Morgan County public meetings in 2024

Planning Commission

The Morgan County Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting on December 19, 2024. Administrative business includes electing officers, approving minutes from November 21, and a staff report on past zoning decisions. The only new business is a text amendment request from Brandon Lopez to add private use off-road dirt courses as a permitted use in the Agricultural (AG) zoning district. No unfinished business is scheduled.

• Election of Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and Secretary
• Acceptance of minutes from November 21, 2024 regular meeting
• Staff report on past zoning decisions
• Text amendment request by Brandon Lopez to permit private off-road dirt courses in AG zoning district

The Morgan County Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend denial of a text amendment that would add private-use off-road dirt courses to permitted uses in the AG zoning district. The applicant was not present, and staff reported the proposed language did not meet approval criteria. Public comment was opposed. The commission also postponed officer elections until the first 2025 meeting and approved the November 21, 2024 minutes.

• Recommended denial of text amendment for private off-road dirt course in AG district (8-0)
• Postponed officer elections until first scheduled 2025 meeting (8-0)
• Approved November 21, 2024 meeting minutes (7-0, Buzbee abstained)

Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority

This meeting was cancelled. No decisions or discussions occurred. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 7, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.

Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority

The Board of Commissioners will consider a text amendment to the Zoo Facilities ordinance requested by Georgia Safari Conservation Park to add event facility language, following earlier county approval for events on the unincorporated portion. Also on the agenda: approval of 2025 alcoholic beverage licenses, budget amendments, and administrative items such as imaging of the legal organ.

• Text amendment to Chapter 7.34 Zoo Facilities for Georgia Safari Conservation Park
• Approval of 2025 Alcoholic Beverage Licenses
• Budget Amendments
• Imaging of Legal Organ
• Scheduled public comment from Robert Markley

Planning Commission

The Morgan County Planning Commission will meet to review a request from the Georgia Safari Conservation Park. The park is seeking a text amendment to Chapter 7.34 Zoo Facilities of the Morgan County Zoning Ordinance.

• Text amendment request for Chapter 7.34 Zoo Facilities by Georgia Safari Conservation Park

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will review the October 2024 minutes and production report, receive updates on the 2025 mobile home digest and countywide revaluation (80% complete), and discuss the finalization of active permit percentages. Members will also attend a December meeting regarding House Bill 581, and two board members are up for reappointment.

• 2025 Prebill Mobile Home Digest is complete
• Countywide revaluation is 80% complete
• Accurate percentages on active permits to be finalized by December 31, 2024
• CUVA renewal and continuation letters mailed October 28, 2024
• Chairman John Artz, Chief Appraiser Robert Bailey, and Tax Appraiser Julie McCart to attend House Bill 581 meeting on December 2, 2024

Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority

The Board of Commissioners and Building Authority will meet to review minutes and discuss unfinished business. The meeting includes scheduled public comments and an executive session for personnel and litigation matters.

• Farmland Protection Advisory Board discussion
• Executive session regarding personnel and litigation

Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority

The Board of Commissioners will consider several land-use items, including conditional use approvals for a telecommunications tower and an event facility, a zoning map amendment, and a five-year extension of the Madison Lakes Development Agreement. They will also receive the annual report from the Madison Morgan County Convention & Visitors Bureau.

• Conditional use approval for a telecommunications tower on 149.6 acres on Paxson Dairy Road (Tax Parcel 007-026)
• Zoning map amendment from R1 to AR for 2 acres at 1491 Peppers Road (Tax Parcel 008-027A)
• Conditional use approval for an event facility on approximately 436 acres at 1761 Monticello Highway (Tax Parcels 037-014D, 038-002A & 038-003A) for Georgia Safari Conservation Park
• Five-year extension of the Madison Lakes Development Agreement originally approved November 2, 1999, requested by Walton Global LLC
• Presentation of the Madison Morgan County Convention & Visitors Bureau annual report

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider three new business items: a conditional use approval for an event facility at Georgia Safari Conservation Park, a zoning map amendment from R1 to AR for 2 acres on Peppers Road, and a text amendment to add private off-road dirt courses as permitted uses in the AG zoning district. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and a staff report.

• Conditional use request by Michael Conrads for event facility on 436 acres at 1761 Monticello Highway (Tax Parcels 037-014D, 038-002A & 038-003A)
• Zoning map amendment request by Latrice Franklin from R1 to AR for 2 acres at 1491 Peppers Road (Tax Parcel 008-027A)
• Text amendment request by Brandon Lopez to add private use off-road dirt course to permitted uses in AG zoning district

Board of Assessors

The Morgan County Board of Assessors will hold its monthly meeting to approve September minutes, review the production report, and discuss several administrative items. Notable discussions include a briefing on House Bill 581 regarding floating homestead exemptions and inflation, CUVA renewal letters to be mailed October 28, and scheduling holiday meeting days for November and December.

• Briefing on House Bill 581, floating homestead exemption and rate of inflation
• CUVA renewal and continuation letters to be mailed October 28, 2024
• Prebill mobile home digest begins December 1, 2024
• Final permit percentage for the year starts December 1, 2024
• Determine holiday Board of Assessors meeting days for November and December 2024

Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority

The Board of Commissioners and Building Authority are meeting for a planning retreat. The session focuses on three specific areas of county operations.

• Planning and Land Development
• Fire Department
• Solid Waste

Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority

The Board will decide on a $61,250 matching fund request for an Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) easement on Hunter Farm (68 acres) to secure federal funds. They will also consider purchasing a scissor lift and trailer, a corrective warranty deed, and making appointments to the Agricultural Board. The meeting begins with a proclamation declaring November 3, 2024 as Retired Educators' Day.

• Request for $61,250 BOC matching funds for ACEP conservation easement on Hunter Farm (68 acres) with NRCS funding deadline Oct 25
• Purchase of scissor lift and trailer (dollar amount not specified)
• Corrective warranty deed (no further details)
• Appointments to Agricultural Board
• Proclamation of Retired Educators' Day (Nov 3, 2024)

Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit for a telecommunications tower on Paxson Dairy Road, previously tabled. They will also consider a zoning map amendment and conditional use approval for a short-term rental on 57.9 acres at 2761 Athens Highway. Other items include a Section 5311 Grant Application, budget amendment, revised Advantage Behavioral Health lease, and a broadband infrastructure agreement second amendment.

• Conditional use for telecommunications tower on 149.6 acres on Paxson Dairy Road (tax parcel 7-026)
• Zoning map amendment from AR to AG for 57.9 acres at 2761 Athens Highway (tax parcel 025-065)
• Conditional use approval for short-term rental at 2761 Athens Highway (tax parcel 025-065)
• Resolution to Amend the Budget
• Charter Broadband Infrastructure Agreement Second Amendment

Planning Commission

The Morgan County Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from previous meetings, receive a staff report on past zoning decisions, and consider two requests from Rochelle Wright for property at 2761 Athens Highway. The first request is a zoning map amendment from AR to AG for 57.9 acres. The second is a conditional use approval for a short-term rental on the same property.

• Acceptance of minutes from July 19 work session and July 25 regular meeting
• Staff report of past zoning decisions
• Rochelle Wright requests zoning map amendment from AR to AG for 57.9 acres at 2761 Athens Highway (Tax Parcel 025-065)
• Rochelle Wright requests conditional use approval for short-term rental on the same 57.9 acres

Board of Assessors

The Morgan County Board of Assessors is meeting to approve minutes from August, review the production/activity report, and discuss the level of assessment. New business includes a Board of Equalization appeal to superior court, a disabled veteran exemption, a tax-exempt property request, and a briefing on 2024 BOE results.

• BOE appeal 028-003-R to superior court
• 046C-125 disabled veteran exemption for 2024 tax season
• 052-011-ZA tax-exempt property request
• Briefing on 2024 Board of Equalization results

Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners meeting scheduled for September 17, 2024, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for October 1, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.

• Meeting cancelled; no items discussed or decided.

Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners is scheduled to decide on a conditional use application for a telecommunications tower on Paxon Dairy Road (Towers, LLC) and hear an appeal of the Planning Director's denial of a sign application for Lanford & Company. The board will also consider approval of the Title VI and ADA Plans for Transit. Other agenda items include the County Manager's report and public comments.

• Conditional use approval request for telecommunications tower on 149.6 acres at Paxon Dairy Road (Tax Parcel 007-026) by Towers, LLC
• Appeal of Planning Director's denial of sign application for Lanford & Company, Inc.
• Approval of Title VI and ADA Plans for Transit
• County Manager Report
• Public Comments on Agenda Items

The Board of Commissioners denied Lanford & Company's appeal of the Planning Director's denial of a digital billboard sign application, voting 3-2. They also tabled a request for a telecommunications tower on Paxon Dairy Road until the October 1 meeting. The board approved updates to the Title VI and ADA plans for transit and approved a no-cost lease for Advantage Behavioral Health to provide mental health services in the county.

• Denied appeal of digital billboard sign application (3-2)
• Tabled telecommunications tower request on Paxon Dairy Road until Oct 1
• Approved Title VI and ADA plans for transit (unanimous)
• Approved Advantage Behavioral Health lease agreement (unanimous)
• Approved agenda with added Advantage Behavioral Health lease item (unanimous)
• Approved August 20, 2024 minutes (unanimous)

Board of Assessors

The Morgan County Board of Assessors will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and executive session minutes, review the July 2024 production/activity report, and discuss new business items. These include a possible new hire, a new mileage rate presented to the board, the status of Board of Equalization appeals (with one going to superior court and another requiring the chairman's signature), the 2024 digest signing, and a GMAS land study. The board may also enter executive session if requested.

• Discuss possible new hire
• New mileage rate presented to the board
• BOE appeal 028-003-R going to superior court
• ACO for BOE appeal 035-191 to be signed by chairman
• 2024 digest signed and submitted

Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners will consider approving a $110,000 matching fund request for an Agricultural Conservation Easement on the 100-acre Malcom Family Farm, as well as a three-year software contract with OpenGOV for Planning and Code Enforcement departments. Other new business includes adopting Farmland Protection Advisory Board bylaws and a National EMS Ambulance Agreement. The meeting also features public comments and commissioner comments.

• ACEP funding request for Malcom Farms – $110,000 county match for conservation easement
• OpenGOV software contract, 3-year, year 1 cost $94,188.80; requires $54,188.80 FY25 budget amendment
• Approval of Farmland Protection Advisory Board Bylaws
• National EMS Ambulance Agreement (details not specified in agenda)

Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority

The Board of Commissioners will discuss the 2025 fiscal year tax levy and the 2024 Pavement Preservation Project. The meeting includes several zoning requests for a fuel station, a farmstay, and alcohol licenses.

• Resolution 2024-RES-007 to levy taxes for Fiscal Year 2025 and Tax Year 2024
• Variance request for a fuel station on 2.01 acres on Fairplay Road
• Conditional use approval for a Farmstay on 10 acres at 1401 Beaverdam Road
• Alcohol license requests for 1010 Apalachee River Road and 2700 Fairplay Road
• Discussion of traffic control signs for Riverwalk Subdivision

Planning Commission

The Morgan County Planning Commission will meet to consider two land-use requests. The body will review a setback variance for a fuel station and a conditional use permit for a farmstay.

• Variance request for fuel station setback requirements on Fairplay Road (Tax Parcel 010-065C)
• Conditional use approval request for a Farmstay at 1401 Beaverdam Road (Tax Parcel 016-046)

Board of Assessors

The Morgan County Board of Assessors will hold its monthly meeting to act on June minutes, review a production/activity report, and discuss the level of assessment. New business includes noting that rounds 1-3 of 2024 appeals have expired, and the board will be briefed on and asked to sign contracts with TBS and AL Dean, LLC. An executive session has been requested.

• Action on June 26, 2024, regular and executive session minutes
• Production/activity report for June 2024
• Rounds 1, 2, and 3 of 2024 appeals have expired
• TBS contract to be briefed and signed by board chairman
• AL Dean, LLC contract to be briefed and signed by board chairman

Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority

At this regular meeting, the Morgan County Board of Commissioners will consider several new business items, including contract renewals for TBS and Deen's LLC, a letter approving temporary closure of Old Mill Road for I-20 bridge realignment, traffic control signs for Riverwalk Subdivision, and Resolution 2024-RES-006 for the Farmland Protection Program. The board will also approve minutes from the July 2 meeting and hear public comments on agenda items.

• TBS Contract Renewal for personal property verification program
• Deen's LLC Contract for Services
• Letter of approval to C.W. Mathews for temporary closure of Old Mill Road during bridge realignment over I-20
• Traffic control signs to improve safety in Riverwalk Subdivision
• Resolution 2024-RES-006 – Farmland Protection Program

Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority

The Board of Commissioners will review several land use requests, including a conditional use for a cell tower on Paxson Dairy Road and a rezoning at Highway 441. The meeting also includes discussions regarding budget amendments and environmental health fees.

• Conditional use request for a telecommunications tower on Paxson Dairy Road
• Rezoning from AG to C2 at the corner of Highway 441 and Apalachee Road
• Variance request for a rear setback at 1010 Vinca Lane
• FY25 Budget Amendment
• Discussion regarding Environmental Health Fees

Planning Commission

The Morgan County Planning Commission will review requests for zoning map amendments and a conditional use permit for a telecommunications tower. These items involve proposed changes to land use and infrastructure on various local properties.

• Zoning amendment for 9.45 acres on Newborn Road (C2 to NMU)
• Conditional use request for a telecommunications tower on Paxon Dairy Road
• Zoning amendment for 2.3 acres at Highway 441 and Apalachee Road (AG to C2)
• Variance request for rear setback at 1010 Vinca Lane

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will review May production reports and approve previous meeting minutes. The agenda includes a briefing regarding Al Dean, LLC taking over personal property assessments in July 2024. The board will also receive updates on the expiration dates for several rounds of appeals.

• Briefing on Al Dean, LLC taking over personal property as of July 2024
• Departure of Real Property Appraiser Shane Taylor on June 28, 2024
• Updates on first through fourth rounds of appeals expiration dates

Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to adopt the Fiscal Year 2025 budget, which includes $27,583,536 in projected revenues and expenditures. The agenda also includes reviewing applications for several regional boards and updating transit drug and alcohol testing policies.

• Adoption of FY25 budget totaling $27,583,536
• NEGA Regional Commission applications
• Morgan Medical Center Board applications
• NEGA Regional Solid Waste Management Board applications
• Transit Drug & Alcohol Testing Policy update

Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority

The Board of Commissioners is holding a public hearing regarding the proposed fiscal year 2025 budget. This follows the budget's submission and public availability starting May 14, 2024. Final adoption of the budget is scheduled for June 18, 2024.

• Proposed FY2025 total revenues and expenditures of $27,583,536
• Projected tax revenue of $23,414,410
• Proposed SPLOST funding of $8,462,045
• Law enforcement appropriations of $3,633,694

Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority

The Morgan County Building Authority approved a new lease with US LBM Holdings (Brand Vaughan Lumber). The agreement establishes warehouse and utility rates for the period of July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2028.

• Warehouse space rate set at $4.10 per square foot
• Utility rate set at $0.45 per square foot
• Optional additional storage area priced at $1.63 per square foot
• Annual rent and utility escalator of 3.25%

Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority

The Board will consider an intergovernmental contract regarding the Stanton Springs North Frontage Road. The agreement involves the City of Social Circle and the Joint Development Authority. Under this contract, Morgan County would provide police, fire, and emergency services for 1.6 miles of the road.

• Frontage Road Intergovernmental Contract
• SFY25 GA Food Services Contract
• Poet’s Hollow variance request
• Sheriff's Office vehicle purchases
• NEGA Regional Commission applications

Board of Assessors

The Morgan County Board of Assessors is meeting to review April minutes and activity, and to discuss new business including the 45-day appeal period for assessment notices, briefings on specific parcels, a possible contract with Dean, LLC for personal property, and caveat notes. The agenda is procedural with no final decisions listed.

• Assessment notices mailed May 10, 2024; 45-day appeal period ends June 24, 2024
• Briefing on issue with parcels 011-011 and 011-012
• CUVA briefing for parcels 026-020-B and 020-C
• Possible contract with Dean, LLC for personal property
• Review of caveat notes

Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on May 21, 2024, at 5:00 PM. The agenda includes a FY2025 budget presentation, a vote on transfer station fee increases, a budget amendment, and an intergovernmental contract for the Frontage Road at Stanton Springs North. Public comments are scheduled for three items.

• FY2025 Budget Presentation
• Transfer Station Fee Increases
• Budget Amendment
• Frontage Road Intergovernmental Contract with City of Social Circle and Joint Development Authority
• Public comments by Tina Higdon, Rhonda & Thomas Sheridan, and Josh Lanford

Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners meeting scheduled for May 7, 2024, is cancelled. The next meeting will be held on May 21, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. at the same location.

• Meeting cancelled for May 7, 2024
• Next meeting: May 21, 2024, 5:00 p.m., 150 East Washington Street, Madison, GA

Board of Assessors

The Morgan County Board of Assessors is holding its monthly meeting to review the March 2024 minutes and production report. New business includes a briefing on the budget meeting, mailing assessment notices on May 10, 2024 (starting the 45-day appeal period at a 39.18% level of assessment), reviewing prebill mobile home decals, and approving exemptions and CUVA/FLPA applications and removals.

• Assessment notices to be mailed May 10, 2024, starting 45-day appeal period at 39.18% level of assessment
• Briefing on the budget meeting
• Exemption approval for parcel 036-039-B
• Fourth round of CUVA/FLPA approvals to be reviewed
• CUVA/FLPA removals to be reviewed

Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners meeting scheduled for April 16, 2024, has been cancelled. The next meeting is set for May 7, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. This agenda contains no items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting cancelled for April 16, 2024
• Next meeting scheduled for May 7, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.

Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners will consider two planning items: a zoning map amendment for a proposed convenience store with fuel pumps at 4821 Seven Islands Road, and a conditional use request for a telecommunications tower at 4200 Brownwood Road. The board will also hear the County Manager's report and public comments. The agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Zoning map amendment from AG/C1 to C1 for 3.39 acres at 4821 Seven Islands Road (Tax Parcel 055-038) for a convenience store with fuel pumps
• Conditional use approval for a telecommunications tower on 33.69 acres at 4200 Brownwood Road (Tax Parcel 030-030B)
• Approval of March 19, 2024 BOC meeting minutes
• County Manager Report
• Public comments on agenda items

Planning Commission

The Morgan County Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider three new business items: a zoning map amendment, a conditional use request for a telecommunications tower, and a text amendment to the Rutledge Zoning Ordinance. The commission will also accept minutes from the February 22 meeting and hear a staff report on past zoning decisions. No unfinished business is listed.

• Zoning map amendment from AG/C1 to C1 for 3.39 acres at 4821 Seven Islands Road (Tax Parcel 055-038) by Georgia Investment Group, LLC
• Conditional use request for a telecommunications tower on 33.69 acres at 4200 Brownwood Road (Tax Parcel 030-030B) by Tillman Infrastructure
• Text amendment to Article 2 of the Rutledge Zoning Ordinance regarding the definition of event facilities

Board of Assessors

The Morgan County Board of Assessors is meeting to handle routine business, including approving February minutes and reviewing the January activity report. New business includes recognizing Shane Taylor's Appraiser I certification, approving a tax exemption for parcel 045-024, and reviewing CUVA wildlife forms, including a third round of approvals. The board will also discuss simultaneous CUVA parcels and take public comments.

• Tax exemption for parcel 045-024 presented for approval
• Shane Taylor attained Appraiser I certification
• CUVA wildlife form presented for review
• Discussion of simultaneous CUVA parcels
• Third round of CUVA approvals to be reviewed

Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners is meeting to consider several agenda items, including a presentation on the Cost of Community Services (COCS) study and a Critical Mass study that examines how much farmland and forestland is needed to sustain agriculture and forestry. The board will also vote on the 2024 road resurfacing and patching contracts, a budget amendment, and approve minutes from the previous meeting. Public comments on agenda items will be heard.

• Presentation of Cost of Community Services (COCS) study and Critical Mass study
• 2024 Road Resurfacing project
• 2024 Road Patching and Repair project
• Budget Amendment
• Approval of March 5, 2024 BOC meeting minutes

Board of Assessors

The Morgan County Board of Assessors is meeting to handle routine business, including approving January minutes and receiving the production/activity report. They will also discuss new business items such as FLPA values, CUVA continuation letters, a GAP group agreement, and a policy and procedures manual, with possible public comments and executive session.

• FLPA values briefed by Robert Bailey
• Second notice CUVA continuation letters briefed by Heather Gardner
• GAP group agreement dated March 6, 2024
• 2024 CAVEAT May 21-23
• Approval of Policy & Procedures Manual dated February 2024

Board of Assessors

The Morgan County Board of Assessors is meeting to handle routine business including approving January minutes and receiving the production report. They will also discuss new business items such as FLPA values, CUVA continuation letters, a GAP group agreement, and a policy and procedures manual. The agenda notes that it will be updated with a summary of actions after the meeting.

• FLPA values briefed by Robert Bailey
• Second notice CUVA continuation letters briefed by Heather Gardner
• GAP group agreement dated March 6, 2024
• 2024 CAVEAT May 21-23
• Approval of Policy & Procedures Manual dated February 2024

Planning Commission

The Morgan County Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider two zoning requests: a map amendment for a small parcel on Nunally Street and a text amendment to allow auto painting and body work in the I2 district. The agenda also includes routine administrative items such as approving minutes and a staff report on past zoning decisions.

• Zoning map amendment for 0.5 acres on Nunally Street from NMU to R2 (Tax Parcel R04-022A)
• Text amendment to add auto painting and body work to the I2 zoning district
• Approval of minutes from December 21, 2023 regular meeting
• Staff report on past zoning decisions

Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority

The Morgan County Commission meeting scheduled for February 20, 2024, has been cancelled. The next meeting is set for March 5, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. No agenda items were discussed.

• Meeting cancelled for February 20, 2024
• Next meeting: March 5, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.

Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on February 6, 2024, at 10:00 AM. They will consider a consent agenda, a Weaver administrative appeal, a statewide mutual aid agreement, two technology fee resolutions for Probate and Magistrate Courts, a SPLOST VIII intergovernmental agreement, and a bridge scour repair project. The meeting also includes a county manager report, public comments, and an executive session on potential litigation.

• Weaver Administrative Appeal (pg. #20)
• Statewide Mutual Aid Agreement (pg. #25)
• 2024-RES-002 Probate Court Technology Fee (pg. #43)
• 2024-RES-003 Magistrate Court Technology Fee (pg. #48)
• SPLOST VIII Intergovernmental Agreement (pg. #53)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will conduct its first meeting of 2024 to elect officers and review administrative reports. The agenda includes discussions on tax exemptions, CUVA requests, and personal property tax returns.

• Election of 2024 Chairman and Secretary
• Tax exempt status review for Gibbs Memorial Baptist Church (008B-013)
• Review of new homestead and military 100% disabled exemption applications
• Review of first round of CUVA approvals
• Briefing on mailed personal property tax returns

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will conduct its first order of business for 2024, including electing a chairman and secretary. The meeting includes briefings on appraisal staff education, CUVA documentation, and personal property tax returns. The board will also consider tax exempt status for Gibbs Memorial Baptist Church.

• Election of 2024 Chairman and Secretary
• Reinstatement of board member Nicole Wasendorf
• Tax exempt status for Gibbs Memorial Baptist Church (008B-013)
• Briefing on CUVA release letters and worksheet
• Briefing on mailed personal property tax returns

Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority

The Board of Commissioners will consider several items, including reimbursing GDOT for the relocation of a City of Madison sign, replacing HVAC units at the Public Safety Center, purchasing an ATV and trailer, and revising the PTO policy. The board will also hold an executive session on potential litigation and personnel.

• Reimburse GDOT $14,800 for relocating City of Madison sign on Parcel 31
• Public Safety Center HVAC replacements
• Purchase of ATV and trailer
• Personal Time Off (PTO) policy revision
• Executive session on potential litigation and personnel

Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners will elect a chairman and vice-chairman for 2024, approve the December 2023 payables and financials, and consider a resolution setting 2024 qualifying fees. They will also fill a vacancy on the Planning Commission and appoint the 2024 County Physician. The agenda includes a presentation of the Madison-Morgan CVB annual report and a closed executive session on personnel.

• Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman for 2024
• Resolution 2024-RES-001: 2024 Qualifying Fees
• Planning Commission Board Vacancy (tabled from Dec. 19, 2023)
• 2024 County Physician Appointment
• December 2023 payables and financials accepted as information