Pickens County public meetings in 2024
24 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Commissioners
The Pickens County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a downzoning request for 15 acres at 7546 Hwy 53 East and consider adoption of the FY 2025 Budget. Other new business includes property and liability insurance proposals, adjustments to local supplements for constitutional and judicial officers, and approval of VOCA grants for Appalachian CASA and the District Attorney. The board will also act on several rezoning requests and a conditional use permit for a personal care home.
- Public hearing on downzoning RZ-190855 – Pool's Farm at 7546 Hwy 53 East
- Consideration and approval of FY 2025 Budget
- Consideration and approval of FY 2025 Property & Liability Insurance proposals
- Consideration of adjusting local supplements for Constitutional and Judicial Officers
- Approve and accept VOCA Grant – Appalachian CASA and VOCA Grant – District Attorney
The Board of Commissioners approved the FY 2025 budget, property/liability insurance with ACCG, salary supplements for constitutional officers, and several grants including the Georgia Opioid Crisis Abatement Trust Grant. They also approved multiple rezones and a conditional use permit. All votes were 2-0.
- Approved FY 2025 budget (2-0)
- Approved ACCG property/liability insurance proposal at $464,512 (2-0)
- Approved resolution adjusting local supplements for constitutional and judicial officers (2-0)
- Approved ACCG First Responder PTSD Program (2-0)
- Accepted VOCA Grant for Appalachian CASA in amount of $61,678 (2-0)
- Approved signature authorization for VOCA Grant C23-8-142 (2-0)
- Accepted VOCA Grant for District Attorney in amount of $61,509 (2-0)
- Approved Georgia Opioid Crisis Abatement Trust Grant (2-0)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners is holding a called meeting and work session, including a public hearing for the 2025 budget (second hearing). They will review land use intensity district change requests and discuss signs for designated communities, 2025 paving projects, HB581, and 2025 town hall meetings. No votes or decisions are scheduled; these are discussion items.
- Public hearing for 2025 Budget Hearing #2
- Review of Land Use Intensity District Change Requests
- Discussion of signs for designated communities in unincorporated Pickens County
- Discussion of 2025 paving projects
- Discussion of HB581
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding the 2025 Budget. The body will also consider retirement plan amendments and a water line relocation agreement with GDOT. A rezoning request for a property in Ball Ground is on the agenda.
- Public hearing for the 2025 Budget
- MOU with GDOT for water line relocation on Hwy 136
- Selection of accounting firm for 2024 Audit
- Rezone RZ-190813: 489 Harley Trail, Ball Ground (AG to RR)
- Reappointment of Ryan Keeter to the Pickens Gilmer Joint Development Authority
Board of Commissioners
The Pickens County Board of Commissioners holds a work session to discuss several items. They will review proposed Land Use Intensity District changes, discuss the upcoming budget process, and consider adding a three-way stop sign on Wilkie Road at Buchanan. The meeting also covers service guidelines and the 2025 meeting calendar. No votes are taken; this is a discussion session.
- Review of Land Use Intensity District Change Requests
- Discussion of Upcoming Budget Process
- Consideration of three-way stop sign addition on Wilkie Road at Buchanan
- Overview of services and funding of service guidelines in Georgia
- Discussion of 2025 BOC Meeting Calendar
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will vote on three property rezonings and the regulation of speed limits within the county. The body is also considering a lease purchase agreement with Leasing 2, Inc. and a grant application sponsorship for the Sequoyah Dam.
- Rezoning of 75 Jones Mountain Road from AG to ER (6.65 acres)
- Rezoning of 625 Jerusalem Church Road from AG to RR (2 acre portion)
- Rezoning of 146 High Meadows Lane from AG to ER (10.34 acres)
- Approval of Regulation of Speed Limits Within the County
- Lease Purchase Agreement with Leasing 2, Inc.
Board of Commissioners
The Pickens County Board of Commissioners will review updates on land use intensity map change requests and the planned unified land use and land development ordinances. The board will also receive an update on emergency response activities and consider the purchase of a modular mobile office.
- Purchase of a modular mobile office
- Land Use Intensity Map change requests
- Planned Unified Land Use and Land Development Ordinances
- Emergency response activities update
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold two public hearings: one on a down-zoning request for 1.32 acres on Pinhook Road and another on the abandonment of a portion of Winston Road. Under new business, the board will consider purchasing property adjacent to Roper Park for future expansion, approve budget amendments, and authorize financing for ambulance purchases. The action items include approval of minutes and several rezoning requests, such as a conditional use for a kennel on Four Mile Church Road and reclassifications from agricultural to suburban on multiple parcels.
- Public hearing on down zoning 1.32 acres on Pinhook Road from RR to AG (RZ-190805)
- Public hearing on abandonment of a portion of Winston Road
- Consideration of property purchase adjacent to Roper Park for expansion
- Approval of financing for ambulance purchases
- Multiple rezonings: conditional use for kennel (CU-190748), AG to SA on Hawthorne Hill Road (RZ-190749) and Henderson Mountain Road (RZ-190750), AG to RR on Four Mile Church Road (RZ-190752)
Board of Commissioners
The Pickens County Board of Commissioners is holding a called meeting to consider and approve the 2024 millage rate. No other business is on the agenda.
- Approve the 2024 millage rate
The Board of Commissioners held a called meeting solely to set the 2024 millage rate. They approved a rollback from 7.3900 mills in 2023 to 7.2860 mills for 2024, with a unanimous 2-0 vote. The Board of Education separately set its rate at 12.2 mills. No other substantive business was conducted.
- Approved 2024 millage rate of 7.2860 mills, rolled back from 7.3900 (2-0)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on a land use change for Swan Bridge Road and a Capital Improvement and Special District Ordinance. They will also consider several rezoning requests and the purchase of two Braun Chief XL 4x4 Ambulances.
- Public hearing for land use change (UR to ER) for 1893, LLC on Swan Bridge Road (92.51 acres)
- Purchase of two Braun Chief XL 4x4 Ambulances with Stryker Stretcher Systems
- Consideration of Capital Improvement and Special District Ordinance
- Rezoning of 2811 Waleska Hwy from AG to HB (45 acres)
- Payoff of GEFA loan on Airport Sewer Lift Station and transfer of ownership to City of Jasper
Board of Commissioners
At this work session, the Pickens County Board of Commissioners will discuss a Neighborhood Speed Hump Policy and receive activity updates from the Road Department and Parks & Recreation. They will also review Land Use Intensity District Change Requests. No formal votes are expected; the session is for discussion only.
- Discussion of Neighborhood Speed Hump Policy
- Activity updates from Road Department
- Activity updates from Parks & Recreation
- Review of Land Use Intensity District Change Requests
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners is meeting to discuss a Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (TSPLOST). The body will consider an intergovernmental agreement and a referendum resolution to call an election for the tax.
- Intergovernmental Agreement for the use and distribution of TSPLOST proceeds
- Referendum Resolution to call an election for a Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (TSPLOST)
- Referendum Resolution authorizing the Chairman to sign the TSPLOST Intergovernmental Agreement
Board of Commissioners
The Pickens County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and vote on several land use changes. The board is also considering a resolution to lift a moratorium on new industrial land use designations.
- Public hearing for RZ-190714 (Steve Tate Road) to change 21.63 acres from NC to SA
- Resolution to lift moratorium on new industrial land use designations
- Conditional use request for Missionary Training Center at 11178 Henderson Mountain Road
- Rezoning requests for properties on Cove Road, Mockingbird Lane, Allred Mill Road, and Wren Road
- Fire Service IGA with the City of Nelson
Board of Commissioners
The Pickens County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss various administrative and infrastructure updates. The session includes reviews of land use intensity district change requests and the Capital Improvement Plan.
- Review of Land Use Intensity District Change Requests
- Capital Improvement Plan Updates
- Traffic Calming Policy for Public Works
- Paving Project Updates
- Discussion on Water Conservation
Board of Commissioners
The Board will consider water supply contracts with Ellijay/Gilmer County Water & Sewerage Authority for the Yukon Road and Mt. Pisgah areas. They will also review a resolution to lift the moratorium on new industrial land use designations. Additionally, several rezoning requests are scheduled for action.
- Resolution to lift moratorium on new industrial land use designations
- Water supply contracts with Ellijay/Gilmer County Water & Sewerage Authority
- Rezoning of 4.171 acres on Wren Road from AG to RR
- Rezoning of 20.39 acres on Firetower Road from RR to AG
- Rezoning of 7.41 acres on Crossbow Lane from HB to I
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review several rezoning applications for properties on Hidden Cove Road, Carlan Road, Bryant Road, and Salem Church Road. The agenda also includes a discussion on a moratorium for new industrial land use designations and consulting services for budget preparations.
- Rezoning requests for various parcels including Hidden Cove Road and Carlan Road
- Moratorium on new industrial land use designations
- Rochester Agreement for SPLOST, T-SPLOST, and Capital Budget consulting services
- Special use permit for an event venue at Lakeside Valley Vineyards
- Disposal of a surplus 2005 Ford Explorer
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss several county topics. Discussions include the 2025 budget process, planning updates, and follow-up on capital improvement and special tax districts. The board will also review industrial zoning and a proposal from Utilities, Inc.
- Follow-up discussion of Capital Improvement and Special Tax Districts
- Discussion of 2025 Budget Process
- Discussion on Industrial Zoning
- Discussion on Utilities, Inc. Proposal
Board of Commissioners
The Board will review several rezoning requests for properties on Carlan Road and Hwy 136 Connector. The agenda also includes an annexation request for 490 Liberty Lane and a tourism services agreement with the Chamber of Commerce.
- Rezoning RZ-190627 on Carlan Road from SR to AG
- Rezoning requests for Hwy 136 Connector
- City of Jasper annexation request for 490 Liberty Lane
- Tourism development services agreement with Pickens County Chamber of Commerce
- Hazard Mitigation Grant for two generators
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will discuss capital improvements and special tax districts during this work session. The agenda also includes updates on spring sports from Parks and Recreation and weather preparedness from the EMA.
- Discussion of Capital Improvement and Special Tax Districts
- Spring Sports updates from Parks and Recreation
- Weather Preparedness updates from EMA
Board of Commissioners
The Board will consider rezoning 100 acres on Mockingbird Lane from agricultural to residential. The agenda also includes a scrap tire abatement agreement and the University of Georgia County Extension renewal. Several appointments to local boards and councils are also scheduled for consideration.
- Rezoning 100 acres on Mockingbird Lane from AG to RR
- Scrap Tire Abatement Reimbursement Agreement
- University of Georgia - County Extension Renewal
- Quit Claim Deeds – Tutton Jeep Dealership
- Appointments to the Board of Tax Assessors and local councils
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will discuss road signs, department projects, and park activities. The session also includes updates on land use classification changes and ACCG matters.
- Voting precinct road signs
- Road department projects
- Parks and recreation activity
- ACCG voting delegate for opioid distribution settlement
- Land use classification change requests
Board of Commissioners
The Pickens County Board of Commissioners will hold a called meeting to consider a resolution regarding amendments to Article I - Board of Commissioners for local legislators.
- Resolution to provide amendments to Article I - Board of Commissioners
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss several policy updates. Topics include the development of an ethics ordinance and potential amendments to financial management and procurement policies.
- Discussion on Pickens County Ethics Ordinance development
- Discussion on Financial Management and Procurement policy amendments
- Discussion on Zoning Ordinance amendments regarding Land Intensity Map and land use intensity districts
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will discuss several policy updates including a new ethics ordinance and changes to financial management and procurement policies. The meeting also includes discussions on dam renovations and appointments to the Development Authority and Planning Commission.
- Tate Mountain Estates Dam Renovation discussion
- Telemedicine Services Agreement with Pickens Urgent Care
- Proposed Pickens County Ethics Ordinance
- Amendments to Financial Management and Procurement policies
- Zoning Ordinance amendments regarding Land Intensity Map
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold a called meeting to discuss several new business items. Topics include a security contract with Critical Path Security, ambulance module quotes, and a mental health resolution.
- Critical Path Security Contract
- Ambulance Module Quotes
- ACCG Mental Health Resolution
- Field Use Agreement – United Futbol Academy