Jackson County public meetings in 2022

Board of Commissioners

The Board will consider multiple rezoning requests, a special use permit for a wedding venue, and a new 10-year Local Option Sales Tax Certificate of Distribution. They will also vote on appointments to the Airport Authority, Industrial Development Authority, and Parks & Recreation Advisory Board, as well as a land donation agreement for the Fairview Community Center.

• Special use permit for a wedding venue on 10.96 acres at 2564 Gum Springs Church Road (SU-22-0043)
• Rezoning of 7.43 acres at 1725 Lebanon Church Road from NRC to AR (RZ-22-0139)
• Approval of new Local Option Sales Tax Certificate of Distribution for 2023-2032
• Land Donation Agreement for Fairview Community Center and Property
• Appointments to Jackson County Airport Authority, Industrial Development Authority, and Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Board of Commissioners approved a Local Option Sales Tax distribution certificate for 2023-2032 and a land donation for the Fairview Community Center. They also initiated the abandonment and relocation of a portion of Bill Wright Road and decided on several zoning and map amendment requests.

• Approved LOST Certificate of Distribution for 2023-2032 (5-0)
• Approved land donation for Fairview Community Center and property (5-0)
• Approved MOU and started abandonment process for Bill Wright Road (5-0)
• Approved Language Access Plan for CDBG Senior Center Project (5-0)
• Denied special use permit for wedding venue at 2564 Gum Springs Church Road (5-0)
• Approved rezoning for 1725 Lebanon Church Road from NRC to AR (5-0)
• Approved rezoning for 888 Johnson Mill Road from A-2 to MH (5-0)
• Denied map amendment for 106 Boone Road from Agricultural/Forestry to Residential (4-1)

General

The Jackson County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on 11 rezoning requests, including proposals for single-family subdivisions, a convenience store with self-storage, and a mining operation. The commission will make a recommendation to the Board of Commissioners, which will hold a final public hearing on February 20, 2023.

• RZ-22-0159: Rezone 3984 Highway 124 from A-2 to R-1 for an 11-lot subdivision
• RZ-22-0163/164/165: Three parcels on Julia Lane rezoned to CRC for a convenience store and self-storage
• RZ-22-0161 & SU-22-0045: Rezone 5279 Highway 332 to A-2 to operate an event venue
• RZ-22-0166 & SU-22-0046: Request for Heavy Industrial zoning to expand a mining operation on Valentine Industrial Parkway

Board of Commissioners

The Jackson County Board of Commissioners will consider accepting a donation of the Fairview Community Center building and 2 acres at 102 Fairview Road, appoint members to several boards (Airport Authority, IDA, Parks & Rec, Planning Commission, etc.), designate Wheeler Lane and Wheeler Cemetery Road as 'No Thru Trucks,' approve the purchase of vehicles from Jefferson Motor on bid #2023001, and discuss adding a custodial position to Facilities Maintenance.

• Accept offer of Fairview Community Club building and 2 acres at 102 Fairview Road off Highway 60
• Nominate John Peebles to Jackson County Airport Authority (District 5, 3-year term)
• Nominate Matt Benson (District 1) and Scott Martin (District 5) to Jackson County IDA (5-year terms)
• Designate Wheeler Lane and Wheeler Cemetery Road as 'No Thru Trucks'
• Approve vehicle purchase from low bidder Jefferson Motor on bid #220029

The Board of Commissioners approved the acquisition of a building and two acres of property at 102 Fairview Road. The board also filled several appointments for county boards and commissions. Some appointments were postponed to the next meeting.

• Accepted offer for building and 2 acres at 102 Fairview Road (5-0)
• Nominated Jay Phillips to Parks & Recreation Advisory Board (5-0)
• Nominated Chris Meadows to Planning Commission (5-0)
• Nominated Harold Mull to Planning Commission (5-0)
• Nominated Tom Page to Northeast Georgia Solid Waste Management Authority (5-0)
• Nominated Jamie Dove to Northeast Georgia Solid Waste Management Authority (5-0)
• Approved November 21, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Postponed appointments for Airport Authority, Industrial Development Authority, and Area Agency on Aging

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider renewing the audit contract with Mauldin & Jenkins for a 5-year term, approve a revised tipping fee schedule for the Solid Waste Transfer Station, and consent to a deannexation request for a 1.81-acre parcel in Braselton. Several other consent items and zoning applications are also on the agenda.

• Renewal of annual audit contract with Mauldin & Jenkins for a 5-year term
• Revision of the Solid Waste Transfer Station tipping fee schedule
• Request to consent to deannexation of Tax Parcel 112/018 (1.81 acres) in Braselton, owned by Jackson Office Park LLC
• Award contract for renovations & site work at the Gordon Street Center
• 2023 Local Maintenance Improvement Grant (LMIG) road resurfacing list

The Board approved several zoning changes, a deannexation request for a property in Braselton, and a Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) Certificate of Distribution. A request to accept the Fairview Community Center and property was tabled for 30 days.

• Approved LOST Certificate of Distribution with three phased-in collections (5-0)
• Approved renewal of 5-year annual audit contract with Mauldin & Jenkins (5-0)
• Approved contract for Gordon Street Center renovations and site work (5-0)
• Approved FY 2023 Aging Services Contract with Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (5-0)
• Approved formation of the Commerce Land Bank (5-0)
• Approved revised tipping fee schedule for Solid Waste Transfer Station (5-0)
• Approved 2023 LMIG road resurfacing list (5-0)
• Approved Change Order# 5 for Motorola Solutions P25 Public Safety Radio System (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Jackson County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on one old business item and eight new business items, including a special use permit for a wedding venue and several rezoning requests. The Commission will make recommendations that will be forwarded to the Board of Commissioners for a final decision on December 19, 2022.

• SU-22-0043 – Special use permit for a wedding venue at 2564 Gum Springs Church Road, Jefferson, GA (10.0 acres)
• RZ-22-0139 – Rezone 7.43 acres at 1725 Lebanon Church Road, Jefferson, GA from NRC to AR
• RZ-22-0154 – Rezone 7.16 acres at 888 Johnson Mill Road, Jefferson, GA from A-2 to MH for a manufactured home subdivision
• RZ-22-0155 – Rezone 3.86 acres at 252 Cecil Clark Road, Braselton, GA from PCFD to AR for subdivision into two tracts
• MA-22-0116 – Change Future Land Use Map from Agricultural/Forestry to Residential for 21.16 acres at 106 Boone Road, Hoschton, GA

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider several items including a revised tipping fee schedule for the Solid Waste Transfer Station, approval of the 2023 road resurfacing list under the Local Maintenance Improvement Grant, and formation of the Commerce Land Bank. Other items include renewal of the audit contract with Mauldin & Jenkins, a change order for the P25 public safety radio system, and acceptance of a property donation for the Fairview Community Center.

• Request to renew annual audit contract with Mauldin & Jenkins for a 5-year term
• Award contract for renovations and site work at the Gordon Street Center
• Approve revised tipping fee schedule for the Solid Waste Transfer Station
• Approve 2023 list of roads for resurfacing under the Local Maintenance Improvement Grant
• Accept offer of building and 2 acres at 102 Fairview Road for the Fairview Community Center

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the minutes from the October 17, 2022, meeting. Other items including audit contracts, facility renovations, and tipping fee revisions were presented during a work session, but no final votes on these items were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved minutes for October 17, 2022 (3-0)

Planning Commission

The Jackson County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on seven items, including three rezoning requests, a condition change, two special-use permits, and a future land-use map amendment. The commission will make recommendations to the Board of Commissioners, which will hold its own public hearing at a later date.

• RZ-22-0135: Rezone 112.24 acres on Drew Lane/New Kings Bridge Rd. from A-3 to A-2 for a large-lot subdivision (Valiant Services)
• RZ-22-0137: Rezone 2.13 acres at 837 Wardlaw Road from A-R to M-H for a manufactured home (Wendy Burns)
• SU-22-0042: Special use permit for a psychiatric residential treatment facility serving more than 15 persons at 639 Davenport Road (Alight Healthcare)
• SU-22-0043: Special use permit for a wedding venue on 10.963 acres at 2564 Gum Springs Church Road (Shannon Skelton)
• MA-22-0114: Change future land-use map from Residential to Commercial for 1.409 acres at 7957 Hwy. 53 (Loyd Wheeler Jr.)

Board of Commissioners

The Jackson County Board of Commissioners will vote on a consent agenda that includes a $147,361 contract to replace the jail's HVAC, several transportation grants, and an inmate medical services contract. Under new business, they will consider accepting right-of-way on Providence Road. The main zoning business includes 8 items: 2 rezonings to agricultural-residential for 4-lot subdivisions, a rezoning to highway retail commercial for a mini-warehouse/storage facility, 2 special-use permits for event venues, and 2 map amendments for a convenience store with fuel pumps and self-storage.

• RZ-22-0130: 18.26 acres on Providence Road, Statham, rezone from A-2 to A-R for 4 residential tracts
• RZ-22-0134: 2.458 acres on Hwy. 59, Commerce, rezone from A-2 to HRC for a mini-warehouse/self-storage facility
• SU-22-0041 & SU-22-0044: Two special-use permits for event venues on Saddle Trail, Jefferson
• MA-22-0112 & MA-22-0113: Two Future Land Use Map amendments on Julia Lane, Hoschton, from Residential to Commercial for a convenience store with fuel pumps and self-storage
• Consent item: $147,361 contract with Debalski Heating and Air to replace HVAC rooftop unit at the Jail

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several transportation grants and agreements, including a Senior Center MOU with NEGRC. The meeting includes votes on a medical services contract for the Correctional Institute and an airport capital improvement plan.

• Contract with Debalski Heating and Air for $147,361 to replace jail HVAC rooftop unit
• Inmate medical services contract with CorrectHealth Jackson, LLC for 2023
• GDOT 5311 Grant Application for Jackson County Transit SFY24
• Contract with Pictometry for 2023 and 2026 Aerial Photography & Lidar Flights
• Annual Capital Improvement Plan for the Jackson County Airport

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider several construction contracts and zoning requests. Items include expansions for EMS Station #3, improvements to the county transfer station, and planning for a new administration building.

• Award $931,000 contract to Amacher Brothers Construction for EMS Station #3 expansion
• Award $1,249,643 contract to BM&K Construction for Jackson County Transfer Station Phase 1 improvements
• Speed reduction on SR 335 from 55 mph to 50 mph near Nicholson
• Deannexation request for 36.28 acres owned by Calmat Co. in Jefferson
• Selection of Construction Manager at Risk and architectural services for the new Administration Building

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several construction awards, including EMS station expansion and transfer station improvements. The agenda also includes a speed zone update on SR 335 and zoning requests for various properties.

• Award $931,000 contract to Amacher Brothers Construction for EMS Station #3 expansion
• Award $1,249,643 contract to BM&K Construction for Jackson County Transfer Station Phase 1 Improvements
• Reduce speed on SR 335 from 55 mph to 50 mph near Nicholson
• Deannexation request for 36.28 acres owned by Calmat Co. in Jefferson
• Condemnation of Parcel #2 of the Skelton Road Project for $500.00

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to review and discuss the proposed budget for fiscal year 2023.

• Review and discussion of FY 2023 proposed budget

Board of Elections & Registration

The Board of Elections & Registration will meet to review and vote on the minutes from the July Called meeting. No new or old business items are listed on the agenda.

• Vote to accept minutes from the July Called meeting

Board of Adjustments

The Board of Adjustments will hold public hearings to consider five variance cases. These requests involve reducing stream and structural buffers or adjusting setbacks to allow for residential and commercial construction.

• VA-22-0100: Reduce stream buffer from 75 ft. to 25 ft. at 781 High Falls Ct., Jefferson
• VA-22-0110: Reduce stream buffer from 75 ft. to 50 ft. at 129 River Chase, Hoschton
• VA-22-0111 & VA-22-0129: Reduce structural buffers from 75 ft. to 0 ft. and add 8 ft. fences at Raco Parkway, Pendergrass
• VA-22-0128: Reduce side setback from 40 ft. to 5 ft. and allow metal accessory buildings over 1,000 sq. ft. at 460 P. J. Roberts Rd., Jefferson

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding two property rezonings. These cases involve changing land use from Agricultural Rural Farm District to Agricultural Residential District to divide existing tracts into smaller parcels.

• RZ-22-0128: Rezone 20.86 acres at 315 McRee Rd., Jefferson, GA into 4 tracts
• RZ-22-0132: Rezone 6.003 acres at 815 Silver Dollar Rd., Maysville, GA into 3 tracts

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider several rezoning requests and land use map changes. The agenda also includes a bid award for road treatments and updates to county leave policies.

• Award $145,517 bid to Jefferson Motor Company for three new vans
• Award $887,964 bid to Epps Brothers, Inc. for triple surface treatment of 10.85 miles of dirt road
• Rezoning of 3.01 acres at 48 Wildflower Rd., Braselton from A-2 to A-R
• Rezoning of 13.78 acres on White Hill School Road, Commerce from A-2 to A-R
• Proposed cancellation of the one-year development moratorium effective August 16, 2022

Board of Adjustments

The Board of Adjustment will consider a request for several land use variances at Map 105/Parcel 023. The applicant seeks to reduce the stream buffer and side setbacks to facilitate residential construction.

• VA-22-0099: Reduction of 75 ft. stream buffer to 56 ft.
• VA-22-0099: Reduction of right side setback from 20 ft. to 14.9 ft.
• VA-22-0099: Reduction of left side setback from 30 ft. to 25.5 ft.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to adopt the Capital Improvement Element and a related Impact Fee Ordinance. The meeting includes discussions on road treatments, vehicle purchases, and updates to tax and leave policies.

• Public hearing for Capital Improvement Element and Impact Fee Ordinance
• Bid award to Epps Brothers, Inc. for $887,964 for triple surface treatment of 10.85 miles of dirt road
• Bid award to Jefferson Motor Company for $145,517 for three vans
• Proposed update to Hotel/Motel Occupancy Tax to include short-term vacation rentals
• Intergovernmental Capacity Lease Agreement between Upper Oconee Basin Water Authority, Oconee, Barrow, and Jackson Counties

Board of Elections & Registration

The Board of Elections & Registration will consider calling an election for November 8, 2022. This election would determine whether to continue a one percent sales and use tax (SPLOST) in Jackson County.

• Call an election on November 8, 2022, regarding the continuation of a one percent SPLOST

Planning Commission

The commission will review several rezoning requests and future land use map changes. The agenda also includes a proposed text amendment regarding tree protection and replacement.

• Rezoning 3.01 acres at 48 Wildflower Rd., Braselton, GA to divide into 2 tracts
• Rezoning 13.78 acres on White Hill School Road, Commerce, GA to divide into 6 tracts
• Land use change for self-storage facilities on Hwy. 129/Old Gainesville Hwy., Talmo, GA
• Land use changes for commercial centers at Hwy. 129/Tyler Way and Tyler Way/Tyra Lane, Jefferson, GA
• Text amendment to Article 12 of the Unified Development Code regarding tree protection and canopy compliance

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider several rezoning requests and the creation of street light special tax districts for Webb Estates and Hidden Fields subdivisions. Additionally, the board will review a resolution to impose a one percent Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax.

• Public hearing for Webb Estates Street Light Special Tax District
• Public hearing for Phase 1 of Hidden Fields Subdivision Street Light Special Tax District
• Resolution calling for the imposition of a one percent SPLOST
• Rezoning of 346.66 acres at Sanford Rd./Watkins Farm Rd. from PCFD to A-2
• Rezoning of 77.361 acres at Bill Wright Road/Valentine Industrial Pkwy. from A-2 to G-I

Board of Elections & Registration

The Board of Elections and Registration will meet to review the June meeting minutes. There is no old or new business listed on the agenda.

• Vote to accept minutes from the June meeting

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss an annexation request from the Town of Braselton. The body will consider approving a letter regarding an objection to the proposed annexation.

• Annexation request from Town of Braselton (Reference: 22-03-RZ)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several consent agenda items including a cardiac monitor purchase and utility easements. New business includes a COVID-19 vaccine contract and an increased allocation for the Certified Literate Community Program.

• Award $624,447.87 to Zoll for new Cardiac Monitors/Defibrillators using ARPA funds
• Approve FY2022 VAC5 contract with Northeast Georgia Regional Commission for $6,609.94
• Increase annual allocation to Jackson County Certified Literate Community Program by $16,500
• Authorize fee/tax agreement with the City of Hoschton
• Consider utility easement for a pipeline and structure on Indian Creek in Sells Mill Park

Board of Elections & Registration

The Board of Elections & Registration will conduct a provisional hearing and vote on the certification of the June 21st General Primary Runoff Election. The meeting also includes a review of the May meeting minutes.

• Certification of the June 21st General Primary Runoff Election
• Approval of May meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to consider three rezoning cases and a text amendment to the Unified Development Code. These items will be sent to the Board of Commissioners for a final decision on July 18, 2022.

• RZ-22-0121: Rezone 4.94 acres at 1339 W. L. Williams Rd. from A-2 to A-R for residential use
• RZ-22-0122: Rezone 77.361 acres at Bill Wright Road/Valentine Industrial Parkway from A-2 to G-I for industrial use
• RZ-22-0123: Rezone 15.11 acres at Bill Wright Road from A-2 to G-I for industrial use
• Utility Corridor Standards Text Amendment regarding utility placement within the right-of-way

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will vote on several contracts, including emergency medical equipment and COVID-19 vaccine access. The meeting includes decisions on four zoning requests in Braselton and Athens, and the creation of a special tax district for street lights.

• Purchase of cardiac monitors/defibrillators from Zoll for $624,447.87
• Creation of a Street Light Special Tax District for Webb Estates Subdivision
• Proposed rezoning of 346.66 acres at Sanford Rd./Watkins Farm Rd. from PCFD to A-2
• Proposed map change for 15.90 acres at 9615 Hwy. 53 for a self-service storage facility
• Additional $16,500 allocation for the Jackson County Certified Literate Community Program

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting for a retreat to review infrastructure projects and tax negotiations. The session includes discussions on broadband grants, senior tax exemptions, and affordable housing. The board will also address water sale terms for cities with high-density housing standards.

• SPLOST 7: IGA with Cities and proposed projects
• TruVista broadband grant proposal
• Unified Development Code: Tree canopy regulations and moratorium
• Tax exemption for seniors
• Executive session regarding property acquisition

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will vote on several appointments and the relocation of the Smith-White Cemetery. A work session will cover grant acceptances, a tax agreement with the City of Hoschton, and a corrections capacity agreement.

• Purchase of Cardiac Monitors/Defibrillators from Zoll for $624,447.87
• Relocation of Smith-White Cemetery on Bill Wright Road (parcel 078 023B)
• Fee/Tax Agreement with City of Hoschton for Storm Water Fees and property taxes
• FY2023 Capacity Agreement with Georgia Department of Corrections
• Proposed utility easement for City of Hoschton at Sells Mill Park on Indian Creek

Board of Adjustments

The Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings regarding two requests to reduce buffers and setbacks for residential construction. These cases involve property adjustments on 0.81-acre and 0.33-acre parcels.

• VA-22-0099: Sullins Engineering, LLC request to reduce 75 ft. stream buffer to 56 ft. and adjust side setbacks for a house (Map 105/Parcel 023)
• VA-22-0100: Accent Property Solutions, LLC request to reduce 75 ft. stream buffer to 25 ft. to build a house (Map 105D/Parcel 013I)

Board of Elections & Registration

The Board of Elections & Registration will meet to conduct a provisional hearing. The board is also scheduled to certify the results of the May 24th General Primary and Nonpartisan Election.

• Certification of the May 24th General Primary and Nonpartisan Election
• Provisional Hearing

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to discuss four cases involving land use changes and rezoning. The commission will provide recommendations to the Board of Commissioners for a June 20, 2022, public hearing.

• MA-22-0106: Change 15.90 acres at 9615 Hwy. 53 from Residential to Commercial for a self-service storage facility
• RZ-22-0118: Rezone 5.27 acres at 330 Davenport Rd. from A-2 to A-R to divide into 2 tracts
• RZ-22-0119: Rezone 3.01 acres at 48 Wildflower Rd. from A-2 to A-R to divide into 2 tracts
• RZ-22-0120: Rezone 346.66 acres at Sanford Rd./Watkins Farm Rd. from PCFD to A-2 to divide into 8 acre tracts or larger

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is deciding on several infrastructure contracts, including road and airport projects. The meeting includes a review of five rezoning requests and three text amendments to the Unified Development Code.

• Bid award to G.P.’s Enterprises for Skelton Road and Hwy 124 intersection upgrade for $3,648,150.35
• Purchase of 115.83 acres from Kings Bridge, LLC for $1,702,701
• Contract with Atlanta City Guys for Courthouse chiller replacement for $291,198
• Agreement with Town of Braselton for I-85 Exit 129 signage and landscaping for $62,500
• Rezoning of 28 acres and 13.67 acres on Tom White Road to Light Industrial for a business park

Board of Adjustments

The Board of Adjustments will hold public hearings to consider several property-related requests. These include an appeal regarding a second driveway and variances for building size, materials, and setbacks.

• VA-22-0090: Appeal of denied second driveway at 36 Sunrise Drive, Hoschton
• VA-22-0091: Variance for metal siding on accessory building over 500 sq. ft. at 1469 Pocket Rd., Braselton
• VA-22-0092: Variance for accessory building greater than 1,000 sq. ft. at 1469 Pocket Rd., Braselton
• VA-22-0094: Request to reduce left side setback from 40 ft. to 20 ft. at 491 Wilhite Rd., Jefferson

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several rezoning requests and proposed text amendments to the Unified Development Code. These include requests for industrial and residential land use changes. The Board of Commissioners will address the commission's recommendations on May 16, 2022.

• RZ-22-0116 & RZ-22-0117: Rezone 41.67 total acres on Tom White Road to Light Industrial for a business park
• RZ-22-0110: Rezone 15.755 acres on Brockton Loop Rd. to Agricultural Residential
• RZ-22-0109: Rezone 4.65 acres on Garner Rd. to Agricultural Residential
• RZ-22-0111: Rezone 2.0 acres on Winder Hwy. to Highway Retail Commercial
• Text amendments to Unified Development Code regarding fencing, retaining walls, berms, storm water ponds, and R-1, R-2, and R-3 lot sizes

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider a 5% cost of living adjustment for county employees and the creation of three new staff positions. The meeting includes several rezoning requests for mining developments in Pendergrass and a special use request for a campground in Jefferson.

• Proposed 5% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for County employees
• Purchase of a 15’ Rock Gravel Spreader from Chandler Equipment Company for $42,184
• Rezoning of 150.877 acres on Pettijohn Rd. from Agricultural to Light Industrial
• Multiple rezoning and special use requests for mining developments by Calmat Co./Vulcan Materials Co. in Pendergrass
• Special use request for a campground at 144 Crows Lake Drive

Board of Elections & Registration

The Board of Elections and Registration will meet to review the March meeting minutes. There is no old or new business listed on the agenda.

• Vote to accept minutes from the March meeting

Board of Adjustments

The Board of Adjustment will consider several public hearing cases regarding property buffers and setbacks. These requests involve reducing stream buffers and front setbacks to facilitate residential construction.

• VA-22-0085 & VA-22-0086: Buffer encroachments for 116.60 acres at 1681 Pettijohn Road, Pendergrass
• VA-21-0064: Stream buffer reduction from 75 ft. to 25 ft. for a house at 348 Waterford Place, Athens
• VA-21-0077: Front setback reduction from 50 ft. to 26 ft. for a house at 348 Waterford Place, Athens
• VA-22-0089: Stream buffer reduction from 75 ft. to 50 ft. for a house at 153 Johns Way, Commerce

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider establishing a full-time Senior Staff Attorney position. A work session is scheduled to discuss adding investigator, deputy clerk, and capital projects manager positions, as well as a 5% cost of living adjustment for employees.

• Establishment of a full-time Senior Staff Attorney position
• Resolution to declare certain real property as surplus property
• Proposed Investigator position in the District Attorney’s Office
• Proposed Deputy Clerk position in the Probate Court office
• Proposed 5% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for County employees

Board of Commissioners

The Board and Planning Commission will hold a workshop to discuss land use and development standards. Topics include lot sizes, berms, ponds, slopes, and fence materials. New items for discussion include gravel parking lots, floor plans, boat and RV storage, and moving mobile homes.

• Review of lot sizes
• Discussion of berms, ponds, and slopes
• Fence materials and retaining wall slopes
• Landscape and tree canopy update
• New items: gravel parking lots, floor plans, storage parking, and moving mobile homes

Planning Commission

The commission will review several land use changes, including multiple requests for industrial zoning and mining special uses in Pendergrass. The agenda also includes a request for a campground special use in Jefferson.

• Special use for a campground at 144 Crows lake Drive, Jefferson
• Rezone of 150.877 acres on Pettijohn Rd., Pendergrass to Light Industrial District
• Land use and character area changes for multiple parcels on Hwy. 129 North, Jefferson
• Seven rezoning requests for mining development in Pendergrass
• Seven special use requests to allow mining in Pendergrass

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider several land use and rezoning requests, including industrial and commercial changes. The agenda also includes administrative items such as architectural services for a new building and budget amendments.

• Bid approval for sale of surplus property to George Flanigan for $28,600
• Architectural services contract with Precision Planning for $76,100
• Rezoning of 6.015 acres at 10447 Hwy. 334 from A-2 to A-R
• Land use change for 28 acres at 354 Tom White Road to industrial use
• Contract extension with Pittman Construction for paving and asphalt patching

Board of Elections & Registration

The Board of Elections & Registration will consider relocating the Early Voting polling site from Commerce Park & Rec to FBC Commerce. The meeting also includes a MOS Challenge Hearing.

• Relocation of Early Voting from Commerce Park & Rec to FBC Commerce
• MOS Challenge Hearing

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss several items, including architectural services for a new administrative building and budget amendments. No formal action will be taken during this portion of the meeting.

• Bid for sale of surplus property from George Flanigan for $28,600
• Fifth Amendment to disposal agreement with R&B Landfill, Inc.
• Architectural services for new County Administrative Building by Precision Planning for $76,100
• FY2021 End-of-Year Budget Amendment Resolution

Board of Adjustments

The Board of Adjustments will hold public hearings to consider requests for setback and buffer reductions. The board will also appoint a Chairman and Vice-Chairman for 2022.

• VA-22-0081: Request to reduce right side setback from 40 ft. to 16.20 ft. at 281 Duck Rd.
• VA-22-0084: Request to reduce county stream buffer from 50 ft. to 10 ft. at 1355 Staplers Bridge Rd.
• VA-22-0085 and VA-22-0086: Request regarding encroachment of 120 ft. buffer at 1681 Pettijohn Rd.

Board of Elections & Registration

The Board of Elections & Registration is considering a proposal to move the South Jackson polling location to Nicholson Benton Hall.

• Relocation of South Jackson polling location to Nicholson Benton Hall

Planning Commission

The commission will review several requests to change land use maps and rezoning applications for commercial, industrial, and agricultural properties. They will also consider a text amendment to the Unified Development Code regarding A-2 zoning requirements.

• Change Character Area Map from Suburban to Urban at 4608 Winder Hwy., Jefferson (MA-21-0093)
• Change Future Land Use Map from Residential to Commercial for self-service storage at 9615 Hwy. 53, Braselton (MA-21-0094)
• Change Character Area and Future Land Use maps for industrial use at 354 Tom White Rd., Braselton (MA-21-0095 and MA-21-0096)
• Rezone 1.36 acres from A-2 to CRC at 8137 Jefferson Road, Athens (RZ-21-0098)
• Rezone 4.09 acres from A-1 to A-2 on Brock Road, Athens (RZ-21-0099)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is considering several zoning and land use amendments across the county. Additional items include a contract for two ambulances, a request to create a special tax district for street lighting, and various property acquisitions.

• Purchase of two ambulances from Emergency Vehicle Sales for $555,758
• Contract to reroof the Gordon Street Center with ACR Commercial Roofing for $1,097,100
• Approval of the FY22 Supplemental Paving List
• Purchase of property (Tax Parcel # 051 016A) from James S. Patrick for $130,000
• Creation of a special tax district for street lighting in Hellen Valley Subdivision

Board of Elections & Registration

The Board of Elections & Registration will discuss redistricting updates and early voting locations. Members are also considering a proposal to move the South Jackson polling site from Southside Church to Nicholson City Hall.

• Redistricting update
• Proposed relocation of South Jackson polling location to Nicholson City Hall (Benton Facility)
• Felon Challenge Hearing

Board of Elections & Registration

The Board of Elections & Registration will tour facilities for possible new early voting locations. The tour includes Commerce First Baptist Church, Commerce Library, and Nicholson City Hall.

• Tour of Commerce First Baptist Church
• Tour of Commerce Library
• Tour of Nicholson City Hall (Benton Facility– Community Room)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will vote on a resolution to receive $58,814.50 from the Hazardous Waste Trust Fund. A subsequent work session includes discussions on vehicle purchases, road paving, and facility repairs, though no formal action will be taken during that portion.

• Resolution for $58,814.50 in funding from the Hazardous Waste Trust Fund
• Proposed purchase of two ambulances from Emergency Vehicle Sales for $555,758
• Proposed contract for ACR Commercial Roofing to reroof Gordon Street Center for $1,097,100
• Proposed update to the GDOT Speed Zone Ordinance
• Review of the FY22 Supplemental Paving List

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is holding public hearings to consider several map amendments and rezoning requests. The commission will provide recommendations to the Board of Commissioners for a February 21 hearing.

• MA-21-0088: Request to change 197.276 acres at 577 Old State Road from Agriculture/Agricultural-Forestry to Urban/Industrial
• MA-21-0089 thru MA-21-0092: Request to change 45.90 acres on Wayne Poultry Road from Commercial to Industrial
• RZ-21-0094: Request to rezone 6.015 acres at 10447 Hwy. 334 from A-2 to A-R to divide property
• RZ-21-0095: Request to rezone 7.02 acres at 467 McNeal Road from A-2 to A-R to divide property
• RZ-21-0096: Request to rezone 35.51 acres at 2160 Athens Hwy. from A-3 to A-2 to divide property

Board of Elections & Registration

The Board of Elections and Registration will meet to conduct a Felon Challenge Hearing. The board will also discuss the location for early voting.

• Felon Challenge Hearing
• Discussion on Early Voting Location
• Vote to accept December meeting minutes

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will address several administrative and funding items including vehicle purchases and election fees. The agenda includes requests for grant approvals related to roads, airport property, and fire department equipment.

• Approval of 2022 vehicle purchases based on Invitation to Bid #210033
• Authorization of the 2022 Election Qualifying Fee Schedule
• Approval of road list for FY2022 Local Maintenance & Improvement Grant (LMIG)
• Approval of SFY2022 Consolidated Appropriations Act contract for meal services
• Approval of ARPA grant contract for airport property purchases