Kingsland public meetings in 2021

City Council

The Kingsland City Council will hold public hearings and consider approvals for two alcohol licenses, a rezoning for a duplex development, and several other items including home occupation permits, budget revisions, and an urban camping ordinance. The meeting includes a consent docket for routine approvals and a presentation by an Eagle Scout.

• Rezoning of 12.5 acres on Marsh Harbour Parkway from PD/R-3 to PD/R-2 for duplex community
• Preliminary plat approval for Marsh Harbour Subdivision (22 duplex lots)
• Alcohol license for Unleashed Camden, LLC at 258 Haddock Road (beer/wine on premise)
• Alcohol license for Ruby Tuesday Operations, LLC at 100 Crown Pointe Parkway (beer/wine/liquor by drink)
• Ordinance 2021-10 prohibiting urban camping on public property

The Kingsland City Council unanimously approved a rezoning of 12.5 acres on Marsh Harbour Parkway to PD/R-2 for a duplex community, along with the preliminary plat for the 22-lot Marsh Harbour Subdivision. The council also approved two new alcohol licenses, 2022 license renewals, an intergovernmental agreement with the county elections board, budget revisions, an urban camping ordinance, and a grant amendment. All votes were unanimous (4-0).

• Approved rezoning of Parcel 120 008J to PD/R-2 for duplex development (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for Marsh Harbour Subdivision (22 duplex lots) (unanimous)
• Approved home occupation permit for Camden Pro Wash at 103 Cypress Bend (unanimous)
• Approved home occupation permit for Freedom Gutters at 989 May Creek Drive (unanimous)
• Approved alcohol license for Unleashed Camden, LLC at 258 Haddock Road (unanimous)
• Approved alcohol license for Ruby Tuesday Operations, LLC at 100 Crown Pointe Parkway (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 alcohol beverage license renewals (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-10 prohibiting urban camping on public property (unanimous)

Kingsland Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Authority

The Kingsland Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Authority is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes and a financial report, and to discuss old business including a tourism services contract with Camden County and a minority business/heritage tourism project. New business includes a holiday employee bonus and setting the 2022 meeting schedule.

• CCBOC Contract for Tourism Promotional Services
• Minority Business Development & Heritage Tourism Project
• End-of-Year (Holiday) Employee Bonus
• 2022 Authority Meeting Schedule

The Kingsland Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Authority approved a $350 year-end bonus for all KCVB and Welcome Center staff, and set the 2022 meeting schedule for the second Thursday of every other month starting in February. The board also approved the agenda, August 2021 minutes, and the financial summary report. No action was taken on the county tourism contract or the heritage tourism project, pending updates.

• Approved $350 holiday bonus for all KCVB & Welcome Center staff (unanimous)
• Designated 2nd Thursday of every other month starting February 2022 for meetings (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved August 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial summary report (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Board

The Kingsland Planning and Zoning Board will review two home occupation permits, a re-zoning request, and a preliminary plat for a proposed duplex subdivision. Staff recommends approval for all items, including the re-zoning of a 12.5-acre parcel to PD/R-2 for a duplex community.

• Home occupation permit for Camden Pro Wash at 103 Cypress Bend
• Home occupation permit for Freedom Gutters at 989 May Creek Dr.
• Re-zoning of parcel 120-008J (12.5 acres) to PD/R-2 for duplex development
• Preliminary plat for Marsh Harbour Subdivision (22 duplex lots)

The Planning and Zoning Board unanimously approved all four agenda items. It approved home occupation permits for a pressure washing business (Camden Pro Wash) at 103 Cypress Bend and a gutter installation business (Freedom Gutters) at 989 May Creek Dr. It also approved a rezoning of a 12.5-acre parcel on Marsh Harbour Pkwy to PD/R-2 for a duplex community, and the preliminary plat for the 22-lot Marsh Harbour subdivision. The board also approved the previous meeting's minutes, with two members abstaining.

• Approved minutes from the last meeting (motion by Haynes, second by Turner; Shannon and Shepard abstained).
• Approved home occupation permit for Camden Pro Wash at 103 Cypress Bend (unanimous).
• Approved home occupation permit for Freedom Gutters at 989 May Creek Dr. (unanimous).
• Approved rezoning of parcel 120-008J to PD/R-2 for a duplex community (unanimous).
• Approved preliminary plat for Marsh Harbour subdivision, 22 duplex lots on 12.5 acres (unanimous).

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority is meeting to handle routine business including financial reports and minutes, and to discuss committee updates. Key topics include budget discussions, a facade grant application, a Lions Club donation, and Christmas in Kingsland events.

• Facade Grant Application
• Budget Discussion
• Lions Club Donation
• Christmas in Kingsland
• New Downtown Business Update

The Downtown Development Authority approved a project-based committee structure, replacing the Main Street committee structure, and added the committee list to the next agenda. It also approved a $1,000 facade grant for Abraham Joseph at 120 S. Lee Street, a $250 donation to the Kingsland Lions Club, and tabled the Christmas lighting competition until 2022.

• Approved new project-based committee structure (unanimous)
• Approved $1,000 facade grant for 120 S. Lee Street (unanimous)
• Approved $250 donation to Kingsland Lions Club (unanimous)
• Tabled Christmas lighting competition until 2022
• Approved financial report and minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Kingsland City Council is holding its regular meeting via Webex. The agenda includes routine consent items (minutes, agenda, accounts payable) and three new business items: a technical support agreement with Datatrend, a change order for additional asphalt on Scrubby Bluff Road, and a bid award for surveying services for water and sewer improvements on Camden Woods Parkway. Public comment is scheduled.

• Datatrend agreement for VMware technical support
• Scrubby Bluff Road change order: additional 256 tons of 12.5 MM asphalt
• Bid award for Camden Woods Parkway surveying services for water and sewer improvements

The Kingsland City Council unanimously approved a consent docket, a Datatrend technical support agreement for VMware, a change order adding 256 tons of asphalt for Scrubby Bluff Road, and awarded a surveying services bid for Camden Woods Parkway to Berry & Associates. No public comments or old business were presented.

• Approved consent docket: council minutes, agenda, and accounts payable.
• Approved Datatrend Agreement for VMware technical support; unused hours roll over.
• Approved Scrubby Bluff Road change order for 256 tons of additional asphalt.
• Awarded Camden Woods Parkway surveying bid to Berry & Associates.

City Council

The Kingsland City Council will hold a public hearing and then vote on a rezoning and variance for a 40.15-acre parcel on Greentree Dr. and Scrubby Bluff Rd. to allow an RV/resort development. The council will also consider a home occupation permit, two vehicle purchases, and authorization to seek proposals for a turning lane expansion.

• Rezoning of 40.15 acres (parcel 095 009T) to C-2 General Commercial for RV/Resort development
• Variance to allow non-occupants to use RV/resort clubhouse and restrooms
• Home occupation permit for third-party vendor business at 113 Spinnaker Circle
• Bid award: $208,598 for six Ford Explorer police vehicles from Allan Vigil Ford
• Bid award: $22,898 for a 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander for Planning & Zoning

The Kingsland City Council unanimously approved a rezoning of a 40.15-acre parcel to C-2 General Commercial for an RV/Resort development, along with a variance allowing non-occupants to use the clubhouse facilities. The council also approved the purchase of six police vehicles and one pre-owned vehicle for Planning & Zoning, and authorized an RFP for a turning lane expansion.

• Approved rezoning of 40.15 acres to C-2 for RV/Resort (unanimous)
• Approved variance for non-occupant use of clubhouse facilities (unanimous)
• Approved $208,598 purchase of six police vehicles from Allan Vigil Ford (unanimous)
• Approved $22,898 purchase of 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander for Planning & Zoning (unanimous)
• Authorized RFP for DLR turning lane expansion, est. $150,000 from SPLOST 8 (unanimous)
• Approved consent docket including minutes, agenda, and accounts payable (unanimous)
• Approved home occupation permit for 113 Spinnaker Circle (unanimous)

Kingsland Development Authority Board of Directors

The Kingsland Development Authority is holding its regular meeting to approve the agenda and previous minutes, receive an update on the Summer Industries plant bonds for title closeout and early termination, and nominate and elect officers for 2022. The board will also consider GIRMA certificate of coverage and Georgia DCA authority registration, and receive annual audit information.

• Update on Summer Industries Plant Bonds for title closeout and early termination
• Nomination and election of 2022 slate of officers
• GIRMA Certificate of Coverage & Georgia DCA Authority Registration
• Annual Audit Information

The board approved the agenda, previous minutes, and the 2022 slate of officers. An update on Summer Industries plant bonds was provided with no action required, and the board received documentation on GIRMA coverage and Georgia DCA registration. The annual audit information was presented in writing, noting the KDA is audited with the City, with no action necessary.

• Approved agenda as presented
• Approved minutes of previous board meeting
• Approved nomination and election of 2022 slate of officers
• Adjourned meeting

Planning & Zoning Board

The Kingsland Planning & Zoning Board will consider three items: a home occupation permit, a rezoning of about 40 acres for an RV/resort, and a related variance. Staff recommends approval for all items, with the variance conditional on the rezoning passing.

• Home occupation permit for Cherrie Kilner at 113 Spinnaker Cir. (Map & Parcel 121B 006) as a third-party vendor on SAM.gov
• Rezoning of Parcel 095 009T (40.15 acres, west of Greentree Dr., north of Scrubby Bluff Rd.) from PD/R-1 to C-2 for RV/Resort development
• Variance request for Parcel 095 009T to allow non-occupants of the proposed RV/Resort to use clubhouse and restroom facilities

The Kingsland Planning and Zoning Board unanimously approved a home occupation permit for Cherrie Kilner at 113 Spinnaker Cir., a rezoning of 40.15 acres on Greentree Dr. and Scrubby Bluff Rd. to C-2 for an RV/Resort development, and a variance allowing non-occupants to use the resort's clubhouse facilities. All three items were approved with a 5-0 vote, with two members absent.

• Approved home occupation permit for Cherrie Kilner at 113 Spinnaker Cir. (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of parcel 095 009T to C-2 for RV/Resort development (unanimous)
• Approved variance for non-occupant use of clubhouse at proposed RV/Resort (unanimous)

City Council

The Kingsland City Council will hold public hearings and vote on two alcohol licenses, approve ARPA-related agreements including a $1,000 first responder supplement, a professional services agreement for the I-95 Force Main project, a resolution supporting a $200,000 trailhead grant, a revocable license with the Humane Society, and a water assistance program agreement. The meeting is a regular session with consent items and new business.

• Temporary alcohol license for Kingsland Catfish Festival (beer/wine sales on Nov 20, 2021)
• Alcohol license for Gill Foodz, Inc. at 1409 Harrietts Bluff Road
• ARPA State Fiscal Recovery Fund Terms and Conditions ( $1,000 supplement for first responders, $300 for volunteer firefighters)
• Professional services agreement with Roberts Civil Engineering for ARPA grant and I-95 Force Main project
• Resolution 2021-14 supporting $200,000 trailhead grant at Sanctuary at Kings Reserve

The Kingsland City Council unanimously approved all items on the agenda, including temporary and permanent alcohol licenses, agreements for ARPA-funded grants, a trail grant resolution, a revocable license for the Humane Society, and a water assistance program. No public comments were made, and no old business was discussed.

• Approved temporary alcohol license for Kingsland Tomorrow for Catfish Festival (unanimous)
• Approved alcohol license for Gill Foodz, Inc. at 1409 Harrietts Bluff Road (unanimous)
• Approved State Fiscal Recovery Fund Terms and Conditions for first responder supplements (unanimous)
• Approved professional services agreement with Roberts Civil Engineering for ARPA grant application (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-14 supporting trailhead grant application (unanimous)
• Approved revocable license agreement with Humane Society of Camden County (unanimous)
• Approved Low Income Household Water Assistance Program agreement (unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority recommended approval of two murals on a building at S. Lee Street, with one board member voting no and suggesting more specific guidelines. The board declined to consider a used car lot request because it would violate city ordinances. Other actions included approving the financial report and minutes, supporting a budget planning meeting, and approving a grant application for a trailhead.

• Approved financial report as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes as presented, with Becci Shannon abstaining
• Supported budget planning meeting for January 2022 (unanimous)
• Postponed committee roles discussion to next meeting (unanimous)
• Approved moving forward with RTP Trailhead Grant opportunity (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of two murals on S. Lee Street building (majority, Paul Chamberlin voted no)
• Declined to consider used car lot request at 121 W. King Street due to ordinance violation

City Council

The Kingsland City Council unanimously approved the consent docket, including minutes, agenda, and accounts payable. They also approved preliminary and final plats for several residential developments, as well as two home occupation permits. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent docket (minutes, agenda, accounts payable) unanimously
• Approved preliminary plat for Lake Juniper Phase 3 (24 lots) unanimously
• Approved final plat for Settler's Hammock Phase 3 (29 lots) unanimously
• Approved home occupation for Cohna Dakine at 314 Daniel Trent Way unanimously
• Approved home occupation for Lullaby Baby Diaper Cakes at 109 Cason Noah Drive unanimously
• Approved final plat for The Villas at Camden Woods (76 duplex lots, 2 commercial) unanimously

Planning & Zoning Board

The Kingsland Planning and Zoning Board is meeting to consider several agenda items, including three home occupation permits, a re-zoning request for a proposed hotel, and multiple preliminary and final plats for residential developments. Staff recommends approval for all items. The board will also elect a vice chairperson and approve previous meeting minutes.

• Re-zoning of 4.76 acres at Marsh Harbour Pkwy & Golf Course Blvd to PD/C-2 for a hotel
• Final plat for The Villas at Camden Woods: 76 duplex lots + 2 commercial lots on 43 acres
• Final plat for Settler's Hammock Phase 3: 29 single-family lots on 7.94 acres
• Preliminary plat for Lake Juniper Phase III: 24 lots on 9.13 acres
• Home occupation permits for tutoring, diaper cakes, and pressure washing

The Kingsland Planning and Zoning Board approved several home occupation permits and subdivision plats, deferred a hotel rezoning request, and elected a vice chair. All votes were unanimous except for one withdrawn application.

• Approved home occupation permit for Cohna Dakine (online tutoring) at 314 Daniel Trent Way (unanimous)
• Approved home occupation permit for Lullaby Baby Diaper Cakes (craft sales) at 109 Cason Noah Dr. (unanimous)
• Withdrawn home occupation permit for Camden Pro Wash (pressure washing) at 402 1/2 W. Fulford St.
• Deferred rezoning of parcel 120 008G004 to PD/C-2 for proposed hotel until 12/6/2021 (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for The Villas at Camden Woods (76 duplex lots, 2 commercial lots) (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for Lake Juniper Phase III (24 lots) (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Settler's Hammock Phase 3 (29 single-family lots) (unanimous)
• Elected Fyrth Morris as Vice Chairperson (unanimous)

City Council

The Kingsland City Council will consider adopting the FY 2021-22 operating budget, setting the property tax millage rate at 7.4 mills, and approving several contracts and agreements. The meeting includes a presentation from the Camden County Health Department requesting additional funding for a public health facility, and a proclamation for Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

• Resolution #2021-12 adopting FY 2021-22 operating budget
• 2021 tax millage rate set at 7.400 mills
• Ordinance 2021-12 setting elected officials' salaries: mayor $11,450, councilmembers $9,025
• Employment agreement for Municipal Court Solicitor Jacqueline Fortier at $1,246.15 bi-weekly
• Bid award for one 2021 Dodge Charger police vehicle at $27,894

The Kingsland City Council approved the FY 2021-22 operating budget, set the 2021 tax millage rate at 7.400 mills, and adopted a salary ordinance for elected officials. They also approved several contracts and grants, including a CDBG-DR grant amendment (3-1) and a police vehicle purchase. A request for additional health department funding was discussed but no action was taken.

• Approved FY 2021-22 operating budget (unanimous)
• Set 2021 tax millage rate at 7.400 mills (unanimous)
• Adopted salary ordinance: mayor $11,450, councilmembers $9,025 effective Jan 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved Georgia Gateway CID millage at 1 mill (unanimous)
• Approved Municipal Court Solicitor employment agreement with Jacqueline Fortier (unanimous)
• Approved CDBG-DR grant amendment increasing award by $395,000 to $695,000 (3-1)
• Approved Coastal Incentive Grant for $35,000 (unanimous)
• Awarded bid for 2021 Dodge Charger police vehicle at $27,894 (unanimous)

Kingsland Development Authority Board of Directors

The Kingsland Development Authority is holding a special-called meeting to handle old and new business. Key items include final approval of bylaw modifications, updates on transportation funding and development agreements, and a vote on terminating bonds and related documents for the Summer Industries plant.

• Bylaws Modification (Final)
• Georgia Transportation Redevelopment Funding Update
• Intergovernmental Agreement between City of Kingsland and Camden County Joint Development Authority
• Epic Destinations, LLC Development Agreement Update
• Summer Industries Plant Bonds: cancellation of bond and termination of bond documents, limited warranty deed and bill of sale

The Kingsland Development Authority board unanimously approved a final bylaws modification, then approved the cancellation of the Summer Industries bond and termination of bond documents, along with the limited warranty deed and bill of sale transfer, as part of an early termination and closeout process with Easter Creek Partners. The board also heard updates on state transportation funds, an intergovernmental agreement, and the Epic Destinations development agreement, but took no action on those items.

• Approved meeting agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from 12/10/2020 board meeting (unanimous)
• Approved final bylaws modification as presented (unanimous)
• Approved cancellation of Summer Industries bond and termination of bond documents (unanimous)
• Approved limited warranty deed and bill of sale transfer to Easter Creek Partners (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:21 PM (unanimous)

City Council

The Kingsland City Council will hold public hearings and vote on the FY 2021-22 budget, an alcohol license for Sonny's BBQ, two rezonings (including a 129-acre mixed-use development), and a variance for a home repair. They will also consider several home occupation permits, a final plat, and various contracts and resolutions.

• Public hearing and approval of FY 2021-22 budget
• Alcohol license for Sonny's BBQ at 1380 Boone Street
• Rezoning of 129 acres on Highway 40 West to PD/MU for retail/residential
• Rezoning of 6.39 acres on Laurel Island Parkway to C2 for mini warehouse
• Bid award to Seaboard Construction for $67,565.57 for Sugar Maple Way road work

The Kingsland City Council approved a resolution supporting protection of the Okefenokee Swamp, re-zoned two parcels for commercial and mixed-use development, and approved several home occupation permits, an alcohol license for Sonny's BBQ, and a road construction bid. All votes were unanimous. A request for a new street light at 110 Cypress Bend was deferred pending more information.

• Approved Resolution 2021-09 supporting Okefenokee Swamp protection (unanimous)
• Approved variance for 105 East Farmers Street to allow home repair (unanimous)
• Re-zoned 6.39 acres at Laurel Island Parkway/Winding Road to C2 with special exception for mini warehouse (unanimous)
• Re-zoned 129 acres at Highway 40 West/South 50th Avenue to PD/MU for retail/residential (unanimous)
• Approved home occupation permits for Super Sweet Bake Shop, Ana's Corner Aromatherapy, and The Tactical Submariner (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Lake Victoria Phase IV (27 lots) (unanimous)
• Approved alcohol license for Sonny's BBQ at 1380 Boone Street (unanimous)
• Deferred Georgia Power illumination contract for 110 Cypress Bend (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Board

The Kingsland Planning and Zoning Board is meeting to consider several agenda items, including three home occupation permits, a variance request, a final plat for a new subdivision phase, and two rezoning requests. The board will also elect a vice chairperson and approve prior meeting minutes. Staff has recommended approval for all items, some with conditions.

• Home occupation permits for Ana's Corner Aromatherapy (121 Almond Cir.), Super Sweet Bake Shop (205 Lake Forest Dr.), and The Tactical Submariner (105 Crestwood Ct.)
• Variance request for 105 E. Farmers St. to allow repair of a house exceeding half its value, with conditions including a building permit and completion within 12 months
• Final plat for Lake Victoria Phase IV: 27 single-family lots on 15.47 acres, connecting Pistachio Lane to Soncel Drive
• Rezoning of 6.39 acres at Laurel Island Pkwy and Winding Rd to C-2 for a mini warehouse storage facility (Sawdawg, LLC)
• Rezoning of 129 acres at Hwy 40 West and S. 50th Ave to PD/MU for retail/residential development (Laurel Island Holdings, LLC)

The Kingsland Planning and Zoning Board approved all eight agenda items unanimously, including three home occupation permits, a variance, a final plat, and two rezoning requests. The election of a vice chairperson was deferred to the next meeting. All votes were unanimous with Chairman Shepard absent.

• Approved home occupation permit for Ana's Corner Aromatherapy at 121 Almond Cir. (unanimous)
• Approved home occupation permit for Super Sweet Bake Shop at 205 Lake Forest Dr. (unanimous)
• Approved home occupation permit for The Tactical Submariner at 105 Crestwood Ct. with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved variance for 105 E. Farmers St. with condition requiring certified contractor (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Lake Victoria Phase IV, 27 lots on 15.47 acres (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of parcel 120 008K001 to C-2 with special exception for mini warehouse (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of parcel 108 050 to PD/MU for retail/residential development (unanimous)
• Deferred election of vice chairperson to 10/4/2021 (unanimous)

City Council

The Kingsland City Council will hold a regular meeting to consider several items, including resolutions on Okefenokee Swamp protection and right-of-way acceptance, a bid award for asphalt resurfacing, contract renewals, and ordinances on retirement plan participation and urban camping. The meeting also includes a budget presentation and a proclamation for Constitution Week.

• Resolution 2021-09: Protection for Okefenokee Swamp
• Bid award: Asphalt resurfacing for Rocky's Place and Edwards Drive to Kudzue 3 Trucking & Paving for $71,567.76
• Renewal of ThinkGuard Backup Solution with $6,162 one-time upgrade and $1,750/mo storage renewal
• Ordinance 2021-10: Urban camping prohibition
• Ordinance 2021-11: GMEBS Defined Benefit Retirement Plan Adoption Agreement

The Kingsland City Council approved the FY 2021-22 budget presentation, with a request to prepare a second version including DDA-requested signs. The council tabled Resolution 2021-09 on Okefenokee Swamp protection until September 13, 2021. It also approved several contracts and ordinances, including asphalt resurfacing, a data backup renewal, and retirement plan amendments.

• Approved FY 2021-22 budget presentation (unanimous)
• Tabled Resolution 2021-09 on Okefenokee Swamp protection (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-10 accepting Settlers Hammock Phase 2A right of way (unanimous)
• Awarded asphalt resurfacing bid to Kudzue 3 Trucking & Paving for $71,567.76 (unanimous)
• Approved ThinkGuard backup solution renewal with $6,162 upgrade and $1,750/mo storage (unanimous)
• Rejected sole bid for surveying services and re-advertised RFP (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-11 GMEBS retirement plan adoption agreement (unanimous)
• Approved amended GMEBS plan adoption agreement (unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority

The Kingsland Downtown Development Authority is holding its regular August meeting. The board will discuss the 2021-2022 budget, grant opportunities, updates on the Downtown Ford/Habitat building, a landscape maintenance agreement, and upcoming events like the Catfish Festival. No votes or final decisions are listed on the agenda.

• 2021-2022 Budget Discussion
• Grant Opportunities
• Downtown Ford/Habitat Building Update
• Landscape Maintenance Agreement Status
• Catfish Festival Update

The Downtown Development Authority approved a request from the FFA Alumni program to host a free Fall Festival at The Lawn on October 2, with support from the DDA and public works. The board also approved a Business After Hours event on September 23 to promote downtown spaces, and awarded the Beautification Award to Bluebridge Coffee House. All decisions were unanimous.

• Approved FFA Alumni Fall Festival at The Lawn on Oct. 2 (unanimous)
• Approved Business After Hours event on Sept. 23 with Chamber and Coastal Roots Realty (unanimous)
• Awarded Beautification Award to Bluebridge Coffee House (unanimous)
• Approved financial report as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes as presented (unanimous)

City Council

The Kingsland City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a variance request for an industrial property, approve two home occupation permits, and consider amendments to the occupancy excise tax ordinance. The agenda also includes routine consent items and public comment.

• Variance for 251 Commercial Drive, Woodbine (Map/Parcel 093 054C) to reduce side yard setbacks from 40' to 17.5' (west) and 38.5' (east)
• Home occupation permit for 'The Dogeared Quilt' at 153 Sugar Maple Way (Map/Parcel 082R 025)
• Home occupation permit for 'Liset's Sewing Shop' at 240 South East Street (Map/Parcel K21 07 004)
• Amendments to Chapter 20, Article IV - Occupancy Excise Tax Ordinance (House Bill 317)
• Consent agenda: approve minutes, agenda, and accounts payable

The Kingsland City Council unanimously approved a variance for Aglogic Chemical, LLC at 251 Commercial Drive, reducing side yard setbacks from 40' to 17.5' on the west and to 38.5' on the east. It also approved home occupation permits for Katherine Carothers (The Dogeared Quilt) at 153 Sugar Maple Way and Liset Rios (Liset's Sewing Shop) at 240 South East Street. Amendments to the Occupancy Excise Tax Ordinance related to House Bill 317 were approved. All votes were unanimous with Councilwoman Kristy Chance absent.

• Approved variance for 251 Commercial Drive reducing side yard setbacks (unanimous)
• Approved home occupation permit for The Dogeared Quilt at 153 Sugar Maple Way (unanimous)
• Approved home occupation permit for Liset's Sewing Shop at 240 South East Street (unanimous)
• Approved amendments to Chapter 20, Article IV Occupancy Excise Tax Ordinance (unanimous)

Kingsland Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Authority

The Kingsland Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Authority is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes, review financials, and discuss old and new business. Key items include a PPP loan, a salary/compensation study, a contract with Camden County for tourism services, and the FY21/22 budget. The meeting is scheduled for August 5, 2021, at the Kingsland Welcome Center.

• Approval of minutes from April 2021
• Financial summary report
• PPP loan discussion
• KCVB Authority salary/compensation study
• CCBOC contract for tourism promotional services and FY21/22 budget

The Kingsland Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Authority approved its FY21/22 budget with amendments including a 2-step pay increase for all staff effective October 1, 2021, and reducing the City Admin Fee line item to $0.00 for reevaluation at 6-month revisions. The board also approved agenda amendments and minutes from April 2021, and held an executive session for personnel. No action was taken on a proposed Minority Business Development & Heritage Tourism project, which was discussed with supportive interest.

• Approved FY21/22 budget with staff raises and zero city admin fee (unanimous)
• Approved agenda amendments adding executive session and minority business project (unanimous)
• Approved April 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Held executive session for personnel (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Board

The Kingsland Planning and Zoning Board will consider three agenda items: two home occupation permits for sewing/quilting businesses and one variance request for an industrial property. Staff recommends approval for all three items.

• Home occupation permit for Liset's Sewing Shop at 240 S. East St. (R-1 zoning)
• Home occupation permit for The Dogeared Quilt at 153 Sugar Maple Way (R-1 zoning)
• Variance request by Aglogic Chemical, LLC at 251 Commercial Dr., Woodbine to reduce side yard setbacks from 40' to 17.5' (west) and to 38.5' (east)

The Kingsland Planning and Zoning Board unanimously approved two home occupation permits, a variance for a chemical company, and the previous meeting's minutes. All votes were unanimous with no discussion or opposition recorded.

• Approved home occupation permit for Liset's Sewing Shop at 240 S. East St. (unanimous)
• Approved home occupation permit for The Dogeared Quilt at 153 Sugar Maple Way (unanimous)
• Approved variance for Aglogic Chemical, LLC at 251 Commercial Dr., Woodbine, reducing side yard setbacks (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from the previous meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Kingsland City Council will hold a public hearing and consider several items, including an alcohol beverage license for Luxury Nails & Spa, a contract renewal with TDS that lowers costs by about $29,000, a bid for a vehicle lift, a resolution supporting Okefenokee Swamp protection, and a lighting contract for The Meadows Phase V. They will also discuss an ARPA consulting agreement and cancel the August 9 meeting.

• Alcohol Beverage License for Luxury Nails & Spa of Kingsland (109 Haddock Road, Suite 103) for complimentary beer and wine on premise
• Renewal of TDS (Camden Telephone and Telegraph) 60-month service agreement, lowering costs by approximately $29,000
• Bid award for one 12,000-pound 2-post lift for Fleet Services to Lewis Tool & Equipment
• Resolution 2021-09 for protection of Okefenokee Swamp
• Georgia Power illumination contract for The Meadows Phase V: $19,000 initial cost, $210.84 monthly for 12 locations, funded by SPLOST

The Kingsland City Council approved a $75,000 initial funding for a Memorandum of Understanding with Camden Connection for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) services, and approved an amended contract for emergency funding for Camden House. The council also approved an alcohol license for Luxury Nails & Spa, rejected all VoIP proposals, renewed a TDS contract, awarded a lift bid, and tabled a resolution on Okefenokee Swamp protection. No action was taken on cancelling the August 9 meeting.

• Approved $75,000 initial funding for ARPA consulting MOU with Camden Connection (unanimous)
• Approved alcohol beverage license for Luxury Nails & Spa (unanimous)
• Rejected all VoIP service proposals (unanimous)
• Approved 60-month TDS service contract renewal, saving ~$29,000 (unanimous)
• Awarded bid for 12,000-pound 2-post lift to Lewis Tool & Equipment (unanimous)
• Tabled Resolution 2021-09 on Okefenokee Swamp protection until 8/23/2021 (unanimous)
• Approved Georgia Power illumination contract for Meadows Phase V, initial cost $19,000 (unanimous)
• Approved amended contract for Camden Community Crisis Center emergency funding (unanimous)

City Council

The Kingsland City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on rezoning two parcels on Hideaway Lake Drive for a 25-lot duplex development. They will also consider two home occupation permits, a preliminary plat for a new subdivision, and several resolutions including adding Juneteenth as a holiday and accepting grant funds.

• Rezoning of parcels 082 016 and K18 09 002 (15 acres) to R-2 for 25-lot duplex community
• Home occupation permit for cat breeding at 103 Pineapple Place (not recommended)
• Home occupation permit for landscaping business at 601 East Thrift Street (recommended)
• Preliminary plat for Lake Victoria Phase IV (27 single-family lots on 15.47 acres)
• Resolution 2021-07 adopting Camden County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan

The Kingsland City Council unanimously approved a rezoning of two parcels on Hideaway Lake Drive to R-2 for a 25-lot duplex community, and denied a home occupation permit for cat breeding at 103 Pineapple Place. They also approved a landscaping home occupation permit, a preliminary plat for Lake Victoria Phase IV, added Juneteenth to the holiday schedule, and approved several resolutions and agreements related to disaster recovery and hazard mitigation.

• Approved rezoning of 2 parcels (15 acres) to R-2 for duplex community (unanimous)
• Denied home occupation permit for cat breeding at 103 Pineapple Place (unanimous)
• Approved home occupation permit for landscaping business at 601 East Thrift Street (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for Lake Victoria Phase IV (27 lots, 15.47 acres) (unanimous)
• Added Juneteenth to observed holiday schedule (unanimous)
• Approved prequalified contractors DSW and Stonewater for CDBG-DR program (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-07 for Camden County Hazard Mitigation Plan (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #2021-08 accepting CDBG-MIT award and subrecipient agreement (unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority

The Kingsland Downtown Development Authority is holding its regular July 2021 meeting. The board will discuss the DDA boundary, an overlay ordinance, a landscape maintenance district RFP, and various downtown promotions and economic development items. The meeting includes committee reports and updates on events like the Catfish Festival.

• DDA Boundary Discussion with Scott Kimball of Planning & Zoning
• Overlay Ordinance discussion
• Landscape Maintenance District RFP update
• SBA Micro Loan Seminar update
• Mission and Vision statement review

The Downtown Development Authority approved a $5,500 proposal from Land Design Associates for landscape architectural services in the downtown area, and voted to pay $425 for Becci Shannon's registration to the 2021 Georgia's Downtown Conference. The board also approved the minutes of the previous meeting as presented. June financials were not available for review, and a grant for traffic control signs was not awarded.

• Approved $5,500 for landscape architectural services from Land Design Associates, Inc.
• Approved $425 for Becci Shannon's registration to the 2021 Georgia's Downtown Conference.
• Approved the minutes of the previous meeting as presented.
• Decided the charge for the FFA Alumni Fall Festival at The Lawn will be the cost for Public Works to deliver and pick up trash cans.
• Discussed but made no final decision on a fee structure for renting The Lawn event grounds.
• Noted that a grant for traffic control signs was not awarded.
• Discussed planning a Halloween event in October 2022 with Coastal GA Railway train rides.
• Discussed using Becci Shannon's property at Arizona Street and Hwy 40 for the Sunday Market starting in October 2021.

Planning & Zoning Board

The Kingsland Planning and Zoning Board will consider four agenda items, including a preliminary plat for a 27-lot subdivision, two home occupation permits, and a rezoning request for a 25-lot duplex community. Staff recommends approval for three items and does not recommend approval for one home occupation permit.

• Preliminary plat for Lake Victoria Phase IV: 27 single-family lots on 15.47 acres, zoning PD/R-1, staff recommends approval
• Home occupation permit for William Poddig at 601 E. Thrift St. (landscaping/grass cutting business 'Better Together'), staff recommends approval
• Home occupation permit for Jonathan Angel at 103 Pineapple Pl. (cat breeding business 'Lap Leopard Bengals'), staff does not recommend approval
• Rezoning of two parcels (082 016 & K1809 002) totaling ~15 acres on Hideaway Lake Dr. to R-2 for a 25-lot duplex community, staff recommends approval

The Kingsland Planning and Zoning Board approved the preliminary plat for Lake Victoria Phase IV, a 27-lot single-family subdivision on 15.47 acres, with the developer agreeing to the original 2006 planned development. They also approved a home occupation permit for a landscaping business at 601 E. Thrift St. and a re-zoning of two parcels on Hideaway Lake Dr. to R-2 for a 25-lot duplex community. A home occupation permit for cat breeding at 103 Pineapple Pl. was denied 4-1.

• Approved preliminary plat for Lake Victoria Phase IV (27 single-family lots on 15.47 acres) unanimously.
• Approved home occupation permit for William Poddig's landscaping business 'Better Together' at 601 E. Thrift St. unanimously.
• Denied home occupation permit for Jonathan Angel's cat breeding business 'Lap Leopard Bengals' at 103 Pineapple Pl. (4-1).
• Approved re-zoning of two parcels (082 016 & K1809 002) to R-2 for a 25-lot duplex community on Hideaway Lake Dr. unanimously.

City Council

The Kingsland City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on an alcohol beverage license for Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, along with several other items including a downtown authority appointment, a cemetery survey bid, a contract amendment, a solid waste fee change, a sewer improvement change order, and declaring surplus items for scrap sale.

• Public hearing and vote on alcohol license for Cracker Barrel at 1200 Boone Street
• Appoint Kristy Chance to Kingsland Downtown Development Authority, term to 2026
• Award $21,000 bid to Bennett Surveying for Lawnwood Cemetery surveying and mapping
• Approve contract amendment with Roberts Civil Engineering for CDBG-MIT grant services
• Resolution 2021-06 adding $25 one-time solid waste account establishment fee

The Kingsland City Council unanimously approved an alcohol beverage license for Cracker Barrel Old Country Store at 1200 Boone Street, allowing on-premise beer and wine sales. They also approved a $21,000 bid to Bennett Surveying for cemetery surveying and mapping at Lawnwood Cemetery, and adopted a resolution adding a one-time $25 account establishment fee for solid waste collection. The council approved a contract amendment with Roberts Civil Engineering for CDBG-MIT grant services, a 182-day extension for the Grove Blvd sewer improvements, and declared surplus items for scrap sale. Kristy Chance was appointed to the Kingsland Downtown Development Authority, replacing Lamar Stokes, with a term expiring December 31, 2026.

• Approved alcohol beverage license for Cracker Barrel (unanimous)
• Approved $21,000 cemetery survey bid to Bennett Surveying (unanimous)
• Adopted $25 solid waste account establishment fee (unanimous)
• Approved CDBG-MIT engineering contract amendment with Roberts Civil Engineering (unanimous)
• Approved 182-day extension for Grove Blvd sewer improvements (unanimous)
• Approved declaration of surplus items for scrap sale (unanimous)
• Appointed Kristy Chance to KDDA, term to 2026 (unanimous)

City Council

The Kingsland City Council is meeting to consider several routine and financial items, including a bid award for water treatment plant upgrades, an urban camping ordinance, and a contract amendment for water quality monitoring. The most significant item is a $931,105 bid for aerator upgrades at Water Treatment Plant #1, funded by the Water & Sewer Fund.

• Bid award: Southern Civil, LLC for Water Treatment Plant #1 aerator upgrades, $931,105 (incl. $50,000 contingency)
• Ordinance: Prohibiting certain uses of public parks, streets, or private property for living accommodations with temporary shelters
• Professional services amendment: Transfer watershed monitoring from Nutter & Associates to GWES, LLC for $3,500
• MOU with Camden County for onsite clinical medical services, $63,141.60 for July 2021–June 2022
• Reappointment: Craig Root to Coastal Regional Commission

The Kingsland City Council unanimously postponed the proposed urban camping ordinance after public comments raised concerns about homelessness. The council also approved a $931,105 bid for Water Treatment Plant #1 aerator upgrades, a $3,500 watershed monitoring contract amendment, and a $63,141.60 MOU for county-provided clinical services.

• Postponed urban camping ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved $931,105 bid to Southern Civil, LLC for WTP #1 aerator upgrades (unanimous)
• Approved $3,500 amendment transferring watershed monitoring to GWES, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved $63,141.60 MOU with Camden County for clinical services (unanimous)
• Approved change order #3 for WTP #1 clearwell project (unanimous)
• Reappointed Craig Root to Coastal Regional Commission (unanimous)
• Approved consent docket including minutes, agenda, and accounts payable (unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority

The Kingsland Downtown Development Authority is holding a regular meeting to discuss routine items like financial reports and minutes, as well as committee updates. Notable discussions include the 2021 Spirit of a Hero Scholarship presentation, the Catfish Festival 2021 planning, and updates on downtown businesses and traffic speed radar devices.

• 2021 Spirit of a Hero Scholarship Presentation
• C-1 Overlay Status update
• Landscaping Maintenance District RFP update
• Catfish Festival 2021 planning meeting
• Downtown businesses update and new business interest

The Downtown Development Authority approved the financial report and minutes as presented. It awarded two $500 scholarships: the Jim Doughty award to Aaron Daniel Altamirano Dino and the Keith Dixon award to Meredith Evelyn Boswell. The board removed a funding plan item from the agenda and discussed, but did not decide on, the C-1 Overlay, landscaping RFP, and The Lawn design.

• Approved financial report as presented
• Approved minutes as presented
• Awarded $500 Jim Doughty scholarship to Aaron Daniel Altamirano Dino
• Awarded $500 Keith Dixon scholarship to Meredith Evelyn Boswell
• Removed Item #4 (Plan for Funding Future Projects) from agenda
• Decided to use 2020 logo for 2021 Catfish Festival
• Agreed to restart Sunday Market in the Fall
• Adjourned at 6:36 pm

City Council

The Kingsland City Council will consider awarding two construction contracts for road work, totaling about $1.29 million, funded by LMIG and SPLOST VIII. The council will also hear the FY2020 audit presentation and handle routine consent items.

• Bid award: Asphalt resurfacing with striping on 14 roads, $366,659.69 to Seaboard Construction
• Bid award: Roadway rehab (mill, leveling, overlay) on Wildcat Drive, May Creek Drive, and Scrubby Bluff Road, total $920,216.94
• FY2020 audit presentation by Trey Scott, CPA of Mauldin & Jenkins
• Consent docket: approve minutes, agenda, and accounts payable

The Kingsland City Council unanimously approved two bid awards for road work. The first, for asphalt resurfacing of 14 roads, was awarded to Seaboard Construction for $366,659.69. The second, for roadway rehab including mill, leveling, and overlay on Wildcat Drive, May Creek Drive, and Scrubby Bluff Road, was awarded to Seaboard Construction and East Coast Asphalt for a total of $920,216.94. The council also approved the consent docket and heard a presentation on the clean FY2020 audit.

• Approved consent docket including minutes, agenda, and accounts payable (unanimous)
• Approved asphalt resurfacing bid to Seaboard Construction for $366,659.69 (unanimous)
• Approved roadway rehab bids totaling $920,216.94 (unanimous)
• Heard FY2020 audit presentation reporting no findings and clean opinion

City Council

The Kingsland City Council is holding a regular meeting with public hearings and votes on several planning and zoning items, including a zoning ordinance amendment, a re-zoning request, and two business permits. They will also consider contracts for probation services and school resource officers, a dump truck purchase, and mid-year budget revisions.

• Ordinance 2021-09 to amend KLADO, affecting C-1, C-1A, C-2, C-5 districts
• Re-zoning of 12 parcels (approx. 2.28 acres) near North Orange Edwards Blvd and Jacobs Ave to R-2 for duplexes
• Residential Business Permit for Rose Villa Rose Nursery at 229 Woodbridge Rd
• Home Occupation Permit for The Fine Rustic at 502 Soncel Dr
• Bid award for dump truck: $111,364.44 to Rush Truck Center

The Kingsland City Council unanimously approved a rezoning of 12 parcels (about 2.28 acres) on North Orange Edwards Boulevard and Jacobs Avenue to R-2 Low Density Residential for a duplex community. They also approved a residential business permit for Rose Villa Rose Nursery at 229 Woodbridge Road with conditions, and a home occupation permit for The Fine Rustic at 502 Soncel Drive. The council tabled Ordinance 2021-09, which would amend the KLADO zoning code, and approved several routine items including a dump truck purchase, budget revisions, and contracts for probation services and school resource officers.

• Approved rezoning of 12 parcels to R-2 for duplex community (unanimous)
• Approved residential business permit for Rose Villa Rose Nursery with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved home occupation permit for The Fine Rustic (unanimous)
• Tabled Ordinance 2021-09 amending KLADO zoning code (unanimous)
• Approved Satilla Probation Contract renewal (unanimous)
• Approved 2021-2022 School Resource Officer contract with Camden County Schools (unanimous)
• Approved bid award for 2021 International HV607 dump truck at $111,364.44 (unanimous)
• Approved FY2020/21 mid-year budget revisions (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Board

The Kingsland Planning & Zoning Board is meeting to consider four agenda items, including a rezoning request for 12 parcels on N. Orange Edwards Blvd. and Jacobs Ave. to allow a duplex community, two home-based business permits, and an ordinance amendment to the city's land development code. Staff recommends approval for all items.

• Rezoning of 12 parcels (K10 02 002-010) totaling 2.28 acres to R-2 for duplex community
• Home occupation permit for 'The Fine Rustic' woodworking/furniture repair at 502 Soncel Dr.
• Residential business permit for 'Rose Villa Rose Nursery' at 229 Woodbridge Rd. with conditions
• Ordinance 2021-09 amending KLADO to change allowed uses in C-1, C-1A, C-2, C-5 districts

The Kingsland Planning and Zoning Board approved a rezoning of 12 parcels on N. Orange Edwards Blvd. and Jacobs Ave. to R-2 for a duplex community, a home occupation permit for a woodworking business, and a residential business permit for a rose nursery with conditions. The board also approved an ordinance amendment to KLADO with a 5-0 vote, with two abstentions.

• Approved rezoning of 12 parcels to R-2 for duplex community (unanimous)
• Approved home occupation permit for 'The Fine Rustic' at 502 Soncel Dr. (unanimous)
• Approved residential business permit for 'Rose Villa Rose Nursery' at 229 Woodbridge Rd. with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-09 amending KLADO (5-0, 2 abstentions)

City Council

The City Council will discuss drainage at Waters Edge/Brighton Lake and review several appointments. The body is deciding on a bid for a mini excavator and a one-time supplemental pay package for city employees.

• One-time supplemental pay of $1,000 for first responders and $500 for other employees totaling $129,535.88
• Bid award to Vermeer Southeast for one mini excavator at $42,129.56
• Amendment to the 2018 Camden County Service Delivery Strategy for a St. Marys housing project
• Appointment of Councilwoman Chance to the Kingsland Planning Commission
• Confirmation of Mr. C.B. Yadav to the Kingsland Convention and Visitors Bureau Authority Board

The Kingsland City Council unanimously approved a one-time supplemental pay for current employees: $1,000 for first responders and $500 for all others, with prorated amounts for part-time and newer employees, at a total cost of $129,535.88. The council also unanimously approved a bid award for a mini excavator from Vermeer Southeast for $42,129.56, funded by SPLOST VIII, and approved an amendment to the 2018 Camden County Service Delivery Strategy for a CDBG application. Councilwoman Chance appointed Michael Haynes to the Planning Commission and re-appointed C.B. Yadav to the KCVB Authority Board. No substantive decisions were made on drainage issues or public comments; these were only discussed.

• Approved one-time supplemental pay: $1,000 for first responders, $500 for others, total $129,535.88 (unanimous)
• Approved bid award for mini excavator to Vermeer Southeast, $42,129.56 (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to 2018 Camden County Service Delivery Strategy (unanimous)
• Approved consent docket: minutes, agenda, accounts payable (unanimous)
• Appointed Michael Haynes to Kingsland Planning Commission
• Re-appointed C.B. Yadav to Kingsland Convention and Visitors Bureau Authority Board

City Council

The City Council will review several public hearing items including land rezonings for residential, commercial, and solar energy uses. The meeting also includes several bid awards for water tank maintenance, watershed monitoring, and vehicle purchases.

• Re-zoning of 137.95 acres on Greentree Drive for a solar energy system facility
• Re-zoning of 2.84 acres at Highway 17 and Boone Avenue/East Royal Avenue for office and boat/RV storage
• Water tank maintenance contract bid from Suez/Utility Service Co., Inc. for $201,347
• Purchase of three pickup trucks from Allan Vigil Ford for a total of $78,421
• Watershed protection and management plan bid from Georgia Water & Environmental Services, LLC for $8,100

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority is meeting to review the status of an overlay ordinance and its boundary map. The board will also discuss the mission statement and determine usage fees for The Lawn.

• Overlay Ordinance status and boundary map
• Fee determination for The Lawn usage
• Fundraising for The Lawn
• Small Business Survey
• Spirit of a Hero Scholarship update

The Downtown Development Authority unanimously approved a Railroad-themed design for The Lawn, featuring red brick and blue steel de-construction to resemble an old train depot. The board also voted to postpone the Kingsland Car Show until further notice due to low application numbers. A recommendation was made to fill a vacant board seat with Councilwoman Kristy Chance, pending city council approval.

• Approved Railroad theme for The Lawn (unanimous)
• Postponed Kingsland Car Show until further notice (unanimous)
• Recommended Kristy Chance for vacant board seat (pending council approval)
• Approved minutes as presented (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Board

The board is reviewing several re-zoning requests, including a proposal for a solar energy system facility. The meeting also covers a preliminary plat for a new residential phase and various home occupation and special use permits.

• Preliminary Plat for The Meadows Phase VI: 91 residential lots on 86.27 acres
• Re-zoning of 137.95 acres on Greentree Dr. to R-6 for an Intermediate Scale Solar Energy System Facility
• Re-zoning of 2.84 acres at Hwy. 17 and Boone Ave./E. Royal Ave. to C-2 for office and Boat/RV storage
• Special Use Permit for 61 Clarks Bluff Rd. to allow an RV for temporary housing
• Re-zoning of 0.50 acres at Camden St. and W. Dills Ave. to R-4 for a mobile home

The Kingsland Planning and Zoning Board approved all eight agenda items unanimously or by 5-1 vote, including two home occupation permits, a 91-lot preliminary plat for The Meadows Phase VI, a special use permit for an RV at a church, three re-zonings (including one for a solar facility), and a variance for a screen porch. The board also re-elected Bryant Shepard as Chairman and Eric Snook as Vice Chairman, and approved last month's minutes.

• Re-elected Bryant Shepard as Chairman and Eric Snook as Vice Chairman unanimously
• Approved home occupation permit for Aimee Ledbetter (cleaning service) at 340 Daniel Trent Way unanimously
• Approved home occupation permit for Joe Dooley (handyman/Ebay sales) at 301 Island St. unanimously
• Approved preliminary plat for The Meadows Phase VI (91 lots on 86.27 acres) unanimously
• Approved special use permit for RV parking at First United Pentecostal Church (61 Clarks Bluff Rd.) with conditions unanimously
• Approved re-zoning of 2 parcels to C-2 for office/boat-RV storage at Hwy. 17 and Boone Ave./E. Royal Ave. (5-1, Shannon opposed)
• Approved re-zoning of 1 parcel to R-4 for mobile home at Camden St./W. Dills Ave. (5-1, Shannon opposed)
• Approved re-zoning of 137.95 acres to R-6 for solar facility on Greentree Dr. unanimously

Kingsland Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Authority

The Authority will review the financial summary report and approve minutes from March 2021. The agenda includes discussions regarding a tourism services contract with the City of Kingsland and a PPP loan application.

• City of Kingsland Contract Agreement for Tourism Services
• PPP Loan Application
• Election of Chairman, Vice Chair and Secretary-Treasurer

The Kingsland Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Authority approved the FY21 Mid-Year Budget Revisions, elected its 2021 slate of officers, and approved a salary study for all CVB positions. The board also authorized the Executive Committee to adjust the Executive Director's salary to the approved FY21 budget amount. All votes were unanimous, with one recusal on the budget revisions.

• Approved agenda amendments adding FY21 Mid-Year Revisions and an Executive Session for Personnel (unanimous).
• Approved the minutes from the March 4, 2021 meeting (unanimous).
• Elected the 2021 slate of officers: CB Yadav (Chairman), Kathy Dixon (Vice Chair), Alison Shores (Secretary) (unanimous).
• Approved the FY21 Mid-Year Budget Revisions (4-0; Shores recused).
• Approved moving into and out of Executive Session for Personnel (unanimous).
• Authorized the Executive Committee to adjust the Executive Director's salary to the approved FY21 budget amount (unanimous).
• Authorized contracting with an independent consultant for a salary study for all CVB positions, budgeted up to $1,500, and amended the FY21 budget accordingly (unanimous).

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings and vote on ordinances regarding the operation and regulatory fees for coin-operated amusement machines. The body will also review a project change order and a SPLOST project extension.

• Ordinance 2021-05 and 2021-07: New regulations and fees for coin-operated machines ($15 per machine plus $1,250 flat fee)
• GEFA CWSRF WWTF Renovations: Final change order decreasing contract sum by $138,423.24
• 2013 SPLOST VII Agreement: Proposed extension for project completion and fund expenditure to June 30, 2022
• Golden Isles Model Railroad Club: Lease agreement for Kingsland Train Depot adding conference space and increasing payment by $150
• Tourism Promotion Support Agreement: Amended agreement with Kingsland Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Authority

The Kingsland City Council approved several items unanimously, including a final change order reducing a wastewater treatment project by $138,423.24, an amendment extending the 2013 SPLOST VII project completion deadline to June 30, 2022, and a new tourism promotion agreement with the Kingsland Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Authority. The council also approved ordinances establishing regulations and fees for coin-operated amusement machines, adopted a restated 401(a) retirement plan, and certified the March 16, 2021 special election results for Council Post #3. A lease agreement for the Kingsland Train Depot with the Golden Isles Model Railroad Club was withdrawn.

• Approved final change order for GEFA CWSRF WWTF Renovations, decreasing contract sum by $138,423.24
• Approved amendment to 2013 SPLOST VII Agreement extending project completion to June 30, 2022
• Approved Tourism Promotion Support Agreement with Kingsland Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Authority
• Approved 401(a) Adoption Agreement and restated 2018 Defined Contribution Master Plan
• Approved Ordinance 2021-05 amending coin-operated amusement machine regulations
• Approved Ordinance 2021-07 establishing regulatory fees for coin-operated machines ($15 per machine plus $1,250 flat fee)
• Approved certified election results for Council Post #3 from March 16, 2021 special election (3-0, Chance abstained)
• Withdrew Golden Isles Model Railroad Club Lease Agreement for Kingsland Train Depot

Downtown Development Authority

The Board will review financial reports and minutes from January. Discussion items include facade grants, design updates for downtown businesses, and landscape maintenance agreements.

• Facade Grant discussion
• Spirit of a Hero Scholarship discussion
• Traffic Control Signs update
• Municode ordinance regarding outside business items
• Landscape Maintenance Agreement via Lowes donation

The Downtown Development Authority approved a $1,000 facade grant for McGhan Law, LLC, and approved the Spirit of a Hero Scholarship for two recipients. They also approved the January and February financial reports, with the January bank statement to be approved at the April meeting. The board approved moving forward with an SBA Micro Loan seminar and discussed updates on The Lawn, traffic control signs, and the Mardi Gras festival.

• Approved $1,000 facade grant for McGhan Law, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved Spirit of a Hero Scholarship for two recipients (unanimous)
• Approved January and February financial reports (unanimous)
• Approved January minutes (unanimous)
• Approved SBA Micro Loan seminar coordination (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings and vote on three land-use requests, including a rezoning for multi-family housing. The body will also consider a home occupation permit and a contract for street sign replacements.

• Rezoning of 49.38 acres at Winding Road and Lake Point Drive to R-3 for apartments
• Annexation of 0.37 acres at 1608 Boone Street for commercial development
• Special Use Permit for Overkill Motorsports, Inc. billboard at 1800 Village Drive
• Home Occupation Permit for 'Tiffany's Project Shop' at 110 Yellowood Drive
• Street sign replacement bid award to Custom Products Corporation for $5,930.07

The Kingsland City Council approved a rezoning of 49.38 acres at Winding Road and Lake Point Drive to R-3 for a multi-family apartment development, and approved the annexation of 0.37 acres at 1608 Boone Street for commercial use. The council also approved a home occupation permit for an art and woodworking business, a municipal court solicitor agreement, and a $5,930.07 bid for street sign replacements. A special use permit for a billboard at Overkill Motorsports was tabled until the next meeting.

• Approved rezoning of 49.38 acres at Winding Road and Lake Point Drive to R-3 for apartments (unanimous).
• Approved annexation of 0.37 acres at 1608 Boone Street with C-2 zoning (unanimous).
• Approved home occupation permit for Tiffany's Project Shop at 110 Yellowood Drive (unanimous).
• Approved Municipal Court Solicitor Agreement (unanimous).
• Approved $5,930.07 bid to Custom Products Corporation for 293 street sign replacements (unanimous).
• Tabled special use permit for Overkill Motorsports billboard until March 22, 2021 (unanimous).
• Adopted consent docket approving minutes, agenda, and accounts payable (unanimous).

Kingsland Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Authority

The Authority will conduct elections for Chairman, Vice Chair, and Secretary-Treasurer. The agenda also includes a bylaws amendment and a PPP loan application.

• Election of Chairman, Vice Chair and Secretary-Treasurer
• Bylaws Amendment
• Chairman Appointment of the Tourism Advisory Council Chairperson
• PPP Loan Application
• Update: City of Kingsland Contract Agreement for Tourism Services

The Kingsland Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Authority approved the updated City of Kingsland Contract Agreement for Tourism Services, amended by-laws to allow email communication and add a Tourism Product Development Advisory Council, appointed Terry Landreth as council chair, and authorized the Chairman and Executive Director to finalize and execute a PPP loan application. All votes were unanimous with three members present and two absent.

• Approved agenda with item 6(a) removed (unanimous)
• Approved August 6, 2020 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved YTD Financial Summary Report (unanimous)
• Approved updated City of Kingsland Contract Agreement for Tourism Services (unanimous)
• Approved amended by-laws adding email communication and Tourism Product Development Advisory Council (unanimous)
• Appointed Terry Landreth as Tourism Advisory Council Chairman and ex-officio board member (unanimous)
• Authorized Chairman and Executive Director to finalize and execute PPP loan application (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will review applications for a home occupation permit, a property annexation, and a re-zoning for apartments. The board will also consider a limited special use permit for a billboard.

• Re-zoning of 49.38 acres at Winding Rd. & Lake Point Dr. to R-3 for multi-family apartments
• Annexation of 0.37 acres at 1608 Boone St. with a requested C-2 zoning designation
• Home Occupation Permit for 'Tiffany's Project Shop' at 110 Yellowood Dr.
• Special Use Permit for Overkill Motorsports, Inc. regarding a billboard at 1800 Village Dr.
• Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson

The Kingsland Planning and Zoning Board approved all four agenda items unanimously: a home occupation permit, an annexation with C-2 zoning, a re-zoning to R-3, and a special use permit for a billboard. The election of chairperson and vice chairperson was deferred to April 5, 2021. Minutes from the previous meeting were approved.

• Approved home occupation permit for Tiffany's Project Shop at 110 Yellowood Dr. (unanimous)
• Approved annexation of 0.37 acres at 1608 Boone St. with C-2 zoning (unanimous)
• Approved re-zoning of 49.38 acres at Winding Rd. & Lake Point Dr. to R-3 (unanimous)
• Approved 18-month special use permit for Overkill Motorsports billboard at 1800 Village Dr. (unanimous)
• Deferred election of chairperson and vice chairperson to April 5, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from last meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider several new business items including a special election agreement and mutual aid with the City of Woodbine. The agenda also includes an amended Section 125 Premium Only Plan for employees and a change order for the Water Treatment Plant #1 Clear Well.

• Intergovernmental Agreement with Camden County Board of Elections for March 16, 2021 special election
• 2021 Section 125 Premium Only Plan Adoption Agreement
• Mutual Aid Agreement between City of Kingsland and City of Woodbine
• Water Treatment Plant #1 Clear Well Change Order #1 for helical pile installation and nozzle exchange
• Resolution #2021-4 regarding Lake Manor West right of way and infrastructure

The Kingsland City Council unanimously approved six items: an intergovernmental agreement with Camden County to run the March 16 special election for the Post 3 vacancy (adding a Saturday early voting day on March 6), the 2021 Section 125 Premium Only Plan and its certificate of resolution, a mutual aid agreement with Woodbine for water/sewer services, a change order for Water Treatment Plant #1 clear well (helical piles and nozzle exchange, $106,000), and Resolution #2021-4 for Lake Manor West right-of-way and infrastructure. No public hearing was held, and no items were considered under old business or planning and zoning. Councilman Blount was absent; all votes were unanimous among the two present members.

• Approved intergovernmental agreement with Camden County Board of Elections for March 16 special election (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 Section 125 Premium Only Plan adoption agreement (unanimous)
• Approved POP Certificate of Resolution 2021 for amended cafeteria plan (unanimous)
• Approved mutual aid agreement with City of Woodbine for water/sewer emergency assistance (unanimous)
• Approved Water Treatment Plant #1 Clear Well Change Order #1 for helical piles and nozzle exchange (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #2021-4 for Lake Manor West right-of-way and infrastructure (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on several zoning requests, alcohol licenses, and building code amendments. The body is also reviewing a watershed protection contract and a grant application for floodplain management.

• Proposed rezoning of 45.19 acres on Royal Parkway from R-4 to C-ED for an entertainment venue
• Nutter & Associates professional services contract for $22,140 for watershed protection
• Ordinance 2021-03 to update technical building codes and finished floor elevation requirements
• Alcohol beverage license applications for Outerbanks Seafood and Steaks and Walkabout Camp & RV Park
• Variance request for Carolina Holdings, Inc. to reduce required parking spaces at a proposed shopping center

The Kingsland City Council approved a rezoning of two parcels (45.19 acres) on Royal Parkway from R-4 to C-ED for an entertainment venue, along with several other items including a parking variance, a de-annexation, and alcohol licenses. All votes were unanimous with Councilman Blount absent.

• Approved rezoning of 45.19 acres on Royal Parkway to C-ED for entertainment venue (unanimous)
• Approved parking variance for shopping center reducing required spaces from 7 to 5 per 1,000 sq ft (unanimous)
• Approved de-annexation of 5 acres at 327 Haddock Road (unanimous)
• Approved residential business permit for 'Momma Gone Strong' with parking condition (unanimous)
• Approved home occupation permit for 'Seaside Smocks, LLC' (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-03 updating building codes and floor elevation requirements (unanimous)
• Approved $22,140 contract with Nutter & Associates for watershed monitoring (unanimous)
• Approved temporary alcohol license for Walkabout Camp & RV Park music festival (unanimous)

Kingsland Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Authority

The Kingsland Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Authority is meeting to review financial reports and conduct general business. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items.

Kingsland Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Authority

The Authority is meeting to review a financial summary report and discuss a PPP loan application. The board will also receive an update regarding the City of Kingsland Contract Agreement for Tourism Services.

• PPP Loan Application
• City of Kingsland Contract Agreement for Tourism Services update
• Financial Summary Report

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will consider several land-use requests, including a rezoning for a city-led entertainment project and a parking variance for a shopping center. The board will also review home business permits and an amendment to building regulations regarding technical codes and floor elevations.

• Rezoning of 45.19 acres on Royal Pkwy from R-4 to C-ED for an entertainment venue
• Parking variance request for Carolina Holdings, Inc. to reduce shopping center parking from 7 to 5 spaces per 1,000 sq ft
• De-annexation request for 5.00 acres at 327 Haddock Rd.
• Residential Business Permit for personal gym training at 121 Cedar Circle Dr.
• Ordinance 2021-03 to update technical building codes and finished floor elevation requirements

The Kingsland Planning and Zoning Board approved all six agenda items unanimously, including a rezoning of two parcels on Royal Pkwy to C-ED for an entertainment venue, a de-annexation, a parking variance, and several business permits. The election of chairperson and vice chairperson was deferred to the next meeting.

• Approved rezoning of 45.19 acres on Royal Pkwy to C-ED for entertainment venue (unanimous)
• Approved de-annexation of 5 acres at 327 Haddock Rd (unanimous)
• Approved parking variance for shopping center reducing required spaces from 7 to 5 per 1,000 sq ft (unanimous)
• Approved residential business permit for Momma Gone Strong at 121 Cedar Circle Dr (unanimous)
• Approved home occupation permit for Seaside Smocks at 101 Lake Forest South Ct (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance amendment 2021-03 updating technical building codes and finished floor elevation (unanimous)
• Deferred election of chairperson and vice chairperson to 3/1/2021 (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will review several appointments to local boards and commissions. The meeting includes discussions on a temporary alcohol license for the Mardi Gras Festival and various equipment purchase awards.

• Public hearing for Daniel Black's Mardi Gras Festival alcohol license at U.S. Hwy 17 and William Avenue
• Appointment of one member to the Kingsland Planning Commission
• Appointments to the Kingsland Convention and Visitors Bureau Authority Board
• Two vacancies on the Kingsland Development Authority Board of Directors
• Assistance to Firefighters Grant Match request totaling $242,500 ($12,125 match)

The Kingsland City Council unanimously approved several major purchases, including a $924,645 Pierce Heavy Duty Aerial Ladder Truck funded by SPLOST 8, and $85,072.30 for equipment installation on five Ford Explorer patrol interceptors. The council also approved a temporary special event alcohol license for the Mardi Gras Festival after initially tabling it to confirm the end time, and reappointed or appointed members to various boards. All decisions were unanimous.

• Approved $924,645 purchase of Pierce Heavy Duty Aerial Ladder Truck (unanimous)
• Approved $85,072.30 for equipment installation on five Ford Explorer patrol interceptors (unanimous)
• Approved temporary special event alcohol license for Mardi Gras Festival, Feb 20, 2021, ending at 6 PM (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #2021-1 for Ryans Cove Phase 1 Right of Way Quit Claim Deed (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-2 to authorize 2021 CDBG-MIT application (unanimous)
• Approved DCA-10 Assurances for CDBG-DR (unanimous)
• Approved $12,125 match for Assistance to Firefighters Grant application (unanimous)
• Appointed Jackie Fortier as Court Solicitor (unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority is meeting to review December financials and fill board vacancies. The body will discuss landscape maintenance districts and updates on the Catfish Festival and The Lawn.

• KDDA Board Vacancies and Co-Chair Position
• Landscape Maintenance Districts
• Catfish Festival update
• The Lawn update
• December Financials

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on ordinances to establish new building requirements across all zoning districts and regulate coin-operated amusement machines. The body will also review business license applications and annual charter appointments.

• Ordinance 2021-02 to establish new building requirements in Residential, Commercial, and Industrial districts
• Ordinance 2021-01 to regulate Coin Operated Amusement Machines
• Retail Beer/Wine License application for Friendly Express #86 at 1310 Boone Avenue Ext.
• Home Occupation Permit for Kingsland Renegade Outdoor Company, LLC at 215 Fiddlers Cove Dr.
• Certificate of Appropriateness for Coastal Expert Detailing at 190 N. Lee St.

The Kingsland City Council approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for Coastal Expert Detailing at 190 N. Lee St., amending a condition to prohibit extended parking instead of overnight parking. The council also approved a home occupation permit, two zoning ordinance amendments, a retail beer/wine license, and annual charter appointments. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved home occupation permit for Kingsland Renegade Outdoor Company at 215 Fiddlers Cove Dr. (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for Coastal Expert Detailing at 190 N. Lee St., amended condition 3 to 'no extended parking or storage' (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for Holy Deliverance Worship Life Center at 120 W. King Ave. (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-01 regulating coin-operated amusement machines (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-02 amending building requirements in KLADO (unanimous)
• Approved retail beer/wine license for Friendly Express #86 at 1310 Boone Ave. Ext. (unanimous)
• Reappointed Mayor Pro Tem Blount, City Attorney Blackerby, City Clerk Seigler, Police Chief Jones, and Treasurer Morrow (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Board

The board will review a home occupation permit and a business license relocation. Members will also discuss two ordinance amendments regarding coin-operated amusement machines and building requirements across zoning districts.

• Home Occupation Permit for Kingsland Renegade Outdoor Company, LLC at 215 Fiddlers Cove Dr.
• Certificate of Appropriateness for Coastal Expert Detailing relocation to 190 N. Lee St.
• Ordinance 2021-01 to add Article VII regarding Coin Operated Amusement Machines
• Ordinance 2021-02 to amend Article VII, Sec. 70 of KLADO regarding building requirements
• Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman

The Planning and Zoning Board approved two ordinance amendments: one regulating coin-operated amusement machines (3-1) and one establishing new building requirements in all zoning districts (unanimous). A home occupation permit for an online outdoor equipment business was approved unanimously. The board deferred the election of chairman and vice chairman, and took no action on a certificate of appropriateness for an auto detailing/antiques shop due to a 2-2 tie.

• Approved home occupation permit for Robert Froelich at 215 Fiddlers Cove Dr. (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-01 adding Article VII on coin-operated amusement machines (3-1)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-02 amending Article VII, Sec. 70 of KLADO for new building requirements (unanimous)
• Deferred election of Chairman & Vice Chairman (unanimous)
• No action taken on Certificate of Appropriateness for Coastal Expert Detailing at 190 N. Lee St. (2-2 tie)