Morgan County public meetings in 2022
11 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority
The Board of Commissioners approved contracts for a new 911 phone system and text-to-911 software. The Board also filled vacancies on the Planning Commission and Development Authority boards.
- Approved purchase of VESTA 911 phone system from Ryan Public Safety for $216,533.17 (Unanimous)
- Approved purchase of text-to-911 software from Agent 511 for $4,500.00 (Unanimous)
- Reappointed Dennis Myers, Clint Milford, and Scott Campbell to Planning Commission through Dec 31, 2025 (Unanimous)
- Appointed Michael Barnes to Planning Commission through Dec 31, 2025 (Unanimous)
- Appointed Tara Dillard to Planning Commission to complete term ending Dec 31, 2023 (Unanimous)
- Reappointed Bob Bell and Robert Terrell to Development Authority Board through Dec 31, 2026 (Unanimous)
- Appointed Commissioner Ben Riden to the JDA Board for term Jan 1, 2023 to Jan 1, 2027 (Unanimous)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission recommended denying a zoning map amendment for a storage facility on Walter Shepherd Road and recommended approval for a family cemetery on Bethany Road. A request for a wellness retreat was withdrawn, and a text amendment regarding shipping containers was tabled.
- Elected Constance Booth as Chairman (5-0)
- Elected Doug Mundrick as Vice-Chairman (4-0)
- Elected Tara Cooner as Secretary (5-0)
- Approved November 17, 2022 Minutes (5-0)
- Recommended denial of zoning map amendment from AR to C3 for 4.27 acres on Walter Shepherd Road (5-0)
- Recommended approval of conditional use for family cemetery on 73.326 acres at 3511 Bethany Road, conditioned on combining properties (5-0)
- Wellness retreat request at 1041 River Farm Way withdrawn
- Tabled text amendment for shipping container regulations until February 2023 (5-0)
Board of Assessors
The Board approved the minutes from the October 26, 2022 meeting. Chairwoman Mary Ellen Anton announced her resignation effective December 31, 2022. The Board tabled a discussion regarding voting eligibility for new members until January 25.
- Approved October 26, 2022 meeting minutes
- Tabled discussion on new board member voting eligibility
Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority
The Board of Commissioners adopted a new Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance and approved eight alcoholic beverage licenses for 2023. The Board also authorized equipment purchases for the Sheriff's Office and Bill Wood Park. A zoning amendment request for Bonner Lane was withdrawn by the applicant.
- Approved Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance (Unanimous)
- Approved eight alcoholic beverage licenses for 2023 (Unanimous)
- Approved $90,346.44 for Sheriff's Office Tahoe emergency equipment from West Chatham Warning Devices (Unanimous)
- Approved $14,025.00 for Bill Wood Park infield tune ups from Laserturf (Unanimous)
- Reappointed Janice Knight to the Council on Aging Board through Dec 31, 2025 (Unanimous)
- Appointed Commissioner Ben Riden to the JDA Board from Jan 1, 2023 to Jan 1, 2027 (Unanimous)
- Zoning map amendment for 16.89 acres on Bonner Lane withdrawn by applicant
- Approved November 2022 payables and financials (Unanimous)
Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority
The Building Authority approved Resolution 2022-RES-012 to authorize revenue bonds for the Recreation Complex Expansion. The project is expected to cost $19 million, with the county seeking $10 million in bond financing.
- Approved agenda with addition of public comments (Unanimous)
- Approved minutes from April 05, 2022 special called meeting (Unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2022-RES-012 to authorize revenue bonds and related documents for Recreation Complex Expansion (3-1)
Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority
The Board of Commissioners adopted Resolution 2022-RES-013 to authorize documents for revenue bonds issued by the Building Authority. This includes an installment sale agreement for the expansion of the recreation complex.
- Approved agenda as presented
- Adopted Resolution 2022-RES-013 authorizing execution of documents for Building Authority revenue bonds, including an installment sale agreement
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission recommended approval of a zoning map amendment for 16.89 acres on Bonner Lane from AG to C2. The recommendation includes specific conditions regarding land use and lighting. The commission also approved minutes from three previous meetings.
- Recommended approval of zoning map amendment from AG to C2 for 16.89 acres on Bonner Lane (6-1)
- Approved October 14, 2022 special called work session minutes (6-0)
- Approved October 20, 2022 work session minutes (7-0)
- Approved October 27, 2022 regular meeting minutes (7-0)
Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority
The Board of Commissioners approved several infrastructure and equipment purchases, including a major security upgrade for the Public Safety Complex and a new rescue vehicle. A special meeting was scheduled for November 30 to discuss funding for a potential $19 million recreation complex.
- Approved $1,517,608.97 for Public Safety Complex security and network updates (Unanimous)
- Approved FY2023 Aging Services Contract with NEGRC for $107,597.99 (Unanimous)
- Approved $31,201.40 PC refresh purchase from Sterling (Unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2022-RES-011 to sell surplus property (parcel 066A 003A) for $1,000 (Unanimous)
- Approved $59,507.47 for sprinkler system repairs from Advantage Fire (Unanimous)
- Approved $238,125.72 for vehicle purchases from Allan Vigil Ford (Unanimous)
- Approved $114,663.83 for rescue truck chassis, service body, and skid unit (Unanimous)
- Scheduled Special Called Building Authority Meeting for Nov 30, 2022 (Unanimous)
Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority
The Board of Commissioners approved a contract for Public Safety Complex parking resurfacing and granted a four-year conditional use permit for a church portable building. The Board also updated livestock regulations for residential areas and approved family division subdivisions. Additional actions included renewing probation service agreements and appointing a member to the Tax Assessors Board.
- Approved conditional use permit for Redeemer Church portable building for a four-year term (Unanimous)
- Approved revisions to Chapter 10-Animals regarding livestock in residential areas (Unanimous)
- Approved revised language to include Family Division as a Minor Subdivision (Unanimous)
- Awarded Public Safety Complex parking resurfacing to Garrett Paving for $176,710 (Unanimous)
- Approved probation services agreements for Magistrate, Probate and Superior Court (Unanimous)
- Appointed Nicole Wasendorf to the Tax Assessors Board for a term ending Dec 31, 2023 (Unanimous)
- Approved track facility improvements not to exceed $60,000 with 50% BOE reimbursement (Unanimous)
- Approved declaring various equipment and furniture items as surplus for sale or disposal (Unanimous)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission recommended denying a front yard setback variance for a carport in Rutledge and recommended approval for a temporary classroom building at Redeemer Church. A request for a family cemetery was tabled due to a legal dispute over property ownership, and a zoning map amendment for 291.86 acres on Reids Ferry Road was withdrawn by the applicant.
- Recommended denial of variance for front yard setback at 202 W. Main Street (7-0)
- Recommended approval of conditional use for classroom portable building at 1890 Bethany Road with a four-year time limit (7-0)
- Tabled conditional use application for family cemetery at 2551 Kingston Road until will is clarified (7-0)
- Zoning map amendment for 291.86 acres on Reids Ferry Road withdrawn by applicant
- Approved September 16, 2022 Minutes (7-0)
- Approved September 22, 2022 Minutes (7-0)
Board of Assessors
The Board of Assessors approved a fair market value for a property owner's settlement conference and granted an exemption status for parcel 010-051. The board also approved the removal of Conservation Use Value (CUV) for properties where owners have deceased. The November meeting was rescheduled to December 7, 2022.
- Approved Chief Appraiser's FMV for property owner Jon Klein (All in Favor)
- Approved August 24th meeting minutes (All in Favor)
- Accepted BOE Appeals (All in Favor)
- Approved exemption status for parcel 010-051 (All in Favor)
- Approved removal of CUV for properties due to death of owners (All in Favor)
- Rescheduled November 2022 meeting to December 7, 2022 (All in Favor)