Meriwether County public meetings in 2022

Board of Commissioners

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate and standard reporting items. No specific ordinances, contracts, or public hearing topics are listed for this meeting.

The Board of Commissioners met via Zoom to close out the end of the year. The only substantive action taken was the approval of the minutes from the December 14, 2022, regular meeting.

• Adopted the meeting agenda
• Approved December 14, 2022, meeting minutes with typos to be corrected

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding public hearings on three property rezoning requests. The meeting also includes discussions on 2023 LMIG projects, a workers compensation proposal, and a vehicle purchase for the Sheriff's Office.

• Public hearing: Rezone 0.12 acres at 2005 Hwy. 100 for Hand Family Cemetery
• Public hearing: Rezone 45.34 acres at 885 Dolly Harris Road for a wedding venue
• Public hearing: Rezone 5.741 acres at State Route 362 and State Route 85 for a convenience store
• 2023 Workers Compensation proposal and recommendation
• Purchase of a replacement vehicle for the Sheriff's Office

The Board approved a $2.1M LMIG contract for road resurfacing and awarded a workers' compensation contract to Key Risk. Officials voted to enforce the county ordinance regarding Planning Commission attendance, resulting in the removal of non-compliant members. The meeting also included retirement proclamations for Chairman Beth Neely-Hadley and Commissioners Alfred “Buster” McCoy and Shirley Hines.

• Approved $2.1M LMIG contract for road resurfacing (All in favor)
• Approved workers' compensation bid from Key Risk for $174,566 (All in favor)
• Approved rezoning of .12 acres to A-1 Special Use for Hand Family Cemetery (All in favor)
• Approved rezoning of 45.34 acres to A-1 Agricultural for a wedding venue (All in favor)
• Voted to enforce Planning Commission ordinance and post vacant positions (All in favor)
• Tabled decision on Recreation Advisory Board until the next Board takes office (All in favor)
• Reappointed Greg Hobbs to the Board of Assessors (All in favor)
• Approved $30,000 payment for River Cove Road pipes from TSPLOST (All in favor)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to schedule a public hearing regarding the Meriwether County Recreation Advisory Board. The meeting also includes an executive session to discuss litigation, personnel, real estate, and tax matters.

• Public hearing scheduling for Meriwether County Recreation Advisory Board

The Board of Commissioners scheduled a public hearing for December 14, 2022, to discuss ordinances regarding the Meriwether County Recreation Advisory Board. This action follows reports of high membership turnover and expired terms.

• Set public hearing for December 14, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. regarding Recreation Advisory Board ordinances (All in favor)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct public hearings regarding the 2022-2042 Comprehensive Plan Update and two specific property rezonings. The meeting also includes discussions on 2023 LMIG projects and a memorandum of understanding with GIS1, LLC.

• Public hearing: Meriwether County and Cities Joint 2022-2042 Comprehensive Plan Update
• Rezoning request: 7.289 acres at 7418 Lone Oak Road from Rural Reserve to Industrial
• Rezoning request: 0.12 acres at 2005 Hwy. 100, Greenville, GA for the Hand Family Cemetery
• No-Thru Truck Designation and signage for Goldmine Rd. and Roswell Lee Rd.
• Discussion of Leroy Robinson Road

The Board approved a rezoning request for the Industrial Development Authority and adopted an updated Code of Conduct. Commissioners committed to road work on Luthersville and Forest Roads and scheduled a public hearing to discuss eliminating the Planning Commission.

• Approved rezoning of 7.289 acres at 7418 Lone Oak Road from Rural Reserve to Industrial (4-1)
• Approved updated County Code of Conduct (unanimous)
• Approved commitment to Luthersville Road and Forest Road safety overlay (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with GIS1, LLC to allow sale of GIS data (unanimous)
• Approved 'No-Thru Truck' designation for Goldmine Rd. and Roswell Lee Rd. pending attorney approval (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for Dec. 14, 2022, to consider eliminating the Planning Commission (4-1)
• Tabled rezoning request for Hand Family Cemetery until next month (unanimous)
• Accepted November 9, 2022, meeting minutes with one spelling correction (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss several administrative approvals and infrastructure projects. Key items include a bridge replacement agreement and a clinical rotation agreement for the Fire/Rescue EMS Academy.

• MOA for County Bridge Replacement Candidate CR246/CR412/Flat Shoals over Flint River
• Resolution for Special Called Election to set qualifying fees for Tax Commissioner
• Approval of Meriwether County Code of Conduct
• Clinical Rotation Agreement with Upson Regional for Meriwether County Fire/Rescue EMS Academy
• Bid award and Quit Claim Deed for surplus property Parcel ID# 164-004-001

The Board approved a bridge replacement agreement and a special election to fill the Tax Commissioner vacancy. They also approved a clinical rotation agreement for EMS training and the sale of surplus property. A proposed Code of Conduct was tabled for further legal review.

• Approved MOA for bridge replacement at CR246/CR412/Flat Shoals over Flint River with TSPLOST funding not to exceed $100,000
• Approved Resolution for Special Called Election and qualifying fees for Tax Commissioner
• Approved Clinical Rotation agreement with Upson Regional for Fire/Rescue EMS Academy
• Approved bid of $707.00 for surplus property Parcel ID# 164-004-001
• Tabled Code of Conduct for further legal review
• Tabled further utility payments to Manchester Fire pending legal advice on agreement cancellation
• Set Public Hearing for Joint 2022-2042 Comprehensive Plan Update for November 22, 2022
• Approved employee leave request following executive session

Board of Commissioners

The Meriwether County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss GDOT funding and a healthcare adoption agreement with ACCG and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield. The board will also consider an appointment for the Water & Sewerage Authority and the preparation of a Code of Conduct.

• Discussion of GDOT funding
• Adoption Agreement with ACCG and Blue Cross Blue Shield Healthcare Plan of Georgia, Inc. dba Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Appointment to Water & Sewerage Authority, District 5
• Authorization for Attorney to prepare a Code of Conduct
• Equipment purchase for Meriwether County Recreation

The Board of Commissioners voted to cancel uncollectible tax debts from 1998 to 2015 and approved the purchase of a John Deere Gator for recreation. Additionally, the Board authorized staff to negotiate with GDOT to redirect road funding toward Luthersville Road.

• Canceled stale tax debts from 1998 to 2015 (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of John Deere Gator for recreation via Intergovernmental Agreement with City of Manchester (4-1)
• Appointed Theron Gay to the Water & Sewerage Authority, District 5 (4-1)
• Approved adoption agreement with ACCG and Blue Cross Blue Shield (Unanimous)
• Authorized attorney to prepare a first draft of a County Code of Conduct (Unanimous)
• Approved staff to request GDOT move funding from Coleman Creek Circle to Luthersville Road (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from October 12, 2022 meeting (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider an appointment to the Airport Authority and a maintenance bond agreement for infrastructure. The meeting includes discussions on Lake Meriwether expenses, the original Radio Relocation Project, and the 2022-2023 FY Budget.

• Appointment for Airport Authority, District 5
• Maintenance Bond Agreement between Paran Homes LLC and Meriwether County
• 2022-2023 FY Budget
• Equipment purchase for Meriwether County Recreation
• Discontinuation of COVID leave

The Board approved a new 5-year radio system contract for E-911 at $216,000 upfront plus $75,000 annual maintenance, funded by SPLOST, with a stipulation of no roaming charges. A request to remove uncollectable taxes from 1998-2015 was tabled until the next meeting for more information. The Board also accepted the 2022-2023 budget, approved a maintenance bond for Chambless Village Phase II roads, and canceled the December 27 meeting.

• Approved $216K E-911 radio system with $75K annual maintenance, funded by SPLOST, with no roaming charges for 5 years (5-0)
• Tabled removal of uncollectable taxes (1998-2015) until October 25, 2022 (5-0)
• Accepted 2022-2023 budget with stipulation no funds transferred without Board approval (5-0)
• Approved maintenance bond agreement for Chambless Village Phase II roads, contingent on staff/legal review (5-0)
• Approved documenting Red Oak Creek Covered Bridge for Historic American Engineering Record with indemnity agreement (5-0)
• Discontinued up to 80 hours COVID leave, with case-by-case review (5-0)
• Tabled request from City of Manchester for John Deere Gator until next meeting (5-0)
• Approved up to $33,400 for Lake Meriwether RV park expenses (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Meriwether County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss the 2022-2023 FY Budget and countywide trash collection. The agenda also includes a review of a PoC Radio System Proposal and recommended changes to the Personnel Policy.

• 2022-2023 FY Budget
• Countywide trash collection discussion
• PoC Radio System Proposal
• Recommended changes to Personnel Policy
• Proclamation in Remembrance of Vernon and Norma Phillips

The Board of Commissioners voted to table the 2022-2023 FY Budget and the PoC Radio System Proposal until the October 12, 2022 meeting. They also approved recommended changes to the Personnel Policy and adopted the agenda and prior meeting minutes. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Tabled 2022-2023 FY Budget (unanimous)
• Tabled PoC Radio System Proposal until October 12, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved recommended changes to Personnel Policy sections 79, 91, and 92 (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from September 14, 2022 regular meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a request to develop a recreational vehicle park. The meeting also includes a review of the proposed FY 2022-2023 budget and authorization for a firefighters grant.

• Public hearing for Case #2022-004: Special Use Permit for an RV park on 49.54 acres at the end of Macedonia Road
• Review of proposed FY 2022-2023 Budget
• Authorization for Chairman to sign an AFG Assistance to Firefighters Grant
• Lake Meriwether Dam – Cane Creek Watershed No. 2 Lidar and Photogrammetric Survey Work Order
• Authorization to work with Three Rivers Regional Commission on Comprehensive Plan and Short-Term Work Plan updates

The Board approved a Special Use Permit for a 150-lot recreational vehicle park on 49.54 acres at the end of Macedonia Road, with conditions including a six-month maximum stay, record-keeping, and a single restroom/shower building. The Board also approved a $28,500 lidar survey for Lake Meriwether Dam, authorized a grant for firefighter equipment, and reviewed the proposed FY 2022-2023 budget.

• Approved Special Use Permit for RV park on Macedonia Road with staff-recommended conditions (unanimous).
• Approved $28,500 work order for lidar and photogrammetric survey of Lake Meriwether Dam area (unanimous).
• Authorized staff to work with Three Rivers Regional Commission on Comprehensive Plan update (unanimous).
• Accepted and authorized chair to sign AFG Assistance to Firefighters Grant of $104,000 with $9,454 county match (unanimous).
• Approved minutes of August 23, 2022 regular meeting (unanimous).
• Approved minutes of September 7, 2022 special called meeting (unanimous, with two abstentions).
• Approved contract with independent contractor for Fire Marshal services (unanimous).
• Agenda adopted with removal of two new business items and addition of AFG grant item (unanimous).

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and vote to approve the 2022 property tax millage rate. The meeting includes the adoption of millage rate recommendations from the Meriwether County Board of Education.

• Public hearing on 2022 Property Tax Millage Rate
• Adoption of millage rate recommendations from Meriwether County Board of Education
• Approval of 2022 Millage Rate and associated Resolution

The Board of Commissioners held a public hearing and then voted unanimously to adopt the 2022 property tax millage rate at the rollback rate, including a county rate of 13.034 mills (down from 13.239), a fire district rate of 2.448 mills (down from 2.483), and a fire bond rate of 0.685 mills (down from 0.695). The board also adopted the Board of Education's millage rate of 17.699 mills and school bond rate of 0.65 mills. Finance Director noted the M&O rate has decreased each of the past five years due to tax digest growth, but the fire department rate will not cover expenses this year, requiring future budget cuts or use of general fund/ARP funds.

• Adopted 2022 property tax millage rate at rollback: county 13.034 mills, fire district 2.448 mills, fire bond 0.685 mills (unanimous)
• Adopted Board of Education millage rate of 17.699 mills and school bond rate of 0.65 mills (unanimous)
• Approved resolution and associated documents for 2022 millage rate (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Meriwether County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss tax collection and infrastructure. The board is scheduling a special meeting for September 7, 2022, to adopt the 2022 Millage Rate.

• Setting a special meeting date for 2022 Millage Rate adoption
• Tax collection agreement between Meriwether County Tax Commissioner and the City of Luthersville
• Cane Creek Watershed Structure No. 2, 2023 O&M Manual and Dam Modification
• Funding for Cyber Security Upgrades
• Discussion of Greenville Recreation Grant

The Board accepted a $200,000 state grant for a new Greenville Recreation Park, approved a $66,280 Dell cyber security contract using ARPA funds, and set a September 7 special called meeting to adopt the 2022 millage rate. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $200,000 Greenville Recreation Park grant and resolution (5-0)
• Approved $66,280 Dell cyber security server upgrade contract using ARPA funds (5-0)
• Set September 7, 2022 special called meeting to adopt 2022 millage rate (5-0)
• Approved intergovernmental tax collection agreement with City of Luthersville (5-0)
• Approved $20,000 Cane Creek Watershed dam modification work order (5-0)
• Approved employee leave of absence after executive session (5-0)
• Approved minutes from August 10, 2022 meeting (3-0, 2 abstentions)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss road additions to the LMIG contract and a request to close Johnson Road for a seasonal event. The meeting includes a budget presentation from the Water & Sewerage Authority and a software upgrade request for the Tax Commissioner.

• Request to close Johnson Road from September 23, 2022, through November 6, 2022, for Wargo’s Pumpkin Patch
• Change order to add Coyote Circle to the 2022 LMIG Contract
• Change order to add Joshua Lane and John Trammel Road to the LMIG Contract for striping
• Water & Sewerage Authority presentation of Budget for 2022-2023 FY
• Request to upgrade Tax Commissioners Software to Wingap

The Board rejected a $63,530.88 change order to add Coyote Circle to the 2022 LMIG contract, citing cost overruns, and directed staff to include it in the 2023 LMIG. They approved a $30K software upgrade for the Tax Commissioner's Office, funded partly by SPLOST, and approved the Water & Sewerage Authority's FY 2022-2023 budget. The Board also approved road striping for Joshua Lane and John Trammell Road, a road closure request from Wargo's Pumpkin Patch, and the Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) documents.

• Rejected $63,530.88 change order for Coyote Circle paving (unanimous)
• Approved $30K Wingap software upgrade for Tax Commissioner's Office, $15K from SPLOST (unanimous)
• Approved Water & Sewerage Authority FY 2022-2023 budget (unanimous)
• Approved striping for Joshua Lane ($2,332) and John Trammell Road ($14,388) (unanimous)
• Approved Wargo's Pumpkin Patch road closure on Johnson Road (unanimous)
• Approved Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) documents (unanimous)
• Approved health department moisture repairs, items 5-8 and 12, rejected items 9-10 (unanimous)
• Moved rezoning public hearing from Aug 23 to Sept 14, 2022 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Meriwether County Board of Commissioners will review a public transportation agreement and discuss Coyote Circle. The board is also considering a tax web upgrade and a library board appointment.

• Public Transportation Service Agreement between Three Rivers and Meriwether County
• Tax Web Upgrade Proposal from Aumentum
• Appointment to the Pine Mountain Regional Library Board
• Discussion of Coyote Circle
• Setting a public hearing for a rezoning matter

The Board approved a change order to resurface Coyote Circle this year as part of the LMIG program, with a full depth reclamation estimated at $48K. The motion passed 3-2, with Commissioners Plant and Threadgill opposed. The Board also designated SPLOST funds as the funding source for the project.

• Approved resurfacing Coyote Circle via change order (3-2)
• Designated SPLOST funds for Coyote Circle project
• Approved $25,900 Three Rivers transit service agreement (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for Aug 23 on RV Park special use request (unanimous)
• Accepted $291.67/month Superior Court judge supplement (unanimous)
• Tabled Health Department moisture test results (unanimous)
• Approved $14,352 tax software upgrade funded by SPLOST (unanimous)
• Tabled Library Board appointment (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a special called meeting to continue discussions regarding the renegotiation of the Local Option Sales Tax. The meeting also includes an executive session to discuss litigation, personnel, real estate, and tax matters.

• Discussion of Local Option Sales Tax renegotiations
• Executive session regarding litigation
• Executive session regarding personnel
• Executive session regarding real estate
• Executive session regarding tax matters

The Board of Commissioners continued negotiations on redistributing Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) revenues among the county and its cities. Staff presented a revised proposal that would give the county 60.03% and the cities 39.97%, with a possible renegotiation clause after five years. The board voted unanimously to authorize staff to finalize the intergovernmental agreement and place it on the August 10, 2022 agenda, pending approval by the City of Manchester on August 8. No final agreement was signed at this meeting.

• Authorized staff to draft final LOST distribution documents (unanimous)
• Set August 10, 2022 for county vote on LOST agreement
• Set August 8, 2022 for City of Manchester vote on LOST agreement
• Held executive session on personnel and legal matters; no action taken

Board of Commissioners

The Meriwether County Board of Commissioners will discuss county road projects and a pre-application for a Hazard Mitigation Plan Grant. The board is also reviewing requests to surplus Sheriff's Office vehicles and repairs for the courthouse roof drain and health department.

• Authorization for Chairman to sign Hazard Mitigation Plan Grant pre-application
• Review of Sheriff's Office request to surplus vehicles
• Change order for Health Department repairs and restoration
• Courthouse roof drain repairs
• Appointments to Pine Mountain Regional Library Board and Department of Public Health

The Board approved $169,938 in SPLOST funds for courthouse roof drain repairs, with ARPA funds as backup. They also authorized sending a prioritized road funding request to GDOT, approved a $20K health department remodel, and set a LOST negotiation meeting for July 26. A motion to swap Weaver Parks Road for Coyote Circle on the LMIG list failed for lack of a second.

• Approved $169,938 courthouse roof drain repairs (SPLOST, ARPA backup) (unanimous)
• Authorized Chairman to sign GDOT road funding request prioritizing Luthersville, Forrest, River, Primrose roads (unanimous)
• Approved up to $20K for health department LVT flooring and water closet ceiling (unanimous)
• Set LOST negotiation meeting with cities for July 26, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. (unanimous)
• Surplused 8 Sheriff's Office Dodge Chargers (unanimous)
• Authorized Chairman to sign Hazard Mitigation Plan Grant pre-application (unanimous)
• Appointed Renee Dukes Smith to Department of Health (unanimous)
• Tabled Library Board appointment (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss future road projects and priorities. The meeting includes an executive session to address litigation, personnel, real estate, and tax matters.

• Discussion of future Road Projects and Priorities

The Board discussed road conditions and funding, agreeing to prioritize Luthersville Road and Forrest Road for a GDOT funding request. They also decided to hold Weaver Road from the LMIG contract pending a GDOT meeting, and to pursue a letter and meeting with GDOT. No formal votes were taken; decisions were consensus-based during the work session.

• Prioritized Luthersville Road and Forrest Road for GDOT funding request (consensus)
• Agreed to hold Weaver Road from LMIG contract pending GDOT meeting (consensus)
• Directed staff to prepare a letter and set up a meeting with GDOT (consensus)
• Discussed potential overlay for Forrest Road at ~$120,000 if GDOT funding not secured (discussion)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on two retail consumption dealer licenses. Members will also discuss state agency budget requests for 2023 and airport hangar financing.

• Public hearing for alcohol license: 54 and Main Restaurant, 7790 Lone Oak Rd.
• Public hearing for alcohol license: The Silo Steakhouse, 19470 GA Hwy. 85
• 2023 Budget Requests: District Attorney $260,786, Public Defender $194,842, Health Dept. $152,500
• Laserfiche Cloud and MCCi subscription: $2,980.60
• Airport Authority hangar construction financing documents

The Board of Commissioners approved several 2023 state agency budget requests, including increases for DFACS, the District Attorney's office, and the Public Defender's office. Two alcohol licenses were approved for local restaurants. The board also approved intergovernmental agreements for property tax collections with the cities of Warm Springs and Manchester, and tabled a library board appointment.

• Approved DFACS budget increase from $25,000 to $28,000 (unanimous)
• Approved District Attorney budget increase from $238,273 to $260,797 (unanimous)
• Approved Public Defender budget of $185,564 (unanimous)
• Approved Health Department budget of $152,500 (unanimous)
• Approved Library budget increase from $103,000 to $128,000 (unanimous)
• Approved County Agent budget of $53,597 (unanimous)
• Approved alcohol license for 54 and Main Restaurant (unanimous)
• Approved alcohol license for The Silo Steakhouse (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss the redistribution of the Local Option Sales Tax. The meeting also includes an executive session to address litigation, personnel, real estate, and tax matters.

• Discussion of Local Option Sales Tax redistribution
• Executive session regarding litigation
• Executive session regarding personnel
• Executive session regarding real estate
• Executive session regarding tax matters

The Board of Commissioners held a special meeting to discuss renegotiating the Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) distribution, which must be completed every 10 years. Staff proposed a formula giving cities their population percentage plus 15%, leaving the county with 61.59%, but several city officials objected, with some advocating to keep the current 60/40 split. No final decision was made; the board scheduled another meeting for June 30, 2022, to continue discussions.

• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Discussed LOST redistribution proposal; no vote taken
• Scheduled next LOST negotiation meeting for June 30, 2022 (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 10:34 a.m. (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review state agency budget requests for 2023 and discuss financing for airport hangar development. The meeting includes several board appointments and a review of the FYE 09-30-2021 annual report.

• State Agency 2023 Budget Requests
• Discussion of Airport Hanger Development and Financing
• 2022-2023 ACCG Property & Liability Renewal
• Fencing request from Keep Meriwether Beautiful
• Appointments for Region 4 EMS Council, Pine Mountain Regional Library Board, DFACS District 5, and Pathways Service Board

The Board approved $7,600 in funding for the 2022 AURS Summer Program, including DATE funds and PPE. It also approved moving LMIG funds from King Road and Weaver Parks Road to address five patch areas on Forrest Road, with prices to be brought back. The Board supported moving forward with a loan for airport hangar development and approved the 2022-2023 ACCG property and liability renewal.

• Approved $7,600 for AURS Summer Program including DATE funds and PPE (all in favor)
• Approved moving LMIG funds from King Road and Weaver Parks Road to Forrest Road for 5-patch areas (all in favor)
• Supported moving forward with airport hangar loan (all in favor)
• Approved 2022-2023 ACCG Property & Liability renewal at $375K (all in favor)
• Scheduled Special Called Meeting June 21, 2022 for LOST negotiation (all in favor)
• Approved temporary fencing for Keep Meriwether Beautiful funded by SPLOST (all in favor)
• Appointed Danny Stephens and Robert Etheridge to Region 4 EMS Council (all in favor)
• Tabled Pine Mountain Regional Library Board appointment (all in favor)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss revisions to the Solid Waste Ordinance. The meeting includes updates on fire stations and a discussion regarding a Public Safety Communications Tower.

• Revision of Solid Waste Ordinance
• Update on Fire Stations
• Public Safety Communications Tower discussion

The Board held a work session with no formal votes. They discussed revising the solid waste ordinance, including fencing costs of $6,500 for two sites, and considered privatization and service options. Fire station funding and the Primrose/Alvaton stations were reviewed, with Greenville completion projected for June 10. The Board directed E-911 to explore a leased tower space at $350/month and set a $95,000 ceiling for communications tower work.

• Adopted agenda adding Public Safety Tower discussion (unanimous)
• Directed Public Works to get fencing costs; $6,500 estimate for two sites
• Directed staff to research other counties' solid waste costs and regulations
• Directed E-911 to explore tower lease at $350/month and get quotes
• Set $95,000 ceiling for communications tower improvements
• No formal votes taken on solid waste, fire stations, or tower

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review proposals for the Health Department and Courthouse roofs. The meeting includes discussions on a 2022 resurfacing contract and a public safety communications tower.

• 2022 Resurfacing Contract
• Health Department Roofing Proposals
• Courthouse Roof and Roof Drains
• Public Safety Communications Tower
• Water & Sewerage District 5 appointment

The Board approved the 2022 LMIG resurfacing list as presented, authorized up to $95K for a leased communications tower and $10K for building/fencing, and approved $12,890 for courthouse roof drain investigation. They also selected T. Reeves Roofing for a $36K metal roof at the Greenville Health Department, appointed Walter D. Brown Jr. to the Water & Sewerage Authority, and tabled a funding request for the AURS Summer Program until June.

• Approved 2022 LMIG resurfacing list as presented (unanimous)
• Authorized up to $95K for tower lease and $10K for building/fencing (unanimous)
• Approved $12,890 for courthouse roof drain investigation (unanimous)
• Selected T. Reeves Roofing for $36K metal roof at Greenville Health Department (unanimous)
• Appointed Walter D. Brown Jr. to Water & Sewerage Authority District 5 (unanimous)
• Tabled AURS Summer Program funding request until June meeting (unanimous)
• Approved removing taxes, penalties, and interest on PB3631 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from May 11, 2022 meeting (4-0, Hines abstained)

Board of Commissioners

The Meriwether County Board of Commissioners is meeting to adopt an amended agenda, hear citizen comments, and consider appointments, including to the Water & Sewerage District 5 and Region 4 EMS Council. New business includes an update on the Enrichment Service Program, a housing revitalization service revision, a culvert replacement, a fire station change order, a resurfacing contract, a communications tower, and a proposed inmate housing agreement with the City of Warm Springs. The board will also enter executive session for litigation, personnel, real estate, and tax matters.

• Agreement between City of Warm Springs and Meriwether County Detention Center for inmate housing
• Appointments: Water & Sewerage District 5 (unexpired term to 12-31-2024) and Region 4 EMS Council positions
• 2022 Resurfacing Contract
• Change Order #1 for Meriwether County Fire Station #1
• River Cove Rd. Culvert Replacement

The Board approved the 2022-2023 insurance proposal from NFP with Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, increasing the employee monthly contribution from $113.25 to $128.01. They also approved several other items, including a $70K culvert replacement, a $7,185 change order for Fire Station #1, and an inmate housing agreement with Warm Springs. Several appointments and the 2022 resurfacing contract were tabled.

• Approved NFP insurance proposal with Anthem BCBS, employee share $128.01/mo (all in favor)
• Approved River Cove Rd. culvert replacement using T-SPLOST funds, $70K (all in favor)
• Approved Change Order #1 for Fire Station #1, $7,185 (all in favor)
• Approved inmate housing agreement with City of Warm Springs (all in favor)
• Approved Work Source GA partnership for youth recruitment (all in favor)
• Approved Service Delivery Strategy revision adding Housing Revitalization (all in favor)
• Tabled 2022 Resurfacing Contract until May 24 meeting (all in favor)
• Tabled Public Safety Communications Tower request for more funding research (all in favor)

Board of Commissioners

The Meriwether County Board of Commissioners is holding a regular meeting with three public hearings on rezoning and special use requests, including a dog kennel modification, a new telecommunications tower, and a retail firearms shop. The board will also consider appointments, equipment purchases, and a temporary road closure. The agenda was amended to move several items to follow the minutes.

• Public hearing: Carmen Diamond rezoning for 8.29 acres at 26353 Roosevelt Hwy., Luthersville, to modify 2017 dog/litter conditions
• Public hearing: Harmoni Towers special use permit for telecom tower on 96.56 acres at Imlac Road and Highway 85
• Public hearing: Steven Reynolds conditional use for retail firearms/repair shop at 27950 Roosevelt Highway, Luthersville
• Discuss leasing/purchasing two motor graders; confirm purchase of single axle dump truck (removed from agenda)
• Appointments to Water & Sewerage District 5 and Public Facilities Authority; Summerour Event temporary road closure

The Board voted 4-1 to deny Carmen Diamond's request to expand her hobby breeding permit from 10 to 25 adult dogs and unlimited litters, keeping the current limit of 10 adult dogs and 2 litters per year. The Board approved a special use permit for a 305-foot telecommunications tower for Harmoni Towers/AT&T with four conditions, and approved a conditional use zoning for a retail firearms and repair shop at 27950 Roosevelt Highway. The Board also tabled the 2022-2023 insurance renewal decision to May 11, 2022, and approved purchasing one motor grader with an extended warranty.

• Denied expansion of dog breeding permit; kept 10 adult dogs, 2 litters/year (4-1)
• Approved 305-ft telecom tower for Harmoni Towers/AT&T with 4 conditions (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use for firearms/repair shop at 27950 Roosevelt Highway (unanimous)
• Tabled 2022-2023 insurance renewal to May 11, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of one 2016 motor grader with 60-month warranty for $10,322 (unanimous)
• Appointed Bill Charron to Public Facilities Authority (unanimous)
• Reappointed Robin Wilkinson to Public Facilities Authority (unanimous)
• Approved temporary road closure for Pasture Dash event (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Meriwether County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting, with amended agenda items including emergency courthouse roof work and revised water/sewer extension costs. They will also consider several equipment purchases, a roadside spraying contract, and a solid waste ordinance revision. The meeting includes citizen comment and an executive session for legal, personnel, real estate, and tax matters.

• Approve emergency work on the Courthouse Roof
• Revised cost for Water & Sewerage Extension
• Approval of Roadside Spraying Contract
• Purchase of two motor graders and lease of an additional motor grader
• Purchase of single axle dump truck

The Board approved using ARP funds to pay $1,000 to full-time and $500 to part-time employees employed as of January 1, 2022, as a COVID-related bonus. They also approved several contracts and purchases, including roadside spraying, a dump truck, and IT security services. The appointment to the Water & Sewerage Authority was tabled.

• Approved $1,000 full-time/$500 part-time employee COVID bonus payments using ARP funds (all in favor)
• Approved roadside spraying contract with ChemPro for $37,562.25 (all in favor)
• Approved purchase of single axle dump truck for $53,240 using SPLOST funds (all in favor)
• Approved Microsoft Office 365 purchase ($30,192.48) and migration ($9,150) using ARP funds (all in favor)
• Approved Think Guard cybersecurity contract for $35,000 using SPLOST funds (all in favor)
• Approved lease of additional motor grader for 5-year term and surplus of older motor grader (all in favor)
• Approved $4,900 emergency courthouse roof repair invoice using SPLOST funds (all in favor)
• Tabled Water & Sewerage Authority District 5 appointment (all in favor)

Board of Commissioners

The Meriwether County Board of Commissioners is holding a special called meeting to discuss the sufficiency and adequacy of the accounting submitted by the Tax Commissioner, as required by state law. The agenda also includes an executive session covering litigation, personnel, real estate, and tax matters, followed by adjournment.

• Discussion of Tax Commissioner's accounting under O.C.G.A. 48-5-140
• Executive session on litigation, personnel, real estate, and tax matters

Board of Commissioners

The Meriwether County Board of Commissioners will consider several new business items, including setting public hearings for three zoning cases and a show cause hearing for the Tax Commissioner. They will also vote on agreements for bridge maintenance, emergency repairs, and other contracts. The meeting includes routine items like minutes approval and citizen comments.

• Set public hearing for Tax Commissioner to show cause for failure to produce documents (letter dated March 9, 2022)
• Set public hearing for Zoning Case 2022-001: Carmen Diamond requests modifications to conditions for hobby breeding of dogs at 26353 Roosevelt Highway, Luthersville
• Set public hearing for Zoning Case 2022-002: Harmoni Towers, LLC requests zoning for telecommunication compound at 4578 Imlac Road, Woodbury
• Set public hearing for Zoning Case 2022-003: Steven Reynolds requests conditional zoning for retail firearms and repair shop at 27950 Roosevelt Highway, Luthersville
• Request to allow Chairman to sign agreement with GDOT, CSX Railroad, and Meriwether County for bridge maintenance (PI# 0013960, CR285/Dan Stribling Road)

The Board of Commissioners approved funding Lake Meriwether improvements through SPLOST funds, set public hearings for three zoning cases and one for the Tax Commissioner, and approved several agreements including a bridge maintenance deal with GDOT and CSX Railroad. The board also allowed relocation of an 11-year-old manufactured home after inspection and approved emergency water damage repairs at the Health Department.

• Approved funding Lake Meriwether improvements via SPLOST (all in favor)
• Approved GDOT/CSX bridge maintenance agreement for CR 285 Dan Stribling Road (all in favor)
• Authorized County Administrator to sign repair contract with Principle Restoration for Health Department water damage (all in favor)
• Authorized Chairman to sign IdentityWorks form related to January cyber attack (all in favor)
• Authorized Chairman to sign MOU renewal with Evidence Based Associates (all in favor)
• Set public hearing for April 26 for zoning cases 2022-001, 2022-002, and 2022-003 (all in favor)
• Allowed relocation of pre-owned manufactured home after county inspection (all in favor)
• Set public hearing for March 29 for Tax Commissioner to show cause on document production (all in favor)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners approved moving forward with the Lake Meriwether RV expansion plans, not to exceed $30,000, after receiving approval for drain field areas from Environmental Health. They also approved a one-year probation services agreement with automatic renewal up to a 4-year term, gym equipment purchases using wellness funds, and new drug screening and physical exam policies for county employees. The board tabled an appointment to the Water and Sewerage Authority District 5 and went into executive session for litigation, personnel, real estate, and tax matters.

• Approved Lake Meriwether RV expansion plans not to exceed $30K (all in favor)
• Approved probation services agreement with Community Supervision Services, not to exceed 4-year term (all in favor)
• Approved gym equipment purchase using $12K wellness allotment (all in favor)
• Approved HR recommendation for drug screens for office staff and physicals plus drug screens for public safety staff (all in favor)
• Tabled appointment to Water and Sewerage Authority District 5 (all in favor)
• Approved minutes of Feb 22, 2022 meeting (4-0, Hines abstained)
• Approved unpaid leave for an employee March 7-25, 2022 (all in favor)
• Approved background requirement changes from Human Resources (all in favor)

Board of Commissioners

The Meriwether County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing, proclamations, appointments, and several business items. Key discussions include T-hangers at Roosevelt Memorial Airport, a GDOT bridge replacement project, fire department construction and funding, and a financial policy on bids. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes, finance report, and citizen comment.

• Public hearing on proclamations for Josie S. Walls and Nancy Stribling Jones
• Appointments: CAFI Board (tabled from 01-12-2022) and Water & Sewerage District 5
• Discussion of T-hangers at Roosevelt Memorial Airport
• GDOT bridge replacement project CR246/CR412 Flat Shoals Road at Flint River
• 2022 ACCG Internship Program Grant Agreement

Board of Commissioners

The Meriwether County Board of Commissioners will hold a virtual meeting via Zoom due to COVID. They will discuss a request to amend county ordinances to allow commercial kennels and an expansion of Lake Meriwether RV. The agenda includes routine items like the finance report, minutes, and appointments, with no public hearings scheduled.

• Discussion on amending ordinances to establish commercial kennels (requested by Carmen Diamond)
• Discussion of Lake Meriwether RV expansion
• Appointment to CAFI Board (term expired 1-10-2022, tabled from 01-12-2022)
• Appointment to Water & Sewerage District 5 (unexpired term ending 12-31-2024)
• Citizen comment rules: 3-minute limit, must register by email or phone

The Board discussed a request from Ms. Diamond to amend the zoning ordinance to add a 'Kennel, Commercial' classification, but took no action, instead directing staff to research surrounding counties' regulations. The Board also discussed expanding Lake Meriwether camping sites but deferred a decision until cost estimates are complete. Appointments to the CAFI Board and Water and Sewerage Authority were tabled.

• Tabled appointment to CAFI Board (all in favor)
• Tabled appointment to Water and Sewerage Authority, District 5 (all in favor)
• Approved agenda with change to New Business item 1 (all in favor)
• Approved minutes of January 25, 2022 meeting (all in favor)
• No action on kennel text amendment; staff to research surrounding counties
• No action on RV park expansion; awaiting cost estimates

Board of Commissioners

The Meriwether County Board of Commissioners will meet virtually via Zoom due to COVID-19. They will consider a budget amendment for merit raises totaling $140,784.91, a revised building inspections agreement with Greenville, a bridge replacement project with GDOT, and amendments to the Safebuilt professional services agreement and the Pine Mountain mutual aid agreement. The meeting also includes a public hearing, appointments, and a citizen comment period.

• Budget Amendment 2022-01: Merit raises totaling $140,784.91
• Revised Agreement with City of Greenville for building inspections and permitting services
• Request from GDOT for county participation in Local Bridge replacement project CR246/CR412 Flat Shoals Road at Flint River
• Professional Services Meriwether County and Safebuilt Amendment
• New Salary Supplement for Superior Court Judges

The Board approved a $2,324 annual salary supplement increase for Superior Court judges, pending local legislation. They also approved a revised building inspections agreement with Greenville, a budget amendment for merit raises, and a mutual aid agreement with Pine Mountain. Several items were tabled or continued, including the CAFI Board appointment and the Solid Waste Ordinance revision.

• Approved Superior Court judge salary supplement increase of $2,324/year (unanimous)
• Approved revised building inspections agreement with City of Greenville (unanimous)
• Approved Budget Amendment 2022-01 for 2.5% merit raises, $140,784.91 (unanimous)
• Approved revised mutual aid agreement with Town of Pine Mountain (unanimous)
• Approved Safebuilt professional services amendment for temporary permit technician (unanimous)
• Tabled CAFI Board appointment (unanimous)
• Continued Solid Waste Ordinance revision to April 13, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Held GDOT bridge replacement discussion for February 22, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Meriwether County Board of Commissioners will meet via Zoom due to COVID. They will vote on several appointments, a solid waste ordinance revision, a paving contract, and a redistricting resolution, among other items.

• Approve and sign Piedmont Paving, Inc. contract for work at Chambless Village
• Resolution to present redistricting map CCSB-Draft 2 HD137-2021 for Board of Commissioners and Board of Education
• Revision of Solid Waste Ordinance Section 26-118 (7) regarding franchise fee and approval of Solid Waste Application
• Set qualifying fees for 2022 for Magistrate, County Commissioner Districts 1, 3, 5, and Board of Education Districts 1, 3, 5
• Raise equipment capitalization threshold from $1,000 to $5,000 for auditing purposes

The Meriwether County Board of Commissioners approved a $28,274.90 contract with Piedmont Paving, Inc. for road work at Chambless Village, funded by SPLOST. They also approved a redistricting resolution (CCSB-Draft 2 – HD 137-2021) with a 4-1 vote, with Commissioner Hines opposed. Several appointments were made, and the solid waste ordinance revision was tabled.

• Approved Piedmont Paving contract for Chambless Village road work, $28,274.90 (unanimous)
• Approved redistricting resolution CCSB-Draft 2 – HD 137-2021 (4-1, Hines opposed)
• Reappointed Sharon Bussey to Planning Commission, term to 2027 (unanimous)
• Appointed Robin Wilkinson to Lake Meriwether Advisory Board, District 4 (unanimous)
• Reappointed Dora Terry to Lake Meriwether Advisory Board, District 2 (unanimous)
• Tabled solid waste ordinance revision and application (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-01 on unmanned aircraft (unanimous)
• Set qualifying fees for May 24, 2022 election (unanimous)