request and consider the adoption of the county fee schedule. The meeting includes reviews of software agreements, indigent defense services, and a dam replacement project.

• Public hearing for Application #Z24-18 to rezone Miller Ferry Road from R-1 to R-6
• Resolution to adopt the Gordon County, Georgia Fee Schedule
• Agreement with CivicPlus for Municode software
• Agreement with Geo-Hydro Engineers for the Mt. Olive Dam Replacement project
• Professional Services Agreement for Insulin Litigation

Planning Commission

The Gordon County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding rezoning application #Z24-18. The request proposes changing the zoning of a 1.00+/- acre tract on Miller Ferry Road from R-1 to R-6.

• Rezoning Application #Z24-18 for a 1.00+/- acre tract on Miller Ferry Rd.
• Request to rezone from R-1, Low Density Residential, to R-6, Manufactured Housing

Board of Commissioners

The Gordon County Board of Commissioners will discuss several items during its July 2 meeting. Proposed actions include adopting building permit and public works fee schedules. The board will also consider an inmate health services agreement for the Sheriff’s Office.

• Adoption of Building Permit and Public Works Fee Schedules
• Inmate Health Services agreement with Southern Health Partners
• Appointment to the Historic Preservation Commission
• Guidelines for disruptive behavior at the Senior Center
• Closing the 2018 SPLOST Overage account

Historic Preservation Commission

The Commission will discuss a GDOT request regarding passing lanes on GA 156 and Langford Rd. Members will also follow up on the Oothcalooga Mission Cemetery Project and Civil War Parks. Board elections for Chair and Vice-Chair are scheduled.

• GDOT P.I. No. 0005314 regarding passing lanes on GA 156 and Langford Rd.
• Oothcalooga Mission Cemetery Project follow-up
• Board elections for Chair & Vice-Chair

Committees

The June 25, 2024, General Administration Committee agenda consists only of departmental headings and procedural steps. No specific motions, contracts, or ordinances are listed for discussion.

Board of Elections and Registration

The Board will review meeting minutes from April and May and approve the current agenda. The meeting includes a report from the Chairperson and discussion regarding new election laws effective July 1.

• New election laws effective July 1
• Approval of April 16 and May 28 meeting minutes
• Chairperson's monthly report
• Poll Worker Luncheon on June 26

Committees

The Quality of Life Committee will meet to discuss Parks and Recreation and the Senior Center. This agenda contains no specific projects, ordinances, or dollar amounts.

• Parks and Recreation
• Senior Center

Board of Commissioners

The Board will consider adopting the FY25 Budget and a memorandum of understanding for the Mountain Area Transit System. The agenda also includes rezoning applications, E-911 communications contracts, and several board appointments.

• Resolution to adopt the FY25 Budget
• Rezoning applications for 317 Pathfinder Circle SE, 3048 US Hwy 41, and 1396 Taylortown Road
• E-911 agreement with Invictus Apps, Inc. for $8,280.00
• MOU for Mountain Area Transit System with a local operating match of $361,410.68
• Liquor license ownership change at 3445 Rome Road SW

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission reviewed several zoning and variance applications. They recommended approval for a 98-acre poultry farm in Ranger and an industrial rezoning in Calhoun. The commission also approved a residential rezoning on Pathfinder Circle.

• Rezoning #Z24-17: 98 acres at 1396 Taylortown Road, Ranger to Conditional Use for poultry farm
• Rezoning #Z24-16: 38.22 acres at 3048 US Hwy. 41S, Calhoun from I-1 to I-2
• Variance #V24-17: Buffer reduction for 3048 US Hwy. 41S property
• Rezoning #Z24-15: 21.53 acres at 317 Pathfinder Circle, Calhoun from R-1 to A-1

Board of Commissioners

The Board will hold a public hearing regarding the FY25 Budget. Commissioners will also consider elevator modernization repairs totaling $274,987.00 and lease extensions for Department of Public Safety properties. Other items include IT service renewals and a grant application for public safety equipment.

• Public hearing for the FY25 Budget
• $274,987.00 proposal for TK Elevator modernization
• Lease extensions for Department of Public Safety at 402 Belwood Road SE and 1166 Lovers Lane SE
• IT Comcast service agreement renewals at $987.40 per month
• Appointment or reappointment to the Gordon County DFCS Board

Board of Elections and Registration

The Gordon County Board of Elections and Registration will meet to certify the May 21, 2024, General Primary/Nonpartisan Election. The agenda includes approval of the agenda, certification of election results, and discussion.

• Certify the May 21, 2024, General Primary/Nonpartisan Election

Board of Commissioners

The Gordon County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session and regular meeting to discuss and decide on rezoning applications, a proposed 2024-2025 budget, and several purchasing contracts. Public hearings are scheduled for seven rezoning and variance requests, all recommended for approval by staff and the Planning Commission. The board will also consider awarding bids for a fire truck, jail food services, and parking deck cameras.

• Public hearings on rezoning applications Z24-10 through Z24-14, A24-13, and Z24-06 at locations including 5225 Highway 53, Pine Chapel Road, and Nickelsville Road NE
• Award of $1,676,166 for a 107' Aerial Apparatus fire truck to PeachState Truck Centers
• Award of $475,545 annual contract for jail food services to Summit Food Service, LLC
• Award of $29,346.18 for parking deck cameras to RealmConnect
• Presentation of proposed 2024-2025 budget and construction agreement for Mt. Olive Church Road dam removal

Committees

The Gordon County Public Works and Facilities Committee is meeting on May 16, 2024, at the Government Plaza. The agenda is limited to routine procedural items: calling the meeting to order, reviewing previous minutes, and hearing reports from Public Works, Fleet Management, Building and Grounds, the County Administrator, and the Chair. No specific decisions, proposals, or dollar amounts are listed.

• Review of previous meeting minutes
• Public Works report
• Fleet Management report
• Building and Grounds report
• Next meeting scheduled for August 15, 2024

Planning Commission

The Gordon County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on 11 variance and rezoning applications, including two tabled from April. The items involve properties in Plainville, Resaca, Ranger, and Calhoun, with requests ranging from road frontage reductions to rezoning for manufactured housing and commercial use.

• Variance V24-11 and Rezoning Z24-09 for 2.667 acres at 821A/B/C Orchard Dr., Plainville (tabled from April 8)
• Rezoning Z24-10 for 76.336 acres at 5225 Hwy 53, Calhoun: I-1 to I-2 Heavy Industrial
• Rezoning Z24-11 for 9.79 acres on Pine Chapel Rd., Calhoun: R-1 to C-G General Commercial
• Rezoning Z24-12 for 2.98 acres at Hwy 53 & Mason Rd., Calhoun: A-1 to C-G General Commercial
• Rezoning Z24-13 and Z24-14 for 0.33-acre lots on Sequoyah Cir., Calhoun: A-1 to R-6 and R-I

Board of Commissioners

The Gordon County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session and regular session, discussing agenda items and receiving reports. In new business, they will consider accepting $1,136,024.42 in additional FY24 LMIG road funds with no county match, approving a software agreement with First Due for Fire and Rescue, and extending a USDA lease for property at 1282 Highway 53 W Spur for five years.

• Accept $1,136,024.42 in FY24 LMIG Local Road Administration Funds (0% county match)
• Approve software agreement with Locality Media, Inc. dba First Due for Fire and Rescue (GL Account #460-531064)
• Extend USDA lease for property at 1282 Highway 53 W Spur for 5 years (Sept 30, 2023 – Sept 30, 2028)
• Adopt minutes of April 16, 2024 work, executive, and regular sessions
• Proclaim National Correctional Officers Week and recognize May employees' years of service

Committees

The Gordon County Public Safety Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes and hear updates from various public safety agencies, including animal control, code enforcement, the sheriff's office, police departments, E911, fire departments, the coroner, and emergency management. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific action items or dollar amounts listed.

• Approve minutes from previous meeting
• Reports from Animal Control and Code Enforcement
• Updates from Sheriff's Office and City of Calhoun Police
• Reports from E911 and Fire/Rescue departments
• Coroner and Emergency Management updates

Board of Commissioners

The Gordon County Board of Commissioners is meeting for a budget work session to discuss the upcoming budget. The agenda includes only a call to order, budget discussion, other business, and adjournment, with no specific items or dollar amounts listed.

• Budget discussion

Board of Elections and Registration

The Gordon County Board of Elections and Registration is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and receiving a chairperson's report. They will also discuss election-related items for the General Primary Election, such as logic and accuracy testing, early opening of absentee ballots, early voting, and election day procedures.

• Approval of minutes from February 20, 2024 and March 18, 2024
• Logic and Accuracy Testing began April 15 at 9 a.m.
• Discussion of early opening of absentee ballots for General Primary Election
• Discussion of early voting and election day

Board of Commissioners

The Gordon County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session and regular session, discussing agenda items and hearing reports. The regular session includes public hearings on two rezoning applications and consideration of several contracts and budget items, including a $3.34 million dam removal project and a $51,266 E-911 renovation.

• Rezoning Z24-07: 144 Creek Ridge Drive, Fairmount, from A-1 to R-1 (Planning Commission 5-0 approval)
• Rezoning Z24-08: 3971 Nickelsville Road NE, Resaca, from A-1 to R-6 (Planning Commission 5-0 approval)
• Construction agreement with Momon Construction for E-911 renovations, $51,266 (2018 SPLOST funds)
• Bid award to J.G. Leone Enterprises for Mt. Olive Church Road Dam Removal and Replacement, $3,344,625 (sole bidder, 2018 SPLOST funds)
• Agreement with Propio Language Services for E911, 3-year term with 90-day trial

Planning Commission

The Gordon County Planning Commission held a public hearing on April 8, 2024, to consider variance and rezoning requests. They approved a variance for Larry Reid to reduce road frontage, a variance for Scott Williams to reduce setbacks, and rezonings for Jacy Meadows and Larry Reid. A variance for Hung Anh Ngo was not approved due to lack of a second on either motion. Two applications for Paul Bunch were tabled to the next meeting.

• Approved rezoning #Z24-07 for Jacy Meadows, 1.643 acres at 144 Creek Ridge Dr., Fairmount, from A-1 to R-1
• Approved variance #V24-09 and rezoning #Z24-08 for Larry Reid, 1 acre at 3971 Nickelsville Road, Resaca, reducing road frontage to 25-foot easement and rezoning to R-6
• Approved variance #V24-10 for Scott Williams, .52 acre at 665 Herrington Bend Road, Calhoun, reducing setbacks to 20 feet
• No action on variance #V24-08 for Hung Anh Ngo, 60 acres at 665 Old Boone Ford Road, Calhoun, to reduce setback for a stack house
• Tabled variance #V24-11 and rezoning #Z24-09 for Paul Bunch, 2.667 acres at 821A-C Orchard Drive, Plainville, until May 13, 2024

Board of Commissioners

The Gordon County Board of Commissioners is holding a planning session to discuss SPLOST distributions and receive updates on SPLOST projects. The agenda also includes an executive session for personnel, litigation, or real estate matters. No specific decisions or dollar amounts are listed.

• SPLOST Distributions
• SPLOST Project Updates
• Executive Session on personnel, litigation, or real estate

Board of Commissioners

The Gordon County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session and regular meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including a budget amendment, a construction agreement, a parks request, and a maintenance contract. The work session includes an E911 department report and an executive session for legal, property, and personnel matters.

• Budget amendment to FY24 Budget
• Construction agreement with Momon Construction for Administration Building, $92,768.52, funded by 2018 SPLOST
• Request to enact year-round fishing at Salacoa Creek Park
• Sourcewell Maintenance Agreement with TK Elevator Corporation, $30,120/year for 5 years, up to 4% annual increase

Historic Preservation Commission

The Gordon County Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to handle routine business and discuss ongoing projects. Items include updates on Civil War parks, the Oothcalooga Mission Cemetery Project, and a GDOT matter, plus a special program at the Calhoun-Gordon Library.

• Follow-up on Gordon County operated Civil War Parks
• Follow-up on Oothcalooga Mission Cemetery Project
• Follow-up on GDOT # 0018325 emailed to GDOT
• Special Program at Calhoun-Gordon Library 'Special Collection Room' by Ms. Ashley Melton

Committees

The General Administration Committee is meeting to review minutes and hear reports from county departments including Building Inspection, Finance, Human Resources, and Planning and Development. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific action items or dollar amounts listed.

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

Board of Commissioners

The Gordon County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session and regular session, including a public hearing and votes on two rezoning applications, a second reading of a site design ordinance amendment, and new business items such as a liquor license manager change and a budget amendment.

• Second reading of ordinance amending Chapter 4 Site Design Standards (exterior wall surfaces)
• Public hearing: Rezone 2101 Miller Ferry Rd, Calhoun from A-1 to R-1 (Z24-05)
• Public hearing: Rezone 3959 Nickelsville Rd NE, Resaca from A-1 to R-6 (Z24-06)
• Liquor license manager change for BP Express Food Mart, 3683 Rome Rd SW, Plainville
• FY24 budget amendment request

Board of Elections and Registration

The Gordon County Board of Elections and Registration is meeting to certify the results of the March 12, 2024 Presidential Preference Primary. The agenda also includes approval of the meeting agenda and a general discussion period.

• Certify the March 12, 2024 Presidential Preference Primary
• Approval of agenda
• Discussion

Committees

The Gordon County Quality of Life Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes and discuss business under Parks and Recreation, Senior Center, County Administrator, and Chair. The agenda lists no specific decisions or proposals, only general topics for discussion.

• Approve minutes from previous meeting
• Discussion of Parks and Recreation
• Discussion of Senior Center
• Discussion of County Administrator
• Discussion under Chair

Board of Elections and Registration

The Gordon County Board of Elections and Registration is holding an emergency special called meeting to discuss and consider a qualifying issue related to the Board of Education Post 2. The agenda includes an executive session and a consideration item, but no specific details are provided in the agenda text.

• Executive session to discuss Board of Education Post 2 qualifying issue
• Consideration of Board of Education Post 2 qualifying issue

Planning Commission

The Gordon County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on four applications: two rezoning requests and two variance requests. The commission will also consider approval of the previous meeting's minutes. All items are up for discussion and potential recommendation.

• Rezoning #Z24-05: 1.00-acre tract at 2101 Miller Ferry Rd., Calhoun, from A-1 to R-1
• Variance #V24-06: 19.97-acre tract on Pleasant Hill Extension, Ranger, to reduce buffer strip
• Rezoning #Z24-06: 3.41-acre tract at 3959 Nickelsville Rd. NE, Resaca, from A-1 to R-6 (manufactured housing)
• Variance #V24-071: 0.70-acre tract at 1057 Union Grove Rd., Adairsville, to reduce setback

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 a first reading of a zoning ordinance amendment, reappointments, liquor license transfers and renewals, an inmate telecommunications agreement, and vehicle purchases. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval, employee recognition, and a proclamation.

• First reading of ordinance amending Chapter 4 Site Design Standards (exterior wall surfaces of residential dwellings)
• Reappointments to Gordon Floyd Joint Development Authority and Development Authority
• Liquor license change of ownership for BP Food Mart at 110 Shope Lake Rd SE, Calhoun
• Inmate Telecommunications Agreement with Pay Tel Communications, $40,000 signing bonus
• Purchase of 3 vehicles from Prater Ford: 2 Ford Maverick XLTs ($59,485.88) and 1 Ford F250 XLT ($52,000), using 2018 SPLOST funds

Historic Preservation Commission

The Gordon County Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to discuss routine business, including approval of prior minutes and commissioner reports. They will address unfinished items such as Civil War parks, a Historical Society request, and the Oothcalooga Mission Cemetery, and will consider new business including a GDOT project at Hwy 225 and Newtown Church Rd.

• GDOT Project #0018325 at Hwy. 225 and Newtown Church Rd.
• Follow up on Oothcalooga Mission Cemetery request
• Follow up on Gordon County Historical Society request
• HPC not listed on county website under departments
• Statewide Historic Preservation Conference in Columbus, Sept. 18-20

Board of Commissioners

The Gordon County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session and regular meeting, including public hearings on six rezoning applications, a second reading of a fire prevention ordinance amendment, and several new business items. The board will also hear an audit presentation and discuss financial reports, litigation, property acquisition, and personnel in executive session.

• Public hearings for rezoning applications Z23-42, Z23-43, Z24-01, Z24-02, Z24-03, Z24-04, all recommended for approval by staff and Planning Commission
• Second reading of ordinance to amend Chapter 14 'Fire Prevention and Protection'
• Reappoint Jim Rosencrance to Development Authority for four-year term expiring March 1, 2028
• Surplus 2004 Mazda Truck to Alfa Insurance Co. for $10,000 settlement
• Approve construction agreement with Momon Construction for Salacoa Creek Park renovations for $578,628.18 using 2018 SPLOST funds

Board of Elections and Registration

The Gordon County Board of Elections and Registration is holding a routine monthly meeting. The main item of business is a discussion of duties for the upcoming Presidential Preference Election Day. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including approval of minutes and the agenda itself.

• Discussion of Presidential Preference Election Day duties
• Approval of January 16, 2024 meeting minutes
• Public comment period
• Monthly report from chairperson

Committees

The Gordon County Public Safety Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes and hear reports from multiple public safety agencies, including animal control, code enforcement, the sheriff's office, police departments, E911, fire departments, the coroner, and emergency management. The agenda lists these items as order of business but provides no specific proposals or decisions.

• Approve minutes from previous meeting
• Reports from Animal Control and Code Enforcement
• Reports from Sheriff's Office and Calhoun/Fairmount Police
• Reports from E911 and Fire/Rescue departments
• Reports from Coroner and Emergency Management

Committees

The Gordon County Public Works and Facilities Committee is holding a regular meeting with a standard agenda: call to order, review of minutes, and an order of business covering public works, fleet management, building and grounds, county administrator, and chair reports. No specific proposals, contracts, or public hearings are listed, so the meeting appears to be routine procedural business.

• Review of previous meeting minutes
• Public works report
• Fleet management report
• Building and grounds report
• County administrator and chair reports

Planning Commission

The Gordon County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on 12 applications, including rezoning requests and variance requests. The items include requests to rezone agricultural land to residential, light industrial to heavy industrial, and several requests to reduce buffer strips or setbacks. The commission will also approve minutes from a previous meeting.

• Rezoning #Z23-42: 1.20 acres at 921 Bray Rd., Calhoun, from A-1 to R-1
• Rezoning #Z23-43: 1.316 acres at 716 Webber Rd., Plainville, from A-1 to R-6
• Rezoning #Z24-01: 2.86 acres at 1383 Trimble Hollow Rd., Adairsville, from I-1 to I-2
• Variance #V24-01: 27 acres at 5168 Fairmount Hwy., Calhoun, to reduce setback for a stack house
• Variance #V24-05: 15/24.63 acres at 683 & 883 Harris Beamer Rd., Calhoun, to change access type

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session and regular session to discuss various county matters. Key items include a first reading of a fire and hazardous material ordinance and requests to declare certain items as surplus.

• First reading of an ordinance regarding fire and hazardous material
• Request to surplus a 1998 Avenger Trailer Mobile Unit to the City of Chatsworth Fire Department
• Consideration of budget amendments from Finance
• Extension of 2024 temporary malt beverage, wine, and liquor licenses
• Surplus request for certain items from Administration

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will review a presentation on the Oothcalooga Mission Cemetery Preservation Project. Members will also discuss a landscape project request from the Gordon Historical Society at Oakleigh.

• Oothcalooga Mission Cemetery Preservation Project presentation
• Gordon Historical Society landscape project request at Oakleigh
• Discussion on Gordon County operated Civil War Parks
• Discussion regarding meeting time and temporary meeting location

Board of Elections and Registration

The Gordon County Board of Elections and Registration is meeting to approve minutes, hear public comments, and receive reports on voter registration totals and NCOA notices. Old business includes notifying voters of congressional district changes in the voter registration system. New business covers KnowInk printers for Poll Pads and logic and accuracy testing scheduled for January 16 at 9 am.

• Approval of minutes from December 19, 2023
• Voter registration totals report
• NCOA notices report
• Congressional district changes in voter registration system - notifying voters
• KnowInk printers for Poll Pads

Board of Commissioners

The Gordon County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session and regular meeting to discuss and decide on several items. Key actions include two rezoning requests, a resolution to extend a moratorium on highly hazardous materials, and approval of a liquor license ownership change. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval, reports, and appointments.

• Rezoning Z23-40: 3068 Boone Ford Rd SE, Calhoun, from A-1 to R-1 (Planning Commission 5-0 approval)
• Rezoning Z23-41: Russell Hill Rd NW, Sugar Valley, from A-1 to RA-1 (Planning Commission 5-0 approval)
• Resolution to extend moratorium on highly hazardous materials for 60 days
• Liquor license ownership change to Yarab Investment Inc. dba Citgo Food Mart, 788 Belwood Road, Calhoun
• Approval of 2024 LMIG Paving List

Planning Commission

The Gordon County Planning Commission held a public hearing and approved two rezoning requests and three variance requests. All recommendations for rezonings were sent to the Board of Commissioners, while variances were approved with a 30-day appeal period. The commission also re-elected its chairman and vice-chairman.

• Rezoning #Z23-40: 1-acre tract at 3068 Boone Ford Road, Calhoun from A-1 to R-1, approved with septic requirements
• Rezoning #Z23-41: 6.49-acre tract on Russell Hill Road, Sugar Valley from A-1 to RA-1, approved with Environmental Health requirements
• Variance #V23-15: 600 sq ft increase for metal structure at 1525 Fire Tower Road, Fairmount, approved
• Variance #V23-16: 1,750 sq ft increase for metal structure at 5542 Fairmount Hwy., Calhoun, approved 4-1
• Variance #V23-17: 50-foot driveway easement at 1675 Trimble Hollow Road, Adairsville, approved