Charlton County public meetings in 2022
23 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Folkston Mayor and Council
The City of Folkston Mayor and Council will meet to review income and expense statements and department reports. The council will consider a request from the Development Authority. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding the Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration.
- Approval of Development Authority Request
- Review of Income and Expense Statements
- Discussion of Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss the 2023 proposed budget and a county payscale update. The body will also consider approvals for groundwater services and timber site preparation bids.
- Adoption of 2023 proposed budget
- Approval of Charlton County payscale update
- Ground water services proposal for methane, surface water, and Folkston and St. George landfills
- Bids for timber site prep
- Variance request for Natasha Maxwell
The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the 2023 proposed budget and a county pay scale update. They also authorized a resolution to consider a one cent sales tax for regional transportation infrastructure. Several other items, including a variance request and a property project, were tabled.
- Approved 2023 Proposed Budget (unanimous)
- Approved Charlton County Pay Scale update (unanimous)
- Approved resolution to consider one cent sales tax for transportation infrastructure (unanimous)
- Approved Ground Water Services 2023 Proposal for Folkston and St. George Landfills (unanimous)
- Approved resolution for GDOT and USDOT Public Transit Grant application (unanimous)
- Authorized County Administrator to award timber site prep bid contingent on start date and insurance (unanimous)
- Tabled variance request for Natasha Maxwell (unanimous)
- Tabled decision on Okefenokee Experience on County Property (unanimous)
Board of Assessors
The Board of Assessors will meet to process property tax-related applications and appeals. The body will review homestead and veteran exemptions for 2023 and evaluate CUVA applications.
- Review of 30 Day Notices/Appeals
- Processing of CUVA Applications
- Review of Homestead Applications for 2023
- Review of VA EXEMPTION applications
- Chief Appraiser's and Financial reports
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed 2023 budget. The body will also consider a resolution to name a memorial bridge and discuss a facilities naming ordinance.
- Public hearing for proposed 2023 budget
- Resolution designating 'Glenn C. Gibson Memorial Bridge'
- Discussion of facilities naming ordinance
- Discussion of architectural RFQs
The Board of Commissioners approved a resolution to name a bridge in honor of Glenn C. Gibson. A public hearing for the proposed 2023 budget was held with no public comments received. The Board also reviewed architectural RFQs for a future recommendation.
- Approved Resolution Designating 'Glenn C. Gibson Memorial Bridge' (unanimous)
- Adopted November 17, 2022 Minutes (unanimous)
- Removed Facilities Naming Ordinance from agenda (unanimous)
Fire Board
The Fire Board will meet to review financial reports, personnel updates, and equipment status. The agenda includes reports from the Georgia Forestry Commission and ONWR.
- Review of 4 new applicants for support and firefighter positions
- Status update on truck parts
- Report from Georgia Forestry Commission representative Roger Todd
- Report from Reggie Forcine, ONWR
- Discussion of December 3, 2022 banquet
The Fire Board unanimously approved the agenda, the September 26, 2022 minutes, and the financial report. Chief Lewis provided updates on personnel testing, equipment, and a $1,200 donation from Rayonier.
- Adopted November 28, 2022 Agenda (Unanimous)
- Adopted September 26, 2022 Minutes (Unanimous)
- Adopted Financial Report (Unanimous)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss ordinances regarding the river corridor. The board is also considering the approval of the 2023 Indigent Services Agreement and the 2022 LOST Certificate of Distribution.
- Approval of 2023 Indigent Services Agreement
- Discussion of River Corridor ordinances
- Acceptance of 2022 LOST Certificate of Distribution
- Receipt of October 2022 Wellness Report
The Board of Commissioners approved a contract for road work on Kenyon Brown Street and accepted a Local Sales and Use Tax Certificate. They also approved the 2023 Indigent Services Agreement and announced the immediate enforcement of River Corridor Ordinances.
- Approved $11,300 proposal from Inliner Solutions for Kenyon Brown Street (Unanimous)
- Adopted October 20 and October 27, 2022 minutes (Unanimous)
- Approved Financial Report (Unanimous)
- Accepted August 15, 2022 Local Sales and Use Tax Certificate (Unanimous)
- Approved 2023 Indigent Services Agreement (Unanimous)
- Determined River Corridor Ordinances for Satilla and St. Marys River will be enforced immediately as one ordinance
Board of Assessors
The Board of Assessors will meet to process tax-related applications and appeals. The body will review homestead and veteran exemptions for 2023 and handle 30-day notices.
- Review of 30 Day Notices/Appeals
- Processing of CUVA Applications
- Review of Homestead Applications for 2023
- Review of VA EXEMPTION
- Chief Appraiser's and Financial Reports
Board of Elections and Voter Registration
The Board of Elections and Voter Registration is meeting to discuss extending advance in-person voting hours and processing new voter applications. The body is also reviewing the status of ballot proofs and upcoming audit and testing schedules.
- Extension of advance in-person voting hours
- Processing of eligible voter applications with dates prior to 11/7/2022
- Risk Limiting Audit
- Logic & Accuracy Testing beginning November 21, 2022
- Absentee by mail application request deadline of November 28, 2022
Board of Elections and Voter Registration
The Charlton County Board of Elections and Voter Registration will meet to certify the results of the November 8, 2022 General Election.
- Certification of November 8, 2022 General Election results
Recreation Advisory Board
The Recreation Advisory Board will meet to review financial reports and address several action items. Discussions will focus on sports tournament coordination and facility maintenance.
- Soccer tournament and district play
- Soccer goals and fencing
- Basketball officials and signups
- Counter and sink repair and no parking signs at gym
- Moving banners from Deuce Lloyd to gym fence
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will meet for a special called meeting to consider the approval of an insurance renewal. Other agenda items are procedural.
- Approval of insurance renewal
The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the 2023 insurance renewal with Aetna. This renewal covers medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, among other benefits.
- Adopted October 27, 2022 Agenda (unanimous)
- Approved Insurance Renewal with Aetna for $1,634,325.00 (unanimous)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review the annual financial report and discuss the Road Department Capital Improvement Plan. The board is deciding on a budget amendment and specific infrastructure and equipment purchases.
- Approval of storm drainage repair to Kenyon Brown Street
- Approval of a temporary access permit for Keystone Forest Investments
- Purchase of a heat pump system for Winokur Fire Station
- Approval of a budget amendment
- Discussion of Sheriff's Office equipment
Folkston Mayor and Council
The Mayor and Council will meet to vote on the 2022 millage rate and the 2023 budget. The meeting also includes reports from the Police Department and City Manager.
- Adoption of 2022 Millage Rate
- Adoption of 2023 Budget
- Review of Income and Expense Statements
Recreation Advisory Board
The Recreation Advisory Board is meeting to review financial reports and discuss several action items. The board will address upcoming events and equipment needs for local recreation.
- Parade planning
- Pow Wow planning
- Soccer goals
- Field 8 lights
- Basketball signups
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss the adoption of the millage rate and an amended intergovernmental agreement for school officer placement. The agenda also includes a report from the 4 H Extension Agent and the August 2022 wellness report.
- Adoption of millage rate
- Amended intergovernmental agreement regarding placement of officers at schools
- August 2022 wellness report
- Presentation by Madison Sands, 4 H Extension Agent
Folkston Mayor and Council
The Mayor and Council will meet to review the 2023 Budget. The meeting also includes reports from the City Manager and the Police Department.
- 2023 Budget discussion
Fire Board
The Fire Board will meet to review financial and personnel reports, including three new applicants for support and firefighter roles. The agenda includes operational updates on student testing and truck parts.
- Review of 3 new applicants for support and firefighter positions
- Report on students tested
- Update on pending truck parts
- Planning for December 3 banquet
Folkston Mayor and Council
The Mayor and Council will meet to review the 2023 Budget. The meeting also includes reports from the City Manager and Police Department.
- 2023 Budget
- Income and Expense Statements
- Kim Rodgers / Okefenokee Chamber
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will meet to review a financial report and consider several purchase order requests. These requests include equipment for the road department and EMS services.
- Purchase order for car lift and installation at Road Department Shop
- Purchase order for EMS brakes, transmission, and motor service
- Purchase order for AEDs
Board of Assessors
The Board of Assessors is holding a regular monthly meeting to conduct routine business. The body will review tax appeals, CUVA applications, and homestead applications for 2023.
- 30 Day Notices/Appeals
- CUVA Applications
- Homestead Applications For 2023
- Chief Appraiser's Report
- Financial Report
Recreation Advisory Board
The Recreation Advisory Board will meet to discuss various operational items and funding requests. The agenda includes reviews of facility equipment and administrative processes.
- Atlanta Hawks funding request
- TNT Fence-ballfields
- Soccer games and nets
- Playground
- Coke sales
Board of Assessors
The Board of Assessors is meeting to review tax exemptions and appeals. The body will consider the approval of 2022 assessment notices. The meeting includes reviews of financial and appraiser reports.
- Approval of 2022 Assessment Notices
- VA Exemption reviews
- CUVA Applications
- Motor Vehicle Appeal
- E&R, N.O.D. & Refund
Fire Board
The Fire Board will meet to review financial reports and operational updates. Discussions include a volunteer class with a live burn test and a building in St. George.
- Registered volunteer class with live burn test set for June 18
- Report on 5 trucks in the shop for work
- Update on building in St. George
- Personnel report regarding 2 new applicants for support and firefighter roles