Coweta County public meetings in 2024

Newnan-Coweta County Airport Authority

The Newnan-Coweta County Airport Authority will meet to approve minutes from October 2024, execute a task order with Lead Edge Design Group, and sign new land lease agreements for hangars at West Aviation Way.

• Approval of October 18, 2024 minutes
• Task Order #21 with Lead Edge Design Group
• New Land Lease Agreement with Prop Stop Hangar 108, LLC
• Lease Assumption from Robert Kasper to Pink Sky Props, LLC
• Updates from Airport Manager, Sponsor, and Engineer

The Newnan-Coweta County Airport Authority approved several items at its December 20, 2024 regular session. It executed Task Order #21 with Lead Edge Design Group for $20,500 to update environmental plans, approved a new 30-year land lease with Prop Stop Hangar 108, LLC at $0.45 per square foot, and approved a lease assumption from Robert Kasper to Pink Sky Props, LLC with a 1% fee. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved minutes from October 18, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved supplemental agenda item (unanimous)
• Executed Task Order #21 with Lead Edge Design Group for $20,500 (unanimous)
• Executed new 30-year land lease with Prop Stop Hangar 108, LLC at $0.45/sq ft (unanimous)
• Approved lease assumption from Robert Kasper to Pink Sky Props, LLC with 1% fee (unanimous)
• Executed Landlord Waiver and Consent between United Bank and Pink Sky Props, LLC (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Coweta County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular session to consider a bid award for the construction of Fire Station #5 in District 5 and Fire Station #10 in District 1. The meeting also includes routine items such as roll call, the pledge of allegiance, and an invocation. An executive session is scheduled in accordance with O.C.G.A. § 50-14-4.

• Bid award for construction of Fire Station #5 (District 5)
• Bid award for construction of Fire Station #10 (District 1)

The Board awarded the construction contract for Fire Stations #5 and #10 to J&R Construction for $10,850,110 after the original lowest bidder, Place Services, Inc., withdrew its bid due to an error. The Board also voted to file a claim against Place Services' bid bond. The decision was unanimous.

• Awarded Fire Station #5 and #10 construction to J&R Construction for $10,850,110 (unanimous)
• Authorized Chairman to execute contract with J&R Construction, contingent on legal review (unanimous)
• Voted to file a claim against Place Services, Inc.'s bid bond (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to discuss litigation (unanimous)
• Executed affidavit and resolution for executive session (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Coweta County Board of Zoning Appeals will first consider approval of the minutes from the November 21, 2024 public hearing. It will then hold public hearings on two variance petitions: one filed by Gosalia Concrete Constructors, Inc. for a property at 404 East Newnan Road in District 2, and another filed by W & W Realty Co, LLP for a property on Hwy 29 S in District 2. No other business is listed.

• Approval of minutes from the November 21, 2024 public hearing
• Public hearing on Petition VAR 24-16 by Gosalia Concrete Constructors, Inc. for 404 East Newnan Road, District 2
• Public hearing on Petition VAR 24-19 by W & W Realty Co, LLP for Hwy 29 S, District 2

The Coweta County Board of Zoning Appeals recommended approval of two variance requests. The first, for Gosalia Concrete Constructors, allows a buffer reduction from 100 feet to 0 feet along the northeastern property line at 404 East Newnan Road, subject to conditions. The second, for W&W Realty Co, LLP, recommends a buffer reduction to 50 feet (instead of 100 feet) and allows outdoor truck parking screening with landscaping instead of a 6-foot wall, both with conditions. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved minutes from November 21, 2024 (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of VAR 24-16: buffer reduction to 0 feet for Gosalia Concrete Constructors (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of VAR 24-19: buffer reduction to 50 feet with fence for W&W Realty (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of VAR 24-19: landscaping instead of wall for truck parking screening (unanimous)

Board of Tax Assessors

The Board of Tax Assessors will meet to discuss tax appeals and exemptions. The session includes a public utility appeal and a request for a veterans homestead exemption.

• Veterans Homestead Exemption request for Parcel # 062B-052
• Public Utility Appeal by Centurylink Communications LLC
• Board of Equalization hearing Certification
• Approval of Account Change Orders (ACO's) and Waiver and Release forms
• Update on 2023 Superior Court Appeals and 2024 Appeals

The Coweta County Board of Tax Assessors unanimously denied a Veterans Homestead Exemption for a Newnan property because the applicant did not meet Department of Veterans Affairs qualifications. The board also certified Board of Equalization hearings for Superior Court, approved account change orders, and set a January 8, 2025 meeting.

• Denied Veterans Homestead Exemption for Parcel #062B-052 (45 West Highway 34, Newnan) (unanimous)
• Executed Board of Equalization hearing certification (unanimous)
• Approved Account Change Orders and Waiver and Release forms (unanimous)
• Set Regular Meeting for January 8, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. (unanimous)
• Approved agenda and minutes (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Coweta County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a rezoning request and consider approval for contracts, bid awards, and an employee pay scale amendment.

• Public Hearing: Rezoning 4237 East Highway 34, Sharpsburg (Petition # REZ 24-10)
• Approval of 2024 Full Depth Reclamation Project contract amendment
• Bid award for Fire Station #5 and Fire Station #10 construction
• Request to amend the Coweta County Employee Pay Scale
• Request to waive fees at the Landfill

The Coweta County Board of Commissioners approved a $10,038,511 combined bid to Place Services, Inc. for construction of Fire Station #5 and Fire Station #10, contingent on legal review. The board also rezoned 4.43 acres in Sharpsburg to commercial, granted a conditional use permit for a church deck, and approved several contracts and amendments.

• Approved $10,038,511 bid to Place Services for Fire Stations #5 and #10 (unanimous)
• Rezoned 4.43 acres at 4237 East Highway 34 from RC to C-3 with 12 conditions (unanimous)
• Granted conditional use permit for 1,300 sq ft deck with baptismal pool at 2202 Bohannon Road (unanimous)
• Approved $2,127.13 amendment for milling at International Park (unanimous)
• Executed ThermoFisher lab equipment agreement for Accountability Courts (unanimous)
• Approved True Natural Gas agreement at $0.308 per therm for 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved $16,300 PSTrax software contract for Fire Rescue (unanimous)
• Approved 5% pay scale increase effective January 6, 2025 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Coweta County Board of Commissioners will discuss several contracts and funding requests, including a court reporting services agreement and a budget amendment for jail server replacements. They will also consider obligating ARPA funds for ongoing projects and a revised construction agreement with CSX Railroad for Phase 1 of the Madras Connector. A public hearing on adding distilled spirits to an existing liquor license will be held.

• Public hearing on adding distilled spirits to Anthony Adams’ beer & wine license for Danthony’s Grill & Bar, 89 Herring Road, Newnan (District 3)
• Approval of agreement for court reporting services for State Court
• Obligation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for ongoing ARPA projects
• Approval of revised construction agreement with CSX Railroad for Phase 1 of the Madras Connector (RB13.9) in District 3
• Budget amendment to fund server replacements at the Coweta County Jail

The Coweta County Board of Commissioners approved several items, including obligating ARPA funds for the Coweta Cares program and online traffic court fees through 2026, executing contracts with three court reporters for State Court, and approving a revised CSX construction agreement for the Madras Connector Phase 1. The board also granted a distilled spirits license addition for Danthony's Grill & Bar, approved a budget amendment for jail server replacements, and set a public hearing on meeting rules for January 23, 2025. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved ARPA fund obligation for Coweta Cares and online traffic court fees through Dec 31, 2026 (unanimous)
• Executed court reporting service agreements with Linda Mullinix, Kim Smith, Genean Womble effective Jan 1, 2025 (unanimous)
• Executed revised CSX construction agreement for Madras Connector Phase 1, county obligation $159,252 (unanimous)
• Granted distilled spirits addition to Danthony's Grill & Bar alcohol license at 89 Herring Road (unanimous)
• Approved $69,500 budget amendment for two jail servers from EMC Security (unanimous)
• Executed Siemens service agreement for BAS software upgrade at $19,962 annually (unanimous)
• Set public hearing on meeting rules for Jan 23, 2025 (unanimous)
• Appointed Justin Halford to Board of Elections, reappointed Lee Moody to Airport Authority (unanimous)

Board of Tax Assessors

The Coweta County Board of Tax Assessors will meet to approve the agenda and minutes from the November 20 meeting. They will receive an update on the number of 2023 and 2024 Superior Court appeals. A request from Mr. Clint Roughton to reopen a 2024 appeal will be considered. The board will also vote on account change orders, waivers, and releases.

• Approval of the agenda
• Approval of minutes from the November 20, 2024 meeting
• Update on 2023 and 2024 Superior Court appeals
• Request from Mr. Clint Roughton to reopen a 2024 appeal
• Approval of account change orders (ACO) and related waivers/releases

The Coweta County Board of Tax Assessors met on December 4, 2024, and approved the agenda and prior minutes. They denied a request to reopen a 2024 appeal because the 30-day notice period had expired. The board also executed account change orders and a public utilities assessment notice. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved November 20, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Denied reopening Mr. Clint Roughton's 2024 appeal on Parcel #157-1230-001 (unanimous)
• Executed Account Change Orders and Waiver and Release Forms (unanimous)
• Executed Change of Assessment Notice for Public Utilities from Department of Revenue (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Coweta County Board of Zoning Appeals will first approve the minutes from the public hearing held on October 17, 2024. It will then consider Petition # CONDUSE 24-007, filed by Cole Bridges, requesting a conditional use permit for the property at 2202 Bohannon Road in District 2. The meeting will conclude with any additional business and adjournment.

• Approve minutes from the October 17, 2024 public hearing
• Petition CONDUSE 24-007: conditional use permit request for 2202 Bohannon Road, District 2

The Coweta County Board of Zoning Appeals voted unanimously to recommend approval of a conditional use permit for a church expansion at 2202 Bohannon Road, Newnan. The expansion includes a 1,300-square-foot deck with a baptismal pool, subject to four conditions. The board also approved the minutes from the October 17, 2024 meeting.

• Approved minutes from October 17, 2024 public hearing (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of conditional use permit for church expansion at 2202 Bohannon Road (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing for Petition CONDUSE 24-007 (unanimous)

Board of Tax Assessors

The Board of Tax Assessors will meet to review requests for homestead exemptions and a breach of Conservation Use Valuation Assessment. The board will also discuss updates on 2023 and 2024 appeals.

• Veterans Homestead Exemption request from Alan Shriver
• 2025 Homestead Exemption request from Deok Hyun Han
• Request regarding a Breach of Conservation Use Valuation Assessment (CUVA)
• Approval of Account Change Orders (ACO) and Waiver and Releases
• Update on 2023 Superior Court Appeals and 2024 Appeals

The Coweta County Board of Tax Assessors approved adding non-disclosure status to parcel SG5-147, removed Conservation Use Valuation Assessment from two foreclosed parcels, denied a Veterans Homestead Exemption due to incomplete documentation, and approved a Homestead Exemption for a non-citizen applicant with proper documentation. The board also approved filing an appeal in Superior Court for WPRE I Calumet LLC and executed account change orders and waivers.

• Approved agenda and amended to add non-agenda item (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from November 6, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved non-disclosure status for parcel SG5-147 (unanimous)
• Removed CUVA from parcels 054-2240-001 and 054-2240-002 (unanimous)
• Denied Veterans Homestead Exemption to Alan Kent Shiver (unanimous)
• Approved Homestead Exemption for Deok Hyun Han, parcel 111C-074 (unanimous)
• Approved filing in Superior Court on WPRE I Calumet LLC, parcel N57A-138 (unanimous)
• Executed Account Change Orders and Waiver and Release Forms (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Coweta County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on several rezoning and variance petitions, including requests for a buffer variance at 251 Elzie Johnson Road and a guest‑house variance at 517 Jim Starr Road. The board will also consider contract approvals such as purchasing wetland mitigation credits for the Southwest Connector Project and a fiber lease with WideOpenWest. A key agenda item is the approval and execution of the final reconciliation change order for the county sheriff’s office jail expansion.

• Continuation of public hearing on rezoning petition (SUP 24-01) for 444 Gary Summers Road, Senoia
• Decision on buffer variance petition (VAR 23-36) for 251 Elzie Johnson Road
• Recommendation to approve guest‑house variance (VAR 24-18) for 517 Jim Starr Road
• Request approval to purchase wetland mitigation credits for the Southwest Connector Project
• Request approval/execution of Final Reconciliation Change Order #2 for the sheriff’s office jail expansion

The Coweta County Board of Commissioners approved a Special Use Permit for a 195-foot telecommunications tower (plus 4-foot lightning rod) at 444 Gary Summers Road, Senoia, by a 3-2 vote, after a motion for a shorter 170-foot tower failed 2-3. The board also approved a rezoning for an industrial access road off Elzie Johnson Road, granted a related buffer variance, and filed objections to two proposed annexations into the Town of Turin and City of Newnan.

• Approved 195-ft telecom tower SUP at 444 Gary Summers Rd (3-2)
• Denied 170-ft telecom tower alternative (2-3)
• Rezoned 3.867 acres off Elzie Johnson Rd to Industrial (unanimous)
• Granted 100-ft buffer variance for access road (unanimous)
• Filed objection to annexation into Town of Turin (unanimous)
• Filed objection to annexation into City of Newnan (unanimous)
• Approved $410,000 wetland mitigation credit purchase (unanimous)
• Executed jail expansion change order, final contract $35,546,902 (unanimous)

Board of Trustees for the Salary Deferral Plan and Employee Matching Plan

The Board of Trustees for the Salary Deferral and Employee Matching Plan will consider approving the minutes from its regular meeting on August 15, 2024. Trustees will hear a quarterly investment report presented by OneDigital. Trustees will also receive a management report presented by Empower. The meeting will end with scheduling the next meeting and adjournment.

• Request approval of minutes from the August 15, 2024 regular meeting
• Presentation of the Quarterly Investment Report by OneDigital
• Presentation of the Management Report by Empower

The Board of Trustees for the Salary Deferral Plan and Employee Matching Plan met on November 14, 2024. The board approved the minutes from its August 15, 2024 regular meeting and scheduled its next meeting for Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. The rest of the meeting consisted of informational presentations from OneDigital and Empower on investment performance, plan data, and regulatory updates; no fund changes or other substantive actions were decided.

• Approved minutes from the August 15, 2024 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for February 13, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Board of Trustees for the Group Pension Plan

The Board of Trustees will consider approving the minutes from the regular meeting held on August 15, 2024. Trustees will receive a presentation of OneDigital’s quarterly investment report. The Board will also set the date for its next meeting before adjourning.

• Approve minutes from the regular meeting held on August 15, 2024
• Presentation of OneDigital’s quarterly investment report
• Schedule the next Board meeting

The Board of Trustees for the Group Pension Plan approved the August 15, 2024 minutes and scheduled a called work session for January 29, 2025 and the next regular meeting for February 13, 2025. OneDigital presented the quarterly investment report, noting the portfolio's market value at $100,993,223 as of September 30, 2024, with a 5.5% quarterly return versus the 5.91% benchmark. No fund changes were recommended, and a minor reporting error was acknowledged for correction.

• Approved minutes from August 15, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Scheduled called work session for January 29, 2025 at 9:00 am (unanimous)
• Scheduled next regular meeting for February 13, 2025 at 10:00 am (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Tax Assessors

The Board of Tax Assessors will meet to discuss property tax appeals and valuation updates. The body will consider requests regarding non-disclosure status and the removal of property from conservation use valuation.

• Request to continue or reinstate appeal for 25 Quig Youngs Road
• Approval of updates to Anderson Bugg Outboard Service (ABOS) and National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) schedules
• Request to remove property from Conservation Use Valuation Assessment (CUVA)
• Approval of Account Change Orders (ACO) and Waiver and Releases
• Update on 2023 Superior Court Appeals and 2024 Appeals

The Coweta County Board of Tax Assessors approved removing two parcels from Conservation Use Valuation Assessment (CUVA) for the Wild Fern Reserve Subdivision, denied a request to reinstate an appeal for 25 Quig Youngs Road, and approved several administrative items including non-disclosure status for three parcels and updated valuation schedules. All decisions were unanimous.

• Approved removal of Parcel #089-2101-013 and #089-2101-015 from CUVA (unanimous)
• Denied reinstatement of appeal for 25 Quig Youngs Road (Parcel #091-2220-047) (unanimous)
• Approved non-disclosure status for Parcels #N38-0002-007, #111A-139, #150-1177-065 (unanimous)
• Deferred non-disclosure request for a new property record until Nov 20, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved updated ABOS and NADA schedules for WinGap System (unanimous)
• Executed Account Change Orders and Waiver and Release forms (unanimous)
• Amended Nov 20, 2024 meeting time to 9:30 a.m. (unanimous)
• Approved agenda and minutes from Oct 16, 2024 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct public hearings regarding a liquor license for Monterrey Mexican Restaurant and proposed zoning amendments for solar energy systems. The body will also consider several contracts for county services and roadway projects.

• Public hearing for a distilled spirits, beer and wine license for Monterrey Mexican Restaurant at 55 Arbor Springs Terrace
• Public hearing on proposed amendments to Appendix A regarding Solar Energy Systems and Facilities
• Supplemental Amendment #1 with Piedmont Paving for a roadway project in the City of Senoia
• Request to designate a new roadway as Beverly Mitchell Drive
• Request to temporarily close Clubview Drive at Sullivan Road for roundabout construction

The Board continued the public hearing on the proposed solar energy ordinance to January 23, 2025, after a motion to defer the decision failed. The Board also approved a new alcohol license for Monterrey Mexican Restaurant, accepted right-of-way along Gordon Road, and executed several contracts including a $32,705 supplemental agreement with Piedmont Paving. No action was taken on board appointments.

• Continued solar energy ordinance public hearing to Jan. 23, 2025 (unanimous)
• Granted new consumption alcohol license to Monterrey Mexican Restaurant (unanimous)
• Accepted 0.117± acres right-of-way along Gordon Road at Wild Fern Reserve (unanimous)
• Executed Supplemental Agreement #1 with Piedmont Paving for $32,705 (unanimous)
• Executed Amendment #2 with Mission Critical Partners for $11,712 (unanimous)
• Executed MOA with Union City for EMS clinical education (unanimous)
• Executed agreement with WideOpenWest for data/voice/cable services (unanimous)
• Approved designation of Beverly Mitchell Drive (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Coweta County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular session to discuss several agenda items. Topics include a proposed amendment to Appendix A of the Zoning and Development Code for solar energy systems, a conceptual plan for an Animal Adoption Center, and SPLOST‑funded transportation projects. The board will also review a proposed amendment to Chapter 62 on solid waste and consider updates to the building permit fee schedule.

• Proposed amendment to Appendix A, Article 6D – Solar Energy Systems and Facilities
• Conceptual plan for an Animal Adoption Center
• Discussion of SPLOST‑funded transportation projects
• Proposed amendment to Chapter 62 – Solid Waste of the Coweta County Code of Ordinances
• Review of the Building Permit Fee Schedule

The Coweta County Board of Commissioners held a work session on October 24, 2024, with no formal votes taken. The Board reached consensus to update the proposed solar energy ordinance so solar farms are permitted only in Light Industrial or Industrial zoning districts on parcels of at least 10 acres and no more than 500 contiguous acres; revised language will come back on November 5, 2024. Staff also presented a concept plan for a new animal adoption center funded by a $3.7 million SPLOST allocation, and reviewed SPLOST transportation projects facing a projected $21 million shortfall, with staff recommending postponing two Poplar Road projects. No decisions were made on the solid waste ordinance amendment or the building permit fee schedule.

• Consensus: solar farms limited to LM or M zoning, minimum 10 acres, maximum 500 contiguous acres; updated ordinance to be presented Nov 5, 2024
• No vote: animal adoption center concept plan presented; $3.7M in SPLOST funds, estimated $5.5M total cost; no direction required
• No vote: SPLOST transportation list reviewed; staff recommended postponing two Poplar Road projects to save $12M against a projected $21M shortfall
• No vote: Chapter 62 Solid Waste amendment discussed; staff to revisit hauler insurance limits and licensing fees
• No vote: building permit fee schedule under HB 461 discussed; staff not ready to present recommendations
• Consensus: meeting adjourned

Newnan-Coweta County Airport Authority

The Newnan-Coweta County Airport Authority is meeting to review and potentially approve a lease amendment for hangars. The session also includes updates from the airport manager, sponsor, and engineer.

• Approval of Lease Amendment #2 with WarDaddy Aviation, Inc. for hangars at 50 and 60 Nation Drive
• Approval of minutes from the August 16, 2024 meeting

The Newnan-Coweta County Airport Authority approved Lease Amendment #2 with WarDaddy Aviation, setting a new monthly rate of $37,000 effective December 1, 2024, and approved submission of the Capital Improvement Plan to GDOT. The board also discussed potential changes to lease terms for new construction tenants, including starting rent payments at 3 months or upon CO, and directed staff to investigate further.

• Approved minutes from August 16, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved Lease Amendment #2 with WarDaddy Aviation, Inc. for hangars at 50 and 60 Nation Drive, setting monthly rent at $37,000 effective Dec 1, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved submission of Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) to GDOT (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board will consider approval of the minutes from the September 26, 2024 public hearing. It will hold a public hearing on Petition # VAR 24-18 filed by Lichty Building Group, Inc., seeking a guest‑house variance for the property at 517 Jim Starr Road in Newnan (District 3). No other business is listed.

• Approval of minutes from the September 26, 2024 public hearing
• Public hearing on Guest House variance petition (VAR 24‑18) for 517 Jim Starr Road
• Adjournment

The Coweta County Board of Zoning Appeals voted unanimously to recommend approval of Petition VAR 24-18, which would allow a guest house at 517 Jim Starr Road to be enlarged from 1,046 to 1,334 square feet, exceeding the 1,000-square-foot maximum. The recommendation is subject to conditions including a deed restriction and compliance with all other guest house ordinance requirements. The final decision rests with the Board of Commissioners.

• Approved minutes from September 26, 2024 public hearing (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing for VAR 24-18 (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of VAR 24-18 for guest house variance at 517 Jim Starr Road, subject to conditions (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Tax Assessors

The Board of Tax Assessors will meet to discuss property tax records and appeals. The body will consider requests regarding non-disclosure status, CUVA removal, and the removal of property from tax records.

• Update on 2023 Superior Court Appeals and 2024 Appeals
• Request for continuation of expired re-appeal
• Requests to add or remove non-disclosure status
• Request to remove property from tax records
• Request to be removed from CUVA

The Coweta County Board of Tax Assessors approved several property-related requests, including removing a non-disclosure for Austin Soper and removing CUVA status for Charles Witcher's parcels. They denied a request to continue an expired re-appeal from Elizabeth Williams, advising her to file a 2025 property tax return. A request to add a non-disclosure was tabled to the next meeting, and a request to exempt Mr. Sharpe's property was denied for not meeting state law requirements.

• Approved agenda for October 16, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from October 2, 2024 (unanimous)
• Denied continuation of expired re-appeal for Elizabeth Williams (7 Ridgeview Court)
• Approved removal of non-disclosure for Austin Soper (167 Avondale Circle) (unanimous)
• Tabled request to add non-disclosure until November 6, 2024
• Denied removal of property from tax records for Mr. Sharpe (unanimous)
• Approved removal of CUVA for Charles Witcher's parcels (unanimous)
• Approved account change orders (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on two alcohol licenses and a special use permit. The session includes decisions on road modifications, transit grants, and development agreements for the Southwest Connector Project.

• Public hearing for beer and wine license at 2055 W Highway 16
• Public hearing for distilled spirits, beer and wine license at 1710 E Highway 34
• Special Use Permit request for 444 Gary Summers Road
• Supplemental Agreement #3 and Development Agreement with CAAP Group for Southwest Connector Project
• Implementation of all-way stops at Witcher Road/Macedonia Road and Gordon Road/Elders Mill Road

The Coweta County Board of Commissioners approved new package beer and wine licenses for Corner Market Prime and Rocket Taqueria, both contingent on opening within six months and obtaining required approvals. The board also continued the public hearing for a proposed 195-foot telecommunications tower at 444 Gary Summers Road to November 19, 2024, to allow the county's consultant to be present. Additionally, they granted a conditional use permit for a church expansion, accepted roadways for Poplar Preserve, and approved several contracts and agreements.

• Granted package beer and wine license to Corner Market Prime, LLC (unanimous)
• Granted consumption distilled spirits, beer, and wine license to Rocket Taqueria, LLC (unanimous)
• Continued SUP 24-01 for cell tower at 444 Gary Summers Road to Nov 19 (unanimous)
• Granted CUP 24-06 for St. Barnabas Anglican Church expansion (unanimous)
• Denied VAR 24-03 for Racetrac buffer variance (unanimous)
• Accepted roadways and open space deed for Poplar Preserve Phase 2A-2 (unanimous)
• Executed Supplemental Agreement #3 for Southwest Connector ($5,600) (unanimous)
• Approved Anthem Medicare Advantage plan for post-65 retirees (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Coweta County Board of Commissioners will consider approving contracts for drug testing management, software renewal, and a road project, along with a recommendation for retiree health insurance renewal.

• Request approval of Incentives and Reimbursement Agreement with NYCO America, LLC
• Request approval to temporarily close Woodlake Drive at Sullivan Road for roundabout construction
• Recommendation for Post-65 Retiree Health Insurance Renewal for 2025
• Request approval of Supplemental Amendment # 6 for Phase 1 Madras Connector Project
• Request approval to cancel a public hearing regarding abandonment of Old Road Alignment

The Coweta County Board of Commissioners unanimously granted vested development rights to Legends at Newnan Crossing, LLC for a 342-unit apartment complex on 28.64 acres, and approved several contracts and agreements including a drug/alcohol testing management agreement and an amended incentives agreement with NYCO America. The board also deferred discussion on Post-65 retiree health insurance renewal to October 15, 2024.

• Granted vested development rights to Legends at Newnan Crossing for 342-unit apartment complex (unanimous)
• Executed agreement with Compliance Systems for drug/alcohol testing management (unanimous)
• Executed amended incentives agreement with NYCO America, LLC (unanimous)
• Renewed Fleetio software for Fleet Maintenance (unanimous)
• Executed Supplemental Amendment #6 for Madras Connector environmental re-evaluation (unanimous)
• Deferred Post-65 retiree health insurance renewal to Oct 15, 2024 (unanimous)
• Selected Mutual of Omaha for employee life insurance policy (unanimous)
• Approved temporary closure of Woodlake Drive for roundabout construction (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Coweta County Board of Zoning Appeals will first consider approval of the minutes from the August 22, 2024 public hearing. It will then hold a public hearing on a buffer variance petition (VAR 24-03) filed by Racetrac, Inc. for the property at the intersection of Hwy 29 South and April Court in Newnan (District 2). The board will also consider a conditional use permit petition (CUP 24-06) from St Barnabas Anglican Church for 53 Country Club Road, Newnan (District 3). Any additional business will be addressed before adjournment.

• Approve minutes from August 22, 2024 public hearing
• Buffer variance petition (VAR 24-03) by Racetrac, Inc. at Hwy 29 South & April Court, Newnan – District 2
• Conditional use permit petition (CUP 24-06) by St Barnabas Anglican Church at 53 Country Club Road, Newnan – District 3

The Board of Zoning Appeals recommended that the Board of Commissioners deny a buffer variance request for a proposed RaceTrac truck stop at Hwy 29 South and April Court. Additionally, the Board recommended approval of a conditional use permit for a church expansion at 53 Country Club Road, subject to specific building material and site conditions.

• Approved August 22, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Recommended denial of RaceTrac buffer variance (5-0)
• Recommended approval of St Barnabas church expansion permit (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Coweta County Board of Commissioners will vote on the Fiscal Year 2025 budget. They will also consider several contracts, including a design services bid for a public safety training center and a lease‑purchase for a loader at the C&D landfill. Public hearings will be held on rezoning requests for properties on Roscoe Road and East Gordon Road. Additional items include amendments to park facilities and tax‑collection agreements.

• Decision on the proposed Fiscal Year 2025 budget (Item 21)
• Bid award for design services for the Coweta County Public Safety Training Center (Item 17)
• Lease‑purchase agreement with Caterpillar for a loader at the C&D Landfill (Item 18)
• Amendment to contract for adding tennis/pickleball courts at Leroy Johnson Park (Item 20)
• Public hearing on potential rezoning of 3218 Roscoe Road, Newnan (Item 10)

The Coweta County Board of Commissioners adopted the Fiscal Year 2025 budget as presented and approved an additional $25,000 appropriation to the Department of Family and Children Services (DFACS), bringing the total to $50,000, with the condition that it be used for incidentals for foster children. The board also approved several rezoning requests, including a 3.91-acre property on East Gordon Road for a self-storage facility and granted an 18-month extension for a Land Disturbance Permit for the Dunaway Gardens property. All votes were unanimous except for the Communications and Branding Policy, which passed 4-1.

• Adopted FY2025 budget and approved $25K additional DFACS appropriation (unanimous)
• Rezoned 3.91 acres on East Gordon Road to Light Industrial for self-storage (unanimous)
• Granted 18-month LDP extension for Dunaway Gardens property, kept LUH zoning (unanimous)
• Approved $1.83M property/casualty insurance renewal with Marsh McLennan (unanimous)
• Granted three variances for East Gordon Road self-storage project (unanimous)
• Granted lot width variance for Del Webb Newnan 55+ community (unanimous)
• Approved $123,897.59 design contract for Public Safety Training Center (unanimous)
• Approved $838,735.84 lease-purchase for C&D Landfill loader (unanimous)

Board of Elections and Registration

The Coweta County Board of Elections and Registration will meet to approve the August and September meeting minutes, accept voter registration numbers, and discuss testing for the November 5, 2024 election.

• Approval of August 14, 2024 and September 3, 2024 minutes
• Acceptance of voter registration numbers
• L & A Testing for November 5, 2024 Election
• Voter Challenge discussion
• Public Comment period

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2025 Budget. The meeting also includes continued hearings on solar energy zoning and a rezoning petition for property off Elzie Johnson Road.

• Public hearing regarding the proposed Fiscal Year 2025 Budget
• Proposed amendment to Appendix A Zoning and Development for solar energy systems
• Petition # REZ 24-06 to rezone property off Elzie Johnson Road (Vulcan Lands, LLC)
• Fourth Amendment to agreement with Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank for Madras Connector, Phase 1
• Temporary closure of Woodlake Drive at Sullivan Road for roundabout construction

The Board continued the public hearing on the proposed Solar Energy Systems and Facilities Ordinance to November 5, 2024, and placed it on the October 24 work session agenda for further discussion. The Board also continued the rezoning petition REZ 24-06 and related variance for the Elzie Johnson Road property to November 19, 2024. The public hearing on the FY 2025 budget was closed, with adoption scheduled for September 17, 2024. Several administrative items were approved, including a GTIB agreement amendment for the Madras Connector and two right-of-entry agreements for storm drain maintenance.

• Continued solar ordinance public hearing to Nov. 5, 2024 (unanimous)
• Placed solar ordinance on Oct. 24 work session agenda (unanimous)
• Continued rezoning REZ 24-06 and buffer variance VAR 23-36 to Nov. 19, 2024 (unanimous)
• Closed FY 2025 budget public hearing; adoption set for Sept. 17 (unanimous)
• Approved 4th amendment to GTIB agreement for Madras Connector Phase 1 (unanimous)
• Approved right-of-entry for storm drain maintenance at 40 Springfield Drive (unanimous)
• Approved right-of-entry for storm drain maintenance at 150 Doe Run Court (unanimous)
• Approved Delta Air Lines bike ride on county roads Sept. 28 with signage condition (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Coweta County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular session to discuss the Fiscal Year 2025 budget. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as roll call, pledge of allegiance, and invocation. No specific decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of the Fiscal Year 2025 budget

The Board of Commissioners held a work session to discuss balancing the FY 2025 budget after adopting a millage rate that supports $112 million, not the originally proposed $122.3 million. Staff presented a list of proposed cuts totaling over $10 million, but a $75,000 gap remained. After discussion, the Board reached a consensus to direct staff to provide a 5% market adjustment for all employees beginning in January 2025, including a pay scale update, funded from the General Fund fund balance. No formal vote was taken; the direction was given as consensus.

• Consensus to provide 5% market adjustment for all employees starting January 2025, funded from General Fund fund balance
• Consensus to update pay scale for all employees, funded from General Fund fund balance
• Directed staff to present a balanced FY 2025 budget using General Fund fund balance to cover shortfall
• No objections to staff's proposed budget reductions other than salary adjustments

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will first approve the minutes from the July 18, 2024 public hearing. It will then consider Petition VAR 24-14 filed by George Rosenzweig for Pulte Group, Inc. (dba Del Webb Newnan) requesting a minimum lot width variance for property at Posey Road, Baker Road, and Hollz Parkway in District 2. The board will also review Petitions VAR 24-11, VAR 24-12, and VAR 24-13 from Tucker Holdings, LLC seeking front yard setback and buffer variances for a property on East Gordon Road in District 2. The meeting will conclude with any additional business before adjournment.

• Approve minutes from the July 18, 2024 public hearing.
• Consider VAR 24-14: minimum lot width variance for property at Posey Road, Baker Road, and Hollz Parkway (District 2).
• Consider VAR 24-11, VAR 24-12, VAR 24-13: front yard setback and buffer variances for property at East Gordon Road (District 2).

The Coweta County Board of Zoning Appeals recommended approval of a variance for the Del Webb Southern Oaks development to allow a reduced minimum lot width of 52 feet for up to 434 units, with conditions. The board also recommended approval of two buffer variances for a proposed self-storage facility on East Gordon Road, but recommended denial of a front yard setback reduction for the same property. The recommendations will go to the Board of Commissioners for final decisions.

• Recommended approval of VAR 24-14 (Del Webb) for 52-ft lot width on up to 434 units, with conditions (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of VAR 24-11 and VAR 24-12 (Tucker Holdings) for buffer reductions to 10 ft (3-1)
• Recommended denial of VAR 24-13 (Tucker Holdings) for front setback reduction to 50 ft (3-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved minutes from July 18, 2024 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Coweta County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on an update from Circuit Public Defender Maryellen Simmons regarding the Fiscal Year 2025 budget. A second public hearing will be conducted on the proposed 2024 millage rates. No decisions are recorded in this agenda; the items are for public comment.

• Update from Circuit Public Defender Maryellen Simmons on FY 2025 budget (public hearing)
• Second public hearing on the proposed 2024 millage rates

The Board of Commissioners held the second of three required public hearings on the proposed 2024 millage rate, with no action taken. The proposed County Maintenance & Operations (M&O) rate is 5.7 mills, a 28% increase over the current rate, down from the originally advertised 6.188 mills. The Board heard public comments both in support and opposition, and voted to extend the speaker time limit to 40 minutes per side (4-1). The final hearing and adoption of the millage rate is scheduled for later that evening at 6:00 p.m.

• Amended public hearing speaker time limit to 40 minutes for and 40 minutes against (4-1)
• Closed the second public hearing on the proposed 2024 millage rates (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Coweta County Board of Commissioners will conduct a third public hearing on the proposed 2024 millage rates and consider setting those rates. The meeting also includes a rezoning petition by Pulte Home Company, a variance request for 1204 Rockaway Road, and several bid awards for road and park improvements. Additional items are the approval of proclamations for September awareness months and a request to purchase a transit bus using reserve funds.

• Third public hearing on the proposed 2024 millage rates (Item 4)
• Request to set the 2024 millage rates (Item 5)
• Petition by Pulte Home Company, LLC (dba Del Webb Newnan) to rezone property off Posey Road, Baker Road, and Hollz Parkway (Item 6)
• Variance request for 1204 Rockaway Road, Senoia (Item 7)
• Bid award for addition of turn lanes on Belk Road (Item 10)

The Board of Commissioners set the 2024 millage rates, including a countywide Maintenance & Operations rate of 4.688 mills, after a public hearing. A motion to set the rate at 5.0 mills failed 3-2. The board also approved a rezoning for the Del Webb Newnan community, modifying conditions for road improvements and lot phasing.

• Set 2024 millage rates: County M&O 4.688 mills, Fire District 2 2.900 mills, School District 15.410 mills (4-1)
• Defeated motion to set countywide M&O millage rate at 5.0 mills (3-2)
• Approved rezoning for Del Webb Newnan (Pulte) with modified conditions, including road improvements tied to 249th CO (unanimous)
• Granted variance for 28-ft encroachment into setback at 1204 Rockaway Road, Senoia (unanimous)
• Awarded $375,370.46 bid to Baldwin Paving for Belk Road turn lanes (unanimous)
• Awarded $206,484.98 bid to Piedmont Paving for Leroy Johnson Park entrance (unanimous)
• Approved $10,810 geotechnical services contract for future Fire Station #5 (unanimous)
• Approved use of transit reserves to purchase a replacement bus (unanimous)

Newnan-Coweta County Airport Authority

The Newnan-Coweta County Airport Authority will convene to approve minutes from the July 19, 2024 meeting and receive updates from the Airport Manager, Sponsor, and Engineer. The session will include a public comment period and an executive session.

• Approval of July 19, 2024 minutes
• Update from Airport Manager
• Update from Airport Sponsor
• Update from Airport Engineer
• Executive Session

The Newnan-Coweta County Airport Authority approved the July 19, 2024 meeting minutes unanimously. Airport Manager Calvin Walker provided updates on monthly financials, the ramp project, and the fuel tank project, and the Airport Engineer reported on the Tentative Allocation letter and 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan. The Authority then voted unanimously to enter executive session to discuss real estate and litigation, and later returned to regular session and executed the required affidavit and resolution.

• Approved minutes from July 19, 2024 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to discuss real estate and litigation (unanimous)
• Returned to regular session after executive discussion (unanimous)
• Executed affidavit and resolution for executive session (unanimous)

Board of Trustees for the Salary Deferral Plan and Employee Matching Plan

The Coweta County Board of Trustees for the Salary Deferral Plan and Employee Matching Plan will consider approval of the minutes from the May 16, 2024 meeting. Trustees will hear a quarterly investment report presented by OneDigital. They will also receive a management report presentation from Empower.

• Approve minutes from the regular meeting held on May 16, 2024
• Presentation of the Quarterly Investment Report by OneDigital
• Presentation of the Management Report by Empower

The Board of Trustees for the Salary Deferral Plan and Employee Matching Plan approved replacing the Delaware Ivy Mid-Cap Growth R6 Fund with the Janus Henderson Enterprise Class N Fund in both plans, following a recommendation from OneDigital. The board also approved the minutes from the May 16, 2024 meeting and scheduled the next meeting for November 14, 2024. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes from May 16, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved replacing Delaware Ivy Mid-Cap Growth R6 Fund with Janus Henderson Enterprise Class N Fund (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for November 14, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. (unanimous)

Board of Trustees for the Group Pension Plan

The Board of Trustees for the Group Pension Plan will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and receive an investment update. OneDigital will present the Quarterly Investment Report to the trustees.

• Approval of May 16, 2024 meeting minutes
• Quarterly Investment Report presentation from OneDigital

The Board of Trustees for the Group Pension Plan voted unanimously to replace the Delaware Ivy Mid-Cap Growth R6 Fund with the Janus Henderson Enterprise Class N Fund, following a recommendation from OneDigital. They also approved reallocating $2.5 million from cash to fixed income and $1 million from cash to equities to comply with the Investment Policy Statement. The board approved the May 16, 2024 minutes and scheduled the next meeting for November 14, 2024.

• Approved minutes from May 16, 2024 (4-0, Fouts abstained)
• Replaced Delaware Ivy Mid-Cap Growth R6 Fund with Janus Henderson Enterprise Class N Fund (unanimous)
• Reallocated $2.5M from cash to fixed income and $1M from cash to equities (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for November 14, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will hold its first public hearing on the proposed 2024 millage rates. It will also consider a series of requests, including a beer and wine license extension at 1253 Lora Smith Road, a fiber‑optic cable relocation with MCI/Verizon for the Madras Connector Project, and temporary road closures for filming and a drain pipe replacement. Additional items include setting a September 5 public hearing on the FY 2025 budget and discussing unpaved county‑maintained roads.

• Public hearing on the proposed 2024 millage rates (Item 5)
• Extension request for a new package beer and wine license at 1253 Lora Smith Road (Item 6)
• Approval of agreement with MCI/Verizon to relocate fiber‑optic cable along the CSX railroad right‑of‑way for Phase 1 of the Madras Connector Project (Item 10)
• Approval to temporarily close a portion of Cedar Creek Road for filming (Item 13)
• Request to set a public hearing on September 5, 2024 regarding the proposed FY 2025 budget (Item 16)

The Board held the first of three required public hearings on the proposed 2024 millage rate, with no action taken. The proposed rate is 5.7 mills for maintenance and operations, 2.9 mills for fire district, and 0.195 mills for fire bond, totaling 8.795 mills for unincorporated areas. Nine residents spoke in opposition, citing concerns about a proposed 39% increase and cost of living. The Board also approved several routine items, including extensions for a convenience store license, road acceptances, and a temporary road closure for filming.

• Held first public hearing on 2024 millage rate; no action taken
• Approved 12-month extension for LDP and 6-month extension for store opening at 1253 Lora Smith Road (unanimous)
• Accepted Chapel Hill Subdivision Phase 2 roadways and open space deed (unanimous)
• Approved extended hours at Transfer Station and C&D Landfill (unanimous)
• Approved temporary closure of Cedar Creek Road for filming Aug 12-17 (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for hearing officer compensation for 2025 tax appeals (unanimous)
• Set public hearing on FY2025 budget for Sept 5, 2024 (unanimous)
• Voted to revisit 2008 policy on paving unpaved roads (unanimous)

Newnan-Coweta County Airport Authority

The Newnan-Coweta County Airport Authority will meet to approve previous minutes and confirm the execution of two agreements. The session includes updates from the airport manager, sponsor, and engineer.

• Memorandum of Understanding regarding certification procedures for Disadvantaged Business Enterprises
• Amendment to a lease agreement with The Prop Stop Hangar, LLC

The Newnan-Coweta County Airport Authority approved the June 21, 2024 minutes, confirmed a three-year MOU with GDOT for DBE certification procedures, and confirmed a lease amendment transferring a box hangar lease from The Prop Stop Hangar, LLC to The Prop Stop Hangar 108, LLC. All votes were unanimous. The Authority also entered executive session to discuss real estate and litigation, then returned and executed the required affidavit.

• Approved June 21, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Confirmed GDOT MOU for DBE certification procedures (unanimous)
• Confirmed lease amendment for Prop Stop Hangar transfer (unanimous)
• Entered executive session for real estate and litigation (unanimous)
• Returned to regular session (unanimous)
• Executed affidavit and resolution for executive session (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to approve previous minutes and review a single petition. The board is considering a variance request for a property in Senoia.

• Petition # VAR 24-010: Variance request for 1204 Rockaway Road, Senoia

The Coweta County Board of Zoning Appeals voted unanimously to recommend approval of a variance request by Cecil and Jamie Holton to build a detached garage within the 75-foot no-structure setback at 1204 Rockaway Road, Senoia. The recommendation is subject to the condition that the garage not encroach more than 28 feet into the setback along the southern property line. The board also approved the minutes from the June 20, 2024 meeting.

• Approved minutes from June 20, 2024 public hearing (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of variance VAR 24-10 for detached garage at 1204 Rockaway Road, Senoia (unanimous)
• Condition: garage shall not encroach more than 28 feet into the 75-foot no-structure setback along southern property line

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a called meeting and work session to discuss the upcoming fiscal year budget. The body will also review proposed changes to the county code of ordinances and solid waste operations.

• Fiscal Year 2025 Budget discussion
• Proposed amendments to Chapter 2 (Administration) of the Coweta County Code of Ordinances
• Solid waste operations discussion

At a July 17, 2024 work session, the Coweta County Board of Commissioners reached consensus to advertise a proposed 2024 millage rate of 6.188 mills, an increase of 1.5 mills over the current 4.688 mills, to support the draft FY2025 budget and additional items. No formal vote was recorded; the advertised rate can still be lowered before adoption in August. Staff also presented information on solid waste compactor sites and proposed amendments to Chapter 2 of the County Code, with no decisions made on those items.

• Consensus to advertise a proposed 2024 millage rate of 6.188 mills, up 1.5 mills from the current 4.688 mills (no vote recorded)
• No action taken on solid waste compactor site hours, closures, or AmWaste recycling proposal; staff to bring transfer station Saturday hours item to next agenda
• No action taken on proposed amendments to Chapter 2 (Administration) of the County Code; further Commissioner meetings to be scheduled
• Consensus to adjourn the meeting

Board of Commissioners

The Coweta County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and regular session to decide on zoning petitions, including a solar energy amendment and rezoning requests. They will also vote on ordinance updates, contracts, and budget amendments, alongside recognizing Rural Transit Day.

• Amendment to Appendix A for Solar Energy Systems and Facilities zoning rules
• Rezoning petition REZ 24-06 for Vulcan Lands property off Elzie Johnson Road
• Buffer variance petition VAR 23-36 for 251 Elzie Johnson Road
• Software agreement with CogAbility for State Court Clerk
• Final reconciliation change order with Headley Construction for Canongate Community Center

The Board set three public hearings in August to determine the 2024 millage rate. Several zoning and variance requests were approved, while public hearings on solar energy and industrial rezoning were continued to September. The Board also approved budget amendments for judicial staff and a software agreement for the State Court Clerk.

• Scheduled millage rate public hearings for Aug 6, Aug 20 (7:30 a.m.), and Aug 20 (6:00 p.m.)
• Approved $90,600 budget amendment for two court reporters and two judicial specialists
• Approved $34,390 software agreement with CogAbility for State Court Clerk
• Approved $253,767.90 final reconciliation change order for Canongate Community Center
• Granted front, rear, and buffer variances for dental office at Hwy 29 N (4-1, 4-0, and unanimous)
• Granted conditional use permit for temporary RV residence on Couch Road (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Animal Services Ordinance to allow more time for adoptions (unanimous)
• Continued solar energy and LDO Coweta rezoning public hearings to Sept 5, 2024

Board of Commissioners

The Board will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed abandonment of Lullwater Place. Commissioners will also consider property conditions for Del Webb Newnan and review several county contracts and grants.

• Public hearing on the proposed abandonment of Lullwater Place in Lullwater Subdivision
• Request for direction regarding Pulte Home Company, LLC property between Hollz Parkway and Posey Road
• Deed of Open Space Restriction and Easement for Cresswind at Spring Haven Subdivision, Phase 1C
• Statewide Mutual Aid and Assistance Agreement with the Georgia Emergency Management Agency
• Traffic Signal Permit Application for SR 154 and Elzie Johnson Road

The Coweta County Board of Commissioners voted 3-2 to postpone a decision on a $34,390 AI software agreement with CogAbility for the Clerk of State Court until July 16, 2024. The Board unanimously approved abandoning Lullwater Place in the Lullwater Subdivision, accepted a $108,728 juvenile justice grant, and executed a statewide mutual aid agreement with GEMA. A public hearing was set for July 15, 2025, regarding potential rezoning of property between Hollz Parkway and Posey Road associated with Pulte Home Company's Del Webb Newnan development.

• Postponed decision on $34,390 CogAbility AI software agreement until July 16, 2024 (3-2)
• Approved abandonment of Lullwater Place in Lullwater Subdivision (unanimous)
• Accepted $108,728 Juvenile Justice Incentive Grant from CJCC (unanimous)
• Executed Statewide Mutual Aid Agreement with GEMA through March 1, 2028 (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for July 15, 2025, on potential rezoning between Hollz Parkway and Posey Road (unanimous)
• Executed Deed of Open Space Restriction and Easement for 4.881 acres in Cresswind at Spring Haven Phase 1C (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from June 18, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved personnel action discussed in Executive Session (unanimous)

Newnan-Coweta County Airport Authority

The Newnan-Coweta County Airport Authority is reviewing requests to increase monthly T-Hangar rental rates. The board will also consider implementing a credit card convenience fee and a reversion deferral fee. Additionally, the agenda includes a name change for land leases at 12 Dale Pepper Drive and 55 Nation Drive.

• Request to increase monthly T-Hangar rental rates
• Implementation of a credit card convenience fee on airport rental transactions
• Implementation of a reversion deferral fee
• Name change from Avion GA, LLC to Newnan Airport Hangar Association, LLC for land leases

The Newnan-Coweta County Airport Authority approved a 15% increase for T-Hangar rental rates and a 3.25% convenience fee for credit card rental payments. Additionally, the Authority established a 3% reversion deferral fee for standard land leases, calculated using the higher of the property's assessed value or sale price. These changes, along with a lease assumption for Prop Stop Hangar 108, LLC, were approved unanimously.

• Approved 15% T-Hangar rental rate increase (5-0)
• Approved 3.25% credit card convenience fee for rentals (5-0)
• Approved 3% reversion deferral fee on land leases (5-0)
• Approved lease assumption for Prop Stop Hangar 108, LLC (5-0)
• Confirmed name change for Avion GA, LLC to Newnan Airport Hangar Association (5-0)
• Approved May 17, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings on two property petitions. These include a conditional use permit request for Couch Road in Senoia and variance requests for Highway 29 N in Newnan.

• Conditional Use Permit # CUP 24-03 at Couch Road, Senoia
• Variance request # VAR 24-04 for setback reduction and buffer elimination at Hwy 29 N, Newnan
• Approval of May 16, 2024, meeting minutes

The Coweta County Board of Zoning Appeals voted unanimously on June 20, 2024 to recommend that the Board of Commissioners approve two petitions. One would let Chris and Jennifer Stupski use an RV as a temporary residence on Couch Road in Senoia while their home is built; the other would grant Phillip Swords front and rear setback reductions and a buffer elimination for a planned dental office on Highway 29 N in Newnan. Both are recommendations only — final decisions rest with the Board of Commissioners. The board also approved minutes from its May 16, 2024 hearing. Two of five board seats (Districts 2 and 3) were absent, leaving three members voting.

• Recommended approval of CUP 24-03 (Stupski RV as temporary residence, Couch Road, Senoia) with 7 conditions, including a 12-month limit from July 17, 2024 to July 18, 2025 (unanimous, 3-0)
• Recommended approval of VAR 24-04 (Swords front/rear setback reductions and buffer elimination, Highway 29 N, Newnan) with 2 conditions: 105-ft front setback from Hwy 29N centerline and 5-ft rear setback (unanimous, 3-0)
• Approved minutes from the May 16, 2024 public hearing (unanimous, 3-0)
• Closed public hearings on both petitions (unanimous, 3-0 each)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous, 3-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will hold a public hearing regarding proposed changes to solar energy system zoning and development. The agenda also includes reviews of FY2025 budgets for the District Attorney and Public Defender. Additionally, the Board will consider several contract amendments and grant acceptances.

• Public hearing on proposed zoning amendments for solar energy systems
• FY2025 budgets for the District Attorney and Public Defender
• Contract amendment for the 2024 Mill and Inlay Pavement Rehabilitation Project
• Revised capacity agreement for housing state inmates at the Correctional Institute
• Amendments to occupation taxes and regulatory fees

The Board of Commissioners approved various budget appropriations for the District Attorney and Public Defender, accepted several state grant awards for accountability courts, and authorized the sale of surplus county properties. Additionally, the Board continued a public hearing regarding proposed solar energy zoning amendments until July 16, 2024.

• Continued solar energy zoning public hearing to July 16 (4-0)
• Amended business tax and regulatory fee ordinances (4-0)
• Approved FY25 capacity agreements for state inmate housing (4-0)
• Approved $1,600 contract amendment for road rehabilitation (4-0)
• Authorized auction/sealed bid process for four surplus properties (4-0)
• Reclassified vacant Magistrate position funds to Juvenile Court (4-0)
• Approved partial FY25 budgets for DA and Public Defender (4-0)
• Accepted $615,697 in total accountability court grant awards (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Coweta County Board of Commissioners will review several infrastructure and utility requests. Proposed actions include a railroad crossing closure agreement for the Madras Connector Project and an excavation variance for the Water and Sewerage Authority. The agenda also includes discussions on streetlights, right-of-way donations, and county contracts.

• Railroad Crossing Closure Agreement for the Madras Connector Project, Phase 1
• Compensatory Excavation Variance at Hwy. 16 and the Chattahoochee River
• Contract renewal with Peachtree Recovery Services, Inc. for property damage recovery
• Acceptance of Green Park Estates Subdivision as a Streetlight District
• Amendment to Chapter 54 (Roads and Bridges) of the County Code

The Coweta County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to deny Chief Magistrate Jim Stripling's request that the County appoint an attorney to represent him in a potential lawsuit against the eight Superior Court Judges. The Board also granted a variance allowing the Coweta County Water and Sewerage Authority to skip compensatory excavation for a new raw water pump station in a FEMA flood hazard area near Hwy. 16 at the Chattahoochee River. Other unanimous actions included accepting five streetlights in Green Park Estates into the County Streetlight District, executing a railroad crossing closure agreement with CSX for the Madras Connector project, and approving several right-of-entry and contract items. During public comment, a Fire Rescue union representative asked for a substantial pay increase ahead of FY 2025 budget planning; the Board took no action on that request.

• Denied Chief Magistrate Jim Stripling's request to appoint counsel for a lawsuit against the eight Superior Court Judges (Unanimous)
• Granted variance (Petition # VAR 24-08) to skip compensatory excavation for a raw water pump station in a FEMA AE flood hazard area at Hwy. 16 west of the Chattahoochee River, Parcel # 022-4048-004 (Unanimous)
• Accepted five streetlights in Green Park Estates Subdivision into the Coweta County Streetlight District, billing effective July 1, 2024 (Unanimous)
• Accepted donation of 255.0± square feet of additional right-of-way at 95 Raymond Hill Road, Sharpsburg (Unanimous)
• Executed renewal contract with Peachtree Recovery Services, Inc. for property damage recovery services (Unanimous)
• Executed Railroad Crossing Closure Agreement with CSX Transportation, Inc. for the at-grade crossing on Herring Road east of US 29, tied to Madras Connector Phase 1 (Unanimous)
• Executed amendment to Chapter 54, Article VI, Section 54-200 of the County Code adding a definition of 'Public Road System' (Unanimous)
• Approved appointments/reappointments to the Public Facilities Authority, Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly Authority, and MNGWPD Governing Board (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on a rezoning request for senior living and a wholesale beer and wine license. The session also includes votes on lease renewals and temporary road closures for pipe replacement and filming.

• Public hearing for wholesale beer and wine license for Buffalo Rock Company at 50 N Christopher Court
• Public hearing for rezoning off SR 34 East for Grace Premier Senior Living of Georgia, LLC
• Front yard setback variance request for property at Rising Star Road and Aaron Todd Road
• Temporary road closures for Payton Road and Tope Road for pipe replacement
• FY 2025 Transit 5311 Grant Agreement with Georgia Department of Transportation

The Board approved a 12-month extension for Grace Premier Senior Living of Georgia, LLC to obtain a Land Disturbance Permit, adding a condition that the property must be owned and operated by the applicant. Other actions included granting a wholesale alcohol license and approving emergency courthouse repairs.

• Approved $169,491 budget amendment for emergency chiller replacement at Historic Courthouse (Unanimous)
• Granted wholesale beer and wine license to Buffalo Rock Co. (Unanimous)
• Granted 12-month LDP extension for Grace Premier Senior Living with new ownership condition (Unanimous)
• Denied front yard setback variances for property at Rising Star and Aaron Todd Roads (Unanimous)
• Voted not to object to annexation of 23.35 acres into City of Chattahoochee Hills (Unanimous)
• Executed FY 2025 Transit 5311 Grant Agreement with GDOT (Unanimous)
• Approved temporary road closures for pipe replacement on Payton and Tope Roads (Unanimous)
• Approved temporary closure of Cedar Creek Road for filming June 11-13 (Unanimous)

Newnan-Coweta County Airport Authority

The Newnan-Coweta County Airport Authority unanimously approved a $229,620 task order for the design and bid phases of a runway overlay project. They also established a new non-runway access land lease rate of $0.30 per square foot annually, effective June 1, 2024. Additionally, the Authority executed underground easement agreements with Georgia Power Company and approved a name change for two land lease agreements.

• Approved agenda amendment to remove Sponsor update and add lease name change item (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from March 15 and March 29, 2024 meetings (Unanimous)
• Executed two Underground Easement Agreements with Georgia Power Company for Avion, GA LLC T-hangars (Unanimous)
• Executed Task Order #20 with Lead Edge Design Group for $229,620 runway overlay design and bid phases (Unanimous)
• Approved non-runway access land lease rate of $0.30 per square foot annually effective June 1, 2024 (Unanimous)
• Approved name change on two lease agreements from Avion GA, LLC to Newnan Airport Hangar Association (Unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (Unanimous)

Board of Trustees for the Salary Deferral Plan and Employee Matching Plan

The Board of Trustees for the Salary Deferral Plan and Employee Matching Plan met to approve minutes from February 28, 2024. The agenda included informational presentations from OneDigital regarding the Quarterly Investment Report and from Empower regarding the Management Report. No specific financial decisions, fee changes, or contract awards are listed in the agenda text.

• Approval of minutes from the February 28, 2024 meeting
• Presentation from OneDigital of the Quarterly Investment Report
• Presentation from Empower of the Management Report

The Board of Trustees for the Salary Deferral Plan and Employee Matching Plan approved the minutes from February 28, 2024. Trustees received investment and management reports showing a combined portfolio value of $39,227,153 as of March 31, 2024. No fund changes were recommended.

• Approved February 28, 2024 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for August 15, 2024 (Unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Coweta County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider one zoning variance petition. The item involves the Coweta County Water & Sewerage Authority requesting a variance for property located at Hwy 16 W at the Chattahoocheee River in Newnan. The agenda contains no other substantive business items.

• Variance petition VAR 24-08 filed by Coweta County Water & Sewerage Authority
• Property located at Hwy 16 W at the Chattahoochee River, Newnan (Tax I.D. 022-4048-004)

The Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously recommended that the Board of Commissioners approve a variance request from the Coweta County Water & Sewerage Authority. The variance allows the construction of a raw water pump station on a property in Newnan that lies within a 100-year floodplain. The recommendation is subject to meeting requirements from county, state, and federal agencies.

• Approved minutes from April 25, 2024 meeting (Unanimous)
• Closed public hearing for VAR-24-08 (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of variance VAR-24-08 for water pump station (Unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (Unanimous)

Board of Trustees for the Group Pension Plan

The Coweta County Board of Trustees for the Group Pension Plan met on May 16, 2024, to review the quarterly investment report from OneDigital. The primary action item was the confirmation of the adoption of the Investment Policy Statement with OneDigital. The meeting also included the approval of minutes from February 28, 2024, and standard procedural items.

• Confirmation of adoption of the Investment Policy Statement with OneDigital
• Presentation of the Quarterly Investment Report by OneDigital
• Approval of minutes from the February 28, 2024 meeting

Public Facilities Authority

The Public Facilities Authority of Coweta County is meeting to elect officers and appoint a secretary. The body will also receive an update on the Jail Expansion Project and discuss new projects and the meeting schedule.

• Election of officers for the Public Facilities Authority
• Appointment of Secretary for the Public Facilities Authority
• Jail Expansion Project update
• Discussion of new projects

The Authority appointed its Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and Treasurer for 2024 and reappointed the Secretary and Assistant Secretary. Members received an update on the jail expansion project's funding shortfall and discussed future capital projects estimated at $100 million over five to seven years.

• Approved minutes from April 19, 2022 (4-0)
• Appointed Cynthia Bennett as Chairman for 2024 (Unanimous)
• Appointed Don Phillips as Vice-Chairman for 2024 (Unanimous)
• Appointed Kelvin Thompson as Treasurer for 2024 (Unanimous)
• Reappointed Shannon Zerangue as Secretary and Fran Collins as Assistant Secretary for 2024 (Unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for September 16, 2024

Board of Commissioners

The Coweta County Board of Commissioners will review bid awards for roadway resurfacing and emergency pipe replacements. The board is also considering ordinance amendments regarding alcoholic beverages and building regulations.

• Bid award for resurfacing various county roadways (RB24.4)
• Bid award for emergency pipe replacements at Tanglewood Road and Pinelea Drive
• Project Framework Agreement for intersection improvements at Poplar Road and SR 16
• Proposed amendments to Chapter 6 (Alcoholic Beverages) and Chapter 14 (Building Regulations) of the County Code of Ordinances
• Engineering services proposal for new ball fields at Leroy Johnson Park

The Board approved a $3.75 million contract for county road resurfacing and a $111,671 contract for emergency pipe replacements. They also extended a deadline for a commercial rezoning in Senoia and tabled a request from the Chief Magistrate Judge for legal counsel to sue Superior Court Judges.

• Approved $3,749,909.40 road resurfacing contract with McLeroy, Inc (5-0)
• Approved $111,671.50 emergency pipe replacement contract with Piedmont Paving, Inc (5-0)
• Approved $285,000 engineering agreement for Poplar Road/SR 16 intersection improvements (5-0)
• Approved $76,500 engineering services for new ball fields at Leroy Johnson Park (5-0)
• Set public hearing for May 20, 2025, regarding potential revocation of City of Hope rezoning in Senoia (5-0)
• Tabled Chief Magistrate Judge Stripling's request for legal counsel to sue Superior Court Judges (5-0)
• Approved amendments to alcoholic beverage ordinances allowing wholesale dealers and tastings (5-0)
• Approved submission of stricter plumbing code amendments to state DCA for review (5-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will conduct a public hearing regarding a variance petition filed by Charles Pruitt. The request involves front yard setbacks for property located at the corner of Rising Star Road and Aaron Star Road.

• Petition # VAR 24-05: Front yard setback variances at corner of Rising Star Road and Aaron Star Road, Senoia

The Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously recommended that the Board of Commissioners grant two front yard setback variances for a property at the corner of Rising Star Road and Aaron Todd Road. The recommendation includes five specific conditions regarding setbacks, driveway access, and home orientation.

• Approved March 28, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Recommended approval of Petition # VAR 24-05 for front yard setback variances (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider a rezoning request for a business at Arbor Springs Plaza and review several land-use petitions. The meeting also includes the presentation of 2023 audited financial statements and requests for federal transportation funding.

• Public hearing for Petition # REZ 24-01 (Tidal Wave Auto Spa) at Hwy 29 and Arbor Springs Parkway
• Acreage variance request for a guest house at 25 Fox Hollow Drive, Senoia
• Conditional Use Permit request for property on Emory Phillips Road, Sharpsburg
• Acceptance of roadways in Arbor Springs Subdivision (Phase K and Phase M2-A) into the public road system
• Approval of FY2024 Large Capital FTA 5311 Transit Agreement with Georgia DOT

The Board of Commissioners denied a request to rezone a parcel at Hwy 29 and Arbor Springs Parkway for a car wash. Other actions included approving FY 2023 final budget amendments and granting a guest house acreage variance in Senoia.

• Denied rezoning of Arbor Springs Shopping Center Outparcel #3 from C-7 to C-8 (4-1)
• Approved Fiscal Year 2023 final budget amendments (Unanimous)
• Granted acreage variance for guest house at 25 Fox Hollow Drive (Unanimous)
• Granted Conditional Use Permit for temporary RV residence on Emory Phillips Road (Unanimous)
• Approved $108,727.92 Juvenile Justice Incentive Grant application (Unanimous)
• Approved write-off of $39,350.65 in uncollectible taxes (Unanimous)
• Executed FTA 5311 Transit Agreement for vehicle funding (Unanimous)
• Executed resolution to apply for federal funds for Madras Connector Project Phase 1 (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss upcoming local projects. Discussion topics include the 2025 SPLOST projects, a future administration building, and proposed amendments to the County Code of Ordinances.

• Discussion of 2025 SPLOST Projects
• Discussion of Future Administration Building
• Proposed Amendments to the Coweta County Code of Ordinances

The Board reached a consensus to move forward with plans for a new County Administration Complex and the expansion of the Fairgrounds. Staff were also instructed to provide architectural sketches for two potential Animal Adoption Center sites. No formal votes were taken on the proposed ordinance amendments.

• Consensus to proceed with Fairgrounds expansion including a connector road, covered multipurpose arena, and parking
• Consensus to proceed with plans for the new County Administration Complex
• Instructed staff to sketch building and trail options for two potential Animal Adoption Center parcels
• Approved entry into Executive Session for real estate/litigation discussion (4-0)
• Approved return to Regular Session (4-0)
• Executed Affidavit and Resolution for Executive Session (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on a beer and wine license and a property rezoning. The body is also reviewing road resurfacing bids and infrastructure agreements for the Newnan-Coweta County Airport and Madras Connector.

• Public hearing for a new package beer and wine license for Mac's Market at 870 East Highway 16
• Public hearing for Petition # REZ 23-10 to rezone property off Walt Sanders Road
• Bid award for 2024 Full Depth Reclamation and Plant Mix Resurfacing on subdivision streets and county roads
• Contract with GDOT Aviation for Phase II of the Aircraft Terminal Apron Expansion at Newnan-Coweta County Airport
• Easement agreement with Georgia Power for Phase 1 of the Madras Connector

The Coweta County Board of Commissioners voted 4-0 to rezone 254.73± acres off Walt Sanders Road, Newnan (Parcel # 096-5115-001) from NC (New Community) and RC (Rural Conservation) to M (Industrial) for Amlajack Industrial's Petition # REZ 23-10, subject to 18 conditions. Commissioner Bob Blackburn recused himself from the discussion and vote. The Board also approved a $7,316,252.11 road resurfacing contract with Blount Construction Company, Inc. and granted a new package beer and wine license for Mac's Market at 870 East Highway 16, Newnan. Other actions included approving assistance to the Town of Moreland for Railroad Street paving at a cost of $129,519.44 and to the Town of Turin for George Revell Street scraping and patching.

• Approved rezoning 254.73± acres off Walt Sanders Road from NC and RC to M (Industrial) for Amlajack Industrial, subject to 18 conditions (4-0, Blackburn recused)
• Approved $7,316,252.11 contract with Blount Construction Company, Inc. for 2024 road resurfacing (unanimous)
• Granted new package beer and wine license to Muhammad Khan for Mac's Market at 870 East Highway 16, Newnan (unanimous)
• Approved assistance to Town of Moreland for Railroad Street milling and paving, with reimbursement of $129,519.44 to County (unanimous)
• Approved assistance to Town of Turin for scraping and patching of George Revell Street (unanimous)
• Executed Quit Claim Deed transferring 256 square feet of open space to Oak Hill Reserve Lot 25 (unanimous)
• Executed Easement Agreement with Georgia Power for utility relocations for Phase 1 of Madras Connector (unanimous)
• Executed contract with GDOT Aviation for Phase II of Aircraft Terminal Apron Expansion at Newnan-Coweta County Airport (unanimous)

Newnan-Coweta County Airport Authority

The Newnan-Coweta County Airport Authority is meeting to discuss new business. The primary item is a request to approve a contract with GDOT Aviation for Phase II of the Aircraft Terminal Apron expansion.

• Contract approval for GDOT Aviation regarding Phase II of the Aircraft Terminal Apron expansion

The Newnan-Coweta County Airport Authority voted unanimously (4-0, with James Amey absent) to approve a contract with GDOT Aviation for Phase II of the Aircraft Terminal Apron expansion at Newnan-Coweta County Airport. The Authority also agreed to submit the contract to the Coweta County Board of Commissioners for consideration and execution, and to request that the BOC approve the use of County forces as in-kind labor for the local match. Phase II project costs in Fiscal Year 2024 are stated as $1,680,777, with $1,260,583 from State grant funding and a $420,194 local match (in-kind labor in lieu of cash). The Authority then voted unanimously to adjourn.

• Approved contract with GDOT Aviation for Phase II of Aircraft Terminal Apron expansion (4-0, Amey absent)
• Agreed to submit the Phase II contract to the Coweta County Board of Commissioners for consideration and execution (4-0)
• Agreed to request BOC approval of County forces as in-kind labor for the $420,194 local match (4-0)
• Approved adjournment (4-0, Amey absent)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board will consider a Conditional Use Permit request for property on Emory Phillips Road in Sharpsburg. Additionally, the board will review a petition to reduce acreage for a guest house at 25 Fox Hollow Drive in Senoia.

• Conditional Use Permit #CUP 24-02 for Emory Phillips Road, Sharpsburg
• Acreage reduction petition VAR 24-02 for 25 Fox Hollow Drive, Senoia

The Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously recommended that the Board of Commissioners approve two petitions. One allows a temporary RV residence during home construction, and the other reduces acreage requirements for a guest house.

• Approved February 29, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Recommended approval of CUP 24-02 for temporary RV residence on Emory Phillips Road (4-0)
• Recommended approval of VAR 24-02 for guest house acreage reduction at 25 Fox Hollow Drive (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on a new package wine license and a property rezoning. The body will also review variance requests and several construction and land agreements.

• Public hearing for package wine license for Coweta Greenhouses, Inc at 81 Oaklawn Circle
• Public hearing for rezoning of property on Highway 29 South (Petition # REZ 23-18)
• Construction agreement with CSX Railroad for the Madras Connector (RB13.9)
• Agreement with Newnan Kiwanis Club, Inc. for 13-acres and Fairgrounds use
• Buffer and setback variance requests for Highway 29 South and 251 Elzie Johnson Road

The Board approved a rezoning request and multiple setback and buffer variances for a proposed self-storage facility on Highway 29 South. Other actions included granting a wine license to Coweta Greenhouses, Inc. and accepting a $2.2M road maintenance grant.

• Approved rezoning 3.01± acres on Highway 29 South from C to LM for self-storage (Unanimous)
• Granted front yard, rear yard, and side yard buffer variances for Highway 29 South property (Unanimous)
• Granted new package wine license to Coweta Greenhouses, Inc. (Unanimous)
• Approved $2,215,689.61 GDOT grant for road resurfacing (Unanimous)
• Executed agreement with Newnan Kiwanis Club for 13.043± acres and Fairgrounds use (Unanimous)
• Executed construction agreement with CSX Railroad for Madras Connector bridge (Unanimous)
• Accepted Grove Park Subdivision Phase 2 and 3 roads into public system (Unanimous)
• Approved use of various County roads for 'Tour de Coweta' bike ride on April 20, 2024 (Unanimous)

Newnan-Coweta County Airport Authority

The Newnan-Coweta County Airport Authority is meeting to discuss amendments to its standard construction lease agreement. The body will also consider executing new construction leases for properties located off West Aviation Way.

• Amendment to the Standard New Construction Lease Agreement
• New Construction Lease Agreement with LH Construction Group, Inc (West Aviation Way)
• New Construction Lease Agreement with Newnan Airport Hangar Association Southwest, LLC (West Aviation Way)

The Authority approved amendments to the Standard New Construction Lease Agreement to hold developers responsible for road repairs. Two new construction lease agreements for hangars off West Aviation Way were executed.

• Approved amendment to Standard New Construction Lease Agreement requiring developers to repair infrastructure damage (Unanimous)
• Executed New Construction Lease Agreement with LH Construction Group, Inc for a hangar and office space (Unanimous)
• Executed New Construction Lease Agreement with Newnan Airport Hangar Association Southwest, LLC for a multi-bay hangar (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from February 16, 2024 (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Coweta County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and regular session, including a rezoning request for property at 3967 Lower Fayetteville Road. They will also consider accepting roadways for a subdivision, a services agreement, a bid award, and other action items.

• Public hearing on rezoning petition REZ 23-17 for 3967 Lower Fayetteville Road
• Request to accept roadways and deed of open space restriction for Poplar Preserve Subdivision Phase 2A-1
• Services agreement with Byrne Software Technologies, Inc.
• Bid award for document destruction services
• Request to demolish unsafe structure at 7 Camphor Drive, Newnan

The Coweta County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to reject a settlement offer from the City of Newnan tied to the maintenance of Lower Fayetteville Road and the Lennar annexation lawsuit. The Board also approved rezoning 2.43 acres at 3967 Lower Fayetteville Road in Sharpsburg from commercial to rural conservation, accepted roads and open space for Poplar Preserve Subdivision Phase 2A-1, and agreed to demolish an unsafe structure at 7 Camphor Drive in Newnan with a lien filed to recover costs. Other actions included a services agreement for Accela Civic software support, a new document destruction contract, and reappointments to the DFACS board.

• Rejected settlement offer from City of Newnan regarding Lower Fayetteville Road maintenance and Lennar annexation lawsuit (5-0)
• Approved rezoning 2.43 acres at 3967 Lower Fayetteville Road, Sharpsburg from C-6 to RC with conditions (5-0)
• Accepted roads and executed Deed of Open Space Restriction for Poplar Preserve Subdivision Phase 2A-1 (4-0, Blackburn abstained)
• Approved demolition of unsafe structure at 7 Camphor Drive, Newnan and filing a lien to recoup costs (5-0)
• Executed services agreement with Byrne Software Technologies for Accela Civic support at $150/hour as needed (5-0)
• Awarded document destruction contract to Shred It (Stericycle) at $1,092 annually (5-0)
• Approved providing labor and equipment to Town of Moreland for trash cleanup along rights-of-way (5-0)
• Reappointed Yolanda Colton and Reverend Steve Cothran to DFACS Board of Directors, terms expiring June 30, 2027 (5-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Coweta County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider two variance requests. The board will decide on proposed reductions for setbacks and buffers for specific properties.

• VAR 23-35 Tucker Holdings, LLC: Front yard setback and buffer variances (Tax I.D. 075A-016)
• VAR 23-36 LDO Coweta, LLC: Buffer variance (Tax I.D. 119-6043-001)

The Board of Zoning Appeals recommended that the Board of Commissioners approve buffer and setback reductions for two properties in Newnan. One recommendation passed with a split vote and included six specific conditions, while the other passed unanimously.

• Approved minutes from January 25, 2024 (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Petition # VAR 23-35 for Tucker Holdings, LLC regarding front yard setback and buffer reductions on Hwy. 29 South (3-2)
• Recommended approval of Petition # VAR 23-36 for LDO Coweta, LLC regarding a buffer reduction at 251 Elzie Johnson Road (Unanimous)

Board of Trustees for the Salary Deferral Plan and Employee Matching Plan

The Board of Trustees for the Salary Deferral Plan and Employee Matching Plan will meet to approve previous minutes. The session includes investment and management reports from OneDigital and Empower.

• Approval of November 08, 2023 minutes
• Quarterly Investment Report presentation from OneDigital
• Management Report presentation from Empower

The Board of Trustees for the Salary Deferral Plan and Employee Matching Plan met on Feb. 28, 2024. The board approved the minutes of its Nov. 8, 2023 meeting and scheduled its next meeting for Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. Most of the session was informational: OneDigital and Empower presented quarterly investment and management reports, and trustees discussed plan participation, vesting data, and a proposal to let retirees keep money in the plan after leaving service. No fund changes were recommended, and the retiree distribution proposal was only discussed, not voted on.

• Approved minutes of the Nov. 8, 2023 regular meeting (unanimous; Green absent)
• Scheduled next meeting for Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)
• No recommended fund changes; OneDigital reported all funds above target except T. Rowe Price Retirement 2005, slightly below target for Q4 2023 (informational, no vote)
• Retiree post-employment distribution option discussed; no vote taken

Board of Trustees for the Group Pension Plan

The Board of Trustees for the Group Pension Plan will meet to review investment reports and consider a new policy statement. The session includes the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Request to adopt the Investment Policy Statement with OneDigital
• Quarterly Investment Report presentation from OneDigital
• Approval of November 08, 2023 minutes
• Approval of January 25, 2024 minutes

Board of Commissioners

The Coweta County Board of Commissioners will discuss infrastructure projects, including intersection improvements and culvert clearing. The body is also reviewing contracts for radio tower space and open records software.

• Intersection improvements at SR 154 and Emory Phillips Road
• Budget amendment for an open records software solution
• Intergovernmental Agreement with Coweta County School System for radio tower space
• Request from Town of Sharpsburg to clear a culvert on Stovall Street
• Temporary closure of a portion of Crook Road for Blumhouse Television filming

The Board of Commissioners approved several infrastructure projects, including a new turn lane on SR 154 and road acceptances for two subdivisions. They also authorized a temporary office lease for Community Development and the purchase of open records management software.

• Executed contract with Piedmont Paving, Inc for SR 154 turn lane at $69,645.65 (Unanimous)
• Approved $11,394.75 budget amendment for CivicPlus NextRequest software (Unanimous)
• Executed 24-month lease for temporary Community Development office at 8C Madison Street (Unanimous)
• Approved grant application for $221,506.00 for Family Treatment Court (Unanimous)
• Executed IGA with Coweta County School System for radio tower space at $3,000 annually (Unanimous)
• Accepted roadways and open space restrictions for Saddleridge Estates Phase 2A and Cresswind at Spring Haven Phase 1B (Unanimous)
• Appointed EMS Captain Brian Goldin to Region 4 EMS Council (Unanimous)
• Approved temporary closure of Crook Road March 12 and 26 for filming (Unanimous)

Newnan-Coweta County Airport Authority

The Newnan-Coweta County Airport Authority will meet to discuss a request to increase standard land lease rates. The session also includes updates from the airport manager, sponsor, and engineer.

• Request to increase the standard land lease rate

The Authority approved an increase in the annual standard land lease rate effective March 1, 2024. Current Letter of Intent holders as of February 16, 2024, are exempt from the increase. The board also received updates on airport infrastructure and fuel sales.

• Approved increase of standard land lease rate from $0.30 to $0.45 per square foot annually (4-0)
• Approved exemption for current LOI holders from the lease rate increase (4-0)
• Approved minutes from January 12, 2024 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on a rezoning petition and a new alcohol license. The body is also reviewing setback variances and a bid for roof replacement at the county prison.

• Public hearing for a distilled spirits, beer and wine license for Skinny's Bar & Grill at 1065 Sullivan Road
• Public hearing for Petition # REZ 23-10 to rezone property off Walt Sanders Road
• Bid award for Phase 2 roof replacement at the Coweta County Prison
• Setback variance requests for 295 Cabin Road and 352 Welcome to Arnco Road
• Resolution to reimburse the County for certain 2025 SPLOST project expenses

The Board approved a $376,184 contract for phase 2 of the Coweta County Prison roof replacement. Several setback variances were granted for residential properties, and a new alcohol license was issued for Skinny's Bar & Grill. A rezoning request for an industrial park was continued until April 9, 2024.

• Approved $376,184 contract to Eskola Roofing, LLC for prison roof replacement (Unanimous)
• Granted new alcohol license to Skinny's Bar & Grill (Unanimous)
• Continued Amlajack Industrial rezoning request until April 9, 2024 (4-0)
• Granted 20-foot rear yard setback variance for 295 Cabin Road (Unanimous)
• Granted 80-foot front yard setback variance for 352 Welcome to Arnco Road (4-0)
• Accepted 2.20± acres of donated right-of-way on Todd Road (Unanimous)
• Approved FY 2025 Accountability Court grant applications and matching funds (Unanimous)
• Approved Main Street Newnan's use of courthouse sidewalks for 2024 events (Unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Coweta County Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to conduct public hearings on two variance petitions. The board will also handle beginning of the year appointments and approve previous meeting minutes.

• VAR 23-32: Keirston Stepp request for front yard setback reduction (Tax I.D. 047 5065 002A)
• VAR 23-34: Becky Moore request for rear yard setback reduction (Tax I.D. 111 6032 025)

The Coweta County Board of Zoning Appeals recommended approval of two front/rear yard setback variances, both passing 4-0 with Board member Billy Cranford absent. The board also elected Delia Crouch as Chairman and re-elected Lisa Mitchum as Vice-Chairman for 2024, and approved minutes from its December 21, 2023 public hearing. Both variance recommendations now go to the Board of Commissioners, which is scheduled to take them up on February 13, 2024.

• Elected Delia Crouch as Chairman for 2024 (4-0, Cranford absent)
• Re-elected Lisa Mitchum as Vice-Chairman for 2024 (4-0, Cranford absent)
• Approved Dec 21, 2023 public hearing minutes (4-0, Cranford absent)
• Recommended approval of VAR 23-032 (Keirston Stepp, 352 Welcome to Arnco Road, Newnan): 80-ft front setback reduction from 100 ft to 20 ft, with conditions (4-0, Cranford absent)
• Recommended approval of VAR 23-034 (Becky Moore, 295 Cabin Road, Newnan): 20-ft rear setback reduction from 50 ft to 30 ft, with conditions (4-0, Cranford absent)
• Adjourned the meeting (4-0, Cranford absent)

Board of Trustees for the Group Pension Plan

The Board of Trustees for the Group Pension Plan will meet to discuss the Investment Policy Statement. The board will also review fund managers.

• Discussion of Investment Policy Statement
• Review of Fund Managers

The Board reviewed the Group Pension Plan's investment policy and fund managers, finding no immediate changes needed. They noted that annual payments to retirees have recently exceeded the county's lump sum contribution and that the plan is 67.3% funded. The Investment Policy Statement will be adopted at the next quarterly meeting in February.

• Reviewed Investment Policy Statement; no changes recommended; adoption deferred to Feb 28 meeting
• Reviewed fund managers; no changes recommended; all funds rated 4-5 stars
• Noted plan is 67.3% funded as of July 1, 2022
• Adjournment motion adopted (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on two rezoning petitions and review three buffer and setback variance requests. The body is also deciding on several construction bids and the execution of various intergovernmental and consultant agreements.

• Public hearing for rezoning 5439 Lower Fayetteville Road (Heirloom Homestead) and property off Hwy 16 East (BRC Storage)
• Buffer variance requests for 5439 Lower Fayetteville Road and property off Hwy 16 East
• Request to reject all bids and re-bid construction of the Senoia Fire Station and 911 Center renovation
• Resolution declaring election results of 2025 SPLOST Referendum
• Resolution regarding elected officials salaries and local supplements

The Board unanimously denied a request to rezone the Heirloom Homestead property at 5439 Lower Fayetteville Road from Rural Conservation to Commercial, citing a revised site plan that staff had not reviewed. The Board approved rezoning for a BRC Storage facility on Hwy 16 East and granted a related buffer variance. Additionally, the Board rejected construction bids for the Senoia Fire Station and 911 Center renovation because they exceeded budget, and executed a resolution declaring the 2025 SPLOST election results.

• Denied rezoning for Heirloom Homestead at 5439 Lower Fayetteville Road (Unanimous)
• Denied buffer variance for Heirloom Homestead (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning for BRC Storage on Hwy 16 East with conditions (Unanimous)
• Granted 75-foot buffer reduction for BRC Storage (Unanimous)
• Denied front yard setback variance for Bears Bend Subdivision Lot #8 (Unanimous)
• Rejected all bids for Senoia Fire Station construction; project to be re-bid (Unanimous)
• Rejected all bids for 911 Center renovation due to budget overruns (Unanimous)
• Executed resolution declaring 2025 SPLOST election results (Unanimous)

Newnan-Coweta County Airport Authority

The Newnan-Coweta County Airport Authority is meeting to handle beginning-of-year business and administrative updates. The body will discuss airport rates and fees and appoint its leadership for the year.

• Appointments for Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Secretary, Counsel, and Clerk
• Execution of an underground easement with Georgia Power Company
• Discussion of Airport Rates and Fees
• Adoption of rules governing Airport Authority meetings
• Setting of meeting dates and times for 2024 and early 2025

The Newnan-Coweta County Airport Authority held its first meeting of 2024, re-electing Joe Rutkiewic as Chairman, Hank Moody as Vice-Chairman, Lee Moody as Secretary, and reappointing Fran Collins as Clerk and Nathan Lee as legal counsel. The Authority set its 2024 meeting dates, adopted its existing meeting rules, approved prior meeting minutes, and confirmed an underground easement with Georgia Power for a T-hangar development. A presentation on airport rates and fees found CCO rates below other regional airports, but no rate change was voted on; further research and community input will return at the April 19, 2024 meeting. In executive session, the Authority discussed a real estate issue and authorized the Chairman to send a letter to the Georgia Department of Transportation.

• Re-elected Joe Rutkiewic as Chairman for 2024 (unanimous)
• Re-elected Hank Moody as Vice-Chairman for 2024 (unanimous)
• Re-elected Lee Moody as Secretary for 2024 (unanimous)
• Reappointed Fran Collins as Clerk for 2024 (unanimous)
• Reappointed Nathan Lee as legal counsel for 2024 (unanimous)
• Set 2024 and early 2025 meeting dates and times (unanimous)
• Adopted existing rules governing Authority meetings (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the November 3, 2023 meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will conduct several public hearings regarding liquor licenses and meeting rules. Additional business includes annual appointments, contract amendments, and budget requests.

• Public hearing for a consumption beer and wine license at Karvelas Pizza Company, 6855 Highway 16, Suite 200, Senoia
• Public hearing for a package beer and wine license at Family Dollar Stores of Georgia, LLC, 2005 West Highway 16, Newnan
• Public hearing for a package beer and wine license at Newnan BP Food Mart (ARN 2 Enterprises, LLC), 1670 E Highway 34, Newnan
• Public hearing for a consumption distilled spirits, beer and wine license at Lalo's Tacos, LLC, 3500 E Highway 34, Suite 1, Sharpsburg
• Amendment #3 to the contract with VHB for the Shaw Road Connector (RB22.7)

The Coweta County Board of Commissioners approved a budget amendment to purchase an aircraft tug for the Newnan-Coweta County Airport and granted four new alcohol licenses to local businesses. The Board also adopted the county's 2024 holiday schedule, amended meeting rules, and approved a contract amendment for the Shaw Road Connector project. A request from residents to switch to hand-counted paper ballots was discussed but the County Attorney stated the Board lacks legal authority to override state election laws.

• Approved $82,219 budget amendment to purchase aircraft tug for Newnan-Coweta County Airport
• Granted beer/wine license to Karvelas Pizza Company in Senoia
• Granted package beer/wine license to Family Dollar Stores in Newnan
• Granted package beer/wine license to Newnan BP Food Mart
• Granted spirits/beer/wine license to Lalo's Tacos in Sharpsburg
• Approved 2024 holiday schedule for county offices
• Adopted amendments to Rules Governing Commission Meetings
• Executed Amendment #3 to VHB contract for Shaw Road Connector ($19,138)