McDuffie County public meetings in 2022
37 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City of Thomson Council
The City Council will consider the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget and year-end budget amendments. The body will also review new policies regarding purchasing and fats, oils, and grease.
- Resolution 14-2022: Fiscal Year 2023 Budget
- Resolution 15-2022: CDBG 2021 Award and Authorization
- First Reading of Ordinance: Purchasing Policy
- First Reading of Ordinance: Fats, Oils and Grease Policy
- Land Bank Authority Appointment: Stephen Smith
The City Council approved the Fiscal Year 2023 budget and a CDBG 2021 award for site preparation. The council also appointed a new member to the Land Bank Authority and approved the city holiday schedule.
- Approved FY 2023 Budget of $24,037,291 (4-0)
- Approved appointment of Stephen Smith to the Land Bank Authority (4-0)
- Approved City holiday schedule (4-0)
- Approved Resolution 15-2022 to award CDBG 2021 bid to Beam Site Prep LLC (4-0)
- Approved agenda as written (4-0)
- Approved November 10 and 17 minutes (4-0)
- Approved November 30 minutes (4-0)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will meet to consider several funding requests and project authorizations. Key items include a USDA grant resolution and a change order for the West Bypass Project. The board will also review appointments for the Land Bank Authority and DFACS Board.
- Resolution 22-17 regarding a USDA Grant
- Change order for West Bypass Project
- DFACS FY23 Budget Letter
- MediaOne funding request
- Work authorization for Atlas
The Board of Commissioners approved a USDA grant for Fire & EMS equipment and a $39,706.10 change order for the West Bypass Project. They also appointed members to the Land Bank Authority and DFACS Board and approved several funding and purchase requests.
- Approved Resolution 22-17 for USDA grant for 32 MSAGI breathing apparatus (unanimous)
- Approved $39,706.10 change order for West Bypass Project offsite pipes (unanimous)
- Appointed Stephen Smith to Land Bank Authority (unanimous)
- Appointed Deputy Christen Adkins Jones and Chief Courtney Gale to DFACS Board (unanimous)
- Approved DFACS FY23 budget letter with staff additions (unanimous)
- Approved purchase of a second van from Thomson Chrysler (unanimous)
- Approved $5,000 MediaOne funding request for tourism data campaigns (unanimous)
- Approved work authorization for Atlas for road resurfacing (unanimous)
City of Thomson Council
The meeting agenda consists of procedural items and an executive session regarding personnel. No other business items are listed.
- Executive session regarding personnel
The City Council met for a called meeting to discuss a personnel issue in executive session. Upon returning to regular session, the Council voted to uphold the termination of a city employee.
- Uphold termination of City employee Scott Huff (4-1)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss several administrative and project updates. The meeting includes reviews of budget letters, board appointments, and the 2023 meeting calendar.
- Change order for West Bypass Project
- DFACS Annual Budget Letter
- Appointment for Land Bank Authority
- Appointments for DFACS Board
- Purchase of vehicle
The Board of Commissioners met for a work session to discuss several pending items, including project change orders and appointments. All agenda items were for discussion only, and no official decisions were made during the meeting.
City of Thomson Council
The meeting agenda consists of procedural items and an executive session regarding personnel. No other business items are listed for decision or discussion.
- Executive session regarding personnel
The City Council approved a 1.5% across-the-board raise for all city employees instead of merit-based raises. The council also held an executive session to discuss a personnel matter.
- Approved 1.5% raise for all City employees (4-1)
- Approved meeting agenda with addition of city wage raise (5-0)
- Entered executive session for personnel matter (5-0)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and vote on the FY23 budget. Members will also consider the abandonment of Bohler Road and a new schedule of fees.
- Public hearing and vote on FY23 Budget (Resolution 22-15)
- Consideration of Bohler Road abandonment (Resolution 22-16)
- Consideration of Schedule of Fees
The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the FY2023 budget and the 2023 schedule of fees. Additionally, the board approved the abandonment of Bohler Road as a county road.
- Approved Resolution 22-15 setting the FY23 Budget at $53,432,849 (Unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 22-16 for the abandonment of Bohler Road (Unanimous)
- Approved 2023 Schedule of Fees (Unanimous)
- Approved November 2, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
City of Thomson Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing and meeting to review zoning recommendations and policy changes. The body is considering specific land-use requests and updates to city purchasing and grease policies.
- Sign Variance at 607 Jackson Street
- Rezone from R-1A to B-1 at 2208 Harrison Road
- Conditional Use Request at 648 Ellington Avenue
- Purchasing Policy update
- Fats, Oils and Grease Policy update
The City Council approved a sign variance, a rezoning for a storage building sales lot, and a conditional use permit for a barber shop. The council also adopted new Purchasing and Fats, Oils and Grease (FOG) policies and approved several December street closures.
- Approved sign variance for 607 Jackson Street (5-0)
- Approved rezoning of 4.12 acres at 2208 Harrison Road from R-1A to B-1 (5-0)
- Approved conditional use for barber shop at 648 Ellington Avenue (5-0)
- Adopted City Purchasing Policy (5-0)
- Adopted Fats, Oils and Grease (FOG) Policy (5-0)
- Approved December street closures for Chamber of Commerce 'snow' events (5-0)
- Approved October 10, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
City of Thomson Council
The City Council will hold a work session to review the 2023 budget. Members will also discuss the city's purchasing policy and the Fats, Oils and Grease policy.
- 2023 Budget Review
- Purchasing Policy Discussion
- Fats, Oils and Grease Policy Discussion
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners is conducting a public hearing regarding the FY23 Budget. The body will also consider approvals for a holiday supplement, job descriptions, and equipment surplus.
- FY23 Budget public hearing
- Resolution 22-14 regarding Victim of Crime Act Program
- Additional funding for TIA
- Holiday supplement approval
- October 2022 ACO Report
The Board of Commissioners approved additional funding for the west bypass project and authorized holiday supplements. The board also approved the surplus of a fire pumper truck and updated animal shelter job descriptions.
- Approved $25,836 for holiday supplements (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 22-14 regarding Victim of Crime Act Program funding (unanimous)
- Approved job descriptions for animal shelter director and tech positions (unanimous)
- Approved $760,767.16 in additional TIA funding for west bypass project (unanimous)
- Approved surplus of fire pumper truck for $42,500.00 to Warren County (unanimous)
- Approved October 2022 ACO Report (unanimous)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to discuss several administrative and financial items. The meeting includes reviews of the proposed FY23 budget and the county schedule of fees.
- Schedule of Fees
- FY23 Proposed Budget
- Resolution 22-14 regarding Victim of Crime Act (VOCA) Program
- Additional funding for TIA Budget
- Broadband
The Board of Commissioners held a work session where all agenda items were for discussion only. No formal actions were taken during the meeting.
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and consider a Planning Board recommendation regarding a rezoning request. The meeting also includes a discussion and policy amendment concerning the FY23 budget.
- Public hearing for rezoning 878 Mesena Road from R-2 to I-2
- Consideration of FY23 Budget Policy Amendment
- Review of Monthly Budget and Financial Reports
- Discussion concerning FY23 Budget
City of Thomson Council
The Thomson City Council will hold a public hearing and meeting to review zoning recommendations for Kingstown Estates. The body will also consider an alcohol application and a street closing request for a community event.
- Rezoning request for Kingstown Estates from Special to R2
- Alcohol application for Pigg-Ah-Boo’s Southern Flava and BBQ at 654 Main St. Ste 1
- Railroad Street closing request for Trunk-or-Treat
- Allocation of LOST Funds
- Resolution 13-2022: City of Ethics
City of Thomson Council
The City Council will hold a work session to review the 2023 budget and a rezoning request for Kingstown Estates. The body will also discuss the allocation of LOST funds and the selection of a city financial auditor.
- Kingstown Estates Rezoning Request
- Alcohol Application for Pigg-Ah-Boo’s Southern Flava and BBQ at 654 Main St. Ste 1
- Railroad Street closing request for Trunk-or-Treat
- Resolution 13-2022: City of Ethics
- Purchasing and Fats, Oils and Greases policies
Board of Commissioners
The McDuffie County Board of Commissioners will meet to consider several resolutions and approvals. Key items include a revolving loan fund and various community service contracts.
- Revolving Loan Fund for GSK Metal Works
- FY23 EOA Subcontract for Meals on Wheels
- Security Upgrades at Boys & Girls Club
- Resolution 22-13 regarding Bohler Road
- Concurrence regarding Markatleo Street, Lokey Street, and Brown Street
Planning Commission Board
The Thomson-McDuffie Planning Commission is meeting to consider two rezoning requests. The board will review changes to land use designations for a property on Mesena Road and a subdivision on Kingstown Way.
- Rezoning request for 878 Mesena Road from R-2 to I-2
- Subdivision review and rezoning from R-2 to R-3 for The Retreat at Thomson on Kingstown Way
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners is meeting for a work session to discuss several county projects and financial matters. The session includes reviews of the proposed FY23 budget and various service contracts.
- FY23 Proposed Budget
- Revolving Loan Fund for GSK Metal Works
- Bohler Road
- FY23 EOA Meals Subcontract
- LOST Certification
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding a rezoning request and a sewer extension project. Members will also consider contract renewals and a transit grant transmittal letter.
- Rezoning request for Parcel 00730003, Augusta Highway, from R-2 to C-2 for J&P Clearing and Grading, LLC
- Wrightsboro Road Sewer Extension-Project Reduction Request
- Transmittal Letter for FY24 5311(Transit) Grant
- Extension of Auditor’s Service Contract
- GMASS Contract Renewal
City of Thomson Council
The City Council will review a financial audit and three resolutions to extend GEFA loans. The body will also consider an engineering agreement for the airport and a request to close Railroad Street for a circus.
- Resolution 09-2022: Extension of GEFA Loan DW2017007
- Resolution 10-2022: Extension of GEFA Loan DW2017008
- Resolution 11-2022: Extension of GEFA Loan CW2020015
- Resolution 12-2022: Airport/GDOT Engineering Agreement
- Request to close Railroad Street September 15-16 for Lewis & Clark Circus
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review the audit presentation and consider several financial measures, including the FY23 budget policy and budget amendments. The body will also discuss the use of ARPA funding and fire fee rates.
- Resolution 22-12 regarding Fire Fee Rate
- Response to Use of ARPA Funding Request
- Amending FY23 Budget Policy
- Budget Amendments
- Letter of Support for Augusta Tech CDL Program
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and consider a resolution regarding the FY2022 millage rate. Members will also discuss budget amendments and the use of ARPA funds.
- Public hearing and Resolution 22-11 regarding FY2022 Millage Rate
- Ordinance Amendment 22-02 concerning Special Lighting Districts
- Request for use of ARPA funds
- Budget amendments
- Public Safety and Community Violence Reduction Grant
City of Thomson Council
The City Council is holding a public hearing and special called meeting to discuss the 2022 millage rate. The body will hear public comment before considering the rate during the called meeting.
- Public hearing on 2022 Millage Rate
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will meet to conduct a public hearing regarding the 2022 millage rate. No other substantive business is listed on the agenda.
- Public hearing on 2022 Millage Rate
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners is meeting to conduct a public hearing regarding the 2022 millage rate. No other substantive business is listed on the agenda.
- Public hearing on 2022 Millage Rate
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will discuss the millage rate and review monthly budget and financial reports. The body is also considering appointments to the DFAC Board and a special event alcohol permit.
- Discussion concerning millage rate
- Consideration to appoint members to DFAC Board
- 1 Day Special Event Alcohol Permit for Chamber Golf Tournament
- Monthly Budget and Financial Reports
City of Thomson Council
The Thomson City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the rezoning of Kingstown Estates. The meeting includes decisions on water-sewer rates, budget amendments, and a loan request for an Urban Development Action Grant.
- Rezoning Kingstown Estates from S (Special) to R-2 (Multi-Family Residential)
- Resolution 08-2022 regarding Ordinance 580 (To-Go Cups)
- Ordinance 581 regarding fire hydrants (second reading)
- Setting of water-sewer rates
- Urban Development Action Grant (UDAG) loan request
City of Thomson Council
The City Council will hold a work session to review several administrative and regulatory items. The body is considering changes to utility rates, budget amendments, and zoning recommendations.
- Kingstown Estates Rezoning recommendation
- Setting of water-sewer rates
- Mid-year budget amendments
- Fire Hydrant Ordinance second reading
- Downtown Development Authority boundary change
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss utility rates and equipment purchases. The agenda includes considerations for fuel system upgrades and lighting agreements with Georgia Power.
- Rate change for water sewer
- Equipment purchase for Commissioners
- Fuel system upgrades
- Lighting agreements with Georgia Power
- Appointments for DFAC Board
Board of Commissioners
The McDuffie County Board of Commissioners and city mayors are holding a joint meeting. The session is focused on a discussion regarding increases to water and sewer rates.
- Discussion concerning water/sewer rate increase
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will meet for a work session to discuss several administrative and operational items. The meeting includes a presentation on the budget and discussions regarding county infrastructure and appointments.
- Budget presentation
- Fuel system upgrades
- New tablets for Commissioners
- Appointments for DFAC Board
- Voting delegate for Legislative Conference
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings and vote on two rezoning requests. They are also considering several contracts and alcohol licenses.
- Rezoning R-2 to C-1 for daycare at 163 Viola Avery Street
- Rezoning R-2 to R-3 for Eagle’s Landing townhomes on Noble Street
- Alcohol license for Sprint Foods at 2093 Washington Road
- FY23 UGA Extension Contract
- RFP for Broadband
City of Thomson Council
The City Council will meet to discuss a garbage rate increase and a fire hydrant ordinance. The body is also reviewing an alcohol license application and a downtown dining to-go-cup policy.
- Alcohol license application for Sprint at 101 East Hill Street
- Garbage rate increase
- Fire hydrant ordinance
- Chamber request for Downtown Dining To-Go-Cup Policy
- Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Preparation Timeline
Board of Commissioners
The McDuffie County Board of Commissioners will meet to review and potentially approve three contracts and reports. These include agreements for the UGA Extension and Probate Court client management.
- FY23 UGA Extension Contract
- Client Management Contract for Probate Court
- ACO Report for June 2022
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings and vote on three land-use variance requests. Members will also consider approving the FY23 Budget Policy and the purchase of vehicles and utility carts.
- Signage variance request for Second Chance Independent Church at 1152 Hillcrest Drive
- Subdivision review and variance for sidewalks, curb, gutter, and lights at Cobbham Road
- Permitted use variance for an accessory building on Huff’s Bridge Road
- Approval of FY23 Budget Policy
- Purchase of vehicle and utility carts
City of Thomson Council
The City Council will consider a resolution for a multi-year hazard mitigation plan and the sale of non-repairable vehicles. The body will also discuss a memorandum of understanding with Archway for FY2023 and requests from the Chamber of Commerce and Freedom Blast.
- Resolution 07-2022: Hazard Mitigation Plan 2022-2026
- Sale of Non-Economically Feasibly Repairable Vehicles
- Archway Memorandum of Understanding FY2023
- Freedom Blast/Chamber of Commerce Requests
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will meet to review several funding requests and administrative approvals. Key items include a property transfer for the Board of Education and a pre-disaster hazard mitigation resolution.
- Approval of FY23 Drug Court Grant
- Resolution 22-07 regarding Pre-Disaster Hazard Mitigation
- Selection of lowest bidder for FY22 Road Striping
- Approval of BOE Property Transfer
- Funding support for Freedom Blast
Planning Commission Board
The McDuffie County Planning Commission is meeting to consider several land use requests. The board will review a rezoning request for Eagle’s Landing and multiple variance applications.
- Rezoning from R-2 to R-3 for Eagle’s Landing on Noble Street
- Subdivision review with variances for Montgomery Place on Cobbham Road
- Sign variance request for Second Chance Independent Church at 1152 Hillcrest Drive
- Variance to permitted uses for an accessory building on Huff’s Bridge Road
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners is meeting for a work session to discuss several grant opportunities and administrative items. The session focuses on funding for drug courts, fire services, and the Government Center Park.
- FY23 Drug Court Grant
- USDA Grant for Fire
- FY22 Road Striping Bid
- Resolution 22-07 regarding Pre-Disaster Hazard Mitigation
- BOE Property Transfer