Oconee County public meetings in 2024

Board of Tax Assessors

The Board of Tax Assessors will meet to approve minutes from two previous meetings and receive an update on Superior Court appeals. The agenda includes a scheduled executive session.

• Approve minutes from November 12 & 20 meetings
• Superior Court Appeals Update
• Executive Session

The Oconee County Board of Tax Assessors approved minutes, set values for several parcels, and discussed a conservation use renewal. They also went into executive session twice for legal discussions and approved mailing public utility notices.

• Approved November 12 minutes (unanimous)
• Set value of $6,100,000 for parcel B-04K-100 (unanimous)
• Set value of $85,000/acre for parcel B-06P-003A and $100/sqft for parcels B-06P-500, B-06P-600-603, B-06P-600-605 (unanimous)
• Approved mailing Public Utilities notices (unanimous)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Oconee County Planning Commission will discuss three land‑use proposals at its December 9 meeting. First, a rezoning of the Townley Family Partnership (299.94 acres) from AG to AR. Second, a special‑use request by the Dixon Family Trust for overnight camp cabins on 356.05 acres. Third, a special‑use request by Prince Avenue Baptist Church to expand its church and school campus on 74.41 acres.

• Rezone #P24-0217 Townley Family Partnership; 299.94 acres; from AG to AR; located at Hog Mountain Road, Hodges Mill Road, & Rocky Branch Road; vacant
• Special Use #P24-0210 Dixon Family Trust of 2012; recreational overnight camps with rental cabins; 356.05 acres; 6011 Hog Mountain Road & 1170 Lane Creek Road; residential/agricultural
• Special Use #P24-0216 Prince Avenue Baptist Church; expansion of church and school campus; 74.41 acres; 2201 Ruth Jackson Road; church and school campus

The Oconee County Planning Commission denied a rezoning request for 299.94 acres on Hog Mountain, Hodges Mill, and Rocky Branch Roads (P24-0217) by a 4-3 vote, recommending denial to the Board of Commissioners. The commission approved a special use for a recreational camp with rental cabins on 356.05 acres (P24-0210) by a 5-1 vote, and approved a special use for expansion of Prince Avenue Baptist Church's campus on 74.41 acres (P24-0216) by a 6-0 vote, both with conditions.

• Denied Rezone #P24-0217 (299.94 acres, Hog Mountain/Hodges Mill/Rocky Branch Roads) 4-3
• Approved Special Use #P24-0210 (recreational camp, 356.05 acres, 6011 Hog Mountain Rd & 1170 Lane Creek Rd) 5-1 with conditions
• Approved Special Use #P24-0216 (church/school expansion, 74.41 acres, 2201 Ruth Jackson Rd) 6-0 with conditions
• Approved minutes of November 18, 2024 meeting unanimously

Oconee Fire Rescue Station Chiefs Meeting

The Oconee Fire Rescue Station Chiefs and membership will meet to discuss fleet and facility maintenance. The body will review training hours, potential volunteer recruits, and standard operating guideline revisions.

• Work orders for fleet and facilities
• Review of potential volunteer recruit list
• Discussion of SOG revisions
• Discussion of Pension Fund regarding fire call response
• Review of CAD reports and times

The Station Chiefs meeting was called to order and the November 12, 2024 minutes were approved. Chiefs reviewed December training (21 classes), the Potential Firefighter and Medical Responder roster, and November training hours. They also discussed adding two sections to the SOGs, monitoring pension fund responses, ISO requirements, and reminding members of the December 19th training deadline.

• Approved November 12, 2024 meeting minutes
• Reviewed December training schedule (21 classes)
• Reviewed Potential Firefighter and Medical Responder roster (3 recruits for assessment lab)
• Reviewed November training hours
• Discussed adding SOG sections 1.60.11 and 5.20.2
• Asked chiefs to monitor pension fund structure fire responses
• Reminded chiefs of ISO on-scene time requirements
• Encouraged chiefs to contact members lacking required training hours

Board of Elections Meeting

The Oconee County Board of Elections will approve the November 8, 2024 minutes and hear public comments. New business includes considering a revision to the residency affirmation form, discussing the feasibility of consolidating precincts, and reviewing 228 voter challenges from October. The Director will report voter registration totals, and an executive session may address personnel or litigation matters.

• Approve November 8, 2024 Board of Elections minutes
• Consider revision to the residency affirmation form
• Discuss feasibility of precinct consolidation
• Review 228 voter challenges from October
• Executive session for personnel matters or potential litigation

Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on proposed updates to the Alcohol Ordinance and consider a new license for Catch 22 Garage. The meeting includes several zoning and variance requests for residential properties and the presentation of the FY24 Audit Report.

• Public hearing for proposed updates to the Alcohol Ordinance
• Rezone #P24-0115: 10 acres at Plaza Parkway & Jennings Mill Rd from R-3 to B-2
• Rezone #P24-0187: 0.68 acres at 1001 Ruth Jackson Rd from AG to OIP
• Variance #P24-0144: 56.10 acres at 3470 Greensboro Highway
• Approval of the 2025 Employee Health Insurance Plan Renewal

Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Oconee County Board of Commissioners will conduct the first reading and public hearing of proposed updates to the county’s alcohol ordinance. Commissioners will also discuss a protective netting project for the BSC Quad, the 2025 employee health‑insurance plan renewal, and several applications for new alcohol licenses. Additional agenda items include reviews of 2025 alcohol license renewals, the annual Flyover agreement, and various service and transportation agreements.

• First reading and public hearing of proposed updates to the Alcohol Ordinance
• Discuss BSC Quad Protective Netting Project
• Discuss 2025 Employee Health Insurance Plan Renewal
• Discuss and consider new alcohol licenses for PGPM RCH, LLC (Jennings Mill Country Club and Lane Creek Golf Club) and Maxwell MC Dinings & Hospitality, LLC
• Discuss 2025 Alcohol License Renewal Applications

Upper Oconee Basin Water Authority

The Authority will meet to approve the FY25 budget and finalize terms for the Series 2024 Revenue Bonds. Members will also discuss the investment of bond funds and receive an update on the water treatment plant expansion.

• Approval of FY25 Budget
• Approval of Supplemental Bond Resolution for Revenue Bonds, Series 2024
• Extension of audit services with Rushton
• 2025 Chemical Bid Tabulation
• Election of 2025 Officers

Board of Tax Assessors

The Board will hold a regular meeting, begin with a call to order, and enter an executive session. It will also set the date for the next meeting on December 10, 2024.

Hard Labor Creek Reservoir Management Board

The Hard Labor Creek Reservoir Management Board and Walton County Water & Sewerage Authority will review the FY 2024‑25 construction budget and funding sources totaling $176,275,840. They will consider approving the final guaranteed maximum price of up to $122,026,840 for the new water treatment facility. Additional engineering proposals for the Apalachee River Intake, dam monitoring, and habitat surveys will also be considered.

• Review funding sources totaling $176,275,840, including ARPA Grant $46.2M and Walton Revenue Bond $69M
• Consider approval of final GMP for Hard Labor Creek Water Treatment Facility up to $122,026,840
• Consider approval of Jacobs Engineering services for Apalachee River Intake up to $209,539
• Consider approval of Schnabel Engineering services for post‑construction dam monitoring up to $136,000
• Consider approval of Nelson Environmental habitat survey up to $35,332.19

Recreation Advisory Committee

The Recreation Advisory Committee will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and receive updates on park projects. The meeting includes a period for public comments.

• Park Projects updates

Tourism and Visitors Bureau

The Oconee County Tourism & Visitors Bureau Board will meet to approve September minutes, receive a treasurer update, and hear an executive director report. The meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. at the Administrative Building in North High Shoals.

• Approval of September minutes
• Treasurer update
• Visitors Bureau Executive Director update

Planning Commission Meeting

The Oconee County Planning Commission will convene to approve minutes from a previous meeting and consider two rezoning proposals for residential properties.

• Approval of October 21, 2024 minutes
• Rezone #P24-0115: St. Mary's Highland Hills, INC. (R-3 to B-2)
• Rezone #P24-0187: Brenda H. Dupre (AG to OIP)

Board of Health

The Oconee County Board of Health will meet at 3:30 p.m. on November 13, 2024. The agenda calls for reviewing minutes from the prior meeting, hearing district updates, receiving reports, and accepting public input. No specific actions or decisions are listed in the agenda.

• Call to Order
• Minutes from the last meeting
• District Updates
• Reports
• Public Input

Board of Tax Assessors

The Board of Tax Assessors is meeting to conduct business, including an executive session. No specific substantive items are listed on the agenda.

Oconee Fire Rescue Station Chiefs Meeting

The Oconee Fire Rescue Station Chiefs met to review maintenance work orders for fleet and facilities. They examined November training activities, volunteer recruitment, and training hour compliance. The meeting also covered revisions to the Standard Operating Guidelines and planning for the station’s Christmas dinner. An executive session may be held to discuss personnel matters.

• Review work orders for fleet and facilities maintenance
• Review November training schedule and volunteer recruit list
• Discuss revisions to Standard Operating Guidelines (SOG)
• Plan dates for station Christmas dinner
• Executive session to discuss personnel matters (closed)

Keep Oconee County Beautiful Commission Meeting

The Keep Oconee County Beautiful Commission will approve the previous meeting minutes, receive a budget report, and discuss new and old business items. The meeting will also include current program updates and a report from the Executive Director. The session concludes with committee breakout reports before adjourning.

• Approval of minutes
• Budget report
• New Business discussion
• Old Business discussion
• Current Program updates & Executive Director report

Board of Elections Meeting

The Oconee County Board of Elections will reconvene to certify the results of the November 5, 2024, General Special Election. The meeting includes a pre-certification session at 3:00 p.m. and a recess until 5:30 p.m. for the formal certification.

• Pre-certification of Election Results (3:00 p.m.)
• Certification of November 5, 2024, General Special Election (5:30 p.m.)
• Approval of October 1, 2024 Minutes

Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Oconee County Board of Commissioners will discuss and vote on several items, including a resolution to approve a contract with the Upper Oconee Basin Water Authority and updates to the county's alcohol ordinance. They will also review multiple zoning and special‑use requests, consider budget amendments for FY24, and evaluate bid awards for county projects. Additional topics include sewer policy amendments, law‑enforcement vehicle funding, and a cybersecurity grant acceptance.

• Resolution to approve the contract with Upper Oconee Basin Water Authority
• Discussion of updates to the Alcohol Ordinance
• Rezone request for 2880 Monroe Hwy (17.387 acres) from AG to R‑1
• Approval of FY24 Year End Budget Amendments
• Approval of the ACTS Building Electrical Renovation Bid Award

Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Oconee County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss budget amendments for the current fiscal year, including a request for utility relocation costs for a Georgia Department of Transportation project. The agenda also includes items regarding court collection services, cybersecurity grants, and updates to the alcohol ordinance.

• Discuss FY24 Year End Budget Amendments
• Discuss Budget Amendment for Utility Relocation for GDOT Project 0017185
• Discuss Agreement for Court Collection Services between i3 Verticles and Oconee County Probate Court
• Discuss Updates to the Alcohol Ordinance
• Discuss Acceptance of the GEMA/Homeland Security Cybersecurity Grant

Oconee County Industrial Development Authority Meeting

The Oconee County Industrial Development Authority will consider several items at its October 28 meeting. The board will discuss and consider the transfer of the Gateway Owners Association for Gateway Park. It will also review the FY25 insurance renewal and FY24 year‑end budget amendments. Additional agenda items include setting a regular annual meeting and a possible executive session.

• Transfer of Gateway Owners Association for Gateway Park
• Ratification of FY25 insurance renewal
• FY24 year‑end budget amendments
• Set a regular annual meeting
• Executive session, if needed

Planning Commission Meeting

The Oconee County Planning Commission will meet to approve minutes and consider two special use permit requests for residential properties.

• Approval of September 16, 2024 minutes
• Modify conditions for Special Use #P24-0155 (1600 Black Ike Rd)
• Special Use #P24-0166 for Accessory Modular Farm Tenant Dwelling (2791 Oliver Bridge Rd)

Board of Tax Assessors

The Board of Tax Assessors will meet to discuss Current Use Value (CUV) continuations for nine properties and a CUV discussion for Curtis Dawson. The board will also review non-disclosure applications and a veteran exemption homestead approval.

• CUV continuations for properties including Felker Investment Properties, Ryan Tenney, and James & Pamela Willis
• CUV discussion for Curtis Dawson
• Non-disclosure applications
• Veteran Exemption homestead approval for A-05A-007

Library Advisory Board

The Oconee County Library Board will meet to approve previous minutes, receive reports from branches and the Friends of the Library, and select officers for 2025. The board will also discuss art for the new Wire Park location.

• Approval of July 8, 2024, Board meeting minutes
• Reports from Bogart and Watkinsville branches
• Friends of the Library reports for Bogart and Watkinsville
• Discussion on art for the new Wire Park location
• Selection of officers for 2025

Oconee Fire Rescue Station Chiefs Meeting

The Oconee Fire Rescue Station Chiefs and membership will meet to discuss fleet and facility work orders. The body will review October training, volunteer recruit lists, and the status of the Fall EMR Course.

• Work orders for fleet and facilities
• Review of potential volunteer recruit list
• Status of Fall EMR Course
• Recruitment trailer signs and can trailers
• Review of members lacking training hours

Animal Services Meeting

The Oconee County Animal Services Advisory Board will consider approval of the July 10, 2024 meeting minutes. Board members will hear a brief update from Manager Crystal Berisko on budget, projects, ordinances, statistics, events, and other items. The agenda also includes public comment time, scheduling of future meeting dates, and any new business raised by members.

• Approval of July 10, 2024 minutes
• Public comments – limit of 5 minutes each
• Manager Crystal Berisko provides updates on budget, projects, ordinances, stats, events, and other items
• Discussion of future meeting dates
• Consideration of new business items

Board of Elections Meeting

The Board of Elections will discuss revisions to voter challenge procedures and hold hearings regarding specific voter challenges. The meeting also includes a Director's report on election preparations and a review of upcoming general election deadlines.

• Revision of voter challenge procedure
• Voter Challenge 21-2-230 Hearing
• Probable cause determinations for 11 voter challenges issued between 9-8-24 and 9-19-24
• Logic and Accuracy Testing report
• Review of State Election Board Rules

Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Oconee County Board of Commissioners will hold hearings on five zoning and variance requests. The board will also consider budget amendments for the Bear Creek Water Treatment Plant and a scale replacement on 441.

• Rezone #P24-0116: 17.387 acres at 2880 Monroe Hwy from AG to R-1
• Rezone #P23-0287 and Variances #P23-0288, #P23-0289: 2.48 acres at 1030 Garrett Rd
• Variance #P24-0135: Guest house in front yard at 2480 Barnett Shoals Rd
• Change order and budget amendments for Bear Creek Water Treatment Plant Expansion Design Services
• Budget amendment for 441 Scale Replacement

Upper Oconee Basin Water Authority

The Upper Oconee Basin Water Authority will hear reports on its finances, finance committee, engineering committee, and operations and management. An update on the water treatment plant expansion will be presented. The meeting includes a public comment period and may hold an executive session if needed.

• Financial Report
• Finance Committee Report
• Water Treatment Plant Expansion Update
• Engineering Committee Report
• Operations and Management Report

Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Oconee County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss a change order for the Bear Creek Water Treatment Plant Expansion Design Services and a budget amendment for the 441 Scale Replacement. The agenda also includes a resolution for alternate courthouses and the acceptance of right-of-way deeds.

• Discuss Resolution for Alternate Courthouses
• Discuss Change Order for Bear Creek Water Treatment Plant Expansion Design Services
• Discuss Budget Amendment for 441 Scale Replacement
• Discuss Acceptance of Right-of-Way Deeds to Oconee County

Recreation Advisory Committee

The Recreation Advisory Committee will meet to discuss park updates and recommendations for park trees provided by Dr. Dirr. The body will also review and approve minutes from the July 16 meeting.

• Dr. Dirr's improvements and recommendations for park trees
• General park updates

The Recreation Advisory Committee heard a report from Dr. Dirr on park tree improvements, including a $5,000 donation from him and his wife to match another $5,000 for park trees. Staff provided updates on park projects and programs. No formal decisions were made beyond approving the agenda and minutes.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved September 17 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Oconee County Planning Commission will consider two rezoning applications for residential properties. The body will also elect officers and approve minutes from the August 19, 2024 meeting.

• Rezone #P23-0287: Request to modify conditions for 2.48 acres at 1030 Garrett Rd
• Rezone #P24-0116: Request to rezone 17.387 acres from AG to R-1 at 2880 Monroe Hwy
• Election of Officers

The Oconee County Planning Commission recommended denial of a request to modify conditions of a previous rezone for a guest house at 1030 Garrett Rd, voting 6-1. It also recommended approval of a rezoning from AG to R-1 for 17.387 acres at 2880 Monroe Hwy, subject to 7 conditions, voting 7-0. The commission also elected Chuck Hunt as chairman and Nathan Byrd as vice chairman.

• Recommended denial of Rezone #P23-0287 (modify conditions for guest house at 1030 Garrett Rd) (6-1)
• Recommended approval of Rezone #P24-0116 (AG to R-1, 17.387 acres at 2880 Monroe Hwy) with 7 conditions (7-0)
• Elected Chuck Hunt as chairman and Nathan Byrd as vice chairman (unanimous)

Board of Tax Assessors

The Oconee County Board of Tax Assessors will approve the minutes from its August 13 meeting and discuss continuation of several CUV items. It will review a Department of Audit ratio study, consider a non‑disclosure application, and receive an update on appeals. The next meeting is scheduled for October 8, 2024.

• Approve minutes from the August 13, 2024 meeting
• Continue CUV items D-01-005D Carter, W (19.05) and C-04-065 Light Blue Shark (12.00) and C-04-065G Light Blue Shark (59.19)
• Review Department of Audit ratio study
• Consider non‑disclosure application
• Provide update on appeals

The Oconee County Board of Tax Assessors approved the August 13, 2024 minutes, three CUV continuations, one non-disclosure application, one 30-day notice, and forwarded five appeals plus two tabled parcels to the Board of Equalization. The board also reviewed the county's audit ratio study (39.54) and discussed pending appeals. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved August 13, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved CUV continuations for D-01-005D, C-04-065, C-04-065G (unanimous)
• Approved one non-disclosure application (unanimous)
• Approved one 30-day notice (unanimous)
• Approved forwarding five appeals plus parcels C-02G and C-02M to Board of Equalization (unanimous)

Tourism and Visitors Bureau

The board will meet to approve previous minutes and receive updates from the Treasurer and Executive Director. The session includes a review of Google, Facebook, and Instagram statistics and a discussion on new marketing options.

• Review of Google statistics
• Review of Facebook and Instagram statistics
• Discussion of new marketing options

The Oconee County Tourism and Visitors Bureau board approved allowing staff to spend up to $10,000 per month for marketing for the next 60 days (until November 10). The board also approved the July meeting minutes and received updates on finances, KPIs, events, and marketing plans. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved up to $10,000/month marketing spend for 60 days (unanimous)
• Approved July meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Oconee County Board of Commissioners will consider routine agenda items, citizen and commissioner remarks, and approve minutes from prior meetings. They will hear three zoning matters: a rezoning of 13.06 acres at 1195 Old Barnett Shoals Rd, a variance request for a private drive on 21.56 acres at 1241 Elder Road, and an appeal of a variance decision for 0.5 acres at 2362 Gober Road. The board will also consider appointments to the Recreation Advisory Board and Planning Commission, and vote on four consent items including a culvert replacement bid, farmland preservation recommendation, a Viper upgrade for the sheriff’s office, and a new alcohol license for The Village Market.

• Rezone #P24-0099: 13.06 acres at 1195 Old Barnett Shoals Rd, change from AR to AG
• Variance #P24-0101: 21.56 acres at 1241 Elder Road, modify private access drive dimensions
• Appeal #P24-0124: 0.5 acres at 2362 Gober Road, eligibility for variance on antenna towers
• Approval of Millers Lake Drive Culvert Replacement Bid Award
• Approval of Viper Upgrade for the Sheriff's Office

The Oconee County Board of Commissioners approved a rezone (P24-0099) for 1195 Old Barnett Shoals Road from AR to AG with one condition, and approved a variance (P24-0101) for 1241 Elder Road with two conditions. The board denied an appeal (P24-0124) of an administrative decision regarding screening structures at 2362 Gober Road. Appointments were made to the Recreation Advisory Board and Planning Commission, and the consent agenda was approved.

• Approved Rezone P24-0099 (AR to AG, 13.06 acres, 1195 Old Barnett Shoals Rd) with one condition (5-0)
• Approved Variance P24-0101 (private access drive, 21.56 acres, 1241 Elder Rd) with two conditions (5-0)
• Denied Appeal P24-0124 (DC Blox, 2362 Gober Rd) of administrative decision on screening (5-0)
• Appointed Richard Ashmore, Giles Moree, Dan Moore, Wesley Scott to Recreation Advisory Board (2-year terms) (5-0)
• Appointed Charles Hunt, James Staples, Colby Baker, Nathan Byrd to Planning Commission (4-year terms) (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Millers Lake Drive culvert replacement bid, Farmland Preservation Committee recommendation, Viper upgrade for Sheriff's Office, and new alcohol license for The Village Market (5-0)

Oconee Fire Rescue Station Chiefs Meeting

The Station Chiefs will approve the August meeting minutes, review maintenance work orders for fleet and facilities, and examine training topics including September training, volunteer recruitment, training hours, and the fall EMR course. They will also discuss competition results, recruitment trailer signs and can trailers, and members lacking training hours. An executive session may be held to discuss personnel matters if needed.

• Approval of August minutes
• Review of work orders for fleet and facilities
• Review of September training, volunteer recruit list, and training hours
• Discussion of recruitment trailer signs and can trailers
• Executive session on personnel matters (if needed)

The Oconee County Fire Rescue Station Chiefs met on September 10, 2024, and approved the August 12 minutes. They reviewed outstanding work orders, the September training schedule, and the Potential Firefighter and Medical Responder roster. August 2024 set a record for membership training hours at 804. The chiefs also discussed the recent line-of-duty death in Greene County and the CISM debriefing, and reminded that all non-career personnel must complete 24 annual training hours by December 19, 2024.

• Approved August 12, 2024 minutes
• Reviewed outstanding work orders for Fire Rescue
• Reviewed September training schedule (19 classes)
• Reviewed Potential Firefighter and Medical Responder roster
• Noted August 2024 training hours: 804 (record for August)
• Discussed LODD in Greene County and CISM debriefing
• Reminded chiefs to contact members lacking training hours

Keep Oconee County Beautiful Commission Meeting

The commission will meet to review budget reports and receive updates from the Executive Director. The agenda consists of standard procedural items and committee reports.

• Budget report
• Executive Director report on current programs

Board of Elections Meeting

The Board of Elections will discuss revisions to voter challenge procedures and a specific voter challenge. The meeting also includes reports on Secretary of State training and voter registration totals.

• Revision of voter challenge procedure
• Voter Challenge 230
• Logic and Accuracy testing starting September 9, 2024
• UOCAVA ballot issuance starting September 17, 2024
• Poll Worker Training from September 17 through October 3, 2024

The Oconee County Board of Elections unanimously approved revised voter challenge procedures and found probable cause for a challenge filed by Victoria Cruz. The board also added a notary public signature line to the residency affirmation form sent to challenged voters. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved revised voter challenge procedures (unanimous)
• Determined probable cause exists for challenge filed by Victoria Cruz (unanimous)
• Added notary public signature line to residency affirmation form (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Oconee County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss several infrastructure and licensing matters. The agenda includes reviews of a culvert replacement bid and a new alcohol license application.

• Millers Lake Drive Culvert Replacement Bid Award
• New alcohol license for The Village Market
• Farmland Preservation Committee Recommendation for FY25
• Viper Upgrade for the Sheriff's Office
• Parcel 2 Modification to the Oconee County Sewer Line Easement

Farmland Preservation

The Farmland Preservation Committee will visit the Rollins farm and review a ranking sheet for the one ACEP-ALE application received by August 9, 2024. The committee will determine eligibility and prepare to present the highest ranked farm to the Oconee Board of Commissioners.

• Visit to the Rollins farm
• Review of ACEP-ALE application ranking sheet
• Determination of eligibility for the single applicant

Planning Commission Meeting

The Oconee County Planning Commission will review a request to rezone 13.06 acres of vacant land. The body will also vote on changing its meeting start time and appoint a nominating committee for officers.

• Rezone #P24-0099: Request to change 13.06 acres at 1195 Old Barnett Shoals Rd from AR to AG
• Vote to move meeting time from 7:00 PM to 6:00 PM
• Appointment of Nominating Committee for Officers

Board of Elections Meeting

The Board of Elections is convening for a special called meeting. The primary purpose of the session is to conduct a voter challenge hearing.

• Voter challenge hearing

Board of Health

The Oconee County Board of Health will review minutes from its last meeting and discuss a previously tabled variance for 1591 Lane Creek Drive. It will consider adopting Body Art Rules presented by Keli Hinson. The meeting will also include district updates, other reports, and a period for public input.

• Review minutes from the previous meeting
• Discussion of the tabling of variance for 1591 Lane Creek Drive
• Consideration of adoption of Body Art Rules (Keli Hinson)
• District updates
• Public input session

Board of Tax Assessors

The Board will approve the minutes from its July 9 meeting. It will review and act on multiple Common Unvalued Value (CUV) applications and continuation requests, each listed with the applicant name and dollar amount. The agenda also includes a homestead exemption approval for B-03B-002, a non‑disclosure application, appraisal denial letters, an appeal update, and scheduling the next meeting.

• Approve minutes from the July 9 meeting
• Approve CUV applications (e.g., Bagley, Joseph & Margaret $6.00; Simonton, Fred III $127.34, $15.17, $100.19)
• Approve CUV continuation items (e.g., Sailors, Peggy $14.53, $121.00; Triple C Family LP $304.05, $5.05, $10.06)
• Approve homestead exemption for property B-03B-002
• Consider non‑disclosure application and appraisal denial letters

Oconee Fire Rescue Station Chiefs Meeting

The Oconee Fire Rescue Station Chiefs meeting on August 12, 2024, focused on operational logistics including fleet maintenance, training schedules, and volunteer recruitment. The agenda also included a review of membership appeals and a potential executive session for personnel matters.

• Approval of July meeting minutes
• Review of truck and station maintenance work orders
• Review of potential volunteer recruit list
• Review of appeal for membership
• Executive session for personnel matters (if needed)

Board of Elections Meeting

The Oconee County Board of Elections will discuss a voter challenge in new business. The Director will report on a petition verification for Kalki Yalamanchili and present voter registration totals. Upcoming election-related dates, including absentee ballot application deadlines and poll worker training, will be reviewed. An executive session may be held to address personnel matters or potential litigation.

• Voter challenge discussion (new business)
• Petition verification for Kalki Yalamanchili (Director’s Report)
• Voter registration totals (Director’s Report)
• First day to accept civilian absentee ballot applications – August 19, 2024
• Executive session to discuss personnel matters and/or potential litigation

Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss a zoning condition modification for property on Jennings Mill Road and the abandonment of rights-of-way for Hodges Mill Road. The agenda includes several consent items regarding infrastructure, public safety equipment, and a new alcohol license.

• Rezone #P24-0100: Request to modify B-2 zoning conditions for 23.92 acres at 1181 Jennings Mill Rd.
• Public hearing for the abandonment of rights-of-way of Hodges Mill Road
• Approval of Hog Mountain Road Multi-Use Path Bid Award
• Budget amendments for Fire Department thermal imagers and Courthouse fire pump system
• New alcohol license for La Laguna Express, LLC

Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Oconee County Board of Commissioners will review several contract and budget items, including design services for Dawson Park Phase 1 and a bid award for the Hog Mountain Road multi‑use path. They will consider budget amendments for fire department thermal imagers and a courthouse fire pump replacement. County‑wide matters include a FEMA matching grant for traffic message boards, a new alcohol license for La Laguna Express, LLC, and infrastructure projects such as road resurfacing and a water‑treatment plant loan modification.

• Discuss the Dawson Park Phase 1 Design Services Recommendation
• Discuss Hog Mountain Road Multi‑Use Path Bid Award
• Budget amendment for Thermal Imagers for the Fire Department
• Budget amendment to replace the Courthouse Fire Pump System
• Discuss a FEMA Matching Grant Opportunity for Traffic Message Boards

Upper Oconee Basin Water Authority

The Upper Oconee Basin Water Authority will receive a financial report, an update on the water‑treatment plant expansion, and reports from the engineering committee and operations manager. It will also consider a USGS Streamflow Gaging Stations Agreement listed under other business. A 10‑minute public comment period is scheduled at the end of the meeting.

• Financial Report – Sophia Primer
• Water Treatment Plant Expansion Update – Tom Kelley
• Engineering Committee Report – Joey Leslie
• Operations and Management Report – Brad Lanning
• USGS Streamflow Gaging Stations Agreement – Chip Ferguson

Recreation Advisory Committee

The Oconee County Recreation Advisory Committee will meet to approve the agenda and minutes, discuss athletic turf maintenance with Laserturf, and receive park updates. No decisions are listed beyond procedural items.

• Athletic Turf Maintenance – Laserturf
• Park updates

Planning Commission Meeting

The Oconee County Planning Commission is meeting to review a request to modify zoning conditions for a property on Jennings Mill Rd. The commission will also consider the adoption of the City of Bogart Unified Development Code and citywide zoning map.

• Rezone #P24-0100: Request to modify B-2 zoning conditions for 23.92 acres at 1181 Jennings Mill Rd.
• Adoption of City of Bogart Unified Development Code (Text Amendment)
• Adoption of City of Bogart Citywide Zoning Map

Animal Services Meeting

The Oconee County Animal Services Advisory Board will meet to approve May 1, 2024 minutes and introduce new board members. Manager Crystal Berisko will provide updates regarding budget, projects, ordinances, statistics, and events.

• Vote on positions for new Advisory Board Members
• Updates from the Animal Services Manager regarding budget, projects, and ordinances
• Review of animal services statistics and events

Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will consider 2024 tax millage levies for county government and schools. The meeting includes zoning requests for properties on Julian Drive and Macon Highway. The board will also discuss abandoning a portion of the former Hodges Mill Road right-of-way.

• Rezone Lifemark Development LLC (6.0 acres) on Julian Drive from R-1 to OIP
• Rezone 23.51 acres at 7760 Macon Highway from AR to B-2
• Variances for 7760 Macon Highway regarding landscape buffers and parking
• Discussion of 2024 Tax Millage Levies for county government and schools
• Abandonment procedures for a portion of former Hodges Mill Road right-of-way

Board of Tax Assessors

The Board of Tax Assessors will review several CUV applications, continuations, and releases. The meeting also includes the approval of homestead removal letters and specific homestead SD exemptions.

• Review of CUV applications for various parcels
• Processing of CUV continuations and releases
• Approval of homestead removal letters
• Approval of homestead SD exemptions for specific parcel IDs

Board of Elections Meeting

The Board will consider issuing a call for a Board of Education special election and reviewing voter residency challenge correspondence. Members will also review a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for voter challenges.

• Call for Board of Education Special Election
• Approval of voter challenge SOP
• Voter residency challenge correspondence
• Director's report on legislation changes and list maintenance

Tourism and Visitors Bureau

The Oconee County Tourism & Visitors Bureau will review May meeting minutes and welcome TJ Stephens to the board. The agenda includes a treasurer update vote and an executive director report on Google, Facebook, and Instagram statistics. The board will also discuss new marketing options.

• Approval of May minutes
• Welcome for TJ Stephens
• Treasurer update vote
• Review of Google, Facebook, and Instagram statistics
• Discussion of new marketing options

Library Advisory Board

The Oconee County Library Board of Trustees will review branch and regional service reports. The meeting includes updates from the Bogart and Watkinsville Friends of the Library groups and a discussion on the 2024-25 budget.

• Approval of April 8, 2024 minutes
• Reports from Bogart and Watkinsville Friends of the Library
• Discussion regarding the Art Committee for Oconee Library
• Review of the 2024-25 budget

Keep Oconee County Beautiful Commission Meeting

The Keep Oconee County Beautiful Commission meeting consists primarily of procedural items and program updates. The commission will review its budget report and receive reports from the Executive Director and committees.

• Budget report
• Current Program updates & Executive Director report
• Committee Breakout/Reports

Oconee Fire Rescue Station Chiefs Meeting

The Oconee Fire Rescue Station Chiefs and membership will review fleet and facility work orders. The meeting also includes discussions regarding volunteer recruitment and training hour compliance.

• Fleet and facility work orders
• Weekly truck exercising procedures
• July training and FF1 class results
• Potential volunteer recruit list
• Updated Standard Operating Guidelines (SOG) books

Hard Labor Creek Reservoir Management Board

The boards will review construction budgets and schedules for the water treatment facility and transmission system. They will consider awarding contracts to BM&K, Inc. for property appraisal and land acquisition services. The meeting also includes updates on the Apalachee River Intake and trapping service proposals.

• Property Appraisal Services contract award to BM&K, Inc. at $1,450 per parcel
• Land Acquisition Services contract award to BM&K, Inc. at $1,550 per parcel
• Review of Water Treatment Facility construction schedule and GEFA loan application
• Update on Finished Water Transmission System design status and easements
• Authorization for trapping services contracts at the dam site

Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will consider several contract renewals, including the Public Defender Indigent Services Agreement for FY25. The agenda also includes discussions on land acquisitions for Snows Mill Road and Hwy 53 and fee sheet amendments.

• Land acquisitions for Snows Mill Road and Hwy 53
• Public Defender FY25 Indigent Services Agreement (July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025)
• Planning and Code Enforcement Fee Sheet Amendment
• Renewal of the Chamber of Commerce Memorandum of Understanding
• Contractor Agreement for Juvenile Court Legal Services

Planning Commission Meeting

The Oconee County Planning Commission will review minutes from May 20, 2024. The meeting includes consideration of two new rezoning applications for vacant land.

• Rezone #P24-0014: 7760 Macon Highway from AR to B-2 (23.51 acres)
• Rezone #P24-0032: Julian Drive from R-1 to OIP (6.0 acres)

Board of Tax Assessors

The Board will review several CUV applications and a breach involving Donald Wingo. The agenda also includes consideration of the Freeport application for Caterpillar and updates on various appeals.

• CUV applications for Patricia Page, Ali & Pamela Almassi, and Stuart Willis
• CUV breach for Donald Wingo ($7,114.44 paid 5/28/24)
• Approval of Freeport application (Caterpillar)
• Approval of homestead applications
• Updates on the Wal-Mart appeal and other appeals

Board of Elections Meeting

The Board of Elections will review minutes from May 24, 2024. The meeting includes a discussion regarding possible candidate ineligibility and reports on voter registration and audits. Upcoming dates for poll worker training were also listed.

• Approval of May 24, 2024 minutes
• Discussion of possible candidate ineligibility
• Risk Limiting Audit report
• Voter Registration report
• Poll worker training schedule

Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Oconee County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss the adoption of the proposed FY25 budget and review the 3rd Quarter FY24 financial presentation. The agenda also includes zoning requests for properties on Moreland Way and Colham Ferry Rd.

• Rezone #P24-0056 at 1021 Moreland Way and Veterans Memorial Parkway
• Adoption of the proposed FY25 Budget
• Variance #P24-0054 at 3294 Colham Ferry Rd
• FY25 Equity and Merit Adjustments
• Change Order for Phase II Construction of Calls Creek WRF Upgrade

Board of Elections Meeting

The Oconee County Board of Elections is meeting to certify the results of the May 21, 2024 General Primary/Nonpartisan General Election. The board will also review minutes from the May 7 meeting.

• Certification of the May 21, 2024 General Primary/Nonpartisan General Election
• Risk Limiting Audit scheduled for May 30 at 9:00 a.m.

Upper Oconee Basin Water Authority

The Authority will meet to receive updates on the Water Treatment Plant expansion and review reports from the Engineering and Operations and Management committees.

• Water Treatment Plant Expansion Update
• Engineering Committee Report
• Operations and Management report
• Financial Report

Recreation Advisory Committee

The Recreation Advisory Committee will meet to receive park updates and conduct a walk of the Herman C. Michael Disc Golf Course.

• Walk of the HCM Disc Golf Course
• Park updates

Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing regarding the FY25 Budget. The meeting includes discussions on personnel appointments, county contracts, and infrastructure upgrades.

• Public Hearing on the FY25 Budget
• Confirmation of Senior Center Director
• Ordinance to amend Human Resources Policies and Procedures
• Change Order for Phase II Construction of Calls Creek WRF Upgrade to 3 MGD
• FY25 ACCG-IRMA Property and Liability Insurance Renewal

Planning Commission Meeting

The Oconee County Planning Commission will meet to approve previous minutes and review one rezoning request. The body is considering a change in land use for a vacant property.

• Rezone #P24-0056: Request by Richard Grayson to rezone 3.3835 acres at 1021 Moreland Way and Veterans Memorial Parkway from AR and M-H to R-2

Farmland Preservation

The committee is meeting to provide an overview of the 2024 Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) and Agricultural Land Easement (ALE). The session includes presentations from the Athens Land Trust and USDA-NRCS contacts.

• Overview of 2024 ACEP-ALE Program
• Presentation by Athens Land Trust Conservation Program Manager Dyan Holt
• Coordination with Watkinsville USDA Service Center contacts Gerald Grace and Jose Pagan

Tourism and Visitors Bureau

The board will meet to approve previous minutes and receive a bureau overview from the Executive Director. The agenda also includes a board member update.

• Approval of Minutes
• Board Member Update
• Visitors Bureau Overview-Executive Director

Board of Tax Assessors

The Board of Tax Assessors is meeting to approve the digest and the mailing of real and personal property assessments. The body will also review applications for homestead and Freeport exemptions.

• Approval of the Digest
• Approval of mailing for real and personal property assessments
• Review of Freeport and homestead applications
• CUV Continuations for 10 parcels, including Triple C and William Dolvin
• CUV Breach for John & Doris Brantley (paid 4/17/24)

Oconee Fire Rescue Station Chiefs Meeting

The Oconee Fire Rescue Station Chiefs are scheduled to meet on May 13, 2024. The meeting will take place at Oconee Veterans Park.

Keep Oconee County Beautiful Commission Meeting

The commission will meet to review budget reports and receive updates from the Executive Director. The agenda consists of standard procedural items and committee reports.

• Budget report
• Executive Director report
• Committee breakout reports

Board of Health

The Board of Health will receive district updates and a presentation from the Health Educator. The agenda also includes a lot size variance request for 1591 Lane Creek Dr.

• Lot size variance request: 1591 Lane Creek Dr.

Board of Elections Meeting

The Board of Elections is meeting to review director reports on voting and registration. The agenda focuses on the schedule for the May 21 election and subsequent certification and audit processes.

• Review of absentee, advance voting, logic and accuracy testing, and voter registration
• May 11 Saturday Voting from 9-5
• May 13-17 Advance Voting at Oconee County Administrative Building
• May 21 Election Day
• May 24 Board meeting for certification of Election

Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Board will hold a public hearing regarding the FY25 Budget. The agenda includes a zoning rezone request for Aiken Rd and several consent items involving law enforcement vehicles and service agreements.

• Public Hearing on the FY25 Budget
• Rezone #P24-0067: 45.685 acres on Aiken Rd
• Budget Amendment for District Attorney's Office
• FY25 Parks & Recreation Concession Services Contracts
• Additional FY24 Law Enforcement Vehicles

Animal Services Meeting

The Animal Services Advisory Board will meet to review minutes from February 7, 2024, and hear updates from the Manager of Animal Services. The agenda includes placeholders for reports on budget, projects, ordinances, statistics, and events.

• Approval of February 7, 2024 minutes
• Manager of Animal Services updates on budget, projects, and ordinances

Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will discuss several service agreements and equipment purchases. Items include concession contracts for youth sports and a new alcohol license application.

• FY25 Concession Services Contracts with Oconee Futbol Club and Oconee County Little League
• Additional FY24 Law Enforcement Vehicles
• New Alcohol License for Killer Crust Pizza, LLC
• Red Sky Service Agreement for the Call Manager Upgrade Project
• GEMA/HS Matching Grant Opportunity

Oconee County Industrial Development Authority Meeting

The Oconee County Industrial Development Authority will meet to consider easement changes and a quitclaim deed for Gateway East Business Park. The body will also discuss the FY25 budget.

• Mutual termination of drainage easement for Gateway East Business Park
• Proposed general easements for Gateway East Business Park
• Third Amendment to the Declaration for Gateway East Business Park
• Confirmation of the Quitclaim Deed for Gateway East Business Park
• FY25 Budget discussion

Farmland Preservation

The Farmland Preservation Committee is meeting to establish timelines for submitting and reviewing ACEP-ALE applications. The body will also discuss strategies to increase landowner interest and plan a May 2024 public meeting.

• Update from Athens Land Trust on pending ACEP-ALE applications
• Establishment of ACEP-ALE application submission timeline
• Establishment of ACEP-ALE application review and ranking timeline
• Planning for May 2024 Public Meeting

Board of Elections Meeting

The Oconee County Board of Elections is holding a special called meeting. The body will consider revisions and updates to the public comment policy that was adopted on April 2, 2024.

• Revisions to the April 2, 2024 public comment policy

Board of Tax Assessors

The Board of Tax Assessors is meeting to review a large number of Current Use Value (CUV) applications for 2024 and several continuing applications from previous years. The board will also consider an exempt application for Trinity Healthcare personal property.

• Review of multiple 2024 CUV applications
• Review of CUV continuations dating from 2016 to 2023
• Exempt application for Trinity Healthcare (Personal Property)
• Discussion of Homestead removal letter
• Review of Commercial Ratios

Library Advisory Board

The Oconee County Library Board of Trustees will meet to discuss updates to the meeting room policy and a request for reconsideration of materials. The board will also receive reports from branch managers and the Friends of the Library.

• Request for Reconsideration of Material
• Updated Meeting Room Policy
• New Library Update
• Art Committee for Oconee Library

Oconee Fire Rescue Station Chiefs Meeting

The Oconee Fire Rescue Station Chiefs and membership will meet to discuss fleet and facility maintenance. The body will also review training hours, volunteer recruits, and updated Standard Operating Guidelines (SOGs).

• Work orders for fleet and facilities
• Review of potential volunteer recruit list
• Review of monthly training hours
• Discussion of updated SOGs

Board of Elections Meeting

The Board of Elections is meeting to review the budget, risk limiting audits, and voter registration totals. The body is coordinating a schedule of upcoming events including poll worker training and absentee ballot mailing dates.

• Review of budget and voter registration totals
• Risk Limiting Audit report
• April 11 Logic and Accuracy testing
• April 15 Poll Worker Training
• Advance Voting period from April 29 through May 17, 2024

Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will review several rezoning applications and a special use permit. The meeting also includes votes on a hazard mitigation plan and law enforcement equipment funding.

• Rezone #P24-0010: 4.83 acres at 5671 Hog Mountain Road from AG to AR
• Rezone #P24-0011: 23.11 acres at 2300 and 2250 New High Shoals Road from AG to AR-3
• Special Use #P24-0008: Community scale church for Fellowship Baptist Church at 1820 Rays Church Road
• Variance #P23-0282: Side yard setback reduction at 1719 Shoal Creek Way
• Approval of Hazard Mitigation Plan Update and FY24 Law Enforcement Equipment funding

Upper Oconee Basin Water Authority

The authority will meet to receive financial reports and an update on the Water Treatment Plant Expansion. The session also includes reviews of operations and management.

• Water Treatment Plant Expansion update
• Financial reports
• Operations and Management review

Board of Health

The Board of Health will review agency reports from the Chief Executive, Chief Clinical, and Chief Financial Officers. The meeting includes a discussion on the Advantage Community Needs Assessment.

• Advantage Community Needs Assessment report
• Approval of January 23, 2024 minutes

Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss updates to the Hazard Mitigation Plan and funding for law enforcement equipment. The agenda also includes a discussion on the OVP Tennis Court Expansion Project and a library update. An executive session may be held for land acquisition, personnel, or litigation matters.

• Update on Oconee County Libraries
• Hazard Mitigation Plan Update
• FY24 Funding for Law Enforcement Equipment
• OVP Tennis Court Expansion Project

Oconee County Industrial Development Authority Meeting

The Oconee County Industrial Development Authority will meet to discuss and consider an extension and amendment to the IMI contract. The body will also review minutes from the February 23, 2024, meeting.

• Discussion and consideration of IMI Contract Extension and Amendment

Recreation Advisory Committee

The Oconee County Recreation Advisory Committee is meeting to approve the agenda and January minutes, discuss athletic turf maintenance (Laserturf), receive park updates, and handle other business. Public comments are also scheduled.

• Review and approve January 16 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Athletic Turf Maintenance - Laserturf
• Park updates

Planning Commission Meeting

The Oconee County Planning Commission is meeting to discuss three land-use requests. These include two residential rezoning applications and one special use request for a church.

• Rezone #P24-0010: 4.83 acres at 5671 Hog Mountain Road from AG to AR for residential use
• Rezone #P24-0011: 23.11 acres at 2300 and 2250 New High Shoals Road from AG to AR-3 for residential use
• Special Use #P24-0008: 10.02 acres at 1820 Rays Church Road for a community scale church

Board of Elections Meeting

The Oconee County Board of Elections will meet to certify the results of the March 12, 2024 Presidential Preference Primary. The board will also review voter registration totals and discuss public comment procedures.

• Certification of the March 12, 2024 Presidential Preference Primary
• Risk Limiting Audit scheduled for March 20-21, 2024
• Poll Worker Training on April 15, 2024
• Voter Registration deadline on April 22, 2024
• Advance Voting period from April 29 through May 17, 2024

Board of Tax Assessors

The Board of Tax Assessors is meeting to review numerous Conservation Use Value (CUV) applications and continuations. The board will also consider an exempt application for Westminster Academy and discuss ratios.

• Review of 51 CUV applications for 2024
• Review of 12 CUV continuations from 2016-2023
• Review of 3 CUV breach cases
• Exempt application for Westminster Academy (B-06W-001)
• Discussion of ratios

Tourism and Visitors Bureau

The Oconee County Tourism & Visitors Bureau will meet to conduct a budget vote for fiscal years 2024-2025. The board will also receive updates from the Director and Treasury.

• FY24-FY25 Budget Vote

Oconee Fire Rescue Station Chiefs Meeting

The Oconee Fire Rescue Station Chiefs and membership will meet to discuss fleet and facility maintenance. The body will review training hours, driver rosters, and potential volunteer recruits. The meeting includes a potential executive session for personnel matters.

• Work orders for fleet and facilities
• Review of March training and monthly training hours
• Review of potential volunteer recruit list
• Review of driver roster
• Discussion of FF1 Course and PT Program

Keep Oconee County Beautiful Commission Meeting

The commission will meet to review a budget report and receive updates from the Executive Director. The agenda includes discussions on new and old business and committee reports.

• Budget report
• Executive Director report on current programs

Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will review two zoning requests and several consent items. Discussions include a broadband contract update and a new social media policy. The meeting also includes a proclamation for a volunteer.

• Rezone #P23-0286: 68.34 acres on Old Barnett Shoals Road from AR to AG
• Variance #P23-0184: Setback reduction for 1312 Union Church Road
• Update to Broadband Contract with Charter Spectrum
• 2024 Speed Detection Device Permit Updates
• Adoption of New Social Media Policy

Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss updates to the Charter Spectrum broadband contract and additional FY24 road resurfacing. The agenda also includes a review of speed detection device permits and a new social media policy.

• Update to Broadband Contract with Charter Spectrum
• 2024 Speed Detection Device Permit Updates
• Additional FY24 Resurfacing
• Adoption of New Social Media Policy
• Recognition of Oconee County Fire Rescue Explorers

Oconee County Industrial Development Authority Meeting

The Oconee County Industrial Development Authority will meet to discuss updates to design guidelines for the Gateway Industrial Park. The meeting also includes the adoption of the agenda and approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Discussion of design guideline changes in the Gateway Industrial Park

Board of Tax Assessors

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific tax assessments, appeals, or policy items are listed for decision.

Planning Commission Meeting

The Oconee County Planning Commission will meet to review a rezoning request and approve previous meeting minutes. The primary item is a proposal to change the zoning designation for a vacant property.

• Rezone #P23-0286: Rancho Tesoros, LLC request to rezone 68.34 acres on Old Barnett Shoals Road from AR to AG

Board of Health

The Board of Health will conduct an election of officers and review the FY25 Budget. The meeting also includes district updates, environmental health reports, and a presentation on PrEP.

• Election of Officers
• FY25 Budget discussion
• District Updates
• Environmental Health report
• PrEP Presentation

Board of Tax Assessors

The Board of Tax Assessors is meeting to approve minutes, review Current Use Value (CUV) applications, and handle CUV continuations. The body will also address CUV breaches, homestead removal letters, and budget approval.

• Review of CUV applications for various parcels, including Alexandra Farms (233.19) and Townley Family LLLP (multiple parcels)
• CUV Breach reviews for Scott & Shaun Stewart and Caroline & Jay Leslie
• Approval of homestead removal letters for parcels B-04-010C, B-05-043B, and B-07A-012A
• Budget approval
• Non-Disclosure approval

Oconee Fire Rescue Station Chiefs Meeting

The Oconee Fire Rescue Station Chiefs and membership will meet to discuss fleet and facility maintenance. The body will review training hours, volunteer recruits, and several personnel and equipment requests. An executive session may be held for personnel matters.

• Review of work orders for fleet and facilities
• Discussion on appointment of OCFR Chaplain
• Review of request for emergency lights and siren by Matt Nunn
• Review of appeal to drive rescue truck by Jason Toledo
• Discussion of mutual radio frequencies with Greene County

Animal Services Meeting

The Animal Services Advisory Board will meet to approve previous minutes and receive updates from the Manager of Animal Services. The agenda includes placeholders for reports on budget, projects, ordinances, and statistics.

• Approval of October 11, 2023 minutes
• Manager of Animal Services updates regarding budget, projects, and ordinances

Board of Elections Meeting

The Board of Elections is reviewing preparations for the upcoming March 12 election. The meeting includes a Director's report on budget, voter registration, and equipment testing.

• Logic and Accuracy testing
• Poll Worker Training on February 8, 12, and 13
• Advance Voting from February 19 through March 8
• Election Day on March 12 with tabulation starting at 5:30 pm
• Certification of Election meeting scheduled for March 15

Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will review a rezoning request for a commercial property and discuss an EMS memorandum of understanding with St. Mary’s. The meeting includes appointments to the Board of Assessors and a community service board, as well as a second quarter FY24 financial update.

• Rezone #P23-0275: 2.84 acres at 2781 Monroe Highway and Ruth Jackson Road from AG & B-2 to B-2
• Amendment to MOU with St. Mary’s regarding EMS
• FY24 Mid-Year Budget Amendment Request
• GDOT Lighting Agreement for the SR15 roundabout at the Administrative Building
• Engineering for Heritage Park Master Plan

Board of Tax Assessors

The Board of Tax Assessors will conduct settlement conferences regarding cases C-01-045 and C-01-045B. The board may also enter an executive session if required.

• Settlement Conference C-01-045
• Settlement Conference C-01-045B

Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will meet to approve the agenda and enter an executive session. The session will cover land acquisition, personnel matters, and potential litigation.

• Executive session regarding land acquisition
• Executive session regarding personnel matters
• Executive session regarding potential litigation

Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss a mid-year budget amendment for FY24. The agenda includes reviews of contracts with NEGRC and various county-wide infrastructure and service agreements.

• FY24 Mid-Year Budget Amendment Request
• GDOT Lighting Agreement for the roundabout at SR15 at the Administrative Building
• Engineering for Heritage Park Master Plan
• FY23 ARPA and SFY 2024 Aging Services contract updates with NEGRC
• Amendment to MOU with St. Mary’s related to EMS

Oconee County Industrial Development Authority Meeting

The Oconee County Industrial Development Authority will meet to elect officers and review property matters. The body is considering the release of a fee on DDS property and the conveyance of a road to the Gateway Industrial Park Property Owners Association.

• Election of officers
• Approval of fee release on DDS property
• Conveying road to the Gateway Industrial Park Property Owners Association

Planning Commission Meeting

The Oconee County Planning Commission will meet to approve previous minutes and consider a rezoning request. The primary item is a proposal to change the zoning of a 2.84-acre commercial property.

• Rezone #P23-0275: 2781 Monroe Highway and Ruth Jackson Road (2.84 acres) from AG & B-2 to B-2

Board of Elections Meeting

The Oconee County Board of Elections is meeting to call for a Special Election regarding Homestead Exemption on May 21, 2024. The board will also review polling site assessments and voter registration totals.

• Call for May 21, 2024 Special Election for Homestead Exemption
• Logic and Accuracy testing beginning January 18, 2024
• UOCAVA Absentee ballots mailing starting January 23, 2024
• Civilian Absentee ballots mailing starting February 12, 2024
• Advance Voting from February 19, 2024 through March 8, 2024

Tourism and Visitors Bureau

The board is meeting to review director and treasury updates. The agenda consists of procedural items.

Oconee Fire Rescue Station Chiefs Meeting

The Oconee Fire Rescue Station Chiefs and membership will meet to discuss fleet and facility maintenance. The body will review training hours, volunteer recruits, and 2024 state training and pension fund deadlines.

• Work orders for fleet and facilities
• Review of potential volunteer recruit list
• 2024 deadlines for state required training and pension fund
• Officer election packets
• Radio traffic protocol and MC1 response

Board of Tax Assessors

The Board of Tax Assessors is meeting to review Current Use Valuation (CUV) applications for 2024 and continuations from previous years. The board will also consider the approval of homestead removal letters for four specific parcels.

• Settlement Conference C-01C-006A
• CUV applications for 20 parcels including JMH Farms and Parker & Casey
• CUV continuations for Melvin Brinkley (2023) and Richard & Hilda Torrey (2016)
• Homestead removal letter approval for parcels B-01-061A, B-02K-008C, C-02j-012, and C-06-014B

Library Advisory Board

The Library Board of Trustees will meet to receive reports from branch managers and the Friends of the Library. The board will discuss updates regarding the new library and the Art Committee. A request for reconsideration of material is listed under new business.

• Request for Reconsideration of Material
• New Library update
• Art Committee for Oconee Library
• Approval of October 9, 2023 meeting minutes

Keep Oconee County Beautiful Commission Meeting

The commission will meet to review budget reports and receive updates from the Executive Director. The agenda consists of standard procedural items and committee reports.

• Budget report
• Executive Director report on current programs

Board of Tax Assessors

The Board of Tax Assessors meeting consists of an executive session and the scheduling of the next meeting. No other public business items are listed on the agenda.

• Executive Session

Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will consider five zoning and variance requests and discuss the FY25 Budget Submittal Plan. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding the abandonment of Hillsboro Road within North High Shoals city limits.

• Variance #P23-0234 for Parkside Property Development, LLC at 3380 Hog Mountain Road & 1078 Stillwater Way
• Variance P23-0244 for Westminster Christian Academy at 1640 New High Shoals Road & 1185 S Bishop Farms Parkway
• Rezone #P23-0219 for Chip Patterson (AG to AR) at 1210 Burr Harris Road
• Rezone #P23-0228 for Armor Homes LLC (AG to AR) at 1251 Sikes Road
• Public hearing on the proposed abandonment of Hillsboro Road inside North High Shoals