Elbert County public meetings in 2023
3 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
County Commission
The Board approved a rezone and plat for Sun Bear Estates to create eight 10-acre residential lots. Commissioners also granted a variance to CORE for a transmission line and substation. Additionally, the board signed proclamations for National Preparedness Month and Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.
- Approved Sun Bear Rezone RZ-23-18837 and Preliminary/Final Plat FP-23-18837 (3-0)
- Approved CORE Variance for transmission line and substation with conditions (3-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda including Murphy Express liquor license renewal (3-0)
- Approved July 26, August 5 (BOE), and August 9 meeting minutes (3-0)
- Signed 2023 National Preparedness Month proclamation
- Signed 2023 Suicide Prevention Awareness Month proclamation
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
County Commission
The Board of County Commissioners approved a special use request for a horse therapy training facility in Elizabeth. The board also passed a resolution opposing Senate Bill 23-303 (Prop HH) and updated appointments for the Elbert County Building Authority.
- Approved Special Use Request SU-22-0044 for Touched by a Horse therapy facility (3-0)
- Approved Resolution opposing SB23-303 Prop HH (3-0)
- Approved supplemental appointments to the Elbert County Building Authority, including County Manager Shawn Fletcher (3-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda including vacation of County Road 150 and HHS Core Plan (3-0)
- Approved July 12, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
General
The Board of Equalization reviewed 168 total tax appeals. The board approved the hearing officer's recommendations, which included 20 approved or partially approved appeals and 123 denials.
- Approved Recommendations of the Hearing Officer for the Board of Equalization Appeals (3-0)