Lumpkin County public meetings in 2024

Yahoola Creek Reservoir Committee

The Yahoola Creek Reservoir Committee will meet on December 20, 2024 at 3:00 PM. The agenda includes a discussion of the Rock House Road Property Concept Plan. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as call to order, agenda consideration, and adjournment.

• Rock House Road Property Concept Plan – discussion

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will vote on a resolution to appoint three members to the County Board of Elections, naming party affiliation and term expiration dates. It will also adopt resolutions to incorporate Silas Road in the Northwood Subdivision and Estate Drive in the Virginia Estates Subdivision, and consider a resolution to provide PTSD insurance for first responders. The agenda includes several contract renewals, a tourism service contract, and a list of alcoholic beverage license renewals.

• Resolution 2024-55: Appoint Mary Fullard (Republican) to Seat 2, Peri Lyn Gordon (Democratic) to Seat 3 (terms end 12/31/2028), and Ashley Peck to Seat 5 (term ends 12/31/2026)
• Resolution 2024-57: Adopt Silas Road within the Northwood Subdivision
• Resolution 2024-58: Adopt Estate Drive within the Virginia Estates Subdivision
• Resolution 2024-59: Adopt First Responder PTSD Insurance
• Contract 2024-099: Tourism Service Contract with the Dahlonega-Lumpkin County Convention and Visitors Bureau, Inc.

Board of Commissioners

The Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners will consider appointing members to the Board of Elections and renewing alcoholic beverage licenses for 38 local businesses. The agenda also includes resolutions to adopt new roads and approve various service contracts.

• Appoint Mary Fullard and Peri Lyn Gordon to Board of Elections seats
• Renew alcohol licenses for 38 local businesses
• Resolution to adopt Silas Road within Northwood Subdivision
• Resolution to adopt Estate Drive within Virginia Estates Subdivision
• Resolution to adopt First Responder PTSD Insurance

Board of Commissioners

The Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners will vote on appointing three members to the Board of Elections. It will also adopt resolutions to designate Silas Road in the Northwood Subdivision and Estate Drive in the Virginia Estates Subdivision. Several contracts and agreements will be considered, including canoe launch sublease renewals, a tourism service contract, and an inmate food services contract. The agenda also includes presentations, alcohol‑beverage license renewals, and a request for an additional part‑time clerk.

• 2024-55 – Appoint members to Board of Elections (Mary Fullard, Peri Lyn Gordon, Ashley Peck)
• 2024-57 – Resolution to adopt Silas Road within the Northwood Subdivision
• 2024-58 – Resolution to adopt Estate Drive within the Virginia Estates Subdivision
• 2024-095 – Canoe Launch Sublease Renewal with Halls Mill Enterprises LLC d/b/a Chestatee River Adventures
• 2024-099 – Tourism Service Contract with the Dahlonega‑Lumpkin County Convention and Visitors Bureau, Inc.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss the 2025 meeting and budget calendars and the government holiday schedule. The session includes appointing members to the Audit Committee, Building Committee, and Park & Rec Citizens Advisory Board.

• Resolution 2024-49: Adoption of Lumpkin County Senior Center Policies and Procedures Handbook
• Resolution 2024-50: Appointment of 9 members to the Audit Committee
• Contract 2024-082: Georgia Power agreement for additional lighting in Yahoola Creek Park
• Contract 2023-091: Mauldin & Jenkins contract for 2024-2028 Audit Services
• Work Plan Amendments for 2014 and 2020 SPLOST

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss the 2025 meeting and budget calendars and the 2025 government holiday schedule. The body is also considering several appointments to the Audit Committee, Building Committee, and Park & Rec Citizens Advisory Board.

• Resolution 2024-48: Appointment of 9 members to the Audit Committee
• Resolution 2024-49: Adoption of Lumpkin County Senior Center Policies and Procedures Handbook
• Contract 2023-091: Mauldin & Jenkins for 2024-2028 Audit Services
• Contract 2024-082: Georgia Power agreement for additional lighting in Yahoola Creek Park
• Amendments to 2014 and 2020 SPLOST 2024 Work Plans

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss the 2025 meeting and budget calendars and the 2025 government holiday schedule. The session includes appointments to the Audit Committee, Building Committee, and Park & Rec Citizens Advisory Board.

• Resolution 2024-49: Adoption of Lumpkin County Senior Center Policies and Procedures Handbook
• Resolution 2024-50: Appointment of 9 members to the Audit Committee
• Agreement 2024-082: Georgia Power additional lighting in Yahoola Creek Park
• Agreement 2023-091: Mauldin & Jenkins contract for 2024-2028 Audit Services
• Discussion of 2014 and 2020 SPLOST 2024 Work Plan Amendments

Board of Commissioners

The Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners will meet on November 5, 2024. The agenda includes routine items such as call to order and agenda approval. The primary substantive item is a proposal to temporarily close Damascus Church Road for a filming production. The board will vote on that request.

• Temporary road closure on Damascus Church Road for filming production

Board of Commissioners

The Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners held a work session and approved multiple items, including resolutions to establish a Native American Committee, designate prosecutors for ordinance violations, and proceed with 2026 SPLOST revenue bonds. They also ratified or approved several contracts, including a broadband infrastructure amendment, a uniform service agreement, a mowing MOU with White County, software change, and a road contract amendment. Additionally, they approved a retail beer/wine license for Publix at 23 Maxwell Lane. No votes were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved Resolution 2024-40 establishing Native American Committee with 8 members
• Approved Resolution 2024-42 designating Jarrard & Davis LLP to prosecute ordinance violations
• Approved Resolution 2024-43 to proceed with 2026 SPLOST revenue bonds
• Ratified Amendment to NTIA Broadband Infrastructure Program award
• Approved 1-year Unifirst uniform service agreement with optional renewal
• Approved MOU with White County for right-of-way mowing
• Approved change to CivicClerk agenda software
• Ratified Amendment #3 to 2024 LMIG contract for Copper Mine Road widening

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners held a public hearing on September 17, 2024, regarding the issuance of an alcoholic beverage license (retail beer/wine package sales) to Roby Bryan Jewell for Publix Super Markets, Inc. No public comments were made, and the hearing was adjourned. No decision was made at this hearing; it was procedural only.

• Held public hearing for alcoholic beverage license to Publix Super Markets, Inc. (no vote)
• No public comments received on license issuance

Board of Commissioners

The Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners will vote on a resolution to issue revenue bonds for the 2026 SPLOST. It will also adopt a resolution establishing a Native American Committee and designate a law firm to prosecute county ordinance violations. Additional items include ratifying a Constitution Week proclamation and several contract approvals.

• Resolution 2024-43: Proceed with issuance of revenue bonds for the 2026 SPLOST (Finance Director Abby Branan)
• Resolution 2024-40: Establish a Native American Committee with eight appointed members (terms ending 08/20/2025)
• Resolution 2024-42: Designate Jarrard & Davis, LLP and Brandon Delfunt to prosecute citations and accusations (Assistant County Manager Rebecca Mincey)
• Contract 2024-072: Amendment to Financial Assistance Award CD-451, NTIA Broadband Infrastructure Program (Assistant County Manager Rebecca Mincey)
• Contract 2024-073: Service agreement with Unifirst Uniform Corporation for Public Works Department (Fleet Manager Randy Allison)

The Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution to proceed with issuing revenue bonds for the 2026 SPLOST, and established a Native American Committee with eight appointed members. The board also ratified a broadband infrastructure grant amendment, approved several contracts including a uniform service agreement and a mowing MOU with White County, and issued a retail beer/wine license to Publix. All decisions were approved unanimously.

• Approved resolution to proceed with 2026 SPLOST revenue bond issuance (unanimous)
• Established Native American Committee with 8 appointees, terms ending 08/20/2025 (unanimous)
• Ratified amendment to NTIA Broadband Infrastructure Program financial assistance award (unanimous)
• Approved 1-year Unifirst uniform service agreement with optional renewal (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with White County for mowing certain right-of-ways (unanimous)
• Approved switch to CivicClerk agenda and minute software (unanimous)
• Ratified Amendment #3 to 2024 LMIG contract with Colditz Trucking for Copper Mine Road widening (unanimous)
• Approved retail beer/wine package sales license for Publix Super Markets at 23 Maxwell Lane (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners held a work session on August 20, 2024, and discussed multiple appointments, resolutions, and contracts. They considered appointments to the Joint Development Authority, Board of Elections & Registration, and Planning Commission, as well as a fee schedule update, surplus property declaration, and several contract amendments. No final votes were taken during this work session; items were discussed for future action.

• Considered Resolution 2024-33 appointing members to Joint Development Authority
• Considered Resolution 2024-34 appointing Brittani Conner to Board of Elections & Registration
• Considered Resolution 2024-35 appointing Trevor Eudy to Planning Commission
• Considered Resolution 2024-36 declaring August surplus property
• Considered Resolution 2024-39 reducing water park admission fee
• Discussed contract amendments including LMIG, Head Start lease, and recycling lease
• Discussed Yahoola Creek Park field upgrades and recycling area construction

Board of Commissioners

The Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners held a public hearing on a property tax increase, but no decisions were made. One citizen commented on the insurance premium tax and millage rate differences between city and county residents. The board discussed the issue but took no action.

• No decisions made; hearing only

Board of Commissioners

The Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners will vote on Resolution 2024‑37 to adopt the county's fiscal year 2025 budget. A second resolution, 2024‑38, will set the 2024 ad valorem tax millage rate. The budget was posted for public review on July 24 and July 31, 2024, and a public hearing was held on August 6, 2024.

• Resolution 2024‑37: Adoption of the FY 2025 budget (General Fund revenues $31,882,310; expenditures $28,806,040)
• Resolution 2024‑38: Adoption of the 2024 ad valorem tax millage rate
• Public notice of the budget provided July 24, 2024 and July 31, 2024
• Public hearing on the proposed budget conducted August 6, 2024
• Budget tables show increases in most revenue categories and expenditures across departments

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the 2025 budget and the 2024 ad valorem tax millage rate. Both resolutions were passed without opposition. The meeting was procedural and lasted about eight minutes.

• Approved 2025 budget resolution (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 ad valorem tax millage rate resolution (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners will consider appointing members to the Joint Development Authority and the Board of Elections & Registration, as well as approving fee schedule changes and several contracts.

• Appoint members to Joint Development Authority and Board of Elections
• Update Lumpkin County Fee Schedule to reduce Water Park Admission Fee
• Approve 2024 LMIG Contract Amendment with Colditz Trucking
• Approve CTC Technology & Energy Professional Consulting Contract Amendment
• Approve Yahoola Creek Park baseball/softball field upgrades scope change

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved appointments to the Joint Development Authority, Board of Elections, and Planning Commission, along with several contracts and agreements, including a recycling lease amendment and park upgrades. They also approved a fee reduction for the water park and a preliminary plan for Yahoola Creek Reservoir. Public comments focused on complaints about Iron Mountain Park, but no formal action was taken on that issue.

• Appointed members to Joint Development Authority (unanimous)
• Appointed Brittani Conner to Board of Elections (unanimous)
• Appointed Trevor Eudy to Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Approved August surplus property resolution (unanimous)
• Approved water park admission fee reduction (unanimous)
• Approved LMIG contract amendment with Colditz Trucking (unanimous)
• Approved lease renewal with Ninth District Opportunity Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved Yahoola Creek Park field upgrades scope change (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners held a public hearing on a potential property tax increase. No formal decision was made; the meeting was procedural, allowing public comment. County Manager Alan Ours clarified that the millage rate is not increasing, but tax collections may rise due to higher assessed home values, and explained a November referendum on property value caps.

• No formal decisions made; public hearing only
• Commissioners Greene and Mayfield indicated openness to discussing an income limit on senior tax exemption

Board of Commissioners

The Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners held a work session on August 6, 2024, and discussed multiple appointments, contracts, and projects. They considered resolutions to appoint members to the Joint Development Authority, Board of Elections & Registration, and Planning Commission, as well as contract amendments and lease agreements. No final votes were taken during the work session; items were discussed for action at a future regular meeting.

• Appointed Robb Nichols and Charles 'Chuck' Jones to Joint Development Authority (terms expiring 12/31/2026), Henry Davis and Mac McConnell (terms expiring 12/31/2024) - considered
• Appointed Britanni Conner to Board of Elections & Registration (term expiring 12/31/2026) - considered
• Appointed member to Planning Commission Seat 5 (term expiring 8/27/2028) - considered
• Declared county inventory items as surplus - considered
• Amended 2024 LMIG contract to add 5 county roads - considered
• Approved loan of tractor for display in Administration Building lobby - considered
• Lease renewal with Ninth District Opportunity Inc. for Head Start program - considered
• Extended CTC Technology & Energy consulting contract through June 30, 2025 - considered

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners held a work session to discuss the 2025 budget. Finance Director Abby Branan presented two scenarios showing how much would need to be taken from the unassigned fund balance to balance the budget. The board discussed adding personnel at Fire/EMS and nine requested positions at the Sheriff's Department, and considered using the unassigned fund balance to cover these requests while keeping the millage rate the same. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was a discussion only.

• Discussed 2025 budget scenarios using unassigned fund balance
• Added additional personnel at Fire/EMS to proposed budget
• Added 9 requested positions at Sheriff's Department to proposed budget
• Discussed keeping millage rate the same while increasing services

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review the 2023 annual audit presentation by Mauldin & Jenkins. The meeting also includes discussions regarding the Enotah Circuit FY25 budget and various contract renewals for county services.

• 2023 Audit Presentation (Mauldin & Jenkins)
• Enotah Circuit – FY25 Budget
• United Futabol Academy (UFA) Soccer Contract
• Taxation and Economic Development Abatement for Satellite Industries
• Renewal of State Properties Commission Lease - Technical College System of GA

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding an alcoholic beverage license application. The request is for retail beer and wine package sales at 13870 Hwy 19 N in Cleveland. This item is intended to receive public comment.

• Public hearing for retail beer/wine package sales license at 13870 Hwy 19 N

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will vote on several service agreements for the Senior Center and Pinetree Recreation Center. The meeting includes appointments to the Library Board of Trustees and Board of Tax Assessors, as well as a joint proclamation with the City of Dahlonega.

• Intergovernmental Agreement with City of Sandy Springs for inmate housing
• Xtra Hands Cleaning Service contract for Senior Center
• GDOT 5311 FY2025 Transit Grant Award
• Resolution 2024-30 to increase compensation for the Board of Equalization
• Request for signage updates at Hwy 400/60 Welcome to Lumpkin County sign

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing the renewal of medical self-insurance and a transition of ancillary insurance providers. The proposal includes funding for health coverage, a reserve fund, and moving dental, vision, and life insurance to new companies.

• Renewal of medical self-insurance with an expected annual cost of $2,604,903
• Proposed $220,000 contribution to the medical reserve fund
• Proposal to move dental and vision coverage to Guardian
• Proposal to move life, disability, and accident insurance to The Hartford
• Fixed cost increase of $56,606 for the 2024-2025 plan year

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss amending the county's Character Area Map and updating the private road sign policy and fee schedule. The meeting also includes several board appointments and the ratification of multiple facility and service contracts.

• Resolution 2024-21 to amend the Character Area Map of Lumpkin County
• Resolution 2024-22 to amend the Private Road Sign Policy & Fee Schedule
• Contract for Fire Station 2 addition with Crown Service Contractors
• HVAC repairs contract for the Justice Center with Tebarco Mechanical LLC
• Sprinkler system repairs contract for the Detention Center with Impact Fire

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to consider Resolution 2024-23 to mutually agree on the boundary line between Lumpkin and Union Counties. The resolution addresses a discrepancy involving the 16th district and the Blood Mountain Cabins property.

• Resolution 2024-23 to establish that the entirety of the 16th district is in Union County
• Correction of tax parcel and GIS maps to conform to the actual boundary line
• Relocation of the county boundary road sign on Blood Mountain to the southernmost point on Gainesville Hwy (Hwy 19N)
• Transfer of voter registrations for 16th District residents from Lumpkin County back to Union County
• Agreement for Union County to provide emergency services for the section of Gainesville Hwy (Hwy 19N) above the intersection point

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider various resolutions, contracts, and administrative updates. Items include appointments to the Veterans Affairs Committee and Planning Commission, as well as several contract agreements for county facilities.

• Appoint members to LC Veterans Affairs Committee
• Appoint members to the Planning Commission
• 2024 TSPLOST Asphalt Resurfacing Bid Award (Colditz Trucking)
• Character Area Map Amendment request for parcels on HWY 52 E
• Baseball/Softball Field Upgrades for Yahoola Creek Park

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will vote on the site plan and funding for a new recycling center and the creation of an Assistant County Manager position. The meeting also includes decisions on disaster debris contracts and various department renewals.

• Approval of site plan and funding for the new Lumpkin County Recycling Center
• Request to create the Assistant County Manager position and reorganize county departments
• Disaster debris monitoring and removal contracts with DebrisTech, Thompson Consulting Services, Ceres Environmental, and Southern Disaster Recovery
• Resolution 2024-08 to adopt revised Environmental Health Fees
• Purchase of an intercept body scanner for the Lumpkin County Detention Center

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider calling for an election to continue the SPLOST and approve a 2026 SPLOST intergovernmental agreement. The body will also review 2024 work plans for 2019, 2020, and 2023 TSPLOST projects.

• Resolution 2024-02: Call for Election to Continue SPLOST
• Resolution 2024-01: Approve 2026 SPLOST IGA
• Contract 2024-001: Mauldin & Jenkins 2023 Audit Engagement Letter
• Contract 2024-002: Ambulance Billing Services Contract Renewal
• Resolution 2024-05: Set Qualifying Fees for candidates seeking election