Barrow County public meetings in 2024

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider terminating a professional services agreement with Jarrard & Davis, LLP. They will also review the approval of a new legal services agreement with Atkinson Ferguson, LLC and a resolution regarding land annexation in the Town of Braselton.

• Termination of Professional Services Agreement with Jarrard & Davis, LLP effective December 31, 2024
• Approval of Legal Services Agreement with Atkinson Ferguson, LLC effective January 1, 2025
• Resolution to support Town of Braselton's request to annex unincorporated Barrow County islands

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved three items: terminating the professional services agreement with Jarrard & Davis, LLP effective December 31, 2024; approving a new legal services agreement with Atkinson Ferguson, LLC effective January 1, 2025; and passing a resolution supporting the Town of Braselton's request for local legislation to annex unincorporated county islands. All votes were unanimous among the five present members.

• Terminated Professional Services Agreement with Jarrard & Davis, LLP effective Dec 31, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved Legal Services Agreement with Atkinson Ferguson, LLC effective Jan 1, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved resolution supporting Braselton's annexation of unincorporated Barrow County islands (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider several land use changes including residential rezonings and a special use request. The meeting also includes discussions on budget adjustments, public works agreements, and park maintenance services.

• Rezoning +/- 3.43 acres at 301 E Midland Ave from C-3 to R-1
• Special Use request for a group personal care home at 1412 Dee Kennedy Rd
• Rezoning +/- 12.63 acres at 1127 & 1129 Loganville Hwy to R-3 for townhomes
• Rezoning +/- 5.38 acres at 0 Atlanta Hwy NW from AG to R-1
• Purchase of a Ford F-250 for Animal Control from Akins Ford LLC for $80,514.80

The Board of Commissioners approved a rezoning request for 12.63 acres at 1127 & 1129 Loganville Hwy to allow construction of townhomes, with conditions including a 25-foot vegetative buffer, a 6-foot black metal fence, a 15% cap on non-owner-occupied units, and a minimum 2,000 sq ft heated area per unit. The board also approved several other rezoning and special use requests, a budget adjustment, and multiple contracts for county services.

• Approved RZ 2024-034 for 12.63 acres at Loganville Hwy to R-3 for townhomes with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved RZ 2024-032 for 3.43 acres at 301 E Midland Ave to R-1 with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved SU 2024-033 for group personal care home at 1412 Dee Kennedy Rd with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved RZ 2024-036 for 5.38 acres at Atlanta Hwy to R-1 with variance (6-1, Alvarez dissenting)
• Approved FY 2024 Budget Adjustment Resolution (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Ford F-250 for Animal Control for $80,514.80 (unanimous)
• Approved enrollment in first responder PTSD program via ACCG-IRMA (unanimous)
• Approved termination of intergovernmental agreement with Town of Bethlehem (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will vote on several contracts, including a water purchase agreement with the City of Hoschton and an opioid settlement agreement with Kroger. The board will also review the first quarter unaudited financials for FY 2025 and a budget adjustment resolution.

• Ratification of Centegix Alert System for Board of Education: $248,700.00
• Allocation of FY 2023 National Opioid Settlement Funds: $218,117.00
• Water Purchase Contract with the City of Hoschton
• Ratification of the Kroger National Opioid Settlement Agreement
• Reduction of pet adoption fees for the 2024 holiday season

The Board of Commissioners approved funding for the Centegix Alert System for the school board and authorized the allocation of $218,117 in opioid settlement funds. They also approved a water purchase contract with the City of Hoschton and reduced pet adoption fees for the holiday season. A budget adjustment resolution was tabled until the December 10, 2024, meeting.

• Approved $248,700 for Centegix Alert System (6-0)
• Approved FY 2025 transportation agreement amendment (6-0)
• Approved holiday pet adoption fee reduction (6-0)
• Approved water purchase contract with City of Hoschton (6-0)
• Approved Kroger National Opioid Settlement participation (6-0)
• Approved $218,117 opioid settlement fund allocation (6-0)
• Tabled FY 2024 budget adjustment resolution (6-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Barrow County Board of Commissioners special called meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 5:00 PM was cancelled. No agenda items were considered or acted upon.

Board of Commissioners

The Barrow County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on four rezoning and special use requests, including a group personal care home. New business items include a bond resolution for expanding the Bear Creek water treatment facility, several contracts and change orders, and a road abandonment resolution. The board will also vote on an agreement for a new chiller at the Historic Courthouse.

• RZ 2024-028: Rezone 1444 Sims Rd from AG to R-1 for a single-family residence
• SU 2024-029: Special use for a group personal care home at 1171 Lackey Rd
• Bond resolution authorizing revenue bonds for Bear Creek water treatment expansion
• Fifth Amendment to EMS Services Agreement with Northeast Georgia Physicians Group
• Change Order No. 1 for Barber Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility expansion to 1.5 MGD

Board of Commissioners

This is a special called meeting of the Barrow County Board of Commissioners that consists solely of a call to order, an executive session (closed to the public) to discuss litigation, real estate, personnel, or exempt records, and adjournment. No votes or public decisions are scheduled.

• No public agenda items; only an executive session for permitted closed-door discussions

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to vote on several service agreements and equipment purchases. Key items include security upgrades for parks and software for the Planning & Community Development Department. The board will also consider vehicle surpluses and right-of-way entries for a GDOT project.

• Purchase and installation of flock cameras at Barrow County Parks & Recreation Center and Winder Legacy Park for $61,600.00
• Tyler Technologies eReviews Module for Planning & Community Development Department for $35,277.00
• Right of Way Entry for GDOT project P.I. No. 0013910-SR 316 at Barber Creek Road Interchange (Parcel No. 4 and 6)
• Surplus of 22 vehicles from the Sheriff's Office and Transportation Division of Public Works
• Debt Collection Services Agreement with F.H. Cann & Associates, Inc.

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved all agenda items, including the purchase and installation of Flock cameras at two parks for $61,600, a $35,277 eReviews software module, and several service agreements. The Trane AC chiller proposal for the Historic Courthouse was tabled until the November 12 meeting. All votes were 5-0, with two commissioners absent.

• Approved $61,600 Flock camera purchase for Parks & Recreation Center and Winder Legacy Park (5-0)
• Approved $35,277 Tyler Technologies eReviews Module for Planning & Community Development (5-0)
• Approved FY 2025 Transportation Services MOU with Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (5-0)
• Approved transfer of 1 vehicle to Fire Department and surplus of 22 vehicles from Sheriff's Office and Public Works (5-0)
• Approved Debt Collection Services Agreement with F.H. Cann & Associates (5-0)
• Approved BaseSix fire alarm panel replacement at Animal Control (5-0)
• Tabled Trane AC Chiller proposal for Historic Courthouse until Nov 12 (5-0)
• Approved Right of Way Entry for GDOT SR 316 at Barber Creek Road Interchange (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The meeting is scheduled for an executive session to discuss litigation, real estate, personnel matters, or exempt records. No action will be taken during this session.

The Barrow County Board of Commissioners met in a special called session on October 22, 2024, and unanimously voted to enter executive session, then return to regular session, and adjourn. No substantive decisions were made in open session; the minutes record only procedural actions.

• Entered executive session at 5:01 p.m. (unanimous)
• Returned to regular session at 6:00 p.m. (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 6:01 p.m. (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Barrow County Board of Commissioners will convene for a special called meeting to conduct an executive session. No official actions are scheduled to be taken during this session.

• Executive session for potential litigation and real estate matters
• Executive session for personnel matters and confidential records

The Barrow County Board of Commissioners held a special called meeting on October 8, 2024, with Chairman Pat Graham and District 2 Commissioner Bill Brown absent. The board entered executive session, returned to regular session, and adjourned, all by unanimous votes. No substantive decisions were made during the meeting.

• Entered executive session at 5:01 p.m. (unanimous)
• Adjourned executive session and returned to regular session at 5:47 p.m. (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting at 5:47 p.m. (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Barrow County Board of Commissioners will consider four rezoning requests, the purchase of a new shuttle bus and pickup truck, and the initiation of road abandonment procedures.

• Purchase of 2023 Ford E-450 shuttle bus for $117,370.00
• Purchase of 2024 F-150 pickup truck for $37,245.00
• Rezone +/- 5.0 acres from AG to R-1 at 763 Manning Gin Rd.
• Rezone +/- 3.00 acres from AG to R-1 at 367 Chandler Rd.
• Initiate abandonment of Old Hoyt King Road between SR 324 and SR 81

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved all four public hearing items, including a special use permit for a metal accessory structure, three rezoning requests, and associated variances. They also approved several new business items, including vehicle purchases, a vending machine services agreement, and a road abandonment resolution.

• Approved special use and variance for metal accessory structure at 565 Rice Dr. (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 5.0 acres at 763 Manning Gin Rd. from AG to R-1 with variance (unanimous)
• Approved future land use amendment and rezoning of 3.0 acres at 367 Chandler Rd. to R-1 with variances (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 2.0 acres at 1369 Carl Bethlehem Rd. from AR to R-1 (unanimous)
• Approved reduction of waiting period from 12 to 6 months for Parcel XX052-017 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2023 Ford E-450 shuttle bus for $117,370 and sale of asset 5942 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2024 F-150 for $37,245 and sale of asset 7243 (unanimous)
• Approved vending machine services agreement with Coca-Cola Bottling Company (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a special called meeting to discuss and potentially approve settlement terms regarding the Service Delivery Strategy. A portion of the meeting will be conducted in a confidential session for mediation.

• Mediation regarding Service Delivery Strategy
• Possible approval of Service Delivery Strategy settlement terms

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the overall Service Delivery Settlement Agreement covering Water Utility Services and Municipal and County Road Maintenance Services, following a closed mediation session with county and city representatives. The board also voted to recess into confidential mediation and later reconvene to consider the settlement. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Service Delivery Settlement Agreement for water and road maintenance services (unanimous)
• Recessed into confidential mediation under O.C.G.A. § 50-14-3(a)(5) (unanimous)
• Reconvened from mediation to regular session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:53 p.m. (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Barrow County Board of Commissioners will vote on several contracts and purchases, including a $85,950 purchase of two 2024 Ford F-150 trucks for the Water & Sewer Division. Other items include a bridge replacement agreement, a concession‑stand management contract, a kennel contract for animal control, and a study agreement with the Carl Vinson Institute of Government. No actions will be taken during the executive session.

• Approve purchase of two 2024 Ford F-150 4x4 trucks for Water & Sewer Division at $42,975 each ($85,950 total) from Akins Ford of Winder, GA
• Approve Construction Services Agreement for County Line‑Auburn Road Bridge Replacement with Baldwin Paving Company, Inc. of Marietta, GA
• Approve Concession Stand Management Services Agreement for Parks & Recreation with North Georgia Umpires d/b/a Warrens Breakfast and Grill of Hoschton, GA
• Approve Kennels contract for the Animal Control Facility with Gator Kennels of Loveland, CO
• Approve Memorandum of Agreement with Carl Vinson Institute of Government to conduct a compensation and classification study

The Barrow County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved several new business items during their September 24, 2024 voting session. Actions included purchasing new trucks for multiple county departments, awarding a concession stand management agreement, and approving a bridge replacement construction services agreement. The Board also added a proclamation to recognize the Braselton Police Department.

• Amended agenda to add proclamation recognizing Braselton Police Department (5-0)
• Approved RFB2025-08 for animal control kennels to Gator Kennels with a $5,110 budget amendment (5-0)
• Approved MOA with Carl Vinson Institute of Government for a compensation and classification study (5-0)
• Approved purchase of a 2025 F-150 for Tax Assessors Office from Akins Ford for $44,320 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of a 2024 Ford F-250 for Parks & Recreation from Akins Ford for $53,432 (5-0)
• Approved RFP2025-05 concession stand management agreement with North Georgia Umpires (5-0)
• Approved County Line-Auburn Road Bridge Replacement construction agreement with Baldwin Paving Company (5-0)
• Approved purchase of two 2024 Ford F-150 trucks for Water & Sewer Division from Akins Ford for $85,950 (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The special called meeting of the Board of Commissioners scheduled for September 24, 2024, has been cancelled.

Board of Commissioners

The Barrow County Board of Commissioners will hold a special called meeting that consists entirely of an executive session. No official decisions or votes are scheduled for this session, which is limited to discussions allowed under Georgia’s Open Meetings Law exemptions.

The Barrow County Board of Commissioners held a special called meeting that consisted solely of entering and exiting an executive session, followed by adjournment. No substantive decisions or public actions were taken during the meeting.

• Entered executive session (unanimous)
• Adjourned executive session and returned to regular session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on six rezoning and special use requests. The body is also considering several vehicle purchases and contracts for water storage and courthouse renovations.

• Rezone request for +/- 40.04 acres on Manger Wave to R-3 High Density Residential for a mixed master planned development
• Purchase of a 2025 Freightliner chassis truck for Water and Sewer Division for $281,829.00
• Purchase of three 2024 Ford F-150 trucks totaling $140,108.00 for Building & Grounds, Transportation, and Parks & Recreation
• Construction Services Agreement for the Northeast Elevated Water Storage Tank
• Property acquisition of Accent Springs Tax Parcels #XX053 033 and #XX053 033D for the Southeast Water Tank Project

The Board approved a rezoning and special use for a 40-acre mixed-use development at Manger Ave., allowing up to 145 residential lots and commercial uses, with conditions including a 7% rental cap and traffic study. The board also approved several other rezoning requests, vehicle purchases, and a water tank construction agreement. All votes were unanimous except for a few split decisions on specific conditions.

• Approved RZ SU 2024-020 for 40.04 acres at Manger Ave. to R-3 and Mixed Master Planned Development (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to add staff recommendation #5 and proffered condition #11 (4-3)
• Denied change in conditions for fuel pumps at Tom Miller Rd. (6-1)
• Approved rezoning at Rat Kinney Rd. to R-1 (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning and variance at Bill Rutledge Rd. to R-1 (unanimous)
• Approved special use for pallet company at Broad St. (unanimous)
• Approved change of conditions at Lec Stone Rd. removing condition #2 and adding #21 & #22 (5-2)
• Approved purchase of 2024 Ford F-150 trucks and other vehicles (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to vote on several equipment purchases and service agreements. Key items include emergency services vehicles and road construction contracts.

• Purchase of 2 Rescue Pumpers and 1 Aerial Fire Apparatus from FireLine Inc. for $3,576,497.00
• FY 2025 Parks and Recreation Fee Schedule
• Purchase of two 2024 Ford F-150 Trucks for Building & Grounds and Transportation divisions
• County Road Construction Services Agreement with E.R. Snell Contractor, Inc.
• Purchase of 12 HVAC units for Sheriff's and Elections offices for $53,401.00

The Board approved the FY 2025 Parks and Recreation Fee Schedule with three amendments, including pro-rated fees for mid-season youth sports and $0 turf rental for youth athletic associations. It also approved a $3,576,497 purchase of two rescue pumpers and one aerial fire apparatus from FireLine Inc., and the CY 2025 Indigent Defense Services Agreement. Two Ford F-150 truck purchases were tabled for further review.

• Approved FY 2025 Parks and Recreation Fee Schedule with amendments (4-3)
• Approved $3,576,497 purchase of fire apparatus from FireLine Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved CY 2025 Indigent Defense Services Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved surplus of fixed assets from Emergency Services (unanimous)
• Approved $53,401 purchase of 12 HVAC units for Sheriff's and Elections offices (unanimous)
• Approved County Road Construction Services Agreement for LRA paving (unanimous)
• Tabled purchase of 2024 Ford F-150 for Building & Grounds (6-1)
• Tabled purchase of 2024 Ford F-150 for Transportation Division (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Barrow County Board of Commissioners called a special meeting to enter executive session to discuss land acquisition or disposition, personnel matters, and potential or pending litigation. No official decisions were made during the session.

The Barrow County Board of Commissioners held a special called meeting on August 13, 2024. The board unanimously voted to enter executive session, later returned to regular session, and then adjourned. No substantive decisions were made during the open portion of the meeting.

• Motion to enter executive session passed unanimously (4-0, with 3 absent)
• Motion to adjourn executive session and return to regular session approved unanimously (6-0, with 1 absent)
• Motion to adjourn the meeting passed unanimously (6-0, with 1 absent)

Board of Commissioners

The Barrow County Board of Commissioners will vote on multiple professional service agreements, equipment purchases, and board appointments during this session. Items include emergency communications services, GIS support, road construction, and sewer capacity transfers. The board will also ratify letters of support for GDOT roundabout projects.

• Approve removal of Joe Vann from Board of Appeals and appointment of Eric White
• Appoint Joe Vann to Airport Authority Board
• Approve $220,349.25 purchase of John Deere 6110M with mower attachment
• Approve $75,000 repurchase of sewer treatment capacity from Kayam Enterprise, Inc.
• Ratify support for GDOT roundabouts at SR 82 (CR 139/CR 267/Bowman Mill Road) and SR 81 (CR 410/Tom Miller Road)

The Barrow County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved all agenda items, including a $220,349.25 John Deere brush mower purchase, road construction and professional services agreements, sewer capacity transfers, and a repurchase. They also ratified letters of support for two GDOT roundabouts and appointed several board members. All votes were unanimous with Commissioner Bill Brown absent.

• Approved $220,349.25 John Deere 6110M with brush mower purchase (unanimous)
• Approved road construction services agreement with Holbrook Asphalt (unanimous)
• Approved emergency communications services agreement with Tusa Consulting (unanimous)
• Approved GIS services agreement with TerraMark Land Surveying (unanimous)
• Approved sewer capacity transfer from WB Real Estate to Harborstone Properties (unanimous)
• Approved $75,000 repurchase of sewer capacity from Kayam Enterprise (unanimous)
• Approved Tyler Technologies asset management module (unanimous)
• Approved Addendum 9 for West Winder Bypass Phase 3 design (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a special called meeting to conduct mediation regarding the Service Delivery Strategy. The Board may consider and approve terms of settlement following this mediation.

• Confidential Service Delivery Strategy mediation
• Possible approval of Service Delivery Strategy settlement terms

The Barrow County Board of Commissioners held a special called meeting to enter confidential mediation regarding the service delivery strategy, as permitted by state law. The board unanimously approved recessing into mediation, later reconvened, and then adjourned without approving any settlement terms. The mediator recommended scheduling a follow-up session within two weeks.

• Approved recess into confidential mediation (unanimous)
• Approved reconvening from mediation (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting without approving settlement terms (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Barrow County Board of Commissioners will hold a special called meeting on July 23, 2024, featuring an executive session for confidential discussions. No official decisions will be made during the session.

The Barrow County Board of Commissioners held a special called meeting on July 23, 2024, that was entirely procedural. The board unanimously entered and later exited an executive session, then adjourned without taking any substantive action or making any policy decisions.

• Entered executive session at 12:12 PM (unanimous)
• Adjourned executive session and returned to regular session at 5:13 PM (unanimous)
• Adjourned regular session at 5:13 PM (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss the adoption of school millage rates and an annexation request. The body is also considering several equipment purchases and an amendment to a sewer service agreement.

• Annexation of +/- 48.99 acres at 788 Harrison Mill Rd. to the Town of Bethlehem
• Adoption of 2024 Board of Education's Millage Rates
• Purchase of one John Deere 5100 E tractor from Ag-Pro
• Fire alarm replacement equipment purchase from Basesix for Water and Sewer Department
• First Amendment to the Intergovernmental Agreement for Sewer Treatment Service with the City of Statham

The Barrow County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the 2024 Board of Education millage rates and authorized the Chairman to sign the PT35 form. They also voted not to object to the annexation of 48.99 acres at 788 Harrison Mill Rd into the Town of Bethlehem, and approved several purchases and agreements, including a fire alarm replacement and a John Deere tractor. All votes were unanimous (5-0) with two members absent.

• Approved 2024 Board of Education millage rates and authorized Chairman to sign PT35 form (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution not to object to annexation of 48.99 acres at 788 Harrison Mill Rd into Town of Bethlehem (unanimous)
• Approved ratification of fire alarm replacement equipment purchase from Basesix for Water and Sewer Operations Building (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of one John Deere 5100 E tractor from Ag-Pro (unanimous)
• Approved First Amendment to Intergovernmental Agreement for Sewer Treatment Service with City of Statham (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a special called meeting on July 9, 2024. The agenda includes an executive session to discuss matters such as potential litigation or real estate acquisitions, but no official action is scheduled for that session.

• Executive Session discussion regarding litigation, real estate, or personnel

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several public hearings regarding land rezoning for residential and agricultural uses. The agenda also includes consideration of contracts for sports lighting, audit services, and elevator repairs.

• Rezoning +/- 101.43 acres at 0 Cosby Rd. to R-2 Medium Density Residential
• Rezoning +/- 31.43 acres at 1178 Austin Rd. to R-1 Low Density Single Family Residential
• Rezoning +/- .97 acres and +/- 1.07 acres at 272 Pierce Rd.
• Rezoning +/- 4.23 acres at 0 and 508 Pleasant Hill Church Rd. NE
• Agreement with Musco Sports Lighting, LLC for LED field light upgrades

The Board approved several rezoning requests for residential and agricultural use, including a 101.43-acre traditional neighborhood development. The Board also authorized contracts for LED sports lighting, audit services, and emergency elevator repairs.

• Approved rezoning 101.43 acres at 0 Cosby Rd. to R-2 (4-3)
• Approved rezoning 31.43 acres at 1178 Austin Rd. to R-1 (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning 0.97 acres at 272 Pierce Rd. to AG and 1.07 acres to R-1 (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning 4.23 acres at Pleasant Hill Church Rd. NE to AG (Unanimous)
• Approved LED field light upgrades with Musco Sports Lighting, LLC (Unanimous)
• Approved FY 2024 audit services agreement with Rushton, LLC (Unanimous)
• Approved emergency elevator repair at Criminal Justice Facility with ABEC Elevator, LLC (Unanimous)
• Tabled annexation of 48.99 acres at 788 Harrison Mill Rd. to Town of Bethlehem (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a special called meeting on June 25, 2024. The agenda includes an executive session for discussion of specific legal and personnel matters, but no official actions are scheduled to be taken during that session.

• Executive Session regarding litigation, real estate, or personnel matters

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider several contract amendments and real estate acquisitions. Items include land purchases for the SE Water Tank Project and the County Line-Auburn Road Bridge Replacement Project.

• Offer of a Roth 457 retirement contribution option for full-time employees
• Easement purchase for the SE Water Tank Project (Tax Parcel ID# XX053 033 and XX053 033D)
• Real estate purchase for County Line-Auburn Road Bridge Replacement Project ($5,000.00)
• Construction Services Agreement for 2024 LMIG & Non LMIG Roadway Patching and Resurfacing
• Amendment to Techoptics Inc. contract for July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a second public hearing regarding the FY 2025 annual budget and fee schedule. The board will also consider adopting the millage rate for the 2024 tax digest.

• Second Public Hearing and adoption of the FY 2025 annual budget
• Adoption of the FY 2025 fee schedule
• Consideration to adopt the millage rate for the 2024 tax digest

Board of Commissioners Voting Session

The Board of Commissioners will hold a first public hearing for the proposed FY 2025 balanced budget. The meeting includes multiple public hearings regarding rezoning, land use amendments, and special use requests. Additionally, the board will consider contract renewals for specialty courts and engineering service amendments.

• Public hearing for the proposed FY 2025 Balanced Budget
• Land use amendment for +/- 4.82 acres at 1764 Hwy 211 NW
• Rezoning request for +/- 210.34 acres on Chicken Lyle Rd.
• Rezoning request for +/- 101.43 acres on Cosby Rd.
• Rezoning request for +/- 31.43 acres at 1178 Austin Rd.

Board of Commissioners Special Called

The Board of Commissioners will meet in an executive session to discuss matters excluded from public view under Georgia law. No action will be taken during this session.

• Discussion of potential litigation or claims
• Discussion of real estate acquisition, disposition, or lease
• Discussion of personnel matters including hiring or disciplinary action

The Barrow County Board of Commissioners met in a special called executive session on June 11, 2024. Commissioners voted unanimously to enter executive session at 5:03 pm and to return to regular session at 6:02 pm, then voted unanimously to adjourn. The minutes record no substantive decisions, votes on policy, or public business beyond these procedural motions. Commissioners Joe Goodman and Deborah Lynn are listed as absent; the minutes note Commissioner Lynn entered the meeting by phone at 5:05 pm.

• Entered executive session at 5:03 pm (unanimous; Goodman, Lynn absent)
• Adjourned executive session and returned to regular session at 6:02 pm (unanimous; Goodman, Lynn absent)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous; Goodman, Lynn absent)

Board of Commissioners Voting Session

The Board of Commissioners will consider several new business items including infrastructure agreements and equipment replacements. Discussion includes road improvements on Hancock Bridge Road and various service contracts for county facilities.

• Hancock Bridge Road repair agreement with Jackson County
• County Road Construction Services Agreement for Hancock Bridge Road repairs
• Replacement of two Unimac Washers at the Detention Center
• Contract with G.A. Food Services of Pinellas County, LLC for the Senior Center
• Design Proposal from Johnson, Spellman & Associates, Inc. for Historical Courthouse HVAC

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved several infrastructure projects, including repairs to Hancock Bridge Road and HVAC renovations for the Historical Courthouse. The board also authorized contracts for the Senior Center, 911 Center, and an operational assessment of water and wastewater divisions.

• Approved Hancock Bridge Road repair agreement with Jackson County (Unanimous)
• Approved construction services for Hancock Bridge Road bridge over Mulberry River (Unanimous)
• Approved HVAC design proposal for Historical Courthouse mechanical renovations (Unanimous)
• Approved HVAC evaluation for Detention Center and Judicial Courthouse (Unanimous)
• Approved $96,075 budget amendment for TSPLOST program management services (Unanimous)
• Approved contract with G.A. Food Services of Pinellas County, LLC for Senior Center (Unanimous)
• Approved operational assessment of Water and Wastewater Divisions by STV Incorporated (Unanimous)
• Approved employment agreement for the Chief Financial Officer (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners Special Called

The Board of Commissioners will meet in a closed executive session. No action will be taken during this meeting.

• Discussion of potential litigation or claims
• Discussion of real estate acquisition, disposition, or lease
• Discussion of personnel matters including hiring or disciplinary action

The Board of Commissioners met for a special called executive session. No substantive decisions or public actions were recorded in the minutes.

• Entered executive session at 5:00 PM (Unanimous)
• Adjourned executive session and returned to regular session at 6:05 PM (Unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:06 PM (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider several rezoning and land use amendments, including a request for townhomes on 22 acres. The agenda also includes potential purchases for the school system and Sheriff's Office. Additionally, the board will review an agreement with the City of Auburn regarding sewer services.

• Rezoning +/- 22.00 acres at 612 Harry McCarty Rd. for townhomes
• Request to amend Future Land Use Map for 1764 Hwy 211 NW
• Purchase of a 2024 Ford F-150 truck for the Sheriff's Office
• Addendum to Intergovernmental Agreements with the City of Auburn regarding sewer services
• Change in conditions request for +/- 210.34 acres at 0 Chicken Lyle Rd (requested to be tabled)

Board of Commissioners

This meeting is a special called executive session for the Board of Commissioners. The session is intended for discussions regarding matters such as litigation, real estate, or personnel. No official action will be taken during this session.

• No specific agenda items were listed for this session.

Board of Commissioners Voting Session

The Board of Commissioners will consider several infrastructure and maintenance contracts. Items include repairs at Victor Lord Park, detention center cell refurbishing, and water main extensions. The board will also review easement agreements for a bridge replacement project.

• Easements for the County Line-Auburn Road Bridge Replacement Project
• Water main extension contract for W.L. Griffin Company, LLC
• Design services for Historic Courthouse second floor buildout
• Field maintenance repairs at Victor Lord Park
• Refurbishing of housing unit 7A cells at the Detention Center

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet in a closed executive session. No action will be taken during this meeting.

• Discussion of potential litigation or claims
• Discussion of real estate acquisition, disposition, or lease
• Personnel matters including hiring or disciplinary action

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several land use requests including rezonings for residential development. The agenda also includes a proclamation, a vehicle trade-in, and the potential hiring of a firm for state agency matters.

• Rezoning +/- 22.00 acres at 612 Harry McCarty Rd. from Agricultural to Medium Density Residential
• Rezoning +/- 40.27 acres at 245 Nunnally Rd. from Agricultural to Low Density Single Family Residential
• Change in condition for Special Use and Variance at 833 Pruitt Rd.
• Trade-in of a 2021 Ford F150 for a 2024 Ford Escape
• Use of Deal, Riley & Associates for county matters with State of Georgia agencies

The Board of Commissioners approved a rezoning request for a residential subdivision at 245 Nunnally Rd. with specific building and landscaping conditions. The Board also approved a special use request for a storage building at 833 Pruitt Rd. and authorized a vehicle trade-in.

• Approved rezoning of +/- 40.27 acres at 245 Nunnally Rd. from AG to R-1 (Unanimous)
• Approved special use and variance for accessory structure at 833 Pruitt Rd. (Unanimous)
• Tabled rezoning and special use request for 612 Harry McCarty Rd. until May 14, 2024 (Unanimous)
• Approved trade-in of 2021 Ford F150 for 2024 Ford Escape (Unanimous)
• Approved hiring Deal, Riley & Associates for state agency matters (Unanimous)
• Approved March 26, 2024 meeting minutes and executive session affidavit (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider a rezoning request for 18.11 acres on Carl-Bethlehem Road to permit a tire and automotive store. The agenda also includes the hiring of a new Deputy County Manager and several infrastructure agreements for water and sewer projects.

• Rezoning +/- 18.11 acres on Carl-Bethlehem Rd to allow a tire/automotive store
• Hiring of Wesley Geddings as Deputy County Manager
• Purchase of a replacement Cleveland Steamer for the Detention Center kitchen
• Construction agreement with UWS, Inc. for Pleasant Hill Church Road water improvements
• Change orders for the Auburn Area Sanitary Sewer Expansion Project

The Barrow County Board of Commissioners approved a request to rezone about 18.11 acres at 0 Carl-Bethlehem Rd. and Hoyt King Rd. addresses from R-3 and C-2 to C-3 Intensive Commercial, with conditions on landscaping, fencing, building facades, a traffic signal study, and limits on drive-thru restaurants and auto uses. The board also approved a revised Travel Reimbursement Policy, a new Public Information Officer position, FY2025 emergency grant funding for three treatment courts, a replacement steamer for the Detention Center kitchen, an elevator maintenance agreement, two sewer easements, water main project agreements and easements, two change orders for the Auburn Area Sanitary Sewer Expansion Project, decommission of two Sheriff's vehicles, and the hiring of Wesley Geddings as Deputy County Manager. All recorded votes were unanimous. The board entered executive session at 7:00 pm and exited at 7:30 pm; no action was taken after executive session.

• Approved rezoning of +/- 18.11 acres at 0 Carl-Bethlehem Rd. and Hoyt King Rd. to C-3 Intensive Commercial with conditions (7-0)
• Approved variance for roof pitch with condition to consider pitched roofs or raised parapets (7-0)
• Approved variance for signage allowing 5 signs with height limits (7-0)
• Denied variance for internally lit monument signs (7-0)
• Approved variance for automotive repair and tire stores limited to outlot 5 with conditions (7-0)
• Approved revised Travel Reimbursement Policy (7-0)
• Approved new Public Information Officer job description and position (7-0)
• Approved FY2025 Emergency Grant Funding for Drug Court, Wellness Court, and Family Treatment Court (7-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a special called executive session. No action will be taken during this meeting.

• Discussion of potential litigation, claims, or judicial actions
• Discussion of real estate acquisition, disposition, or lease
• Discussion of personnel matters including hiring or disciplinary action

Board of Commissioners Voting Session

The Board of Commissioners will consider several public hearings regarding land rezoning and special use requests. The agenda also includes an annexation request along Highway 81 and various administrative considerations.

• Rezoning +/- 19.095 acres at 0 Atlanta Hwy, NE for commercial use and automotive services
• Rezoning +/- 4.82 acres at 1764 HWY 211 NW to R-1 Low Density Single-Family Residential
• Rezoning +/- 18.11 acres near Carl-Bethlehem Rd. and Hoyt King Rd. to C-3 Intensive Commercial District
• Annexation request for +/- 3.14 acres along Hwy 81/ Loganville Hwy
• Approval of the revised Travel Reimbursement Policy

The Barrow County Board of Commissioners approved a request to rezone about 19.095 acres at 0 Atlanta Hwy NE from C-2 to C-3, along with most of the related special use and variance requests; two variances were denied. The board also approved a 4.82-acre rezoning at 1764 Hwy 211 NW to R-1 and a FLUM amendment, and tabled a rezoning of about 18.11 acres on Carl-Bethlehem Rd and Hoyt King Rd. In other business, commissioners approved a consent agenda, an on-call planning services agreement, a workers' compensation disbursement, and a voting delegate appointment, while tabling a revised travel reimbursement policy. All recorded votes were unanimous.

• Approved rezoning of +/- 19.095 acres at 0 Atlanta Hwy NE from C-2 to C-3, with most special use and variance requests (7-0)
• Denied variance to UDC 89-403 for a lot size less than 40,000 square feet (7-0)
• Denied variance from Section 89-161(a) to allow a vehicle parked for sale 10 feet from the street right of way line (7-0)
• Approved FLUM amendment and rezoning of +/- 4.82 acres at 1764 Hwy 211 NW to R-1 Low Density Single-Family Residential (7-0)
• Tabled rezoning of +/- 18.11 acres on Carl-Bethlehem Rd and Hoyt King Rd from R-3 and C-2 to C-3 (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda: Karissa Calvert to Keep Barrow Beautiful Board and Srikanth Yamala to Upper Oconee Basin Water Authority (7-0)
• Approved on-call planning services agreement, ACCG workers' compensation disbursement, and naming Tim Walker as voting delegate for GOSAC/RAC (7-0)
• Tabled revised Travel Reimbursement Policy requested by the County Manager (7-0)

Board of Commissioners Special Called

This meeting agenda consists of procedural boilerplate for a special called executive session. The session was intended for discussions regarding litigation, real estate, and personnel matters. No official actions were scheduled to be taken during this session.

• The agenda contains only procedural items for an executive session.

Board of Commissioners Special Called

The Board of Commissioners scheduled a special called executive session for February 27, 2024. The agenda lists general categories for discussion, such as litigation, real estate, or personnel matters, but provides no specific topics. No action will be taken during this session.

• No specific items are listed on the agenda.

The Barrow County Board of Commissioners held a special called executive session on February 27, 2024, entering at 5:00 PM to discuss potential litigation, land acquisition, and personnel, and exiting at 6:07 PM. In open session, the board unanimously approved accepting a quitclaim deed from the Joint Development Authority for 185.412 acres north of Highway 82. The meeting adjourned at 6:08 PM. Commissioner Joe Goodman was absent; all other commissioners were present.

• Entered executive session at 5:00 PM to discuss potential litigation, land acquisition, and personnel (unanimous; Goodman absent)
• Exited executive session and returned to regular session at 6:07 PM (unanimous; Goodman absent)
• Approved accepting quitclaim deed from the Joint Development Authority for 185.412 acres north of Highway 82 (unanimous; Goodman absent)
• Adjourned at 6:08 PM (unanimous; Goodman absent)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to consider several infrastructure and service agreements. Items include the purchase of new vehicles for the Sheriff's Office and various water and sewer system updates.

• Purchase and outfitting of 30 new vehicles for the Barrow County Sheriff's Office
• Use of county property for the future Northwest Elevated Water Tank site
• PO Boys Plumbing, Inc. agreement for water meter installation at Harrison Poultry
• Revised City of Hoschton Water Purchase Contract
• Addendum No. 3 to the EMI Professional Services Agreement for Barrow-Auburn Sewer System Expansion

The Board of Commissioners approved the purchase of 30 new vehicles for the Sheriff's Office and authorized several water and sewer infrastructure agreements. The board also approved the use of county property for a future water tank and funding for parking lot repairs at Station #5.

• Approved purchase of 30 Sheriff's Office vehicles up to $2.7M (Unanimous)
• Approved use of county property for Northwest Elevated Water Tank site (Unanimous)
• Approved PO Boys Plumbing, Inc. agreement for water meter installation at Harrison Poultry (Unanimous)
• Tabled revised change to City of Hoschton Water Purchase Contract (Unanimous)
• Approved Addendum No. 3 to EMI Professional Services Agreement for Barrow-Auburn Sewer System Expansion (Unanimous)
• Approved use of contingency funds to repair Station #5 parking lot (Unanimous)
• Approved Addendum No. 1 to Cornerstone Professional Services Agreement (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners Special Called

The Board of Commissioners will consider a resolution to condemn property interest for the Park 53 North Water Main Extension Project. Other items include consideration of the County Manager Employment Agreement, amendments to the ACCG Senior Management 401a program, and local legislation to amend the Barrow County Charter.

• Resolution to condemn Tax Parcel # XX107 053 for Park 53 North Water Main Extension Project ($4,879.00 estimated compensation)
• County Manager Employment Agreement
• Amendment to the ACCG Senior Management 401a program
• Resolution seeking local legislation to amend the Barrow County Charter

Board of Commissioners Voting Session

The Board of Commissioners will consider several public hearings regarding land use and rezoning. The meeting also includes discussions on water main extensions, senior center upgrades, and various service agreements.

• Public hearing for special use at 541 Bankhead Hwy
• Public hearing for rezoning +/- 19.095 acres at 0 Atlanta Hwy, NE
• Public hearing for special use at 145 Thurmond Rd. SE
• Public hearing for rezoning +/- 1.04 acres at 756 Highway 82
• Resolution to condemn property interest for Park 53 North Water Main Extension ($4,879.00)

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved several land-use requests, including rezoning for residential and commercial use. The Board also authorized various service agreements for county infrastructure and senior center upgrades.

• Approved special use and variance for 541 Bankhead Hwy (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning and special use for 0 Atlanta Hwy, NE (unanimous)
• Approved special use and variance for 145 Thurmond Rd. SE (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 1.04 acres at 756 Highway 82 to R-1 (unanimous)
• Approved decommission of one 2016 Dodge Charger from Sheriff's department (unanimous)
• Approved $8,000 supplemental funding for Violence Against Women Act grant (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to condemn property interest for Park 53 North Water Main Extension for $4,879.00 (unanimous)
• Approved professional services agreements with Precision Planning, Inc. for water projects (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners Special Called

The Board of Commissioners will meet in an executive session to discuss matters excluded from public view. No action will be taken during this session.

• Discussion of potential litigation or claims
• Discussion of real estate acquisition, disposition, or lease
• Discussion of personnel appointments, employment, or disciplinary actions

The Board of Commissioners met for a special called executive session. No substantive public decisions were recorded in the minutes.

• Entered executive session at 5:00 PM (Unanimous)
• Exited executive session at 6:03 PM (Unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:03 PM (Unanimous)