McDuffie County public meetings in 2024

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to consider the FY2025 budget resolution and the 2025 schedule of fees. The body will also review bids for Hurricane Helene debris removal, monitoring, and consulting services.

• Budget FY2025 Resolution 24-11
• 2025 Schedule of Fees
• RFP 24-011 Hurricane Helene Debris Monitoring Services
• RFP 24-012 Hurricane Helene Debris Removal Services
• RFP 24-013 Hurricane Helene Disaster Recovery Professional Consulting Services

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the FY2025 budget resolution, Hurricane Helene debris monitoring, removal, and recovery consulting contracts, and several other routine items. No public input was given, and no action was taken in executive session.

• Approved FY2025 Budget Resolution 24-11 (5-0 roll call)
• Approved Hurricane Helene debris monitoring, removal, and recovery consulting bids (RFP 24-011, 24-012, 24-013) (unanimous)
• Approved Deanna Specialty Inc. sub-contract agreement for Transit Department (unanimous)
• Approved CVB annual digital marketing campaign (unanimous)
• Approved Premium Only Plan Description and Adoption Agreement for insurance (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Schedule of Fees (unanimous)
• Approved November ACO Report (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from Dec. 4 and Dec. 10 meetings (unanimous)

City of Thomson Council

The Thomson City Council will meet to discuss the 2025 City Budget and the sale of property at 424 Second Street. The body will also review contracts for debris collection services and matters regarding the City Attorney.

• Resolution 10-2024: 2025 City Budget
• Resolution 11-2024: Appointment of Mayor to sign documents for sale of 424 Second Street
• Contracts for continued debris collection services
• City Attorney business

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the FY 2025 budget. No specific budget figures are listed in the agenda. The meeting also includes an executive session on pending litigation.

• FY 2025 Budget Public Hearing
• Executive session – pending litigation

The Board of Commissioners held a public hearing on the FY 2025 budget, with a presentation by Finance Director Pam Workman. The board then entered executive session to discuss pending litigation and exited without taking any action. The meeting adjourned with no substantive decisions made.

• Held FY 2025 budget public hearing (no vote)
• Entered executive session for pending litigation (unanimous)
• Exited executive session with no action taken (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City of Thomson Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the 2025 City Budget and the sale of 424 Second Street. The body will also review contracts for debris collection services and the City Attorney.

• Resolution 10-2024: 2025 City Budget
• Resolution 11-2024: Sale of 424 Second Street
• Contracts for continued debris collection services
• Discussion regarding City Attorney

Board of Commissioners

The McDuffie County Board of Commissioners will consider Resolution 24-09 to abandon a portion of Knox‑Rivers Road. It will also review Change Order Number 1 for the 2024 LMIG resurfacing project and vote on purchases of a utility storage building, a boom mower, and an equipment trailer. Additional items include approving the 2025 meeting schedule, discussing earned‑time compensation, and reviewing the FY2025 budget.

• Resolution 24-09 to abandon a portion of Knox‑Rivers Road
• Change Order Number 1 for 2024 LMIG Resurfacing Project
• Purchase of Utility Storage Building
• Purchase of Boom Mower
• Purchase of Equipment Trailer

Board of Commissioners

The McDuffie County Board of Commissioners will consider two resolutions to abandon sections of local roads (Edmonds Road and Knox‑Rivers Road). The meeting also includes approvals for several contracts and agreements, including a risk‑management PTSD program, an EagleView imagery contract, and a building automation contract with Trane. Additional items cover a personal property reporting forms renewal, equipment purchase for the Campground Department, and the 2025 meeting schedule and fee schedule discussion.

• Resolution 24-08 to abandon portions of Edmonds Road
• Resolution 24-09 to abandon a portion of Knox‑Rivers Road
• Approval of ACCG Interlocal Risk Management First Responders PTSD Application and Participation Agreement
• Approval of EagleView Imagery Contract with the Tax Assessor's Department
• Approval of Building Services Agreement for building automation with Trane for the Government Center

City of Thomson Council

The Thomson City Council will consider Resolution 09-2024, which authorizes the Mayor Pro-Tem to sign closing documents for the sale of a property on Second Street. The council will also review a rezoning recommendation for 615 Whiteoak Street. Additional agenda items include recognitions, citizen input, and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Resolution 09-2024 approving Mayor Pro-Tem to sign closing documents for sale of property on Second Street
• Rezoning recommendation for 615 Whiteoak Street
• Recognition of Thomson City Cemetery Revitalization
• Recognition of Hurricane Helene Recovery and Response
• Approval of minutes from the September 12, 2024 and October 4, 2024 council meetings

City of Thomson Council

The Thomson City Council will hold a work session to hear a director update and county attorney input. Council members will consider Resolution 09-2024 and review the Planning Board's recommendation for 615 Whiteoak Street. The agenda also includes discussion of the city budget and reports from the city administrator and mayor.

• Director update
• County attorney presentation
• Resolution 09-2024
• Planning Board recommendation for 615 Whiteoak Street
• Budget discussion

City of Thomson Council

The City Council will meet for a called meeting. The agenda consists of a welcome and an executive session to discuss potential litigation.

• Executive session regarding potential litigation

Board of Commissioners

The McDuffie County Board of Commissioners will review several grant and policy items. Items include approval of a FEMA grant for an emergency generator at the Sweetwater gym, a state and local cybersecurity grant program, and transit grant management policies. The board will also consider waiving building‑permit fees for repairs caused by Hurricane Helene and adopting an ADA transit plan.

• Approve FEMA grant for Sweetwater Gym emergency generator
• Approve State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program
• Approve McDuffie County Transit Grant Management Policies and Procedures
• Approve waiver of building permit fees for Hurricane Helene repair work
• Approve McDuffie County Transit Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Plan

Board of Commissioners

The commissioners will discuss and consider approving several grant applications and policy updates, including a FEMA grant for an emergency generator at the Sweetwater Gym, a state and local cybersecurity grant, and transit grant management policies. They will also review the October ACO report, ARPA funds, a request for a coroner's office, hurricane Helene recovery and building permits, and the 2025 budget.

• Consideration to approve FEMA Grant for Sweetwater Gym Emergency Generator
• Consideration to approve State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program
• Consideration to approve McDuffie County Transit Grant Management Policies and Procedures
• Consideration to approve Financial Policies
• Consideration to approve October ACO Report

Board of Commissioners

The McDuffie County Board will hold a public hearing and consider approving a license for AM/PM Convenience Store dba Gas Pro to sell beer and wine. The meeting also includes approvals for a sewer extension change order, a van for Animal Services, a service truck for Maintenance, and a FY 2025 budget policy amendment. Additional items include updates on current projects, financial and budget reports, and other routine business.

• Public hearing and approval of beer and wine license for AM/PM Convenience Store dba Gas Pro
• Approval of Wrightsboro Road Sewer Extension Change Order #3
• Approval of FY 2025 CSRA Economic Opportunity Authority, Inc.
• Approval of a van purchase for the Animal Services Department
• Approval of a service truck purchase for the Maintenance Department

Board of Commissioners

The McDuffie County Board of Commissioners will review an inter‑governmental agreement to enable contracts for storm‑debris recovery. It will also consider three FEMA contracts for debris management with Rostan Solutions, LLC; CTC Disaster Response, Inc.; and GMC Public Assistance. No other agenda items are listed.

• Approve inter‑governmental agreement for storm‑debris recovery contracts
• Approve FEMA contract with Rostan Solutions, LLC for debris management
• Approve FEMA contract with CTC Disaster Response, Inc. for debris management
• Approve FEMA contract with GMC Public Assistance for debris management

Board of Commissioners

The McDuffie County Board of Commissioners will consider a resolution to declare a local state of emergency in response to Hurricane Helene. The meeting is scheduled for Friday, October 4, 2024, at 5:00 PM at the Thomson-McDuffie Fire Headquarters.

• Consideration to approve Resolution 24-07: Local State of Emergency for Hurricane Helene
• Meeting location: Thomson-McDuffie Fire Headquarters
• Meeting date: Friday, October 4, 2024 at 5:00 PM

Board of Commissioners

The McDuffie County Board of Commissioners will consider approving zoning changes, budget amendments, and a trash amnesty day. The meeting will also include public hearings on specific land use requests.

• Zoning change from R-2 to C-2 at 1059 Wrightsboro Road
• Variance for a mobile home at 675 Pylant Crossing Road
• Special exception for a wedding venue on County Line Road
• Approval of Fall Trash Amnesty Day
• Amendment to Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Policy

Land Bank Authority

The McDuffie County Land Bank Authority will meet on September 12, 2024 to approve the agenda and minutes from prior meetings. The commission will receive an update on tax properties. Commissioners will consider approving McGill and Associates Land Surveyors for work at 144 Hawes Street (Parcel 0T120187B00). They will also discuss and consider asbestos removal at 314 Sycamore and 843 Clements.

• Approve current agenda
• Approve minutes from March 14, 2024 and August 8, 2024
• Consider approval of McGill and Associates Land Surveyors for 144 Hawes Street (Parcel 0T120187B00)
• Discuss and consider asbestos removal at 314 Sycamore and 843 Clements

The Thomson-McDuffie Land Bank Authority met and approved several property-related actions. The board unanimously voted to donate the First Avenue property to the City of Thomson, secure a surveyor for the Hawes Street property, and obtain asbestos and demolition quotes for the Sycamore and Clements Street property. No action was taken on the Washington Road and Walnut Street properties.

• Approved motion to secure a surveyor for Hawes Street property (unanimous)
• Approved motion to obtain asbestos and demolition quotes for Sycamore and Clements Street property (unanimous)
• Approved donation of First Avenue property to City of Thomson (unanimous)
• No action taken on Washington Road property; continue to hold for potential buyers
• No action taken on Walnut Street properties

City of Thomson Council

The Thomson City Council will consider approving the 2023 Community Development Block Grant award and adopting a Fair Housing Marketing Plan. The agenda also includes a contract for the CSRA Regional Commission to administer a CHIP grant.

• CDBG 2023 Award Recommendation
• DCA Fair Housing Marketing Plan Adoption
• CSRA RC Contract to Administer CHIP Grant 2024-117
• Minority/Women’s Business Enterprises Outreach Procedures Adoption
• Approval of August 8 and August 14 Council minutes

The Thomson City Council approved the CDBG 2023 infrastructure project award to Beam Site Prep, LLC, based on the lowest bid, and adopted required plans for fair housing marketing and minority/women business outreach. The council also approved a contract with the CSRA Regional Commission for the Community Home Investment Program. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved CDBG 2023 infrastructure project award to Beam Site Prep, LLC (5-0)
• Adopted DCA Fair Housing Marketing Plan (5-0)
• Adopted Minority/Women's Business Enterprises Outreach Procedures (5-0)
• Approved CSRA Regional Commission CHIP 2024-117 contract (5-0)

City of Thomson Council

The Thomson City Council work session will consider a recommendation for the 2023 Community Development Block Grant award. It will adopt the DCA Fair Housing Marketing Plan and adopt outreach procedures for Minority/Women’s Business Enterprises. The council will also receive updates from directors and key staff on police, natural gas operations, water‑sewer distribution, wastewater treatment, streets, and solid waste.

• CDBG 2023 Award Recommendation
• DCA Fair Housing Marketing Plan Adoption
• Minority/Women’s Business Enterprises Outreach Procedures Adoption
• Directors and Key Staff Updates (Police, Natural Gas Operations, Water‑Sewer Distribution, Wastewater Treatment, Streets & Solid Waste)

Board of Commissioners

The McDuffie County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the FY 2024 millage rate and consider three resolutions: approval of a proposal to support a broadband extension, amendment of the fire fee (or retention of current rates), and adoption of Resolution 24-05 for the FY 2024 millage. No dollar amounts are specified in the agenda.

• Public hearing on FY 24 millage rate
• Consider approval of proposal for broadband extension support
• Consider amendment of the fire fee or retain current rates
• Consider approval of Resolution 24‑05 for FY 24 millage

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the FY24 millage rate at 7.809, retained current fire fee rates, and approved a broadband extension proposal with a $15,000 cap. The board also entered executive session to discuss property matters.

• Approved FY24 millage rate at 7.809 (unanimous)
• Retained current fire fee rates (unanimous)
• Approved broadband extension support with $15,000 cap (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The McDuffie County Board of Commissioners will discuss a range of items, including a proclamation for National Information Technology Professionals Day, the abandonment of portions of Knox Rivers Road and Edmonds Road, and the approval of the county transit GDOT Title VI plan. They will also consider an ordinance amendment for a special lighting district, a fire‑fee amendment, and a statement of work for landscape services at the government complex. A key financial decision is the approval of the fourth modification for the loan supporting the Wrightsboro Road sewer project.

• Proclamation designating Sep 17, 2024 as National Information Technology Professionals Day
• Abandonment of a portion of Knox Rivers Road
• Abandonment of Edmonds Road
• Ordinance Amendment 24-01, 2nd Reading, Special Lighting District
• Approval of fourth modification loan for Wrightsboro Road Sewer Project

Board of Commissioners

The McDuffie County Board of Commissioners will meet on August 29, 2024 at 6:30 PM in the Government Center Meeting Room. The meeting includes a public hearing on the FY 2024 millage rate. No other agenda items are listed beyond standard procedural items.

• Public hearing on FY 2024 millage rate

Board of Commissioners

The McDuffie County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting on Thursday, August 29, 2024 at 10:00 AM in the Government Center Meeting Room. The agenda includes a public hearing and a discussion of the FY 2024 Millage Rate. No other substantive items are listed.

• Public hearing
• Discussion of FY 2024 Millage Rate

The Board of Commissioners held a public hearing on the FY 2024 millage rate. County Manager David Crawley presented two options: a rate of 7.709 mills and a rollback rate of 7.425 mills. No vote was taken during this special called meeting; it was procedural only.

• Held public hearing on FY 2024 millage rate (no vote taken)

Board of Commissioners

The McDuffie County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and vote on a variance request for a hydroponics farm located on Highway 221 (Parcel 00760006). The meeting will also include an audit presentation by The Baird Audit Group, LLC, and a vote on Ordinance Amendment 24-01 to revise lighting district fees. Commissioners will consider education salary increases for the Fire Department and the Sheriff’s Department, and receive budget and financial reports.

• Public hearing and vote on variance request for hydroponics farm on Hwy 221 (Parcel 00760006)
• Vote on Ordinance Amendment 24-01 to establish revised fees for Lighting Districts
• Consideration of education salary increase for the Fire Department
• Consideration of education salary increase for the Sheriff’s Department
• Audit presentation by The Baird Audit Group, LLC

City of Thomson Council

The City Council will consider several resolutions related to the Community Housing Improvement Program (CHIP) 2024. The meeting includes the adoption of Georgia statutes and federal Section 3 standards.

• Resolution 05-2024: CHIP 2024 Policies and Procedures
• Resolution 06-2024: Homeowner Eligibility and Property Value Limits 2024
• Resolution 07-2024: Georgia Statutes Adoption
• Resolution 08-2024: Federal Standards for Section 3 Adoption
• Language Access Plan for CHIP 2024

Land Bank Authority

The Land Bank Authority commission will first approve the current agenda. It will then receive an update on tax properties. Finally, it will discuss the status and updates of Land Bank properties.

• Approve current agenda
• Update on tax properties
• Discussion on status and update of Land Bank properties

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss budget amendments and several service updates. Key items include a drug and alcohol policy for McDuffie Transit and a fee schedule for the Health Department. The board will also consider a notice to terminate ambulance coverage for Glascock County.

• Mid-Year 2024 Budget Amendments
• Notice of Termination to Provide Ambulance Coverage to Glascock County
• McDuffie County Health Department Fee Schedule
• Bid No. 24-002 for Old Milledgeville Rd at Gin Branch and Hobbs Mill Rd at Sweetwater Creek
• CivicPlus: CivicEngage Central Website Upgrade

Board of Commissioners

The McDuffie County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to discuss a range of new‑business items. Topics include a zero‑tolerance drug and alcohol policy for the transit department, a health‑department fee schedule, and updates to social media, vehicle, and financial policies. The board will also review a road‑work bid, a website upgrade, a recreation‑camera system upgrade, and mid‑year 2024 budget amendments. An executive session will be held for personnel and property matters.

• Discussion on McDuffie Transit DOT Zero Tolerance Drug & Alcohol Policy 2024
• Discussion on McDuffie County Health Department Fee Schedule
• Discussion regarding Bid No. 24-002 23-MCD-23 Old Milledgeville Rd at Gin Branch & 23-MCD-23 Hobbs Mill Rd at Sweetwater Creek
• Discussion on CivicPlus: CivicEngage Central Website Upgrade
• Discussion on Mid-Year 2024 Budget Amendments

Board of Commissioners

The McDuffie County Board of Commissioners will consider a rezoning request for a subdivision near Wire Road and Augusta Highway, approve a road dedication for Montgomery Place, and review the monthly budget and financial reports.

• Rezoning request for subdivision near Wire Road and Augusta Highway
• Bid No. 2024-001 for resurfacing
• Accept dedication of roads, right-of-way, water, and storm-water infrastructure in Montgomery Place
• Temporary alcohol license for McTell Music Festival
• Reappointment of Ruthie Thomas to Recreation Advisory Board

City of Thomson Council

The Thomson City Council will review business items including a street resurfacing contract and a construction contract award. The agenda also includes discussions regarding naming policy and requests for a one-day alcohol license, street closure, and signage.

• Award Southern Asphalt, LLC the 2024 LMIG Contract to Resurface Select City Streets
• All South Construction Contract Award
• Naming Policy and Louis Graziano
• One Day Alcohol License, Street Closure and Signage Request

City of Thomson Council

This work session includes discussions on street resurfacing contracts and construction awards. The council will also review naming policies, alcohol license requests, and shared expenses with McDuffie County.

• Awarding Southern Asphalt, LLC the 2024 LMIG Contract to resurface select city streets
• All South Construction contract award
• Naming Policy and Louis Graziano discussion
• One Day Alcohol License, Street Closure and Signage Request
• Service Delivery Strategy costs and shared expenses with McDuffie County

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider several items, including a rezoning request for a solar operation on Wellmaker Road. The agenda also includes engineering authorizations and contracts related to senior services.

• Rezoning 70 acres on Wellmaker Road for a solar operation
• Alcohol license for convenience store at 1011 Whiteoak Road
• Engineering work authorization with Atlas Technical Consultants, LLC for East Bypass school entrance
• Contract with G.A. Good Services of Pinellas County, LLC for senior meals
• GEFA loan extension request

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss a rezoning application for a solar operation on Wellmaker Road and an alcohol license for a convenience store. The agenda also includes engineering authorizations, ambulance coverage termination, and senior meal service contracts.

• Rezoning 70 acres on Wellmaker Road for a solar operation
• Alcohol license for a convenience store at 1011 Whiteoak Road
• Engineering and design authorizations with Atlas Technical Consultants, LLC
• Glascock County notice of termination regarding ambulance coverage agreement
• Senior meal service contract with G.A. Good Services of Pinellas County, LLC

Board of Commissioners

The Board will consider rezoning applications for a 108.9-acre planned unit development and a solar operation. The meeting also includes discussions on a mutual aid agreement with the City of Harlem and contract renewals for UGA Cooperative Extension.

• Special exception for 108.9 acres at Thomson Bypass and Dallas Drive
• Rezoning 207.9 acres on Sturkey Lane and Wellmaker Road for solar use
• Rezoning 3.37 acres on Augusta Highway to C-2 District
• Fire Department Mutual Aid Agreement with the City of Harlem
• Alcohol license for SMAQ Investments LLC at 1850 Washington Road

City of Thomson Council

The council will consider several requests regarding the use of public streets and parking lot access for upcoming community events. The meeting also includes reports from the Mayor and City Administrator.

• Popular Springs Baptist Church request to use Elections Parking Lot on July 20th
• Springfield Baptist Church request to close Martin Luther King, West and Springfield Streets on June 28th
• Recreation Department request to close Railroad Street and Augusta 1st for a Food Truck event on July 25th

City of Thomson Council

The Thomson City Council is holding a work session to discuss police activities. No other substantive items are listed for discussion or decision at this meeting.

• Discussion of police activities

Board of Commissioners

The Board will consider a contract for Moose Club Road culvert repairs and an amendment to the CorrectHealth Services Agreement. They will also review the 2025 budget schedule and various appointments.

• Moose Club Road Culvert Repair via Utility Asset Management, Inc.
• Amendment to CorrectHealth Services Agreement (May 15 – July 14, 2024)
• Approval of the 2025 Budget Schedule
• Appointments/Reappointments for Recreation Advisory Board and Region Six EMS Council

Planning Commission Board

The McDuffie County Planning Commission will consider several land-use applications. These include requests for special exceptions for a planned unit development and rezoning for a solar operation and commercial district.

• Special exception for 108.9 acres at Thomson Bypass and Dallas Drive
• Rezoning 207.9 acres on Sturkey Lane and Wellmaker Road for a solar operation
• Rezoning 3.37 acres on Augusta Highway from R-2 to C-2

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss several administrative appointments and operational plans. Key topics include the 2025 budget schedule and a concept plan for the animal shelter.

• Animal Shelter Concept Plan discussion
• Proposed contract with Utility Asset Management, Inc. for Moose Club Road Culvert Repair
• Amendment to CorrectHealth Services Agreement (May 15, 2024 - July 14, 2024)
• Health insurance renewal discussion
• 2025 Budget Schedule discussion

City of Thomson Council

The Thomson City Council will meet to discuss and potentially authorize contracts related to airport lighting engineering. The meeting focuses on specific project IDs provided by the Georgia Department of Transportation.

• GDOT Airport Lighting Engineering Contract PID T008743
• Resolution 03-2024: Authorization to Execute Contract PID Y008743

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss a contract for the Wrightsboro Road Sewer Project and the purchase of fireworks for Freedom Blast. The body will also review monthly budget and financial reports.

• Contract with CSRA Regional Commission for Wrightsboro Road Sewer Project for $50,000
• Purchase of fireworks for Freedom Blast not to exceed $6,000
• Proclamation designating May 19-25, 2024, as Emergency Medical Services Week
• Budget amendments

City of Thomson Council

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate and reports. No new business is listed for decision or discussion.

Planning Commission Board

The McDuffie County Planning Commission will meet to review a request for a zoning change from R-2 to R-1. The board will also discuss a Special Use Exemption for a composting operation at the same location.

• Zoning change from R-2 to R-1 on Boneville Road (Parcel 00640019)
• Special Use Exemption for a composting operation on Boneville Road (Parcel 00640019)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss several new business items. These include a service agreement with Trane and a contract change order for the Wrightsboro Road Sewer Project.

• Trane Scheduled Service Agreement
• Contract Change Order #3 for Wrightsboro Road Sewer Project
• Popular Baptist Church Community Outreach Event
• April 2024 ACO Report

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and vote on a zoning change for a property on Boneville Road. The meeting also includes reviews of sewer project change orders and a temporary alcohol license application.

• Zoning change from R-1 to R-2 on Boneville Road (Parcel 00630104)
• Temporary alcohol license for Child Enrichment Golf Tournament on May 25, 2024
• Wrightsboro Road Sewer Expansion Project Change Order #1
• Wrightsboro Road Sewer Expansion Project Change Order #2
• Trane Scheduled Service Agreement

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and vote on a zoning change for a property on Boneville Road. The board will also review sewer project change orders and a service agreement.

• Zoning change from R-1 to R-2 on Boneville Road (Parcel 00630104)
• Temporary alcohol license application for Child Enrichment golf tournament on May 25, 2024
• Wrightsboro Road Sewer Expansion Project Change Order #1
• Wrightsboro Road Sewer Expansion Project Change Order #2
• Trane Scheduled Service Agreement

City of Thomson Council

The City Council will review a spirits license application for Rimpy’s on Old Washington Road. The meeting includes discussions on a GEFA drinking water loan resolution and a GMEBS agreement.

• Spirits License Application – Rimpy’s at 520 Old Washington Road
• Re-appointment of Penny Lowe to the Planning Commission
• Special Event Permit Request for Diabetes Awareness Walk on September 28th
• Resolution 03-2024: GEFA Loan LSLI2022022 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund
• Resolution 04-2024: GMEBS Agreement

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss budget amendments and funding. The body will also consider an audit engagement letter and a Planning Commission appointment.

• 2023 Year-End Budget Amendments
• Additional LMIG Funding
• Audit Engagement Letter with Baird & Company
• Re-appointment of Georgia Hobbs to the Planning Commission Board
• Tax Assessment review for residential home of Mary McNair

Planning Commission Board

The McDuffie County Planning Commission is meeting to discuss one new business item. The board will review an application to change the zoning of a specific parcel on Boneville Road.

• Zoning change application from R-1 to R-2 for Parcel 00630104 on Boneville Road

City of Thomson Council

The Thomson City Council is holding a called meeting to address one item of business. The council will consider Ordinance 585 regarding the election of a Mayor Pro-Tem.

• Ordinance 585: Mayor Pro-Tem Election

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss several administrative items. The meeting includes reviews of budget amendments, funding, and an audit engagement letter.

• 2023 Year-End Budget Amendments
• Audit Engagement Letter with Baird & Company
• Additional LMIG Funding
• Tax Assessor report for residential home of Mary McNair
• Proclamation for National Public Safety Communications Week (April 14th-April 20th)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings and vote on rezoning and a buffer variance for property on Rousseau Creek Road. The body is also considering the purchase of a new ambulance and a fiber conduit for the Recreation Department.

• Rezone property on Rousseau Creek Road from R-1 to C-1
• Vegetative Buffer Variance for property on Rousseau Creek Road
• Purchase of a 2024 Ford Wheeled Coach ambulance from ETR for $363,351.00
• Purchase of 1 Accord Concession Stand Fiber Conduit for the Recreation Department for $5,600
• Temporary Alcohol License for Willie Mac’s for Summer Kickoff at Raysville Marina

City of Thomson Council

The City Council will meet to discuss several contracts and administrative resolutions. Key items include the selection of an airport maintenance provider and a loan modification. The body will also consider a request for the use of the Government Center for Juneteenth.

• DBT Aviation contract for airport maintenance provider
• Resolution 01-2024: GEFA Loan CW2020015 Modification
• Ordinance changing how Mayor Pro-Tem is determined (Second Reading)
• CSRA Probation Services contract update
• NAACP request to use Government Center for June 15, 2024 Juneteenth Celebration

County Administration

The Land Bank Authority is meeting to discuss the removal of certain delinquent ad valorem property taxes. The board will also consider a brokerage agreement for a property on Washington Road.

• Resolution to extinguish certain delinquent ad valorem property taxes
• Commercial Exclusive Seller Brokerage Agreement for Washington Road property

City of Thomson Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss several administrative updates and contract approvals. Topics include a proposal for misdemeanor drug possession fines and a change to how the Mayor Pro-Tem is determined.

• Ordinance changing how Mayor Pro-Tem is determined (second reading)
• Resolution 01-2024 regarding GEFA Loan CW2020015 modification
• Contract approvals for Atlas Engineering and DBT Aviation
• Recommendation to implement fines for misdemeanor drug possession
• NAACP request to use Government Center for Juneteenth on June 15, 2024

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several contracts and equipment purchases, including software for the Planning and Zoning Department. The body is also considering a new EMS fee schedule and the naming of a portion of West Bypass.

• Wrightsboro Road Sewer Improvements-Addendum 3
• Purchase of one E-ONE HR 100’ Aerial with 1500 GPM Hale Pump (2025 Model)
• Cloudpermit building permitting and licensing software for Planning and Zoning
• Amended McDuffie County EMS Schedule of Fees
• Naming a portion of West Bypass in memory of Special Agent Bob Kirk

Planning and Zoning

The McDuffie County Planning Commission will consider two applications regarding properties on Rousseau Creek Road. The body will discuss a zoning change and a variance for buffer requirements.

• Zoning change application from R-1 to C-1 on Rousseau Creek Road (Parcel 00600002C00)
• Variance application for buffer requirements at Rousseau Creek Road and Cobbham Road (Parcel 00600002B00)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting for a work session to discuss various contracts, software, and equipment purchases. The items listed are for discussion and consideration rather than final votes.

• Purchase of one E-ONE HR 100’ Aerial with 1500 GPM Hale Pump
• Wrightsboro Road Sewer Improvements-Addendum 3
• Cloudpermit building permitting and licensing software for Planning and Zoning
• Naming a portion of West Bypass in memory of Special Agent Bob Kirk
• Trash Amnesty Day scheduled for March 23rd or 30th

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding variances and rezoning for three properties. The meeting also includes decisions on surpusing Sheriff's Department vehicles and servers, as well as networking infrastructure approvals.

• Variances for development at 1860 Dallas Drive
• Rezoning of 0.39 acres at 791 Augusta Road
• Variance for accessory structures at 1280 Washington Road
• Surplus of four Sheriff’s Department vehicles
• Approval of Fortinet Networking Switch and Access Points for 20 sites

City of Thomson Council

The City Council will meet to address several administrative appointments and a proposed charter change. The body will also consider a temporary street closure and agreements with an engineering firm.

• Temporary street closure of Georgia Avenue on February 14, 2024
• Proposed charter change regarding the method to appoint Mayor Pro Tem
• Appointment to Gas Authority
• LMIG 2024 and Engineering Firm agreements
• Personnel vacancies and intergovernmental agreements

Planning and Zoning

The commission will review several requests regarding land use and property setbacks. Items include two rezoning requests in Thomson and Dearing, as well as variance requests for properties on Washington Road and Dallas Drive.

• Rezoning .39 acres from R-1 to C-1 at 791 Augusta Road, Thomson
• Rezoning 5 acres from RA to R-SF1 at Old Augusta Road, Dearing
• Variance for accessory structure distance requirements at 1280 Washington Road, Thomson
• Multiple variances for a hotel property at 1860 Dallas Drive, Thomson

City of Thomson Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss several administrative and operational items. Topics include a temporary street closure and personnel appointments.

• Temporary street closure of Georgia Ave on 2/14/2024
• Appointment to Gas Authority
• Discussion regarding Mayor Pro-Tem
• Personnel vacancies and intergovernmental agreements
• Planning for Council Retreat on Feb 21-22 at Augusta Tech

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss the Eubank Park and Community Center and the purchase of a Yard Dog truck for Public Works. They are considering approvals for several service contracts and a final road resurfacing project list.

• Resolution 24-2 for Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Program funding
• Microsoft 365 through Dell Technologies
• Atlas consulting services for the County’s Road Improvement Program
• Ethos grant application services for Rock House preservation projects
• Final Road Resurfacing Project List

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and vote on variances and a special exemption for two properties. The board will also consider changes to fee schedules and a grant agreement for the Blind Willie McTell Park and Amphitheater.

• Variances and special exemption for 168 Branan Street and 166 Honey Hole Road
• Modifications to Animal Services, Campground, and Planning & Zoning fee schedules
• ARPA Blind Willie McTell Park and Amphitheater Grant Agreement

County Administration

The Land Bank Authority is meeting to consider the purchase of a property from a tax sale and the removal of outstanding taxes on three parcels. The body will also discuss two specific property addresses.

• Purchase of 314 Sycamore Street from Tax Sale
• Request to remove outstanding taxes for Parcel T34-1B00, Parcel T35-133, and Parcel T12-187B
• Discussion concerning 124 Pine Lane
• Discussion concerning 200 Viola Avery

City of Thomson Council

The Thomson City Council will meet to discuss the final budget amendments for 2023. The meeting also includes the installation of elected officials and the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• 2023 Final Budget Amendments
• Installation of elected officials

City of Thomson Council

The Thomson City Council is holding a called meeting to appoint a new Police Chief. The agenda includes an executive session regarding personnel.

• Appointment of new Police Chief

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to consider appointing a County Attorney and County Clerk. The session includes votes on a funding request for MediaOne and a services agreement for law enforcement cameras.

• Appointment of Davis Dunaway as County Attorney
• Appointment of Carrie Edwards as County Clerk
• MediaOne funding request
• Resolution 24-01: Setting Qualifying Fees
• Master Services Agreement with Flock Group, Inc. for law enforcement cameras