Camden County public meetings in 2021

Board of Elections & Registration

The Board of Elections & Registration will discuss potential new polling places and a possible special election for the Camden Spaceport. The meeting also includes a review of the 2022 Strategic Plan and an update from the Election Supervisor.

• Discussion of potential new polling places
• Discussion of potential special election for Camden Spaceport
• Review of BoER Strategic Plan 2022
• Election Supervisor update regarding voter counts and redistricting

The Board of Elections & Registration held a regular meeting with no substantive decisions. They unanimously approved setting a work session for January 21, 2022, to discuss revisions to the 2022 Strategic Plan. Discussions on new polling places and a potential special election for Spaceport Camden were held, but no official action was taken on either item.

• Set work session for Jan. 21, 2022, to discuss BoER Strategic Plan 2022 revisions (unanimous)
• Approved November 18, 2021 minutes as written
• Adopted agenda as written

Planning Commission

The Camden County Planning Commission will consider four land-use items: three rezoning requests and one special use application for a private airstrip. The commission will also approve minutes from the November 17, 2021 meeting. Staff recommends approval for two of the rezoning requests (RZ2021-16 and RZ2021-17).

• Rezoning RZ2021-15: 1 acre from A-R to R-1 and remainder to C-G at US Hwy 17 & Kinlaw Rd, Kingsland
• Rezoning RZ2021-16: 5.97 acres from C-G to I-R at 13500 GA Hwy 40 W, Kingsland (staff recommends approval)
• Rezoning RZ2021-17: 16.53 acres from R-1 to A-F at 7514 US Hwy 17, Kingsland (staff recommends approval)
• Special Use SU2021-04: private airstrip on 100 acres off Charlie Smith Hwy, St. Marys
• Approval of minutes from November 17, 2021 meeting

The Camden County Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of three rezoning requests: RZ2021-15 (one acre from A-R to R-1 and the rest to C-G at US Hwy 17 & Kinlaw Rd), RZ2021-16 (from C-G to I-R at 13500 GA Hwy 40 W), and RZ2021-17 (from R-1 to A-F at 7514 US Hwy 17). The commission also considered a special use request for a private airstrip (SU2021-04) but the motion to deny failed with only two affirmative votes, resulting in a 'no recommendation' to the county commission.

• Approved staff recommendation for RZ2021-15 rezoning (unanimous)
• Approved staff recommendation for RZ2021-16 rezoning (unanimous)
• Approved staff recommendation for RZ2021-17 rezoning (unanimous)
• Motion to deny SU2021-04 private airstrip failed (2-1, 1 no vote); no recommendation

Board of County Commissioners

The Camden County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on December 7, 2021, to consider several action items, including a rezoning request, alcohol license renewals, and multiple contracts and purchases. The agenda also includes a public hearing for the rezoning and alcohol licenses, and a Solid Waste Authority meeting for waste disposal agreements.

• Rezone 5390 Laurel Island Pkwy from Commercial Interchange to Restricted Industrial
• 2022 alcohol license renewals
• Award contract for curbside collection services
• Purchase two motor graders
• Agreement for wastewater services for Sanctuary Cove

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will review tax exempt requests and various administrative items. The agenda includes discussions regarding homestead exemptions for disabled veterans and the status of appeals.

• Tax Exempt Request for Woodbine Acquisition, LLC
• 2022 Pre-bill Mobile Home Digest
• Homestead Exemption Request for Disabled Veteran
• Review of Vehicle Appeals and Non-Disclosure Requests

Board of Elections & Registration

The Camden County Board of Elections & Registration will meet to discuss the October financial report and an update from the Election Supervisor. The board is scheduled to vote on the 2022 Dominion Voting Systems, Inc. hardware warranty contract and intergovernmental agreements for the 2022 elections.

• Approval of 2022 Dominion Voting Systems, Inc. hardware warranty contract
• Vote on Intergovernmental Agreements (IGA’s) for 2022 Elections
• October month-end financial report
• Discussion regarding Catfish Festival participation

The Board of Elections & Registration unanimously approved the 2022 Dominion Voting Systems, Inc. Hardware Warranty Contract, as amended to remove the 3% annual price increase and add free phone consultation. The contract still requires ratification by the Board of Commissioners. The board also unanimously approved Intergovernmental Agreements for 2022 elections with the cities of Kingsland, St. Marys, and Woodbine. No official action was taken on Catfish Festival participation or other report items.

• Approved the 2022 Dominion Voting Systems, Inc. Hardware Warranty Contract, as amended, unanimously (motion by Joseph Michaels, second by Anthony Kicklighter).
• Approved Intergovernmental Agreements (IGA's) for 2022 Elections with the Cities of Kingsland, St. Marys, and Woodbine, unanimously (motion by Anthony Kicklighter, second by Barbara Hahn).
• Adopted the agenda as written.
• Approved the October 21, 2021 minutes as presented.
• Noted the 2022 Dominion contract must also be ratified by the Board of Commissioners.
• Took no official action on Catfish Festival participation.
• Took no official action on the Election Supervisor's report, which included voter counts, redistricting status, and equipment inventory.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is considering four items involving zoning changes and variances in Kingsland and surrounding areas. These include requests for setback relief, subdivision approvals without paved road access, and rezoning for industrial and residential uses.

• Zoning Variance ZV2021-11: Request to reduce side yard setback at 1374 Colerain Rd
• Zoning Variance ZV2021-12: Request to allow a subdivision without paved road access on Sherrard Ln
• Rezoning RZ2021-14: Request to rezone 5390 Laurel Island Pkwy from Commercial Interchange to Restricted Industrial
• Rezoning RZ2021-15: Request to rezone US Hwy 17 & Kinlaw Rd from Agricultural Residential to Single-Family Residential

The Camden County Planning Commission approved all four items on the agenda, including two zoning variances, one rezoning, and one additional rezoning that was initially on the agenda. The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM and adjourned at 6:20 PM. The minutes from the September 29 and October 27 meetings were approved, with one abstention each.

• Approved ZV2021-11: side yard setback variance at 1374 Colerain Rd, Kingsland (Tax Map 069 005C), applicant David W Heatherly.
• Approved ZV2021-12: variance to allow subdivision without paved County road access on Sherrard Ln (Tax Map 105 009E), applicant William A Sheffield III.
• Approved RZ2021-14: rezoning from Commercial Interchange (C-I) to Restricted Industrial (I-R) at 5390 Laurel Island Pkwy, Kingsland (Tax Map 094 022A001), applicants Phillip & Kimberly Rowell.
• Approved RZ2021-15: rezoning from Agricultural Residential (A-R) to Single-Family Residential (R-1) and Future Land Use Map Amendment FLU2021-04 to 'Residential' at US Hwy 17 & Kinlaw Rd, Kingsland (Tax Map 080 070), applicant Lucille G Dawson ETAL.
• Approved minutes of September 29, 2021, with Vice Chairman Cheek abstaining.
• Approved minutes of October 27, 2021, with Commissioner Ivey abstaining.
• Deleted item 4 from the agenda (the item was later considered and approved).

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners met to decide on land use changes in Waverly and Kingsland. The meeting also included approvals for the Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Amendment and updates to the County Finance Policy.

• Approved rezoning of two parcels on Haynor Rd from Agricultural Forestry to Agricultural Residential
• Approved rezoning of 1.45 acres at 5479 Horse Stamp Church Rd from Agricultural Forestry to Single Family Residential
• Approved resolution for de-annexation of 12.21 acres from the City of Kingsland at 355 Brazell Ln
• Approved Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Amendment
• Approved Notice of Intent to Award Grant Administrator Contract to Gilbert + Associates

Board of Assessors

The Camden County Board of Assessors is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and addressing new items such as a tax exemption request from Woodbine Acquisition, LLC, a homestead exemption for a disabled veteran, a non-disclosure request, a vehicle appeal, and status updates on appeals. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no major policy decisions listed.

• Tax exempt request by Woodbine Acquisition, LLC
• Homestead exemption request for a disabled veteran
• Non-disclosure request
• Vehicle appeal
• Status of appeals and ACO report

The Camden County Board of Tax Assessors tabled a tax exemption request for Woodbine Acquisition, LLC, a property-owning entity of The Church of Eleven22, because the LLC lacked 501(c)(3) status as of January 1, 2021. The board approved two disabled veteran homestead exemptions, two non-disclosure requests, denied one non-disclosure request, approved a vehicle appeal, and approved an Account Correction Order report. All votes were unanimous.

• Tabled tax exemption request for Woodbine Acquisition, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved disabled veteran homestead exemptions for Nesmith and Victoria (unanimous)
• Approved non-disclosure requests for Billington and Rose (unanimous)
• Denied non-disclosure request for Vurnakaes and Johnson (unanimous)
• Approved vehicle appeal for Sinfar Import Export Corp LTD, value set at $27,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Account Correction Order report (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Camden County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and regular meeting to consider several land-use requests, including a special use permit for a private airstrip, two rezoning applications, and a de-annexation from Kingsland. They will also vote on a FY2022 budget amendment, a grant application for a new Health Department building, and equipment purchases for fire rescue and solid waste. The meeting includes a separate Solid Waste Authority session.

• Special use approval for private airstrip on 100 acres off Charlie Smith Sr. HWY (Tax Map 132 001)
• Rezone two parcels from A-F to A-R on Haynor Rd, Waverly (Tax Maps 073 033D & 061 002A)
• Rezone 1.45 acres from A-F to R-1 at 5479 Horse Stamp Church Rd, Waverly (Tax Map 099 008)
• De-annexation of 12.21 acres from Kingsland at 355 Brazell Ln, with A-F and C-P zoning (RZ2021-13)
• Approval to submit CDBG-CV grant application for new Health Department building

Board of Elections & Registration

The Camden County Board of Elections & Registration is holding a work session to discuss its FY2022–FY2026 Strategic Plan. The meeting is open to the public and includes standard procedural items like call to order, pledge, and roll call, with the strategic plan as the sole substantive discussion item.

• Discussion of FY2022–FY2026 Strategic Plan

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review three requests to change land use and zoning classifications in Waverly and Kingsland. These items include requests for agricultural residential, single-family residential, and conservation preservation zoning.

• Rezoning RZ2021-11: Request to rezone 3.35 acres on Haynor Rd from Agricultural Forestry to Agricultural Residential
• Rezoning RZ2021-12: Request to rezone 1.45 acres at 5479 Horse Stamp Church Rd from Agricultural Forestry to Single Family Residential
• Rezoning RZ2021-13: Request for zoning and future land use amendments for 12.21 acres at 355 Brazell Ln

The Camden County Planning Commission approved all three rezoning requests on the agenda, each by unanimous vote. The requests included a rezoning on Haynor Rd., a rezoning on Horse Stamp Church Rd., and a combined rezoning and future land use map amendment on Brazell Ln. The minutes from the September 29, 2021 meeting were tabled until the November meeting due to lack of quorum.

• Approved rezoning RZ2021-11 (3.35 acres, Haynor Rd.) from A-F to A-R (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning RZ2021-12 (1.45 acres, 5479 Horse Stamp Church Rd.) from A-F to R-1 (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning RZ2021-13 and FLU2021-03 (355 Brazell Ln.) assigning A-F and C-P zoning and amending future land use to Residential and Parks/Recreation/Conservation (unanimous)
• Tabled approval of September 29, 2021 minutes until November meeting

Board of Elections & Registration

The Camden County Board of Elections & Registration is meeting to consider approving a 2022 hardware warranty contract with Dominion Voting Systems, following a Q&A session with a company representative. The board will also approve minutes from the September meeting, set 2022 meeting dates, and receive updates on strategic planning and election operations.

• 2022 Dominion Voting Systems, Inc. Hardware Warranty Contract Approval (vote required)
• Q&A session with Barry Herron on Dominion hardware warranty contract
• Proposed 2022 Board Meeting Dates Approval
• Discussion on participation in Kingsland Catfish Festival, November 20, 2021
• Financial report for September month end

The Camden County Board of Elections and Registration postponed approval of the 2022 Dominion Voting Systems hardware warranty contract until its November 18, 2021 meeting, after a Q&A session with Dominion's Barry Herron. The board also approved 2022 meeting dates and scheduled a strategic planning work session for October 29, 2021. No other substantive decisions were made; the election supervisor's report and other items were informational only.

• Postponed 2022 Dominion hardware warranty contract approval to Nov. 18, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Board Meeting Dates as presented (unanimous)
• Approved Strategic Planning Work Session on Oct. 29, 2021 at County Annex, Kingsland (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Camden County Board of Commissioners will hold two public hearings and a regular meeting to adopt the 2021 millage rates for the county, unincorporated areas, Woodbine, and schools; consider transferring an alcohol license for a Kampgrounds of America site; and approve the FY2022 Capital Improvement Element. They will also consider a purchasing policy amendment, solid waste negotiations, and several other contracts and agreements.

• Adoption of 2021 countywide, unincorporated, Woodbine, and school millage rates
• Transfer of alcohol license from Ronald Shamblin/Happy Kamping to Michael Botkins/Kampgrounds of America at 2970 Scrubby Bluff Rd.
• Approval of FY2022 Capital Improvement Element (CIE) Draft of the Comprehensive Plan
• Approval to enter negotiations for solid waste and recycling services
• Approval of gas pump replacements for Public Works, Fire Rescue HQ, and Sheriff's Office Substation

Board of Assessors

The Camden County Board of Assessors is meeting to handle routine property assessment business, including homestead exemptions, appeals, and certification to the Board of Equalization. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Homestead Exemption Applications (Disabled Veteran, Appeal)
• Non-Disclosure Request
• 2021 Public Utility Notices
• 2021 ABOS Values
• Certification to Board of Equalization

The Camden County Board of Tax Assessors unanimously approved all agenda items, including homestead exemption applications for disabled veterans, an appeal for a homestead exemption, non-disclosure requests, 2021 public utility values and notices, ABOS schedules for marine personal property, certification of appeals to the Board of Equalization, an appeal waiver, an account correction order report, and the GIS Coordinator job description. No action was taken on the status of appeals report. The board also discussed the sales ratio study and job vacancies.

• Approved disabled veteran homestead exemption applications (unanimous)
• Approved homestead exemption appeal for 2021 Digest (unanimous)
• Approved non-disclosure requests (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 Public Utility values and ratio (unanimous)
• Approved mailing of 2021 Public Utility Notices (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 ABOS Schedules for marine personal property (unanimous)
• Certified appeals to Board of Equalization (unanimous)
• Approved GIS Coordinator job description (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Camden County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and consider approving a special use permit for a private airstrip on 100 acres zoned Agricultural Forestry off Charlie Smith Sr. HWY. The board will also act on several contracts, including architectural services for a health department grant, a change order for the Two Rivers Gun Range, a library roof replacement bid, and a resolution for a federal grant application. Additionally, they will consider a programmatic agreement related to the proposed spaceport.

• Special use request for private airstrip on 100 acres (Tax Map 132 001) off Charlie Smith Sr. HWY
• Notice of Intent to Award architectural contract to McCall Architecture for Health Department CDBG-COVID grant
• Change order and contract extension for Allen Owens Construction at Two Rivers Gun Range ($6,448.82)
• Bid award for Camden County Library roof replacement
• Resolution authorizing Coastal Regional Commission to apply for EDA Build Back Better Regional Challenge grant

Board of Elections & Registration

The Camden County Board of Elections & Registration held a work session to discuss their strategic plan. No official decisions or votes were recorded in this agenda item.

• Discussion concerning the Board of Elections & Registration’s Strategic Plan

Planning Commission

The Camden County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on two special exception variance requests. One seeks to exceed the maximum building height in an R-1 zone, and the other seeks a reduced front setback in a Planned Development zone. Staff recommends denial for the height variance and approval for the setback variance.

• ZV2021-09: Request to exceed 35-ft height limit to 41 ft at 349 Harbor View Dr., Woodbine (Tax Map 118G 030); staff recommends denial due to fire safety.
• ZV2021-10: Request to reduce front setback from 20 ft to 15 ft on Battery Park Ln, Waverly (Tax Map 125N 103); staff recommends approval.
• Approval of minutes from August 25, 2021 meeting.

The Camden County Planning Commission approved a special exception variance for a building height limit at 349 Harbor View Dr. and a front setback variance on Battery Park Ln. A third variance request was tabled until the end of the permit process. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved special exception variance ZV2021-09 for building height at 349 Harbor View Dr. (unanimous)
• Approved front setback variance ZV2021-10 on Battery Park Ln (unanimous)
• Tabled ZV2021-09 until Certificate of Occupancy issued (unanimous)

Board of Elections & Registration

The Board of Elections unanimously approved Amendment 1 to the 2019 bylaws. They postponed decisions on the 2022 Dominion Voting Systems hardware warranty contract and the proposed 2022 meeting time change until the October meeting. The board also decided not to participate in the St. Marys Seafood Festival due to conflicts.

• Approved Amendment 1 to the 2019 BoER Bylaws (unanimous)
• Postponed 2022 Dominion Voting Systems hardware warranty contract to October meeting
• Postponed proposed 2022 meeting time change to 6:00 PM to October meeting
• Decided not to participate in St. Marys Seafood Festival

Board of County Commissioners

The Camden County Board of Commissioners will discuss and possibly act on a delay in curbside recycling collection by Waste Management, consider increasing fees for driveway and right-of-way permits, and vote on partnering with the City of St. Marys to build a trail. They will also approve FY 2021 budget amendments and, in a separate Solid Waste Authority meeting, consider purchasing a compactor.

• Discussion and possible action on delay in recycling collection by Waste Management
• Consideration of price changes for Driveway Permits, Right-of-Way Encroachment Permits, and Culvert Installation
• Approval of partnering with City of St Marys to build Tabby trail from Sugar Mill Tabby Ruins to Crooked River State Park
• Approval of Fiscal Year 2021 Budget Amendments
• Approval to purchase a 2021 Aljon 525 Compactor from C&C MFG. LLC

Board of County Commissioners

The Camden County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting and public hearing to consider adopting updated Future Land Use and Zoning Maps, and will vote on several contracts including landfill construction and sidewalk repairs. The agenda also includes routine consent items such as budget amendments and personnel contract approvals.

• Adopt updated Future Land Use Map and Zoning Map
• Bid award to Peed Bros. Inc. for construction of cell #8 at C&D Landfill
• Bid award to SCS Field Services for leachate lift system at MSW Landfill
• Bid award for sidewalk repairs on Martin Luther King Blvd.
• Purchase of two 2021 Ford Ranger 4x4 pickup trucks

Board of Assessors

The Camden County Board of Assessors is meeting to handle routine property tax assessment business. The agenda includes new homestead exemption applications, a non-disclosure request, status of appeals, certification to the Board of Equalization, parcel combinations and divisions, and an ACO report. No major policy decisions or public hearings are listed.

• New Homestead Exemption applications
• Disabled Veteran Homestead Exemption applications
• Non-Disclosure Request
• Status of Appeals
• Combination and Division of Parcels

The Camden County Board of Tax Assessors unanimously approved a new homestead exemption application, a list of disabled veteran homestead exemptions, non-disclosure requests, and certified appeals to the Board of Equalization. No action was taken on the status of appeals, a proposed parcel combination/division policy, or account correction orders.

• Approved new homestead exemption application for Shanon M. Martin (Map & Parcel 024-005V, HS Code L1) for 2021 Digest (unanimous)
• Approved list of disabled veteran homestead exemption applications for 7 properties (unanimous)
• Approved non-disclosure requests as presented (unanimous)
• Certified appeals to be forwarded to the Board of Equalization (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission unanimously adopted updated Official Zoning and Future Land Use Maps for unincorporated Camden County, following staff recommendations. No action was taken on a special use request for a private airstrip, as the commission had no recommendation for a motion. The commission also approved the July 28, 2021 meeting minutes and the meeting agenda.

• Adopted the updated Official Zoning Map of the Unincorporated Camden County
• Adopted the updated Official Future Land Use Map of the Unincorporated Camden County
• Approved the July 28, 2021 regular meeting minutes
• Adopted the meeting agenda
• Took no action on Special Use SU2021-04 for a private airstrip (no recommendation for a motion)

Board of Elections & Registration

The Camden County Board of Elections & Registration will review the July financial report and discuss proposed updates to the 2019 Board Bylaws. The board is also scheduled to vote on the 2022 Dominion Voting Systems, Inc. hardware warranty contract.

• Approval of 2022 Dominion Voting Systems, Inc. hardware warranty contract
• Discussion of proposed changes to 2019 BoER Bylaws
• Update on City of Woodbine qualifying
• Review of July month-end financial report

The Board of Elections & Registration unanimously voted to postpone approval of the 2022 Dominion Voting Systems hardware warranty contract until after a conference in early September. No official action was taken on proposed bylaw changes, the City of Woodbine IGA status, or the qualifying update. The board also heard a public comment about voter roll purges.

• Postponed 2022 Dominion hardware warranty contract approval until after September conference (unanimous)
• Approved July 15, 2021 minutes as written (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda as written (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review an alcohol license request for Snappy Foods in Kingsland and consider the annual report for the Camden County/St. Marys Joint Program for Public Information. Other items include the appointment of a Code Enforcement Officer and a request to purchase two new dump trucks.

• Alcohol license request for Hardika Patel and Snappy Foods at 5480 HWY 17, Kingsland
• Appointment of Ashley B. Carver as Code Enforcement Officer
• Approval of Camden County/St. Marys Joint Program for Public Information annual report
• Purchase approval for two 2022 International Dump Trucks
• Review of flood insurance premium discounts totaling approximately $266,097.00

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will review homestead exemption applications and conservation use exemptions. The meeting also includes reviewing vehicle appeals and approving the 2021 tax and tax-exempt digests.

• Review of New, Disabled Veteran, and Appeal Homestead Exemption Applications
• New Conservation Use Exemptions
• Vehicle appeal for Kevin C. LaQuay (2020 Harley Davidson Road King)
• Vehicle appeal for Tracie Grisham Sanders (2015 Chevrolet Traverse)
• Approval of 2021 Digest and 2021 Tax Exempt Digest

The Board of Assessors unanimously approved the 2021 Digest and the 2021 Tax Exempt Digest, along with several property tax exemptions and appeals. They also certified appeals to the Board of Equalization and approved two vehicle appeals, one with a split vote. No action was taken on the status of appeals, the 2020 Sales Ratio Study, or Account Correction Orders.

• Approved 2021 Digest (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 Tax Exempt Digest (unanimous)
• Approved new homestead exemption for Elliott, Pamela E & James E (unanimous)
• Approved disabled veteran homestead exemptions for Lee, Murray, and Rhyan (unanimous)
• Approved homestead exemption appeal for Ruckdeschel, Carol (unanimous)
• Approved conservation use applications for Vanmeter and Walker (unanimous)
• Approved vehicle appeal for LaQuay, Kevin C, value set at $16,600 (4-1, Chair Johnsen dissenting)
• Approved vehicle appeal for Sanders, Tracie Grisham, value set at $10,000 (unanimous)

Board of Elections & Registration

The Camden County Board of Elections & Registration held a work session to discuss and provide feedback on several proposed revisions to their bylaws. The discussion included updates to board membership, election processes for the Chair and Vice-Chair, and references to specific state laws.

• Discussion on rewriting Article 1 regarding Board authority
• Proposed changes to the process for nominating and electing the Chair and Vice-Chair
• Review of proposed updates to board member duties and non-partisan requirements
• Discussion regarding the use of 'Intergovernmental Agreements' instead of contracts
• Consideration of rules for submitting handouts or written materials prior to meetings

Planning Commission

The Camden County Planning Commission will consider several land-use items, including a special use permit for a private airstrip, a variance to exceed building height limits, and two rezoning requests for property on US Hwy 17. The commission will also approve minutes from the June 30 meeting and may delete an item from old business.

• Special Use SU2021-04: private airstrip on Charlie Smith Hwy, St. Marys (Tax Map 132 001)
• Zoning Variance ZV2021-09: exceed 35' height limit at 349 Harbor View Dr, Woodbine (Tax Map 118G 030)
• Rezoning RZ2021-09: 2.75 acres from A-R to Manufactured Home Park at 2612 US Hwy 17 (Tax Map 095 036)
• Rezoning RZ2021-10: .188 acres from A-R to Multi-Family Residential at 2612 US Hwy 17 (Tax Map 095 036)

The Camden County Planning Commission approved two rezoning requests for properties at 2612 US Hwy 17, both following staff recommendations. A special use request for a private airstrip and a zoning variance for building height were tabled until the September 29, 2021 meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 6:12 PM.

• Approved rezoning of 2.92 acres from A-R to Manufactured Home Park (MHP) at 2612 US Hwy 17 (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved rezoning of 0.01 acres from A-R to Multi Family Residential (R-3) at 2612 US Hwy 17 (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Tabled special use request for private airstrip at Charlie Smith HWY, St. Marys until September 29, 2021
• Tabled zoning variance for building height at 349 Harbor View Dr, Woodbine until September 29, 2021

Board of County Commissioners

The Camden County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and consider a request to rezone 1.15 acres at 5143 Highway 17 in Kingsland from Manufactured Home Park to Commercial General, along with a Future Land Use Map amendment. The board will also vote on several consent agenda items, including a $167,750.04 contract with the Humane Society, a public defender services contract, and a resolution adopting the Hazard Mitigation Plan. Other actions include a performance award for the Coroner, removal of a radio tower, and a condemnation resolution.

• Rezone 1.15 acres at 5143 Hwy 17, Kingsland from MHP to C-G with FLU amendment
• FY2022 Humane Society agreement for $167,750.04
• Contract with Attorney Clyde Urquhart for public defender services at $1,000/month
• Resolution to adopt Camden County Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Condemnation of tax parcel 096 002 at 204 Highway 17 South, Kingsland

Board of Elections & Registration

The Camden County Board of Elections & Registration is holding its regular July meeting to vote on a 2022 hardware warranty contract with Dominion Voting Systems and intergovernmental agreements with the cities of St. Marys and Woodbine. The board will also discuss lessons learned from the Independence Day booth and receive an update from the elections supervisor.

• 2022 Dominion Voting Systems, Inc. Hardware Warranty Contract Approval
• City of St. Marys Intergovernmental Agreement
• City of Woodbine Intergovernmental Agreement
• Discussion of Lessons Learned from the Independence Day Booth
• Election Supervisor Update

The Board of Elections & Registration postponed a vote on the Dominion Voting Systems hardware warranty until its August meeting, with a 4-0 vote and one abstention. It also unanimously approved intergovernmental agreements with the cities of St. Marys and Woodbine. No other official actions were taken; the meeting included reports and public comments on redistricting.

• Postponed the Dominion Voting Systems warranty vote to the next meeting (4-0, 1 abstention).
• Approved the Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of St. Marys (unanimous).
• Approved the Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Woodbine (unanimous).
• Adopted the agenda as amended to move the Election Supervisor Report before public comments.
• Accepted the June 17, 2021 minutes as written.

Board of Assessors

The Camden County Board of Assessors is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and addressing new business items. They will consider homestead and conservation use exemptions, a tax exempt appeal, a vehicle appeal, and a memorandum regarding the Camden County JDA. The agenda also includes discussion of a non-disclosure policy and an ACO report.

• Memorandum: Camden County JDA
• Homestead Exemption Applications (Disabled Veteran, Appeals)
• Conservation Use Exemptions (New and Appeals)
• Tax Exempt Appeal: South Ga Normal Ind Inst – 093-003
• Vehicle Appeal: Cobbs, John – 2019 Volkswagen Atlas

The Camden County Board of Tax Assessors approved a Memorandum of Understanding between the Joint Development Authority and Plug Power/Peachtree Renewables, along with several property tax exemptions and appeals. The board also approved a non-disclosure policy and a vehicle appeal, setting a 2019 Volkswagen Atlas value at $23,000. All decisions were unanimous except for the appeal waivers and non-disclosure policy, which passed with one dissenting vote each.

• Approved MOU between Joint Development Authority and Plug Power/Peachtree Renewables (unanimous)
• Approved homestead exemption for disabled veteran Wright, Carl & Nelda, retro 2020 (unanimous)
• Approved list of homestead exemption appeals for Andrews, High, Martinez, Willis (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 Current Use Valuation Assessment applications (unanimous)
• Approved Conservation Use Covenant appeals (unanimous)
• Approved tax exemption appeal for South GA Normal Ind Inst (unanimous)
• Approved vehicle appeal for Cobbs, John, setting value at $23,000 (unanimous)
• Approved appeal waiver & releases (4-1, Frizzell dissenting)

Planning Commission

The Camden County Planning Commission will consider several zoning requests, including three variances, a special use for a private airstrip, and two rezoning applications. Staff recommends approval for most items, but recommends denial of a building height variance due to fire safety concerns. The agenda also includes a deletion of one rezoning item.

• Variance to reduce rear setback to 10 ft at 855 Misty Harbor Blvd, Woodbine (ZV2021-07)
• Variance to reduce side and rear setbacks at 188 Sabinas Way, St. Marys (ZV2021-08)
• Variance to exceed 35-ft height limit to 41 ft at 349 Harbor View Dr, Woodbine (ZV2021-09, staff recommends denial)
• Special use for private airstrip on 100 acres off Charlie Smith Hwy, St. Marys (SU2021-04)
• Rezoning 1.15 acres from MHP to C-G at 5143 Hwy 17, Kingsland (RZ2021-07)

The Camden County Planning Commission approved two zoning variances (ZV2021-07 and ZV2021-08), a rezoning with a future land use map amendment (RZ2021-07/FLU2021-01), and tabled a special exception for building height (ZV2021-09) and a special use for a private airstrip (SU2021-04) until the next meeting on July 28, 2021. Item 6 (rezoning RZ1011-08) was deleted from the agenda. All votes were unanimous except for the tabled items, which were also unanimous.

• Approved rear setback variance ZV2021-07 at 855 Misty Harbor Blvd, Woodbine (unanimous)
• Approved side and rear setback variance ZV2021-08 at 188 Sabinas Way, St. Marys (unanimous)
• Tabled building height variance ZV2021-09 at 349 Harbor View Dr, Woodbine until July 28, 2021 (unanimous)
• Tabled private airstrip special use SU2021-04 at Charlie Smith Hwy, St. Marys until July 28, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning RZ2021-07 and FLU2021-01 at 5143 Hwy 17, Kingsland (unanimous)
• Deleted item 6 (rezoning RZ1011-08) from the agenda

Board of County Commissioners

The Camden County Board of Commissioners is holding a special called meeting to consider adopting the fiscal year 2022 countywide budget totaling $65,713,301 across 18 funds, as well as the Solid Waste Authority budget. They will also vote on service agreements for hotel/motel tax collection and distribution, a GIS contract, and a memorandum of understanding with Plug Power/Peachtree Renewables. An executive session is scheduled for discussion of exempt items.

• Adoption of FY2022 countywide budget of $65,713,301 (no millage rate change)
• Adoption of Solid Waste Authority FY2022 budget (revenues/expenses $6,867,530; curbside billing remains $46.95/quarter)
• Approval of hotel/motel tax service agreements with St. Marys CVB, Kingsland CVB, and Camden County Chamber of Commerce (projected $72,000 distribution)
• Approval of Coastal Regional Commission GIS contract
• Approval of MOU between Joint Development Authority and Plug Power/Peachtree Renewables

Board of Elections & Registration

The Camden County Board of Elections & Registration will hold its regular monthly meeting, primarily voting on a proposed 2022 hardware warranty contract with Dominion Voting Systems, Inc. The board will also hear an update from the elections supervisor and consider old business items, including conference registration and a July 4th booth schedule. The agenda includes routine approvals of minutes and the financial report.

• 2022 Dominion Voting Systems, Inc. Hardware Warranty Contract Approval
• GAVREO Conference Registration for August 2021
• Kiwanis Club Independence Day Celebration Booth Schedule
• Approval of May 20, 2021 Board Meeting Minutes
• Financial Report – May Month End

The Board of Elections & Registration unanimously postponed action on the 2022 Dominion Voting Systems hardware warranty contract until the July 15, 2021 meeting. No other official actions were taken; all other items were informational or procedural. The board approved the May 20, 2021 minutes and adopted the agenda as written.

• Postponed 2022 Dominion Voting Systems hardware warranty contract to July 15, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved May 20, 2021 minutes as written
• Adopted agenda as written

Board of County Commissioners

The Camden County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to consider several consent agenda items, including professional services agreements, budget amendments, and an indigent defense contract. The regular agenda includes a proposed CPI rate increase from Waste Management and a work authorization supplement for the Kingsland By-Pass Phase II design. The meeting will also convene a Solid Waste Authority meeting to discuss a repair for a dump truck.

• Approval of Professional Services Agreement with Dr. Earl T. Martin, M.D. for $20,400 (FY2022)
• Approval of E-911 Agreement with Sheriff James K. Proctor
• Approval of FY2021 Budget Amendments and FY2021 Budget Amendments for Superior Court
• Consideration of CPI rate increase from Waste Management, Advanced Disposal Services Stateline, LLC effective July 1, 2021
• Consideration of Work Authorization Supplement Request #4 from Atlas Consultants for Kingsland By-Pass Phase II Design

Board of Assessors

The Camden County Board of Assessors is meeting to handle routine property tax matters, including homestead exemption applications, appeals, and non-disclosure requests. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or contracts listed.

• New Homestead Exemption Applications
• Disabled Veteran Homestead Exemption Application
• Homestead Exemption Appeals
• Vehicle Appeal
• Non-Disclosure Requests

The Camden County Board of Assessors approved several homestead exemption applications, including LC, L1, and L5 disabled veteran exemptions, and denied a vehicle appeal for a 2020 Toyota Corolla. The board also approved multiple non-disclosure requests and tabled one request pending a policy discussion. No action was taken on appeals status or account correction orders.

• Approved LC Homestead Exemption for Cooper, Jeffrey J & Katheryn J (parcel 122C-360)
• Approved L1 Homestead Exemption for Edwards, Rayshun A & Tracy M (parcel 108E-069)
• Approved L5 Disabled Veteran Homestead Exemption for Feige, Deron C & Tati B (parcel 106D-006)
• Approved L5 Disabled Veteran Homestead Exemption for Ratliff, Barbara J & Charles E (parcel 135T-004A, retroactive 2020)
• Approved L1 Homestead Exemption for Davis, Justin (parcel 125E-007)
• Approved L1 Homestead Exemption for Santiago, Madeline Awilda Torres (parcel 161A-064)
• Approved LC Homestead Exemption for Screws William & Joann (parcel 082-060)
• Denied vehicle appeal for Guillerno Figueroa – 2020 Toyota Corolla

Board of County Commissioners

The Camden County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on June 1, 2021, to consider several action items, including the purchase of two ambulances, a janitorial contract, and software licensing. They will also recognize the Finance & Budget office for an award and hear a budget presentation. The meeting includes a Solid Waste Authority session to consider a track loader purchase.

• Purchase two 2022 Dodge 5500 ambulances for $526,808 from SPLOST 8 funds
• Award janitorial contract (amount not specified)
• Allow Roth options for 457(b) plan contributions
• Purchase annual software licensing for Sheriff's Office ($26,576.52)
• Purchase 2021 953K Track Loader for Solid Waste Dept. from Yancy Brothers

Planning Commission

The Camden County Planning Commission will consider two variance requests and one rezoning request at its May 26, 2021 meeting. The commission will also elect a chairman and vice chairman, approve the agenda (with one item deleted), and approve minutes from the April 28 meeting. Planning staff recommends approval for all three items.

• Variance ZV2021-05: accessory structure before primary structure at 93 Magna Carta Dr, Woodbine (PD zoning)
• Hardship variance ZV2021-06: reduce front/side setback to 3 ft for freestanding sign at 1608 Boone St, Kingsland (C-G zoning)
• Rezoning RZ2021-06: 0.45 acres from A-F to R-2 at Winding Rd, Kingsland
• Delete item 3 from agenda (likely the rezoning item)

The Camden County Planning Commission elected Commissioner Martin as Chairman and Commissioner Cheek as Vice Chairman. The board approved two zoning variances: one for an accessory structure before the primary structure at 93 Magna Carta Dr, Woodbine, and one for front and side setback variances at 1608 Boone St, Kingsland. A rezoning request for 0.45 acres on Winding Rd, Kingsland, was deleted from the agenda and not considered.

• Elected Commissioner Martin as Chairman (unanimous)
• Elected Commissioner Cheek as Vice Chairman (unanimous)
• Approved zoning variance ZV2021-05 for accessory structure at 93 Magna Carta Dr, Woodbine (unanimous)
• Approved hardship variance ZV2021-06 for setbacks at 1608 Boone St, Kingsland (unanimous)
• Deleted rezoning RZ2021-06 from agenda (not considered)

Board of Elections & Registration

The Board of Elections & Registration will meet to discuss upcoming redistricting, proposed work sessions for bylaws amendments, and strategic planning. The agenda also includes updates on voter list maintenance activities performed by the Secretary of State.

• Proposed BoER Strategic Planning Work Session for September 30, 2021
• Proposed BoER Work Session on Bylaws Amendments for July 29, 2021
• Discussion regarding redistricting
• Secretary of State list maintenance including removal of deceased electors by end of May 2021
• Upcoming Woodbine Municipal Election on November 2, 2021

The Board of Elections & Registration approved dates for two work sessions: September 30, 2021 for strategic planning and July 29, 2021 for bylaw amendments. No other official actions were taken; other items were informational or procedural.

• Approved September 30, 2021 for Strategic Planning Work Session (unanimous)
• Approved July 29, 2021 for Bylaws Amendments Work Session (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Camden County Board of Commissioners will consider accepting a $5,542,894 CDBG-MIT Mitigation Grant Award, approving an alcohol license for Satilla Riverside Cafe, and adopting the 2021 Capital Improvement Element. The board will also vote on several consent agenda items, including a service delivery strategy amendment for housing rehabilitation and a contract for the Wellright Portal.

• Acceptance of $5,542,894 CDBG-MIT Mitigation Grant Award
• Alcohol license for Brandon Dean and Satilla Riverside Cafe at 307 Hickory Bluff Dr., Waverly
• Adoption of 2021 Capital Improvement Element (CIE) of the Comprehensive Plan
• Service Delivery Strategy amendment adding housing rehabilitation for Kingsland and St. Marys
• Approval of MicroPact Technologies for Superior Court Historical Indexing Project

Board of Assessors

The Camden County Board of Assessors is meeting to handle routine property tax matters, including homestead exemption applications, conservation use applications and breaches, appraisal schedules, and mailing assessment notices. The agenda is procedural with no major policy decisions listed.

• New Homestead Exemption Application
• Disabled Veteran Homestead Exemption Application
• Continuation CUVA Applications
• Conservation Use Breaches and Releases
• Approval to Mail Assessment Notices

The Camden County Board of Assessors approved several property tax-related items, including homestead exemptions, conservation use applications, breaches, releases, appraisal schedules, and the mailing of assessment notices. All motions were unanimous. No action was taken on the Account Correction Order report.

• Approved L1 Homestead Exemption for Sweeney, Donovan Hugh (unanimous)
• Approved L5 Disabled Veteran Homestead Exemptions for Petroski, Pheasant, and Smith (unanimous)
• Approved continuing Current Use Valuation Assessment applications (unanimous)
• Approved conservation use breaches as recommended by staff (unanimous)
• Approved releases of conservation use covenants as recommended by staff (unanimous)
• Approved appraisal schedules as recommended by Chief Appraiser (unanimous)
• Approved mailing of assessment notices (unanimous)
• Approved non-disclosure requests for Daniel, Galloway, Manning, and Thompson (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Camden County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and then vote on four rezoning requests, including one at 326 Pine Dr. and three at 2612 US Hwy 17. They will also consider accepting a CDBG-DR planning grant, approving surplus item lists, amending an agreement with the Georgia DNR for the gun range, and purchasing two vehicles for the Board of Assessors. The meeting includes presentations on the 2021 tax digest and the FY2020 financial report.

• Rezoning RZ2021-02: 5.48 acres at 326 Pine Dr. from R-1 to A-R (Charles W. Gilmer Jr.)
• Rezoning RZ2021-03: 1 acre at 2612 US Hwy 17 from A-R to R-3 (Grayson & Patricia Day)
• Rezoning RZ2021-04: 1 acre at 2612 US Hwy 17 from A-R to R-3 (Grayson & Patricia Day)
• Rezoning RZ2021-05: 4 acres at 2612 US Hwy 17 from A-R to MHP (Grayson & Patricia Day)
• Acceptance of CDBG-DR Planning Grant Award

Planning Commission

The Camden County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on four rezoning requests. Three requests involve subdividing a 30.79-acre property at 2612 US Hwy 17, Kingsland, to allow for multi-family residential and a manufactured home park. One request seeks to rezone 5.48 acres at 326 Pine Dr. to allow a manufactured home. The commission will also approve the minutes from the March 31 meeting.

• Rezone 5.48 acres at 326 Pine Dr. from R-1 to A-R for a manufactured home (RZ2021-02)
• Rezone 1 acre at 2612 US Hwy 17 from A-R to R-3 for multi-family (RZ2021-03)
• Rezone 1 acre at 2612 US Hwy 17 from A-R to R-3 for multi-family (RZ2021-04)
• Rezone 4 acres at 2612 US Hwy 17 from A-R to MHP for manufactured home park (RZ2021-05)
• Approve minutes of March 31, 2021 meeting

The Camden County Planning Commission approved all four rezoning requests on the agenda. RZ2021-02 was approved with a condition limiting the property to one manufactured home. RZ2021-03, RZ2021-04, and RZ2021-05, all related to the same 30.79-acre property on US Hwy 17, were approved as recommended by staff.

• Approved RZ2021-02 rezoning 5.48 acres at 326 Pine Dr. from R-1 to A-R, with condition allowing only one manufactured home (unanimous)
• Approved RZ2021-03 rezoning 1 acre at 2612 US Hwy 17 from A-R to R-3 (unanimous)
• Approved RZ2021-04 rezoning 1 acre at 2612 US Hwy 17 from A-R to R-3 (unanimous)
• Approved RZ2021-05 rezoning 4 acres at 2612 US Hwy 17 from A-R to Manufactured Home Park (unanimous)

Board of Assessors

The Camden County Board of Assessors is meeting to handle routine property tax matters, including homestead, conservation use, and freeport exemption applications, a vehicle appeal, and an ACO report. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions listed.

• Disabled Veteran Homestead Exemption applications
• New and continuation Conservation Use (CUVA) applications
• Freeport Exemptions
• Vehicle Appeal
• ACO Report

Board of County Commissioners

The Camden County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on April 20, 2021, to consider several items, including a one-time pandemic performance award for employees, funding for additional capital items and startup costs for the Two Rivers Gun Range, and a request for GDOT funding for Kingsland By-Pass Phase II design. The board will also consider a grant for AEDs, a Clean Water Act grant application, and appointments. The meeting includes a Solid Waste Authority session to consider repairs and a vehicle purchase.

• One-Time Pandemic Performance Award for Employees
• Funding for additional capital items and operating startup costs for Two Rivers Gun Range
• GDOT funding request for Kingsland By-Pass Phase II design
• Grant award from Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation for 12 AEDs
• Purchase of 2021 Ford F150 4x4 pickup truck from Duval Ford for Solid Waste Dept.

Board of Elections & Registration

The Camden County Board of Elections and Registration will review and discuss the Election Integrity Act of 2021 (SB202). The meeting also includes updates on electorate qualifications, the FY 2021 budget, and summer intern applications.

• Review & Discussion of the Election Integrity Act of 2021- SB202
• FY 2021 Budget Discussion
• Electorate Qualifications update
• Summer Intern Applicants/Interview Recap

The Board of Elections & Registration unanimously approved sending a letter to Bill Gross regarding the work done on his list of challenged voters. The board also approved the agenda as amended and the March 18, 2021 minutes with corrections. No other formal decisions were made; the rest of the meeting involved reports and discussions on the budget, summer interns, and the Election Integrity Act of 2021 (SB202).

• Approved sending letter to Bill Gross on challenged voters list (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved March 18, 2021 minutes as amended (unanimous)

Board of Assessors

The Camden County Board of Assessors is meeting to handle routine property assessment matters. The agenda includes reviewing new and denied homestead exemption applications, parcel combination requests, conservation use applications, and a request for non-disclosure. The board will also hear an ACO report and discuss general organizational matters.

• New Homestead Exemption Applications for 2021
• Disabled Veteran Homestead Exemption
• Homestead Exemption Applications for Denial
• New CUVA and FLPA Applications for 2021
• Request for Non-Disclosure

The Camden County Board of Tax Assessors approved multiple homestead exemption applications, including a disabled veteran exemption for Clyburn, Robert & Judith (parcel 095A-042) retroactive to 2020, and denied others as recommended. They also approved four parcel combination requests, 2021 conservation use applications, a Forest Land Protection Act application for S Timber LLC, and rescinded a prior decision to deny a current use application for Horne, Russell S (parcel 044-051P). The board approved mailing breach notices for conservation use covenants and two non-disclosure requests. No action was taken on the Account Correction Order report.

• Approved the agenda and minutes from March 18, 2021, unanimously.
• Approved the list of new homestead exemption applications for 2021 as recommended by staff.
• Approved the L5 Disabled Veteran Homestead Exemption for Clyburn, Robert & Judith (parcel 095A-042), retroactive to 2020.
• Denied the list of homestead exemption applications as recommended by staff.
• Approved the L3 Homestead Exemption for Hickman, Robert (parcel S13-03-013) with a 3-1 vote (Frizzell dissenting).
• Approved the LS Homestead Exemption for Jackson, Rickita (parcel 135T-063A) with a 3-1 vote (Frizzell dissenting).
• Approved four parcel combination requests for Boyette, Harris, Haynes, and S Timber LLC.
• Approved 2021 Current Use Valuation Assessment applications, a Forest Land Protection Act application for S Timber LLC, and rescinded a prior denial for Horne, Russell S (parcel 044-051P).

Board of County Commissioners

The Camden County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting and public hearing to consider a special use permit for an outdoor sales lot, approve timber-related agreements for the Solid Waste Authority, and decide on a curbside exemption request. The board will also consider purchasing stretchers for new ambulances and making appointments to local committees.

• Special use permit for outdoor portable building sales at 1172 East Boone Ave (Tax Map 095 010)
• Extension of timber marketing agreement with Jowett & Wood, Inc. to June 30, 2021
• Addendum to extend purchase agreement with Varn Wood Products to June 30, 2021
• Purchase of two Stryker stretchers and two stair chairs for new ambulances
• Resolution supporting St. Marys River designation as a Recreational Resource

Planning Commission

The Camden County Planning Commission will hold a teleconference meeting on March 31, 2021, to consider three items: two zoning variances and one special use request. The commission will vote on whether to approve a variance for an accessory structure before the primary structure, a variance to exceed building height limits, and a special use for an outdoor sales lot for portable buildings. Staff recommendations include approval for the first variance, denial for the height variance, and no recommendation stated for the special use.

• Variance ZV2021-02: accessory structure (40' x 45' boat storage) before primary structure, 55 Calcutta St, R-2 zoning, staff recommends approval
• Variance ZV2021-04: exceed 35' max building height (cupola at 38' 9 7/8"), 1033 Griffin Trail, A-F zoning, staff recommends denial based on Fire Marshal
• Special Use SU2021-03: outdoor sales lot for portable buildings, 1172 East Boone Ave, C-G zoning, 8 acres, new special use required after inactivity

The Camden County Planning Commission met on March 31, 2021, and approved all three items on the agenda. They approved a zoning variance (ZV2021-02) to allow an accessory structure before the primary structure, and a special use permit (SU2021-03) for an outdoor sales lot for portable buildings. The second variance (ZV2021-04) regarding maximum building height was deleted from the agenda before the meeting.

• Approved Zoning Variance ZV2021-02 for an accessory structure before the primary structure on Parcel ID 125C 003.
• Approved Special Use SU2021-03 for an outdoor sales lot for portable buildings at 1172 East Boone Ave.
• Deleted Zoning Variance ZV2021-04 (building height) from the agenda.
• Adopted the meeting agenda as amended.
• Approved the February 24, 2021, regular meeting minutes.

Board of Elections & Registration

The Camden County Board of Elections & Registration will hold a work session to discuss District 1 polling locations, the absentee ballot signature verification process, and various budget considerations including Dominion Voting Systems warranties, postage costs, relocation to Kingsland, an elections vehicle, signage, and the election schedule from October 2021 to June 2022. They will also address Camden County voter challenges. The agenda includes attached official election bulletins from the Georgia Secretary of State's office providing guidance on signature verification, public observation, and residency determination.

• Discussion of District 1 polling locations
• Review of absentee ballot signature verification process
• Budget items: Dominion Voting Systems warranties, National Change of Address/extra postage costs, relocation to Kingsland, elections vehicle, digital/billboard signage
• Election schedule for October 2021 through June 2022
• Camden County voter challenges

Board of Elections & Registration

The Camden County Board of Elections & Registration met on March 18, 2021, and approved certificates of appreciation for poll workers, along with a signed letter, unanimously. The board also discussed several items—including special election results, a proposed office relocation, voting equipment warranty costs, and the FY 2021 budget—but took no official action on any of them. Public comments addressed voter turnout and election equipment concerns.

• Approved poll worker appreciation certificates and signed letter (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda as presented
• Accepted February 18, 2021 minutes as written

Board of Assessors

The Camden County Board of Tax Assessors unanimously approved the 2021 homestead exemption applications and conservation use applications as recommended by staff. They also approved a conservation use withdrawal request for Day, C Grayson (parcel 095-036) and a parcel combination request for Crews, Larry D & Tammy M (parcels 016-041 & 016-041A). The board took no action on the Account Correction Order report.

• Approved the 2021 homestead exemption applications as recommended by staff.
• Approved the conservation use applications for new and continuing conservation use as recommended by staff.
• Approved the conservation use withdrawal request for Day, C Grayson – parcel 095-036.
• Approved the parcel combination request for Crews, Larry D & Tammy M – parcels 016-041 & 016-041A.
• No action taken on the Account Correction Order report.

Board of County Commissioners

The Camden County Board of Commissioners will consider approving an amendment to the SPLOST VII intergovernmental agreement to extend the deadline for completing capital outlay projects from June 30, 2021, to June 30, 2022, due to COVID-19 and weather delays. They will also vote on approving a surplus item list for recycling and adopting Fiscal Year 2021 budget amendments. The meeting includes presentations, public comments, and approval of minutes from the March 2, 2021 meeting.

• Approval of SPLOST VII IGA amendment extending project completion to June 30, 2022
• Approval of surplus IT equipment list for recycling
• Approval of Fiscal Year 2021 budget amendments
• Proclamation honoring Colonel Barrett T. King
• Proclamation recognizing April as National County Government Month

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will review several administrative applications and requests. Items include homestead exemption and conservation use applications, as well as a parcel combination request.

• Homestead Exemption Applications
• Conservation Use Applications
• Parcel Combination Request
• Vehicle Appeal
• Requests for Non-Disclosure

The Camden County Board of Tax Assessors approved the 2021 homestead exemption applications as recommended by staff, plus two L5 Disabled Veteran exemptions and one LS Surviving Spouse exemption. A separate LS Surviving Spouse exemption for Steen Diane was denied unanimously. The board also approved conservation use applications, two parcel combinations, one vehicle appeal, and three non-disclosure requests, while denying one parcel combination and one homestead exemption.

• Approved 2021 homestead exemption applications as recommended by staff.
• Approved L5 Disabled Veteran Homestead Exemption for Scott Robert William Jr & Barbara A (parcel 118-005D), retroactive 2018-2020.
• Approved L5 Disabled Veteran Homestead Exemption for Thornton Fredrick & Nakeyia S (parcel 107W-02-025), retroactive 2020.
• Denied LS Surviving Spouse of a Service Member killed in action for Steen Diane (parcel 120J-02-018A), retroactive 2020.
• Denied LC Homestead Exemption for Owens, Willie J (parcel 054-021) pending valid Georgia ID.
• Approved conservation applications for new and continuing conservation use as recommended by staff.
• Approved parcel combination requests for Darley/Odum and Kaufold; denied request for Macon.
• Approved vehicle appeal for Moe, Brian - 2016 Honda Fit, value set at $8,400; approved three non-disclosure requests.

Board of County Commissioners

The Camden County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and vote on two land-use requests: a rezoning of 14 acres on New Post Road from Manufactured Home Park to Agricultural Residential, and a special use permit for a solar farm on 15-20 acres of a 485.9-acre parcel on Hiawatha Trail. The board will also consider several routine items, including a vehicle purchase, a contract renewal, and a lease letter of intent. The agenda includes a public comment period and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Rezoning RZ2021-01: 14 acres at 776 New Post Rd, White Oak, from MHP to A-R (owner John Dunlap)
• Special Use SU2021-01: Solar farm on 15-20 acres of 485.9-acre parcel on Hiawatha Trail (Rockbridge Energy LLC)
• Vehicle purchase for Facilities Maintenance (amount not specified)
• Renewal of contract with University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Service
• Letter of Intent for lease with Camden County Department of Family and Children Services

Planning Commission

The Camden County Planning Commission will hold a teleconference meeting to consider three new business items: a front yard setback variance at 182 Vicki Ln, a rezoning of 14 acres on New Post Rd from Manufactured Home Park to Agricultural Residential, and a special use request for a solar farm on Hiawatha Trl. The agenda also includes approval of the January 27, 2021 minutes and other routine matters.

• Zoning variance ZV2021-01 for front yard setback at 182 Vicki Ln (Tax Map 108 006M)
• Rezoning RZ2021-01 of 14 acres on New Post Rd, White Oak from MHP to A-R
• Special use SU2021-01 for solar farm on Hiawatha Trl (Tax Map 096 003)
• Approval of January 27, 2021 meeting minutes

The Camden County Planning Commission denied a front yard setback variance for a property at 182 Vicki Ln due to a tie vote, which is deemed a denial. The commission approved a rezoning of 14 acres on New Post Rd from Manufactured Home Park to Agricultural Residential. It also approved a special use permit for a solar farm on Hiawatha Trl.

• Denied zoning variance ZV2021-01 for a front yard setback at 182 Vicki Ln (tie vote, deemed denial)
• Approved rezoning RZ2021-01 of 14 acres on New Post Rd from MHP to A-R
• Approved special use SU2021-01 for a solar farm on Hiawatha Trl
• Approved the agenda as presented
• Approved the January 27, 2021 meeting minutes (Commissioner Williams abstained)
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:30 pm

Board of Elections & Registration

The Camden County Board of Elections & Registration will hold its regular meeting on February 18, 2021. The board will seat a newly appointed District 3 member, review the January financial report, and discuss old and new business including polling place appreciation plaques, poll worker certificates, a proposed work session, and an election equipment technician contract. They will also discuss promoting the upcoming City of Kingsland Special Election and the nomination process for Chair and Vice-Chair.

• Oath of office for new District 3 board member administered by Judge Robert C. Sweatt, Jr.
• Update on pricing of Polling Place Appreciation Plaques
• Proposed work session on March 25, 2021, 4 P.M. to discuss voter challenges, signature verification, and District 1 polling places
• Update on contract with an Election Equipment Technician
• Discussion on promoting the City of Kingsland Special Election (March 16, 2021)

The Board of Elections and Registration approved using framed certificates to thank polling places and scheduled a work session for March 25, 2021. No other formal decisions were made; items on poll worker certificates, election equipment technician contract, and Kingsland special election promotion were discussed without action.

• Approved framed certificates for polling place appreciation (unanimous)
• Approved March 25, 2021 work session date (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Accepted February 4, 2021 minutes as written

Board of Assessors

The Camden County Board of Assessors regular teleconference meeting scheduled for February 18, 2021 has been canceled due to lack of agenda items. The next meeting is scheduled for March 4, 2021 at 6:00 pm.

• Meeting canceled due to lack of agenda items
• Next meeting set for March 4, 2021 at 6:00 pm

Board of County Commissioners

The Camden County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and vote on the 2021 Capital Improvement Element (CIE) Draft of the Comprehensive Plan. They will also consider a consent agenda with multiple grant applications from the Sheriff's Office, plus appointments, an intergovernmental agreement for a special election, and other routine items.

• Public hearing and approval of 2021 Capital Improvement Element (CIE) Draft of the Comprehensive Plan
• Sheriff's Office grant requests: $350,000 from US Dept. of Homeland Security/Port Security for an armed vehicle carrier
• Sheriff's Office grant requests: Walmart Community Grant for disinfectant sprayer, St. Mary's Methodist Church Foundation for Child Victim Advocate, Firehouse Subs for 35 first aid Jump Bags
• Sheriff's Office grant requests: Georgia Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) for Alco sensors, LIDARs, in-car computers, and deputy salary reimbursement (two items)
• Intergovernmental Agreement with City of Kingsland for a Special Called Election

Board of Elections & Registration

The Camden County Board of Elections & Registration will meet via teleconference to reorganize by electing a chair and vice-chair, and to consider approving an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Kingsland for its upcoming special election. They will also review a budget amendment and December financial report, and discuss old business including voter list maintenance and 2020 election review.

• Nomination and election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Approval of intergovernmental agreement with City of Kingsland for special election
• Approval of City of St. Marys January runoff invoice
• Contract with election equipment technician for Kingsland election setup
• Budget amendment transferring $86,500 to poll worker salaries

The Board of Elections & Registration reorganized for 2021, electing Kyle Rapp as chair and Dr. Jannett Bradford as vice-chair unanimously. It approved the City of Kingsland Special Election Intergovernmental Agreement and the City of St. Marys January Runoff Invoice, both unanimously. Several discussion items, including voter qualifications and list maintenance, saw no official action.

• Elected Kyle Rapp as chair (5-0)
• Elected Dr. Jannett Bradford as vice-chair (5-0)
• Approved December 4, 2020 and December 28, 2020 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Tabled plaque for polling place hosting sites (5-0)
• Approved thank-you letter for poll workers (5-0)
• Approved City of Kingsland Special Election Intergovernmental Agreement (5-0)
• Approved City of St. Marys January Runoff Invoice (5-0)

Board of Assessors

The Camden County Board of Assessors is holding a teleconference regular meeting to handle routine property assessment matters. The agenda includes approval of minutes, old business, and new business items such as homestead exemption applications, a parcel combination request, and requests for non-disclosure. The board will also discuss 2020 property appeals during general discussion. No votes or decisions are detailed in the agenda.

• Homestead exemption applications
• Parcel combination request
• Requests for non-disclosure
• ACO report
• 2020 property appeals discussion

Board of County Commissioners

The Camden County Board of Commissioners will hold a teleconference regular meeting on February 2, 2021, to consider rezoning and future land use map amendments for three properties on Bambi Drive, a special use permit for a manufactured home on Hickory Bluff Road, and several other items including a mid-year budget report, a mosquito control contract bid award, and a change order for the recreational shooting complex. The board will also convene a public hearing for the rezoning and special use requests, and hold a Solid Waste Authority meeting to consider purchasing a John Deere tractor.

• Rezoning RZ2020-09, RZ2020-10, RZ2020-11: assign R-1 zoning and Future Land Use Map amendments to 'Residential' for properties at 393, 335, and 987 Bambi Dr.
• Special Use SU2020-09: allow a manufactured home in R-2 zoning on Hickory Bluff Rd.
• De-annexation resolutions for 1.73, 1.26, and 2.08 acres from City of St. Marys (Bambi Dr. properties).
• Bid award for Mosquito Control Contract.
• Purchase of 5090 M John Deere farm tractor from Ag Pro for Solid Waste Department (Sourcewell Contract # 110719-JDC).

Planning Commission

The Camden County Planning Commission will hold a teleconference meeting to consider several zoning variances, special use permits, and rezonings. Key items include a solar farm special use and related setback variances, a manufactured home special use, and three rezonings to R-1 residential with Future Land Use Map amendments. The commission will also elect a chairman and vice chairman and approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Special Use SU2020-08: Solar farm on 10 acres of 25.1-acre parcel at Big Pine Dr., Kingsland (Tax Map 070C 004)
• Zoning Variance ZV2020-13: Reduce rear yard setback to 0' for solar farm on Big Pine Dr.
• Zoning Variance ZV2020-14: Reduce rear yard setback to 0' for solar farm on Hwy 40, Kingsland (Tax Map 070 002)
• Rezoning RZ2020-09, RZ2020-10, RZ2020-11: Assign R-1 zoning and FLU amendments to 'Residential' at 393, 335, and 987 Bambi Dr.
• Zoning Variance ZV2020-12: Side yard setback reduction to 12' at 98 Windsor Cir., Woodbine

The Camden County Planning Commission approved a side yard setback variance at 98 Windsor Cir. (3-1), a rear yard setback variance on Big Pine Dr., a rear yard setback variance on HWY 40, and a side/front yard setback variance at 191 Cavader Harrell Rd. with a condition to move the building back to 25 feet from the right-of-way. It also approved a special use for a solar farm on Big Pine Dr., a special use for a manufactured home on Hickory Bluff Rd., and bundled rezoning requests for three properties on Bambi Dr. Items 2, 3, and 5 on the agenda were deleted before the meeting.

• Approved ZV2020-12 side yard setback variance at 98 Windsor Cir. (3-1)
• Approved ZV2020-13 rear yard setback variance on Big Pine Dr. (unanimous)
• Approved ZV2020-14 rear yard setback variance on HWY 40 (unanimous)
• Approved ZV2020-15 side/front yard setback variance at 191 Cavader Harrell Rd. with condition to move building to 25' from right-of-way (unanimous)
• Approved SU2020-08 special use for solar farm on Big Pine Dr. (unanimous)
• Approved SU2020-09 special use for manufactured home on Hickory Bluff Rd. (unanimous)
• Approved RZ2020-09, RZ2020-10, RZ2020-11 rezoning to R-1 and FLU amendments for Bambi Dr. properties (unanimous)
• Elected Donald Koski as Chairman and Larry Martin as Vice Chairman (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Camden County Board of Commissioners will hold a teleconference work session to hear presentations from two mosquito control companies and discuss the direction for the Georgia Power Building, including whether to continue pursuing a CDBG-DR Mitigation grant for a Community Resiliency Operations Center. A special called meeting follows to consider a six-month janitorial contract extension with Southern Charm for $71,821.56.

• Presentation by Clarke Environmental Mosquito Management
• Presentation by Vector Disease Control International (VDCI)
• Discussion on Georgia Power Building direction and CDBG-DR Mitigation grant application
• Approval of 6-month janitorial contract extension with Southern Charm for $71,821.56

Board of Assessors

The Camden County Board of Assessors is holding a teleconference regular meeting to reorganize for 2021, including electing a chair and vice-chair and appointing a secretary. The board will also consider new business items such as homestead exemption applications, a parcel combination request, non-disclosure requests, a vehicle appeal, an appeal waiver and release, status of appeals, and an ACO report. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific dollar amounts or property details provided.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair, appointment of Secretary
• Homestead Exemption Applications
• Parcel Combination Request
• Requests for Non-Disclosure
• Vehicle Appeal and Appeal Waiver and Release

Board of County Commissioners

The Camden County Board of Commissioners holds a special called meeting to reorganize for 2021, including electing a chair and vice-chair, and re-affirming the county administrator's and attorney's contracts. The regular meeting follows with consent agenda items like budget amendments and appointments, plus regular agenda items such as adopting the 2021 Action Agenda and approving the LMIG list. The agenda also includes a lengthy list of contract renewals and agreements to be re-affirmed.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair for 2021
• Re-appoint and re-affirm employment contracts for County Administrator and County Attorney
• Re-affirm all existing long-term county contracts (list of 134 items)
• Approval of FY2021 Budget Amendments
• Approval of 2021 Local Maintenance Improvement Grant (LMIG) list