Liberty County public meetings in 2021

Board of Commissioners

The provided agenda contains only procedural meeting materials for the December 16, 2021, mid-month meeting. No specific items for decision or discussion are detailed in the text.

The Liberty County Board of Commissioners approved a $923,785.55 construction bid for Miller Park, funded by multiple special purpose sales tax allocations, and approved a 10% contingency. They also adopted a post-construction ordinance, a proclamation for Bring One for the Chipper, the American Rescue Plan budget, release of vaccination incentive funds, a roof repair proposal, and a resolution on annexation. All votes were unanimous except the vaccination incentive fund release, which passed 5-0 with two commissioners absent.

• Approved Gateway Design Review for Islands Highway industrial project (unanimous)
• Approved post-construction ordinance (unanimous)
• Awarded Miller Park construction bid to Taylors Creek Construction at $923,785.55 plus 10% contingency (unanimous)
• Approved letting of pavilion for Miller Park (unanimous)
• Approved American Rescue Plan budget (unanimous)
• Approved release of vaccination incentive funds from ARPA budget (5-0, two absent)
• Approved SRS roofing proposal for Arts Council building roof at $59,855.00 (unanimous)
• Approved resolution encouraging revisions to Georgia annexation statute (unanimous)

Board of Tax Assessors

The Board of Tax Assessors will review personal and real property assessments for specific entities. The agenda also includes the approval of previous meeting minutes and the 2022 Mobile Home Digest.

• Assessment review for Hallmark Hinesville LP (055C - 057) and (055C - 134) for 2021
• Assessment review for Shoemaker Properties LLC DBA Western Power Sports (P31857) and (P30815) for 2020 and 2021
• Personal property assessment review for SPI Guns Inc DBA Super Pawn Inc (P7050) for 2021
• Approval of the 2022 Mobile Home Digest

Board of Commissioners

The Liberty County Board of Commissioners is holding a regular meeting on December 7, 2021. The agenda includes only the meeting materials, specifically the synopsis and agenda documents, with no listed action items or discussion topics.

The Liberty County Board of Commissioners approved new district maps for the county, presented by Jimmy McDonald, with a 5-1 vote (Commissioner Stevens opposed). The board also approved the November meeting minutes and a contract with the Hinesville Officials Association, both unanimously. Other items, including Miller Park renovation bids and an administrative report on various topics, were discussed but not voted on.

• Approved new district maps (5-1, Stevens opposed)
• Approved November meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Hinesville Officials Association (unanimous)

Board of Tax Assessors

The Liberty County Board of Tax Assessors is holding a special meeting on December 7, 2021, at a different location than usual. The agenda is mostly procedural, including convening, certifying compliance with open meetings law, and adjourning to a closed executive session to consult with legal counsel about potential litigation or claims. No public decisions or discussions are listed.

• Special meeting at Courthouse Annex, 112 N. Main Street, First Floor, Ste. 1102, Hinesville, GA
• Certification of compliance with Georgia Open Meetings Act
• Executive session under O.C.G.A. § 50-14-2(1) for legal consultation on potential litigation or claims

Board of Elections

The Liberty County Board of Elections and Registration will meet to approve minutes, receive updates from the election supervisor, and review the monthly finance report. They will also discuss old business, including security cameras and a polling place contract, and conduct the supervisor's annual performance review.

• Approval of October 25, 2021 board meeting minutes
• Election Supervisor reports on ElectioNet and voter statistics
• Monthly finance report for October
• Update on polling place contract with Progressive Church of Our Lord
• Supervisor annual performance review

Board of Commissioners

The provided agenda contains only procedural materials for the November 18, 2021, mid-month meeting. No specific discussion items or decisions are listed in the text.

The Liberty County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution to participate in the ongoing opioid settlement legal suit, authorized the county administrator to develop an intergovernmental agreement with Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield, and approved an alcoholic beverage license for 7175 East Oglethorpe Hwy. The board also made appointments to several boards and positions, including the Liberty County Development Authority, Department of Family and Children Services, Liberty Regional Medical Center, and the Board of Public Health. All decisions were approved unanimously by commissioners in attendance.

• Adopted resolution to participate in opioid settlement legal suit (unanimous)
• Authorized county administrator to develop intergovernmental agreement with Fort Stewart/Hunter Army Airfield (unanimous)
• Approved alcoholic beverage license for 7175 East Oglethorpe Hwy (unanimous)
• Appointed Melissa Ray to Liberty County Development Authority (unanimous)
• Appointed Patricia Stevens to Department of Family and Children Services (unanimous)
• Appointed Steve Welborn and Charlotte Webb to Liberty Regional Medical Center Position 1 (unanimous)
• Appointed James Rogers and Charlotte Webb to Liberty Regional Medical Center Position 2 (unanimous)
• Appointed Dr. Henry Taylor to Liberty Regional Medical Center Position 3 (unanimous)

Board of Tax Assessors

The Liberty County Board of Tax Assessors is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda consists of standard procedural items: certification of open meetings compliance, prayer, approval of minutes, and department reports. No specific decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Approval of October 13, 2021 meeting minutes
• Department reports: Administrative, Personal Property, Real Property, Mapping/GIS
• Appeals Procedure Flowchart review

Board of Commissioners

This is a regular meeting of the Liberty County Board of Commissioners. The agenda contains only the meeting agenda and synopsis documents, with no specific action items listed in the provided text.

• Regular meeting agenda and synopsis documents posted

The Liberty County Board of Commissioners approved a conditional use request to operate a private school at 624 Freeman Grove Rd. (LCTM-Parcel 208-053), and accepted the Tradeport West Gateway design review committee's recommendation for the new EMS facility on S. Coastal Hwy. They also approved the 2022 local maintenance improvement grant list, authorized release of ARPA premium pay funds, and postponed a budget amendment pending review of first quarter 2022 expenditures. All votes were unanimous among commissioners present.

• Approved conditional use request 2021-056-LC for private school at 624 Freeman Grove Rd. (unanimous)
• Accepted Tradeport West Gateway design review committee's recommendation for EMS facility on S. Coastal Hwy. (unanimous)
• Approved proposed 2022 local maintenance improvement grant list (unanimous)
• Authorized release of ARPA funds for premium pay for eligible employees (unanimous)
• Postponed budget amendment 2021-01 pending review of first quarter 2022 expenditures
• Approved minutes of October meetings (unanimous)
• Adopted GIS Day proclamation for November 17, 2021 (unanimous)
• Authorized repayment of legal fees for case 2020-SR-2035 (unanimous)

Board of Tax Assessors

The Board of Assessors scheduled a special meeting to consult with legal counsel regarding potential litigation, settlements, or claims. The agenda includes an executive session and a possible reconvening of the public meeting to discuss actions following that session.

• Executive Session for consultation with legal counsel regarding potential litigation, settlement, or claims

Board of Elections

The Liberty County Board of Elections and Registration is meeting to discuss routine administrative items, including approval of previous minutes, election supervisor reports, and a monthly finance report. They will also address old business such as a polling place contract and security cameras, and new business including a Dominion warranty contract and redistricting update.

• Approval of minutes from September 27, 2021 meeting
• Election Supervisor Reports: ElectioNet and voter statistics
• Monthly Finance Report for September
• Status of polling place contract with Progressive Church of Our Lord
• Approval of Dominion warranty contract

Board of Commissioners

The Liberty County Board of Commissioners is holding its mid-month meeting on October 21, 2021. The agenda includes the meeting materials and synopsis, indicating a regular business session with no specific action items listed in the provided text.

The Board of Commissioners adopted the 2021 millage rates for unincorporated areas, incorporated combined other, and Hinesville, each at 38.345 mils (36.545 for Hinesville), with a 5-2 vote. The board also approved adding several roads to the intergovernmental agreement with Walthourville and approved starting the 2021 basketball season with indoor facility rentals at 50% capacity.

• Adopted 2021 millage rate for unincorporated areas at 38.345 mils (5-2)
• Adopted 2021 millage rate for incorporated combined other at 38.345 mils (5-2)
• Adopted 2021 millage rate for Hinesville at 36.545 mils (5-2)
• Approved adding roads to intergovernmental agreement with Walthourville (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 basketball season and indoor facility rentals at 50% capacity (unanimous)

Board of Tax Assessors

The Liberty County Board of Tax Assessors is meeting to handle routine administrative business, including approving minutes, selecting an employee of the quarter, and receiving department reports. The board will also consider adopting 2021 public utility values and equalization ratios, and approving 2022 valuation guides and downloads.

• Adoption of 2021 public utilities values and equalization ratio
• Approval of 2022 valuation guides and downloads
• Selection of Employee of the Quarter for July-September 2021
• Approval of September 14, 2021 meeting minutes
• Department reports: Administrative, Personal Property, Real Property, Mapping/GIS

Board of Commissioners

The Liberty County Board of Commissioners is holding its regular meeting on October 5, 2021. The agenda consists only of the meeting agenda and synopsis documents, with no listed action items or discussion topics provided.

• No specific action items listed in the provided agenda text

The board approved preliminary and final plats for Colonies at Habersham phases 3 and 3B, a conditional use for a solar array, and an agreement with the McDonald firm for redistricting. It also discussed but did not decide on a marijuana ordinance, an Economic Development Authority, and South Side Park funding.

• Approved preliminary plat for Colonies at Habersham phase 3 (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Colonies at Habersham phase 3B (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use for 500 sq ft solar array at 121 Santiago Ln (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with McDonald firm for reapportionment/redistricting (unanimous)
• Appointed Commissioner Stevens as CCG voting delegate (unanimous)
• Appointed Crystal Hensler and Gene Long to EMS Region 9 Council (5-1, Stevens opposed)

Board of Elections

The Liberty County Board of Elections & Registration is meeting to approve minutes, hear the election supervisor's reports, and review the August finance report. They will also discuss old business including a rehearing of a delayed poll opening case, a denied polling place request, and new business on conference takeaways and American Rescue Plan grant funds.

• Approval of August 23, 2021 board meeting minutes
• Election Supervisor Reports: ElectioNet and voter statistics
• Monthly Finance Report for August
• Update on SEB Case No. 2020-000025 (Delayed Poll Opening)
• Discussion of Liberty County American Rescue Plan Grant Funds

Board of Commissioners

The Liberty County Board of Commissioners is holding its mid-month meeting on September 16, 2021. The agenda consists solely of the meeting materials, including the agenda and synopsis documents, with no specific action items listed in the provided text.

• Mid-month meeting agenda and synopsis documents posted

The Liberty County Board of Commissioners held its midmonth meeting, rejecting all bids for Miller Park recreation area renovations. The board approved several actions, including proceeding with a MSW consultants proposal for poly cart service analysis, contracting with Buckley & Associates for a new Health Department design, and approving a recreational lease renewal for the Riceboro Center. A resolution for a one-time retiree COLA was also approved, and the board authorized the start of fall recreation programs.

• Rejected bids for Miller Park recreation area renovations (unanimous)
• Authorized proceeding with final plans for Samuel B Harris Gym renovation
• Approved MSW consultants proposal for poly cart service analysis (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Buckley & Associates for Health Department design (unanimous)
• Approved Riceboro Center recreational lease renewal (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for one-time retiree COLA (unanimous)
• Authorized start of fall recreation programs and outdoor pavilion use
• Adjourned to executive session for land acquisition matter

Board of Tax Assessors

The Liberty County Board of Tax Assessors is meeting to consider tax exempt status for Western Power Sports and taxable status for GPT Midway Owner II LLC, approve minutes, and receive department reports. The meeting includes an executive session for personnel and legal consultation.

• Request for tax exempt status - Western Power Sports (P30815)
• Taxable status for 2020 & 2021 - GPT Midway Owner II LLC (285-007)
• Approval of minutes for August 10, 20, and 26 meetings
• Department reports: Administrative, Personal Property, Real Property, Mapping/GIS

Board of Commissioners

The Liberty County Board of Commissioners is holding its regular meeting on September 7, 2021. The agenda consists only of the meeting materials—the agenda PDF and synopsis PDF—with no specific action items listed in the provided text.

• Regular meeting agenda PDF for 9-7-2021
• Regular meeting synopsis PDF for 9-7-2021

The Liberty County Board of Commissioners approved all new business items, including a rural water service allocation for the Sassafras Plantation development, a lease for a sheriff's detectives and drug enforcement facility, a COVID-19 emergency declaration, and several other agreements and requests. All votes were unanimous among the five commissioners present.

• Approved rural water allocation of 30,000 gallons for Sassafras Plantation (5-0)
• Authorized lease agreement for sheriff's detectives and drug enforcement facility (5-0)
• Approved COVID-19 emergency declaration (5-0)
• Approved services agreement with Hinesville Officials Association (5-0)
• Approved alcoholic beverage license for PAL and Food Mart (5-0)
• Allocated $3,500 to Frasier Counseling Center for drug abuse treatment education (5-0)
• Approved one-time cost of living allowance for ACCG defined benefit plan retirees (5-0)

Board of Tax Assessors

The Board of Tax Assessors will hold a special meeting to consider rescinding an action taken on August 20, 2021. The agenda also includes an executive session to consult with legal counsel regarding potential litigation or claims.

• Possible rescission of Board action from August 20, 2021
• Executive Session regarding potential litigation, settlement, or claims

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections will review July financial reports and election supervisor updates. Members will also receive updates regarding potential new polling locations and the State Election Board administrative hearing.

• Update on Live Oak Church facility use as a polling place
• Update on Board of Education Performing Arts Center use as a polling place
• Board consensus discussion on Ballot Drop Box
• Review of July monthly finance reports
• 2020 Census Local Redistricting Information

The Board of Elections unanimously approved the July 26, 2021 minutes and voted to cancel the City of Midway election due to no opposition. They discussed a petition from the Secretary of State to access sealed election materials for a statewide audit, and reviewed reports on voters, finances, and old business.

• Approved July 26, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Voted to cancel City of Midway election (unanimous)

Board of Tax Assessors

The Liberty County Board of Tax Assessors scheduled a called meeting for Friday, August 20, 2021, at 1:00 P.M. The agenda consists solely of procedural steps: opening the meeting, prayer, and an executive session regarding personnel. No public business, property assessments, or financial decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Executive Session — Personnel

Board of Commissioners

The provided agenda contains only procedural materials for the mid-month meeting. No specific items for discussion or decision were listed in the text.

The Liberty County Board of Commissioners approved a 40-day time extension for the Youmans Road project, awarded a $309,218.03 bid to Sikes Brothers Inc. for Palm Drive and Pointe South Drive improvements, and approved a revised firearms discharge ordinance with changes (2-acre minimum, 1000-foot distance from structures) in a 4-2 vote. They also approved agreements for EMS services, a grapple truck purchase, and a probation services contract, and tabled a coroner facility request for future SPLOST consideration.

• Approved 40-day time extension for Youmans Road project (unanimous)
• Awarded Palm Drive/Pointe South Drive improvements to Sikes Brothers Inc. for $309,218.03 with 10% contingency (unanimous)
• Approved variance 2021-043-LC to reduce side setbacks from 15 to 10 feet on LCTM-Parcel 281B-079 (unanimous)
• Approved revised firearms discharge ordinance with 2-acre and 1000-foot changes (4-2, Stevens, Jones, Gilliard, Lovette in favor; Thrift, Frasier opposed)
• Approved managed EMS services agreement with Liberty Regional Medical Center (unanimous)
• Approved EMS services agreement with Liberty County Board of Education for school events (unanimous)
• Approved EMS medical director services agreement with Dr. Jonathan Williams (unanimous)
• Awarded grapple truck loader purchase to Freightliner for $171,816.00 (unanimous)

Board of Tax Assessors

The Liberty County Board of Tax Assessors is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes approval of the June meeting minutes, an employee of the quarter award, department reports, and an executive session for a personnel matter. No major decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Approval of June 8, 2021 meeting minutes
• Employee of the Quarter for April, May, and June
• Department reports: Administrative, Personal Property, Real Property, Mapping/GIS
• Executive session on personnel matter

Board of Commissioners

This is a regular meeting of the Liberty County Board of Commissioners. The agenda consists of the meeting agenda and synopsis documents, with no specific items listed in the provided text.

The board approved a $90,258.02 bid for improvements on Becky and Olive Streets, plus a 10% contingency, and authorized final drawings for a new EMS station in Midway. It also approved grant applications and election contracts with Flemington and Midway. A revised firearms discharge ordinance was discussed but not approved, with another revision expected at the midmonth meeting.

• Approved $90,258.02 bid to Sittle Construction for Becky and Olive Streets improvements, plus 10% contingency (unanimous)
• Approved H.E.A.T. Grant application with matching funds (unanimous)
• Authorized final drawings for new EMS station in Midway
• Approved contract with City of Flemington for 2021 municipal election (6-0, Walden absent)
• Approved contract with City of Midway for 2021 municipal elections (6-0, Walden absent)
• Approved minutes of July meetings (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The provided documents consist only of the meeting agenda and synopsis for the July 15, 2021, mid-month meeting. No specific legislative items or discussion topics are detailed in the text provided.

The Liberty County Board of Commissioners approved a preliminary plat for Alder Grove Subdivision Phases 1 and 2, subject to standard conditions. They also approved a six-month special exception for a camper at Isle of Wight, and approved an agreement with Enterprise Fleet Leasing for county vehicles. The board reviewed a firearms discharge ordinance and discussed a proposed hotel motel tax increase, but took no final action on either.

• Approved preliminary plat for Alder Grove Subdivision Phases 1 and 2, subject to standard conditions
• Approved special exception request 2021-031-LC for a camper on property at Isle of Wight for six months
• Approved agreement with Enterprise Fleet Leasing for county vehicles

Board of Tax Assessors

The Liberty County Board of Tax Assessors meeting scheduled for July 2021 was cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Board of Commissioners

This is a regular meeting of the Liberty County Board of Commissioners with only the meeting materials listed. The agenda contains no substantive items for decision or discussion, only the minutes and synopsis from the same date.

The Liberty County Board of Commissioners approved a rezoning request (2021-029-LC) by Gene Salter to change 61.84 acres at Hwy 84 and Leroy Coffer Highway from B2 to I-1 for a wood transfer station. They also tabled a special exception request (2021-031-LC) by David Cheney to live temporarily in a motor coach on his property, and approved a final plat for the Colonies at Habersham Plantation phase 3A. The board cancelled a previously awarded bid for a grapple truck and approved appointments, fire service contract renewals, and a CRSSA resolution.

• Approved rezoning 2021-029-LC for 61.84 acres at Hwy 84 and Leroy Coffer Hwy from B2 to I-1 (all in attendance)
• Tabled special exception 2021-031-LC for temporary motor coach residence at 97 E 1st St., Midway (all in attendance)
• Approved final plat for Colonies at Habersham Plantation phase 3A (4-1, Stevens opposed)
• Cancelled grapple truck purchase from Freightliner of Savannah and rebid (all in attendance)
• Appointed John Long to Liberty County Forestry Board (all in attendance)
• Approved fire service contract renewals with Riceboro and Walthourville (all in attendance)
• Approved resolution for CRSSA funds from GDOT for aviation (all in attendance)

Board of Commissioners

The provided agenda text lists only the title and attached PDF documents for the June 17, 2021, mid-month meeting. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items are detailed in the supplied text.

The board unanimously adopted the FY22 general fund, special revenue, and capital budgets. It also approved the SRO agreement with the Board of Education and Sheriff's office, but only by a 3-4 vote, with Commissioners Stevens, Frasier, and Lovette in favor and Jones, Thrift, Walden, and Gilliard opposed. Additionally, the board approved purchases of a roll-on/off truck and a grapple truck from Freightliner, and authorized reopening county facilities for indoor activities starting June 21, 2021.

• Adopted FY22 general fund budget resolution unanimously.
• Adopted FY22 special revenue funds budget resolution unanimously.
• Adopted FY22 capital funds budget resolution unanimously.
• Authorized chairman to execute SRO agreement with Board of Education and Sheriff (3-4 vote).
• Accepted Freightliner proposal for roll-on/off truck at $181,650.
• Awarded Freightliner proposal for grapple truck at $164,910.
• Authorized acceptance of law enforcement training grant funds.
• Approved reopening county facilities for indoor activities effective June 21, 2021.

Board of Tax Assessors

The Liberty County Board of Tax Assessors is meeting to approve the minutes from the May 17, 2021 meeting and receive reports from administrative, personal property, real property, and mapping/GIS departments. The agenda is routine and procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of May 17, 2021 meeting minutes
• Administrative department report
• Personal property department report
• Real property department report
• Mapping/GIS department report

Board of Commissioners

This is the agenda for the Liberty County Board of Commissioners regular meeting on June 1, 2021. The agenda includes only the meeting materials and synopsis documents, with no specific action items listed. The meeting appears to be a routine procedural session.

The Liberty County Board of Commissioners approved an amendment to ordinance 30-7 regulating motorized vehicles in recreation park areas, effective July 1, 2021. The board also approved a contract with EMS/MC for EMS billing services. A proposed timber ordinance and an intergovernmental agreement for school resource officers were placed on the agenda for the next meeting.

• Approved amendment to ordinance 30-7 on motorized vehicles in parks (unanimous)
• Approved EMS/MC billing services contract (unanimous)
• Placed proposed timber ordinance on next meeting agenda
• Placed intergovernmental agreement with school board and sheriff on next meeting agenda

Board of Commissioners

This is the agenda for the Liberty County Board of Commissioners mid-month meeting on May 20, 2021. The agenda includes only the meeting materials (agenda PDF and synopsis PDF) and no specific action items are listed. The meeting appears to be procedural, with no substantive decisions or discussions detailed in the provided text.

The Liberty County Board of Commissioners approved a budget amendment for fiscal year 2021, with Commissioner Gilliard opposed. They also approved a water system connection for a planned 155-lot subdivision on 196 East, contingent on the developer covering costs, and awarded a $389,091.50 contract to Swindell Construction for handicap accessibility improvements at recreation parks, including a 10% contingency. Funds were reallocated from SPLOST 6 road improvements in District 6 to recreation to cover the ADA work. Several contract renewals and board appointments were approved unanimously.

• Approved budget amendment 01-2021 (6-1, Gilliard opposed)
• Approved water connection for 155-lot subdivision on 196 East, developer to bear costs (unanimous)
• Awarded $389,091.50 ADA improvements bid to Swindell Construction plus 10% contingency (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of SPLOST 6 road funds from District 6 to recreation for ADA improvements (unanimous)
• Renewed water billing/maintenance contract with Woodrow Sapp (unanimous)
• Renewed GIS/911 contract with Coast Regional Commission (unanimous)
• Recognized Alex Shirah as Republican Party appointee to Board of Elections (unanimous)
• Approved multiple board appointments and reappointments (unanimous)

Board of Tax Assessors

The Liberty County Board of Tax Assessors is holding a called meeting to discuss and potentially act on a 2021 Freeport exemption request (Account #7050) and to review the 2021 appraiser's and county-wide ratio studies. The agenda also includes routine items such as approving minutes from the April 29 meeting and receiving department reports.

• 2021 Freeport Exemption Request (Account # 7050)
• 2021 Appraiser's Ratio Study
• 2021 County Wide Ratio Study
• Approval of April 29, 2021 meeting minutes

The Board of Tax Assessors approved the 2021 Countywide Ratio Study and accepted recommendations for Zones 1 and 2, along with administrative and appraisal changes. Recommendations for Zones 3, 4, and 5 were tabled due to clerical errors. A Freeport exemption request for Super Pawn Guns Inc. was denied.

• Approved 2021 Countywide Ratio Study (unanimous)
• Accepted Zone 1 ratio study recommendations (unanimous)
• Accepted Zone 2 ratio study recommendations (unanimous)
• Tabled Zone 3, 4, and 5 ratio study approvals until next meeting
• Approved administrative real property and mobile home recommendations (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 W4, W5, W6, and WL Homestead List (unanimous)
• Approved backdating Disabled Veteran Homestead Exemptions for two properties (unanimous)
• Denied Freeport exemption request for Super Pawn Guns Inc. (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

This is the agenda for the Liberty County Board of Commissioners regular meeting on May 4, 2021. The agenda lists meeting materials, including a PDF of the agenda and a synopsis, but provides no details on specific items to be decided or discussed.

• Regular meeting scheduled for 5-4-2021
• Meeting materials include agenda PDF and synopsis PDF

The board approved a conditional use request for a solar array, the FY 22 public defender budget, a $30,000 fund reallocation, an alcohol license, and a GDOT resolution for airport hangars. It awarded the airport T-hangar construction to Johnson Lauz Construction for $1,227,000, with Commissioner Jones opposed. The board also left meeting schedules unchanged and received administrative reports on youth employment, a denied Sunbury grant, and a filming agreement.

• Approved conditional use request 2021-020-LC for solar array on N. 4th St. (all in favor)
• Approved FY 22 Georgia Public Defender budget submission (all in favor)
• Awarded T-hangar construction to Johnson Lauz Construction at $1,227,000 (4-1, Jones opposed)
• Adopted resolution for GDOT contract for T-hangar construction (4-1, Jones opposed)
• Approved reallocating $30,000 from transportation to recreation in sales tax 6 (all in favor)
• Approved alcoholic beverage license for Hook and Real (all in favor)
• Left regular and midmonth meeting schedules unchanged (all in favor)

Board of Tax Assessors

The Liberty County Board of Assessors is meeting to approve minutes, consider tax exemption requests for several properties, and receive department reports on property values, exemptions, and other administrative matters. The board will also discuss old business regarding Rest Easy LLC (Fort Stewart Housing).

• Tax exemption requests for Hineshouse Project Inc, Liberty Landings, and Shoemaker Properties LLC (personal property)
• Tax exemption requests for Liberty Co Community Housing Development Inc, Connection Church of Hinesville Inc, and Chamber of Commerce Inc (real property)
• Presentation of 2021 values/ratios and appraiser's ratio study
• 2021 past due returns and Freeport exemption requests
• 2021 CUVA & FLPA applications

The Liberty County Board of Tax Assessors approved 2021 tax exemptions for several properties, including Hineshouse Project INC, Liberty Landing, Shoemaker Properties LLC, Liberty County Community Housing Development Organization, and Connection Church of Hinesville. The board denied the Chamber of Commerce's exemption application for not meeting qualifications. It also approved numerous disabled veteran homestead exemptions and various appraisal recommendations, while tabling Zone 1 and Zone 2 recommendations for further review.

• Approved tax exemption for Hineshouse Project INC (Account #27997)
• Approved tax exemption for Liberty Landing (Account #31216)
• Approved tax exemption for Shoemaker Properties LLC DBA Western Power Sports (Account #30815)
• Approved tax exemption for Liberty County Community Housing Development Organization (220D-067)
• Approved tax exemption for Connection Church of Hinesville, INC. (069C-038)
• Denied Chamber of Commerce exemption application (056B-101)
• Approved multiple disabled veteran homestead exemptions (e.g., Benavides, Brown, Burns, etc.)
• Tabled Zone 1 and Zone 2 appraisal recommendations for further review

Board of Commissioners

The Liberty County Board of Commissioners is holding its mid-month meeting on April 15, 2021. The agenda includes a proclamation for Davion Mitchell Day, departmental reports from Finance and Engineering, and new business on the Welborn Street Project. Board action is anticipated on these items.

• Proclamation — Davion Mitchell Day
• Finance report by Kim McGlothlin
• Engineering report by Trent Long
• Welborn Street Project discussion by Paul Simonton
• Administrative report

The Liberty County Board of Commissioners held a midmonth meeting with routine reports and one proclamation. The board adopted a proclamation declaring April 15, 2021 as Davion Mitchell Day. A proposed change to meeting schedules was discussed but not decided, with the matter placed on the May regular meeting agenda.

• Adopted proclamation declaring April 15, 2021 as Davion Mitchell Day
• Placed meeting schedule change on May regular meeting agenda for further discussion

Board of Tax Assessors

The Liberty County Board of Assessors is meeting for an open budget workshop to discuss the FY 2021-2022 budget. They will also select the Employee of the Quarter for January, February, and March 2021. The meeting includes an opening and prayer, and the agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Discuss FY 2021-2022 Budget
• Selection of Employee of the Quarter (Jan-Mar 2021)

The Board of Tax Assessors held an open budget workshop to discuss each line item of the FY 2022 budget compared to the prior fiscal year's requests. No votes were taken during the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 1:40 p.m., and the next meeting is scheduled for April 29, 2021.

• Announced Kenneth Drebelbis as Employee of the Quarter for January–March 2021.
• Discussed FY 2022 budget line items with staff; no action taken.
• Adjourned the meeting at 1:40 p.m.

Board of Commissioners

This is the agenda for the Liberty County Board of Commissioners regular meeting on April 6, 2021. The agenda document and a meeting synopsis are provided, but no specific agenda items are listed in the text.

The Liberty County Board of Commissioners approved two setback variances on Isle of Wight Road, accepted a preliminary plat for the Colonies at Habersham Phase III, and authorized proceeding with construction drawings for the Miller Park fire station. All decisions were unanimous.

• Approved variance 2021-013-LC to reduce side setbacks from 15 to 10 feet on Isle of Wight Road (unanimous)
• Approved variance 2021-014-LC for a setback variance at 239 Isle of Wight Road to save a tree (unanimous)
• Accepted preliminary plat for Colonies at Habersham Phase III (unanimous)
• Approved proceeding with construction drawings for Miller Park fire station (unanimous)

Board of Tax Assessors

The Liberty County Board of Assessors is meeting to approve minutes, consider a tax exemption request, hear department reports, and adopt the 2021 Current Use Valuation Assessment (CUVA) and Forest Land Protection Act (FLPA) values. These adoptions set property tax values for qualifying agricultural and forest land.

• Approval of February 9, 2021 meeting minutes
• 2021 tax exemption request for Gaulden, Roscoe (058A-020)
• 2021 tax exemption request for Quad E Corp (Account 29955)
• Adoption of 2021 CUVA values
• Adoption of 2021 FLPA values

The Liberty County Board of Tax Assessors approved multiple property tax exemptions, including a tax-exempt status for Quad E Corp as a no-charge medical clinic, and backdated Disabled Veterans Homestead Exemptions for several property owners. The board also approved various changes in property valuations, CUVA covenant actions, and adopted values for the 2021 digest. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved minutes from February 9, 2021 meeting.
• Tabled discussion on Gaulden property value increase until after 2021 assessment notices.
• Approved tax exemption for Quad E Corp as a no-charge medical clinic.
• Approved administrative recommendations for real property and mobile home pre-bill E&R/NOD lists.
• Approved 2021 W1, W4, WS, W6, WL, Elderly Solid Waste and Homestead Removal lists.
• Approved backdated Disabled Veterans Homestead Exemptions for 10 property owners.
• Approved personal property change in value and taxability recommendations.
• Approved appraisal department recommendations for property changes and CUVA covenant actions.

Board of Commissioners

The Liberty County Board of Commissioners approved a final plat for Mr. John Tzen on Luke Road, with Commissioner Walden opposed. The board also authorized the reopening of outdoor pavilions, playgrounds, and basketball courts as part of the Covid reopening plan, with Commissioner Gilliard opposed. All other items, including proclamations, the hazard mitigation plan, road safety projects, and various improvement contracts, were approved unanimously.

• Approved proclamations for the Great American Cleanup and Earth Day.
• Adopted a proclamation in recognition of Autism awareness.
• Approved final plat for Mr. John Tzen on Luke Road (5-1, Walden opposed).
• Authorized reopening of outdoor pavilions, playgrounds, and basketball courts (5-1, Gilliard opposed).
• Approved hazard mitigation plan for submission to Bold Planning.
• Approved off-system road safety projects list for GDOT, subject to board recommendations.
• Authorized construction drawings and bidding for Gill Park phase 2 and ADA improvements.
• Awarded Miller Park playground equipment proposal to Dominica Gametime for $55,601.

Board of Commissioners

The Liberty County Board of Commissioners is holding its regular meeting on March 2, 2021. The agenda text provided is only a placeholder listing meeting materials (agenda and synopsis PDFs) with no specific items described, so the substantive decisions or discussions are not available from this source.

• Regular meeting agenda and synopsis documents posted

The Liberty County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved several items, including terminating the probation services contract with Peach State Services Inc. and contracting with Southeast Corrections LLC. They also approved a $228,700 street sweeper purchase from Waste Built, a variance, a rezoning, and a final plat for Richmond Pass Subdivision.

• Approved variance 2021-006-LC to reduce side setbacks from 15 to 10 feet (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning 2021-008-LC of 2 acres from B-2 to AR-1 (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Richmond Pass Subdivision (unanimous)
• Terminated probation services contract with Peach State Services Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Southeast Corrections LLC for probation services (unanimous)
• Approved $228,700 street sweeper purchase from Waste Built (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The provided text lists the meeting date and title but does not include the specific items, decisions, or discussions for the Liberty County Board of Commissioners mid-month meeting. The source references attached PDF documents for the agenda and synopsis, but their contents are not available in the input.

The Board of Commissioners approved moving forward with processing new Sheriff's Department personnel, paying pension funds due, and allowing the elections division to operate pending a formal budget amendment. The vote was 6-1, with Commissioner Jones opposed. The board also approved several other items including a contract for the ESPLOST referendum and design services for the Miller Park fire station.

• Approved processing Sheriff's personnel, pension payments, and elections operations pending budget amendment (6-1)
• Accepted Arbor Day proclamation
• Approved release of bonds for sidewalks/trees at The Colonies at Habersham lots 50, 70, 71 (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Liberty County Elections Board and Board of Education for ESPLOST referendum (unanimous)
• Approved contract with McCall Associates for Miller Park fire station design services (unanimous)
• Authorized administrator to obtain contract for EMS facility construction services

Board of Tax Assessors

The Board of Tax Assessors approved a cemetery tax exemption for Way of Holiness (parcel 251-030) for 2020 onward, along with multiple homestead exemptions and property valuation changes. All motions passed unanimously with four votes in favor and none opposed. The board also approved administrative recommendations for real property, mobile home, and personal property changes.

• Approved cemetery tax exemption for Way of Holiness (251-030) for 2020 onward (4-0)
• Approved real property and mobile home pre-bill E&R/NOD list recommendations (4-0)
• Approved W1, W4, W5, W6, WL, Elderly Solid Waste and Homestead Removal List (4-0)
• Approved 100% Disabled VA Homestead List including backdated exemptions for Gregg, Hastings, Jenkins, Meyer, Williams, Wright, and Young (4-0)
• Approved personal property change in value and taxability recommendations (4-0)
• Approved appraisal department changes for commercial, real, exempt, vehicle, and mobile home valuations (4-0)
• Approved GIS/mapping recommendations including CUVA breaches, renewals, new assessments, and map corrections (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

This is the agenda for the Liberty County Board of Commissioners regular meeting on February 2, 2021. The provided text contains only the meeting materials list, with no specific agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics detailed. The actual agenda and synopsis are available as attached PDF documents.

• Meeting materials include the 2-2-2021 regular meeting agenda PDF
• Meeting materials include the 2-2-2021 regular meeting synopsis PDF

The Liberty County Board of Commissioners approved an update to the county's addressing ordinance, as presented by Mr. Jeff Ricketson, and unanimously passed a resolution to submit a CDBG mitigation grant for a communication tower. The board also upheld the vacating of a job for Mr. Joe Davis but allowed him to resign, with two commissioners non-voting. The meeting included a presentation from the Convention and Visitors Bureau and an executive session for land acquisition and personnel.

• Approved addressing ordinance update (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to submit CDBG mitigation grant for communication tower (unanimous)
• Upheld vacating of job for Joe Davis but allowed resignation (5-0, 2 non-voting)
• Approved minutes of January meetings (unanimous)
• Adjourned to executive session for land acquisition and personnel (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

This is a procedural agenda for the Liberty County Board of Commissioners mid-month meeting. The only listed item is the meeting materials themselves, with no specific decisions or discussion topics detailed in the provided text.

• Mid-month meeting agenda and synopsis documents provided

Board of Tax Assessors

The Liberty County Board of Assessors is meeting to handle routine administrative business, including selecting officers for 2021, approving minutes, and receiving department reports. The board will also approve the 2021 mobile home digest and choose an employee of the quarter.

• Nomination and selection of 2021 chairman and secretary
• Approval of November 24, 2020 meeting minutes
• Approval of 2021 mobile home digest
• Selection of employee of the quarter for Oct–Dec 2020

Board of Commissioners

The provided agenda contains only procedural materials for the regular meeting. No specific discussion items or decisions are listed in the text.