Henry County public meetings in 2022
20 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners is meeting to discuss legislative priorities. No other decisions or actions are listed on the agenda.
- Discussion of legislative priorities
The Board of Commissioners met with state legislators to request amendments to state laws regarding townhome fire sprinklers and third-party inspections. The Board also proposed the creation of an Airport Authority and a Public Facilities Authority to secure federal funding and finance capital projects. No formal votes were recorded in the minutes.
- Requested state law change to allow local requirement of fire sprinklers in townhomes
- Requested state law change to increase local regulation of private professional provider inspections
- Proposed creation of an Airport Authority to access federal grants and multi-year contracts
- Proposed creation of a Public Facilities Authority to finance a new Courthouse Complex
- Requested memorial sign on State Hwy 81 for Officer Desai
Zoning Advisory Board
The Board of Commissioners decided on several infrastructure projects, emergency vehicle purchases, and road improvements. The body also voted to rescind an objection to a City of Stockbridge annexation and approved the abandonment of portions of Bridges Road and Loop Road.
- Agreement with Henry County Water Authority for $8,300,000 in water and sewer improvements
- Construction of Racetrack Road @ Iris Lake Road awarded to Wilson Construction Management for $1,510,084
- Emergency purchase of one Pierce Custom Aerial for $1,275,000 and three ambulance boxes for $799,983
- Design services for Fairview Road Widening awarded to NV5 Engineers and Consultants, Inc. for $1,634,852.44
- Purchase of 20 Ford Police Interceptor SUVs for the SRO program for $724,000
The Board approved an $8.3M ARPA-funded agreement with the Henry County Water Authority for the Walnut Creek Reclamation Facility Expansion. Several rezoning and land use amendments were approved, including a mixed-use development on Jodeco Road. The Board also allocated $2M in stop-gap funding for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program.
- Approved $8.3M ARPA agreement for Walnut Creek Reclamation Facility Expansion (6-0-0)
- Approved $2M Fund Balance allocation for Emergency Rental Assistance Program (4-2-0)
- Approved rezoning of 2206 and 2250 Jodeco Road to Mixed Use for 320-unit apartments (6-0-0)
- Approved rezoning of 1700 Lake Dow Road to Neighborhood Commercial (6-0-0)
- Approved rezoning of 5855-5905 East Lake Parkway to Mixed Use (4-2-0)
- Approved amendment to Unified Land Development Code for floodplain building standards (6-0-0)
- Approved abandonment and sale of portion of Loop Road for $43,400 (6-0-0)
- Tabled ordinance regarding vineyards and special events facilities until February 21, 2023 (6-0-0)
Zoning Advisory Board
The Zoning Advisory Board will review conditional use requests for a special events facility and a non-commercial kennel. The board will also discuss a comprehensive plan amendment and rezoning for a car wash. Several items regarding property on White Drive have been tabled by the applicant.
- CU-22-04: Conditional use for a special events facility at 1767 Turner Church Road
- CU-22-07: Conditional use for a non-commercial kennel at 98 Maddox Road
- COMP-AM-22-12: Comprehensive Plan amendment from Mixed Use to Commercial at 2348 Jonesboro Road
- RZ-22-20: Rezoning from C-1 to C-2 for a car wash at 2348 Jonesboro Road
- Approval of the 2023 meeting schedule
Board of Commissioners
The Board approved the purchase of real property at 12 N Zack Hinton Parkway for the District Attorney’s Office and Probate Court. Additionally, the Board agreed to maintain the current 66/34 L.O.S.T. revenue split and approved a $3.5M grant for a new hospital observation unit.
- Approved $2M purchase of 12 N Zack Hinton Parkway for court functions (4-1-1)
- Approved 66/34 split for Local Option Sales Tax (L.O.S.T.) (6-0-0)
- Approved $3.5M ARP-FRF grant for Piedmont Henry Hospital Observation Unit (6-0-0)
- Approved reimbursement to City of Stockbridge for police services from July 1 to Dec 31, 2022 (6-0-0)
- Objected to annexation of 278.394 acres at Flippen Road into City of Stockbridge (5-0-1)
- Approved $132,548.91 for H.C. Police Headquarters furniture (6-0-0)
- Approved $198,211 for LED sports lighting at Mickey D. Cochran Park (6-0-0)
- Tabled Henry County Water Authority ARPA funding request to Nov 29
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners approved several infrastructure contracts and a police equipment agreement. The board also established a six-month moratorium on car wash and truck wash applications and postponed a real estate purchase for further review.
- Awarded $3,652,625.64 to McCoy Grading, Inc. for Peeksville Road Phase II SPLOST V project
- Awarded $781,464.00 to DAF Concrete, Inc. for North Ola Park sidewalks
- Approved $214,489 for security cameras at Work Camp Road Campus and Senior Centers
- Approved 3-year agreement with Axon Enterprises, Inc. for tasers at $157,829 per year
- Established a 6-month moratorium on all car wash and truck wash applications
Zoning Advisory Board
The Henry County Zoning Advisory Board will consider two variance requests and several rezoning applications. These include requests for a self-service storage facility and two single-family residential subdivisions.
- VR-22-11: Setback variance for 265 East James Circle
- VR-22-12: Setback variance for accessory structure at 3315 Turner Church Road
- RZ-22-13: Rezoning from C-2 to C-3 for self-service storage at 225 and 255 Center Pointe Parkway
- RZ-22-14: Rezoning from RA to R-1 for a subdivision at Highway 81 East and Keys Ferry Road
- RZ-22-15: Rezoning from RA to R-2 for a subdivision near Kelleytown Road and Airline Road
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners decided on updates to short-term rental property regulations and approved several equipment purchases for Fire Rescue. The board also requested $10 million in state assistance for the Atlanta Speedway Airport.
- Request for $10,000,000.00 from the State of Georgia for Atlanta Speedway Airport land acquisition and hangar development
- Emergency purchase of six 2023 Dodge 4500 Ambulance Prep Chassis for $399,642 using ARPA funds
- Approval of an ordinance amending regulations for short-term rental properties countywide
- Award of $167,087.65 to CivicPlus for website design with a $43,903.00 annual recurring fee
- Acceptance of a $1,498,459 grant from the Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program for Butler Bridge Park & Stream Restoration
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners decided on several land-use requests, including a rezoning for a storage facility and a site plan for townhomes. The board also approved various right-of-way acquisitions for sidewalks and a software purchase for emergency management.
- Approved rezoning of 2.62 acres at 813 Jonesboro Road to C-3 for an indoor self-service storage facility
- Approved site plan for a multifamily townhome development on Mt. Carmel Road (38.90 acres)
- Approved $75,000 annual purchase of Cobwebs Web Intelligence Solutions for Emergency Management
- Objected to the annexation of 20.0 acres at 2125 Highway 42 by the City of Stockbridge
- Authorized $22,000 in Asset Forfeiture funds for Sgt. David Lemacks to attend Command College
Zoning Advisory Board
The Zoning Advisory Board is reviewing several requests for rezoning and variances. Key discussions include converting residential-agricultural land to commercial or mixed-use designations in Districts 3 and 4.
- VR-22-10: Variance request for RA setback requirements at 7271 Wilkerson Road
- RZ-22-12: Rezoning request from RA to C-1 for commercial development at 235 Springdale Road
- COMP-AM-22-10 & RZ-22-16: Comprehensive Plan amendment and rezoning to C-2 at Upchurch Road and Highway 81 East
- COMP-AM-21-10 & RZ-21-40: Comprehensive Plan amendment and rezoning to RS and C-1 for mixed-use development northwest of Highway 81 and North Ola Road
- VR-21-25: Variance request for Highway Corridor Overlay District requirements northwest of Highway 81 and North Ola Road
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners decided on several land use ordinances and approved multiple equipment purchases. The body also authorized a multi-million dollar real estate acquisition for a police precinct and a traffic study for I-75.
- Purchase of real property at 3000 Highway 42 N for the District 4 Police Precinct for $2,100,000.00
- Contract with Croy Engineering for I-75 Commercial Vehicle Lanes Traffic Impact Study for $146,540
- Ordinance amending the Unified Land Development Code regarding roof pitch requirements for single-family dwellings
- Purchase of 10 Healthbot Blood Pressure Kiosks for county facilities and senior centers totaling $71,370
- Disbursement of $100,000.00 SPLOST V funds to the Henry County Library Board of Trustees for McDonough Public Library renovations
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners approved a comprehensive plan amendment and rezoning for a multifamily townhome development on Mt. Carmel Road. The body also awarded several service contracts and discussed updates on the budget and Monkeypox.
- Approved rezoning of 38.90 acres on Mt. Carmel Road to RM (Multifamily Residential) for townhomes
- Awarded $561,551.95 to Microsoft for Volume License Agreement
- Awarded $156,800 to VIA Mobility for Micro-Transit Software
- Approved $67,200 for Zoll AutoPulse Extended Warranty for the Fire Department
- Tabled rezoning request for indoor self-service storage at 813 Jonesboro Road to September 20
Zoning Advisory Board
The Henry County Board of Commissioners will meet to hold a discussion regarding public safety facility needs. No other decisions or actions are listed on the agenda.
- Discussion regarding Public Safety Facility Needs
Zoning Advisory Board
The Zoning Advisory Board is reviewing requests for conditional use, comprehensive plan amendments, and rezonings. These items include proposals for a conservation subdivision, multifamily apartments, and mixed-use developments.
- CU-22-01: Conservation subdivision request for 134.31 +/- acres at 941-1100 Brannan Road
- COMP-AM-22-03 & RZ-22-07: Request to change 4.621 +/- acres at 1700 Lake Dow Road to Mixed Use/Neighborhood Commercial for office uses
- COMP-AM-22-07 & RZ-22-11: Request to change 11.78 +/- acres at 48 Franklin Rivers Road to High Density Residential/Multifamily for townhomes
- RZ-22-06: Rezoning of 14.568 +/- acres at 2206 and 2250 Jodeco Road to Multifamily Residential for apartments
- RZ-22-08: Rezoning of 27.217 +/- acres northwest of Willow Lane and south of Jonesboro Road to Mixed Use for apartments and commercial
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners decided on several high-value equipment purchases and updated countywide impact fee schedules. The body also held a public hearing regarding the FFY2022 Annual Action Plan for community development funds.
- Purchase of 150 2022 Ford Utility Police Interceptors for $7,526,198
- Emergency purchase of ambulances and chassis for Fire Rescue totaling $584,363
- Annual contract for janitorial services awarded to American Facility Services, Inc. for $560,340
- Approval of a new countywide Impact Fee Schedule
- CDBG and HOME Funds Annual Action Plan totaling $1,042,369 and $512,877 respectively
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners decided on several land rezoning requests and approved various equipment leases and grants. The body also held public hearings regarding the 2022-2023 millage rate and the CDBG Annual Action Plan.
- Approved rezoning of 1650 Campground Road to R-2 for a single-family subdivision
- Approved rezoning of 243 Mill Road to MU for mixed apartment and commercial development
- Approved rezoning of property on Babbs Mill Road to R-3 for a single-family subdivision
- Approved $599,933 first-year L3Harris radio system maintenance agreement for E-911
- Approved $171,332 for drainage improvements at Village Park playground and concession areas
Zoning Advisory Board
The Board of Commissioners held a called meeting to conduct a public hearing regarding the 2022-2023 millage rate. The session included presentations from the County Manager, Financial Services Director, and Tax Commissioner.
- Public hearing for 2022-2023 Millage Rate
Zoning Advisory Board
The Zoning Advisory Board is considering several land use requests, including a mixed-use development and a single-family residential subdivision. The board will also review a variance request for an accessory structure. Two items regarding roof pitch requirements and a conservation subdivision have been withdrawn or tabled.
- North Ola Land Holdings, LLC: Request to amend Comprehensive Plan and rezone 106.25 acres near Highway 81 and North Ola Road to Mixed Use
- Core Field Services, LLC: Request to amend Comprehensive Plan and rezone 21.66 acres at 5465 Flakes Mill Road for a single-family residential subdivision
- John S. Capone: Variance request for an accessory structure and setbacks at 504 Bethelview Drive
- North Ola Land Holdings, LLC: Variance request for relief from Highway Corridor Overlay District requirements
- Pulte Group, Inc.: Conditional use request for 134.31 acres at 941-1100 Brannan Road (Tabled)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners approved several rezoning requests for residential and mixed-use developments and awarded a major park renovation contract. The board also accepted multiple state grants for specialty courts and approved a road renaming.
- Contract awarded to J.R. Bowman Construction Co. for $3,599,247.00 to renovate Mickey D. Cochran Park
- Rezoning of 72.1 acres on Jonesboro Road to Mixed Use for The Reservoir Group, LLC
- Rezoning of 102 acres on Willow Lane to Residential Suburban for The Reservoir Group, LLC
- Rezoning of 33.34 acres on Jonesboro Road to Mixed Use for Vista Realty Partners
- Acceptance of four CJCC grants for Adult Felony Drug, Resource, Veterans Treatment, and Misdemeanor DUI/Drug courts
Zoning Advisory Board
The Zoning Advisory Board is discussing several requests to change land use designations and zoning for residential developments. The board will also consider conditional use requests and variances for setbacks and facility use.
- Request to rezone 22.625 acres on Clark Drive from R-4 to RM for townhomes (RZ-22-09)
- Request to rezone 21.66 acres at 5465 Flakes Mill Road from RA to R-4 for a subdivision (RZ-22-10)
- Conditional use request for a conservation subdivision at 941-1100 Brannan Road (CU-22-01)
- Variance request for a self-storage facility at 3040 Bill Gardner Parkway (VR-22-08)
- Tabled conditional use request for a non-commercial kennel at 450 Oakland Road (CU-22-03)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners decided on several infrastructure projects, including road resurfacing and flood plain updates. The body also held public hearings regarding a variance request on Stone Road and amendments to the Highway Corridor Overlay District.
- Approved $25,011,802 contract to Blount Construction Company, Inc. for resurfacing various county roads
- Approved $2,284,000 for House Moran Consulting, Inc. to update the Henry County Flood Plain using ARPA funds
- Approved $350,267 contract to Blount Construction Company, Inc. for asphalt patching and crack sealing on 25 roads
- Approved $106,035 grant for the Police Department to purchase body armor vests
- Denied a variance request for a 14.932 +/- acre property on the south side of Stone Road