Jackson County public meetings in 2022

Board of Commissioners

The Board will consider multiple rezoning requests, a special use permit for a wedding venue, and a new 10-year Local Option Sales Tax Certificate of Distribution. They will also vote on appointments to the Airport Authority, Industrial Development Authority, and Parks & Recreation Advisory Board, as well as a land donation agreement for the Fairview Community Center.

• Special use permit for a wedding venue on 10.96 acres at 2564 Gum Springs Church Road (SU-22-0043)
• Rezoning of 7.43 acres at 1725 Lebanon Church Road from NRC to AR (RZ-22-0139)
• Approval of new Local Option Sales Tax Certificate of Distribution for 2023-2032
• Land Donation Agreement for Fairview Community Center and Property
• Appointments to Jackson County Airport Authority, Industrial Development Authority, and Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Board of Commissioners approved a Local Option Sales Tax distribution certificate for 2023-2032 and a land donation for the Fairview Community Center. They also initiated the abandonment and relocation of a portion of Bill Wright Road and decided on several zoning and map amendment requests.

• Approved LOST Certificate of Distribution for 2023-2032 (5-0)
• Approved land donation for Fairview Community Center and property (5-0)
• Approved MOU and started abandonment process for Bill Wright Road (5-0)
• Approved Language Access Plan for CDBG Senior Center Project (5-0)
• Denied special use permit for wedding venue at 2564 Gum Springs Church Road (5-0)
• Approved rezoning for 1725 Lebanon Church Road from NRC to AR (5-0)
• Approved rezoning for 888 Johnson Mill Road from A-2 to MH (5-0)
• Denied map amendment for 106 Boone Road from Agricultural/Forestry to Residential (4-1)

General

The Jackson County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on 11 rezoning requests, including proposals for single-family subdivisions, a convenience store with self-storage, and a mining operation. The commission will make a recommendation to the Board of Commissioners, which will hold a final public hearing on February 20, 2023.

• RZ-22-0159: Rezone 3984 Highway 124 from A-2 to R-1 for an 11-lot subdivision
• RZ-22-0163/164/165: Three parcels on Julia Lane rezoned to CRC for a convenience store and self-storage
• RZ-22-0161 & SU-22-0045: Rezone 5279 Highway 332 to A-2 to operate an event venue
• RZ-22-0166 & SU-22-0046: Request for Heavy Industrial zoning to expand a mining operation on Valentine Industrial Parkway

Board of Commissioners

The Jackson County Board of Commissioners will consider accepting a donation of the Fairview Community Center building and 2 acres at 102 Fairview Road, appoint members to several boards (Airport Authority, IDA, Parks & Rec, Planning Commission, etc.), designate Wheeler Lane and Wheeler Cemetery Road as 'No Thru Trucks,' approve the purchase of vehicles from Jefferson Motor on bid #2023001, and discuss adding a custodial position to Facilities Maintenance.

• Accept offer of Fairview Community Club building and 2 acres at 102 Fairview Road off Highway 60
• Nominate John Peebles to Jackson County Airport Authority (District 5, 3-year term)
• Nominate Matt Benson (District 1) and Scott Martin (District 5) to Jackson County IDA (5-year terms)
• Designate Wheeler Lane and Wheeler Cemetery Road as 'No Thru Trucks'
• Approve vehicle purchase from low bidder Jefferson Motor on bid #220029

The Board of Commissioners approved the acquisition of a building and two acres of property at 102 Fairview Road. The board also filled several appointments for county boards and commissions. Some appointments were postponed to the next meeting.

• Accepted offer for building and 2 acres at 102 Fairview Road (5-0)
• Nominated Jay Phillips to Parks & Recreation Advisory Board (5-0)
• Nominated Chris Meadows to Planning Commission (5-0)
• Nominated Harold Mull to Planning Commission (5-0)
• Nominated Tom Page to Northeast Georgia Solid Waste Management Authority (5-0)
• Nominated Jamie Dove to Northeast Georgia Solid Waste Management Authority (5-0)
• Approved November 21, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Postponed appointments for Airport Authority, Industrial Development Authority, and Area Agency on Aging

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider renewing the audit contract with Mauldin & Jenkins for a 5-year term, approve a revised tipping fee schedule for the Solid Waste Transfer Station, and consent to a deannexation request for a 1.81-acre parcel in Braselton. Several other consent items and zoning applications are also on the agenda.

• Renewal of annual audit contract with Mauldin & Jenkins for a 5-year term
• Revision of the Solid Waste Transfer Station tipping fee schedule
• Request to consent to deannexation of Tax Parcel 112/018 (1.81 acres) in Braselton, owned by Jackson Office Park LLC
• Award contract for renovations & site work at the Gordon Street Center
• 2023 Local Maintenance Improvement Grant (LMIG) road resurfacing list

The Board approved several zoning changes, a deannexation request for a property in Braselton, and a Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) Certificate of Distribution. A request to accept the Fairview Community Center and property was tabled for 30 days.

• Approved LOST Certificate of Distribution with three phased-in collections (5-0)
• Approved renewal of 5-year annual audit contract with Mauldin & Jenkins (5-0)
• Approved contract for Gordon Street Center renovations and site work (5-0)
• Approved FY 2023 Aging Services Contract with Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (5-0)
• Approved formation of the Commerce Land Bank (5-0)
• Approved revised tipping fee schedule for Solid Waste Transfer Station (5-0)
• Approved 2023 LMIG road resurfacing list (5-0)
• Approved Change Order# 5 for Motorola Solutions P25 Public Safety Radio System (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Jackson County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on one old business item and eight new business items, including a special use permit for a wedding venue and several rezoning requests. The Commission will make recommendations that will be forwarded to the Board of Commissioners for a final decision on December 19, 2022.

• SU-22-0043 – Special use permit for a wedding venue at 2564 Gum Springs Church Road, Jefferson, GA (10.0 acres)
• RZ-22-0139 – Rezone 7.43 acres at 1725 Lebanon Church Road, Jefferson, GA from NRC to AR
• RZ-22-0154 – Rezone 7.16 acres at 888 Johnson Mill Road, Jefferson, GA from A-2 to MH for a manufactured home subdivision
• RZ-22-0155 – Rezone 3.86 acres at 252 Cecil Clark Road, Braselton, GA from PCFD to AR for subdivision into two tracts
• MA-22-0116 – Change Future Land Use Map from Agricultural/Forestry to Residential for 21.16 acres at 106 Boone Road, Hoschton, GA

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider several items including a revised tipping fee schedule for the Solid Waste Transfer Station, approval of the 2023 road resurfacing list under the Local Maintenance Improvement Grant, and formation of the Commerce Land Bank. Other items include renewal of the audit contract with Mauldin & Jenkins, a change order for the P25 public safety radio system, and acceptance of a property donation for the Fairview Community Center.

• Request to renew annual audit contract with Mauldin & Jenkins for a 5-year term
• Award contract for renovations and site work at the Gordon Street Center
• Approve revised tipping fee schedule for the Solid Waste Transfer Station
• Approve 2023 list of roads for resurfacing under the Local Maintenance Improvement Grant
• Accept offer of building and 2 acres at 102 Fairview Road for the Fairview Community Center

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the minutes from the October 17, 2022, meeting. Other items including audit contracts, facility renovations, and tipping fee revisions were presented during a work session, but no final votes on these items were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved minutes for October 17, 2022 (3-0)

Planning Commission

The Jackson County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on seven items, including three rezoning requests, a condition change, two special-use permits, and a future land-use map amendment. The commission will make recommendations to the Board of Commissioners, which will hold its own public hearing at a later date.

• RZ-22-0135: Rezone 112.24 acres on Drew Lane/New Kings Bridge Rd. from A-3 to A-2 for a large-lot subdivision (Valiant Services)
• RZ-22-0137: Rezone 2.13 acres at 837 Wardlaw Road from A-R to M-H for a manufactured home (Wendy Burns)
• SU-22-0042: Special use permit for a psychiatric residential treatment facility serving more than 15 persons at 639 Davenport Road (Alight Healthcare)
• SU-22-0043: Special use permit for a wedding venue on 10.963 acres at 2564 Gum Springs Church Road (Shannon Skelton)
• MA-22-0114: Change future land-use map from Residential to Commercial for 1.409 acres at 7957 Hwy. 53 (Loyd Wheeler Jr.)

Board of Commissioners

The Jackson County Board of Commissioners will vote on a consent agenda that includes a $147,361 contract to replace the jail's HVAC, several transportation grants, and an inmate medical services contract. Under new business, they will consider accepting right-of-way on Providence Road. The main zoning business includes 8 items: 2 rezonings to agricultural-residential for 4-lot subdivisions, a rezoning to highway retail commercial for a mini-warehouse/storage facility, 2 special-use permits for event venues, and 2 map amendments for a convenience store with fuel pumps and self-storage.

• RZ-22-0130: 18.26 acres on Providence Road, Statham, rezone from A-2 to A-R for 4 residential tracts
• RZ-22-0134: 2.458 acres on Hwy. 59, Commerce, rezone from A-2 to HRC for a mini-warehouse/self-storage facility
• SU-22-0041 & SU-22-0044: Two special-use permits for event venues on Saddle Trail, Jefferson
• MA-22-0112 & MA-22-0113: Two Future Land Use Map amendments on Julia Lane, Hoschton, from Residential to Commercial for a convenience store with fuel pumps and self-storage
• Consent item: $147,361 contract with Debalski Heating and Air to replace HVAC rooftop unit at the Jail

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several transportation grants and agreements, including a Senior Center MOU with NEGRC. The meeting includes votes on a medical services contract for the Correctional Institute and an airport capital improvement plan.

• Contract with Debalski Heating and Air for $147,361 to replace jail HVAC rooftop unit
• Inmate medical services contract with CorrectHealth Jackson, LLC for 2023
• GDOT 5311 Grant Application for Jackson County Transit SFY24
• Contract with Pictometry for 2023 and 2026 Aerial Photography & Lidar Flights
• Annual Capital Improvement Plan for the Jackson County Airport

The Jackson County Board of Commissioners approved several items including a $147,361 contract for jail HVAC replacement, a proclamation for National 4-H Week, and multiple transportation grants and agreements. All votes were unanimous (3-0). The board also authorized a contract for inmate medical services with a 5.2% CPI increase and approved aerial photography and Lidar flights totaling $361,240.

• Approved $147,361 contract with Debaiski Heating and Air for jail HVAC replacement (3-0)
• Approved proclamation for National 4-H Week October 2-8 (3-0)
• Authorized GDOT 5311 transit grant application for SFY24 (3-0)
• Approved Senior Center Transportation MOU with NEGRC (3-0)
• Approved DHS Coordinated Transportation agreement with NEGRC for FY23 (3-0)
• Authorized inmate medical services contract with CorrectHealth Jackson, LLC for 2023 (3-0)
• Approved $361,240 contract with Pictometry for 2023 and 2026 aerial photography and Lidar (3-0)
• Approved Airport Capital Improvement Plan and $186,774 reimbursement grant (3-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Jackson County Board of Commissioners will review and adopt the FY 2023 budget, approve the 2022 tax levy and millage rate forms, and consider selecting a Construction Manager at Risk for the new Administration Building. These are the main items on the agenda for the September 26, 2022 meeting.

• Review of FY 2023 Proposed Budget
• Adopt FY 2023 Budget Resolution
• Adopt 2022 Tax Levy Resolution (ad valorem tax rate for Tax Year 2022/FY2023)
• Adopt County Millage Rate Forms (PT32.1) and Certification (PT-35)
• Selection of Construction Manager at Risk for new Administration Building

The Board of Commissioners approved the FY 2023 Budget ($67.7 million General Fund), the 2022 tax levy (9.138 mills for incorporated areas, 7.8 mills for unincorporated), and selected Reeves Young as Construction Manager at Risk for the new Administration Building. All votes were unanimous (3-0).

• Adopted FY 2023 Budget Resolution (3-0)
• Adopted 2022 Tax Levy Resolution setting millage rates (3-0)
• Adopted County Millage Rate Forms PT32.1 and PT-35 for Tax Year 2022 (3-0)
• Selected Reeves Young as Construction Manager at Risk for new Administration Building (3-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider several construction contracts and zoning requests. Items include expansions for EMS Station #3, improvements to the county transfer station, and planning for a new administration building.

• Award $931,000 contract to Amacher Brothers Construction for EMS Station #3 expansion
• Award $1,249,643 contract to BM&K Construction for Jackson County Transfer Station Phase 1 improvements
• Speed reduction on SR 335 from 55 mph to 50 mph near Nicholson
• Deannexation request for 36.28 acres owned by Calmat Co. in Jefferson
• Selection of Construction Manager at Risk and architectural services for the new Administration Building

The Jackson County Board of Commissioners approved a $931,000 contract to expand EMS Station #3 in Braselton, awarded to Amacher Brothers Construction. They also rejected all bids for Phase 1 improvements to the Jackson County Transfer Station (4-1). A motion to select Reeves Young as Construction Manager at Risk for a new Administration Building died due to lack of a second. The board denied a map amendment for a 240-unit storage facility on Highway 129 (3-2).

• Approved $931,000 contract for EMS Station #3 expansion to Amacher Brothers Construction (5-0)
• Rejected all bids for Phase 1 improvements to Jackson County Transfer Station (4-1)
• Motion to select Reeves Young as Construction Manager at Risk for new Administration Building died without a second
• Denied map amendment MA-22-0107 for 240-unit storage facility on Highway 129 (3-2)
• Approved revised Purchasing Ordinance raising procurement limits (5-0)
• Approved deannexation of 36.28-acre Calmat Co. parcel from Jefferson (5-0)
• Approved condemnation of Parcel 2 for Skelton Road project for $500 (5-0)
• Approved rezoning RZ-22-0132 from A-2 to A-R for three tracts on Silver Dollar Road (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several construction awards, including EMS station expansion and transfer station improvements. The agenda also includes a speed zone update on SR 335 and zoning requests for various properties.

• Award $931,000 contract to Amacher Brothers Construction for EMS Station #3 expansion
• Award $1,249,643 contract to BM&K Construction for Jackson County Transfer Station Phase 1 Improvements
• Reduce speed on SR 335 from 55 mph to 50 mph near Nicholson
• Deannexation request for 36.28 acres owned by Calmat Co. in Jefferson
• Condemnation of Parcel #2 of the Skelton Road Project for $500.00

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to review and discuss the proposed budget for fiscal year 2023.

• Review and discussion of FY 2023 proposed budget

Board of Elections & Registration

The Board of Elections & Registration will meet to review and vote on the minutes from the July Called meeting. No new or old business items are listed on the agenda.

• Vote to accept minutes from the July Called meeting

Board of Adjustments

The Board of Adjustments will hold public hearings to consider five variance cases. These requests involve reducing stream and structural buffers or adjusting setbacks to allow for residential and commercial construction.

• VA-22-0100: Reduce stream buffer from 75 ft. to 25 ft. at 781 High Falls Ct., Jefferson
• VA-22-0110: Reduce stream buffer from 75 ft. to 50 ft. at 129 River Chase, Hoschton
• VA-22-0111 & VA-22-0129: Reduce structural buffers from 75 ft. to 0 ft. and add 8 ft. fences at Raco Parkway, Pendergrass
• VA-22-0128: Reduce side setback from 40 ft. to 5 ft. and allow metal accessory buildings over 1,000 sq. ft. at 460 P. J. Roberts Rd., Jefferson

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding two property rezonings. These cases involve changing land use from Agricultural Rural Farm District to Agricultural Residential District to divide existing tracts into smaller parcels.

• RZ-22-0128: Rezone 20.86 acres at 315 McRee Rd., Jefferson, GA into 4 tracts
• RZ-22-0132: Rezone 6.003 acres at 815 Silver Dollar Rd., Maysville, GA into 3 tracts

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider several rezoning requests and land use map changes. The agenda also includes a bid award for road treatments and updates to county leave policies.

• Award $145,517 bid to Jefferson Motor Company for three new vans
• Award $887,964 bid to Epps Brothers, Inc. for triple surface treatment of 10.85 miles of dirt road
• Rezoning of 3.01 acres at 48 Wildflower Rd., Braselton from A-2 to A-R
• Rezoning of 13.78 acres on White Hill School Road, Commerce from A-2 to A-R
• Proposed cancellation of the one-year development moratorium effective August 16, 2022

The board approved the Capital Improvement Element (CIE) and Impact Fee Ordinance, setting a residential impact fee of $3,049.79, and voted to cancel the one-year development moratorium early, effective August 16, 2022. It also approved several rezoning requests, a text amendment to tree protection rules, and consent agenda items including van purchases and road contracts.

• Adopted Capital Improvement Element (3-1)
• Approved Impact Fee Ordinance with $3,049.79 residential fee (3-1)
• Cancelled development moratorium effective August 16, 2022 (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including van purchase ($145,517), road treatment contract ($887,964), and policy updates (4-0)
• Approved rezoning RZ-22-0119 for 2 tracts at 48 Wildflower Rd (4-0)
• Approved rezoning RZ-22-0125 for 6 lots on White Hill School Rd (4-0)
• Approved text amendment to Article 12 on tree protection and canopy (4-0)
• Approved condemnation resolutions for Skelton Road parcels 3 and 6 (4-0)

Board of Adjustments

The Board of Adjustment will consider a request for several land use variances at Map 105/Parcel 023. The applicant seeks to reduce the stream buffer and side setbacks to facilitate residential construction.

• VA-22-0099: Reduction of 75 ft. stream buffer to 56 ft.
• VA-22-0099: Reduction of right side setback from 20 ft. to 14.9 ft.
• VA-22-0099: Reduction of left side setback from 30 ft. to 25.5 ft.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to adopt the Capital Improvement Element and a related Impact Fee Ordinance. The meeting includes discussions on road treatments, vehicle purchases, and updates to tax and leave policies.

• Public hearing for Capital Improvement Element and Impact Fee Ordinance
• Bid award to Epps Brothers, Inc. for $887,964 for triple surface treatment of 10.85 miles of dirt road
• Bid award to Jefferson Motor Company for $145,517 for three vans
• Proposed update to Hotel/Motel Occupancy Tax to include short-term vacation rentals
• Intergovernmental Capacity Lease Agreement between Upper Oconee Basin Water Authority, Oconee, Barrow, and Jackson Counties

The board held the first of two public hearings on the Capital Improvement Element (CIE) and Impact Fee Ordinance, with no vote taken. Chairman Crow's motion to return the matter to committee for further cost review died due to lack of a second. The second public hearing and vote are scheduled for August 15, 2022.

• Approved minutes for July 6 and July 18, 2022 (4-0)
• Appointed Jennifer Langston to Family & Children Services Board for 5-year term (4-0)
• Held first public hearing on CIE and Impact Fee Ordinance; no vote taken
• Motion to return impact fee to committee died for lack of second

Board of Elections & Registration

The Board of Elections & Registration will consider calling an election for November 8, 2022. This election would determine whether to continue a one percent sales and use tax (SPLOST) in Jackson County.

• Call an election on November 8, 2022, regarding the continuation of a one percent SPLOST

Planning Commission

The commission will review several rezoning requests and future land use map changes. The agenda also includes a proposed text amendment regarding tree protection and replacement.

• Rezoning 3.01 acres at 48 Wildflower Rd., Braselton, GA to divide into 2 tracts
• Rezoning 13.78 acres on White Hill School Road, Commerce, GA to divide into 6 tracts
• Land use change for self-storage facilities on Hwy. 129/Old Gainesville Hwy., Talmo, GA
• Land use changes for commercial centers at Hwy. 129/Tyler Way and Tyler Way/Tyra Lane, Jefferson, GA
• Text amendment to Article 12 of the Unified Development Code regarding tree protection and canopy compliance

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider several rezoning requests and the creation of street light special tax districts for Webb Estates and Hidden Fields subdivisions. Additionally, the board will review a resolution to impose a one percent Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax.

• Public hearing for Webb Estates Street Light Special Tax District
• Public hearing for Phase 1 of Hidden Fields Subdivision Street Light Special Tax District
• Resolution calling for the imposition of a one percent SPLOST
• Rezoning of 346.66 acres at Sanford Rd./Watkins Farm Rd. from PCFD to A-2
• Rezoning of 77.361 acres at Bill Wright Road/Valentine Industrial Pkwy. from A-2 to G-I

The Jackson County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution calling for a public referendum on a one percent Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST #7), estimated to generate $126 million over six years. The board also approved a $4,288,559.35 contract with the Georgia Department of Transportation for airport runway and taxiway rehabilitation and an Airport Layout Plan update, with the county's share at $255,599.74. Several rezoning requests were approved, including two industrial rezoning requests on Bill Wright Road, while one rezoning request (RZ-22-0119) was tabled for 30 days. The board also approved two street light special tax districts, designated Pond Fork Church Road as a No Thru Truck route, and awarded a surplus property bid to St. Paul First Baptist Church for $500.

• Approved resolution calling for SPLOST #7 referendum (3-0)
• Approved $4,288,559.35 airport contract with GDOT (3-0)
• Approved street light special tax district for Webb Estates Subdivision (3-0)
• Approved street light special tax district for Phase 1 of Hidden Fields Subdivision (3-0)
• Designated Pond Fork Church Road as No Thru Truck route (3-0)
• Awarded surplus property bid to St. Paul First Baptist Church for $500 (3-0)
• Approved RZ-22-0122 and RZ-22-0123 industrial rezoning on Bill Wright Road (3-0)
• Tabled RZ-22-0119 rezoning for 30 days (3-0)

Board of Elections & Registration

The Board of Elections and Registration will meet to review the June meeting minutes. There is no old or new business listed on the agenda.

• Vote to accept minutes from the June meeting

The Board of Elections and Registration met on July 8, 2022, and approved the minutes from the June meeting as part of the consent agenda. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural, with no old or new business discussed.

• Approved June meeting minutes (consent agenda)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss an annexation request from the Town of Braselton. The body will consider approving a letter regarding an objection to the proposed annexation.

• Annexation request from Town of Braselton (Reference: 22-03-RZ)

The Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to authorize the Chairman to sign a formal letter of objection to the Town of Braselton regarding annexation requests for tax parcels 117/029 and 030A by Abernathy Dev. Co., LLC. The objection cited zoning inconsistencies with the County's Character Area/Land Use plan and the estimated $1.7 million cost to upgrade Kirk Roberts Road. The vote was 3-0.

• Authorized Chairman to sign objection letter to Braselton annexation (3-0)
• Directed staff to file notification of objection and request arbitration panel with Georgia DCA

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several consent agenda items including a cardiac monitor purchase and utility easements. New business includes a COVID-19 vaccine contract and an increased allocation for the Certified Literate Community Program.

• Award $624,447.87 to Zoll for new Cardiac Monitors/Defibrillators using ARPA funds
• Approve FY2022 VAC5 contract with Northeast Georgia Regional Commission for $6,609.94
• Increase annual allocation to Jackson County Certified Literate Community Program by $16,500
• Authorize fee/tax agreement with the City of Hoschton
• Consider utility easement for a pipeline and structure on Indian Creek in Sells Mill Park

Board of Elections & Registration

The Board of Elections & Registration will conduct a provisional hearing and vote on the certification of the June 21st General Primary Runoff Election. The meeting also includes a review of the May meeting minutes.

• Certification of the June 21st General Primary Runoff Election
• Approval of May meeting minutes

The Board of Elections certified the June General Primary Runoff Election after reviewing the election summary and verifying all returns. It also ruled on three provisional ballots, rejecting one and accepting two, and approved the minutes from the May and June meetings. The board discussed upcoming administrative tasks, including a pilot program for early voting in November.

• Certified June General Primary Runoff Election (5-0)
• Rejected provisional ballot for Voter 1 (5-0)
• Accepted provisional ballots for Voter 2 and Voter 3 (5-0)
• Approved minutes from May and June meetings (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to consider three rezoning cases and a text amendment to the Unified Development Code. These items will be sent to the Board of Commissioners for a final decision on July 18, 2022.

• RZ-22-0121: Rezone 4.94 acres at 1339 W. L. Williams Rd. from A-2 to A-R for residential use
• RZ-22-0122: Rezone 77.361 acres at Bill Wright Road/Valentine Industrial Parkway from A-2 to G-I for industrial use
• RZ-22-0123: Rezone 15.11 acres at Bill Wright Road from A-2 to G-I for industrial use
• Utility Corridor Standards Text Amendment regarding utility placement within the right-of-way

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will vote on several contracts, including emergency medical equipment and COVID-19 vaccine access. The meeting includes decisions on four zoning requests in Braselton and Athens, and the creation of a special tax district for street lights.

• Purchase of cardiac monitors/defibrillators from Zoll for $624,447.87
• Creation of a Street Light Special Tax District for Webb Estates Subdivision
• Proposed rezoning of 346.66 acres at Sanford Rd./Watkins Farm Rd. from PCFD to A-2
• Proposed map change for 15.90 acres at 9615 Hwy. 53 for a self-service storage facility
• Additional $16,500 allocation for the Jackson County Certified Literate Community Program

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting for a retreat to review infrastructure projects and tax negotiations. The session includes discussions on broadband grants, senior tax exemptions, and affordable housing. The board will also address water sale terms for cities with high-density housing standards.

• SPLOST 7: IGA with Cities and proposed projects
• TruVista broadband grant proposal
• Unified Development Code: Tree canopy regulations and moratorium
• Tax exemption for seniors
• Executive session regarding property acquisition

The Jackson County Board of Commissioners held a retreat/work session to discuss project updates, including proposed SPLOST 7 projects, capital projects, Georgia DOT projects, service delivery strategy, sales tax negotiations, a broadband grant proposal, impact fees, and the Unified Development Code. No official votes were taken, and the board adjourned to executive session for property acquisition with no action reported.

• No official votes taken during work session
• Discussed proposed SPLOST 7 projects
• Discussed Capital Projects and Georgia DOT projects
• Discussed Service Delivery Strategy and Local Option Sales Tax negotiations
• Discussed Broadband grant proposal
• Received update from Impact Fee Committee
• Discussed Tree Canopy Regulations and Moratorium
• Adjourned to executive session for property acquisition; no action reported

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will vote on several appointments and the relocation of the Smith-White Cemetery. A work session will cover grant acceptances, a tax agreement with the City of Hoschton, and a corrections capacity agreement.

• Purchase of Cardiac Monitors/Defibrillators from Zoll for $624,447.87
• Relocation of Smith-White Cemetery on Bill Wright Road (parcel 078 023B)
• Fee/Tax Agreement with City of Hoschton for Storm Water Fees and property taxes
• FY2023 Capacity Agreement with Georgia Department of Corrections
• Proposed utility easement for City of Hoschton at Sells Mill Park on Indian Creek

The board approved moving graves from the Smith-White Cemetery on Bill Wright Road to Pendergrass Baptist Church, with Chairman Crow and Commissioners Hardy and Hix in favor and Commissioner Seagraves opposed. Several appointments were made to county boards, while two appointments were deferred. The work session included discussions on a tax agreement with Hoschton, grant acceptance, and equipment purchases, but no formal action was taken.

• Approved relocation of Smith-White Cemetery graves to Pendergrass Baptist Church (3-1)
• Reappointed Jimmy Mock to Board of Assessors (4-0)
• Appointed Steve Wittry to Planning Commission (4-0)
• Reappointed Christopher Nichols to Water & Sewerage Authority (4-0)
• Reappointed Wade Johnson to Water & Sewerage Authority (4-0)
• Reappointed Doug Waters to Region 10 EMS Council (4-0)
• Deferred Board of Assessors District 3 appointment
• Deferred DFCS appointment

Board of Adjustments

The Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings regarding two requests to reduce buffers and setbacks for residential construction. These cases involve property adjustments on 0.81-acre and 0.33-acre parcels.

• VA-22-0099: Sullins Engineering, LLC request to reduce 75 ft. stream buffer to 56 ft. and adjust side setbacks for a house (Map 105/Parcel 023)
• VA-22-0100: Accent Property Solutions, LLC request to reduce 75 ft. stream buffer to 25 ft. to build a house (Map 105D/Parcel 013I)

Board of Elections & Registration

The Board of Elections & Registration will meet to conduct a provisional hearing. The board is also scheduled to certify the results of the May 24th General Primary and Nonpartisan Election.

• Certification of the May 24th General Primary and Nonpartisan Election
• Provisional Hearing

The Board of Elections certified the May 24th General Primary/Nonpartisan Election results and voted on provisional ballots, accepting some and rejecting others based on evidence of voter registration. The board also approved the minutes from previous meetings and discussed preparations for the June runoff election.

• Approved minutes from April and May meetings (3-0)
• Certified May General Primary/Nonpartisan Election results (4-0)
• Accepted 7 provisional ballots (4-0)
• Rejected 17 provisional ballots (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to discuss four cases involving land use changes and rezoning. The commission will provide recommendations to the Board of Commissioners for a June 20, 2022, public hearing.

• MA-22-0106: Change 15.90 acres at 9615 Hwy. 53 from Residential to Commercial for a self-service storage facility
• RZ-22-0118: Rezone 5.27 acres at 330 Davenport Rd. from A-2 to A-R to divide into 2 tracts
• RZ-22-0119: Rezone 3.01 acres at 48 Wildflower Rd. from A-2 to A-R to divide into 2 tracts
• RZ-22-0120: Rezone 346.66 acres at Sanford Rd./Watkins Farm Rd. from PCFD to A-2 to divide into 8 acre tracts or larger

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is deciding on several infrastructure contracts, including road and airport projects. The meeting includes a review of five rezoning requests and three text amendments to the Unified Development Code.

• Bid award to G.P.’s Enterprises for Skelton Road and Hwy 124 intersection upgrade for $3,648,150.35
• Purchase of 115.83 acres from Kings Bridge, LLC for $1,702,701
• Contract with Atlanta City Guys for Courthouse chiller replacement for $291,198
• Agreement with Town of Braselton for I-85 Exit 129 signage and landscaping for $62,500
• Rezoning of 28 acres and 13.67 acres on Tom White Road to Light Industrial for a business park

The Jackson County Board of Commissioners approved a consent agenda including a $3,648,150.35 contract for the Skelton Road and Hwy 124 intersection upgrade, a $62,500 signage and beautification agreement with Braselton, a $1,702,701 land purchase from Kings Bridge LLC, and an airport runway rehabilitation contract. The board also approved several rezoning requests, including two light industrial projects on Tom White Road (3-1 votes), and passed multiple text amendments to the Unified Development Code. A motion to relocate the Smith-White Cemetery failed on a 2-2 tie and was held over.

• Approved $3,648,150.35 bid for Skelton Road/Hwy 124 intersection upgrade (4-0)
• Approved $62,500 signage/beautification MOU with Town of Braselton (4-0)
• Approved $1,702,701 land purchase from Kings Bridge, LLC (4-0)
• Approved airport runway/taxiway rehabilitation contract with E.R. Snell (4-0)
• Denied Smith-White Cemetery relocation on 2-2 tie; held over
• Approved CIE transmittal resolution for Comprehensive Plan (4-0)
• Approved RZ-22-0116 and RZ-22-0117 light industrial rezoning on Tom White Road (3-1 each)
• Approved three UDC text amendments on fencing, stormwater ponds, and lot sizes (4-0 each)

Board of Adjustments

The Board of Adjustments will hold public hearings to consider several property-related requests. These include an appeal regarding a second driveway and variances for building size, materials, and setbacks.

• VA-22-0090: Appeal of denied second driveway at 36 Sunrise Drive, Hoschton
• VA-22-0091: Variance for metal siding on accessory building over 500 sq. ft. at 1469 Pocket Rd., Braselton
• VA-22-0092: Variance for accessory building greater than 1,000 sq. ft. at 1469 Pocket Rd., Braselton
• VA-22-0094: Request to reduce left side setback from 40 ft. to 20 ft. at 491 Wilhite Rd., Jefferson

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners approved a bid award for the Skelton Road and Hwy. 124/Skelton Road intersection upgrade to G.P.'s Enterprises for $3,648,150.35, and approved a real estate purchase agreement with Kings Bridge, LLC for 115.83 acres at $1,702,701 for future parks and recreation. The board also approved the minutes from April 18, 2022, and discussed a cost increase for the Braselton welcome signs project.

• Approved minutes for April 18, 2022 (3-0)
• Awarded construction bid for Skelton Road and Hwy. 124/Skelton Road intersection upgrade to G.P.'s Enterprises for $3,648,150.35
• Approved agreement for sale of realty with Kings Bridge, LLC for 115.83 acres at $1,702,701 and amended FY 2022 budget

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several rezoning requests and proposed text amendments to the Unified Development Code. These include requests for industrial and residential land use changes. The Board of Commissioners will address the commission's recommendations on May 16, 2022.

• RZ-22-0116 & RZ-22-0117: Rezone 41.67 total acres on Tom White Road to Light Industrial for a business park
• RZ-22-0110: Rezone 15.755 acres on Brockton Loop Rd. to Agricultural Residential
• RZ-22-0109: Rezone 4.65 acres on Garner Rd. to Agricultural Residential
• RZ-22-0111: Rezone 2.0 acres on Winder Hwy. to Highway Retail Commercial
• Text amendments to Unified Development Code regarding fencing, retaining walls, berms, storm water ponds, and R-1, R-2, and R-3 lot sizes

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider a 5% cost of living adjustment for county employees and the creation of three new staff positions. The meeting includes several rezoning requests for mining developments in Pendergrass and a special use request for a campground in Jefferson.

• Proposed 5% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for County employees
• Purchase of a 15’ Rock Gravel Spreader from Chandler Equipment Company for $42,184
• Rezoning of 150.877 acres on Pettijohn Rd. from Agricultural to Light Industrial
• Multiple rezoning and special use requests for mining developments by Calmat Co./Vulcan Materials Co. in Pendergrass
• Special use request for a campground at 144 Crows Lake Drive

The Jackson County Board of Commissioners approved a series of rezoning and special use applications for Vulcan Materials Company to expand its existing quarry near Pendergrass, despite public opposition and Planning Commission denial. The board also denied a separate industrial rezoning for D.O. Overstreet, LLC, approved a 5% employee pay raise, and accepted the withdrawal of nine GCP Development rezoning requests.

• Approved RZ-22-0102 through RZ-22-0108, rezoning 7 parcels to Heavy Industrial for Vulcan quarry expansion (3-2 each)
• Approved SU-22-0032 through SU-22-0038, special use permits for mining on the same parcels (3-2 each)
• Denied RZ-22-0101, rezoning 150.877 acres on Pettijohn Rd. to Light Industrial (4-1)
• Approved withdrawal of items #8-#16, GCP Development rezoning requests (5-0)
• Approved SU-22-0031, special use for campground on Crows Lake Drive (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including 5% COLA pay increase for county employees (5-0)
• Approved purchase of 15' rock gravel spreader for $42,184 (5-0)

Board of Elections & Registration

The Board of Elections and Registration will meet to review the March meeting minutes. There is no old or new business listed on the agenda.

• Vote to accept minutes from the March meeting

The Board of Elections and Registration met on April 8, 2022, and approved the March meeting minutes. Staff reported on election preparations, including ballot packets ready to mail April 25th, poll worker training completed, and new poll pads expected. The board toured its new office space. No public comment was made, and the meeting adjourned.

• Approved March meeting minutes (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Board of Adjustments

The Board of Adjustment will consider several public hearing cases regarding property buffers and setbacks. These requests involve reducing stream buffers and front setbacks to facilitate residential construction.

• VA-22-0085 & VA-22-0086: Buffer encroachments for 116.60 acres at 1681 Pettijohn Road, Pendergrass
• VA-21-0064: Stream buffer reduction from 75 ft. to 25 ft. for a house at 348 Waterford Place, Athens
• VA-21-0077: Front setback reduction from 50 ft. to 26 ft. for a house at 348 Waterford Place, Athens
• VA-22-0089: Stream buffer reduction from 75 ft. to 50 ft. for a house at 153 Johns Way, Commerce

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider establishing a full-time Senior Staff Attorney position. A work session is scheduled to discuss adding investigator, deputy clerk, and capital projects manager positions, as well as a 5% cost of living adjustment for employees.

• Establishment of a full-time Senior Staff Attorney position
• Resolution to declare certain real property as surplus property
• Proposed Investigator position in the District Attorney’s Office
• Proposed Deputy Clerk position in the Probate Court office
• Proposed 5% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for County employees

The Board approved the creation of a full-time Senior Staff Attorney position, along with the Intergovernmental Law Clerk Agreement and pay increases matching the State Law Clerk salary. No other formal actions were taken; the remaining items were discussed in a work session without votes.

• Approved creation of full-time Senior Staff Attorney position
• Approved Intergovernmental Law Clerk Agreement
• Approved pay increases to match State Law Clerk salary

Board of Commissioners

The Board and Planning Commission will hold a workshop to discuss land use and development standards. Topics include lot sizes, berms, ponds, slopes, and fence materials. New items for discussion include gravel parking lots, floor plans, boat and RV storage, and moving mobile homes.

• Review of lot sizes
• Discussion of berms, ponds, and slopes
• Fence materials and retaining wall slopes
• Landscape and tree canopy update
• New items: gravel parking lots, floor plans, storage parking, and moving mobile homes

The Jackson County Board of Commissioners held a called meeting to review proposed changes to the Unified Development Code, covering topics such as lot sizes, berms, ponds, slopes, fence materials, landscaping, parking lots, and mobile homes. No official votes were taken, but staff received direction on whether to proceed with changes or keep existing regulations. The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.

• Reviewed Unified Development Code topics (no vote)
• Gave staff direction on UDC changes or keeping existing rules

Planning Commission

The commission will review several land use changes, including multiple requests for industrial zoning and mining special uses in Pendergrass. The agenda also includes a request for a campground special use in Jefferson.

• Special use for a campground at 144 Crows lake Drive, Jefferson
• Rezone of 150.877 acres on Pettijohn Rd., Pendergrass to Light Industrial District
• Land use and character area changes for multiple parcels on Hwy. 129 North, Jefferson
• Seven rezoning requests for mining development in Pendergrass
• Seven special use requests to allow mining in Pendergrass

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider several land use and rezoning requests, including industrial and commercial changes. The agenda also includes administrative items such as architectural services for a new building and budget amendments.

• Bid approval for sale of surplus property to George Flanigan for $28,600
• Architectural services contract with Precision Planning for $76,100
• Rezoning of 6.015 acres at 10447 Hwy. 334 from A-2 to A-R
• Land use change for 28 acres at 354 Tom White Road to industrial use
• Contract extension with Pittman Construction for paving and asphalt patching

The Board of Commissioners approved several zoning map amendments and rezoning requests, including industrial uses for EastGroup Properties, and a text amendment to the Unified Development Code. They also approved a $612,106 bond refinancing, a paving contract extension, and various consent agenda items. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved consent agenda including surplus property sale for $28,600 (5-0)
• Approved MA-21-0093 map amendment for commercial use (5-0)
• Denied MA-21-0094 map amendment for self-service storage (5-0)
• Approved MA-21-0095 and MA-21-0096 map amendments for industrial use (5-0)
• Approved RZ-21-0098 rezone to Community Retail Commercial with conditions (5-0)
• Approved RZ-21-0099 rezone to combine tracts (5-0)
• Approved UDC text amendment for A-2 zoning exceptions (5-0)
• Approved 2022 paving contract extension with Pittman Construction (5-0)

Board of Elections & Registration

The Board of Elections & Registration will consider relocating the Early Voting polling site from Commerce Park & Rec to FBC Commerce. The meeting also includes a MOS Challenge Hearing.

• Relocation of Early Voting from Commerce Park & Rec to FBC Commerce
• MOS Challenge Hearing

The Board of Elections approved relocating the Commerce early voting site from Commerce Park & Rec to FBC Commerce. They also accepted the February meeting minutes and conducted a MOS challenge hearing. The meeting was adjourned after the votes.

• Approved relocation of Commerce early voting to FBC Commerce (5-0)
• Accepted February meeting minutes as read (4-0)
• Conducted MOS challenge hearing; no action recorded

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss several items, including architectural services for a new administrative building and budget amendments. No formal action will be taken during this portion of the meeting.

• Bid for sale of surplus property from George Flanigan for $28,600
• Fifth Amendment to disposal agreement with R&B Landfill, Inc.
• Architectural services for new County Administrative Building by Precision Planning for $76,100
• FY2021 End-of-Year Budget Amendment Resolution

The Jackson County Board of Commissioners held a brief regular meeting, approving the February 21, 2022 minutes and appointing Chris Meadows to the Planning Commission. No other formal actions were taken during the regular session. In the work session, staff presented four items for discussion, including a surplus property sale, a landfill rate amendment, architectural services, and a budget amendment, but no votes were taken on these items.

• Approved minutes of February 21, 2022 (5-0)
• Appointed Chris Meadows to Jackson County Planning Commission (5-0)
• Deferred Board of Adjustment nomination to next meeting

Board of Adjustments

The Board of Adjustments will hold public hearings to consider requests for setback and buffer reductions. The board will also appoint a Chairman and Vice-Chairman for 2022.

• VA-22-0081: Request to reduce right side setback from 40 ft. to 16.20 ft. at 281 Duck Rd.
• VA-22-0084: Request to reduce county stream buffer from 50 ft. to 10 ft. at 1355 Staplers Bridge Rd.
• VA-22-0085 and VA-22-0086: Request regarding encroachment of 120 ft. buffer at 1681 Pettijohn Rd.

Board of Elections & Registration

The Board of Elections & Registration is considering a proposal to move the South Jackson polling location to Nicholson Benton Hall.

• Relocation of South Jackson polling location to Nicholson Benton Hall

The Jackson County Board of Elections and Registration voted unanimously to relocate the South Jackson polling location from Southside Church to Benton Hall at Nicholson City Hall. The decision follows public concerns about voter access, including transportation and wait times, and the director noted the change was necessary because the current facility will no longer be available.

• Approved relocation of South Jackson polling location to Benton Hall, City of Nicholson (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Planning Commission

The commission will review several requests to change land use maps and rezoning applications for commercial, industrial, and agricultural properties. They will also consider a text amendment to the Unified Development Code regarding A-2 zoning requirements.

• Change Character Area Map from Suburban to Urban at 4608 Winder Hwy., Jefferson (MA-21-0093)
• Change Future Land Use Map from Residential to Commercial for self-service storage at 9615 Hwy. 53, Braselton (MA-21-0094)
• Change Character Area and Future Land Use maps for industrial use at 354 Tom White Rd., Braselton (MA-21-0095 and MA-21-0096)
• Rezone 1.36 acres from A-2 to CRC at 8137 Jefferson Road, Athens (RZ-21-0098)
• Rezone 4.09 acres from A-1 to A-2 on Brock Road, Athens (RZ-21-0099)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is considering several zoning and land use amendments across the county. Additional items include a contract for two ambulances, a request to create a special tax district for street lighting, and various property acquisitions.

• Purchase of two ambulances from Emergency Vehicle Sales for $555,758
• Contract to reroof the Gordon Street Center with ACR Commercial Roofing for $1,097,100
• Approval of the FY22 Supplemental Paving List
• Purchase of property (Tax Parcel # 051 016A) from James S. Patrick for $130,000
• Creation of a special tax district for street lighting in Hellen Valley Subdivision

The Jackson County Board of Commissioners approved the consent agenda, which included purchasing two ambulances for $555,758, awarding a $1,097,100 contract to reroof the Gordon Street Center, and updating the speed zone ordinance. They also approved the FY22 supplemental paving list, excluding Benton Road and adding $800,000 for materials. The board approved several zoning and land use changes, including a map amendment for a future hardware store and a rezone for industrial use, and tabled a request for a 197-acre industrial map amendment after public opposition.

• Approved the consent agenda, including the purchase of two ambulances for $555,758 and a $1,097,100 contract to reroof the Gordon Street Center.
• Approved the FY22 supplemental paving list, excluding Benton Road and adding $800,000 to cover material costs.
• Approved the dedication of Centurion Way to the county.
• Approved the creation of a special tax district for street lighting in Hellen Valley Subdivision.
• Approved the purchase of a two-acre property from James Patrick for $130,000 to create a buffer around the closed landfill.
• Approved a map amendment (MA-21-0086) changing 2.23 acres from Agricultural to Rural and Agricultural/Forestry.
• Approved a map amendment (MA-21-0087) changing 8.22 acres from Residential to Commercial for a future hardware store.
• Tabled a request for a 197-acre industrial map amendment (MA-21-0088) until next month.

Board of Elections & Registration

The Board of Elections & Registration will discuss redistricting updates and early voting locations. Members are also considering a proposal to move the South Jackson polling site from Southside Church to Nicholson City Hall.

• Redistricting update
• Proposed relocation of South Jackson polling location to Nicholson City Hall (Benton Facility)
• Felon Challenge Hearing

The Board of Elections voted to begin relocating the Commerce early voting location from Carson Street to FBC Hall, with the Commerce Library as a backup, pending owner approval and a final vote on March 11. They also voted to relocate the South Jackson polling location from Southside Church to Nicholson City Hall (Benton Hall), with a vote scheduled for February 25. A felon challenge hearing was held, but the meeting adjourned before a decision was recorded.

• Motion to keep early voting in City of Commerce passed (5-0)
• Motion to begin relocating early voting from Carson Street to FBC Hall, with Commerce Library as backup, passed (4-1)
• Motion to begin relocating South Jackson polling location to Nicholson City Hall (Benton Hall) passed (5-0)

Board of Elections & Registration

The Board of Elections & Registration will tour facilities for possible new early voting locations. The tour includes Commerce First Baptist Church, Commerce Library, and Nicholson City Hall.

• Tour of Commerce First Baptist Church
• Tour of Commerce Library
• Tour of Nicholson City Hall (Benton Facility– Community Room)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will vote on a resolution to receive $58,814.50 from the Hazardous Waste Trust Fund. A subsequent work session includes discussions on vehicle purchases, road paving, and facility repairs, though no formal action will be taken during that portion.

• Resolution for $58,814.50 in funding from the Hazardous Waste Trust Fund
• Proposed purchase of two ambulances from Emergency Vehicle Sales for $555,758
• Proposed contract for ACR Commercial Roofing to reroof Gordon Street Center for $1,097,100
• Proposed update to the GDOT Speed Zone Ordinance
• Review of the FY22 Supplemental Paving List

The Jackson County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution to accept $58,814.50 in reimbursement from the Hazardous Waste Trust Fund for cleanup of an old closed landfill. The board also discussed but took no formal action on several work session items, including ambulance purchases, speed zone changes, paving, and a roofing contract. The meeting included an executive session on land acquisition with no action taken.

• Approved resolution to receive $58,814.50 from Hazardous Waste Trust Fund (4-0)
• Approved minutes for planning session Dec 20, 2021 (4-0)
• Approved minutes for regular meeting Dec 20, 2021 (4-0)
• Approved minutes for regular meeting Jan 3, 2022 (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is holding public hearings to consider several map amendments and rezoning requests. The commission will provide recommendations to the Board of Commissioners for a February 21 hearing.

• MA-21-0088: Request to change 197.276 acres at 577 Old State Road from Agriculture/Agricultural-Forestry to Urban/Industrial
• MA-21-0089 thru MA-21-0092: Request to change 45.90 acres on Wayne Poultry Road from Commercial to Industrial
• RZ-21-0094: Request to rezone 6.015 acres at 10447 Hwy. 334 from A-2 to A-R to divide property
• RZ-21-0095: Request to rezone 7.02 acres at 467 McNeal Road from A-2 to A-R to divide property
• RZ-21-0096: Request to rezone 35.51 acres at 2160 Athens Hwy. from A-3 to A-2 to divide property

Board of Elections & Registration

The Board of Elections and Registration will meet to conduct a Felon Challenge Hearing. The board will also discuss the location for early voting.

• Felon Challenge Hearing
• Discussion on Early Voting Location
• Vote to accept December meeting minutes

The Board of Elections and Registration held a felon challenge hearing and voted unanimously to remove two registered voters from the rolls after determining they matched felony records. The board also discussed early voting location changes and received updates on redistricting and voter registration totals.

• Removed registered voter #2 from voter rolls as a felon (4-0)
• Removed registered voter #1 from voter rolls as a felon (4-0)
• Approved minutes from December board meeting (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will address several administrative and funding items including vehicle purchases and election fees. The agenda includes requests for grant approvals related to roads, airport property, and fire department equipment.

• Approval of 2022 vehicle purchases based on Invitation to Bid #210033
• Authorization of the 2022 Election Qualifying Fee Schedule
• Approval of road list for FY2022 Local Maintenance & Improvement Grant (LMIG)
• Approval of SFY2022 Consolidated Appropriations Act contract for meal services
• Approval of ARPA grant contract for airport property purchases

The Jackson County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved several routine items, including the purchase of nine vehicles for 2022, a resolution setting qualifying fees for the 2022 elections, and the FY2022 LMIG road resurfacing grant list. They also appointed a vice-chairman, filled a planning commission vacancy, and approved contracts for meal services, airport ARPA funds, and a fire department radio grant. No substantive policy decisions were made beyond these administrative approvals.

• Appointed Ralph Richardson Jr. as vice-chairman for 2022 (5-0)
• Approved 2022 BOC meeting calendar (5-0)
• Appointed Larry Turner to Planning Commission (5-0)
• Approved purchase of 9 vehicles for $314,743 (5-0)
• Approved resolution setting 2022 qualifying fees (5-0)
• Approved FY2022 LMIG road list and grant application (5-0)
• Approved meal services contract with NEGRC (5-0)
• Approved ARPA grant contract for airport ($37,919) (5-0)