Meriwether County public meetings in 2023

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss a budget amendment for FY 2024 General Fund merit raises and the acceptance of a donated vehicle. The meeting also includes a large number of appointments to various county boards and authorities.

• Budget Amendment to amend the FY 2024 General Fund Budget for 2024 Merit Raises
• Request to accept a donated 2016 Mercedes Benz Van from Puppy Pipeline
• Appointments for the Planning Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, and Water and Sewerage Authority
• Appointments for the Industrial Development Authority and Landbank Authority
• Proclamation for the retirement of Finance Director Bill Gregory

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will address several items including appointments, ordinance amendments, and intergovernmental agreements. The agenda includes a request to reappoint Mary T. McGill to the Board of Elections and Registration.

• Reappointment of Mary T. McGill to the Board of Elections and Registration
• Public hearing regarding the abandonment of Weaver Road
• Amendment to Chapter 8 of the Code of Ordinances regarding the Recreation Advisory Board
• Intergovernmental Agreement for the 2024 Municipal Special Election for the City of Manchester
• Setting of 2024 County Qualifying Fees for local candidates

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet for a work session to discuss roads. The meeting includes an executive session to address litigation, personnel, real estate, and tax matters.

• Discussion of roads
• Executive session regarding litigation, personnel, real estate, and tax matters

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct six public hearings regarding zoning ordinances, a private cemetery request, and a road closure. The body will also consider intergovernmental agreements for inspection services with three cities and discuss the 2024 ballot for alcohol sales and TSPLOST.

• Public hearing for Ordinance 2023-05 regarding Zoning District Standards and Permitted Uses
• Public hearing for Ordinance 2023-09 regarding building permit fees
• Case #2023-014: Request to close approximately 1,200 feet of Cartwright Road from Cove Road to Cartwright Alford Road
• Case #2023-015: Request to rezone 53.95 total acres from NCH to Al
• Intergovernmental Agreements with the cities of Woodbury, Greenville, and Luthersville for Development Plan Review and Inspection Services

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a special called meeting to discuss the suspension of the Tax Commissioner per a Superior Court order. The board will also consider the appointment of an interim Tax Commissioner.

• Discussion of Tax Commissioner suspension pursuant to O.C.G.A. 48-5-140
• Request for appointment of Interim Tax Commissioner
• Executive session regarding litigation, personnel, real estate, and tax matters

Board of Commissioners

The Meriwether County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss a resolution regarding Georgia mental health services and a maintenance agreement for the jail roof. The board will also consider an appointment to the CAFI to fill an unexpired term.

• Resolution urging the Governor and General Assembly to reform Mental Health Services
• Maintenance Agreement for the Jail Roof
• Appointment to CAFI to fill an unexpired term

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct public hearings regarding the 2023-2043 Joint Comprehensive Plan Update and eight separate ordinances affecting zoning, plattings, and building permits. The meeting also includes discussions on a road project bid and a scholarship sponsorship request.

• Public hearing for 2023-2043 Joint Meriwether County and Cities Comprehensive Plan Update
• Eight ordinances (2023-01 through 2023-08) regarding zoning, plattings, and building permit fees/posting
• Presentation of bid for Ellis Road Project
• Meriwether County 2023 Resurfacing Project Change Order #2
• $1,500 sponsorship request from Chamber of Commerce for Reach Scholarship Program

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding the 2023-2043 Comprehensive Plan Update. The body will also discuss several budget amendments for grants and donations, as well as road projects and board appointments.

• Public hearing on 2023-2043 Joint Meriwether County and Cities Comprehensive Plan Update
• Budget amendments for Animal Shelter donations totaling $57,185.97
• Budget amendments for GEMA, Court Clerk Tech, and GA-DOT aviation grants totaling $73,291.39
• Discussion of bids for County Line Road and Ellis Road Project
• Request to abandon a small section of Weaver Road

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding the 2023 Property Tax Millage Rate. The body intends to adopt millage rate recommendations from the Meriwether County Board of Education and approve the 2023 Millage Rate resolution.

• Public hearing for 2023 Property Tax Millage Rate
• Adoption of millage rate recommendations from the Meriwether County Board of Education
• Approval of 2023 Millage Rate and associated resolution

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding a comprehensive plan update and an ordinance amendment. The meeting also includes standard reports from finance and department heads.

• Public hearing: 2023-2043 Joint Meriwether County and Cities Comprehensive Plan Update
• Public hearing: Ordinance Amendment to Subdivision Regulations Article III, Sec. 301 to add the definition of 'Plat, minor final'

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a special called meeting to conduct a public hearing regarding the proposed FY 2023-2024 budget. The meeting also includes an executive session to discuss litigation, personnel, real estate, and tax matters.

• Public hearing for Proposed FY 2023-2024 Budget

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider appointments to the CAFI, Airport Authority, and Board of Health. The meeting includes a proposal to set a public hearing for the FY 2023-2024 Budget and a quitclaim deed involving Quercus Properties, LLC.

• Set public hearing for FY 2023-2024 Budget on September 26, 2023
• Quitclaim Deed between Meriwether County and Quercus Properties, LLC
• Update Ordinance Sec. 2-354 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
• Appointments to the Board of Health, Airport Authority District 3, and CAFI

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a special called meeting to conduct a public hearing regarding the 2023 millage rate. The agenda also includes an executive session to discuss litigation, personnel, real estate, and tax matters.

• Public hearing to set millage rate for 2023

The Board held a public hearing and approved the 2023 millage rates for the county and the Board of Education. The county rate was set at the recommended rollback rate, which is lower than the previous year's rate.

• Approved County Rollback millage rate at 12.73 mils (All in favor)
• Approved Board of Education Rollback millage rate at 17.363 mils (All in favor)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding the 2023 millage rate and tax digest. The meeting includes votes on zoning amendments, a specific rezoning request, and an alcohol sales application.

• Public hearing for 2023 Millage Rate and Tax Digest
• Rezoning of 17.81 acres at Todd Road and Hwy. 27-Roosevelt Hwy. from RR to NHC
• Alcohol sales and consumption request for Cowboy Town at 4776 Nebula Road
• Request from Wargo’s Pumpkin Patch to temporarily close Johnson Road from Sept 23 to Nov 5, 2023
• Discussion on the purchase of a vehicle

The Board discussed critical staffing shortages in Fire/EMS and Public Works, with officials proposing a work session to address pay scales and recruitment. The Board also approved minutes from previous meetings and held a public hearing regarding the 2023 Millage Rate and Tax Digest.

• Approved August 9, 2023 Regular Meeting minutes (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved August 11, 2023 Special Called Meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Entered and exited Public Hearing for 2023 Millage Rate and Tax Digest (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to discuss personnel matters. The agenda also includes an executive session to address litigation, personnel, real estate, and tax matters.

• Personnel discussion
• Executive session on litigation
• Executive session on real estate
• Executive session on tax matters

The Board of Commissioners met for a special called meeting and entered executive session to discuss personnel. No substantive actions were taken during the session.

• Adopted the meeting agenda
• Entered executive session for personnel discussion
• Exited executive session with no action taken

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss the FYE September 30, 2022 audit report and schedule a public hearing for the 2023 millage rate. The body is also considering appointments to the Planning Commission, Airport Authority, and CAFI.

• Public hearing for 2023 Millage Rate set for August 22, 2023
• Mauldin and Jenkins Audit report for FYE September 30, 2022
• Intergovernmental Agreement between City of Greenville, Meriwether County, and Meriwether County Tax Commissioner
• Request for staff to negotiate plumbing repair services at the County Jail
• Special Called Meeting on August 11, 2023 to interview for a County Administrator

The Board approved an Order and Resolution for property condemnation related to the Beulah Evans Road project. Other key actions included scheduling a millage rate public hearing and approving a tax collection agreement with the City of Greenville.

• Approved Order and Resolution for property condemnation for Beulah Evans Road improvement
• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement with City of Greenville for Property Tax Collections
• Scheduled Public Hearing for 2023 Millage Rate for August 22, 2023
• Designated 4th Tuesday of each month for Board of Commissioners Public Hearings
• Approved appointment of Chairman Bryan Threadgill to Region Six Department of Behavioral Health & Development Disabilities Board
• Authorized Interim Administrator and Bill Cawthorne to negotiate plumbing vendors for the Jail
• Scheduled Special Called meeting for County Administrator interviews for August 11, 2023
• Tabled appointments to CAFT and Airport Authority District 3

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss zoning amendments and a rezoning request for 17.81 acres. The meeting includes appointments to several boards and a discussion regarding a jail roof contract.

• Case #2023-009: Request to rezone 17.81 acres at Todd Road and Hwy. 27-Roosevelt Hwy. from RR to NHC
• Case #2023-011: Request from Carmen Diamond to amend special request for adult dogs and litters
• Ordinance Text Amendment to change Planning Commission Board meeting date to the 3rd Monday of each month
• Discussion of Jail Roof Contract
• Public Access Easement by Quercus Properties, LLC, and Meriwether County

The Board of Commissioners approved moving the Planning Commission meeting from the 4th Monday to the 3rd Monday of each month. A rezoning request for property at Todd Road and Hwy. 27 was continued to August 22, 2023. The Board held a public hearing regarding a request from Carmen Diamond to increase the number of dogs and litters allowed at her kennel.

• Approved moving Planning Commission meetings to the 3rd Monday of each month
• Continued Case #2023-009 rezoning request to August 22, 2023
• Approved July 12, 2023, Regular Meeting minutes
• Approved July 13, 2023, Work Session minutes

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to discuss personnel and budget items. The meeting includes an executive session to address litigation, personnel, real estate, and tax matters.

• Discussion of personnel
• Discussion of budget
• Executive session regarding litigation
• Executive session regarding real estate
• Executive session regarding tax matters

The Board of Commissioners held a work session to review department personnel requests and 'wish lists.' No formal votes were taken; the session focused on staffing shortages in the Tax Assessor's office and the Fire/Rescue department.

• Discussed proposal to create an Appeals Administrator and Assistant Chief position in the Tax Assessor's office
• Reviewed Fire/Rescue request for a 25% pay increase over 4 years to address vacancies
• Discussed Fire/Rescue request to increase staffing from one to two personnel per fire station
• Reviewed Fire/Rescue request for annual apparatus replacement and volunteer station renovations

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss the FY 2023-2024 budget for the Meriwether County Water & Sewerage Authority. The body is also reviewing agreements for the 2023 Municipal General Election and inmate contractual terms. Other business includes filling three board appointments.

• FY 2023-2024 Budget for Meriwether County Water & Sewerage Authority
• Intergovernmental Agreement for 2023 Municipal General Election with the City of Luthersville
• Inmate Contractual Agreement between Meriwether County, the City of Woodbury, and the Sheriff
• Appointment to DFACS, District 4
• Approval to build Storage Shed at Lake Meriwether

The Board approved the FY 2023-2024 Water & Sewerage Authority budget and agreements for inmate housing and municipal elections. It also appointed a member to DFACS and approved funding for a storage shed at Lake Meriwether. Several appointments and a road project were tabled.

• Approved FY 2023-2024 Water & Sewerage Authority Budget (All in favor)
• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement with City of Luthersville for 2023 Municipal General Election (All in favor)
• Approved Inmate Contractual Agreement between Meriwether County, City of Woodbury, and Sheriff (All in favor)
• Approved up to $2K from Recreation Budget for Lake Meriwether storage shed (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Appointed Beth Neely-Hadley to DFACS, District 4 for a five-year term (All in favor)
• Appointed Beverly Thomas and Allyson Stephens as Interim Plan Administrators for the Retirement Plan (All in favor)
• Approved first amendment to an Agreement of Purchase and Sale by the IDA (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Tabled appointments to Region Six Department of Behavioral Health & Development Disabilities Board and CAFI (All in favor)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review budget requests for several agencies and approve bids for road infrastructure projects. The meeting also includes filling several board appointments and scheduling future hearings for text amendments and rezoning.

• Approval of $12,500 contribution to Manchester for July 4 celebration
• Bids for culvert replacements on Strickland Town Road, River Cove Road at Tarver Branch, and Dukes Waddell Road
• Budget request approvals for DFACS, DA Office, Public Defender, Health Department, Library, and County Agent
• Appointment to DFACS (District 4), Library Board, Region Six Department of Behavioral Health & Development Disabilities Board, and CAFI
• Scheduling of July 25 hearing for rezoning 17.81 acres at Todd Road and Hwy. 27 Roosevelt Hwy. from RR to NHC

The Board approved several infrastructure bids using TSPLOST funds and authorized budget requests for various county departments. They also approved a property lease for a fire station and a contract for public transportation services.

• Approved $391,750 bid from Piedmont Paving for Strickland Town Road Culvert Project (All in favor)
• Approved $169,900 bid from Piedmont Paving for River Cove Road culvert replacement (All in favor)
• Approved $108,449 bid from Crawford Grading for Dukes Waddell Road culvert project (All in favor)
• Approved FY 2023-2024 Budget Requests for DFACS, District Attorney, Public Defenders, Health Department, Pine Mountain Regional Library, and UGA County Extension Office (All in favor)
• Approved $12,500 contribution to City of Manchester for July 4th fireworks (All in favor)
• Approved $23,170.71 for Computer Aided Dispatch Server (All in favor)
• Approved Three Rivers public transportation agreement not to exceed $25,900 (All in favor)
• Approved appointment of Angie Shirah to Pine Mountain Regional Library Board (All in favor)

Board of Commissioners

The Meriwether County Board of Commissioners will discuss funding requests for agency subsidies for fiscal year 2023-2024 and review proposals for the jail roof. The board will also consider several board appointments and a liability renewal contract.

• Agency Subsidies Fiscal Year 2023-2024 funding request
• Jail roof proposals
• ACCG Property and Liability renewal contract
• Appointment to DFACS, District 4
• Appointments to the Library Board and Region Six Department of Behavioral Health & Development Disabilities Board

The Board of Commissioners tabled three appointments to the DFACS, Library Board, and Behavioral Health & Development Disabilities Board. Agency representatives from DFACS and the Public Defender's Office presented funding and salary requests for the 2023-2024 fiscal year, which will be voted on at a later June meeting.

• Tabled appointment to DFACS, District 4 (All in favor)
• Tabled appointment to the Library Board (All in favor)
• Tabled appointment to Region Six Department of Behavioral Health & Development Disabilities Board (All in favor)
• Approved May 23, 2023, meeting minutes (All in favor)
• Approved June 5, 2023, special meeting minutes (All in favor)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a special called meeting to discuss the construction of a hangar at the Roosevelt Memorial Airport. The meeting also includes an executive session to address litigation, personnel, real estate, and tax matters.

• Discussion of hangar construction at Roosevelt Memorial Airport

The Board of Commissioners approved an additional allocation of up to $357,281 from ARPA funds to cover unexpected expenses at the Roosevelt Memorial Airport. The board and Airport Authority also held an executive session regarding potential litigation over hangar construction, though no action was taken during that session.

• Approved up to $357,281 from ARPA funds for Airport unexpected expenses (All in favor)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss an RFP for exterior repairs to the Tax Building and a road closure certification for Twin Lakes Road. The meeting includes reviews of budget requests, property bids, and airport loan increases.

• Certification of road closure for Case 2023-006: Twin Lakes Road from Jimmy Clark Road to Rat Road
• Request for RFP for Tax Building soffits, exterior trim, windows, and doors
• Public hearing for text amendment to the Meriwether County Zoning Ordinance regarding Plats
• Request from Meriwether County Airport Authority to increase loan for Hangar Construction at Roosevelt Memorial Airport
• Acceptance of highest bid for Church Street surplus property

The Board of Commissioners approved a road contract and certified a road closure. A request for a salary increase from the District Attorney was discussed and deferred to the next meeting.

• Awarded 2023 LMIG contract to Piedmont Paving, LLC for $2,408,548.54
• Certified road closure for Case 2023-006 (Twin Lakes Road from Jimmy Clark Road to Rat Road)
• Approved minutes from May 10, 2023 meeting
• Tabled decision on District Attorney's $3,150 budget increase request

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider intergovernmental agreements for municipal elections with Manchester, Warm Springs, and Woodbury. The meeting includes discussions on health insurance renewals and a request to open a bank account for Lake Meriwether.

• Intergovernmental Agreements for 2023 Municipal General Elections with Manchester, Warm Springs, and Woodbury
• Approval of deeds for paving of Beulah Evans Road
• 2023-2024 Health Insurance Renewal
• Request to open an account with United Bank for Lake Meriwether
• Request from Lake Meriwether Advisory Board to purchase a storage building

The Board approved a contract with NOVA Engineering and Environmental, LLC for building inspection and plan review services. The Board also tabled a decision on storage sheds and discussed health insurance renewal options.

• Approved contract with NOVA Engineering and Environmental, LLC for Building Inspector and Plan Review Administrator (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Tabled storage shed pricing until June 27, 2023 meeting (All in favor)
• Approved April 25, 2023 Work Session minutes (All in favor)
• Approved April 25, 2023 Regular Meeting minutes (All in favor)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding three specific road closure cases. The meeting also includes discussions on county software, medical center agreements, and filming requests.

• Public hearing: Case# 2023-006 road closure for Twin Lakes Road from Jimmy Clark Road to Rat Road
• Public hearing: Case# 2023-007 road closure for Jimmy Clark Road from Mockingbird Lane to Germany Road
• Public hearing: Case# 2023-008 road closure for Peapod Road to Callaway Road (362) to Lima Lane
• Request to close Cove Road and Corley Bridge Road for filming
• Business Associate Agreement with Warm Springs Medical Center

The Board conducted a public hearing regarding a request from Quercus Farms to close Twin Lakes Road from Jimmy Clark Road to Rat Road. The provided minutes end before a final vote or decision was recorded.

• Approved minutes from April 12, 2023 meeting
• Adopted meeting agenda

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss road closures resulting from recent weather. The body will also review on-demand vendors for road work and dirt road priorities.

• Roads closed from recent weather event
• On demand vendors for road work
• Dirt Road Priorities
• Executive session regarding litigation, personnel, real estate, and tax matters

The Board discussed repairing roads damaged by recent weather events, including the potential use of box culverts for River Cove Road. Commissioners directed staff to issue individual requests for proposals (RFPs) for the projects and to pursue FEMA and GEMA funding. The Board also discussed establishing a list of prequalified on-demand vendors for small-scale road work.

• Directed staff to issue individual RFPs for storm-damaged road repairs by the end of the following week
• Approved the use of TSPLOST funds for road repairs if necessary
• Requested staff provide updates on FEMA and GEMA funding applications

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on four rezoning and alcohol sales requests. The agenda also includes a request for the County Attorney to investigate the legalities of a county-wide liquor sales referendum.

• Case# 2023-001: Request to rezone 4.73 acres (tax map 164-003) for a cell tower
• Case# 2023-002: Request to rezone 2.00 acres (tax map 118 013) for Homebase Tree Service
• Case# 2023-003: Request to sell wine and beer on 1.97 acres (tax map 133 038 01)
• Case# 2023-004: Request to rezone 2.0 acres (tax map 035 030 004) for a family cemetery
• Request for County Attorney to investigate laws for a county-wide liquor sales referendum

The Board approved a rezoning request for a 155-foot monopole cell tower with a condition allowing the County to co-locate equipment. A separate rezoning request for a home-based tree service business was continued due to the applicant's absence.

• Approved rezoning of 4.73 acres at 5334 Alvaton Road from LDR to LDR-Special Use for a cell tower (All in favor)
• Conditioned cell tower approval on the County's ability to co-locate equipment provided the County pays engineering costs
• Approved March 28, 2023, meeting minutes (All in favor)
• Approved addition to agenda for County Attorney to research legalities of a county-wide liquor sales referendum (All in favor)
• Continued Public Hearing for Case# 2023-002 regarding a home-based tree service business rezoning

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider several new business requests and set public hearing dates for three road closure cases. The meeting includes discussions on insurance renewals and the sale of surplus property.

• Public hearing set for April 25 regarding road closures: Twin Lakes Road, Jimmy Clark Road, and Peapod Road
• Request to purchase a new tire changing machine for Public Works
• Request from Lake Meriwether Advisory Board to purchase a storage building
• Request for bids on surplus property on Church Street (tax parcel 168A 043)
• Memorandum of Understanding between Evidence Based Associates, LLC and the Board

The Board approved a contract for emergency repairs to the courthouse clock tower and dome with a 24-month warranty. Other actions included scheduling road closure hearings and purchasing equipment for Public Works.

• Approved $210,788 proposal from Principle for courthouse clock tower and dome repairs (All in favor)
• Approved purchase of Ranger Model #R76ATR tire machine for $5,710 (All in favor)
• Scheduled public hearings for April 25, 2023, regarding road closures for Twin Lakes Road, Jimmy Clark Road, and Peapod Road (All in favor)
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding with Evidence Based Associates, LLC (All in favor)
• Approved surpusing Church Street property (tax parcel 168A 043) with bids starting at $2,400 (All in favor)
• Approved Opioid Settlement (All in favor)
• Tabled request for Lake Meriwether Advisory Board storage building pending pricing (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Authorized shopping for alternative Property & Liability Insurance rates (All in favor)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss an agreement for the City of Greenville's 2023 municipal election and the finalization of 2023 LMIG projects. The body is also scheduling public hearings for several land use and business requests.

• Intergovernmental Agreement for the 2023 Municipal General Election for the City of Greenville
• Case# 2023-001: Request to rezone 4.73 acres for a cell tower (Fortified Telecom Services)
• Case# 2023-002: Request to rezone 2.00 acres for Homebase Tree Service business
• Case# 2023-003: Request to sell wine and beer on 1.97 acres
• Case# 2023-004: Request to rezone 2.0 acres for a family cemetery

The Board approved the 2023 LMIG road list for bidding and authorized merit increases for Public Works, Fire, and EMS employees. A proposal for courthouse clock tower repairs was tabled pending warranty information. Four public hearings for rezoning and alcohol sales were scheduled for April 12, 2023.

• Accepted 2023 LMIG road list estimated at $2,120,797 (All in favor)
• Tabled Courthouse Clock/Bell Tower sealing and caulking project until March 28, 2023 (All in favor)
• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement for City of Greenville elections (All in favor)
• Approved merit increases for Public Works, Fire, and EMS employees within current budget (All in favor)
• Required all new hires to sign training reimbursement contracts (All in favor)
• Scheduled Public Hearing for Case# 2023-001 cell tower rezoning for April 12, 2023 (All in favor)
• Scheduled Public Hearing for Case# 2023-002 business rezoning for April 12, 2023 (All in favor)
• Scheduled Public Hearing for Case# 2023-003 wine and beer sales for April 12, 2023 (All in favor)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss road closures for Twin Lakes Road, Jimmy Clark Road, and Peapod Road. The meeting includes presentations on the Flint River Water Trail and a FEMA update.

• Proposed public hearing for road closure: Twin Lakes Road from Jimmy Clark Road to Rat Road
• Proposed public hearing for road closure: Jimmy Clark Road from Mockingbird Lane to Germany Road
• Proposed public hearing for road closure: Peapod Road to Callaway Road (362) to Lima Lane
• Request from Lake Meriwether Advisory Board regarding fees
• Sealing and caulking of Court House Clock/Bell Tower

The Board of Commissioners approved a fee increase for RV camping and scheduled three public hearings regarding road closures. They also authorized personnel changes and a stipend increase for Robert Lovett.

• Increased RV site camping fee from $20 to $30 (3-0, 1 abstention)
• Maintained primitive camping fee at $10 (3-0, 1 abstention)
• Set March 28 public hearing to close Twin Lakes Road from Jimmy Clark Road to Rat Road
• Set March 28 public hearing to close Jimmy Clark Road from Mocking Bird Lane to Germany Road
• Set March 28 public hearing to close Pea Pod Road to Callaway Road (Hwy. 362) to Lima Lane
• Approved keeping banking at current institutions
• Increased Robert Lovett's monthly stipend by an additional $100 (3-0, 1 abstention)
• Authorized Laura Bogolin to attend Firefighter Burn Foundation Camp at regular pay

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss the replacement of the Mitcham Road Bridge and a letter of support for Freyr Battery US, LLC to locate at the Bridgeport South site in Moreland. The meeting includes a presentation on the U.S. Small Business Administration disaster loan program and a budget amendment.

• Replacement of Mitcham Road Bridge over CSX and elimination of Silver Street Grade at Crossing
• Support for Coweta County Development Authority’s application for One Georgia EDGE Funding for Freyr Battery US, LLC
• Budget Amendment #1
• Letter to Natural Resources Conservation Service regarding dam breech analysis
• Acceptance of ROW Deed and Bond for Chambless Village Subdivision

The Board committed up to $200,000 for a roadway approaching a new bridge structure and approved a letter to the Natural Resources Conservation Service for a dam breach analysis. They also approved budget amendments and several board appointments. The meeting included a presentation on SBA disaster loans following a January 2023 storm.

• Committed up to $200K for roadway leading to bridge (All in favor)
• Approved letter to Natural Resources Conservation Service for dam breach analysis (All in favor)
• Approved Budget Amendment #1 to move pay increase funds to department lines (All in favor)
• Approved support letter for Freyre Battery US, LLC at Bridgeport South site (All in favor)
• Appointed Rusti Houston and Quaradez Warrior to Hospital Authority (All in favor)
• Reappointed Jada Holmes to Lake Meriwether Advisory Board (All in favor)
• Approved ACCG 2023 GCIP Grants for Probate and Superior Court internships (All in favor)
• Approved ROW Deed and Bond for Chambless Village Subdivision pending legal review (All in favor)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a rezoning request for 5.74 acres. The meeting also includes appointments to the Planning Commission and Lake Meriwether Advisory Board.

• Public hearing for Case #2022-008: request to rezone 5.74 acres from LDR to NHC for a Country Store/Market Place
• Appointment to the Planning Commission, District 2
• Confirmation of City of Woodbury appointment to Lake Meriwether Advisory Board
• Moody’s Bond Rating Adjustment
• Letter of support for an eighth Superior Court Judge position for the Coweta Judicial Circuit

The Board approved a rezoning request for a country store/market place with specific stipulations. They also signed a letter of support for an eighth Superior Court Judge position for the Coweta Judicial Circuit and appointed two members to county boards.

• Approved rezoning of 5.74 acres from LDR to NHC for a Country Store/Market Place (All in favor)
• Approved support letter for eighth Superior Court Judge position for Coweta Judicial Circuit (All in favor)
• Appointed Janet Stiner to Planning Commission, District 2 (All in favor)
• Confirmed appointment of Robert Phillips to Board of Tax Assessors (All in favor)
• Tabled confirmation for City of Woodbury position on Lake Meriwether Advisory Board (All in favor)
• Tabled acceptance of ROW Deed and Bond for Chambless Village Subdivision (All in favor)
• Approved January 11, 2023, meeting minutes with corrections (All in favor)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will appoint its Chairman, Vice Chairman, and other key administrative roles. The meeting includes a large number of appointments to various county boards and commissions. The Board will also discuss road designations and technology for commissioners.

• Appointments for Chairman, Vice Chairman, County Administrator, County Clerk, Deputy Clerk, and County Attorney
• Appointments to 20 boards including the Planning Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, and Water & Sewerage Authority
• Acceptance of ROW Deed and Bond for Chambless Village Subdivision
• Proposed 'No Thru Truck' designation on Wrightsville Road
• Discussion of 2023 LMIG Projects

The Board appointed its Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and key county staff. It approved a $2,195,957.28 project list for 2023 LMIG funding and authorized the purchase of a used road tractor. The Board also voted to provide commissioners with county cell phones.

• Appointed Bryan Threadgill as Chairman and Gene King as Vice-Chairman
• Re-appointed Michelle Irizarry (Administrator), Beverly Thomas (Clerk), and Glover Davis, LLC (Legal Counsel)
• Approved 2023 LMIG project recommendations totaling $2,195,957.28
• Approved purchase of a used 2000 Mack 613 for $35,000 using T-SPLOST funds
• Approved providing County cell phones to Commissioners (4-1)
• Re-appointed Rosla Plant to the Industrial Development Authority (3-2)
• Denied appointment of Beth Neely-Hadley to the Industrial Development Authority (2-3)
• Approved adding a 'No-Thru Truck' sign on Wrightsville Road