Carroll County public meetings in 2021

Planning and Zoning (Community Development)

The Carroll County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on two requests: a conditional use permit for a special event facility on 10 acres at 185 Codner Road, Whitesburg, and a rezoning of 2.39 acres from Agricultural to Residential at 1035 Harlan Lane Road, Villa Rica. The commission will also receive an update from the Board of Commissioners meeting and conduct a first reading. No other substantive items are listed.

• Conditional use for special event facility, 185 Codner Road, Whitesburg (10 acres, Agricultural zoning)
• Rezone 2.39 acres from Agricultural to Residential, 1035 Harlan Lane Road, Villa Rica
• Update from Board of Commissioners meeting
• First reading of items

Board of Commissioners

The Carroll County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings and vote on three rezoning requests, including a 139.98-acre commercial-to-industrial change at Highway 113 and East Luke Road. The consent agenda includes major expenditures such as a $1.65 million portable radio replacement and a $1.72 million fire truck purchase. The board will also consider a 90-day moratorium on single-family residential rental subdivisions (horizontal apartments) and approve the county redistricting plan.

• Rezoning 65.67 acres at 2036 Rockmart Road from Agricultural to Residential
• Rezoning 11.44 acres and conditional use for storage facility on West Highway 78
• Rezoning 139.98 acres at Highway 113/East Luke Road from Commercial to Industrial
• Portable radio replacement for $1,651,572.12
• Three Sutphen fire pumpers for $1,724,045.70

The Board approved the purchase of three Sutphen fire pumpers for $1,724,045.70 and enacted a 90-day moratorium on single-family rental subdivisions (Horizontal Apartments). It also approved several rezoning requests, including a 139.98-acre industrial rezoning with conditions, and objected to the Spring Road annexation into Carrollton. The consent agenda with 13 items, including a $1,651,572.12 radio replacement and redistricting plan, was approved unanimously.

• Approved purchase of 3 Sutphen fire pumpers for $1,724,045.70 (6-0).
• Approved 90-day moratorium on rental subdivision permits (6-0).
• Approved objection to Spring Road annexation into Carrollton (6-0).
• Approved rezoning of 139.98 acres to Industrial with conditions (6-0).
• Approved rezoning of 11.44 acres to Commercial with conditional use (5-1).
• Approved consent agenda with 13 items, including radio replacement and redistricting (6-0).
• Approved property & liability insurance broker contract with Marsh & McLennon (4-2).
• Approved opioid settlement participation resolution (6-0).

Board of Commissioners

The Carroll County Board of Commissioners will hear a consultant's review of property and liability insurance brokers, receive a financial recap for October 2021, and discuss items for the next meeting on December 7. The agenda is largely informational and procedural, with no votes or public hearings listed.

• Property & Liability Insurance Broker Reviews by consultant Theron Gay
• Financial Recap for October 2021 by Finance Director Alecia Searcy
• Review of items for the December 7, 2021 Board of Commissioners meeting

Planning and Zoning (Community Development)

The Carroll County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on four requests: one withdrawn conditional use permit for a special event facility, a rezoning of one acre from Agricultural to Residential, a combined rezoning and conditional use for a storage facility, and a rezoning of nearly 140 acres from Commercial to Industrial. The commission will also receive an update from the Board of Commissioners and conduct a first reading.

• C-21-11-01: Withdrawn request for conditional use permit for rodeo/family entertainment/special event facility at 112 Eureka Church Road, Carrollton.
• Z-21-11-01: Rezoning of 1 acre from Agricultural to Residential at 2036 Rockmart Road, Villa Rica.
• Z-21-11-02 & C-21-11-02: Rezoning of 11.44 acres from Agricultural to Commercial and conditional use for storage facility on W. Highway 78.
• Z-21-11-03: Rezoning of 139.98 acres from Commercial to Industrial at Highway 113 at E. Luke Road, Temple.

Board of Elections & Registration

The Carroll County Board of Elections and Registration approved the minutes from its October 22, 2021 meeting and a list maintenance of perfect matches for October 20 to November 4, 2021, both by 5-0 votes. The board also noted that the November 2, 2021 General/Municipal Election results for Villa Rica City Ward 5 Council seat were within 3 votes, but no recount will occur per Election Code 21-2-495. The next meeting was scheduled for December 3, 2021.

• Approved October 22, 2021 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved list maintenance of perfect matches, Oct 20-Nov 4, 2021 (5-0)
• Scheduled next meeting for December 3, 2021

Board of Appeals (Community Development)

The Carroll County Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on six variance requests, all on agriculturally zoned properties. The board will decide on one area variance, one setback variance, and four intrafamily transfer variances. All requests are for property splits or placement of structures that deviate from standard requirements.

• V-21-11-01: Jimmy Capps seeks area variance to place a home on less than four acres on Wayside Road, Carrollton.
• V-21-11-02: Karen and Steven McMichael request setback variance for a pole barn and feed silo within 100-foot setback at 1546 Indian Creek Road, Bowdon.
• V-21-11-03: Dustin Wade Lepard requests intrafamily transfer variance to split ~3 acres from 19.22-acre tract at 118 Lepard Road, Roopville.
• V-21-11-04: Emily Beckham requests intrafamily transfer variance to split 2.63-acre tract into 1.01 and 1.62 acres at 2032 W. Highway 166, Carrollton.
• V-21-11-05: Katrina Pate Hubbard requests intrafamily transfer variance to split ~6.25-acre tract into three parcels to settle estate at 1224 Old Newnan Road, Carrollton.

Board of Commissioners

The Carroll County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with routine approvals, public comments, and a special presentation. The main action items are a consent agenda that includes a $25,000 equipment purchase for the Sheriff's Office and a board appointment.

• Sheriff's Office request to buy TruNarc System for field drug testing at $25,000
• Appointment of Jacqulene Bridges to CAFI Board of Directors
• Swearing in of Fire Rescue Chief Chuck Barnwell
• Approval of minutes from September 30 and October 5 meetings

The Board of Commissioners approved the consent agenda, which included a $25,116 purchase of a TruNarc system for field testing unknown substances by deputies and the appointment of Jacqulene Bridges to the CAFI Board. All votes were 5-0, with two commissioners absent. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved $25,116 TruNarc system for Sheriff's Office (5-0)
• Approved Jacqulene Bridges as CAFI Board representative (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Carroll County Board of Commissioners will receive updates on the solid waste program and a financial recap for September 2021, including SPLOST 13 figures. They will also discuss items for the November 2, 2021 meeting agenda. The meeting is a regular work session with no votes scheduled.

• Solid Waste Program Update by Jacqueline Dost, Solid Waste Manager
• Financial Recap for September 2021 by Alecia Searcy, Finance Director
• SPLOST 13 September 2021 financial report
• Discussion of items for the November 2, 2021 Board of Commissioners meeting agenda

The Board of Commissioners held a work session to review eight agenda items, all of which were agreed to be placed on the consent agenda for the October 5, 2021 meeting. No final votes were taken during this work session; decisions will be made at the regular meeting.

• Agreed to add transfer of funds for advertising ($12,612) to consent agenda
• Agreed to add Carrollton GOSP grant partnership to consent agenda
• Agreed to add Magistrate Court software purchase ($80,000 + $500/month) to consent agenda
• Agreed to add West Georgia Technical College campus return resolution to consent agenda
• Agreed to add reconsideration of Stana agricultural conservation easement application to consent agenda
• Agreed to add Streetlight Special Tax District for Harlan Trace PH IV to consent agenda
• Agreed to add personal property audit services agreement to consent agenda
• Agreed to add Whitesburg intergovernmental agreement for demolition services to consent agenda

Board of Elections & Registration

The Carroll County Board of Elections & Registration met on October 22, 2021, and approved the September 24, 2021 meeting minutes and a list maintenance of perfect matches for voters from September 22 to October 19, 2021, both by unanimous 4-0 votes. The board also heard an update from Elections Supervisor Greg Rigby on early voting for the November 2, 2021 election and upcoming redistricting. No public comment was received, and the meeting adjourned at 5:05 PM.

• Approved September 24, 2021 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved list maintenance of perfect matches, September 22-October 19, 2021 (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:05 PM (4-0)

Board of Appeals (Community Development)

The Carroll County Board of Appeals will hold a business session to hear four variance requests, all seeking to split off approximately one-acre tracts from larger agricultural parcels for family members. Two requests also include approval for shared driveways. The board will also handle routine items like approving minutes.

• V-21-10-01: Swanger intrafamily transfer variance, 143 Hardy Road, Whitesburg (split ~1 acre from 9.24-acre tract)
• V-21-10-02: Rush intrafamily transfer variance, 2008 Tyus Carrollton Road, Carrollton (split ~1 acre from 23.37-acre tract)
• V-21-10-03: Bolden intrafamily transfer and driveway variance, 107 Paynes Lake Road, Carrollton (split two ~1-acre tracts from 11.07 acres)
• V-21-10-04: Rutledge intrafamily transfer and driveway variance, 2111 Star Point Road, Carrollton (split ~1 acre from 4.69-acre tract)
• All properties are zoned Agricultural and located in Commission District 5

Board of Commissioners

The Carroll County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on October 5, 2021, at 6:00 PM. The agenda includes a zoning session with several rezoning and conditional use requests, a consent agenda with multiple financial and contractual items, and special presentations. The board will vote on these items, with some decisions potentially affecting local development and county services.

• Conditional Use Permit for Special Events Facility at 59 Wildwood Drive, Temple (C-21-09-01)
• Rezoning 8.88 acres from Agricultural to Commercial and Conditional Use for Storage Facility at 1623/1696 Highway 16 North, Whitesburg (Z-21-09-01, C-21-09-02)
• Rezoning 1 acre from Agricultural to Residential at 2836 E. Highway 166, Carrollton (Z-21-09-03)
• Carrollton GOSP Grant: County match up to $366,125 for trails along Tallapoosa River
• Magistrate Court software purchase from i3 Verticals, LLC for $80,000

The Board of Commissioners approved a conditional use permit for a special event facility on Wildwood Drive, Temple, and approved two rezoning requests: one for a storage facility on Highway 16 North, Whitesburg (5-1), and one for residential use on E. Highway 166, Carrollton (4-2). The board also approved the consent agenda with eight items, including software purchases, grants, and intergovernmental agreements.

• Approved conditional use permit for special event facility at 59 Wildwood Drive, Temple (6-0)
• Approved rezoning of 8.88 acres at 1623/1696 Hwy 16 North, Whitesburg to Commercial with conditions (5-1)
• Approved rezoning of 1 acre at 2836 E. Hwy 166, Carrollton to Residential (4-2)
• Approved $12,612 for annual report advertising in West Georgia Woman magazine
• Approved partnership with City of Carrollton for GOSP trail project
• Approved $80,000 Magistrate Court software purchase from i3 Verticals
• Approved resolution requesting return of West Georgia Technical College campus
• Approved intergovernmental agreement with City of Whitesburg for demolition services

Board of Commissioners

The Carroll County Board of Commissioners is meeting to review the August 2021 financial recap and SPLOST report, and to discuss items for the upcoming October 5, 2021 meeting agenda. No formal decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for review and discussion only.

• Financial recap for August 2021 presented by Finance Director Alecia Searcy
• SPLOST report for August 2021
• Discussion of items for the October 5, 2021 Board of Commissioners meeting agenda

The Carroll County Board of Commissioners held a work session and reviewed eight agenda items, all of which were agreed to be placed on the consent agenda for the October 5, 2021 meeting. No final votes were taken during this work session; decisions will occur at the regular meeting. Items included a fund transfer for advertising, a GOSP grant partnership, software purchase, a resolution on a technical college campus, reconsideration of an agricultural easement application, a streetlight tax district, an audit services agreement, and an intergovernmental agreement with Whitesburg.

• Agreed to add $12,612 fund transfer for annual report advertising to consent agenda
• Agreed to add Carrollton GOSP grant partnership to consent agenda
• Agreed to add $80,000 Magistrate Court software purchase to consent agenda
• Agreed to add West Georgia Technical College campus return resolution to consent agenda
• Agreed to add reconsideration of Steve Stana's ACEP-ALE application to consent agenda
• Agreed to add Streetlight Special Tax District for Harlan Trace PH IV to consent agenda
• Agreed to add Board of Assessors personal property audit services agreement to consent agenda
• Agreed to add Whitesburg intergovernmental agreement for demolition services to consent agenda

Board of Commissioners

The Carroll County Board of Commissioners is holding a special called meeting. The agenda is mostly procedural, including call to order, roll call, and approval of the agenda. The main substantive item is an executive session to discuss real estate and other lawful matters, followed by adjournment.

• Executive session on real estate and other lawful matters

The Board of Commissioners held a special called meeting on September 30, 2021. They approved the agenda unanimously (7-0) and then convened an executive session to discuss real estate matters, reconvening afterward. No substantive decisions were made during the public portion of the meeting.

• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Convened executive session for real estate discussion
• Reconvened to regular session (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Planning and Zoning (Community Development)

The Carroll County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on four requests: a conditional use permit for a special event facility, a rezoning and conditional use for a storage facility, a rezoning and conditional use for an RV park, and a rezoning for residential use. The commission will also receive an update from the Board of Commissioners meeting and conduct a first reading. All items are requests for decisions or recommendations.

• CUP for special event facility at 59 Wildwood Drive, Temple (Loretta Gray Reagan)
• Rezoning 8.88 acres from Agricultural to Commercial and CUP for storage at 1623/1696 Highway 16 North, Whitesburg (Mike and Donna Holder)
• Rezoning 6.06 acres from MHS to Agricultural and CUP for recreation/RV storage at Cove Drive and Pinecrest Drive, Temple (Dino McDowell)
• Rezoning 1 acre from Agricultural to Residential at 2836 E. Highway 166, Carrollton (Johnny Blankenship)

Board of Elections & Registration

The Carroll County Board of Elections and Registration met and approved the August 20, 2021 minutes and a list maintenance of perfect matches for voters from August 19 to September 21, 2021. The board also received an update on preparations for the November 2, 2021 General/Municipal Election, including poll worker training and early voting dates. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned at 4:45 PM.

• Approved August 20, 2021 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved list maintenance of perfect matches, August 19-September 21, 2021 (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:45 PM (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Carroll County Board of Commissioners will meet to consider several rezoning requests, a conditional use permit, and a resolution to accept $11,653,519.50 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. The consent agenda includes items on insurance, courthouse renovations, and appointments. The board will also vote on purchasing equipment and amending the subdivision ordinance.

• Rezoning for convenience store at Oak Mountain Road and Highway 16 (Z-21-08-03)
• Conditional use for tasting room/event center on Harper Road (C-21-08-01)
• Rezoning for three single-family tracts on Moss Ferry Road (Z-21-08-01)
• Rezoning for manufacturing at 2566 E Highway 166 (Z-21-08-02)
• Resolution to accept $11,653,519.50 in ARPA funds

The Board of Commissioners denied rezoning for a convenience store at Oak Mountain Road/Hwy 16 and a conditional use for a tasting room on Harper Road, both by 7-0 votes. It approved rezoning for three single-family tracts on Moss Ferry Road and for manufacturing at 2566 E Hwy 166, also 7-0. The Board accepted $11,653,519.50 in ARPA funds and approved the initial expenditure plan, and approved the consent agenda including equipment purchases and appointments. It also approved one agricultural conservation easement application and denied another.

• Denied rezoning (Z-21-08-03) for a convenience store at Oak Mountain Road/Hwy 16, 7-0
• Denied conditional use (C-21-08-01) for a tasting room/event center on Harper Road, 7-0
• Approved rezoning (Z-21-08-01) for three single-family tracts on Moss Ferry Road, 7-0
• Approved rezoning (Z-21-08-02) for manufacturing at 2566 E Hwy 166, 7-0
• Approved resolution to accept $11,653,519.50 in ARPA funds and initial expenditure plan
• Approved consent agenda including purchase of two mini-excavators ($163,450) and two tractors with mowers ($163,170)
• Approved Angie Stober's agricultural conservation easement application (ACEP-ALE)
• Denied Steve Stana's agricultural conservation easement application (ACEP-ALE), 2-5

Board of Commissioners

The Carroll County Board of Commissioners is meeting to review the July 2021 financial recap and SPLOST report, presented by Finance Director Alecia Searcy. They will also discuss items for the upcoming September 7, 2021 board meeting agenda. This is a working session focused on financial review and planning, not a voting meeting.

• July 2021 financial recap presented by Finance Director Alecia Searcy
• SPLOST report for July 2021
• Discussion of items for the September 7, 2021 Board of Commissioners meeting agenda

The Carroll County Board of Commissioners held a work session and agreed to place several items on the consent agenda for the September 7, 2021 meeting, including a resolution to accept $11,653,519.50 in American Rescue Plan Act funds, purchases of two mini-excavators and two tractors with mowers, and appointments of Donna Lackey as County Clerk and Dianne Roberts as Deputy County Clerk. The Commission also reviewed the July 2021 financial recap, with revenues of $3,294,677.00, expenditures of $49,270,193.00, and a fund balance of $2,193,674.00. No final decisions were made at this work session; all items are scheduled for formal action at the next meeting.

• Agreed to add Court House Renovation planning with National Center for State Courts to the September 7 consent agenda.
• Agreed to add ARPA funds acceptance resolution ($11,653,519.50) to the September 7 consent agenda.
• Agreed to add purchase of two Kato 85 V-U Mini-Excavators ($163,450.00) to the September 7 consent agenda.
• Agreed to add purchase of two New Holland Power 100 Tractors with Mowers ($163,170.00) to the September 7 consent agenda.
• Agreed to add appointment of Donna Lackey as County Clerk to the September 7 consent agenda.
• Agreed to add appointment of Dianne Roberts as Deputy County Clerk to the September 7 consent agenda.
• Agreed to add hold on Agricultural Conservation Easement Program applications to the September 7 consent agenda.
• Agreed to add Property and Casualty Insurance RFP to the September 7 consent agenda.

Board of Commissioners

The Carroll County Board of Commissioners is holding a special called meeting to consider a resolution to levy 2021 property taxes for Carroll County and Carroll County Schools, and to adopt the 2021 homestead exemptions. The agenda also includes public comments, an executive session for real estate and other lawful matters, and standard procedural items.

• Resolution to levy 2021 Carroll County and Carroll County Schools property taxes
• Adoption of 2021 homestead exemptions
• Public comments limited to three minutes per speaker
• Executive session on real estate and other lawful matters

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution to levy 2021 taxes with a reduced millage rate of 7.639 mills in the unincorporated area, including homestead exemptions and reduced rates for fire protection in Carrollton and Bremen. The board also convened an executive session to discuss real estate matters and later reconvened, with no other substantive decisions made.

• Approved 2021 tax levy with millage rate reduction to 7.639 mills (7-0)
• Adopted resolution providing homestead exemptions and reduced fire protection rates for Carrollton (6.201 mills) and Bremen (6.280 mills) (7-0)
• Convened executive session for real estate matters (7-0)
• Reconvened to regular session after executive session (7-0)

Planning and Zoning (Community Development)

The Carroll County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on one conditional use permit and three rezoning requests, including an event center with wine tasting, a residential rezone, an industrial rezone, and a commercial rezone for a gas station. The meeting also includes routine items like minutes and an update from the Board of Commissioners.

• Conditional use permit for event center/wine tasting room at 300 Harper Road, Carrollton (C-21-08-01)
• Rezone 3.12 acres from Agricultural to Residential at 532 Moss Ferry Road (Z-21-08-01)
• Rezone 1.06 acres from Commercial to Industrial at 2566 E. Highway 166 for manufacturing (Z-21-08-02)
• Rezone 4.49 acres from R3 Residential to Commercial at Highway 16 and Oak Mountain Road for gas station/convenience store (Z-21-08-03)

Board of Commissioners

The Carroll County Board of Commissioners is holding a two-day educational retreat at Callaway Gardens. The agenda consists of discussion topics only, with no formal votes or public hearings scheduled. Topics include ARPA funding for education, agricultural needs, planning and zoning, employee benefits, RFPs, and an intergovernmental agreement on public works.

• Discussion of ARPA education funding
• Discussion of agricultural needs
• Discussion of planning and zoning
• Discussion of employee benefits
• Discussion of IGA for public works

The Board of Commissioners held a two-day retreat with no formal votes. They discussed using $6.2 million of ARPA funds for a water and sewer expansion in northwest Carroll County, reviewed courthouse COVID-related improvements, and considered an early retiree insurance plan. No decisions were made; action items will come before the Commission at future meetings.

• No formal votes taken at retreat
• Discussed $6.2M ARPA water/sewer project for northwest county
• Reviewed courthouse COVID improvements (consultant, IT, security)
• Considered early retiree insurance plan for eligible employees
• Draft RFP for insurance broker to be considered in September
• Millage rate vote scheduled for August 31 special meeting
• Donation of 20-acre island to be placed on October agenda
• Villa Rica Fire Station RFP to be developed for October

Board of Elections & Registration

The Board of Elections and Registration approved a warranty on all Dominion voting equipment, with payment due in January 2022 and the balance in January 2023. They also approved the July 14, 2021 meeting minutes and a list maintenance report of perfect matches from May 13 to July 12, 2021. The meeting was procedural, with no public comment or substantive policy decisions beyond these approvals.

• Approved Dominion Equipment Warranty (5-0)
• Approved July 14, 2021 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved list maintenance of perfect matches, May 13-July 12, 2021 (5-0)

Board of Appeals (Community Development)

The agenda for the August 5, 2021, meeting contains only procedural boilerplate. No specific requests or business items were listed for discussion or decision.

Board of Commissioners

The Carroll County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a zoning session, consent agenda, financial session, and business session. They will consider conditional use and rezoning requests, approve various contracts and appointments, and hold public hearings on zoning ordinance amendments and a comprehensive plan update.

• Conditional use for tasting room/event center at 83 Hominy Creek Road
• Rezoning for neighborhood grocery and gas station at 2991 Shady Grove Road
• Rezoning for four residences at Pleasant Hill Road/Harris Road
• Accept $47,244 law enforcement training grant and $47,244 Laser Shot quote
• Adopt pre-disaster hazard mitigation plan and broadband grant resolution

The Carroll County Board of Commissioners approved three rezoning requests and one conditional use permit, all by 6-0 votes. A rezoning request for Pleasant Hill Road/Harris Road was initially denied (2-4) but later approved with different conditions. The board also approved a consent agenda with 12 items, a broadband grant resolution, and zoning ordinance amendments.

• Approved conditional use for tasting room/event center at 83 Hominy Creek Road (6-0)
• Approved rezoning from R11 Residential to Agricultural at Bear Creek Road (6-0)
• Approved rezoning from Agricultural to Commercial at 2991 Shady Grove Road (6-0)
• Denied rezoning for four houses at Pleasant Hill Road/Harris Road (2-4)
• Approved rezoning for one house on 5.6-acre lot at Pleasant Hill Road/Harris Road (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda with 12 items including tax collection agreement, audit, grants, appointments, and ordinances (6-0)
• Approved resolution to delegate authority for broadband grant participation (6-0)
• Approved zoning ordinance amendments and re-adoption of official zoning map (6-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Carroll County Board of Commissioners is meeting to discuss the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant with CHINS Team Coordinator Linda Blanchard, review the May 2021 financial recap and SPLOST report from Finance Director Alecia Searcy, and prepare items for the August 3, 2021 meeting agenda. No votes or decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant discussion with Linda Blanchard
• May 2021 financial recap presented by Alecia Searcy
• SPLOST May 2021 report
• Review of items for August 3, 2021 BOC meeting agenda

The Carroll County Board of Commissioners held a work session to review and discuss items for the upcoming August 3, 2021 regular meeting. No formal votes were taken; the board reached consensus to place most items on the consent agenda, while a few items (broadband grant, zoning ordinance amendment, zoning map re-adoption, and comprehensive plan re-adoption) will be considered separately. The meeting was procedural and adjourned at 4:44 p.m.

• Consensus to place ad valorem tax collection IGA on consent agenda
• Consensus to place FY2021-2022 financial audit engagement letter on consent agenda
• Consensus to place $47,244 law enforcement training grant on consent agenda
• Consensus to place $47,244 Laser Shot technology quote on consent agenda
• Consensus to place appointments (Sonya Dickerson, Kevin Hemphill, Jane Simpson) on consent agenda
• Consensus to place hazard mitigation plan, DA contract, public defender contract, library MOU, and driveway ordinance on consent agenda
• Broadband grant, zoning ordinance amendment, zoning map re-adoption, and comprehensive plan re-adoption to be considered separately at Aug. 3 meeting

Planning and Zoning (Community Development)

The Carroll County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on July 27, 2021, to consider several rezoning requests, a conditional use permit, and proposed amendments to zoning regulations. They will also discuss re-adopting the official zoning map and adopting an amended comprehensive plan that includes a broadband element. The meeting includes public hearings on these items.

• Conditional use for wine tasting room/event center at 83 Hominy Creek Road, Carrollton (C-21-07-01)
• Rezone from R1 Residential to Agricultural on Bear Creek Road (Z-21-07-01)
• Rezone from Agricultural to Commercial for grocery/gas station at 2991 Shady Grove Road (Z-21-07-02)
• Rezone from Agricultural to Residential for four residences at Pleasant Hill Road at Harris Road (Z-21-07-03)
• Proposed amendments to zoning regulations regarding borrow pits

Board of Elections & Registration

The Board of Elections & Registration approved the May 14, 2021 meeting minutes and the list maintenance of perfect matches from May 13 to July 12, 2021, both by 5-0 votes. The board discussed but tabled the Dominion Voting warranty renewal until the next meeting. The board also welcomed two new members, Catherine Huckeba and Jennifer Ruiz, and set its meeting schedule through December 2021.

• Approved May 14, 2021 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved list maintenance of perfect matches, May 13-July 12, 2021 (5-0)
• Tabled Dominion Voting warranty discussion until next meeting
• Welcomed new board members Catherine Huckeba and Jennifer Ruiz
• Set meeting schedule for August 20, September 24, October 22, November 5, and December 3, 2021

Board of Appeals (Community Development)

The Carroll County Board of Appeals (Community Development) is holding a business session to hear one request: an intrafamily transfer variance sought by Madison Jane Dillard. The request is to split an approximately one-acre tract from a 45.79-acre agricultural-zoned property at 252 and 272 Moore Street, Whitesburg. The board will also handle routine items like roll call, minutes approval, and hearing procedures.

• V-21-07-01: Intrafamily transfer variance to split ~1 acre from 45.79-acre tract
• Property at 252 and 272 Moore Street, Whitesburg, Parcel #181-0007
• Zoned Agricultural; Land Lot 48 of the 4 District
• Owner: Jane Ann Dillard; Applicant: Madison Jane Dillard
• Commission District 5

Board of Commissioners

The Carroll County Board of Commissioners is holding a special called meeting to consider a single financial item: an FY2021 budget amendment. The amendment would increase General Fund revenues and appropriations by $6,924,242, with smaller increases for the DATE, E-911, and Solid Waste funds. The board will vote on this amendment after routine procedural items.

• FY2021 Budget Amendment increasing General Fund revenues and appropriations by $6,924,242
• DATE Fund revenue and appropriation increase of $2,934
• E-911 Fund revenue and appropriation increase of $125,465
• Solid Waste Fund revenue and appropriation increase of $6,867

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the advertised FY2021 Budget Amendment, increasing General Fund revenues and appropriations by $6,924,242 each. The amendment also adjusts DATE, E-911, and Solid Waste funds by smaller amounts. Unexpended funds by June 30, 2021 will be placed in committed fund balance.

• Approved FY2021 Budget Amendment increasing General Fund revenues and appropriations by $6,924,242 each (7-0).
• Increased DATE Fund revenue and appropriations by $2,934 each.
• Increased E-911 Fund revenue and appropriations by $125,465 each.
• Increased Solid Waste revenue and appropriations by $6,867 each.
• Directed unexpended amendment funds to committed fund balance by June 30, 2021.

Board of Appeals (Community Development)

This is a procedural agenda for the Carroll County Board of Appeals. The board will call the meeting to order, approve minutes, review hearing procedures, and consider any requests brought before it. No specific items, cases, or decisions are listed in the agenda.

• Approval of minutes
• Hearing procedures review
• Requests (unspecified)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the FY2022 budget resolution of $59,109,066, covering county operations, personnel, and capital improvements. They also approved a 13-item consent agenda, including a $847,468 liability insurance contract, a $95,832 E-911 software purchase, a $83,612 trailer purchase, and several appointments. No action was taken on the FY2021 budget amendment notice.

• Approved FY2022 budget resolution of $59,109,066 (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda with 13 items (7-0)
• Approved Liberty Mutual insurance quote of $847,468 for FY2022 liability and risk management
• Approved E-911 Emergency Medical Dispatch software from Priority Dispatch Corp. for $95,832 plus $9,600 annual fee in years 2 and 3
• Approved $83,612 purchase of a 55-ton traveling trailer for Public Works
• Approved appointments to Development Authority of Carroll County: Jay Gill, Chris Davis, John Baxter, Tori Yearta (7-0)
• Approved appointments to Board of Elections and Registration: Jennifer Schelp Ruiz and Catherine Huckeba
• No action taken on FY2021 budget amendment notice

Board of Commissioners

The Carroll County Board of Commissioners held a work session to review agenda items for the June 1, 2021 meeting. They reached consensus on several items, including accepting Liberty Mutual's insurance quote of $847,468, approving five intergovernmental agreements for tax collection, and approving the purchase of EMD software and a trailer. These items will be added to the consent agenda for formal approval at the next meeting.

• Consensus to accept Liberty Mutual insurance quote of $847,468
• Consensus to approve five intergovernmental agreements for municipal ad valorem tax collection
• Consensus to approve Priority Dispatch Corp. EMD software quote of $95,832 plus $9,600 annual fee in years 2 and 3
• Consensus to accept Trail-Eze bid of $83,612 for a 55-ton traveling trailer
• Consensus to approve Three Rivers transit service agreement not to exceed $35,000
• Consensus to appoint Jennifer Schelp Ruiz and Catherine Huckeba to Board of Elections
• Consensus to reappoint Latasha Vaughn to Board of Family and Children Services
• Consensus to reappoint Dr. Snipes and Mike McPherson to Library Board

Board of Commissioners

The Carroll County Board of Commissioners is holding a special called meeting to review the proposed FY 2021-2022 budget and hear a presentation on property and liability insurance renewal. The board will also enter an executive session for real estate and other lawful purposes. The agenda is largely a work session with no votes listed.

• Property and liability insurance renewal presentation by J. Smith Lanier & Co.
• FY 2021-2022 proposed budget review led by Chairman Michelle Morgan
• Executive session for real estate and other lawful purposes

The Board of Commissioners held a special called meeting to review the FY2022 proposed budget and insurance renewal. They reached consensus on several budget adjustments, including shifting funds between the District Attorney and Public Defender offices, reducing insurance expenses, and planning employee bonuses. No final votes were taken on these items; they will be presented for approval at the June 1, 2021 meeting. The board also entered executive session to discuss real estate matters.

• Consensus to incorporate $847,727 insurance cost into FY2022 budget for June 1 vote
• Consensus to adjust FY2022 budget: Public Defender personnel reduced by $20,000, District Attorney increased by $20,000
• Consensus to reduce insurance expense line by $100,000 and move to contingency
• Consensus to develop employee bonus structure using FY2021 formula for June 1 presentation
• Voted 6-0 to enter executive session for real estate matters
• Voted 6-0 to reconvene to regular session

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a $40 million SPLOST bond resolution, a $1.48 million jail interior barrier system renovation, and several other contracts. They also approved all seven consent agenda items, including a short-term rental ordinance and a broadband-ready community ordinance. All zoning requests, including conditional use permits and rezoning applications, were approved unanimously.

• Approved $40M SPLOST bond resolution (7-0)
• Approved $1,484,596 jail barrier system renovation (7-0)
• Approved $245,200 Magistrate Building roof/HVAC renovations (7-0)
• Approved $398,780 asphalt spreader purchase (7-0)
• Approved $36,800 AG Center electrical work (7-0)
• Approved short-term rental ordinance (7-0)
• Approved broadband-ready community ordinance (7-0)
• Approved 7 zoning requests, including conditional uses and rezoning (7-0 each)

Board of Commissioners

The Carroll County Board of Commissioners will review March 2021 financial reports, including SPLOST funds, and discuss items for the upcoming May 4, 2021 meeting. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion and review session.

• March 2021 financial report review
• SPLOST March 2021 report review
• Discussion of May 4, 2021 meeting agenda

The Carroll County Board of Commissioners held a work session to review agenda items for the May 4, 2021 meeting. The board reached consensus on several items to be added to the consent agenda, including a $40 million SPLOST bond resolution, a $245,200 roof and HVAC contract, a $398,780 asphalt spreader purchase, a $36,800 electrical contract, and a jail renovation bid of $1,484,596. No final votes were taken during this work session.

• Consensus to add $40M SPLOST bond resolution to May 4 agenda
• Consensus to accept West Georgia Resources bid of $245,200 for Magistrate Court Building roof/HVAC
• Consensus to purchase Caterpillar asphalt spreader for $398,780 from State Bid
• Consensus to accept Buck Electrics quote of $36,800 for Ag Center electrical work
• Consensus to appoint Matt Clotfelter to WARRS Authority
• Consensus to add short-term rental ordinance to May 4 agenda
• Consensus to add Broadband Ready Community Ordinance to May 4 agenda
• Jail interior barrier system bid of $1,484,596 from Southern Standard deferred for more info

Planning and Zoning (Community Development)

The Carroll County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed amendment to the 2018 Comprehensive Plan to add broadband services provisions, and will consider four conditional-use permits and three rezoning requests. The meeting also includes routine items like minutes and an update from the Board of Commissioners.

• Public hearing on Comprehensive Plan amendment to add broadband services provisions
• C-21-04-01: Conditional use for secondary dwelling at 2288 Banning Road, Whitesburg (12.56 acres, Agricultural)
• C-21-04-02: Conditional use for special event venue at 555 Tumlin Lake Road, Temple (70 acres, Agricultural)
• C-21-04-03: Conditional use for Verizon Wireless cell tower adjacent to 3277 E. Highway 5, Carrollton (29.2 acres, Agricultural)
• Z-21-04-02: Rezone from Agricultural to Residential at 161 Old Camp Church Road, Carrollton (0.60 acres)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding the first budget work session to review the proposed FY2021-2022 budget. This is a discussion and review session, not a final vote. The meeting runs from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Historic Court House.

• Review of the FY2021-2022 Proposed Budget

The Board of Commissioners held a budget work session to review the proposed FY2021-2022 budget, which totals $59,067,566, a $3,498,066 increase from the prior year. No formal votes were taken; the session was for discussion and review. The proposed budget includes no millage rate change, a salary increase for all county employees, and will be formally presented at the May 4, 2021 meeting.

• Reviewed employee benefits renewal options, including Anthem medical with no increase and $50,000 wellness fund
• Reviewed proposed FY2021-2022 General Fund revenue budget of $59,067,566 (no vote)
• Noted no change in millage rate in proposed budget
• Discussed proposed salary increase for all full-time and part-time employees
• Scheduled formal budget presentation for May 4, 2021 meeting

Board of Appeals (Community Development)

The Carroll County Community Development Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on four variance requests. Three are intra-family transfer variances to split agricultural tracts, and one is a driveway variance. The board will also consider minutes from its March 4, 2021 meeting.

• Intra-family transfer variance to split ~2 acres from a 4-acre tract at 2931 and 2941 State Line Road, Bowdon (Parcel #007-0010)
• Driveway variance for property at 2126 N. Highway 113, Carrollton (Parcel #105-0061)
• Intra-family transfer variance to split ~1 acre from an 8-acre tract at 814 Mandeville Road, Carrollton (Parcel #071-0074)
• Intra-family transfer variance to split ~2 acres from an ~8-acre tract at 310 E. McIntosh Circle, Whitesburg (Parcel #183-0033)

Board of Appeals (Community Development)

The Carroll County Board of Appeals is holding a business session that includes a public hearing on a variance request (V-21-04-01) by Sherman Lowery for an intrafamily transfer of property on Stateline Road. The board will also take up routine matters such as approving minutes and calling the meeting to order. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Public hearing on V-21-04-01: Sherman Lowery Stateline Road intrafamily transfer
• Approval of meeting minutes
• Call to order and roll call
• Adjournment

Board of Commissioners

The Carroll County Board of Commissioners will hold a special called meeting to consider several financial and administrative items. Key actions include certifying the results of the SPLOST election to continue the 1% sales tax, accepting bids for a roof replacement on the Pathways Building, and approving a budget amendment for multiple county departments. The board will also consider abandoning a portion of Carl Jordan Place, appointing hospital authority nominees, and entering a lighting agreement with GDOT.

• Resolution declaring results of SPLOST election and continuation of 1% sales tax
• Roof replacement bids for Pathways Building at 153 Independence Drive, Carrollton, paid from FY2021 General Fund
• Budget amendment for Animal Shelter, BOC Office, Probate Court, and Risk Management
• Resolution to begin process of abandoning 1.33-acre portion of Carl Jordan Place, Land Lots 115 and 142, District 5
• Agreement with GDOT for roundabout lighting assistance on SR 16 at CR 212/CR 833/Beulah Church Road

The Carroll County Board of Commissioners held a special called meeting and approved several items, including a resolution declaring the results of the SPLOST election and continuing the one percent sales tax. They also approved a $98,335 roof replacement contract for the Pathways Building, a budget amendment, a right-of-way abandonment, hospital authority nominations, and a lighting agreement with GDOT.

• Approved SPLOST continuation resolution (7-0)
• Approved $98,335 roof replacement contract for Pathways Building (7-0)
• Approved budget amendment increasing General Fund by $191,433 (7-0)
• Approved right-of-way abandonment for 1.33 acres of Carl Jordan Place (7-0)
• Nominated multiple candidates for Carroll City/County Hospital Authority seats (7-0)
• Approved lighting agreement with GDOT for SR 16 roundabout project (7-0)

Board of Elections & Registration

The Carroll County Board of Elections and Registration certified the results of the March 16, 2021 special election and approved list maintenance of perfect matches. The board also approved the February 12, 2021 meeting minutes and set its next meeting for April 23, 2021. All votes were unanimous (2-0).

• Certified March 16, 2021 special election results (2-0)
• Approved list maintenance of perfect matches for Feb 11-Mar 18, 2021 (2-0)
• Approved February 12, 2021 meeting minutes (2-0)
• Scheduled next meeting for April 23, 2021

Board of Commissioners

The Carroll County Board of Commissioners is holding an educational, board development, and planning session. They will discuss the Mt. Zion/Carroll County Water Plan, the 2020 Audit Report, Carroll EMC Broadband Plans, a SPLOST after the election report, and a County Administration Building Needs Assessment. This is a discussion and planning session, not a voting meeting.

• Mt. Zion/Carroll County Water Plan
• 2020 Audit Report
• Carroll EMC Broadband Plans
• SPLOST after the Election Report
• County Administration Building Needs Assessment

The Carroll County Board of Commissioners held a planning session with no formal votes or decisions. They heard presentations on a proposed water system improvement for northern Carroll County, the FY-2020 audit, Carroll EMC's Phase 1 broadband project, and a needs assessment for the County Administration Building. The board also discussed bond financing and future SPLOST projects.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during the session
• Heard water plan presentation; Water Authority to consider resolution on March 18
• Received FY-2020 audit report from Rushton and Company
• Noted Carroll EMC broadband Phase 1 construction has begun
• Discussed bond financing timeline and future SPLOST projects

Board of Appeals (Community Development)

The Carroll County Board of Appeals is meeting to hear an appeal from Green Rock Quarry regarding a Community Development decision, along with two variance requests. The board will also approve minutes and follow hearing procedures. The agenda includes a formal appeal and two property variance requests.

• Green Rock Quarry appeal against Community Development decision
• Shannon Hancock intrafamily transfer variance to split 1.78 acres from 13.98 acres at 2127 Oak Grove Road, Carrollton
• Zachary Taylor setback variance for property at 805 Spence Road, Carrollton

Board of Commissioners

The Carroll County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on March 2, 2021, with items including a resolution to declare the county a Second Amendment Preservation County, two conditional use permits, a dump truck purchase, roof renovation bids, and a SAFER grant application. The board will also consider a memorial waterway resolution and enter executive session for litigation, personnel, and real estate matters.

• Resolution to declare Carroll County a Second Amendment Preservation County
• Conditional use permit for special event venue at 5316 Smithfield Road, Bowdon (C-21-02-01)
• Conditional use permit for secondary detached dwelling at 1748 N. Highway 113, Carrollton (C-21-02-02)
• Purchase of dump truck for Public Works not to exceed $60,000 from SPLOST funds
• Roof renovations to DFCS Building at 165 Independence Drive, Carrollton

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution declaring Carroll County a Second Amendment Preservation County. They also approved two conditional use permits, a dump truck purchase, roof renovations, and a SAFER grant application. The meeting included a special presentation honoring Aaron Q. Cook with a memorial waterway.

• Approved a resolution declaring Carroll County a Second Amendment Preservation County (7-0).
• Approved a conditional use permit for a special event venue at 5316 Smithfield Road, Bowdon (7-0).
• Approved a conditional use permit for a secondary detached dwelling at 1748 N. Highway 113, Carrollton, limited to the current owner (7-0).
• Approved the purchase of a dump truck for Public Works, not to exceed $60,000, from SPLOST funds (7-0).
• Approved Ben Hill Roofing's bid of $219,236 for roof renovations to the DFCS Building (7-0).
• Approved the submittal of the SAFER Grant for Carroll County Fire Rescue (7-0).
• Approved the minutes of the January 28 and February 2, 2021 meetings (7-0).
• Approved the agenda as presented (7-0).

Board of Commissioners

The Carroll County Board of Commissioners is meeting to review the January 2021 financial report and SPLOST figures, and to discuss items for the upcoming March 2, 2021 meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, with no votes or public hearings scheduled.

• January 2021 financial recap presented by Finance Director Alecia Searcy
• SPLOST January 2021 report
• Discussion of items for the March 2, 2021 Board of Commissioners meeting

The Board of Commissioners held a work session to review financials and upcoming agenda items. No formal votes were taken; all items were discussed for the March 2, 2021 meeting.

• Reviewed January 2021 financial recap: revenues $46,469,061, expenditures $30,922,456, fund balance $35,101,545
• Discussed dump truck purchase for Public Works not to exceed $60,000 from SPLOST funds
• Discussed roof renovation bids for DFCS Building at 165 Independence Drive
• Discussed authorizing SAFER Grant submittal for Fire Rescue
• Discussed Second Amendment Preservation resolution

Planning and Zoning (Community Development)

The Carroll County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two conditional use requests: one for a large special event facility on Smithfield Road and one for a secondary residence on N. Highway 113. The commission will also review draft minutes and receive an update from the Board of Commissioners meeting.

• Conditional use for a large special event facility at 5316 Smithfield Road, Bowdon (62.89 acres, Agricultural zoning)
• Conditional use for a secondary detached residence at 1748 N. Highway 113, Carrollton (5.57 acres, Agricultural zoning)
• Draft minutes from January 2021 meeting
• Update from Board of Commissioners meeting

Board of Elections & Registration

The board approved the January 8, 2021 meeting minutes and a list maintenance of perfect matches for January 8 to February 10, 2021, both by unanimous 3-0 votes. Elections Supervisor Greg Rigby reported on the March 16, 2021 SPLOST special election, including early voting dates and poll worker training, and noted a $103,956.96 CTCL grant approved by the Board of Commissioners, with $62,858.93 already applied. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved January 8, 2021 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved list maintenance of perfect matches, Jan 8-Feb 10, 2021 (3-0)

Board of Appeals (Community Development)

The Carroll County Board of Appeals will hold a hearing on Green Rock, LLC's appeal of the denial of its application for a certificate of zoning compliance for a rock quarry at 2550 Black Dirt Road, Whitesburg. The board will consider the appeal and supporting documents, then decide whether to uphold or overturn the denial.

• Appeal by Green Rock, LLC of denied zoning compliance certificate for rock quarry
• Property at 2550 Black Dirt Road, Whitesburg, Georgia
• Public hearing scheduled for 5:30 PM
• Multiple exhibits and affidavits submitted as part of the appeal

Board of Appeals (Community Development)

The Carroll County Board of Appeals (Community Development) is holding a business session to hear three variance requests. Two are intrafamily transfer variances to split agricultural tracts, and one is a setback variance. The board will also handle routine items like call to order, roll call, and approval of minutes.

• V-21-02-01: Intrafamily transfer variance to split ~1.09 acres from a 7.27-acre tract at 3686 Clem Lowell Road, Carrollton (Parcel #114-0031)
• V-21-02-02: Intrafamily transfer variance to split ~2.2 acres from a 154.36-acre tract at 305 Lake Circle, Carrollton (Parcel #117-0022)
• V-21-02-03: Setback variance for property at 604 N. Van Wert Road, Villa Rica (Parcel #146-1120)

Board of Commissioners

The Carroll County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a zoning session featuring six items, including a conditional use permit for a cell tower and several rezoning requests. The financial session includes accepting a $103,956.96 grant for election administration and amending a yard waste agreement. The business session covers a rental agreement for the Department of Driver Services and an appointment to the Board of Elections.

• Conditional use permit for a Diamond Communications cell tower at 1103 N. Highway 113, Carrollton
• Rezoning of 61.4 acres on Kirby Bryan Road from R2 Residential to Agricultural
• Acceptance of a $103,956.96 grant from the Center for Tech and Civic Life for election administration
• Amendment to add a $14 per ton hauling fee to the TAG Grinding Services yard waste agreement
• Rental agreement for 6,410 sq ft of office space for the Department of Driver Services at 512 Old Newnan Road

The Carroll County Board of Commissioners approved a $103,956.96 grant from the Center for Tech and Civic Life for election administration, despite an earlier motion to deny it failing 3-4. The board also approved three conditional use permits, three rezoning requests, a solid waste agreement amendment, a rental agreement, and an appointment. All zoning and most other items passed unanimously.

• Approved $103,956.96 CTCL election grant (4-3)
• Approved conditional use permit for cell tower at 1103 N. Highway 113 (7-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for secondary dwelling at 2650 Oak Grove Church Road (7-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for secondary dwelling at 667 E. Highway 5 (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of 3.25 acres on Highway 27 South to Agricultural (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of 61.4 acres on Kirby Bryan Road to Agricultural (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of 5.00 acres at 358 Gray Road to Residential (7-0)
• Approved amendment to TAG Grinding Services yard waste agreement adding $14/ton hauling fee (7-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Carroll County Board of Commissioners is meeting to review the December 2020 financial reports, including SPLOST funds, and to discuss items for the upcoming February 2, 2021 meeting agenda. This is a working session focused on financial review and planning, with no final decisions listed on the agenda.

• Review of December 2020 financials presented by Finance Director Alecia Searcy
• Review of SPLOST December 2020 report
• Discussion of items for the February 2, 2021 Board of Commissioners meeting agenda

The Carroll County Board of Commissioners held a work session on January 28, 2021, to review agenda items for the February 2 meeting. No formal votes were taken; items discussed included a $103,956.96 grant from the Center for Tech and Civic Life for election administration, an amendment to add a $14 per ton hauling fee to the yard waste agreement with TAG Grinding Services, and a rental agreement for Department of Driver Services office space. The appointment to the Board of Elections and Registration was deferred to the February 2 meeting.

• Reviewed CTCL grant of $103,956.96 for election administration (no vote)
• Reviewed amendment to add $14/ton hauling fee to TAG Grinding Services agreement (no vote)
• Reviewed rental agreement with State Properties Commission for DDS office space at 512 Old Newnan Road (no vote)
• Deferred announcement of Board of Elections appointment to Feb 2, 2021 meeting

Planning and Zoning (Community Development)

The Carroll County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on six requests: a conditional use for a cell tower, two conditional uses for secondary residences, and three rezoning applications. The commission will also receive an update from the Board of Commissioners meeting and conduct a first reading. All items are for discussion and recommendation; final decisions are made by the Board of Commissioners.

• Conditional use for a cell tower at 1103 N. Highway 113, Carrollton (28.83 acres, Agricultural)
• Conditional use for secondary residence at 2650 Oak Grove Church Road, Carrollton (6.75 acres)
• Conditional use for secondary residence at 667 E. Highway 5, Roopville (4 acres)
• Rezoning from HDDR to Agricultural at 1024 Highway 27 South, Roopville (3.25 acres)
• Rezoning from R2 to Agricultural on Kirby Bryan Road, Carrollton (61.4 acres)

Board of Elections & Registration

The Carroll County Board of Elections and Registration will certify the January 5, 2021 General Election Runoff results and make the call for a March 16, 2021 Special Election. The board will also discuss a second grant and its distribution, and approve voter list maintenance removing 113 names due to vitals and 1 felon.

• Certify January 5, 2021 General Election Runoff
• Call for March 16, 2021 Special Election
• Second grant discussion/distribution
• List maintenance: 113 vitals removals, 1 felon removal
• Approval of December 4, 2020 minutes

Board of Commissioners

The Carroll County Board of Commissioners will consider resolutions to renew the one percent sales and use tax (SPLOST) and call an election for voter approval. They will also discuss a financial recap, elect a vice chairman, make an appointment to the Board of Elections, and consider a rental agreement for the Department of Driver Services. A public hearing will be held on abandoning a portion of Ringer Road, and the board will consider increasing the county's share for a conservation easement.

• Resolution to authorize SPLOST intergovernmental agreement with all cities and town
• Resolution requesting election for SPLOST renewal and general obligation debt
• Rental agreement with State Properties Commission for DDS office space at 512 Old Newnan Road, Carrollton (6,410 sq ft)
• Public hearing on abandonment of 1.48 acres of Ringer Road
• Increase of $21,547.62 for agricultural conservation easement for Ronnie Musick (148.12 acres at 520 Bear Creek Road)