Meriwether County public meetings in 2022
21 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Commissioners
The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate and standard reporting items. No specific ordinances, contracts, or public hearing topics are listed for this meeting.
The Board of Commissioners met via Zoom to close out the end of the year. The only substantive action taken was the approval of the minutes from the December 14, 2022, regular meeting.
- Adopted the meeting agenda
- Approved December 14, 2022, meeting minutes with typos to be corrected
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners is holding public hearings on three property rezoning requests. The meeting also includes discussions on 2023 LMIG projects, a workers compensation proposal, and a vehicle purchase for the Sheriff's Office.
- Public hearing: Rezone 0.12 acres at 2005 Hwy. 100 for Hand Family Cemetery
- Public hearing: Rezone 45.34 acres at 885 Dolly Harris Road for a wedding venue
- Public hearing: Rezone 5.741 acres at State Route 362 and State Route 85 for a convenience store
- 2023 Workers Compensation proposal and recommendation
- Purchase of a replacement vehicle for the Sheriff's Office
The Board approved a $2.1M LMIG contract for road resurfacing and awarded a workers' compensation contract to Key Risk. Officials voted to enforce the county ordinance regarding Planning Commission attendance, resulting in the removal of non-compliant members. The meeting also included retirement proclamations for Chairman Beth Neely-Hadley and Commissioners Alfred “Buster” McCoy and Shirley Hines.
- Approved $2.1M LMIG contract for road resurfacing (All in favor)
- Approved workers' compensation bid from Key Risk for $174,566 (All in favor)
- Approved rezoning of .12 acres to A-1 Special Use for Hand Family Cemetery (All in favor)
- Approved rezoning of 45.34 acres to A-1 Agricultural for a wedding venue (All in favor)
- Voted to enforce Planning Commission ordinance and post vacant positions (All in favor)
- Tabled decision on Recreation Advisory Board until the next Board takes office (All in favor)
- Reappointed Greg Hobbs to the Board of Assessors (All in favor)
- Approved $30,000 payment for River Cove Road pipes from TSPLOST (All in favor)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will meet to schedule a public hearing regarding the Meriwether County Recreation Advisory Board. The meeting also includes an executive session to discuss litigation, personnel, real estate, and tax matters.
- Public hearing scheduling for Meriwether County Recreation Advisory Board
The Board of Commissioners scheduled a public hearing for December 14, 2022, to discuss ordinances regarding the Meriwether County Recreation Advisory Board. This action follows reports of high membership turnover and expired terms.
- Set public hearing for December 14, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. regarding Recreation Advisory Board ordinances (All in favor)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will conduct public hearings regarding the 2022-2042 Comprehensive Plan Update and two specific property rezonings. The meeting also includes discussions on 2023 LMIG projects and a memorandum of understanding with GIS1, LLC.
- Public hearing: Meriwether County and Cities Joint 2022-2042 Comprehensive Plan Update
- Rezoning request: 7.289 acres at 7418 Lone Oak Road from Rural Reserve to Industrial
- Rezoning request: 0.12 acres at 2005 Hwy. 100, Greenville, GA for the Hand Family Cemetery
- No-Thru Truck Designation and signage for Goldmine Rd. and Roswell Lee Rd.
- Discussion of Leroy Robinson Road
The Board approved a rezoning request for the Industrial Development Authority and adopted an updated Code of Conduct. Commissioners committed to road work on Luthersville and Forest Roads and scheduled a public hearing to discuss eliminating the Planning Commission.
- Approved rezoning of 7.289 acres at 7418 Lone Oak Road from Rural Reserve to Industrial (4-1)
- Approved updated County Code of Conduct (unanimous)
- Approved commitment to Luthersville Road and Forest Road safety overlay (unanimous)
- Approved MOU with GIS1, LLC to allow sale of GIS data (unanimous)
- Approved 'No-Thru Truck' designation for Goldmine Rd. and Roswell Lee Rd. pending attorney approval (unanimous)
- Set public hearing for Dec. 14, 2022, to consider eliminating the Planning Commission (4-1)
- Tabled rezoning request for Hand Family Cemetery until next month (unanimous)
- Accepted November 9, 2022, meeting minutes with one spelling correction (unanimous)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss several administrative approvals and infrastructure projects. Key items include a bridge replacement agreement and a clinical rotation agreement for the Fire/Rescue EMS Academy.
- MOA for County Bridge Replacement Candidate CR246/CR412/Flat Shoals over Flint River
- Resolution for Special Called Election to set qualifying fees for Tax Commissioner
- Approval of Meriwether County Code of Conduct
- Clinical Rotation Agreement with Upson Regional for Meriwether County Fire/Rescue EMS Academy
- Bid award and Quit Claim Deed for surplus property Parcel ID# 164-004-001
The Board approved a bridge replacement agreement and a special election to fill the Tax Commissioner vacancy. They also approved a clinical rotation agreement for EMS training and the sale of surplus property. A proposed Code of Conduct was tabled for further legal review.
- Approved MOA for bridge replacement at CR246/CR412/Flat Shoals over Flint River with TSPLOST funding not to exceed $100,000
- Approved Resolution for Special Called Election and qualifying fees for Tax Commissioner
- Approved Clinical Rotation agreement with Upson Regional for Fire/Rescue EMS Academy
- Approved bid of $707.00 for surplus property Parcel ID# 164-004-001
- Tabled Code of Conduct for further legal review
- Tabled further utility payments to Manchester Fire pending legal advice on agreement cancellation
- Set Public Hearing for Joint 2022-2042 Comprehensive Plan Update for November 22, 2022
- Approved employee leave request following executive session
Board of Commissioners
The Meriwether County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss GDOT funding and a healthcare adoption agreement with ACCG and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield. The board will also consider an appointment for the Water & Sewerage Authority and the preparation of a Code of Conduct.
- Discussion of GDOT funding
- Adoption Agreement with ACCG and Blue Cross Blue Shield Healthcare Plan of Georgia, Inc. dba Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Appointment to Water & Sewerage Authority, District 5
- Authorization for Attorney to prepare a Code of Conduct
- Equipment purchase for Meriwether County Recreation
The Board of Commissioners voted to cancel uncollectible tax debts from 1998 to 2015 and approved the purchase of a John Deere Gator for recreation. Additionally, the Board authorized staff to negotiate with GDOT to redirect road funding toward Luthersville Road.
- Canceled stale tax debts from 1998 to 2015 (Unanimous)
- Approved purchase of John Deere Gator for recreation via Intergovernmental Agreement with City of Manchester (4-1)
- Appointed Theron Gay to the Water & Sewerage Authority, District 5 (4-1)
- Approved adoption agreement with ACCG and Blue Cross Blue Shield (Unanimous)
- Authorized attorney to prepare a first draft of a County Code of Conduct (Unanimous)
- Approved staff to request GDOT move funding from Coleman Creek Circle to Luthersville Road (Unanimous)
- Approved minutes from October 12, 2022 meeting (Unanimous)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will consider an appointment to the Airport Authority and a maintenance bond agreement for infrastructure. The meeting includes discussions on Lake Meriwether expenses, the original Radio Relocation Project, and the 2022-2023 FY Budget.
- Appointment for Airport Authority, District 5
- Maintenance Bond Agreement between Paran Homes LLC and Meriwether County
- 2022-2023 FY Budget
- Equipment purchase for Meriwether County Recreation
- Discontinuation of COVID leave
Board of Commissioners
The Meriwether County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss the 2022-2023 FY Budget and countywide trash collection. The agenda also includes a review of a PoC Radio System Proposal and recommended changes to the Personnel Policy.
- 2022-2023 FY Budget
- Countywide trash collection discussion
- PoC Radio System Proposal
- Recommended changes to Personnel Policy
- Proclamation in Remembrance of Vernon and Norma Phillips
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a request to develop a recreational vehicle park. The meeting also includes a review of the proposed FY 2022-2023 budget and authorization for a firefighters grant.
- Public hearing for Case #2022-004: Special Use Permit for an RV park on 49.54 acres at the end of Macedonia Road
- Review of proposed FY 2022-2023 Budget
- Authorization for Chairman to sign an AFG Assistance to Firefighters Grant
- Lake Meriwether Dam – Cane Creek Watershed No. 2 Lidar and Photogrammetric Survey Work Order
- Authorization to work with Three Rivers Regional Commission on Comprehensive Plan and Short-Term Work Plan updates
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and vote to approve the 2022 property tax millage rate. The meeting includes the adoption of millage rate recommendations from the Meriwether County Board of Education.
- Public hearing on 2022 Property Tax Millage Rate
- Adoption of millage rate recommendations from Meriwether County Board of Education
- Approval of 2022 Millage Rate and associated Resolution
Board of Commissioners
The Meriwether County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss tax collection and infrastructure. The board is scheduling a special meeting for September 7, 2022, to adopt the 2022 Millage Rate.
- Setting a special meeting date for 2022 Millage Rate adoption
- Tax collection agreement between Meriwether County Tax Commissioner and the City of Luthersville
- Cane Creek Watershed Structure No. 2, 2023 O&M Manual and Dam Modification
- Funding for Cyber Security Upgrades
- Discussion of Greenville Recreation Grant
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will discuss road additions to the LMIG contract and a request to close Johnson Road for a seasonal event. The meeting includes a budget presentation from the Water & Sewerage Authority and a software upgrade request for the Tax Commissioner.
- Request to close Johnson Road from September 23, 2022, through November 6, 2022, for Wargo’s Pumpkin Patch
- Change order to add Coyote Circle to the 2022 LMIG Contract
- Change order to add Joshua Lane and John Trammel Road to the LMIG Contract for striping
- Water & Sewerage Authority presentation of Budget for 2022-2023 FY
- Request to upgrade Tax Commissioners Software to Wingap
Board of Commissioners
The Meriwether County Board of Commissioners will review a public transportation agreement and discuss Coyote Circle. The board is also considering a tax web upgrade and a library board appointment.
- Public Transportation Service Agreement between Three Rivers and Meriwether County
- Tax Web Upgrade Proposal from Aumentum
- Appointment to the Pine Mountain Regional Library Board
- Discussion of Coyote Circle
- Setting a public hearing for a rezoning matter
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners is holding a special called meeting to continue discussions regarding the renegotiation of the Local Option Sales Tax. The meeting also includes an executive session to discuss litigation, personnel, real estate, and tax matters.
- Discussion of Local Option Sales Tax renegotiations
- Executive session regarding litigation
- Executive session regarding personnel
- Executive session regarding real estate
- Executive session regarding tax matters
Board of Commissioners
The Meriwether County Board of Commissioners will discuss county road projects and a pre-application for a Hazard Mitigation Plan Grant. The board is also reviewing requests to surplus Sheriff's Office vehicles and repairs for the courthouse roof drain and health department.
- Authorization for Chairman to sign Hazard Mitigation Plan Grant pre-application
- Review of Sheriff's Office request to surplus vehicles
- Change order for Health Department repairs and restoration
- Courthouse roof drain repairs
- Appointments to Pine Mountain Regional Library Board and Department of Public Health
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss future road projects and priorities. The meeting includes an executive session to address litigation, personnel, real estate, and tax matters.
- Discussion of future Road Projects and Priorities
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on two retail consumption dealer licenses. Members will also discuss state agency budget requests for 2023 and airport hangar financing.
- Public hearing for alcohol license: 54 and Main Restaurant, 7790 Lone Oak Rd.
- Public hearing for alcohol license: The Silo Steakhouse, 19470 GA Hwy. 85
- 2023 Budget Requests: District Attorney $260,786, Public Defender $194,842, Health Dept. $152,500
- Laserfiche Cloud and MCCi subscription: $2,980.60
- Airport Authority hangar construction financing documents
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss the redistribution of the Local Option Sales Tax. The meeting also includes an executive session to address litigation, personnel, real estate, and tax matters.
- Discussion of Local Option Sales Tax redistribution
- Executive session regarding litigation
- Executive session regarding personnel
- Executive session regarding real estate
- Executive session regarding tax matters
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review state agency budget requests for 2023 and discuss financing for airport hangar development. The meeting includes several board appointments and a review of the FYE 09-30-2021 annual report.
- State Agency 2023 Budget Requests
- Discussion of Airport Hanger Development and Financing
- 2022-2023 ACCG Property & Liability Renewal
- Fencing request from Keep Meriwether Beautiful
- Appointments for Region 4 EMS Council, Pine Mountain Regional Library Board, DFACS District 5, and Pathways Service Board
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss revisions to the Solid Waste Ordinance. The meeting includes updates on fire stations and a discussion regarding a Public Safety Communications Tower.
- Revision of Solid Waste Ordinance
- Update on Fire Stations
- Public Safety Communications Tower discussion
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review proposals for the Health Department and Courthouse roofs. The meeting includes discussions on a 2022 resurfacing contract and a public safety communications tower.
- 2022 Resurfacing Contract
- Health Department Roofing Proposals
- Courthouse Roof and Roof Drains
- Public Safety Communications Tower
- Water & Sewerage District 5 appointment