Pickens County public meetings in 2023

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to approve the 2024 Budget and insurance renewals. The agenda includes reviewing bids for an ambulance truck chassis and community center landscaping, as well as several board appointments.

• Approval of the 2024 Budget
• Rezoning request RZ-190575 for 5.89 acres on Black Rock Lane from AG to RR
• Bids for Ambulance Truck Chassis
• Bids for Community Center landscaping
• Appointments to the Airport Authority Board and Board of Elections

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to review updates from department heads and planning and development. The body will also discuss recreation fees and the 2024 paving project schedule.

• 2024 Paving Projects
• Recreation Fees
• Planning & Development Updates

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss water department rates and the land use map. The meeting includes decisions on several rezoning and conditional use requests for properties on Hwy. 136, Reavis Road, Jerusalem Church Road, and Gregory Drive.

• Rezoning and conditional use requests for Hwy. 136 (Marie Hyde and Mike Dietzel)
• Rezoning and conditional use for equestrian facility at 131 Reavis Road
• Rezoning of 68.87 acres at Jerusalem Church Road/Hill City Road
• Rezoning of 6.24 acres on Gregory Drive
• Discussion of Water Department Rates

Board of Commissioners

The Pickens County Board of Commissioners is holding a called meeting that includes a public hearing on the 2024 budget, followed by a work session with updates from Planning & Development and department heads, plus general discussion. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Public hearing on 2024 budget
• Planning & Development updates
• Department head updates
• General discussion

Board of Commissioners

The Pickens County Board of Commissioners is holding the first of two public hearings on the proposed 2024 county budget. The second hearing is scheduled for November 16, 2023. The full budget will be available for public viewing starting November 2, 2023, and adoption is scheduled for December 7, 2023.

• Public hearing on 2024 budget, November 2, 2023 at 4:30 PM
• Second public hearing on 2024 budget, November 16, 2023 at 4:30 PM
• Budget available for public viewing from November 2, 2023 at 2:00 PM
• Budget adoption scheduled for December 7, 2023 at 5:30 PM
• Location: BOC Meeting Room, Pickens County Administration Building, 1266 East Church Street, Jasper, GA 30143

Board of Commissioners

The Pickens County Board of Commissioners is holding a called meeting to introduce Angie Davis of Jarrard & Davis as the new County Attorney. The board will also enter an executive session and approve the minutes from that session. No other substantive business is on the agenda.

• Introduce Angie Davis (Jarrard & Davis) as County Attorney
• Executive Session
• Approval of Executive Session Minutes

Board of Commissioners

The Pickens County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to decide whether to remove Hunters Ridge Road and Mountain Laurel Drive from the county road system. The hearing follows a work session and is open to the public.

• Public hearing on abandoning Hunters Ridge Road (portion of cul-de-sac on Lot 144)
• Public hearing on abandoning Mountain Laurel Drive (terminus portion)
• Contact Bethany Brown, Pickens County Planning and Development, 706-253-8809

Board of Commissioners

The Pickens County Board of Commissioners will consider several action items, including a quarterly finance report, a contract with Appalachian CASA, the deannexation of a 34.25-acre parcel from the City of Jasper, and agreements related to the Talking Rock Fire Station. The board will also vote on meeting minutes and may enter executive session.

• Quarterly Finance Report
• Appalachian CASA Contract
• City of Jasper Parcel 028 051 (34.25 acres) - Deannexation
• Talking Rock Fire Station Agreements: BOC Resolution, Fire Station Lease Agreement, TTR PC Fire Services Interagency Agreement
• Approve minutes for October 5, 2023 work session and regular meeting

Board of Commissioners

The Pickens County Board of Commissioners is meeting for a work session to receive department head updates and hold general discussion. No votes or formal decisions are scheduled; the agenda is procedural and contains no specific action items.

• Department head updates
• General discussion

Board of Commissioners

The Pickens County Board of Commissioners is meeting to consider several intergovernmental agreements, including one with Dawson County for use of a material recovery facility and one with the City of Calhoun for water distribution. The board will also vote on renewing an ETC service agreement, declaring surplus property, and either updating or terminating the Nationwide 457 retirement plan. The agenda includes a proclamation for Serve Pickens and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Dawson County IGA for Use of Material Recovery Facility
• IGA for Water Distribution Between the City of Calhoun and Pickens County
• ETC Service Agreement Renewal
• Resolution to Move Items into Surplus Property
• Approve Updates to or Termination of the Nationwide 457 Plan

Board of Commissioners

The Pickens County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session with no voting items on the agenda. The meeting consists of department head updates, general discussion, and adjournment, so no formal decisions are scheduled.

• Department head updates
• General discussion

Board of Commissioners

The Pickens County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting, addressing a consent agenda, new business items, and action items. Key items include a City of Jasper annexation request, Community Wildfire Defense Grants, and two rezoning requests. The board will also vote on minutes from previous meetings.

• City of Jasper annexation request for 17.28 acres (Parcel #029B 061)
• Community Wildfire Defense Grants discussion
• Rezone RZ-190524: Brian Armour, Pin Hook Road, HB to RR, 0.663 acres
• Rezone RZ-190529: Steve Holt, Hidden Cove Drive, AG to SA, 11.47 acres
• Approve minutes from Sept 7, 13, and 14 meetings

Board of Commissioners

The Pickens County Board of Commissioners has cancelled its work session scheduled for 4:30 pm on September 21, 2023. No other business is listed on this agenda.

• Cancellation of the September 21, 2023 work session

Board of Commissioners

The Pickens County Board of Commissioners is holding a called meeting to approve the 2023 millage rate, which determines local property taxes. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Approve the 2023 Millage Rate

Board of Commissioners

The Pickens County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to discuss Community Wildfire Defense Grants and receive updates from department heads. The agenda is otherwise limited to general discussion and adjournment, with no specific action items listed.

• Discussion of Community Wildfire Defense Grants
• Department head updates

The Board of Commissioners conducted a work session consisting of department head updates and general discussion. No formal votes or policy decisions were made during this meeting.

Board of Commissioners

The Pickens County Board of Commissioners is holding a called meeting to consider approving the advertisement of the 2023 millage rate and 5-year levy. This is the only substantive item on the agenda, alongside routine procedural actions.

• Approve advertisement of 2023 millage rate and 5-year levy

The Board of Commissioners approved the advertisement of the 2023 property tax digest and 5-year history of levy. The millage rate will be set at a future meeting on September 14, 2023.

• Approved advertisement of 2023 property tax digest and 5 year history of levy (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Pickens County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to discuss planning and development updates, department head updates, and general discussion. The agenda contains no specific action items, votes, or dollar amounts, and is largely procedural in nature.

• Planning & Development Updates
• Department Head Updates
• General Discussion

The Board of Commissioners held a work session to review rezoning requests and receive department updates. No formal votes or decisions were recorded during this session.

Board of Commissioners

The Pickens County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda, old business including a quarterly finance report, and new business on the Tate Mountain Associates 2023 Dam Renovation design phase. They will also vote on minutes from previous meetings, including an emergency called meeting regarding a GEMA/Lift Burn Ban.

• Quarterly Finance Report
• Tate Mountain Associates – 2023 Dam Renovation (Design Phase)
• Approve minutes: Work Session July 20, Regular Meeting July 20, Emergency Called Meeting July 25 (GEMA/Lift Burn Ban)

The Board of Commissioners approved the design phase for the 2023 Dam Renovation for Tate Mountain Associates. The meeting also included personnel promotions and the announcement of a new Finance Director.

• Approved Design Phase of the 2023 Dam Renovation for Tate Mountain Associates (All voted aye)
• Approved minutes for July 20 Work Session, July 20 Regular Meeting, and July 25 Emergency Called Meeting (All voted aye)
• Approved Executive Session Minutes (All voted aye)

Board of Commissioners

The Pickens County Board of Commissioners is meeting for a work session to receive department head updates and hold general discussion. No formal votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Department head updates
• General discussion

The Board of Commissioners met for a work session focused on department updates following recent storms and tornadoes. No formal votes or legislative decisions were recorded during this meeting.

Board of Commissioners

The Pickens County Board of Commissioners is holding a called meeting to consider two emergency actions: authorizing a resource request to the Georgia Emergency Management Agency to temporarily lift the burn ban, and voting on a formal Declaration of Emergency for the county. The meeting is scheduled for 5:00 pm on July 25, 2023, in Suite 149 of the Administrative Office Building.

• Authorize filing emergency resource request to GEMA to temporarily lift burn ban
• Consider and vote on formal Declaration of Emergency for Pickens County

The Board of Commissioners declared a State of Emergency due to EF1 and EF0 tornadoes that occurred on July 20, 2023. The board also authorized a request to GEMA to temporarily lift the burn ban to assist residents with storm cleanup.

• Approved resolution to request GEMA lift the burn ban for 60 days (unanimous)
• Declared Pickens County a State of Emergency due to tornadoes and severe storms (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Pickens County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting on July 20, 2023, to consider several action items, including approval of employee handbook changes, a memorandum of understanding with North Georgia Community Action, Inc., a mobile home decal resolution, and a request from the Town of Talking Rock to annex tax parcel 010 061. The board will also vote on four rezoning requests, appointments to boards, and the quarterly finance report.

• Approve Employee Handbook Changes
• Approve MOU with North Georgia Community Action, Inc.
• Town of Talking Rock Annexation Request (Tax Parcel 010 061)
• Rezones: RZ-190472 (Carlan Road, AG to SA, 10.99 acres), RZ-190491 (Hwy 53 West, NC to HB, 7.76 acres), RZ-190493 (Sandy Bottom Road East, HB to AG, 153.51 acres), RZ-190494 (Roland Road, AG to HB, 19.772 acres)
• Accept Larry Brown's resignation and appoint Richard Frady to Elections Board

The Board of Commissioners denied a request by the City of Talking Rock to annex 113 acres for a luxury RV park. Other actions included approving several rezoning requests, updating the employee handbook, and appointing board members.

• Denied Talking Rock annexation request for 113-acre luxury RV park (all voted aye)
• Approved employee handbook updates (all voted aye)
• Renewed MOU with North Georgia Community Action, Inc. for Mountain Area Transit System (all voted aye)
• Approved resolution to not require mobile home decals for real property (all voted aye)
• Approved termination of IGA with City of Jasper for city parks (all voted aye)
• Approved budget amendments of $34,777.90 for Salary/School Resource and $8,500.00 for ACCG Safety Grant (all voted aye)
• Approved rezones for Woodstock Church of Jasper and Southern Rambler Ranch, LLC; denied rezones for SRNG, LLC and Jesse Meffert (all voted aye/Tippens abstained on Meffert)
• Appointed Richard Frady to the Elections Board (all voted aye)

Board of Commissioners

The Pickens County Board of Commissioners is holding a called meeting to receive the 2022 audit presentation from Rushton and Company. The agenda includes the audit, general comments, and adjournment.

• 2022 Audit Presentation by Rushton and Company

The Board of Commissioners met to receive a presentation from Rushton and Company regarding the 2022 Annual Comprehensive Audit Report. The audit partner stated that the financial statements fairly present the county's financial position as of December 31, 2022. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Received 2022 Annual Comprehensive Audit Report presentation

Board of Commissioners

The Pickens County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting on June 15, 2023, with a full agenda of action items. They will vote on three rezoning requests, approve budget amendments, authorize the sale of surplus property, and consider agreements with the county extension and the City of Talking Rock. The meeting also includes reappointments and approval of prior minutes.

• Rezone RZ-190443: Danna Sparks, Inland Road, 36.33 acres from RR to AG
• Rezone RZ-190471: Machielle Hamilton, Ellijay Road Talking Rock, 17.72 acres from AG to RR
• Rezone RZ-190477: Robert Burton, 11110 Hwy 53 West, 4.70 acres from RR to HB
• Approve County Extension Contract (July 1, 2023 to June 20, 2024)
• Approve Agreement with City of Talking Rock to Collect Tax Payments

The Board approved seven budget amendments and a contract to collect tax payments for the City of Talking Rock. Two rezoning requests were approved, while one was denied due to traffic concerns. The Board also retained a law firm for complex legal matters.

• Approved seven budget amendments (Exhibits A-G) (All Aye)
• Approved County Extension Contract for July 1, 2023 to June 20, 2024 (All Aye)
• Approved agreement to collect tax payments for the City of Talking Rock (All Aye)
• Reappointed Mary Ghorley to Highland Rivers Board of Directors (All Aye)
• Approved rezone RZ-190443 (Inland Road) from RR to AG (All Aye)
• Approved rezone RZ-190471 (Ellijay Road Talking Rock) from AG to RR (All Aye)
• Denied rezone RZ-190477 (11110 Hwy 53 West) from RR to HB (All Aye)
• Retained law firm Robbins, Alloy, Belenfante, Littlefield, LLC (All Aye)

Board of Commissioners

The Pickens County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to discuss planning and development updates, employee handbook updates, department head updates, and general discussion. No votes or decisions are listed on this agenda; it is primarily a discussion-oriented meeting.

• Planning & Development Updates
• Employee Handbook Updates
• Department Head Updates
• General Discussion

The Board of Commissioners conducted a work session to receive updates on rezoning requests, the employee handbook, and department operations. No formal decisions were made or voted upon during this meeting.

Board of Commissioners

The Pickens County Board of Commissioners is meeting to handle routine business, including approving a tax anticipation note, an airport grant for a lighting project, and a resolution adopting an updated joint comprehensive plan. The board will also vote on two rezoning requests and make appointments to the Recreation Board.

• Approve Tax Anticipation Note
• Approve Airport Grant (Lighting Project)
• Resolution to Adopt the Updated Joint Comprehensive Plan
• Rezone RZ-190458: 15.6 acres at Hwy 53 E and Pea Ridge Road from AG to RR
• Rezone RZ-190459: 11.01 acres on Carbine Drive from RR to AG

The Board of Commissioners approved a $5.5 million credit line for cash flow and a $107,000 match for a state airport lighting grant. They also adopted an updated Joint Comprehensive Plan and approved two rezoning requests.

• Approved $5.5M Tax Anticipation Note from Community Bank of Pickens County (all aye)
• Approved $107,000 match for state airfield lighting grant (all aye)
• Adopted updated Joint Comprehensive Plan via Resolution (all aye)
• Appointed Adam Williams to the Recreation Board (all aye)
• Appointed Brad Lowery to the Recreation Board (all aye)
• Approved rezone of Parcel #050 052 001 (Hwy 53 E and Pea Ridge Road) from AG to RR with a 7-lot limit (all aye)
• Approved rezone of Parcel #068 141 001 (Carbine Drive) from RR to AG (all aye)
• Approved May 4, 2023 regular meeting minutes (all aye)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners conducted a work session to receive updates from department heads. No formal votes or decisions were recorded during this meeting.

Board of Commissioners

The Pickens County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting on May 4, 2023, to consider several action items. These include a proposed annexation of a 4.63-acre parcel in Talking Rock, approval of a grant proposal for the Tate Mountain Dam, and bids for road paving and a walking track at Roper Park. The board will also vote on minutes from previous meetings and appointments to the Library Board and Beer & Wine Board.

• Talking Rock Annexation – Parcel 011 018 (4.63 Acres)
• Approve Grant for Tate Mountain Dam - Geosyntec Proposal
• Approve Road Department Paving Bids
• Approve Walking Track Bids – Roper Park
• Reappointment of Jim Kirk to the Library Board; Appoint Toby Jones to the Beer & Wine Board

The Board of Commissioners approved two road paving contracts totaling $3.3 million, a $145,000 walking track at Roper Park, and a $37,000 dam study. They also approved adding a 4-H extension agent with a $10,000 county salary contribution and a resolution for special events staffing. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $1.25M paving bid for Jerusalem Church Road (unanimous)
• Approved $2.05M countywide paving bid for five roads (unanimous)
• Approved $145,000 walking track bid at Roper Park (unanimous)
• Approved $37,000 dam study for Tate Mountain Dam (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 salary contribution for additional 4-H extension agent (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for special events staffing and cost recovery (unanimous)
• Reappointed Jim Kirk to Library Board (unanimous)
• Appointed Toby Jones to Beer & Wine Board (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Pickens County Board of Commissioners work session scheduled for Thursday, May 4, 2023 at 4:30 pm has been cancelled. No other business is listed on this agenda.

• Work session cancelled

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners held a public hearing to accept comments on the draft five-year Joint Comprehensive Plan update for 2023-2028. The plan involves Pickens County and the cities of Jasper, Nelson, and Talking Rock. The draft will be submitted for review by the Northwest Georgia Regional Commission and the Georgia Department of Community Affairs.

• Held public hearing for draft Joint Comprehensive Plan Update

Board of Commissioners

The Pickens County Board of Commissioners will consider approving bids for water system infrastructure services and a recycle glass crusher, along with contracts for Debtbook, Liberty Tire Recycling, an intergovernmental agreement with Nelson for tree services, and a lease with the State Properties Commission. The board will also review the quarterly finance report and vote on four rezoning requests. Several proclamations are on the consent agenda.

• Approve bid for Water System Infrastructure Services (RFP #23-01)
• Approve bid for Recycle Glass Crusher (RFP #23-02)
• Approve IGA between Pickens and Nelson for Tree Services
• Rezone RZ-190445: 4470 Hwy 53 East, Tate GA, RR to HB, .349 acres
• Rezone RZ-190446: Pleasant Hill Road, Jasper GA, AG to SA, 3 acres

The Board approved several infrastructure projects funded by grants, including a water line loop and a glass crusher. The Board also approved four rezoning requests and transferred county-owned property at Lee Newton Park to the City of Jasper.

• Approved $428,000 bid from Stanco for water line and fire hydrants on Mullinax Road (unanimous)
• Approved $131,000 bid for a heavy duty glass crusher at the Recycle Center (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Liberty Tire for used tire disposal (unanimous)
• Approved IGA to provide tree removal services to the City of Nelson (unanimous)
• Approved lease with State Properties Commission for offices at 50 North Main Street (unanimous)
• Approved four rezoning requests for properties in Tate, Jasper, and Talking Rock (unanimous)
• Appointed Ashley Craig as Secretary to the Beer & Wine Board (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of County-owned property at Lee Newton Park to the City of Jasper (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners conducted a work session to review rezoning requests and receive updates from department heads. No formal votes or decisions were recorded during this session.

Board of Commissioners

The Pickens County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to discuss rezones, receive department head updates, and engage in general discussion. The agenda is brief and contains no specific details on the rezones or updates.

• Discussion of rezones (Wes Frye)
• Department head updates
• General discussion

The Board reviewed rezoning requests for a residential property and a sports club, which were deferred to a later meeting for voting. Department heads provided updates on a new three-way stop, a proposed $1.25 million water purchase from Cherokee County, and permit requirements for a proposed homeless shelter on Martin Road.

• Tabled vote on RZ-190436 (Cindy Petty) to 5:30 meeting
• Tabled vote on RZ-190401 (Pickens County Sportsman's Club Inc.) to 5:30 meeting
• Tabled vote on CU-190402 (Pickens County Sportsman's Club Inc.) to 5:30 meeting

Board of Commissioners

The Pickens County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda, old and new business, and action items. Key decisions include a resolution to increase water capacity from Cherokee County, a sidewalk project in Tate, and several rezoning requests. The board will also consider a conditional use permit for an outdoor shooting range and appoint a member to the water and sewer board.

• Resolution to increase water capacity from Cherokee County
• Sidewalk project in Tate Community
• Rezone RZ-190436: 0.179 acres at 553 Harley Trail, Ball Ground, from AG to RR
• Rezone RZ-190401: 10.21 acres at 831 Old Jones Mtn Rd E, from AG to HB
• Conditional use request CU-190402 for outdoor shooting range at 831 Old Jones Mtn Rd E

The Board approved a one-time $1,250,000 payment to increase wholesale water capacity from Cherokee County. The Board also approved a sidewalk replacement project in Tate and two rezoning requests.

• Approved $1.25M purchase to increase water capacity from Cherokee County (All Aye)
• Approved $99,050 SPLOST-funded sidewalk replacement in Tate Community (All Aye)
• Approved rezone RZ-190436 for Cindy Petty at 553 Harley Trail from AG to RR (All Aye)
• Approved rezone RZ-190401 and conditional use CU-190402 for Pickens County Sportsman’s Club Inc. (2-1)
• Appointed Eric Ledford to the Pickens County Water & Sewer Board through Dec 31, 2025 (All Aye)
• Approved February 16, 2023 Regular and Work Session minutes (All Aye)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners authorized the Chairman to sign documents transferring tax sale property to the City of Jasper-Pickens County Land Bank. The Board also approved the meeting minutes from February 2, 2023.

• Authorized Chairman to sign documents to transfer tax sale property to the City of Jasper-Pickens County Land Bank (All voted aye)
• Approved Regular Meeting minutes from February 2, 2023 (All voted aye)
• Approved Work Session minutes from February 2, 2023 (All voted aye)

Board of Commissioners

The Pickens County Board of Commissioners is meeting for a work session to discuss department head updates and general matters. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific action items listed.

• Department Head Updates
• General Discussion

The Board of Commissioners held a work session to receive updates from department heads. No formal votes or legislative decisions were recorded during this meeting.

Board of Commissioners

The Board approved a resolution to officially designate specific roads as 'no through trucks' to allow law enforcement to stop semi-trucks. The Board also approved several grants, a landfill consulting agreement, and a lease extension for the Cove Road Recycling Station.

• Approved resolution for 'no through trucks' sign locations (all voted aye)
• Extended lease for Cove Road Recycling Station (all voted aye)
• Increased conflict attorney pay for Juvenile Court from $1,200 to $2,000 (all voted aye)
• Approved transfer of 83 Pioneer Road to Development Authority (all voted aye)
• Accepted VOCA Subgrant C22-08-044 for Appalachian CASA (all voted aye)
• Approved AT&T Special Services Agreement for 911 operations (all voted aye)
• Accepted $28,000 GEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant (all voted aye)
• Approved Atlantic Coast Consulting agreement for Whitestone Landfill inspection (all voted aye)

Board of Commissioners

The Pickens County Board of Commissioners is meeting for a work session to receive department head updates and engage in general discussion. No votes or formal decisions are listed on the agenda, which is largely procedural.

• Department head updates
• General discussion

The Board of Commissioners conducted a work session consisting of departmental reports. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded during this meeting.

Board of Commissioners

The Pickens County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting on January 19, 2023, to consider several action items. These include a proposed annexation by the City of Jasper of a 14.44-acre parcel, the reappointment of Shane Fendley to the Tax Assessor Board, and approval of minutes from previous meetings. The board will also discuss updates on COVID leave, a fiscal agent agreement for Family Connection, and a scrap tire abatement reimbursement program.

• City of Jasper annexation of Parcel #JA10 051 001 (14.44 acres)
• Reappointment of Shane Fendley to Tax Assessor Board - Position A
• Fiscal Agent for Family Connection for 2023
• Scrap Tire Abatement Reimbursement Program
• Update on COVID Leave policy

The Board of Commissioners approved a lease for the Department of Community Supervision and accepted a $6,097 state grant for scrap tire disposal. The Board also voted to reduce the annual Covid leave policy from ten days to five. Additionally, Shane Fendley was reappointed to the Tax Assessor Board.

• Reduced Covid Leave Policy from ten days to five per year (All Aye)
• Approved continuing as Fiscal Agent for Family Connections for 2023 (All Aye)
• Accepted $6,097 state grant for Scrap Tire Abatement Reimbursement Program (All Aye)
• Approved lease for Department of Community Supervision at 50 North Main Street (All Aye)
• Approved reappointment of Shane Fendley to the Tax Assessor Board Position A (All Aye)
• Approved minutes for Regular Meeting and Work Session from January 19, 2023 (All Aye)

Board of Commissioners

The Pickens County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session with items limited to department head updates, general discussion, and adjournment. No specific decisions, contracts, or public hearings are listed on this agenda.

• Department Head Updates
• General Discussion

The Board of Commissioners held a work session to receive updates from department heads. No substantive votes or policy decisions were recorded during this meeting.

Board of Commissioners

The Pickens County Board of Commissioners will vote on several action items, including approving a software platform bid, signing grant agreements for recycling and VOCA funds, and appointing the county attorney, clerk, and vice chairman for 2023. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval and employee recognitions.

• Approval of Software Platform Bid
• Authorization to Sign Grant for Recycle
• Authorization to Sign Federal Fiscal Year 2023 VOCA Allocation
• Appointment of County Attorney
• Appointment of Vice Chairman for 2023

The Board of Commissioners approved a new comprehensive software package from Tyler Technologies and a $125,900 grant for a glass crusher. The Board also authorized several service agreements and appointed county officials for 2023.

• Approved $191,000 software bid from Tyler Technologies (all aye)
• Accepted $125,900 grant for a glass crusher (all aye)
• Approved engagement letter with Rushton and Company for auditing (all aye)
• Approved VOCA Allocations totaling $144,320 (all aye)
• Approved $61,200 mapping/GIS agreement with Tri-State Consulting Services (all aye)
• Approved beverage agreement with Coca-Cola for Recreation Department (all aye)
• Appointed Phil Landrum as County Attorney, Lesa Thomason as County Clerk, and Karen Wheeler as Deputy County Clerk for 2023 (all aye)
• Appointed Commissioner Josh Tippens as Vice Chairman for 2023 (all aye)

Board of Commissioners

The Pickens County Board of Commissioners is meeting for a work session to receive department head updates and engage in general discussion. No formal votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; it is primarily a discussion-oriented session.

• Department Head Updates
• General Discussion

The Board of Commissioners held a work session to receive department head updates. No formal votes were taken, but the Recycle Center Director reported securing a grant for a glass crusher.

• Secured $125,900 grant for glass crusher