Morgan County public meetings in 2022

Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners will meet to consider upgrading the 911 phone system and adding text-to-911 capability, along with filling vacancies on the Planning Commission and Development Authority. The agenda also includes service recognitions and public comments. The meeting is scheduled for December 20, 2022, at 5:00 PM.

• 911 Phone System Upgrade (page 44)
• Text to 911 (page 53)
• Planning Commission Vacancies (page 6)
• Development Authority Vacancies (page 57)
• Service Recognitions

The Board of Commissioners approved contracts for a new 911 phone system and text-to-911 software. The Board also filled vacancies on the Planning Commission and Development Authority boards.

• Approved purchase of VESTA 911 phone system from Ryan Public Safety for $216,533.17 (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of text-to-911 software from Agent 511 for $4,500.00 (Unanimous)
• Reappointed Dennis Myers, Clint Milford, and Scott Campbell to Planning Commission through Dec 31, 2025 (Unanimous)
• Appointed Michael Barnes to Planning Commission through Dec 31, 2025 (Unanimous)
• Appointed Tara Dillard to Planning Commission to complete term ending Dec 31, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Reappointed Bob Bell and Robert Terrell to Development Authority Board through Dec 31, 2026 (Unanimous)
• Appointed Commissioner Ben Riden to the JDA Board for term Jan 1, 2023 to Jan 1, 2027 (Unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Morgan County Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting on December 15, 2022, to elect officers, approve minutes, and hear a staff report. New business includes four items: a zoning map amendment for storage, conditional use approvals for a family cemetery and a wellness retreat, and a text amendment to regulate shipping containers. No unfinished business is listed.

• Zoning map amendment from AR to C3 for 4.27 acres on Walter Shepherd Road (Parcel 012-048A) by PAM Storage Solutions, LLC
• Conditional use for family cemetery on 73.326 acres at 3511 Bethany Road (Parcels 053-051, 053-050, 053-049A) by Joey Brewer
• Conditional use for wellness retreat on 40 acres at 1041 River Farm Way (Parcels 049-043, 049-043A) by Juan G DeVevo, Jr.
• Text amendment to Table 4.1 to add shipping container regulations by Gerald and Summer Wood

The Planning Commission recommended denying a zoning map amendment for a storage facility on Walter Shepherd Road and recommended approval for a family cemetery on Bethany Road. A request for a wellness retreat was withdrawn, and a text amendment regarding shipping containers was tabled.

• Elected Constance Booth as Chairman (5-0)
• Elected Doug Mundrick as Vice-Chairman (4-0)
• Elected Tara Cooner as Secretary (5-0)
• Approved November 17, 2022 Minutes (5-0)
• Recommended denial of zoning map amendment from AR to C3 for 4.27 acres on Walter Shepherd Road (5-0)
• Recommended approval of conditional use for family cemetery on 73.326 acres at 3511 Bethany Road, conditioned on combining properties (5-0)
• Wellness retreat request at 1041 River Farm Way withdrawn
• Tabled text amendment for shipping container regulations until February 2023 (5-0)

Board of Assessors

The Morgan County Board of Assessors will hold its December 7, 2022 meeting, which includes an executive session on personnel, the introduction of new board member Nicole Wasendorf, and acceptance of the October minutes. The board will also review production reports, mobile home assessments, and property exemption updates. The agenda notes that it will be updated with a summary of actions after the meeting.

• New board member Nicole Wasendorf introduction
• Production report for October to November
• Level of assessment at 38.90
• NADA report on mobile homes
• Veterans exemption and senior social security exemption updates

The Board approved the minutes from the October 26, 2022 meeting. Chairwoman Mary Ellen Anton announced her resignation effective December 31, 2022. The Board tabled a discussion regarding voting eligibility for new members until January 25.

• Approved October 26, 2022 meeting minutes
• Tabled discussion on new board member voting eligibility

Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on December 6, 2022, at 10:00 AM. They will consider a zoning map amendment for 16.89 acres on Bonner Lane, approve November 2022 payables and financials, and discuss several new business items including park improvements, emergency equipment purchases, a flood damage prevention ordinance, and 2023 alcohol licenses. The meeting also includes an executive session for personnel matters.

• Zoning map amendment for 16.89 acres on Bonner Lane (Tax Parcel 052-030D) from AG to C2
• November 2022 payables: General Fund $432,942.99, TSPLOST $723,038.99, SPLOST $485,380.40
• Purchase of emergency equipment for Sheriff's Office Tahoes
• Adoption of Chapter 5 - Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance
• Approval of 2023 Alcoholic Beverage Licenses

The Board of Commissioners adopted a new Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance and approved eight alcoholic beverage licenses for 2023. The Board also authorized equipment purchases for the Sheriff's Office and Bill Wood Park. A zoning amendment request for Bonner Lane was withdrawn by the applicant.

• Approved Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance (Unanimous)
• Approved eight alcoholic beverage licenses for 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved $90,346.44 for Sheriff's Office Tahoe emergency equipment from West Chatham Warning Devices (Unanimous)
• Approved $14,025.00 for Bill Wood Park infield tune ups from Laserturf (Unanimous)
• Reappointed Janice Knight to the Council on Aging Board through Dec 31, 2025 (Unanimous)
• Appointed Commissioner Ben Riden to the JDA Board from Jan 1, 2023 to Jan 1, 2027 (Unanimous)
• Zoning map amendment for 16.89 acres on Bonner Lane withdrawn by applicant
• Approved November 2022 payables and financials (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority

The Morgan County Building Authority is holding a special called meeting to approve a $10 million revenue bond for a recreation complex and to authorize related agreements. The bond will be repaid through property taxes, and the meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and a Georgia Power easement.

• Approval of $10,000,000 revenue bond for Morgan County Recreation Project
• Georgia Power easement at 1380 Monticello Road for $67,979.00
• Installment Sale Agreement with Morgan County for the recreation project
• Placement Agent Agreement with Stephens Inc.
• Home Office Payment Agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank

The Building Authority approved Resolution 2022-RES-012 to authorize revenue bonds for the Recreation Complex Expansion. The project is expected to cost $19 million, with the county seeking $10 million in bond financing.

• Approved agenda with addition of public comments (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 05, 2022 special called meeting (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-RES-012 to authorize revenue bonds and related documents for Recreation Complex Expansion (3-1)

Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners is holding a special called meeting to consider a resolution authorizing a $10 million revenue bond for a recreation complex. The bond would be issued by the Morgan County Building Authority and sold to JPMorgan Chase Bank, with the county agreeing to repay it through an installment sale agreement and a property tax levy. The board will also authorize related agreements, including a placement agent agreement with Stephens Inc. and a custodial agreement with Regions Bank.

• Authorize $10,000,000 Revenue Bond (Morgan County Recreation Project), Series 2022
• Approve Installment Sale Agreement with Morgan County Building Authority
• Approve Placement Agent Engagement Agreement with Stephens Inc.
• Approve Home Office Payment Agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA
• Approve First Amendment to Installment Sale Agreement (Series 2016)

The Board of Commissioners adopted Resolution 2022-RES-013 to authorize documents for revenue bonds issued by the Building Authority. This includes an installment sale agreement for the expansion of the recreation complex.

• Approved agenda as presented
• Adopted Resolution 2022-RES-013 authorizing execution of documents for Building Authority revenue bonds, including an installment sale agreement

Planning Commission

The Morgan County Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to handle administrative items, including approving minutes from previous meetings and hearing a staff report on past zoning decisions. The main new business is a request by DL Properties of Georgia, LLC to rezone 16.89 acres on Bonner Lane from AG (agricultural) to C2 (commercial). No unfinished business is listed.

• Zoning map amendment from AG to C2 for 16.89 acres on Bonner Lane (Tax Parcel 052-030D)
• Approval of minutes from October 14, 21, and 27 meetings
• Staff report on past zoning decisions

The Planning Commission recommended approval of a zoning map amendment for 16.89 acres on Bonner Lane from AG to C2. The recommendation includes specific conditions regarding land use and lighting. The commission also approved minutes from three previous meetings.

• Recommended approval of zoning map amendment from AG to C2 for 16.89 acres on Bonner Lane (6-1)
• Approved October 14, 2022 special called work session minutes (6-0)
• Approved October 20, 2022 work session minutes (7-0)
• Approved October 27, 2022 regular meeting minutes (7-0)

Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners will meet to consider a temporary moratorium resolution, approve contracts and purchases including vehicles and a rescue truck, and discuss updates on the recreation complex and physical security. The agenda includes several routine items such as approving minutes, contracts, and reports.

• Resolution for temporary moratorium
• FY2023 Aging Services Contract with NEGRC
• Purchase of vehicles and rescue vehicle
• Sprinkler systems repairs and modifications
• Recreation Complex update

The Board of Commissioners approved several infrastructure and equipment purchases, including a major security upgrade for the Public Safety Complex and a new rescue vehicle. A special meeting was scheduled for November 30 to discuss funding for a potential $19 million recreation complex.

• Approved $1,517,608.97 for Public Safety Complex security and network updates (Unanimous)
• Approved FY2023 Aging Services Contract with NEGRC for $107,597.99 (Unanimous)
• Approved $31,201.40 PC refresh purchase from Sterling (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-RES-011 to sell surplus property (parcel 066A 003A) for $1,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved $59,507.47 for sprinkler system repairs from Advantage Fire (Unanimous)
• Approved $238,125.72 for vehicle purchases from Allan Vigil Ford (Unanimous)
• Approved $114,663.83 for rescue truck chassis, service body, and skid unit (Unanimous)
• Scheduled Special Called Building Authority Meeting for Nov 30, 2022 (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners will vote on a conditional use request from Redeemer Church to add a portable classroom at 1890 Bethany Road, and consider revisions to animal ordinances and development regulations. They will also discuss several administrative items, including parking resurfacing, probation service agreements, and a tax assessor board vacancy. The agenda includes consent items for October payables and financials.

• Conditional use request by Redeemer Church for a portable classroom at 1890 Bethany Road (Tax Parcel 045-024D)
• Modifications to Chapter 10 - Animals regarding livestock in common developments
• Revisions to Development Regulations to include Family Division Subdivisions as Minor Subdivisions
• Public Safety Complex parking resurfacing
• Probation service agreements

The Board of Commissioners approved a contract for Public Safety Complex parking resurfacing and granted a four-year conditional use permit for a church portable building. The Board also updated livestock regulations for residential areas and approved family division subdivisions. Additional actions included renewing probation service agreements and appointing a member to the Tax Assessors Board.

• Approved conditional use permit for Redeemer Church portable building for a four-year term (Unanimous)
• Approved revisions to Chapter 10-Animals regarding livestock in residential areas (Unanimous)
• Approved revised language to include Family Division as a Minor Subdivision (Unanimous)
• Awarded Public Safety Complex parking resurfacing to Garrett Paving for $176,710 (Unanimous)
• Approved probation services agreements for Magistrate, Probate and Superior Court (Unanimous)
• Appointed Nicole Wasendorf to the Tax Assessors Board for a term ending Dec 31, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved track facility improvements not to exceed $60,000 with 50% BOE reimbursement (Unanimous)
• Approved declaring various equipment and furniture items as surplus for sale or disposal (Unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Morgan County Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider several land-use requests, including a variance, two conditional use approvals, and a zoning map amendment. The agenda also includes routine administrative items such as approving minutes and a staff report on past zoning decisions.

• Variance request by Thomas O'Neill for front yard setback at 202 W. Main Street, Rutledge (0.73 acres)
• Conditional use request by Redeemer Church for a classroom portable building at 1890 Bethany Road (7 acres)
• Conditional use request by Joey Brewer for a family cemetery at 2551 Kingston Road (4.53 acres)
• Zoning map amendment request by Oconee 300, LLC from LR1 to LTCO for 291.86 acres on Reids Ferry Road

The Planning Commission recommended denying a front yard setback variance for a carport in Rutledge and recommended approval for a temporary classroom building at Redeemer Church. A request for a family cemetery was tabled due to a legal dispute over property ownership, and a zoning map amendment for 291.86 acres on Reids Ferry Road was withdrawn by the applicant.

• Recommended denial of variance for front yard setback at 202 W. Main Street (7-0)
• Recommended approval of conditional use for classroom portable building at 1890 Bethany Road with a four-year time limit (7-0)
• Tabled conditional use application for family cemetery at 2551 Kingston Road until will is clarified (7-0)
• Zoning map amendment for 291.86 acres on Reids Ferry Road withdrawn by applicant
• Approved September 16, 2022 Minutes (7-0)
• Approved September 22, 2022 Minutes (7-0)

Board of Assessors

The Morgan County Board of Assessors is meeting to discuss administrative matters including a training request, a possible new employee, and additional duties related to CUVA/timber and fieldwork. They will also consider acceptance of September minutes, production reports, levels of assessment for specific parcels, a settlement agreement, and a revaluation related to Lake.

• Executive session on training request, possible new employee, additional duties (CUVA/timber), and fieldwork
• Acceptance of September minutes
• Production report
• Settlement agreement for parcel 046-003BDA
• Level of assessment for parcel 044-020AAA and Kline Superior Court

The Board of Assessors approved a fair market value for a property owner's settlement conference and granted an exemption status for parcel 010-051. The board also approved the removal of Conservation Use Value (CUV) for properties where owners have deceased. The November meeting was rescheduled to December 7, 2022.

• Approved Chief Appraiser's FMV for property owner Jon Klein (All in Favor)
• Approved August 24th meeting minutes (All in Favor)
• Accepted BOE Appeals (All in Favor)
• Approved exemption status for parcel 010-051 (All in Favor)
• Approved removal of CUV for properties due to death of owners (All in Favor)
• Rescheduled November 2022 meeting to December 7, 2022 (All in Favor)

Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners will meet to consider revisions to the animal control chapter, an appeal from Gerald Wood, and several purchases including a pipe crawler camera system and fire station signage. They will also discuss a recreation board vacancy and hear public comments on agenda items.

• Revisions to Chapter 10 (Animals) regarding livestock
• Gerald Wood appeal request
• Purchase of pipe crawler camera system
• Fire station signage replacement
• Recreation board vacancy

Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners will meet to consider several planning items, including zoning map amendments, a conditional use for an animal processing facility, a variance, and a private airstrip request. They will also discuss new business such as fire equipment purchases, a transit fare increase, a grant application, and a food services contract. The agenda includes approval of September 2022 payables and financials.

• Zoning map amendment from AR to AG for 20 acres on Eatonton Highway (Tax Parcel 062-018N)
• Conditional use for animal processing facility on same 20 acres
• Variance request for front setback at 1580 Knight Road (Tax Parcel 030-053)
• Conditional use for private airstrip on 303.19 acres off Indian Creek Road (Tax Parcel 002-001J)
• Transit fare increase proposal and 5311 grant application

The Board of Commissioners approved a zoning map amendment from AR to AG and a conditional use permit for an animal processing facility on 20 acres at Eatonton Highway, with conditions including buffers, a later start time, and employee background checks. They also approved a variance for a garage setback at 1580 Knight Road, a private airstrip for RC planes on Indian Creek Road, and several other items including fire equipment purchases, transit fee increases, and a sewer line agreement with Country Boys RV Park. The livestock ordinance revision was tabled to October 18, 2022, and the family division subdivision revision was tabled to November 1, 2022.

• Approved zoning map amendment from AR to AG for 20 acres on Eatonton Highway (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use for animal processing facility with 9 conditions (unanimous)
• Approved front setback variance at 1580 Knight Road (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use for private airstrip on Indian Creek Road (unanimous)
• Approved $22,500 turnout gear purchase from MES (unanimous)
• Approved $12,664.32 fire hose purchase from NAFECO (unanimous)
• Approved transit fare increase effective January 1, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved sewer line agreement with Country Boys RV Park (unanimous)

Board of Assessors

The Morgan County Board of Assessors is meeting to handle routine business, including accepting August minutes, reviewing a production report, and discussing property assessment levels. They will also address specific property matters, such as a settlement conference, a conservancy exemption, and a tax collection order from the state.

• M19-090 settlement conference with guest Jon Klein
• Level of assessment and BOE appeals
• ACO to be signed
• JDA – breach discussion
• 045-049 – O.L. Jordan (Estate) CUVA, no breach

The Morgan County Board of Assessors met on September 28, 2022. The agenda included discussion items such as acceptance of August minutes, a production report, level of assessment, BOE appeals, an ACO to be signed, a JDA breach (no breach found), and a conservancy exempt status. No formal decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes.

Planning Commission

The Morgan County Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider several zoning-related requests, including a map amendment, conditional use approvals, a variance, and a text amendment. The agenda includes no unfinished business and begins with routine administrative items.

• Zoning map amendment from AR to AG for 20 acres on Eatonton Highway (Tax Parcel 062-018N)
• Conditional use approval for an animal processing facility on 20 acres on Eatonton Highway
• Variance to front setback for 24.47 acres at 1580 Knight Road (Tax Parcel 030-053)
• Conditional use approval for a private airstrip on 303.19 acres off Indian Creek Road in Walton County (Tax Parcel 002-001J)
• Text amendment to Buckhead Zoning Ordinance on maximum building size in C1 district

The Morgan County Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of a zoning map amendment from AR to AG and a conditional use permit for an animal processing facility on 20 acres at Eatonton Highway. The recommendation includes conditions for a 10-foot planted buffer and a hydrology study. The commission also recommended approval of a variance for a front setback at 1580 Knight Road, a conditional use for a private airstrip in Walton County, and a text amendment to the Buckhead Zoning Ordinance for building size in C1 district.

• Approved zoning map amendment from AR to AG for 20 acres on Eatonton Highway (6-0)
• Approved conditional use for animal processing facility on Eatonton Highway with conditions (6-0)
• Approved variance to front setback at 1580 Knight Road (6-0)
• Approved conditional use for private airstrip on Indian Creek Road, Walton County (6-0)
• Approved text amendment to Buckhead Zoning Ordinance for C1 building size (6-0)
• Approved minutes from August 25, 2022 meeting (6-0)

Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners will vote on two planning requests: a conditional use permit for a recreation-oriented retail business at 1010 Apalachee River Road and a front setback variance for a garage at 1291 Blue Springs Drive. The board will also consider several purchases, including flooring, a sidearm cutter, playground equipment, HVAC replacements, and an incinerator, along with the August 2022 payables and financials.

• Conditional use for recreation-oriented business at 1010 Apalachee River Road (10.88 acres)
• Variance for front setback from 30 to 17 feet at 1291 Blue Springs Drive
• August 2022 payables: General Fund $500,203.76, TSPLOST $169,151.94, SPLOST $372,515.12
• Replace flooring in Ag. Extension Office
• Purchase of sidearm cutter, playground equipment, HVAC replacements, and incinerator replacement

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a conditional use request from Virginia Stewart to operate a recreation-oriented retail business at 1010 Apalachee River Road, with conditions prohibiting alcohol sales, cooked food, and overnight camping. The board also approved a front setback variance for Christopher and Christie Jones at 1291 Blue Springs Drive, requiring removal of one bay from a 5-bay pole barn to reduce encroachment. Several procurement and budget items were approved, including flooring replacement, a sidearm cutter, playground equipment, HVAC replacements, and an incinerator replacement.

• Approved conditional use for recreation business at 1010 Apalachee River Road (unanimous)
• Approved front setback variance at 1291 Blue Springs Drive with removal of one bay (unanimous)
• Awarded flooring replacement to Hardy Flooring for $31,625 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Aspen sidearm cutter from Energreen America for $211,069.06 (unanimous)
• Awarded playground equipment to PlaySouth for $88,705 with $3,705 budget amendment (unanimous)
• Awarded HVAC replacements to 1st Source Heating and Air for $121,240 (unanimous)
• Approved incinerator purchase from Therm-Tech for $64,641 plus installation for $3,900 with $18,541 budget amendment (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including August 2022 payables and financials (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Morgan County Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider two new requests: a conditional use approval for a recreation-oriented business on 10.88 acres at 1010 Apalachee River Road, and a variance to the front setback for .92 acres at 1291 Blue Springs Drive. The agenda also includes acceptance of minutes from prior meetings and a staff report on past zoning decisions. No unfinished business is listed.

• Conditional use request by Virginia Stewart for recreation business on 10.88 acres at 1010 Apalachee River Road (Tax Parcel 051-001)
• Variance request by Christopher and Christie Jones for front setback on .92 acres at 1291 Blue Springs Drive (Tax Parcel 058B-047)
• Acceptance of minutes from July 22, 2022 work session and July 28, 2022 regular meeting
• Staff report of past zoning decisions

The Morgan County Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of a conditional use application for retail sales of recreation-oriented merchandise at 1010 Apalachee River Road, and a variance to the front setback at 1291 Blue Springs Drive, with the condition that one bay of the barn be removed. The meeting also included approval of minutes from prior sessions and a staff report on past zoning decisions.

• Approved minutes from July 22, 2022 work session (6-0)
• Approved minutes from July 28, 2022 regular meeting (6-0)
• Recommended approval of conditional use for recreation-oriented merchandise at 1010 Apalachee River Road (6-0)
• Recommended approval of variance for front setback at 1291 Blue Springs Drive, conditioned on removal of one barn bay (6-0)

Board of Assessors

The Morgan County Board of Assessors is meeting to discuss new business, including a production report, level of assessment, and appeals to the Board of Equalization (BOE) round 4. The agenda also includes items on voluntary breaches with specific payments and approvals. The meeting is scheduled for 9 AM on August 24, 2022.

• Voluntary breach 037E-014 paid $32,444.56
• Voluntary breach 007-018-CUV paid $5,907.20
• Appeals to BOE round 4 and results
• Utilities and level of assessment review
• Voluntary breach 013-026 due to age, signature for release

The meeting covered a production report, level of assessment, and appeals to the Board of Equalization (Round 4). Several voluntary breach payments were noted: $32,444.56 for parcel 037E-014, $5,907.20 for parcel 007-018-CUV, and one approved by the BOE for parcel 029-081. No formal votes or substantive decisions were recorded; the agenda was procedural and informational.

• Noted voluntary breach payment of $32,444.56 for parcel 037E-014
• Noted voluntary breach payment of $5,907.20 for parcel 007-018-CUV
• Noted BOE approval for parcel 029-081 voluntary breach
• Discussed production report and level of assessment

Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners will meet to consider several new business items, including an emergency procurement for HeadStart HVAC replacement, a fire department cascade system replacement, purchase of receiver boxes, a software upgrade, and a county attorney contract. The meeting will also include public comments on agenda items.

• HeadStart HVAC Replacement - Emergency Procurement
• Fire Dept. Cascade System Replacement (22-year-old system, quotes from $50,560 to $67,697)
• Purchase of Receiver Boxes
• Software upgrade for Fuel Master Live
• County Attorney Contract

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved several purchases and contracts, including ratifying an emergency $15,950 HVAC replacement for the Head Start building, approving a $50,560.01 cascade system for the fire department, and authorizing a $30,666.00 purchase of receiver boxes for solid waste. They also approved a software upgrade for fuel management and a new county attorney contract with an increased hourly rate. No items were denied or tabled.

• Ratified emergency purchase of two HVAC units for Head Start at $15,950 from Patterson Heating and Air (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of cascade system for fire department from Breathing Air Systems for $50,560.01 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of three receiver boxes from Fleet Genius of NC for $30,666.00 (unanimous)
• Approved FM Live software upgrade for $13,161.75 and budget amendment from contingency (unanimous)
• Approved county attorney contract with hourly rate increase to $225 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners will consider adopting the FY2023/Tax Year 2022 millage rate, approve July 2022 payables totaling $1,763,385.05, and act on several administrative items including file conversion, a Development Authority board opening, and an audit engagement letter. The meeting also includes a JDA update and public comments.

• Resolution adopting millage rate for FY2023/Tax Year 2022
• July 2022 payables: General Fund $1,195,597.09, TSPLOST $232,214.27, SPLOST $311,573.69
• Conversion and indexing of files
• Development Authority Board opening
• Mauldin & Jenkins engagement letter

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a rolled-back millage rate of 10.580 mills for FY2023/Tax Year 2022, down from 10.623 mills. They also approved a $31,400 contract to digitize historical murder case files, appointed Scott Webb to the Development Authority Board, and approved a $41,000 audit engagement letter with Mauldin & Jenkins. All votes were unanimous.

• Adopted millage rate of 10.580 mills for FY2023 (unanimous)
• Awarded $31,400 contract to Fivepoint Solutions for file digitization (unanimous)
• Appointed Scott Webb to Development Authority Board (unanimous)
• Approved $41,000 FY2022 engagement letter with Mauldin & Jenkins (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including July 2022 payables (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from July 19 and July 28 meetings (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Morgan County Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider two new business items: a conditional use request for agritourism on 10 acres at 4090 Buckhead Road, and a zoning amendment from AG to C2 for 16.89 acres on Bonner Lane. The agenda also includes acceptance of minutes from prior meetings and a staff report on past zoning decisions. No unfinished business is listed.

• Conditional use approval for agritourism on 10 acres at 4090 Buckhead Road (Tax Parcel 044-066)
• Zoning amendment from AG to C2 for 16.89 acres on Bonner Lane (Tax Parcel 052-030D)
• Acceptance of minutes from June 17, 2022 work session and June 23, 2022 regular meeting
• Staff report of past zoning decisions

The Morgan County Planning Commission approved minutes from prior meetings and received a staff report on past zoning decisions. It voted unanimously to send no recommendation to the Buckhead Council for the agritourism conditional use at 4090 Buckhead Road, and tabled the rezoning request for 16.89 acres on Bonner Lane until September 2022.

• Approved June 17, 2022 work session minutes (6-0, Milford abstained)
• Approved June 23, 2022 regular meeting minutes (6-0, Milford abstained)
• Sent no recommendation to Buckhead Council for agritourism conditional use at 4090 Buckhead Road (7-0)
• Tabled DL Properties rezoning from AG to C2 on Bonner Lane until September 2022 (7-0)

Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners is holding a special called meeting to consider three new business items: a data center refresh, a TSPLOST 2022 resolution, and a recreation facilities question. The agenda includes bid proposals for data storage and server solutions, with public comments on agenda items also scheduled.

• Data Center Refresh - includes Rubrik backup solution quote from SureLock Technology totaling $179,216.70
• Data Center Refresh - includes Nutanix server solution quotes from Zones LLC ($285,742.60) and vCloud Tech Inc. ($283,031.58)
• TSPLOST 2022 - Resolution (page 43)
• Recreation Facilities Question - Resolution (page 47)
• Public Comments on Agenda Items

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a $463,668 contract with Surelock for a five-year data center refresh, including servers and backup systems. They also approved two resolutions for the November 2022 ballot: one to renew the TSPLOST sales tax and another to ask voters about a $19 million parks and recreation expansion. The board entered executive session to discuss personnel and adjourned without public comment.

• Approved data center refresh bid to Surelock for $463,668 (unanimous)
• Approved resolution 2022-RES-009 to place TSPLOST renewal on Nov. 8, 2022 ballot (unanimous)
• Approved resolution 2022-RES-010 to place $19M parks and recreation question on Nov. 8, 2022 ballot (unanimous)
• Approved agenda with addition of executive session for personnel (unanimous)
• Entered executive session for personnel discussion at 9:43 a.m. (unanimous)
• Adjourned after executive session at 10:26 a.m. (unanimous)

Board of Assessors

The Morgan County Board of Assessors is meeting to review the production report, level of assessment as of June 27, 2022, and appeals to the Board of Equalization (rounds 1, 2, 3, and A). They will also consider an agreement of appeals for a voluntary breach (parcel 037E-014) totaling $32,444.56, and sign the minutes from the May 25 and June 22 meetings. The agenda is mostly procedural, with one specific financial item.

• Review of production report and level of assessment as of June 27, 2022
• Appeals to Board of Equalization (rounds 1, 2, 3, A)
• Agreement of appeals for voluntary breach 037E-014: $32,444.56
• Signing of minutes from May 25 and June 22, 2022 meetings

The Morgan County Board of Assessors approved the amended May 25, 2022 minutes and the June 22, 2022 minutes as presented. They also approved the 299C value changes as presented. The board received the monthly activity report, including updates on the Lakeside revaluation and BOE appeals.

• Approved amended May 25, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved June 22, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 299C value changes (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners will consider adopting the 2022-2036 Comprehensive Plan, a long-range guide for growth and development, and vote on several equipment purchases including SCBAs, laptops, vehicles, license plate readers, and compactors. The agenda also includes a right-of-way deed and a presentation from the tourism bureau. An executive session on litigation is scheduled.

• Adoption of 2022-2036 Comprehensive Plan
• Purchase of SCBAs (self-contained breathing apparatus)
• Purchase of replacement laptops
• Purchase of vehicles
• License plate readers purchase

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the 2022-2036 Comprehensive Plan update, which was developed through seven public meetings and approved by the DCA. The board also approved several purchases funded in the FY23 budget, including fire safety equipment, laptops, vehicles, license plate readers, and compactors, all unanimously.

• Approved 2022-2036 Comprehensive Plan update (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 8 SCBAs, 8 facemasks, 16 air bottles from MES for $75,440 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of replacement laptops from Howard Technologies for $102,751 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 8 vehicles from Allan Vigil Ford for $299,494 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 12 Flock Safety License Plate Readers for $37,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Right of Way Quitclaim Deed with GDOT (unanimous)
• Approved purchase and installation of two compactors from Container Repair Service for $69,550 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners will consider a zoning map amendment for 4.86 acres at 2421 Cochran Road, from Agricultural (AG) to Medium Density Residential (R2), requested by Elton Tooten. The board will also review consent agenda items including June 2022 payables and financials, and discuss courthouse maintenance, a phone system, and a CloudPermit software agreement. The meeting includes public comments on agenda items.

• Zoning map amendment for 4.86 acres at 2421 Cochran Road from AG to R2
• June 2022 payables: General Fund $1,004,689.92, TSPLOST $351,466.63, SPLOST $2,156,324.81
• Courthouse maintenance repairs and painting
• Phone system replacement
• CloudPermit Solution Agreement (3-year, $25,000 total)

The Board unanimously approved a zoning map amendment for 4.86 acres at 2421 Cochran Road, changing from Agricultural (AG) to R3 (Medium Density Residential) based on Planning Staff recommendation and the property's existing non-conforming uses. The Board also awarded a $491,810 courthouse repair and painting contract to Skyline Construction Services, Inc., and approved a hosted phone system and a cloud-based permitting solution. Several board appointments were made.

• Approved R3 zoning for 4.86 acres at 2421 Cochran Road (unanimous)
• Awarded courthouse repairs/painting to Skyline Construction Services, Inc. for $491,810 (unanimous)
• Approved GoTo Technologies hosted phone system (unanimous)
• Approved CloudPermit Solution Agreement (unanimous)
• Reappointed Lance Alexander to CVB Board (unanimous)
• Appointed Wendell McNeal to NEGA Regional Commission (unanimous)
• Reappointed Sarah Burbach and Sally Buffington, appointed Cindy Tingle to Hospital Board (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Morgan County Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to handle administrative items and one new business item. The only substantive matter is a request by Elton Tooten to rezone 4.86 acres at 2421 Cochran Road from Agricultural (AG) to Medium Density Residential (R2). The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and a staff report on past zoning decisions.

• Zoning map amendment request by Elton Tooten for 4.86 acres at 2421 Cochran Road (Tax Parcel 061-052) from AG to R2
• Acceptance of minutes from May 20, 2022 work session
• Acceptance of minutes from May 26, 2022 regular meeting
• Staff report of past zoning decisions

Board of Assessors

The Morgan County Board of Assessors will meet on June 22, 2022, at 9 AM in the 2nd floor Board Room. The agenda includes a production report, appeals, TBS signatures, and an agreement (046A-014). The agenda notes it will be updated with a summary of actions after the meeting.

• Production report
• Appeals
• TBS signatures
• Agreement 046A-014

The Morgan County Board of Assessors met and approved corrections to the May 25, 2022 minutes. They reviewed the monthly activity report and assessment level, and acted on conservation program items: continuing one case, removing another due to age, and tabling a voluntary breach case. The meeting adjourned unanimously.

• Approved corrections to May 25, 2022 minutes (motion by Artz, second by Sides)
• Approved continuation of conservation case 054-023 (motion by Artz, second by Berry)
• Approved removal of conservation case 013-007 due to age (motion by Sides, second by Berry)
• Tabled conservation case 037E-014 (voluntary breach)

Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners will vote on the FY2023 budget resolution, adopt the 2020 Hazard Mitigation Plan, and approve purchases of vans for the Extension and Coroner's offices. They will also consider a Local Option Sales Tax certificate, declare property surplus, and address board vacancies. The agenda includes minutes from the June 7 budget hearing and regular meeting, which covered items like a conditional use for Farmview Market, a liquor license, and road resurfacing.

• FY2023 Budget Resolution
• Purchase of van for Extension Office
• Purchase of van for Coroner's Office
• Resolution for Hazard Mitigation Plan Adoption
• Local Option Sales Tax Certificate of Distribution

The Board of Commissioners approved the FY2023 budget and resolution 2022-RES-005 with a 3-1 vote, with Commissioner von Hanstein opposing. They also unanimously approved the 10-year Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) distribution based on population, adopted the updated Hazard Mitigation Plan (2022-RES-006), and approved purchases of two vans for the Extension and Coroner's offices. Several board reappointments were made, and the meeting ended with an executive session on personnel and potential litigation.

• Approved FY2023 budget and resolution 2022-RES-005 (3-1)
• Approved LOST sales tax distribution based on population (unanimous)
• Adopted Hazard Mitigation Plan and resolution 2022-RES-006 (unanimous)
• Approved $32,055 van purchase for Extension Office (unanimous)
• Approved $29,375 van purchase for Coroner's Office (unanimous)
• Declared listed items surplus for sale/disposal (unanimous)
• Reappointed Ed Pickel to Ag Board (unanimous)
• Reappointed Huey Atkins to EMS Advisory Board and Sandra Moss to DFCS Board (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners will consider a conditional use request from Farmview Market to operate an outdoor event facility on 46.11 acres at 2610 Eatonton Highway. The board will also review May 2022 financials and payables, approve an alcoholic beverage license, and discuss contracts and road projects. The agenda includes a public hearing on the FY2023 budget at 9:30 a.m. prior to the meeting.

• Conditional use approval for Farmview Market event facility at 2610 Eatonton Highway (Tax Parcel 046-005)
• May 2022 payables: General Fund $398,132.76, TSPLOST $261,473.26, SPLOST $91,447.81
• Alcoholic beverage license for Shaikh Hafeez - Madison Country Store
• TBS Contract for Personal Property Audits
• Road Resurfacing Project and Solid Waste Fees

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a conditional use permit for Farmview Market to operate an event facility on 46.11 acres at 2610 Eatonton Highway, despite the required 500-foot setback from residences. The board also approved a new alcoholic beverage license for Madison Country Store, a contract with Traylor Business Services for personal property audits, a $18,740 CAD server upgrade, an additional 11.74 miles of road resurfacing, and a new solid waste fee schedule.

• Approved Farmview Market conditional use for event facility (unanimous)
• Approved alcoholic beverage license for Madison Country Store (unanimous)
• Approved TBS contract for personal property audits (unanimous)
• Approved $18,740 CAD server upgrade from Tyler Technologies (unanimous)
• Approved 11.74 miles of road resurfacing with Pittman Construction (unanimous)
• Approved new solid waste fee schedule and mini station flat fees (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority

The Board of Commissioners is holding a public hearing regarding the proposed FY2023 budget. The proposal outlines projected revenues of $23,293,415 and total expenditures of $23,293,415 across all funds.

• Public hearing for FY2023 Proposed Budget
• Proposed property tax revenue of $11,818,305
• Proposed law enforcement expenditures of $3,405,353
• Proposed SPLOST 7 funding of $5,709,065
• Proposed TSPLOST funding of $6,850,000

The Board of Commissioners met for a public budget hearing on June 7, 2022, where Finance Director Lori Sayer presented the proposed FY23 budget. Public comments were heard from five residents and a council member. No formal decisions or votes were made during the hearing; it was procedural only.

• Held public budget hearing for FY23 (no vote)
• Presented proposed FY23 budget
• Heard public comments from five individuals

Planning Commission

The Morgan County Planning Commission will consider 15 conditional use requests for agritourism on properties along Buckhead Road and Chivers Avenue, plus a new request from Farmview Market to operate an event facility on Eatonton Highway. The commission will also accept minutes from prior meetings and hear a staff report on past zoning decisions.

• 15 conditional use requests for agritourism on parcels along Buckhead Road and Chivers Avenue, including 4310 Buckhead Road (2 acres) and 4170 Buckhead Road (48.3 acres)
• Farmview Market requests conditional use approval for an Event Facility on 46.11 acres at 2610 Eatonton Highway (Tax Parcel 046-005)
• Acceptance of minutes from five prior meetings (Dec 2021, Mar 2022, and a special called meeting)
• Staff report of past zoning decisions

The Morgan County Planning Commission voted unanimously to send no recommendation to the Buckhead Town Council for 15 conditional use applications for agritourism, allowing the council to decide. The commission also unanimously recommended approval of a conditional use for an event facility at Farmview Market. All other actions were procedural, including approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Approved minutes from Dec 10, 2021 work session (5-0)
• Approved minutes from Dec 16, 2021 regular meeting (5-0)
• Approved minutes from Mar 18, 2022 regular meeting (5-0)
• Approved minutes from Mar 24, 2022 regular meeting (3-0, two abstentions)
• Approved minutes from Mar 31, 2022 regular meeting (5-0)
• Removed 15 agritourism conditional use applications from table (5-0)
• Sent no recommendation to Buckhead Council for 15 agritourism applications (5-0)
• Recommended approval of event facility conditional use at 2610 Eatonton Highway (5-0)

Board of Assessors

The Morgan County Board of Assessors will meet to consider a resolution related to a PILOT agreement. The agenda also includes reviews of production reports and discussions regarding CUV potential breaches and PBMH code efficiency.

• Resolution regarding PILOT agreement
• Review of production reports
• Discussion of CUV potential breaches
• Discussion of PBMH to code efficiency

The Morgan County Board of Assessors approved the PILOT Agreement with JDA by a 4-1 vote, with Mr. John Artz voting against. A motion to require a second legal opinion on the agreement was denied by the Chairwoman. The board also approved the April minutes and discussed routine items including the digest, appeals, and CUVA/Forest Land values.

• Approved PILOT Agreement with JDA (4-1)
• Denied motion to require second legal opinion on PILOT Agreement
• Approved minutes from April 27 meeting
• Referred completed digest and decals to Code Enforcement
• Noted Traylor Agreement needs BOC signature
• Sent 30-day notices to 7 property owners with appeals
• Sent CUVA Letters of Acceptance to 4 properties

Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners will hear a presentation on the proposed FY2023 budget, which projects total revenues of $23,293,415 and expenditures of $23,293,415. The board will also consider purchasing patrol vehicles and a replacement patrol vehicle, and will take up other new business items. The agenda includes approval of minutes from the May 3 meeting and May 9 retreat.

• FY2023 budget presentation: total revenues and expenditures of $23,293,415
• Purchase of patrol vehicles
• Purchase of replacement patrol vehicle
• Approval of minutes from May 3, 2022 BOC meeting and May 9, 2022 BOC retreat

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the purchase of six Chevrolet Tahoes from Hardy Chevrolet for $225,402, funded by the FY2023 SPLOST budget, and a Ford Pursuit Explorer from Wade Ford for $35,982, funded by the FY2023 general fund. The board also approved the agenda with an added executive session on real estate, approved minutes from May 3 and May 9, and held an executive session on real estate before adjourning. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved purchase of six Tahoes from Hardy Chevrolet for $225,402 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Pursuit Explorer from Wade Ford for $35,982 (unanimous)
• Approved agenda with addition of executive session on real estate (unanimous)
• Approved May 3, 2022 BOC meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved May 9, 2022 BOC retreat minutes (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to discuss real estate (unanimous)

Board of Assessors

The Morgan County Board of Assessors held a special call meeting on May 12, 2022. The agenda focused on new business regarding a resolution for a pilot agreement.

• Resolution regarding a pilot agreement

Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners is holding a planning retreat to discuss four county service areas: Recreation, Public Works, Administration, and Planning & Development. The agenda lists only these topics with no specific actions or proposals, so the meeting is a high-level discussion rather than a decision-making session.

• Discussion of Recreation services
• Discussion of Public Works
• Discussion of Administration
• Discussion of Planning & Development

The Board of Commissioners held a planning retreat and discussed, but did not vote on, several topics. Recreation Director Lance Alexander presented proposed design plans and costs for a new two-story community center totaling 39,359 square feet, which would include administrative offices, basketball courts, pickleball courts, a walking track, and activity rooms. Finance Director Lori Sayer discussed potential changes to the county retirement plan, and Planning Director Chuck Jarrell discussed animal regulations, accessory dwellings, road frontage, lot splits, handicap parking, the comprehensive plan, and private road requirements. No formal decisions were made at this retreat.

• Discussed proposed design and costs for new community center (no vote)
• Discussed potential retirement plan changes with ACCG (no vote)
• Discussed animal regulations, accessory dwellings, road frontage, lot splits, handicap parking, comprehensive plan, private roads (no vote)

Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing a development agreement for the 'Kingston on Lake Oconee' project, a mixed-use community covering approximately 1,153 acres. The meeting also addresses various land use requests, including conditional uses for an agricultural event facility and a farmstay.

• Development Agreement for 'Kingston on Lake Oconee' project
• Conditional use approval for agricultural event facility at 1610 Doster Road
• Conditional use approval for Farmstay at 379 and Sandy Creek Road
• Variance request for accessory dwelling at 5361 Sandy Creek Road
• April 2022 payables totaling $827,461.15 for the General Fund

The Board unanimously approved the Kingston on Lake Oconee development agreement, incorporating changes by the County Attorney, extending the breach provision to 180 days, and setting minimum home sizes of 2,000 sq ft for single-family homes and 1,200 sq ft for town homes. They also extended the Stanton Springs moratorium for six months, awarded the 2022 LMIG road project to Pittman Construction for $2,319,045, and approved several other items.

• Approved Kingston development agreement with 180-day breach provision and minimum home sizes (unanimous)
• Extended Stanton Springs moratorium for six months via Resolution #2022-RES-004 (unanimous)
• Awarded 2022 LMIG project to Pittman Construction for $2,319,045 (unanimous)
• Approved replacement compactor purchase from CAR Industries for $34,775 (unanimous)
• Approved FY2022 Aging Services COVID-19 vaccine contract with Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including April 2022 payables and financials (unanimous)
• Approved April 19, 2022 minutes as presented (unanimous)

Board of Assessors

The Morgan County Board of Assessors is holding a special called meeting to discuss property tax matters, including the chief appraiser's monthly report, proposed 3% increases in FLPA and CUVA values, and votes on denials, removals, and expired exemptions. They will also consider a contract with TBS and hear from a guest from Freeport Seachem and the JDA attorney. The meeting is largely administrative, with no public hearings listed.

• Consolidation values: AY2021 $1.2B, AY2022 $1.3B
• Proposed FLPA & CUVA values 3% increase
• Vote on denials, removals, expired exemptions
• Pre-bill MH decals: E&R PBMH 016-022A $130.70
• Voluntary breach 009-007G $28,756.49

The Board of Assessors tabled a vote on the JDA PILOT agreement to allow more time for review, and denied Seachem's request to waive a late penalty on its Freeport return. The board also approved the monthly activity report, various property exemptions, and a large set of conservation applications, all by unanimous votes.

• Tabled JDA PILOT agreement vote until May 12 meeting
• Denied Seachem's request to eliminate late penalty on Freeport return
• Approved monthly activity report (unanimous)
• Approved E&R PBMH-016-022A for $130.70
• Approved consolidation values for AY2022 at $1.3B
• Removed exempt status for parcel 015-028E (M.H. Cochran)
• Approved all new business items (unanimous)
• Approved all conservation applications (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on April 19, 2022, to consider three conditional use requests and a variance, including a rodeo event facility on Doster Road. The board will also hear an appeal by Helen Cox and receive liaison reports. The meeting includes public comments on agenda items.

• Conditional use for agricultural event facility (rodeo) on 50.64 acres at 1610 Doster Road (Tax Parcel 027-021C)
• Conditional use for farmstay on 43.61 acres at 3790 Sandy Creek Road (Tax Parcel 017-025)
• Variance for accessory dwelling on 9.21 acres at 5361 Sandy Creek Road (Tax Parcel 009-023)
• Helen Cox appeal
• Public comments on agenda items

Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners is meeting to consider a development agreement with Kingston Ranch, LLC for a large mixed-use project on Kingston Road, which would allow up to 750 residential units and include fire station funding and school land payments. The board will also discuss several administrative items, including payables, a phone/radio recorder replacement, recreation fee increases, IT security upgrades, and a quitclaim deed. The agenda includes an executive session for personnel and litigation matters.

• Development agreement with Kingston Ranch, LLC for 882.87 acres (Tax Parcels 066-002 and 066-003) on Kingston Road, allowing up to 750 residential units
• Developer to pay $1,450,000 for fire station construction and $200,000 for school land upon certain certificate of occupancy milestones
• March 2022 payables: General Fund $618,026.69, TSPLOST $171,742.91, SPLOST $98,350.23
• Recreation fee increases and IT-physical security upgrades to be discussed
• Quitclaim deed for Mallard Ridge property

Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners and Building Authority are meeting to approve the agenda and minutes, and to discuss a Georgia Power transmission line upgrade. The agenda includes only one new business item, with the rest being routine approvals.

• Georgia Power Transmission Line Upgrade discussion
• Approval of January 19, 2021 Building Authority meeting minutes
• Agenda approval

Planning Commission

The Morgan County Planning Commission is holding a special called meeting to consider a text amendment to the Buckhead Zoning Ordinance to add agritourism, multiple zoning map amendments from Residential (R) to Agricultural (AG), and numerous conditional use approvals for agritourism on properties along Buckhead Road and Chivers Avenue. Most conditional use approvals are contingent on annexation into the city limits of Buckhead, while a few are contingent on rezoning approval. The meeting includes no unfinished business and will adjourn after the new business items.

• Text amendment to Buckhead Zoning Ordinance to add agritourism (Callidora Land & Cattle Company, LLC)
• Zoning map amendment from R to AG for 13.10 acres on Chivers Avenue (052-011Z)
• Zoning map amendments from R to AG for 1.05 acres on Chivers Avenue (052A-108A) and 1 acre each on Buckhead Road (052A-108B, 052A-108C)
• Zoning map amendment from R to AG for 2.54 acres on Buckhead Road (052A-111)
• Conditional use approvals for agritourism on multiple properties, including 88.29 acres (043-087A), 48.3 acres at 4170 Buckhead Road (044-064), and 68.75 acres at 3990 Buckhead Road (044-068), contingent on annexation

The Morgan County Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of a staff-proposed agritourism ordinance amendment to the Buckhead Zoning Ordinance (7-0), after hearing public comment. It also unanimously recommended two zoning map amendments from Residential (R) to Agricultural (AG) for properties on Chivers Avenue and Buckhead Road. All 15 conditional use applications for agritourism were tabled until the May regular meeting because the applications were incomplete and the governing ordinance language was not yet decided by the Buckhead Council.

• Recommended approval of staff agritourism ordinance amendment to Buckhead Zoning Ordinance (7-0)
• Recommended rezoning of 13.10 acres on Chivers Avenue from R to AG (7-0)
• Recommended rezoning of 2.54 acres on Buckhead Road from R to AG (7-0)
• Tabled conditional use application for 2 acres at 4310 Buckhead Road until May (7-0)
• Tabled conditional use application for 88.29 acres on Buckhead Road until May (7-0)
• Tabled conditional use application for 48.3 acres at 4170 Buckhead Road until May (7-0)
• Tabled conditional use application for 68.75 acres at 3990 Buckhead Road until May (7-0)
• Tabled 11 other conditional use agritourism applications until May (7-0 each)

Planning Commission

The commission will consider conditional use approvals and setback variances for properties in Morgan County. The meeting also includes an informational update regarding the Georgia Safari Conservation Park.

• Conditional use approval for an agricultural event facility at 1610 Doster Road
• Setback variances for an event facility at 1610 Doster Road
• Conditional use approval for a farmstay at 3790 Sandy Creek Road
• Variance for an accessory dwelling at 5361 Sandy Creek Road
• Project progress update from Georgia Safari Conservation Park

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors met to review the Chief Appraiser's monthly activity report and discuss pre-bill mobile home taxes due April 1. The agenda also included discussions regarding budget, audits, and appointments.

• Review of Chief Appraiser monthly activity report
• Discussion of pre-bill mobile home taxes due April 1st
• Appointment of Kevin Berry
• New board member Samuel Lee Nunn
• Review of CUVA applications and expired notifications

The Board of Assessors tabled a vote on the JDA PILOT agreement after a presentation and Q&A, and referred Seachem's request to waive late-filing penalties to the Board of Commissioners. The board also approved the monthly activity report, conservation applications, and renewals, and accepted the March 23rd minutes.

• Tabled vote on JDA PILOT agreement
• Referred Seachem penalty request to Board of Commissioners
• Approved monthly activity report (unanimous)
• Approved new conservation applications (unanimous)
• Approved conservation renewals (unanimous)
• Denied conservation applications: 002-002a, 026-020B, 026-020C, 026-001C, 026-017A, 046-003BDA
• Accepted minutes from March 23rd meeting

Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing a request from Kingston Ranch, LLC to modify an existing Lakeshore Town Center Overlay zoning approval. The proposal includes changes to the concept plan layout and the Development Agreement for property on Kingston Road.

• Zoning modification for 882.87 acres on Kingston Road
• Proposed lot size change from 12,000 sq. ft. to 15,000 sq. ft.
• Conditional use request for a Childcare Learning Center
• Request to remove golf course from the development plan
• Approval of $174.87 tax refund for Willie J. Waller

Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners will consider declaring a property surplus, approve February payables and financials, and hear the County Manager's report. The meeting also includes public comments on agenda items.

• February 2022 payables: General Fund $1,195,104.88, TSPLOST $165,425.16, SPLOST $96,271.18, General Fund electronic payments $139,709.53
• Property to be declared surplus (page 17)
• County Manager Report
• Public comments on agenda items

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a $174.87 tax refund to Willie J. Waller for overpaid property taxes on 2431 Cochran Road for tax years 2017-2019, correcting an acreage discrepancy. The board also approved the consent agenda, declared surplus property, and entered executive session for real estate and litigation discussions.

• Approved $174.87 tax refund to Willie J. Waller (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including February 2022 payables and financials (unanimous)
• Approved surplus property declaration for sale/disposal (unanimous)
• Approved agenda with additions for Waller refund and executive session (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from February 15, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing several requests from the Joint Development Authority to rezone various parcels of land. These requests seek to change land use from Agricultural Residential (AR) to Stanton Springs Business Park District (MXD1).

• Rezoning request for 3.63 acres at 5100 Davis Academy Road
• Rezoning request for multiple parcels on Davis Academy Road totaling over 120 acres
• Rezoning request for 20.63 acres on Lynch Road
• Rezoning request for 117 acres on Old Mill Road
• Rezoning request for various parcels on Retreat Lane, Sewell Road, and Old Mill Road

Board of Assessors

The Morgan County Board of Assessors unanimously approved the monthly activity report and a series of conservation applications, including new applications, renewals, and voluntary removals. Several conservation applications were denied, and an addendum on voluntary breach of medical letters was tabled. The board also noted the upcoming eagle-view flyover and decal notice schedule.

• Approved monthly activity report (unanimous)
• Approved 16 new conservation applications (unanimous)
• Approved 38 conservation renewals (unanimous)
• Denied 5 conservation applications: 002-055, 048-023B, 051-088B, 048-011I, 025-072
• Approved voluntary removals for 027-012C and 003-017 (unanimous)
• Tabled addendum on voluntary breach of medical letters

Planning Commission

The Morgan County Planning Commission is holding a special called meeting to consider a modification to an existing Lakeshore Town Center Overlay (LTCO) zoning approval requested by Kingston Ranch, LLC. The property covers 882.87 total acres on Kingston Road (Tax Parcels 066-002 and 066-003). No other business is on the agenda.

• Modification request by Kingston Ranch, LLC to existing LTCO zoning approval
• Property: 882.87 acres on Kingston Road (Tax Parcels 066-002 and 066-003)

The Morgan County Planning Commission held a special called meeting and public hearing on February 22, 2022. The commission unanimously recommended approval of Kingston Ranch, LLC's request to modify the 2007 Lakeshore Town Center Overlay approval for 882.87 acres on Kingston Road, subject to 11 conditions. The conditions include larger minimum lot sizes (15,000 sq ft instead of 12,000), a public childcare center, a required traffic study before building permits, and a 5-year expiration for the development agreement. The commission also elected officers and approved minutes from prior meetings.

• Elected Connie Booth as Chairman, Doug Mundrick as Vice-Chairman, and Tara Cooner as Secretary, all unanimously.
• Approved the December 10, 2021 work session minutes unanimously (4:0), with four members abstaining.
• Approved the December 16, 2021 regular meeting minutes unanimously (6:0), with two members abstaining.
• Recommended approval of the Kingston Ranch overlay modification with 11 conditions, including 15,000 sq ft minimum lots, a public childcare center, a traffic study before building permits, and a 5-year development agreement expiration.
• Heard public comments from multiple residents opposing the application, citing concerns about traffic, fire service, trash, water depth, and school impact.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing several requests to rezone various parcels from Agricultural Residential to the Stanton Springs Business Park District. The agenda also includes a request to modify an existing Lakeshore Town Center Overlay approval on Kingston Road.

• Modification of Lakeshore Town Center Overlay for 882.87 acres on Kingston Road
• Zoning amendment for 3.63 acres at 5100 Davis Academy Road to MXD1
• Multiple rezoning requests for parcels on Davis Academy Road, Lynch Road, and Old Mill Road to MXD1
• Zoning amendment for 21.31 and 95.69 acres on Old Mill Road to MXD1

The Morgan County Planning Commission held a work session on February 18, 2022, to review 16 zoning-related requests, including a modification to the Lakeshore Town Center Overlay and multiple rezoning applications from the Joint Development Authority. No votes or formal decisions were made; the commission discussed conditions, traffic studies, and procedural matters. The meeting was adjourned without action.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during work session
• Heard Kingston Ranch LLC request to modify Lakeshore Town Center Overlay approval for 882.87 acres
• Heard 15 rezoning requests from AR to Stanton Springs Business Park District (MXD1) by Joint Development Authority
• Discussed possible wording adjustments to suggested conditions for rezoning applications
• Discussed adding condition for review of underground storage tanks
• Discussed handling of sign-in sheets for public speakers

Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority

The Board of Commissioners approved text amendments to the zoning ordinance regarding Agricultural Event Facilities. The Board also granted a conditional use permit for an event facility on Apalachee River Road and approved several equipment purchases.

• Approved new definitions and regulations for Agricultural Event Facilities in Chapter 7.44
• Approved conditional use for an agricultural event facility at 2020 Apalachee River Road
• Awarded $309,780 contract to Sports Turf for Dupree Track re-surfacing
• Approved $90,233 purchase of Bush Hog rotary cutters from Lovin Equipment
• Approved $18,630.69 purchase of infield groomer and rake from Greenville Turf & Tractor

The Board of Commissioners denied Waylon Roberts' variance request to keep a fence in the county right-of-way on Reids Ferry Road, requiring him to move it back to the required 50-foot setback. The board also approved an $87,040 emergency culvert repair on Fraction Bottoms Road, awarded to Brooks Brothers Construction and paid from TSPLOST. Two equipment purchases were approved: an $18,990 property packaging system for the Sheriff's Office and a $36,750 boiler for the Aquatic Center, with funds transferred from reserves. The meeting adjourned after an executive session on personnel.

• Approved the meeting agenda with an added executive session item, passed unanimously
• Approved the February 1, 2022 meeting minutes as presented, passed unanimously
• Denied Waylon Roberts' fence variance request, requiring the fence to be moved to the 50-foot right-of-way setback, passed 3-2
• Approved the emergency culvert repair on Fraction Bottoms Road, awarding the contract to Brooks Brothers Construction for $87,040 from TSPLOST, passed unanimously
• Approved the purchase of a Guardian Property Packaging System and Vacuum Sealer for $18,990, transferring funds from Capital Project Reserve, passed unanimously
• Approved the purchase and installation of a boiler from HCR Solutions LLC for $36,750, transferring $15,750 from Capital Project Fund Reserve, passed unanimously
• Approved entering executive session to discuss personnel at 5:43 p.m., passed unanimously
• Approved exiting executive session and adjourning at 6:02 p.m., passed unanimously

Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners will consider adopting new zoning language for agricultural event facilities and a conditional use request for a ranch sorting facility on Apalachee River Road, both tabled from the January 4 meeting. They will also hear an appeal, a liquor license application, and several equipment purchases. The meeting includes an executive session for personnel and pending litigation.

• Adoption of new language for Agricultural Event Facilities (tabled 01/04/2022)
• Conditional use request by Robert Wayne Hill for agricultural event facility on 21.77 acres at 2020 Apalachee River Road, Madison (Tax Parcel 051-013C)
• Osborne Appeal
• Fairplay Quick Mart - Hitesh Patel - Retail Alcoholic Beverage License
• Resolution to amend 457(b) Plan to add Roth

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a text amendment to Chapter 7.44 of the zoning ordinance, adding definitions for 'Event' and 'Event Facility' and establishing detailed regulations for agricultural event facilities, including setbacks, noise limits, and safety requirements. The board also approved a conditional use for an agricultural event facility at 2020 Apalachee River Road, subject to conditions including a $1,000,000 liability policy and property combination to meet the 100-foot setback.

• Approved text amendment to Chapter 7.44 for agricultural event facilities (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use for agricultural event facility at 2020 Apalachee River Road with conditions (unanimous)
• Denied right-of-way variance for fence at 4700 Sandy Creek Road (unanimous)
• Approved retail alcoholic beverage license for Fairplay Quick Mart (unanimous)
• Approved 457(b) plan amendment to add ROTH contributions (unanimous)
• Awarded Dupree Track resurfacing to Sports Turf for $309,780, contingent on BOE funding (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 4 Bush Hog rotary cutters from Lovin Equipment for $90,233 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of infield groomer and rake from Greenville Turf & Tractor for $18,630.69 (unanimous)

Board of Assessors

The Morgan County Board of Assessors met to approve the monthly activity report, discuss property tax matters, and act on conservation applications. They approved new conservation applications, renewals, and continuations, while denying one based on a ratio study. The board also discussed a potential breach of the CUVA property for Rivian, with a $363K amount, and set a caveat for May 17-19.

• Approved new conservation applications: 001-010E, 001-001D, 027-017, 027-016, 027-014, 032-012, 022-062D
• Denied conservation application 029-081 based on ratio study
• Discussed JDA possible breach for CUVA Property for Rivian at $363K
• CUVA Issue 044-062 breach is $36K in litigation
• Veterans Homestead 100% Service Connected increased

The Morgan County Board of Assessors held its monthly meeting on January 19, 2022, and approved the monthly activity report, new conservation applications, renewals, and continuations. They also elected officers, cancelled November and December 2021 minutes, and discussed several property-related items including a potential breach for the CUVA property and an upcoming Eagle-view flyover.

• Elected Mary Ellen Anton as Chair, John Artz as Vice-Chair, and Barbara Fortin as Secretary (unanimous)
• Cancelled November and December 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved monthly activity report (unanimous)
• Approved new conservation applications: 001-010E, 001-001D, 027-017, 027-016, 027-014, 032-012, 022-062D (unanimous)
• Approved conservation renewals: 047-051, 038-021, 001-010b, 001-010a, 043-017, 005-010, 003-040, 054-090, 060-014A, 030-017, 061-038 (unanimous)
• Denied conservation application 029-081 based on ratio study (unanimous)
• Approved conservation continuations for 25 properties (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners will meet to elect officers, approve December 2021 payables totaling over $1 million, and consider several planning items. These include a text amendment to create rules for agricultural event facilities, a conditional use request for such a facility on Apalachee River Road, and a request to allow long-term RV parks. The board will also set 2022 qualifying fees and fill board vacancies.

• December 2021 payables: General Fund $654,177.14, TSPLOST $129,268.10, SPLOST $197,614.47, electronic payments $59,016.15
• Text amendment to Chapter 7.44 for agricultural event facilities
• Conditional use for agricultural event facility at 2020 Apalachee River Road (21.77 acres)
• Text amendment to add Long Term Stay Recreational Vehicle Parks (Chapter 7.18)
• Conditional use for RV park at 1010 Apalachee River Road (10.88 acres)

The Board of Commissioners approved text amendments to the zoning ordinance for accessory dwellings (Chapter 7.2) and recreational vehicles (Chapter 7.43), and updated Table 4.1 to align with the accessory dwelling changes. Several other planning items were tabled for further review, including agricultural event facility regulations and a related conditional use request. The board also ratified the purchase of a Sheriff's Office vehicle and denied a zoning appeal.

• Approved accessory dwelling text amendment (Chapter 7.2) with conditional use/variance reference for structures over 1,200 sq ft (unanimous)
• Approved Table 4.1 amendment adding qualifier (t) for conditional use/variance requests for structures over 1,200 sq ft (unanimous)
• Approved recreational vehicle text amendment (Chapter 7.43) with Planning Director discretion to extend construction time (unanimous)
• Tabled agricultural event facility text amendment (Chapter 7.44) for further review (unanimous)
• Tabled conditional use request for agricultural event facility at 2020 Apalachee River Road (unanimous)
• Tabled accessory buildings text amendment (Chapter 7.1) for further review and public comment (unanimous)
• Tabled Table 4.2 dimensional requirements amendment (unanimous)
• Denied Kellar zoning appeal regarding subdivision plat (4-0, 1 abstention)