Charlton County public meetings in 2025

Board of Commissioners

The Charlton County Board of Commissioners will consider several motions, including adopting the FY2026 financial year budget and approving a FY25 budget amendment. They will also vote on a financial report, a holiday calendar, and multiple appointments to boards and committees. Additional items include a variance request, alleyway abandonment petitions, and several service agreements.

• Motion to Adopt the 2026 Financial Year Budget
• Motion to Approve FY25 Budget Amendment #1
• Motion to Approve the November 2025 Financial Report
• Motion to Execute the Annual Agreement with Ground‑Water Services, Inc. for methane and surface water monitoring
• Consider Variance Request from Dream 12 Properties

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget. The board will also discuss the appointment of an interim County Administrator and receive presentations on The Farm at Okefenokee and an EMA memorandum of understanding.

• Fiscal Year 2026 Budget public hearing
• Appointment of an Interim County Administrator
• Acceptance of KABOOM! Grant Award
• Presentation on Phase III of The Farm at Okefenokee
• EMA Memorandum of Understanding with The GEO Group

The commissioners approved the Phase III resolution for The Farm at Okefenokee with a unanimous vote. They also accepted the KABOOM! grant for pickleball courts, rescheduled the January 2026 meeting dates, and appointed Becky Harden as interim county administrator. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Phase III of The Farm at Okefenokee (unanimous)
• Accepted KABOOM! grant award for pickleball courts (grant received)
• Rescheduled Jan 1 2026 meeting to Jan 8 and Jan 22 (unanimous)
• Appointed Becky Harden as Interim County Administrator (unanimous)
• Entered executive session (unanimous – no action taken)
• Adopted agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Adopted November 20, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to adopt the millage rate and approve the October 2025 financial report. The body will also consider the execution of the 2025 Indigent Services Agreement.

• Adoption of the Millage Rate
• Execution of the 2025 Indigent Services Agreement
• Approval of the October 2025 Financial Report
• Review of October 2025 Wellness Report

The Charlton County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the agenda, adopted the November 6 minutes, and approved the execution of the 2025 Indigent Services Agreement. They also approved the October 2025 financial report and adopted the millage rate as presented. The board entered executive session to discuss personnel and possible litigation, then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted November 6, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved execution of the 2025 Indigent Services Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved October 2025 financial report (unanimous)
• Approved millage rate as presented (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to discuss personnel and possible litigation (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will adopt minutes from previous meetings and hear from the Mayor of Homeland regarding Homeland Park. The agenda also includes a motion to enter executive session for litigation and personnel matters.

• Adoption of October 16th, 24th, and 14th meeting minutes
• Public hearing for Homeland Mayor L.C. Guinn regarding Homeland Park
• Motion to enter executive session for pending litigation and personnel

The commissioners amended the agenda to add an insurance renewal presentation and adopted all three prior meeting minutes unanimously. They approved Employee Benefits Option #2, which switches vision and dental coverage and selects Anthem for EAP, also unanimously. The board entered executive session to discuss pending litigation and personnel matters, then unanimously accepted Administrator Glenn Hull’s resignation. The meeting was adjourned at 8:23 PM.

• Amended agenda to add insurance renewal presentation – unanimous
• Adopted October 16, 2025 regular meeting minutes – unanimous
• Adopted October 24, 2025 special meeting minutes – unanimous
• Adopted October 14, 2025 joint meeting minutes – unanimous
• Approved Employee Benefits Option #2 (vision, dental, EAP to Anthem) – unanimous
• Entered executive session on litigation and personnel – unanimous
• Accepted County Administrator Glenn Hull’s resignation – unanimous
• Adjourned meeting – unanimous

Recreation Advisory Board

The Recreation Advisory Board will consider motions to adopt the May 5, 2025 regular‑meeting minutes and the October 2025 financial report. It will review upcoming district sports activities, including volleyball, football, soccer tournaments, and basketball sign‑ups. The board will also discuss moving future meetings to the first Monday of each quarter.

• Motion to adopt May 5, 2025 meeting minutes
• Motion to adopt October 2025 financial report
• District football starts November 15 in Appling County
• Jitterbug soccer tournament in Brantley County starts November 6
• Change meetings to the first Monday of each quarter

General

The Board of Commissioners will consider canceling a scheduled Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) referendum and rescheduling it. The board will also consider an appointment to the Board of Elections.

• Motion to appoint Brenda Hodges to the Board of Elections
• Proposed cancellation of the November 4, 2025 SPLOST referendum
• Proposed rescheduling of the SPLOST referendum for May 19, 2025

The commissioners unanimously adopted the meeting agenda. They appointed Brenda Hodges to fill the unexpired term on the Board of Elections. They also unanimously adopted a resolution canceling the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) referendum scheduled for November 4, 2025, and directing it be rescheduled for May 19, 2026. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Appointed Brenda Hodges to Board of Elections (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution canceling Nov 4, 2025 SPLOST referendum and rescheduling to May 19, 2026 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will vote on a resolution to dissolve the Charlton County Solid Waste Management Authority. The meeting also includes several agreements regarding utility easements, education leases, and grant programs.

• Resolution to dissolve the Charlton County Solid Waste Management Authority
• Okefenokee Rural Electric Membership Company Utility Right-of-Way Easement Agreement
• Lease amendment with Georgia State Property Commissioner for Coastal Pines Technical College classrooms
• Memorandum of Understanding with University of Georgia for Agriculture Center and 4-H Services
• Agreement with EPD for the Scrap Tire Abatement Reimbursement Grant Program

The Charlton County Board adopted its agenda and the September 18 meeting minutes. It approved a utility easement for OREMC, a lease amendment for Coastal Pines Technical College, a memorandum with the University of Georgia, and an agreement with the EPA for a scrap‑tire abatement program. The board also adopted a resolution dissolving the Solid Waste Management Authority and approved purchase of hazard‑mitigation warning signs, with all motions carrying unanimously.

• Adopt agenda (unanimously)
• Adopt September 18 minutes (unanimously)
• Approve OREMC utility right‑of‑way easement agreement (unanimously)
• Authorize amendment to Coastal Pines classroom lease (unanimously)
• Authorize MOU with University of Georgia for Agriculture Center and 4‑H Services (unanimously)
• Authorize agreement with EPA for Scrap Tire Abatement Reimbursement Grant Program (unanimously)
• Adopt resolution dissolving Solid Waste Management Authority (unanimously)
• Approve purchase of Hazard Mitigation warning signs using reserve funds (unanimously)

Fire Board

The Fire Board will review the September 2025 financial report and personnel applications. Members will discuss changing the frequency of board meetings to a quarterly schedule. The meeting also includes reports on the Junior Firefighter Program and an ISO audit.

• Discussion on changing Fire Board meetings to quarterly
• Review of September 2025 Financial Report
• Report on Junior Firefighter Program
• Hose and ladder testing for Event 25-00066
• Personnel report on new support and firefighter applicants

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a special called meeting. The agenda consists of procedural items and a request to enter executive session to discuss personnel.

• Executive session to discuss personnel

The Board voted unanimously to enter an executive session to discuss personnel and consult legal counsel. The executive session lasted from 10:05 AM to 12:50 PM, with no action taken. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Entered executive session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Charlton County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on September 18, 2025. The agenda includes a call to order, an invocation and pledge to the flag, and a motion to enter an executive session to discuss potential litigation and real estate matters. The meeting will adjourn after these items.

• Motion to enter executive session to discuss potential litigation and real estate
• Call to Order
• Invocation and Pledge to the Flag

The commissioners voted unanimously to enter an executive session to discuss potential litigation, real estate, and personnel. After the session, they voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting.

• Entered executive session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Charlton County Board of Commissioners will adopt the August 21st meeting minutes and approve the August 2025 financial report. It will vote on a $5,149.50 contract for hose and ladder testing to be performed by S.E.M.S. The board will also authorize two agreements: one with the Okefenokee Chamber of Commerce for tourism promotion and another with the Charlton County Band Boosters for recreation concession services. A proposal from Heart 2 Heart Humane Society will be discussed.

• Authorize hose and ladder testing contract with S.E.M.S. for $5,149.50
• Authorize agreement with Okefenokee Chamber of Commerce for tourism promotion
• Authorize agreement with Charlton County Band Boosters for recreation concession services
• Approve August 2025 financial report
• Discuss proposal from Heart 2 Heart Humane Society

The commissioners unanimously authorized a $12,000 agreement with the Okefenokee Chamber of Commerce to promote tourism in Charlton County. They also approved a $5,149.50 contract for annual fire‑engine hose and ladder testing and adopted the August 2025 financial report. The recreation concession services agreement with the County Band Boosters and Sowing Seeds Outside the Wall was tabled until legal review.

• Approved $5,149.50 hose and ladder testing contract (unanimous)
• Authorized $12,000 tourism promotion agreement with Okefenokee Chamber (unanimous)
• Tabled recreation concession services agreement with Band Boosters and Sowing Seeds (unanimous)
• Approved August 2025 financial report (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted August 21, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Folkston Mayor and Council

The Folkston Mayor and Council will consider several approvals, including a City of Ethics Resolution and budget amendments. They will also hear a report on the Coastal Incentive Grant from Shy Duncan. Additional reports will come from the Police Department and City Manager.

• Coastal Incentive Grant presentation by Shy Duncan
• Approval of City of Ethics Resolution
• Approval of Budget Amendments

Board of Commissioners

The Commissioners will hear a presentation from ABM Solutions. They will discuss building capacity in non‑profit communities. An executive session will be held to discuss personnel matters. The meeting otherwise follows standard procedural items.

• Presentation from ABM Solutions
• Discussion of building capacity in non‑profit communities
• Executive session to discuss personnel

The board allocated $5,000 for 2025 and $5,000 for 2026 to support the Charlton County Historical Society. A motion to enter executive session to discuss personnel was carried unanimously. A motion to adjourn the meeting was also carried unanimously.

• Approved $5,000 budget amendment for Historical Society (2025 & 2026)
• Motion to enter executive session carried unanimously
• Motion to adjourn meeting carried unanimously

Board of Commissioners

The Charlton County Board of Commissioners will hold a second public reading of a draft animal ordinance and consider several procurement motions, including a $15,000 annual agreement for ALPR cameras and a $34,603.13 purchase of roller shades. They will also review a subscription agreement for an autonomous line‑marking robot, adopt the July 2025 financial report, and appoint a voting delegate for the Legislative Leadership Conference.

• Second public reading of the draft animal ordinance
• Authorize Sheriff Phillips to contract with Flock Safety for ALPR cameras ($15,000 annually)
• Authorize purchase of Soluna roller shades from Bloomin' Blinds ($34,603.13)
• Execute subscription agreement with Turf Tank for an autonomous line‑marking robot
• Adopt the July 2025 financial report

The Charlton County Board unanimously adopted the revised animal ordinance. It also approved a $15,000 annual agreement for ALPR cameras, a $7,000 line‑marking robot subscription, and authorized the sale of two alleyway portions to private owners. A $34,603.13 purchase of roller shades was approved by a 3‑2 vote. All motions carried.

• Adopted revised animal ordinance (unanimous)
• Authorized Sheriff Phillips to enter $15,000 annual ALPR camera agreement (unanimous)
• Authorized County Administrator Hull to purchase Soluna roller shades for $34,603.13 (3-2)
• Authorized County Administrator Hull to execute $7,000 annual line‑marking robot subscription (unanimous)
• Abandoned portion of alleyway and sold to C. Edwards (unanimous)
• Abandoned portion of alleyway and sold to C. Crawford (unanimous)
• Adopted July 2025 financial report (unanimous)
• Appointed Chairwoman Benefield as voting delegate for 2025 ACCG Legislative Leadership Conference (unanimous)

Folkston Mayor and Council

The Folkston Mayor and Council will consider routine approvals, including the meeting agenda, prior meeting minutes, and the city's income and expense statements. They will hear reports from the Police Department and the City Manager. The primary business item is the approval of the LMIG project bid. The meeting will also include a general discussion from the mayor and any action items.

• Approve agenda
• Approve minutes
• Approve income and expense statements
• Approve LMIG project bid

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing for a proposed animal ordinance. The body is also deciding on several purchasing items and the approval of the 2026 SPLOST project list.

• First public reading of proposed animal ordinance
• Purchase of a 320 hydraulic excavator for $332,000
• Approval of 2026 SPLOST project list
• Engineering services for 2022 CDBG project via Hofstadter and Associates
• Ratification of emergency repair for the SCBA compressor

The commissioners approved the 2026 SPLOST Project List, authorizing funding for county projects. They also authorized a $332,000 purchase of a 320‑hydraulic excavator, approved additional $3,000 for emergency SCBA compressor repairs, and approved hiring Hofstadter & Associates for engineering services on the 2022 CDBG project. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved 2026 SPLOST Project List (unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of a 320 hydraulic excavator for $332,000 (unanimous)
• Amended emergency SCBA compressor repair to add $3,000 cost (unanimous)
• Authorized engagement of Hofstadter and Associates for 2022 CDBG engineering services (unanimous)
• Adopted amended agenda to include thank‑you presentation to Georgia Forestry (unanimous)
• Adopted July 17th workshop and regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted July 28th special called meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted 2026 SPLOST project list clerical correction (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will meet in an executive session to discuss possible litigation and personnel issues. No other agenda items are listed.

• Executive session to discuss potential litigation and personnel matters

The commissioners unanimously approved a motion to go into executive session to discuss potential litigation and personnel. The executive session ran from 5:03 PM to 5:44 PM, and no action was taken. Afterwards the board unanimously moved to adjourn, ending the meeting at 5:45 PM.

• Entered executive session on potential litigation and personnel (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Recreation Advisory Board

The Charlton County Recreation Advisory Board will approve the May 5, 2025 minutes and receive a financial report. The board will review recreation director action items, recognize district and state golf champions, and provide updates on pickleball courts. It will discuss the uniform vendors and ordering process and address the retirement of Glenn Hughes. The meeting will also include citizen comments.

• Uniform vendors and ordering process
• Pickleball courts update
• Retirement of Glenn Hughes
• Recognition of district and state golf champions
• Current sign‑ups for soccer, football, volleyball, and cheer

Board of Commissioners

The commissioners will discuss the 2026 SPLOST projects and their estimated costs. They will vote on approving the 2026 SPLOST project list. They will consider adopting a resolution to impose a one-percent county sales and use tax. They will also consider entering into an intergovernmental agreement with the cities of Homeland and Folkston.

• Discuss 2026 SPLOST projects and estimated costs
• Motion to approve the 2026 SPLOST project list
• Motion to adopt resolution imposing a county one percent sales and use tax
• Motion to enter into intergovernmental agreement with City Homeland, City of Folkston, and Charlton County Board

The Board adopted a resolution to impose a county one‑percent sales and use tax and place it on the November 2025 ballot. It also approved the 2026 SPLOST project list with the suggested revisions. Intergovernmental agreements with the Cities of Folkston and Homeland were approved, including placing FLOST on the first available 2026 ballot. All motions carried unanimously.

• Adopt resolution imposing a county one‑percent sales and use tax, referendum November 2025 (unanimous)
• Approve 2026 SPLOST project list with suggested revisions (unanimous)
• Enter intergovernmental agreement with City of Folkston and City of Homeland to place FLOST on first 2026 ballot (unanimous)
• Enter intergovernmental agreement among City of Folkston, City of Homeland, and Charlton County Board (unanimous)
• City of Homeland to hold a special called meeting to vote on its intergovernmental agreement (noted)
• Adjourn the meeting (unanimous)

Folkston Mayor and Council

The Mayor and Council will meet to review city reports and financial statements. The body is deciding on the adoption of the 2025 Joint Comprehensive Plan Update and a resolution to become a Rural Zone.

• Resolution to Adopt 2025 Joint Comprehensive Plan Update
• Resolution to become a Rural Zone

The Folkston Mayor and Council approved the agenda, the June 16 meeting minutes, and the June 2025 income and expense statements, all by unanimous vote. They also adopted the 2025 Joint Comprehensive Plan Update and approved a resolution to become a Rural Zone, each passing unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved June 16, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved June 2025 income and expense statements (unanimous)
• Adopted 2025 Joint Comprehensive Plan Update (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to become a Rural Zone (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a workshop to discuss the proposed Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) for 2026. The meeting will include an executive session to discuss real estate matters.

• Discuss 2026 SPLOST
• Executive session to discuss real estate

The board amended the agenda to add a presentation by Diane Rogers of Action Pact. Commissioners discussed placing SPLOST and FLOST on the November referendum but took no vote. A motion to enter executive session to discuss real estate passed unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Amended agenda to include Action Pact presentation (unanimous)
• Approved executive session to discuss real estate (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Charlton County Board of Commissioners will consider several contracts and agreements, including a $710,000 sole‑source design‑build contract to Gary Tippins Construction for Fire Station 4. They will also vote on a $71,399 purchase of law‑enforcement equipment, a $53,000 annual ROW‑mowing agreement, and a $5,700 mental‑health services contract. A second public hearing on amending or repealing Section 1‑21 of the county code will be held, and the board will adopt the 2025 Comprehensive Plan and the June 2025 financial report.

• $710,000 sole‑source design‑build contract for construction of Fire Station 4
• $71,399 purchase of law‑enforcement equipment by Sheriff Phillips
• $53,000 annual agreement with Tri Scapes for right‑of‑way mowing
• $5,700 annual agreement with Unison Behavioral Health for mental‑health, developmental disability, and substance‑abuse services
• Second public hearing on amendment or repeal of Section 1‑21 of the General Code of Ordinances

The Charlton County Board of Commissioners approved the 2025 Comprehensive Plan and adopted several ordinances and contracts. All motions were carried unanimously. The meeting also approved funding for law‑enforcement equipment, a fire‑station contract, and other service agreements.

• Adopted 2025 Comprehensive Plan (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance amending Section 1-21 of the General Code of Ordinances (unanimous)
• Authorized $71,399 law‑enforcement equipment purchase for Sheriff Phillips (unanimous)
• Ratified emergency repair of SCBA compressor system (unanimous)
• Awarded sole‑source $710,000 design‑build contract for Fire Station 4 to Gary Tippins Construction (unanimous)
• Authorized $53,000 annual row‑mowing agreement with Tri Scapes (unanimous)
• Authorized $5,700 annual mental‑health services agreement with Unison Behavioral Health (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to GEO Group agreement increasing county revenue by $200,000 annually (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding Section 1-21 of the General Code of Ordinances. They are also considering a resolution to establish procedures for disposing of county-owned alleyways and unimproved roadways in St. George.

• Public hearing for amending or repealing Section 1-21 of the General Code of Ordinances
• Purchase of culvert pipes for Spring Lake from Ferguson for $9,379.08
• Purchase of guard rails from Stembridge Custom Metals Inc. for $9,500.00
• Agreement with Gordian for automatic door openers in the amount of $15,904.62
• Authorization for the expansion of recreation pickleball courts

The commissioners unanimously approved adding new pickleball courts in St. George, funded by the 2020 SPLOST. They also approved purchases of culvert pipes ($9,379.08) and guard rails ($9,500) and authorized several agreements for automatic door openers, employee time‑clock software, and senior‑center nutrition services. The amendment to the GEO Group ICE contract was tabled for further review.

• Approved expansion of St. George pickleball courts (unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of culvert pipes for Spring Lake – $9,379.08 (unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of guard rails for Newell Road – $9,500.00 (unanimous)
• Authorized supplemental agreement for automatic door openers – $15,904.62 (unanimous)
• Tabled amendment to GEO Group ICE contract pending legal review (unanimous)
• Authorized employee timeclock and workforce management agreement with annual term (unanimous)
• Authorized senior‑center nutrition services agreement (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution recognizing Sallie Lockson Chatman (unanimous)

Folkston Mayor and Council

The Mayor and Council will meet to review city financial statements and departmental reports. The body is scheduled to decide on federal award procedures and a traffic change at Gowen Drive and Martin St. An executive session is planned to discuss personnel.

• Approval of Gowen Drive – Martin St/ 4 Way Stop
• Approval of Federal Award Procedures
• Website update discussion
• Review of Income and Expense Statements

The Folkston Mayor and Council unanimously approved the meeting agenda, the May 2025 income and expense statements, and a resolution updating Federal Award Procedures. They also approved a new 4‑way stop at the intersection of Gowen Drive and Martin St. and a 2% employee bonus for one year. No actions were taken during the executive session.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from May 19, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved May 2025 income and expense statements (unanimous)
• Approved Federal Award Procedures resolution (unanimous)
• Approved 4‑way stop at Gowen Drive & Martin St (unanimous)
• Approved 2% employee bonus for one year (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to discuss personnel (unanimous, no action taken)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Charlton County Board of Commissioners will meet on June 5, 2025. The agenda includes discussion of the recreational football program, review of the 2026 SPLOST proposal, and an executive session on personnel matters. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Discuss Recreational Football Program (Narrative, Funding Verification Form, three quotes)
• Discuss 2026 SPLOST proposal
• Executive session to discuss personnel

The commissioners voted unanimously to enter an executive session to discuss a legal personnel matter; no action was taken in that session. Afterwards, the board unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting.

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

Board of Commissioners

The board will consider several financial and administrative actions, including ratifying an emergency purchase of culvert pipes for $7,980 and authorizing a $68,160 roof replacement contract for the sheriff's office. Commissioners will vote on a resolution to levy an ad valorem tax to fund the Charlton County School District's general obligation bonds and on appointing Rebecca Harden as acting county administrator for one week in June. Additional items include amending the ordinance adoption process, reallocating $5,000 of tourism promotion funds, and discussing the possible cancellation of the July 3 board meeting.

• Ratify emergency purchase of culvert pipes from Cherokee Culvert Company for $7,980
• Authorize agreement with Brantley Roofing for $68,160 roof replacement at the sheriff's office
• Adopt resolution to levy an ad valorem tax to fund Charlton County School District general obligation bonds
• Adopt resolution appointing Rebecca Harden as acting county administrator from June 16 to June 23, 2025
• Reallocate $5,000 of tourism promotion funds to the Explore Georgia initiative

The commissioners unanimously adopted a resolution to levy an ad valorem tax to fund the Charlton County School District general obligation bonds. They also ratified an emergency $7,980 culvert purchase and authorized several agreements, including one with ICE and another for school‑district officers. Additional actions included appointing an acting county administrator, amending ordinance procedures, reallocating $5,000 for tourism promotion, and canceling the July 3, 2025 meeting.

• Ratified emergency purchase of culvert pipes for $7,980 (unanimous)
• Authorized Administrator Hull to execute ICE agreement (unanimous)
• Authorized Administrator Hull to execute intergovernmental agreement with school district for officer placement (unanimous)
• Authorized Administrator Hull to execute amended Maverick agreement for Fire Station #4 (unanimous)
• Authorized Administrator Hull to execute $68,160 Brantley Roofing agreement for sheriff's office roof replacement (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution to levy an ad valorem tax for school district bond funding (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution appointing Rebecca Harden as acting county administrator (unanimous)
• Canceled the July 3, 2025 Board of Commissioners meeting (unanimous)

Board of Elections and Voter Registration

The board will meet to approve previous minutes and discuss old and new business. The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate items.

Fire Board

The Charlton County Fire Board will receive and discuss several reports, including the May 2025 financial report, audits of Georgia firefighters and stations, a summary of the Junior Firefighter program, progress at Station Four, and a recruitment‑retention report. The board will also review fire call statistics for April 2025 and hear a report from the County Administrator/Clerk. No formal actions are listed; the agenda consists of informational reports.

• May 2025 Financial Report
• Junior Firefighter Program May 2025 Summary
• Station Four progress update
• Recruitment‑Retention Report May 2025
• Charlton County fire calls for April 2025

Folkston Mayor and Council

The Folkston Mayor and Council will consider and vote on an intergovernmental agreement with the schools. They will also appoint a new library board member, a representative to the Southern Georgia Aging Advisory Council, and members to the Downtown Development Authority board. The meeting includes routine reports from the Police Department and City Manager, and standard approvals of the agenda, minutes, and financial statements.

• Approve Intergovernmental Agreement / Schools
• Appoint Library Board Member
• Appoint Southern Georgia Aging Advisory Council Representative
• Appoint Downtown Development Authority Board Members
• Approve Income and Expense Statements

The council unanimously approved the agenda, minutes, and April income and expense statements. It also unanimously approved the Intergovernmental Agreement to provide two police officers to local schools. Additionally, the council appointed new members to the Library Board, the Southern Georgia Aging Advisory Council, and the Downtown Development Authority Board.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March 17, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved April 2025 income and expense statements (unanimous)
• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement for placement of officers at schools (unanimous)
• Appointed Gracie Geiger to Library Board (unanimous)
• Reappointed Ruby Baker to Southern Georgia Aging Advisory Council (unanimous)
• Appointed Phillip Lott and Drew Taylor to Downtown Development Authority Board (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting for a planning retreat to identify the county's important work and strategic priorities. The session includes an affinity grouping exercise and a 'Turn the Curve' thinking session.

• Discussion on identifying important county work
• Strategic priorities affinity grouping exercise
• Turn the Curve thinking session

The board held a planning retreat to discuss the county’s vision, priorities, and goals. Commissioners and staff identified strategic priorities such as organization development, capital improvement, communication, community enhancement, emergency management, infrastructure, and economic development. The board assigned Mr. McBride to compile and send notes, Ms. Vaugh to schedule a follow‑up discussion, and Administrator Hull to review the county vision and mission statement. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Motion to adjourn carried unanimously
• Mr. McBride tasked to combine responses and send notes to the county
• Ms. Vaugh tasked to set up a time to discuss priorities and next steps
• County Administrator Glenn Hull tasked to review the county vision and mission statement

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting for a planning retreat. The agenda consists of a dinner and an Emergenetics Meeting of the Minds session regarding thinking and behavior preferences.

• Emergenetics Meeting of the Minds session

The Charlton County Board of Commissioners held a planning retreat and discussed the Emergenetics survey results. Commissioner Jones moved to adjourn the meeting until 8:30 AM on May 17, 2025, and Commissioner Gowen seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

• Adjourned meeting until 8:30 AM May 17, 2025 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding the 2025 Comprehensive Plan for Charlton County and the cities of Folkston and Homeland. The board will also consider several purchasing agreements and a road abandonment petition.

• Public hearing for the 2025 Charlton County, City of Folkston, and City of Homeland Comprehensive Plan
• Agreement with Waste Management for road pavement ash disposal up to $50,000
• Purchase of culvert pipes from Ferguson Waterworks for $17,614.50
• Petition for unopened road abandonment from David Lewis
• Annual agreement with Corporate Health Partners, LLC (Engagement Health Group) for wellness services

The Charlton County Board of Commissioners approved a waste‑management agreement to dispose of road pavement ash for up to $50,000, funded by TSPLOST. They also authorized the purchase of culvert pipes for $17,614.50, approved the annual wellness services agreement with Corporate Health Partners, adopted the April 2025 financial report, and authorized the South Georgia Regional Commission to transmit the 2025 comprehensive plan to the State of Georgia. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved waste‑management ash‑disposal agreement up to $50,000 (unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of culvert pipes for $17,614.50 (unanimous)
• Approved annual wellness services agreement with Corporate Health Partners (unanimous)
• Adopted April 2025 financial report (unanimous)
• Authorized transmission of 2025 comprehensive plan to State of Georgia (unanimous)
• Considered petition for road abandonment; no action taken (unanimous decision to defer)
• Discussed draft ordinance adoption policy; agreed to pursue changes (unanimous)
• Approved placement of Heart 2 Heart microchip scanning station (no cost to county, attorney support) (unanimous)

Board of Assessors

The Charlton County Board of Assessors will approve the meeting agenda and the minutes from the April 8, 2025 meeting. It will consider ACOs, Homesteads/V A exemptions, CUV A's, and motor vehicle appeals. The Chief Appraiser will present a financial report, followed by staff questions and an executive session.

• Approve agenda
• Approve minutes from April 8, 2025
• Review ACOs
• Consider Homesteads/V A exemption
• Discuss motor vehicle appeals

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a first public reading of a proposed animal ordinance. The meeting includes reviews of petitions for alleyway abandonment and a motion regarding a prescriptive easement. The Board will also consider a representative reappointment for a regional aging agency.

• First public reading of the proposed animal ordinance
• Petition for alleyway abandonment from David Lewis
• Petition for alleyway abandonment from Rodney Thompson
• Motion to abandon the prescriptive easement on Wolfgang Alley
• Motion to reappoint Joseph "Kip" Taylor to the Southern Georgia Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council

The board approved the abandonment of the prescriptive easement on Wolfgang Alley. It also approved two alleyway abandonment petitions, reappointed Joseph “Kip” Taylor to the Aging Advisory Council, and waived reservation fees for the upcoming May 27 job fair. A public hearing on a proposed animal ordinance was opened and closed, and the meeting minutes were adopted.

• Adopted April 17th, 2025 workshop and regular session minutes (unanimous)
• Opened and closed first public hearing on proposed animal ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved alleyway abandonment petition from David Lewis (unanimous)
• Approved alleyway abandonment petition from Rodney Thompson (unanimous)
• Reappointed Joseph "Kip" Taylor as Charlton representative on Aging Advisory Council (unanimous)
• Abandoned prescriptive easement on Wolfgang Alley (unanimous)
• Waived reservation fees for the May 27 job fair (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Charlton County Board of Commissioners will open the meeting with a call to order, conduct an executive session, and then adjourn. No policy decisions, ordinances, or contracts are listed on the agenda. The meeting consists solely of standard procedural steps.

The board voted unanimously to enter an executive session at 5:13 PM. After discussion, the board voted unanimously to exit the executive session and adjourn the workshop meeting at 6:02 PM. No other matters were decided, approved, denied, or tabled.

• Entered executive session (unanimous)
• Exited executive session and adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Charlton County Board of Commissioners will consider several purchasing items, including accepting bids for the 2022 CBDG project on Easton Prescott Road and the 2024 LRA project on Gordon Street, and rejecting the bid for the 2024 LMIG project. The board will also vote on authorizing the county administrator to execute an agreement with Norton Irrigation for concrete crushing services and to apply for fire and rescue grants. In addition, the board will approve the 2024 final budget amendment and the March 2025 financial reports.

• Motion to accept the bid for the 2022 CBDG project (Easton Prescott Rd)
• Motion to accept the bid for the 2024 LRA project (Gordon St.)
• Motion to reject the bid for the 2024 LMIG project
• Motion to authorize County Administrator Hull to execute the agreement with Norton Irrigation for concrete crushing service
• Motion to approve the 2024 final budget amendment

The Charlton County Board of Commissioners unanimously accepted bids for the 2022 CDBG project on Easton Prescutt Rd and the 2024 LRA project on Gordon St. They rejected the 2024 LMIG bid that exceeded the estimate by $307,000. The board also authorized several agreements and grant applications, including a concrete‑crushing contract up to $50,000, fire‑and‑rescue grants, an intergovernmental election services agreement with the City of Homeland, and a 4‑H agent continuation agreement with UGA, and they approved the 2024 final budget amendment.

• Accepted bid for 2022 CDBG project (Easton Prescutt Rd) – unanimous
• Accepted bid for 2024 LRA project (Gordon St.) – unanimous
• Rejected bid for 2024 LMIG project (over $307,000) – unanimous
• Authorized concrete‑crushing agreement up to $50,000 – unanimous
• Authorized application for and acceptance of fire‑and‑rescue grants – unanimous
• Authorized intergovernmental agreement with City of Homeland for election services – unanimous
• Authorized agreement with UGA for continuation of 4‑H agent position – unanimous
• Approved 2024 final budget amendment – unanimous

Board of Commissioners

The Charlton County Board of Commissioners will meet on April 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM. Commissioners will discuss a proposal concerning the future of Charlton County Memorial Hospital. They will also consider a motion to enter an executive session to discuss personnel matters.

• Discuss proposal for future of Charlton County Memorial Hospital
• Motion to enter executive session to discuss personnel

The board voted unanimously to enter an executive session to discuss personnel. They later voted unanimously to exit the executive session with no action taken. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote. No formal action was taken on the hospital proposal.

• Enter executive session to discuss personnel (unanimous)
• Exit executive session with no action taken (unanimous)
• Adjourn meeting (unanimous)

Board of Assessors

The Charlton County Board of Assessors will meet to consider and possibly approve ACOs, homestead and VA exemption requests, CUVA applications, and motor vehicle appeals. The board will also hear the chief appraiser's report and a financial report, followed by staff questions and an executive session.

• Approve ACOs
• Consider Homesteads/VA exemption applications
• Review CUVA requests
• Hear motor vehicle appeals
• Review chief appraiser and financial reports

The Board of Assessors unanimously approved the agenda, meeting minutes, ACOs, homestead exemptions, CUVA/FLPA applications, and a $16,200 motor vehicle appeal for Carley Henninger. The chief appraiser reported the office is at 22% of its budget. The meeting was adjourned at 6:51 p.m.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes from Jan 14 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved ACOs (unanimous)
• Approved homestead exemptions (unanimous)
• Approved CUVA/FLPA applications (unanimous)
• Approved $16,200 motor vehicle appeal for Carley Henninger (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:51 p.m. (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Charlton County Board of Commissioners will adopt the March 20th meeting minutes and consider several motions, including a variance request from Gregory Garner and an easement agreement with John Calvin Davis. Commissioners will also authorize purchases of a vehicle diagnostic machine, head‑to‑toe bunker gear, and extrication equipment (jaws), and will vote on a hazard mitigation plan grant application and a pension plan amendment resolution. A proclamation declaring April as Donate Life Month will also be adopted.

• Approve variance request from Gregory Garner (Event 25-00024)
• Authorize easement agreement with John Calvin Davis (Wolfgang Alley Abandonment)
• Authorize purchase of vehicle diagnostic machine (Event 25-00025)
• Authorize purchase of head‑to‑toe bunker gear (Event 25-00022)
• Authorize purchase of extrication equipment (jaws) (Event 25-00023)

The Charlton County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved several purchases, including head‑to‑toe bunker gear, a vehicle diagnostic machine, and extrication equipment. It also approved a variance request, an easement agreement, a grant application for hazard mitigation, and a proclamation declaring April "Donate Life Month." The amendment to the ACCG pension plan documents was tabled for the next meeting.

• Approved Gregory Garner variance request (unanimous)
• Authorized Administrator Hull to execute easement agreement with John Calvin Davis (unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of vehicle diagnostic machine (unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of head‑to‑toe bunker gear funded by SPLOST (unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of extrication equipment (JAWS) (unanimous)
• Approved application for Hazard Mitigation Plan grant (unanimous)
• Tabled amendment to ACCG pension plan documents (unanimous)
• Adopted proclamation declaring April "Donate Life Month" (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will open the meeting, hold an executive session, and then adjourn. No specific policy items or decisions are listed on the agenda.

The commissioners voted unanimously to enter an executive session to discuss personnel matters. The session lasted until 5:56 PM, after which the board voted unanimously to adjourn. No policy, budget, or other substantive actions were taken during the meeting.

• Entered executive session on personnel (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Fire Board

The Charlton County Fire Board meeting on March 24, 2025 will review the March 2025 budget report, grant opportunities, updates to the chief truck, and reports on the junior firefighters program and department personnel. The board will also consider purchasing head‑to‑toe bunker gear and extrication equipment (JAWS).

• Discuss grant opportunities (Gary Sinise Foundation, Safety First, Firehouse Subs)
• Discuss purchase of head‑to‑toe bunker gear (Event 25‑00022)
• Discuss purchase of extrication equipment (JAWS) (Event 25‑00023)
• Chief truck updates
• Junior firefighters program report

The Charlton County Fire Board adopted the agenda (with an added grant item), the minutes, and the financial report, all unanimously. It voted to support taking identified grant opportunities to the County Commissioners for approval. It also approved forwarding purchases of head‑to‑toe bunker gear and extrication equipment (Jaws) to the Commissioners, with funding to come from SPLOST.

• Adopt agenda with added grant opportunity (unanimous)
• Adopt minutes as presented (unanimous)
• Adopt financial report (unanimous)
• Support taking grant opportunities to Commissioners for approval (unanimous)
• Support taking purchase of head‑to‑toe bunker gear to Commissioners (funded by SPLOST) (unanimous)
• Support taking purchase of extrication equipment (Jaws) to Commissioners (funded by SPLOST) (unanimous)
• Adjourn meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several funding agreements and the February 2025 financial report. The meeting includes a presentation on health inspections and business licenses in Charlton County.

• Agreement with Eco Premier Coatings for recreational pickleball courts: $8,000.00
• Supplemental agreement with GMASS for additional services: $23,700.00
• Intergovernmental agreement with Charlton County Development Authority for training and audits: $35,000
• Presentation by Health Inspector Bobbie Canipe regarding health inspections and business licenses
• Approval of February 2025 financial reports for the county and EMS

The commissioners authorized three contracts: an $8,000 agreement for two pickleball courts, a $23,700 supplemental services agreement with GMASS, and a $35,000 intergovernmental agreement with the Charlton County Development Authority for mandatory training. All three contracts were approved, with the $35,000 agreement passing 4‑0‑1. The February 2025 financial report was also approved unanimously.

• Approved $8,000 pickleball courts contract (unanimous)
• Approved $23,700 supplemental services contract with GMASS (unanimous)
• Approved $35,000 intergovernmental training agreement (4‑0‑1)
• Approved February 2025 financial report (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted March 6 minutes (unanimous)

Folkston Mayor and Council

The Folkston Mayor and Council meeting on March 17, 2025 includes routine items such as calls to order, reports, and approvals of agenda and minutes. Council members will consider and vote to approve a GIS mapping proposal. They will also approve a proclamation for the Mayor’s Reading Club and a resolution recognizing April Clean‑up Month.

• Approve GIS Mapping Proposal
• Approve Mayor’s Reading Club Proclamation
• Approve April Clean‑up Month

Recreation Advisory Board

The Charlton County Recreation Advisory Board will discuss the upcoming basketball season, damage to the warming station, and spring sports schedules. It will review a proposal for new pickleball courts and a plan to raise child signup fees while eliminating gate fees and moving to cashless payments. The board will also consider lighting upgrades for Deuce Lloyd. The meeting ends with a comment period and scheduling of the next meeting.

• Pickleball courts proposal
• Proposed increase in child signup fees (e.g., Charlton $40, Alma $50, Brantley $60, Jeff Davis $55, Pierce $55) and elimination of gate fees
• Deuce Lloyd lights upgrade
• Warming station / minor complex damage
• Spring sports schedule: baseball (98 participants), softball (70), T‑Ball (100), track meets (31 participants)

Board of Commissioners

The Charlton County Board of Commissioners will discuss various service agreements, including software for crisis tracking and meeting management. The board is also considering a roof repair contract and an election services agreement with the City of Folkston.

• Right of way acquisition from C. Davis and abandonment of Wolfgang Alley easement
• Intergovernmental agreement with the City of Folkston for municipal election services
• Agreement with JOC Construction for Senior Center roof repairs
• Agreement with Juvare for Crisis Track software
• Supplemental agreements with CivicPlus for agenda management and online code hosting

Board of Commissioners

The Charlton County Board of Commissioners will consider several items, including approving the minutes from the February 6, 2025 workshop and regular meeting. Commissioners will hear a presentation of the St. Mary’s River Management Committee 2024 annual report and a report on Winter Storm Enzo from the EMA director. The board will vote on a resolution recognizing Tammy Burch, a resolution providing local supplements for retired judges and their surviving spouses, a recreation board reappointment, and approval of the January 2025 financial report.

• Adopt minutes from the February 6, 2025 workshop and regular meetings
• Presentation of the St. Mary’s River Management Committee 2024 annual report
• Motion to adopt a resolution recognizing Tammy Burch for her service
• Motion to adopt a resolution providing local supplements for retired judges and surviving spouses
• Motion to approve the January 2025 financial report

Folkston Mayor and Council

The Folkston Mayor and Council will consider routine approvals, including the agenda, meeting minutes, and the city’s income and expense statements. The council will also vote on the GMA‑GIRMA First Responder PTSD program and on bids for patrol‑car equipment. A mayoral report and general discussion will follow.

• Approve GMA‑GIRMA First Responder PTSD Program
• Approve Patrol Car Equipment Bids
• Approve Income and Expense Statements
• Approve Agenda
• Approve Minutes

Board of Commissioners

The Charlton County Board of Commissioners will consider purchasing emergency medical communication equipment for $10,680 and three probation monitoring service contracts. The board also plans to authorize a $79,837.14 contract for building renovations and a $17,341.20 maintenance agreement for emergency management services.

• Authorize $10,680 purchase of EMS communication equipment
• Authorize $79,837.14 contract for Annex renovation
• Authorize $17,341.20 annual maintenance contract with Stryker
• Authorize three contracts with CSRA Probation for court monitoring
• Discussion of proposed animal ordinance

Board of Commissioners

The Charlton County Board of Commissioners will conduct a standard meeting, adopting the agenda and then moving to an executive session. No specific policy items, contracts, or ordinances are listed on the agenda.

Fire Board

The Fire Board will meet to review financial reports and personnel updates. The agenda includes discussions on a grant application and the replacement of the Chief's truck.

• Application for AFG
• Update on purchase of Chief's truck replacement
• Updates on new applicants for support staff and firefighters
• Report on Junior Program
• Reports from Georgia Forestry Commission and OWLR

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a workshop to discuss solutions for animals in Charlton County. The body will also discuss concession services for events and recreational facilities.

• Discussion regarding solutions related to animals in Charlton County
• Discussion regarding concession services at recreational facilities and events

Board of Commissioners

The Charlton County Board of Commissioners will consider paying $15,402.52 for records services and appointing Teresa Guinn to the Board of Elections. The agenda also includes adopting previous meeting minutes, presenting on House Bill 581, and adopting the December 2024 financial report.

• Authorize payment of $15,402.52 for records services
• Authorize annual agreement with Sentry Data Management
• Apply for 2025 LMIG grant
• Approve resolution appointing Teresa Guinn to Board of Elections
• Adopt December 2024 financial report

Board of Assessors

The Charlton County Board of Assessors will approve the meeting agenda and prior minutes. Commissioners will discuss homestead exemptions, CUVA/FLPA applications, and a motor vehicle appeal. The chief appraiser and financial reports will be presented, followed by staff questions and an executive session.

• Approve agenda
• Approve meeting minutes
• Review homestead exemptions
• Consider CUVA/FLPA applications
• Discuss motor vehicle appeal

Folkston Mayor and Council

The City of Folkston Mayor and Council will meet to conduct regular monthly business. The body will consider appointments and the approval of several contracts and agreements.

• Appointment of John Adams as Municipal Court Judge
• Approval of Tax Commissioner contract
• Approval of Board of Elections Agreement
• Approval of 2025 Election Qualifying Fees

Board of Commissioners

The Charlton County Board of Commissioners held a special called meeting on January 2, 2025. An executive session was convened to discuss personnel matters and real estate, as allowed by Georgia Code § 50-14-1. No formal action was taken on any item. The meeting then adjourned.

• Executive session to discuss personnel and real estate (no action)

Board of Commissioners

The Charlton County Board of Commissioners will convene to adopt previous meeting minutes and vote on appointing the 2025 Chairman, Vice Chairman, County Attorney, and various board members.

• Appointment of 2025 Chairman and Vice Chairman
• Appointment of 2025 County Attorney
• Appointment of Donna Eunice to DFCS Board
• Appointment of Mary Kay Lindquist to Library Board
• Appointment of Jim Gowen to Folkston/Charlton Development Authority