Jackson County public meetings in 2021

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding the abandonment of Mallory Road, a special tax district for Bentwater subdivision street lighting, and the establishment of impact fees. The board will also consider a contract renewal for inmate meals and several updates to the Unified Development Code.

• Public hearing on preparing the Capital Improvements Element to establish impact fees
• Public hearing on creating a special tax district for street lighting in Bentwater Subdivision Phases 1 and 2
• Proposed move to a $300,000 Large Deductible Program for Workers’ Compensation & Employers Liability
• Rezone request for 3253 Jackson Trail Rd. from Agricultural Rural Farm District to Community Retail Commercial District
• Contract renewal with Correctional Resource Group (CRG) for inmate meals

The Jackson County Board of Commissioners approved several items, including abandoning a portion of Mallory Road, creating a special tax district for street lighting in Bentwater Subdivision, renewing the inmate meal contract with Correctional Resource Group, and moving to a $300,000 large deductible workers' compensation program. They also approved four zoning text amendments (electronic signs, manufactured home additions, barndominiums, and outdoor burning citations) and a rezoning for MasterCraft Plumbing. Commissioner Ralph Richardson announced he would not seek re-election in 2022.

• Approved resolution supporting changes to Georgia's annexation law (4-0)
• Approved abandonment of a portion of Mallory Road (4-0)
• Approved creation of special tax district for street lighting in Bentwater Subdivision (4-0)
• Approved renewal of inmate meal contract with Correctional Resource Group (4-0)
• Approved addendum moving county to $300,000 large deductible workers' comp program (4-0)
• Approved rezoning RZ-21-0092 for MasterCraft Plumbing from A-2 to CRC (4-0)
• Approved text amendment allowing electronic changeable copy signs (4-0)
• Approved text amendments for manufactured homes, barndominiums, and outdoor burning citations (4-0 each)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three land use and zoning cases. The body will also discuss three proposed amendments to the Unified Development Code.

• MA-21-0086: Map change for 2.23 acres at 5259 Brockton Loop Rd. for residential use
• MA-21-0087: Map change for 13.807 acres at corner of Ed Bennett Road/Hwy. 441 S. for commercial use
• RZ-21-0093: Rezone 16.956 acres at 2909 Ila Road from A-2 to G-I for industrial use
• Proposed UDC amendments regarding raised slab foundations and stream buffer land disturbance
• Proposed UDC amendment regarding minimum lot area size and density for R-1, R-2, and R-3 zonings

Board of Elections & Registration

The Jackson County Board of Elections and Registration is meeting to handle routine business, including approving November minutes and receiving a training on redistricting. The main item is a discussion and possible decision to direct staff to pursue acquiring the Nicholson City Hall (Benton Facility) as a new early voting satellite location, replacing the Commerce Park and Rec Center.

• Vote to accept minutes from November meeting
• Training on redistricting
• Discussion and consideration of acquiring Nicholson City Hall (Benton Facility) for early voting satellite
• Potential replacement of Commerce Park and Rec Center as early voting site

The Jackson County Board of Elections approved moving forward to find a new early voting location, potentially at Nicholson City Hall, instead of the Commerce Park and Rec Center. The board also accepted the November minutes, appointed Danielle Kuntz as new chairman, and heard updates on redistricting, equipment, and poll worker recruitment.

• Approved motion to pursue new early voting location in lieu of Commerce Park and Rec (3-0)
• Accepted November board meeting minutes (3-0)
• Appointed Danielle Kuntz as new board chairman by Judge Booth
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider an amendment to the Gordon Street Center purchase agreement and a resolution regarding national prescription opiate litigation. The meeting also includes discussions on supporting changes to Georgia's annexation law.

• Amendment #1 to the Purchase and Sale Agreement for Gordon Street Center to change the closing date to February 16, 2022
• Resolution regarding the Memorandum of Understanding for National Prescription Opiate Litigation settlements
• Discussion on a resolution supporting changes to Georgia's annexation law
• Appointments for various boards including Airport Authority, Board of Health, and Planning Commission

The board unanimously approved Amendment #1 to the Purchase and Sale Agreement with the Board of Education, moving the closing date for the Gordon Street property to February 16, 2022. They also approved a resolution to join the state's opioid settlement MOU. All reappointments to county boards were approved unanimously.

• Approved Amendment #1 to Gordon Street Center purchase agreement, closing moved to Feb. 16, 2022 (4-0)
• Approved resolution to be bound by state MOU for opioid settlements (4-0)
• Reappointed Stan McClain to Airport Authority (5-0)
• Reappointed Ron Wilson to Airport Authority (5-0)
• Reappointed Henry Slocum and Joyce Bradshaw to Board of Health (5-0 each)
• Reappointed David Lathem to Industrial Development Authority (5-0)
• Reappointed four members to Keep Jackson County Beautiful (5-0)
• Reappointed Carson Saville and Les Knoblock to Planning Commission (5-0 each)

Board of Commissioners

The Jackson County Board of Commissioners will consider several items, including approving a new commission district map based on the 2020 Census, updating the Drug & Alcohol Zero Tolerance Plan, and beginning abandonment proceedings for a portion of Mallory Road. The board will also vote on consent agenda items such as ambulance rate increases, a tipping fee schedule revision, and a lease agreement.

• Resolution declaring certain real property as surplus
• Increase in ambulance rates
• Revision of solid waste transfer station tipping fee schedule
• Professional design services for EMS Station 3 addition
• Agreement for lease of Braselton Christian Academy gym

Board of Adjustments

The Jackson County Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing on a single variance request. The applicant seeks to reduce the left side setback from 40 feet to 5 feet for an accessory structure on a 1.56-acre property. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and follow standard hearing procedures.

• Variance request VA-21-0076 by Ola Ruth Mitchell for property at 577 Jackson Way, Jefferson, GA (Map 094A/Parcel 016) to reduce left side setback from 40 ft to 5 ft for an accessory structure
• Approval of minutes from the November 4, 2021 meeting

Planning Commission

The Jackson County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a rezoning request and four proposed amendments to the Unified Development Code (UDC). The commission will make recommendations that the Board of Commissioners will consider at a public hearing on December 20, 2021.

• Rezone 0.97 acres at 3253 Jackson Trail Rd. from A-2 to CRC for commercial office (MasterCraft Pro Service, Inc.)
• Text amendment to allow electronic changeable copy signs in commercial zones and on public institutional properties
• Text amendment to add requirements for manufactured homes
• Text amendment to adopt provisions for barndominium dwellings for single-family residential use
• Text amendment to allow code enforcement to cite prohibited outdoor burning

Board of Commissioners

The Jackson County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular business meeting on November 15, 2021, at 6:00 PM. They will consider consent agenda items including declaring a parcel surplus, increasing ambulance rates, revising tipping fees, and contracting for EMS Station 3 design. New business includes a contract extension for senior meals, a road abandonment, and a new commission district map. Four zoning map amendments are up for decision, with staff recommendations ranging from approval to denial.

• Resolution to declare Parcel B02 011 (0.35 acres) as surplus property
• Increase in ambulance fees effective January 1, 2022
• Contract with Precision Planning, Inc. for EMS Station 3 addition design services
• Aging Services contract extension for $82,151.98 for senior meals
• Public hearing on acquisition of 23.35 acres for River Glen Park

The Jackson County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to add an agenda item and approve holding a public hearing on November 15, 2021, regarding the purchase of the Paul Hill property for River Glen Park. The board also authorized staff to advertise the hearing as required by law. The purchase will be paid over two years, and a boundary survey, environmental study, and title work have been completed.

• Approved adding Paul Hill property purchase item to agenda (3-0)
• Approved holding public hearing on Nov. 15 for Paul Hill park property purchase and authorized advertising (3-0)
• Approved minutes for October 18, 2021 (3-0)

Board of Adjustments

The Jackson County Board of Adjustments will hold public hearings on three variance requests to reduce stream buffers for residential and commercial construction. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and hear planning staff comments.

• VA-21-0072: Reduce stream buffer from 75 ft to 25 ft on 0.96 acre at 330 Ashley Lane, Athens, GA for a residence
• VA-21-0073: Reduce stream buffer from 75 ft to 25 ft on 1.73 acres at 298 Ashley Lane, Athens, GA for a residence
• VA-21-0074: Reduce stream buffer from 50 ft to 0 ft on 62.50 acres at 6275 Hwy. 53, Braselton, GA to build 3 warehouses

Board of Commissioners

The Jackson County Board of Commissioners holds a regular business meeting with no action items, followed by a work session to discuss seven items, including declaring a parcel surplus, the airport capital improvement plan, fee schedules, ambulance rate increases, and a lease agreement. No formal action will be taken during the work session.

• Resolution declaring Parcel B02 011 (0.35 acres) as surplus property
• Airport Annual Capital Improvement Plan submission
• GIS Department fee schedule request
• Increase in ambulance fees effective January 1, 2022
• Lease agreement for Braselton Christian Academy gym

The board unanimously approved adding an agenda item and scheduling a public hearing for November 15, 2021, to officially approve the purchase of the Paul Hill property for River Glen Park. The purchase will be paid over two years, and the closing is anticipated on November 15. No other formal decisions were made; the work session items were discussion only.

• Approved adding Paul Hill property item to agenda (3-0)
• Approved holding public hearing on Nov 15 for Paul Hill property purchase and authorized advertising (3-0)
• Approved minutes for Oct 18, 2021 (3-0)

Planning Commission

The Jackson County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on four proposed Character Area and Future Land Use Map changes. These include a request to rezone 15.90 acres for an industrial park and a request for a commercial self-storage and convenience store. The commission will make recommendations, which the Board of Commissioners will address on November 15, 2021.

• MA-21-0082: 6.101 acres at 10447 Hwy. 334, Nicholson, change from Conservation to Rural for property division
• MA-21-0083: 15.90 acres at 9615 Hwy. 53, Braselton, change from Suburban to Urban and Residential to Industrial for industrial park
• MA-21-0084: 0.61 acre at 182 Julia Lane, Hoschton, change from Residential to Commercial for self-storage and convenience store with fuel pumps
• MA-21-0085: 35.51 acres at 2160 Athens Hwy., Jefferson, change from Residential to Agricultural/Forestry for property division

Board of Commissioners

The Jackson County Board of Commissioners will vote on several items, including a resolution to create a fifth commission district, award a $1.595 million contract for the animal shelter expansion, and approve multiple rezoning and special use permits. The board will also consider appointments to the Impact Fee Committee and various transit-related updates and grant applications.

• Resolution to create a fifth commission district (Charter amendment)
• Award bid to Spratlin & Son for Phase 1 Animal Shelter expansion ($1,595,000 after value engineering)
• Approve professional services contract for impact fees with Jerry Weitz & Associates (not to exceed $98,280)
• Rezone 3166 Ila Road, Commerce (RZ-21-0086) from A-2 to R-1 for residential subdivision
• Special use permits for summer/day camps for special needs individuals (SU-21-0026 through SU-21-0029)

The Board unanimously approved a resolution to create a fifth commission district, transmitting a recommended map to the state for approval. They also approved a consent agenda including an animal shelter expansion contract, impact fee study, and transit plans, plus several rezoning and special use permits.

• Approved resolution to create 5th commission district (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $1,595,000 animal shelter expansion contract (4-0)
• Approved rezoning RZ-21-0086 for residential subdivision with 11 conditions (4-0)
• Approved rezoning RZ-21-0087 for residential subdivision with same conditions (4-0)
• Approved rezoning RZ-21-0090 from A-2 to M-H (4-0)
• Approved rezoning RZ-21-0091 from A-2 to R-1 (4-0)
• Approved special use SU-21-0026 for Camp Hooray (4-0)
• Approved special use SU-21-0027 for Camp Hooray (4-0)

Board of Elections & Registration

The Jackson County Board of Elections and Registration is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda contains only routine items: approving the previous meeting's minutes and a staff training session on absentee voting. No old or new business is listed.

• Vote to accept minutes from the September meeting
• Staff training: Absentee A to Z
• Next meetings: Election Day and Provisional Meeting November 5th at 5PM

The Jackson County Board of Elections and Registration met on October 8, 2021, and approved the minutes from the September meeting. The Elections Director provided updates on voting preparations, absentee ballots, and the ERIC system, and presented a proposed BOC map. No substantive decisions were made beyond the minutes approval.

• Approved September board meeting minutes (4-0)

Board of Adjustments

The Jackson County Board of Adjustments will hold public hearings on five variance requests. These include reducing stream buffers for a driveway, a pool, and a house, as well as variances for a metal accessory building and a storage building setback. The board will also approve minutes from the August 5 meeting.

• VA-21-0062: Nitec International, LLC seeks to reduce stream buffer from 50 ft to 0 ft and drainage easement from 20 ft to 10 ft on 2.87 acres at 362 Ashley Lane, Athens.
• VA-21-0066: Joe Cudney requests stream buffer reduction from 75 ft to 50 ft for a pool on 0.37 acres at 350 Hemlock Ct., Hoschton.
• VA-21-0068: Currahee Home Builders seeks stream buffer reduction from 50 ft to 0 ft for a house on 0.39 acres at 743 Brassie Falls Lane, Jefferson.
• VA-21-0070: Donnie Denson requests variance for a metal accessory building over 500 sq ft and over 1,000 sq ft in residential zoning on 2.032 acres at 365 Masters Way, Athens.
• VA-21-0071: Michael Kennedy seeks to reduce left side setback from 50 ft to 20 ft for a storage building on 5.02 acres at 315 Cedar Rock Road, Hoschton.

Board of Commissioners

The Jackson County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular business meeting and a work session. The board will consider creating an impact fee committee, a vacation leave buy-back program, and several transit-related items. They will also discuss awarding a contract for the animal shelter expansion and proposing a new commission district.

• Create and appoint members to Impact Fee Committee
• Vacation Leave Buy Back Program (up to 80 hours)
• Award bid for Phase 1 Animal Shelter expansion to Spratlin & Son ($1,595,000 after value engineering)
• Resolution to create new commission district based on 2020 Census
• Professional services contract for impact fee development with Jerry Weitz & Associates (not to exceed $98,280)

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution to create a fifth commission district in response to population growth, with final district lines to be approved at the next meeting. They also approved a charter amendment to align with the new district, a vacation leave buyback program, and several transit-related items. The board appointed seven members to a new Impact Fee Committee and approved a contract for impact fee development.

• Approved resolution to create fifth commission district (4-0)
• Approved charter amendment for staggered elections with fifth district (4-0)
• Approved Vacation Leave Buy Back Program for up to 80 hours (4-0)
• Appointed 7 members to Impact Fee Committee (4-0)
• Approved $98,280 contract for impact fee development with Jerry Weitz & Associates
• Approved $1,595,000 bid for Phase 1 Animal Shelter expansion with Spratlin & Son
• Approved SFY 2023 Section 5311 Transit grant application for $63,126
• Approved tower lease agreements with JCWSA and Georgia Power for public safety radios

Board of Commissioners

The Jackson County Board of Commissioners is holding a called meeting to review and adopt the FY 2022 budget, along with the 2021 tax levy, millage rate certification, and related resolutions. These are the only substantive items on the agenda; no other business is listed.

• Review of FY 2022 Budget
• Adopt FY 2022 Budget Resolution
• Adopt 2021 Tax Levy Resolution
• Adopt County Millage Rate Certification (Form PT-35) for Tax Year 2021

The board unanimously approved the FY2022 budget resolution, the 2021 tax levy resolution, and the county millage rate certification (Form PT-35). The budget is balanced using over $2.5 million from fund balance and includes a millage rate reduction in both unincorporated and incorporated areas. No changes were made from the previously presented budget.

• Adopted FY2022 Budget Resolution (3-0)
• Adopted 2021 Tax Levy Resolution (3-0)
• Adopted County Millage Rate Certification Form PT-35 for Tax Year 2021 (3-0)

Planning Commission

The Jackson County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on September 23, 2021, to consider four rezoning requests and four special use applications. The rezoning requests involve properties on Ila Road, Mauldin Road, and Chandler Bridge Road, while the special use requests are for camps for special needs individuals on Strickland Lane and New Kings Bridge Road. The commission will make recommendations to the Board of Commissioners, which will hold a public hearing on October 18, 2021.

• RZ-21-0086: Rezone 1.77 acres at 3166 Ila Road from A-2 to R-1 for residential subdivision
• RZ-21-0087: Rezone 17.60 acres at 3110 Ila Road from NRC to R-1 for residential subdivision
• RZ-21-0090: Rezone 4.076 acres on Mauldin Road from A-2 to M-H to divide into 2 tracts
• RZ-21-0091: Rezone 5.15 acres at 644 Chandler Bridge Road from A-2 to R-1 to divide into 2 tracts
• SU-21-0026 to SU-21-0029: Special use permits for summer and year-round camps for special needs individuals on Strickland Lane and New Kings Bridge Road

Board of Commissioners

The Jackson County Board of Commissioners will consider a one-year moratorium on development in unincorporated areas, a change of medical provider for the jail, and several contract awards. They will also hold public hearings on three zoning requests, including a large industrial rezoning. The meeting includes routine items like minutes approval and citizen input.

• One-year moratorium on development in unincorporated Jackson County
• Change jail medical provider to Southern Correctional Medicine, $384,000 contract starting Jan 1, 2022
• Award generator installation at JCCI to J & T Service Center, $253,602.25
• Purchase two F250 trucks for EMS from Jefferson Motors, $63,936
• Rezone 150.87 acres on Pettijohn Rd. from Agricultural to Industrial (MA-21-0078)

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a 12-month moratorium on certain residential development applications in unincorporated Jackson County, including land disturbance permits for residential common developments after October 15, 2021, and rezoning to R-1, R-2, or R-3 districts. The board also approved several other items, including a new jail medical provider, a generator contract, EMS trucks, and multiple zoning requests.

• Approved 12-month moratorium on residential development applications (5-0)
• Approved Southern Correctional Medicine as jail medical provider, $384,000 (5-0)
• Awarded $253,602.25 contract to J&T Service Center for JCCI generator (5-0)
• Awarded $63,936 bid to Jefferson Motors for two EMS F250 trucks (5-0)
• Approved $135,000 contract with Bulldog Concrete for Gum Springs Park work (5-0)
• Approved Rural Fire Defense agreement with Georgia Forestry Commission (5-0)
• Approved tower lease with Water & Sewerage Authority and Hall County radio agreement (5-0)
• Approved map amendment MA-21-0078 and rezoning RZ-21-0071, RZ-21-0084 (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Jackson County Board of Commissioners is holding a called meeting to receive a presentation and review of the proposed FY 2022 preliminary budget, presented by Kevin Poe. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; the item is for presentation and review only.

• Presentation and review of proposed FY 2022 preliminary budget by Kevin Poe

The Board of Commissioners held a called meeting to review the proposed FY 2022 budget, presented by County Manager Kevin Poe. The General Fund budget totaled $65,867,000, with all funds totaling $100,533,200, and included a $3,008,400 excess of expenditures over revenues. No formal vote or decision was made on the budget during this meeting; it was a presentation and review only. The meeting adjourned with no other business discussed.

• Presented FY 2022 preliminary budget with General Fund total of $65,867,000
• Noted $2.6 million from County Fund Balance used to balance budget
• Reported proposed pay adjustment averaging 4.25% for employees
• Included $8,875,000 for capital projects and $1,624,800 for vehicles/equipment
• Proposed adding eight full-time and three part-time positions
• Estimated property tax increase of $3,249,247 with millage rate decreases
• Adjourned meeting at 8:00 p.m. with no other business

Board of Elections & Registration

The Jackson County Board of Elections and Registration met and approved the minutes from the August board meeting by a 5-0 vote. The Elections Director provided updates on training, a temporary office space, upcoming municipal elections, registration numbers, and new absentee equipment. No other substantive decisions were made, and the meeting was adjourned at 9:34 AM.

• Approved the August Board Meeting minutes as presented (motion by Larry, second by James; carried 5-0).
• Adjourned the meeting at 9:34 AM (motion by Eric, second by Larry; carried 5-0).

Board of Commissioners

The Jackson County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to consider consent agenda items, including a $298,991 contract for road surface treatment, and several zoning and special use requests. The board will also discuss a tower lease with Georgia Power and a project agreement with SK Battery.

• Approve $298,991 contract with Epps Brothers for triple surface treatment
• Consider tower and ground lease with Georgia Power for public safety radio tower
• Approve purchase of 23.25 acres off Cabin Creek Road from Paul A. Hill
• Rezone 13.525 acres on Brockton Loop Rd from PCFD to A-R for 5-lot split
• Special use for 61.15 acres on Garretts Way for wedding venue and farm winery

The Jackson County Board of Commissioners adopted a temporary 45-day moratorium on accepting applications for residential land disturbance permits, rezoning to R-1/R-2/R-3 districts, and related character/future land use changes. The board also approved a consent agenda including a $298,991 road contract, several rezoning requests, and a special use permit for a radio tower. One rezoning request (RZ-21-0079) was denied after the applicant declined a proposed 3-acre minimum lot condition.

• Adopted 45-day moratorium on residential development applications (5-0)
• Approved $298,991 triple surface treatment contract with Epps Brothers (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including SK Battery 2021 Project Agreement (5-0)
• Authorized runway/taxiway design contract with GDOT, $183,424 fully funded (5-0)
• Approved special use for Motorola Solutions radio tower (4-0)
• Denied MA-21-0079 character area change from Agricultural to Rural (4-0)
• Denied RZ-21-0079 rezoning to A-R after applicant rejected 3-acre lot condition (4-0)
• Approved RZ-21-0081 rezoning to CRC with amended brick condition (4-0)

Board of Elections & Registration

The Jackson County Board of Elections and Registration is meeting to approve the minutes from its July meeting and to conduct a challenge hearing. The agenda lists no old business and no other new business items.

• Vote to accept minutes from the July meeting
• Challenge hearing

The Board of Elections and Registration held a registration challenge hearing and voted unanimously (4-0) to remove four challenged applicants from the voter rolls. All four applicants did not attend the hearing; documentation showed they had registered in another state, were on the felon list, or had duplicate registrations. The board also approved the July meeting minutes (3-0) and received updates from the elections director on training, absentee ballots, budget, and equipment.

• Approved July meeting minutes (3-0)
• Removed challenged applicant #1 from voter rolls (4-0)
• Removed challenged applicant #2 from voter rolls (4-0)
• Removed challenged applicant #3 from voter rolls (4-0)
• Removed challenged applicant #4 from voter rolls (4-0)

Board of Adjustments

The Jackson County Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing on a single variance request from Nitec International, LLC to reduce the county stream buffer from 50 feet to 0 feet for a driveway encroachment on a 2.87-acre property. The meeting also includes routine items like approving minutes from the June 3, 2021 meeting and reading hearing procedures. No other substantive decisions are on the agenda.

• Public hearing VA-21-0062: Nitec International, LLC, 362 Ashley Lane, Athens, GA; 2.87 acres; variance to reduce stream buffer from 50 ft to 0 ft for driveway encroachment (Map 041B/Parcel 012 & 014)
• Approval of minutes from June 3, 2021 Board of Adjustments meeting

Board of Commissioners

The Jackson County Board of Commissioners holds a regular meeting with a work session covering several contracts and agreements. Formal action items include a road resurfacing contract, an indigent defense agreement, a radio tower lease, a land purchase, and a project agreement with SK Battery. The board will also hold an executive session for pending litigation.

• Triple Surface Treatment Contract with Epps Brothers for $298,991
• FY22 Georgia Indigent Defense Services Agreement
• Tower and Ground Lease Agreement with Georgia Power for public safety radio tower at Maysville site
• Purchase of 23.25 acres off Cabin Creek Road from Paul A. Hill (Tax Parcel 025 021A)
• Consideration of SK Battery 2021 Project Agreement

The Jackson County Board of Commissioners held a regular meeting and work session on August 2, 2021. The board approved a project agreement for SK Battery's Phase 2 expansion, which includes a $940 million investment and an increase from 2,000 to 2,600 jobs, with tax incentives and clawback provisions. Other approvals included a $298,991 contract for road paving, a $576,056 indigent defense services agreement, a lease for a radio tower, and the purchase of 17.73 acres for an archaeological greenspace. The board also approved the minutes from July 19, 2021, and held an executive session for pending litigation with no action taken.

• Approved SK Battery Phase 2 project agreement (unanimous)
• Approved $298,991 contract with Epps Brothers for triple surface treatment (unanimous)
• Approved FY22 Georgia Indigent Defense Services Agreement totaling $576,056 (unanimous)
• Approved tower and ground lease with Georgia Power for Maysville site (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 17.73 acres from Paul A. Hill for $340,000 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes for July 19, 2021 (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Jackson County Board of Commissioners approved the FY 2020 audit with a clean opinion, renewed several contracts, and made multiple zoning decisions. They approved a 20-year tower lease with Plainview Recreation Center, created a street light tax district for Camden Farms, and adopted a policy limiting zoning cases to eight per month. The board also approved the purchase of the Gordon Street Center and the Pocket Road property, and denied several rezoning requests, including a large residential subdivision on Creek Nation Road.

• Approved FY 2020 audit with clean opinion (5-0)
• Approved Plainview Tower and Ground Lease Agreement, 20-year term, $6,000/year (5-0)
• Created street light special tax district for Camden Farms Subdivision (5-0)
• Adopted ordinance modifying alcohol ordinance to allow farm wineries (5-0)
• Adopted policy limiting Comprehensive Plan/Special Use cases to 8 per month (5-0)
• Approved FY 2022 Aging Services contract with Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (5-0)
• Approved adding Deputy Clerk position to Clerk of Court's office, $32,430/year (5-0)
• Approved purchase of Gordon Street Center parcels for $800,000 (5-0)

Board of Elections & Registration

The board approved the June meeting minutes and adjourned, with no substantive policy decisions made. The elections director reported on training, a missing financial disclosure, a temporary hire, and process changes, while the assistant director presented voter status information.

• Approved June board meeting minutes (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Jackson County Board of Commissioners is holding a planning session to review the FY2020 audit results and the FY2021 budget year-to-date, and to discuss the use of American Rescue Plan funds. They will also discuss several projects and programs, including transit, transfer station and landfill issues, a facility purchase for elections, EMS equipment, road and facility improvements, and recreation fees. The meeting is a discussion and planning session, not a voting meeting.

• Discuss use of American Rescue Plan funds
• Discuss Jackson County Transit Program
• Discuss plans to update/expand transfer station facilities and address closed landfill issue
• Discuss purchase of Gordon Street facility for Voter Registration & Elections
• Discuss adding a Quick Response Vehicle to EMS operations

The Jackson County Board of Commissioners reached consensus on several initiatives, including purchasing the Gordon Street Center for elections and records, adding two Quick Response Vehicles to EMS, and pursuing a new SPLOST 7 referendum. The board also discussed using $14.2 million in American Rescue Plan funds and reviewed options for transfer station expansion. No formal votes were taken; decisions were made by consensus.

• Consensus to pursue purchase of Gordon Street Center for $830,000 for elections and records
• Consensus to add two Quick Response Vehicles to EMS, capital cost $137,800
• Consensus to move forward with SPLOST 7 referendum for 2022 general election
• Consensus to keep transit program under rural Section 5311 designation
• Consensus to develop new transfer station layout with Atlantic Coast Consulting
• Consensus to move forward with phased animal shelter expansion
• Consensus to consider parking fees at Hurricane Shoals Park
• Consensus to move forward with purchase of Paul Hill property for $440,000

Planning Commission

The Jackson County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on June 24, 2021, to consider four character area/future land use map amendments, three rezoning requests, four special use permits for communication towers, and a text amendment to the Unified Development Code. The commission will make recommendations to the Board of Commissioners, which will hold its own public hearing on July 19, 2021.

• MA-21-0076: MTT Holding, LLC requests change to Residential/Urban for subdivision at Boone Road/Hwy. 332, Hoschton
• RZ-21-0077: Genuine Mapping & Design, LLC requests rezone of 113.61 acres on County Farm Road, Jefferson from A-2 to A-R for residential subdivision
• RZ-21-0078: Genuine Mapping & Design, LLC requests rezone of 84.39 acres on Creek Nation Rd., Jefferson from A-2 to R-1 for residential subdivision
• SU-21-0018: Fortified Telecom Services requests special use for Verizon Wireless cell tower on 20 acres at 1524 Old State Rd., Pendergrass
• Text Amendment: Amends Unified Development Code to repeal Master Planned Development, adjust tower restrictions, and other changes

Board of Commissioners

The Board approved three 20-year tower and ground lease agreements with the Town of Braselton, Jackson County Board of Education, and City of Jefferson for the new public safety radio communications system, each at $1/year rent. A fourth agreement with Plainview Recreation Center was postponed. The Board also approved a consent agenda including funding for a new ambulance, an inmate detail agreement with GDOT, a capacity agreement with the Georgia Department of Corrections, mid-year salary adjustments, a lease with Habitat for Humanity, and a $220,000 change order for electrical work at Gum Springs Park.

• Approved tower and ground lease agreements with the Town of Braselton, Jackson County Board of Education, and City of Jefferson for the public safety radio system (20-year terms, $1/year rent).
• Postponed the tower and ground lease agreement with Plainview Recreation Center.
• Approved the consent agenda, including funding for a new ambulance, an inmate detail agreement with GDOT, a capacity agreement with the Georgia Department of Corrections, mid-year salary adjustments, a lease with Habitat for Humanity, and a $220,000 change order for electrical work at Gum Springs Park.
• Approved the creation of a street light special tax district for Tanglewood Subdivision.
• Approved a $283,000 change order with Magnum Contracting, LLC for field fencing at Gum Springs Park.
• Authorized a public hearing for the purchase of the Pocket Road property (65.45 acres) for Tanner Park at Mulberry Creek.
• Postponed the 2021 SK Battery America, Inc. Project Agreement until all areas are completed and reviewed by the board.
• Approved the purchase and installation of playground equipment for Gum Springs Park with a budget impact of $209,886.34.

Board of Elections & Registration

The Jackson County Board of Elections and Registration is meeting to approve the minutes from its May meeting and to conduct a challenge hearing. No other substantive business is listed on the agenda.

• Vote to accept minutes from the May meeting
• Challenge hearing

The Board of Elections & Registration held a registration challenge hearing for an applicant who did not attend despite being contacted by phone, letters, and email. After reviewing the applicant's registration packet and relevant code sections, the board voted 5-0 to find the applicant ineligible. The board also approved the May meeting minutes and discussed administrative updates, including ethics deadlines, a budget review, and an office expansion plan change.

• Approved the May Board Meeting minutes as presented
• Voted 5-0 to find the challenged applicant ineligible for registration
• Adjourned the meeting at 9:21AM with a 5-0 vote

Board of Commissioners

The Jackson County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting and work session. The only formal action item is accepting FY2022 state grants for the Drug Court and Piedmont Circuit Veterans Court. The work session will discuss funding for a new ambulance, intergovernmental agreements, salary adjustments, and lease agreements, with no formal votes taken.

• Acceptance of FY2022 Drug Court and Veterans Court state grants
• Funding option for new ambulance
• Intergovernmental agreement with Georgia DOT for inmate detail
• FY2022 capacity agreement with Georgia Department of Corrections
• Mid-year salary adjustments to FY2021 budget

The Jackson County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved accepting FY2022 state grants for the Drug Court and Piedmont Circuit Veterans Court, including use of DATE funds. The meeting also included a work session with no formal votes, where staff discussed items like ambulance funding, salary adjustments, and a park electrical change order. No other formal decisions were made during the regular meeting.

• Approved FY2022 Drug Court and Veterans Court state grants with DATE fund use (4-0)
• Forewent adoption of May 17, 2021 minutes by consensus

Board of Adjustments

The Jackson County Board of Adjustments is meeting to consider two variance requests that would reduce required stream buffers on residential properties in Jefferson. The board will also approve minutes from its May 6 meeting and hear staff comments.

• VA-21-0059: Corey Johnson, 3187 Brush Arbor Court, Jefferson, GA; reduce stream buffer from 50 ft to 15 ft on 0.50 acre (Map 105D/Parcel 056F)
• VA-21-0060: Ingram, Lord & Associates, 2131 May Ct., Jefferson, GA; reduce stream buffer from 50 ft to 0 ft on 0.54 acre (Map 105D/Parcel 040N)

Planning Commission

The Jackson County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on four requests to change land-use designations on county maps. These are advisory recommendations that will go to the Board of Commissioners for a final decision on June 21, 2021.

• MA-21-0071: Keith Hayes requests changing 0.46 acre at 1105 Winder Hwy., Jefferson from Residential to Commercial.
• MA-21-0072: Brian Pierce requests changing 10.34 acres at 524 Dan Waters Rd., Commerce from Agricultural to Rural.
• MA-21-0073: DuSouth Surveying & Engineering requests changing 17.60 acres at 3110 Ila Road/Club Drive, Commerce from Commercial to Residential.
• MA-21-0074: DuSouth Surveying & Engineering requests changing 20.23 acres at 1902 Old Hoods Mill Road, Commerce from Rural to Suburban and from Agricultural/Forestry to Residential.

Board of Commissioners

The Jackson County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda and several public hearings. Key items include awarding contracts for a jail boiler and CCTV system, a paving contract, and multiple zoning and land use map changes. The board will also consider creating a street light special tax district for a subdivision.

• Award $51,167 contract to Batchelor & Kimball for jail boiler
• Award $357,555 contract to Stanley Security Solutions for jail CCTV
• Approve $1,483,418.70 paving contract with Pittman Construction
• Public hearing on street light tax district for Enclave at Morris Creek
• Rezone 64.02 acres at Hwy. 332/Skelton Rd. for Meritage Homes subdivision

The Jackson County Board of Commissioners approved a $1,483,418.70 paving contract with Pittman Construction for the 2021-2022 paving season, covering 12.02 miles. They also approved several zoning and land use changes, including a street light tax district for Enclave at Morris Creek. A rezoning request by Meritage Homes for a 64-acre residential subdivision at Hwy. 332 and Skelton Road was denied in a 2-3 vote, with the related special use request receiving no action.

• Approved $1.48M paving contract with Pittman Construction (5-0)
• Approved $51,167 boiler contract for Correctional Institute (5-0)
• Approved $357,555 CCTV contract for jail (5-0)
• Approved street light tax district for Enclave at Morris Creek (5-0)
• Approved MA-21-0047 land use change from Commercial to Residential (5-0)
• Approved MA-21-0048 land use change to Commercial (5-0)
• Denied MA-21-0049 Character Area change from Suburban to Urban (2-3)
• Denied RZ-21-0066 rezoning for Meritage Homes subdivision (2-3)

Board of Elections & Registration

The Jackson County Board of Elections and Registration is holding its regular monthly meeting. The board will vote on accepting the minutes from the April meeting and will consider changing the monthly meeting time/day. No new business is listed.

• Vote to accept minutes from April meeting
• Consideration of new monthly meeting time/day

The Board of Elections approved changing its regular monthly meeting schedule to the second Friday of each month at 9 AM, beginning in July. The board also accepted the April minutes and discussed election equipment, SB202 compliance, and budget plans, but no other formal votes were taken.

• Approved moving monthly meetings to 2nd Friday at 9 AM starting July (5-0)
• Accepted April board meeting minutes as presented (motion carried)

Board of Commissioners

The Jackson County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a work session. The board will vote on several contracts, including a concession stand and restroom building at Gum Springs Park, and discuss a boiler replacement and CCTV installation at county facilities. No formal action will be taken on work session items.

• Approve FY 2021 LMIG Safety Action Plan participation
• Contract with CXT Buildings for Gum Springs Park concession stand/restroom: $219,921
• Bid award to Batchelor & Kimball for boiler at Correctional Institute: $51,167
• Bid award to Stanley Security Solutions for jail CCTV: $357,555
• Consider adding Dry Pond Road/Jett Roberts Road roundabout to Economic Development Bonds list ($230,000)

The Jackson County Board of Commissioners approved participation in the FY 2021 LMIG Safety Action Plan, accepting a $115,000 state grant with a $45,000 local match for road safety improvements. They also approved a $220,500 contract with CXT Buildings for a concession stand and restroom building at Gum Springs Park. Both motions passed unanimously (4-0). No other formal decisions were made; the work session items were discussion only.

• Approved FY 2021 LMIG Safety Action Plan participation (4-0)
• Approved $220,500 contract with CXT Buildings for Gum Springs Park concession/restroom (4-0)
• Approved minutes of April 19, 2021 (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Jackson County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on 14 zoning, land-use map, and special-use permit requests. The cases include rezoning for residential subdivisions, commercial uses, and special-use permits for a composting facility. The Commission will make recommendations that the Board of Commissioners will address at a public hearing on May 17, 2021.

• Rezone 64.02 acres at Hwy. 332 and Skelton Rd. from R-1 to R-3 for a residential subdivision (Meritage Homes)
• Special use permit for 64.02 acres at Hwy. 332 and Skelton Rd. for a master planned subdivision (Meritage Homes)
• Special use permits for 87.78 and 18.62 acres on Yarbrough Ridgeway Rd. for outside storage at a composting facility (Atlas Organics)
• Rezone 5.377 acres at Ila Road/D. Williams Rd. from A-2 to CRC for commercial use (Barry Lord)
• Future Land Use Map change for 113.61 acres on County Farm Rd. from Agricultural/Forestry to Residential (Genuine Mapping & Design)

Board of Commissioners

The Jackson County Board of Commissioners will vote on several items, including a contract for airport improvements, a tower lease with the City of Nicholson, and two residential rezoning requests. They will also consider an updated speed zone ordinance and the amended 2021 paving list.

• Contract with BM&K Construction & Engineering for Phase 2 Asphalt Replacement and Drainage Improvements at Jackson County Airport, $734,983
• Tower and Ground Lease Agreement with City of Nicholson for public safety radio tower
• Public hearing for alcohol license for Tree Frog Tavern and Grille at 55 Freedom Parkway, Suite 103, Hoschton
• Rezone RZ-21-0058: 10.511 acres at 4285 Deadwyler Road, Maysville, from A-2 to A-R for 7 residential tracts
• Rezone RZ-21-0059: 5.10 acres on Stockton Farm Road, Pendergrass, from A-2 to A-R for 3 residential tracts

The Jackson County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a $734,983 contract with BM&K Construction for airport improvements, plus $45,000 in engineering fees, and approved the FY 2021 supplemental paving list covering 10.52 miles. They also approved an alcohol license for Tree Frog Tavern and Grille with conditions, a tower lease with the City of Nicholson, and two rezoning requests. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved FY 2021 Supplemental Paving List (5-0)
• Approved alcohol license for Tree Frog Tavern and Grille with 2 conditions (5-0)
• Approved $734,983 contract with BM&K Construction for airport improvements (5-0)
• Approved $45,000 engineering fees with W.K. Dickson (5-0)
• Approved Tower and Ground Lease Agreement with City of Nicholson (5-0)
• Approved rezoning RZ-21-0058 (May Thao Yang) (5-0)
• Approved rezoning RZ-21-0059 (Evan Durrence) with 2 conditions (5-0)

Board of Elections & Registration

The Jackson County Board of Elections and Registration is meeting to handle routine procedural items, including approving the minutes from the March meeting. No old or new business is listed, so the agenda is largely administrative.

• Vote to accept minutes from the March meeting

The Jackson County Board of Elections and Registration met on April 14, 2021, and approved a motion to move forward with the challenge process for a voter registration card that required further investigation. The board also agreed to let the county repurpose unusable ballot boxes for other county purposes, and discussed changing monthly meetings to Fridays at 9 AM. The meeting was adjourned at 9:39 AM.

• Approved minutes from March meeting (4-0)
• Approved motion to move forward with voter registration card challenge process (3-1)
• Agreed to let county repurpose unusable ballot boxes for other county purposes
• Discussed changing monthly meetings to Fridays at 9 AM, to be decided at May meeting

Board of Commissioners

The Jackson County Board of Commissioners will consider purchasing 65.45 acres off Pocket Road from Sidney and Victor Tanner. The board will also discuss a supplemental paving list for 2021, a GDOT speed zone ordinance update, and a proclamation for Child Abuse Prevention Month.

• Purchase of 65.45 acres (Tax Parcels 117 034 and 117 021K) off Pocket Road from Sidney and Victor Tanner
• FY 2021 Supplemental Paving List: Deadwyler Road, County Farm Road, I.W. Davis Road, Griffeth Road, Cabin Creek Circle, Nick Duck Road, Cronic Circle, Ednaville Circle, Merk Road
• Updated GDOT Speed Zone Ordinance
• Proclamation for Child Abuse Prevention Month
• Appointment to Northeast Georgia Area Agency on Aging (2-year term, vacant)

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the purchase of 65.45 acres off Pocket Road from Sidney and Victor Tanner for $800,000, to be used as a public park and greenspace. The county will pay $700,000 in cash, with the remaining $100,000 treated as a donation, and the park will be named Tanner Park at Walnut Creek. The board also approved a proclamation for Child Abuse Prevention Month and discussed, but did not approve, a supplemental paving list and a speed zone ordinance update.

• Approved $800,000 purchase of 65.45 acres for park (4-0)
• Approved appointment of Brenda J. Smith to Northeast Georgia Area Agency on Aging (4-0)
• Approved proclamation for Child Abuse Prevention Month (4-0)
• Approved minutes of March 15, 2021 (4-0)

Board of Adjustments

The Jackson County Board of Adjustments will hold public hearings on two variance requests from George Hyatt for a 1.58-acre property at 1469 Pocket Road, Braselton, GA. The first seeks a variance for an accessory building over 1,000 sq. ft., and the second for a metal accessory building over 500 sq. ft., both in a residential zoning district. The board will also approve minutes from its March 4, 2021 meeting.

• VA-21-0050: Variance for accessory building over 1,000 sq. ft. (Map 117/Parcel 021M2)
• VA-21-0051: Variance for metal accessory building over 500 sq. ft. (Map 117/Parcel 021M2)
• Approval of minutes from 3-4-2021 meeting

Planning Commission

The Jackson County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two rezoning requests to allow residential subdivisions. The commission will make recommendations that the Board of Commissioners will consider at a later public hearing.

• RZ-21-0058: Rezone 10.511 acres at 4285 Deadwyler Road, Maysville, from A-2 to A-R to divide into 7 residential tracts (Map 076/Parcel 003B).
• RZ-21-0059: Rezone 5.10 acres on Stockton Farm Road, Pendergrass, from A-2 to A-R to divide into 3 residential tracts (Map 090/Parcel 013A).
• Public hearing for both cases; Board of Commissioners will address recommendations on April 19, 2021.

Board of Elections & Registration

The Jackson County Board of Elections and Registration is meeting to handle routine business, including approving February minutes, hearing public comment, and conducting a provisional hearing. The main action item is certifying the results of the March special election.

• Certification of March special election
• Provisional hearing
• Approval of February meeting minutes
• Tabled discussion from February board meeting

The Board certified the March Special Election after staff verified all returns. It also rejected two provisional ballots from West Jackson voters after reviewing evidence. A motion to send 211 voters from the Johnson challenge to the Secretary of State's office for investigation failed in a 2-2 tie. The meeting was otherwise procedural, including approval of February minutes and adjournment.

• Approved February Board Meeting minutes as presented (motion carried 3-0, chairman recused).
• Rejected both provisional ballots from West Jackson voters (motion carried 4-0).
• Certified the March Special Election results (motion carried 4-0).
• Motion to send 211 Johnson challenge voters to SOS office for investigation failed (2-2).
• Adjourned meeting at 5:23 PM (motion carried 4-0).

Board of Commissioners

The Jackson County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda and several new business items, including contracts and a ground lease. The bulk of the agenda is zoning-related, with multiple rezoning and special use requests for residential and industrial developments. The board will also enter an executive session for property acquisition.

• Approve FY2020 end-of-year budget amendment resolution
• Extend contract with Roll Off Systems for wood grinding at Transfer Station, adding $96,000
• Move 401(a) and 457(b) retirement plans to ACCG Retirement Systems
• Approve ground lease with Peace Place, Inc.
• Rezone 25 acres on Maddox Road for residential subdivision (RZ-20-0049)

The Jackson County Board of Commissioners approved a consent agenda and several new business items, including a probation services agreement and a ground lease with Peace Place, Inc. The board also approved multiple rezoning and special use requests, including residential subdivisions, a townhome development, and map amendments changing land use designations to industrial. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved FY2020 budget amendment resolution (5-0)
• Approved one-month contract extension with Roll Off Systems for wood grinding (5-0)
• Approved moving retirement plans to ACCG Retirement Systems (5-0)
• Approved professional services agreement with CSRA Probation Services (5-0)
• Approved 50-year ground lease with Peace Place, Inc. for 32-bed facility (5-0)
• Approved rezoning RZ-20-0049 for residential subdivision on Maddox Road (5-0)
• Approved special use SU-20-0011 for master planned open space subdivision (5-0)
• Approved four map amendments changing land use to industrial (5-0)

Board of Adjustments

The Jackson County Board of Adjustments will hold public hearings on two variance requests. One seeks to reduce a side setback from 40 to 5 feet, the other from 40 to 16.1 feet. The board will also approve minutes from its previous meeting.

• VA-21-0046: Michael Lozanski, 175 Nowhere Lane, Athens, GA; 2.26 acres; reduce side setback from 40 ft. to 5 ft. (Map 008/Parcel 020A)
• VA-21-0048: Suna Om, 52 Plainview Rd., Maysville, GA; 1.186 acres; reduce left side setback from 40 ft. to 16.1 ft. (Map 064/Parcel 005A2)

Board of Commissioners

The Jackson County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with no formal action items on the regular agenda. During the work session, they will discuss a FY2020 budget amendment resolution, a one-month contract extension with Roll Off Systems for wood grinding at the Transfer Station costing an additional $96,000, and a proposal to move retirement plans to ACCG Retirement Systems.

• FY2020 End-of-Year Budget Amendment Resolution
• One-month contract extension with Roll Off Systems for wood grinding at Transfer Station, $96,000 additional cost
• Move 401(a) and 457(b) retirement plans from ICMA-RC to ACCG Retirement Systems

The Jackson County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a consent agenda including a budget amendment, a contract extension for wood grinding, and moving retirement plans to ACCG. They also approved several rezoning and special use requests for residential subdivisions, a ground lease for a domestic violence shelter, and a probation services agreement. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved consent agenda including FY2020 budget amendment, Roll Off Systems contract extension, and retirement plan move (5-0)
• Approved professional services agreement with CSRA Probation Services (5-0)
• Approved ground lease with Peace Place, Inc. for 32-bed domestic violence shelter (5-0)
• Approved rezoning RZ-20-0049 and special use SU-20-0011 for 25-acre subdivision on Maddox Road (5-0)
• Approved map amendments MA-21-0040, MA-21-0042, MA-21-0043, MA-21-0044 changing land use to industrial (5-0)
• Approved rezoning RZ-20-0051 and special use SU-21-0013 for subdivision on Maddox Road (5-0)
• Approved rezoning RZ-21-0053 and special use SU-21-0014 for subdivision on Maddox Road (5-0)
• Approved rezoning RZ-20-0052 for townhome development with conditions (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Jackson County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on 16 rezoning, special use, and map amendment cases, including residential subdivisions, a townhome development, and industrial land-use changes. The commission will make recommendations that the Board of Commissioners will consider at a public hearing on March 15, 2021.

• Rezone 25 acres on Maddox Road from A-2 to R-2 for a residential subdivision (RZ-20-0049)
• Rezone 22.726 acres at Hwy. 124 and Olde Wick Trail from R-1 to R-3 for townhomes (RZ-20-0052)
• Change 116.60 acres on Pettijohn Rd. from Rural/Residential to Urban/Industrial (MA-21-0040)
• Rezone 6.44 acres on Thompson Mill Rd. from A-2 to CRC for a LED church sign (RZ-21-0054)
• Rezone 51.98 acres on Waterworks Road from A-2 to R-1 for a residential subdivision (RZ-21-0057)

Board of Commissioners

The Jackson County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting, addressing a consent agenda that includes a $134,346 vehicle purchase and a letter of support for a roundabout. The main business is a series of zoning and land-use decisions, including rezonings, map amendments, and a special use permit, with staff and planning commission recommendations that sometimes conflict. No unfinished business or executive session is scheduled.

• Authorize $134,346 vehicle purchase from Jefferson Motor Company
• Support roundabout at SR 124 @ SR 60 and Sam Freeman Road
• MA-20-0029: 113.61 acres on County Farm Rd. to residential (staff/PC approve)
• MA-20-0028: 32 acres on Big Bear Rd. to suburban (staff approve, PC deny)
• SU-20-0012: 62.5 acres on Hwy. 53 for outdoor trailer storage (staff approve, PC deny)

Board of Elections & Registration

The Jackson County Board of Elections will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from the January meeting and consider a proposal to change the time of all future provisional hearings to 5PM following each election. No old business is listed. The meeting is open to the public.

• Vote to accept minutes from January meeting
• Consideration to move provisional hearings to 5PM after each election
• No old business on agenda

The Board of Elections initially voted 2-2 on a motion to send 211 voter ID matches from the Johnson Challenge list to the state, which failed. A subsequent motion to table the discussion until the next meeting passed 3-0. The board also approved moving all provisional hearings to Fridays at 5 PM following future elections.

• Motion to send 211 voter ID matches to state failed (2-2)
• Motion to table voter ID discussion until next meeting approved (3-0)
• Provisional hearings moved to Fridays at 5 PM after future elections (4-0)
• Minutes from January meetings accepted (3-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Jackson County Board of Commissioners is holding a called meeting to consider a resolution authorizing the execution of an intergovernmental contract, bond purchase agreement, and related documents for the issuance of the City of Jefferson Public Building Authority's Revenue Bonds (Jackson County Project), Series 2021. This is the only substantive item on the agenda.

• Resolution authorizing intergovernmental contract and bond purchase agreement for City of Jefferson Public Building Authority Revenue Bonds (Jackson County Project), Series 2021

The Jackson County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution authorizing the execution of an intergovernmental contract, bond purchase agreement, and associated documents for the issuance of City of Jefferson Public Building Authority Revenue Bonds (Jackson County Project), Series 2021. The bonds will fund the purchase and installation of a new radio system, with $20 million raised at a 0.65% interest rate. The motion passed unanimously (3-0).

• Approved resolution for City of Jefferson Public Building Authority Revenue Bonds (Jackson County Project), Series 2021 (3-0)
• Authorized intergovernmental contract, bond purchase agreement, and associated documents for $20M radio system funding

Board of Adjustments

The Jackson County Board of Adjustments is meeting to consider one variance request. The board will also approve minutes from its January 7, 2021 meeting and hear planning staff comments.

• Variance VA-20-0044: Cheryl F. Dunn requests reducing required subdivision entrances from two to one for 103.85 acres at 541 P. J. Roberts Rd., Jefferson, GA (Map 094/Parcel 003), citing lack of road frontage along P. J. Roberts Road

Board of Commissioners

The Jackson County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with routine items, including approval of minutes and a citizen input period. During the work session, they will discuss authorizing a bid award for 2021 vehicles to Jefferson Motor Company for $134,346 and indicating support for a roundabout at SR 124, SR 60, and Sam Freeman Road. No formal action will be taken on work session items.

• Approve minutes from January 4, 2021 regular meeting
• Reappoint Bucky Sorrow to Parks & Recreation Advisory Board (1-year term)
• Discuss bid award to Jefferson Motor Company for 2021 vehicles totaling $134,346
• Discuss letter of support for roundabout at SR 124 @ SR 60 and Sam Freeman Road

The Jackson County Board of Commissioners held a regular meeting and work session. They unanimously approved the minutes and reappointed Bucky Sorrow to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board. No formal action was taken on new business items, which were discussed in the work session only.

• Approved minutes of January 4, 2021 (5-0)
• Reappointed Bucky Sorrow to Parks & Recreation Advisory Board (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Jackson County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on January 28, 2021, to consider 11 cases involving rezoning, character area map changes, future land use map changes, and special use permits. These include residential subdivisions, commercial rezones, and a special use for outdoor trailer storage. The commission will make recommendations to the Board of Commissioners, which will hold its own public hearing on February 15, 2021.

• MA-20-0028: 32 acres on Big Bear Rd./Savage Rd./Hwy. 330, Bogart, change from Agricultural to Suburban for residential subdivision (withdrawal letter attached)
• MA-20-0029: 113.61 acres on County Farm Rd., Jefferson, change to Rural and Residential for residential subdivision
• RZ-20-0048: 8.02 acres on 2567 Brock Rd., Athens, rezone from A-2 to CRC for commercial use
• SU-20-0012: 62.50 acres on Hwy. 53, Braselton, special use for outdoor trailer storage for R & L Carriers in West Jackson Overlay District
• RZ-20-0049 & SU-20-0011: 25 acres on Maddox Rd., Hoschton, rezone to R-2 and special use for master planned open space subdivision

Board of Elections & Registration

The Jackson County Board of Elections and Registration is meeting to certify the January general runoff election results and consider accepting a resolution to call a March 16th special election. The board will also vote on minutes from previous meetings and hold a provisional hearing.

• Certification of January general runoff election
• Consideration of resolution to call March 16th special election
• Vote to accept minutes from December 2nd and 22nd meetings
• Provisional hearing

Board of Adjustments

The Jackson County Board of Adjustments is meeting to appoint officers for 2021, approve prior minutes, and hold public hearings on two variance requests. The board will consider reducing a stream buffer to zero feet on one property and reducing a side setback on another. Both requests are subject to public hearing and board decision.

• Appointment of BOA Chairman and Vice-Chairman for 2021
• Approval of minutes from December 3, 2020 meeting
• VA-20-0041: Kenny Whitworth, 739 Brassie Falls Lane, Jefferson, GA; .35 acre; reduce stream buffer from 50 ft to 0 ft (Map 105D/Parcel 035I)
• VA-20-0043: Intown Home Builders, 4378 Hwy. 124, Hoschton, GA; 1.5 acres; reduce right side setback from 40 ft to 20 ft (Map 105/Parcel 023)

Board of Commissioners

The Jackson County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to consider several ordinances, contracts, and appointments. Items include amending the animal control ordinance, adding regulations for vehicle immobilization devices, approving a new timber harvesting ordinance, and a lease agreement. The board will also select a vice-chairman and approve the 2021 meeting calendar.

• Approve 2021 meeting calendar
• Select Vice-Chairman for 2021
• Appoint Hubert Edwards to Board of Assessors (3-year term)
• Appoint Bucky Sorrow to Parks & Recreation Advisory Board (1-year term)
• Approve resolution to apply for FY2021 CDBG funds for Senior Center expansion