Oconee County public meetings in 2022

Board of Tax Assessors

The Board of Tax Assessors is meeting to approve previous minutes and review several Current Use Value (CUV) continuations. The board will also consider the approval of a pre-bill mobile home cost schedule.

• CUV Continuations for parcels including Lake Oconee Farms, LLLP and others
• Approval of pre-bill mobile home cost schedule
• Non-disclosure approval
• Appeal update

The Board unanimously approved several Conservation Use Value (CUV) continuations and non-disclosure applications. The Board also directed the secretary to seek legal input regarding a taxpayer's inquiry on conservation use for divided parcels.

• Approved November 8, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved CUV Continuations for 9 parcels (unanimous)
• Approved Non-Disclosure applications (unanimous)
• Approved motion to seek county attorney input on conservation use for parcels B-05-006, B-05-008, B-04-033A, and B-04-033AA (unanimous)

Board of Elections Meeting

The Board of Elections unanimously certified the results of the December 6, 2022 General Runoff Election. Director Sharon Gregg reported a total voter turnout of 66.11%.

• Approved November 15, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Certified December 6, 2022 General Runoff Election results (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Board of Commissioners approved a $101,317.45 fiber bid for county facilities and rezoned 8.78 acres for a rehabilitation hospital. They also approved a residential driveway variance and several board appointments. The FY22 audit report was presented, showing a strong financial condition with a $10,411,674 General Fund balance.

• Approved $101,317.45 HiTech Utility Construction fiber bid (4-0)
• Approved Rezone No. P22-0231 for 1083 Parkway Boulevard to OIP for a rehabilitation hospital (4-0)
• Approved Variance P22-0239 for a second driveway at 1171 Founders Lake Drive (4-0)
• Appointed Brock Toole and Rick Waller to Industrial Development Authority (4-0)
• Appointed Lisa H. Dawson and Michael Ransom to Farmland Preservation Ranking Committee (4-0)
• Approved 2023 Alcohol License Renewal Applications via Consent Agenda (4-0)
• Approved 2023 Resurfacing and LMIG Application via Consent Agenda (4-0)
• Approved 2023 Board of Commissioners Meeting Schedule via Consent Agenda (4-0)

Upper Oconee Basin Water Authority

The Authority is meeting to review financial and operations reports. The agenda includes a discussion of the FY23 budget.

• Review of FY23 Budget
• Financial Report
• Operations and Management Report from Jacobs

Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Board approved a consent order for a condemnation settlement regarding Dickens Farms at no cost to the county. A rezone request for 23.657 acres on Mars Hill Road was postponed to February 2023. Several other items, including HVAC contracts and road grants, were moved to the December 6 consent agenda.

• Approved consent order for Dickens Farms condemnation settlement (4-0)
• Postponed Rezone P22-0155 for 3651 Mars Hill Road until February 7, 2023 (4-0)
• Approved November 29, 2022 Agenda with addition of item 6.7 (4-0)
• Moved Speed Detection Device Permit updates to Dec 6 Consent Agenda
• Moved Courthouse HVAC Project Phase II contract ($156,775) to Dec 6 Consent Agenda
• Moved Oconee Kennel Club Animal Assistance Trailer MOU to Dec 6 Consent Agenda
• Moved FY23 LMIG resurfacing grant ($2,960,984.85) to Dec 6 Consent Agenda
• Moved 2023 Alcohol License Renewals to Dec 6 Consent Agenda

Board of Elections Meeting

The Board of Elections unanimously certified the results of the November 8, 2022 General/Special Election following a 74.68% turnout. The board also appointed a new vice-chair and approved the purchase of signage for church polling sites.

• Approved October 4, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Certified November 8, 2022 General/Special Election results (Unanimous)
• Appointed Kirk Shook as vice-chair (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of yard signs for 5 church polling locations

Recreation Advisory Committee

The Recreation Advisory Committee established priority routes for the Oconee County Master Trails map and set development priorities for the Land Application System (LAS) site. The committee also reviewed updated concept maps for several county parks, including plans for tennis court expansion and pickleball conversion.

• Prioritized main trail line from OCHS to OVP to NOHS (unanimous)
• Prioritized northern connectivity from Malcolm Bridge Road to Mars Hill as second trail priority (unanimous)
• Prioritized gymnasium and multi-use fields for LAS site development (unanimous)
• Requested horse trails be considered for LAS site (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved September 20 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Oconee Fire Rescue Station Chiefs Meeting

Station Chiefs approved the October 11, 2022 minutes and agreed to move monthly meeting times to 6:00 pm from December through March. The board reviewed November training schedules, recruit assessments, and automatic aid maps. No other formal votes were recorded.

• Approved October 11, 2022 minutes
• Moved monthly meeting times to 6:00 pm for December through March

Board of Tax Assessors

The Board approved the 2023 ABOS value changes and 15 CUV continuations. The Board also corrected a clerical acreage error for parcel B-11-030 and approved homestead removal letters for two properties.

• Approved October 11, 2022 minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved 15 CUV Continuations (Unanimous)
• Approved clerical acreage error for parcel B-11-030 to 85.66 (Unanimous)
• Approved homestead removal letters for parcels C-04-025 and C-01A-012 (Unanimous)
• Approved ABOS value change for 2023 (Unanimous)

Tourism and Visitors Bureau

The Board approved the August meeting minutes and decided against renewing a Lamar Billboard contract. Members reviewed September and October performance metrics and discussed potential future educational tours and a Christmas Candlelight Tour.

• Approved meeting minutes from August 4 and August 29
• Decided not to renew Lamar Billboard contract
• Declined Oconee Living ad plan due to cost and commitment length
• Declined Dalton Erickson Travel Adventure Show booth due to price

Oconee County Industrial Development Authority Meeting

The Authority approved a contract to donate 13.374 acres on Highway 316 at McNutt’s Creek Road to the State of Georgia. Additionally, the board approved year-end budget amendments to balance the FY22 budget. No action was taken during the executive session regarding real estate matters.

• Approved FY22 budget amendments to increase revenues and expenditures by $16,064,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved contract to donate 13.374 acres on Highway 316 at McNutt’s Creek Road to the State of Georgia for a Department of Driver’s Services location (Unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda
• Approved minutes from September 26, 2022 and October 17, 2022

Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Board of Commissioners approved several land-use requests, including rezoning and special use permits for Westminster Christian Academy and a medical office complex. The Board also approved a cell phone tower permit, an update to the alcohol ordinance, and an HVAC replacement for the OVP Gym.

• Approved Rezone P22-0184 for Westminster Christian Academy to OIP (4-0)
• Approved Rezone P22-0185 for Westminster Christian Academy to OIP (4-0)
• Approved Special Use P22-0154 for private school use at 1640 New High Shoals Road (4-0)
• Approved Special Use P22-0176 for a cell phone tower on Fambrough Bridge Road (4-0)
• Approved Rezone P22-0177 for Westminster Presbyterian Homes to OIP (4-0)
• Approved Variance P22-0208 to reduce buffer from 25 to 0 feet at 1030 Welbrook Road (4-0)
• Approved Amendment to the Oconee County Alcohol Ordinance (4-0)
• Approved $271,627 HVAC replacement for OVP Gym (4-0)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Board of Commissioners reviewed strategic plans for parks, water resources, public works, and planning. No formal votes were taken on the proposed facility upgrades, zoning amendments, or tax exemptions, which will be addressed in future meetings.

• Discussed five-year Parks and Recreation plan including Oconee Veterans Park and LAS park
• Reviewed Water Master Plans including Bear Creek and Hard Labor Creek projects
• Proposed selling the Annex building and Watkinsville library
• Discussed $8.5 million road paving plan contingent on Tsplost vote
• Proposed UDC amendments for timber harvesting and subdivision water requirements
• Discussed privatizing code compliance reviews via third-party firms
• Proposed increasing residential homestead exemptions from $2,000 to $5,000
• Proposed automatic frozen assessments for seniors 65 and older

Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Board of Commissioners approved the meeting agenda and held discussions on several budget amendments and contracts. All substantive items discussed were placed on the November 1, 2022, Consent Agenda by consensus. No actions were taken during the Executive Session.

• Approved October 25, 2022 Agenda (4-0)
• Placed FY22 year-end budget amendments on Nov 1 Consent Agenda
• Placed FY23 Parks and Recreation budget amendments on Nov 1 Consent Agenda
• Placed $45,000 Ardurra contract change order for Calls Creek WRF on Nov 1 Consent Agenda
• Placed $25 million GEFA loan for Calls Creek WRF on Nov 1 Consent Agenda
• Placed FY23 Aging Services Contract renewal on Nov 1 Consent Agenda
• Entered Executive Session to discuss land acquisition, personnel, and litigation (4-0)

Board of Tax Assessors

The Board of Tax Assessors is meeting to approve previous minutes and review specific tax-related applications. The body will discuss CUV continuations and a non-disclosure application.

• CUV Continuations for Jeffrey & Allison Haber (26.00 acres)
• CUV Continuations for Kelly & Michael Harbison (32.82, 0.84, and 1.80 acres)
• Non-Disclosure application
• Homestead removal letter regarding driver's license registration in another county
• Appeal update

Oconee Fire Rescue Station Chiefs Meeting

The Oconee Fire Rescue Station Chiefs and membership will meet to discuss fleet and facility maintenance. The body will review October training, volunteer recruit lists, and member training hours.

• Work orders for fleet and facilities
• Review of potential volunteer recruit list
• Review of monthly training hours list
• Discussion of desk audit meetings with Corie Shields

Library Advisory Board

The Oconee County Library Board of Trustees will meet to review reports from branch managers and regional services. The board will discuss naming rights and fundraising as new business and provide an update on the new library.

• Naming rights and fundraising discussion
• New library update
• Reports from Bogart and Watkinsville Friends of the Library

Planning Commission Meeting

The Hard Labor Creek Reservoir Management Board and Walton County Water & Sewerage Authority are holding a joint meeting. The primary focus is the approval of a Supplemental Bond Resolution for the Walton-Hard Labor Creek Reservoir Water Treatment Facility Project.

• Supplemental Bond Resolution for Walton-Hard Labor Creek Reservoir Water Treatment Facility Project, Series 2022

Board of Elections Meeting

The Board of Elections is meeting to review the Director's report on election readiness. Discussions include equipment testing and poll worker training schedules.

• Logic and Accuracy testing
• Absentee by Mail and Advance Voting updates
• GARVIS testing and cellular poll pads update
• Poll Worker Training scheduled for October 3, 5, and 6

Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will review zoning changes and parking variances for two properties. The meeting also includes appointments to the Tourism and Visitors Bureau and the Board of Election and Registration.

• Rezone #P22-0133: 1050 Jimmy Daniell Road from Agricultural to Highway Business District
• Variance #P22-0190: Reduce minimum parking spaces from 107 to 58 at 1050 Jimmy Daniel Road
• Rezone #P22-0061: 42.76 acres at Hog Mountain Road and US Highway 78 to B-1 and B-2 districts
• Variance #P22-0127: Increase allowable parking spaces from 47 to 84 at Hog Mountain Road and US Highway 78
• Budget amendment for Sheriff's Office Insurance Funds/Damaged Vehicle

Animal Services Meeting

The Animal Services Advisory Board will meet to approve previous minutes and receive updates from the Manager of Animal Services. The meeting includes a period for public comment and a discussion of new business.

• Approval of July 6, 2022 minutes
• Manager of Animal Services updates on budget, stats, and events

Upper Oconee Basin Water Authority

The authority is meeting to review the proposed budget for fiscal year 2023. The session includes reports from the TPE, Engineering, and Operations and Management committees.

• FY23 Proposed Budget

Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will discuss amendments to the resolution for county ordinance citations and a transportation agreement with the Northeast Georgia Regional Commission. The meeting includes discussions on budget amendments for the Sheriff's Office and Senior Center custodial services.

• Amendments to the Resolution for Issuance of Citations for County Ordinance Violations
• Contract amendment for Senior Center Additional Space Custodial Services
• Budget amendment for Sheriff's Office Insurance Funds/Damaged Vehicle
• FY23 Senior Center Coordinated Transportation Agreement with Northeast Georgia Regional Commission
• Recognition of Diaper Need Awareness Week (Sept 24 - Oct 2, 2022)

Oconee County Industrial Development Authority Meeting

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. The body will consider adopting the agenda and approving minutes from a September 12, 2022, meeting.

Recreation Advisory Committee

The Recreation Advisory Committee will meet to discuss program and park updates. The agenda also includes a review of TSPLOST information.

• Program and park updates
• TSPLOST information

Planning Commission Meeting

The Oconee County Planning Commission will meet to discuss a rezoning request for a vacant property. The body will also hold a discussion regarding the 2023 Comprehensive Plan Update.

• Rezone #P22-0133: 1050 Jimmy Daniell Road, ±2.51 acres from AG to B-2
• 2023 Comprehensive Plan Update discussion

Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will consider a proposed Property Maintenance Code and a resolution to reduce the Ad Valorem Millage Rate if a 1% TSPLOST is passed. The meeting includes several zoning variances and appointments to county committees.

• Second reading of the Proposed Property Maintenance Code
• Rezone #P22-0061 for ±42.76 acres at Hog Mountain Road and US Highway 78
• Special Use #P22-0132 for Prince Avenue Baptist Church on Monroe Highway
• Discussion of Calls Creek Plant Upgrade to 3 MGD Phase II
• Budget amendment for jail body worn cameras

Planning Commission Meeting

The body is meeting to review fleet and facility maintenance work orders and training schedules. Discussions include the Fall Medical Responder Course and volunteer recruitment. The meeting may include an executive session for personnel matters.

• Review of work orders for fleet and facilities
• Status of Fall Medical Responder Course
• Review of potential volunteer recruit list
• Review of membership appeal
• Review of dress protocol for preplans

Board of Tax Assessors

The Board of Tax Assessors is meeting to review several Conservation Use Value (CUV) continuations and one withdrawal. The board will also discuss the refund of application fees for conservation use requests withdrawn after filing with the Clerks Office.

• CUV Continuations for Melissa Peters, Connie Veal, Stanley & Linda Gantt, Tyler & Ashley Smith, Darla Beckner, and Haley Brown
• CUV Withdrawal for B. Lloyd & Paula Hansford
• Discussion of conservation use application fee refunds

Planning Commission Meeting

The Hard Labor Creek Reservoir Management Board and Walton County Water & Sewerage Authority are meeting to discuss project financing and facility management. The body is considering the issuance of revenue bonds for a water treatment project and the prepayment of 2013 revenue bonds.

• Bond Resolution for Walton-Hard Labor Creek Reservoir Water Treatment Facility Project
• Engineering Services Proposal from Schnabel Engineering for dam monitoring not to exceed $20,000
• Professional Services Agreement with Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. not to exceed $67,600
• Authorization for PPI to distribute RFQs for Water Treatment Facility Design and Construction Manager at Risk services
• Review of Presley FERC permit surrender process and 08/16/22 Dam Inspection Report

Keep Oconee County Beautiful Commission Meeting

The commission will meet to approve July 2022 minutes and review a budget report. The agenda includes updates on current programs and reports from the Executive Director and committees.

• Approval of July 2022 meeting minutes
• Budget report review
• Executive Director report on current programs

Oconee County Industrial Development Authority Meeting

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. The body will consider adopting the agenda and approving the minutes from the July 25, 2022, meeting.

Planning Commission Meeting

The meeting agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The board scheduled an executive session and noted the next meeting date.

Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will hold a first reading of a proposed Property Maintenance Code. Members will also discuss a millage rate reduction tied to a one percent TSPLOST and various infrastructure and service contracts.

• First reading of Proposed Property Maintenance Code
• Proposed water lease update for an additional 1.5 MGD with Barrow County
• GDOT roundabout lighting assistance for SR 53 at Snows Mill/Rocky Branch Road and Rays Church/Malcom Bridge Road
• Budget amendment for jail body worn cameras
• Agreement for Court Collection Services between i3 Verticals and Oconee County Probate Court

Tourism and Visitors Bureau

The board will meet to approve previous minutes and hold an executive session. The meeting is primarily procedural with a focus on personnel discussion.

• Executive session to discuss personnel

Planning Commission Meeting

The Oconee County Planning Commission will meet to review a special use request for a community-scale church. The body will also address the appointment of a nominating committee for commission officers.

• Special Use #P22-0132: Prince Avenue Baptist Church, ±74.53 acres on Monroe Highway
• Appointment of the Nominating Committee for Planning Commission Officers

Board of Health

The Oconee County Board of Health is meeting to review minutes and address old business. The primary action item is a vote regarding a variance request for Lane Creek.

• Vote on Variance request for Lane Creek

Board of Tax Assessors

The Board of Tax Assessors is meeting to approve previous minutes and review Current Use Valuation (CUV) continuations for specific properties. The board will also receive updates on appeals and late appeals.

• CUV continuations for Allgood Properties, LLC
• CUV continuation for Amy Pritchett & Mimi Tarpley-Benkoski
• CUV continuation for Ames Barnett
• Review of late appeals
• Approval of July 12, 2022 meeting minutes

Oconee Fire Rescue Station Chiefs Meeting

The Oconee Fire Rescue Station Chiefs and membership are meeting to discuss fleet and facility maintenance. The body will review August training, volunteer recruits, and member training hours.

• Work orders for fleet and facilities
• Review of August training and potential volunteer recruit list
• Review of monthly training hours and sign-in sheets
• Executive session for personnel matters

Tourism and Visitors Bureau

The board will meet to approve previous minutes and hold an executive session. The executive session is scheduled to discuss personnel matters.

• Executive session to discuss personnel

Board of Elections Meeting

The Board of Elections will meet to address new business regarding petitions and a call for a Special TSPLOST. The meeting also includes the approval of previous minutes and a director's report.

• Call for Special TSPLOST
• Review of petitions
• Approval of June 27, 2022 minutes

Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will consider tax millage levies for county government and schools. The meeting includes a second reading of a noise ordinance amendment and several zoning requests. The board will also review an intergovernmental agreement for a TSPLOST referendum.

• 2022 Tax Millage Levy for Oconee County Government and Oconee County Schools
• Second reading of Amendment to the Noise Ordinance
• Rezone #P22-0089 for an Assisted Living Community at 1541 and 1641 Virgil Langford Road
• Variance #P22-0127 to increase parking spaces from 47 to 84 on US Highway 78
• Alcohol License Request for Costco Wholesale Corporation at 5550 Parkway Boulevard

Upper Oconee Basin Water Authority

The authority will review financial, engineering, and operations reports. The meeting includes discussions on a capacity lease agreement and a USGS streamflow gaging agreement.

• Oconee Capacity Lease Agreement
• USGS Streamflow Gaging Agreement
• GA DNR Fish Attracters in Bear Creek Reservoir

Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding updates to the Comprehensive Plan. The meeting includes discussions on the 2022 millage rate, TSPLOST, and a noise ordinance amendment.

• Public Hearing for the Update to the Comprehensive Plan
• First Reading of Amendment to the Noise Ordinance
• Discussion of the 2022 Millage Rate
• Alcohol License Request for Costco Wholesale Corporation at 5550 Parkway Boulevard, Athens
• Discussion of Wireless Emergency Alert Testing MOU

Oconee County Industrial Development Authority Meeting

The meeting agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The body will vote on the agenda and the minutes from the June 14, 2022 meeting, and will enter an executive session.

• Approval of June 14, 2022 meeting minutes
• Executive session

Farmland Preservation

The Oconee County Farmland Preservation Committee is meeting to discuss the 2023 Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) and Agricultural Land Easement (ALE). Presentations will be provided by the Athens Land Trust and the USDA-NRCS.

• Overview of 2023 ACEP-ALE program
• Presentation by Athens Land Trust
• Coordination with USDA-NRCS Soil Conservationist

Recreation Advisory Committee

The committee will meet to review updates regarding the Oconee Parks Foundation and general park programs. The session includes a review of the May 17, 2022, meeting minutes.

• Oconee Parks Foundation update
• Program and park updates

Planning Commission Meeting

The Oconee County Planning Commission is meeting to review six rezoning applications for commercial and residential uses. The body will also conduct a training session on ethics and equity in planning.

• Rezone #P22-0061: ±42.76 acres at Hog Mountain Road and US Highway 78 for commercial use
• Rezone #P22-0077: ±4.00 acres at 1351 Colham Ferry Road for residential use
• Rezone #P22-0085: ±4.47 acres at 1101 Cliff Dawson Road for residential use
• Rezone #P22-0089: ±24.07 acres at 1541 and 1641 Virgil Langford Road for an assisted living community
• Rezone #P22-0091: ±8.1 acres at 1971 Flat Rock Road and Rezone #P22-0131: ±9.9 acres at 1591 Snows Mill Road for residential use

Board of Tax Assessors

The Board of Tax Assessors is meeting to review and decide on multiple Conservation Use Value (CUV) applications and continuations. The board will also address a CUV breach and a withdrawal.

• Review of 24 CUV applications, including Oconee Plantation, LLC and Brookwood Equestrian Center
• Review of 7 CUV continuations
• CUV breach for Patrick & Meredith Metcalf (payment of $19,398.14 recorded 6/28/22)
• CUV withdrawal for Julie Lanthier
• Approval of June 14, 2022 meeting minutes

Tourism and Visitors Bureau

The Tourism & Visitors Bureau Board will meet to approve previous minutes and review financial reports. The Executive Director will provide an overview of the Visitors Bureau.

• Approval of minutes
• Review of financials
• Visitors Bureau overview

Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will review two residential zoning variances and discuss road intersection designs. The meeting includes an update on the new library building and the awarding of bids for a roundabout and fire hydrant testing.

• Variance #P22-0123 for an additional driveway at 1231 Oaklake Terrace
• Variance #P22-0124 for a side yard setback at 1490 Lane Creek Road
• Awarding bid for the Administrative Building Roundabout
• Discussion of Cole Springs Road Intersection and Multi-intersection Design Project
• Approval of FY23 ACCG-IRMA Property and Liability Insurance Renewal

Library Advisory Board

The Oconee County Library Board of Trustees will meet to receive a presentation from Ponder and Ponder regarding a new library. The board will also review the 2022-23 budget and discuss library programs and displays.

• Ponder and Ponder presentation of New Library
• Review of 2022-23 Budget
• Discussion of Library Programs and Displays

Keep Oconee County Beautiful Commission Meeting

The commission is meeting to review a budget report and receive updates from the Executive Director. The agenda includes discussions on new and old business and committee reports.

• Budget report
• Executive Director report on current programs
• Committee breakout reports

Oconee Fire Rescue Station Chiefs Meeting

The Oconee Fire Rescue Station Chiefs and membership will meet to discuss fleet and facility maintenance. The body will also review training schedules, volunteer recruits, and member training hours.

• Work orders for fleet and facilities
• Review of July training and potential volunteer recruit list
• Review of monthly training hours and member deficiencies
• Review of weekly training, medical, and fire reports

Animal Services Meeting

The Animal Services Advisory Board will meet to elect officers and introduce new members. The meeting includes updates from the Manager of Animal Services regarding budget, statistics, and events.

• Election of officers
• Introduction of new members
• Manager of Animal Services updates on budget and statistics

Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will discuss the distribution of the Local Option Sales Tax and the TSPLOST. The meeting includes reviews of insurance renewals and various infrastructure updates. Members will also consider the approval of a family connection contract and a generator grant change order.

• Discussion of Local Option Sales Tax Distribution
• Discussion of Awarding Bid for Fire Hydrant Flow Testing and Inspection Program (RFQ/P 22-04-014)
• Approval of the FY23 Family Connection Contract
• Update on Cole Springs Road
• Discussion of Multi-intersection Design Project

Board of Elections Meeting

The Board of Elections will meet to certify the results of the June 21, 2022 General Primary Runoff. The board will also review the Director's report regarding advance voting and Election Day.

• Certification of June 21, 2022 General Primary Runoff
• Approval of May 31, 2022 minutes
• Director's report on advance voting and Election Day

Board of Tax Assessors

The Board of Tax Assessors is meeting to review several Conservation Use Value (CUV) applications and continuations. The board will also consider a policy for conservation use withdrawal.

• Review of 28 CUV Applications for 2022
• Review of 3 CUV Continuations from 2014, 2016, and 2021
• CUV Breach for Rhonda Hayes (B-12-007) with a paid amount of $13,993.28
• Approval of policy for conservation use withdraw

Oconee County Industrial Development Authority Meeting

The Oconee County Industrial Development Authority is meeting to review and approve its budget and insurance renewal for the 2023 fiscal year.

• Presentation and approval of the FY23 Budget
• Approval of the FY23 ACCG-IRMA Insurance Renewal

Oconee Fire Rescue Station Chiefs Meeting

The Oconee Fire Rescue body is meeting to review fleet and facility maintenance work orders. The session includes a review of June training, volunteer recruit lists, and FF1 class status.

• Review of work orders for fleet and facilities
• Review of June training and monthly training hours
• Review of potential volunteer recruit list
• Status update on FF1 class

Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to consider adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget. The meeting also includes a public hearing on updates to the No Through Truck Ordinance and a zoning request for Flat Rock Road.

• Consideration for adoption of the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget
• Proposed updates to the No Through Truck Ordinance
• Rezone P22-0064: 2821 Flat Rock Road, ±2.02 acres from Agricultural to Agricultural Residential
• Hog Mountain Road Multi-use Path Design Services Award
• Awarding Invitation To Bid for Herman C Michael Pickleball Courts

Board of Elections Meeting

The Board of Elections will meet to certify the results of the May 24, 2022 General Primary. The board will also review the Director's report regarding advance voting, Election Day, and a potential runoff election.

• Certification of May 24, 2022 General Primary
• Director's report on advance voting and Election Day
• Discussion of potential runoff election
• Approval of March 1, 2022 minutes

Planning Commission Meeting

The Farmland Preservation Committee is meeting to manage the ACEP-ALE application process. The body will review a specific application and set timelines for future submissions and rankings. Members will also plan a public meeting for July 2022.

• Update on Nedza ACEP-ALE application
• Establishment of ACEP-ALE application submission timeline
• Establishment of ACEP-ALE application review and ranking timeline
• Planning of July 2022 Public Meeting

Upper Oconee Basin Water Authority

The authority will meet to review financial and operations reports. The agenda consists of procedural items and committee updates.

• Approval of March 23, 2022 meeting minutes
• Financial report by Sophia Primer
• TPE Committee report by Jim Dove
• Operations and Management report by Brad Lanning

Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding the FY23 Budget. The meeting includes discussions on budget amendments for early retirement and merit adjustments, as well as updates on local infrastructure and ordinances.

• FY23 Budget Public Hearing
• First reading and public hearing for No Through Truck Ordinance updates
• Update on Cole Springs Road closure
• Hog Mountain Road Multi-use Path Design Services Award discussion
• Invitation To Bid for Herman C Michael Pickleball Courts

Recreation Advisory Committee

The Recreation Advisory Committee will meet to conduct a tour of the LAS Site with Water Resources Director Tim Durham. The body will also review program and park updates.

• Tour of LAS Site at 1381 Rocky Branch Road
• Program and park updates

Tourism and Visitors Bureau

The Tourism & Visitors Bureau Board will meet to approve previous minutes and review financial reports. The Executive Director will provide an overview of the Visitors Bureau.

• Approval of minutes
• Review of financials by the Treasurer
• Visitors Bureau overview by the Executive Director

Keep Oconee County Beautiful Commission Meeting

The commission will meet to review a budget report and discuss new and old business. The meeting includes updates on current programs and a report from the Executive Director.

• Budget report review
• Executive Director report
• Current program updates

Oconee Fire Rescue Station Chiefs Meeting

The Oconee Fire Rescue Station Chiefs and membership will meet to discuss station maintenance and training schedules. The body will review volunteer recruit lists and membership appeals.

• Work orders for Dwayne and Artie regarding truck and station maintenance
• Review of May training and monthly training hours list
• Status of FF1 Class
• Review of potential volunteer recruit list
• Review of membership appeal

Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will conduct a first reading and public hearing regarding updates to the No Through Truck Ordinance. The body will also discuss several construction bids, including an administrative building and the Frank Norris Building renovations.

• Public hearing for proposed updates to the No Through Truck Ordinance
• Discussion of Guaranteed Maximum Price for Administrative Building construction
• Alcohol license request for The Chop House at 2055 Oconee Connector
• Discussion of RFP #22-03-011 for Frank Norris Building renovations
• Discussion of new engine for Fire Station 7 in Bogart

Board of Tax Assessors

The Board of Tax Assessors is meeting to approve minutes from the February 8 meeting and review numerous Current Use Value (CUV) applications and continuations. The board will also address the commercial schedule for vacant and improved parcels.

• Review of CUV Applications for 2022, including parcels for Townley Family Partnership and VPC Holdings, LLC
• Review of CUV Continuations for properties including Porters Creek Holdings, LLC and Dog Wolf Forest
• Discussion of Commercial Schedule for vacant and improved parcels
• Approval of February 8 meeting minutes

Recreation Advisory Committee

The Recreation Advisory Committee is meeting to conduct a tour of Herman C. Michael Park. The body will also review program and park updates.

• Herman C. Michael Park Tour
• Program and park updates

Planning Commission Meeting

The Hard Labor Creek Reservoir Management Board and Walton County Water & Sewerage Authority are reviewing budgets and reservoir management. The body is discussing a grant for a water treatment facility and the status of the Apalachee River Intake. Decisions include approving maintenance contracts and environmental assessments.

• Proposed 5-year agreement with USGS for Apalachee River stream flow gauge maintenance at $77,800.00
• Discussion of State Fiscal Recovery Fund Grant Application for Hard Labor Creek Water Treatment Facility
• Proposal from Nelson Environmental, Inc. for 2022 Biomonitoring and Habitat Assessment
• Authorization for PPI to solicit proposals for annual dam site mowing
• Review of 2021 Annual Reports for Hard Labor Creek and Walton County Stream Buffer Protection

Planning Commission Meeting

The Oconee County Planning Commission will consider three rezoning requests and one special use permit. The body will also review proposed amendments to multiple articles and the appendix of the Oconee County Unified Development Code.

• Rezone #P21-0244: 1820 Wild Azalea Lane, ±4.46 acres, AR to AR with modifications
• Rezone #P21-0262: 6141 Hog Mountain Road, ±1.5 acres, AG to R-1
• Rezone #P21-0266: Hog Mountain Road and Mars Hill Road, ±2.7 acres, B-1 to B-1 with modifications
• Special Use #P21-0267: Car wash at Hog Mountain Road and Mars Hill Road
• Amendments to Articles 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, and Appendix A of the Unified Development Code

Animal Services Meeting

The Animal Services Advisory Board will meet to approve previous minutes and receive updates from the Manager of Animal Services. The discussion will cover budget, events, and statistics.

• Approval of October 13, 2021 minutes
• Manager of Animal Services updates on budget, events, and stats

Board of Tax Assessors

The Board of Tax Assessors is meeting to review numerous Conservation Use Value (CUV) applications and continuations. The board will also consider an exempt property application for New Life Apostolic Church and discuss hiring and appeal updates.

• CUV Applications for multiple parcels, including Power Family Land Partnership (268.64) and Branson Ritchie (200.00)
• CUV Continuations for 11 parcels dating from 2014 to 2021
• Exempt Property Application for New Life Apostolic Church (C-02-056)
• Three non-disclosure applications
• Review of residential and commercial ratios

Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will hold hearings on six rezoning and special use permit applications. The meeting also includes votes on fiscal ordinance updates, bylaw updates, and a resurfacing bid award.

• Rezone P21-0214: 1040 Aycock Road, ±4.25 acres from AG to AR
• Rezone P21-0215: Aycock Road, ±12.53 acres from AG to AR
• Rezone P21-0241: 1370 Ridgeway Road, ±5.00 acres from AG to AR
• Rezone P21-0242 and Special Use P21-043: 1181 & 1211 Dials Mill Extension for commercial use and mini-warehouses
• Rezone P22-0001: Macon Hwy and Veterans Memorial Pkwy, ±7.63 acres from AR to OIP

Recreation Advisory Committee

The Recreation Advisory Committee will meet to review minutes from November 16, 2021. The agenda includes a report from Senior Center Director Merry Howard and general updates regarding programs and parks.

• Report from Senior Center Director Merry Howard
• Program and park updates

Planning Commission Meeting

The Oconee County Planning Commission is meeting to review several requests to change land use designations. Most requests involve converting agricultural land to agricultural residential use.

• Rezone #P21-0214: 1040 Aycock Road, ±4.25 acres from AG to AR for residential use
• Rezone #P21-0215: Aycock Road, ±12.53 acres from AG to AR for residential use
• Rezone #P21-0241: 1370 Ridgeway Road, ±5.00 acres from AG to AR for residential use
• Rezone #P21-0242: Dials Mill Extension, ±6.04 acres to OBP for mini-warehouses, storage, and office-warehouse
• Special Use #P21-0243: Dials Mill Extension, ±6.04 acres for mini-warehouses and self-service storage

Board of Tax Assessors

The Board of Tax Assessors is meeting to review applications for Conservation Use Value (CUV) and existing CUV continuations. The board will also address a CUV release for age and a CUV breach.

• CUV Applications for Johnny & Carol Patton, Lemuel Lee Verner, Dana & Erika Freiberger, and Charles & Leslie Morrow
• CUV Continuations for Tracy & Melanie Perry, Josh Evans, Frances Estate, Dorothy Estate, Jennifer & Stanley Terrell, and Kathy Prescott & Grady Thrasher
• CUV Release for Craig Greene & Jeanne Barsanti
• CUV Breach for Townley Family Partnership with a reported payment of $146,184.20 on 12/21/2021
• Review of Ratio Study information and Appeal updates

Library Advisory Board

The Library Board of Trustees will meet to review budget requests for 2022-23. The board will also discuss the potential for a new library and review the organization's constitution and bylaws.

• 2022-23 Budget Requests
• Discussion regarding a new library
• Review of Constitution and Bylaws

Oconee Fire Rescue Station Chiefs Meeting

The Oconee Fire Rescue Station Chiefs and membership will meet to discuss maintenance and training. The body will review work orders, volunteer recruitment, and training hours.

• Work orders for Dwayne and Artie
• Review of January training and monthly training hours
• Review of potential volunteer recruit list
• Status of FF1 Class for Mike Towe
• Review of membership appeals

Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss a zoning change and various administrative updates. The agenda includes reviews of public safety grants, budget planning, and the purchase of fire department equipment.

• Rezone P21-0213: ±4.93 acres on Union Church Road from Agricultural to Agricultural Residential
• Public Safety Officials and First Responder Supplemental Grant and related Budget Amendment
• 2022 Consolidated Appropriations Act Funding Contract
• Purchase of Fire Department Air Truck
• Qualifying Fees for 2022