Carroll County public meetings in 2024

Planning and Zoning (Community Development)

The Carroll County Planning Commission will meet to review a conditional use request. The body will determine if a manufactured home can be placed on a property zoned for multi-family residential use.

• C-24-12-01: Conditional Use request for a manufactured home at 290 Bethlehem Church Rd

Board of Appeals (Community Development)

The Carroll County Board of Appeals will consider two variance applications. One is an intrafamily lot‑size variance (V‑24‑12‑01) to split 3.03 acres from a 7.03‑acre parcel in the Agriculture zone at 4245 Hutcheson Ferry Rd. The other is a setback variance (V‑24‑12‑02) to allow a fellowship hall to be built within the required commercial setbacks at 1187 Dallas Hwy. The meeting will follow the outlined hearing procedures for presentations and rebuttals.

• V‑24‑12‑01: Intrafamily‑lot size variance, 4245 Hutcheson Ferry Rd, split 3.03 acres from 7.03‑acre parcel, Agriculture zone, applicant Chris Carnes.
• V‑24‑12‑02: Setback variance, 1187 Dallas Hwy, fellowship hall within commercial setbacks, Commercial zone, applicant Christ First Church.
• Hearing procedures set a total of ten minutes for each side to present and five minutes for rebuttal.

The Carroll County Board of Appeals approved all three variance requests on December 5, 2024. Two intrafamily lot-size variances were granted to split properties below the 4-acre minimum, and one setback variance was approved for a church fellowship hall. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved intrafamily lot-size variance for 235 Tyus Carrollton Rd (5-0)
• Approved intrafamily lot-size variance for 4245 Hutcheson Ferry Rd (5-0)
• Approved setback variance for Christ First Church at 1187 Dallas Hwy (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Carroll County Board of Commissioners will consider two equipment purchases for the Sheriff’s Office: eight in‑car cameras and ten body‑worn cameras, and eleven bullet‑proof vests. The meeting also includes a financial recap, a FY 2024 budget amendment, and resolutions to begin abandoning portions of Whooping Creek Church Road and Taylor Rainey Cut‑off Road. Several board and agency appointments and reappointments are scheduled for discussion.

• Sheriff’s Office equipment purchase: 8 Getac in‑car cameras and 10 body‑worn cameras from PCN Strategies, Inc., funded by $71,072.67 from school zone safety camera funds
• Sheriff’s Office equipment purchase: 11 bullet‑proof vests from Federal Eastern International, funded by $60,401.44 from school zone safety camera funds
• Resolution to begin abandonment of a portion of Whooping Creek Church Road (land lot 2, 11th District)
• Resolution to begin abandonment of Taylor Rainey Cut‑off Road (land lots 264, 265, 280, 281, District 6)
• FY 2024 budget amendment and October 2024 financial recap presented by the Finance Director

The Carroll County Board of Commissioners approved purchases for Sheriff's Office equipment funded by school zone safety cameras, passed resolutions to begin abandoning portions of two roads, and approved a budget amendment for FY 2024. The board also handled routine financial recaps, meeting minutes, and numerous board and authority appointments.

• Approved Sheriff's Office purchase of eight in-car cameras and ten body-worn cameras for $71,072.67 (Unanimous)
• Approved Sheriff's Office purchase of eleven bulletproof vests for SWAT for $60,401.44 (Unanimous)
• Approved FY 2024 Budget Amendment (Unanimous)
• Approved resolution to begin abandoning a portion of Whooping Creek Church Road (Unanimous)
• Approved resolution to begin abandoning Taylor Rainey Cut-off Road (Unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Ernie Reynolds to Three Rivers Regional Commission (6-0, Reynolds abstained)
• Approved reappointments of Regina Cleveland, Barry Huff, Johnny W. Tanner, and Aaron McWhorter to Carroll Water Authority (Unanimous)
• Approved reappointments and appointments to multiple local boards and authorities (Unanimous)

Board of Appeals (Community Development)

The Carroll County Board of Appeals will consider four lot‑size variance applications for agricultural parcels. Each request seeks to split off acreage that is below the required minimum lot size. The items were tabled from the October meeting and will be heard under the board's established procedures.

• V-24-10-01: Split 1.5 acres from 65.83‑acre parcel at 151 Lee Morgan Rd (Agriculture)
• V-24-10-02: Split 1.06 acres from 50.67‑acre parcel on Hwy 5 W/Blackwelder Rd (Agriculture)
• V-24-11-01: Split 2 acres from 4.01‑acre parcel at 94 Gilley Rd (Agriculture)
• V-24-11-02: Split 1.5 acres from 6.52‑acre parcel at 235 Tyus Carrollton Rd (Agriculture)

The Carroll County Board of Appeals approved two lot size variances, denied one, and tabled one. The approvals were for an intrafamily split at 151 Lee Morgan Rd and a split at 94 Gilley Rd. The denial was for a split at Hwy 5 W/Blackwelder Rd. The tabled request was for a split at 235 Tyus Carrollton Rd, deferred to the December meeting.

• Approved intrafamily lot size variance at 151 Lee Morgan Rd (5-0)
• Denied lot size variance at Hwy 5 W/Blackwelder Rd (5-1)
• Approved lot size variance at 94 Gilley Rd (6-0)
• Tabled lot size variance at 235 Tyus Carrollton Rd to December meeting (6-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several grant applications for the judicial branch and juvenile court. The meeting includes zoning requests for properties on Gray Road and Frashier Road, as well as equipment purchases for parks and public works.

• Rezoning of 5.01 acres at 358 Gray Rd from Residential to Agriculture
• Rezoning of 3.81 acres at 655 Frashier Rd from Industrial to Agriculture
• Acceptance of a State of Georgia ARPA Supplemental Grant up to $1.002 million for the Court System
• BJA Veterans Treatment Court Grant up to $900,000 and a $550,000 BJA Grant for Mental Health Advocates
• Purchase of a Kubota RTVX2 Side by Side for $16,847.22

The Carroll County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved two rezoning requests: 5.01 acres on Gray Rd. from Residential to Agriculture, and 3.81 acres on Frashier Rd. from Industrial to Agriculture. The board also unanimously approved the nine-item consent agenda, which included accepting several grants for the court system, purchasing equipment, and establishing a streetlight special tax district. Additionally, Chuck Joiner was appointed to the Community Development Board of Appeals.

• Approved rezoning of 5.01 acres at 358 Gray Rd. from Residential to Agriculture (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 3.81 acres at 655 Frashier Rd. from Industrial to Agriculture (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including acceptance of $1.002M ARPA grant for court system (unanimous)
• Approved acceptance of $900,000 BJA Veterans Treatment Court grant (unanimous)
• Approved acceptance of $550,000 BJA grant for Mental Health Advocates (unanimous)
• Approved acceptance of $13,051 JAG grant for Juvenile Court (unanimous)
• Approved acceptance of $49,979 Delinquency Prevention Grant (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Chuck Joiner to Community Development Board of Appeals (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review the September 2024 financial recap and discuss House Bill 581. The body will also review items for the November 5, 2024 meeting agenda.

• September 2024 Financial Recap
• Discussion of House Bill 581

The Board of Commissioners reviewed financial reports and discussed nine items for the upcoming November 5, 2024, meeting. The Board reached a consensus to place all nine items, including various grant acceptances, equipment purchases, and a streetlight tax district, on the consent agenda for the next meeting.

• Placed State of Georgia ARPA Supplemental Grant on consent agenda
• Placed BJA Veterans Treatment Court Grant on consent agenda
• Placed BJA Mental Health Advocates Grant on consent agenda
• Placed Edward Byrne Memorial JAG Grant on consent agenda
• Placed Delinquency Prevention Grant on consent agenda
• Placed Recreation Outdoor Lighting RFP cancellation on consent agenda
• Placed Parks equipment purchase on consent agenda
• Placed Streetlight Special Tax District establishment on consent agenda

Planning and Zoning (Community Development)

The Carroll County Planning Commission will hear requests to rezone two properties from residential or industrial to agriculture and discuss a withdrawn battery energy storage facility proposal. The meeting will also cover approval of previous minutes and hearing procedures.

• Rezone 5.01 acres at 358 Gray Rd. from Residential to Agriculture
• Rezone 3.81 acres at 655 Frashier Rd. from Industrial to Agriculture
• Withdrawn: Rezoning 56.22 acres at 144 Glenloch Rd. for battery energy storage
• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Discussion of public hearing procedures

The Carroll County Planning Commission unanimously approved two rezoning requests to change land use to Agriculture. One request covered 5.01 acres at 358 Gray Rd, and the other covered 3.81 acres at 655 Frashier Rd. No opposition was recorded for either item, and both recommendations passed with a 7-0 vote.

• Approved rezoning of 5.01 acres at 358 Gray Rd from Residential to Agriculture (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of 3.81 acres at 655 Frashier Rd from Industrial to Agriculture (7-0)
• Approved July meeting minutes (7-0)

Board of Appeals (Community Development)

The Board of Appeals will adopt hearing procedures that set speaking times for applicants and opponents. It will consider two lot‑size variance requests in the agricultural zone: one to split 1.5 acres from a 65.83‑acre parcel at 151 Lee Morgan Rd, and another to split 1.06 acres from a 50.67‑acre parcel on Hwy 5 W/Blackwelder Rd. Decisions on these variances will be made at this meeting.

• V-24-10-01: Intrafamily lot‑size variance to split 1.5 acres from 65.83 acres at 151 Lee Morgan Rd (Parcel #061-0039), applicant Garrett Denney/Patrick Denny.
• V-24-10-02: Lot‑size variance to split 1.06 acres from 50.67 acres on Hwy 5 W/Blackwelder Rd (Parcel #048-0162(0055)), applicant Trademark Quality Homes/Jerlean Morris.
• Adoption of hearing procedures setting 10‑minute presentation limits and 5‑minute rebuttal limits for applicants and opponents.

The Carroll County Board of Appeals met on October 3, 2024, but lacked a quorum, with only three of seven commissioners present. Chairman Whatley tabled the meeting until November 7, and both variance requests were tabled without discussion. No substantive decisions were made.

• Tabled meeting until November 7 due to lack of quorum
• Tabled intrafamily lot size variance at 151 Lee Morgan Rd (V-24-10-01)
• Tabled lot size variance on Hwy 5 W/Blackwelder Rd (V-24-10-02)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider adding two School Resource Officer positions and supplements for existing officers. The meeting includes a proposal for a part-time Associate Juvenile Court Judge and a review of lighting proposals for the Recreation Complex.

• Two new School Resource Officer positions at $87,450 each ($174,900 total)
• $6,000 supplements for ten School Resource Officers ($60,000 total)
• Addition of a part-time contract Associate Juvenile Court Judge starting January 1, 2025
• Proposals for outdoor stadium light renovation at Recreation Complex (1201 Newnan Road)
• Presentation for the 26th Anniversary of West Georgia Right to Life

The Board of Commissioners approved a part-time contract Associate Juvenile Court Judge position starting January 1, 2025, and approved adding two new School Resource Officer deputies plus supplements for ten existing officers, all funded by the school system. The outdoor stadium lighting renovation contract was tabled until the November 5, 2024 meeting. All other agenda items, including minutes and the agenda itself, were approved unanimously.

• Approved part-time Associate Juvenile Court Judge position (7-0)
• Approved two new School Resource Officer deputies at $87,450 each, funded by school system (7-0)
• Approved $6,000 supplement for each of ten School Resource Officers, funded by school system (7-0)
• Tabled Recreation outdoor lighting RFP until November 5, 2024 (5-2)
• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Approved minutes from August 1, 6, and 22 meetings (6-0, Fuller recused)

Board of Commissioners

The Carroll County Board of Commissioners will discuss House Bill 581, presented by County Attorney Avery Jackson and Chief Appraiser Hubert Sparks. They will also receive a financial recap for August 2024 from Finance Director Alecia Searcy. Finally, the board will review items slated for the October 1, 2024 meeting agenda.

• Consideration of House Bill 581
• Financial recap for August 2024
• Review of items for the October 1, 2024 Board agenda
• Attachments related to the financial recap

Board of Appeals (Community Development)

The Board of Appeals will review its hearing procedures, including time limits for presenters and rebuttals. It will consider a variance request (V‑24‑09‑01) to split off 2 acres from a 31.57‑acre agricultural parcel at 595 Old Muse Rd, which is below the required 4‑acre minimum. The decision will be made by Commission District 3.

• Intrafamily lot-size variance (V‑24‑09‑01) to split 2 acres from 31.57-acre parcel at 595 Old Muse Rd
• Adoption of hearing procedure time limits: 10 minutes for presentation, 5 minutes for rebuttal
• Approval of meeting minutes

The Carroll County Board of Appeals unanimously approved an intrafamily lot size variance allowing Jason and Heather Wynn to split off 2 acres from a 31.57-acre property at 595 Old Muse Rd, despite the 4-acre minimum for agricultural zoning. The applicants stated they wanted to keep more land for farming and would have complied with the 4-acre requirement if necessary. No opposition was voiced, and the motion passed 6-0.

• Approved intrafamily lot size variance for 2-acre split at 595 Old Muse Rd (6-0)
• Unanimously approved August minutes (6-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Carroll County Board of Commissioners will consider spending $108,415.29 from opioid settlement funds to construct drug testing and therapy spaces at 166 Independence Drive. The board will also vote to levy 2024 property taxes and adopt homestead exemptions, and hold a public hearing to abandon a portion of Arnold Road.

• Authorize $108,415.29 for drug testing and therapy spaces at 166 Independence Drive
• Vote to levy 2024 property taxes and adopt homestead exemptions
• Public hearing to abandon a portion of Arnold Road (1,641.23 feet)
• Restructure positions to create a full-time Peer Specialist using SAMHSA Grant funds
• Receive financial recap for July 2024

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved spending $108,415.29 from Opioid Settlement funds to build drug testing and therapy spaces at 166 Independence Drive, Carrollton. The board also unanimously approved restructuring two part-time positions into one full-time Peer Specialist role funded by SAMHSA Grant funds, abandoned a portion of Arnold Road, and levied 2024 property taxes for the county and schools. A financial recap for July 2024 was presented with no action taken.

• Approved $108,415.29 for drug testing/therapy spaces at 166 Independence Drive (unanimous)
• Approved restructuring two part-time positions into one full-time Peer Specialist (unanimous)
• Approved abandonment of 1,641.23 feet of Arnold Road (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to levy 2024 county and school property taxes (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review a rezoning request for storage warehouses and several public works contracts. The meeting includes decisions on funding for school resource officers and a proposed property tax millage rate roll back.

• Rezoning request for storage warehouses and RV/boat storage at 2650 Rockmart Rd./HWY 101
• Request for two new School Resource Officer positions ($174,900) and supplements for ten officers ($60,000)
• Bid from Tidwell Traffic Solutions for road re-striping using $2,069,236.38 in GDOT funds
• Purchase of two Kubota tractors with mowers for $89,800
• Proposed 2.5% ACEP Stewardship Fee for landowners receiving conservation easements

The Board of Commissioners approved the purchase of 69.21+/- acres near Kinney Lake Road and GA Highway 61 for $2,664,585 to host major events, concerts, trade shows, rodeos, and festivals. The board also approved a rezoning request for storage warehouses and spaces for RVs and boats at 2650 Rockmart Rd./HWY 101, and approved all six consent agenda items, including new School Resource Officer positions and a road re-striping contract.

• Approved purchase of 69.21+/- acres at 2358 and 2365 Carrollton-Villa Rica Highway for $2,664,585 (6-0)
• Approved rezoning with conditional use for storage at 2650 Rockmart Rd./HWY 101 (unanimous)
• Approved two new School Resource Officer deputy positions at $87,450 each, funded by school system (consent agenda)
• Approved $6,000 supplement for each of ten School Resource Officers, funded by school system (consent agenda)
• Approved $2,069,236.38 contract with Tidwell Traffic Solutions for re-striping up to 207.72 miles of roadways (consent agenda)
• Approved purchase of two Kubota tractors with mowers for $89,800 total (consent agenda)
• Approved advertising a full roll back of 2024 property tax millage rate (consent agenda)
• Approved 2% stewardship fee for conservation easements, paid by landowner (unanimous)

Board of Appeals (Community Development)

The Board of Appeals will consider two variance requests regarding property setbacks and lot sizes. Both properties are currently zoned Agriculture.

• V-24-08-01: Request to reduce front setback from 100 ft to 86 ft for a garage at 36 Cross Plains Hulett Rd
• V-24-08-02: Request to split 1 acre from 2 acres to build a home at 135 Flat Rock Rd, below the 4 acre minimum

The Carroll County Board of Appeals approved a setback variance to allow a garage at 36 Cross Plains Hulett Rd, and denied an intrafamily lot size variance to split a 2-acre property at 135 Flat Rock Rd. Both decisions were unanimous, 6-0. The July minutes were also approved 5-0.

• Approved setback variance to reduce front setback from 100 ft to 86 ft for garage at 36 Cross Plains Hulett Rd (6-0)
• Denied intrafamily lot size variance to split 1 acre from 2 acres at 135 Flat Rock Rd (6-0)
• Approved July minutes (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Carroll County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to view a Solid Waste Recycling Statistics presentation by intern Mikaine Lewis. An ACCG internship presentation will also be reviewed. The session includes a review of items slated for the August 6 Board meeting.

• Solid Waste Recycling Statistics Presentation by Mikaine Lewis
• ACCG Internship Presentation
• Review of items for the August 6, 2024 Board of Commissioners meeting

The Board of Commissioners held a work session to review agenda items for the August 6, 2024 meeting. They reached consensus to place six items on the consent agenda, including adding two School Resource Officer deputies funded by the school system, a substance abuse support position, road abandonment, re-striping contract, tractor purchase, and advertising a full millage rate rollback. The substance abuse support position item was postponed to the August 22 special called meeting. No final votes were taken at this work session.

• Consensus to place School Resource Officer request on consent agenda (2 new deputies, $174,900, school-funded)
• Consensus to place Sheriff's Office Substance Abuse Support Position on consent agenda (postponed to Aug 22)
• Consensus to place Road Abandonment: Arnold Road on consent agenda
• Consensus to place Public Works re-striping contract (Tidwell Traffic Solutions, $2,069,236.38) on consent agenda
• Consensus to place purchase of two Kubota tractors with mowers ($89,800) on consent agenda
• Consensus to place advertising full roll back of millage rate on consent agenda

Planning and Zoning (Community Development)

The Carroll County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a rezoning request to convert residential land to commercial storage for RVs and boats at 2650 Rockmart Rd/HWY 101. The meeting also includes procedural rules for speakers and approval of past minutes.

• Rezoning request Z-24-07-01 and C-24-07-01 for storage warehouses at 2650 Rockmart Rd/HWY 101
• Public hearing procedures with 10-minute speaking limits for supporters and opponents

Board of Appeals (Community Development)

The Board of Appeals will review several applications for lot size and setback variances in agricultural zones. These requests include splitting parcels and reducing front setback requirements at specific properties.

• Lot size variance for 3381 Hog Liver Rd
• Lot size variance for 229 Gardner Rd
• Setback variance for 322 E Mcintosh Circle
• Intrafamily variance for 210 Hubbard Springs Rd

The Board of Appeals approved four variance requests related to lot sizes and setbacks for properties zoned Agriculture. All requests were approved, with three passing unanimously and one passing 3-1.

• Approved lot size variance for 3381 Hog Liver Rd (4-0)
• Approved lot size variance for 229 Gardner Rd (4-0)
• Approved setback variance for 322 E Mcintosh Circle (4-0)
• Approved intrafamily lot size variance for 210 Hubbard Springs Rd (3-1)
• Approved June meeting minutes (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will review rezoning requests for properties on W HWY 166 and HWY 27 S. Members will also consider an objection to a rock quarry application near the Paulding County line and updates to the county leave policy.

• Rezoning 2653 W HWY 166 from Residential to Commercial for an office building
• Rezoning HWY 27 S from Commercial to Agriculture for a single-family home
• Proposed objection to NW Georgia Land Holdings, LLC quarry application
• Approval of financial audit engagement with Rushton and Company, LLC
• Proposed update to the County Leave Policy

The Board of Commissioners approved an objection to a rezoning and special use permit for an open-pit mining quarry on the Carroll County line. The Board also approved a county leave policy update and one rezoning request while denying another.

• Approved objection to Paulding County Rock Quarry Application (unanimous)
• Denied rezoning from Residential to Commercial at 2653 W HWY 166 (5-2)
• Approved rezoning from Commercial to Agriculture on HWY 27 S (unanimous)
• Approved engagement letter with Rushton and Company, LLC for financial audit (unanimous)
• Approved update and amendment to County Leave Policy (unanimous)
• Approved requirements for ACEP-ALE Program application (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will discuss requirements for the Carroll County application for the ACEP-ALE Program with the Georgia Agricultural Land Trust. The session also includes a review of May 2024 financials and preparation for the July 9, 2024, meeting agenda.

• ACEP-ALE Program application requirements discussion
• May 2024 financial recap
• Review of items for the July 9, 2024, Board of Commissioners meeting

The Board of Commissioners held a work session to review financial reports and proposed policy updates. No final legislative actions were taken, but the board reached a consensus to place the financial audit engagement letter on the July 9, 2024, meeting consent agenda.

• Placed financial audit engagement letter on July 9 consent agenda

Planning and Zoning (Community Development)

The Planning Commission will consider two rezoning requests and hold a public hearing regarding the Update of the 2021 Zoning Map.

• Rezoning request for an office building at 2653 W Hwy 166
• Rezoning request for a single-family home on HWY 27 S
• Public hearing for the Update of the 2021 Zoning Map

The Carroll County Planning Commission unanimously approved recommendations for two rezoning requests and an update to the 2021 Zoning Map during its June 18, 2024 meeting. The commission recommended changing a property at 2653 W Hwy 166 from Residential to Commercial for an office building, and a property on HWY 27 S from Commercial to Agriculture for a single-family home. All items passed with 5-0 votes.

• Approved May minutes (5-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning from Residential to Commercial at 2653 W Hwy 166 (5-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning from Commercial to Agriculture on HWY 27 S (5-0)
• Recommended approval of the 2021 Zoning Map update (5-0)

Board of Appeals (Community Development)

The Board of Appeals is reviewing requests for lot size variances in agricultural zones. These proposals involve splitting existing parcels into smaller lots that would fall below the required 4-acre minimum.

• V-24-06-01: Split 7.556 acres at 340 Ledbetter Rd
• V-24-06-02: Split 4.9 acres at 1726 W Hwy 166

The Board approved a request to split a 4.9-acre agricultural parcel into two smaller parcels. A separate request for a lot size variance on Ledbetter Rd was tabled.

• Approved lot size variance for 1726 W Hwy 166 (5-0)
• Tabled lot size variance for 340 Ledbetter Rd (5-0)
• Approved May minutes (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider the FY 2025 budget resolution for the upcoming fiscal year. The agenda also includes discussions regarding the creation of a second State Court and transit contract renewals.

• FY 2025 Budget Resolution (July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025)
• $70,000 local match for Three Rivers Regional Transit System renewal
• Replacement Sheriff's Office vehicle purchase up to $34,657
• $37,880 walk-in storage freezer for the Correctional Institute
• Resolution to create a second State Court

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the FY 2025 budget resolution and ordinance. Other key actions included the creation of a second State Court and the approval of the FY 2025 liability and risk management insurance proposal.

• Approved Resolution to create a second State Court (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2025 Budget Resolution and Ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2025 Property and Casualty Insurance Proposal (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2024 Budget Amendment (unanimous)
• Approved $53,975.99 Polar King equipment purchase for Correctional Institution (unanimous)
• Approved $34,657 Sheriff's Office replacement vehicle purchase (unanimous)
• Approved $70,000 annual local match for Three Rivers Regional Transit System (unanimous)
• Approved Ad Valorem Tax Collection agreements with Bremen, Bowdon, Carrollton, Temple, Villa Rica, and Whitesburg (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting for a work session to review the April 2024 financial recap. The body will also discuss items for the June 4, 2024 meeting agenda.

• April 2024 financial recap presented by Finance Director Alecia Searcy
• Review of items for the June 4, 2024 Board of Commissioners meeting

The Board of Commissioners held a work session to review financial reports and items for the June 4, 2024 agenda. The Board reached a consensus to place several items, including a sheriff's vehicle purchase and transit contract renewal, on a consent agenda for a future meeting.

• Consensus to place Ad Valorem Tax Collection Services on Consent Agenda
• Consensus to place Transit Contract Renewal FY 24-25 on Consent Agenda
• Consensus to place Sheriff's Office Vehicle Purchase on Consent Agenda
• Consensus to place Board of Family and Children Services appointment on Consent Agenda
• Consensus to place Region 4 EMS Council appointment on Consent Agenda
• Consensus to place Pathways Center Community Service Board appointment on Consent Agenda

Planning and Zoning (Community Development)

The Carroll County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a single request during its May 21, 2024 meeting. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as roll call and approval of minutes. The primary business item is a conditional use request to process and compost tree debris at a specific location. No other substantive decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

• Conditional Use request C-24-05-01 for processing and composting tree debris at 385 Clem Lowell Rd. (Parcel #136-0100, Land Lot 162 of the 5th District).
• Applicant: Chaffin Investments/Jeffrey Vance.
• Location falls within Commission District 4.

The Planning Commission voted 5-0 to recommend denial of a conditional use request (C-24-05-01) to process and compost tree debris at 385 Clem Lowell Rd. The applicant, Jeffrey Vance, and several supporters spoke in favor; multiple Clem community residents spoke against, citing noise, traffic, safety, and environmental concerns. The commission's vote is a recommendation, not a final decision by the Board of Commissioners. The April minutes were approved 6-0, and there was no business session.

• Recommended denial of conditional use C-24-05-01 for tree-debris processing/composting at 385 Clem Lowell Rd (5-0)
• Approved April minutes (6-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Carroll County Board of Commissioners will vote on a consent agenda that includes a $4.4 million contract for the courthouse 5th floor and a change order for the new administration building. The board will also hold a public hearing to abandon a portion of Old Four Notch Road and consider updates to local enabling legislation for cost-of-living increases. Additionally, the board will review proposals for natural gas suppliers and provide notice of the upcoming FY2024-2025 budget public hearing.

• Approval of $4,383,725.40 contract with Vision General Contractors for the 5th floor build-out of the Court House
• Approval of Change Order 2 for the New County Administration Facility at 423 College Street, with a total project budget not to exceed $39,964,016.00
• Public hearing and resolution to abandon a 0.99-acre portion of Old Four Notch Road
• Approval of $62,841.84 for Sheriff's Office patrol unit equipment funded by school zone safety camera zones
• Consideration of rezoning request Z-24-04-01 to change 43 Wilton Smith Rd from Commercial to Residential

The Board of Commissioners approved a total project budget of up to $39,964,016.00 for the new County Administration Facility. Other key actions included awarding a $4.3M courthouse build-out contract and approving a residential rezoning request.

• Approved total budget up to $39,964,016.00 for New County Administration Facility (6-0)
• Approved $4,383,725.40 contract to Vision General Contractors of GA, LLC for 5th floor courthouse build-out (6-0)
• Approved rezoning of 43 Wilton Smith Rd from Commercial to Residential (unanimous)
• Approved $111,650.41 roofing contract for McIntosh and John Tanner parks (6-0)
• Approved $62,841.84 for Sheriff's Office patrol unit equipment (6-0)
• Approved $15,000 in grant funds from Project Safe Neighborhood (6-0)
• Approved abandonment of 0.99 acres of Old Four Notch Road (unanimous)
• Approved selection of Walton Gas as natural gas supplier (unanimous)

Board of Appeals (Community Development)

The Carroll County Board of Appeals approved two variance requests at its May 2, 2024 meeting. A road frontage variance at 34 S Villa Rd to reduce required frontage from 60 feet to 20 feet for a landlocked parcel was approved 6-0. A lot size variance at 725 Mote Rd to split off .74 acres was also approved 6-0. A request at 1163 Stoney Point Rd was tabled until the next meeting because the applicant did not appear.

• Approved road frontage variance at 34 S Villa Rd reducing required frontage from 60 to 20 feet (6-0)
• Approved lot size variance at 725 Mote Rd to split off .74 acres (6-0)
• Tabled intrafamily/road frontage variance at 1163 Stoney Point Rd until next meeting (applicant absent)
• Approved April minutes (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Carroll County Board of Commissioners held a work session to review March 2024 financial reports and recycling grant statistics. The agenda also included a review of items scheduled for the May 7, 2024 public meeting. No specific votes or decisions were recorded in this work session agenda.

• Review of March 2024 financial recap presented by Finance Director Alecia Searcy
• Presentation of recycling grant statistics by Keep Carroll Beautiful Executive Director Martyna Griffin
• Discussion of agenda items for the May 7, 2024 Board of Commissioners meeting

The Board held a work session to review items for the upcoming May 7 meeting. No final votes were taken during this session. The Board agreed to place five items on a Consent Agenda for the next meeting, including a change order for the new Administration Facility and a Sheriff's Office equipment purchase. Staff presented recycling statistics and March financial data.

• Agreed to place Project Safe Neighborhood grant ($15,000) on Consent Agenda
• Agreed to place Sheriff's Office equipment purchase ($62,841.84) on Consent Agenda
• Agreed to place Court House 5th Floor build-out contract on Consent Agenda
• Agreed to place Admin Facility Change Order 2 ($14,909,141) on Consent Agenda
• Agreed to place Parks Roofing contract on Consent Agenda
• Reviewed March 2024 financials: $65.7M revenue, $56.9M expenditures
• Reviewed recycling stats: 53,611 lbs electronics, 156,291 lbs tires
• Noted FY2024-2025 Budget public hearing dates (no action taken)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners held a budget work session on April 23, 2024. Finance Director Alecia Searcy presented proposed changes to the FY2024-2025 General Fund budget, including a cost-of-living increase of $1.50/hour for employees earning under $30/hour and 5% for those over $30/hour, a proposed second state court, and possible updates to local enabling legislation. The total proposed budget increase is 9.1%. No votes or final decisions were recorded; the meeting adjourned at 12:11 p.m.

Planning and Zoning (Community Development)

The Carroll County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a rezoning request to change a property at 43 Wilton Smith Rd. from Commercial to Residential to build a home. The meeting includes standard procedural items like approval of minutes and hearing rules.

• Rezoning request Z-24-04-01: Commercial to Residential at 43 Wilton Smith Rd., Parcel #123-0103, Land Lot 169, 6th District, Commission District 3.

The Planning Commission recommended approval for a rezoning request to allow a residential home at 43 Wilton Smith Rd. The commission also approved the minutes from the January meeting.

• Recommended approval of rezoning from Commercial to Residential at 43 Wilton Smith Rd (7-0)
• Approved January minutes (7-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners approved a contract for courthouse security upgrades and an amendment to the EMS agreement to add a seventh ambulance. They also authorized the purchase of two mowers and the abandonment of a portion of Old Four Notch Road.

• Approved $749,500 bid from Electronic Security Solutions for courthouse security upgrade (unanimous)
• Approved EMS Agreement amendment for 7th ambulance, increasing annual subsidy by $250,000 and a one-time $132,000 payment (unanimous)
• Approved $21,800 purchase of two SCAG Tiger Cat Zero-Turn Mowers using SPLOST funds (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to begin abandoning 0.99 acres of Old Four Notch Road (unanimous)
• Approved Agriculture Education Center Committee Recommendations (unanimous)
• Tabled RFP for build out of the 5th floor of the Court House until May 7, 2024 (unanimous)

Board of Appeals (Community Development)

The Board of Appeals approved a lot size variance for a property on Carrollton Villa Rica Hwy and a setback variance for a property on Center Point Rd. The board also approved the March meeting minutes.

• Approved March minutes (6-0)
• Approved lot size variance for 2267 Carrollton Villa Rica Hwy to split 3 acres (4-1)
• Approved setback variance for 1551 Center Point Rd to allow activity in reservoir buffer zone (4-1)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to conduct an executive session regarding real estate. The remainder of the agenda consists of procedural items.

• Executive session regarding real estate

The Board of Commissioners held a special called meeting to discuss real estate matters in a closed executive session. No substantive public decisions were recorded during the meeting.

• Approved the March 28, 2024 Agenda (6-0)
• Voted to enter Executive Session for real estate discussions (6-0)
• Voted to reconvene to Regular Session (6-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct a work session to review February 2024 financials and discuss items for the April 9 meeting. The session includes a presentation regarding the Georgia Organics Family Farm Share.

• Presentation on Georgia Organics Family Farm Share by Dee Perry
• Review of February 2024 Financials

The Board of Commissioners held a work session to review items for the April 9, 2024 meeting. The Board reached a consensus to place the EMS agreement amendment, a road abandonment, and a parks equipment purchase on the upcoming Consent Agenda.

• Consensus to place EMS Agreement amendment on April 9 Consent Agenda
• Consensus to place Old Four Notch Road abandonment on April 9 Consent Agenda
• Consensus to place $21,800 parks equipment purchase on April 9 Consent Agenda

Board of Appeals (Community Development)

The Board of Appeals will review three requests for variances regarding lot sizes and setbacks. These requests involve properties zoned for agriculture in Commission Districts 3 and 6.

• V-24-03-01: Lot size variance for 170 White Rose Ln to allow a 1-acre parcel
• V-24-03-02: Lot size variance for 753 Craven Rd to split off 1.95 acres
• V-24-03-03: Setback variance for 3642 Tyus Carrollton Rd to allow a barn 45 feet from the road

The Board of Appeals recommended approval for two lot size variances and approved one setback variance for agricultural properties. All three requests were passed with unanimous 4-0 votes.

• Approved lot size variance for 170 White Rose Ln (4-0)
• Approved lot size variance for 753 Craven Rd (4-0)
• Approved setback variance for barn at 3642 Tyus Carrollton Rd (4-0)
• Approved February minutes (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review a consent agenda featuring infrastructure agreements and equipment purchases. The meeting includes decisions on GDOT right-of-way projects and a new electronic warrant system for the Magistrate Court.

• Two GDOT Right of Way Projects on Hickory Level Road with a $50,000 contribution for each
• Palatine E-Warrant System for Magistrate Court in the amount of $17,275.00
• Exmark 72” mower purchase for the Recreation Department for $15,039 using SPLOST funds
• Project Staple MOU between Carrollton Payroll Development Authority and 'Project Staple' Company
• ACCG Summer Intern Grant for Solid Waste Research in the amount of $3,259.50

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a consent agenda including a $17,275 E-Warrant system and $100,000 for two GDOT right-of-way projects. The Board also appointed Scott Eason to the Board of Elections. An annexation and rezoning request was added to the agenda but saw no action.

• Approved $17,275 agreement for Palatine E-Warrant System (Unanimous)
• Approved Project Staple MOU (Unanimous)
• Approved $100,000 total contribution for two GDOT Right of Way Projects on Hickory Level Road (Unanimous)
• Approved donation of an Infield Machine to Mt. Zion High School Baseball Program (Unanimous)
• Approved $15,039 purchase of an Exmark 72” mower using SPLOST funds (Unanimous)
• Approved $3,259.50 ACCG Summer Intern Grant for Solid Waste (Unanimous)
• Appointed Major Shane Taylor to the Pathways Center Community Service Board (Unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Scott Eason to the Board of Elections (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss a Memorandum of Understanding for Project Staple and an amendment to the EMS agreement. The meeting includes updates on the County Admin Building and the Safe Streets for All Action Plan.

• Project Staple MOU between Carrollton Payroll Development Authority and Project Staple Company
• Amendment to EMS Agreement to add an additional ambulance
• Safe Streets for All Action Plan presentation
• County Admin Building update
• January 2024 financial recap

The Board tabled an amendment to the EMS agreement to add an ambulance until the April 9 meeting. Seven other items, including a Project Staple MOU and road agreements, were placed on the consent agenda for the March 5 meeting. A January financial recap and updates on Safe Streets and building demolition were presented.

• EMS agreement amendment (add ambulance, +$500k subsidy) tabled until April 9
• Project Staple MOU placed on consent agenda
• Palatine E-Warrant System agreement ($17,275) placed on consent agenda
• GDOT Right of Way MOAs ($50k each) placed on consent agenda
• Mt. Zion High School baseball donation placed on consent agenda
• Recreation mower purchase ($15,039) placed on consent agenda
• ACCG Summer Intern Grant ($3,259.50) placed on consent agenda
• Pathways Center Board appointment placed on consent agenda

Planning and Zoning (Community Development)

The Planning Commission will meet to review minutes and conduct a business session. The agenda is primarily procedural and does not list specific projects or requests for decision.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will vote on purchasing 466 acres for McIntosh Reserve Park and leasing a building to the Board of Education. The body will also consider zoning changes for composting facilities and select vendors for courthouse security and IT upgrades.

• Purchase of 466 +/- acres to expand McIntosh Reserve Park
• Purchase of six new apparatus and equipment for Fire Rescue for $803,457.01 using SPLOST funds
• Use of $313,600.00 in State of Georgia Judicial ARPA Grant funds for courthouse audiovisual upgrades
• Conditional Use request for composting organic food waste at 1128 Needmore Rd
• Lease of a 7,500 square foot building at 997 Newnan Road to the Carroll County Board of Education

The Board approved the purchase of 466 acres to expand Mcintosh Reserve Park and authorized over $800,000 in SPLOST funds for fire rescue equipment. The board also approved a composting facility conditional use request and several courthouse security and IT upgrades.

• Approved purchase of 466 +/- acres for Mcintosh Reserve Park expansion (7-0)
• Approved $803,457.01 in SPLOST funds for fire rescue apparatus equipment (7-0)
• Approved $313,600.00 in ARPA Grant funds for courthouse audiovisual upgrades (7-0)
• Approved SolutionZ, Inc. for courthouse IT and AV systems design and upgrade (7-0)
• Authorized resubmittal process for courthouse security system RFP (7-0)
• Approved composting conditional use at 1128 Needmore Rd with 8 stipulations (7-0)
• Approved zoning ordinance amendment to add organic commercial composting (7-0)
• Approved lease of 997 Newnan Road building to Board of Education (7-0)

Board of Appeals (Community Development)

The Board of Appeals will review two requests for lot size variances in agricultural zones. Both applicants are seeking to split parcels that are smaller than the required 4-acre minimum.

• V-24-02-01: Lot size variance for 1.062 acres at 2113 Old Columbus Rd
• V-24-02-02: Intrafamily lot size variance for 1.5 acres at 300 Doris Mill Rd

The Board recommended approval for one lot size variance for an estate split and denied another request for an intrafamily lot split.

• Approved lot size variance for 2113 Old Columbus Rd to split 1.062 acres (5-0)
• Denied lot size variance for 300 Doris Mill Rd to split 1.5 acres (3-2)
• Approved January minutes (5-0)

Planning and Zoning (Community Development)

The Planning Commission will consider a conditional use request for food waste and manure composting at 1128 Needmore Rd. The commission will also hold a public hearing regarding a proposed amendment to add organic commercial composting as a conditional use in the Agricultural Zoning District.

• Conditional Use request for composting at 1128 Needmore Rd (Natural Growth, Inc.)
• Proposed zoning amendment for organic commercial composting in Agricultural Districts

The commission recommended approval for new zoning regulations regarding organic commercial composting facilities. It also recommended approval for a conditional use permit for a composting site on Needmore Road.

• Approved December minutes (6-0)
• Recommended approval of zoning amendments for organic commercial composting facilities (6-0)
• Recommended approval of conditional use for Wayne Seabolt composting organic food waste at 1128 Needmore Rd (6-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet for a special called meeting. The agenda includes an executive session to discuss real estate.

• Executive session regarding real estate

The Board of Commissioners held a special called meeting on January 11, 2024, and voted 6-0 to approve a Resolution to purchase 52.08+/- acres on the west side of Highway 61, commonly known as 2011 Carrollton-Villa Rica Highway, for an Emergency Vehicle Operators Course (EVOC) and other governmental purposes. Commissioner Chance recused himself from that vote due to a potential conflict of interest. The board also approved the agenda 6-0 and convened into a closed executive session on real estate matters before reconvening 7-0. The purchase price and funding source are not stated in the minutes.

• Approved agenda 6-0 (Commissioner Lee absent)
• Voted 6-0 to convene into Executive Session on real estate matters
• Voted 7-0 to reconvene to Regular Session at 10:56 a.m.
• Approved Resolution to purchase 52.08+/- acres at 2011 Carrollton-Villa Rica Highway for an Emergency Vehicle Operators Course (EVOC), 6-0 (Commissioner Chance recused)
• Adjourned at 11:00 a.m.

Board of Appeals (Community Development)

The Board of Appeals will hold hearings for three variance requests regarding setbacks and lot sizes in agricultural zones. The board will decide if these properties can deviate from standard county requirements.

• V-24-01-01: Front setback variance for 424 Blackwelder Rd to allow 75 feet instead of 100 feet
• V-24-01-02: Intrafamily lot size variance for 1375 Salem Church Rd to split 1 acre from 5.06 acres
• V-24-01-03: Lot size variance for 2149 S Hwy 16 to split 6.37 acres into 4-acre and 2-acre parcels

The Carroll County Board of Appeals unanimously approved three variance requests for properties zoned Agriculture. The approvals included a setback variance for a manufactured home and two lot size variances allowing property splits below the standard 4-acre minimum. No opposition was recorded for any of the requests.

• Approved setback variance for 424 Blackwelder Rd (5-0)
• Approved intrafamily lot size variance for 1375 Salem Church Rd (5-0)
• Approved lot size variance for 2149 S Hwy 16 (5-0)
• Approved December minutes (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Carroll County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and consider a rezoning request for 815 Roopville Veal Road, changing from Agriculture to Commercial for an agricultural mercantile store. They will also discuss the demolition debris removal contract for the Administration Building, set qualifying fees for 2024 elections, and elect a Vice-Chairman.

• Rezoning Z-23-12-01: 815 Roopville Veal Road, from Agriculture to Commercial for agricultural mercantile store
• Resolution and public notice for crushing/disposal of construction debris from Admin Building demolition at 423 College Street
• Resolution to set 2024 qualifying fees for county offices
• Election of 2024 Vice-Chairman of the Board
• November financial recap and SPLOST reports

The Board of Commissioners approved a rezoning request for a commercial store and a debris removal contract for the Administration building. The Board also set 2024 election qualification fees and elected a Vice-Chairman.

• Approved rezoning from Agriculture to Commercial for a mercantile store at 815 Roopville Veal Road (7-0)
• Approved $1 bid from Complete Demolition Services for debris removal at 423 College Street (7-0)
• Approved Resolution to set and publish 2024 election qualification fees for County Offices (7-0)
• Elected Commissioner Steve Fuller as 2024 Vice-Chairman (4-3)
• Approved January 2, 2024 Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from Nov 30 and Dec 5, 2023 meetings (unanimous)