Meriwether County public meetings in 2021

Board of Commissioners

The Meriwether County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and consider a rezoning request for a counseling office, along with several appointments and new business items. The board will also elect its chairman and vice-chairman for 2022, set the 2022 meeting schedule, and discuss vehicle purchases and a property sale.

• Public hearing on rezoning 5.808 acres at 2939 Lone Oak Road from LDR to NHC for a 1,400 sq. ft. counseling office
• Elect Chairman and Vice-Chairman for 2022
• Set 2022 meeting and holiday schedules
• Request to add speed bumps on Beulah Evans Road, Turkey Court Trail, and Bob Cat Trail
• Request to purchase, declare surplus, and set minimum bid for Tax Parcel 164-004-001

The Board approved the 2022 redistricting map (Meriwether CCSB-Draft 2-HD 137-2021) with minimal changes, voting 4-1 with Commissioner Hines opposed. They also approved a rezoning of 5.808 acres on Lone Oak Road from LDR to NHC for a counseling office, and authorized Fire/EMS to seek pricing on vehicles. Several board appointments were tabled, including the Recreation Advisory Board positions, pending L.O.S.T. negotiations.

• Approved redistricting map Meriwether CCSB-Draft 2-HD 137-2021 (4-1)
• Approved rezoning of 5.808 acres on Lone Oak Road from LDR to NHC (unanimous)
• Authorized Fire/EMS to seek pricing on utility vehicles, pumpers, and tankers (unanimous)
• Approved speed hump installation on Beulah Evans Road, Turkey Court Trail, and Bob Cat Trail (unanimous)
• Declared tax parcel 164-004-001 surplus with $650 minimum bid (unanimous)
• Tabled CAFI Board appointment until 1-10-2022 (unanimous)
• Tabled Planning Commission appointment until 1-5-2022 (unanimous)
• Tabled Recreation Advisory Board appointments to March 2022 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Meriwether County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to discuss redistricting. The board will also enter an executive session covering litigation, personnel, and real estate matters. The agenda contains no other substantive items.

• Discussion regarding redistricting
• Executive session on litigation, personnel, and real estate

The Board of Commissioners held a work session to discuss redistricting following the 2020 Census. State legislators presented proposed maps and explained the legal requirements, including Voting Rights Act considerations. No formal vote or decision was made; the Board agreed to place the item on a future agenda.

• No formal decisions made during work session
• Agreed to add redistricting to next agenda

Board of Commissioners

The Meriwether County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting, addressing routine items such as the finance report, minutes, and citizen comments. Under new business, they will consider approving a $14,183.88 UPS battery backup for new IT equipment, discuss funding for the Piedmont Paving invoice related to the Massengill Mill culvert project, and consider a request from the Water & Sewerage Authority for participation in water and sewer expansion for KB Industries. They will also set a work session for December 14 to discuss reapportionment with Representative Debbie Buckner.

• Approve UPS Battery Backup for new IT Equipment $14,183.88
• Funding source for Piedmont Paving invoice regarding Massengill Mill culvert project
• Request from Meriwether County Water & Sewerage Authority for participation in water and sewer expansion for KB Industries
• Set Work Session for 4:00 p.m. on December 14, 2021, to discuss Reapportionment with Representative Debbie Buckner
• ACCG Workers Compensation renewal approval

The Board approved the 2022 ACCG Workers Compensation renewal at $221,365, rejected four Courthouse roof repair bids to negotiate with three contractors, and approved several other items including a UPS battery backup, emergency culvert repair, and participation in a water/sewer expansion for KB Industries. The Board also approved leave without pay for an employee and Sheriff incentive pay after executive session.

• Approved ACCG Workers Compensation renewal of $221,365 (unanimous)
• Rejected Courthouse roof repair bids; authorized Administrator to negotiate with three bidders (unanimous)
• Approved UPS battery backup for IT equipment at $14,183.88 funded by ARP (unanimous)
• Approved emergency repair to Massengill Mill Road culvert using SPLOST funds, invoice $22K (unanimous)
• Approved participation in Water & Sewer expansion for KB Industries with $100K County share from ARP (3-0, Plant abstained)
• Set Work Session for December 14, 2021, to discuss redistricting (unanimous)
• Approved leave without pay for an employee discussed in executive session (unanimous)
• Approved Sheriff incentive pay as discussed in executive session (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Meriwether County Board of Commissioners is meeting to adopt the agenda, hear the finance report, take citizen comments, and approve minutes. The main business is two public hearings on rezoning requests: one for a restaurant and rental cabins, and another for a property on Alvaton Road. The agenda was amended to hear Case #25-2021 first and Case #24-2021 second.

• Case #25-2021: Quercus Farms requests rezoning 25.64 acres at 2 Jimmy Clark Road from A1 to NHC for a restaurant and rental cabins, with a 100-foot undisturbed buffer and 20-foot planted buffer.
• Case #24-2021: Marksmen Properties requests rezoning 37.39 acres at 5334 Alvaton Road (Tax Map and Parcel 164 003).
• Citizen comment period with 3-minute speaking limit; speakers must register with the County Clerk.
• Approval of minutes from November 10, 2021 regular meeting.

The Board approved two rezoning requests: 25.64 acres at 2 Jimmy Clark Road (Quercus Farms) to NHC for a restaurant and rental cabins, and 37.39 acres at 5334 Alvaton Road (Marksmen Properties) to RD with a 1,725 sq ft minimum home size and entrance site-distance consideration. It also accepted the Distributed Settlement of the Opioid Litigation, allowed the Administrator to sign new-hire contracts, approved a $6,135.76 camera system, and approved two road packers for $63,500.

• Approved rezoning of 25.64 acres at 2 Jimmy Clark Road to NHC for Quercus Farms (restaurant and rental cabins).
• Approved rezoning of 37.39 acres at 5334 Alvaton Road to RD for Marksmen Properties, with 1,725 sq ft minimum home size and entrance site-distance consideration.
• Accepted the Distributed Settlement of the Opioid Litigation and authorized the Chairman to sign settlement documents.
• Allowed the County Administrator to sign new-hire contracts without Board approval, based on department and training costs.
• Approved purchase and installation of a new cloud-based camera system at the Administration Building for $6,135.76 using ARP funds.
• Approved purchase of two 2022 Handy Hitch 90" Profile Packers from RDO Equipment Co. for $63,500 using T-SPLOST funding.
• Approved minutes from the November 10, 2021, Regular Meeting.
• Adopted the agenda with changes to the public hearing order.

Board of Commissioners

The Meriwether County Board of Commissioners will consider several items, including a request to pave Beulah Evans Road pending right-of-way acquisition, a revision to the Solid Waste Ordinance regarding franchise fees, and a request from the District Attorney for a pre-trial diversion MOU. They will also confirm the purchase of a 2021 Ford F-150 truck for $36,200 and discuss an MOU with the school system for a public safety grant. The meeting includes citizen comment and an executive session for legal, personnel, real estate, and tax matters.

• Consideration of request to pave Beulah Evans Road pending acquisition of right-of-way
• Revision of Solid Waste Ordinance Section 26-118 (7) regarding franchise fee and approval of Solid Waste Application
• Request from District Attorney Herb Cranford for MOU for Pre-Trial Diversion
• Confirm purchase of 2021 Ford F-150 truck for $36,200 (Stock #F2136, VIN# 1FTFW1P82MKE57851)
• MOU between Meriwether County School System and Meriwether County BOC for Public Safety Grant

The Board approved paving Beulah Evans Road pending right-of-way acquisition, confirmed the purchase of a 2021 Ford F-150 for the Animal Shelter for $36,200, and approved MOUs for a pretrial diversion program and a Public Safety Grant with the school system. They also accepted the 2022 LMIG Project Report and tabled the Solid Waste Ordinance revision until January 12, 2022. In executive session, they increased Robert Lovett's pay from $25 to $30 per day.

• Approved paving Beulah Evans Road pending right-of-way acquisition (all in favor)
• Confirmed purchase of 2021 Ford F-150 for Animal Shelter, $36,200 (all in favor)
• Approved MOU for pretrial diversion program with District Attorney (all in favor)
• Approved MOU with school system for Public Safety Grant (all in favor)
• Accepted 2022 LMIG Project Report (all in favor)
• Tabled Solid Waste Ordinance revision and application until Jan 12, 2022 (all in favor)
• Increased Robert Lovett's pay from $25 to $30 per day (all in favor)
• Approved minutes from Oct 26, 2021 meeting (all in favor)

Board of Commissioners

The Meriwether County Board of Commissioners will consider several items, including confirming the purchase of two 2021 Ford trucks for Public Works, revising the Solid Waste Ordinance regarding franchise fees, approving online e-filing for criminal documents, and authorizing the chairman to sign various forms. They will also discuss appointments, new business, and hold an executive session on litigation, personnel, real estate, and tax matters.

• Confirm purchase of two 2021 Ford Trucks for Public Works (VIN #1FT7W2A65MED54150, VIN #1FT7W2A60MED54153)
• Revision of Solid Waste Ordinance Section 26-118 (7) regarding franchise fees and approval of Solid Waste Application
• Approve online E-filing for Criminal Documents for the Clerk of Court
• Consider terms and conditions of the Public Safety Officials and First Responders Grant
• Confirm Letter of Support for Southern Rivers Energy's Broadband Infrastructure Grant Application

The Board approved paying $143,600 up front through ARP funds for a security/firewall equipment upgrade and $5,800 monthly for a 3-year internet contract with Charter, replacing a previously discussed 5-year term. The Board also confirmed 4-0 (with one abstention) employee raises from a September executive session, approved $5,000 in ARP funds for criminal e-filing, and authorized the chairman to sign a letter supporting Southern Rivers Energy's broadband grant application. Two trucks were approved for purchase, and a solid waste ordinance revision was tabled.

• Approved $143,600 ARP-funded equipment upgrade and $5,800/month 3-year Charter contract (unanimous)
• Confirmed employee raises from Sept. 28 executive session (4-0, Hines abstained)
• Approved two 2021 trucks for Public Works (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 annual ARP payment for criminal e-filing via Peachcourt (unanimous)
• Authorized chairman to sign Southern Rivers Energy broadband grant support letter (unanimous)
• Tabled Solid Waste Ordinance franchise revision and application (unanimous)
• Approved 6-week unpaid postpartum leave for employee (unanimous)
• Approved 2-acre divestment to Industrial Development Authority at Waddell & Harmony Church (4-0, Plant abstained)

Board of Commissioners

The Meriwether County Board of Commissioners will meet via Zoom to handle routine business, including adopting the agenda, hearing citizen comments, and approving minutes. Key items include confirming broadband funding at Lake Meriwether, appointing a voting delegate for ACCG, and discussing mediation with the Tax Commissioner. The board will also consider several contracts and equipment purchases.

• Confirm funding for Broadband at Lake Meriwether
• Discuss mediation regarding the Board of Commissioners and Tax Commissioner
• Contract renewal with Charter/Spectrum for Internet Service
• Authorize Animal Control to search for one Animal Control Truck
• Execute Quit Claim Deed to Hat Creek Timber and Land Company for section of Walnut Creek from Jones Mill Road to Imlac Road

The Board tabled a proposed 5-year internet service contract with Charter/Spectrum to allow further research, including possible shorter terms. They also approved several funding items, including $3,800 for internet at Lake Meriwether using SPLOST funds, and authorized searches for vehicles for the Animal Shelter and Public Works. A motion to bring in a mediator for issues with the Tax Commissioner failed, but the Board approved having the County Administrator work with the Tax Commissioner.

• Tabled Charter/Spectrum internet contract renewal for further research (all in favor)
• Approved $3,800 to Bandwood Solutions for Lake Meriwether internet using SPLOST funds (all in favor)
• Reappointed Paul Harmon to Airport Authority for 5-year term (all in favor)
• Authorized Animal Shelter to search for truck, using SPLOST if no other funding (all in favor)
• Authorized Public Works to search for two trucks using SPLOST funds (all in favor)
• Executed Quit Claim Deed to Hat Creek Timber and Land Company for Walnut Creek section (all in favor)
• Approved moving forward with Intergovernmental Agreement with City of Manchester for fire truck (all in favor)
• Motion for mitigation with Tax Commissioner failed; approved Administrator to work with Tax Commissioner (all in favor)

Board of Commissioners

The Meriwether County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and vote on the FY 2021-2022 budget, and consider a rezoning request for a plant nursery. They will also discuss several new business items, including an intergovernmental agreement with Manchester, road closures for an airport event, and IT services. The meeting is held via Zoom due to COVID-19.

• Public hearing and adoption of FY 2021-2022 budget
• Rezone 27.12 acres on Roosevelt Hwy (Map/Parcel #136A 081) from RD to NHC for plant nursery
• Purchase of 2014 Dump Truck (Model M2 106, SN# 1FVHCYCY9EHFV5264)
• Intergovernmental agreement with City of Manchester for use of 2nd Tier Engine
• Closure of Harmony Church Road and Thompson Waddell Road on Oct 16 for airport Fly-In

The Board approved the FY 2021-2022 budget as presented, keeping the Tax Commissioner's budget at last year's level pending IT service bids. A rezoning request for a plant nursery on Roosevelt Hwy was denied after resident opposition. The Board also approved several operational items, including a dump truck purchase and road closure for a fly-in event.

• Approved FY 2021-2022 budget as presented (unanimous)
• Denied rezoning of 12.83 acres on Roosevelt Hwy to NHC for plant nursery (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2014 dump truck for $72K using SPLOST funds (unanimous)
• Approved moving forward on Beulah Evans Road paving, including deed preparation (unanimous)
• Approved installing broadband at Lake Meriwether, funding source to be confirmed (unanimous)
• Approved developing intergovernmental agreement with City of Manchester for fire engine use (unanimous)
• Approved closing Harmony Church Road and Thompson Waddell Road for Oct. 16 fly-in (unanimous)
• Approved allowing Tax Commissioner to solicit 3 RFPs for IT services (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Meriwether County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and vote on the 2021 property millage rate and the 2021-2022 preliminary budgets. They will also consider equipment purchases, hear an airport authority update, and discuss road paving.

• Public hearing and approval of 2021 property millage rate
• Public hearing on 2021-2022 preliminary budgets
• Purchase of mini excavator and compact track loader
• Purchase of used dump truck, water truck, and vibratory pad foot compactor
• Update on road paving requests and resurfacing

The Board of Commissioners approved the 2021 property millage rates and the 2021-2022 preliminary budget of $17,003,181. They also approved purchases of heavy equipment for Public Works using SPLOST and TSPLOST funds. A public hearing was held for both the millage rate and budget, with no public comments. The meeting included a contentious exchange with the Tax Commissioner over IT support issues.

• Approved 2021 property millage rates (unincorporated/incorporated 13.239 mils, Fire District 2.483, Fire Bond 0.695, School 18.641, School Bond 3.178) (all in favor)
• Approved $17,003,181 preliminary budget for 2021-2022 (all in favor)
• Approved purchase of mini excavator and compact track loader for $154,441 via SPLOST (all in favor)
• Approved purchase of used dump truck, water truck, and compactor for $171,450 via TSPLOST (all in favor)

Board of Commissioners

The Meriwether County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on three rezoning requests, a road closure, and a broadband ordinance. They will also discuss a pumpkin patch road closure request, a library agreement, and set dates for budget and millage rate hearings.

• Rezone 10.47 acres on Goldmine Road from LDR to RD for 5 residential lots
• Rezone 1125 Charlie Fuller Road from LDR to NHC for auto body repair shop
• Close 2,438 feet of Walnut Creek Rd. East of Jones Mill Road
• Ordinance #2021-03 Broadband Ready Community
• Request to close Johnson Road for Wargo's Pumpkin Patch (Sept-Oct weekends)

The Board of Commissioners approved three rezoning requests, a road closure, and several other items. All votes were unanimous. The board also adopted a broadband ordinance and set public hearings for the millage rate and budget.

• Approved rezoning of 10.47 acres on Goldmine Road from LDR to RD (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 1125 Charlie Fuller Road from LDR to NHC for auto body shop (unanimous)
• Approved closure of 2,438-foot section of Walnut Creek Road (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance #2021-03 Broadband Ready Community (unanimous)
• Approved seasonal closure of Johnson Road for Wargo's Pumpkin Patch (unanimous)
• Approved participating agreement with library system (unanimous)
• Approved Robinson Paving use of Juke Line Road for 3-4 days (unanimous)
• Set public hearings for FY 2021-2022 millage rate and budget for September 8, 2021 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Meriwether County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting, including a public hearing, unfinished business, and new business items. Key items include a budget presentation from the Water & Sewerage Authority, confirmation of an ambulance purchase, and an indemnification agreement with Warm Springs for the upcoming municipal election.

• 2021/2022 budget presentation from Meriwether County Water & Sewerage Authority
• Confirmation of ambulance purchase
• Indemnification Agreement between City of Warm Springs and Meriwether County for municipal election
• Appointment to Zoning Board of Appeals (unexpired term ending Jan 5, 2022)
• Discussion of equipment for dirt road maintenance

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the purchase of three used ambulances for $270,000 to address delays in a new ambulance delivery. They also approved moving forward with bids for road equipment, joining the Georgia Smart Communities Challenge, and signing an indemnification agreement with Warm Springs for the upcoming municipal election. Mike Womack was appointed to the Zoning Board of Appeals.

• Approved purchase of three used ambulances for $270,000 (unanimous)
• Approved going out for bid proposal for road equipment (unanimous)
• Approved participation in Georgia Smart Communities Challenge (unanimous)
• Approved indemnification agreement with City of Warm Springs for municipal election (unanimous)
• Appointed Mike Womack to Zoning Board of Appeals (unanimous)
• Approved agenda with added item (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from July 27, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Meriwether County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing on a zoning map update. Two rezoning requests were removed from the agenda and will be considered at the August 24 meeting. The board will also discuss a courthouse roof repair RFP/RFQ, a personnel policy addition, and road-related requests.

• Public hearing on update of the Zoning Map
• Discuss RFP/RFQ for Courthouse roof repair/replacement
• Addition of 30.1.7 to the Meriwether County Personnel Policy & Procedure Book
• Johnsie Reeves request and petition to pave Leroy Robinson Road
• Marcelle Womack road conditions of Beulah Evans Road

The Board unanimously adopted the updated zoning map after a public hearing. It approved a $68K change order to the 2021 LMIG contract to add Turkey Trail Court and Bobcat Trail to the paving project. The Board tabled a Zoning Board of Appeals appointment and accepted a resignation in executive session.

• Adopted updated zoning map (unanimous)
• Approved $68K change order to 2021 LMIG contract for Turkey Trail Court and Bobcat Trail (unanimous)
• Tabled appointment to Zoning Board of Appeals (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Bradford Vaughan (unanimous)
• Approved seeking engineer/roofing company for courthouse roof assessment (unanimous)
• Adopted policy addition 30.1.7 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Meriwether County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss SPLOST projects, the American Rescue Plan, and recreation. The meeting is available to the public by Zoom due to COVID-19. An executive session is scheduled for litigation, personnel, and real estate matters.

• Discuss SPLOST projects
• Discuss American Rescue Plan
• Discuss Recreation
• Executive session on litigation, personnel, real estate

The Board held a work session to review guidelines for the $4.1M in ARPA funds, including eligible uses and reporting deadlines, and discussed a preliminary 2020 SPLOST project list totaling $7,853,861. No formal votes were taken; the session was informational, with plans for future work sessions and a public hearing. The Board also entered executive session to discuss personnel, but no action was taken.

• Reviewed ARPA funding guidelines and eligible uses, including water, sewer, and broadband infrastructure.
• Discussed 2020 SPLOST preliminary project list with estimated total cost of $7,853,861.
• Noted ARPA funds cannot be used for roads; T-SPLOST funds are used for dirt road paving.
• Planned to hold a public hearing after Board provides topics of interest for ARPA funds.
• Scheduled future work session to discuss T-SPLOST in more detail.
• Entered executive session at 5:18 p.m. to discuss personnel; exited at 5:44 p.m. with no action taken.

Board of Commissioners

The Meriwether County Board of Commissioners will consider several spending items and policy discussions, including a $25,000 used tanker/pumper purchase, an increase in EMS service fees, and a change order for pipe on Mt. Pilgrim Rd. and Peaceful Ln. They will also discuss a broadband ordinance, an NTIA grant application, and set public hearings for a road closure and other matters.

• Request to purchase used Tanker/Pumper for $25,000
• Request for increase of EMS Service Fees
• Change order for additional pipe for Mt. Pilgrim Rd. and Peaceful Ln. TSPLOST Project
• Set Public Hearing for closure of part of Walnut Creek Road
• Discussion of Broadband Ordinance and Right-of-Way use Permit

The Board approved a 20% EMS fee increase, the purchase of a used fire truck for $25,000 using SPLOST funds, and a $25,175 change order for road pipe. It also approved the annexation of a 103.70-acre parcel into Grantville, authorized the IDA to pursue a broadband grant with Diverse Power, and set public hearings for August 24, 2021. Several appointments were made, and a zoning board appointment was tabled.

• Approved purchase of a 1995 International 4900 Pumper Fire Truck for $25,000 with SPLOST funds.
• Approved EMS fee increase per third-party billing recommendation (20% over Blue Cross/Blue Shield).
• Approved annexation request from City of Grantville for 103.70 acres owned by Minnie Sewell Land, LLC.
• Approved $25,175 change order for additional pipe on Mt. Pilgrim Road and Peaceful Lane T-SPOLST Project.
• Authorized Industrial Development Authority to move forward with Diverse Power for broadband grant.
• Set public hearings for August 24, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. for Right-of-Way and Broadband Ready Ordinances.
• Set public hearing for August 24, 2021, to consider closing a section of Jones Mill Road.
• Tabled appointment to Zoning Board of Appeals and request from Michael Robertson for M.A.R.S. program funding.

Board of Commissioners

The Meriwether County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing on a variance request, consider appointments, and vote on a change order for LMIG road work. They will also approve the 2021-2022 budget for several county departments and set a work session to discuss recreation, SPLOST, and ARPA funds.

• Public hearing for a 65-foot variance at 2041 Lone Oak Road to build a pole barn
• Consideration of a change order for LMIG (District 1)
• Approval of 2021-2022 budget requests for DFCS, DA Office, Public Defender, Health Department, Three Rivers, Library, County Agent, State Forestry, Pathways, and Community Action
• Set work session to discuss Recreation, SPLOST, and the American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA)
• Request to award bids on two ambulances

The Board of Commissioners approved the 2021-2022 budget requests for several county departments and agencies, including DFACS at $25,000, the D.A.'s office at $238,273, the Public Defender's office at $172,919, the Health Department at $152,500, Three Rivers Regional Commission at $13,865, the Library at $103,000, the County Agent at $53,218, State Forestry at $24,372, Pathways at $5,000, and Community Action at $10,000. The Board also approved a $8,000 bid for Crowder Road repairs, a Business Associate Agreement with Medcom, and a Health Reimbursement Plan Administration Service Agreement with Medcom. Additionally, the Board tabled the LMIG change order request until the July 27 meeting, set a work session for July 21, and set a public hearing for the zoning map update on July 27.

• Approved 2021-2022 budgets for DFACS ($25,000), D.A.'s office ($238,273), Public Defender ($172,919), Health Department ($152,500), Three Rivers Regional Commission ($13,865), Library ($103,000), County Agent ($53,218), State Forestry ($24,372), Pathways ($5,000), and Community Action ($10,000).
• Approved $8,000 bid from Pavement Solutions, LLC for Crowder Road repairs.
• Approved Business Associate Agreement with Medcom for insurance renewal.
• Approved Health Reimbursement Plan Administration Service Agreement with Medcom.
• Approved use of previous donations for Walk-A-Thon banners, wristbands, and T-shirts.
• Tabled LMIG change order request until July 27, 2021.
• Set Work Session for July 21, 2021, at 4:00 p.m. to discuss Recreation, SPLOST, and ARPA.
• Set Public Hearing for Zoning Map update and corresponding Ordinance for July 27, 2021, at 6:00 p.m.

Board of Commissioners

This is a special called meeting of the Meriwether County Board of Commissioners. The board will enter an executive session with the City of Manchester to discuss real estate and potential litigation, and will also address litigation, personnel, real estate, and tax matters in closed session. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Executive session with City of Manchester on real estate and potential litigation
• Closed session topics: litigation, personnel, real estate, tax matters

The Meriwether County Board of Commissioners met in special session on June 17, 2021, primarily to enter executive session with the City of Manchester to discuss real estate and potential litigation. The board voted unanimously to enter and exit the executive session, then reconvened the public meeting. No substantive decisions or actions were taken during the meeting.

• Entered executive session to discuss real estate and potential litigation (unanimous)
• Exited executive session (unanimous)
• Reconvened the special called meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Meriwether County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing, updates on the County Line Road project, and several appointments to boards and authorities. They will also discuss recreation programs, intergovernmental agreements for elections, and approve resolutions related to state contracts and insurance.

• Update and discussion for County Line Road Project
• Appointments to DFACS Districts 2 and 5
• Appointment to Zoning Board of Appeals (unexpired term)
• 2021 Intergovernmental Agreement for Elections with six cities
• State Agencies Budget Request for FY 2021-2022

The Board approved the Recreation Advisory Board's Walk-a-thon, set a work session for the next meeting, and allowed closure of County Line Road for the event. The County Line Road project was tabled for further discussion at a July 27 work session. Several appointments were tabled, and the Board approved election agreements and insurance resolutions.

• Approved Walk-a-thon with road closure and work session (all in favor)
• Tabled County Line Road project to July 27 work session (all in favor)
• Appointed Thom-Canning-Skinner to DFCS Board, District 2 (all in favor)
• Tabled DFCS Board, District 5 appointment (all in favor)
• Tabled Zoning Board of Appeals appointment (all in favor)
• Tabled Water & Sewerage Authority, District 4 appointment (all in favor)
• Approved election agreements for 6 cities, allowed Chairman to sign (all in favor)
• Approved ACCG-IRMA Worksheet and workers' comp resolution (all in favor)

Board of Commissioners

The Meriwether County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a request to rezone 134 acres from LDR to R1 for a single-family residential subdivision. They will also discuss the County Line Road Project and consider several contracts, including road paving and a new fire station.

• Public hearing: Rezone 134 acres (Tax Map/Parcel #048 006) from LDR to R1 for single-family homes
• Update and discussion on County Line Road Project
• Approve 2021 TSPLOST Project Contract with Piedmont Paving for Mt. Pilgrim, Peaceful Lane, Tuskegee Lane
• Approve 2021 Meriwether County Resurfacing Project Contract with Piedmont Paving (LMIG)
• Execution of contract for construction of Greenville Fire Station

The board denied a request to rezone 134 acres from LDR to R1 for a single-family subdivision, after staff recommended against it because the private-road plan exceeded the three-lot limit and lot depths didn't meet future standards. The applicant can proceed with 5-acre lots under current zoning or wait six months to reapply. The board also approved $7,000 for a summer program, signed several contracts, and tabled two appointments.

• Denied rezoning Case #17-2021 for 134 acres from LDR to R1 (unanimous)
• Approved $7,000 for 2021 Summer Program (unanimous)
• Tabled County Line Road Project discussion (unanimous)
• Tabled District 2 DFACS Board appointment (unanimous)
• Tabled District 5 DFACS Board appointment (unanimous)
• Authorized Chairman to sign 2021 TSPLOST contract with Piedmont Paving (unanimous)
• Authorized Chairman to sign 2021 LMIG resurfacing contract with Piedmont Paving (unanimous)
• Approved Right of Entry on Calvin Murphy Road for culvert replacement (4-0, Plant recused)

Board of Commissioners

The Meriwether County Board of Commissioners will discuss the County Line Road project, consider approving an amendment to the 2021 GCIP grant package for a summer internship, make appointments to regional boards, and vote on adding a fire truck to the county fleet and insurance. The meeting also includes routine reports and public comment.

• Update and discussion on County Line Road Project
• Approve amendment to 2021 MC GCIP Grant Package for Summer Internship
• Appointments to West Central GA Broadband Joint Development Authority and Region IV EMS Council
• Add Fire Truck to County Fleet and Insurance (VIN# 11HFT4283BLZ15561)

The board tabled discussion of the County Line Road Project, approved an amendment to the 2021 GCIP Grant Package for a summer intern, and made several appointments to boards. It also decided to keep a fire pumper truck that failed to sell at auction. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Tabled County Line Road Project discussion (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 GCIP Grant Package amendment for summer intern (unanimous)
• Re-appointed Carolyn McKinley to Broadband Joint Development Council (unanimous)
• Appointed Danny Stephens and Mike Nelson to Region IV EMS Council (unanimous)
• Kept Jaco Yellow Foam Pumper in fleet for driver training (unanimous)
• Appointed Germon McKee to Recreation Advisory Board (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Meriwether County Board of Commissioners will meet via Zoom to consider a special use permit for a church, award road paving bids, and discuss county business. The agenda was amended to remove a rezoning request. The meeting includes public hearings, reports, and an executive session.

• Public hearing: Special Use Permit for a 5,000 sq. ft. church at 423 May Lane, Gay (Case #15-2021)
• Removed from agenda: rezoning of 10.97 acres at 831 Caldwell Road, Gay (Case #16-2021)
• Award of bid: 2021 LMIG paving for Mt. Pilgrim Road, Peaceful Lane, and Tuskegee Lane
• Discussion: 2021-2022 health insurance
• Engagement letter with Mauldin & Jenkins, CPAs and Advisors

The board approved the 2021 LMIG road contract for $1,092,007.95 to Piedmont Paving for county projects, and separately awarded a $575,589.79 paving contract for Mt. Pilgrim Road, Peaceful Lane, and Tuskegee Lane. It also approved a special use permit for a church, switched medical/dental insurance to United Healthcare, and tabled County Line Road funding discussion. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved 2021 LMIG contract to Piedmont Paving for $1,092,007.95 (all in favor)
• Awarded paving contract for Mt. Pilgrim Road, Peaceful Lane, Tuskegee Lane to Piedmont Paving for $575,589.79 (all in favor)
• Approved special use permit for Pastor Gregory Mitchell to build a 5,000 sq ft church at 423 May Lane, Gay (all in favor)
• Approved medical/dental insurance renewal with United Healthcare, HRA plan moved to Medcom (all in favor)
• Tabled County Line Road project funding discussion until next meeting (all in favor)
• Approved following state COVID-19 guidelines, adding sanitizing stations and mask requirements in common areas (all in favor)
• Approved county support for Peaches in the Pines event (all in favor)
• Authorized Chairman to sign engagement letter with Mauldin & Jenkins for audit assistance (all in favor)

Board of Commissioners

The Meriwether County Board of Commissioners meets by Zoom to handle routine business and several concrete items. They will consider a letter of support for a water system improvement grant in Warm Springs, automatic aid agreements with three fire departments, a health insurance renewal presentation, and a solid waste ordinance amendment requiring tarping. The board will also discuss COVID restrictions, dirt road paving criteria, and the County Line Road project.

• Letter of support for Community Development Block Grant for water system improvements in Warm Springs
• Automatic Aid Agreements with Talbot County (Flint Hill), Manchester, and Pine Mountain fire departments
• Amendment to Solid Waste Ordinance requiring tarping on loaded and unloaded vehicles
• Presentation of 2021-2022 health insurance renewal
• Discussion of paving criteria for dirt roads

The Board approved Ordinance #2021-02 amending litter control, three Automatic Aid Agreements with Manchester, Pine Mountain, and Talbot County, and a $8,600 budget amendment for the Probate Office. They also approved a letter of support for a CDBG water system grant for Warm Springs and tabled discussion on paving County Line Road pending more information. No action was taken on COVID guideline changes or the Tax Commissioner dispute.

• Approved Ordinance #2021-02 amending Litter Control (unanimous)
• Approved Automatic Aid Agreements with Manchester, Pine Mountain, and Talbot County (unanimous)
• Approved $8,600 budget amendment for Probate Office part-time hire (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for CDBG water system improvements in Warm Springs (unanimous)
• Tabled County Line Road paving discussion until additional information received (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with Evidence Based Associates, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from March 23 and March 29 meetings (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

This is a special called meeting of the Meriwether County Board of Commissioners. The only substantive item is a motion to enter executive session to discuss personnel, litigation, real estate, and tax matters. No other business is on the agenda.

• Executive session for personnel matters
• Executive session for litigation
• Executive session for real estate
• Executive session for tax matters

The Meriwether County Board of Commissioners met in a special called session via Zoom. The board entered executive session to discuss personnel and returned to regular session without taking any action. The meeting adjourned immediately afterward.

• Entered executive session to discuss personnel (unanimous)
• Exited executive session and returned to regular session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:04 p.m. (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Meriwether County Board of Commissioners will hold a special called meeting to consider an engineering proposal for Greenville Recreation. The board will also enter executive session to discuss litigation, personnel, real estate, and tax matters.

• Engineering proposal for Greenville Recreation
• Executive session on litigation
• Executive session on personnel
• Executive session on real estate
• Executive session on tax matters

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved allowing County Administrator Theron Gay to seek an engineering firm to assist with the recreation park project off McLaughlin Road. The park is planned for 25 acres with $250,000 from SPLOST and a proposed $200,000 federal grant with matching funds. The decision was made to meet an April 30 deadline for grant information.

• Approved motion to allow Administrator Gay to seek engineering firm help (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Meriwether County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to discuss roads, paving, subdivision, and zoning regulations. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom due to COVID-19. An executive session is scheduled for litigation, personnel, and real estate matters. No formal votes are expected at this work session.

• Discussion of roads, paving, subdivision, and zoning regulations
• Executive session on litigation, personnel, and real estate
• Regular meeting to follow at 6:00 p.m. the same day

The Board held a work session and discussed, but did not vote on, potential changes to dirt road paving requirements and subdivision lot sizes. Administrator Gay proposed requiring 5-acre lots, or 2-acre lots if the developer paves the road, for subdivisions, with a 5-year no-redivision rule for non-subdivision divisions. A draft policy for paving unpaved roads was reviewed, including criteria like minimum traffic and property owner consent. No formal decisions were made; the Board also entered executive session for personnel and litigation, taking no action.

• Discussed proposed changes to dirt road paving and subdivision lot size requirements, with no vote taken
• Reviewed a draft policy for paving unpaved roads, including criteria for traffic, property owner consent, and right-of-way donation
• Noted that bid packages for paving Peaceful Lane, Mt. Pilgrim Road, and Tuskegee Lane have been sent for advertisement
• Discussed funding for County Line Road project, potentially over $800K, with no action taken
• Agreed to reach out to GDOT regarding Luthersville Road and a possible traffic study of Hwy. 54 off I-85
• Entered executive session to discuss personnel and litigation, with no action taken

Board of Commissioners

The Meriwether County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting via Zoom, including three public hearings on land use requests: a special use permit for a dirt track, a rezoning for a family parcel, and a rezoning for a country store. The board will also consider appointments, contracts, and purchases, including new patrol trucks for the Sheriff's Office.

• Public hearing: Special Use Permit for 4-wheeler dirt track at 370 Branch Hebron Rd, Greenville (Case #11-2021)
• Public hearing: Rezone 6.96 acres from LDR to RD at 7697 LaGrange Hwy, Greenville (Case #12-2021)
• Public hearing: Rezone 2 acres from A-1 to NHC for country store/restaurant at 29 River Cove Rd, Woodbury (Case #14-2021)
• Approval to purchase 2021 Dodge Ram SSV Patrol Package Trucks for Sheriff's Office
• Roadside Spraying Contract approval

The Board denied a special use permit for a 4-wheeler dirt track, citing zoning restrictions. It approved rezoning 6.96 acres from LDR to RD and 2 acres from A-1 to NHC for a country store/outfitter. A motion to fund engineering for the Greenville Recreation Park failed in a 2-2 vote.

• Denied Special Use Permit for 4-Wheeler Dirt Track (Case #11-2021)
• Approved rezoning 6.96 acres from LDR to RD (Case #12-2021)
• Approved rezoning 2 acres from A-1 to NHC for Country Store/Outfitter (Case #14-2021)
• Tabled Zoning Board of Appeals appointment until June 2021
• Appointed Dr. Victor Lambert to Hospital Authority
• Confirmed Chairman's signature on KB Autosys project agreement
• Awarded chemical mowing contract to ChemPro Services
• Approved purchase of ten 2021 Dodge patrol trucks for $280K

Board of Commissioners

The Board approved a rezoning to LDR with a special use permit for hobby breeding of Aussies at 1394 Hidden Lakes Rd, allowing up to 5 adult dogs and 2 litters per year. The Board also recognized vested rights for the Daisy Acres Subdivision, approved a quit claim deed to Aunt Irma, LLC, and authorized the County Administrator to seek an injunction against the Tax Commissioner for alleged interference with County operations.

• Approved LDR rezoning with special use for hobby breeding (5 adult dogs, 2 litters/year) (unanimous)
• Recognized vested rights for Daisy Acres Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved quit claim deed for abandoned road section to Aunt Irma, LLC (unanimous)
• Authorized filing for injunction against Tax Commissioner (unanimous)
• Approved Right of Entry for drainage repair on Mangum property (unanimous)
• Approved WellStar Occupational Medicine Client Services Agreement (unanimous)
• Confirmed Hospital Authority reappointments (Patterson, Moore, Thompson, Mabon) (unanimous)
• Approved survey and engineering for Greenville Recreation Park (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board approved a rezoning of 72.62 acres of county-owned property at 6656 Lone Oak Road from CIPD and PID to Industrial. The Board also approved rezoning requests for properties on Cove Rd, Rocky Mount Rd, and Hidden Lakes Rd, and approved a Special Use Permit for an animal training facility on Ga Hwy 85. A decision on a Special Use Permit for a 4-wheeler/dirt bike track was tabled to the March 23, 2021 meeting, and a rezoning case for a dog breeding operation was continued to the March 10, 2021 meeting.

• Approved rezoning of 72.62 acres at 6656 Lone Oak Road to Industrial (Commissioner Plant abstained).
• Approved rezoning of 2-4 acres at 6775 Cove Rd from A-1 to RD.
• Approved rezoning of 10.08 acres at 5561 Rocky Mount Rd from RR to LDR.
• Continued the rezoning hearing for 1394 Hidden Lakes Rd to the March 10, 2021 meeting.
• Approved a Special Use Permit for an Animal Training Facility at 22599 Ga Hwy 85 with conditions.
• Tabled the Special Use Permit decision for a 4-wheeler/dirt bike track to the March 23, 2021 meeting.
• Approved the revised Service Delivery Strategy and authorized the Chairman to sign.
• Approved a change order for road striping on Judson Bulloch Road at a cost of $22,815.

Board of Commissioners

The Board approved an amendment to the Timber Harvest Procedure to comply with state law, and approved FY 2021 Budget Amendment #1 for employee benefits totaling $133,035.79. Several appointments and resignations were accepted, including Bill Charron to the Planning Commission and Emmett Collins to the Board of Assessors. The board also tabled the District 4 Water and Sewerage Authority appointment and discussed ongoing issues with the Tax Commissioner's office and a proposed fire station project.

• Approved Timber Ordinance amendment (all in favor)
• Approved FY 2021 Budget Amendment #1, $133,035.79 (all in favor)
• Appointed Bill Charron to Planning Commission, District 3 (all in favor)
• Tabled appointment to Water and Sewerage Authority, District 4 (all in favor)
• Accepted resignation of Shirley Hines from CAFI Board (all in favor)
• Appointed Emmett Collins to Board of Assessors (all in favor)
• Approved retirement plan amendment to correct Mass Mutual error (all in favor)
• Executed Quit Claim Deed for I-85/Blue Creek property to IDA (all in favor)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners held a special called meeting on January 27, 2021, primarily to enter an executive session for personnel matters. The board went into executive session at 2:00 p.m., returned to regular session at 4:11 p.m., and took no action on any items. The meeting was adjourned immediately after.

• Entered executive session for personnel (unanimous)
• Exited executive session at 4:10 p.m. (unanimous)
• Returned to regular session at 4:11 p.m. (unanimous)
• Adjourned special called meeting at 4:11 p.m. (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board approved two fire department equipment purchases totaling $152,500.72 from 2020 SPLOST funds, including SCBAs, air bottles, face pieces, and pumper outfitting. They also approved an intergovernmental agreement with Luthersville for building permitting, accepted a Board of Assessors resignation, and scheduled a March work session on zoning lot sizes.

• Approved $81,248.80 for 8 SCBAs, 16 air bottles, 64 face pieces, 64 masks (unanimous)
• Approved $71,251.92 to outfit new pumper to GA Firefighter Standards (unanimous)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement with City of Luthersville for permitting/inspection (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Board of Assessors member Debbie Nelson (unanimous)
• Approved letter to Tax Commissioner to remove erroneous fees on IDA property (unanimous)
• Tabled District 3 Planning Commissioner appointment (unanimous)
• Tabled District 4 Water and Sewerage Authority appointment (unanimous)
• Re-appointed Carolyn Ledbetter to Lake Meriwether Advisory Board (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Meriwether County Board of Commissioners held a routine meeting, reappointing officials and setting several public hearings. They approved a software license for the Tax Assessor's Office, allowed the Tax Commissioner to waive certain auto ad valorem fees, and set hearings for a 72.62-acre rezone, a road abandonment, and timber ordinance changes. No substantive policy decisions were made beyond these administrative actions.

• Reappointed Bryan Threadgill as Chairman, Alfred McCoy as Vice Chairman, and Beverly Thomas as County Clerk (all unanimous)
• Approved Software License Agreement for Tax Assessor's Office (unanimous)
• Allowed Tax Commissioner to waive fees/penalties on auto ad valorem taxes for Dec 22-Jan 4 (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for Feb 23, 2021 on rezone of 72.62 acres to Industrial (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for Feb 26, 2021 on abandonment of County Line Road section (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for Feb 10, 2021 on timber ordinance changes (unanimous)
• Surplused 1981 Foam Engine at Fire Department (unanimous)
• Tabled appointments to Planning Commission, Lake Meriwether Advisory Board (Woodbury), and Water & Sewerage Authority District 4 (unanimous)