Kingsland public meetings in 2022

Downtown Development Authority

The Kingsland Downtown Development Authority is meeting to review updates on downtown design and promotion projects. The board will discuss funding for lights behind City Hall and the local business parking lot.

• Funding for lights behind City Hall/Local Business Parking Lot
• Facade Grant for Hooks Leather
• Traffic Control Project update
• The Lawn Project update
• Kingsland Depot and downtown parking updates

The board approved funding for downtown infrastructure improvements including lighting, a gazebo, and sidewalks, as well as a projector for events. A motion to deny a facade grant for Hooks Leather Co. was defeated. Voting on board vacancies was tabled until a full board is present.

• Approved KBAY’s Holiday Showcase Advertising Opportunity
• Approved October 2022 Financials
• Approved October 2022 meeting minutes
• Tabled voting on board vacancies
• Denied motion to deny Hooks Leather Co. Facade Grant (Defeated)
• Approved funding for downtown lights, gazebo, sidewalks, and projector

City Council

The City Council will vote on several equipment purchases, including a refuse truck and residential trash cans. The body is also considering zoning variances, home occupation permits, and an alcohol license for The Makery on Lee.

• Purchase of 2023 Heil DuraPack side load refuse truck for $365,156
• Alcohol license application for The Makery on Lee at 111 South Lee Street
• Two zoning variances for Habitat for Humanity at 605 North Georgia Street
• Service agreement with Atlas Technical Consultants for Boone Street traffic study for $17,500
• Purchase of residential trash cans from Toter, LLC for $36,360.76

City Council approved the purchase of a new refuse truck, used vehicles, and residential trash cans. The board also granted several zoning variances and home occupation permits, and approved an alcohol license for The Makery on Lee.

• Approved $365,156 purchase of 2023 Heil DuraPack side load refuse truck (Unanimous)
• Approved $162,040 purchase of five used vehicles (Unanimous)
• Approved $36,360.76 purchase of residential trash cans from Toter, LLC (Unanimous)
• Approved alcohol license for The Makery on Lee (Unanimous)
• Approved zoning variances for lot size and rear setback at 605 North Georgia Street (Unanimous)
• Approved home occupation permits for 212 Jake Colton Drive and 103 Bluebell Drive (Unanimous)
• Approved FY2021-2022 year end budget revisions (Unanimous)
• Postponed Boone Street Traffic Signal Warrant Study pending DOT answers (Unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Board

The board will hold a public hearing and vote on two zoning variances for a property on N. Georgia St. The board will also review two applications for home occupation permits for online businesses.

• Variance request for Parcel K07 05 003-605 N. Georgia St. regarding minimum lot size (6,767 sq ft vs 10,000 sq ft) and rear setback (6.5' variance)
• Home Occupation Permit application for 'The Sweet Tee Y'all' at 103 Bluebell Dr.
• Home Occupation Permit application for 'CB SHOP US, LLC' at 212 Jake Colton Dr.

The board approved two variances for a project on N. Georgia St. to allow smaller lot sizes and a reduced rear setback. Two home occupation permits for online businesses were also approved.

• Approved variances for Parcel K07 05 003-605 N. Georgia St. regarding minimum lot size and rear setback (5-1)
• Approved Home Occupation Permit for 'The Sweet Tee Y'all' at 103 Bluebell Dr. (Unanimous)
• Approved Home Occupation Permit for 'CB SHOP U S, LLC' at 212 Jake Colton Dr. (Unanimous)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (Unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on rezoning and variance requests, as well as alcohol license applications. The body will also consider amendments to the Land Development Ordinance and updates to service agreements.

• Rezoning of 205 Clarks Bluff Road and Creekwood Road to R-3 for two quadraplexes
• Alcohol license applications for Osaka Ichiban 2, Inc. and King's Restaurant
• Variance request for 441 South May Street regarding minimum lot width
• Final plat approval for Marsh Harbour Subdivision (22 lots on 12.50 acres)
• Increase in Planning Commission member compensation from $50 to $100 per month

The Council approved a rezoning request for 205 Clarks Bluff Road to R2 and granted a lot width variance for 441 South May Street. Two alcohol licenses were issued, and the Land Development Ordinance was amended to reduce the number of required public hearings. Planning Commission monthly compensation was increased to $100.

• Approved rezoning of parcel 082G 032 to R2 with driveways on Clarks Bluff Road (Unanimous)
• Approved 15' lot width variance for 441 South May Street (Unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Marsh Harbour Subdivision (3-0)
• Approved home occupation permits for Christy's Cleaning Service, LLC and Sparkle Clean, LLC (Unanimous)
• Approved beer and wine license for Osaka Ichiban 2, Inc. (Unanimous)
• Approved beer, wine, and liquor license for King's Restaurant (Unanimous)
• Approved KLADO Article XXI amendment to reduce required public hearings from two to one (Unanimous)
• Increased Planning Commission member monthly compensation from $50 to $100 (Unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board approved a rezoning request for two quadraplexes and the final plat for the Marsh Harbour Subdivision. Two home occupation permits and one lot width variance were also approved, while one home occupation application was withdrawn.

• Approved Home Occupation Permit for Sparkle Clean, LLC at 210 Azalea Ct. (Unanimous)
• Home Occupation Permit for Right Waye Insurance, LLC at 572 MLK Jr. Blvd. withdrawn
• Approved Home Occupation Permit for Christy's Cleaning Service, LLC at 1083 Boone Ave. (Unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Marsh Harbour Subdivision (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 205 Clarks Bluff Rd. & Creekwood Rd. to R-3 for two quadraplexes (4-1)
• Approved 15' building line width variance for 441 S. May St. (Unanimous)

Kingsland Development Authority Board of Directors

The Kingsland Development Authority Board of Directors will meet to nominate and elect its 2023 slate of officers. The board will also review the GIRMA Certificate of Coverage, Georgia DCA Authority Registration, and annual audit information.

• Nomination and election of 2023 officers
• GIRMA Certificate of Coverage
• Georgia DCA Authority Registration
• Annual audit information

The Board approved the meeting agenda, previous minutes, and the nomination and election of the 2023 slate of officers. The board received reports on the FY 9/30/21 audit and updates on regional development projects, though no formal actions were taken on those items.

• Approved meeting agenda
• Approved previous board meeting minutes
• Approved nomination and election of 2023 Slate of Officers

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings and vote on the creation of Tax Allocation District #2 for the Camden Woods Redevelopment. The body is also considering two significant rezonings for a golf course lodge and a sports/entertainment complex with multi-family housing.

• Camden Woods Redevelopment Plan covering 112 parcels (584 acres) with a $5.6 million real estate digest
• Re-zoning of 327 acres on May Creek Drive and Scrubby Bluff Road to C-PLMU for multi-family housing
• Re-zoning of 4.76 acres on Marsh Harbour Parkway and Golf Course Boulevard to PD/C-2 for a lodge
• GWES Professional Services Proposal for watershed monitoring and reporting costing $12,800.00
• Temporary alcohol license for the 2022 Catfish Festival on November 19, 2022

The council approved the creation of Tax Allocation District #2 for the Camden Woods Redevelopment Plan, adopted the related resolution, and approved two rezonings: one for a lodge on Marsh Harbour Parkway (with a reverter clause) and one for a 327-acre multi-use development on Scrubby Bluff Road (3-1). Two home occupation permits and several other items were also approved unanimously.

• Approved Camden Woods Redevelopment Plan and TAD #2 (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 4.76 acres to PD/C-2 for a lodge, with reverter to PD/R-3 if not built (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 327 acres to C-PLMU for multi-family housing and sports complex (3-1)
• Approved home occupation permit for Jelme Creations (unanimous)
• Approved home occupation permit for Finding Feathers Lacquer (unanimous)
• Approved tuition reimbursement policy update (unanimous)
• Approved $12,800 watershed monitoring contract (unanimous)
• Approved temporary alcohol license for 2022 Catfish Festival (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to consider a redevelopment plan for Tax Allocation District (TAD) #2 in Camden Woods. The plan aims to use tax increment financing to support mixed-use commercial and multifamily housing projects.

• Public hearing for Camden Woods Redevelopment Plan (TAD #2)
• Purchase of Tyler Technology Traffic Team hardware and software for $34,775.00 plus $1,863.00 annually
• Coastal Incentive Grant Year #2 agreement: $32,500.00 reimbursement with $35,827.00 city match
• Ratification of purchase for two 2023 Chevrolet Tahoes for KPD
• Municipal Advisor Agreement with Stephens Inc. for GA/FL Sports Complex Development

The council held a public hearing to consider creating Tax Allocation District #2 for the Camden Woods Redevelopment Plan, but no vote was taken on the resolution during this meeting. The council unanimously approved the consent docket, the Community Rating System joint annual report, a Coastal Incentive Grant agreement, a Tyler Technologies traffic system purchase, two police vehicles, and two agreements related to municipal advisory services for the GA/FL Sports Complex.

• Approved consent docket including minutes, agenda, and accounts payable (unanimous)
• Approved Community Rating System Joint PPI Annual Report (unanimous)
• Approved Coastal Incentive Grant Year #2 Award Agreement for $32,500 reimbursement (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Tyler Technology Traffic Team Solution for $34,775 plus annual $1,863 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2 2023 Chevrolet Tahoes for KPD (unanimous)
• Approved Municipal Advisor Agreement with Stephens Inc. for GA/FL Sports Complex (unanimous)
• Approved Contract for Reimbursement of Municipal Advisor Expenses (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board is reviewing several re-zoning requests, including a 327-acre site for a sports/entertainment complex and a 314.88-acre project for senior duplexes. The board will also consider home occupation permits for two local businesses.

• Re-zoning of ~327 acres on May Creek Drive and Scrubby Bluff Road to C-PLMU for multi-family housing and a sports/entertainment complex
• Re-zoning of ~314.88 acres on Scrubby Bluff Road and Greentree Drive for 200 duplexes (400 units) and commercial businesses
• Re-zoning of 4.76 acres on Marsh Harbour Parkway and Golf Course Blvd to PD/C-2 for a proposed lodge
• Home occupation permit for 'Jelme Creations' at 214 Lake Forest South Dr.
• Home occupation permit for 'Finding Feathers Lacquer, LLC' at 102 Birch Ct.

The Planning and Zoning Board approved two home occupation permits, rezoned 327 acres for a sports/entertainment complex with affordable housing, and rezoned 4.76 acres for a lodge supporting Laurel Links Golf Course. A request to rezone 314.88 acres for a senior duplex community and commercial project was deferred. All votes were unanimous except one abstention on the minutes approval.

• Approved home occupation permit for Jelme Creations at 214 Lake Forest South Dr. (unanimous)
• Approved home occupation permit for Finding Feathers Lacquer, LLC at 102 Birch Ct. (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 327 acres on May Creek Drive and Scrubby Bluff Road to C-PLMU for sports/entertainment complex (unanimous)
• Deferred rezoning of 314.88 acres on Scrubby Bluff Road for 55+ duplex community and commercial project (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 4.76 acres on Marsh Harbour Parkway to PD/C-2 for Laurel Links Golf Course lodge (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is meeting to approve the operating and capital budget for FY 2022-23 and set the 2022 tax millage rate. The body will also consider several service agreements and the acceptance of a right of way for a local development.

• Approval of FY 2022-23 Operating & Capital Budget and 2022 Tax Millage Rate at 6.500 Mills
• Approval of Georgia Gateway CID millage rate at 1 mill to generate $1,153
• Consulting agreement with Atlas Technical Consultants, LLC for Community Rating System not to exceed $71,900.00
• Renewal of Peachtree Recovery Services agreement with a rate increase from 16.5% to 19%
• Acceptance of 60' right of way for Waters Edge Phase 4 and 5

The Kingsland City Council unanimously approved the FY 2022-23 operating and capital budget and set the 2022 tax millage rate at 6.500 mills, below the state rollback rate. The council also approved several other items including the Georgia Gateway CID millage rate, GEMBS group health renewal, a Peachtree Recovery Service Agreement, and acceptance of Waters Edge Phase 4 and 5 right-of-way. A consulting agreement for the Community Rating System was withdrawn.

• Approved FY 2022-23 Operating & Capital Budget (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 tax millage rate at 6.500 mills (unanimous)
• Approved Georgia Gateway CID millage rate at 1 mill (unanimous)
• Approved GEMBS group health renewal for 2023 (unanimous)
• Withdrew Atlas Technical Consultants CRS consulting agreement
• Approved Peachtree Recovery Service Agreement renewal (unanimous)
• Accepted Waters Edge Phase 4 and 5 right-of-way (unanimous)
• Approved rescheduling October 10, 2022 council meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the FY 2022-2023 budget, an alcohol license, and zoning requests. The body will also consider several annexation, home occupation, and intergovernmental agreements.

• Public hearing for FY 2022-2023 Operating & Capital Budget
• Proposed annexation and I-G (General Industrial) zoning for 29.22 acres on Commercial Drive and I-95 South
• Alcohol license application for Rollin N Flavor at 580 East King Avenue
• Renewal of Low Income Household Water Assistance Program which provided $23,237 to 65 citizens in 2022
• Resolution 2022-08 to provide up to 600 loads of dirt valued at $75,000 for the St Marys Tabby Ruins Trail

The council unanimously denied an amended site plan for Alexander Properties Group's 22.5-acre apartment development at 715 East King Avenue, reverting to the original plan with a Highway 40 entrance. They approved annexation and zoning for 29.22 acres as General Industrial, approved two home occupations, an alcohol license for Rollin N Flavor, an IGA with the CVB, and renewal of the water assistance program. The council also approved a resolution supporting St. Marys' trail grant application.

• Denied amended site plan for Alexander Properties Group apartments (unanimous)
• Approved annexation & zoning of 29.22 acres as I-G General Industrial (unanimous)
• Approved PD amendment for Lake Victoria Phase IV & V reducing side yard setback to 5' (3-0, Blount abstained)
• Approved home occupation for online jewelry business at 125 Hydrangea Road (unanimous)
• Approved home occupation for construction business at 107 Creekwood Circle (unanimous)
• Approved alcohol license for Rollin N Flavor at 580 East King Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved IGA with Convention & Visitors Bureau for downtown/economic development (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is convening for a work session. The agenda contains no specific discussion items or decisions.

The Kingsland City Council held a work session on September 12, 2022, where Geoff Koski of KB Group presented a proposed Tax Allocation District (TAD) for land owned by Sawyer and Associates, which would include residential and commercial growth. No action was taken on the proposal.

• Heard presentation on proposed TAD for Sawyer and Associates land (no action taken)

Kingsland Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Authority

The Kingsland Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Authority will meet to discuss a personnel matter in executive session. The board will also consider an Intergovernmental Services Agreement.

• Consideration of Intergovernmental Services Agreement
• Executive session regarding personnel

The Kingsland Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Authority approved an Intergovernmental Services Agreement with two edits: removing language about obtaining and supervising professional design consultants from section 9, and removing language about assessing management capacity of major downtown organizations from section 11. The vote was unanimous. The meeting also included a closed executive session on personnel matters.

• Approved Intergovernmental Services Agreement with edits (5-0)
• Entered executive session for personnel (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will meet to discuss updates on several city projects and committee reports. The agenda includes reviews of traffic control, the Lawn Project, and the Homegrown Market.

• Traffic Control Project update
• The Lawn Project update
• Facade Grant discussion
• Homegrown Market update
• Catfish Festival Planning Committee update

The Kingsland Downtown Development Authority accepted the resignation of board member Lisa Bell, effective immediately. The board noted one vacancy and discussed seeking a replacement with an economic development background, but took no further action. No substantive decisions were made on other agenda items.

• Accepted Lisa Bell's resignation from the KDDA board (approved)

Planning & Zoning Board

The board will review a rezoning request for a proposed hotel and an annexation request for industrial use. The meeting also includes several home occupation permit applications and a setback amendment for a residential development.

• Re-zoning of parcel 120 008G004 (4.76 acres) to PD/C-2 for a proposed hotel
• Annexation and I-G (General Industrial) zoning for 29.22 acres on Commercial Dr. and I-95 South
• Amendment to Lake Victoria Phase IV & V to reduce side yard setbacks from 7.5' to 5'
• Home occupation permit for 'Inner Twine' jewelry business at 125 Hydrangea Rd.
• Home occupation permits for 'T & D ECO Blasting' at 107 Creekwood Cir. and 'Jelme Creations' at 214 Lake Forest South Dr.

The Kingsland Planning and Zoning Board approved several items, including an annexation and zoning designation for 29.22 acres to General Industrial (I-G), two home occupation permits, and a setback amendment for Lake Victoria Phase IV & V. A re-zoning for a proposed hotel and one home occupation permit were deferred to the next meeting.

• Approved annexation and I-G zoning for 29.22 acres on Commercial Dr. and I-95 (5-0)
• Approved home occupation permit for online jewelry business at 125 Hydrangea Rd. (5-0)
• Approved home occupation permit for construction business at 107 Creekwood Cir. (5-0)
• Approved amendment to reduce side yard setback from 7.5' to 5' for Lake Victoria Phase IV & V (5-0)
• Deferred re-zoning of 4.76 acres on Marsh Harbour Pkwy for hotel to October 3, 2022 (5-0)
• Deferred home occupation permit for gifts & balloon business at 214 Lake Forest South Dr. to October 3, 2022 (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a site plan amendment for a 22.5-acre commercial property. Members will also consider a planned development amendment for the Kingsland West Subdivision and a new postage meter contract.

• Public hearing and vote on site plan amendment for Alexander Properties Group, LLC at 715 East King Avenue
• Approval of PD Amendment for Kingsland West Subdivision on Henrietta Street (144 acres)
• Postage meter machine contract bid award to Pitney Bowes for $1,728.60 annually
• Senior Community Service Employment Program Agreement
• Local Option Sales Tax Certificate of Distribution

The council unanimously defeated a planned development amendment for Kingsland West Subdivision after the Planning Commission recommended against it. A controversial amended site plan for Alexander Properties Group at 715 East King Avenue was postponed to September 12, 2022, after residents raised concerns about traffic and safety. The council also approved a local option sales tax certificate, a senior employment program agreement, and a postage meter contract. A joint proclamation for Cumberland Island Day was read but no action was taken.

• Defeated PD amendment for Kingsland West Subdivision (unanimous)
• Postponed amended site plan for Alexander Properties Group to Sept 12, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved Local Option Sales Tax Certificate of Distribution (unanimous)
• Approved Senior Community Service Employment Program Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved postage meter machine contract with Pitney Bowes for $1,728.60/year (unanimous)
• Read joint proclamation for Cumberland Island Day; no action taken

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will discuss updates on several downtown initiatives and the FY 22/23 budget. The meeting includes reports from the business development, design, and promotions committees.

• FY 22/23 Budget
• Traffic Control Project update
• The Lawn Project update
• Facade Grant
• Catfish Festival Planning Committee update

The Kingsland Downtown Development Authority approved the Catfish Festival entertainment lineup and elected Shawn Halliwell as Board Treasurer. The board also approved June 2022 financial reports, the July 14 meeting minutes, and a budget modification for the Homegrown Market. No new business was discussed.

• Approved June 2022 financial reports (unanimous)
• Approved July 14, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Shawn Halliwell as Board Treasurer (unanimous)
• Approved Catfish Festival entertainment lineup including TC Pro Audio ($3,500), Saltwater Gypsies ($1,200), Man Apart ($600), Jbone Fettinger ($450) (unanimous)
• Modified FY22/23 budget to include Homegrown Market revenue and expenses (unanimous)

Kingsland Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Authority

The Kingsland Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Authority is meeting to review a financial summary report. The board will also discuss the FY2022/2023 budget.

• FY2022/2023 Budget
• Financial Summary Report
• Approval of April 2022 minutes

The Kingsland Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Authority approved its FY2022/2023 budget, including a 7% cost-of-living increase and a 3% merit increase effective October 2022. The board also entered and exited an executive session for personnel, approved the April 2022 minutes, and added agenda items for the session and budget. All votes were unanimous, with Treasurer/Secretary Alison Shores absent.

• Approved agenda amendments adding executive session and FY22/23 budget items (unanimous)
• Approved April 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved entering executive session for personnel (unanimous)
• Approved ending executive session for personnel (unanimous)
• Approved 7% cost of living and 3% merit increase effective October 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved FY2022/2023 budget as presented (unanimous)

City Council

The Kingsland City Council approved a contract with Blueline Solutions for automated school zone speed enforcement, approved two alcohol licenses, and authorized the purchase of seven police vehicles. The council also approved a residential business permit for a home bakery and a home occupation permit for an online boutique. No action was taken on the CDBG-DR financial update.

• Approved contract with Blueline Solutions for school zone speed enforcement (unanimous)
• Approved alcohol license for Florida-Georgia Railway Heritage Museum (unanimous)
• Approved alcohol license for Laurel Island Golf Course (unanimous)
• Approved residential business permit for Velvet Couture Cakes (unanimous)
• Approved home occupation permit for Millie Kates Boutique (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 4 police vehicles from Darien surplus for $36,000 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 3 police vehicles from Garbor Fleet Sales for $106,335 (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with Camden County and GDOT for dredged materials (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Board

The Kingsland Planning and Zoning Board approved a home occupation permit for Ashley Renew's online boutique and a residential business permit for Melanie Widener's home bakery, with a condition. The board denied a proposed PD amendment for Kingsland West Subdivision that would have changed residential uses and setbacks.

• Approved home occupation permit for Millie Kates Boutique at 107 Masters Way (unanimous)
• Approved residential business permit for Velvet Couture Cakes at 105 Gladden Ct., conditioned on county Cottage License (unanimous)
• Denied PD amendment for Kingsland West Subdivision (4-1, with 2 abstentions)

City Council

The Kingsland City Council unanimously approved several items, including appointments to the Downtown Development Authority, an ordinance increasing commercial plan review fees, an easement agreement with St. Marys Railroad, an intergovernmental agreement for fire and rescue support, a consultant selection for a CDBG program, a bid for six police vehicles (later withdrawn), a five-year audit services contract, and a solid-state drive purchase. The police vehicle bid was withdrawn after being removed from the consent agenda.

• Approved consent docket as amended (unanimous)
• Appointed Dakota Jones, Shawn Haliwell, and Theresa Farrell to KDDA (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-12 increasing commercial plan review fees (unanimous)
• Approved St. Marys Railroad easement and encroachment agreement (unanimous)
• Approved IGA with Camden County for fire and rescue support (unanimous)
• Awarded Section 106 consultant contract to Stantec (unanimous)
• Withdrew bid for six 2022 Ford Explorers from Brannen Motor Company
• Awarded audit services contract to Mauldin & Jenkins (unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority approved the FY22/23 budget request and unanimously approved the financial report and June 2022 minutes. The board voted to recommend three individuals for appointment to fill vacancies on the board. A facade grant application for 616 N Lee Street was discussed but not approved due to incomplete documentation.

• Approved FY22/23 budget request (unanimous)
• Approved financial report as presented (unanimous)
• Approved June 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended Dakota Jones, Shawn Halliwell, and Theresa Farrell for board appointments (written ballot)
• Discussed facade grant for 616 N Lee Street; deferred pending additional documentation

City Council

The City Council will consider the appointment of Rickey M. Evans as Chief of Police. The body will also review a community needs assessment related to the American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA) and a home occupation permit. Additionally, the council will discuss telecommunications management and the removal of certain regulatory fees.

• Appointment of Rickey M. Evans as Kingsland Chief of Police
• Home Occupation Permit for Flamingo Pool Service at 213 Lake Wisteria Drive
• Ordinance 2022-11 to remove regulatory fees for the Kingsland Coin Operated Machine Ordinance
• Telecommunications and Right of Way Management Services Agreement with the Georgia Municipal Association
• Resolution 2022-07 to authorize the Mayor to execute the telecommunications agreement

The Kingsland City Council unanimously approved the consent docket, a home occupation permit for Flamingo Pool Service, the appointment of Rickey M. Evans as Chief of Police, an ordinance removing coin-operated machine fees, and agreements for telecommunications and right-of-way management. All votes were unanimous (4-0).

• Approved consent docket including minutes, agenda, and accounts payable (unanimous)
• Approved home occupation permit for Flamingo Pool Service at 213 Lake Wisteria Drive (unanimous)
• Appointed Rickey M. Evans as Chief of Police (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-11 removing coin-operated machine regulatory fees (unanimous)
• Approved Telecommunications & Right of Way Management Services Agreement with GMA (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-07 authorizing Mayor to execute the agreement (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will consider two applications for home occupation permits. Staff recommends approval for both requests.

• Home Occupation Permit for 'Millie Kates Boutique' at 107 Masters Way
• Home Occupation Permit for 'Flamingo Pool Service' at 213 Lake Wisteria Dr.

The Kingsland Planning and Zoning Board approved a home occupation permit for Flamingo Pool Service at 213 Lake Wisteria Dr. and deferred a permit for Millie Kates Boutique at 107 Masters Way to the next meeting. Both applicants had agreed to the requirements of the KLADO home occupation regulations.

• Approved home occupation permit for Flamingo Pool Service at 213 Lake Wisteria Dr. (unanimous)
• Deferred home occupation permit for Millie Kates Boutique at 107 Masters Way to 8/1/2022 (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will vote on several high-value infrastructure bids and an alcohol license application. The meeting includes presentations on regional resiliency and comprehensive planning updates.

• Bid award for CDBG-MIT sewer pipe and manhole rehabilitation to Instituform Technologies, LLC for $1,722,557.70
• Bid award for 14 emergency generators to America's Generators, Inc for $536,322.50
• Alcohol license application for Meer LLC (dba Laurel Food Mart) at 7550 Laurel Island Parkway
• MOU for onsite clinical medical services with Camden County Board of Commissioners for $67,460.28
• Contract Service Agreement for three School Resource Officers for FY 2022-2023

The Kingsland City Council approved several items, including an alcohol license for Laurel Food Mart, a $536,322.50 bid for emergency generators (with the difference from contingency), a $1,722,557.70 sewer rehabilitation contract, and a school resource officer agreement. All votes were unanimous with Councilwoman Chance absent.

• Approved alcohol license for Meer LLC dba Laurel Food Mart (unanimous)
• Approved bid for emergency generators to America's Generators, Inc. for $536,322.50, with difference from contingency (unanimous)
• Approved sewer rehabilitation bid to Instituform Technologies, LLC for $1,722,557.70 (unanimous)
• Reappointed Craig Root to Coastal Regional Commission (unanimous)
• Approved contract for three School Resource Officers for FY 2022-2023 (unanimous)
• Approved MOU for onsite clinical medical services with Camden County for $67,460.28 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-06 establishing qualifying dates for 2022 election (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on several zoning variances and two ordinances affecting land development and parking requirements. The body is also discussing city-wide employee pay scale adjustments and various service contracts.

• Ordinance #2022-08 to amend permitted uses in C-1, C-1A, C-2, and C-5 zoning districts
• Ordinance #2022-09 to reduce required shopping center parking from 7 to 5 spaces per 1,000 sq ft
• Alcohol license application for Exit 7 Travel Stop LLC at 1870 Harrietts Bluff Road
• Purchase of a 2018 GMC Cargo Van from Auto Boutique for $31,000
• Ordinance 2022-10 to remove the $20.00 utility account transfer fee

The Kingsland City Council approved several items, including pay rate adjustments for Public Works, Municipal Utilities, and Sanitation departments, three zoning variances, two ordinance amendments, an alcohol license for Exit 7 Travel Stop, and a contract for automated school zone speed enforcement was postponed. All votes were unanimous (4-0) unless noted.

• Approved pay rate adjustments for Public Works, Municipal Utilities, and Sanitation (unanimous)
• Approved variance for chickens at 156 Greenacres Circle North with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved variance for accessory building at 694-1 Williams Avenue with condition (unanimous)
• Approved variance for accessory building at 121 Castle Oak Court (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance #2022-08 amending KLADO for DDA uses and boundary (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance #2022-09 reducing parking requirements for shopping centers (unanimous)
• Approved alcohol license for Exit 7 Travel Stop LLC (unanimous)
• Postponed contract for automated school zone speed enforcement until new police chief appointed (unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority is meeting to review financial reports and discuss old business regarding four internal committees. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items.

• Financial report review
• Organization Committee discussion
• Design Committee discussion
• Business Development Committee discussion
• Traffic Control Committee discussion

The Downtown Development Authority approved the financial report and May 2022 minutes unanimously. The board discussed filling a vacant DDA manager position and a board seat, with Jolene Andersen endorsing Dakota Jones. Various committees reported on downtown projects, including crosswalks, golf cart crossings, and traffic cameras, but no formal decisions were made on these topics.

• Approved financial report (unanimous)
• Approved May 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Board

The board will discuss two ordinances to amend the Kingsland Land Development Ordinance regarding district uses and shopping center parking. The meeting also includes three requests for property variances related to accessory buildings and livestock.

• Ordinance 2022-08: Amend uses in C-1, C-1A, C-2, and C-5 Zoning Districts and expand DDA Boundary map
• Ordinance 2022-09: Reduce shopping center parking requirements from 7 to 5 spaces per 1,000 square feet
• Variance request for 121 Castle Oak Ct. regarding a 2' side yard setback for a storage building
• Variance request for 694-1 Williams Ave. regarding side yard and primary structure setbacks for a storage building
• Variance request for 156 Greenacres Cir., N. to allow chickens on a lot smaller than 1/2 acre

The Kingsland Planning and Zoning Board unanimously approved four agenda items: an amendment to the DDA zoning ordinance allowing additional and prohibited uses in certain districts, a reduction in parking requirements for shopping centers, and two variances for accessory buildings. All votes were 4-0 with three members absent.

• Approved Ordinance 2022-08 amending DDA zoning (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-09 reducing shopping center parking from 7 to 5 spaces per 1,000 sq ft (unanimous)
• Approved 2-ft side yard variance at 121 Castle Oak Ct. (unanimous)
• Approved variances at 694-1 Williams Ave. with condition on water line access (unanimous)
• Approved chicken variance at 156 Greenacres Cir. with 2-chicken limit (unanimous)

City Council

The Kingsland City Council will hold a public hearing and consider approving an alcohol license for Tequila & Sazon Restaurant, located at 1301 East King Avenue. The council will also vote on a change order for sewer improvements on Grove Blvd and award a contract for asphalt resurfacing using LMIG and SPLOST funds.

• Public hearing and approval of alcohol license for Tequila & Sazon Restaurant (1301 East King Avenue)
• Change order for Grove Blvd. Sewer Improvements
• Bid award for asphalt resurfacing to East Coast Asphalt for $387,933.75, covering Creekwood Court, Creekwood Lane, Charles Gilman Blvd, South May St., Boone Ave., and East Hilton
• Funding for resurfacing: LMIG 2022 ($228,656.09) and SPLOST 8 ($159,277.66)

The Kingsland City Council approved an alcohol license for Tequila & Sazon Restaurant at 1301 East King Avenue, allowing beer, wine, and liquor consumption on the premises. The council also approved a change order for the Grove Blvd. sewer improvements project and awarded a bid for asphalt resurfacing using LMIG 2022 funds. All decisions were unanimous.

• Approved alcohol license for Tequila & Sazon Restaurant (unanimous)
• Approved change order for Grove Blvd. Sewer Improvements (unanimous)
• Awarded asphalt resurfacing bid to East Coast Asphalt for $387,933.75 (unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority

The Kingsland Downtown Development Authority is holding a regular meeting with routine items like financial report and minutes approval. The main substantive items are a presentation from the Coastal Area District Development Authority (CADDA) CEO and discussion of two board vacancies.

• Presentation by Terrence Louk, CEO of CADDA
• Two board vacancies to be discussed
• Approval of financial report
• Approval of minutes

The Downtown Development Authority met and discussed several items but made no formal decisions. A proposal to rebrand downtown Kingsland was introduced and will be presented at the June meeting. The board also heard from the Coastal Area District Development Authority about lending programs and discussed board vacancies, landscaping, and the Catfish Festival.

• Rebranding proposal deferred to June agenda for presentation
• No financial report approved; to be emailed when received
• Board vacancy applications to be reviewed
• Landscaping info to be shared with Design Committee
• Catfish Festival planning meeting to be scheduled
• Traffic signal compliance meeting with DOT to be arranged

City Council

The Kingsland City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on rezoning a 9.88-acre parcel at 150 Keith Dixon Way from R-1 to R-3 for a multi-family development. The council will also consider mid-year budget revisions, award contracts for budget software and ladder truck equipment, and approve a contract for the 2023 Comprehensive Plan.

• Rezoning of 9.88 acres at 150 Keith Dixon Way to R-3 for multi-family development
• FY2021/22 mid-year budget revisions
• Bid award for digital budget book software: ClearGov, $1,200 setup + $4,950 annual
• Bid award for ladder truck equipment: $45,987.33 total from three vendors
• Contract with Coastal Regional Commission for 2023 Comprehensive Plan

The Kingsland City Council unanimously approved a rezoning of 9.88 acres at 150 Keith Dixon Way from R-1 to R-3 for a multi-family development, despite a resident's concerns about traffic and buffers. The council also approved FY2021/22 mid-year budget revisions, a digital budget book software contract, equipment for a new ladder truck, and a contract with the Coastal Regional Commission for the 2023 Comprehensive Plan.

• Approved rezoning of 9.88 acres at 150 Keith Dixon Way to R-3 (unanimous)
• Approved FY2021/22 mid-year budget revisions (unanimous)
• Approved ClearGov digital budget book software, $1,200 setup + $4,950 annual (unanimous)
• Approved $45,987.33 for ladder truck equipment from three vendors (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Coastal Regional Commission for 2023 Comprehensive Plan (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Board

The Kingsland Planning and Zoning Board is considering a request to rezone 9.88 acres at 150 Keith Dixon Way from R-1 to R-3 for a multi-family development. Staff recommends approval. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and is otherwise routine.

• Rezoning of parcel 095 009N (9.88 acres) at 150 Keith Dixon Way to R-3 for multi-family development
• Staff recommendation: approval

The Planning and Zoning Board unanimously approved a rezoning request for 9.88 acres at 150 Keith Dixon Way, changing the zoning from R-1 to R-3 (Medium & High Density Residential) to allow a multi-family development. The motion was made by Dallice Mitchell and seconded by Matthew Hooks, with all present members voting in favor. Two members were absent.

• Approved rezoning of parcel 095 009N at 150 Keith Dixon Way from R-1 to R-3 for multi-family development (unanimous)

City Council

The Kingsland City Council is holding its regular meeting to approve routine items, hear the FY 2021 audit presentation, and consider several new business items including an alcohol license, a franchise ordinance amendment, a professional services contract, and a sewer improvement change order. The agenda also includes updates on a CDBG-DR grant and discussions on commercial districts.

• Alcohol license for Race Trac #2534 at 168 Kings Bay Road for packaged retail sale of beer/wine
• Ordinance 2022-07 amending Chapter 10, Article III (Franchises)
• Contract with Coastal Regional Commission for RAISE Grant administrative services, $30,000
• Change order for Grove Blvd. Sewer Improvements
• Discussion of Section 61 Commercial Districts working draft

The Kingsland City Council approved an alcohol license for Race Trac #2534, adopted Ordinance 2022-07 amending franchise regulations, and approved a $30,000 contract with the Coastal Regional Commission for RAISE grant administration. A change order for Grove Blvd. sewer improvements was tabled to the next meeting. The council also received a clean FY 2021 audit report and discussed a draft for commercial district zoning changes.

• Approved alcohol license for Race Trac #2534 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-07 amending Chapter 10, Article III, Franchises (unanimous)
• Approved $30,000 contract with Coastal Regional Commission for RAISE grant admin (unanimous)
• Tabled Change Order for Grove Blvd. Sewer Improvements to 5/9/2022 (unanimous)
• Approved consent docket as amended, tabling item #5 (unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority

This is the regular April 2022 meeting of the Kingsland Downtown Development Authority. The agenda lists standard procedural items—call to order, roll call, approval of financial report and minutes—followed by reports from several standing committees (Organization, Business Development, Design, The Lawn, Promotions, Traffic Control) and time for additional business. No specific decisions, proposals, or dollar amounts are detailed in the agenda text.

• Approval of financial report
• Approval of minutes
• Committee reports: Organization, Business Development, Design, The Lawn, Promotions, Traffic Control
• Additional business and announcements

The Downtown Development Authority held a regular meeting with no formal votes or decisions. Members discussed inviting Terrence Louk from CADDA to speak at the May 12th meeting about funding, and considered rebranding downtown as a Cultural Art District. Paula Chamberlin announced her retirement effective June 1st.

• No formal motions or votes taken
• Councilwoman Chance to speak with P&Z Director S. Kimball about DDA involvement in downtown decisions
• Invitation planned for Terrence Louk (CADDA) to speak at May 12th meeting
• Discussed rebranding downtown as Cultural Art District
• Discussed income ideas for The Lawn (pop-up drive-in, carnival)
• Noted Bill Coleman working with DOT on traffic sign placement

Kingsland Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Authority

The Kingsland Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Authority is holding its regular meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including a contract for tourism promotional services with Camden County, the Exit 3 Business Improvement District, and a mid-year budget revision for FY 2022. The meeting will also approve minutes from February 2022 and review the financial summary report.

• CCBOC Contract for Tourism Promotional Services
• Exit 3 Business Improvement District
• FY 2022 Mid-Year Budget Revision
• Approval of minutes from February 2022
• Financial summary report

The Kingsland Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Authority approved the FY 2022 mid-year budget revisions, moved its meetings to the second Wednesday bi-monthly, and approved the agenda and February minutes. The board also reviewed financial reports and discussed the county tourism contract and Exit 3 Business Improvement District.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved February 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2022 mid-year budget revisions (unanimous)
• Adjusted meeting schedule to 2nd Wednesdays, bi-monthly at 8 AM (unanimous)

City Council

The council approved a re-zoning of 22.6 acres at East King Avenue and North Grove Boulevard to R-3 for a multi-family development, with a condition that zoning reverts to R-1 if the project doesn't move forward. It also approved alcohol licenses for Family Dollar, Outside the Box Event Planning, and Woodbine Trading, while postponing licenses for Race Trac and Rollin N Flavor. A re-zoning request for 307 and 451 East Hilton Avenue was postponed.

• Approved re-zoning of parcels K17 01 003 & K17 01 003B to R-3 for multi-family development (unanimous)
• Approved alcohol license for Family Dollar Store #23897 (3-1)
• Approved alcohol license for Outside the Box Event Planning & Party Rental (3-1)
• Approved alcohol license for Woodbine Trading (unanimous)
• Postponed alcohol license for Race Trac #2534 to April 25, 2022 (unanimous)
• Postponed alcohol license for Rollin N Flavor (unanimous)
• Postponed re-zoning request for 307 & 451 East Hilton Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved annexation of parcels 082 D02 017 & 082 D02 017D (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board approved the annexation of two parcels (082 D02 017 and 082 D02 017D) totaling about 2.54 acres on Taft St. and Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., with an R-4 zoning designation, to allow water and sewer access for a personal residence. The board took no action on a separate rezoning request for two parcels on E. King Ave. and N. Grove Blvd., with a 3-3 vote, meaning the request was not approved or denied.

• Approved annexation of parcels 082 D02 017 and 082 D02 017D with R-4 zoning (unanimous)
• No action taken on rezoning of parcels K17 01 003 and K17 01 003B to C-2 (3-3 vote, 1 abstention)

City Council

The Kingsland City Council unanimously approved a de-annexation for a 12.21-acre parcel on Brazell Lane, a re-zoning to C-2 for 580 East King Avenue, and several home occupation permits. They also approved an alcohol license for M & A Seafood Market, a Google Workspace contract, a new fire department truck, and an intergovernmental agreement for an interim police chief.

• Approved de-annexation of 12.21 acres on Brazell Lane (unanimous)
• Approved re-zoning of 580 East King Avenue to C-2 with fencing condition (unanimous)
• Approved home occupation permits for Beach Creek Outfitters, Coastal Drifter, Shaniqua Taylor's Alterations, and Storm Firearms (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Lake Victoria Phase V (unanimous)
• Approved amended PD for Crooked River Estates (306-lot subdivision) (unanimous)
• Approved alcohol license for M & A Seafood Market (unanimous)
• Approved $7,539.60 annual Google Workspace contract with CDW (unanimous)
• Approved $34,627 Ford F150 for Fire Department (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Board

The Kingsland Planning and Zoning Board unanimously approved all eight agenda items, including four home occupation permits, a de-annexation, a re-zoning, a final plat, and an amended planned development. All votes were unanimous with all seven members present voting in favor.

• Approved home occupation permit for Beach Creek Outfitters & Designs at 133 Greentree Cir. (unanimous)
• Approved home occupation permit for Coastal Drifter at 103 E. Lilly St. (unanimous)
• Approved home occupation permit for Shaniqua Taylor's Alterations at 102 Summerbrook Trail (unanimous)
• Approved home occupation permit for Storm Firearms, LLC at 108 Castle Oak Ct. (unanimous)
• Approved de-annexation of 12.21 acres at Brazell Lane (unanimous)
• Approved re-zoning of 580 E. King Ave. to C-2 with condition for opaque fencing (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Lake Victoria Phase V (10 lots) (unanimous)
• Approved amended PD for Crooked River Estates (306-lot subdivision) (unanimous)

City Council

The Kingsland City Council will consider several items, including a rezoning request for 307 and 451 East Hilton Avenue, an ordinance amendment regarding firearm discharges, and multiple contract and bid awards. The rezoning request is not recommended by staff or the Planning Commission.

• Rezoning request for 307 and 451 East Hilton Avenue (3.67 acres) from R-1 to C-2, not recommended by staff or Planning Commission
• Ordinance #2022-02 to amend Sec. 15-49 allowing blank cartridge discharge under specified conditions
• Master Service Agreement with ESG Engineering for as-needed engineering consulting
• Bid award for 96-gallon wheeled trash cans to Toter for $36,893.80 (approx. 580 cans)
• Bid award for three pickup trucks from Duval Ford totaling $89,540

City Council

The Kingsland City Council will hold public hearings and vote on several items, including temporary alcohol licenses for two events, a rezoning request for properties on East Hilton Avenue, and an annexation request for parcels on GA Highway 40 West. The council will also consider final plats for three subdivisions, approve new business items like an opioid settlement participation form and a contract for sales tax review, and award a bid for fire station design services.

• Public hearing and vote on rezoning 307 and 451 East Hilton Avenue to C-2 (General Commercial); staff and Planning Commission recommend denial.
• Public hearing and vote on annexation of 20.14 acres on GA Highway 40 West for a truss manufacturer/retail lumber yard; Planning Commission recommends approval.
• Approval of temporary alcohol licenses for Wee Pub (Mardi Gras Festival, Feb 25-26) and Walkabout Camp and RV Park (music festival, Mar 12).
• Approval of final plats for Lake Juniper Phase 3 (24 lots), Ryan's Cove Phase 3 (19 duplex lots), and preliminary plat for Lake Victoria Phase V (10 lots).
• Bid award to UR Architects for fire station #4 design at $67,045.09.

The Kingsland City Council approved the annexation of about 20.14 acres on GA Highway 40 West and Colerain Road for Specialty Structural Products, with a C-2 zoning designation, to allow water and sewer access for a truss manufacturer/retail lumber yard. The council tabled a rezoning request for 307 and 451 East Hilton Avenue until the next meeting. All other agenda items, including temporary alcohol licenses, final plats, and various agreements, were approved unanimously.

• Approved annexation and C-2 zoning for parcels 070 055 and 070 043A (Specialty Structural Products) unanimously.
• Tabled rezoning of 307 and 451 East Hilton Avenue to C-2 until 2/28/2022 unanimously.
• Approved final plat for Lake Juniper Phase 3 (24 lots) unanimously.
• Approved final plat for Ryan's Cove Phase 3 (19 duplex lots) unanimously.
• Approved preliminary plat for Lake Victoria Phase V (10 single-family lots) unanimously.
• Approved temporary alcohol licenses for Wee Pub (Mardi Gras) and Walkabout Camp and RV Park (music festival) unanimously.
• Approved participation in National Opioids Settlement, Section 125 plans, and Tax Specialist agreement unanimously.
• Awarded architectural design services to UR Architects for Fire Station #4 at $67,045.09 unanimously.

Kingsland Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Authority

The Kingsland Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Authority will hold its regular meeting to approve minutes, review finances, and discuss old business including the 2022 meeting schedule, a contract with Camden County for tourism promotional services, and a minority business development project. Under new business, the board will elect officers for the year, as specified in its bylaws.

• Election of officers for 2022 (current: CB Yadav, Chair; Katherine Dixon, Vice-Chair; Alison Shores, Secretary/Treasurer)
• CCBOC Contract for Tourism Promotional Services
• Minority Business Development & Heritage Tourism Project
• Approval of minutes from December 2021
• Financial summary report

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will hold its regular meeting, covering routine items like financial reports and minutes. Key discussions include a board vacancy and a section of the city code regarding alcohol sales near churches and schools. Committee updates will cover the community market, downtown business association, lawn design, and the Kingsland Mardi Gras Festival.

• Board vacancy discussion
• Review of Sec. 3-16: Sales of Alcoholic Beverages Near Churches, School Buildings, or Other Sites
• Community Market update
• Downtown Business Association update
• Kingsland Mardi Gras Festival volunteer needs

Planning & Zoning Board

The Kingsland Planning & Zoning Board will review five agenda items: preliminary and final plats for residential subdivisions, an annexation request for a commercial business, and a re-zoning request. Staff recommends approval for most items but opposes the re-zoning. The meeting is a regular session with public input.

• Preliminary plat for Lake Victoria Phase V: 10 single-family lots on 2.85 acres, PD/R-1 zoning, staff recommends approval.
• Final plat for Ryan's Cove Phase 3: 19 duplex lots on 10.32 acres, PD-R-2 zoning, staff recommends approval.
• Annexation request by Specialty Structural Products for ~20.14 acres near GA Hwy. 40 and Colerain Rd., seeking C-2 zoning for a truss/lumber yard, staff recommends approval.
• Re-zoning request for 307 and 451 E. Hilton Ave. (3.67 acres) from R-1 to C-2, staff does not recommend approval.
• Final plat for Lake Juniper Phase 3: 24 lots on ~9.13 acres, PD-R-1 zoning, staff recommends approval.

The Kingsland Planning and Zoning Board approved preliminary and final plats for three residential developments and an annexation request, but denied a rezoning request for properties on E. Hilton Ave. All votes were unanimous except the rezoning denial, which passed 5-1 with one abstention.

• Approved preliminary plat for Lake Victoria Phase V (10 single-family lots) unanimously
• Approved final plat for Ryan's Cove Phase 3 (19 duplex lots) unanimously
• Approved annexation and C-2 zoning for 20.14 acres on GA Hwy 40 for Specialty Structural Products unanimously
• Denied rezoning of 307 and 451 E. Hilton Ave to C-2 (5-1, Hooks abstained)

City Council

The Kingsland City Council is holding its regular meeting on January 24, 2022. The main items are a contract with Camden Community Crisis Center for family violence services, a bid award for school storage lanes, and a bid for police vehicle equipment. The agenda also includes a presentation on school zone speed enforcement and routine consent items.

• Contract with Camden Community Crisis Center for $7,500 for family violence services
• Bid award to Seaboard Construction for $115,266.70 for David L. Rainer Elementary School storage lanes
• Bid award to West Chatham Warning Devices for up to $19,643.54 for police vehicle equipment
• Presentation on TrueBlue Speed Enforcement for school zones
• Consent docket: approve minutes, agenda, and accounts payable

The Kingsland City Council unanimously approved a $115,266.70 contract with Seaboard Construction for the David L. Rainer Elementary School storage lanes, a $7,500 service contract with Camden Community Crisis Center for 2022, and a $19,643.54 bid for police vehicle equipment installation. A presentation on a proposed school zone photo speed enforcement program was given, but no action was taken.

• Approved consent docket including minutes, agenda, and accounts payable (unanimous)
• Approved $7,500 contract with Camden Community Crisis Center for family violence services (unanimous)
• Approved $115,266.70 bid to Seaboard Construction for Rainer Elementary storage lanes (unanimous)
• Approved $19,643.54 bid to West Chatham Warning Devices for police vehicle equipment (unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority

The Kingsland Downtown Development Authority will hold a regular meeting to handle routine business, including financial reports and minutes. The board will also discuss a board member's resignation and a proposal to create a new project-based committee structure, along with updates from design and economic development committees.

• Matt Hooks resignation from the KDDA Board
• Proposal to create new project-based committee structure
• Downtown business update from Supervisor Scott Kimball
• Upcoming events: Lions Club Annual Oyster Roast (Feb 12) and Kingsland Mardi Gras (Feb 25-26)

The Downtown Development Authority approved a new project-based committee structure to support its mission and strategic plan, and accepted the resignation of board member Matt Hooks, creating an opening. The board also approved the financial report and minutes unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved financial report for Nov/Dec (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of previous meeting (unanimous)
• Accepted Matt Hooks' resignation from the board
• Approved new project-based committee structure (unanimous)

City Council

The Kingsland City Council will hold public hearings and consider several items, including a rezoning request for a retail store, an alcohol license for Race Trac, and various agreements and appointments. The meeting includes consent agenda items and recommendations from staff and the Planning Commission.

• Rezoning of 5-acre portion of Parcel 107 019E to C-2 (General Commercial) for retail store, located north of Ben Garfunkel Rd. and west of Middle School Rd.
• Alcohol license application for Race Trac #254 at 168 Kings Bay Road for packaged beer/wine sales.
• Approval of HMGP grant agreement for $517,373 to purchase generators (federal share $388,030, state $51,737, local $77,606).
• Approval of 2022 qualifying fees: Mayor $253.50, City Council $180.75.
• Appointments for 2022 charter positions including Mayor Pro Tem, City Attorney, City Clerk, Chief of Police, and City Treasurer.

The Kingsland City Council approved a rezoning of a 5-acre portion of parcel 107 019E to C-2 (General Commercial) for a retail store, and approved an alcohol license for Race Trac #254. All votes were unanimous with Councilman Fullilove absent. The council also approved several other items including a generator grant agreement and reappointed charter officials.

• Approved rezoning of 5-acre parcel to C-2 for retail store (unanimous)
• Approved alcohol license for Race Trac #254 (unanimous)
• Approved consent docket including minutes, agenda, and accounts payable (unanimous)
• Approved home occupation permit for A J's Lawn Care at 120 Forest Ridge Drive (unanimous)
• Reappointed Alex Blount as Mayor Pro Tem (unanimous)
• Reappointed Steven Blackerby as City Attorney (unanimous)
• Approved HMGP generator grant agreement with $517,373 total cost (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 qualifying fees: Mayor $253.50, Council $180.75 (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Board

The Kingsland Planning and Zoning Board is meeting to consider two agenda items: a home occupation permit for a landscaping business and a rezoning request for a 5-acre portion of a larger parcel to allow a retail store. Staff recommends approval for both items.

• Home Occupation Permit for A J's Lawn Care at 120 Forest Ridge Dr. (Map & Parcel 095C 013), zoning R-1
• Rezoning of 5-acre portion of Parcel 107 019E (43.11 acres total) to C-2 (General Commercial) for retail store
• Property located on north side of Ben Garfunkel Rd. and west side of Middle School Rd.
• Current zoning of parcel is PD/R-3

The Kingsland Planning and Zoning Board approved two agenda items unanimously. First, a home occupation permit for a landscaping business at 120 Forest Ridge Dr. was approved. Second, a rezoning of a 5-acre portion of parcel 107 019E to C-2 (General Commercial) for a retail store was approved. Both decisions were made with four members present and three absent.

• Approved home occupation permit for A J's Lawn Care at 120 Forest Ridge Dr. (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 5-acre portion of parcel 107 019E to C-2 for retail store (unanimous)