Putnam County public meetings in 2022

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a rezoning request for property on Harmony Road. The meeting also includes the approval of 2023 alcohol licenses and several right-of-way permit requests.

• Rezoning request for 2.95 acres at 820 Harmony Road from AG to C-2
• Approval of 2023 Alcohol Licenses
• Right-of-Way permits for Windstream Georgia at multiple locations including Burtom Road SW and Twin Bridges Road
• Right-of-Way permit request for Tom Frey at Lakemore Drive

The Board of Commissioners approved a conditional rezoning request for a parcel on Harmony Road and granted several utility right-of-way permits. One individual request for a right-of-way permit was denied. The meeting included a special presentation marking Chairman Billy Webster's retirement.

• Approved rezoning of 2.95 acres at 820 Harmony Road from AG to C-2 with three conditions (4-0)
• Approved December 2, 2022 Regular and Executive Session minutes (4-0)
• Approved 2023 Alcohol Licenses (4-0)
• Approved Windstream Georgia right-of-way permits for multiple roads, excluding Shoals Point (4-0)
• Approved Georgia Windstream right-of-way permit for Twin Bridges Road (4-0)
• Denied Tom Frey's right-of-way permit request for Lakemore Drive (3-1)

Board of Assessors

The Putnam County Board of Tax Assessors will meet to conduct settlement conferences and review taxpayer correspondence. The board will also evaluate Homestead Applications for 100% disabled veterans and a CUVA breach. A key action item is the review and approval of the 2023 Mobile Home Digest.

• Settlement Conferences #104A-091 and #109B-035
• Review of Homestead Applications for 100% Disabled Veterans
• Review of CUVA Breach #102-003
• CUVA Consent Agenda
• Review and approval of 2023 Mobile Home Digest

The Board approved the 2023 Mobile Home Digest and changed policy to use the cost method for mobile home valuations. The board also ruled on several tax parcel settlements and approved homestead exemptions for disabled veterans.

• Approved cost method of valuation for mobile homes (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Mobile Home Digest (Unanimous)
• Denied settlement for parcel #104A-091 (Unanimous)
• Determined no settlement for parcel #109B-035 due to absence (Unanimous)
• Approved F5 homestead for parcels #087A-008 and #120A-026 (Unanimous)
• Approved breach with penalty letter for parcel #102-003 (Unanimous)
• Approved breach without penalty and covenant release for parcel #107-004 (Unanimous)
• Rescheduled settlement conference for parcel #071A-098 to January 2023 (Unanimous)

Putnam Development Authority

The Putnam Development Authority will meet to approve November 2022 financials and the 2023 meeting schedule. The agenda includes bid openings and presentations, as well as a potential executive session for personnel, litigation, or real estate matters.

• Approval of 2023 PDA Meeting Schedule
• Bid Opening/Presentations
• Approval of November 2022 Financials

The Authority approved the November 2022 financials and established a monthly meeting schedule for 2023. One bid was received for the Historic Eatonton Hotel, which is currently under review.

• Approved November 8, 2022 Regular and Executive Session Minutes (4-0)
• Approved November 2022 Financials (5-0)
• Approved 2023 meeting schedule for the second Tuesday of each month at 1 p.m. (5-0)
• Entered Executive Session for Real Estate and Personnel (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding proposed changes to Chapter 66 (Zoning) of the County Code of Ordinances. The body will also consider 2023 alcohol licenses and a Board of Health appointment.

• Public hearing on proposed changes to Code of Ordinances Chapter 66 (Zoning)
• Approval of 2023 Alcohol Licenses
• Appointment to the Putnam County Board of Health
• Approval of 2023 BOC Meeting Schedule
• Retirement Proclamation for Bob Rogers

The Board of Commissioners approved changes to Chapter 66 (Zoning) of the County Code of Ordinances. Other actions included approving 2023 alcohol licenses and appointing a member to the Board of Health.

• Adopted changes to Putnam County Code of Ordinances – Chapter 66 (Zoning) (4-0)
• Approved 2023 Alcohol Licenses (4-0)
• Appointed Yvonne Harrell to the Putnam County Board of Health (4-0)
• Approved 2023 BOC Meeting Schedule (4-0)
• Approved November 15, 2022 Regular and Executive Session minutes (4-0)
• Authorized Chairman to sign Executive Session affidavit regarding real estate (4-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Putnam County Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss a rezoning request. The commission will also review the minutes from the November 03, 2022 meeting.

• Request by North Georgia Marine, agent for Tempy Sharpe, to rezone 2.95 acres at 820 Harmony Road from AG to C-2

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved a request to rezone 2.95 acres at 820 Harmony Road from AG to C-2. The approval includes conditions regarding a 50-foot buffer, parcel combination, and plat recordation. The commission also approved the minutes from the November 03, 2022 meeting.

• Approved November 03, 2022 minutes (4-0)
• Approved rezoning of 2.95 acres at 820 Harmony Road from AG to C-2 with three conditions (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on two property rezoning requests. The body will also consider a request to change local legislation regarding the number of Magistrate Judges.

• Rezoning request for 31.98 acres at 1261 Crooked Creek Road from R-2 to AG
• Rezoning request for 12.42 acres at 140 Sammons Parkway from C-2 to I-M
• Request by Magistrate Judge Dorothy Adams to change legislation on the number of Magistrate Judges
• Approval of 2022 and 2023 Alcohol Licenses

The Board of Commissioners approved two property rezoning requests and the consent agenda, which included alcohol licenses. A request to change legislation regarding the number of Magistrate Judges failed due to a lack of motion. No final action was taken following an executive session regarding real estate.

• Approved rezoning 31.98 acres at 1261 Crooked Creek Road from R-2 to AG with specific use restrictions (4-0)
• Approved rezoning 12.42 acres at 140 Sammons Parkway from C-2 to I-M (4-0)
• Approved November 4, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved 2022 and 2023 alcohol licenses (4-0)
• Request to change legislation regarding number of Magistrate Judges died for lack of motion

Sinclair Water Authority

The Sinclair Water Authority will meet to discuss county water rates and a retirement plan termination. The body will also consider amendments to the ESG Operations management contract and approve schedules for 2023.

• County Water Rate Discussion
• Amendments to ESG Operations' Management Contract
• Retirement Plan Termination Discussion
• 2023 SWA Production Estimate Report for Baldwin/Putnam Counties
• SWA Audit Discussion with Sandy Gregory

The Authority approved a 6% rate increase for Baldwin and Putnam counties effective January 1, 2023. The board also approved the 2023 meeting schedule and an amendment to the ESG Operations management contract.

• Increased current cost to Baldwin and Putnam counties by 6% effective Jan 1, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved Amendment No. 1 to the ESG Operations, LLC management contract (5-0)
• Approved 2023 SWA Meeting Schedule (5-0)
• Approved September 12, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes (5-0)

Putnam Development Authority

The Putnam Development Authority will meet to review financial reports and the Economic Development Director's report. The body is considering approval to apply for a rezoning of the Old Hotel Eatonton.

• Approval to apply to rezone Old Hotel Eatonton from Public to Commercial

The Authority approved the meeting minutes and financial reports from October 2022. No action was taken regarding the rezoning of the Old Hotel Eatonton. The board entered an executive session for litigation and real estate, but no action resulted from that session.

• Approved October 11, 2022 Regular and Executive Session Minutes (3-0)
• Approved October 2022 Financials (4-0)
• No action taken on rezoning Old Hotel Eatonton from Public to Commercial
• Entered Executive Session for Litigation and Real Estate (4-0)
• No action taken resulting from Executive Session

Board of Assessors

The Putnam County Board of Tax Assessors will meet to conduct settlement conferences and review taxpayer correspondence. The board will decide on 2022 public utility values and approve appraisal schedules for 2023 marine equipment and manufactured housing.

• Settlement conferences for #071A-098 and #104A-091
• Review of Exempt Property Application #103-001
• Approval of 2022 Public Utility Values
• Approval of 2023 ABOS Schedules for marine equipment re-appraisal
• Approval of 2023 NADA Schedules for pre-billed manufactured housing re-appraisal

The Board of Tax Assessors approved 2022 Public Utility Values and 2023 Marine Equipment reappraisals. The board also resolved several property appeals and denied one exempt property request for a 501(c) organization.

• Approved October 11, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Rescinded motion to breach covenant for parcel #059-012 (unanimous)
• Accepted Appeal Waiver & Release requests for parcels #059-019 and #126B-053 (unanimous)
• Approved S5 homestead for parcels #056C-133-001 and #083-001-027 (unanimous)
• Denied exempt property request for parcel #103-001 (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Public Utility Values and mailing of notices (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 ABOS schedules and Marine Equipment reappraisal (unanimous)
• Tabled Review of Policy and Procedures and 2023 NADA schedules

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to review a budget amendment for FY2022 and a contract for landfill supplemental maintenance grading. The body is also considering alcohol licenses for 2023 and a right-of-way permit for the City of Eatonton Gas Department.

• Approval of FY2022 Budget Amendment #2
• Awarding of Solicitation 22-42001-002 Landfill Supplemental Maintenance Grading
• Approval of 2023 Alcohol Licenses
• Right-of-Way Permit Application from the City of Eatonton Gas Department
• Ratification of Fire Truck Purchase

The Board of Commissioners approved a budget amendment and a right-of-way permit for the City of Eatonton Gas Department. They also awarded a landfill grading contract and ratified a fire truck purchase.

• Awarded Solicitation 22-42001-002 Landfill Supplemental Maintenance Grading to Peed Brothers for $1,278,530.17
• Approved FY2022 Budget Amendment #2
• Approved Right-of-Way Permit Application from the City of Eatonton Gas Department
• Ratified fire truck purchase
• Approved 2023 alcohol licenses
• Approved October 18, 2022 meeting minutes

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss two property rezoning requests. These items will subsequently be heard by the Board of Commissioners on November 15, 2022.

• Request by Vernon G. Clark III to rezone 31.98 acres at 1261 Crooked Creek Road from R-2 to AG
• Request by Precision Landworks, LLC to rezone 12.42 acres at 140 Sammons Parkway from C-2 to I-M

The commission approved rezoning requests for properties on Crooked Creek Road and Sammons Parkway. The decisions allow for a residential homestead with animals and an industrial mulch repurposing operation, respectively.

• Approved September 1, 2022 minutes (4-0)
• Approved rezoning 31.98 acres at 1261 Crooked Creek Road from R-2 to AG with specific buffer and use restrictions (4-0)
• Approved rezoning 12.42 acres at 140 Sammons Parkway from C-2 to I-M (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss possible action regarding senior tax relief. The board will also consider authorizing a public hearing for zoning changes to the C-1 Commercial District.

• Discussion and possible action regarding Senior Tax Relief
• Proposed changes to Putnam County Code of Ordinances - Chapter 66 (Zoning) C-1 Commercial District
• Authorization for Chairman to sign a letter supporting the Coalition Against Bigger Trucks

The board voted down a motion to move forward with a senior tax relief resolution contingent on school board agreement. The proposal would have increased the standard homestead exemption for seniors 70+ from $10,000 to $40,000. The motion failed 1-3, and Chairman Webster stated the BOC will not pursue the matter further.

• Senior tax relief proposal denied (1-3)
• Authorized staff to schedule public hearing on C-1 Commercial District zoning changes (4-0)
• Authorized chairman to sign letter supporting Coalition Against Bigger Trucks (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including October 7, 2022 minutes (4-0)
• County manager authorized to purchase fire engine before Nov 1, to be ratified at next meeting (no objections)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Tax Assessors will meet to review taxpayer correspondence and appeals to the Superior Court. The board will also address settlement conferences and late or invalid appeals.

• Review of CUV Breach #102-003
• Review of Appeal Waiver & Release Requests
• Review of Late/Invalid Appeals
• Review of Policy & Procedures

The Putnam County Board of Tax Assessors approved five appeal waiver and release requests, resolving those appeals unanimously. They also approved two homestead applications for 100% disabled veterans on parcels #103D-077 and #115B-078. A 30-day notice of intent to breach a CUV on parcel #102-003 was authorized. The board tabled a review of Policy and Procedures and acknowledged late appeals without action.

• Approved minutes from September 13, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Tabled review of Policy and Procedures
• Accepted five appeal waiver and release requests (unanimous)
• Voted to send 30-day notice of intent to breach CUV on parcel #102-003 (unanimous)
• Acknowledged late appeals for parcels #070A-028 and #104B-050 (no action taken)
• Approved SS homestead for 100% disabled veterans on parcels #103D-077 and #115B-078 (unanimous)
• Scheduled next regular meeting for November 8, 2022

Putnam Development Authority

The meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. The body will review September 2022 minutes and financials and receive a report from the Economic Development Director.

• Approval of September 13, 2022 meeting minutes
• Approval of September 2022 financials
• Economic Development Director Report
• Potential executive session for personnel, litigation, or real estate

The Putnam Development Authority approved the September 13, 2022 regular meeting and executive session minutes with an amendment to clarify the executive session was for real estate, pending litigation, and attorney-client privilege. The board also approved September 2022 financials and entered executive session for litigation and real estate, later authorizing expenditures from that session. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved September 13, 2022 regular meeting minutes with amendment to executive session description (4-0)
• Approved September 13, 2022 executive session minutes (4-0)
• Approved September 2022 financials (4-0)
• Entered executive session for litigation and real estate (4-0)
• Authorized expenditures from executive session (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Putnam County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss updates to the Environmental Health Food Service fee structure. The board is also reviewing a probation services agreement and a grant application for rural transit.

• Approval of Change to the Environmental Health Food Service Fee Structure
• Authorization for Chairman to sign Probation Services Agreement between Judicial Alternatives of Georgia (JAG) and Putnam County State Court
• Authorization for Chairman to sign GDOT Section 5311 Program Formula Funds for Rural Transit FY2024 Grant Application
• Appointment to the Department of Family and Children Services Board

The Putnam County Board of Commissioners approved the consent agenda, which included minutes from two September meetings and authorization to sign a GDOT rural transit grant application. The board also authorized the chairman to sign a probation services agreement with Judicial Alternatives of Georgia for State Court, approved a change to the Environmental Health Food Service Fee Structure, and appointed Roxanne Waller to the Department of Family and Children Services Board. All votes were 3-0, with Commissioner Gary McElhenney absent.

• Approved the consent agenda, including minutes from September 20, 2022 regular meeting and executive session, and authorization to sign GDOT Section 5311 rural transit grant application for FY2024
• Authorized the chairman to sign a Probation Services Agreement between Judicial Alternatives of Georgia (JAG) and Putnam County State Court
• Approved a change to the Environmental Health Food Service Fee Structure
• Appointed Roxanne Waller to the Department of Family and Children Services Board

Planning & Zoning Commission

There is no regularly scheduled meeting for the Putnam County Planning & Development commission this month.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a rezoning request for a property on Briarpatch Road. The meeting also includes votes on a transit bus and a right-of-way permit.

• Rezoning request for 0.94 acres at 114 Briarpatch Road from R-2 to C-1
• Approval of Fourth Transit Bus
• Right-of-Way Permit Application from Phillips and Jordan, Inc.
• Authorization for Chairman to sign GSIWCF and IRMA Safety Discount Verification Forms

The Board of Commissioners denied a request to rezone 0.94 acres at 114 Briarpatch Road from R-2 to C-1, following staff and Planning & Zoning Commission recommendations for denial. The board also approved the consent agenda, a right-of-way permit for Phillips and Jordan, Inc., and the purchase of a fourth transit bus. No action was taken after an executive session on litigation.

• Denied rezoning of 0.94 acres at 114 Briarpatch Road from R-2 to C-1 (3-1)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and safety discount forms (4-0)
• Approved right-of-way permit application from Phillips and Jordan, Inc. (4-0)
• Approved purchase of a fourth transit bus (4-0)
• Entered executive session for litigation; no action taken afterward

Putnam Development Authority

The Putnam Development Authority will review an RFP for the Old Hotel Eatonton and discuss maintenance regarding kudzu at CGTC. The body is also considering the termination of bond documents related to Legacy Housing.

• Approval of RFP for the Old Hotel Eatonton
• CGTC maintenance regarding kudzu
• Authorization to sign documents for Legacy Housing's exercise of option to terminate bond lease and bond documents
• Resolution authorizing the execution of a Termination of Bond Documents
• Approval of August 2022 financials

The Putnam Development Authority approved a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Old Hotel Eatonton, with changes to be incorporated by the attorney before advertising. The board also authorized the chairman to sign documents related to Legacy Housing's termination of bond lease and bond documents. No action was taken on a request to clear kudzu near Central Georgia Technical College; the attorney will review lease responsibilities.

• Approved the August 9, 2022 Regular Meeting and Executive Session minutes (4-0).
• Approved the August 2022 financials (4-0).
• Entered executive session for real estate, pending litigation, and attorney-client privilege (4-0).
• Reopened meeting and executed affidavit on closed session subject matter (4-0).
• Voted to proceed as discussed regarding a meeting with the county and the city (4-0).
• Authorized the chairman to sign documents related to Legacy Housing's exercise of option to terminate bond lease and bond documents (4-0).
• Approved the RFP for the Old Hotel Eatonton based on discussed changes and dates (4-0).
• No action taken on kudzu maintenance request; attorney to review lease for grounds maintenance responsibility.

Board of Assessors

The Board of Tax Assessors will meet to review taxpayer correspondence and specific late or invalid appeals. The body will also process applications for homestead exemptions and Conservation Use Value (CUV) status.

• Review of late/invalid appeals #062-031-003 and #062-031-008
• Review of Appeal Waiver & Release Requests
• Review of CUV Applications and potential CUV Breaches
• Review of Homestead Applications
• Review of 2020 and 2022 Qualified Timberland Property

The Putnam County Board of Tax Assessors unanimously approved 23 appeal waiver and release requests, resolving those appeals, and forwarded 16 appeals to the Clerk of Courts for Board of Equalization scheduling. The board also approved two conservation use applications, approved a homestead exemption for a disabled veteran, and voted to send an intent-to-breach letter for a potential CUV violation. Policy and Procedures review was tabled until after appeal hearings.

• Approved minutes from August 9, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved 23 Appeal Waiver & Release requests (unanimous)
• Forwarded 16 appeals to Clerk of Courts for BOE scheduling (unanimous)
• Approved conservation use for parcels #048-021/#048-021IN and #077-062 (unanimous)
• Approved sending intent-to-breach letter for parcel #059-012 (unanimous)
• Approved homestead exemption for 100% disabled veteran on parcel #115A-077 (unanimous)
• Tabled Policy and Procedures review until after appeal hearings

Sinclair Water Authority

The Sinclair Water Authority will review the 2023 operating budget and discuss a 2023 GEFA loan. The body will also receive updates on an ARPA application and review the Fiscal Year 2021 audit.

• 2023 SWA Operating Budget presentation and discussion
• 2023 GEFA Loan discussion
• ARPA Application update
• Approval of the Fiscal Year 2021 Audit
• Discussion of external contracted CPA role

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners approved the 2022 mill rates for incorporated, unincorporated, and special service districts, and ratified the Board of Education mill rate. They also approved a $210,600.20 purchase of four 2023 Chevrolet 3500 diesel trucks for EMS and Fire using SPLOST 9 funds, and adopted changes to the personnel policy adding Juneteenth and Columbus Day as holidays. All votes were unanimous (4-0).

• Approved 2022 mill rate for incorporated county maintenance and operation (4-0)
• Approved 2022 mill rate for unincorporated county maintenance and operation (4-0)
• Approved 2022 mill rate for special service district (4-0)
• Ratified Board of Education mill rate and authorized chairman to sign tax levy resolution (4-0)
• Approved $210,600.20 purchase of four 2023 Chevrolet 3500 diesel trucks for EMS and Fire with SPLOST 9 funds (4-0)
• Approved changes to personnel policy adding Juneteenth and Columbus Day as holidays (4-0)
• Approved right-of-way permit for Brad Cole Construction working for GA Power (4-0)
• Authorized chairman to sign resolution adopting joint comprehensive plan update (4-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Putnam County Planning & Zoning Commission voted 3-0 to deny a request by JPC Design and Const. LLC, agent for William B. Jones, to rezone 0.94 acres at 114 Briarpatch Road from R-2 to C-1. The request was to add a boat storage facility, but staff recommended denial and multiple residents spoke in opposition. The commission also approved the minutes from August 4 and August 9, 2022.

• Approved minutes of August 4 and August 9, 2022 (3-0)
• Denied rezoning of 0.94 acres at 114 Briarpatch Road from R-2 to C-1 (3-0)

Sinclair Water Authority

The Sinclair Water Authority voted unanimously to apply for a 2022 ARPA grant to support growth, contingent on ESG Engineering preparing and submitting the application at no upfront cost, with reimbursement only if the grant is approved. The board approved a $400,000 match and will use the Capital Budget List as the project list. The application deadline is September 9, 2022.

• Approved motion to apply for ARPA grant if ESG covers application cost upfront, with $400K match and Capital Budget List as project list (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Putnam County Board of Commissioners approved the FY23 budget and authorized the chairman to sign the 2023 Budget Resolution. An amended motion to add $150,000 for the Putnam Development Authority failed 1-3, and the original motion passed 4-0.

• Approved FY23 budget and authorized chairman to sign budget resolution (4-0)
• Denied amendment to add $150,000 for Putnam Development Authority (1-3)

Technical Review Committee

The Technical Review Committee is meeting to consider a request from The Verde Corporation and James Jenkins. The request concerns a preliminary plat approval for a development on Greenway Drive.

• Preliminary plat approval for Plantation Pines Business Park, Phase 3 on Greenway Drive
• Proposed development of three industrial parcels on 31.89 acres (Map 086, Parcel 005)

Board of Commissioners

The Putnam County Board of Commissioners held a work session on August 24, 2022, discussing county email protocol and reviewing departmental budgets in preparation for a future budget approval meeting. No formal decisions or votes were made during this session.

• Discussed county email protocol; no action taken
• Reviewed 2023 General Fund Budget and mill rate; no action taken

Board of Commissioners

The Putnam County Board of Commissioners held a public hearing on August 16, 2022, to receive an update on the 2022 Joint Comprehensive Plan. Staff from the Middle Georgia Regional Commission presented the plan's components, and attendees viewed future land use maps. No formal decisions or votes were made during the hearing.

• Held public hearing on 2022 Joint Comprehensive Plan update (no action taken)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss the proposed 2022 mill rate. The meeting includes a presentation by staff and a public hearing for comments.

• Public hearing on the proposed 2022 mill rate

The Putnam County Board of Commissioners held a public hearing on the proposed 2022 mill rate, where staff presented mill rate history and the proposal. No decisions were made; the hearing was for public comment only, and the board adjourned without voting on the mill rate.

• Public hearing on proposed 2022 mill rate held; no action taken

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners approved a conditional use request by Adam Schulze to keep horses, goats, chickens, a hayfield, and a farm pond on three parcels on Emory Drive, despite staff recommending denial due to incompatibility with adjacent uses. The approval includes conditions such as a 100-foot buffer, a dam certification, and combining the parcels. The vote was 3-1, with Commissioner McElhenney dissenting.

• Approved conditional use for farm animals on Emory Drive (3-1)
• Approved conditional use for dock company at 938 Greensboro Road (3-0)
• Approved rezoning 9.0 acres at 860 Harmony Road from AG to C-2 (3-0)
• Approved 2022 alcohol license for Georgia Butts BBQ (3-0)
• Approved beginning road abandonment process for Dennis Way and Footpath Road (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda including August 5, 2022 minutes (3-0)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors is meeting to process 2022 tax appeals, including the review of appraisals and waiver requests. The board will also review 2021 and 2022 sales and internal ratios and approve the mailing of notices to taxpayers.

• Review of 2022 Appeals and submitted appraisals
• Approval of 2nd Notices (30 Day) and "No Change" Notices
• Review of 2021 DOAA Sales Ratios
• Review of 2022 Final Internal Ratios
• Review of Homestead Applications

The Putnam County Board of Tax Assessors approved a homestead exemption for a 100% disabled veteran, accepted an appeal waiver and release, and approved new values and mailing of 30-day and 45-day notices for personal and real property. The board also accepted sales ratios and tabled a policy review until the next meeting.

• Approved minutes from July 12, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved homestead (S5) for 100% disabled veteran on parcel #106-074-001 (unanimous)
• Accepted Appeal Waiver and Release on parcel #120A-164 (unanimous)
• Approved new values and mailing of 30-day notices for 4 personal property accounts (unanimous)
• Approved new values and mailing of 30-day notices for 87 real property parcels (unanimous)
• Approved initial assessment (45-day) notices for 4 personal property accounts (unanimous)
• Approved mailing of 'No Change' notices for personal property (aircraft) and 106 real property parcels, forwarding appeals to Board of Equalization (unanimous)
• Accepted 2021 DOAA Sales Ratios and 2022 ending ratios (unanimous)

Putnam Development Authority

The agenda consists of procedural items including the approval of July 2022 minutes and financials. There is no regular business listed for this meeting.

• Approval of July 21, 2022 meeting minutes
• Approval of July 2022 financials
• Economic Development Director Report

The Putnam Development Authority approved minutes and July 2022 financials, and authorized counsel to draft a Request for Proposals for the Old Hotel Eatonton following an executive session on real estate and litigation. No action was taken on the county manager's recommendation of zero funding for the PDA, and no action resulted from a second executive session on personnel.

• Approved July 21, 2022 regular meeting and executive session minutes (4-0)
• Approved July 2022 financials (4-0)
• Authorized counsel to draft Request for Proposals for Old Hotel Eatonton (4-0)
• Entered executive session for real estate and litigation (4-0)
• Reopened meeting and executed affidavit on closed session (4-0)
• Entered executive session for personnel (4-0)
• Reopened meeting and executed affidavit on closed session (4-0)
• No action taken on zero funding recommendation for PDA

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a special called public hearing. The body will consider a request to change the zoning of a specific property from agricultural to commercial.

• Request by Robert J Haynie III (agent for William & Barbara Vargo) to rezone 9.0 acres at 860 Harmony Road from AG to C-2

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved a request by Robert J Haynie III, agent for William & Barbara Vargo, to rezone 9.0 acres at 860 Harmony Road from Agricultural (AG) to Commercial (C-2). The vote was 4-0. Conditions include a 50-foot undisturbed vegetated buffer, no entrance on Goose Landing NE, and resurveying/recordation of an accurate plat within 60 days.

• Approved rezoning of 9.0 acres at 860 Harmony Road from AG to C-2 (4-0) with conditions: 50-foot undisturbed buffer, no entrance on Goose Landing NE, and plat recordation within 60 days

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed 2022 mill rate and conduct a budget work session. The meeting also includes a regular business session to address land parcels and road acceptance.

• Public hearing on Proposed 2022 Mill Rate
• Approval of 2022 Alcohol License(s)
• Request to write-off uncollectable accounts from Tax Commissioner
• Approval to surplus Parcel #058A192 on W Daylight Drive
• Request for road acceptance of Oakwood Drive

The board held a public hearing on the proposed 2022 mill rate, with residents opposing a tax increase, but took no action. They approved the consent agenda, a $10,893.12 write-off of uncollectable accounts, surplus of a county parcel, and acceptance of Oakwood Drive into the road system. Budget discussions included requests from the Clerk of Court and Development Authority, but no decisions were made.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and 2022 alcohol licenses (4-0)
• Approved $10,893.12 write-off of uncollectable tax accounts (4-0)
• Approved surplus of parcel #058A192 on W Daylight Drive (4-0)
• Accepted Oakwood Drive into county road maintenance system (4-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Putnam County Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider conditional use requests for properties on Greensboro Road and Emory Drive. These requests impact specific parcels in District 1 and District 4.

• Conditional use request by Chad Smith for 938 Greensboro Road
• Conditional use request by Adam Schulze for Emory Dr. (Parcel 001045 001)
• Conditional use request by Adam Schulze for Emory Dr. (Parcel 001045 002)
• Conditional use request by Adam Schulze for Emory Dr. (Parcel 001045 003)

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved a conditional use for Chad Smith to operate a dock-building business at 938 Greensboro Road, with conditions limiting outdoor boat-lift displays and requiring a privacy fence. The commission also approved a separate conditional use for Adam Schulze to keep limited livestock and a farm pond on three R-1 parcels on Emory Drive, despite staff recommending denial, with conditions including a 100-foot buffer and parcel combination.

• Approved conditional use for Chad Smith at 938 Greensboro Road for dock business with two-boat-lift display limit and privacy fence (4-0)
• Approved conditional use for Adam Schulze on Emory Drive parcels 001045001, 001045002, 001045003 for 4 horses, 8 goats, 12 chickens, hayfield, and farm pond with conditions including dam certification and 100-foot buffer (4-0)
• Approved July 7, 2022, minutes (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss the Community Work Program as part of the Comprehensive Plan. The session includes a discussion with the Middle Georgia Regional Commission.

• Discussion with Middle Georgia Regional Commission regarding the Community Work Program

The Putnam County Board of Commissioners met with Middle Georgia Regional Commission staff to discuss the 2022 Joint Comprehensive Plan goals, needs, and opportunities, and to review and update the Community Work Program from the 2017 Comprehensive Plan. No formal action was taken during the meeting; it was a discussion and update session only.

• Discussed 2022 Joint Comprehensive Plan goals, needs, and opportunities
• Reviewed and updated Community Work Program from 2017 Comprehensive Plan
• No action taken on any items

Putnam Development Authority

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The body will review minutes from June 7, 2022, and approve June 2022 financials.

• Approval of June 7, 2022 Regular Meeting minutes
• Approval of June 7, 2022 Executive Session minutes
• Approval of June 2022 financials

The Putnam Development Authority met on July 21, 2022, with three members present and two absent. They approved the June 7 regular and executive session minutes and the June 2022 financials, all unanimously. The board entered executive session for real estate and litigation, but took no action afterward. No other business was discussed.

• Approved June 7 regular and executive session minutes (3-0)
• Approved June 2022 financials (3-0)
• Entered executive session for real estate and litigation (3-0)
• Reopened meeting and executed affidavit on closed session (3-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding updates to the County Code of Ordinances. The meeting includes decisions on ambulance solicitations and a request to begin road abandonment for Battlesmith Road.

• Proposed changes to Code of Ordinances Chapter 28 (Development Regulations) and Chapter 32 (Fire Protection and Prevention)
• Request to begin road abandonment process for Battlesmith Road
• Awarding of Solicitation 22-36001-001 Ambulance
• Awarding of Solicitation 22-36001-002 Ambulance Remount
• Withdrawal requests for zoning items at 368 Harmony Road and 230 Quesenberry Drive

The Putnam County Board of Commissioners approved changes to the Code of Ordinances (Chapters 28 and 32), awarded two ambulance-related contracts to Custom Truck & Body Works, terminated the proposed abandonment of Battlesmith Road, and approved the consent agenda. Two zoning requests were withdrawn without prejudice. The board also entered executive session for litigation and real estate, but took no action afterward.

• Adopted changes to Code of Ordinances Chapter 28 (Development Regulations) and Chapter 32 (Fire Protection and Prevention) (4-0)
• Awarded ambulance purchase to Custom Truck & Body Works for $237,448.00 (4-0)
• Awarded ambulance remount to Custom Truck & Body Works for $114,080.00 (4-0)
• Terminated proposed road abandonment process for Battlesmith Road (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and transit agreement (4-0)
• Approved withdrawal without prejudice of Rocker Construction conditional use request at 368 Harmony Road (4-0)
• Approved withdrawal without prejudice of Vargo rezoning request at 230 Quesenberry Drive (4-0)
• Appointed Gloria Morrell to Region Two Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Planning Board (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting for a work session to hold budget discussions. No specific votes or motions are listed on the agenda.

• Budget discussions

The Putnam County Board of Commissioners held a budget work session to discuss various departmental budget requests. No formal votes or decisions were made during the session; it was a discussion-only meeting. The session included presentations from department heads for fire, ambulance, sheriff, jail, emergency management, E911, coroner, elections, public works, recreation, golf course, transit, animal services, public relations, and public buildings.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during the budget work session

Board of Assessors

The Putnam County Board of Tax Assessors unanimously approved reinstating homestead exemptions on 11 parcels after reviewing additional documentation, and accepted appraisals on 4 parcels while rejecting one. The board also approved 11 appeal waivers, 3 CUV applications covering 6 parcels, new values on 105 parcels, and mailing of 133 'No Change' notices to the Board of Equalization. All decisions were unanimous.

• Approved reinstatement of homestead exemptions on 11 parcels (unanimous)
• Rejected appraisal on parcel #110C-010 (unanimous)
• Accepted appraisals on 4 parcels: 102C-038, 102C-039, 103D-065, 120A-249 (unanimous)
• Approved 11 Appeal Waiver and Release requests (unanimous)
• Approved 3 CUV applications covering 6 parcels (unanimous)
• Accepted new values on 105 parcels and approved mailing of 2nd notices (unanimous)
• Approved forwarding 133 'No Change' appeals to Board of Equalization (unanimous)
• Approved mailing of 45-Day notice on Personal Property Acct #71160 (unanimous)

Putnam Development Authority

The regular business meeting of the Putnam Development Authority scheduled for July 12, 2022, has been cancelled.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting for a work session to conduct budget discussions. No specific votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Budget discussions

The Putnam County Board of Commissioners met for a budget work session on July 11, 2022, to discuss various budget requests from county departments and agencies. No formal decisions or votes were made during the session; it was purely informational.

• No action taken on budget requests

Sinclair Water Authority

The Sinclair Water Authority will review operations, financial reports, and plant production. The meeting includes discussions regarding the effects of inflation on 2023 rates and Baldwin water discoloration.

• Discussion of effects of inflation on 2023 rates
• Discussion on Baldwin water discoloration
• Discussion on chemical costs
• Operations report presented by ESG, Inc.

The Sinclair Water Authority met on July 11, 2022, and approved the May 9, 2022 meeting minutes. No substantive decisions were made; the board discussed the budget timeline, accounting plan, inflation effects on 2023 rates, Baldwin water discoloration, and chemical costs, but took no action on these items.

• Approved May 9, 2022 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Members Jefferson and Hall to Budget Committee
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission is scheduled to review requests for conditional use and rezoning. However, the applicants for the Harmony Road and Quesenberry Drive requests have asked to withdraw their items, and the Briarpatch Road item was removed by staff.

• Withdrawal request by Rocker Construction, Inc. for conditional use at 368 Harmony Road
• Withdrawal request by William & Barbara Vargo to rezone 10.60 acres at 230 Quesenberry Drive from R-1 to AG
• Removal from agenda by staff of the request by JPC Design and Const. LLC to rezone 0.94 acres at 114 Briarpatch Road from R-2 to C-1

The Putnam County Planning & Zoning Commission approved two requests to withdraw without prejudice: one by Rocker Construction, Inc. for a conditional use at 368 Harmony Road (approved 5-0), and one by William & Barbara Vargo to rezone 10.60 acres at 230 Quesenberry Drive from R-1 to AG (approved 3-2). A third request by JPC Design and Const. LLC to rezone 0.94 acres at 114 Briarpatch Road was removed from the agenda by staff. The meeting was otherwise procedural, including approval of the June 2, 2022 minutes.

• Approved withdrawal without prejudice for Rocker Construction conditional use at 368 Harmony Road (5-0)
• Approved withdrawal without prejudice for Vargo rezoning at 230 Quesenberry Drive (3-2)
• Removed JPC Design rezoning request at 114 Briarpatch Road from agenda by staff
• Approved June 2, 2022 minutes

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding proposed changes to Chapter 28 of the Code of Ordinances. The board will also consider a right-of-way permit and appointments to the Board of Assessors.

• Public hearing on proposed changes to Code of Ordinances Chapter 28 (Development Regulations)
• Right-of-Way Permit Application from Southern Company
• Approval of 2022 Alcohol License
• Appointments to the Board of Assessors
• Special presentation by ESG Engineering

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved changes to Chapter 28 (Development Regulations) of the county code, adding a 25-year term to Section 28-40(a)(3). They also approved the consent agenda, a right-of-way permit for Southern Company, and made appointments to the Board of Assessors. No public comments were made.

• Adopted Chapter 28 Development Regulations changes with 25 years added to Section 28-40(a)(3) (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including June 21, 2022 minutes and 2022 alcohol license (4-0)
• Approved right-of-way permit application from Southern Company (4-0)
• Appointed Virginia Daley to Board of Assessors for full four-year term (4-0)
• Appointed Shona Bales to Board of Assessors for unexpired vacant position (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will consider several zoning requests and administrative authorizations. Items include rezoning land on Edward Reaves Road and potential road abandonment processes.

• Rezoning request for 13.51 acres on Edward Reaves Road from AG to R-1
• Withdrawal request for rezoning 0.94 acres at 114 Briarpatch Road
• Conditional use request for 170 Scott Road
• Proposed changes to Chapter 28 and Chapter 32 of the County Code of Ordinances
• Road abandonment process for Dennis Station Lane, McDade Road, and Battlesmith Road

The board approved a rezoning of 13.51 acres on Edward Reaves Road from AG to R-1 with a plat condition, approved a conditional use for interior boat sales at 170 Scott Road, and approved the withdrawal of a rezoning request for 114 Briarpatch Road. They also authorized the road abandonment process for Dennis Station Lane and a portion of McDade Road, tabled the Battlesmith Road abandonment, and authorized the return of Jimmy Davis Park to the City of Eatonton. The board approved a Local Option Sales Tax distribution starting at 29% to the city, and authorized the Board of Education Tax Levy Resolution (4-1).

• Approved rezoning of 13.51 acres on Edward Reaves Road from AG to R-1 with plat condition (4-0)
• Approved withdrawal without prejudice of rezoning request for 114 Briarpatch Road (4-0)
• Approved conditional use for interior boat sales at 170 Scott Road with conditions (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and grant application (4-0)
• Authorized Chairman to sign Financial Policy revision effective July 1, 2022 (4-0)
• Authorized scheduling public hearing for code changes to Chapters 28 and 32 (4-0)
• Approved beginning road abandonment process for Dennis Station Lane and portion of McDade Road (4-0)
• Tabled Battlesmith Road abandonment until July 19, 2022 (4-0)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Tax Assessors will meet to approve 2022 personal property values and the mailing of assessment notices. The board will also review timber harvest values and the 2022-2023 preliminary budget.

• Approval of 2022 Personal Property Values
• Approval of 2022 Timber Harvest Values
• Review of 2022-2023 Preliminary Budget
• Review of CUV/FLPA and Homestead (F5) applications
• Status report on 2022 appeals

The Putnam County Board of Tax Assessors unanimously approved the 2022 Personal Property Values and the mailing of 2,608 Personal Property Notices of Assessment. The board also approved nine CUV applications, rescinded breaches on four parcels, approved a 100% disability homestead exemption, and set new values for 16 parcels. The 2022 Timber Harvest Values were tabled again pending release.

• Approved 2022 Personal Property Values (unanimous)
• Approved mailing of 2,608 Personal Property Notices of Assessment (unanimous)
• Rescinded breaches on parcels 069-001, 095-034, 098-031, 104-019-001 (unanimous)
• Approved nine CUV applications (unanimous)
• Approved F5 homestead exemption for parcel 104Z-150 (unanimous)
• Approved new values for 16 parcels (unanimous)
• Approved mailing of 16 second notices (unanimous)
• Accepted appeal release and waiver for parcel 095-008 (unanimous)

Putnam Development Authority

The Putnam Development Authority will meet to approve the May 2022 minutes and financials. The agenda includes a budget request to the County and an Executive Director report.

• Approval of May 10, 2022 meeting minutes
• Approval of May 2022 financials
• Approval of Budget Request to County

The Putnam Development Authority approved a budget request to the county with a total not to exceed $185,000, including increases to line items as discussed. The board also approved the May 2022 financials, noting a $7,750 accounting error to be corrected, and approved up to $2,500 for SIP sign removal and disposal. The board entered executive session for litigation but took no action afterward.

• Approved budget request to county, total not to exceed $185,000 (4-0)
• Approved May 2022 financials (4-0)
• Approved up to $2,500 for SIP sign removal and disposal fees (4-0)
• Approved minutes of May 10, 2022 regular meeting (4-0)
• Entered executive session for litigation (3-0)
• Reopened meeting and executed affidavit (4-0)
• No action taken resulting from executive session

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss various administrative approvals and appointments. A key item includes authorizing a public hearing for proposed changes to the County Code of Ordinances regarding development regulations.

• Proposed changes to Putnam County Code of Ordinances - Chapter 28 (Development Regulations)
• Awarding of Solicitation 22-04-21 Bethel Church Road Waterline Relocation
• Right-of-Way Permit Application from AT&T
• Approval of 2022 Alcohol License(s)
• Georgia Indigent Defense Services Agreement signature authorization

The board awarded the Bethel Church Road waterline relocation project to Fortis Engineering at $349,986.61, including an alternate for a Highway 441 jack and bore at $106,466.33. They also approved the consent agenda, authorized the chairman to sign the Georgia Indigent Defense Services Agreement, approved an AT&T right-of-way permit, declared fixed assets surplus, and appointed Brice Doolittle to the Putnam Development Authority. A public hearing was scheduled for proposed changes to Chapter 28 (Development Regulations). No action resulted from the executive session.

• Approved consent agenda including May meeting minutes and 2022 alcohol licenses (4-0)
• Authorized chairman to sign Georgia Indigent Defense Services Agreement (4-0)
• Approved AT&T right-of-way permit application (4-0)
• Approved surplus of fixed assets (4-0)
• Appointed Brice Doolittle to Putnam Development Authority (4-0)
• Awarded Bethel Church Road waterline relocation to Fortis Engineering at $349,986.61 plus $106,466.33 alternate (4-0)
• Authorized staff to schedule public hearing for Chapter 28 Development Regulations changes (4-0)
• Reopened meeting and executed affidavit after executive session; no action taken

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Commission will review requests regarding land rezoning and a conditional use application. These items are scheduled to be heard by the Board of Commissioners on June 21, 2022.

• Rezoning request for 13.51 acres on Edward Reaves Road from AG to R-1
• Withdrawal request for rezoning 0.94 acres at 114 Briarpatch Road from R-2 to C-1
• Conditional use request for 170 Scott Road

The Putnam County Planning & Zoning Commission approved a rezoning of 13.51 acres on Edward Reaves Road from AG to R-1, allowing the owner to divide land among family. A request to rezone 0.94 acres at 114 Briarpatch Road was withdrawn without prejudice. A conditional use for interior boat sales at 170 Scott Road was approved with specific conditions. All votes were 4-0.

• Approved rezoning of 13.51 acres on Edward Reaves Road from AG to R-1 (4-0)
• Approved withdrawal without prejudice of rezoning request at 114 Briarpatch Road (4-0)
• Approved conditional use for interior boat sales at 170 Scott Road with conditions (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to consider a request from LA Development LLC. The item involves an appeal of a Planning and Zoning Commission decision regarding a property at 163 Overlook Drive.

• Appeal by LA Development LLC for 163 Overlook Drive (currently zoned AG)

The Putnam County Board of Commissioners voted to deny LA Development LLC's appeal of the Planning and Zoning Commission's decision regarding a subdivision plat amendment at 163 Overlook Drive. The request sought to subdivide a 10.4-acre parcel into two lots, but the denial upholds the earlier staff and commission decisions. The vote was 4-0, with Chairman Webster not voting.

• Denied LA Development LLC's appeal of the Planning and Zoning Commission's decision at 163 Overlook Drive (4-0)

Technical Review Committee

The Technical Review Committee is reviewing a request from agent Rick McAllister for Kingston Ranch, LLC. The proposal involves a preliminary plat for a 270.4-acre development on Marshall Road consisting of single-family and multi-family parcels.

• Preliminary plat approval for Kingston on Lake Oconee on Marshall Road
• Proposed 270.4-acre development of single-family and multi-family parcels

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on three rezoning requests for properties on Harmony Road and Emory Drive SE. The body is also considering a budget amendment and the awarding of a solicitation for a Fire Station & EMS Facility.

• Rezoning request for 19.45 acres at 842 Harmony Road from AG to C-2 and 20.80 acres from AG to RM-3
• Rezoning requests for three parcels on Emory Drive SE from R-1 to AG
• Awarding of Solicitation 22-35001-001 for Fire Station & EMS Facility
• Approval of 2022 Budget Amendment #1
• Authorization to establish a Capital Projects Fund

The Board approved rezoning 19.45 acres at 842 Harmony Road from AG to C-2 and 20.80 acres from AG to RM-3, both with conditions including road improvements and buffers. The board denied three rezoning requests by Adam Schulze on Emory Drive SE from R-1 to AG. Other actions included awarding a $5,996,459 contract for a fire station and EMS facility, approving the consent agenda, and authorizing a capital projects fund.

• Approved rezoning 19.45 acres at 842 Harmony Road from AG to C-2 with conditions (4-0)
• Approved rezoning 20.80 acres at 842 Harmony Road from AG to RM-3 with conditions (4-0)
• Denied rezoning 11.604 acres on Emory Drive SE from R-1 to AG (3-1)
• Denied rezoning 11.030 acres on Emory Drive SE from R-1 to AG (3-1)
• Denied rezoning 15.696 acres on Emory Drive SE from R-1 to AG (3-1)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and 2022 alcohol licenses (4-0)
• Awarded $5,996,459 contract for Fire Station & EMS Facility to Renfroe Construction (4-0)
• Approved surplus of 2010 F550 EONE rescue truck and established Capital Projects Fund (4-0)

Board of Assessors

The Board is scheduled to review and approve 2022 real property values and the mailing of assessment notices. The meeting also includes reviews of timber harvest values, homestead removals, and land schedules.

• Review/Approve 2022 Timber Harvest Values
• Review 2022 CUVA/FLPA Applications
• Review Requests for Historic Preservation Exemption (E005-191 & E006-048)
• Review 2022 Homestead Removals
• Approve 2022 Real Property Values and assessment notice mailing

The Putnam County Board of Tax Assessors approved the 2022 Real Property Values, reflecting a 28.1% increase over last year, and authorized mailing of assessment notices. The board also approved 141 CUVA applications, denied 4, approved 15 FLPA applications with covenants, and removed 85 homestead exemptions for various reasons.

• Approved 2022 Real Property Values (unanimous)
• Approved mailing of 2022 Real Property Notices of Assessment (unanimous)
• Approved 141 CUVA applications (unanimous)
• Denied 4 CUVA applications (unanimous)
• Approved 15 FLPA applications (unanimous)
• Approved covenants on all FLPA applications (unanimous)
• Approved removal of 85 homestead exemptions (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Small and Large Acreage Valuation Schedules (unanimous)

Putnam Development Authority

The Putnam Development Authority will meet to approve April 2022 minutes and financials. The body will receive a branding update from Jim Stone and may enter an executive session regarding personnel, litigation, or real estate.

• Branding update from Jim Stone

The Putnam Development Authority approved the purchase of 107 South Jefferson Avenue for $75,000, with closing authorized by May 20, 2022. The board also authorized contracts for office redesign (up to $50,000) and repairs (up to $30,000). All votes were unanimous (3-0). No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved purchase of 107 South Jefferson Avenue for $75,000 (3-0)
• Authorized closing on purchase agreement with Laura Stanley Vandelpanque (3-0)
• Authorized contract with Seeking Slow Interiors for office redesign up to $50,000 (3-0)
• Authorized contracts with Responsive Technology Partners, Wilson-Bryant Air Conditioning, and Al's Roofing for repairs up to $30,000 (3-0)
• Approved April 2022 financials (3-0)
• Approved minutes of April 12, 2022 regular meeting and executive session (3-0)

Sinclair Water Authority

The Sinclair Water Authority will review operational reports, plant production, and financial updates. The meeting includes discussions on membrane replacement delivery and funds allocated to the authority by counties.

• Action on Capital Projects projections
• Discussion on Membrane Replacement Delivery
• Update on funds allocated to SWA by counties
• Review of 2021 CCR
• Discussion on Low Chlorine Levels

The Sinclair Water Authority approved the capital expenditure program presented by ESG and authorized funding through the end of 2022. The board also accepted a $250,000 check from Putnam County and discussed updates on membrane replacement, chlorine levels, and the WaterFirst program, but took no action on those items.

• Approved capital expenditure program through end of 2022 (4-0, Member Hall absent)
• Accepted $250,000 check from Putnam County
• Approved minutes of March 14, 2022 regular meeting (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to award a solicitation for the resurfacing of Pea Ridge Road. The body will also consider the approval of employee insurance benefits and a safety grant application.

• Awarding of Solicitation 22-42001-001 Pea Ridge Road Resurfacing
• Approval of Employee Insurance Benefits
• Authorization for Chairman to sign ACCG-GSIWCF Employee Safety Grant Application

The Board approved the consent agenda, renewed employee insurance benefits with a 9% premium increase, and awarded the Pea Ridge Road resurfacing contract to Garrett Paving Company for $2,059,714.38. All votes were 3-0 with Commissioner Brown absent. No action was taken following the executive session.

• Approved consent agenda including April 19 meeting minutes and safety grant application (3-0)
• Renewed employee insurance benefits with Anthem, MetLife, and other carriers (3-0)
• Awarded Pea Ridge Road resurfacing to Garrett Paving Company for $2,059,714.38 (3-0)
• Entered executive session for litigation; no action taken afterward

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Putnam County Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on six rezoning requests, including two by Rick McAllister for Jacqueline Trinkle on Harmony Road and four by Adam Schulze on Emory Drive SE. The commission will also approve minutes from prior meetings. The Board of Commissioners will hear these same items on May 17, 2022.

• Rezone 19.45 acres at 842 Harmony Road from AG to C-2 (Map 097, Part of Parcel 060)
• Rezone 20.80 acres at 842 Harmony Road from AG to RM-3 (Map 097, Part of Parcel 060)
• Rezone 11.604 acres on Emory Drive SE from R-1 to AG (Map 111, Parcel 001045 001)
• Rezone 11.030 acres on Emory Drive SE from R-1 to AG (Map 111, Parcel 001045 002)
• Rezone 15.696 acres on Emory Drive SE from R-1 to AG (Map 111, Parcel 001045 003)

The Putnam County Planning & Zoning Commission denied a request to rezone 19.45 acres at 842 Harmony Road from AG to C-2 by a 3-2 vote, citing concerns about commercial encroachment and precedent. The commission approved a separate request to rezone 20.80 acres at the same address from AG to RM-3 by a 3-2 vote, and approved three requests by Adam Schulze to rezone parcels on Emory Drive SE from R-1 to AG, each by a 4-0 vote with one abstention.

• Denied rezoning of 19.45 acres at 842 Harmony Road from AG to C-2 (3-2)
• Approved rezoning of 20.80 acres at 842 Harmony Road from AG to RM-3 with conditions (3-2)
• Approved rezoning of 11.604 acres on Emory Drive SE from R-1 to AG (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved rezoning of 11.030 acres on Emory Drive SE from R-1 to AG (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved rezoning of 15.696 acres on Emory Drive SE from R-1 to AG (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved minutes from February 03, 2022 and April 07, 2022 (unanimous)

Board of Assessors

The Putnam County Board of Tax Assessors will meet to approve minutes, review 2022 timber harvest values and CUVA/FLPA values, and discuss taxpayer correspondence, pre-bill appeals, real property returns, and various applications (Freeport, Homestead, CUVA/FLPA). The meeting is scheduled for 3:00 pm at the courthouse.

• Review/Approve 2022 Timber Harvest Values
• Review/Approve 2022 CUVA/FLPA Values
• Review 2022 Pre-bill Appeals
• Review 2022 Real Property Returns
• Review 2022 Homestead Applications and Removals

Board of Commissioners

The Putnam County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting, including public comments, consent agenda, and several reports. Key items include a vote on the final plat for Loch Haven Subdivision, an appeal by LA Development LLC of a Planning and Zoning Commission decision at 163 Overlook Drive, and appointments to the Board of Health and Hospital Authority. The board may also enter executive session for personnel, litigation, or real estate matters.

• Approval of 2022 Alcohol Licenses
• Final plat approval for Loch Haven Subdivision
• Appeal by LA Development LLC at 163 Overlook Drive (Map 089D, Parcel 010, District 2)
• Appointment to the Board of Health
• Submission of names for Hospital Authority appointment

Putnam Development Authority

The Putnam Development Authority will hold its regular meeting to approve minutes and financials, receive an executive director report, and consider several business items including signing a Georgia Power easement, reviewing survey proposals for Industrial Boulevard, and authorizing an easement for a relocated valve vault at Rock Eagle Technology Park. The agenda also includes a possible executive session for personnel, litigation, or real estate matters.

• Authorization for Chairman to sign Georgia Power Easement
• Review of Survey Proposals for Industrial Boulevard
• Authorization for Chairman to sign an Easement for a Relocated Valve Vault for the Waterline Relocation Project at Rock Eagle Technology Park
• Approval of February and March 2022 financials
• Approval of minutes for March 8 and March 22, 2022 meetings

The Putnam Development Authority approved several routine items and authorized the chairman to sign a lease with ER Snell for roadwork-related dirt placement, creating an 8-acre pad site at no cost to the PDA. They also approved financials, set up electronic banking, authorized signing a Georgia Power easement, and hired Simonton for a survey. No action was taken on the valve vault easement because the document was not received.

• Approved minutes of March 8 and March 22 meetings (unanimous)
• Approved February/March 2022 financials (unanimous)
• Approved setting up electronic banking (unanimous)
• Authorized chairman to sign Georgia Power easement (unanimous)
• Engaged Simonton for survey at $5,925 (unanimous)
• Authorized chairman to sign lease with ER Snell (unanimous)
• Entered executive session for real estate (unanimous)
• Reopened meeting and executed affidavit; no action taken

Board of Commissioners

The Putnam County Board of Commissioners and the Eatonton City Council are meeting to mediate the Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) distribution. The agenda includes comments and offers from both sides, followed by a possible executive session. The meeting may be continued if attendance exceeds legal limits.

• LOST mediation between county and city
• City and county comments and offers
• Possible executive session for personnel, litigation, or real estate
• ADA accommodation contact: 706-485-2776

The Putnam County Board of Commissioners and Eatonton City Council met for mediation on the Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) distribution. The County made a third offer proposing a phased split starting at 72% County/28% City in year 1, gradually moving to 80%/20% by years 5-10; the City maintained its proposal of 34% City/66% County. The board voted to extend mediation for 30 days until May 11, 2022, to allow the City to consider the County's offer. No final agreement was reached.

• Extended LOST mediation for 30 days until May 11, 2022 (3-0)
• County presented third LOST offer: phased split from 72/28 to 80/20 over 5 years
• City presented proposal: 34% City / 66% County split
• Entered executive session for litigation (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Putnam County Planning & Zoning Commission is meeting to consider an appeal by LA Development LLC of the Planning & Development Director's decision regarding a request to subdivide a lot at 163 Overlook Drive, currently zoned AG. The commission will hear the appeal and may decide to uphold, reverse, or modify the director's decision.

• Appeal by LA Development LLC of director's decision on subdivision request at 163 Overlook Drive (Map 089D, Parcel 010, District 2)
• Property is zoned AG (agricultural)

The Planning & Zoning Commission voted 4-1 to uphold the Director of Planning & Development's denial of LA Development LLC's appeal to subdivide a 10.4-acre parcel at 163 Overlook Drive into two separate lots. The denial was based on the parcel not having access to the interior road required for a major subdivision. Chairman Foster voted against the motion, citing no adverse effect on the community.

• Upheld denial of LA Development LLC's subdivision plat amendment at 163 Overlook Drive (4-1)
• Voted to uphold Director's denial under Section 28-40-b-3 (4-1)

Technical Review Committee

The committee will review a request from agent Rick McAllister for Section E Tract, LLC. The proposal involves a phased development of 19.883 acres on Echo Lane.

• Preliminary plat approval for Cuscowilla - Section E on Echo Lane
• Proposed Phase 1: 6 Single Family Lots and 1 Common Area parcel
• Development area: 19.883 acres (Map 103, Parcel 016-048)

Board of Commissioners

The Putnam County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session with a single substantive item: a discussion of Putnam General Hospital. The agenda is otherwise procedural, including call to order and adjournment, with standard notices about meeting continuation, executive sessions, and ADA accommodations.

• Discussion of Putnam General Hospital

The Board of Commissioners held a work session where Putnam General Hospital officials requested a ½ mill (about $800,000) in county funding, but no action was taken. The hospital reported zero debt and discussed financial challenges and future plans.

• No action taken on hospital funding request

Board of Commissioners

The Putnam County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on proposed changes to the Code of Ordinances regarding alcoholic beverages and businesses, then consider several action items including ARPA grant fund requests and policy approvals. The meeting includes routine items like minutes approval and alcohol license renewals, plus reports from county staff.

• Public hearing on proposed changes to Chapter 6 (Alcoholic Beverages) and Chapter 22 (Businesses) of the County Code
• Discussion and possible action on Clerk of Courts request for ARPA grant funds for record imaging and preservation
• Approval of election of standard $10M allowance for determining replacement of lost public sector revenue (ARPA funds)
• Approval of Data Security Policy
• Approval of Cell Phone Policy

The Board approved the Clerk of Courts' request for $209,871.70 in ARPA funds for record imaging and preservation, with a 3-2 vote. They also adopted changes to the Code of Ordinances regarding alcoholic beverages and businesses, approved the consent agenda, and passed several policies including a data security policy and cell phone policy.

• Approved $209,871.70 ARPA grant for Clerk of Courts records imaging (3-2)
• Adopted Code of Ordinances changes to Chapters 6 and 22 (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including March 15 minutes and 2022 alcohol licenses (4-0)
• Approved election of standard $10M allowance for ARPA lost revenue reporting (4-0)
• Approved Data Security Policy (4-0)
• Approved Cell Phone Policy (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Putnam County Board of Commissioners is holding a public hearing to discuss the Joint Comprehensive Plan Update. The agenda includes only the call to order, pledge of allegiance, the public hearing item, and adjournment, with no other business listed.

• Public hearing on Joint Comprehensive Plan Update

Putnam Development Authority

The Putnam Development Authority met on March 22, 2022, and heard a branding presentation from Tytan Pictures. Members agreed on a winged P logo concept and requested design options. The board voted unanimously to adopt 'PutnamForward' as the new URL for the PDA.

• Adopted 'PutnamForward' as new PDA URL (unanimous)
• Agreed on winged P logo concept; requested design options and colors

Board of Commissioners

The Putnam County Board of Commissioners is holding its regular business meeting. The agenda includes public comments, approval of the consent agenda (minutes from the March 4 meeting and 2022 alcohol licenses), and reports from the county manager and attorney. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions listed.

• Approval of minutes from March 4, 2022 regular meeting
• Approval of 2022 alcohol licenses
• Public comments
• County manager and attorney reports

The Putnam County Board of Commissioners met on March 15, 2022, and approved the agenda and the consent agenda, which included the minutes from the March 4, 2022 regular meeting and the 2022 alcohol licenses. No public comments were made, and no substantive policy decisions were discussed or voted on beyond these routine approvals.

• Approved the meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved the consent agenda, including March 4, 2022 minutes and 2022 alcohol licenses (4-0)

Sinclair Water Authority

The Sinclair Water Authority is meeting to approve routine administrative items, including records retention policies for financial, personnel, and operations records, as well as the disposal of inoperable or replaced lab equipment. They will also discuss bank signatures and hear operational and financial reports. No major projects or public hearings are on the agenda.

• Approval of Financial and Personnel Records Retention Policy
• Approval of Operations Records Retention Policy
• Approval of Discard/Surplus of in-operable or replaced Lab Equipment
• Bank Signatures
• Introduction of Assistant Project Manager James Cupo

The Sinclair Water Authority approved three policies: financial/personnel records retention, operations records retention, and discarding/surplus of inoperable or replaced lab equipment. All votes were unanimous (5-0). The board also received reports on operations, finances, and plant production, but took no action on those items.

• Approved Financial and Personnel Records Retention Policy (5-0)
• Approved Operations Records Retention Policy (5-0)
• Approved Discard/Surplus of in-operable or replaced Lab Equipment (5-0)

Putnam Development Authority

The Putnam Development Authority is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda consists of routine administrative items: approving the minutes from the February 17 regular meeting and executive session, approving February 2022 financials, hearing the Executive Director's report, and ratifying the engagement of an appraiser. The board may also enter executive session for personnel, litigation, or real estate matters as allowed by state law.

• Ratification of Engagement of Appraiser
• Approval of Minutes - February 17, 2022 Regular Meeting and Executive Session
• Approval of Financials - February 2022
• Executive Director Report
• Possible executive session for personnel, litigation, or real estate

Board of Assessors

The Putnam County Board of Assessors will meet to approve minutes, review taxpayer correspondence, and set 2022 timber harvest and conservation use values. They will also begin reviewing homestead applications and consider a request to breach a conservation use covenant.

• Review Request to Breach CUV (#062-066)
• Review/Approve 2022 Timber Harvest Values
• Review/Approve 2022 CUV/FLPA Values
• Begin Reviewing 2022 Homestead Applications
• Review correspondence from taxpayers

The Putnam County Board of Tax Assessors approved 313 homestead applications and denied 8, all in separate unanimous votes. The board also approved a voluntary breach of a FLPA covenant for one taxpayer and tabled two agenda items pending state data. Minutes from the previous meeting were approved.

• Approved minutes from Feb. 8, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved voluntary FLPA covenant breach for parcel #062-066, no penalty (unanimous)
• Tabled agenda items 4c & 4d (Timber Harvest Values, CUV/FLPA Values) until next meeting (unanimous)
• Denied 8 homestead applications (unanimous)
• Approved 313 homestead applications (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Putnam County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting, including public comments, a consent agenda, and several financial and policy items. Key actions include approving the 2023 budget and 2022 mill rate schedule, authorizing a resolution for financial and P-Card policy changes, and scheduling a public hearing on proposed changes to alcohol and business ordinances. The board will also consider adding a question to the primary ballot and hear the 2021 Chamber of Commerce annual report.

• Approval of 2023 Budget and 2022 Mill Rate Schedule
• Authorization for Chairman to sign Resolution for Changes to Financial Policy and P-Card Policy
• Approval of LOST Mediator
• Public hearing for changes to Chapter 6 (Alcoholic Beverages) and Chapter 22 (Businesses)
• Approval of adding a question to the primary ballot

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Putnam County Planning & Zoning Commission is meeting on March 3, 2022, to approve minutes from the previous meeting. The only listed request, a setback variance by Nannette Stallings at 120 Robin Court, has been removed from the agenda. The meeting is otherwise procedural, with no other new business listed.

• Approval of minutes from February 3, 2022
• Variance request by Nannette Stallings at 120 Robin Court (removed from agenda)

Board of Commissioners

The Putnam County Board of Commissioners is holding a called meeting with one substantive action item: a vote to authorize the chairman to sign a resolution enacting a moratorium on solicitation for business by solicitors and canvassers. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including the call to order, pledge of allegiance, and adjournment.

• Authorization for Chairman to sign Resolution to Enact a Moratorium on the Solicitation for Business by Solicitors and Canvassers

The Putnam County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to authorize the Chairman to sign a resolution enacting a moratorium on solicitation for business by solicitors and canvassers. The moratorium gives commissioners time to update the county code, which currently does not address issues caused by solicitors. The board also recognized staff achievements before adjourning.

• Authorized Chairman to sign Resolution to Enact a Moratorium on Solicitation for Business by Solicitors and Canvassers (3-0)

Putnam Development Authority

The Putnam Development Authority is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes approval of minutes from the January 25, 2022 regular meeting and executive session, presentation of audits, approval of January 2022 financials, and an executive director's report. No regular business items are listed. The authority may enter executive session for personnel, litigation, or real estate matters as allowed by state law.

• Approval of minutes from January 25, 2022 regular meeting and executive session
• Presentation of audits
• Approval of financials for January 2022
• Executive Director Report
• Possible executive session for personnel, litigation, or real estate

The Putnam Development Authority approved the 2021 audit, which received a clean unmodified opinion, and also accepted the 2019 audit. It approved the January 2022 financials. After an executive session on real estate, the board authorized the chairman to obtain commercial appraisals for the old Hotel Eatonton, with costs up to $5,000. The meeting was adjourned after these actions.

• Approved the January 25, 2022 regular meeting and executive session minutes.
• Accepted the 2019 audit report.
• Accepted the 2021 audit report, which received a clean unmodified opinion.
• Approved the January 2022 financials.
• Entered executive session for real estate matters.
• Reopened the meeting and executed an affidavit concerning the closed session.
• Authorized the chairman to get commercial appraisals for the old Hotel Eatonton up to $5,000.
• Adjourned the meeting.

Board of Commissioners

The Putnam County Board of Commissioners will hold a zoning public hearing and regular business meeting. They will consider four rezoning requests, including two for 5 Star Pinestraw on Lakeman Road, and one withdrawal request. The board will also discuss authorizing bids for a new Fire/EMS/Coroner Public Safety Building and approve consent agenda items like alcohol licenses.

• Rezone 3.096 acres on Scott Road from C-PUD to C-2 (Shaifer Oconee, LLC)
• Rezone 32.11 acres on Loch Way from AG to R-1 (withdrawal requested)
• Rezone 1.00 acre on Lakeman Road from C-1 to C-2 (5 Star Pinestraw, LLC, two parcels)
• Authorization to sign final plats for Cuscowilla Section H and Plantation Pines Business Park Phase 2
• Discussion on advertising for bids for new Fire/EMS/Coroner Public Safety Building

Board of Assessors

The Putnam County Board of Tax Assessors will hold its regular meeting to review and approve minutes, discuss old and new business, and consider various property-related items. Key actions include approving residential, commercial, and manufactured home pricing schedules, reviewing taxpayer correspondence, and addressing a pre-bill appeal and a request to breach a conservation use valuation.

• Review Exempt Property (#071A-010)
• Review Pre-bill Appeal/Mailing of 2nd Notice (Acct#2584)
• Review/Approve Residential Pricing Schedules
• Review/Approve Commercial Pricing Schedules
• Review Request to Breach CUV (#063-009)

The Putnam County Board of Tax Assessors approved several property-related actions, including removing a tax exemption on parcel 071A-010 because the religious organization had not renewed its license in three years. The board also allowed a homestead exemption to remain with conditions, approved a mobile home value adjustment, and unanimously adopted the 2022 pricing schedules for residential, manufactured homes, commercial, and accessory properties. A voluntary breach of a CUV covenant was approved without penalty.

• Removed exemption on parcel 071A-010 (unanimous)
• Allowed homestead to remain on parcel 122A-002 with proof of residency and reapply by 4/1/2022 (Daley abstained)
• Approved value adjustment and notice for mobile home Acct #2584
• Approved 2022 Residential Pricing Schedules (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Manufactured Homes Pricing Schedules (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Commercial Pricing Schedules (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Accessory Pricing Schedules (unanimous)
• Approved voluntary breach of CUV covenant on parcel 063-009 (unanimous)

Putnam Development Authority

The Putnam Development Authority's regular business meeting scheduled for Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at 3:30 p.m. in the Putnam County Administration Building is cancelled. The agenda contains only cancellation notice and standard procedural boilerplate about meeting conduct and accommodations.

• Meeting cancelled

Board of Commissioners

The Putnam County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with public comments, a consent agenda, and several discussion items. Key topics include approval of 2022 alcohol licenses, a joint comprehensive plan with the Middle Georgia Regional Commission, a request from the Solicitor General regarding the Victim Witness & Assistance Fund, and awarding the sale of the Old Jail. The meeting may be continued if attendance exceeds legal limits, and can go into executive session on exempt matters.

• Approval of 2022 Alcohol Licenses
• Discussion and possible action on a 2022 Alcohol License
• Discussion with Middle Georgia Regional Commission on Joint Comprehensive Plan
• Request from Solicitor General regarding Victim Witness & Assistance Fund (tabled from 1-18-22)
• Awarding of Sale for Old Jail

The Board denied James Alex Davidson's 2022 alcohol license for Georgia Butts BBQ, citing sheriff's recommendations and ordinance violations, but allowed continued service pending an evidentiary hearing. The board also approved the consent agenda, accepted the Victim Witness & Assistance Fund back from the Solicitor General, clarified funding sources for prior motions, and awarded the sale of the Old Jail to GLT LLC.

• Denied alcohol license for James Alex Davidson (Georgia Butts BBQ) (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Jan 18 minutes and 2022 alcohol licenses (4-0)
• Accepted Victim Witness & Assistance Fund back from Solicitor General (4-0)
• Approved EV charging station application with $40,000 match from ARPA funds (4-0)
• Approved $250,000 lump sum payment to Sinclair Water Authority from ARPA funds (4-0)
• Awarded sale of Old Jail to GLT LLC for $117,712.50 (4-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Putnam County Planning & Zoning Commission will consider several rezoning requests, a side yard setback variance, and a request to withdraw a rezoning application. The commission will also approve minutes from the previous meeting. Items marked with an asterisk will be forwarded to the Board of Commissioners for final action on February 15, 2022.

• Side yard setback variance at 113 Cherry Point (R-1, Map 087B, Parcel 197)
• Rezone 3.096 acres on Scott Road/Sammons Industrial Parkway from C-PUD to C-2 (Map 102, Parcel 002)
• Withdrawal of rezoning request for 32.11 acres on Loch Way from AG to R-1 (Map 095A, Parcel 011)
• Two rezoning requests for 1.00 acre each on Lakeman Road from C-1 to C-2 (Map 097, Parcels 066001 and 066002)

The Putnam County Planning & Zoning Commission approved a side yard setback variance for Jim Carlisle, rezoned 3.096 acres on Scott Road from C-PUD to C-2 for Shaifer Oconee, LLC, and rezoned two 1-acre parcels on Lakeman Road from C-1 to C-2 for 5 Star Pinestraw, LLC, each with a 50-foot buffer condition. A request to rezone 32.11 acres on Loch Way was withdrawn without prejudice. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved 5-foot side yard setback variance at 113 Cherry Point (5-0)
• Rezoned 3.096 acres on Scott Road from C-PUD to C-2 (5-0)
• Approved withdrawal without prejudice of rezoning on Loch Way (5-0)
• Rezoned 1.00 acre on Lakeman Road (Map 097, Parcel 066001) from C-1 to C-2 with 50-ft buffer (5-0)
• Rezoned 1.00 acre on Lakeman Road (Map 097, Parcel 066002) from C-1 to C-2 with 50-ft buffer (5-0)

Putnam Development Authority

The Putnam Development Authority is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes routine items such as approving minutes and financials, receiving an executive director report, and electing officers. The board will also hold a rebranding session and may enter executive session for legally exempt matters. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of minutes from December 14, 2021 regular meeting and executive session
• Approval of financials for December 2021
• Election of officers: Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Secretary/Treasurer, Assistant Secretary/Treasurer
• Rebranding session
• Possible executive session for personnel, litigation, or real estate

The Putnam Development Authority approved the December 2021 financials, authorized the chairman to sign the 2019 audit, and engaged McNair, McLemore, Middlebrooks and Company for the 2021 audit. It also approved $1,500 each for the Chamber of Commerce's job fair and golf tournament. Officers were elected for 2022, and the board entered executive session for real estate and litigation, taking no action afterward.

• Approved December 2021 financials (unanimous)
• Authorized Chairman Rocker to sign 2019 audit (unanimous)
• Engaged McNair, McLemore, Middlebrooks and Company for 2021 audit (unanimous)
• Approved $1,500 to Chamber of Commerce for job fair (unanimous)
• Approved $1,500 to Chamber of Commerce for golf tournament (unanimous)
• Re-elected Walt Rocker III as Chairman (4-0, Rocker abstained)
• Elected John Wojtas as Vice Chairman (unanimous)
• Elected Patty Burns as Secretary/Treasurer and Lynn Butterworth as Assistant Secretary/Treasurer (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Putnam County Board of Commissioners will hold a zoning public hearing and regular business meeting. The main item is a request to rezone 5 acres at 931 Pea Ridge Road from agricultural to commercial, which was tabled from a previous meeting. The board will also consider consent agenda items, a tax interest waiver, capital purchases, a recreation roof contract, qualifying fees, and a district map change.

• Rezone 5.00 acres from AG to C-1 at 931 Pea Ridge Road (Map 092, Parcel 017001001)
• Request for waiver of interest from Robert & Mark Greaves (Tax Commissioner)
• Approval of capital item purchases for Public Works
• Awarding of Solicitation 21-61221-002 Recreation Roof
• Proposed adoption of changes to County Commission District Map

The Board of Commissioners denied a request to rezone 5.00 acres from AG to C-1 at 931 Pea Ridge Road, despite staff recommending approval with conditions. The board also approved several items, including capital purchases for Public Works, a recreation roof contract, and a resolution to transfer criminal prosecutions to the District Attorney. A request regarding the Victim Witness & Assistance Fund was tabled to the next meeting.

• Denied rezoning of 5.00 acres from AG to C-1 at 931 Pea Ridge Road (3-1)
• Approved $1,136,950 for Public Works capital purchases (4-0)
• Awarded recreation roof contract to Skyline Construction Services at $203,410 (4-0)
• Approved 2022 alcohol licenses (4-0)
• Approved waiver of interest for Robert & Mark Greaves (4-0)
• Tabled Victim Witness & Assistance Fund request to Feb 4, 2022 (4-0)
• Adopted new County Commission District Map (4-0)
• Authorized Chairman to sign resolution assigning criminal prosecutions to District Attorney (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Putnam County Board of Commissioners is holding a called meeting that is largely procedural. The agenda includes entering an executive session for personnel, litigation, or real estate matters, followed by a possible action resulting from that session. No specific decisions or proposals are listed on the public agenda.

• Enter executive session as allowed by O.C.G.A. 50-14-4 for personnel, litigation, or real estate
• Reopen meeting and execute affidavit concerning closed session subject matter
• Action, if any, resulting from executive session

The Putnam County Board of Commissioners met in a called session, entered executive session for litigation, and reconvened without taking any action. The board approved the minutes of the meeting at a later date.

• Entered executive session for litigation (4-0)
• Reopened meeting and executed affidavit on closed session (4-0)
• No action taken after executive session
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Putnam Development Authority

The Putnam Development Authority's regular business meeting scheduled for January 11, 2022, at 3:30 p.m. in the Putnam County Administration Building is cancelled. The agenda includes only procedural boilerplate about meeting continuation, public access, executive sessions, and ADA accommodations.

• Meeting cancelled
• Scheduled for January 11, 2022, 3:30 p.m., Room 204
• ADA accommodation contact: 706-485-2776

Board of Assessors

The Putnam County Board of Assessors will hold its regular monthly meeting, electing officers for 2022 and reviewing correspondence, a homestead application, an exempt property, and a personal property abatement. The agenda is largely routine administrative business.

• Elect Chairman, Vice-Chair, and Secretary for 2022
• Review/Approve minutes from December 14, 2021 meeting
• Present John Richter Certificate of Appointment
• Review/Approve Homestead Application (F5)
• Review Exempt Property (#071A-010) and ACO for Abatement of Personal Property

The Putnam County Board of Tax Assessors held a regular meeting on January 11, 2022, electing Shelby Storey as chairman, John Richter as vice-chairman, and Paula Spivey as secretary for 2022. The board unanimously approved the December 14, 2021 minutes, a homestead exemption for a 100% disabled veteran, and an ACO for a personal property tax abatement pilot account. A review of exempt property for a religious organization was tabled for further staff review.

• Elected Shelby Storey chairman, John Richter vice-chairman, Paula Spivey secretary (unanimous)
• Approved December 14, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved homestead exemption for 100% disabled veteran, parcel #037-010 (unanimous)
• Tabled exempt property status review for parcel #071A-010 (unanimous)
• Approved sending ACO to Tax Commissioner for pilot account #74905 (unanimous)

Sinclair Water Authority

The Sinclair Water Authority is meeting to approve minutes, receive operational and financial reports, and take action on closing a payroll account and terminating 401 and 457 contribution plans. The board will also welcome a new member, Ed Walker.

• Approval of minutes from Nov 8, 2021 and Dec 6, 2021 meetings
• Welcome new member Ed Walker
• Approval to close payroll account
• Resolution to terminate 401 and 457 contribution plans

The Sinclair Water Authority approved closing its payroll account and terminating its 401 and 457 contribution plans, both by unanimous votes. The board also approved minutes from previous meetings and received an operations report from ESG, Inc., which began managing the water system on December 28, 2021. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved November 8, 2021 regular meeting minutes (4-0, Webster absent)
• Approved December 6, 2021 called meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved closing the payroll account (5-0)
• Approved resolution to terminate 401 and 457 contribution plans (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Putnam County Board of Commissioners is meeting for a regular business session. They will consider approving the agenda and minutes, hear public comments, and receive reports from the county manager and attorney. A notable action item is authorizing staff to surplus the Old Jail. The meeting includes a special presentation of a School Choice Week proclamation.

• Authorization to surplus the Old Jail
• Approval of minutes from December 21, 2021 regular meeting and executive session
• School Choice Week proclamation
• Public comments
• County manager and attorney reports

The Board of Commissioners approved a consent agenda and authorized staff to surplus the Old Jail, allowing it to be listed on GovDeals. The board also issued a School Choice Week proclamation and entered executive session for litigation, taking no action afterward.

• Approved consent agenda including Dec. 21, 2021 minutes (4-0)
• Authorized staff to surplus Old Jail for sale on GovDeals (4-0)
• Entered executive session for litigation (4-0)
• Reopened meeting and executed affidavit (4-0)
• No action taken after executive session

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Putnam County Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to consider a rear yard setback variance for a property at 287 Parks Mill Road, currently zoned C-1. A second item, a rezoning request for 3.096 acres on Scott Road, has been removed from the agenda. The commission will also approve minutes from previous meetings.

• Rear yard setback variance request by Kent Campbell for Houseworth Properties LLC at 287 Parks Mill Road (Map 070A, Parcel 065, District 1)
• Rezoning request by Rick McAllister for Shaifer Oconee, LLC to rezone 3.096 acres on Scott Road from C-PUD to C-2 (removed from agenda)
• Approval of minutes from November 4, 2021 and December 2, 2021 meetings

The Putnam County Planning & Zoning Commission approved a 10-foot rear yard setback variance for Housworth Properties LLC at 287 Parks Mill Road, allowing the structure to be 40 feet from the rear property line. The approval included conditions for a 30-foot vegetated buffer and a 6-foot privacy fence. A rezoning request for 3.096 acres on Scott Road was removed from the agenda. The meeting was otherwise procedural.

• Approved 10-foot rear yard setback variance at 287 Parks Mill Road (5-0)
• Removed rezoning request for 3.096 acres on Scott Road from agenda
• Approved minutes from November 4, 2021 and December 2, 2021 (5-0)