McDuffie County public meetings in 2021
19 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning Commission Board
The Planning Commission is meeting to review a subdivision and variance request for Bent Creek Village. The board will also hold a zoning hearing for a property on Mesena Road that was recently deannexed by the City of Thomson.
- Subdivision Review: Bent Creek Village (Parcel 00400094B00), Thomson East Bypass
- Variance Request: Lot size and setbacks for Bent Creek Village (Parcel 00400094B00)
- Zoning Hearing: Deannexed property on Mesena Road
City of Thomson Council
The council is meeting to amend the minutes from April 8, 2021, and hold a discussion. The agenda also includes an executive session regarding personnel.
- Amendment of April 8, 2021 minutes
- Executive session regarding personnel
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings and vote on two land-use requests. The body will also consider bids for road resurfacing and a gas line relocation for the West Bypass Expansion Project.
- Special Exception Request: 4592 Wrightsboro Road
- Rezoning Request: 3165 Augusta Highway from R-1 to C-2
- Bid approval for 2021 LMIG Resurfacing Projects
- Natural Gas Line Relocation for West Bypass Expansion Project
- FY22 Drug Court Sub Grant
City of Thomson Council
The Thomson City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the approval of Phases 1 and 2 of the White Oak Landing development. The body will also consider a variance for the project's septic system and a change to meeting start times.
- Approval of White Oak Landing development Phases 1 & 2
- Septic system variance for White Oak Landing
- Ordinance # 577 to change meeting time to 6:00pm
- Natural gas relocation bids for Thomson West By-Pass
- Updated Community Development Block Grant policies and procedures
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss fire fees and solid waste. The body will also consider approving the ACO Report for May 2021 and an advertisement for the ACCG Fall Family Album. An executive session is scheduled regarding land acquisition.
- Discussion concerning fire fee
- Discussion concerning solid waste
- Consideration to approve ACO Report for May 2021
- Consideration to approve ACCG Fall Family Album Advertisement
- Executive session regarding land acquisition
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding land use changes and a variance request. The body will also review funding for Freedom Blast, health insurance, and a GEFA loan agreement.
- Public hearing: Rezone 1011 Whiteoak Road from R-2 to C-2
- Public hearing: Variance request for 1213 Washington Road regarding front and side setbacks
- Appointment of Tommy Phelps to Land Bank Authority
- Approval of GEFA Loan Agreement
- Approval of County Extension Program Assistant Contract
City of Thomson Council
The Thomson City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a signage variance for CVS. The body will also consider loans for water and sewer infrastructure and review ordinances regarding broadband and deannexation.
- Resolution 02-2021: GEFA Loan CW2020015 for $8,361,000 for Waste Water Treatment Plant
- Water Meter GEFA Loan DW2017007 increase from $1,194,000 to $1,694,000
- Signage variance request for CVS at 109 W. Hill Street
- Ordinance 575-Broadband Ready Community (Second Reading)
- Ordinance 576-Mesena Road Deannexation (Second Reading)
City of Thomson Council
The Thomson City Council is holding a work session to discuss several ordinances and financial requests. The body will review loan amounts for water and sewer projects and a request to close a city street. The session also includes discussions on broadband and garbage pickup contracting.
- Resolution 02-2021: GEFA Loan CW2020015 for $8,361,000 for Waste Water Treatment Plant
- Water Meter GEFA Loan DW2017007 increase from $1,194,000 to $1,694,000
- First Baptist Church request to close Borders Street
- Ordinance 575-Broadband Ready Community (Second Reading)
- Ordinance 576-Mesena Road Deannexation (Second Reading)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss several new business items, including land acquisition and a contract with CSRA Probation Services. The board is also considering the approval of a GDOT reimbursement grant.
- Contract with CSRA Probation Services
- GDOT Reimbursement Grant
- Land Acquisition
- Equipment Surplus
- ACO Report for April 2021
Planning Commission Board
The Planning Commission will review several land use items including two variance requests and one rezoning request. These items involve properties located on Washington Road, West Hill Street, and Whiteoak Road.
- Variance Request: Car Wash setbacks at 1213 Washington Road
- Variance Request: CVS wall signage at 109 West Hill Street
- Rezoning Request (R-2 to C-2): 1011 Whiteoak Road, Parcel 0T410007
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners is meeting for a work session to discuss several operational items. No formal votes are scheduled for this session.
- Contract with CSRA Probation
- Land Bank
- Recreation Department and facilities
- Solid Waste
- Fire Fee
Board of Commissioners
The McDuffie County Board of Commissioners will review the approval of a Mobile CAD System for Fire/EMS. The board will also consider an appointment to the Recreation Board and review monthly budget and financial reports.
- Consideration to approve Mobile CAD System for Fire/EMS
- Appointment of Ruthie Thomas to the Recreation Board
- Monthly Budget Report
- Monthly Financial Report
- Executive Session regarding Property Acquisition
City of Thomson Council
The City Council will meet to vote on ordinances regarding land de-annexation and broadband community status. The body will also consider appointments for the Landbank Authority and Recreation Board.
- Ordinance 576: De-annexation of 15.46 Acres Mesena Road
- Ordinance 575: Broadband Ready Community
- Resolution 07-2021 CDBG FY 2021 Application
- Landbank Authority Member Appointments
- Recreation Board Member Appointment
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will consider several new business items including budget amendments and contract authorizations. The agenda also includes appointments to the Recreation Board and the Community Service Board of East Central Georgia.
- Boneville Pond Road Emergency Repair bid
- FY22 MOU for Archway
- Resolution 21-04 regarding ACO Corrections
- Budget Amendments
- Appointments to the Recreation Board
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss various county matters. Discussion topics include building requirements for the Board of Election, ordinance amendments, and budget updates.
- Building and space requirements with Board of Election
- Resolution 21-04; ACO Corrections
- Ordinance Amendment for Mobile Businesses
- FY22 MOU for Archway
- Budget Amendments
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on a mobile home variance and two solar farm requests. The body will also consider approvals for an airport consulting agreement, a land bank authority, and the 2021 road resurfacing list.
- Variance request for S/W Mobile Home at 5264 Lincolnton Road
- 25-Acre Solar Farm request at Superior Way (Parcel 00310016)
- 25-Acre Solar Farm request at Dallas Drive (Parcel 00400068)
- 2021 Road Resurfacing List
- Airport Consulting Agreement
City of Thomson Council
The City Council will consider resolutions regarding a bank agreement and the sale of unrepairable equipment. The body will also address appointments for the Housing Authority and the Recreation and Leisure Services Advisory Board.
- Resolution 04-2021 authorizing Mayor to sign bank agreement
- Resolution for the sale of economically unrepairable equipment
- Appointment of Bud Lunceford to a five-year term on the Thomson Housing Authority Board
- Appointments for the Thomson-McDuffie County Recreation and Leisure Services Advisory Board
- Discussion of Police Chief applications and Solid Waste RFP
Board of Assessors
The Board of Assessors will meet to review staff recommendations regarding mobile home digests and real property. The agenda includes a discussion on property revaluation and personal property.
- Prebill Mobile Home Digest for ACOs 00310027, 0069A037B00, 00800087D00, 00720014B00, and 00650015
- Real property revaluation discussion
- Personal property review
Board of Commissioners
The McDuffie County Board of Commissioners will meet to consider several approvals, including a business license and equipment purchases. The board will also discuss scheduling changes for the March 16th meeting due to an election.
- Alcohol License for Happy Valley Store
- Courthouse AV System Upgrades
- HPC Grant & Design Guidelines
- TUSA Consulting Agreement
- Vehicle and equipment purchases and surplus