Grady County public meetings in 2023
46 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners and Planning Commission will conduct a workshop regarding tiny house regulations. The meeting is scheduled for December 19, 2023.
- Discussion of Tiny House Regulations
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will vote on several formal actions, including a P-card ordinance and increasing the speed limit on Woodland Road. The agenda also includes a second reading for a change to minimum lot size requirements in the Land Development Regulation.
- Proposed increase of speed limit on Woodland Road to 35 or 45 MPH
- Approval of $20,000 for the Jackie Robinson Boys and Girls Club 2023
- Proposal to change minimum lot size from 1 acre to 1.5 acres
- Addition of an Assistant Road Superintendent position to the Road Department
- Renewal of alcohol licenses for multiple Shradha Enterprises LLC and Jimmy & Jay Enterprises locations
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold a workshop to discuss roads that need addressing within the county. The meeting is scheduled for December 5, 2023.
- Board discussion on roads to address in the county
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will discuss and vote on the 2024 budget, a fire station bid, and a potential moratorium on tiny houses. Other items include approving minutes and alcohol licenses.
- Approval of 2024 Budget and Resolution (FA079-23)
- Approve/Disapprove Woodland Road Fire Station Bid (FA080-23)
- Tiny house moratorium recommendation from Planning Commission (FA081-23)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners is meeting to conduct a budget presentation and receive public comment. The agenda focuses on the annual budget process.
- Budget Presentation and Public Comment
Board of Commissioners
The Board will consider several consent items and formal actions including tree removal and replacement bids. The agenda also includes a presentation on lot size requirements and discussion regarding P-card ordinance and policy.
- Tree removal bid of $5,300.00 and tree replacement bid of $7,500.00
- Grass clipping bid of $1,600 per mile for 75 miles
- Duck hunting on Tired Creek Lake
- Closeout of 2021 SAP LMIG Funds
- Historical Society's Sublease
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold a workshop on November 14, 2023. The agenda includes a presentation and discussion regarding Paper Please.
- Paper Please presentation and discussion
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review several formal actions including employee handbook changes and a road department equipment purchase. The meeting also includes presentations on an audit report and local community organizations.
- $35,000 trailer purchase for the Road Department
- Employee Handbook changes regarding the time clock system
- Approval of Old Growth Forest MOA and Resolution
- ACCG/Grady County Mental Health Resolution
- Uniform Bid choice
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will vote on a previously tabled variance request from Randy Clark. The meeting also includes discussion regarding a Mental Health Resolution Request.
- Randy Clark variance request (FA065-23)
- Georgia Forestry MOU for Tower Space
- CHIP Grant response letter
- Golden Triangle Grant Letter of Support
- Mental Health Resolution Request
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review a presentation from the Extension Service and vote on several consent items. The agenda also includes a decision on a previously tabled variance request for Randy Clark.
- Approval of Pine Park Road patchwork
- Rumbles Printer/Copier contract for $321.03 per month
- Randy Clark variance request (FA065-23)
- Review of August 2023 Animal Control and Roads and Bridges reports
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners approved a contract for roadwork on Lower Harthorne Trail and authorized bidding for recreation, aquatic center, and EMS projects. Other actions included appointing a member to the Board of Health and hiring a beaver trapper to protect roadways. One variance request was tabled pending more information.
- Approved Watkins Task Order No. 25 to widen and resurface Lower Harthorne Trail for an estimated $2,180,165.60
- Approved taking Recreation, Aquatic Center, and EMS projects to bid
- Approved appointment of Silvia Salgado to the Grady County Board of Health for a six-year term starting in 2024
- Approved engaging Wayne Hemby to trap beavers to stop roadway damage
- Tabled Randy Clark Variance request
- Approved striping of Old Thomasville Road and Old 179
- Approved Exempt Plat Non-Approved Building Lot for Woodro Fortner Jr.
- Approved storm day for Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review several consent items and formal actions. These include decisions on road striping, beaver trapping to protect roadways, and taking recreation and EMS projects to bid.
- Striping of Old Thomasville Road and Old 179
- Engaging Wayne Hemby for beaver trapping to stop roadway damage
- Taking Recreation, Aquatic Center, and EMS projects to bid
- Appointment of Silvia Salgado to the Grady County Board of Health
- Watkins Task Order No. 25 for Lower Hawthorne Trail
Board of Commissioners
This meeting is a workshop focused on reviewing plans for future buildings. No formal actions or ordinances are scheduled for decision at this session.
- Presentation regarding reviews of plans for future buildings
The Board of Commissioners held a workshop to review preliminary plans for several future building projects. No formal actions were taken during the meeting.
- Approved the agenda as presented
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners is holding a called meeting to address formal actions and consent items. The primary action on the agenda involves a vote regarding the county mileage rate.
- Vote to approve or disapprove the mileage rate of 17.364
The Board of Commissioners held a called meeting to establish the county's millage rate. The board approved the rate at 17.364.
- Approved setting the Millage Rate at 17.364 (FA062-23)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners approved several funding requests, including a $555,960 AFG grant and road repairs. The board also established 2024 holidays and updated fishing limits for Tired Creek Lake.
- Approved Old 179 Box Culvert repair and replacement at estimated cost of $140,634.60
- Approved AFG grant for $555,960.00 ($505,418.18 grant money and $75,832.73 local match)
- Approved $1,500 funding for Leadership Grady program at the Chamber of Commerce
- Approved 911 Center Intergovernmental Memorandum of Understanding with Decatur County
- Approved revised Budget Calendar and 2024 Holiday Calendar
- Approved Tired Creek Lake fishing limits including no bass kept February to April
- Appointed Cheryl LaFaye Copeland as Voting Delegate for 2023 Legislative Leadership Conference
- Approved 5311 Transportation Resolution through Southwest Georgia Regional Commission
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will vote on several formal actions, including a $555,960.00 AFG grant application and Old 179 North box culvert improvements. The meeting also includes a public hearing regarding a land use variance request from Randy Clark.
- AFG grant for $555,960.00 ($505,418.18 in grant money and $50,561.82 local match)
- Old 179 North Box Culvert Improvements
- Public hearing for Randy Clark variance request to Land Use Regulations
- Approval of the 5311 Transportation Resolution through Southwest Georgia Regional Commission
- Funding for the Leadership Grady program at the Chamber of Commerce
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will vote on several formal actions, including a box culvert improvement project and cellular service changes. The meeting also includes a presentation on insurance and discussions regarding requests for RFPs for road maintenance.
- $712,377.00 for Old 179 North Box Culvert Improvements by Southern Concrete
- Decision on switching to FirstNet for cellphone service
- Approval of TBR renewal
- Issuing RFPs for dirt road maintenance and county road mowing
- Public hearing for Van Ponder variance request
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners approved the TBR insurance renewal and a switch to FirstNet for cellphone service. Officials authorized requests for proposals (RFPs) for county road mowing and dirt road maintenance. Several items, including a budget calendar and culvert repairs, were tabled.
- Approved TBR insurance renewal (FA52-23)
- Approved switching cellphone providers to FirstNet (FA053-23)
- Approved issuing RFPs for dirt road maintenance and county road mowing (FA056-23)
- Tabled revised Budget Calendar (FA054-23)
- Tabled $712,377.00 repairs to Box Culverts on Old 179 North (FA055-23)
- Approved July 18, 2023 meeting minutes (C038-23)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review a proposal for TCP time clocks and a purchase of turnout gear for the Volunteer Fire Department. The meeting also includes a presentation from the Cairo/Grady Chamber of Commerce and ratification of probation services.
- Decision on TCP proposal and specific clock selection
- Purchase of Turn Out Gear for the Volunteer Fire Department
- Re-appointment of Drew Pyrz to the JDA through September 30, 2026
- Ratification of probation services in Superior Court via Judicial Alternatives of Georgia
- Public Hearing notice for Van Ponder Variance Request on August 1, 2023
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners is holding a budget workshop on July 18, 2023. The meeting includes presentations regarding the budget.
- Budget Presentations
The Board of Commissioners met for a budget workshop to hear funding requests from EMS, the shop, roads and bridges, and the sheriff's office. No formal budget approvals or funding decisions were made during the meeting.
- Approved the meeting agenda
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners approved several equipment purchases, including biometric time clocks and turnout gear for the Volunteer Fire Department. The board also reappointed a member to the Joint Development Authority and approved the purchase of a road blower.
- Approved $37,854.81 proposal from TCP for biometric clocks and software
- Approved reappointing Drew Pyrz to the Joint Development Authority (term 10/1/23-9/30/26)
- Approved $43,044.00 purchase of turnout gear for Volunteer Fire Department from CATS
- Approved $13,300.00 purchase of a Buffalo Turbine blower
- Approved July 5, 2023 meeting minutes
- Ratified vote to approve Superior Court probation services through Judicial Alternatives of Georgia
Board of Commissioners
The Board approved funding for courtroom technology upgrades pending reimbursement via an ARPA grant. They also appointed a consultant for the Aquatic Center and approved several consent items.
- Approved $308,362.85 for Superior Court ARPA grant upgrades pending state reimbursement
- Appointed Steve Sykes as consultant for the Aquatic Center
- Approved Knight Plat
- Ratified vote to allow county attorney to assist Chief Magistrate in a court matter
- Approved meeting minutes from 06/20/2023
- Denied informal variance request from Vann Ponder, requiring a formal process
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review funding for courtroom upgrades via an ARPA grant and consider a consultant for the Aquatic Center. The meeting also includes presentations from the Chamber of Commerce and Superior Court.
- Funding for ARPA grant upgrades for three county courtrooms
- Approval of Steve Sykes as consultant for the Aquatic Center
- Land use variance request by Vann Ponder
- Approval of Knight Plat
- Ratification of county attorney assistance for Chief Magistrate in a court matter
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners voted to disapprove a resolution regarding vehicle decals and denied a tax error request from Fitness Enterprises. They approved a renewal for IRMA and appointed a new unpaid Assistant EMA Director.
- Disapproved Vehicle Decal Resolution
- Approved IRMA Renewal for 2023-2024 at a cost of $268,258
- Disapproved Tax Error/Release Request from Fitness Enterprises
- Approved Maura Elkins as Assistant EMA Director (unpaid position)
- Approved $600.00 monthly vehicle expense for Mr. Johnson effective July 1, 2023, upon return of county vehicle
- Approved regular meeting minutes from 06/06/2023
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a Vehicle Decal Resolution. The meeting also includes decisions on tax error requests, IRMA renewals, and county staff appointments.
- Public Hearing on the Vehicle Decal Resolution
- Tax Error/Release Request from Fitness Enterprises
- IRMA Renewal for the 2023-2024 year
- Appointment of Maura Elkins as Assistant EMA Director
- Proposal for Mr. Johnson to turn in county vehicle and receive $600.00 monthly travel expense
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners approved a cross drain replacement on Lower Hawthorne Trail and the 2024 budget calendar. They denied a fireworks grant equipment purchase and a tire replacement request. The board also approved two plats and a lease renewal for the DJJ.
- Approved Cross Drain Replacement on Lower Hawthorne Trail for $44,539.68
- Approved 2024 Budget Calendar
- Approved RFP advertisement for Professional Services
- Approved Resolution for Vehicle Decal Placement
- Denied Fireworks Grant equipment purchase of $24,243.00
- Denied tire replacement for Mrs. Barrineau
- Approved K-Row Berries and Faircloth plats
- Approved DJJ Lease Agreement Renewal
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will vote on several formal actions, including the 2024 budget calendar and a cross drain replacement. The agenda also includes plat approvals and discussions regarding ACCG IRMA increases.
- Approval of 2024 Budget Calendar
- Cross Drain Replacement on Lower Hawthorne Trail
- Fireworks Tax Grant purchase approval
- K-Row Berries Plat and Faircloth Plat approvals
- DJJ Lease Agreement Renewal
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners approved the purchase of a motor grader and an associated extended warranty. They also made appointments to the Board of Assessors and the Planning Commission and declined a state defense service agreement.
- Approved purchase of motor grader for $134,166.47
- Approved $5,500.00 warranty for motor grader
- Nominated Marty Cannington to the Board of Assessors
- Approved Larry Murkerson to the Planning Commission
- Denied Georgia Indigent Defense Service Agreement
- Tabled Tax Error/Release Request for Fitness Enterprises
- Approved Norton Plat
- Approved Department of Public Safety IGA #000003 tower space lease
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will consider several formal actions including equipment purchases and legal agreements. The agenda also includes a presentation from the Board of Assessors.
- Approval of Georgia Indigent Defense Services Agreement
- Tax Error/Release Request from Fitness Enterprises
- Purchase of leased Motor Grader
- Purchase of extended warranty on the Motor Grader
- Department of Public Safety IGA #000003 tower space lease
Board of Commissioners
The Grady County Board of Commissioners approved the purchase of an EMA message sign for $26,241.90, to be reimbursed through a grant, and tabled the Georgia Indigent Defense Services Agreement. They also approved consent items including meeting minutes and two plats, and retained legal counsel for a lawsuit against county officials.
- Approved purchase of EMA message sign for $26,241.90 (unanimous)
- Tabled Georgia Indigent Defense Services Agreement (unanimous)
- Approved regular meeting minutes from 04/18/2023 (unanimous)
- Ratified approval of White Plat (unanimous)
- Approved Miller Plat (unanimous)
- Retained Raleigh Rollins with Alexander and Vann for Betty Godwin lawsuit (unanimous)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will meet to address consent items and formal actions. The agenda includes the potential approval of a Georgia Indigent Defense Services Agreement and an EMA Information Sign.
- Approval of April 18, 2023 meeting minutes
- Ratification of White Plat
- Approval of Miller Plat
- Georgia Indigent Defense Services Agreement
- EMA Information Sign
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners approved a resolution to amend the 2022 budget to adjust revenue by $7.696 million. Other actions included approving a distilled spirits ordinance, alcohol license fees, and a dump truck lease. The Board also discussed an open records request revealing $970,000 in unpaid back taxes.
- Approved Resolution to amend 2022 Budget to adjust revenue by $7.696 million
- Approved Distilled Spirits Ordinance
- Approved Alcohol License Fees
- Approved Lease Agreement for Mack Dump Truck (Lease One Magnolia)
- Approved Special Alcohol Event Request for Popes Museum
- Approved Brinson Plat
- Approved Regular Meeting Minutes from 04/04/2023
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will vote on several formal actions including a distilled spirits ordinance and alcohol license fees. The meeting also includes a resolution to amend the 2022 budget and a lease for a Mack dump truck.
- Distilled Spirits Ordinance
- Alcohol License Fees
- Mack Dump Truck Lease
- Resolution to amend the 2022 Budget
- Pope’s Museum Special Alcohol Event Request
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will vote on several formal actions, including a firefighter equipment purchase and a motor grader lease. The meeting also includes a second reading of the Distilled Spirits Ordinance and discussion regarding proposed alcohol license fees.
- 2023 Firefighter Equipment Purchase
- Beachton Joint Venture, LLC land use variance request
- Lease of a motor grader from Lease One Magnolia
- Copier lease agreement with Rumbles for Sheriff’s Office and Clerk of Court
- Second reading of the Distilled Spirits Ordinance
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners approved several equipment acquisitions, including fire gear and a motor grader. They also granted a land use variance for a residential subdivision and amended an agreement with the Lake Authority.
- Approved $54,894 purchase of fire equipment from American Safety & Fire House LLC
- Approved variance for Beachton Joint Venture, LLC to construct a 3,100-foot cul-de-sac
- Approved lease of a 2023 John Deere 620G Motor Grader from Lease One Magnolia
- Approved amendment to Intergovernmental Agreement with Grady County Lake Authority
- Approved lease of a second dump truck for the 2024 budget
- Approved Wood Trail Plat
- Approved printer lease from Rumbles for Sheriff’s Office, Clerk of Court, and Commissioner’s Office
- Approved Annual Labor Warranty for the MICR printer
Board of Commissioners
The Board will consider several formal actions including debris removal and road bids. The agenda also includes a public hearing on a land use variance request and the first reading of the Distilled Spirits Ordinance.
- Public Hearing on Land Use Variance Request
- Approval of Sletten Plat
- Approval of printer lease for the Tax Assessor’s Office
- Debris Removal bids
- Bid for Old Thomasville Road
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners approved a contract to resurface Old Thomasville Road and consolidated county bank accounts at Ameris Bank. The board also approved bids for debris removal and monitoring, as well as a vehicle repair payment.
- Approved $1,733,810.11 bid from Reames & Sons Construction Company to resurface Old Thomasville Road
- Approved consolidation of all county bank accounts at Ameris Bank (Mr. Prince abstained)
- Approved Ceres bid for debris removal at $2,208.64 per hour
- Approved Wit O’Briens bid for debris monitoring at $195.00 per hour
- Approved $2,159.65 payment to Stokes Paint & Body for vehicle repair
- Approved Sletten Plat
- Approved printer lease from Rumbles for the Tax Assessor’s Office
- Approved March 7, 2023 meeting minutes
Board of Commissioners
The Grady County Board of Commissioners will consider three formal actions: a motor grader lease, raising the spending approval limit for non-constitutional directors from $500 to $1,000 per transaction, and a task order for box culvert repair. The meeting also includes a presentation from First National Bank, approval of prior meeting minutes, and an executive session on litigation.
- FA010-23: Approve/Disapprove Motor Grader Lease
- FA011-23: Approve/Disapprove raising spending approval from $500 to $1,000 per transaction for non-constitutional directors
- FA012-23: Approve/Disapprove Watkins Task Order 24 for box culvert repair
- Presentation by First National Bank
- Executive session on litigation
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners approved a resolution to participate in national opioid settlements with several companies. They also authorized a lease for a motor grader and a task order for culvert repairs. Spending limits for Non-Constitutional Directors were increased.
- Approved resolution to participate in National TEVA, Allergan, CVS, Walgreens and Walmart settlements
- Approved Watkins Task Order 24 for box culvert repair for $37,480.00 (estimated construction $468,500.00)
- Approved lease of a 620G motor grader for 60 months using Lease One Magnolia
- Approved raising spending approval for Non-Constitutional Directors from $500.00 to $1,000.00 on budgeted items
- Approved February 21, 2023 meeting minutes with correction to FA004-23 regarding fee increases
Board of Commissioners
The Board will consider ratifying fee increases for Recreation and Animal Control, approving a Safer Grant and Pre-Hazard Mitigation Plan, and leasing a printer/copier for Commissioners and Magistrate. Consent items include minutes, appointments, alcohol licenses, and a tower lease.
- Ratify increase of Recreation Department Fees
- Approve/Disapprove increase of Animal Control Fees
- Approve/Disapprove Safer Grant and Pre-Hazard Mitigation Plan
- Approve/Disapprove WeatherSTEM Hometown at Tired Creek Lake
- Approve/Disapprove printer/copier lease for Commissioners and Magistrate
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners approved several operational expenditures, including a $62,033.44 pipe purchase for the Road Department. Officials also voted to increase fees for the Recreation Department and Animal Control, and approved an application for the Safer Grant to hire three firefighters.
- Approved $62,033.44 stock pipe purchase from Southern Pipe
- Approved increase to Recreation Department Fees (4-1)
- Approved increase to Animal Control Fees
- Approved application for Safer Grant to hire 3 firefighters
- Approved $9,250.00 for WeatherSTEM equipment at the lake
- Approved copier lease with Rumbles for Commissioners and Magistrate Office
- Ratified appointment of Veronica Washington to the Board of Health
- Approved continued use of Extension Service Vehicles
Board of Commissioners
The Grady County Board of Commissioners will consider several formal actions, including a $5,300 tree removal bid and a $7,500 tree replacement bid, a social media archiving vendor change, and consent items such as a grass-cutting contract at $1,600 per mile for 75 miles and allowing duck hunting on Tired Creek Lake. A presentation on state health department lot size requirements is also scheduled.
- Tree removal bid of $5,300 and tree replacement bid of $7,500
- Grass cutting bid at $1,600 per mile for 75 miles
- Consent vote to allow duck hunting on Tired Creek Lake
- Social media archiving vendor change
- Presentation on DPH lot size requirements
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners approved a probation services agreement with Judicial Alternatives of Georgia and awarded a recreation concessions contract to Ms. Lamoute. Other approved actions included updating the mileage reimbursement rate and confirming the Fire Marshall. The board also discussed road conditions in Beachton Place and McCraeville Road.
- Approved Probation Services Agreement with Judicial Alternatives of Georgia (FA001-23)
- Awarded Recreation Department Concessions Contract to Ms. Lamoute (FA002-23)
- Approved increase of Mileage Reimbursement Rate to $.655 (C006-23)
- Approved Stephen McKinnon to continue as Fire Marshall (C005-23)
- Approved participation in the Asset Forfeiture Fund Program (C004-22)
- Approved Regular and Executive Session Meeting Minutes from 01/03/23 (C003-22)
- Removed Verizon lease proposal FA003-23 from agenda
- Tabled Extension Service Vehicles discussion to 2/7/23 meeting
Board of Commissioners
The Grady County Board of Commissioners will consider approving a Probation Services Agreement with Judicial Alternatives of Georgia for State and Magistrate Courts, and vote on Recreation Department Concessions Bids. The agenda was amended to remove discussion of a Verizon lease proposal for Reno Tower due to incomplete information. Consent items include approval of meeting minutes, asset forfeiture funds, reappointment of the Fire Marshall, and an increase in the mileage reimbursement rate to $0.655.
- Probation Services Agreement with Judicial Alternatives of Georgia for State and Magistrate Courts
- Recreation Department Concessions Bids
- Verizon lease proposal for Reno Tower removed from agenda
- Mileage reimbursement rate increase to $0.655 (IRS rate)
- Approval of Stephen McKinnon to continue as Fire Marshall
Board of Commissioners
The Board appointed its Chair, Vice-Chair, County Clerk, and County Attorney. The Board also approved four Perkins Plats and completed a personnel evaluation for the County Administrator.
- Elected Phillip Drew as Chair
- Elected June Knight as Vice-Chair
- Appointed John White as County Clerk
- Appointed Gabe Ridley as County Attorney
- Appointed Ray Prince to continue serving on the Lake Authority
- Approved Regular and Executive Session Meeting Minutes from 12/27/22
- Approved the Perkins Plats (4 Plats)
Board of Commissioners
The Grady County Board of Commissioners will hold its first meeting of 2023, with the main business being the election of officers including Chair, Vice-Chair, County Clerk, and County Attorney. The board will also consider approval of minutes from the December 27, 2022 meeting and four Perkins plats. No formal actions or presentations are scheduled.
- Election of officers: Chair, Vice-Chair, County Clerk, and County Attorney
- Approval of regular and executive session minutes from 12/27/2022
- Approval of Perkins Plats (4 plats)
- Public comments limited to 3 minutes per person