Morgan County public meetings in 2021

Planning Commission

The Morgan County Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider two conditional use requests for event facilities, several zoning text amendments, and routine administrative items. The commission will also accept minutes from prior meetings and hear a staff report on past zoning decisions.

• Conditional use request by Wayne Dutton for an event facility at 1610 Doster Road, Madison (Tax Parcel 027-021C)
• Conditional use request by Robert Wayne Hill for an event facility on 21.77 acres at 2020 Apalachee River Road, Madison (Tax Parcel 051-013C)
• Text amendment to Chapter 7.44 on agricultural event facilities and definitions
• Text amendments to Chapters 7.1, 7.2, and 7.43 on accessory buildings, dwellings, and recreational vehicles
• Text amendments to Tables 4.1 and 4.2 on permitted/conditional uses and dimensional requirements

The Morgan County Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of several text amendments to the zoning ordinance, including changes to agricultural event facilities, accessory buildings, accessory dwellings, and recreational vehicles. It also recommended approval of a conditional use for an event facility at 2020 Apalachee River Road with conditions, and tabled a similar application for 1610 Doster Road pending variance applications.

• Recommended approval of text amendment for agricultural event facilities with additions (7-0)
• Tabled conditional use for event facility at 1610 Doster Road until variance applications submitted (7-0)
• Recommended approval of conditional use for event facility at 2020 Apalachee River Road with conditions (7-0)
• Recommended approval of text amendment to Chapter 7.1 accessory buildings with modifications (7-0)
• Recommended approval of text amendment to Chapter 7.2 accessory dwellings as presented (7-0)
• Recommended approval of text amendment to Table 4.1 permitted and conditional uses as presented (7-0)
• Recommended approval of text amendment to Table 4.2 dimensional requirements as presented (7-0)
• Recommended approval of text amendment to Chapter 7.43 recreational vehicles with modifications (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Morgan County Planning Commission will hold a work session to consider two conditional use requests for event facilities and several proposed text amendments to the county zoning ordinance. The amendments cover agricultural event facilities, accessory buildings and dwellings, recreational vehicles, and the permitted use and dimensional requirement tables. No administrative business is listed.

• Conditional use request by Wayne Dutton for an event facility at 1610 Doster Road, Madison (Tax Parcel 027-021C)
• Conditional use request by Robert Wayne Hill for an event facility on 21.77 acres at 2020 Apalachee River Road, Madison (Tax Parcel 051-013C)
• Text amendment to Chapter 7.44 regarding agricultural event facilities and definitions
• Text amendments to Chapters 7.1 and 7.2 regarding accessory buildings and accessory dwellings
• Text amendments to Tables 4.1 and 4.2 regarding permitted/conditional uses and dimensional requirements

The Morgan County Planning Commission held a work session on December 10, 2021, discussing multiple text amendments and conditional use requests, but took no formal votes. They decided not to add speaking events language to the agricultural event facility ordinance and instructed staff to propose directional signage language. They also discussed accessory buildings, accessory dwellings, recreational vehicles, and zoning table amendments, but took no action.

• Decided not to add speaking events language to agricultural event facility ordinance
• Instructed staff to propose directional signage language for agricultural event facilities
• Discussed conditional use request for event facility at 1610 Doster Road (no action)
• Discussed conditional use request for event facility at 2020 Apalachee River Road (no action)
• Discussed text amendment to Chapter 7.1 accessory buildings (no action)
• Discussed text amendment to Chapter 7.2 accessory dwellings (no action)
• Discussed text amendments to Tables 4.1 and 4.2 (no action)
• Discussed text amendment to Chapter 7.43 recreational vehicles (no action)

Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve the November 2021 payables and financials, consider 2022 alcoholic beverage license applications, and fill vacancies on the Elections, Tax Assessors, and Planning Commission boards. The agenda also includes the County Manager's report and public comments on agenda items.

• November 2021 payables: General Fund $468,804.22, TSPLOST $143,480.34, SPLOST $75,763.74, General Fund electronic payments $233,054.30
• 2022 Alcoholic Beverage License Applications
• Elections Board Vacancies
• Tax Assessors Board Vacancies
• Planning Commission Vacancies

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a temporary moratorium on zoning map amendments within a five-mile radius of the Stanton Springs Business Park to manage potential growth. They also approved 2022 alcohol beverage licenses, reappointed board members, and designated emergency road repairs. All decisions were made as recorded in the minutes.

• Approved temporary zoning moratorium 2021-RES-020 (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 alcohol beverage licenses for 7 businesses (unanimous)
• Reappointed Elections Board members Clyburn, Carter, Hayes (unanimous)
• Reappointed Tax Assessors Board members Berry and Artz (3-1, Riden opposed)
• Reappointed Planning Commission members Booth and Mundrick (unanimous)
• Designated emergency road repairs at Mergendollar Road, Brown Lane, Enterprise Road (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including November payables and financials (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners is holding a special called meeting on December 3, 2021, at 9:00 AM. The agenda includes a pledge, invocation, agenda approval, and an executive session to discuss litigation. No other business items are listed.

• Executive session on litigation

The Board of Commissioners held a special called meeting and unanimously approved a settlement in the Jimmy Gay landfill condemnation case. The county will purchase 7.547 acres of buffer property from Mr. Gay for $54,000. The board also unanimously approved the meeting agenda with an amendment adding this settlement under new business.

• Entered executive session to discuss litigation at 9:00 a.m., unanimously approved
• Exited executive session at 9:52 a.m., unanimously approved
• Approved the agenda with an amendment to add the Landfill Condemnation Settlement under new business, unanimously approved
• Approved the settlement agreement to purchase 7.547 acres of buffer property from Mr. Gay for $54,000, unanimously approved
• Adjourned the meeting at 9:54 a.m., unanimously approved

Planning Commission

The Morgan County Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting on November 18, 2021, to handle administrative business, including approval of minutes and a staff report. The main new business is a request by 1010 Apalachee River Road, LLC for a text amendment to the zoning ordinance to allow long-term stay recreational vehicle parks, and a conditional use approval for such a park on 10.88 acres at 1010 Apalachee River Road.

• Text amendment to Chapter 7.18 of the Morgan County Zoning Ordinance to add Long Term Stay Recreational Vehicle Parks
• Conditional use request for a long-term stay RV park on 10.88 acres at 1010 Apalachee River Road (Tax Parcel 051-001)
• Acceptance of minutes from October 22, 2021 work session and October 28, 2021 regular meeting
• Staff report of past zoning decisions

The Morgan County Planning Commission unanimously recommended denial of a text amendment to Chapter 7.18 to add long-term stay RV parks, and also unanimously recommended denial of a conditional use application for a long-term stay RV park at 1010 Apalachee River Road. The commission suggested the applicant research new language and reapply, and recommended allowing current residents to stay up to six months if new language is approved. The minutes record no other substantive decisions beyond these recommendations.

• Approved minutes from October 22, 2021 work session (5-0)
• Approved minutes from October 28, 2021 regular meeting (7-0)
• Recommended denial of text amendment to add long-term stay RV parks to Chapter 7.18 (8-0)
• Recommended denial of conditional use for long-term stay RV park at 1010 Apalachee River Road (8-0)
• Suggested applicant research new language and reapply
• Suggested allowing current residents to stay up to six months

Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners is meeting to consider several facility maintenance items, including a boiler for the Aquatic Center and roof replacements at Station 1 and 259 N. Second Street. The agenda also includes approval of previous minutes, commissioner liaison reports, and public comments on agenda items.

• Boiler for Aquatic Center
• Roof Replacement at Station 1
• Roof Replacement at 259 N. Second Street
• Approval of November 2, 2021 BOC minutes
• Public comments on agenda items

The Board unanimously approved two roof replacement contracts: Grey & Grey Associates for the Apalachee Fire Station at $10,604, and Humbled Roofing & Restoration for 259 N. Second Street at $15,081.04. The board also approved the agenda (removing the Aquatic Center boiler item) and the November 2, 2021 minutes. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned at 5:12 p.m.

• Approved agenda with removal of item #2 (Boiler for Aquatic Center) (unanimous)
• Approved November 2, 2021 BOC meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $10,604 roof replacement contract with Grey & Grey Associates for Apalachee Fire Station (unanimous)
• Approved $15,081.04 roof replacement contract with Humbled Roofing & Restoration for 259 N. Second Street (unanimous)
• Adjourned regular session at 5:12 p.m. (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Morgan County Planning Commission is holding a work session with no administrative or unfinished business. The sole new business is a request from 1010 Apalachee River Road, LLC for a text amendment to the zoning ordinance to add Long Term Stay Recreational Vehicle Parks, plus a conditional use approval for such a park on 10.88 acres at 1010 Apalachee River Road (Tax Parcel 051-001).

• Text amendment to Chapter 7.18 of the Morgan County Zoning Ordinance to add Long Term Stay Recreational Vehicle Parks
• Conditional use request for a long term stay RV park on 10.88 acres at 1010 Apalachee River Road (Tax Parcel 051-001)

The Morgan County Planning Commission held a work session on November 12, 2021, with no administrative or unfinished business. They discussed two new business items from 1010 Apalachee River Road, LLC: a proposed text amendment to add Long Term Stay Recreational Vehicle Parks to the zoning ordinance, and a conditional use request for a long-term RV park on 10.88 acres. No votes or decisions were made; the items were only discussed.

• Discussed text amendment to Chapter 7.18 for Long Term Stay RV Parks (no action)
• Discussed conditional use request for RV park at 1010 Apalachee River Road (no action)

Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on November 2, 2021, at 10:00 AM. The main items are two Planning Commission requests: a zoning map amendment for a data entry and distribution center at 7181 Atlanta Highway, and a conditional use approval for a community church on 10 acres on Atlanta Highway. The board will also consider resolutions on solid waste management and redistricting, plus several administrative items including vehicle purchases and a laptop refresh. An executive session on litigation is scheduled.

• Zoning map amendment from C1 to C3 for 2 acres at 7181 Atlanta Highway (Tax Parcel 013-004C) for a data entry and distribution center
• Conditional use approval for Solid Rock Baptist Church to locate a community church on 10 acres on Atlanta Highway (Tax Parcel 012-161)
• Resolution 2021-RES-017 - Northeast Georgia Regional Solid Waste Management Plan
• Resolution 2021-RES-018 - Redistricting 2021
• Sheriff's Office vehicle purchases and laptop refresh

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a broadband infrastructure agreement with Charter Communications to bring service to unserved areas, with the county contributing a minimum of $471,000 for at least 800 addresses. They also approved a zoning change for a data center, a conditional use for a church, and several equipment purchases.

• Approved broadband infrastructure agreement with Charter (unanimous)
• Approved zoning map amendment from C1 to C3 at 7181 Atlanta Highway (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use for Solid Rock Baptist Church on Atlanta Highway (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2 sheriff's vehicles from Covington Ford for $64,346 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 20 laptops from Dell for $20,310.40 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Public Buildings vehicle from Courtesy Ford for $38,479 (unanimous)
• Approved resolution 2021-RES-018 redistricting map (unanimous)
• Approved resolution 2021-RES-019 SDS amendment (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Morgan County Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider two zoning requests: a map amendment from C1 to C3 for 2 acres at 7181 Atlanta Highway, and a conditional use approval for a community church on 10 acres on Atlanta Highway. The agenda also includes routine administrative items such as approval of minutes and a staff report on past zoning decisions.

• Zoning map amendment from C1 to C3 for 2 acres at 7181 Atlanta Highway (Tax Parcel 013-004C)
• Conditional use approval for Solid Rock Baptist Church community church on 10 acres on Atlanta Highway (Tax Parcel 012-161)
• Acceptance of minutes from September 17 and September 23 meetings
• Staff report on past zoning decisions

The Morgan County Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of a zoning map amendment from C1 to C3 for 2 acres at 7181 Atlanta Highway, with conditions prohibiting certain uses and requiring paving within 8 months. It also unanimously recommended approval of a conditional use for a church complex on Atlanta Highway, with the condition that the ballfield cannot have lights. Both recommendations will go to the Board of Commissioners for final action.

• Approved minutes from September 17, 2021 work session (8-0)
• Approved minutes from September 23, 2021 regular meeting (8-0)
• Recommended approval of C1 to C3 zoning for 2 acres at 7181 Atlanta Highway, with conditions (8-0)
• Recommended approval of conditional use for church complex on Atlanta Highway, with no ballfield lights (8-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing two items regarding land use on Atlanta Highway. These include a request to change a zoning map designation and a request for a conditional use permit for a church.

• Zoning map amendment from C1 to C3 for 2 acres at 7181 Atlanta Highway
• Conditional use approval for a community church on 10 acres on Atlanta Highway

The Morgan County Planning Commission held a work session on October 22, 2021, with no administrative or unfinished business. Two new business items were discussed but no decisions were made: a zoning map amendment request from C1 to C3 for 2 acres at 7181 Atlanta Highway, and a conditional use request from Solid Rock Baptist Church for a community church on 10 acres on Atlanta Highway. The meeting was adjourned without any formal action.

• No decisions made; meeting was a work session only
• Discussed Catherine Morehead's zoning map amendment request (C1 to C3) for 2 acres at 7181 Atlanta Highway
• Discussed Solid Rock Baptist Church's conditional use request for a community church on 10 acres on Atlanta Highway

Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority

The agenda consists of a two-day planning retreat covering various county departments. The meeting will address topics including Planning & Development, Public Works, Recreation, County Buildings, and Administration.

• Planning & Development discussion
• Public Works discussion
• Recreation discussion
• County Buildings discussion
• Administration discussion

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners held a two-day planning retreat at Lake Lanier, where they discussed various topics including planning and development, public works, recreation, county buildings, and administration. No formal decisions or votes were recorded; the meeting was a discussion-only session.

• No formal decisions or votes were recorded during the retreat

Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority

The Board of Commissioners is holding a two-day planning retreat at Lanier Islands. The agenda covers discussions regarding Planning & Development, Public Works, Recreation, County Buildings, and Administration.

• Planning & Development discussion
• Public Works discussion
• Recreation discussion
• County Buildings discussion
• Administration discussion

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners held a two-day planning retreat at Lake Lanier, discussing topics such as the comprehensive plan update, accessory dwellings, road repairs, recreation projects, county building renovations, and a financial overview. No formal decisions or votes were recorded; the meeting was a discussion-only retreat.

• No formal decisions or votes recorded during the retreat

Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners will consider a zoning map amendment for 7.1 acres at 1231 Turner Road, changing it from R2 residential to C2 general commercial. The request is opposed by nearby property owners. The board will also discuss a grant application, playground equipment replacement, a tourism project resolution, animal services fees, and surplus property.

• Zoning map amendment for 7.1 acres at 1231 Turner Road from R2 to C2
• Resolution endorsing GA Safari Conservation Park tourism project
• Animal Services fees amendment
• Replacement of playground equipment at Bill Wood Park
• Property to be declared surplus

The Board of Commissioners unanimously denied a zoning map amendment request from Kelvin Briney to rezone 7.1 acres at 1231 Turner Road from R2 to C2, which would have allowed expansion of an auto repair and towing business. The denial was based on the Planning Commission's recommendation and opposition from residents. The board also approved several other items, including a $65,000 playground equipment purchase, a resolution supporting a tourism project, and a budget amendment for vehicle purchases.

• Denied zoning map amendment for 7.1 acres at 1231 Turner Road (unanimous)
• Approved agenda with changes: added FY22 Vehicle Purchase, removed Derrick Williamson-Exotic Animals item (unanimous)
• Approved September 21, 2021 BOC minutes (unanimous)
• Approved resolution authorizing FY2023 FTA grant application for Morgan County Transit (unanimous)
• Approved $65,000 playground equipment purchase and installation at Bill Wood Park from Play South Playground Creators (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-RES-016 endorsing GA Safari Conservation Park tourism project (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Animal Services Fees adding $20 registration fee for wild/exotic animals (unanimous)
• Approved declaring surplus items and FY22 vehicle purchases totaling $260,176.01 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Morgan County Planning Commission unanimously recommended denial of a zoning map amendment from R2 to C2 for 7.1 acres at 1231 Turner Road, citing road congestion and spot zoning concerns. The commission also tabled two conditional use applications for event facilities on Doster Road and Apalachee River Road until the December meeting, pending a new text amendment for equine events. Minutes from August 26, 2021 were approved unanimously.

• Approved August 26, 2021 minutes (9-0)
• Recommended denial of R2 to C2 rezoning for 7.1 acres at 1231 Turner Road (9-0)
• Tabled event facility application at 1610 Doster Road until December with conditions (9-0)
• Tabled event facility application at 2020 Apalachee River Road until December with conditions (9-0)

Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners will meet to consider FY21 final budget amendments, a Joint Development Authority vacancy, and a hardship request from John and Susan Brown to continue living in a camper at 1740 Pierce Dairy Rd. while building their home. The board will also discuss transfer station fees and hear commissioner liaison reports. An executive session on real estate is scheduled.

• FY21 Final Budget Amendments
• John & Susan Brown hardship request to stay in camper at 1740 Pierce Dairy Rd. for six months
• Transfer Station Fees discussion
• JDA Vacancy appointment
• Executive session on real estate

The Board of Commissioners approved several items, including final FY2021 budget amendments, appointing Bob Hughes to the JDA, granting a six-month hardship for the Browns to live in an RV, and designating emergency repairs to Fraction Bottoms Road. Transfer Station fee increases were approved 3-2, effective October 1, 2021.

• Approved agenda with addition of emergency road repair item (unanimous)
• Approved FY21 final budget amendments (unanimous)
• Appointed Bob Hughes to JDA unexpired term ending Jan 1, 2025 (unanimous)
• Granted six-month hardship for John and Susan Brown to stay in RV at 1740 Pierce Dairy Road (unanimous)
• Approved Transfer Station fee increases effective Oct 1, 2021 (3-2)
• Designated emergency repair for Fraction Bottoms Road (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Morgan County Planning Commission will hold a work session to consider three new business items: a zoning map amendment and two conditional use approvals for event facilities. No administrative or unfinished business is on the agenda.

• Zoning map amendment from R2 to C2 for 7.10 acres at 1231 Turner Road (Tax Parcel 035-175A), requested by Kelvin Briney
• Conditional use approval for an event facility on 50.64 acres at 1610 Doster Road (Tax Parcel 027-021C), requested by Wayne Dutton
• Conditional use approval for an event facility on 21.77 acres at 2020 Apalachee River Road (Tax Parcel 051-013C), requested by Robert Wayne Hill

The Morgan County Planning Commission held a work session on September 17, 2021, and took no formal votes or decisions. They reviewed three new business items: a zoning map amendment request by Kelvin Briney for 7.1 acres at 1231 Turner Road, and conditional use requests for event facilities by Wayne Dutton (50.64 acres at 1610 Doster Road) and Robert Wayne Hill (21.77 acres at 2020 Apalachee River Road). Staff presented reports and the commission discussed each application, but no action was taken.

• No votes taken; all three applications discussed only
• Kelvin Briney's R2-to-C2 zoning amendment for 7.1 acres at 1231 Turner Road reviewed
• Wayne Dutton's conditional use for event facility on 50.64 acres at 1610 Doster Road reviewed
• Robert Wayne Hill's conditional use for event facility on 21.77 acres at 2020 Apalachee River Road reviewed

Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners and Building Authority will meet to consider several planning and administrative items. The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on conditional use requests for a community church and two accessory dwellings. The board will also review financial reports, discuss right-of-way encroachments, and consider purchases for fire equipment and inmate medical services.

• Conditional use for Lakepoint Community Church at 1091 Confederate Road (13.39 acres)
• Conditional use for accessory dwelling at 3010 Brownwood Road (2.42 acres)
• Conditional use for accessory dwelling at 2171 Mergendollar Road (2 acres)
• August 2021 payables: General Fund $736,093.74, TSPLOST $160,837.06, SPLOST $112,829.96, electronic payments $89,246.00
• Purchase for fire hose replacement and turn out gear

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners approved several conditional use requests, including a community church at 1091 Confederate Road and accessory dwellings at 3010 Brownwood Road and 2171 Mergendollar Road. The board also approved purchases for fire hose and turnout gear, a transit Title VI plan, a memorandum of understanding with SANE, and suspended action on an RV property to allow the owner more time to apply for a permit. An addendum to the CorrCare contract for inmate medical services was tabled.

• Approved agenda as presented
• Approved minutes from August 17, 2021 meeting
• Approved consent agenda including August 2021 payables and financials
• Approved Transit Title VI Plan
• Approved conditional use for Lakepoint Community Church at 1091 Confederate Road with three conditions
• Approved conditional use for accessory dwelling at 3010 Brownwood Road with conditions, including a variance for 860 heated square feet
• Approved conditional use for accessory dwelling at 2171 Mergendollar Road with conditions
• Approved fire hose purchase from NAFECO for $12,040.96 and turnout gear purchase from MES for $21,012.12

Planning Commission

The commission will consider three applications for conditional use approvals involving a church and two accessory dwellings. One previously listed application for an accessory dwelling on Newborn Road was withdrawn.

• Conditional use for Lakepoint Community Church at 1091 Confederate Road
• Conditional use for an accessory dwelling at 3010 Brownwood Road
• Conditional use for an accessory dwelling at 2171 Mergendollar Road

Planning Commission

The Morgan County Planning Commission is reviewing several applications for conditional use approvals. These requests include a community church and three accessory dwellings on various properties.

• Conditional use for Lakepoint Community Church at 1091 Confederate Road
• Conditional use for an accessory dwelling at 3010 Brownwood Road
• Conditional use for an accessory dwelling at 4170 Newborn Road
• Conditional use for an accessory dwelling at 2171 Mergendollar Road

Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the repair of a 120M Cat motor grader for $21,854.70 and the purchase of three replacement receiver containers from Baker's Waste Equipment for $31,354.00, with a budget transfer of $7,534 from Capital Projects Fund to Solid Waste. The board also approved the agenda and minutes, and entered executive session for potential litigation, personnel, and real estate. No action was taken on the zoning ordinance request discussed during public comment.

• Approved repair of 120M Cat motor grader for $21,854.70 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 3 receiver containers from Baker's Waste Equipment for $31,354.00 (unanimous)
• Approved budget transfer of $7,534 from Capital Projects Fund to Solid Waste (unanimous)
• Approved agenda with addition of County Wireless Refresh (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of August 3, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Entered executive session for potential litigation, personnel, and real estate (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners meets to adopt the FY2022 millage rate, approve purchases including a rescue truck and compactors, and hear a conditional use request for an accessory dwelling. The board will also receive the July 2021 financial reports and a hospital authority update.

• Adopt millage rate for tax year 2021/FY2022
• Purchase of rescue truck
• Purchase of 3 compactors and compactor refurbish
• Conditional use for accessory dwelling at 2520 Monticello Highway
• Text amendment to zoning ordinance for wellness retreats

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the FY2022/Tax Year 2021 millage rate of 10.623 mills, a rollback from the prior year's 10.721 mills. They also approved the purchase of a new rescue truck for the Buckhead Fire Station, three compactors, and a compactor refurbishment. A conditional use for an accessory dwelling at 2520 Monticello Highway was approved, and a text amendment to remove Wellness Retreats from the zoning ordinance was tabled.

• Approved resolution 2021-RES-015 adopting 10.623 mills millage rate (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Ford F550 chassis, service body, and skid unit for rescue truck totaling $84,843.22 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase and installation of 3 compactors for $86,300.58 with $6,300.58 transfer from capital projects to Solid Waste (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use for accessory dwelling at 2520 Monticello Highway (unanimous)
• Tabled removal of Wellness Retreats from zoning ordinance to address via Supreme Court ruling (unanimous)
• Approved compactor refurbish by Container Repair Service for $12,400 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Morgan County Planning Commission is holding its regular July meeting to consider three items: a conditional use request for an accessory dwelling, and two zoning map amendments by Elgen Homes, Inc. The commission will also accept minutes from the prior meeting and hear a staff report on past zoning decisions.

• Conditional use request by Jacob Christopher Hilsman for an accessory dwelling on 16.51 acres at 2520 Monticello Highway (Tax Parcel 038-034)
• Zoning map amendment by Elgen Homes, Inc. for 67.39 acres on Williams Street from AR to R2 (Tax Parcel 012-133)
• Zoning map amendment by Elgen Homes, Inc. for 0.5 acres on Fairplay Street from R3 to R2 (Tax Parcel R01-067)
• Acceptance of minutes from June 24, 2021 regular meeting
• Staff report of past zoning decisions

The Morgan County Planning Commission recommended approval of a conditional use permit for an accessory dwelling at 2520 Monticello Highway and a zoning map amendment for two parcels on Fairplay Road and Williams Street, changing them from R3 and AR to R2. The rezoning was approved 4-2, with two members dissenting. The accessory dwelling application was approved unanimously 6-0. The commission also approved the June 24, 2021 minutes.

• Approved June 24, 2021 minutes (4-0, two abstentions)
• Recommended approval of conditional use for accessory dwelling at 2520 Monticello Highway (6-0)
• Recommended approval of zoning map amendment for parcels RO1-067 and 012-133 from R3/AR to R2 (4-2)

Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners will consider a text amendment to the zoning ordinance regarding recreational vehicles, along with several new business items including contracts and equipment purchases. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and public comments.

• Text amendment to Article 7 of the Morgan County Zoning Ordinance related to recreational vehicles
• FY22 Aging Services Contract with NEGRC
• Acceptance of a portion of Westminster Way and all of Lancaster Lane into the county road network
• Purchase of Patrol Rifles, SCBAs, and Extrication Tools
• New Contract for Printers/Copiers

The Board of Commissioners approved the text amendment to Article 7 of the Morgan County Zoning Ordinance related to recreational vehicles, with a modification to the renewal permit language. The board also approved several other items, including the FY22 Aging Services Contract, road acceptance, and equipment purchases.

• Approved agenda with addition of County Wireless Refresh item
• Approved July 6, 2021 minutes with amendment to Mauldin & Jenkins engagement letter
• Approved ordinance 7.43 Recreation Vehicles with modification to Section 7.43.4.2
• Approved FY2022 Aging Services Contract with NEGRC
• Approved incorporation of Westminster Way segment and Lancaster Lane into county road network
• Approved purchase of patrol rifles for $31,344.25
• Approved purchase of 8 SCBAs for $65,649.44
• Approved purchase of extrication tools for $29,153.69

Planning Commission

The Morgan County Planning Commission will hold a work session to discuss three new business items: a conditional use request for an accessory dwelling, and two zoning map amendments by Elgen Homes, Inc. No administrative or unfinished business is listed. The meeting is scheduled to adjourn after the discussions.

• Conditional use request by Jacob Christopher Hilsman for an accessory dwelling on 16.51 acres at 2520 Monticello Highway (Tax Parcel 038-034)
• Zoning map amendment by Elgen Homes, Inc. for 67.39 acres on Williams Street from AR to R2 (Tax Parcel 012-133)
• Zoning map amendment by Elgen Homes, Inc. for 0.5 acres on Fairplay Street from R3 to R2 (Tax Parcel R01-067)

The Morgan County Planning Commission held a work session with no administrative or unfinished business. They heard a conditional use request for an accessory dwelling at 2520 Monticello Highway and two zoning map amendments by Elgen Homes, Inc. on Fairplay Road and Williams Street, but took no votes or final actions.

• No administrative business conducted
• No unfinished business addressed
• Heard conditional use request for accessory dwelling at 2520 Monticello Highway (Tax Parcel 038-034)
• Heard zoning map amendment request for .5 acres on Fairplay Road from R3 to R2 (Tax Parcel RO1-067)
• Heard zoning map amendment request for 67.39 acres on Williams Street from AR to R2 (Tax Parcel 012-133)

Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners will consider two zoning text amendments: one to add a new chapter on recreational vehicles and another related to wellness retreats. The board will also vote on several purchases and contracts, including a wheel loader for solid waste and AEDs for Sheriff's Office vehicles, and accept the June 2021 financial reports.

• Text amendment to add Chapter 7.43 Recreational Vehicles to zoning ordinance
• Text amendment to Chapter 7.36 related to wellness retreats
• June 2021 payables: General Fund $852,479.44, TSPLOST $333,779.10, SPLOST $3,290,590.32, General Fund electronic payments $324,643.83
• Purchase of wheel loader for Solid Waste
• Quitclaim deeds for portions of Old U.S. Hwy. 441 and Cumming Dr. (CR67)

The Board unanimously approved the purchase of a 2014 Case wheel loader with foam-filled tires for $89,000 from United Rentals, fencing for the Newborn Road compactor site from D&D Fence for $14,785, and 31 AEDs for Sheriff's Office vehicles for $37,200. They also approved a $42,000 audit engagement with Mauldin & Jenkins, appointed Carol Sanchez to the CVB Board and Robert Bell to the Development Authority Board, and approved two quitclaim deeds for abandoned road portions. The recreational vehicle zoning text amendment was tabled, and a wellness retreat text amendment was discussed but not acted upon.

• Approved purchase of Case wheel loader with foam-filled tires for $89,000 from United Rentals.
• Approved fencing and installation from D&D Fence for $14,785, transferring funds from Capital Projects Fund Reserve to Solid Waste.
• Approved purchase of 31 AEDs from Boundtree Medical for $37,200.
• Approved FY2022 audit engagement with Mauldin & Jenkins for $37,000 plus $5,000 single audit, totaling $42,000.
• Appointed Carol Sanchez to the CVB Board with term ending June 30, 2024.
• Appointed Robert Bell to the Development Authority Board with term ending December 31, 2022.
• Approved two quitclaim deeds for portions of Old U.S. Hwy. 441 to Plainview Development, Inc. and Pamela Wolsky Stratton.
• Approved quitclaim deed for portion of Cumming Drive (CR67) to Barbara Williams Sauerbier.

Planning Commission

The Morgan County Planning Commission is meeting to consider a conditional use approval and a size variance for an accessory dwelling on 2 acres at 1380 W. Main Street. Three proposed zoning text amendments have been withdrawn, while one on wellness retreats remains on the agenda.

• Conditional use request for accessory dwelling at 1380 W. Main Street (Tax Parcel 012-173)
• Variance request for maximum accessory dwelling size at same property
• Text amendment on swimming pools (Chapter 7.24) — withdrawn
• Text amendment on residential home occupations (Chapter 7.20) — withdrawn
• Text amendment on wellness retreats (Chapter 7.36) — under discussion

The Morgan County Planning Commission voted unanimously to table two applications by Gloria Brown for a conditional use and a variance for an accessory dwelling at 1380 W. Main Street, allowing the applicant to explore other options. The commission also unanimously recommended approval of a text amendment to remove Chapter 7.36 (Wellness Retreats) from the Zoning Ordinance, as it could be used to bypass short-term rental rules. Three other text amendments (Chapters 7.24, 7.20, 7.21) were withdrawn. Minutes from May 21 and May 27 were approved, with abstentions noted.

• Approved minutes from May 21, 2021 work session (4:0, with two abstentions).
• Approved minutes from May 27, 2021 regular meeting with corrections (5:0, with one abstention).
• Tabled conditional use application for accessory dwelling at 1380 W. Main Street (6:0).
• Tabled variance application for accessory dwelling at 1380 W. Main Street (6:0).
• Recommended approval of text amendment to remove Chapter 7.36 Wellness Retreats from Zoning Ordinance (6:0).
• Noted withdrawal of text amendments to Chapters 7.24, 7.20, and 7.21.

Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners is meeting to address several board vacancies, including the Election Board, DFACS Board, Hospital Board, and the NE GA Regional Commission Board. The meeting also includes public comments on agenda items.

• Election Board Vacancies
• DFACS Board Vacancy
• Hospital Board Vacancies
• NE GA Regional Commission Board Vacancy
• Public Comments on Agenda Items

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the appointment of five new members to the Board of Elections, with terms starting July 1, 2021. The board also reappointed members to the DFACS, Hospital, and NE GA Regional Commission boards. All decisions were unanimous.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Appointed Timothy Carter, Barry Broadnax, James Woodard, Mary Kay Clyburn, and Kirby Hayes to the Elections Board (unanimous)
• Set Elections Board terms: Woodard and Broadnax to 2023, Hayes, Clyburn, and Carter to 2021 (unanimous)
• Reappointed Sheree Evans to DFACS Board, term to 2026 (unanimous)
• Reappointed Maynard Thompson Jr., Paul Courchaine, and Dr. Daniel Zant to Hospital Board, term to 2024 (unanimous)
• Appointed Jennifer Stewart to NE GA Regional Commission Board, term to 2022 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Morgan County Planning Commission will hold a work session to discuss two requests from Gloria Brown for an accessory dwelling at 1380 W. Main Street: a conditional use approval and a variance to the maximum size. Three proposed text amendments to the zoning ordinance (related to swimming pools, residential home occupations, and rural home occupations) have been withdrawn. A text amendment regarding wellness retreats remains on the agenda.

• Conditional use request for accessory dwelling at 1380 W. Main Street (Tax Parcel 012-173)
• Variance request for maximum size of accessory dwelling at 1380 W. Main Street
• Text amendment to Chapter 7.36 (wellness retreats) under consideration
• Three text amendments withdrawn (swimming pools, residential home occupations, rural home occupations)

Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting on June 15, 2021, to consider the FY2022 budget resolution and several contracts, including food services for the Senior Center, a facilities agreement with Cintas, design documents for a recreation complex, and solid waste disposal services. The board will also discuss vacancies on the Hospital, DFACS, and Elections boards, and hear public comments on agenda items.

• FY2022 Budget Resolution
• Senior Center FY22 GA Food Services Contract
• Cintas Facilities Solution Agreement
• Agreement with Parrish Construction for Recreation Complex design documents
• Solid Waste Transportation and Disposal Services Contract

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the FY2022 budget and resolution, along with several contracts including food services for the Senior Center, a uniform rental agreement with Cintas, design services for a recreation complex, thermal imaging cameras, a gate control system, and solid waste services. Board vacancies for Hospital, DFACS, and Elections boards were discussed but votes deferred to a special meeting.

• Approved FY2022 budget and resolution 2021-RES-013 (unanimous)
• Approved SFY22 food services contract with GA Food Services (unanimous)
• Approved Cintas facilities solutions agreement July 2021-June 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved $55,000 Parrish Construction design services for recreation complex (unanimous)
• Approved $22,860 purchase of three thermal imaging cameras with budget amendment (unanimous)
• Awarded gate control system project to EMC Security for $24,500 (unanimous)
• Awarded solid waste transportation/disposal contract to Republic Services (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners is holding a public hearing on the proposed FY2022 budget. This is the only substantive item on the agenda; no other business is listed.

• Public hearing on FY2022 proposed budget

The Board of Commissioners convened a budget hearing for the proposed FY22 Budget, presented by County Manager Adam Mestres. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned without any formal votes or decisions. The minutes record no substantive actions beyond the hearing itself.

Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting, approving the consent agenda and hearing a planning commission recommendation on a conditional use request for a childcare center. They will also consider a zoning text amendment on recreational vehicles, a change order for tennis court work, and a lease renewal for DFACS. The meeting includes an executive session for potential litigation.

• Conditional use request by Redeemer Church of Madison for a childcare center at 1890 Bethany Road (7 acres)
• Text amendment to Article 7 of the zoning ordinance regarding recreational vehicles
• May 2021 payables: General Fund $1,130,652.04, TSPLOST $142,055.82, SPLOST $311,977.77, electronic payments $122,025.13
• Tennis Court Rehabilitation Change Order
• DFACS lease renewal letter of intent

The Board approved a change order for tennis court rehabilitation, adding $91,793 in work, with the county paying half. They also approved a lease renewal for the DFACS office and a conditional use permit for a childcare center at Redeemer Church. A proposed zoning text amendment on RVs was tabled for further review.

• Approved $91,793 tennis court change order, county share $45,896.50 (unanimous)
• Approved DFACS lease renewal letter of intent (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use for childcare center at 1890 Bethany Road (unanimous)
• Tabled RV zoning text amendment for further review (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Commission will review a front yard setback variance for 1020 2nd Street and a conditional use request for a childcare center on Bethany Road. The meeting also includes an update on the Georgia Safari Conservation Park and a proposed text amendment regarding recreational vehicles.

• Variance request for front yard setback at 1020 2nd Street
• Conditional use request for Childcare Learning Center at 1890 Bethany Road
• Text amendment to Article 7 of the Zoning Ordinance regarding recreational vehicles
• Progress update on Georgia Safari Conservation Park

The Morgan County Planning Commission held a public hearing and unanimously recommended approval of a front-yard setback variance at 1020 2nd Street, a conditional use for a childcare center at 1890 Bethany Road, and a text amendment to the zoning ordinance regarding recreational vehicles. The meeting proceeded without a visual presentation due to equipment failure. No substantive decisions were made beyond these recommendations.

• Approved minutes from April 16, 2021 work session (6-0, two abstentions)
• Approved minutes from April 22, 2021 regular meeting with corrections (7-0, one abstention)
• Recommended approval of front setback variance at 1020 2nd Street (8-0)
• Recommended approval of conditional use for Childcare Learning Center at 1890 Bethany Road (8-0)
• Recommended approval of text amendment adding Chapter 7.43 and removing Section 7.18.15 (8-0)

Planning Commission

The Morgan County Planning Commission is reviewing a front yard setback variance for 1020 2nd Street and a conditional use request for a childcare center on Bethany Road. The commission will also consider a text amendment regarding recreational vehicles in the county zoning ordinance.

• Variance request for front yard setback at 1020 2nd Street
• Conditional use request for Childcare Learning Center at 1890 Bethany Road
• Text amendment to Article 7 of the Morgan County Zoning Ordinance regarding recreational vehicles

The Morgan County Planning Commission held a work session on May 21, 2021, with no administrative or unfinished business. Three new business items were discussed but no formal decisions or votes were recorded: a front yard setback variance request for 1020 2nd Street, a conditional use request for a childcare center at 1890 Bethany Road, and a text amendment to Article 7 regarding recreational vehicles. The meeting was adjourned without any action taken.

• No decisions made; all items were discussed only

Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners will hear a FY2022 budget presentation and consider several action items, including authorizing a revenue bond for the Development Authority, entering into intergovernmental agreements with four cities for tax collection, and purchasing vehicles and equipment. The board will also fill vacancies on the Agricultural, Tax Assessor, and Library boards.

• FY2022 Budget Presentation
• 2021-RES-013 Revenue Bond Authorization for Development Auth.
• IGA- Collection of Ad Valorem Taxes - City of Madison, Rutledge, Town of Buckhead, City of Bostwick
• Concrete for Newborn Road Site
• Purchase of Vehicles for Sheriff's Office

The Board unanimously approved a revenue bond for the Development Authority to fund a new headquarters for the Georgia Sheriffs Youth Homes Foundation, with the county not obligated. It also approved several reappointments, intergovernmental tax collection agreements, and purchases for public works and the Sheriff's Office.

• Approved revenue bond resolution 2021-RES-013 for Sheriffs Youth Homes Foundation (unanimous)
• Reappointed Suzanne Cottongim and Carol Williams to Ag Board (unanimous)
• Appointed Chris Sides to Tax Assessors Board (unanimous)
• Appointed Madalyn Atkinson to Library Board (unanimous)
• Approved IGAs for tax collection with Madison, Rutledge, Buckhead, Bostwick (unanimous)
• Approved concrete pad at Newborn Road site: $8,640 to Fowler Flemister, $11,765 to G.A.C. Construction (unanimous)
• Ratified purchase of 3 Sheriff's Office vehicles for $96,434 (unanimous)
• Approved dump trailer purchase from Kauffman for $11,714 and surplus of 2004 Eagle Rock trailer (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority

The Board of Commissioners will review April 2021 meeting minutes and approve monthly payables. The agenda also includes presentations on JDA land sale distribution and discussions regarding Clerk of Court flooring and IT software.

• JDA Land Sale Distribution presentation
• Approval of April 2021 payables totaling $532,088.27 for the General Fund
• Approval of TSPLOST payables in the amount of $35,276.56
• Approval of SPLOST payables in the amount of $130,292.19
• Discussion regarding Clerk of Court flooring and IT-Endpoint Protection Software

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the agenda, minutes, and consent agenda, and accepted a $1,042,500 check from the Joint Development Authority for the county's share of land sales. They also awarded a flooring contract to Hardy's Flooring for $12,995 and approved the purchase of Palo Alto endpoint protection software for $14,172.50. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned at 10:38 a.m.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes for April 6 and April 20, 2021 meetings (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including April 2021 payables and financials (unanimous)
• Awarded Clerk of Court flooring project to Hardy's Flooring for $12,995 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Palo Alto endpoint protection software for $14,172.50 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Morgan County Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to handle administrative items, including approval of minutes from previous meetings and a staff report on past zoning decisions. The main new business is a request by Michael Drake Boree for conditional use approval to place a multi-section manufactured home on a 35.5-acre parcel on Oconee Road. No unfinished business is listed.

• Conditional use request by Michael Drake Boree for multi-section manufactured home on 35.5 acres, Oconee Road (Tax Parcel 051-057)
• Approval of minutes from February 19, February 25, and March 15 meetings
• Staff report on past zoning decisions

The Morgan County Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of a conditional use application for a temporary multi-section manufactured home on Oconee Road, with conditions requiring the permanent home to begin construction within 12 months and the manufactured home to be removed within 60 days if not. The commission also approved minutes from three prior meetings. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes from Feb 19, 2021 work session (5-0, with abstentions)
• Approved minutes from Feb 25, 2021 regular meeting (6-0, with abstentions)
• Approved minutes from Mar 15, 2021 regular meeting (9-0)
• Recommended approval of conditional use for temporary manufactured home on Oconee Road (8-0)

Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners will hold a second reading and public comments on a revision to Chapter 10, the animal ordinance. They will also discuss and potentially decide on projects including new flooring for the Senior Center, renovations for a new Elections Office, and reconstruction of the tennis courts. The meeting includes liaison reports and public comments on agenda items.

• Second reading/public comments on Chapter 10 Animal Ordinance Revision
• Senior Center flooring project
• Renovations for new Elections Office
• Reconstruction of tennis courts

The Board unanimously approved the second reading of the animal ordinance amendment (2021-ORD-001) and a new Animal Services fee schedule. They also awarded contracts for Senior Center flooring and tennis court reconstruction, and approved up to $100,000 for Elections office renovations.

• Approved agenda with Animal Services Fee Schedule added (unanimous)
• Approved Chapter 10 Animal Ordinance amendment 2021-ORD-001 (unanimous)
• Awarded Senior Center flooring to Hardy's Floor Covering for $14,995 (unanimous)
• Approved up to $100,000 for Elections office renovations (unanimous)
• Awarded tennis court reconstruction to Talbot Tennis for $382,940, contingent on BOE funding (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment transferring $191,470 from Capital Project Fund Balance (unanimous)
• Approved Animal Services Fee Schedule (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Morgan County Planning Commission is holding a work session with one new business item: a conditional use request by Michael Drake Boree for a multi-section manufactured home on 70 acres on Oconee Road (Tax Parcel 051-057). No administrative or unfinished business is listed. The meeting will adjourn after discussion.

• Conditional use approval request for multi-section manufactured home on 70 acres, Oconee Road (Tax Parcel 051-057)

The Planning Commission held a work session and discussed a request by Michael Drake Boree for conditional use approval to place a multi-section manufactured home on 70 acres on Oconee Road (Tax Parcel 051-055). Staff presented an overview, and the commission asked about utilities, the need for two septic tanks, and a recent 4-acre split from the larger property. No decision was made; the item was only discussed.

• Discussed conditional use request for manufactured home on Oconee Road (no vote)

Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners is meeting to handle routine approvals, public comments, and several land-use and administrative items. Key actions include proposed text amendments to the zoning ordinance and development regulations, first reading of an animal ordinance revision, and abandonment of two county roads. The board will also consider a firefighting automatic aid agreement revision and declare surplus property.

• Text amendments to Zoning Ordinance Chapter 5.5 (Minimum Required Yards and Building Setbacks) and Table 4.2
• Amendments to Development Regulations (Chapters 1-4)
• First reading of Chapter 10 Animal Ordinance revision
• Abandonment of County Road 235 and portion of County Road 67 (Cumming Drive)
• March 2021 payables: General Fund $657,417.88, TSPLOST $643,134.98, SPLOST $59,308.80, electronic payments $130,856.60

The Board approved text amendments to Chapters 1, 2, and 3 of the Morgan County Development Regulations and deleted Chapter 4 in its entirety, passing 3-2. The board also approved zoning ordinance amendments for minimum required yards and building setbacks, passed 3-1. All other agenda items, including consent agenda, road abandonments, and a radio purchase, were approved unanimously.

• Approved text amendments to Chapters 1-3 of the Development Regulations and deleted Chapter 4 (passed 3-2).
• Approved text amendments to Zoning Ordinance Chapter 5.5 and Table 4.2 on dimensional requirements (passed 3-1).
• Approved the revised Fire Fighting Automatic Aid Agreement with the City of Madison.
• Approved the abandonment of County Road 235.
• Approved the abandonment of a portion of County Road 67 (Cumming Drive).
• Approved the purchase of one radio position from Gunby Communications for $10,541.00.
• Declared a list of county vehicles and equipment as surplus to be sold or disposed.
• Approved the consent agenda, including March 2021 payables and financials.

Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority

The Morgan County Commission is holding a special called meeting to consider the FY2021 Road Paving Project and to enter an executive session regarding real estate. The agenda includes only these two items, with no other business listed.

• FY2021 Road Paving Project
• Executive session on real estate

The Board unanimously approved awarding the FY2021 Road Paving Project to Pittman Construction Company for $1,494,139.00, funded by TSPLOST funds. The project covers approximately 10 miles of resurfacing and is supported by $522,282.63 in LMIG funding with a 30% county match. The board also approved the agenda and entered executive session to discuss real estate, then adjourned.

• Approved the meeting agenda as presented.
• Awarded the FY2021 Road Paving Project to Pittman Construction Company for $1,494,139.00, paid from TSPLOST funds.
• Approved entering executive session to discuss real estate at 11:06 a.m.
• Approved exiting executive session and adjourning at 1:56 p.m.

Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners approved a $312,254 purchase of a new fire engine from Ten-8. They also awarded contracts for HVAC replacement ($17,800 to Patterson Heating and Air), Newborn Road compactor site prep ($15,450 to NRC Grading and Hauling), a stationary compactor ($28,666.86 from Container Repair Service), and a 5-year weed control/fertilizer contract ($19,200 annually to All Turf). The board tabled a zoning text amendment until April 6, 2021, and approved the Madison Airport Expansion resolution.

• Approved agenda with addition of Resolution 2021-RES-011 Madison Airport Expansion Project
• Tabled zoning text amendment to Articles 4 & 5 until April 6, 2021 BOC meeting
• Approved Resolution 2021-RES-011 Madison Airport Expansion
• Approved historical indexing project for $69,364 with $31,011.30 budget amendment from contingency
• Approved updated probation services agreements for Probate and Magistrate Courts with fee increase from $35 to $40
• Awarded HVAC replacement project to Patterson Heating and Air for $17,800
• Awarded Newborn Road compactor site prep to NRC Grading and Hauling for $15,450
• Approved purchase of new fire engine from Ten-8 for $312,254

Planning Commission

The Morgan County Planning Commission is holding a special called meeting to discuss proposed text amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, specifically Chapter 5.5 on minimum required yards and building setbacks, and Table 4.2 on dimensional requirements. No unfinished business is listed, and the meeting will adjourn after the discussion.

• Text amendments to Zoning Ordinance Chapter 5.5 (Minimum Required Yards and Building Setbacks)
• Text amendments to Table 4.2 (dimensional requirements)

The Morgan County Planning Commission held a public hearing and voted 8-1 to recommend approval of text amendments to Chapter 5.5 (Minimum Required Yards and Building Setbacks) and Table 4.2 (dimensional requirements) of the Morgan County Zoning Ordinance. Several residents spoke in opposition, citing concerns about road frontage requirements, property rights, and impacts on family farms. The recommendation now goes to the county governing body for final action.

• Recommended approval of text amendments to Chapter 5.5 and Table 4.2 of the Zoning Ordinance (8-1, Milford dissenting)

Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to consider a zoning map amendment, a variance request, several intergovernmental agreements, property conveyances, and other administrative items. The agenda includes public comment periods and a planning commission session.

• Zoning map amendment from AG to C2 for 20 acres on Lions Club Road (Tax Parcel 036E-009)
• Variance request for flag size/height at 2610 Eatonton Highway (Tax Parcel 046-005)
• Development Services Intergovernmental Contract between JDA, Jasper, Morgan, Newton, and Walton Counties
• Resolution to authorize contract with Baymare and JDA
• Alcoholic Beverage License request at 2700 Fairplay Road

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a zoning map amendment from AG to C2 for 20 acres on Lions Club Road, allowing the Georgia Sheriffs Youth Home Foundation to build a 23,000 sq ft office and training facility. The board also approved several other items, including an intergovernmental development services contract, acknowledgments of Baymare agreements, a moratorium extension, and an alcoholic beverage license. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved zoning map amendment from AG to C2 for 20 acres on Lions Club Road (unanimous)
• Approved intergovernmental contract for development services with JDA and four counties (unanimous)
• Acknowledged development agreement between Baymare and Newton County (unanimous)
• Acknowledged infrastructure agreement between Baymare and JDA (unanimous)
• Approved resolution authorizing Board of Tax Assessors to contract with Baymare and JDA (unanimous)
• Extended temporary moratorium on subdivision applications through April 6, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved alcoholic beverage license for Fairplay Management LLC at 2700 Fairplay Road (unanimous)
• Approved variance for flag size at Farmview Market with conditions (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Morgan County Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider several zoning requests, including a map amendment, a conditional use, a variance, and two text amendments. One text amendment has been withdrawn. The commission will also accept minutes from prior meetings and receive a staff report on past zoning decisions.

• Zoning map amendment from AG to C2 for 20 acres on Lions Club Road (Tax Parcel 036E-009) requested by Georgia Sheriffs Youth Foundation
• Conditional use approval for a single wide manufactured home on .71 acres at 1040 Saffold Road (Tax Parcel 052A-038) requested by Laura Lucinda Evans and Lila Jo Evans
• Variance to maximum size and height for a flag on 46.11 acres at 2610 Eatonton Highway (Tax Parcel 046-005) requested by Farmview Market, LLC
• Text amendment to Article 14 of the Buckhead Zoning Ordinance requested by Morgan County Planning & Development
• Text amendment to Chapter 19.4 of the Morgan County Zoning Ordinance withdrawn

The Morgan County Planning Commission recommended approval of a zoning map amendment from AG to C2 for 20 acres on Lions Club Road, requested by Georgia Sheriffs Youth Homes Foundation. It also recommended approval of a conditional use for a double wide manufactured home at 1040 Saffold Road, a variance for an oversized flag at 2610 Eatonton Highway, and a text amendment to the Buckhead Zoning Ordinance. A second text amendment to the Morgan County Zoning Ordinance was withdrawn.

• Recommended approval of AG to C2 rezoning for 20 acres on Lions Club Road (6-0)
• Recommended approval of conditional use for double wide manufactured home at 1040 Saffold Road, with condition to remove existing home within 60 days of Certificate of Occupancy (7-0)
• Recommended approval of variance for oversized flag at 2610 Eatonton Highway with six conditions (7-0)
• Recommended approval of text amendment to Buckhead Zoning Ordinance with added 10-day review language (5-2)
• Withdrew text amendment to Morgan County Zoning Ordinance Chapter 19.4

Planning Commission

The Morgan County Planning Commission will hold a work session to discuss several land-use requests, including a zoning map amendment, a conditional use approval, a variance, and two text amendments. One text amendment item has been withdrawn. No administrative or unfinished business is on the agenda.

• Zoning map amendment from AG to C2 for 20 acres on Lions Club Road (Tax Parcel 036E-009) by Georgia Sheriffs Youth Foundation
• Conditional use approval for a single-wide manufactured home on .71 acres at 1040 Saffold Road (Tax Parcel 052A-038) by Laura Lucinda Evans and Lila Jo Evans
• Variance to maximum size and height for a flag on 46.11 acres at 2610 Eatonton Highway (Tax Parcel 046-005) by Farmview Market, LLC
• Text amendment to Article 14 of the Buckhead Zoning Ordinance related to text amendments
• Text amendment to Chapter 19.4 of the Morgan County Zoning Ordinance (WITHDRAWN)

The Morgan County Planning Commission held a work session on February 19, 2021, to review several zoning requests and amendments, but took no formal votes. Items discussed included a zoning map amendment for Georgia Sheriffs Youth Homes, a conditional use for a manufactured home, a flag variance for Farmview Market, and two text amendments. One text amendment to Chapter 19.4 was withdrawn. The Board of Commissioners scheduled a special called meeting for March 15 to address zoning modifications.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during work session
• Georgia Sheriffs Youth Homes zoning request (AG to C2) discussed, no action
• Conditional use for manufactured home at 1040 Saffold Road discussed, no action
• Flag variance for Farmview Market discussed, no action
• Text amendment to Article 14 of Buckhead Zoning Ordinance discussed, no action
• Text amendment to Chapter 19.4 of Morgan County Zoning Ordinance withdrawn

Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority

The Morgan County Commission will meet to consider several administrative and financial items, including resolutions to waive tax amounts owed, declare property surplus, and purchase radar units and sheriff's vehicle equipment. The agenda also includes filling board vacancies and amending the service delivery strategy.

• Service Delivery Strategy Amendment
• Resolutions to waive tax penalties, interest, and amounts owed
• Judicial In Rem resolution for tax commissioner
• Property to be declared surplus
• Purchase of radar units and equipment for sheriff's vehicles

The Board unanimously approved a Service Delivery Strategy amendment adding a county-wide Boys and Girls Club service provided by the City of Madison, along with several tax-related resolutions and appointments. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved SDS amendment 2021-RES-006 adding Boys & Girls Club service (unanimous)
• Approved resolution 2021-RES-003 waiving tax penalties and interest (unanimous)
• Approved resolution 2021-RES-004 waiving certain taxes owed (unanimous)
• Approved resolution 2021-RES-005 for judicial in rem foreclosures (unanimous)
• Reappointed Elzata Brown to Resource Preservation Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Appointed Blake McCormack to Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 9 radar units from Stalker for $15,295.50 (unanimous)
• Approved emergency equipment purchase from Interceptor for $94,242.43 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority

The Board of Commissioners held a work session to discuss ongoing updates to development regulations, receiving feedback from members. No formal decisions were made during the session. The Board will address the current moratorium on subdivisions at the March 2, 2021 meeting.

• Discussed development regulation updates (no vote)
• Scheduled subdivision moratorium discussion for March 2, 2021

Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority

The Morgan County Commission is holding a special called meeting to consider abandoning portions of Sewell Church Road (CR-46) and the entirety of Stanton Road (CR-368). The agenda contains only this road abandonment item along with agenda approval, making it a focused, single-topic meeting.

• Road abandonment for portions of Sewell Church Road (CR-46)
• Road abandonment for Stanton Road (CR-368) in its entirety

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners held a special called meeting and unanimously approved Resolution 2021-RES-002, which abandons the right of way for portions of Sewell Church Road (CR-46) and Stanton Road (CR-368) in its entirety, as requested by the Joint Development Authority. The meeting was brief, lasting only three minutes, and no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-RES-002 to abandon portions of Sewell Church Road and Stanton Road (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve the agenda and minutes, accept January 2021 financial reports and payables, and hear a request for a conditional use permit to allow a church on 19.79 acres at 1051 Meadow Lane. The board will also discuss courthouse clocktower repairs and receive the county manager's report.

• Conditional use request by Ellis & Crystal Johnson for a church at 1051 Meadow Lane (Tax Parcel 042-003G)
• January 2021 payables: General Fund $623,043.29, TSPLOST $693,169.67, SPLOST $179,270.31, General Fund electronic payments $367,421.15
• Courthouse Clocktower Repairs discussion
• Public comment scheduled from Charles Keith Pharr

The Board unanimously denied a conditional use request by Ellis and Crystal Johnson to allow a church at 1051 Meadow Lane, giving Center Pointe Church 90 days to find other accommodations. The denial was based on the applicants' refusal to pave the parking lot as required by zoning. The Board also approved a $49,780 contract to Reams Enterprises for courthouse clock tower repairs.

• Denied conditional use for church at 1051 Meadow Lane (unanimous)
• Approved $49,780 contract to Reams Enterprises for clock tower repairs (unanimous)
• Approved agenda with additions (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Jan 5 and Jan 19 meetings (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including January payables and financials (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Morgan County Planning Commission recommended denial of a conditional use application for a church at 1051 Meadow Lane unless parking is brought into compliance within 90 days. They also recommended approval of a convenience store with fuel sales at 134 Atlanta Highway, subject to conditions, and denied a variance for an accessory building at 1080 Railroad Street. The commission approved minutes from previous meetings and adjourned.

• Approved minutes from December 11, 2020 work session (4-0, 2 abstentions)
• Approved minutes from December 16, 2020 regular meeting (4-0, 2 abstentions)
• Recommended approval of conditional use for convenience store with fuel sales at 134 Atlanta Highway, with conditions (6-0)
• Recommended denial of conditional use for church at 1051 Meadow Lane unless parking compliance within 90 days (6-0)
• Recommended denial of variance for accessory building at 1080 Railroad Street (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Morgan County Planning Commission held a work session on January 22, 2021, with no administrative or unfinished business. Three new business items were discussed: a conditional use request for a convenience store with fuel sales, a conditional use request for a church, and a variance for an accessory building. No votes were taken; the items were only discussed.

• Discussed conditional use request for convenience store with fuel sales at 134 Atlanta Highway
• Discussed conditional use request for church at 1051 Meadow Lane
• Discussed variance request for accessory building at 1080 Railroad Street

Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners will meet to consider several items, including a presentation of the FY2020 audit, proposed development regulations, and the abandonment of Sewell Church Road and Stanton Road. The board will also discuss the 2021 LMIG project list, a compactor for the Newborn Road project, solid waste facility repairs, replacement of compactors, and participation in the ACCG Inmate Medical Savings Program. Public comments on agenda items will be heard.

• FY2020 Audit Presentation
• Proposed Development Regulations
• Sewell Church Road and Stanton Road Abandonment
• 2021 LMIG Project List
• Compactor for Newborn Road Project

The Board unanimously approved the FY2021 LMIG project list and authorized the Chairman to sign grant documents. They also extended the temporary moratorium on subdivision applications through March 2, 2021, and approved several solid waste equipment purchases and repairs. The FY2020 audit was presented, and development regulations were discussed with public comments but no final decision was made.

• Approved agenda with addition of Personnel under Executive (unanimous)
• Extended temporary moratorium on subdivision applications through March 2, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved FY2021 LMIG project list and authorized Chairman to sign grant documents (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of self-contained compactor from Baker's Waste Equipment for $24,054 (unanimous)
• Awarded solid waste facility repairs to Bradley Welding Services for $14,400 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 3 compactors from Container Repair Service for $75,878.58 (unanimous)
• Approved entering ACCG Inmate Medical Savings Program (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority

The Morgan County Commission is meeting to approve the agenda and consider a quitclaim deed for the Drug Court Building. This is a single new business item, likely transferring property ownership. No other substantive actions are listed.

• Quitclaim deed for Drug Court Building

The Morgan County Building Authority held a special called meeting and unanimously approved the agenda and the minutes from the July 7, 2020 meeting. The board also unanimously accepted a quitclaim deed for a building behind the hospital, donated by the hospital for Drug Court use, with a reversion clause if it ceases to be used for that purpose. The meeting adjourned at 8:06 p.m.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from July 7, 2020 meeting (unanimous)
• Accepted quitclaim deed for Drug Court building (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority

The Board of Commissioners held a public hearing on proposed development regulation changes. Residents who spoke supported a moratorium and asked for an extension to allow further review and feedback. No vote was taken; the board will discuss and potentially vote on the regulations at the February 19, 2021 meeting.

• No decisions made; public hearing only
• Scheduled discussion and potential vote on proposed development regulations for Feb. 19, 2021

Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority

The Board will elect a Chairman and Vice-Chairman for the 2021 term. The meeting includes an audit presentation from Morgan Medical Center and review of December 2020 payables. The Planning Commission will also consider two land use requests.

• Election of 2021 Chairman and Vice-Chairman
• Morgan Medical Center FY2020 Audit Presentation
• December 2020 General Fund payables of $478,843.44
• Variance request for rear setback at 1050 Sailview Drive
• Conditional use request for accessory dwelling at 1200 White Oak Way

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a conditional use request for an accessory dwelling on 15.1 acres at 1200 White Oak Way, with conditions including shared driveway/meter, same architecture, private use only, and no renting. A variance request for 1050 Sailview Drive was withdrawn by the applicant. The board also re-elected Philipp von Hanstein as Chairman and Ben Riden as Vice-Chair for 2021.

• Approved agenda with additions (unanimous)
• Re-elected Philipp von Hanstein as Chairman for 2021 (unanimous)
• Re-elected Ben Riden as Vice-Chair for 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes for Dec 1, 15, 17, 2020 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including December 2020 payables and financials (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use for accessory dwelling at 1200 White Oak Way with conditions (unanimous)
• Variance request for 1050 Sailview Drive withdrawn by applicant