Walker County public meetings in 2022

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners approved several funding allocations, including ARPA funds for the county detention center and a trail project. The board also approved pay increases for court officials and appointed members to the Planning and Alcoholic Beverage Commissions.

• Allocation of up to $1,000,000 in ARPA funds for Walker County Detention Center rehabilitation
• Allocation of $50,000 in ARPA funds for the Chickamauga Battlefield Multi-use Connector Trail
• $5,000 annual compensation supplement increases for the State Court Judge and Solicitor-General
• Purchase orders for landfill equipment: $7,670 for a hydraulic thumb and $24,710 for a manual wood shear
• Appointments to the Planning Commission (Daryl Brooks, Michael Haney, Gary Miller, Robert Walthour) and Alcoholic Beverage Commission (Tobey Hill)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to consider a variance request and a final plat approval. The body will decide on these items during the new business portion of the meeting.

• Variance request for property at 0 North Marble Top Road, Chickamauga
• Plat approval for 116 lots in phase I of Hawks Ridge Development on Happy Valley Road, Rossville

The Planning Commission denied a variance request from Charles Creswell to divide a portion of his property. The commission recommended that the Board of Commissioners waive rezone fees and wait requirements should the applicant seek a rezone.

• Approved November 17, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Denied variance request for Charles Creswell to divide 2.5 acres from a 7-acre lot

Development Authority

The Board approved the FY 2023 budget with expected revenues of $1,976,541.00. Members approved the reappointment of two board members and authorized agreements for the Roper expansion and Audia rail project. A consulting contract for Robert Wardlaw was extended for six months.

• Approved FY 2023 Proposed Budget (5-0)
• Approved reappointment of Mark Chandler and Max Morrison to the Board (5-0)
• Approved 6-month consulting contract extension for Robert Wardlaw at $1,000 per month (5-0)
• Authorized Executive Director to draft documents for Audia's use of property for rail expansion (5-0)
• Authorized Chair and Executive Director to sign Utility Easement with City of LaFayette for Roper expansion (5-0)
• Approved October and November financial reports (5-0)
• Approved October 11 and November 22 special meeting minutes (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Walker County Board of Commissioners held its regular meeting on December 8, 2022, approving a rezone of 61.15 acres at 2937 Happy Valley Road from A-1 (Agriculture) to PUD (Planned Unit Development), despite the Planning Commission's recommendation for denial. The board also approved a $68,333.30 purchase order for Motorola mobile radios, accepted the Fiscal 2021 audit, and granted two variances. Several resolutions were passed for appointments and a grant application.

• Approved rezone of 61.15 acres at 2937 Happy Valley Road, Rossville, from A-1 to PUD (4-0)
• Approved Purchase Order 2023-00000049 to Motorola Solutions for mobile radios, $68,333.30 (SPLOST-funded)
• Accepted Fiscal 2021 Audit presented by Rushton LLC
• Granted variance to Liberty Baptist Church for more than six homes on a private drive at 65 Liberty Drive, Chickamauga
• Granted variance to Mary Ann Word for a 14-foot-wide mobile home in R-2 zone at 353 Carolyn Drive, Chickamauga

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors met on December 6 and December 20, 2022, to manage property tax exemptions and administrative updates. The body approved specific property exemptions and authorized the mailing of 2023 personal property reporting forms.

• Approved tax exemptions for Chattanooga Valley Lions Club (parcel 0049 061C) and Evans Memorial Camp INC (parcels 0296 015 & 0296 015B)
• Approved the use of 2023 Disabled Veterans values in WinGap
• Approved the breach of parcel 0316 001
• Authorized mailing of 4,693 personal property reporting forms for 2023
• Approved the 2023 homestead exemption list

Development Authority

The Walker County Development Authority approved a bond resolution for the issuance of taxable industrial development revenue bonds for the Roper Corporation Project. The board also approved an EDGE Inducement Resolution to apply for state funding assistance for the same project.

• Approved Bond Resolution for Walker County Development Authority Taxable Industrial Development Revenue Bond (Roper Corporation Project), Series 2022 (4-0)
• Approved EDGE Inducement Resolution for Roper Corporation Project (4-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (4-0)

Walker County Historic Preservation Commission

The Commission voted to request authority from the Walker County Board of Commissioners to pursue a state grant for an updated Historic Resources Survey. The body also expressed support for relocating the 160th Anniversary Battle of Chickamauga Reenactment. The December meeting was cancelled.

• Approved minutes of October 17, 2022 meeting
• Approved meeting agenda
• Approved motion to request authority from Board of Commissioners to pursue state grant for Historic Resources Survey
• Cancelled December meeting

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission denied a rezone request for a planned unit development and several variance requests. The commission did approve a plat request for the Hawks Ridge subdivision. The October 20, 2022, meeting minutes were also approved.

• Approved October 20, 2022, meeting minutes
• Variance for Levi Worley failed for lack of second
• Variance for Mary Ann Word failed for lack of second
• Variance for Liberty Baptist Church denied (2-0 vote to approve, failed for lack of votes)
• Variance for Marcia Morris & William Fuquea denied (unanimous)
• Rezone from A-1 to PUD for HVF-Dry Valley LLC denied (6-3)
• Plat request for NGA Harrier Developers LLC/Hawks Ridge approved (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Walker County Board of Commissioners held its regular meeting on November 10, 2022, approving a revised sewer use ordinance for unincorporated areas, authorizing a transit grant application, and appointing a new police chief. The board also approved several resolutions and agreements, including probation services, an animal assistance program, and a vehicle purchase.

• Ordinance 0-03-22 amending sewer use regulations in unincorporated areas
• Resolution R-038-22 authorizing Georgia DOT transit grant application
• Resolution R-041-22 appointing Hal Gray as Chief of Walker County Police Force
• Purchase Order 2023-00000237 to Prater Ford for F250 4x4 vehicle at $50,136.16
• Animal Assistance Agreement with Georgia Department of Corrections

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors met to approve updated valuation data for 2023 and adjust the public utility equalization ratio. The body also ruled on specific property appeals and homestead exemption applications.

• Approved new equalization ratio increase from 33.02% to 35% for public utilities
• Approved downloading 2023 A808 and NADA values for use in 2023
• Lowered building values to zero for Crutchfield Archer LLC appeal (parcel 0276 021)
• Approved list of 2023 homestead applicants and a veterans exemption for 2021
• Denied homestead application for parcel 0263 0063

Alcoholic Beverage Board

The board approved the minutes from the August 25, 2022 meeting. No new applications were reviewed during this session.

• Approved August 25, 2022 minutes (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners approved the purchase of four quick response vehicles and two land-use requests. The board also held the first of two public hearings regarding sewer use regulations in unincorporated areas.

• Approved purchase of 4 quick response vehicles from Ten-8 Fire & Safety, Inc. (2020 SPLOST funding)
• Approved conditional use variance for a storage lot at 5881 Hwy 193, Flintstone, GA
• Approved rezone from A-1 (Agricultural) to C-1 (Commercial) at 10161 N. Hwy 27, Rock Spring, GA
• Public hearing on Ordinance 0-03-22 concerning Sewer Use Regulation in Unincorporated Areas
• Discussion of upcoming courthouse renovations starting December 1

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to discuss land use requests. The body will review a request for a storage lot and two requests to change property zoning designations.

• Conditional use variance for a storage lot at 5881 Hwy 193, Flintstone
• Rezone from C-1 (Commercial) to R-2 (Residential) at East Reed Road & N. Hwy 27
• Rezone from A-1 (Agricultural) to Commercial at 10161 N. Hwy 27

Walker County Historic Preservation Commission

The Commission approved its official letterhead and continued work on an interpretive sign for the Oak Hill Log Cabin School, though the school was not found on an 1893 map. A grant for an updated historic survey is on hold due to the county grant coordinator's resignation. No action was taken on a vacant commission seat because the county board has not responded.

• Approved official commission letterhead (motion carried)
• Approved September 19, 2022 meeting minutes as presented
• Approved meeting agenda (motion carried)
• Tabled discussion on vacant Commissioner Cook seat pending county response
• Advanced planning for Oak Hill Log Cabin School interpretive sign (no vote taken)
• Noted four Civil War interpretive signs delivered; installation pending
• Deferred historic survey grant application due to grant coordinator resignation
• Adjourned at 7:15 pm (motion carried)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners approved an amendment to the administrative services agreement to add Tier 3 investment options to employee retirement plans. The board also reviewed September 2022 departmental statistics and discussed safety grant equipment updates.

• Approved amendment to ACCG Contribution and Deferred Compensation Plans to add Tier 3 Single Asset Class investment options
• Reviewed departmental statistics for September 2022
• Discussed safety grant purchases including the receipt of nine of ten thermal imagers
• Discussed potential mold testing in a courtroom following employee health concerns
• Reported that Windstream grant covers installation fees for some citizens with a target completion by 2024 or 2026

Development Authority

The Walker County Development Authority approved the September financial report, showing an account balance of $1,869,763.07 as of September 30, 2022. The board also approved the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting. The executive director reported new marketing forms for available properties and two new requests for information.

• Approved the agenda (motion by Evitte Parrish, seconded by Mark Chandler, 4-0).
• Approved the minutes of September 13, 2022 (motion by Max Morrison, seconded by Evitte Parrish, 4-0).
• Approved the September financial report with a balance of $1,869,763.07 (motion by Evitte Parrish, seconded by Max Morrison, 4-0).

Alcoholic Beverage Board

The Walker County Alcoholic Beverage Control Board met and approved the minutes from July 28, 2022. No new alcohol license applications were submitted for review. The board voted unanimously to cancel the regular November meeting because it falls on Thanksgiving, and agreed the December meeting will be held only if there are pending applications.

• Approved minutes of July 28, 2022 (motion by Dean Kelley, second by Chad Bomar, unanimous)
• Canceled November 2022 regular meeting due to Thanksgiving holiday (motion by Chad Bomar, second by Dean Kelley, unanimous)
• December 2022 meeting will be held only if there are pending applications (same motion, unanimous)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors is meeting for a special called session. The agenda lists a discussion regarding a server and an executive session.

• Discussion of server
• Executive session

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners adopted the Fiscal 2023 General Fund, Enterprise, and Special Revenue budgets. The board also approved a fiber build agreement with Georgia Windstream, LLC to provide broadband to over 3,300 rural residents.

• Approved $107,688.90 in 2020 SPLOST funds for HVAC improvements at LaFayette-Walker County Public Library
• Approved a conditional use variance for a tiny home at 1213 N. Cedar Lane
• Approved a rezone from C-1 (commercial) to R-2 (residential) for 5285 N. Highway 27
• Approved a contract with Big Woody's Tree Service, LLC to chip 2,500 tons of brush at the county landfill
• Adopted Resolution R-035-22 for a Joint Service Delivery Strategy

Walker County Historic Preservation Commission

The commission discussed filling a vacant seat due to Commissioner Cook's non-attendance and forwarded a nomination to the county. They also planned interpretive signs for Native American history sites and discussed a grant for an updated Historic Resources Survey. No formal votes were taken on substantive items; the agenda and prior minutes were approved.

• Approved meeting agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of August 15, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Discussed but did not vote on proposed commission letterhead; final format deferred to next meeting
• Discussed but did not vote on filling Commissioner Cook's vacant seat; forwarded Joanie Jackson nomination to Commissioner Askew
• Discussed but did not vote on developing Native American history interpretive signs
• Discussed but did not vote on applying for a Historic Resources Survey grant with 40% local match

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding two property requests. The body will discuss a conditional use variance for a tiny home and a request to rezone a property from commercial to residential.

• Conditional use variance for a tiny home at 1213 N. Cedar Lane, Flintstone
• Rezone request from C-l (Commercial) to (Residential) at 5285 N. Hwy 27, LaFayette

The Walker County Planning Commission approved a conditional use variance for Britt & Anna Babb to place a tiny house for Airbnb use, and approved a rezoning request from James Spurgeon to change property from C-1 to R-2. Both decisions were made after a public hearing and carried by vote.

• Approved conditional use variance for tiny house (5-1, with Jack Mullinax opposed)
• Approved rezoning from C-1 to R-2 (unanimous)

Development Authority

The Development Authority approved the MOU and Performance & Accountability Agreement for the EDGE grant for Project Yesterday/Roper Corp. The board also approved the August financial report and the minutes of the previous meeting. The Executive Director reported ongoing business recruitment and retention activities.

• Approved MOU and Performance & Accountability Agreement for EDGE grant for Project Yesterday/Roper Corp (4-0)
• Approved August 2022 financial report (4-0)
• Approved minutes of previous meeting (4-0)

Walker County Historic Preservation Commission

The commission held two work sessions to review and refine a rough draft of its 12-month activity report for the Walker County Board of Commissioners. Members were assigned tasks to compile photos, notes, and a cover letter. Goals for 2023 were discussed, including courthouse renovation, an updated resource survey, and developing Oak Grove School into an educational wayside.

• Assigned Renee Griffin, Theresa Dorsey, and Randall Pittman to proceed with the report (Sept. 8)
• Appointed Frances Cobb, Theresa Dorsey, Randall Pittman, and Renee Griffin to continue work on the presentation and report (Sept. 19)
• Adjourned the Sept. 19 work session by motion (Dorsey/Cobb, carried)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors reviewed and decided on various property tax exemptions, including conservation and homestead requests. The body also discussed server security issues and a potential new fly-over quote from EagleView.

• Approved conservation requests for parcels 0356 004, 0538 018A, and 0565 012
• Approved homestead applicant lists for 2022 and 2023
• Denied homestead request for parcel 0470 011A due to age requirements
• Approved waiver and release forms for parcels 0473 034, 0158 132, 0158 045, and 0176 183
• Accepted 6 late appeals from Delta Program Tax Advisers for Circle K gas stations

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners met to determine the property tax millage rates for the year. After one failed motion, the Board voted to set the rates for both unincorporated and incorporated areas.

• Set unincorporated area millage rate at 6.8283
• Set incorporated area millage rate at 9.9213
• Rejected a proposal to set rates at 6.9 (unincorporated) and 9.993 (incorporated)

Alcoholic Beverage Board

The Walker County Alcoholic Beverage Board met on August 25, 2022, and approved the minutes from the June 23, 2022 meeting unanimously. No new applications were submitted for review. The board held an open discussion regarding the November ballot measure on retail spirits, but no decisions were made. The meeting adjourned without any substantive actions beyond the minutes approval.

• Approved minutes from June 23, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Walker County Board of Commissioners held a public hearing on the proposed FY2023 budget, which includes an 80-cent per hour raise for all employees and a 4.81% average increase in property taxes. The board also approved the appointment of Dr. Kencade Sumner to the Animal Control Board and a $35,486.07 purchase for a new air compressor for Fire Rescue.

• Public hearing on FY2023 General Fund, Enterprise Funds, and Special Revenue budgets
• 4.81% average property tax increase; example: $175,000 home sees ~$31/year increase
• Resolution R-033-22: Dr. Kencade Sumner appointed to Animal Control Board
• Purchase Order 2022-00002110: $35,486.07 for Arctic Compressor for Fire Rescue
• Medal of Bravery and lifesaving commendations presented to four fire personnel

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners held a public hearing to discuss proposed millage rates of 7.200 mills for unincorporated areas and 10.293 mills for incorporated areas. The Board is scheduled to vote on the adoption of these rates on September 1, 2022.

• Proposed millage rate of 7.200 mills for Unincorporated Areas
• Proposed millage rate of 10.293 mills for Incorporated Areas

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners held a public hearing to discuss the adoption of 2022 millage rates. The proposed rates are 7.200 mills for unincorporated areas and 10.293 mills for incorporated areas.

• Proposed millage rate of 7.200 mills in Unincorporated Areas
• Proposed millage rate of 10.293 mills in incorporated Areas

Walker County Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission voted to request the Walker County Board of Commissioners declare Patrick Cook's seat vacant due to non-attendance. The commission also approved new letterhead, a digital educational guide, and scheduled future meetings at the Lafayette-Walker County Library.

• Approved request to declare Patrick Cook's position vacant due to non-attendance (unanimous)
• Approved new commission letterhead for use next month
• Approved changing educational guide to digital format
• Approved September 8 work session at Lafayette-Walker County Library (3:30pm)
• Approved September 19 meeting at Lafayette-Walker County Library (6pm)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners submitted the proposed FY-2023 General Fund, Enterprise Funds, and Special Revenue budgets, which include an 80-cent per hour pay increase for all county employees. The Board also approved several grants and a vehicle purchase for Fire Rescue.

• Approval of $47,441.76 purchase order to Prater Ford for one 2023 Ford F-150 for Walker County Fire Rescue
• Approval of $172,541.00 Juvenile Justice Incentive Grant from the Office of the Governor
• Approval of $19,064.00 JAG Grant for technology and equipment for the Sheriff's Office
• Approval of variance request for property at 527 Antigone's Dream Drive
• Removal of rezone request from BLH Enterprises LLC for 1183 Arnold Road

Development Authority

The Development Authority approved the purchase of two parcels totaling about 103 acres adjacent to the Walker County Business Park for $1,280,000 plus title insurance and closing costs. The board also approved the agenda, prior meeting minutes, and the July financial report showing an account balance of $1,868,973.16. The executive director reported updated signage at the Northwest Georgia Business & Industrial Park, three new requests for information for the Walker County Business Park, and ongoing work on an EDGE grant for Project Yesterday/Roper Corp.

• Approved purchase of 103 acres (parcels 0320-036 and 0320-037) adjacent to Walker County Business Park for $1,280,000 plus closing costs (4-0)
• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved minutes of July 12, 2022 (4-0)
• Approved July financial report showing $1,868,973.16 balance (4-0)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors met to approve the 2022 exempt digest and digest submission forms. The body decided to revalue 22 AT&T accounts to remove obsolete equipment and forwarded real and personal property appeals to the BOE.

• Approved revaluing 22 AT&T accounts and disposing of obsolete assets
• Approved the 2022 exempt digest and all digest submission forms
• Forwarded real property and personal property appeals to the BOE
• Tabled conservation requests for parcels 0565 012 and 0538 018A & 0538 018
• Approved waiver and release forms for parcels 0569 010A, 0347 016, 0346 036, 0273 002C, 0021 002K, 0458 004, and 0500 009A

Walker County Historic Preservation Commission

The Walker County Historic Preservation Commission held a work session to develop a 12-month activity report for the Walker County Board of Commissioners. The commission reviewed past meeting minutes and compiled a chronological summary with photographs. No formal decisions were made; the session was procedural, focused on drafting the report.

• Drafted 12-month activity report for Walker County Board of Commissioners
• Reviewed past meeting minutes to summarize actions and projects
• Adjourned meeting at 3:28 pm

Alcoholic Beverage Board

The Walker County Alcoholic Beverage Board met on July 28, 2022, and approved the minutes from the May 26, 2022 meeting unanimously. There were no new applications to review. The board discussed the upcoming special referendum on the November ballot regarding the package sale of distilled spirits in unincorporated Walker County, but took no action on it.

• Approved May 26, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• No new applications reviewed

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners approved several equipment purchases for fire and sheriff services and decided on multiple zoning requests. The body also appointed code officials and approved a GDOT Rural Transit Grant.

• Purchase Order 2022-00001840: $34,985.00 for fire rescue extrication equipment
• Purchase Order 2022-00001850: $49,002.00 for fire rescue breathing equipment
• Purchase Order 2022-00001909: $56,345.99 for 14 thermal imaging cameras
• Purchase Order 2022-00001953: $53,405.60 for two 2022 Ford Escapes for the Assessors Office
• Approved rezone of 4.33 acres to C-1 at 126 Black Circle Spur, LaFayette

Planning Commission

The Walker County Planning Commission will hold public hearings to consider five different rezoning requests. The commission will discuss these requests under new business following the public hearing period.

• Rezone request for 4.33 acres at 126 Black Circle Spur from R-2/C-1
• Rezone request for 1890 Kensington Road from A-1 to R-2
• Rezone request for 136 Chalet Drive from Residential to A-1
• Rezone request for 833 McIntire Road from A-1 to Residential
• Rezone request for 1183 Arnold Road from R-2 to Agricultural

The Walker County Planning Commission held a public hearing and voted on five rezoning requests. It approved rezones for Eugene Hester, Ronald Sanders, and BLH Enterprises, and denied requests from Ramanda Melton and Randy & Mary Harden. All votes were recorded as motions carried or denied.

• Approved Eugene Hester's rezone to extend commercial area (5-3)
• Denied Ramanda Melton's rezone to divide property (7-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved Ronald Sanders' rezone for horse boarding (5-3)
• Denied Randy & Mary Harden's rezone to subdivide (unanimous)
• Denied BLH Enterprises' rezone for mining/subdivision (unanimous)

Walker County Historic Preservation Commission

The Walker County Historic Preservation Commission met on July 18, 2022, and approved the agenda and previous minutes. They appointed Commissioner Randall Pittman as the official liaison to Walker County Government, with authority to act in the commission's best interest. The meeting also included updates on the Chattooga Academy's disrepair, a courthouse renovation funded by SPLOST, and plans for a 12-month activity report.

• Approved agenda as amended to include Women's Veteran Appreciation program
• Approved minutes of previous meeting
• Appointed Commissioner Pittman as Official Liaison to Walker County Government (unanimous, Pittman abstained)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners approved a joint and reciprocal easement agreement for a retention pond. The County will perform maintenance on the pond and be reimbursed by the property owners. The board also reviewed June 2022 departmental statistics.

• Approved Declaration of Joint and Reciprocal Easements with Ten Foot Properties, LLC for a retention pond
• Discussion of using SPLOST funds for courthouse renovations
• Review of June 2022 Monthly Department Stats
• Discussion of ACCG Group Self insurance Workers Compensation Fund grant spending for imagers and bender lifts
• Report that Daugherty Gap and West Cove Road are fully open

Development Authority

The Walker County Development Authority approved assuming the county's contract with Robert Wardlaw for economic development consulting services at $1,000 per month from July 1 to December 31, 2022. The board also approved the agenda, prior minutes, and financial reports. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included reports on marketing, grants, and projects.

• Approved assuming Robert Wardlaw consulting contract at $1,000/month (5-0)
• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved May 10, 2022 minutes (5-0)
• Approved May and June financial reports (5-0)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors met to approve the 2022-2023 budget and transfer the 2022 Digest Data File to the Tax Commissioner. The board also voted on personal property appeals and various homestead and conservation applications.

• Approval of the 2022-2023 Budget
• Acceptance of returned values for Sprint dba T-Mobile
• Forwarding of ADT appeals to the BOE
• Approval of conservation requests for parcels 0371-0028 and 00220130
• Approval of the 2022 Digest Data File for the Tax Commissioner

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners decided on several zoning requests, approved two criminal justice subgrant awards, and authorized a purchase for equipment. The board also established a timetable for publishing meeting agendas.

• Approved partial rezone from A-1 to R-1 for 456 McIntire Road
• Denied conditional use variances for three tiny homes at 2137 Dunwoody Road
• Approved Purchase Order 2022-00001613 for an open top trailer costing $69,500.00
• Approved Governor Criminal Justice Coordinating Council subgrants for Adult Felony Drug Courts and Mental Health Court
• Approved intergovernmental agreement with City of Lookout Mountain regarding local issuing authority for stormwater issues

Alcoholic Beverage Board

The Walker County Alcoholic Beverage Control Board approved a new license application for JK Beer Wine Tobacco Convenience Store at 3792 Hwy 341 in Chickamauga. The vote was unanimous. The board also approved the minutes from the May 26, 2022 meeting and discussed an email from a farm winery owner about on-premise consumption, awaiting a response from the County Attorney.

• Approved JK Beer Wine Tobacco Convenience Store license at 3792 Hwy 341 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from May 26, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Walker County Planning Commission held a public hearing and voted on five requests. They denied the Andy Brown rezoning, the Katina & Kamran variance/conditional use request, and the Ashish D. Patel mobile home request, each by a 9-1 vote. They approved the Brenda DeFriese request (7-3) and the Gary Soliz parking variance (unanimous).

• Denied Andy Brown rezoning of 1.25 acres from A-1 (9-1)
• Denied Katina & Kamran variance and conditional use variance (9-1)
• Approved Brenda DeFriese request for a home on property (7-3)
• Denied Ashish D. Patel request to place a fourth mobile home (9-1)
• Approved Gary Soliz parking variance for taco restaurant (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Walker County Planning Commission will hold public hearings to discuss several land-use requests. The body will consider a partial rezone and multiple variances regarding tiny homes, acreage requirements, and restaurant parking.

• Partial rezone request for 456 Mclntire Road
• Three conditional use variances for tiny homes at 2137 Dunwoody Road
• Three variances for distance between tiny homes at 2137 Dunwoody Road
• Acreage variance request for 3976 Kensington Road
• Parking space variance for a restaurant at 1117 LaFayette Road

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners approved a special referendum election for November 8, 2022, to decide if the county can issue licenses for the package sale of distilled spirits in unincorporated areas. The board also approved library board appointments and a property lease.

• Resolution R-025-22: Special referendum election on November 8, 2022, for distilled spirits package sales
• Lease agreement with Valley Mechanical, Inc. for storage at the old Coats American operations
• Appointment of Lorie Connell to the Rossville Public Library Board (term July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2025)
• Appointment of Kaye Thurman to the LaFayette-Walker County Library Board (term July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2025)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors met to review property tax exemptions, personal property accounts, and vendor contracts. The body decided to rescind a contract with RTC for server and data storage based on a recommendation from the County IT Department.

• Rescinded contract with RTC for server and data storage
• Approved list of conservation applicants
• Approved homestead exemption request for 0342 016
• Approved appeal waiver and release for 0409-007
• Reviewed personal property accounts for Curbs Plus and Sprint DBA T-Mobile

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners heard a presentation on the legal and administrative process of hiring a County Manager to improve government efficiency. The Board also decided on several zoning requests and the adoption of private roads into the county system.

• Accepted private roads in the Heritage Row subdivision as county roads
• Approved rezone from A-1 to R-2 for 9391 W. Hwy 136, Chickamauga
• Approved partial rezone from R-2 to C-1 for 126 Black Circle Spur @ Hwy 27, LaFayette
• Approved variance for property at 41 Lee School Road, LaFayette, with a six-month progress review
• Appointed Pepper Stanfield and Ann Goodson to the DFCS Local Advisory Board

Alcoholic Beverage Board

The Walker County Alcoholic Beverage Board met on May 26, 2022, and approved the minutes from the April 28, 2022 meeting. There were no new applications for review, and the board discussed an email from a farm winery owner and patio areas at Pie Slingers and The Grindstone. The meeting adjourned with a motion that carried.

• Approved minutes from April 28, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• No new applications reviewed
• Discussed farm winery email and patio areas (no action)
• Adjourned meeting

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors decided on a new off-site server provider and reviewed various tax-related applications. The board approved lists of conservation and homestead applicants and addressed specific property covenant breaches.

• Approved Freeport application for Western Electric
• Approved list of Conservation Applicants
• Breached conservation covenants for parcels 0514 003 & 0514 003C
• Approved list of Homestead applicants; denied homestead for 0557 002A
• Signed contract with Ringgold Telephone Company for an off-site server

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct public hearings regarding two rezoning requests. The items include a request for property at 9391 W. Hwy 136 and a partial rezone for 126 Black Circle.

• Rezone request: 9391 W. Hwy 136, Chickamauga, GA (Tax map & parcel O-255-007B)
• Partial rezone request to C-1: 126 Black Circle, LaFayette, GA

The Walker County Planning Commission unanimously approved two rezoning requests during its May 19, 2022 public hearing. The first, by Keri Davis, allows a second home on her property. The second, by Eugene Hester, rezones a portion of his property on Hwy 27 to commercial, with conditions limiting the area to a specific boundary. Both votes were unanimous.

• Approved Keri Davis's rezone request (unanimous)
• Approved Eugene Hester's partial rezone with conditions (unanimous)

Walker County Historic Preservation Commission

The Walker County Historic Preservation Commission reappointed John Culpepper as Chairman, Alan Slaven as Vice-Chairman, and Renee Griffin as Secretary through 2025. The commission also approved the agenda and prior minutes, and discussed upcoming events including a cemetery dedication and museum exhibit.

• Reappointed John Culpepper as Chairman, Alan Slaven as Vice-Chairman, Renee Griffin as Secretary through 2025 (motion carried)
• Approved the agenda (motion carried)
• Approved the minutes of the April 18, 2022 meeting (motion carried)
• Scheduled June 20, 2022 meeting in Lafayette area (motion carried)

Board of Commissioners

The Walker County Board of Commissioners held its regular meeting on May 12, 2022, approving a $38,500 purchase order for storm drain rehabilitation on Callan Drive, adopting an amended retirement plan, and hearing an annual property assessment update. The board also discussed special event insurance for community centers and heard public comments on local issues.

• Approved Purchase Order 2022-00001379 to Chase Reline, Inc. for $38,500 for Callan Drive storm drain rehabilitation
• Adopted Resolution R-021-22 to amend and restate the ACCG 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan for county employees
• Heard annual property assessment update: average increase of 24% in property values
• Discussed special event insurance for events at county-owned community centers
• Removed Resolution R-020-22 from the agenda

Development Authority

The Walker County Development Authority approved a $15,000 matching fund commitment for a TVA Workforce Invest grant to expand the Walker LAUNCH program, contingent on legal counsel confirming the Authority can use funds for this purpose. The board also heard a presentation from Labrie about new capital investments and job growth, and agreed to consider a new PILOT agreement at the next meeting. Routine items—agenda, April minutes, and financial report—were approved unanimously.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved April 12, 2022 minutes (4-0)
• Approved April financial report (4-0)
• Committed $15,000 matching funds for TVA grant, contingent on legal counsel approval (4-0)
• Agreed to consider Labrie's PILOT agreement proposal at next meeting

Alcoholic Beverage Board

The Walker County Alcoholic Beverage Board approved two new beverage license requests at its April 28, 2022 meeting. Both applications were for existing buildings that previously held licenses, and all required paperwork was in order. The board also discussed a complaint letter from previous owners of The G.O.A.T. regarding Pie Slingers/The Grindstone, and confirmed that state spot checks could occur at any time.

• Approved beverage license for The Village Goat at 96 Fieldstone Village Drive, Rock Spring (unanimous)
• Approved beverage license for Cloud Tree Vineyard LLC at 21058 Hwy 193, LaFayette (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from March 24, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Walker County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider two variance requests: one for a property at 952 Cannon Road and another for a shared drive/easement at 527 Antigones Dream Drive. After the hearing, the commission will vote on these requests during new business.

• Variance request by Jeanette Thomas Underwood for less than acres in A-1 zone at 952 Cannon Road, LaFayette
• Variance request by Craig Davoulas for more than six on shared drive/easement at 527 Antigones Dream Drive, Lookout Mountain

The Walker County Planning Commission denied both variance requests heard at the April 21, 2022 meeting. The first, for a lot division on the Underwood property, was denied unanimously. The second, for a lot split on the Davoulas property, was denied 5-1. The commission also approved the March 17, 2022 minutes with an amendment correcting the vote record on two rezones.

• Approved March 17, 2022 minutes with amendment (unanimous)
• Denied variance for Jeanette Thomas Underwood property (unanimous)
• Denied variance for Craig Davoulas property (5-1, Jon Hentz dissenting)

Board of Assessors

The Walker County Board of Assessors approved a property tax exemption for a parcel owned by the Catoosa County Development Authority, reviewed and approved a list of homestead applicants, and denied two homestead requests. The board also heard an update from McCormick Solutions on appraisal work. No executive session was held.

• Exemption approved for parcel 6002-003, a parking lot transferred to Catoosa County Development Authority
• Homestead list approved for applicants
• Homestead denied for parcel 0357-015A (land not in applicant's name)
• Homestead denied for parcel 05151-0048 (no proof of residency)
• McCormick Solutions presented appraisal ratio update

Walker County Historic Preservation Commission

The Walker County Historic Preservation Commission approved its agenda and prior minutes, and received updates on several projects. The Georgia Civil War Commission approved funding for an interpretive sign and wayfinding marker for Napier Chapel AME Zion Cemetery. The commission also authorized support for a Women's Veteran Appreciation event and tasked members with finding brick suppliers for courthouse repairs.

• Approved agenda as presented
• Approved March 14, 2022 minutes as corrected
• Authorized letter of appreciation to Lafayette High School Business Class for logo
• Authorized Renee Griffin to contact Kristi Fowler offering support for Women's Veteran Appreciation event
• Authorized Commissioner Pittman and Secretary Griffin to find historically correct brick suppliers for courthouse repair

Board of Commissioners

The Walker County Board of Commissioners held its regular meeting on April 14, 2022, approving several resolutions and purchase orders. They authorized the Tax Commissioner to waive penalties or interest on certain unpaid taxes, approved a new audit services contract, granted a utility easement to North Georgia EMC, and approved vehicle purchases. A proposed increase to the Public Safety Fee was tabled for further review.

• Resolution R-019-22 authorizes Tax Commissioner to waive penalties/interest on unpaid ad valorem taxes and certain county fees
• Public Safety Fee increase proposal tabled until next meeting
• Approved audit services by Rushton Public Accountants
• Approved utility easement for North Georgia EMC
• Purchase Order 2022-00001135 to Prater Ford for $206,960 for six vehicles (2020 SPLOST funding)

Development Authority

The Walker County Development Authority approved submitting an application for a TVA Workforce Invest grant of up to $100,000 for workforce development, with a required 30% local match. The board also approved the agenda, prior minutes, and the March financial report, which showed a total balance of $1,868,047.70.

• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Approved March 17, 2022 minutes (3-0)
• Approved March financial report (3-0)
• Approved TVA Workforce Invest grant application (3-0)

Board of Assessors

The Walker County Board of Assessors held a regular meeting, approving minutes and selecting a vendor for mailing notices. They discussed the 3-year digest review and a conservation covenant breach, then entered executive session to discuss Ringgold Telephone Company.

• Approved Harris Company for mailing notices and returns
• Discussed 3-year digest review with Department of Revenue
• Conservation breach for parcels 0234-001 and 0243-001A
• Executive session on Ringgold Telephone Company

Board of Commissioners

The Walker County Board of Commissioners held its regular meeting on March 24, 2022, approving several items including a resolution to adopt the Joint Comprehensive Plan, a fee schedule for the landfill, purchase orders for vehicles and a fire alarm system, and a memorandum of understanding regarding opioid settlements. They also approved a letter of support for CHI Memorial's new hospital project and denied two rezoning requests for properties on N. Highway 27.

• Approved Resolution R-013-22 adopting the Walker County Joint Comprehensive Plan (2022-2032)
• Approved Resolution R-014-22 adopting the Landfill Material List and Price Guide effective July 1, 2022, with MSW and C&D price set at $52.50 per ton
• Approved Purchase Order 2022-00000971 for $146,505.00 to Prater Ford for 2022 Ford 4x4 SuperCab Pickup Trucks
• Approved Purchase Order 2022-00000982 for $27,959.00 to Pye Barker for a Fire Alarm System for Courthouse Annex II
• Denied rezoning requests from Manish Patel for properties at 6620 and 6584 N. Highway 27, LaFayette, GA

Development Authority

The Walker County Development Authority met and approved the agenda, minutes, and financial report. The board tabled a proposal to change its meeting schedule from monthly to bi-monthly. It also acknowledged board member reappointments from three cities. No major financial decisions were made.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved January 11, 2022 minutes (4-0)
• Approved February financial report (4-0)
• Tabled meeting calendar change to bi-monthly (5-0)
• Acknowledged reappointments of Evitte Parrish, Andy Arnold, and Jim Cole

Planning Commission

The Walker County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider three variance requests and three rezoning requests, followed by a new business session to vote on them. The agenda includes specific properties and applicants.

• Variance for Michael & Regina McCormack at 152 Huckleberry Trail, LaFayette
• Variance for Deborah England at 360 W. Cove Road, Chickamauga
• Three setback variances for Robert Carter at 217 Claire Street, Rossville
• Partial rezone from Agricultural to Residential for Jon Capello at 1354 Old Dalton Road, LaFayette
• Two rezones from Residential to C-1 Commercial for Manish Patel at 6620 and 6584 N. Hwy 27, LaFayette

The Walker County Planning Commission held a public hearing and voted on several variance and rezone requests. It approved a variance for Michael & Regina McCormack to reduce a lot size, denied a variance for Deborah England, denied a cell tower variance for Robert Carter, approved a rezone for Jon Capella, and denied two rezone requests for Manish Patel. The minutes also note an amendment to the February minutes regarding a legality question raised by Michael Hicks.

• Approved McCormack variance to reduce lot size from 1.94 to 0.94 acres (8-1)
• Denied England variance request (6-4)
• Denied Carter cell tower variance (unanimous, Carter abstained)
• Approved Capella rezone request (9-1)
• Denied Patel rezone requests for two parcels (unanimous)

Walker County Historic Preservation Commission

The Walker County Historic Preservation Commission voted to support the placement of an interpretive sign and wayfinding marker at Napier's Chapel AME Zion Cemetery, which will be forwarded to the Georgia Civil War Commission. The commission also discussed a letter of support for Roy's Grill's National Register nomination, courthouse damage repairs, and a proposed educational guide for students. No other formal decisions were made beyond routine approvals of the agenda and February minutes.

• Approved agenda (motion by Slaven, second by Dorsey)
• Approved February meeting minutes as presented (motion by Cobb, second by Pittman)
• Supported interpretive sign and wayfinding marker at Napier's Chapel AME Zion Cemetery (motion by Pittman, second by Slaven)
• Supported educational guide of historic places for students (motion by Griffin, second by Slaven)

Board of Commissioners

The Walker County Board of Commissioners held its regular meeting, adopting the 2021 International Property Maintenance Code and approving several equipment purchases. The board tabled the Joint Comprehensive Plan (2022-2032) and the landfill fee schedule for further review. They also discussed consolidating the Animal Control and Animal Shelter departments.

• Adopted Ordinance 0-02-22 adopting the 2021 International Property Maintenance Code
• Tabled Resolution R-013-22 for the Walker County Joint Comprehensive Plan (2022-2032)
• Tabled landfill fee schedule resolution for further review
• Approved purchase order for $223,790.00 Volvo L90H Wheel Loader for landfill
• Approved purchase order for $28,794 X-ray machine and metal detector for Courthouse Annex H

Board of Commissioners

The Walker County Board of Commissioners held a called work session to discuss the Defined Pension Plan, focusing on a potential switch from Lincoln Financial to ACCG. Trustees presented cost comparisons and answered public questions about unfreezing the salary cap and plan administration. No formal vote was taken; the board will continue reviewing options.

• ACCG proposal: $50,152.31 total annual administrative and investment fees based on $6,426,855.00 in assets
• Lincoln proposal: $20,500 annual administrative cost plus fund expenses
• Trustees recommend switching to ACCG, citing easier administration and online portal
• Discussion of unfreezing the 2012 salary cap, timeline estimated at six months
• ERISA exemption confirmed for government plans by both providers

Board of Commissioners

The Walker County Board of Commissioners held a special called meeting on February 23, 2022, approving several items including a resolution to impose a transportation special purpose local option sales tax (TSPLOST) subject to voter approval in a May 24, 2022 referendum. The board also approved an intergovernmental agreement for TSPLOST proceeds distribution, adopted the 2021 International Property Maintenance Code, and renewed the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit Drug Task Force contract. The meeting included public comments on water issues and ended with an executive session on personnel with no action taken.

• Resolution R-012-22 to impose, levy and collect TSPLOST, conditional on May 24, 2022 referendum
• Intergovernmental Agreement for use and distribution of 2022 TSPLOST proceeds
• Ordinance O-02-22 adopting 2021 International Property Maintenance Code
• Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit Drug Task Force Intergovernmental Contract
• Public comment on water issues on Myers Road and Hurt Road in Chickamauga

Walker County Historic Preservation Commission

The Walker County Historic Preservation Commission approved a motion to formally support the African American History Museum and Cultural Center and the African American Memorial Park, as requested by Robert Wardlaw on behalf of the City of Lafayette and Walker County Government. A letter of support will be sent. The commission also approved the agenda, the January 17, 2022 meeting minutes, and moved the March meeting from the 21st to the 14th at the Cedar Grove Community Center.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Approved the January 17, 2022 meeting minutes as presented
• Approved formal support for the African American History Museum and Cultural Center and the African American Memorial Park; a letter of support will be sent
• Approved moving the March meeting from March 21 to March 14 at the Cedar Grove Community Center at 6pm

Planning Commission

The Walker County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a lot size variance request from G&C Trott Properties for a property at 308 Alabama Street, Rossville, GA. The meeting also includes approval of the January 20, 2022 minutes and other routine business.

• Public hearing on lot size variance for G&C Trott Properties at 308 Alabama Street, Rossville, GA
• Approval of minutes from January 20, 2022 meeting

The Walker County Planning Commission denied a variance request from G&C Trott Properties to build a triplex rental unit at 308 Alabama Street in Rossville. The vote to deny was 7-1, with Michael Hicks abstaining. The public hearing included opposition from neighbors citing concerns about rental property issues. The commission also discussed a potential procedural issue regarding notification of abutting property owners in other jurisdictions for future rezones.

• Denied the variance request for a triplex at 308 Alabama Street (G&C Trott Properties) by a 7-1 vote, with one abstention.
• Approved the minutes of the January meeting with an amendment correcting Elliott Pierce's attendance.
• Opened and closed the public hearing for the variance request.
• Discussed a potential change to notification procedures for rezones affecting properties bordering other jurisdictions.

Board of Assessors

The Walker County Board of Assessors held a regular meeting on February 15, 2022, where they approved the minutes from the previous meeting, the list of homestead applicants, and the conservation list of applicants. The board also entered an executive session, which lasted from 10:20 AM to 10:57 AM, before adjourning.

• Approved list of homestead applicants
• Approved conservation list of applicants
• Entered executive session at 10:20 AM
• Adjourned at 10:57 AM

Board of Assessors

The Walker County Board of Assessors met on October 4 and October 25, 2022, to handle routine business. They approved the minutes from previous meetings, a contract with McCormick Solutions for 2022-2023, and several waiver and release forms. The board also received updates on the sales ratio appeal, server progress, and a GAAO meeting, and approved a conservation list of applicants.

• Approved 2022-2023 contract with McCormick Solutions for commercial and large acreage property work
• Approved waiver and release forms for parcels 0P21464, 1P20747, 1P16707, and others
• Sales ratio appeal adjusted to 35.24% after meeting with Department of Audits
• Server upgrade progress: computers expected in November, firewall installed without Wi-Fi
• Approved conservation list of applicants

Board of Commissioners

The Walker County Board of Commissioners approved an ordinance amending alcohol rules for farm wineries, a resolution to pursue a one-percent transportation sales tax referendum, and purchases for Fire Rescue. They also approved a contract for environmental services and discussed a consolidation plan for Animal Control.

• Ordinance 0-01-22 amending Chapter 4 (Alcoholic Beverages) for farm winery exemption
• Resolution to call special referendum for one-percent sales tax for transportation
• Purchase order $42,443.60 for 2022 Ford Expedition 4x4 command vehicle
• Purchase order $151,200.00 for 60 sets of Lien V Force Armor turnout gear
• Contract with Atlantic Coast Consultants for environmental services

Board of Assessors

The Walker County Board of Assessors held a regular meeting on February 1, 2022, where they approved the minutes from the previous meeting, discussed updates on the mobile home digest and personal property reporting forms, reviewed a letter for the Board of Commissioners, and approved the lists of homestead and conservation applicants. The board also voted to start looking for a new vendor for notice of assessments and reporting forms.

• Approved the list of homestead applicants
• Approved the list of conservation applicants
• Voted to start looking for a new vendor for notice of assessments and reporting forms
• Reviewed a letter to be sent to the Board of Commissioners
• Mobile home bills went out without issues

Alcoholic Beverage Board

The Walker County Alcoholic Beverage Board unanimously approved sending a letter to the Board of Commissioners requesting a review of regulations on retail sales of wine by a wine producer. The board also decided that background checks for applicants would be valid for 90 days, after which new applications would require a new background check. The minutes from the September 23, 2021 meeting were approved unanimously.

• Approved minutes from September 23, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved sending letter to Board of Commissioners to review farm winery retail sales regulations (unanimous)
• Decided background checks valid for 90 days; new applications after that require new background check

Board of Commissioners

The Walker County Board of Commissioners and the cities of Chickamauga, LaFayette, Lookout Mountain, and Rossville held a joint public hearing to accept comments on the draft Joint Comprehensive Plan for 2022-2032. No public comments were made. The plan must be approved by February 28, 2022, to maintain Qualified Local Government status and eligibility for state loans, grants, and permits.

• Draft Joint Comprehensive Plan for 2022-2032 presented by Ethan Calhoun and Alex Smith
• Plan covers capital projects and improvements; required for federal funding eligibility
• Deadline to submit plan: February 28, 2022
• No public comments received during hearing
• Plan available online at walkercountyga.gov

Board of Commissioners

The Walker County Board of Commissioners held a regular meeting on January 27, 2022, taking action on several items. They approved conditional use variances for three properties, denied one rezoning request, and approved another with conditions. The board also adopted a redistricting map, extended service delivery agreements, and approved various resolutions and appointments.

• Approved conditional use variance for Terry Tucker & Jeff Knittel at 19 E. Reed Road, LaFayette
• Approved conditional use variance for DFP, LLC at 901 Glentana Street, Rossville
• Approved conditional use variance for Martin Coffeen (Chickamauga Construction) at 0 Wilson Road, Rossville, with soil and erosion plan condition
• Denied rezoning of 412/454 Ayers Road, Chickamauga from A-1 to R-3
• Approved rezoning of 0 Glentana Street, Rossville from R-3 to C-1 with conditions (vegetation buffer, stormwater, soil/erosion plans)

Planning Commission

The Walker County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on multiple conditional use variances, rezonings, and variances for properties across the county. The commission will also elect officers and approve the October 2021 minutes. Decisions will be made after the hearing.

• Conditional use variance for Terry Tucker/Jeff Knittel at 19 E. Reed Road, LaFayette
• Conditional use variance for DFP, LLC at 901 Glentana Street, Rossville
• Rezone to R-3 for Kristy Galyon at 412/454 Ayers Road, Chickamauga
• Rezone to C-1 for MGM Development at 0 Glentana Street, Rossville
• Setback variance for Robert Franks at 376 Road, LaFayette

The Walker County Planning Commission held a public hearing and voted on several conditional use variances, rezones, and variances. They approved conditional use variances for Terry Tucker & Jeff Knittel (indoor range) and DFP, LLC (data process containers), and approved Martin Coffeen's request with conditions. They denied Kristy Galyon's rezone request, and MGM Development's rezone failed due to lack of a second. They also approved variances for Robert Franks, Reita Goins, Johnny & Ruth Cameron (with conditions), and Carlton Riffel.

• Approved Michael Hicks as Vice Chairman (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use variance for Terry Tucker & Jeff Knittel (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use variance for DFP, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved Martin Coffeen's request with condition to return before building (unanimous)
• Denied Kristy Galyon's rezone request (unanimous)
• MGM Development rezone failed for lack of a second
• Approved Robert Franks' variance (8-1)
• Approved Reita Goins' variance (7-3)

Board of Assessors

The Walker County Board of Assessors held a regular meeting covering routine updates and approvals. They approved the conservation list of applicants and discussed concerns about the My Business Hub server vendor, recommending against its use. The meeting included an executive session and adjourned without further business.

• Approved the Conservation List of Applicants
• Discussed server vendor My Business Hub; recommended not using it
• Update on mobile home digest data sent to Tax Commissioner
• Update on personal property reporting forms with vendor Divco Data
• Executive session held from 10:37 AM to 10:58 AM

Walker County Historic Preservation Commission

The Walker County Historic Preservation Commission met on January 17, 2022, and approved the agenda and November meeting minutes. They discussed the county's out-of-compliance status with the Georgia Certified Local Government Program, a proposed cell tower near Clair St. in Rossville, and several Civil War Commission projects. No formal votes were taken on these substantive items; the meeting was primarily informational and discussion-focused.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved November meeting minutes as presented (unanimous)
• Discussed county's non-compliance with Georgia Certified Local Government Program
• Discussed proposed cell tower near Clair St. in Rossville; owner indicated project may not proceed
• Discussed support for Civil War Wayside at Villanow Community Center (previously voted to support)
• Discussed request to aid Roy's Restaurant in Rossville with National Register nomination

Board of Commissioners

The Walker County Board of Commissioners held its regular meeting on January 13, 2022, approving several resolutions and agreements. Key actions included electing a vice chairperson, setting the 2022 meeting calendar, approving qualifying fees for the 2022 elections, and approving an intergovernmental agreement for COVID-19 supplemental funding. The board also tabled a resolution to appoint a chairperson to the Alcoholic Beverage Commission for further discussion.

• Resolution R-001-22: Commissioner Robert Blakemore elected Vice Chairperson
• Resolution R-002-22: 2022 meetings set for second and fourth Thursdays at 7:00 PM at Courthouse Annex
• Resolution: Qualifying fees set at $360 for Board of Commissioners District Member, $42 for Board of Education District Member
• Intergovernmental agreement with Prosecuting Attorneys' Council for $55,062 in COVID-19 supplemental funding
• Resolution R-004-22 to appoint Harold Hughes as Alcoholic Beverage Commission Chairperson tabled

Development Authority

The Walker County Development Authority held its regular meeting on January 11, 2022, and approved several items unanimously (5-0). These included the agenda, minutes from December 2021, the financial report, the conveyance of three tracts of land in Hinkle Town Center to Walker County via quit claim deeds, the FY 2022 budget with total revenues of $1,880,272 and expenditures of $1,432,843, and the re-election of the same officers for 2022. The board also discussed potential training for members and directed the executive director to explore hosting opportunities.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved minutes from December 14 and 21, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved December financial report (5-0)
• Approved conveyance of three tracts in Hinkle Town Center to Walker County via quit claim deeds (5-0)
• Approved FY 2022 budget with $1,880,272 revenues and $1,432,843 expenditures (5-0)
• Re-elected Andy Arnold as Chair, Max Morrison as Vice-Chair, Jim Cole as Secretary/Treasurer for 2022 (5-0)

Board of Assessors

The Walker County Board of Assessors held a regular meeting on January 4, 2022, and approved the 2022 prebill values and the sending of the prebill data file to the Tax Commissioner. The board also approved a policy on yurts and a conservation list of applicants. Officers were elected, and minutes from the previous meeting were approved.

• Approved 2022 prebill values
• Approved sending 2022 prebill data file to Tax Commissioner
• Approved policy on yurts
• Approved conservation list of applicants
• Elected Buddy Chapman as Chairman and Melba Powell as Vice Chairman