Floyd County public meetings in 2023
21 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners is reviewing several contract requests, grant applications, and appointments. Items include road paving projects, airport task orders, and police equipment purchases. The board will also consider adopting the 2024 fee schedule and a continuing budget resolution.
- $1,337,216 LMIG paving list for various Floyd County streets
- $85,500 request for 30 Flock stationary cameras for the Police Department
- $100,000 grant application and match for a new recycling shredder
- $70,808 task order for airport runway obstruction mitigation
- $38,390 county portion of a chiller service agreement for the Forum Center and Judicial Building
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners is reviewing a rezoning request for property on Burlington Rd. and several financial items including law enforcement grants and prison camera upgrades. The meeting also includes discussions regarding PFA class settlements and various administrative appointments.
- Rezoning request for 0 Burlington Rd. and 0 Burlington Dr. from Suburban Residential to Heavy Industrial
- Resolution regarding PFAs nationwide class settlements
- Appointment of Tonya Plant to the Tallatoona Community Action Partnership Board
- Award of $287,090 to Logical Systems for Floyd County Prison camera upgrades
- Grant award of $16,375 for ten taser X2ECW devices via BJA FY 23 JAG grant
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review a rezoning request for 0 Burlington Rd. and several board appointments. The meeting also includes discussions on property transfers to the Land Bank Authority and multiple contract approvals.
- Rezoning request for 0 Burlington Rd. and 0 Burlington Dr. from Suburban Residential to Heavy Industrial
- Transfer of Presley Street (Parcel H13I-195) and 151 Agnes Street (Parcel I15W-175) to the Rome-Floyd County Land Bank Authority
- Grant agreement with EPD for Tire Products Grant ($106,100 award; $52,886 county contribution)
- Bid award to Bravo Fence Company for cattle fence and gates on Chubb Road and Booger Hollow Road ($19,300)
- Bid award to Rubber Designs LLC for bonded rubber mulch at Alto Park Softball Complex ($124,610)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners is reviewing several zoning changes and major infrastructure contracts. Key items include funding for jail generators, airport-related HVAC units, and stadium renovations. The meeting also includes employee recognition and property transfers to the Land Bank Authority.
- $2,100,000 contract for AdventHealth Baseball Stadium renovations
- $415,745 for jail generator replacement and installation
- Rezoning of 4805 Huffaker Rd from Agricultural Residential to Heavy Industrial
- $116,020 for HVAC units at communication tower sites
- $43,075 for an electric vehicle purchase
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review several land rezoning requests and ordinance amendments. Additional items include a resolution to transfer property to the Rome-Floyd County Land Bank Authority and multiple grant and budget approvals.
- Rezoning: 4805 Huffaker Rd. from Agricultural Residential to Heavy Industrial
- Rezoning: 72 Old School Rd. from Community Commercial to Suburban Residential
- Rezoning: 4973 Martha Berry Hwy. from Office Institutional to Agricultural Residential
- Rezoning: 0 Chateau Dr. from Suburban Residential to Light Industrial
- Transfer of Payne Avenue property to Rome-Floyd County Land Bank Authority
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review several property rezoning requests and a proposed ordinance amendment regarding animal and fowl regulations. Additional items include budget transfers for police supplies, road paving, and HVAC replacements.
- Rezoning: 2611 Shorter Ave. from Community Commercial/Suburban Residential to Heavy Commercial
- Rezoning: 4062 New Calhoun Hwy. NE from Heavy Industrial to Agricultural Residential
- Rezoning: 0 Alabama Hwy. from Suburban Residential to Community Commercial
- Rezoning: 0, 1813, and 1797 Calhoun Hwy. and 0 Calhoun Rd. from Community Commercial to Suburban Residential
- Transfer of $4,198.56 for School Resource Officer training supplies
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review multiple rezoning applications and various SPLOST-funded equipment purchases. The agenda also includes approving a $240,250 road striping contract and updates to Parks and Recreation fees.
- $240,250 contract award to Peek Pavement Marking, LLC for GDOT Road Striping and Rumble Strips
- Rezoning of 2611 Shorter Ave from Community Commercial/Suburban Residential to Heavy Commercial
- Bid award to Saps Construction, LLC for sidewalks in Riverside Village and Lindale
- $2 admission fee for Youth Basketball games
- Purchase of a Ford F-250 for Parks and Recreation
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review rezoning requests for properties on Old Calhoun Highway, Alabama Highway, and McHenry Drive. The agenda also includes several contract approvals for police equipment, prison supplies, and facility repairs.
- Rezoning 195 Old Calhoun Hwy from Community Commercial to Suburban Residential
- $36,800 for Law Enforcement Parking Deck structural repairs
- $25,180 for ballistics vest carriers for the Police Department
- $10,930 for six vehicle-mounted Stalker Radar Systems
- $7,500 for portable license plate readers for police trailers
Board of Commissioners
The Floyd County Board of Commissioners will hold a caucus and regular meeting to consider three rezoning requests, a resolution supporting a grant application, and several consent agenda items including a parks scholarship restructuring and a new investigator hire. The board will also recognize employees for years of service and hear public comments on agenda items.
- Rezoning Z23-08-01: 195 Old Calhoun Hwy. from Community Commercial to Suburban Residential (staff recommends approval)
- Rezoning Z23-08-07: 0 Alabama Hwy. from Agricultural Residential to Community Commercial (staff recommends approval)
- Rezoning Z23-08-08: 100 McHenry Dr. from Office Institutional to General Heavy Commercial (staff recommends denial)
- Resolution supporting Multimodal Project Discretionary Grant for Rome-Cartersville Development Corridor
- Consent agenda: Parks scholarship program restructuring, DA investigator hire at $65,000, airport funds of $2,599,000 with $395,400 local match
Board of Commissioners
The Floyd County Board of Commissioners will hold a caucus and regular meeting, including a first reading of a special use permit for a recreational/commercial sporting clays facility at 725 Bailey Rd. and 0 Old Taylorsville Rd. The board will also hold public hearings on the FY23 millage rate and street light assessment, and consider several reappointments and consent agenda items.
- Special use permit (SUP23-07-04) for sporting clays facility at 725 Bailey Rd. and 0 Old Taylorsville Rd., Rome, GA (parcels M17052, M17037); Planning Commission recommended approval 8-1 with conditions
- Public hearing on FY23 millage rate for County M&O, Fire, and Solid Waste
- Public hearing on FY23 Street Light Assessment
- Reappointments: Dr. Randolph Sumner (Airport Commission), Ryan Earnest and Ryan Leonard (Development Authority), Jimmy Smith (Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation Board)
- Consent agenda: purchase of Lenovo ThinkPad for $1,175; regrade Internal Auditor position (paygrade 22 to 25, est. $5,750 annual increase); create temporary IT Director position ($45,200 budget increase)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will consider several items including a land development code amendment and multiple vehicle purchases. The agenda also includes a $1,012,303.03 grant for the Police Department and an appointment to the Planning Commission.
- Ordinance to amend Article 1 and Article 2 of the Unified Land Development Code
- Appointment of Elizabeth Dunay to the Planning Commission through August 20, 2027
- Acceptance of a $1,012,303.03 Public Safety and Community Violence Reduction grant
- Purchase of a Ford F-250 Pickup from Prater Ford for $42,395.00
- Purchase of a Chevrolet Passenger Van from Hardy Chevrolet for $34,315.00
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners is reviewing several property rezoning requests and special use permits. The meeting also includes discussions on personnel changes, equipment purchases, and contract awards.
- Rezoning 990 Fosters Mill Rd. from Heavy Industrial to Agricultural Residential
- Rezoning 1791 Wax Rd. SE from Office Institutional to Suburban Residential
- Special use permit for American Legion Post 5 at 493 Jones Bend Rd. NE
- Rezoning 5134 Cedartown Hwy S and 5134A from Community Commercial to Agricultural Residential
- Rezoning 96 Huffaker Rd. NW from Community Commercial to Light Industrial
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review three special use permit requests for properties on Cave Spring Road, Turner Chapel Road, and Burton Road. The meeting also includes votes on several equipment purchases and infrastructure grants.
- Special use permits for RV spots at 6770/0 Cave Spring Rd, a recreation facility at 1076 Turner Chapel Road, and an RV park at 150 Burton Rd
- GDOT Local Maintenance & Improvement Grant up to $200,000 for road safety projects with a $60,000 county match
- Purchase of cell block door replacements for Floyd County Jail for $101,535
- Purchase of an x-ray system for the Bomb Squad ($63,980) and a Coroner's Office F-150 ($48,805)
- Change order of $66,240 for T-hangar electrical upgrades at Richard B. Russell Airport
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review several land use requests including special use permits for recreational vehicle spots and community facilities. The meeting also includes a resolution regarding opioid litigation settlements and various equipment purchases funded by SPLOST.
- Special use permit for 10-12 RV spaces at 6770 and 0 Cave Spring Rd
- Special use permit for community recreation facility at 1076 Turner Chapel Road
- Special use permit for RV park at 150 Burton Rd
- Settlement approval with Publix, CVS, and Walgreen Co. regarding opioid litigation
- $35,000 purchase of tasers from Axon Enterprise, Inc for Floyd County Prison
Board of Commissioners
The Floyd County Board of Commissioners will hold a second reading and public hearing on a rezoning request for 68 Burton Rd. from Suburban Residential to Heavy Commercial, despite denial recommendations from both staff and the Planning Commission. The board will also consider several consent agenda items, including a $7,500 sponsorship for Chilifest, a $40,000 Comcast franchise fee deduction, and multiple equipment purchases funded by SPLOST. New business includes creating new county positions and approving several vehicle and equipment purchases.
- Rezoning Z23-01-06 for 68 Burton Rd. to Heavy Commercial (staff and Planning Commission recommend denial)
- Georgia Power sponsorship for Chilifest: $7,500
- Comcast franchise fee deduction: $40,000
- Tennis court resurfacing at Etowah and Alto Parks: $111,465
- Tractor purchase for Floyd County Prison: $71,300
Board of Commissioners
The Floyd County Board of Commissioners will hold a first reading on a rezoning request for 68 Burton Rd. from Suburban Residential to Heavy Commercial, which staff and the Planning Commission recommend denying. The board will also consider several consent agenda items, including equipment purchases and a contract for architectural services, and new business items such as budget revisions and police equipment purchases.
- Rezoning Z23-01-06 for 68 Burton Rd. from S-R to H-C, with denial recommended by staff and Planning Commission (7-0)
- Purchase of used Bobcat T770 for $35,980 and new Bobcat T770 for $9,800, plus two E42 excavators for $16,990 and an E60 excavator with trailer for $88,000 from Rhinehart Equipment
- Architectural services by Sizemore Group for multiple county buildings totaling $48,800
- Budget revision and increase of $80,000 for new F250 pickup trucks and an F350 dump truck
- Purchase of body cameras for police from Safe Fleet Mobile-Vision for $28,800 plus $2,820 in SPLOST funds
Board of Commissioners
The Floyd County Board of Commissioners will hold a caucus and regular meeting on February 28, 2023. The agenda includes a traffic update from police, an executive session on property, litigation, and personnel, and a resolution to amend commission rules of procedure. The consent agenda and new business items contain multiple budget revisions and equipment purchases, including vehicles, laptops, and water heaters, funded largely by 2017 SPLOST.
- Resolution to amend sections 1-10 and 1-12 of the Rules of Procedure for Floyd County Commission
- Budget revision adding $512,135 to 2017 SPLOST for WasteQuip solid waste equipment
- Purchase of one Chevrolet 5500 truck with canopy service body for $90,395
- Purchase of six laptops, mounts, and software for Sheriff's Office SUVs for $29,190
- Purchase of five water heaters for the Floyd County Jail for $63,120
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners is reviewing several contract renewals, equipment purchases, and facility upgrades. Key items include a health service agreement increase for the Sheriff's Office and a grant for bridge replacement.
- Health Service Agreement addendum with Genesys Health Alliance for a new monthly amount of $236,670
- LMIG grant funding for replacement of Big Texas Valley Road bridge over Cabin Creek (max $190,000)
- Purchase of football and baseball scoreboards for Parks & Recreation for $58,070
- Sole source provider agreement with Dorsett Controls and Zenon Environmental Corporation for $99,005
- Appointment of Hayley Carpenter to the Department of Family and Children's Services Board
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on three rezoning and special use permit requests. The body is also deciding on several contracts for airport expansion, water infrastructure, and law enforcement equipment.
- Rezoning requests for 0 Eden Valley Rd. and 0 Foster’s Mill Road, and a special use permit for 6770 Cave Spring Rd
- Purchase of 3,600 linear feet of 8” Ductile Iron Pipe from H.D. Grading for $128,810
- North Apron Expansion Design and Bidding Phase Services for Russell Regional Airport for $89,590
- Sheriff's Office equipment requests: ballistic helmets ($31,180) and Pepperball Blast ($8,115)
- Creation of a Court Administrator position in Probate Court with a budget increase of $26,480
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review multiple rezoning applications for residential and commercial use in Rome and Cave Spring. The meeting also includes discussions on airport expansion services, sheriff's office equipment purchases, and water department infrastructure needs.
- Rezoning 0 Eden Valley Rd. from Suburban Residential to High Density Traditional Residential
- Rezoning 0 Foster’s Mill Road from Agricultural Residential to Community Commercial
- Special use permit for RV spots and paintball at 6770 Cave Spring Rd.
- Purchase of 45 ballistic helmets for $31,180 via ICS Technology grant
- Purchase of 3,600 linear feet of ductile iron pipe for $128,810
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will discuss several high-cost facility upgrades and vehicle purchases. The meeting includes first readings for three rezoning requests and the appointment of county leadership and legal counsel for 2023.
- HVAC and chiller installation for Administration Building totaling $853,055
- Purchase of 14 police and sheriff vehicles totaling $562,550 using 2017 SPLOST funds
- Rezoning requests for 0 Eden Valley Rd, 0 Foster’s Mill Road, and a special use permit for 6770 Cave Spring Rd
- Bid to replace Historic Courthouse roof for $25,000
- Appointment of Jamie McCord as County Manager and Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC as county auditor