Greene County public meetings in 2024

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Greene County Planning & Zoning Commission will consider three items: approval of the October 29, 2024 meeting minutes, a rezoning application for 519.69 acres on Hwy 278 (Madison Hwy) from A1 & LR1 to a Planned Unit Development, and a conditional use request by The Garages at Lake Oconee, LLC to operate a self‑storage facility on 31.29 acres at 1040 Park Court. The commission will discuss the proposed land‑use changes and hear public comments before deciding.

• Approve October 29, 2024 Planning & Zoning meeting minutes
• Rezoning application by Todd Ciavola for 531 Greene LLC: 519.69 acres on Hwy 278 from A1 & LR1 to PUD
• Conditional use request by The Garages at Lake Oconee, LLC: 31.29 acres at 1040 Park Court (zoned B2) for a self‑storage facility

The Greene County Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously recommended approval of a rezoning request for 519.69 acres on Hwy 278 from A1 and LR1 to PUD, contingent on state approval for water/sewerage and a 100-foot setback with a 50-foot vegetated buffer along US 278. The commission also unanimously recommended approval of a conditional use permit for The Garages at Lake Oconee to expand a self-storage facility to 97 units, allowing individual unit sales and waiving commercial subdivision requirements. Both recommendations go to the Board of Commissioners.

• Recommended approval of rezoning 519.69 acres on Hwy 278 to PUD (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of conditional use permit for self-storage expansion to 97 units (unanimous)
• Approved October 29, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Elections and Registration

The Greene County Board of Elections will adopt its agenda, approve the November 12, 2024 minutes, and consider new business items including polling locations, the Siloam polling precinct, and the schedule for 2025 board meetings. The director will report on the audit of the November 5, 2024 election and provide an office update. An executive session is set aside to discuss personnel matters and potential litigation.

• Polling locations
• Siloam polling precinct
• Schedule for 2025 board meetings
• Audit of November 5, 2024 election
• Executive session on personnel matters and potential litigation

The board unanimously approved moving the Siloam Precinct polling location from the Fire Station to the Siloam Community Center. They also adopted the December 10 agenda, approved the November 12 minutes, and adjourned at 4:05 pm. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted December 10 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved November 12, 2024 board minutes (unanimous)
• Moved Siloam Precinct from Fire Station to Siloam Community Center (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:05 pm (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review preliminary plat requests for two residential developments. The body will also consider appointments to local boards and funding agreements for the senior center and airport.

• Preliminary Plat Request: The Homesteads – Section VII (Oconee Land Development Company, LLC)
• Preliminary Plat Request: Jumping Rock – Section III (Oconee Land Development Company, LLC)
• Amended ARPA Contract for Senior Center Funding
• Resolution authorizing the Indigent Care Agreement
• TSPLOST Expenditure for the Airport

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved two preliminary plats for Oconee Land Development, creating 5 lots from 25.92 acres (The Homesteads, Section VII) and 15 lots from 14.95 acres (Jumping Rock, Section III). They also reappointed members to the Airport Advisory Committee and Board of Tax Assessors, approved an amended ARPA contract for Senior Center funding, and allocated $47,690 in TSPLOST funds for airport engineering. A resolution for the indigent care agreement with St. Mary's Health Care System was withdrawn and tabled for January.

• Approved preliminary plat for The Homesteads, Section VII (5 lots from 25.92 acres) (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for Jumping Rock, Section III (15 lots from 14.95 acres) (unanimous)
• Reappointed Paul McGill and Eric Smith to Airport Advisory Committee (2-year term) (unanimous)
• Reappointed Keith Martin to Board of Tax Assessors (3-year term) (unanimous)
• Approved amended ARPA contract for Senior Center funding (unanimous)
• Allocated $47,690 TSPLOST for airport engineering services (unanimous)
• Tabled indigent care agreement resolution until January (no action taken)

Greene County Development Authority

The Greene County Development Authority will approve the November 12, 2024 minutes and review its financial reports as of December 10, 2024. It will consider a resolution to honor Richard “Dick” Schmidt. The board will discuss the draft Economic Development Strategic Plan and receive an Economic Development Report. The meeting also includes public comment and an executive session.

• Consideration of resolution to honor Richard “Dick” Schmidt
• Discussion of Economic Development Strategic Plan Draft
• Economic Development Report

The Greene County Development Authority approved minutes, financial reports, and a resolution honoring outgoing attorney Richard 'Dick' Schmidt. The board discussed but did not vote on an economic development strategic plan draft, and heard reports on rail, housing, and data centers.

• Approved November 12, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial report as of December 10, 2024 (unanimous)
• Authorized resolution honoring Richard 'Dick' Schmidt (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss House Bill 581, the Solid Waste Contract, and SPLOST VIII. No formal votes or decisions are listed on the tentative agenda.

• Discussion on House Bill 581
• Discussion on the Solid Waste Contract
• Discussion on SPLOST VIII

Board of Tax Assessors

The Board of Tax Assessors will meet to review the budget and discuss pricing guides for mobile homes and boats from the Department of Revenue. The meeting also includes a review of public utilities.

• Budget review
• Public utilities discussion
• NADA Mobile Home Pricing Guide from DOR
• ABOS Boat Pricing Guide from DOR

Board of Elections and Registration

The Board of Elections and Registration will meet to review the Director's Report regarding certification, advance voting, and Election Day. The meeting includes a potential executive session to discuss personnel matters and potential litigation.

• Approval of October 9, 2024 and November 8, 2024 minutes
• Director's Report on Certification
• Director's Report on Advance Voting
• Director's Report on Election Day
• Executive session for personnel matters and potential litigation

Board of Commissioners

The Greene County Board of Commissioners will consider contracts for the Senior Center, including a 2025 contract and an architectural firm for an expansion. The board will also vote on SPLOST and TSPLOST projects, budget adjustments, and a resolution for a First Responder PTSD program.

• Consideration of Senior Center FY2025 contract
• Consideration of Senior Center architectural firm
• Consideration of SPLOST and TSPLOST projects
• Consideration of budget adjustments for FY2024 closeout
• Consideration of a resolution for ACCG-IRMA First Responder PTSD Program

Greene County Development Authority

The Greene County Development Authority will meet to discuss a budget amendment for FY 2025 and a rezoning application. The body will also review the Economic Development Strategic Plan and receive an update on Airabella.

• Resolution to amend GCDA budget for FY 2025
• Rezoning of 1051 Athens Tech Dr (parcels 0700000500 and 0700000510) from B2 General Commercial Highway Oriented District to LI Light Industrial District
• Review of Economic Development Strategic Plan
• Airabella update from Kevin Bryant

Board of Elections and Registration

The Greene County Board of Elections will meet to pre-certify the results of the November 5th General Election and discuss provisional ballots. The agenda includes a vote to adopt the meeting agenda and an executive session to discuss personnel matters and potential litigation.

• Pre-certification of November 5th General Election
• Provisional Ballot Cast
• Vote to Adopt the Board Agenda
• Appointment of Next Board Meeting
• Executive session to discuss personnel and litigation

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Greene County Planning & Zoning Commission will approve the minutes from its October 7 meeting. It will consider a conditional use request to develop a recreational project on 725.117 acres at Talber Road and Flat Rock Church Road. It will also review an application to rezone 519.69 acres along Highway 278 (Madison Hwy) from Agricultural and Lakeshore residential districts to a Planned Unit Development.

• Approve October 7, 2024 Planning & Zoning meeting minutes
• Conditional use request for 725.117 acres at Talber Rd & Flat Rock Church Rd for recreation (currently zoned A1 and LR1)
• Rezone 519.69 acres on Hwy 278 (Madison Hwy) from A1/LR1 to Planned Unit Development

Board of Tax Assessors

The Board of Tax Assessors will meet to approve previous minutes and review the budget. The agenda also includes a review of the ACO list and assessor comments.

• Approval of September 25, 2024 minutes
• Review of Budget
• Review of ACO List

Board of Elections and Registration

The Board will adopt its agenda, approve the September 11, 2024 minutes, and receive reports from the Director on events, absentee voting, backup procedures, poll worker training, advance voting, and SEB rules. No new business or unfinished business is listed. The executive session is set to discuss personnel matters and potential litigation if needed.

• Vote to adopt the Board agenda
• Approval of September 11, 2024 minutes
• Director’s report on absentee by mail voting
• Director’s report on poll worker training and poll workers
• Executive session to discuss personnel matters and potential litigation (if needed)

Board of Commissioners

The Courthouse Vacant Space Allocation Committee is meeting to discuss options for utilizing available space within the courthouse.

• Discussion on options to utilize available space in the courthouse

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss FY2025 budget adjustments and zoning code amendments. The session includes reviews of contracts with the Chamber of Commerce and the Historical Society. A separate called meeting will address a resolution authorizing condemnation.

• Amendment to the Zoning Code text
• Final Plat Request for Oconee Land Development Company, LLC, Jumping Rock – Section II
• Budget adjustments for FY2025, including totaled Sheriff's vehicle
• Contract for services with the Historical Society
• Resolution authorizing condemnation

Greene County Development Authority

The Greene County Development Authority's scheduled meeting for October 8, 2024 was cancelled. No agenda items were discussed or decided, and the next regular meeting will occur in November.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding proposed amendments to the Greene County Zoning Ordinance. These changes affect permitted uses in the CPUD Zoning District and regulations for the Greater Greensboro Character Area.

• Proposed CPUD Zoning District amendment to permit for-profit daycare facilities
• Proposed modifications to conditions for holding special events
• Proposed PUD regulation modifications for urbanized residential development in the Greater Greensboro Character Area
• Approval of August 27th, 2024 meeting minutes

Board of Tax Assessors

The Board of Tax Assessors will meet to approve previous minutes and review the budget. The agenda includes a review of a CUV A application.

• Review of Budget
• CUV A Application

Board of Elections and Registration

The Greene County Board of Elections will adopt its agenda and approve the August 14, 2024 minutes. A director’s report will cover staffing, absentee‑by‑mail procedures, security, and upcoming election training. The board may enter an executive session to discuss personnel issues and possible litigation. No other new business or public hearings are scheduled.

• Vote to adopt board agenda
• Approval of August 14, 2024 minutes
• Director’s report on staffing, absentee mail, security, and training
• Executive session to discuss personnel matters and potential litigation

The board met and took only procedural actions: adopting the meeting agenda, approving the August 14, 2024 minutes, and adjourning. No substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted September 11, 2024 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved August 14, 2024 board minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:36 pm (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Greene County Board of Commissioners will review zoning requests and several county contracts. The meeting includes discussions on budget adjustments and airport infrastructure projects.

• Rezoning request for Bandit Holdings, LLC at 3400 & 3560 Hwy 77 S from A1 to LI
• Conditional Use Request for HDP Investments, LLC regarding a Guest House
• Airport Obstruction Clearing and Fencing Project
• SPLOST expenditure for the Fire Department
• Contract with the Chamber of Commerce

The Greene County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a rezoning request from Bandit Holdings, LLC to change 68.41 acres at 3400 & 3560 Hwy 77 S from A1 to LI, contingent on removing a manufactured home. They also approved a conditional use for a guest house, several contracts, and budget adjustments. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved rezoning of 68.41 acres at Hwy 77 S from A1 to LI for Bandit Holdings (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use for guest house at 1551 Bennett Springs Drive (unanimous)
• Appointed five members to Courthouse Vacant Space Allocation Committee (unanimous)
• Approved Greene County Transit Title VI Plan (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2024.9.10 for fire department agreements (unanimous)
• Approved FY2025 Chamber of Commerce contract (unanimous)
• Approved Enterprise Fleet Management contracts (unanimous)
• Approved $108,847 SPLOST match for airport projects (unanimous)

Greene County Development Authority

The Authority will review and approve its August 13, 2024 meeting minutes and September 10, 2024 financial reports. It will hear an economic development report and a recap of the Project Managers Update presentation. The meeting also includes a public comment period and an executive session.

• Approval of August 13, 2024 minutes
• Review and approval of financial reports as of September 10, 2024
• Economic Development Report
• Recap of Project Managers Update presentation
• Public comment period

The Greene County Development Authority met on September 10, 2024, and approved the minutes from the August 13, 2024 meeting and the financial report as of September 10, 2024, both by unanimous vote. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included reports and public comments on community projects.

• Approved August 13, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial report as of September 10, 2024 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to consider resolutions for the 2024 tax digest millage rates and fees, as well as the Fiscal Year 2025 budgets. The board will also review alcoholic beverage license requests for two businesses.

• Resolution establishing millage rates and fees for the 2024 Tax Digest
• Resolution to adopt Fiscal Year 2025 Budgets
• Alcoholic Beverage License request for The Grill 11
• Alcoholic Beverage License request for Table at the Lake

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved resolutions establishing millage rates and fees for the 2024 tax digest and adopting the Fiscal Year 2025 budgets for all county funds. Two alcoholic beverage licenses were also approved unanimously: one for on-premises consumption at Grill 11 and one for retail package sales of beer and wine at Table at the Lake.

• Approved Resolution 2024.9.6(a) establishing millage rates and fees for 2024 tax digest (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2024.9.6(b) adopting FY2025 budgets for all county funds (unanimous)
• Approved alcoholic beverage license for Oliver Restaurants LLC dba Grill 11 (unanimous)
• Approved alcoholic beverage license for Table at the Lake Operating Company LLC (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Greene County Planning & Zoning Commission will consider three development items: a conditional use for a bed and breakfast and event venue on 5.83 acres at 2200 Hwy 15 S (currently zoned A2), a conditional use for a guest house on 1.35 acres at 1551 Bennett Springs Drive (currently zoned PUD), and an application to amend the land use regulation to rezone 68.41 acres on Highway 77 S from Agricultural (A1) to Light Industrial (LI). The commission will also approve the minutes from the July 30, 2024 meeting.

• Conditional use: bed and breakfast/event venue on 5.83 acres at 2200 Hwy 15 S (zoned A2)
• Conditional use: guest house on 1.35 acres at 1551 Bennett Springs Drive (zoned PUD)
• Application to amend land use regulation: rezone 68.41 acres on Highway 77 S from A1 to LI
• Approval of July 30, 2024 Planning & Zoning meeting minutes

Board of Tax Assessors

The Board of Tax Assessors will meet to review the budget and evaluate changes to personal and real property values. The body will also consider a new CUV application.

• Review of budget
• Personal property value changes
• Real property value changes
• CUV A-New Application

Board of Elections and Registration

The Greene County Board of Elections will adopt its agenda, approve the July 24, 2024 minutes, and hear routine reports on staffing, Union Point and Siloam polling precincts, absentee‑by‑mail voting for Monday, August 19, security and backup procedures, and upcoming election training from August 26‑30. No unfinished or new business is listed. An executive session may be held to discuss personnel matters or potential litigation if needed.

• Vote to adopt board agenda
• Approve July 24, 2024 minutes
• Report on Union Point and Siloam polling precincts
• Discuss absentee‑by‑mail voting for Monday, August 19
• Review security & backup procedures and upcoming elections training (Aug 26‑30)

Board of Commissioners

The Greene County Board of Commissioners will review several preliminary and final plat requests for subdivisions, including Village at Reynolds Landing, East Lake Estates, Hill Farms Subdivision, Shiloh Estates, and Park Place Phase 2. The board will also consider a range of business items such as the TSPLOST Bridge Project, a Georgia Bikes pilot, recreation parking and gym projects, a road extension, the public defender contract, an amendment to the alcohol‑licensing ordinance, and a Section 5311 resolution. Additional agenda items include discussion of the courthouse space‑review committee and standard procedural matters.

• Preliminary plat request – Village at Reynolds Landing (Oconee Land Development Company, LLC)
• Preliminary and final plat request – East Lake Estates off Flat Rock Church Road (Timbervest Partners III Georgia, LLC)
• Consideration of the TSPLOST Bridge Project
• Consideration of the Public Defender Contract
• Amendment to the Greene County Code of Ordinances – Alcohol Licensing

Greene County Development Authority

The Greene County Development Authority will approve the minutes from its July 9, 2024 meeting. It will review and approve its financial reports as of August 13, 2024. The board will consider an economic development report and a proposal to remove trees in the industrial park.

• Approval of July 9, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review and approval of financial reports as of August 13, 2024
• Economic development report
• Industrial park tree removal proposal

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a called meeting to discuss the FY2025 budget. No other substantive items are listed on the tentative agenda.

• FY2025 Budget Discussion

Planning and Zoning Commission

The commission will consider a conditional use request for a recreational development on Talber Rd. The body will also review three preliminary plat requests for agricultural subdivisions to create single-family residential lots.

• Conditional use request for recreational development on 379.42 acres on Talber Rd
• Preliminary plat for East Lake Estates off Flat Rock Church Rd (10 lots)
• Preliminary plat for Hill Farms Subdivision off Bramlett Rd (5 lots)
• Preliminary plat for agricultural subdivision at Shiloh Rd and Penfield Rd (8 lots)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a called meeting to discuss how to use vacant space in the current Greene County Courthouse. The body will also consider adjustments to space allocation within the building.

• Utilization of vacant space at 113 North Main Street

Board of Commissioners

The Greene County Board of Commissioners will consider an appeal of an FHA accommodation denial, a lawn maintenance request for the courthouse, and an intergovernmental agreement to expand a wastewater collection system. The meeting also includes review of preliminary and final plat requests for Lake Oconee Estates, The Homesteads Section VI, and Richland Terrace Golf Cottages, as well as an updated employment agreement and the FY2025 budget.

• Appeal of an administrative decision denying an FHA accommodation request
• Intergovernmental agreement with Greene County Development Authority for wastewater collection system expansion
• Preliminary plat request for Lake Oconee Estates and Beach Club
• Final plat request for The Homesteads, Section VI
• FY2025 budget discussion

Board of Elections and Registration

The Greene County Board of Elections will hold a special working session to review election security, precinct location compliance, parking and logistics, voter population data, and related challenges. The discussion will also cover USPS absentee voting issues and best practices compared with comparable counties. The Director will report on office reorganization, staffing, a Del Webb event, and upcoming election training. No formal decisions are listed; the session is for discussion and information gathering.

• Security – Elections Office, Staff & Polling Locations
• Precinct Locations – Compliance, Parking, Logistics, SEB Rules, Future
• Greene County Voter Population and Voter Rolls challenges
• USPS – Absentee voting issues
• Director’s Report on office reorganization and staffing

Board of Tax Assessors

The Greene County Board of Tax Assessors will review its current budget. It will consider updates to personal and real property values and address pending appeals. Additional agenda items include the ACO list and a CUV A application matter.

• Review of Budget
• Personal Property Value Changes
• Real Property Value Changes
• Update on Appeals
• Late Appeals

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several zoning and subdivision requests, including plats for Del Webb at Lake Oconee. The agenda also includes discussions on a revised building and zoning fee schedule and the design and build of a new government facility.

• Final Plat Request for Del Webb at Lake Oconee Phase III
• Authorization for Design & Build of a new government facility
• Revised Building & Zoning Fee Schedule
• Repeal of the International Property Maintenance Code
• Conditional Use Request for additional storage units

Greene County Development Authority

The meeting includes the approval of June 11, 2024 minutes and a review of financial reports as of July 9, 2024. The agenda also features an economic development report.

• Review and approval of financial reports
• Economic development report

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Greene County Planning and Zoning Commission is reviewing a conditional use application for a new self-storage facility. The proposal by The Garages at Lake Oconee, LLC involves 31.29 acres located at 1040 Park Court.

• Conditional Use permit for a Self-Storage Facility at 1040 Park Court
• Approval of April 30th, 2024 meeting minutes

Board of Elections and Registration

The Board will vote to certify the June 18, 2024 General Primary Runoff. The Director's Report includes summaries of advance voting and Election Day at Old Salem Precinct. A voluntary audit of the runoff is scheduled for June 25, 2024.

• Certifying June 18, 2024 General Primary Runoff
• Review of rejected ballots from May 21, 2024 General Primary
• Advance Voting and Election Day summaries for Old Salem Precinct
• Voluntary Audit of the June 18, 2024 runoff on June 25, 2024

Board of Tax Assessors

The Greene County Board of Tax Assessors will hold a special called meeting on June 19, 2024. The agenda includes reviewing the budget and receiving updates on appeals and applications.

• Approval of May 8, 2024 minutes
• Approval of May 20, 2024 minutes
• Review of Budget
• Update on Appeals
• CUV A/FLPA Applications & Breaches

Greene County Development Authority

The authority will approve May 14, 2024 minutes and review financial reports as of June 11, 2024. The agenda also includes an economic development report.

• Approval of May 14, 2024 minutes
• Review and approval of financial reports as of June 11, 2024
• Economic Development Report

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider several business items at this meeting. These include potential changes to Board of Health fees and regulations, as well as various service contracts and construction projects.

• Board of Health fee increases
• T-Hangar Construction Project
• TSPLO ST Project – Bridge Maintenance
• Senior Center Food Services Agreement
• Pest Control Services Contract

Board of Elections and Registration

The Board of Elections and Registration will meet to certify the results of the May 21, 2024 General Primary. The board will also review advance voting and election day summaries.

• Certification of May 21, 2024 General Primary
• Review of Advance Voting and Election Day summaries
• Audit of May 21, 2024 General Primary scheduled for May 30 and 31

Board of Tax Assessors

The Board of Tax Assessors will meet to decide on Freeport Exemption applications and personal property values. The board will also set the mail date for Personal Property Notices of Assessment.

• Approval or denial of Freeport Exemption applications
• Approval of personal property values
• Setting the mail date for Personal Property NOA for May 24, 2024

Board of Commissioners

The Greene County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular monthly meeting on May 14, 2024, at 5:00 PM. The agenda includes several zoning and subdivision items, such as final plat, conditional use, and rezoning requests, as well as business items like budget adjustments, SPLOST/TSPLOST expenditures, and appointments. The meeting will also include an executive session and commissioner reports.

• Final Plat Request – Oconee Land Development Company, LLC, Richland Vistas
• Conditional Use Request – Celebration Baptist Church, Inc
• Rezoning Request – Jesse Copelan, A1 to B2
• Rezoning Request – Woodland Way/Woodland Ln Area Parcels, R1 to A2
• Resolution Approving an Insolvent List of Property Tax Accounts

Greene County Development Authority

The Development Authority will meet to approve previous minutes and review financial reports as of May 14, 2024. The agenda also includes an economic development report and a public comment period.

• Approval of April 9, 2024 Minutes
• Review and Approval of Financial Reports as of May 14, 2024
• Economic Development Report

Board of Tax Assessors

The Board of Tax Assessors is meeting to review budgets and approve notices of assessments. The body will determine the mail date for real property notices and review CUV A/FLPA applications.

• Approval of May 24, 2024, mail date for Real Property Notice of Assessments
• Review of current and projected 2024-2025 budgets
• Approval of Notice of Assessments
• Review of CUV A/FLPA applications
• Establishment of Caveat Date for May 21-23, 2024

Board of Elections and Registration

The Greene County Board of Elections and Registration will meet to conduct a candidate hearing. The board may also enter an executive session to discuss personnel matters or potential litigation.

• Candidate hearing: Maria L. Felger Wayne v. Traci Paquette

Planning and Zoning Commission

The commission will consider a conditional use request for a church and a rezoning application for commercial use. The body will also review minutes from the March 26, 2024 meeting.

• Conditional use request for Celebration Baptist Church, Inc. at 2470 Lick Skillet Rd (5 acres)
• Rezoning application for approximately 17 acres on Richland Connector from A1 to B2 (General Commercial Highway Oriented District)

Board of Tax Assessors

The Board of Tax Assessors will meet to review the budget and the final list of homestead exemption applications. The board will also address a tabled item regarding Greene County LTC, LLC.

• Review of Budget
• Tabled item: Greene County LTC, LLC
• Final list of Homestead Exemption Applications
• CUV A/FLPA Applications
• Determination of Final Ratio

Board of Elections and Registration

The Board of Elections and Registration will meet to review the Director's report and prepare for the May 21, 2024, General Primary. Discussions include poll worker training, absentee ballots, and advance voting scheduled for April 29 through May 17.

• Advance Voting: April 29 through May 17
• General Primary: May 21, 2024
• Logic and Accuracy Testing
• Poll Worker Training
• United States Postal Service Update

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review zoning and subdivision requests, including a preliminary plat and a conditional use request. The body will also consider several budget adjustments and a lease agreement with Georgia Power.

• Preliminary Plat Request: Oconee Land Development Company, LLC, Jumping Rock – Section II
• Conditional Use Request: Lakeside Baptist Church on Lake Oconee, Inc.
• Lease Agreement with Georgia Power for Station 7 Boathouse
• Zoning Code Amendment regarding Campaign Signs
• Budget adjustments for Recreation, Convenience Center Cameras, Building & Zoning, and EMA

Greene County Development Authority

The Greene County Development Authority will meet to approve previous minutes and financial reports. The primary business item is a kickoff presentation for the Economic Development Strategic Plan by Rope Roberts.

• Economic Development Strategic Plan Kickoff Presentation by Rope Roberts
• Approval of March 12, 2024 minutes
• Review of financial reports as of April 9, 2024

Board of Elections and Registration

The Board of Elections and Registration will meet to adopt the agenda and conduct an executive session regarding personnel or litigation. The agenda also includes a candidate challenge.

• Executive Session: personnel matters and/or potential litigation
• Candidate Challenge

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review spending for road engineering designs and the installation of flashing stop signs. The meeting also includes a discussion on wastewater infrastructure and a final plat for a land development project.

• Engineering design for road connecting Club Drive with Richland Connector
• Engineering design for turn lanes at Willow Run Rd, Meadow Crest, and Carey Station Rd
• Flashing stop signs at Richland Connector, Veazey Connector, Willow Run Rd, and Bethesda Church Rd
• Wastewater Infrastructure Project
• Final plat for Oconee Land Development, The Homesteads, Section V

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission is meeting to consider a conditional use request for a church and a variance for a property easement. The body will also review minutes from the January 30, 2024 meeting.

• Variance request from Cynthia C. Smith for 10.08 acres on Athens Highway regarding an existing easement
• Conditional use request for Lakeside Baptist Church on Lake Oconee, Inc. to operate a church at 5800 Lake Oconee Parkway (18.26 acres)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Greene County Construction Board of Adjustments & Appeals is meeting to establish its internal operations. The body will discuss board policies and elect its leadership.

• Development of Board Policies and Procedures
• Election of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson

Board of Tax Assessors

The Board of Tax Assessors will meet to review the budget and process various tax exemption applications. The board will also discuss the caveat date scheduled for May 21-23, 2024.

• Approval of Homestead Exemption Applications
• Approval of Brownfield Exemption Application
• CUV A/FLPA Applications
• Review of Budget
• Caveat Date: May 21-23, 2024

Board of Elections and Registration

The Greene County Board of Elections and Registration will meet to certify the March 12, 2024 Presidential Preference Primary. The board will also review the Director's Report regarding advance voting, candidate qualifying, and absentee ballots for the May primary.

• Certification of March 12, 2024 Presidential Preference Primary
• Review of Candidate Qualifying from March 4th – 8th
• Discussion of absentee ballots for the May Primary
• Audit of March 12, 2024 PPP scheduled for March 20
• General Primary scheduled for May 21, 2024

Greene County Development Authority

The Development Authority will meet to approve February 2024 minutes and review financial reports. The agenda includes a review of the Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2023.

• Approval of February 13, 2024 minutes
• Review of financial reports as of February 29, 2024
• Review of Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2023

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider two final plat requests from Oconee Land Development Company, LLC. The meeting includes discussions on budget adjustments for airport and radio tower maintenance, as well as a mutual aid agreement with Taliaferro County.

• Final Plat Request: Richland Pointe Village – Phase 2C
• Final Plat Request: Horseshoe Bend – Section IV-B
• Budget Adjustment: Firetower Road Radio Tower Lighting
• Budget Adjustment: Airport Fence Line Spraying
• Mutual Aid Assistance Agreement for Fire Department Services with Taliaferro County

Board of Tax Assessors

The Board of Tax Assessors will meet to review the budget and process applications for exemption status. The board will also discuss land values and applications related to CUV A/FLPA.

• Review of Budget
• Applications for Exemption Status
• CUV A/FLPA applications and state provided land values
• Caveat Date: May 21-23, 2024

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Greene County Planning & Zoning Commission is meeting to approve the January 30th, 2024 meeting minutes and to consider a variance application from Cynthia C. Smith for a 10.08-acre property on Athens Highway. The variance seeks to allow use of an existing perpetual, non-exclusive easement, deviating from Residential and Agricultural Subdivision Design Standards on land currently zoned A1 (Agricultural District – Intensive Farming).

• Approval of January 30th, 2024 P&Z meeting minutes
• Variance application by Cynthia C. Smith for 10.08 acres on Athens Highway (TMP #027-0-00-004)
• Request to use existing perpetual, non-exclusive easement
• Property currently zoned A1 (Agricultural District – Intensive Farming)

Board of Elections and Registration

The Greene County Board of Elections and Registration will meet to approve minutes and receive the director's report on election preparations. The report covers completed poll worker training and logic/accuracy testing, as well as upcoming deadlines for absentee ballots and advance voting for the March 12 Presidential Preference Primary. No new or unfinished business is listed.

• Approval of January 10, 2024 minutes
• Poll worker training complete
• Logic and accuracy testing complete
• Absentee ballot application deadline March 1, 2024
• Advance voting February 19 – March 8, 9am–5pm

Board of Commissioners

The Greene County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular monthly meeting, addressing a rezoning request, an alcohol license, several contract amendments, budget adjustments, and intergovernmental agreements. The agenda includes both routine administrative items and potentially significant decisions on land use and county services.

• Rezoning request by Lake Oconee Estates & Beach Club, LLC, on Veazey Connector
• Alcoholic beverage license request for Café at Durhamtown
• Budget adjustments for Elections, Jail Renovation Project, Tax Digest Software, and Sheriff's Office Flock Cameras
• Intergovernmental agreement with City of Greensboro for animal control
• Consideration of the Property Maintenance Code

Greene County Development Authority

The Greene County Development Authority will review financial reports and consider two business motions. The body is discussing a budget adjustment for insurance premiums and a contract for strategic planning consulting.

• Budget amendment for increased insurance premium rate for Athens Tech building
• Contract for strategic planning consulting

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Commission will consider a rezoning application for property on Veazey Connector and a variance request for property on Athens Highway. The meeting includes discussions regarding land use regulations and subdivision design standards.

• Rezoning of 264 acres on Veazey Connector from A1 & LR1 to PUD
• Variance for 10.08 acres on Athens Highway regarding subdivision design standards

Board of Tax Assessors

The Board of Tax Assessors will meet to elect a Chairman, Vice Chairman, and Secretary. The body will also review the budget and discuss CUVA/FLPA applications.

• Election of Chairman, Vice Chairman, and Secretary
• Review of Budget
• CUVA / FLPA new applications and continuations

Board of Elections and Registration

The Board of Elections and Registration will meet to review the Director's report and upcoming election events. The meeting includes updates on poll worker training and advance voting schedules.

• Introduction of new Election Director
• Poll Worker Training from January 29th to February 14th
• Advance Voting from February 19th through March 8th
• Presidential Preference Primary on March 12, 2024
• GARViS (Georgia Registration and Voter Information System) update

Greene County Development Authority

The Greene County Development Authority will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and review financial reports as of December 31, 2023. The agenda includes time for business items, public comment, and an executive session.

• Approval of December 12, 2023 minutes
• Review and approval of financial reports as of December 31, 2023

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review three final plat requests for the Richland Pointe Village and Richland Terrace developments. The meeting also includes discussions on election fees, budget adjustments, and various service agreements.

• Final Plat Request: Richland Pointe Village – Phase 3 (Oconee Land Development Company, LLC)
• Final Plat Request: Richland Terrace – Section I (Oconee Land Development Company, LLC)
• Final Plat Request: Richland Point Village – Phase 2B (Oconee Land Development Company, LLC)
• Resolution to establish qualifying fees for 2024 County Elections
• Budget adjustment for Unincorporated Svcs Fund and Tax District 91 Fund