Glynn County public meetings in 2024
29 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Glynn County Board of Commissioners
The Glynn County Board of Commissioners will consider consent agenda items including contracts for Hurricane Helene debris removal and monitoring, police equipment and recruitment, park improvements, and grant acceptances. A public hearing on an alcoholic beverage license and an ordinance amendment on board service requirements are also on the agenda.
- Authorize $973,945 change order to Tetra Tech for Hurricane Helene debris monitoring on public roads
- Authorize $800,000 increase to CERES Environmental for public debris removal from Hurricane Helene
- Approve $575,472 purchase order for two ambulance remount packages, funded mostly by ARPA
- Accept $406,366 opioid settlement grant from DBHDD for the Brunswick Judicial Circuit
- Consider ordinance amendment to remove prohibition on citizens serving on multiple boards
Glynn County Board of Commissioners
The Board will approve minutes from prior meetings, reappoint several commissioners to local boards, and adopt an apprenticeship program partnership. It will terminate an inmate work agreement, award a $891,620.29 construction contract to JE Dunn for a new fire station, and authorize a $114,026.69 change order for the Mallery Park Project. The meeting also includes a public hearing on a COVID‑19 community development grant, consideration of a citizen appointment to the DFCS Board, and a FY24 budget amendment increasing the Sheriff’s Office budget by $1,500,817.
- Award revised contract to JE Dunn Construction for new fire station – $891,620.29 (SPLOST 2022 fund)
- Authorize change order to Johnson-Laux Construction for Mallery Park Project – $114,026.69 (Accommodation Excise Tax Fund)
- Terminate agreement with Georgia Department of Corrections (Ware State Prison) for inmate work details
- Approve FY24 budget amendment for Office of the Sheriff – increase of $1,500,817
- Public hearing on FY21 Coronavirus Community Development Block Grant Food Bank program
Glynn County Board of Commissioners
The Glynn County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on alcoholic beverage licenses for Wawa at 4303 New Jesup Hwy and The Cottage on St. Simons Island, and on a zoning text amendment for a planned development at 3484 Highway 82. The consent agenda includes multiple contracts funded by ARPA and SPLOST, such as a $1,158,291 design contract for Saint Simons Island Gateway and Demere Road improvements, a $297,775 bathroom remodel at the SSI Casino, and a $789,425.50 Dungeness Drive extension project. Also up for approval are grants for Juvenile Court, Fire Rescue, and Police, as well as renewals of stop loss insurance and the Stryker ambulance service agreement. One zoning application at 5140 Blythe Island Highway was withdrawn by the applicant and requires no action.
- Public hearing for provisional alcohol license for Wawa 6303 at 4303 New Jesup Hwy
- Award $1,158,291 contract for design of SSI Gateway and Demere Road Improvements
- Award $297,775 contract for SSI Casino Bathroom Remodel using ARPA funds
- Award $789,425.50 contract for Dungeness Drive Extension Road Project
- Denial of property tax refund requests totaling $11,518.28 from multiple property owners
Glynn County Board of Commissioners - Special Called
The Board of Commissioners will meet to receive a presentation on the Reynolds Cottages Project from Forward Brunswick. The meeting also includes reports from the Glynn County Sheriff and the Public Works Director regarding storm debris pickup.
- Presentation on the Reynolds Cottages Project by Lance Sabbe
- Report from the Glynn County Sheriff
- Update on county-wide storm debris pickup from the Public Works Director
Glynn County Board of Commissioners
The Glynn County Board of Commissioners will consider a consent agenda with 17 items, including a $8.5 million contract for College Park Drainage Improvements Phase I, and two public hearings for conditional use permits on Mallery Street. Other notable items include contracts for a new fire station and equipment purchases for the Sheriff's Office.
- Contract with Underground Excavating Inc. for College Park Drainage Phase I: $8,504,854, partially funded by CDBG-DR and ARPA grants
- Two conditional use permits (CUP-24-5 and CUP-24-6) for mixed residential/commercial use at 121 and 115 Mallery Street, St. Simons Island
- Award of $891,620.29 to JE Dunn Construction for construction manager at risk for new Fire Station
- Purchase of modular office building for Sheriff's Office from Boxx Modular: $210,500
- Contract with Jericho Design Group for architectural services for new Fire Station ($491,700) and Public Safety Multi-Use Facility ($724,300)
Glynn County Board of Commissioners - Special Called
The Glynn County Board of Commissioners will discuss and consider voting on a request from Honorable Judge Steven L. Morgan and will receive an update from Animal Services presented by L. Austin. The meeting may also include an executive session and subsequent post‑executive session actions.
- Receive a request from Honorable Judge Steven L. Morgan
- Receive an update from Animal Services (presented by L. Austin)
- Executive session/post executive session action (details not specified)
Glynn County Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding proposed fee increases for Recreation and Parks. The body is also reviewing several grant agreements and a parking enforcement ordinance amendment.
- Public hearing on Recreation and Parks fee increases effective January 1, 2025
- Ordinance amendment for parking enforcement at Glynn Haven Park and other County Parks
- MOU with Department of Homeland Security (FLETC) for stormwater drainage on Chapel Crossing Road
- $110,000 Project Funding Agreement with Coastal Community Health Services, Inc.
- $70,000 Prosecutorial Services Agreement for Juvenile Court
Glynn County Board of Commissioners - Special Called
The Glynn County Board of Commissioners will hold an emergency meeting on September 26, 2024 at 5:45 PM at the Carl Alexander Public Safety Complex, 157 Carl Alexander Way. Commissioners will discuss and consider a resolution to declare a State of Emergency in Glynn County because of Hurricane Helene. The agenda contains only this item before any executive session.
- Consider adopting a resolution declaring a State of Emergency due to Hurricane Helene
Glynn County Board of Commissioners
The Glynn County Board of Commissioners will approve a series of purchase orders and contracts for public safety, facilities, and technology projects, including a $830,153.36 agreement with Flock Safety for a camera system and a $324,940 armored rescue vehicle. The Board will also accept a $3,700,000 Department of Justice grant to upgrade regional first‑responder radio communications. In addition, commissioners will consider a rezoning request for 135 Taylors Drive and related parcels.
- Approve $3,700,000 DOJ grant award for regional first‑responder radio communications upgrade (Item 24)
- Approve $830,153.36 contract with Flock Safety for Public Safety Camera System Network Project (Item 4)
- Authorize $210,500 purchase order to Boxx Modular for a 72x60 modular office building (Item 5)
- Authorize $324,940 purchase order to Lenco Armored Vehicles for an Armored Rescue Vehicle (Item 12)
- Approve $5,000 initial cost and $5,000 annual fee agreement with CivicPlus for a county mobile app (Item 20)
Glynn County Board of Commissioners - Special Called
The Glynn County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss potential fee increases for Recreation and Parks. The board will also receive presentations on speed mitigation and work order prioritization.
- Discussion on possible Recreation and Parks fee increases
- Presentation on Speed Mitigation Strategies
- Presentation on Work Order Process and Prioritization
- Introduction from Terry Louk, CEO of Coastal Area District Development Authority, Inc.
- Presentation from Taylor Ritz of the Glynn-Brunswick Land Bank Authority
Glynn County Board of Commissioners
The Board will vote on several contracts and grants, including a $544,428 purchase of twelve 2025 police interceptors, a $66,871 annual lighting contract for Saint Simons Island, and a $210,500 modular office building. It will also consider millage rate resolutions, approve two alcoholic beverage licenses, and hold land‑use hearings on a rezoning, a conditional use permit for a car wash, and a special use permit for a drinking establishment.
- Award $66,871 yearly contract to The Coastal Christmas Lighting Company for Saint Simons Island display
- Authorize $210,500 purchase of a 72x60 modular office building from Boxx Modular
- Approve $544,428 purchase order for twelve 2025 police interceptors from OC Welch Ford
- Accept $3,000,000 Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program grant for Coast Guard Beach Park improvements
- Approve 2024 alcoholic beverage licenses for Frosty’s Griddle and Shake and China Panda
Glynn County Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will discuss land use changes, including a rezone for boat and RV storage. The meeting also includes a public hearing for an alcohol license and a grant acceptance for the Juvenile Court.
- Rezone of 7024 New Jesup Highway from Basic Industrial to Highway Commercial for commercial parking, RV, and boat storage
- Provisional 2024 alcoholic beverage license for Uptown Tap & Cigar at 253 Redfern Village, St. Simons Island
- Grant contract from the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council for Glynn County Juvenile Court for $84,579.00
- Abandonment of alley right-of-way in Block 22, East Beach Subdivision, behind 4206 Eleventh Street
- Amendment to Employee Health Clinic agreement reducing annual contract amount by $50,000
Glynn County Board of Commissioners - Special Called
The Glynn County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to receive citizen comments on the proposed 2024 millage rates. The meeting also includes an invocation, a pledge, and an executive session. No decisions are listed in the agenda.
- Public hearing to receive citizen comments on the proposed 2024 millage rates (T. Munson)
- Invocation and pledge
- Executive session/post executive session action
Glynn County Board of Commissioners - Special Called
The Glynn County Board of Commissioners will consider voting on the Under One Roof Initiative and review a federal grant application for the Martin Luther King Boulevard -Altama Corridor Study.
- Introduction to Under One Roof Initiative
- MLK Boulevard -Altama Corridor Study grant application
- Executive session to follow
Glynn County Board of Commissioners - Special Called
The Glynn County Board of Commissioners will hold an emergency meeting on Monday, August 5, 2024 at 10:00 AM. Commissioners will discuss and vote on a resolution to declare a State of Emergency for Tropical Storm Debby. The agenda includes an invocation and an executive session.
- Consider adopting a resolution declaring a State of Emergency in Glynn County due to Tropical Storm Debby
Glynn County Board of Commissioners - Special Called
The joint special‑called meeting of the Glynn County Board of Commissioners and Board of Education will open with an invocation and then hold informal discussions on community growth and communication about related projects. The agenda also includes a discussion of scheduling future meetings. No formal actions or decisions are listed, though an executive session and post‑executive‑session action are noted.
- Informal discussion on community growth and communication on related projects
- Discussion of scheduling future meetings
- Executive session (details not specified)
Glynn County Board of Commissioners - Special Called
The Board of Commissioners will meet to receive presentations from Bike Walk Golden Isles, the St. Simons Boating and Fishing Club, and the District Attorney. The board will also discuss Glynn County Board and Committees.
- Presentation from Duwayne Anderson of Bike Walk Golden Isles
- Financial report from St. Simons Boating and Fishing Club
- Discussion on Glynn County Board and Committees
- Presentation from the District Attorney
Glynn County Board of Commissioners - Special Called
The Board will discuss infrastructure improvements for Saint Simons Island and Brunswick. Items include a request for design services for traffic and drainage projects, an eminent domain resolution for the College Park Drainage Improvements Project, and a fuel tank transfer at the Saint Simons Island Marina.
- RFQ for Saint Simons Island Gateway/Torras Causeway Traffic Improvements and Demere Road Improvements Drainage Project
- Eminent domain resolution for 11,046.00-square-foot portion of 3504 Dolphin Street for College Park Drainage Improvements Project
- Underground Fuel Storage Tank Transfer Agreement with Ocean Petroleum, Inc for Saint Simons Island Marina
- Acknowledgment of Captain Bryan Sipe as Glynn County Police Department Captain of Administration
- Acknowledgment of Mercer 'Daniel' Smith's retirement from Glynn County Recreation and Parks Department
Glynn County Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners is reviewing the proposed FY24-25 budget and multiple zoning amendments. Other items include economic development loans, public transportation agreements, and various board appointments.
- Adoption of the proposed Glynn County FY24-25 Budget
- $100,000 Economic Development Revolving Loan for Elizabeth Davis Senior Adult Day Health, LLC
- $49,500 contract for Harold Pate Third Floor Renovation Project with Goodwyn, Mills, and Cawood
- Rezone of 4270 Highway 17 to Planned Development District
- Rezone of 3401 and 3415 Highway 82 to Highway Commercial
Glynn County Board of Commissioners
The Glynn County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on citizen comments for the Fiscal Year 2025 budget, with final adoption scheduled for June 20. Commissioners are also considering an ordinance amendment to establish procedures for purchasing tax deeds at auction and adopting a tiered pay and incentive plan for GB-911 employees to address existing retention issues. Several board appointments and routine administrative items will be voted on during the meeting.
- Public hearing on Fiscal Year 2025 budget comments (final vote June 20)
- Ordinance amendment establishing a procedure for the county to purchase tax deeds at auction
- Adoption of the GB-911 tiered pay and incentive plan effective June 30, 2024
- $113,318.27 purchase order to Cooks Direct for a detention center tray washer
- Resolution to sell a county property interest at auction
Glynn County Board of Commissioners - Special Called
The Board will receive presentations from Partnership for Southern Equity and WorkSource Coastal. The meeting also includes updates on Land Bank activities and a discussion regarding a proposed GB-911 pay plan.
- Proposed GB-911 tiered pay and incentive plan
- Updates on Land Bank activities from the City of Brunswick
- Presentation from Partnership for Southern Equity
- Presentation from WorkSource Coastal
Glynn County Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review several grant awards, including millions in GDOT funds for Canal Road improvements. They are also considering final plats for two new subdivisions and various service contracts. Additionally, the board will nominate citizens for the Glynn-Brunswick Memorial Hospital Authority.
- A $1,447,600 contract for Saint Simons Island Gateway and Torras Causeway traffic improvements
- Final plat approval for a 44-lot subdivision at 9 East Chapel Drive
- Final plat approval for a 40-lot subdivision at 430 Harry Driggers Boulevard
- $275,500 contract for the Saint Simons Revetment Rehabilitation Project Phase II
- $60,158 purchase order for firearms for the police department
Glynn County Board of Commissioners
The Board will consider rezoning 125 and 127 Glyndale Drive from office to freeway commercial. A public hearing is scheduled regarding an appeal of a setback variance at 327 Butler Avenue. The agenda also includes committee appointments and infrastructure reports.
- Rezoning of 125 and 127 Glyndale Drive from Office Commercial to Freeway Commercial
- Public hearing for a setback variance appeal at 327 Butler Avenue
- Final plat approval for Flemington Drive at 7600 Golden Isles Parkway
- Resolution regarding the GDOT bridge replacement at Little Buffalo Creek
- Appointments to the Pension Committee
Glynn County Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners is reviewing several large-scale contracts, including traffic improvements and a new HR system. The agenda also includes land use rezoning requests and various budget adjustments.
- Traffic improvement contract for Saint Simons Island Gateway and Demere Road: $1,447,600
- New Human Resources and Payroll Information System investment: $40,180.20 initial cost
- Rezone request for 4107 and 4105 Knight St. from GI General Industrial to PD Planned Development
- PD amendment for 1 Coastal Pines Cir to allow surface mine, nursery, and mini-warehouse
- PD amendment for 5410 Highway 17 to reconfigure conservation and commercial uses
Glynn County Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review several subdivision final plats for Towne Square and Brookwood. The agenda also includes a large contract for the Canal Road/Glynco Parkway project and a public hearing regarding townhome use at Villas at Golden Isles.
- Towne Square, Phase 1: $54,100.00 letter of credit for 65 lots at 71 East Chapel Drive
- Towne Square, Phase 2: Final plat for 62 lots at 71 East Chapel Drive
- Brookwood Subdivision, Phase 1: $3,046,048.00 performance bond for 52 lots at 725 Harry Driggers Boulevard
- Frazer Ambulance LTD: Purchase orders totaling approximately $577,244.00
- Atlas Technical Consultants, LLC: $91,000.00 change order for College Park Phase I
Glynn County Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners is reviewing several grant applications, including funds for tennis court improvements and family services. The meeting also includes discussions on contracts for security equipment, software updates, and public safety services.
- Contract with GXC Inc for X-Ray Machines and metal detectors ($175,062.99)
- Contract for 2024 Fourth of July Fireworks Display ($35,000)
- $20,000 allocation to the City of Brunswick for Howard Coffin Park pool
- Amendment to e-Citations Software contract with Tyler Technologies ($77,694)
- USTA grant application for Epworth Park Tennis Court Improvement Project
Glynn County Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will consider several land use changes including property rezonings for a gym, a concrete business, and residential tracts. The meeting also includes discussions on alcoholic beverage licensing, budget amendments for internship grants, and capital funds for the East Beach Roundabout.
- Rezoning 600 Seventh Street from General Industrial to Limited Industrial for a gym/fitness studio
- Rezoning 50 Coastal Estates Drive from Planned Development District to Forest Agricultural
- Rezoning 101 Touchstone Parkway from Neighborhood Commercial to Planned Development District
- Issuance of a 2024 alcoholic beverage license for The Paragon Hotel at 230 Warren Mason Blvd
- Authorization of up to $20,000 for enhancements to the East Beach Roundabout on Saint Simons Island
Glynn County Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review several infrastructure and park-related items, including a $3 million drainage project advance. They will also hold a public hearing regarding a landfill permit application at 7600 Golden Isles Parkway. Other business includes contract awards for park improvements and battery replacements.
- $3,000,000 advance for the College Park Drainage Project
- $170,000 contract award to T & T Fencing Company Inc. for Ballard Park Improvements
- $97,636 contract for Pate Datacenter UPS Battery Backup Replacement
- $5,000 allocation for a memorial area at Ahmaud Arbery Park
- Public hearing regarding Seaboard Inert Landfill permit application
Glynn County Board of Commissioners
The Glynn County Board of Commissioners will consider a large contract for the Canal Road Widening (Re-Bid) Project and several zoning amendments. The agenda also includes an appeal regarding a previously denied site plan approval.
- $8,472,356.40 contract to Underground Excavating, Inc for the Canal Road Widening (Re-Bid) Project
- Zoning amendment at 275 Commerce Drive to allow an auto body paint and repair shop
- Ordinance amendment to extend site plan validity periods by six months
- Contract for temporary veterinarian services for Animal Control Services Department