Liberty County public meetings in 2022
9 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Elections
The Board approved minutes from the November 21 special meeting and November 28 regular and executive sessions. Members discussed the need for improved precinct signage and the lack of county policy regarding the use of personal vehicles for employee reimbursement.
- Approved November 21, 2022, November 28, 2022, and Executive Session minutes (unanimous)
- Approved funds spent on Victory Baptist Church ramp renovation (unanimous)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners authorized the purchase of a 1999 aerial ladder truck from the city of Pooler. They also approved a contract time extension for the Gum Branch convenience center site.
- Approved $45,000 purchase of 1999 aerial ladder truck from city of Pooler (unanimous)
- Approved 60 day time extension for Palm Coast utilities contract at Gum Branch convenience center site (unanimous)
- Adopted proclamation for bring one for the chipper
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners approved the purchase of land for a new health department and a PUD amendment for a form-based code community. One rezoning petition for a warehouse was rejected, while another was tabled pending a developer agreement.
- Approved purchase of property for new Liberty County Health Department for $1,620,000.00 (Unanimous)
- Rejected rezoning petition 2022–071–LC for warehouse at 2426 Islands Hwy (3-4)
- Approved PUD amendment 2022–072–LC for 457-acre form-based code community off Cay Creek Road (Unanimous)
- Tabled rezoning petition 2022–075–LC for warehouse complex on Islands Highway pending developer agreement (Unanimous)
Board of Elections
The Board unanimously approved the meeting minutes from October 24, 2022, and the monthly financial report. Members also voted unanimously to uphold an Executive Committee recommendation regarding a personnel matter for Karen Horton.
- Approved October 24, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved monthly financial report (unanimous)
- Approved Executive Committee recommendation regarding personnel matter for Karen Horton (unanimous)
Board of Elections
The Board discussed whether to open a polling location on Saturday, November 26, 2022, following a court ruling that made such voting optional for Georgia counties. After hearing testimony regarding staffing limits and costs, no motion was made to open, resulting in a decision not to hold Saturday voting.
- Declined Saturday early voting for November 26 (no motion made)
- Maintained extended early voting hours for Monday and Friday (7:00 am — 7:00 pm) and Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday (8:00 am — 5:00 pm)
- Approved motion to adjourn meeting (unanimous)
Board of Commissioners
The board set the 2023 millage rates for Hinesville and unincorporated areas of the county. They also approved infrastructure agreements and reappointed members to the Development Authority and Elections/Registration Board.
- Approved millage rate of 35.893 for incorporated Hinesville (unanimous)
- Approved millage rate of 38.493 for unincorporated Liberty County and other incorporated areas (unanimous)
- Accepted encroachment agreement with CSX railroad for water system West expansion (unanimous)
- Approved agreement with Atlas Technical Consultants LLC for I-95 exit 76 traffic and ICE analysis (unanimous)
- Approved facility use agreement renewal for East in swimming complex (unanimous)
- Reappointed Marcus Sack to Development Authority (unanimous)
- Reappointed John D McIver, Linda Martin, Sharon Terry, Stephanie Woods, and Vickie Cook to Elections/Registration Board (unanimous)
- Affirmed McKesson Stafford Sr. and Greg McDougall as Democratic and Republican representatives to Elections/Registration Board (unanimous)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners approved a rezoning request for a single-family residential development on Bill Carter Rd. and Lewis Frasier Road. The board also authorized a contract change order for Miller Park improvements and approved development plans for a Parkers market. A proclamation was adopted declaring November 16, 2022, as GIS day.
- Approved rezoning of 150 acres from A-1 to R1 for single-family residential development (6-1)
- Authorized $99,945.73 change order for Taylor's Creek Construction at Miller Park (unanimous)
- Approved preliminary plat and two variances for Liberty Crossing phase I (unanimous)
- Approved development standards for proposed Parkers market at Dorchester Village Road (unanimous)
- Approved LMIG project list for submission to Georgia Department of Transportation (all present except Commissioner Thrift)
- Adopted proclamation for GIS day on November 16, 2022
- Approved October meeting minutes (unanimous)
Board of Elections
The Board of Elections unanimously approved a proposal to present staggered terms to the County Commissioners, aiming to align with the Board of Commissioners' structure. The meeting also covered early voting issues, including a food truck festival that blocked voter access, and updates on vote center hubs and election night preparations.
- Approved minutes from September 26, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
- Approved monthly financial report (unanimous)
- Approved proposal for staggered board terms to present to County Commissioners (unanimous)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners unanimously awarded a $160,500 contract plus 10% contingency to replace deteriorated piping at the Liberty County Jail. They also authorized staff to research model ordinances for mobile food service establishments and event vendors. Two proclamations were adopted, and the board entered executive session to discuss land acquisition.
- Awarded $160,500 contract plus 10% contingency to Ranger Mechanical for jail piping replacement (unanimous)
- Adopted proclamations supporting national veterans week and Rivers Alive cleanup
- Authorized county administrator to research model ordinances for mobile food service and event vendors
- Entered executive session for land acquisition discussion (unanimous)