Greene County public meetings in 2022

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will review two land use applications. These include a request to rezone a large parcel of land and a request for a conditional use permit for a recreational development.

• Rezoning application by Kolter Group Acquisitions, LLC for 515 acres on Richland Connector and Hutchinson Grove Road from A1 to PUD
• Conditional use application by Sister H & H, LLC for an RV park at 1552 Randolph Church Rd

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of a conditional use permit for a 43-site RV park on 91.94 acres of a 338.57-acre tract. The recommendation includes a relaxation of paving requirements for the park's roadways. The matter was referred to the Board of Commissioners.

• Approved November 22, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Conditional Use Permit for 43-site RV park at TMP#151-0-00-018-0 (unanimous)
• Recommended relaxation of section 9.1.14 of Appendix B regarding paving requirements (unanimous)

Greene County Development Authority

The Greene County Development Authority will review financial reports and project updates. The body is scheduled to discuss land planning for industrial park frontage lots.

• Land Planning Project for Industrial Park Frontage Lots
• Industrial Park Maintenance Status
• Public comment from Athens Tech

The members present agreed that no official action would be taken during the meeting. The session consisted of informational reviews of financial reports and project updates.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review zoning requests and several administrative appointments. The meeting includes discussions on a recreational facility and a resolution regarding agricultural soil amendments.

• Rezoning request from Pulte Homes (Del Webb) from A1 to PUD
• Conditional Use Request for "The Swamp" recreational facility
• Resolution designating Code Enforcement Officers
• Intergovernmental Agreement for SRO Funding
• Resolution in support of the Responsible Use of Agricultural Soil Amendments

The Board of Commissioners approved a rezoning request for 50.5 acres on Askew Road and a conditional use request for a recreational development at 1380 Maxeys Road. The Board also approved several appointments, a school resource officer funding agreement, and a probate court collection contract.

• Approved rezoning of 50.5 acres on Askew Road from A1 to PUD for Pulte Homes (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use request for recreational development 'The Swamp' at 1380 Maxeys Road (unanimous)
• Appointed Paul McGill and Eric Smith to Airport Advisory Committee for two-year terms (unanimous)
• Appointed Ted Baker to Board of Elections & Registration for term ending 12/31/2026 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022.12.13(a) designating Code Enforcement Officers (unanimous)
• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement for SRO funding at Lake Oconee Academy (unanimous)
• Approved collection services contract between Probate Court and Florida Legal Collections, P.A. (unanimous)
• Approved installation of a 10-foot fence at the Annex Campus property line (unanimous)

Board of Elections and Registration

The Board of Elections and Registration will meet to certify the results of the December 6, 2022, Greene County election. The board will also vote to adopt the meeting agenda and approve minutes from November 14, 2022.

• Certification of December 6, 2022 Greene County Election Results
• Adoption of November 14, 2022 Meeting Minutes

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss LOST negotiations. The body will also consider a resolution to seek local legislation for a HOST referendum.

• Discussion on LOST negotiations
• Consideration of a resolution for a HOST referendum

The Board approved a 'best and final offer' for Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) distribution to be sent to the City of Greensboro. Additionally, the Board adopted a resolution to seek local legislation for a Homestead Option Sales Tax (HOST) referendum if LOST negotiations fail.

• Approved Best and Final Offer letter for LOST negotiations (4-1)
• Adopted Resolution Number 2022.12.2 seeking Local Legislation for a HOST Referendum (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission is reviewing a conditional use request for a Christian camp and a rezoning application for property on Askew Road. The body will also vote on the October 25, 2022, meeting minutes.

• Conditional use request for Camp Swamp Services, Inc and Atlanta Church of Christ, Inc to operate an overnight Christian camp
• Rezoning application by Del Webb – Pulte for 50.5 acres on Askew Road from A1 to PUD

The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommended two requests for approval by the Board of Commissioners. These include a conditional use permit for a Christian camp and a rezoning request for a residential development expansion.

• Approved October 25, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Conditional Use Permit for overnight Christian camp at 1380 Maxeys Rd (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of rezoning 50.5 acres on Askew Road from Ai to PUD for Del Webb - Pulte (unanimous)

Board of Tax Assessors

The Greene County Board of Tax Assessors will meet to review the budget and address mobile home assessments. The body will consider approvals for the NADA Pricing Guide and the Prebill Mobile Home Digest.

• Review of Budget
• Approval for NADA Pricing Guide for Mobile Homes
• Approval for Prebill Mobile Home Digest

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to consider budget adjustments for audit purposes and a request for an Associate Probate Judge position. The body will also discuss the Athens Tech Facility, the solid waste contract, and TSPLOST projects.

• Consideration of a TEFRA Resolution
• Request for an Associate Probate Judge position
• Discussion on the solid waste contract
• Consideration of funding for the Georgia Hi-Lo Trail
• Resolution seeking amendment to Board of Elections & Registration legislation

The Board adopted a resolution regarding revenue bonds for Trinity Health Corporation and approved budget adjustments for the 2022 Fiscal Year. TSPLOST funds were allocated for public works equipment and construction. Several items, including a probate judge position and a solid waste contract extension, reached consensus but saw no official action.

• Adopted Resolution 2022.11.15(a) for revenue bonds by Michigan Finance Authority (Unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Fiscal Year budget adjustments for audit compliance (Unanimous)
• Approved $30,100 purchase of excavator mulching head using TSPLOST funds (Unanimous)
• Approved construction of equipment shelter at Public Works using SPLOST funding (Unanimous)
• Denied funding request from Georgia Hi-Lo Trail, Inc. (Consensus)
• Decided to let Athens Tech facility lease and Intergovernmental Agreement expire June 30, 2023 (Consensus)

Board of Elections and Registration

The Board of Elections and Registration will meet to certify the results of the November 8, 2022, Greene County election. The board will also vote to adopt the meeting agenda and the minutes from the October 2022 regular meeting.

• Certification of November 8, 2022 Greene County Election Results
• Adoption of October 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes

Greene County Development Authority

The Greene County Development Authority will meet to review financial reports and project updates. The body is scheduled to discuss a land planning project regarding industrial park frontage lots.

• Land Planning Project for Industrial Park Frontage Lots
• Industrial Park Maintenance Status
• Review of financial reports as of October 31, 2022

The Authority approved a resolution to hold a TEFRA public hearing regarding the refinancing of approximately $3 million in capital projects at St. Mary’s Good Samaritan Hospital. The board also approved the previous meeting's minutes and financial reports.

• Approved resolution to authorize and hold a TEFRA public hearing for St. Mary’s Good Samaritan Hospital (Unanimous)
• Approved October 11, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved financial reports as of November 7, 2022 (Unanimous)
• Appointed Richard W. Schmidt or David DuBois as Hearing Officer for the TEFRA hearing
• Established a $10,000 Authority fee to be paid by Trinity Health or St. Mary’s upon bond issuance

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review zoning requests for a preliminary plat and a light industrial rezoning. The meeting includes discussions on an alcoholic beverage license and airport capital improvements.

• Preliminary Plat Request: Red Clay Development Group, LLC, Airabella at Lake Oconee, Phase 2
• Rezoning Request: Frey-Moss, Willow Run Road, Agricultural to Light Industrial
• Conditional Use Request: Private Cemetery, 2771 Madison Hwy
• Alcoholic Beverage License Request: The Grill at Lake Oconee
• Consideration of the Airport Capital Improvement Program

The Board of Commissioners approved a plan to resurface 17.56 miles of county roads using $534,154 in state LMIG funds. They also approved a preliminary plat for 81 lots at Airabella at Lake Oconee and a rezoning request for Frey-Moss Structures, Inc.

• Approved Preliminary Plat for Airabella at Lake Oconee, Phase 2 (81 lots from 66.69 acres) (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use request for a single-plot private cemetery on Madison Highway (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 15.42 acres on Willow Run Road from A1 to LI for Frey-Moss Structures, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved alcoholic beverage license for Glovers Franchise, LLC (The Grill at Lake Oconee) (unanimous)
• Approved contract amendment for Probate Court IT services to reflect acquisition of Conduent by Avenu Holdings, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2023 Aging Services Contract with Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2022.11.8 declaring a Sheriff's Office vehicle as surplus property (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 LMIG Resurfacing List for 17.56 miles of roads and associated budget adjustments (unanimous)

Board of Tax Assessors

The Board of Tax Assessors will meet to approve the 2022 Board of Equalization and Hearing Officer appeal lists. The body will also review the budget and discuss CUVA continuations and releases.

• Approval of 2022 BOE & Hearing Officer Appeal List
• Review of Budget
• CUVA Continuations
• CUVA Release
• Public Utilities

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will review a request to rezone 15.42 acres on Willow Run Road for light industrial use. The commission will also consider a conditional use permit for a private family cemetery on Madison Hwy.

• Rezoning request for 15.42 acres on Willow Run Road from A1 (Agricultural District – Intensive Farming) to LI (Light Industrial District)
• Conditional use request for a private family cemetery at 2771 Madison Hwy (24.78 acres)

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended two requests for approval by the Board of Commissioners. These include a conditional use permit for a private family cemetery and a rezoning request for 15.42 acres to light industrial use.

• Approved September 27, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Conditional Use Permit for private family cemetery at 2771 Madison Hwy with 10ft buffer and 4ft fence (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of rezoning 15.42 acres on Willow Run Road from A1 to LI (Unanimous)

Board of Elections and Registration

The Board of Elections and Registration will meet to discuss the status of absentee ballots and the audit for the November 8th election. The board is scheduled to vote on poll management for FY2023 and the adoption of previous meeting minutes.

• Approval of Poll Management for FY2023
• Audit of November 8th election
• Absentee Ballots by Mail status
• Adoption of September 14, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes

Greene County Development Authority

The Greene County Development Authority will meet to review financial reports and project updates. The agenda includes a discussion on a land planning project specifically for Industrial Park frontage lots.

• Land Planning Project for Industrial Park Frontage Lots
• Industrial Park Maintenance Status update
• Review of financial reports as of September 13, 2022

The Greene County Development Authority met on October 11, 2022, and unanimously approved minutes from September 13, 2022, and financial reports as of September 11, 2022. Staff provided updates on multiple ongoing projects including a Dunkin' franchise, Starbucks and Jersey Mike's construction, the Novelis $36M expansion, senior cottages, townhomes, and school/church buildings. No new business was acted upon; public comment addressed housing needs.

• Approved September 13, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial reports as of September 11, 2022, excluding accrued interest (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss land use updates and a specific rezoning request. The body will also consider several contract amendments and budget adjustments for audit purposes.

• Rezoning request from A1 to PUD for Carey Station Road
• Update to the Future Land Use Map
• Amendment to the GA Foods Contract
• Cancellation of the Probate Court Collection Services Agreement
• Budget adjustments for audit purposes

The Board unanimously approved a rezoning request from A1 to PUD for 79.21 acres on Carey Station Road, reappointed Tommy Swann to the Planning & Zoning Board, and approved an amendment to the GA Foods contract for the Senior Center due to inflation. All decisions were unanimous with no opposition or discussion noted.

• Approved update to Future Land Use Map (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 79.21 acres on Carey Station Road from A1 to PUD (unanimous)
• Reappointed Tommy Swann to Planning & Zoning Board for three-year term (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment #2 to GA Foods contract for Senior Center meals (unanimous)
• Approved Addendum #2 to Hangar Lease Assignment with Arcovia Air, LLC (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2022.10.11(a) terminating Probate Court collection services agreement with i3 Verticals (unanimous)
• Approved budget adjustments for 2022 Fiscal Year audit (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021.10.11(b) for Section 5311 transit program grant application (unanimous)

Board of Tax Assessors

The Board of Tax Assessors will meet to approve previous minutes and review the budget. The agenda includes an update to the speaker policy and potential reviews of personal property and CUV items.

• Review of Budget
• Speaker Policy Updated
• Personal Property review (if needed)
• CUV review (if needed)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider revisions to the Greene County Future Land Use Map. The body will also review a rezoning application for property on Carey Station Road.

• Revision of the Greene County Future Land Use Map
• Application to re-zone 79.21 acres on Carey Station Road (TMP # 054-0-00-011-0) from A1 to PUD

The Greene County Planning & Zoning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of a rezoning request for 79.21 acres on Carey Station Road from A1 (Agricultural) to PUD (Planned Unit Development). The Commission also approved the minutes from the September 6, 2022 meeting. The rezoning recommendation will go to the Board of Commissioners for final action.

• Approved minutes of the September 6, 2022 called planning and zoning meeting (unanimous).
• Recommended approval of rezoning 79.21 acres on Carey Station Road from A1 to PUD to the Board of Commissioners (unanimous).

Board of Elections and Registration

The Board of Elections and Registration will review the election activities timeline and receive updates on the HVAC and security systems. The board will also vote to adopt the minutes from the July 13, 2022 meeting.

• Review of election activities timeline
• Update on HVAC
• Update on Security System
• Adoption of July 13, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review preliminary plat requests for four development projects. The meeting includes discussions on a zoning code amendment, SPLOST project authorizations, and budget adjustments for the Sheriff's Office network and audit purposes.

• Preliminary Plat Requests: Richland Pointe Village Phase 3, Jumping Rock Section I, The Bluffs at Carey Station, and Airabella at Lake Oconee Phase I
• Resolution to amend the Greene County Zoning Code
• Resolution authorizing SPLOST Projects
• Resolution adopting Fire Department Agreements
• Budget adjustments for Sheriff's Office Network and audit purposes

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved four preliminary plats for residential developments, totaling 464 lots across Reynolds Lake Oconee and other areas. They also approved a hangar lease assignment, fire department agreements, a zoning code amendment, SPLOST projects, a $150,000 brush-cutting project, and budget adjustments for the Sheriff's Office network and audit preparation.

• Approved Preliminary Plat for Richland Pointe Village Phase 3 (25 lots, 13.78 acres) – unanimous
• Approved Preliminary Plat for Jumping Rock Section I (23 lots, 27.28 acres) – unanimous
• Approved Preliminary Plat for The Bluffs at Carey Station (344 lots, 137.13 acres) – unanimous
• Approved Preliminary Plat for Airabella at Lake Oconee Phase I (72 townhome tracts + 1 commercial outlot, 19.08 acres) – unanimous
• Approved hangar ground lease assignment from Eagle Air Services to Shelly and Stephen Shane – unanimous
• Adopted Resolution 2022.9.13(a) approving fire department agreements with Greshamville, Walker Church, and Liberty – unanimous
• Adopted Resolution 2022.9.13(b) amending the Zoning Code for B2 permitted uses – unanimous
• Approved $150,000 budget adjustment for brush and limb cutting along 90 miles of county roads – unanimous

Greene County Development Authority

The Greene County Development Authority will meet to review financial reports and project updates. The body is considering a resolution to approve a financial audit firm for fiscal year 2022-2023 and discussing industrial park frontage lots with Smith Planning Group.

• Resolution to approve financial audit firm for fiscal year 2022-2023
• Land Planning Project regarding Smith Planning Group Industrial Park Frontage Lots
• Industrial Park Maintenance Status update

The Greene County Development Authority unanimously approved McNair, McLemore, Middlebrooks & Co. as its financial audit firm for FY 2022-2023 at a cost not to exceed $5,500, and increased the audit budget by $1,200 from undesignated funds. The board also approved a $6,500 budget transfer to pay Smith Planning Group for concept plans for frontage lots at the Greene County Industrial Park. Members discussed ongoing construction projects including Dunkin', Starbucks, Jersey Mike's, Novelis expansion, senior cottages, townhomes, storage units, a dental practice, a fine arts building, a church, and a watersports center.

• Approved McNair, McLemore, Middlebrooks & Co. for FY 2022-2023 audit services up to $5,500 (unanimous)
• Increased audit budget from $4,300 to $5,500 using undesignated fund balance (unanimous)
• Transferred $6,500 from site improvements to professional services for Smith Planning Group concept plans (unanimous)
• Approved August 9, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial report as of September 12, 2022 (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission is meeting to discuss a proposed amendment to the County's Zoning Ordinance. The change would remove self-storage facilities as a permitted use in the B2 General Commercial Highway Oriented Zoning District and require them to be a Conditional Use.

• Proposed zoning ordinance amendment to change self-storage facilities from permitted use to Conditional Use in B2 General Commercial Highway Oriented Zoning District

The commission voted to recommend a zoning text amendment that would remove self-storage facilities as a permitted use in the B2 General Commercial Highway Oriented district and allow them only as a conditional use. The recommendation will go to the Board of Commissioners for final action. The June 28, 2022 meeting minutes were also approved unanimously.

• Approved June 28, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous).
• Recommended zoning ordinance amendment to delete self-storage as a permitted use in B2 district and make it a conditional use only (motion and vote not recorded in minutes).

Board of Tax Assessors

The Board of Tax Assessors will meet to review the budget and receive updates on appeals. The agenda includes discussions on proposed policies and potential CUV matters.

• Review of Budget
• Update on Appeals
• Proposed Policies

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to consider a resolution establishing millage rates and fees for the 2022 tax digest. The body will also consider a resolution to adopt the budgets for Fiscal Year 2023.

• Resolution establishing millage rates and fees for the 2022 tax digest
• Resolution to adopt the Fiscal Year 2023 budgets

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved two resolutions: one setting millage rates and fees for the 2022 tax digest, and another adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 budgets for all county funds. General discussion also covered 911 services, capital project planning, the Firefly Trail, and citizen concerns about Piedmont Water.

• Approved Resolution 2022.8.19(a) establishing millage rates and fees for all tax districts for the 2022 Tax Digest (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022.8.19(b) adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 Budgets for all county funds (unanimous)

Board of Elections and Registration

The Board of Elections and Registration will meet to receive staff reports on special elections and HVAC updates. The board will also vote to adopt the meeting agenda and the minutes from July 13, 2022.

• Status report on Special Elections for Soil & Water, ESPLOST, and Municipal
• Update on HVAC
• Adoption of July 13, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss a budget adjustment for building maintenance and a TSPLOST expenditure for the Firefly Trail Project. The body will also consider a board appointment and an amendment to the Greene County Arena Facility Rental Policy.

• Budget adjustment for Building Maintenance
• TSPLOST expenditure for Firefly Trail Project
• Appointment to the Department of Family and Children Services Advisory Board
• Amendment to the Greene County Arena Facility Rental Policy

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a $25,000 budget adjustment from Contingency to Building Maintenance, and approved using TSPLOST funds to cover the Firefly Trail project's funding shortfall in unincorporated areas. They also reappointed Barbara Johnson to the DFCS Advisory Board and adopted an amended Arena Facility Rental Policy with reduced insurance requirements. All decisions were unanimous.

• Approved $25,000 budget adjustment from Contingency to Building Maintenance (unanimous)
• Approved TSPLOST funding for Firefly Trail project to cover costs in unincorporated areas (unanimous)
• Appointed Barbara Johnson to DFCS Advisory Board for five-year term ending June 31, 2026 (unanimous)
• Adopted amended Arena Facility Rental Policy reducing insurance limits (unanimous)

Greene County Development Authority

The Greene County Development Authority will meet to approve the Fiscal Year 2023 budget. The body will also discuss a land planning project for industrial park frontage lots with Smith Planning Group.

• Approval of Fiscal Year 2023 Budget
• Land Planning Project – Smith Planning Group Industrial Park Frontage Lots
• Industrial Park Maintenance Status update

The Greene County Development Authority unanimously approved its fiscal year 2022-2023 budget of $38,100 in income and expenses, and approved the July 12, 2022 minutes and financial reports. The board received project updates on ongoing commercial and residential developments, including Dunkin', Starbucks, Jersey Mike's, Novelis, and senior living cottages. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included discussion of a strategic plan and land acquisition, followed by an executive session.

• Approved FY2023 budget of $38,100 (unanimous)
• Approved July 12, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial reports as of August 8, 2022 (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to discuss land acquisition (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a called meeting to discuss the FY2023 budget. No other items are listed on the tentative agenda.

• FY2023 Budget Discussion

The Greene County Board of Commissioners held a called meeting to review the Fiscal Year 2023 budgets with the County Manager and Finance Director. They asked questions, discussed allocations, and provided input, but no official action was taken. The meeting was adjourned after the discussion.

• Reviewed FY2023 budgets with County Manager and Finance Director (no action)

Greene County Development Authority

The Greene County Development Authority will meet to review financial reports and project updates. The agenda includes a discussion on a land planning project for industrial park frontage lots with Smith Planning Group.

• Land Planning Project for Smith Planning Group Industrial Park Frontage Lots
• Industrial Park Maintenance Status
• Review of financial reports as of June 30, 2022

The Greene County Development Authority approved the June 14, 2022 meeting minutes and the financial report as of July 11, 2022, both unanimously. Members received updates on ongoing construction projects, including a new Dunkin' franchise, Starbucks and Jersey Mike's, and the Novelis expansion. No new business was formally approved; discussions covered the Athens Tech facility's future, funding, and potential incentives.

• Approved June 14, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial report as of July 11, 2022 for information purposes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a final plat for Del Webb at Lake Oconee creating 23 lots, a rezoning of 6.25 acres on Lake Oconee Parkway from A1 to B2, and a rezoning of 137.13 acres on Carey Station Road from A1 to PUD. They also reappointed Jim Couch to the Tax Assessors Board, contracted with Blue Cypress Consulting for a Comprehensive Plan update, approved two vehicle purchases, and assigned the annual audit to McNair, McLemore, Middlebrooks, & Company.

• Approved Final Plat for Del Webb at Lake Oconee, Parcel 16, creating 23 lots from 6.14 acres (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 6.25 acres on Lake Oconee Parkway from A1 to B2 (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 137.13 acres on Carey Station Road from A1 to PUD, with automatic reversion to A1 if water/sewer assurance not received by Dec 30, 2022 (unanimous)
• Appointed Jim Couch to Tax Assessors Board for three-year term (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Blue Cypress Consulting for Comprehensive Plan update (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of two replacement trucks for Building and Zoning Office (unanimous)
• Assigned annual audit to McNair, McLemore, Middlebrooks, & Company (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will review two applications to amend land use regulations for properties on Lake Oconee Parkway and Carey Station Road. The body will also discuss a preliminary plat request for the Airabella at Lake Oconee development.

• Rezoning request for 1 acre on Lake Oconee Parkway from A1 to B2
• Rezoning request for 137.13 acres on Carey Station Road from A1 to PUD
• Preliminary Plat request for Airabella at Lake Oconee on 136.76 acres
• Approval of March 1st, 2022 meeting minutes

The Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously recommended approval of two rezoning requests to the Board of Commissioners: a 6.25-acre parcel on Lake Oconee Parkway from A1 to B2, and a 137.13-acre parcel on Carey Station Road from A1 to PUD. The PUD recommendation is conditioned on a water/sewer capacity agreement within six months. The board also discussed a preliminary plat for Airabella at Lake Oconee, finding it within ordinance scope, and approved the March 1, 2022 minutes.

• Approved March 1, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of rezoning 6.25 acres on Lake Oconee Parkway from A1 to B2 (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of rezoning 137.13 acres on Carey Station Road from A1 to PUD, conditioned on water/sewer agreement within 6 months (unanimous)
• Discussed Airabella at Lake Oconee preliminary plat; found within ordinance scope, no changes recommended

Board of Tax Assessors

The Board of Tax Assessors will meet to approve previous minutes and review the budget. The agenda includes discussions on ACO, 30-day notices, and CUV.

• Review of Budget
• 30-Day Notices
• CUV

Greene County Development Authority

The Greene County Development Authority unanimously approved the May 10, 2022 meeting minutes and the financial report as of June 2, 2022. No formal votes were taken on new projects; the board reviewed updates on commercial and residential developments, including a Dunkin' franchise, Novelis expansion, and senior cottages. The board also discussed industrial park frontage lot concepts and broadband grant funding.

• Approved May 10, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial report as of June 2, 2022 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Greene County Board of Commissioners will review final plat requests for two development projects. The board is also considering a public defender contract and SPLOST VII funding for parking lot resurfacing.

• Final Plat Request: Richland Pointe Village, Phase 2A (Oconee Land Development Company, LLC)
• Final Plat Request: The Homesteads, Section IVA (Oconee Land Development Company, LLC)
• Public Defender Contract consideration
• SPLOST VII Expenditure for resurfacing parking lots at county facilities
• FY23 Operating Unit Rate for the 5311 Transit Program

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved two final plats for Oconee Land Development, creating 21 lots in Richland Pointe Village Phase 2A and 14 lots in The Homesteads Section IVA. They also approved a $1,039,030.24 SPLOST VII expenditure for resurfacing parking lots at various county facilities, reappointed Mark Lipscomb to the Development Authority, approved the Public Defender contract, declared surplus property, and adjusted transit operating rates.

• Approved final plat for Richland Pointe Village Phase 2A, 21 lots from 4.892 acres (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for The Homesteads Section IVA, 14 lots from 66.26 acres (unanimous)
• Reappointed Mark Lipscomb to Greene County Development Authority for 4-year term (unanimous)
• Approved Georgia Indigent Defense Services Agreement with Circuit Public Defender's Office (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2022.6.14 declaring surplus property (unanimous)
• Approved $1,039,030.24 SPLOST VII expenditure for parking lot resurfacing (unanimous)
• Approved transit operating rate increase from $1.68 to $2.40 per mile (unanimous)

Board of Elections and Registration

The Board of Elections and Registration will meet to adopt resolutions regarding a Board of Education ESPLOST and a special called municipal election for the City of Greensboro. The board will also vote to approve minutes from the June 8, 2022 meeting.

• Resolution for Board of Education ESPLOST
• Resolution for City of Greensboro Special Called Municipal election
• Adoption of June 8, 2022 meeting minutes

Greene County Development Authority

The Greene County Development Authority is meeting to approve minutes, review financial reports, and discuss project updates and industrial park maintenance. New business includes a land planning project by Smith Planning Group for industrial park frontage lots near Athens Tech. The meeting also includes public comment and an executive session.

• Approval of April 12, 2022 minutes
• Review of financial reports as of April 30, 2022
• Industrial park maintenance status update
• Land planning project with Smith Planning Group for industrial park frontage lots/Athens Tech

The Greene County Development Authority approved the April 12, 2022 minutes and the financial report as of April 30, 2022, both unanimously. No formal votes were taken on new projects; instead, staff provided updates on ongoing developments including a Dunkin' franchise, a commercial site on SR 44, the Novelis expansion, and several residential and commercial projects. The board also discussed potential collaboration with the school board and Lake Oconee Academy, with suggestions for a joint meeting or retreat.

• Approved April 12, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial report as of April 30, 2022 for information purposes (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Greene County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular monthly meeting, primarily considering zoning and subdivision items, including final plat requests for two developments. The board will also vote on an ordinance repeal, a road abandonment, an alcohol license, appointments, a surplus property declaration, intergovernmental agreements, a courthouse roof addition, a senior center contract, and budget adjustments.

• Final plat request – Oconee Land Development Company, LLC, Richland Pointe, Section III
• Final plat request – New Leaf Homes, LLC, Traditions at Carey Station, Phases 3 & 4
• Ordinance to repeal Article II, Section 26-22 of Greene County Code
• Resolution to abandon Thompson Town Road
• Contract with NEGRC – Senior Center

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved final plats for Richland Pointe Section III (26 lots) and Traditions at Carey Station Phases 3 & 4 (63 lots), both on PUD-zoned land. They also repealed a car rental excise tax, abandoned Thompson Town Road, approved an alcohol license, made appointments, and approved several resolutions and contracts.

• Approved final plat for Richland Pointe Section III, 26 lots from 34.8 acres (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Traditions at Carey Station Phases 3 & 4, 63 lots from 32.23 acres (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance repealing Section 26-22 excise tax on car rentals (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2022.5.10(a) abandoning Thompson Town Road (unanimous)
• Approved alcohol license for Carey Station Country Store, 2050 Carey Station Road (unanimous)
• Reappointed Rod Wilson to Tax Assessors Board for 3-year term (unanimous)
• Reappointed Al Brinkman to Planning & Zoning Board for 3-year term (unanimous)
• Approved SPLOST VII roof extension project at Courthouse (unanimous)

Board of Tax Assessors

The Greene County Board of Tax Assessors is holding a special called meeting to review and act on personal property Freeport applications, approve changes to personal and real property assessments, and authorize mailing of assessment notices. The agenda is procedural, with no public hearings or detailed proposals listed.

• Approval/denial of Freeport applications
• Personal property change of assessment list
• Real property change of assessment list
• Approval of mailing notice of assessments

Board of Tax Assessors

The Greene County Board of Tax Assessors is meeting to handle routine monthly business, including approving minutes, reviewing the budget, and acting on property tax matters. They will consider Freeport applications, homestead exemptions, and changes to property assessments, with mailings scheduled for May 16, 2022. The board will also vote on adopting Department of Revenue land use values for 2022 and review cost and land schedules from McCormick.

• Review of budget
• Approval/denial of Freeport applications
• Adoption of Dept. of Revenue FLPA/CUV land use values for 2022
• Approval/denial of homestead applications (April 2, 2021-April 1, 2022)
• Real property change of assessment list, mail date May 16, 2022

Greene County Development Authority

The Greene County Development Authority is meeting to approve minutes, review financial reports, and discuss project updates and industrial park maintenance. New business includes a land planning project for industrial park frontage lots near Athens Tech, followed by public comment and an executive session.

• Approval of March 8, 2022 minutes
• Review of financial reports as of March 31, 2022
• Industrial park maintenance status update
• Land planning project for industrial park frontage lots/Athens Tech

The Greene County Development Authority met on April 12, 2022, and unanimously approved a motion to hold a special called meeting between authority members and school system leaders to discuss education and school facilities. The board also approved the March 8, 2022 minutes and financial reports as of March 31, 2022. No other formal decisions were made; the rest of the meeting consisted of project updates and legislative discussions.

• Approved March 8, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial reports as of March 31, 2022 for information purposes (unanimous)
• Approved special called meeting between development authority members and school system leaders (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Greene County Board of Commissioners is meeting to consider zoning and subdivision plats, appointments, a road abandonment, an airport grant contract, and several resolutions. The agenda includes both final decisions and discussion items, with no indication of public hearings.

• Final plat request for Pulte Home Company, Del Webb at Lake Oconee, Phase II, Unit VI, Parcel 17
• Final plat request for Oconee Land Development, Horseshoe Bend, Section I
• Preliminary and final plat request for The Homesteads, Gathering House Lane
• Request to abandon Thompson Town Road
• GDOT grant contract for airport funding

Board of Tax Assessors

The Greene County Board of Tax Assessors is holding its monthly meeting to review the budget, discuss personal property returns and the ACO summary, and receive updates on a settlement conference and conservation use applications. The board will also consider ratio and schedule changes and prepare for a caveat event in May.

• Review of budget
• Update on personal property returns and ACO
• King settlement conference from March 11, 2022
• Conservation use applications
• McCormick ratios and schedule changes

Board of Elections and Registration

The Greene County Board of Elections and Registration is meeting to adopt its agenda and minutes, hear staff reports on the final redistricting outcome and the new GARVIS voter registration system, and receive election calendar reminders. The board will also take public comment and set its next meeting date.

• Final report on redistricting
• New Voter Registration System - GARVIS
• Election Calendar Reminders: Absentee Ballots & Early Voting
• Adoption of February 10th & Feb 15th Meeting Minutes

Greene County Development Authority

The Greene County Development Authority is meeting to approve minutes, review financial reports, and discuss old and new business. Key items include project updates, industrial park maintenance, and a land planning project for industrial park frontage lots near Athens Tech. The meeting is largely routine, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of February 8, 2022 minutes
• Review of financial reports as of February 28, 2022
• Land planning project for industrial park frontage lots/Athens Tech
• Industrial park maintenance status update

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners unanimously denied a Conditional Use Permit requested by QT Farms, LLC to operate a Confined Animal Feeding Operation with eight chicken houses on a 211.38-acre parcel at 2071 Leslie Mill Road. The denial followed a Planning and Zoning Board recommendation against the request and public comments both for and against. The board also unanimously approved the January 2022 and February 15, 2022 meeting minutes and adopted Resolution 2022.3.8 declaring an old patrol car as surplus property.

• Denied Conditional Use Permit for QT Farms chicken houses at 2071 Leslie Mill Road (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from January 2022 Regular Monthly Meeting and February 15, 2022 Called Meeting (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2022.3.8 declaring old patrol car as surplus property (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Greene County Planning & Zoning Commission is meeting to approve the previous meeting's minutes and to consider a conditional use permit for a confined feeding operation with eight chicken houses on 211.38 acres at 2071 Leslie Mill Road. The public may comment on agenda items during the meeting.

• Conditional use permit for QT Farms, LLC: confined feeding operation with 8 chicken houses on 211.38 acres at 2071 Leslie Mill Road (TMP#091-0-00-066-0), zoned A-1 Agricultural District
• Approval of January 25, 2022 meeting minutes

The Greene County Planning & Zoning Commission voted unanimously to recommend denial of a conditional use permit for QT Farms, LLC to operate a confined feeding operation with eight chicken houses on 211.38 acres at 2071 Leslie Mill Road. The zoning administrator stated the use was inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan and would be a material annoyance to the public. The recommendation goes to the Board of Commissioners for final decision.

• Approved January 25, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended denial of conditional use permit for QT Farms, LLC confined feeding operation (unanimous)

Board of Tax Assessors

The Greene County Board of Tax Assessors is holding its monthly meeting to review the budget, receive updates on personal property and the ACO summary, and discuss conservation use applications. The board will also consider a breach request with penalty for parcel 088-0-00-011-0 and an executive session on personnel. The agenda is routine, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Review of Budget
• Personal Property update
• ACO Summary
• Conservation Use Applications
• Breach request with penalty 088-0-00-011-0

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Greene County Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider a conditional use permit for a confined feeding operation with eight chicken houses on 211.38 acres at 2071 Leslie Mill Road. The commission will also vote on approving the minutes from the January 25, 2022 meeting. Public comments are invited on agenda items.

• Conditional use permit for QT Farms, LLC: confined feeding operation (8 chicken houses) on 211.38 acres at 2071 Leslie Mill Road, TMP#091-0-00-066-0, zoned A-1
• Approval of January 25, 2022 P&Z meeting minutes

Board of Commissioners

The Greene County Board of Commissioners is holding a called meeting to consider an intergovernmental agreement for TSPLOST with all five municipalities and a resolution to rescind a prior resolution and call for a TSPLOST referendum. These are the only substantive items on the agenda.

• Consideration of an Intergovernmental Agreement for TSPLOST with all five municipalities
• Consideration of a Resolution to Rescind Resolution Number 2022.2.8(k)
• Resolution to call for a referendum seeking a TSPLOST

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) with all five municipalities to implement a Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (TSPLOST), with distribution based on proportionate road mileage. They also passed Resolution 2022.2.15, rescinding the prior resolution and calling for a referendum to place the TSPLOST on the ballot.

• Approved TSPLOST IGA with Greensboro, Union Point, Woodville, Siloam, and White Plains (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022.2.15 rescinding Resolution 2022.2.8(k) and calling for TSPLOST referendum (unanimous)

Board of Elections and Registration

The Greene County Board of Elections and Registration will consider a resolution to call a special election for the county's Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (tSPLOST). The board will also adopt its agenda and hear a staff report on the resolution.

• Resolution to call special election for tSPLOST

Board of Elections and Registration

The Greene County Board of Elections and Registration will vote on a resolution to call a special election for the county tSPLOST (transportation special purpose local option sales tax). The board will also receive updates on an office move and redistricting status, and adopt minutes from the December 8, 2021 meeting.

• Resolution to call special election for tSPLOST
• Update on office move
• Redistricting status update
• Adoption of December 8, 2021 meeting minutes

Greene County Development Authority

The Greene County Development Authority is meeting to approve minutes, review financial reports, and discuss old and new business. Key items include updates on the FY 2021 audit, industrial park maintenance, and a land planning project for industrial park frontage lots near Athens Tech. The meeting includes public comment and an executive session.

• Review of financial reports as of January 31, 2022
• Update on FY 2021 audit
• Industrial park maintenance status
• Land planning project for industrial park frontage lots/Athens Tech

The Greene County Development Authority met on February 8, 2022, and unanimously approved the January 11, 2022 meeting minutes and the financial reports as of December 31, 2021. The meeting included updates on various development projects, but no new substantive decisions were made beyond these approvals.

• Approved January 11, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial reports as of December 31, 2021 for information (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Greene County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular monthly meeting, addressing zoning, county employee retirement plan changes, a condemnation resolution for the Firefly Trail, a fire services mutual aid agreement with Oconee County, a budget adjustment, and a resolution to call a TSPLOST referendum. The meeting includes standard procedural items like the pledge, invocation, and approval of prior minutes.

• Rezoning request by Ironwood Family Holdings, LLC for 1 acre on Carey Station Road from A1 to B1
• Resolution to adopt amended ACCG 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan for county employees
• Resolutions authorizing condemnation for the Firefly Trail Project
• Automatic & Mutual Aid Assistance Agreement for fire services with Oconee County
• Resolution calling for a referendum seeking TSPLOST

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Greene County Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider a rezoning request and approve prior meeting minutes. The main item is an application to rezone 1 acre on Carey Station Road from A1 (Agricultural) to B1 (Neighborhood Convenience Commercial). Public comments are invited.

• Rezoning request by Rick McAllister for Ironwood Family Holdings, LLC: 1 acre on Carey Station Road (TMP #054-0-00-006-0) from A1 to B1
• Approval of October 25, 2021 P&Z meeting minutes

The Greene County Planning & Zoning Commission voted 4-1 to recommend approval of a rezoning request by Rick McAllister on behalf of Ironwood Family Holdings, LLC for a 1-acre tract on Carey Station Road from A1 (Agricultural) to B1 (Neighborhood Convenience Commercial). The recommendation will go to the Board of Commissioners. The commission also unanimously approved the October 25, 2021 meeting minutes.

• Approved October 25, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of rezoning 1 acre on Carey Station Road from A1 to B1 (4-1, Randy Purdy opposed)

Board of Tax Assessors

The Greene County Board of Tax Assessors will hold its monthly meeting to elect officers, approve prior minutes, and review the budget. They will also discuss personal property appeals and waivers, approve ABOS schedules, and review the appeal list for Board of Equalization hearings.

• Election of Chairman, Vice-Chair, and Board Secretary
• Approval of minutes from Nov 30, 2021 and Dec 16, 2021 special meeting
• Review of budget
• Discussion of personal property appeals and waivers for Al Deen and John Lunsford
• Approval of ABOS schedules and execution in Wingap

Greene County Development Authority

The Greene County Development Authority is meeting to install a new member, introduce new economic development and Georgia Power officials, and review financial reports. They will also discuss old business like the FY 2021 audit and industrial park maintenance, and new business including a land planning project and job tax credit designation.

• Installation of new member Sam Young and administration of oath
• Introduction of David DuBois, new Economic Development Director
• Introduction of Naceo Denny, new Area Manager for Georgia Power
• Land Planning Project - Industrial Park Frontage Lots/Athens Tech
• 2022 Job Tax Credit Program Designation, Less Developed Census Tract Report

The Greene County Development Authority met on January 11, 2022, and approved the December 14, 2021 minutes and the financial reports as of December 31, 2021, both unanimously. Sam Young was sworn in as a new member, replacing Bob Moran, with a term ending June 30, 2024. The meeting also included introductions of new staff and updates on various projects, but no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved December 14, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial reports as of December 31, 2021 (unanimous)
• Swore in Sam Young as new Authority member (term ends June 30, 2024)

Board of Commissioners

The Greene County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular monthly meeting, addressing a final plat request, several resolutions and agreements, and potential new initiatives. Key items include a possible TSPLOST, election qualifying fees, and animal control fee adjustments.

• Final Plat Request – Oconee Land Development Company, LLC, Richland Pointe, Section I
• Resolution to Establish Qualifying Fees for 2022 County Elections
• Resolution Authorizing Condemnation – Airport Property
• Resolution Requesting Local Legislation and Creation of a Public Facilities Authority
• Adjustments to the Animal Control Fee Schedule

The Board unanimously approved the final plat for Richland Pointe Section I, creating 13 residential lots from 21.38 acres. It also voted to move forward with steps toward a TSPLOST referendum for the May 24, 2022 primary election, adopted resolutions for indigent care, qualifying fees, and airport condemnation, and approved several routine contracts and appointments. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved final plat for Richland Pointe Section I, 13 lots from 21.38 acres (unanimous)
• Appointed Randy Purdy to Planning & Zoning Board for 3-year term (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2022.1.11(a) for indigent care contract with St. Mary's Health Care System (unanimous)
• Approved FY2022 Chamber of Commerce contract (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2022.1.11(b) establishing 2022 county election qualifying fees (unanimous)
• Moved forward with steps for TSPLOST referendum in May 2022 primary (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2022.1.11(c) authorizing eminent domain for airport property (unanimous)
• Adopted updated Animal Control fee schedule and Chapter 8 code revisions (unanimous)