Newton County public meetings in 2022

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider several major spending items, including a $3.2 million contract for a roundabout at Kirkland Road and Jack Neely Road and a $2.9 million road resurfacing project. They will also hold public hearings on abandoning portions of Bailey Drive and Lakeside Drive and on three zoning cases, including a rezoning for commercial use on Snapping Shoals Road. Consent agenda items include accepting over $123,000 in grant funds for the District Attorney's Office and Sheriff's Office.

• Contract with Summit Construction for Kirkland Road at Jack Neely Road roundabout project ($3,248,196.83 from 2017 SPLOST)
• Contract with Pittman Construction for 2022 Roadway Resurfacing Project ($2,934,518.90 from SPLOST)
• Public hearing and resolution to abandon portions of Bailey Drive and Lakeside Drive
• Rezoning request for 10.8 acres at Snapping Shoals Rd & Hwy 212 from AR to CH for commercial business
• Acceptance of VOCA grants totaling $119,474 for District Attorney's Office

The Board of Commissioners approved several major infrastructure contracts and a Local Option Sales Tax distribution certificate. They also approved two zoning requests and a joint funding agreement for a crime prosecutor.

• Approved $2,934,518.90 contract to Pittman Construction for 2022 Roadway Resurfacing Project (Unanimous)
• Approved $3,248,196.83 contract to Summit Construction & Development for Kirkland Road at Jack Neely Road Roundabout (Unanimous)
• Approved Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) Distribution Certificate allocating 75% of collections to the county (Unanimous)
• Approved $30,000 contribution for a Gang/Violent Crime Prosecutor (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 10.8 acres at Snapping Shoals Rd & Hwy 212 from AR to CH (Unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for home-based business accessory structure at 3231 Hwy 212 (Unanimous)
• Approved $50,000 ARPA funding for a joint warming shelter with the City of Covington (Unanimous)
• Tabled property exchange with Gaither’s Church for 60 days (4-1)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Newton County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a meeting on December 1, 2022, at 7:00 PM in the Historic Courthouse. The only item on the agenda is a new business variance application (VAR22-000012) from James and Kimberly Walden requesting reasonable accommodations to keep an emotional support animal (a goat) on their 0.6-acre property zoned R2 Single Family Residential.

• Variance application VAR22-000012 for emotional support goat at 255 Carole Dr., Oxford, GA
• Property is 0.6 acres, zoned R2 Single Family Residential
• Applicants: James and Kimberly Walden

Planning Commission

The Newton County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on November 29, 2022, to consider several land-use requests, including a daycare hours extension, a rezoning for commercial use, a conditional use permit for a home-based business, and solar panel reviews. The commission will make recommendations to the Board of Commissioners, which will meet on December 6, 2022.

• AUP22-000057: Extend daycare hours at 280 McGiboney Ln (0.22 acres, R2 zoning)
• REZ22-000016: Rezone 10.8 acres on Snapping Shoals Rd from A-R to CH for commercial business
• CUP22-000006: Place accessory structure for home-based business at 3231 Hwy 212 (5.9 acres)
• Solar panel reviews across all districts

Solid Waste Authority

The Newton County Solid Waste Management Authority is meeting to review monthly tonnage and financial reports, discuss operational items like a Zoom account, woody debris shredding, equipment, and safety improvements, and consider a legal services agreement. They will also receive an update on the Solid Waste Manager position and hold an executive session for personnel matters.

• Approval of Resolution R111622 for legal services with Jarrard & Davis, LLP
• Discussion of shredding woody debris at the landfill
• Update on landfill equipment
• Discussion of convenience center safety improvements
• October landfill tonnage reports and financial status for FY 2023

The Authority approved a legal services agreement with Jarrard & Davis, LLP to establish independence from the County. Members also authorized the purchase of a professional Zoom account and agreed to a request for proposals (RFP) for woody debris shredding services.

• Approved agreement for legal services with Jarrard & Davis, LLP (All in favor)
• Approved purchase of Pro Zoom Account for $149.90 per year (All in favor)
• Approved agenda (All in favor)
• Approved minutes from 10/20/22 meeting (All in favor)
• Directed Interim Manager to initiate RFP for woody debris shredding contracts
• Scheduled Special Called Meeting for December 4 to interview Solid Waste Manager candidates

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on three rezoning requests, including a 15.76-acre parcel for heavy industrial use, a 3.1-acre site for commercial use, and a 44.26-acre property for agricultural-residential subdivision. The board will also consider right-of-way settlements for Davis Ford Road improvements, easements for a sewer main, a road resurfacing project list, and grant renewals for victim advocate positions. A final reading for an alcohol beverage license is also on the agenda.

• Rezoning of 15.56 acres at 375 Flat Rock Rd from Agricultural to Heavy Industrial (REZ22-000013)
• Rezoning of 3.1 acres at 7079 Hwy 212 from Single Family Residential to General Commercial (REZ22-000014)
• Rezoning of 44.26 acres at 46 & 50 Meadow Trl from Agricultural to Agricultural Residential for 19-lot subdivision (REZ22-000015)
• Approval of right-of-way settlement agreements for Davis Ford Road improvements (four property owners donating right-of-way)
• Approval of $1,828,001.79 in LMIG road resurfacing project list submission to GDOT

The Board of Commissioners approved $5 million in ARPA loss revenue for public safety, parks, and facility needs. They also approved a $1.8M road resurfacing list for GDOT funding and denied one rezoning request. The board directed staff to conduct further research on site locations for the Westside Youth Facility.

• Approved $5,000,000 ARPA funds for capital projects and critical needs (3-2)
• Approved $1,828,001.79 road resurfacing project list for GDOT 2023 LMIG funding (unanimous)
• Denied rezoning Case REZ22-000015 from Agricultural to Agricultural Residential (4-1)
• Tabled rezoning Case REZ22-000014 for 60 days pending a traffic study (unanimous)
• Approved ARPA allocation recommendations from iParametrics, including $200,000 for two youth transportation vans (3-2)
• Approved FY 2023 Aging Services Contract for Senior Services totaling $355,527.97 (unanimous)
• Approved four right-of-way settlement agreements for Davis Ford Road (unanimous)
• Approved four easements for the City of Covington for a 5-mile gravity sewer main (4-1)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Newton County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a meeting on October 27, 2022, at 7:00 PM in the Historic Courthouse. The only item on the agenda is a variance application (VAR22-000011) from Kevin Wilhite for a property at 100 River Meadow Ln, requesting to increase the required minimum heated square footage for an accessory dwelling unit. The meeting is otherwise limited to this single new business item.

• Variance request VAR22-000011 for 100 River Meadow Ln (District 5) to increase minimum heated square footage for an accessory dwelling unit
• Property is 2.02 acres, zoned AR- Agricultural Residential
• Applicant: Kevin Wilhite

Planning Commission

The Newton County Planning Commission will hold a preliminary hearing on four rezoning, future land use map amendment, and conditional use permit petitions, plus reviews of solar panel applications and hardship medical renewals. The most consequential item is a request to rezone 15.56 acres at 375 Flat Rock Rd from Agricultural to Heavy Industrial. The commission's recommendations will go to the Board of Commissioners on November 1, 2022.

• Rezone 15.56 acres at 375 Flat Rock Rd from A (Agricultural) to M2 (Heavy Industrial) — applicant Eric Johansen
• Rezone 3.096 acres at 7079 Hwy 212 from R2 (Single Family Residential) to CG (General Commercial) — applicant Geza DeGall
• Rezone 44.26 acres total at 46 & 50 Meadow Trl from A (Agricultural) to AR (Agricultural Residential) — applicant Glenda Sells / South Forty Holdings, LLC
• Conditional use permit to extend daycare hours at 280 McGiboney Ln — applicant Tunisia Pryor
• Solar panel reviews (all districts) and yearly hardship medical renewals (all districts)

Planning Commission

The Newton County Planning Commission will hold a preliminary meeting to review rezoning petitions, a conditional use permit for extended daycare hours, and general solar panel and hardship renewal items. The commission will make recommendations on these items ahead of the Board of Commissioners meeting on November 1, 2022.

• Rezone 15.56 acres at 375 Flat Rock Rd from Agricultural to Heavy Industrial (REZ22-000013)
• Rezone 3.096 acres at 7079 Hwy 212 from Single Family Residential to General Commercial (REZ22-000014)
• Rezone 44.26 acres at 46 & 50 Meadow Trl from Agricultural to Agricultural Residential (REZ22-000015)
• Extend daycare operating hours at 280 McGiboney Ln (AUP22-000057)
• Solar panel reviews and yearly hardship medical renewals (all districts)

Solid Waste Authority

The Newton County Solid Waste Management Authority will meet to review September landfill tonnage and financial reports, discuss woody debris at the landfill, and consider a resolution approving a legal services agreement with Jarrard & Davis, LLP. The meeting also includes updates on the Solid Waste Manager position and scheduling for future meetings.

• Approval of Resolution R102022 for legal services with Jarrard & Davis, LLP
• September landfill tonnage reports
• Financial status for September (Month 3) of FY 2023
• Discussion of woody debris at landfill
• Update on Solid Waste Manager position

The Newton County Solid Waste Management Authority tabled a resolution to approve a legal services agreement with Jarrard & Davis, LLP until the November meeting. Members discussed options to reduce a woody debris pile at the landfill after an EPD inspection, with staff to present cost comparisons at the next meeting. The board also approved the October meeting minutes, the 2023 meeting schedule, and changed the November meeting date to November 16.

• Tabled Resolution R102022 for legal services agreement with Jarrard & Davis, LLP until November 16 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from September 15, 2022 SWMA Regular Meeting (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 SWMA Regular Meeting Schedule (unanimous)
• Changed November 2022 meeting to Wednesday, November 16 at same location (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will consider several spending items, including an $8.2 million ARPA allocation for capital projects, a $20,000 impact fee update contract, and multiple parks and senior services construction contracts. A public hearing is scheduled for six zoning cases, including rezonings and a conditional use permit. The meeting also includes final readings for two alcohol licenses and a first reading for another.

• Approval of $8,200,000 in ARPA funds for county capital projects
• Professional Services Agreement Amendment 1 for Ross Associates Impact Fee Update ($20,000)
• Construction contract for Nelson Heights Pavilion ($143,362 from SPLOST)
• Design Build Contract Amendment #2 for Stone Road Concessions Building ($644,707 from impact fees)
• Public hearing for 6 zoning cases including rezonings on Henderson Mill Rd and McDonald Rd

The board received a presentation from iParametrics Consulting on ARPA allocations and recommendations. No votes or formal decisions were made; the meeting was procedural only.

Board of Commissioners

The Newton County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss allocations and recommendations for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. The meeting is open to the public.

• Discussion of ARPA allocations and recommendations

Board of Commissioners

The Newton County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to receive final reports on the Recreation Master Plan and the Yellow River Trails System Master Plan. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a presentation-only meeting.

• Presentation of final Recreation Master Plan report by Lose & Associates
• Presentation of final Yellow River Trails System North & South Master Plan report

The Board of Commissioners held a work session where they received a presentation from Lose & Associates on the Final Master Plan and Newton County Trails Master Plan. No votes or decisions were taken; the item was presented for discussion only.

Board of Commissioners

This is a public notice for a SPLOST (Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax) Committee meeting. The agenda contains only the meeting's time, date, and location, with no listed agenda items. The meeting is open to the public.

• SPLOST Committee meeting
• Wednesday, October 12, 2022, 6:00 p.m.
• The Center, 2104 Washington Street, Covington, GA 30014

Board of Commissioners

The Newton County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to review a site selection analysis for the Westside Youth Facility.

• Westside Youth Facility Site Selection Analysis

The Board of Commissioners held a work session to review a presentation on potential sites for the Westside Youth Facility. No votes or decisions were taken; the board discussed the options and will continue review at a later date. The meeting adjourned without any substantive action.

• No decisions made; presentation only on Westside Youth Facility site assessment
• Board took no vote on site selection or next steps
• Motion to adjourn approved unanimously

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a work session for department directors to present requests for the use of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds.

• Department directors presentations regarding ARPA fund requests

The Board of Commissioners held a work session to allow department directors to present critical needs requesting ARPA funds. No votes or decisions were taken; the meeting was procedural only.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing several funding requests, including a $9.5 million contract for the Brown Bridge Road over Yellow River bridge replacement. The agenda also includes multiple grant acceptances for fire services and the Sheriff's Office, as well as discussions on warming shelters.

• Contract with Wright Brothers Construction Company, Inc. for C.R. 511/Brown Bridge Road over Yellow River Bridge replacement: $9,550,693.97
• Acceptance of FY23 HEAT Grant for Newton County Sheriff’s Office: $325,889.70
• Acceptance of FY22 JAG Grant for Newton County Sheriff’s Office: $26,750.00
• Fire Services request to apply for ACCG Firefighter Cancer Awareness Grant: $15,000.00
• Fire Services request to apply for Firehouse Subs Grant for 2 motorized fire hose rollers: $18,605.00

The Board approved resolutions of condemnation for the I-20 Access Road project in a 4-1 vote, with Commissioner Henderson opposed. They also approved a $274,743 budget amendment for a HEAT grant, a $51,147 JAG grant for the Sheriff's Office, a contract for the Brown Bridge Road bridge replacement, and a resolution supporting the Highway 278 CID Project Phase II (4-1). A public hearing was held and a resolution approved to partially abandon and convey Fairfield Road. The meeting also tabled ARPA consultant recommendations for a special called meeting.

• Approved resolutions of condemnation for I-20 Access Road project (4-1)
• Approved $274,743 budget amendment for HEAT grant (5-0)
• Approved budget amendment for FY2022 DOJ JAG grant for Sheriff's Office (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution R100422 supporting Highway 278 CID Project Phase II (4-1)
• Approved contract with Wright Brothers Construction for Brown Bridge Road bridge replacement (5-0)
• Approved Resolution #090622a for partial abandonment and conveyance of Fairfield Road (5-0)
• Tabled ARPA consultant recommendations for a special called meeting (5-0)
• Authorized interim county manager to work with city on warming shelter proposal (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

This is a public notice for a SPLOST Committee meeting on Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. at The Center, 2104 Washington Street, Covington, GA. The agenda contains only meeting logistics and no listed agenda items, so it is procedural boilerplate.

• SPLOST Committee meeting
• September 28, 2022, 6:00 p.m.
• The Center, 2104 Washington Street, Covington, GA

Planning Commission

The Newton County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on September 27, 2022, to consider rezoning, future land use map amendments, conditional use permits, and preliminary plats. Items include a large subdivision, several agricultural-to-residential rezones, a kennel, an in-home day care, and solar panel reviews. The commission will make recommendations to the Board of Commissioners, which will decide on October 18, 2022.

• Preliminary plat for Jolley Farms Subdivision, 261 lots on 356.70 acres at Magnet Rd, Wilson Rd, Brown Bridge Rd
• Future land use amendment for 10.8 acres on Snapping Shoals Rd from Residential to Commercial
• Future land use amendment for 112.5 acres on Hwy 11 from Agricultural Forestry to Rural Residential
• Conditional use permit for a dog kennel at 240 Rocky Point Rd (11.51 acres)
• Administrative use permit for in-home day care at 160 Loudoun Dr.

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Newton County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on a single variance application (VAR22-000010) for a property at 218 Boy Scout Rd. The applicant, Lance Harper, requests reducing the riparian buffer from 100 ft to 25 ft and the impervious buffer from 150 ft to 25 ft. The meeting is scheduled for September 22, 2022, at 7:00 PM in the Historic Courthouse.

• Variance application VAR22-000010 for 218 Boy Scout Rd (Map & Parcel 69-3)
• Request to reduce riparian buffer from 100 ft to 25 ft
• Request to reduce impervious buffer from 150 ft to 25 ft
• Property is 1,127.01 acres, zoned A - Agricultural

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several infrastructure funding requests and grant applications. Key items include a loan modification for water resources and the purchase of wetland credits for a road project.

• Proposed increase of GEFA loan for Williams Street Project from $12,000,000.00 to $22,000,000.00
• Purchase of wetland credits for Access Road @ Crowell Road and I-20 Project for $613,600.00
• Professional Services Agreement Amendment #2 for Yellow River Trail System Phase 1 costing $30,500.00
• FY 2023 Transportation Services Agreement with Northeast Georgia Regional Commission for $55,000.00
• Abandonment of roadway at Bailey Drive and Lakeside Drive

The Newton County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved increasing the existing GEFA loan for the Williams Street Project from $12 million to $22 million to support current construction needs and additional scope. The board also approved several other items including a professional services agreement amendment for the Yellow River Trail System, a transportation services MOU, abandonment of roadway at Bailey Drive and Lakeside Drive, purchase of wetland credits, property and casualty insurance renewal, termination of a license agreement, and an ARPA grant management task order. A first reading was held for an alcohol beverage license for J.P. Potts.

• Approved increasing GEFA loan for Williams Street Project from $12M to $22M (unanimous)
• Approved Lose & Associates amendment for Yellow River Trail Phase 1, increasing contract to $207,000 (unanimous)
• Approved SFY 2023 Transportation Services MOU with Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R092022 abandoning roadway at Bailey Drive and Lakeside Drive (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of wetland credits for Access Road @ Crowell Road and I-20 Project for $613,600 (unanimous)
• Approved 2022-2023 Property & Casualty Insurance renewal and budget transfer (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R092022A terminating license agreement for 25-foot unnamed road at 160 Birch Road (unanimous)
• Approved iParametrics Task Order #1 for ARPA Grant Management Services (unanimous)

Solid Waste Authority

The Newton County Solid Waste Management Authority is meeting to approve a legal services agreement with Jarrard & Davis, LLP, review August landfill tonnage and financial status, and receive an update on the construction of new Landfill Cell 8a. The meeting also includes routine items like approving minutes and citizen comments.

• Approval of Resolution R 091522: Agreement for Legal Services with Jarrard & Davis, LLP
• August Landfill Tonnage Reports
• Financial Status for Solid Waste for August (Month 2) of FY 2023
• Update on Construction Status of New Landfill Cell 8a
• Approval of Minutes from 08/18/22 meeting

The Newton County Solid Waste Authority tabled a proposed 5-year legal services contract with Jarrard & Davis, LLP until the October 20 meeting after a commissioner questioned whether the county's existing contract already covers the authority. Members also heard an update on the new Landfill Cell 8A construction, including a new flare and liner repairs, and discussed a pending permit modification with public hearings possibly in 2024 or 2025. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely informational.

• Tabled legal services contract with Jarrard & Davis, LLP until October 20 (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from August 18 meeting (unanimous, with two abstentions)

Solid Waste Authority

The Newton County Solid Waste Management Authority is meeting to approve a legal services agreement with Jarrard & Davis, LLP, review August landfill tonnage and financial status, and receive an update on the construction of new Landfill Cell 8a. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and citizen comment periods.

• Approval of Resolution R 091522 for legal services agreement with Jarrard & Davis, LLP
• August landfill tonnage reports
• Financial status for Solid Waste for August (Month 2) of FY 2023
• Update on construction of new Landfill Cell 8a
• Approval of minutes from 08/18/22 meeting

The Authority tabled a resolution to approve a separate 5-year legal services contract with Jarrard & Davis, LLP until the October meeting, pending clarification of whether the County's contract already covers the SWMA. Members also received a presentation on the new Landfill Cell 8A construction, which is on track and not expanding the landfill's permitted boundary. The meeting was largely informational, with no other substantive decisions made.

• Tabled Resolution R091522 for legal services contract with Jarrard & Davis, LLP until October 20 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved August 18 meeting minutes (unanimous, with two abstentions from members not present)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding the Newton County Comprehensive Plan. This is the first scheduled public hearing on this matter.

• Newton County Comprehensive Plan Public Hearing #1

The Board of Commissioners held a public hearing on the Newton County Comprehensive Plan. No members of the public spoke in favor or opposition. The hearing was procedural only, with no decisions made; the plan remains in early development.

• Public hearing opened and closed with no public comment
• Motion to adjourn carried unanimously (3-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss funding increases for water resources and public safety radio systems. The meeting includes requests for contract approvals for the Resource Court and park renovations. Members will also consider a resolution to initiate abandonment proceedings for the Fairfield Property.

• Request to increase GEFA funding for Williams Street Project from $12,000,000.00 to $22,000,000.00
• Public Safety Radio System Change Order 6v9 for $661,678.00
• Sunbelt Builders, Inc. Design Build Amendment #1 for Turner Lake Restroom Renovations for $153,103.00
• GEMA funding for a collaborative gang intelligence system for $90,000.00
• Resolution R090622A to initiate Abandonment Proceedings for Fairfield Property

The Board of Commissioners approved a new Facilities Policy (Resolution R090622) that establishes an application process for leasing any county property, with lease terms limited to 12 months. The policy applies to all tenants except governmental entities, and the board will decide on each applicant. The vote was 5-0.

• Approved Facilities Policy Resolution R090622 for county property leases (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, contracts, and board appointment (unanimous)
• Approved $639,813 change order for public safety radio system software (unanimous)
• Approved $153,103 design-build amendment for Turner Lake Restroom Renovations (unanimous)
• Approved $12,950 geotechnical exploration for Springhill Neighborhood Park (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R090622A to initiate abandonment of Fairfield Property right-of-way (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct a work session regarding an update from ARPA consultants, iParametrics, LLC. The meeting is scheduled for August 31, 2022, at the Historic Courthouse.

• Update from ARPA Consultants: iParametrics, LLC

The Board of Commissioners held a work session to discuss the distribution of Newton County's ARPA funds, with representatives from Iparametrics LLC present to answer questions. Topics included eligibility criteria, the application process, and prioritizing previously promised funds. No formal votes or decisions were made; the board agreed to resubmit project lists for further research and will continue discussion at a future meeting.

• No formal votes or decisions taken during the work session
• Commissioners to resubmit ARPA project lists to Interim County Manager Jarvis Sims for verification
• Further ARPA discussion scheduled for Tuesday

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Newton County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on two variance applications. The board will consider a request to place a dog kennel on a residential property and another to allow a large accessory structure for a home-based business in the front yard. These are the only items on the agenda.

• VAR22-000007: Variance to place a kennel for boarding/grooming dogs at 240 Rocky Plains Rd (11.51 acres, AR zoning)
• VAR22-000009: Variance for an accessory structure over 1000 sq ft in the front yard for a home business at 3231 Hwy 212 (5.9 acres, AR zoning)

Planning Commission

The Newton County Planning Commission will hold a preliminary agenda meeting to review rezoning, future land use map amendments, conditional use permits, and preliminary plats. New business includes two preliminary plats for subdivisions and a discussion of solar panel reviews across all districts.

• Preliminary plat for The Estates at Mote Road Subdivision, 121.94 acres, 89 lots, Mote Road, District 5
• Preliminary plat for Covington Creek Springs, 29.05 acres, 3480 Fairview Rd, District 3
• Solar panel reviews for all districts

Solid Waste Authority

The Newton County Solid Waste Management Authority will meet to approve the minutes, review July landfill tonnage and financial reports, and consider two resolutions: an indemnity agreement for Harbin and a purchase of a 2023 Ford Ranger pickup truck funded by SPLOST. The agenda also includes an executive session for pending litigation.

• Approval of Resolution R 081822 'Harbin Indemnity Agreement and subtask assignment for David Henry'
• Purchase of 2023 Ford Ranger crew cab 2-wheel drive pickup truck under GA Government Contract, funded by 2017 SPLOST funds for Landfill Equipment
• July Landfill Tonnage Reports
• Financial Status for Solid Waste for Month 1 (July) of FY 2023
• Executive Session (Pending Litigation)

The Newton County Solid Waste Authority approved a resolution for an interim solid waste manager and a $28,584 pickup truck purchase. The interim manager will fill the position after the current manager retires on October 1. The truck is funded by 2017 SPLOST funds for landfill equipment. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved July 21 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R081822 for interim solid waste manager (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2023 Ford Ranger for $28,584 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss a request by the City of Covington to annex 55.811 acres. The meeting includes several contract approvals for water treatment and bridge replacements, as well as zoning and appeal hearings.

• Proposed annexation of 55.811 acres at Flat Shoals and Gregory Roads
• Contract for Control Instruments, Inc. (C2i) for Cornish Creek Water Treatment Facility: $223,690.00
• C.R. 511/Brown Bridge Road bridge replacement contracts: $85,000.00 (GDOT), $30,500.00 (ATLAS), and $95,010.00 (NOVA Engineering)
• Contract for Goodwyn Mills Cawood, LLC for the Newton County Comprehensive Plan: $172,500.00
• Rezoning of 1.81 acres on Loyd Rd from Agricultural to Agricultural Residential

The board voted 3-2 to object to the City of Covington's proposed annexation of 55.811 acres at Flat Rock and Gregory Roads, citing infrastructure demands and the drastic change from agricultural to heavy industrial zoning. The objection will be sent to the City of Covington and the Department of Community Affairs, which may convene an arbitration panel. The board also unanimously approved a rezoning of 1.81 acres on Loyd Road from Agricultural to Agricultural Residential, and approved multiple contracts for bridge replacement projects and other items.

• Objected to City of Covington annexation of 55.811 acres at Flat Rock and Gregory Roads (3-2)
• Approved rezoning REZ22-000009 on Loyd Road from A to AR (unanimous)
• Approved withdrawal of appeal APP22-000002 for convenience store at 3207 Salem Rd (unanimous)
• Approved Control Instruments contract for Cornish Creek WTF SCADA replacement, max $223,690 (unanimous)
• Approved FY22 year-end budget transfers and amendments (unanimous)
• Approved supplemental agreement with GDOT for Brown Bridge Road bridge replacement engineering, $85,000 (unanimous)
• Approved contracts for Brown Bridge Road bridge replacement post-design services and materials testing (unanimous)
• Approved contract for Newton County Comprehensive Plan, $172,500 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing several high-cost infrastructure contracts and the FY2023 SPLOST referendum. The body is also discussing an objection to the annexation of approximately 55.8 acres near Flat Rock Road and Gregory Road.

• Contract with Wright Brothers, Inc. for C.R. 511/Brown Bridge Road over Yellow River Bridge replacement: $8,109,119.82
• Contract with CMES, Inc. for C.R. 511/Brown Bridge Road at Snapping Shoals Creek project: $4,895,895.05
• Professional Services Agreement with Iparametrics, LLC for ARPA Consulting: not to exceed $420,000.00
• Right-of-Way and Easements purchase for Crowell Road at Harold Dobbs Road Intersection: $135,370.00
• Contract with Ross Associates for Impact Fee Update: not to exceed $62,350.00

The Board of Commissioners approved a Professional Services Agreement with Iparametrics, LLC for ARPA consulting services, not to exceed $420,000, with a 3-1 vote and one abstention. The board also approved the FY2023 Intergovernmental Agreement and SPLOST Referendum resolutions unanimously, and tabled a discussion on the annexation of 55.818 acres at Flat Rock and Gregory Roads until the next meeting.

• Approved ARPA consulting contract with Iparametrics, LLC up to $420,000 (3-1, 1 abstention)
• Approved FY2023 Intergovernmental Agreement for SPLOST distribution (unanimous)
• Approved FY2023 SPLOST Referendum Resolution (5-0)
• Approved NSP Grantee Closeout Certification (5-0)
• Tabled annexation of 55.818 acres at Flat Rock and Gregory Roads (5-0)
• Approved Ross Associates contract for Impact Fee Update up to $62,350 (unanimous)
• Approved Matrix Engineering Task Order for Denny Dobbs Skate Park testing ($8,410) (unanimous)
• Approved multiple road and bridge contracts including Brown Bridge Road projects (unanimous except noted)

Planning Commission

The Newton County Planning Commission will hear rezoning, conditional use permit, variance, and preliminary plat requests. Notable items include a 387-unit mixed-use development, a rezoning to allow subdivision, a place of worship permit, a setback variance, and a 9-lot residential plat. The commission will make recommendations to the Board of Commissioners, which will consider them on August 16, 2022.

• Rezone 1.81 acres on Loyd Rd from A to AR to subdivide (REZ22-000009)
• Administrative use permit for place of worship at 290 Flat Rock Rd (AUP22-000035)
• Variance to reduce front yard setback from 22 ft to 12 ft at 370 Mackenzie Ct (OSPEC22-000003)
• Preliminary plat for 387-unit mixed-use development at Dobbs Landing (PP21-000004)
• Preliminary plat for 9-lot residential development at Jefferson's Reserve (PP22-000008)

Solid Waste Authority

The Newton County Solid Waste Management Authority is meeting to approve minutes, review the June landfill tonnage report, and hear a verbal financial status for the final month of FY 2022. The final financial report will not be available until August. The agenda is largely routine, with an executive session for personnel matters.

• Approval of minutes from 06/16/22 meeting
• June landfill tonnage report
• Verbal financial status for June (month 12) of FY 2022
• Executive session on personnel matters

The Newton County Solid Waste Management Authority approved a motion to authorize Solid Waste Manager Kevin Walter to work with Focus of Georgia to give temporary workers an 8.5% raise. The board also approved the agenda and the June 16 meeting minutes, with Linda Hanna abstaining due to her absence. The June landfill tonnage report showed paid volume averaging 294.62 tons per day, about 7% over budget, and the fiscal year ended with net income of $1.826 million.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved June 16 meeting minutes (unanimous, Hanna abstained)
• Authorized Solid Waste Manager to give temporary workers 8.5% raise via Focus of Georgia (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider adopting the 2022 millage rate and the FY 2023 SPLOST project list. The meeting includes several contract approvals for professional services and infrastructure, as well as public hearings on zoning and development ordinances.

• Resolution R071922 adopting the 2022 Millage Rate for County M&O at 9.454
• Professional Services Agreement for Iparametrics, LLC (ARPA Consulting) not to exceed $420,000.00
• Probate Courtroom Renovation/Expansion contract amendment for $589,275
• Turner Lake Park Softball Complex athletic lighting retrofit for $379,784.00
• Purchase of 15 2023 Chevrolet Tahoes for $664,815.00 using unexpended FY 2022 Sheriff's funds

The board deadlocked 2-2 on the ARPA consulting contract with Iparametrics, LLC, so the item was continued to the next regular meeting. The board approved zoning amendments, a millage rate, and several contracts, including a $379,784 lighting retrofit and a $589,275 courtroom renovation. The ARPA contract was tabled after a tie vote, with direction to address board concerns.

• ARPA consulting contract with Iparametrics, LLC tabled after 2-2 tie (Edwards/Mason for, Henderson/Sanders against)
• Approved FLUM change for 41.93 acres on McDonald Rd (unanimous)
• Approved zoning modification at 3600 Salem Rd removing density condition (unanimous)
• Approved UDO amendments O-071922 and O-071922A (3-0, 1 abstention each)
• Approved 2022 millage rate of 9.454 (unanimous)
• Approved $379,784 lighting retrofit at Turner Lake Park (unanimous)
• Approved $589,275 amendment for Probate Courtroom renovation (unanimous)
• Approved $664,815 for 15 sheriff's vehicles (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a work session regarding the Newton County Transit Master Plan. The public is invited to attend the meeting at the Historic Courthouse.

• Newton County Transit Master Plan discussion

Board of Commissioners

The Newton County Board of Commissioners has called a special meeting to discuss SPLOST projects. The agenda is limited to these specific project items.

• SPLOST projects

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a special called meeting. The purpose is a follow-up discussion with the SPLOST Committee regarding FY2023 recommendations.

• FY2023 SPLOST Recommendations follow-up meeting

The Board of Commissioners held a special-called meeting to discuss the FY2023 SPLOST referendum recommendations. They considered an 80/20 split for city funding (over the cities' requested 76/24) and discussed adding funds for RL Cousins and Nelson Heights, but made no final decisions. The board requested bond options and scheduled another special-called meeting to finalize the project list.

• Adopted meeting agenda (5-0)
• Discussed 80/20 SPLOST split for cities; no vote taken
• Discussed increasing RL Cousins allocation to $8M and Nelson Heights to $5M; no vote taken
• Requested bond options from Finance Director for review
• Scheduled another special-called meeting to decide revised SPLOST project list

Board of Commissioners

The Newton County Board of Commissioners will hold a board meeting at the Historic Courthouse in Covington. The provided agenda contains only procedural notice and no specific discussion items or decisions.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a special-called meeting to review the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST). The agenda includes an overview of the SPLOST and a discussion regarding the referendum timeline.

• SPLOST Overview
• Referendum Timeline

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Newton County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a meeting on June 23, 2022, to hear one variance application. The applicant, Kippy Clark of Mosi Mei Inc, requests a variance to reduce required buffers between multi-family and single-family residential zoning on a 10.51-acre property on Dearing Rd. This item was tabled from the May 26, 2022 meeting.

• Variance VAR22-000003 to reduce buffers between multi-family and single-family zoning (Sec 510-410(D))
• Property: 10.51 acres on Dearing Rd, District 5, Map & Parcel 82-004A, zoned PUD
• Applicant: Kippy Clark, Mosi Mei Inc, 15 Mount Mariah Rd, Covington, GA

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several design and construction contracts for county parks and senior services. The body will also consider a professional services agreement for ARPA compliance and two land annexations by the City of Covington.

• ARPA Consulting Services for Iparametrics, LLC not to exceed $420,000.00
• Right-of-Way and easements for Access Road @ I-20 realignment for $330,568.00
• Design services for Springhill Community Park ($204,750.00) and Westside Youth Facility ($217,000.00)
• Proposed annexations by City of Covington at Hazelbrand Road (35.45 acres) and 233 Williams Road (38.20 acres)
• Zoning hearings for a 5-lot subdivision on Henderson Mill Rd and a gas station on Brown Bridge Rd

The Newton County Board of Commissioners denied a rezoning request for a convenience store with gas pumps at 12862 Brown Bridge Rd (5-0) and tabled the ARPA consulting services contract with Iparametrics, LLC until the next meeting. The board also approved multiple contracts for parks and recreation projects, including design services for Springhill Community Park and the Westside Youth Facility, though the latter was tabled until a site is selected. All other agenda items were approved unanimously.

• Denied rezoning REZ22-000003 for convenience store with gas pumps at 12862 Brown Bridge Rd (5-0)
• Tabled ARPA consulting services contract with Iparametrics, LLC (5-0)
• Approved FLUM change FLU22-000001 for 15 acres on Henderson Mill Rd with 2-acre minimum lots (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit CUP22-000004 for dog training facility at 11188 Hwy 36 (unanimous)
• Denied appeal APP22-000001 for pavement width variance in Salem Overlay (unanimous)
• Approved $72,200 design-build contract with Sunbelt Builders for parks facilities (unanimous)
• Approved $204,750 design services contract with Jericho Design Group for Springhill Community Park (unanimous)
• Tabled Westside Youth Facility design contract until site selected (3-2)

Solid Waste Authority

The Authority will review landfill tonnage reports and the financial status report for May 2022. The meeting includes discussions regarding budget adjustments for professional engineering services for fiscal years 2022 and 2023.

• May Landfill Tonnage Reports
• Financial Status Report for May 2022
• Approval of FY 2023 Professional Engineering Services Task Order Budgets
• Final adjustments to FY 2022 Professional Engineering Services Task Order Budgets

The Newton County Solid Waste Management Authority approved $750,000 in professional engineering task order budgets for FY2023, covering environmental monitoring, consulting, construction, and design services. It also approved a one-month waiver of the $100,000 maximum monthly contract price for June 2022 and adjusted FY2022 task order budgets, all by unanimous votes. The board discussed landfill tonnage, financial status, and compactor placements, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Approved FY2023 professional engineering task order budgets totaling $750,000 (unanimous)
• Approved one-month waiver of $100,000 maximum monthly contract price for June 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved adjusted FY2022 task order budgets as presented (unanimous)
• Approved April 21 SWMA meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet for a work session to discuss proposed zoning amendments. No other items are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of proposed zoning amendments

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider accepting multiple Criminal Justice Coordinating Council grants for various specialty courts. The board is also reviewing service provider and indigent defense contracts for the Juvenile Court and a resolution regarding community center leases.

• Acceptance of CJCC grants for Adult Drug Court ($262,497), Juvenile Mental Health Court ($99,038 and $299,511), Veterans Court ($92,353), and Juvenile Family Treatment Court ($72,603)
• Supplemental RSAT funding grant for the Sheriff's Office in the amount of $65,101
• Three Juvenile Accountability Court service provider contracts totaling $116,000
• Four indigent defense program contracts for the Juvenile Court totaling $167,000
• Resolution R060722 to terminate community center leases and approve new uniform policies and application procedures

The board voted 5-0 to direct the county manager to initiate a request for qualifications from consultants for zoning services in connection with the comprehensive plan, and to accept support from the Newton County Chamber of Commerce. The board also approved several contracts and grants, including indigent defense and juvenile accountability court contracts, and accepted multiple CJCC grant awards. A resolution to terminate community center leases was withdrawn for further review.

• Approved agenda with added items 12a and 12b (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, board appointment, and six CJCC grants (unanimous)
• Approved DA's request for state-paid employees to receive same raise as county employees (unanimous)
• Approved three service provider contracts for Juvenile Accountability Courts, not to exceed $116,000 (unanimous)
• Approved four indigent defense contracts totaling $167,000 (unanimous)
• Directed county manager to initiate RFQ for zoning services with comprehensive plan, with Chamber support (5-0)
• Approved Salvation Army ARPA fund reallocation from utilities to rental/mortgage assistance ($125,000) (unanimous)
• Withdrew Resolution R060722 on community center leases for further review

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet for a work session to discuss proposed zoning amendments. The meeting is scheduled for June 1, 2022, at the Historic Courthouse.

• Discussion of proposed zoning amendments

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners reviewed the proposed FY2023 Budget presented by Interim County Manager Jarvis Sims. Commissioners Sanders, Henderson, and Cowan did not approve the presentation, and the board discussed the need to schedule another public hearing.

• Proposed FY2023 Budget presentation
• Discussion of millage rate and rollback
• Discussion of Solid Waste Management Authority fees
• Discussion of funding and leasing for Gaither's
• Discussion of SPLOST

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to discuss the FY2023 Budget. This meeting allows residents to provide input on the county's proposed spending and financial plan for the next fiscal year.

• Public hearing regarding the FY2023 Budget

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to consider requests for property variances. These items include adjustments to buffers, setbacks, and accessory structure sizes for various residential and industrial uses.

• Variance for apartment complex buffer requirements on Dearing Rd
• Variance for accessory structure size at 130 Riverbend Dr
• Variance for kennel setback requirements at 11188 Hwy 36
• Variance for Lake Jackson setbacks at 179 Manders Trl

Planning Commission

The Newton County Planning Commission will consider several rezoning, conditional use permit, and preliminary plat applications, including two tabled items from the April meeting. The agenda includes requests to rezone properties on Brown Bridge Rd and Salem Rd, a special exception for a dog training facility, and two subdivision plats. The commission will also review solar panel applications.

• Rezone 12862 Brown Bridge Rd from R-2 to CN (Neighborhood Commercial) with companion special exception (REZ22-000003, OSPEC22-000001)
• Special exception for 3207 Salem Rd regarding Salem Overlay orientation and parking (OSPEC22-000002)
• Rezone 4150 Salem Rd from R-3 to CH with companion CUP for auto repair/oil change (REZ22-000006, CUP22-000002)
• Rezone 15 acres on Henderson Mill Rd from A to AR for subdivision (FLU22-000001)
• Preliminary plat for Red Oak Meadows Subdivision, 11 lots on 183.881 acres (PP22-000006)

Solid Waste Authority

The Authority will review landfill tonnage reports and the financial status report for April 2022. The meeting also includes final adjustments to professional engineering services task order budgets for FY 2022.

• April Landfill Tonnage Reports
• Financial Status Report for Month 10 (April) of FY 2022
• Final Adjustments to Professional Engineering Services Task Order Budgets for FY 2022

The Newton County Solid Waste Management Authority met on May 19, 2022, and approved the agenda, the minutes from the April 21, 2022 meeting, and final adjustments to professional engineering services task order budgets for FY2022. The April landfill tonnage reports and financial status report for month 10 of FY2022 were presented. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved agenda
• Approved minutes from 4/21/22 meeting
• Approved final adjustments to professional engineering services task order budgets for FY2022

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several items including a $4.8 million road project and multiple land use requests. Discussion includes health insurance renewal, water resource easements, and the creation of a street lighting district.

• Awarding $4,895,895.05 contract to CMES, Inc. for Brown Bridge Road @ Snapping Shoals Creek bridge replacement
• FFA request for a $600,000.00 OneGeorgia grant to construct a horse barn
• Rezoning of 12.39 acres on H enderson Mill Rd from Agricultural to Agricultural Residential
• Rezoning of 15.82 acres at 11915 Hwy. 278 from Agricultural to Agricultural Residential
• Conditional Use Permit for a commercial Child Daycare Center at 2606, 2608 & 2610 Hwy 212

The Newton County Board of Commissioners approved two agricultural-to-agricultural-residential rezoning requests (REZ22-000007 and REZ22-000008) and a conditional use permit for a commercial daycare center (CUP22-000003), all unanimously with staff conditions. The board also adopted Resolution R051722 establishing a street light district for Woodlawn Springs Subdivision with an annual cost of $957.60, passed 4-1 with one abstention. Additionally, the board approved a $4,895,895.05 road project bid, a Cigna health insurance renewal, and several consent agenda items including a $600,000 grant application.

• Approved rezoning REZ22-000007 (Henderson Mill Rd) from A to AR, 5-0
• Approved rezoning REZ22-000008 (11915 Hwy 278) from A to AR, 5-0
• Approved conditional use permit CUP22-000003 for daycare at 2606-2610 Hwy 212, 5-0
• Adopted Resolution R051722 creating Woodlawn Springs street light district, 4-1 (Henderson abstained)
• Awarded BID #22-11 CR511/Brown Bridge Road project to CMES, Inc. for $4,895,895.05, 5-0
• Approved renewal of Cigna health insurance, 5-0
• Approved consent agenda including $600,000 OneGeorgia grant application for FFA, 5-0
• Approved grant and conveyance easement for Cornish Creek/Paine Crossing project, 5-0

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to review proposed amendments to residential development standards. Discussions will focus on zoning district definitions, vacant residential acreage, and density charts.

• Review of residential density chart
• Proposed amendments to residential Development Standards
• Discussion of vacant acreage zoned for residential use

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet for a work session to discuss proposed zoning amendments. No other items are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of proposed zoning amendments

The Board of Commissioners held a work session to discuss proposed zoning amendments focusing on residential zoning and allowed density. Interim Director of Development Services Shena Applewhaithe presented a recap and proposed changes, and the board discussed agricultural and agricultural residential zoning concerns. No formal decisions were made; Chairman Banes stated a third work session is needed to finish the discussion.

• Discussed proposed residential zoning amendments (no vote)
• Scheduled third work session to continue zoning discussion

Board of Commissioners

The Newton County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss facilities management policies and procedures.

• Discussion of Facilities Management Policies and Procedures

The Newton County Board of Commissioners held a work session to discuss proposed policies for community facilities, including uniform leases, fee schedules, and capacity limits. No formal decisions were made; the county attorney will draft a lease agreement for future board consideration.

• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Discussed proposed facility policies; no vote taken
• County attorney to draft lease agreement for future vote

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review requests for emergency equipment, courtroom renovations, and ARPA funding. The meeting includes a public hearing on extending a moratorium for new residential development zoning petitions.

• Purchase of an Aerial Fire Truck for $1,620,907.65
• Sunbelt Builder’s contract for Probate Courtroom renovations and expansion for $36,500.00
• Request to advance $175,000.00 in ARPA installment funds
• Extension of moratorium on zoning petitions for new residential development until July 19, 2022
• Final reading of alcohol license for Publix Super Markets Inc. #0744 at 13015 Brown Bridge Rd.

The board approved multiple ARPA funding requests, including $672,900 for Willing Helpers Clinic and $400,000 for View Point Health, both pending legal approval. They also approved $9,327 for FCCLA students to attend a national conference. A new policy was adopted requiring nonprofit funding requests to go through the ARPA committee with an application process.

• Approved $672,900 ARPA grant to Willing Helpers Clinic pending legal approval (unanimous)
• Approved $400,000 ARPA grant to View Point Health for Detox Unit renovations pending legal approval (unanimous)
• Approved $9,327 ARPA grant to FCCLA Liberty Middle School for national conference (5-0)
• Adopted policy requiring nonprofit ARPA requests to be reviewed by ARPA committee with application process (unanimous)
• Approved $1,620,907.65 purchase of Aerial Fire Truck (unanimous)
• Approved Senior Services VAC5 funding contract with Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (unanimous)
• Approved Sunbelt Builders contract for Probate Courtroom Renovations design phase (unanimous)
• Approved advancing next quarterly ARPA installment of $175,000 to assist citizens in need (5-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Newton County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public meeting to consider one variance application. The applicant seeks permission to park three Type 3 commercial vehicles on a residential property of less than 10 acres, which is not normally allowed under current zoning rules. The board will decide whether to grant this exception.

• Variance VAR22-000002: request to park 3 Type 3 commercial vehicles on 1.17 acres at 127 Henderson Mill Rd, zoning AR (Agricultural Residential), Sec 515-010

Planning Commission

The Newton County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on April 26, 2022, to consider rezoning requests, future land use map amendments, and conditional use permits. Items include a rezoning to neighborhood commercial, a special exception for the Salem Overlay, a request to table a rezoning and CUP to May 24, and several other rezoning and CUP requests. The commission will make recommendations to the Board of Commissioners, which will decide on May 17, 2022.

• Rezone 12862 Brown Bridge Rd from R-2 to CN (Neighborhood Commercial) with companion special exception (REZ22-000003, OSPEC22-000001)
• Rezone 4150 Salem Rd from R-3 to CH and CUP for auto repair (oil change) — tabled to May 24 (REZ22-000006, CUP22-000002)
• Special exception for Salem Overlay at 3207 Salem Rd (OSPEC22-000002)
• Rezone Henderson Mill Rd and 11915 Hwy 278 from A to AR for family subdivisions (REZ22-000007, REZ22-000008)
• CUP for commercial day care center at 2606-2610 Hwy 212 (CUP22-000003)

Solid Waste Authority

The Newton County Solid Waste Management Authority is meeting to review routine reports on landfill tonnage and finances, and to discuss potential 2023 SPLOST requests for landfill equipment and a new convenience center in the county's northwest quadrant. The agenda also includes approval of prior minutes and an executive session on potential litigation.

• Discussion of potential 2023 SPLOST request for landfill equipment
• Discussion of potential 2023 SPLOST request for new Convenience Center in Northwest quadrant of the County
• March Landfill Tonnage Reports
• Financial Status Report for Solid Waste for Month 9 (March) of FY 2022
• Executive Session on potential litigation

The Newton County Solid Waste Authority approved a $2 million request for 2023 SPLOST funding for landfill equipment, and authorized the BOC Chairman to request County land donation and half funding for a new Convenience Center on the western side of the County. The Authority also approved the agenda and prior meeting minutes, and discussed tonnage and financial reports.

• Approved $2M SPLOST 2023 request for landfill equipment (unanimous)
• Authorized BOC Chairman to request County land donation and half funding for new Convenience Center (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from 3/17/22 meeting (unanimous)

Solid Waste Authority

The Newton County Solid Waste Management Authority is meeting to review routine reports, including March landfill tonnage and the financial status for month 9 of FY 2022. The main discussion item is potential requests for 2023 SPLOST funding for landfill equipment and a new convenience center in the northwest quadrant of the county. The agenda also includes approval of minutes, citizen comments, and an executive session for potential litigation.

• Discussion of potential 2023 SPLOST request for landfill equipment
• Discussion of potential 2023 SPLOST request for new convenience center in northwest quadrant
• March landfill tonnage reports
• Financial status report for Solid Waste for month 9 (March) of FY 2022
• Executive session on potential litigation

The Newton County Solid Waste Authority voted to request $2 million in 2023 SPLOST funds for landfill equipment, and authorized the BOC chairman to seek county land donation and half funding for a new Convenience Center on the western side. The Authority decided not to request SPLOST funding for the new Center, aiming instead for faster construction via county partnership. All votes were unanimous except one member opposed the land donation motion before it was revised.

• Approved agenda and prior meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Requested $2M in 2023 SPLOST for landfill equipment (unanimous)
• Authorized BOC Chairman to request county land donation for new Convenience Center (unanimous after revised motion)
• Authorized BOC Chairman to request half funding for new Convenience Center (unanimous)
• Decided not to request SPLOST funding for new Convenience Center
• Entered executive session for potential litigation (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss a $1,620,907.65 purchase for an aerial fire truck and a contract with Piedmont Healthcare for employee services. The meeting also includes several rezoning and conditional use permit requests, as well as an agreement for July 4th fireworks.

• Purchase of an Aerial Fire Truck for $1,620,907.65
• Contract with Piedmont Healthcare for employee physicals ($100) and drug screens ($25)
• Intergovernmental Agreement for July 4th fireworks with the City of Covington for $10,000.00
• Rezoning Case REZ22-000004 for 200 Bates Road
• Rezoning Case REZ22-000005 and Conditional Use Permit CUP22-00001 for 55 Potts Lane

The Board approved the standard allowance methodology for ARPA revenue replacement, with a condition that all ARPA funds remain subject to board vote. They also approved a $1.62 million aerial platform fire truck purchase, a services agreement with Piedmont Medical, and an intergovernmental agreement for July 4th fireworks. Two rezoning requests and a conditional use permit were approved unanimously.

• Approved ARPA revenue replacement methodology (standard allowance) with condition that all ARPA funds be subject to board vote (5-0)
• Approved $1,620,907.65 purchase of aerial platform fire truck (5-0)
• Approved services agreement with Piedmont Medical Care Corporation for employee physicals and related services (5-0)
• Approved $10,000 intergovernmental agreement with City of Covington for July 4th fireworks (3-1, 1 abstention)
• Approved rezoning REZ22-000004 at 200 Bates Road from Agricultural to Agricultural Residential (5-0)
• Approved rezoning REZ22-000005 at 55 Potts Lane from Agricultural Residential to Agricultural (5-0)
• Approved conditional use permit CUP22-000001 for tree service/sawmill at 55 Potts Lane (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, fire services deed transfer, and sheriff's office grant funds (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a special called meeting to discuss the existing moratorium on new residential development. The body will consider extending the freeze on zoning petitions and preliminary plat/concept plan applications until July 19, 2022.

• Proposed extension of residential development moratorium until July 19, 2022

The Board of Commissioners voted 4-0 to approve Resolution R041122, extending the existing moratorium on accepting zoning petitions and preliminary plat/concept plan petitions for new residential development until July 19, 2022. The extension was presented by Interim Director of Development Services Shena Applewhaite, who recommended a second work session and a public hearing to discuss next steps. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Resolution R041122 extending moratorium on new residential development applications until July 19, 2022 (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss several SPLOST-funded projects for parks, recreation, and senior services. The agenda also includes a major road construction contract and an electric vehicle charging station proposal.

• Award $8,109,119.82 contract to Wright Brothers Construction for Brown Bridge Road over Yellow River
• Approve $750,000.00 amendment for Phase II Denny Dobbs Skate Park
• Approve $93,600.00 task order for Westside Youth Facility at Fairview Community Park
• Approve $84,900.00 contract to A Better Court LLC for tennis and basketball court resurfacing
• Discuss City of Covington request for an electric vehicle charging station behind the Historic Courthouse

The Newton County Board of Commissioners approved a $8,109,119.82 contract to Wright Brothers Construction for the Yellow River bridge replacement at Brown Bridge Road. They also approved several SPLOST-funded park and recreation projects, including resurfacing tennis and basketball courts, and denied a request to waive penalties and interest on unpaid taxes.

• Approved $8,109,119.82 contract to Wright Brothers Construction for Yellow River bridge replacement (5-0)
• Approved $84,900 contract to A Better Court for resurfacing tennis and basketball courts (5-0)
• Approved $78,000 task order for Springhill Community Park project management (5-0)
• Approved $93,600 task order for Westside Youth Facility at Fairview Community Park (5-0)
• Approved $62,400 task order for Parks & Recreation facility renovations (5-0)
• Approved $750,000 amendment for Denny Dobbs Skate Park Phase 2 (5-0)
• Denied request to waive $2,164.72 in penalties and interest on unpaid taxes (5-0)
• Approved $10,000 budget amendment for Agriculture/Extension van (4-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Newton County Board of Zoning Appeals will hear one variance application (VAR22-000001) at its March 24, 2022 meeting. The applicant, Jim Chapman Communities, seeks to increase impervious surface from 25% to 41.6% in the City Pond watershed and to allow sidewalks on only one side of interior drives for a 35-acre multi-family residential property.

• VAR22-000001: increase impervious surface from 25% to 41.6% in City Pond watershed
• VAR22-000001: allow sidewalks on only one side of interior drives
• Location: Hwy 142 & City Pond Rd, District 4
• Property size: 35 +/- acres, zoned RMF (Multi-Family Residential)
• Applicant: Jim Chapman Communities, Kevin Hess, Atlanta, GA

Planning Commission

The Newton County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on March 22, 2022, to consider rezoning requests, a conditional use permit, preliminary plats for subdivisions, and a solar panel review. Items include a request to rezone 12862 Brown Bridge Rd from R-2 to CN, a special exception for the Salem Overlay, an in-home childcare facility, and a 176-unit apartment complex. The commission will make recommendations to the Board of Commissioners, which will make final decisions on April 19, 2022.

• Rezone 12862 Brown Bridge Rd from R-2 to CN (2.3 acres) with companion special exception
• In-home childcare facility for up to 6 children at 135 Anna Dr
• Rezone 200 Bates Rd from A to AR (9.51 acres)
• Rezone 55 Potts Ln from AR to A and establish tree service/sawmill (33.68 acres)
• Preliminary plat for 176-unit apartment complex at Covington Place Apartments (Dearing Rd & Dearing Woods Way)

Solid Waste Authority

The Newton County Solid Waste Management Authority will consider approving three equipment purchases totaling about $665,173, funded by FY 2022 budget and 2017 SPLOST funds. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval, landfill tonnage reports, an EPD inspection report, and a financial status report.

• Purchase of six 30-yard self-contained compactors from PTR Bailers & Compactor for $186,086.50
• Purchase of Caterpillar D5 LGP VPAT bulldozer for $379,762 using 2017 SPLOST funds
• Purchase of Caterpillar 299 skid steer compact loader for $99,325 using 2017 SPLOST funds
• Approval of minutes from 2/17/22 meeting
• Verbal report of EPD landfill inspection on 03-15-22

The Newton County Solid Waste Management Authority approved three equipment purchases totaling about $664,224: six 30-yard compactors for convenience centers, a Caterpillar bulldozer, and a skid steer loader. All purchases were approved unanimously. The board also reviewed tonnage and financial reports and approved the previous meeting's minutes.

• Approved purchase of six 30-yard compactors from PTR for $186,096.50 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Caterpillar D5 bulldozer for $378,762 using 2017 SPLOST funds (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Caterpillar skid steer loader for $99,325 using 2017 SPLOST funds (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from 2/17/22 meeting (unanimous; chairman abstained)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss several large-scale SPLOST funding requests for parks, senior services, and youth facilities. The meeting also includes discussions on juvenile court staffing, fire service equipment, and potential changes to the county mask policy.

• $3,755,000.00 SPLOST request for Westside Youth Facility
• $3,000,000.00 SPLOST request for Springhill Park
• $1,125,000.00 SPLOST request for Senior Services Expansion
• $750,000.00 SPLOST request for Denny Dobbs Skate Park
• Rezoning Case REZ22-000001: 3231 Hwy 212

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session regarding a recreation master plan. The plan was prepared by Lose and Associates.

• Recreation Master Plan by Lose and Associates

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider a budget amendment for a new fire service vehicle and multiple change orders related to the 911 radio system. The meeting also includes discussion regarding an interim county manager agreement and a first reading for a CVS Pharmacy alcohol license.

• Ratification of $13,904.00 budget amendment for a 2016 Tahoe replacement
• Change Order #2 for Tusa Consulting Services II, LLC ($116,070.00)
• Change Orders #1, 2, 3 & 5 for Motorola Solutions 911 Radio System ($533,136.00)
• Discussion of Interim County Manager agreement with Jarvis R. Sims
• First reading of alcohol license for CVS Pharmacy #8418 at 10267 Highway 36

The board approved a 12-month contract for Jarvis R. Sims as Interim County Manager, starting March 7, 2022, with an annual salary of $150,000, by a 3-2 vote. A substitute motion to table the contract for further review failed 3-2. The board also unanimously approved several budget amendments and change orders, and discussed but took no action on the City of Porterdale's annexation request.

• Approved interim county manager contract for Jarvis R. Sims, $150,000/year, 12-month term (3-2)
• Tabled motion to delay interim county manager contract failed (3-2)
• Approved $13,904 budget amendment for vehicle purchase (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order #2 for Tusa Consulting Services II, LLC, $116,070 (unanimous)
• Approved Change Orders #1, 2, 3, 5 for Motorola Solutions 911 radio system, $533,136 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes from four prior meetings (unanimous)
• Agenda amended to add discussion of Porterdale annexation (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to review a presentation regarding the county's recreation needs. The presentation covers the first draft of the Recreation Master Plan by Lose and Associates.

• Presentation of First Draft of Recreation Master Plan by Lose and Associates

Board of Commissioners

The Newton County Board of Commissioners scheduled a work session and public hearing regarding amendments to the 2020 Unified Development Ordinance. This meeting has been rescheduled for a later date.

• Amendments to the 2020 Unified Development Ordinance

Planning Commission

The Newton County Planning Commission will meet on February 22, 2022, at 7:00 PM in the 3rd Floor Boardroom of the Historic Courthouse to consider new business items. These include two rezoning petitions on Hwy 212, one conditional use permit for a place of worship, one rezoning on Brown Bridge Rd, and two preliminary plat extension requests. The Commission will also review solar panel applications across all districts.

• Rezone 3231 Hwy 212 from MHS to AR (5.9 acres, applicant Gerson Funes)
• Rezone 3255 Hwy 212 from MHS to AR (6.03 acres, applicant Marvin Ronald Funes)
• Conditional use permit for place of worship at 2304 Hwy 212 (2.78 acres, applicant Edward C Gresham)
• Rezone 12862 Brown Bridge Rd from R-2 to CN (2.3 acres, applicant Steven L Jones)
• Extension of preliminary plat for Arbor (81 lots) and Bailey Station (135 lots)

Board of Commissioners

The Newton County Board of Commissioners will hold a special called meeting. The purpose of the meeting is the appointment or hiring of the Interim County Manager.

• Appointment/Hiring of the Interim County Manager

Solid Waste Authority

The Newton County Solid Waste Management Authority will consider approving two equipment purchases using 2017 SPLOST funds: a Caterpillar D5 bulldozer for $379,762 and a Caterpillar 299 skid steer for $99,325, both under state contract discounts. It will also discuss prorating convenience center hang tags to $80 for the remainder of FY 2022, hear a glass recycling presentation from GA Tech students, and review January tonnage and financial reports.

• Approval of Caterpillar D5 LGP VPAT bulldozer purchase, $379,762, using 2017 SPLOST funds at 23% discount
• Approval of Caterpillar 299 skid steer compact loader purchase, $99,325, using 2017 SPLOST funds at 27% discount
• Discussion and approval of price proration for convenience center hang tags to $80 for remaining 4 months of FY 2022
• Presentation on glass recycling by GA Tech graduate students for Sustainable Newton Committee
• January landfill tonnage reports and financial status report for month 7 of FY 2022

The Newton County Solid Waste Authority tabled two equipment purchases (a Caterpillar D5 bulldozer for $379,762 and a Caterpillar 299 skid steer for $99,325) to the March 17 meeting, and approved prorating convenience center hang tags to $80 for the remainder of FY2022. The board also approved the January tonnage and financial reports, and heard a presentation on glass recycling from Georgia Tech students.

• Tabled purchase of Caterpillar D5 LGP bulldozer ($379,762) to March 17 (all in favor)
• Tabled purchase of Caterpillar 299 skid steer ($99,325) to March 17 (all in favor)
• Approved prorating convenience center hang tags to $80 for remainder of FY2022 (all in favor)
• Approved January landfill tonnage report (all in favor)
• Approved financial status report for Month 7 of FY2022 (all in favor)
• Approved minutes from 1/20/22 meeting (all in favor; Edwards abstained)
• Approved agenda (all in favor)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several grant permission requests for various courts and law enforcement. The meeting also includes consideration of three land use cases and an alcohol license.

• Permission to apply for FY '23 State Accountability Court Grants for Adult Felony, Juvenile/Family, Resource, and Veterans Treatment Courts
• Newton County Sheriff's Office request to apply for the FFY2023 HEAT Grant
• N.C. Fire Services request to apply for a $25,000 Georgia Fireworks Tax Grant
• Conditional Use Permit Case CUP21-000009 at 3185 and 3195 Hwy 212
• Future Land Use Map Amendment Case FLU21-000005 at 55 Potts Ln

The Board unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included appointments and grant applications for various county courts and departments. They also approved all three zoning cases (a conditional use permit, a future land use map amendment, and a rezoning) with staff conditions, as recommended by the Planning Commission. The Board also approved the January 2022 financial report and a final reading for an alcohol license for Gas Express, LLC.

• Approved the agenda as presented.
• Approved the minutes of the February 1, 2022 work session and regular meeting.
• Approved the consent agenda, including the appointment of Anne Knight to the Board of Zoning Appeals and grant applications for several courts and county departments.
• Approved a conditional use permit for an auto-truck repair business at 3185 and 3195 Hwy 212, with staff conditions.
• Approved a future land use map amendment for 55 Potts Ln, with staff conditions.
• Approved a rezoning for 3630 Hwy 142, with staff conditions.
• Approved the January 2022 monthly financial report.
• Approved the final reading of an alcohol license for Gas Express, LLC at 5485 Highway 81.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a special-called meeting to conduct interviews for the interim county manager position. These interviews will take place during an executive session.

• Interviews for two finalist candidates for interim county manager

The Board of Commissioners held a special called meeting and unanimously approved the agenda. They then entered executive session to interview two finalists for the interim county manager position, after which they returned to regular session and adjourned. No substantive decisions were made during the public portion of the meeting.

• Adopted the Special Called Meeting Agenda (5-0)
• Entered Executive Session to interview two finalists for interim county manager (5-0)
• Returned to Regular Session after executive session (5-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet for a work session to discuss zoning amendments. No specific votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Work session regarding Newton County Zoning Amendments

The Newton County Board of Commissioners held a work session to discuss residential zoning and minimum lot sizes, with a presentation on zoning districts, density, and vacant acreage. No formal decisions or votes were made; the session was for discussion and guidance only.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss funding for community center renovations and the use of ARPA funds for internet and housing assistance. The meeting includes requests for veterinary services contracts and alcohol license applications.

• Request for $400,000 in SPLOST funds for Washington Street Community Center kitchen, furniture, and electrical work
• Proposed agreement with Salvation Army for ARPA Homeowner/Rental Assistance Funds
• Proposal for Paladin Wireless to build a fixed wireless internet network using ARPA Funds
• Task Order #C11 for Probate Courtroom renovations costing $38,750.00
• Task Order #C12 for SPLOST 23 Referendum Management Services costing $40,400.00

The board approved a resolution authorizing an agreement with the Salvation Army to manage and distribute $700,000 in ARPA funds for homeowner, rental, and utilities assistance, subject to administrative fees. They also approved using $500,000 in ARPA funds for a broadband expansion with Paladin Wireless, plus several other items including a $400,000 SPLOST-funded renovation for the Washington Street Community Center and a final reading for a Walmart alcohol license. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved Resolution R020122: $700,000 ARPA housing assistance agreement with Salvation Army (5-0)
• Approved Resolution R020122a: $500,000 ARPA broadband expansion with Paladin Wireless (5-0)
• Approved $400,000 SPLOST funds for Washington Street Community Center renovation (5-0)
• Approved Task Order #C11: $38,750 for Probate Courtroom audio renovations (5-0)
• Approved Task Order #C12: $40,400 for SPLOST 23 Referendum Management Services (5-0)
• Approved Animal Services Veterinary Services Agreement with Planned PEThood of Georgia (5-0)
• Approved FY2023 Budget Calendar (5-0)
• Approved final reading of alcohol license for Wal-Mart Store #4558 (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a special-called meeting to establish interview procedures and vet candidates for the interim County Manager position. The body will conduct interviews in executive session and may vote to name a finalist in public session.

• Vote on procedures for interviewing and selecting interim County Manager finalists
• Executive session for candidate interviews
• Possible vote to name finalist for Interim County Manager position

The Newton County Board of Commissioners held a special called meeting to set procedures for interviewing and selecting finalists for the interim County Manager position. The board voted 3-2 to adopt the proposed interview procedures, with Chairman Banes breaking tie votes on the agenda and on entering executive session. No finalist was named during the public session; the board resumed at 5:20 P.M. and announced the finalist, but the minutes do not record the name or any further decisions.

• Adopted meeting agenda (3-2, chairman broke tie)
• Approved interview procedures for interim County Manager candidates (3-2, chairman broke tie)
• Entered executive session to interview candidates (3-2, chairman broke tie)

Solid Waste Authority

The Newton County Solid Waste Management Authority is meeting to approve minutes, review landfill tonnage reports, and discuss the financial status of solid waste for December 2021. They will also consider adjustments to engineering service task order budgets and compare the 2021 five-year financial plan to the 2017 version. The agenda includes routine administrative items and reports.

• Approval of minutes from 12/16/21 work session
• November & December landfill tonnage reports
• Financial status report for solid waste, month 6 of FY2022
• Adjustments to professional engineering services task order budgets for FY2022
• 2021 proforma 5-year financial plan comparison to 2017 proforma

Solid Waste Authority

The Newton County Solid Waste Management Authority is meeting to review landfill tonnage reports, financial status, and proposed adjustments to engineering services task order budgets for FY 2022. They will also compare the 2021 proforma 5-year financial plan to the 2017 version and discuss the 2017 SPLOST equipment allocation collection status. The meeting includes public comment periods and a possible executive session.

• November & December Landfill Tonnage Reports
• Financial Status Report for Solid Waste for Month 6 (December) of FY 2022
• Adjustments to Professional Engineering Services Task Order Budgets for FY 2022
• 2021 Proforma 5-year Financial Plan comparison to 2017 Proforma
• 2017 SPLOST Equipment Allocation collection status

The Newton County Solid Waste Authority approved adjustments to professional engineering services task order budgets for FY2022, without changing the total budget. They also approved the amended agenda and the minutes from the December 16, 2021 work session, with one abstention. The meeting included informational reports on landfill gas flare startup, tonnage, finances, and equipment plans, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Approved agenda as amended to add Item 5B 'Startup of Landfill Gas Flare' (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of 12/16/21 work session (all in favor, Cowan abstained)
• Approved adjustments to professional engineering services task order budgets for FY2022 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss extending a moratorium on new residential zoning and plat petitions until April 19, 2022. The board is also reviewing a land sale agreement with the City of Covington and various grant applications.

• Resolution R011822a to extend residential development moratorium until April 19, 2022
• Intergovernmental Agreement with City of Covington for sale of ~35 acres from Newton/Covington Industrial Park
• Contract with Sunbelt for Admin Building Emergency Power design phase costing $27,500
• Conditional Use Permit CUP21-000005 for 11390 & 11368 Brown Bridge Rd and 28 Kirkland Rd
• Resolution R011822 to set qualifying fees for the 2022 election

The Newton County Board of Commissioners denied a conditional use permit for property on Brown Bridge Rd and Kirkland Rd (CUP21-000005) by a 5-0 vote, despite a prior Planning Commission recommendation for approval. The board also failed to adopt a proposed 2022 commission and school board district map (Resolution R011822B) with a 3-2 vote. Other actions included approving consent agenda items, serving as fiscal agent for Family Connection, accepting an ARPA grant, and extending a residential development moratorium.

• Denied conditional use permit CUP21-000005 for 11390 & 11368 Brown Bridge Rd and 28 Kirkland Rd (5-0)
• Failed to adopt 2022 commission and school board district map (3-2)
• Approved consent agenda including grants for Animal Services, Fire Services, and minutes (5-0)
• Approved serving as fiscal agent for Newton County Family Connection for 2023 (5-0)
• Approved accepting state ARPA grant for two new DA positions (5-0)
• Approved $48,900 budget amendment for DA vehicle and equipment (5-0)
• Approved $27,500 contract with Sunbelt Builders for Admin Building emergency power design (5-0)
• Extended moratorium on new residential development applications until April 19, 2022 (4-1)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss a redistricting map for the Commission and School Board. The body is also considering a public works agreement with Rockdale County and various license renewals.

• Amendment #2 Change Order #1 for Williams St. Crowder Agreement: $52,761.45
• Intergovernmental agreement with Rockdale County for public works services
• Draft Newton County Commission and School Board redistricting map presentation
• Alcohol Beverage License 1st Reading: CVS 4192 Salem Road
• FY 2020 Naloxone Grant for Newton County Sheriff’s Office

The Board appointed Commissioner J.C. Henderson as Vice-Chair for 2022 and Jackie Smith as County Clerk, both by 5-0 votes. An earlier motion combining the Vice-Chair appointment with additional public budget meetings failed 3-2. The Board also approved premium pay for county and state employees, an intergovernmental agreement with Rockdale County, and several other items.

• Appointed J.C. Henderson as Vice-Chair for 2022 (5-0)
• Appointed Jackie Smith as County Clerk for 2022 (5-0)
• Approved premium pay for county and state employees (5-0)
• Approved amendment to Williams St. Crowder Agreement for dam evaluation ($52,761.45) (5-0)
• Granted easement for Paine Crossing Transmission Main (5-0)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement with Rockdale County for public works (5-0)
• Approved 2022 alcohol license renewals (5-0)
• Approved agenda as amended (5-0)