Charlton County public meetings in 2024

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet in executive session to discuss personnel and real estate. No official action is scheduled to follow the session.

• Executive session regarding personnel and real estate

The Charlton County Board of Commissioners held a special called meeting on December 19, 2024. The board entered executive session to discuss personnel and real estate matters, but no action was taken during the session. The meeting was adjourned without any substantive decisions.

• Entered executive session for personnel and real estate matters (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Charlton County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the 2025 fiscal year budget and consider several financial actions. Commissioners will vote on accepting a $97,760.71 FEMA hazard mitigation grant with a $5,865.64 local match for portable warning signs. They will also consider a contract up to $9,300 with Ground‑Water Services, Inc. for methane and surface‑water monitoring, and an intergovernmental indigent services agreement for 2025. Finally, the board will authorize the chairman to sign the 2025 budget resolution.

• Public hearing regarding the 2025 fiscal year budget
• Authorize acceptance of a $97,760.71 FEMA grant with a $5,865.64 local match for three portable warning message board signs
• Authorize a contract with Ground‑Water Services, Inc. not to exceed $9,300 for methane and surface‑water monitoring and reporting
• Authorize an intergovernmental 2025 indigent services agreement
• Motion to authorize the chairman to sign the 2025 fiscal year budget resolution

The Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted the 2025 Fiscal Year Budget Resolution, authorizing the chairman to sign it. They also approved a GEMA grant for hazard mitigation and portable warning signs, a contract for methane and surface water monitoring, and an intergovernmental agreement for indigent services. All decisions were made unanimously.

• Adopted 2025 Fiscal Year Budget Resolution (unanimous)
• Authorized County Administrator to accept GEMA grant of $97,760.71 with $5,865.64 local match for hazard mitigation and 3 portable warning message board signs (unanimous)
• Authorized County Administrator to execute contract with Ground-Water Services, Inc. for methane and surface water monitoring not to exceed $9,300 (unanimous)
• Authorized County Administrator to enter 2025 Indigent Services Agreement (unanimous)
• Adopted financial report (unanimous)

Folkston Mayor and Council

The Folkston Mayor and Council will meet to approve the wastewater treatment plant bid, appoint a Development Authority board member, and approve a contract with CSRA Probation Services. The meeting will also include a discussion on the Downtown Development Authority.

• Approve Wastewater Treatment Plant Bid
• Approve Development Authority Board Member
• Approve Contract / CSRA Probation Services
• Discuss Downtown Development Authority

Board of Assessors

The Charlton County Board of Assessors will formally approve the meeting agenda and the minutes from the October 8, 2024 meeting. The board will discuss ACOs, homestead and veteran exemption matters, CUVA issues, motor vehicle appeals, and receive the Chief Appraiser and financial reports. An executive session will follow before the meeting adjourns.

• Approve agenda
• Approve minutes from Oct. 08, 2024
• Review ACOs
• Discuss homesteads/VA exemption
• Consider motor vehicle appeals

The Charlton County Board of Assessors held a routine monthly meeting, approving the agenda, prior meeting minutes, ACOs, and homestead exemptions, all unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made; no CUVA/FLPA applications, motor vehicle appeals, or executive session occurred.

• Approved agenda for October 8, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from September 10, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved ACOs (unanimous)
• Approved homestead exemptions (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss the 2025 budget, allocate remaining ARPA funds, and consider a grant for a fire truck replacement. The meeting also includes a presentation from the Chamber of Commerce and public comments.

• Authorize County Administrator to apply for Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG)
• Authorize County Administrator to obligate remaining ARPA funds ($948)
• Authorize County Administrator to advertise the 2025 County Budget
• Discuss abandonment of Wolfgang Alley
• Discuss proposed animal fees

The Charlton County Board of Commissioners unanimously authorized the County Administrator to apply for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) to replace fire truck 31, with a required county match of $43,700. They also authorized obligating the remaining $949.76 in ARPA funds toward the EMS ambulance and advertising the 2025 county budget with a 2% pay increase for most employees. Several agenda items, including the abandonment of Wolfgang Alley, bidding out food for recreation, and proposed animal fees, were tabled until the January 16, 2025 meeting.

• Authorized County Administrator to apply for AFG grant for fire truck replacement (unanimous)
• Authorized obligating remaining $949.76 ARPA funds to EMS ambulance (unanimous)
• Authorized advertising 2025 county budget with 2% pay increase for employees (unanimous)
• Tabled discussion on abandonment of Wolfgang Alley until Jan 16, 2025 (unanimous)
• Tabled discussion on bidding out food for recreation until Jan 16, 2025 (unanimous)
• Tabled discussion on proposed animal fees until Jan 16, 2025 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss animal fees and the abandonment of Wolfgang Alley. The body is considering a resolution for PTSD coverage from HB 451 and a steel building for the Ga Bend Firestation.

• Resolution to adopt PTSD coverage from HB 451
• Steel building for Ga Bend Firestation
• Abandonment of Wolfgang Alley
• Proposed animal fees
• Purchase of facilities maintenance truck

The Charlton County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution adopting PTSD coverage under HB 451, purchased a facilities maintenance truck funded by SPLOST, awarded a steel building bid for the GA Bend Fire Station to Maverick, and approved annex building repairs. Several discussions were tabled, including Wolfgang Alley abandonment, proposed animal fees, and bidding out recreation food services. The board also executed the employment contract with County Administrator Glenn Hull.

• Approved resolution adopting PTSD coverage from HB 451 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of facilities maintenance truck funded by 2020 SPLOST (unanimous)
• Awarded steel building bid for GA Bend Fire Station to Maverick (unanimous)
• Approved annex building repairs with new roof, painting, window/door replacements (unanimous)
• Tabled discussion on Wolfgang Alley abandonment (unanimous)
• Tabled discussion on proposed animal fees (unanimous)
• Tabled discussion on bidding out recreation food services (unanimous)
• Executed employment contract with County Administrator Glenn Hull (unanimous)

Folkston Mayor and Council

The Mayor and Council will meet to review city reports and financial statements. The primary business item is a resolution regarding a Language Access Plan (LAP). The body will also discuss state and federal grants.

• Resolution for Language Access Plan (LAP)
• Discussion of State and Federal Grants
• Approval of Income and Expense Statements

Recreation Advisory Board

The Recreation Advisory Board will meet to review financial reports and discuss several action items. The board is reviewing plans for the Okefenokee Festival and various sports programs. Discussions include 2025 concessions and the horse arena field.

• Okefenokee Festival planning
• Volleyball, soccer, and basketball signups
• Horse arena field
• 2025 concessions

Board of Commissioners

The Charlton County Board of Commissioners will meet on November 7, 2024. They will consider renewing the county's insurance policy, a financial commitment for a local bridge replacement, an easement for Brantley Telephone Company, and participation in the SGRC regional transit program. The board will also discuss the GA Bend fire station project and possible changes to the current animal ordinance. Procedural items include adoption of the agenda, minutes, and public comments.

• Consider insurance renewal
• Consider county financial commitment for the local bridge replacement
• Consider easement for Brantley Telephone Company
• Consider participation in SGRC regional transit program
• Discuss changes to the current animal ordinance

The Board of Commissioners appointed a new County Administrator and switched the county's health insurance provider to Anthem. The board also approved a financial commitment for a local bridge replacement and an easement for Brantley Telephone Company.

• Appointed Glenn Hull as County Administrator at $100,000 annually (3-2)
• Approved switching health insurance provider to Anthem (unanimous)
• Approved financial commitment for local bridge replacement using TSPLOST funds (unanimous)
• Approved easement for Brantley Telephone Company (unanimous)
• Approved participation in 2026 SGRC Regional Transit Program (unanimous)
• Directed Interim Administrator to obtain further bids for GA Bend Fire Station civil drawings (unanimous)

Folkston Mayor and Council

The Folkston Mayor and Council will consider routine items such as approving the agenda, minutes, and financial statements. They will hear a presentation on reentry services by Rosetta P. Taylor of the National Association of Reentry Professionals, Inc. The council will vote on the 2025 city budget and adopt the 2024 millage rate. An executive session will be held for personnel matters.

• Presentation by Rosetta P. Taylor, Executive Director, National Association of Reentry Professionals, Inc.
• Approve 2025 Budget
• Approve 2024 Millage Rate
• Executive Session on Personnel matters
• Approve Income and Expense Statements

Board of Commissioners

The Charlton County Board of Commissioners will meet on Oct. 17, 2024 to review several items. The agenda includes a financial report, a hearing from Dr. Melad Smith, a hearing from Roberta Henry about a variance request, and consideration of a millage rate and a grant proposal. Public comments will be limited to three minutes.

• Consider millage rate
• Consider grant proposal
• Hear from Dr. Melad Smith
• Hear from Roberta Henry regarding request for variance
• Financial report (second meeting)

The board approved the advertised millage rate, which Chairman Crews noted as the lowest in county history, and approved a variance for Roberta Henry pending certifications. A request from Dr. Melad Smith to waive fees for a trailer moving permit was denied in a 4-1 vote. The board also voted to pursue a grant with the county engineer's support and to advertise three candidates for County Administrator.

• Approved millage rate (unanimous)
• Denied waiver of trailer permit renewal fees for Dr. Melad Smith (4-1)
• Approved variance for Roberta Henry pending electrician/plumber certifications (unanimous)
• Approved pursuing grant with county engineer's support (unanimous)
• Advertised top three County Administrator candidates: Ronnie Pollock, Rebecca Harden, Glenn Hull (unanimous)
• Corrected typo in 9/19/2024 minutes from $135 to $130 (unanimous)
• Adopted all three sets of minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial report (unanimous)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to review tax-related administrative items. The body will discuss exemptions, applications, and appeals.

• Homestead Exemptions
• CUVA/FLPA Applications
• Motor Vehicle Appeal
• Chief Appraiser's Report
• Financial Report

The Board of Assessors approved the agenda, previous meeting minutes, and various administrative items. Members also authorized homestead exemptions and specific motor vehicle valuation appeals.

• Approved September 10, 2024 meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved August 13, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Assessment Change Orders (ACOs) (unanimous)
• Approved homestead exemptions (unanimous)
• Approved motor vehicle appeals for Larry McAlister, Everett Sikes Jr., and Bryan Everett (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Charlton County Board of Commissioners will hold a special called meeting on October 4, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. The agenda lists only standard procedural items such as call to order, invocation, public comments, commissioners’ comments, and adjournment. No specific resolutions, contracts, or policy discussions are scheduled.

The Charlton County Board of Commissioners met in a special called session. The only substantive item was an update on a grant proposal, with the interim county administrator suggesting the board consider it at the next regular meeting. The board entered executive session to discuss personnel, but no action was taken. The meeting adjourned without any formal decisions.

• Entered executive session to discuss personnel (unanimous)
• No action taken in executive session
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Charlton County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the 2024‑2025 Comprehensive Plan update and hear a proposal for a Coastal Incentives Grant. Commissioners will consider purchasing a fire department truck and replacement radios for the fire department, and will discuss adopting changes to fire department SOP/SOG. The meeting also includes routine items such as adoption of the agenda, minutes, and public comments.

• Public hearing for 2024‑2025 Comprehensive Plan update
• Hearing about Coastal Incentives Grant proposal
• Consider purchase of truck for fire department
• Consider purchase of replacement radios for fire department
• Consider adopting SOP/SOG changes in fire department

The Charlton County Board of Commissioners voted to approve the purchase of a new fire department truck, contingent on state contract pricing, and replacement radios using 2020 SPLOST funds. Commissioners also approved fire department policy changes pending legal review and tabled a coastal grant proposal until October 17, 2024. In addition, the board held a public hearing for the 2024-2025 Comprehensive Plan update.

• Adopted agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Adopted previous meeting minutes as presented (unanimous)
• Tabled Coastal Incentives Grant proposal until October 17, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of truck for fire department, dependent on state contract, using 2020 SPLOST funds (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of replacement radios for fire department using 2020 SPLOST funds (unanimous)
• Approved fire department SOP/SOG policy changes pending approval by counsel (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:01 PM (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Charlton County Board of Commissioners will convene in a special called meeting at 4:00 PM on October 2, 2024, in Folkston. The agenda includes a call to order, invocation, pledge, executive session, and a public comment period.

• Special called meeting scheduled for October 2, 2024
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes
• Executive session included if required

The Charlton County Board of Commissioners met in a special called session, unanimously entering executive session to discuss personnel. No action was taken during the session, and the meeting adjourned without any substantive decisions or public comments.

• Entered executive session to discuss personnel (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Elections and Voter Registration

The Charlton County Board of Elections and Voter Registration will hold a special meeting to address personnel issues. The agenda also includes standard procedural items such as a call to order, an invocation, and adjournment.

• Discuss Personnel (no further details provided)

Fire Board

The Fire Board will review financial reports and receive updates from the Georgia Forestry Commission. Members will discuss the replacement of radios and updates to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP/SOG).

• Discussion of replacement radios
• Review of SOP/SOG changes
• Report on 3 new personnel applicants
• Report from Georgia Forestry Commission representative Roger Todd

The Charlton County Fire Board voted unanimously to propose purchasing replacement radios through 2020 SPLOST funds and to recommend buying a new fire chief command truck for $91,214 plus a $16,625 skid unit, contingent on review by the county administrator. The board also approved sending proposed SOP/SOG changes to the county commissioners for approval. All motions were unanimous.

• Approved agenda with 3 amendments (unanimous)
• Approved financial report (unanimous)
• Approved sending SOP/SOG changes to commissioners (unanimous)
• Approved proposing radio purchase via 2020 SPLOST to commissioners (unanimous)
• Approved recommending purchase of fire truck, contingent on county administrator review (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss updating trash can fees and hear from the Board of Assessors. The meeting will also include the adoption of the agenda and minutes.

• Consider updating trash can fees
• Hear from Gary Tippins with Board of Assessors
• Adoption of minutes
• Financial report (second meeting)
• Next meeting scheduled for October 3rd

The Charlton County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to require Chemours to pay their 2024 taxes and be charged penalties and interest for back owed taxes from 2023. The board also approved updating trash can fees to $135 for the first can and $75 for each additional can, contingent on the county's inability to negotiate lower prices with Meridian. The financial report was adopted, and the board entered executive session for personnel discussion but took no action.

• Adopted agenda and minutes unanimously
• Adopted financial report unanimously
• Ordered Chemours to pay 2024 taxes plus penalties/interest for 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved trash can fee increase to $135 first can, $75 additional, if no lower prices negotiated with Meridian (unanimous)
• Entered executive session for personnel; no action taken

Board of Commissioners

The Charlton County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to interview and consider David Headley for the interim county administrator position. The agenda also includes a call to order, an invocation and pledge to the flag, a public comments period limited to three minutes, and commissioners' comments. No additional business is listed.

• Interview and consideration of David Headley for interim county administrator position
• Public comments (limited to 3 minutes)
• Commissioners' comments

The Charlton County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved hiring David Headley as interim county administrator with the presented employment contract. The decision followed an interview and discussion of his qualifications. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned.

• Hired David Headley as interim county administrator (unanimous)

Board of Assessors

The Charlton County Board of Assessors will conduct its regular meeting, approving the agenda and minutes, and reviewing items such as homestead and VA exemptions, motor vehicle appeals, and the Chief Appraiser and financial reports. An executive session will follow the public portion of the meeting.

• Approve agenda
• Approve minutes
• Homesteads/VA exemption discussion
• Motor vehicle appeals review
• Executive session

The Charlton County Board of Assessors held a regular monthly meeting and approved several routine items. They approved the agenda and the minutes from May 14, 2024, both unanimously. The board also approved a VA Homestead exemption application, CUVA applications, and two motor vehicle appeals, setting vehicle values at $4,000 each. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda for August 13, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from May 14, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved VA Homestead exemption application (unanimous)
• Approved CUVA applications (unanimous)
• Approved motor vehicle appeals: Will Stillwell Jr. vehicle value set at $4,000 (unanimous)
• Approved motor vehicle appeals: Annette Walker vehicle value set at $4,000 (unanimous)

Folkston Mayor and Council

The Folkston Mayor and Council held a work session to review the 2025 budget and the 2024 millage rate, with a vote scheduled for the October 21 regular meeting. The city manager reported that a quote was requested from Brantley Telephone Company to replace the city's internet service. No formal decisions were made during the work session.

• Reviewed 2025 budget and 2024 millage rate; vote scheduled for October 21
• Requested quote from Brantley Telephone Company for internet service replacement

Board of Commissioners

The Charlton County Board of Commissioners will consider land clearing bids, a culvert pipe purchase, and a timber harvesting ordinance. The meeting also includes a public hearing on a nuisance ordinance proposal and a presentation from the Coastal Resources Division.

• Consider land clearing bid
• Consider approval of culvert pipe purchase
• Consider timber harvesting ordinance
• Discuss nuisance ordinance proposal
• Hear from Coastal Resources Division

The board unanimously approved a land clearing bid, culvert pipe purchase, EMS tablets, AC replacement, fire station change order, ordinance amendments, and removal of demolition permit fee. A nuisance ordinance proposal was dropped. No action was taken on a monthly progress report.

• Awarded land clearing bid to CoreCon Solutions LLC for $42,239 (unanimous)
• Approved culvert pipe purchase from Consolidated Pipe and Supply Company Inc. for $10,260 (unanimous)
• Approved EMS tablets purchase from GovConnection Inc. for $9,472.48 (unanimous)
• Approved AC replacement through HendrixAir Heating and Cooling for $59,184 (unanimous)
• Approved change order with Tyco Construction and Industrial Services, Inc. for $6,000 (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance amending Section 110-182 and repealing 110-184 (unanimous)
• Adopted timber harvesting ordinance (unanimous)
• Removed demolition permit fee (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Charlton County Board of Commissioners will meet on August 23, 2024. The agenda includes a resolution to name an Open Records Officer and an alternate Open Records Officer. The meeting also includes standard items such as an invocation, public comments, and commissioners' comments.

• Resolution to name Open Records Officer and Alternate Open Records Officer

The Charlton County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution naming Madeline Nettles as the Open Records Officer and Rebecca Harden as the alternate. The board also held an executive session to discuss personnel, during which no action was taken. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned at 12:37 PM.

• Approved resolution naming Madeline Nettles as Open Records Officer and Rebecca Harden as alternate (unanimous)
• Held executive session to discuss personnel; no action taken

Recreation Advisory Board

The Charlton County Recreation Advisory Board will discuss several activity updates and facility issues. Items include total sign‑ups for soccer, volleyball and cheer programs, a proposal to install LED lights at the St. George basketball court, the conclusion of the coed softball season, recognition of golf district champions, and a report of a roof leak and flooring problems in the gym.

• 168 total sign‑ups for soccer (123), volleyball (29) and cheer (16)
• LED lighting upgrade for St. George basketball court
• Coed softball season has ended
• Golf district champions Lily Huling and Brady McCallister recognized
• Gym roof leak and flooring issues reported

Folkston Mayor and Council

The Mayor and Council will meet to review city reports and financial statements. The primary action item is the approval of bids for patrol car cameras.

• Approval of patrol car camera bids

The Folkston Mayor and Council approved a $21,300 bid from McLaggan Communications & Radar Services for two in-car video camera systems for new patrol cars. The council also approved the agenda, July 15 minutes, and July income/expense statements, all unanimously. The police chief reported July activity, and the city manager noted completed sewer and fire hydrant projects.

• Approved $21,300 bid for two patrol car camera systems from McLaggan Communications & Radar Services (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 15, 2024 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Approved income and expense statements for July 2024 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Charlton County Board of Commissioners will discuss approval of air‑conditioning repair for the annex building and ratify a purchase of materials for the road department. Commissioners will also consider repealing the county ordinance on building codes and will hold first readings of a nuisance ordinance and a timber‑harvesting ordinance. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as adoption of the agenda, minutes, and a financial report.

• Consider approval of AC repair for annex building
• Consider ratifying purchase of materials for road department
• Consider repealing county ordinance regarding building codes
• First reading of nuisance ordinance
• First reading of timber harvesting ordinance

The board accepted County Administrator Hampton Raulerson's resignation unanimously after an executive session. It ratified a road department materials purchase funded by TSPLOST, tabled an AC repair for the annex building, and held first readings of nuisance and timber harvesting ordinances, scheduling a public hearing for August 26, 2024. No final votes were taken on the ordinances.

• Accepted County Administrator Raulerson's resignation (unanimous)
• Ratified road department materials purchase funded by TSPLOST (unanimous)
• Tabled AC repair for annex building (unanimous)
• Adopted amended agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted financial report (unanimous)
• Held first reading of nuisance ordinance; public hearing set for Aug 26
• Held first reading of timber harvesting ordinance; public hearing set for Aug 26

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hear reports on audits, property values, and rural development. They are deciding on infrastructure repairs and a scrap tire abatement program agreement.

• Replacement of culvert pipes on Barker Boulevard
• Local Government Scrap Tire Abatement Reimbursement Program agreement
• Discussion of Animals Ordinance
• Amendment to personnel policy
• Right-of-way abandonment

The board approved the lowest bid of $8,229 from Deep South Drainage for culvert pipe replacement on Barker Boulevard, and accepted the scrap tire abatement reimbursement agreement. They also appointed Commissioner Benefield as voting delegate for the ACCG conference and approved a personnel policy amendment. The right-of-way abandonment was tabled pending a center line survey, and no action was taken on the animal ordinance.

• Approved $8,229 culvert pipe replacement on Barker Boulevard (unanimous)
• Accepted Local Government Scrap Tire Abatement Reimbursement Program Agreement (unanimous)
• Appointed Commissioner Benefield as voting delegate for ACCG conference (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to personnel policy (unanimous)
• Tabled right-of-way abandonment pending center line survey (unanimous)

Fire Board

The Charlton County Fire Board will convene at Winokur Fire Station for its regular meeting on July 22, 2024. The agenda lists standard procedural items such as adoption of minutes, financial reports, and various departmental reports. One amendment to the agenda proposes consideration of a quote for radios.

• Amendment to agenda: consider quote for radios

The Charlton County Fire Board met on July 22, 2024, and unanimously adopted the agenda with amendments to discuss radios and a grant. They accepted the financial report (53% budget usage) and tabled the SOP/SOG review until next meeting. Chief Lewis reported the department chose a 2000 1500GP fire truck for $65,000. No prior minutes were presented due to lack of quorum at the previous meeting.

• Adopted agenda with amendments (unanimous)
• Accepted financial report (unanimous)
• Tabled SOP/SOG review until next meeting
• Selected 2000 1500GP fire truck for $65,000

Board of Commissioners

The Charlton County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting on July 18, 2024, to consider several key items, including a budget amendment, repairs to the county annex building, and updates to local ordinances. The meeting will also discuss agreements related to fire defense, mutual aid, and school resource officers, along with policy updates for county facilities.

• Consider Budget Amendment #1
• Consider repairs to the County Annex Building
• Consider approval of Rural Fire Defense Cooperative Lease Agreement
• Consider Amendment to Interlocal Agreement for Mutual Aid with Baker County
• Consider School Resource Officer Agreement between Sheriff's Office and Board of Education

The Board of Commissioners approved a budget amendment, a rural fire defense cooperative lease agreement, an amendment to a mutual aid agreement with Baker County, a resolution authorizing the tax commissioner to waive late fees and penalties, and the purchase of fire gear. The board also appointed Lenora 'Jo' Dube to the Board of Elections and tabled discussion on annex building repairs pending financing research. No action was taken on the nuisance ordinance, timber harvesting ordinance, or requests to use the old Unison building.

• Approved budget amendment #1 (unanimous)
• Approved rural fire defense cooperative lease agreement MOU (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to mutual aid agreement with Baker County (unanimous)
• Approved resolution authorizing tax commissioner to waive late fees and penalties (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of fire gear (unanimous)
• Appointed Lenora 'Jo' Dube to Board of Elections (unanimous)
• Tabled annex building repairs pending financing research (unanimous)
• Adopted updates to county building and facility policies (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting for a planning retreat to discuss priority areas of focus. The agenda includes reviews of workforce strategy, economic development, and the retirement system.

• Workforce strategy regarding non-exempt versus exempt employees
• Personnel improvement, employee benefits, and healthcare
• EMS
• Business investment and economic development
• Planning, zoning, and ordinances

The Board of Commissioners held a planning retreat on July 17, 2024, beginning at 9:02 AM and adjourning at 4:26 PM. The minutes record discussion of the Annex Building repair proposal (estimated at $939,817.00, to be funded with ARPA, LATCF, and 2020 SPLOST administration funds), a recreational facility, the fire station project, EMS staffing, retirement options, and planning/zoning assistance from SGRC. No motions, votes, or formal approvals are recorded in the minutes; the board asked the County Administrator to research USDA loans and pursue Requests for Information or Quotes for EMS.

• No formal decisions or votes are recorded in the minutes
• Board asked County Administrator to research potential USDA loans for Annex repairs
• County Administrator to gather EMS call-level information and pursue Requests for Information or Quotes
• Board discussed SGRC reviewing current ordinances and holding a future workshop on subdivision plans
• Fire station property acquired; ad to be sent to newspaper for bids (bid process about 3-4 weeks)
• Retreat discussed 5 possible retirement plan options that could potentially save county costs
• Retreat discussed Development Authority Board appointments and possible training
• Agenda item not discussed (as recorded)

Board of Elections and Voter Registration

The Board of Elections and Registration will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and discuss the upcoming budget. The agenda includes a panel discussion and information on August trainings.

• Review and approve minutes
• Discuss budget
• Panel discussion
• Upcoming trainings for August

Folkston Mayor and Council

The Mayor and Council will meet to conduct regular monthly business, including the review of income and expense statements. The body is scheduled to decide on bids for patrol car equipment.

• Approval of patrol car equipment bids

The City of Folkston approved a contract for police vehicle equipment and the June 2024 financial statements. The council also reviewed police department activity and road resurfacing updates.

• Approved patrol car equipment bid from McLaggan Communications & Radar Services for $20,778.00 (unanimous)
• Approved June 2024 income and expense statements (unanimous)
• Approved June 17, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to review various assessment items. The agenda includes processing homestead and VA exemptions, CUVA applications, and motor vehicle appeals.

• Homestead/VA Exemption reviews
• CUVA applications
• Motor Vehicle Appeals
• Review of ACOs

The Board of Assessors approved several applications for homestead and CUVA exemptions. The board also set specific values for two motor vehicle appeals.

• Approved ACOs (unanimous)
• Approved Homestead exemption applications (unanimous)
• Approved CUVA/FLPA applications (unanimous)
• Approved motor vehicle value for Chris Shaw at $14,700
• Approved motor vehicle value for Robert Hodges at $2,400
• Approved February 13, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Charlton County Board of Commissioners will consider several items including the purchase of a fire truck and approval of permit fees. The agenda also includes reviewing a contract with Unison Behavioral Health and an alleyway abandonment proposal.

• Purchase of a fire truck
• Approval of permit fees
• Ratification of dump truck repair
• County participation contract with Unison Behavioral Health
• Rocky Harrington III alleyway abandonment proposal

The Charlton County Board of Commissioners approved proposed permit fee changes to meet state deadlines and authorized travel to inspect and make an offer on a replacement fire truck. The board also ratified a dump truck repair quote, approved volunteer fire department hose and ladder testing, and adopted a change making the Elections Supervisor a non-exempt employee.

• Approved agenda and previous meeting minutes
• Approved financial report
• Approved proposed permit fee changes
• Ratified CarQuest dump truck repair for $6,245.70
• Approved hose and ladder testing by Southeast Management Services LLC for $5,585.00
• Authorized travel and offers for a replacement fire truck
• Approved annual participation contract with Unison Behavioral Health
• Adopted changes to Elections Supervisor classification from exempt to non-exempt

Board of Elections and Voter Registration

The Board will discuss responsibilities and schedules for May elections. Members will also review the current budget status and the deployment of a new computer. Additionally, the board will address Teresa Hamilton's resignation.

• Review of May election schedule and responsibilities
• Deployment and configuration of a new computer
• Review of current budget status
• Transition plan for Teresa Hamilton's resignation

Folkston Mayor and Council

The Folkston Mayor and Council will meet to review reports from the Police Department and City Manager. The council also plans to vote on a leash law and amendments to patrol car bids.

• Approval of Leash Law
• Amendment of Patrol Car Bids
• Review of Income and Expense Statements

The Mayor and Council approved an amendment to the city ordinance requiring all dogs to be on a leash within city limits. The council also approved bids for new police patrol cars after a previous purchase option fell through.

• Approved leash law amendment requiring dogs to be on leashes (unanimous)
• Approved patrol car bids from Woody Folsom at $35,746.00 per car (unanimous)
• Approved May 2024 income and expense statements (unanimous)
• Approved May 20, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)

Board of Assessors

This agenda consists of standard procedural items for the Board of Assessors. The board will review homestead exemptions, CUVA/FLPA applications, and motor vehicle appeals.

• Homestead Exemptions
• CUVA/FLPA Applications
• Motor Vehicle Appeals
• E&R, N.O.D. & Refund reviews

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider approval for emergency event pay policies and an agreement with Nassau County. The agenda also includes requests for road department truck repairs and turnout gear for the VFD. Discussions are planned regarding nuisance ordinances and permitting fees.

• Approval of emergency event/operational pay policies
• Interlocal agreement between Nassau County and Charlton County
• Road department dump truck repair approval
• Turnout gear for VFD approval
• Discussion of nuisance ordinance and permitting fees

The Board of Commissioners approved a new emergency operational pay policy for volunteer firefighters and an interlocal agreement with Nassau County. Several equipment bids were awarded for vehicle repairs, EMS air conditioning, and firefighter turnout gear.

• Approved Emergency Event/Operational Pay Policies (unanimous)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Nassau County (unanimous)
• Awarded garbage truck repair bid to Bobby's Diesel for $7,353.37 pending documentation (unanimous)
• Ratified EMS A/C unit purchase from Jim Brown for $5,995.00 (unanimous)
• Awarded VFD turnout gear bid to Municipal Equipment Company for $27,350.00 (unanimous)
• Acknowledged resignation of Teresa Hamilton from Board of Elections (unanimous)
• Approved May 16th, 2024 minutes (unanimous)

Fire Board

The meeting consists of routine procedural items and agency reports. The board will review financial, personnel, and fire run reports, alongside updates from the Georgia Forestry Commission and ONWR.

• Financial report
• Georgia Forestry Commission report
• ONWR report
• Fire run reports
• County Administrator/Clerk report

Folkston Mayor and Council

The Folkston Mayor and Council will meet on May 20, 2024, to review city reports and financial statements. The council will also consider bids for a patrol car and a dump truck, as well as a first reading of a leash law ordinance.

• Approval of patrol car bids
• Approval of dump truck bid
• Approval of MasterCard requirement
• First reading of leash law ordinance

The Mayor and Council approved bids for two patrol cars, a dump truck, and a pickup truck. The council also approved the first reading of an ordinance amendment requiring all dogs to be on a leash within city limits.

• Approved bid from Akins Ford for two patrol cars at $38,032.65 per car (unanimous)
• Approved bid from Rush Truck Center for a dump truck at $110,903.77 (unanimous)
• Approved bid from Nalley GMC for a pickup truck at $43,766.33 (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Leash Law ordinance amendment (unanimous)
• Appointed Lee Gowen, Leonard Lloyd, Darlene Williamson, Hali Coffey and Leta Carter as Mastercard account officers (unanimous)
• Approved April 2024 income and expense statements (unanimous)
• Approved minutes for April 15, 2024 Regular Meeting and May 13, 2024 Work Session (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will adopt the agenda and minutes and review a financial report. The meeting includes consideration of bids for Traders Hill septic tank repair and the LAR project. Commissioners will also acknowledge USPS correspondence regarding tax notices.

• Approval of bids for Traders Hill septic tank repair
• Consideration of LAR project
• Acknowledgment of USPS correspondence concerning tax notices
• Receipt of April 2024 wellness report

The Board unanimously approved a $494,260.02 paving and drainage project for Gordon Street in St. George, funded primarily by LMIG funds. They also awarded a $10,950.00 contract to South Georgia Septic for repairs at Traders Hill. The Board acknowledged issues with tax notice mailing and approved the monthly financial report.

• Approved LAR Project for Gordon Street paving/drainage ($494,260.02)
• Awarded Traders Hill septic tank repair bid to South Georgia Septic ($10,950.00)
• Approved Financial Report
• Acknowledged USPS correspondence regarding returned tax notices
• Acknowledged receipt of April 2024 Wellness Report

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will conduct its regular monthly meeting to review standard administrative and property-related items. The agenda includes reviewing homestead exemptions, CUVA/FLPA applications, and motor vehicle appeals.

• Homestead Exemptions
• CUVA/FLPA Applications
• Motor Vehicle Appeals
• Chief Appraiser's Report
• Financial Report

The Charlton County Board of Assessors held its regular monthly meeting and unanimously approved the meeting agenda, previous meeting minutes, Assessment Change Orders (ACOs), Homestead exemption applications, and CUVA applications. The board also heard the Chief Appraiser's financial report before adjourning at 6:22 p.m.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved February 13, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Assessment Change Orders (ACOs) (unanimous)
• Approved Homestead exemption applications (unanimous)
• Approved CUVA applications (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:22 p.m. (unanimous)

Folkston Mayor and Council

The Folkston Mayor and Council will hold a work session to discuss several community and operational items. The agenda includes a mental health proclamation, the Totally Free Housing Project, and a review of patrol car and truck bids.

• Unison Health-Mental Health Proclamation
• Millicent Cross / Totally Free Housing Project
• Review of patrol car and truck bids
• Update on MasterCard requirements

The Mayor signed a proclamation for Mental Health Awareness Month. Other items, including vehicle bids, credit card administrators, and a leash law amendment, were discussed for future votes at a regular meeting.

• Signed Proclamation declaring May Mental Health Awareness Month
• Requested more definitive plan for proposed affordable housing at 6017 Second Street North

Board of Commissioners

The Charlton County Board of Commissioners will meet to consider several items. These include designating the Roy A. Taylor Memorial Bridge and approving an agreement with Engagement Health Group. The board will also consider a variance request for Storm Whitney on Little Phoebe Church Road.

• Resolution to designate 'Roy A. Taylor Memorial Bridge' over Long Branch Creek on Ralph Davis Road
• Agreement with Engagement Health Group (Wellness) dated March 7, 2024
• Variance request for Storm Whitney on Little Phoebe Church Road

The Charlton County Board of Commissioners adopted a resolution designating the "Roy A. Taylor Memorial Bridge" and approved a wellness agreement with Engagement Health Group. They also approved a variance for Storm Whitney on Little Phoebe Church Road and a road department purchase order for culvert pipe from Ferguson Waterworks. All votes passed unanimously.

• Adopted April 18, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution designating "Roy A. Taylor Memorial Bridge" on Ralph Davis Road (unanimous)
• Approved Engagement Health Group wellness agreement for July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved variance for Storm Whitney on Little Phoebe Church Road for demolition permit (unanimous)
• Approved culvert pipe purchase order to Ferguson Waterworks for $15,240.79 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will review several bids, including those for Fire Station 1 expansion and park fencing. They will also consider a contract for Senior Center operations and an amendment to the employee deferred compensation plan.

• Contract #AA-2025-21 for Senior Center operation
• Bids for Fire Station 1 expansion
• Fencing bids for Chatman Mobley and Deuce Lloyd Parks
• Sale of Parcel F012-088
• Amendment #1 to the ACCG 457(B) deferred compensation plan

The Charlton County Board of Commissioners approved a $132,500 bid from Tyco Construction for Fire Station 1 expansion, paid with 2020 SPLOST funds. The board also approved the $16,500 sale of Parcel F012-088 to Sowing Seeds Outside the Walls over a lower $6,100 bid, with Commissioner Benefield voting no. Other approvals included a $6,000 HVAC removal bid, a Canon printer/copier agreement, a senior center meals contract, park fencing and sand purchases, and a $10,000 SGRC requisition for the 2025 Comprehensive Plan update. The board also approved a resolution on private property rights and a deferred compensation plan amendment.

• Approved $132,500 Fire Station 1 expansion bid from Tyco Construction (unanimous)
• Approved $16,500 sale of Parcel F012-088 to Sowing Seeds Outside the Walls; Benefield voted no
• Approved $6,000 HVAC removal at Annex Building from Jim Brown HVAC (unanimous)
• Approved Canon printer/copier purchase: four Canon 3936's for $16,296 and five Canon MF1333c for $4,845 (unanimous)
• Approved $8,377 fencing bid from Howell Fencing for Chatman Mobley and Deuce Lloyd parks (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 SGRC requisition for 2025 Comprehensive Plan Land Use Element (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to protect private property rights (unanimous)
• Approved advertising Deputy Clerk position; County Clerk Jenifer Nobles to retire June 14, 2024 (unanimous)

Folkston Mayor and Council

The Folkston Mayor and Council will meet on April 15, 2024. The agenda includes reports from the Police Department and City Manager. Proposed business items include approving 2023 budget amendments, tax E&R adjustments, and the Samsara Camera System.

• 2023 Budget Amendments
• Tax E&R Adjustments
• Samsara Camera System
• Police Department Report

The City Council approved the purchase of a Samsara Camera System for 30 city vehicles and passed 2023 budget amendments for audit purposes. Council also approved March 2024 income and expense statements and tax E&R adjustments.

• Approved purchase of Samsara Camera System for 30 vehicles, not to exceed $22,800.00 (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 budget amendments: General fund decreased $53,904.00, water fund increased $83,955.00, sewer fund decreased $10,000.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Tax E&R adjustments (unanimous)
• Approved March 2024 income and expense statements (unanimous)
• Approved March 18, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The meeting scheduled for April 4, 2024, was cancelled. No actions were taken and no items were decided.

Recreation Advisory Board

The Recreation Advisory Board is meeting to review facility updates and seasonal sports scheduling. The County Administrator will provide an update on a funding request sent to Congressman Buddy Carter for the Deuce Lloyd Complex.

• Lighting at Deuce Lloyd by Musco
• Chatman Mobley infield dirt replacement
• Baseball/Softball season starting April 8
• Football and golf signups
• Funding request for Deuce Lloyd Complex

The Board approved the March 2024 minutes and the financial report. Members discussed upcoming sports seasons and maintenance for Deuce Lloyd and Chatman Mobley parks. A $1.2 million funding request for soccer fields at Deuce Lloyd Complex was submitted to Congressman Carter's office.

• Approved March 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted financial report (unanimous)

Fire Board

The Fire Board will meet to review financial and personnel reports. The agenda includes updates on the AFG application and a report from the Georgia Forestry Commission.

• Georgia Forestry Commission report by Roger Todd
• Presentation by Andy Heisey of ONWR
• AFG application update
• Personnel report on call backs and new applicants

The Charlton County Fire Board unanimously approved the agenda, previous minutes, and the financial report. The board noted that the Board of Commissioners approved 10 air bottles for $10,850.00. Several updates were reported, including a pending land purchase for the Bend Fire Station and a submitted grant application for a new engine, but no new policies or contracts were voted on during this meeting.

• Agenda adopted (unanimous)
• January 22, 2024 minutes approved (unanimous)
• Financial Report approved (unanimous)
• Noted BOC approval of 10 air bottles for $10,850.00
• Meeting adjourned (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss equipment purchases for the road and fire departments. The meeting includes a plat approval for Phase 2 of The Farm at Okefenokee and a request regarding land surplus. The board will also hear from Jennifer Berglund regarding the Company 1433 Project.

• Purchase of CAT140 motor grader
• Purchase order for crushing concrete for the road department from Norton Irrigation, Inc for $17,250.00
• Approval of plat for Phase 2 of The Farm at Okefenokee
• Surplus of land between Laura Street, Bell Street, and Short Street
• Approval of dump truck repairs and fire department air bottles

The Board of Commissioners approved several equipment purchases for the road and fire departments and authorized the sale of surplus land. They also approved a development plat for The Farm at Okefenokee and waived fees for the Historical Society's Traders' Day.

• Approved purchase of CAT 140 Motor Grader for $386,749.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved sale of surplus land between Laura, Bell, and Short Streets via sealed bids (3-1, 1 abstention)
• Approved $21,500.00 for crushing concrete from Norton Irrigation (Unanimous)
• Approved up to $20,000.00 for road department dump truck repairs (Unanimous)
• Approved $10,850.00 for fire department air bottles from Fisher Safety (Unanimous)
• Approved plat for Phase 2 (The Orchard) of The Farm at Okefenokee (Unanimous)
• Waived $10.00 per camp site fee for Historical Society's Traders' Day (Unanimous)
• Approved closing county parks (except Boat Ramps and Traders Hill) at 3:00 p.m. on Easter Sunday (Unanimous)

Folkston Mayor and Council

The Mayor and Council will meet to discuss city reports and financial statements. The primary business item is a resolution regarding a GEFA loan for the Lead Service Line Project.

• GEFA Loan Resolution for Lead Service Line Project
• Approval of Income and Expense Statements
• Police Department Report
• City Manager Report

The Folkston Mayor and Council approved a GEFA loan resolution of up to $48,600 for a Lead Service Line study and replacement project, and authorized Mayor Lee Gowen to sign related documents. The city also received a $93,400 GEFA grant for the same project. Council approved the February 2024 minutes (4-0, with Rick Carter abstaining) and the February 2024 income and expense statements by unanimous vote. The meeting also included reports on road resurfacing and police activity, and a discussion of alcohol package sales that would require a citizen petition to proceed.

• Approved GEFA loan resolution up to $48,600 for Lead Service Line Project (unanimous)
• Authorized Mayor Lee Gowen to sign all loan application documents (unanimous)
• Approved February 19, 2024 regular meeting minutes (4-0, Rick Carter abstained)
• Approved February 2024 income and expense statements (unanimous)
• Approved the meeting agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:55 PM (unanimous)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to review reports from the Chief Appraiser and financial records. The agenda includes discussions on homesteads, CUVA, and ACOs.

• Review of ACOs
• Review of homesteads
• Review of CUVA
• Chief Appraiser report
• Financial report

The Charlton County Board of Assessors held a regular monthly meeting on February 13, 2024, and approved its agenda, prior meeting minutes, ACOs, homestead exemption applications, and CUVA applications, all by unanimous votes. The board also received the Chief Appraiser's financial report. No executive session was held, and the meeting adjourned at 6:21 p.m.

• Approved the February 13, 2024 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from June 13, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved ACOs (unanimous)
• Approved homestead exemption applications (unanimous)
• Approved CUVA applications (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:21 p.m. (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss a tourism promotion agreement and a memorandum of understanding for the Folkston Ice Processing Center. The body is also considering updates to financial policies and audit funding for the City of Folkston and Charlton County Development Authority.

• Agreement with Okefenokee Chamber of Commerce for tourism promotion services
• Resolution to abandon unopened alleyway for Betty Jean Roth and Christian Roth, Block 165
• Memorandum of Understanding for Folkston Ice Processing Center
• Amendments to financial policies
• Audit funding for City of Folkston and Charlton County Development Authority

The Board approved a grant application for a new fire engine with a county match of $18,571.43 and authorized a tourism promotion contract with the Okefenokee Chamber of Commerce. They also approved an alleyway abandonment in St. George, a memorandum of understanding with the Folkston ICE Processing Center, and six-year terms for Development Authority members. A presentation on the Company 1433 project was tabled due to illness.

• Approved AFG grant application for new fire engine ($390,000 cost; $18,571.43 county match)
• Approved Contract for Tourism Promotional Services Fund with Okefenokee Chamber of Commerce
• Approved Resolution to Abandon Unopened Alleyway and convey to Betty Jean and Christian Roth (St. George)
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding between Folkston ICE Processing Center and County Commissioners
• Approved lighting project at Deuce Lloyd Softball Fields ($24,111.00)
• Approved 6-year terms for Charlton County Development Authority members (Andy Gowen, Josh Popham, Mark Pickren)
• Approved payment to Mauldin and Jenkins for City of Folkston and Development Authority audit funding (~$10,000)
• Tabled presentation by Jennifer Berglund on Company 1433 project due to illness

Recreation Advisory Board

The Recreation Advisory Board is discussing seasonal sports schedules for baseball, softball, track, and soccer. The body is also reviewing facility updates including lighting and field maintenance.

• Lighting at Deuce Lloyd by Musco
• Approval to use Middle School gym for basketball
• Removal and trimming of trees at St. George Ballpark
• Reseeding, leveling, and harrowing of soccer fields
• Football signups starting April 1

The Board approved the December 2023 minutes and the current financial report. Members discussed upcoming sports seasons, facility maintenance, and a $24,000 lighting estimate pending Board of Commissioners approval.

• Approved December 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted financial report (unanimous)

Folkston Mayor and Council

The Mayor and Council will meet to review financial statements and department reports. The body is scheduled to vote on resolutions regarding CDBG and GEFA loans and a mutual aid agreement.

• 2024 CDBG Resolution
• GEFA Loan Resolution
• Statewide Mutual Aid and Assistance Agreement
• Appointment of Downtown Development Authority Members
• 2024 CDBG Potential Conflict of Interest

The City Council authorized a GEFA loan for a new wastewater treatment facility and approved an application for CDBG funds for Ed Brown Street improvements. The council also reactivated the Downtown Development Authority and renewed a statewide mutual aid agreement.

• Approved Resolution #2402-01 to execute a $6,235,000 GEFA loan for a wastewater treatment facility (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #2402-02 to apply for FY 2024 CDBG funds for Ed Brown Street paving and drainage (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #2402-03 to revive the Downtown Development Authority and appoint a Board of Directors (unanimous)
• Approved GEMA/HA Statewide Mutual Aid and Assistance Agreement (3-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved January 2024 income and expense statements (unanimous)
• Accepted declaration of no potential conflict of interest for 2024 CDBG target area (unanimous)
• Approved January 8, 2024 Regular Meeting and February 12, 2024 Work Session minutes (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to review the Georgia County Internship Program grant agreement and the Charlton County Board of Health fees. The body will also consider reappointments to the Recreation Board.

• Georgia County Internship Program grant agreement
• Charlton County Board of Health fees
• Reappointments of Lester Hamilton, Benji Huling, and Josh Popham to the Recreation Board
• January 2024 Wellness Report

The Charlton County Board of Commissioners met on February 15, 2024 and approved several items unanimously, including a Georgia County Internship Program grant agreement, reappointments to the Recreation Board, and Health Department fees. The Board also adopted a resolution stating no engagement in political activities while working or using county vehicles, following a discussion of Road Superintendent Ronnie Pollock's desire to qualify for Sheriff. In public comments, the Board asked that Michael Lusk be contacted to schedule town hall meetings on a World Heritage Designation for Okefenokee Refuge.

• Approved Georgia County Internship Program Grant Agreement for Madison Sands, 4H Agent, to hire an intern from May 1, 2024 to September 1, 2024 at $15.00 per hour, maximum reimbursement $3,000.00 (unanimous)
• Reappointed Lester Hamilton, Benji Huling, and Josh Popham to the Recreation Board, terms expiring 03/01/2026 (unanimous)
• Approved Health Department fees per Code Section 31-3-4 (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution stating no engagement in political activities while working or using county vehicles, per County Personnel Policy (unanimous)
• Amended agenda to include discussion of Ronnie Pollock's desire to qualify for Sheriff (unanimous)
• Approved February 1, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Financial Report (unanimous)
• Acknowledged receipt of January 2024 Wellness Report

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to review reports from the Chief Appraiser and financial records. The agenda includes discussions on homesteads and CUVA.

• Approval of June 23, 2023 minutes
• Review of homesteads
• Review of CUVA
• Chief Appraiser report
• Financial report

The Charlton County Board of Assessors held its regular monthly meeting on June 13, 2023, with Chairman Gary Tippins and Pat Booker present. The board approved the agenda, the minutes from May 9, 2023, the ACO's, and VA exemption applications, all by unanimous votes. Motor vehicle appeals were approved with Griffin's value set at $2025.00 and Ray's value at $13,975.00. The meeting adjourned at 6:29 p.m.

• Approved the agenda for June 13, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from May 9, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved ACO's (unanimous)
• Approved VA exemption applications (unanimous)
• Approved motor vehicle appeals: Griffin's value at $2025.00, Ray's value at $13,975.00

Folkston Mayor and Council

The City of Folkston is holding a work session to discuss several resolutions and appointments. The body will review funding-related resolutions and a mutual aid agreement.

• 2024 CDBG Resolution
• 2024 CDBG Conflict of Interest Resolution
• GEFA Loan Resolution
• Statewide Mutual Aid and Assistance Agreement
• Appointment of Downtown Development Authority Members

The Mayor and Council held a work session to review several items for upcoming votes. No final decisions were made during this session; all items were referred to the regular meeting for approval.

• Discussed 2024 CDBG grant application for Ed Brown Street paving and drainage ($634,000 budget)
• Reviewed $6,235,000 GEFA loan for wastewater treatment facility construction
• Discussed renewal of GEMA statewide mutual aid and assistance agreement
• Reviewed proposed members for the Downtown Development Authority Board

Board of Commissioners

The Charlton County Board of Commissioners will meet to review bids for a trash truck and a petition to abandon an alleyway. The board will also consider a resolution honoring Estella Fleming German and review the 2023 St. Marys River Management Committee annual report.

• Bids for trash truck
• Petition to abandon alleyway for Betty Jean Roth in St. George, GA
• Resolution in honor of Estella Fleming German
• 2023 Annual Report for St. Marys River Management Committee

The Board of Commissioners approved bids for a new trash truck and road department piping. They also approved a petition to abandon an alleyway in St. George and passed a resolution honoring educator Estella Fleming German.

• Approved $233,000 bid from Swat for trash truck (unanimous)
• Approved $12,879 bid from FEI - Georgia Waterworks for road department pipe (unanimous)
• Approved petition to abandon alleyway for Jean Roth in St. George (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution in Honor of Estella Fleming German (unanimous)
• Approved January 18, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Fire Board

The Fire Board will review financial reports and personnel updates regarding assessments and physicals. The agenda includes reports from the Georgia Forestry Commission and ONWR, as well as discussions on shop maintenance and a state inspection.

• Financial report review
• Georgia Forestry Commission report
• ONWR report
• Scheduling of tire and oil changes at shop
• State inspection scheduled for January 30

The Charlton County Fire Board unanimously approved the agenda, previous minutes, and financial reports for December 2023 and January 2024. The board reviewed operational updates, including a recent 35.11-acre wildfire, youth program restrictions, and upcoming state inspections. County Administrator Hampton Raulerson reported that radios must be upgraded for the new 911 system and that job descriptions for volunteers are being updated.

• Agenda approved (unanimous)
• September 25, 2023 minutes approved (unanimous)
• December 2023 and January 2024 financial reports approved (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn passed (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review bids for several road and drainage projects. The body is also considering the approval of qualifying fees for the 2024 election and a monitoring proposal for local landfills.

• Bid openings for Sardis Road Culvert, Grace Chapel Road Phase 1, Briarwood Road, and Safety LMIG Striping 2023
• Resolution setting qualifying fees for the 2024 election
• 2024 proposal for methane and surface water monitoring at Folkston and St. George landfills
• Appointment of Jillian "Brooke" Taylor to the Board of Health (term ending 12/31/2029)
• Purchase order for limerock for Folkston and St. George

The Board of Commissioners approved several infrastructure contracts for road work and striping. They also authorized qualifying fees for the 2024 election and approved a mutual aid agreement for emergencies.

• Awarded road contracts to Thrift Brothers, LLC and striping to Peek Pavement Marking, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 election qualifying fees and publication (unanimous)
• Approved Statewide Mutual Aid and Assistance Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved $5,437.78 purchase order for Sheriff's Department office cubicle (unanimous)
• Approved $16,497.60 purchase order for road department limerock (unanimous)
• Approved landfill methane and surface water monitoring up to $9,300 annually (unanimous)
• Reappointed Jillian "Brooke" Taylor to the Board of Health for a 6-year term (unanimous)
• Approved the Financial Report (unanimous)

Folkston Mayor and Council

The Mayor and Council will hold a regular monthly meeting to administer oaths of office to Councilmembers Marion Davis and Rob Roberson. The body will review police and city manager reports and hold an executive session regarding personnel.

• Oath of Office for Councilmembers Marion Davis and Rob Roberson
• Executive Session regarding Personnel

The City of Folkston approved the meeting agenda, previous meeting minutes, and the December 2023 income and expense statements. The City Manager reported on upcoming street selections for LMIG and signed repair contracts for Fifth Street and Dixie Lake Road. No action was taken during the executive session regarding personnel.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Work Session and Regular Meeting minutes from December 18, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved December 2023 income and expense statements (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider appointments for Chairman, Vice Chairman, and County Attorney. The body will also review term appointments for the Fire Board, DEFACS, Library, and St. Marys River Management. Additionally, the board will consider a preliminary plat for Beulah Land Farms.

• Appointments for Chairman, Vice Chairman, and County Attorney
• Term appointments for Fire Board, DEFACS, Library, and St. Marys River Management
• Approval of preliminary plat for Beulah Land Farms
• Approval of 2024 calendar and holiday schedule

The Board unanimously reappointed Jesse Crews as Chairman, Alphya Benefield as Vice Chairman, and John Adams as County Attorney for 2024. They also approved term appointments for various boards and adopted the 2024 meeting calendar and holiday schedule. The approval of the preliminary plat for Beulah Land Farms was tabled for further review.

• Reappointed Jesse Crews as Chairman for 2024 (unanimous)
• Reappointed Alphya Benefield as Vice Chairman for 2024 (unanimous)
• Reappointed John Adams as County Attorney for 2024 (unanimous)
• Adopted 2024 Meeting Calendar and Holiday Schedule (unanimous)
• Approved term appointments for Fire Board, DEFACS, Library, and St. Marys River Management (unanimous)
• Tabled approval of preliminary plat for Beulah Land Farms (unanimous)