Putnam County public meetings in 2024

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a zoning change for a large parcel of land. The meeting also includes a short-term rental license appeal and the awarding of a road resurfacing contract.

• Request to rezone 150 acres at 612 Sparta Highway from AG to C-2
• Awarding of Solicitation 24-42001-002 for 2024 Putnam County SPLOST Road Resurfacing
• Appeal by John Crochet regarding a Short Term Rental License decision
• 2025 Contract between Putnam County and Eatonton-Putnam Chamber of Commerce
• 2024 Alcohol License for Pals Watering Hole

The board approved rezoning 150 acres at 612 Sparta Highway from AG to C-2 with conditions limiting use to a utility facility and requiring a recorded plat within 60 days. They also approved a $15,099,945.15 road resurfacing contract, upheld a short-term rental license appeal, and rejected a proposed Chamber of Commerce contract split. The meeting included several procedural items and a retirement proclamation.

• Approved rezoning 150 acres at 612 Sparta Highway from AG to C-2 with conditions (4-0)
• Awarded SPLOST road resurfacing contract to Pittman Construction for $15,099,945.15 (4-0)
• Upheld appeal of short-term rental license denial for 114 Winding River Road, allowing application by Dec 31, 2024 (3-1)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and 2024 alcohol license for Pals Watering Hole (4-0)
• Appointed Sidney Jackson to Jimmy Davis Park Partnership Advisory Council
• Rejected 2025 Chamber of Commerce contract at 45/55 split (1-3)
• Rejected 2025 Chamber contract at 60/40 split (failed for lack of second)
• Rejected 2025 Chamber contract at 58/42 split with Sept 30 end date (1-3)

Jimmy Davis Park Partnership Advisory Committee

The Jimmy Davis Park Partnership Advisory Board will meet to discuss the response from County Commissioners regarding the board's submitted Three-Year Plan. The meeting also includes staff reports and the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Response from County Commissioners on Three-Year Plan submitted by Jimmy Davis Park Partnership Advisory Board
• Approval of October 8, 2024 meeting minutes

The Jimmy Davis Park Partnership Advisory Board met and unanimously adopted the previous minutes. The board decided to request that the county commissioners immediately allocate funding for pavilion seating, indoor tables and chairs, board games, and a television for the building. They also requested that the commissioners issue an RFP for summer enrichment activities for youth to begin when school ends. No formal decisions were made beyond these requests.

• Adopted previous meeting minutes unanimously
• Requested immediate funding for pavilion seating and indoor tables/chairs
• Requested purchase of board games and television for the building
• Requested RFP for summer enrichment activities for youth

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to review taxpayer correspondence, homestead applications, and public utility values for 2024. The board will also discuss a new statewide homestead exemption and review specific property requests.

• Settlement Conference for property #074-007-001
• Exempt status requests for #049A-123 and #049B-096
• Review and approval of 2024 Public Utility Values
• Review of 2024 Homestead Applications
• Download of 2025 NADA Schedules for Pre-billed Manufactured Housing

The Putnam County Board of Tax Assessors unanimously approved the 2024 Public Utility values and mailing of assessment notices, as well as three exempt property requests for a local church, nine appeal waiver and release requests, and 2025 NADA schedules for manufactured housing. The board also adopted a policy on affidavits for homesteaded properties and approved mailing an intent to breach notice for a deceased taxpayer's parcel. No substantive decisions were made on the new statewide homestead exemption, which was only discussed.

• Approved 2024 Public Utility values and mailing of assessment notices (unanimous)
• Approved exempt status for three church-owned parcels (unanimous)
• Approved nine Appeal Waiver & Release requests resolving appeals with 299C (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 NADA schedules for pre-billed manufactured housing (unanimous)
• Adopted policy on affidavit for homesteaded properties (unanimous)
• Approved mailing intent to breach without penalty notice for parcel #020-031 (unanimous)
• Approved values for two new marine accounts and mailing of 45-day notices (unanimous)

Putnam Development Authority

The Putnam Development Authority's regular business meeting scheduled for Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. has been cancelled. No agenda items will be discussed or decided at this time. The cancellation means no public or executive session actions will occur.

Sinclair Water Authority

The Sinclair Water Authority held a called meeting on December 10, 2024. The agenda included routine items such as call to order, agenda approval, and public participation. The primary substantive item was a discussion of disinfection by-products. The board scheduled its next meeting for January 13, 2025.

• Disinfection by-products discussion
• Next meeting scheduled for January 13, 2025

Board of Commissioners

The Putnam County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on proposed changes to Chapter 54 of the county Code of Ordinances (Taxation) and on the abandonment of a portion of Napier Mill Road. The board will also consider several consent agenda items, including agreements with the Georgia Department of Transportation for transit funding, a naming resolution for a crossroads, and a development agreement with The LEN Lake Oconee, LLC. Additional items include approval of minutes, an alcohol license, and the 2025 meeting schedule.

• Public hearing on proposed adoption of changes to Putnam County Code of Ordinances – Chapter 54 (Taxation)
• Public hearing on proposed abandonment of a portion of Napier Mill Road
• Authorization for Chairman to sign agreement between Putnam County Transit and Georgia Department of Transportation for Transit Trust Fund Program allocation
• Authorization for Chairman to sign resolution naming the crossroads at Pea Ridge Road and Oconee Springs Road Beall's Crossing
• Authorization for Chairman to sign development agreement between Putnam County and The LEN Lake Oconee, LLC

The Board of Commissioners adopted changes to Chapter 54 (Taxation) of the county code, approved the consent agenda, and authorized several resolutions, including naming a crossroads 'Beall's Crossing' and signing the ACCG Defined Benefit Resolution. The development agreement with The LEN Lake Oconee, LLC was tabled because the other party had not responded. No action was taken on the proposed abandonment of a portion of Napier Mill Road.

• Adopted changes to Chapter 54 (Taxation) (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, transit agreement, and alcohol license (3-0)
• Authorized resolution naming Pea Ridge/Oconee Springs crossroads 'Beall's Crossing' (3-0)
• Authorized signing ACCG Defined Benefit Resolution (3-0)
• Approved 2025 BOC meeting schedule, cancelling July 4 meeting (3-0)
• Tabled development agreement with The LEN Lake Oconee, LLC
• No action on Napier Mill Road abandonment
• Authorized affidavit after executive session (3-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Putnam County Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on Dec. 5, 2024. It will consider two setback variance requests—one for 101 Emory Drive and one for 407 East River Bend Drive—and a rezoning request for 150 acres at 612 Sparta Hwy. The rezoning request will be forwarded to the Board of Commissioners for a hearing on Dec. 17, 2024.

• Side‑yard setback variance request for 101 Emory Drive (currently zoned R‑2)
• Rear and side‑yard setback variance request for 407 East River Bend Drive (currently zoned R‑1R) – tabled from 11‑7‑2024
• Rezoning request for 150 acres at 612 Sparta Hwy from AG to C‑2
• Approval of minutes from 10‑3‑24 and 11‑7‑24
• Board of Commissioners hearing scheduled for Dec. 17, 2024 on rezoning items

The Putnam County Planning & Zoning Commission approved a 14-foot side yard setback variance at 101 Emory Drive and a rezoning of 150 acres at 612 Sparta Hwy from AG to C-2 for a Tri-County EMC service center, both by 4-0 votes. A variance request at 407 East River Bend Drive was approved 3-1 with conditions. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved 14-foot side yard setback variance at 101 Emory Drive (4-0)
• Approved rezoning 150 acres at 612 Sparta Hwy from AG to C-2 with conditions (4-0)
• Approved rear and side yard setback variances at 407 East River Bend Drive with conditions (3-1)

Board of Commissioners

At the November 19 meeting, the Putnam County Board of Commissioners will consider several consent‑agenda items, including approval of minutes from recent meetings and the 2024 alcohol licenses. Commissioners will also hear a request for final plat subdivision approval for The Lake Village at Cuscowilla. The board will vote on Budget Amendment #4, which modifies the county’s budget.

• Approve minutes from November 1 regular and executive sessions and November 7 called meeting
• Approve 2024 alcohol licenses
• Review final plat subdivision request for The Lake Village at Cuscowilla
• Approve Budget Amendment #4
• Public comments

The Board of Commissioners approved the final plat for The Lake Village at Cuscowilla subdivision as presented, along with the consent agenda (including 2024 alcohol licenses) and Budget Amendment #4. All votes were unanimous among the four commissioners present, with Chairman Sharp not voting. The meeting was procedural and adjourned at 6:23 p.m.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and 2024 alcohol licenses (4-0)
• Approved final plat for The Lake Village at Cuscowilla (4-0)
• Approved Budget Amendment #4 (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:23 p.m. (4-0)

Sinclair Water Authority

The Sinclair Water Authority Board will discuss and vote on several items. These include the recommendation to award contract GEMA HMGP 4400-0066, approval of the FY 2025 operations budget, and adoption of the 2025 holiday and board meeting schedules. The meeting also includes routine reports on plant production, finances, and board member updates.

• Recommendation to award contract GEMA HMGP 4400-0066 – discussion/approval
• FY 2025 Operations Budget – discussion/approval
• 2025 Holiday Schedule – discussion/approval
• 2025 Board Meeting Schedule – discussion/approval
• Operations Report presented by ESG, Inc.

Board of Assessors

The Board of Tax Assessors will meet to review taxpayer correspondence and 2024 homestead applications. The board will also address appeal waivers, releases, and appeals sent to Superior Court.

• Approval of 2025 ABOS Schedules and re-appraisal of all marine equipment for the 2025 tax year
• Review of 2024 Homestead Applications
• Review of Appeal Waiver & Releases
• Review of request to continue appeal to Superior Court (#074-007-001)
• Review of appeals received past the deadline

The Putnam County Board of Tax Assessors approved the 2025 ABOS valuation schedules and reappraisal of marine equipment, granted several homestead exemptions and a property value reduction, and resolved 13 appeals. The board also denied a disabled veteran's homestead exemption due to 90% disability, and scheduled a settlement conference for a Superior Court appeal.

• Approved October 15, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Granted 2024 homestead reinstatement for parcel #E001-002 (unanimous)
• Approved value reduction for parcel #062A-081 due to economic obsolescence (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 homestead exemption for parcel #086-013-021 (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 ABOS valuation schedules and marine equipment reappraisal (unanimous)
• Denied homestead exemption for disabled veteran parcel #111C-040 (unanimous)
• Approved 13 Appeal Waiver & Release requests, resolving appeals (unanimous)
• Approved scheduling settlement conference for parcel #074-007-001 appeal (unanimous)

Putnam Development Authority

The Putnam Development Authority will approve its October 2024 financials and ratify a release of securities pledged with Farmers & Merchants Bank. The meeting will also include a presentation on the ACT WorkKeys program and a report from the Economic Development Director.

• Approval of October 2024 financials
• Ratification of release of securities pledged with Farmers & Merchants Bank
• Presentation by Paul Allen regarding ACT WorkKeys program
• Economic Development Director Report
• Potential executive session for personnel, litigation, or real estate

The Putnam Development Authority met on November 12, 2024, to review regular business items. The board approved the October 8, 2024 meeting minutes and the August 2024 financials. Additionally, the board voted to ratify the release of securities pledged with Farmers & Merchants Bank.

• Approved October 8, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes (4-0)
• Approved August 2024 Financials (4-0)
• Ratified release of securities pledged with Farmers & Merchants Bank (5-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (4-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Putnam County Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on November 7, 2024 at 6:30 PM in Room 203 of the Putnam County Administration Building. The hearing will consider a variance request by Jennifer Bass and James Walker Jr. for a rear and side yard setback at 407 East River Bend Drive, which is currently zoned R‑1R (Map 120B, Parcel 004, District 3). The agenda also includes approval of the minutes from the October 3, 2024 meeting.

• Variance request by Jennifer Bass and James Walker Jr. for rear and side yard setback at 407 East River Bend Drive (zoned R‑1R, Map 120B, Parcel 004, District 3)

The Putnam County Planning & Zoning Commission tabled a request by Jennifer Bass and James Walker Jr. for a rear and side yard setback variance at 407 East River Bend Drive until the December 5, 2024 meeting. The commission also tabled approval of the October 3, 2024 minutes until the same meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Tabled 10-3-24 P&Z minutes until 12-5-24 meeting (4-0)
• Tabled setback variance request for 407 East River Bend Drive until 12-5-24 meeting (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Putnam County Board of Commissioners will hold a called meeting to discuss a development agreement with Shaifer Partners LLC. The meeting is scheduled for 10:00 AM on November 7, 2024, at the Putnam County Administration Building.

• Discussion on development agreement with Shaifer Partners LLC
• Called meeting scheduled for November 7, 2024
• Meeting location: Putnam County Administration Building – Room 204

The Putnam County Board of Commissioners approved a five-year development agreement with Shaifer Partners LLC to accept Mahaffey Road and bring it up to county road standards. The developer will fund improvements, with the county bidding the project and the developer paying up to 120% of the awarded bid. The agreement was approved unanimously (3-0), with Chairman Sharp not voting.

• Approved five-year development agreement with Shaifer Partners LLC for Mahaffey Road (3-0)
• Authorized Chairman to sign the agreement

Board of Commissioners

The Putnam County Board of Commissioners will consider several agenda items, including approving the minutes from the October 15, 2024 meeting, adopting Budget Amendment #3, and authorizing the purchase of a 2021 LeeBoy 8530 for Public Works. The board will also authorize staff to schedule a public hearing on proposed changes to Chapter 54 of the county code. An executive session will be held for matters involving personnel, litigation, or real estate.

• Approve minutes from the October 15, 2024 regular meeting
• Approve Budget Amendment #3
• Approve purchase of a 2021 LeeBoy 8530 for Public Works
• Authorize scheduling of a public hearing on proposed changes to Chapter 54 of the Putnam County Code of Ordinances
• Enter executive session for personnel, litigation, or real estate matters

The Board approved Budget Amendment #3, the purchase of a 2021 LeeBoy 8530 for $159,000, and authorized scheduling a public hearing on proposed changes to Chapter 54 of the County Code, including changing the hotel-motel tax rate from 12.5% to 1.5 cents. All votes were unanimous (3-0) with Chairman Sharp not voting. No action resulted from the executive session.

• Approved Budget Amendment #3 (3-0)
• Approved purchase of 2021 LeeBoy 8530 for $159,000 (3-0)
• Authorized public hearing on Chapter 54 changes, with hotel-motel tax rate changed to 1.5 cents (3-0)
• Approved October 15, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Entered executive session for litigation and real estate (3-0)
• Reopened meeting after executive session (3-0)
• Authorized Chairman to sign affidavit on closed session (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Putnam County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a request to rezone 5.44 acres at 133 Whitney Street from R-1R to AG. The agenda also includes approving minutes, 2024 alcohol licenses, and beginning the process for a road abandonment on Napier Mill Road.

• Public hearing: Rezone 5.44 acres at 133 Whitney Street from R-1R to AG
• Approval of 2024 Alcohol Licenses
• Approval of October 4, 2024 meeting minutes
• Authorization for Chairman to sign ACCG Safety Discount Verification Form
• Approval to begin process for Road Abandonment on Napier Mill Road

The Board of Commissioners approved a rezoning request by Nicholas and Jennifer Marine for 5.44 acres at 133 Whitney Street from R-1R to AG, with conditions including no commercial campground, no commercial uses, no residential subdivisions, and no short-term rentals. The motion passed 3-1, with Commissioner Hersey voting nay. A prior motion to deny the request failed 1-3, and an amended motion to add a condition that the property cannot be combined with any other property failed for lack of a second. The board also approved the consent agenda, including 2024 alcohol licenses and an additional license for BP Hwy 11, and approved beginning the road abandonment process for a segment of Napier Mill Road.

• Approved rezoning of 5.44 acres at 133 Whitney Street from R-1R to AG with conditions (3-1)
• Denied motion to deny the rezoning request (1-3)
• Failed to add condition that property cannot be combined with any other property (no second)
• Approved consent agenda including 2024 alcohol licenses and BP Hwy 11 license (3-0)
• Approved beginning road abandonment process for a segment of Napier Mill Road (3-0)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to process taxpayer correspondence and 2024 homestead applications. The board will also review appeal waivers, releases, and appeals received after the deadline.

• Review of 2024 Homestead Applications
• Review of Potential FLPA Breach (#020-032)
• Forwarding of appeals to Clerk of Courts for scheduling
• Update on 2023 appeals to Superior Court

The Putnam County Board of Tax Assessors approved several property tax actions, including a homestead exemption for a previously denied taxpayer, a voluntary FLPA covenant breach without penalty, and exemptions for disabled veterans. The board also forwarded 11 appeals to the Board of Equalization, accepted an appeal waiver, and approved mailing notices for potential CUVA breaches and marine equipment values.

• Approved minutes from September 10, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved homestead exemption on parcel #096-028-008 (unanimous)
• Approved voluntary FLPA breach without penalty on parcel #020-032 (unanimous)
• Approved $5 exempt status for parcel #056B-204 and F5 status for parcel #115A-117 (unanimous)
• Approved forwarding 11 appeals to Clerk of Courts for BOE scheduling (unanimous)
• Accepted Appeal Waiver & Release on parcel #036-004 (unanimous)
• Approved mailing intent to breach letters for 10 potential CUVA breaches (unanimous)
• Approved new values and 45-day notices for 2 marine accounts, and 30-day notices for 2 marine accounts (unanimous)

Jimmy Davis Park Partnership Advisory Committee

The Jimmy Davis Park Partnership Advisory Council will meet to continue discussing the three-year work plan for the Jimmy Davis Park Complex. The meeting is called and will be held at 125 Hogan Blvd.

• Discussion on three-year work plan for Jimmy Davis Park Complex
• Meeting at 125 Hogan Blvd, Eatonton, GA 31024

The Jimmy Davis Park Partnership Advisory Board met but lacked a quorum, so no action items were discussed or decided. Chairperson Reid said the three-year work plan would be submitted to the commissioners by midnight for their October 15th meeting. No substantive decisions were made.

• No quorum; no action items discussed
• Work plan to be submitted to commissioners by midnight for Oct. 15 meeting

Putnam Development Authority

The Putnam Development Authority will approve the minutes from the September 10, 2024 meeting and the September 2024 financial statements. The Economic Development Director will give a report. The board will address any other business and set items for the next meeting.

• Approval of September 10, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approval of September 2024 financial statements

The Putnam Development Authority approved minutes and financials, then authorized the Chairman and Secretary to execute a PSA with ER Snell, including an interim lease and a tax savings schedule for concessions. The Len Resort and Goodwill projects were discussed but no action was taken.

• Approved September 10, 2024 regular meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved September 2024 financials (4-0)
• Authorized Chairman and Secretary to execute PSA with ER Snell, interim lease, and tax savings schedule (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Putnam County Board of Commissioners will discuss a Chamber of Commerce contract and short‑term rental taxes, and will vote on ratifying a Declaration of Local Emergency. The meeting also includes approval of September meeting minutes and a special proclamation recognizing Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Public comments will be heard before the board adjourns.

• Discussion of Chamber of Commerce contract and short‑term rental taxes
• Ratification of Declaration of Local Emergency
• Approval of September 17, 2024 regular meeting minutes
• Approval of September 17, 2024 executive session minutes
• Special presentation: proclamation for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

The Putnam County Board of Commissioners ratified the Declaration of Local Emergency signed ahead of Hurricane Helene. They also approved the consent agenda, including minutes from the September 17 meetings, and discussed but took no action on the Chamber of Commerce contract and short-term rental taxes. The board entered executive session for real estate and litigation matters, with no action taken afterward.

• Ratified Declaration of Local Emergency (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda including September 17 regular and executive session minutes (3-0)
• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Entered executive session for real estate and litigation (3-0)
• Authorized Chairman to sign affidavit on closed session (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission will hold a public hearing to consider a left‑side setback variance request for 117 Ashwood Point, currently zoned R‑1. It will also consider a rezoning request to change 5.44 acres at 133 Whitney Street from R‑1R to AG. The meeting will approve the minutes from August 1, 2024. These items will be forwarded to the Board of Commissioners for further hearing on October 15, 2024.

• Setback variance request for left side at 117 Ashwood Point (zoned R‑1) – Map 087B, Parcel 212, District 4.
• Rezoning request for 5.44 acres at 133 Whitney Street from R‑1R to AG – Map 101B, Parcel 095, District 3.
• Approval of minutes from the meeting held on August 1, 2024.

The Putnam County Planning & Zoning Commission approved a left-side setback variance for a deck at 117 Ashwood Point and approved a rezoning of 5.44 acres at 133 Whitney Street from R-1R to AG with conditions. Both motions passed unanimously with a vote of 4. The meeting was otherwise procedural.

• Approved 8-foot side yard setback variance at 117 Ashwood Point (4-0)
• Approved rezoning 5.44 acres at 133 Whitney Street from R-1R to AG with conditions (4-0)
• Approved minutes of 8/1/2024 (4-0)

Technical Review Committee

The Putnam County Technical Review Committee will consider a request by Nan Wilcox of Carter Harleroad Group for a pre‑development approval for Old Phoenix Market, LLC. The proposal covers 3.2 acres on Old Phoenix Road and includes a convenience store, a drive‑through restaurant, and a third low‑traffic use on two parcels currently zoned C‑1. The committee will discuss the plan and any related comments before adjourning.

• Request by Nan Wilcox (Carter Harleroad Group) for pre‑development approval for Old Phoenix Market, LLC
• Proposed development of 3.2 acres on Old Phoenix Road
• Planned uses: convenience store, drive‑through restaurant, and a third low‑traffic use
• Parcels 087 and 088, both currently zoned C‑1

Board of Commissioners

The Putnam County Board of Commissioners will consider several consent agenda items, including approval of minutes from the September 6 meeting and a 2024 alcohol license for Yarbrough & Sons and Finish Line Sports Bar. They will authorize the chairman to sign a GDOT-FTA FY2026 Section 5311 program grant application and a 2024 contract with the Eatonton-Putnam Chamber of Commerce dba/Visit Eatonton. The board will also vote to approve a lease agreement for a convenience center on Wards Chapel Road. Public comments and reports from the County Manager and County Attorney will be heard before adjournment.

• Approval of minutes – September 6, 2024 regular meeting
• Approval of 2024 alcohol license – Yarbrough & Sons and Finish Line Sports Bar
• Authorization for chairman to sign GDOT-FTA FY2026 Section 5311 program grant application
• Authorization for chairman to sign 2024 contract with Eatonton-Putnam Chamber of Commerce dba/Visit Eatonton
• Approval of lease agreement for convenience center on Wards Chapel Road

The Board approved the consent agenda, authorized the Chairman to sign the 2024 contract with the Eatonton-Putnam Chamber of Commerce (amended to end December 31, 2024), and approved a lease agreement for the Wards Chapel Road Convenience Center at $2,500 per year. The board also entered executive session for real estate matters but took no action afterward.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, alcohol licenses, and GDOT grant application (3-0)
• Authorized Chairman to sign 2024 Chamber of Commerce contract, amended to expire Dec 31, 2024 (3-0)
• Approved lease agreement for Convenience Center on Wards Chapel Road at $2,500/year (3-0)
• Entered executive session for real estate matters (3-0)
• Authorized Chairman to sign affidavit on closed session subject (3-0)
• No action taken after executive session

Jimmy Davis Park Partnership Advisory Committee

The Jimmy Davis Park Partnership Advisory Board will adopt prior meeting minutes, receive staff updates, and consider developing a five‑year operational plan for the park. The board may take action on that plan. The meeting also includes routine items such as setting the next meeting date and adjournment.

• Adopt minutes from meetings on April 3, 2024; May 8, 2024; and June 12, 2024
• Adopt the meeting agenda
• Staff reports and updates
• Discussion and possible action on developing a five‑year operational plan for Jimmy Davis Park
• Other matters from advisory board members

The Jimmy Davis Park Partnership Advisory Board unanimously approved the minutes from April, May, and June 2024 meetings and the agenda as presented. The board unanimously agreed on all submitted suggestions for inclusion in a proposed five-year plan for park operations, to be recommended to the Board of Commissioners. The plan includes items such as installing surveillance cameras, refurbishing the basketball court, adding inclusive playground equipment, and adjusting rental fees. The board will present a report to the Board of Commissioners on September 17, 2024.

• Approved minutes from April 3, May 8, and June 12, 2024 meetings (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Agreed unanimously on all suggestions for inclusion in the five-year plan for park operations
• Scheduled next meeting for December 11, 2024 at 5:00 PM
• Adjourned at 6:12 PM

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will review and approve personal and real property values. The body will also process taxpayer correspondence, homestead applications, and appeals for the Clerk of Courts.

• Approval of Personal Property Values
• Mailing of 45-Day Notices for Late-Filed Returns
• Mailing of 30-Day Notices for Adjusted Values
• Review of 2024 Homestead Applications
• Update on 2023 Appeals to Superior Court

The Putnam County Board of Tax Assessors approved several property-related actions, including reinstating a homestead exemption for one parcel, approving new personal property accounts and value adjustments, and approving real property value changes. The board also approved mailing notices for appeals and accepted two appeal waivers.

• Approved minutes from August 13, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Reinstated homestead exemption for parcel #084B-005 for 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved 4 new personal property accounts and mailing of 45-day notices (unanimous)
• Approved value adjustments on 3 personal property accounts and mailing of 30-day notices (unanimous)
• Approved adjusted values for 13 real property accounts and mailing of 30-day notices dated 9/11/2024 (unanimous)
• Approved mailing of 4 'No Change' notices dated 9/11/2024 (unanimous)
• Approved forwarding 17 appeals to Clerk of Courts for scheduling (unanimous)
• Accepted 2 Appeal Waiver & Releases for parcels #063-018 and #064-047 (unanimous)

Putnam Development Authority

The Putnam Development Authority will meet to approve the minutes and financials from August 2024 and discuss the sale of 10 acres in the South Industrial Park. The meeting may include an executive session on personnel or litigation matters.

• Approval of August 2024 Financials
• Approval of Sale of 10 Acres in the South Industrial Park
• Approval of August 13, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes

The Putnam Development Authority approved the sale of 10 acres in the South Industrial Park, authorizing Executive Director Matt Poyner and Chairman Walt Rocker III to proceed with the agreement and Attorney Kevin Brown to handle the transaction. The board also approved the August 2024 financials and directed staff to transfer funds from People's Bank to Farmer's & Merchants Bank, splitting the amount between a new 'Project Assistance' account and a 6-month CD. The meeting included an executive session for real estate matters, with no action taken afterward.

• Approved sale of 10 acres in South Industrial Park (5-0)
• Approved August 2024 financials (4-0)
• Directed transfer of funds from People's Bank to Farmer's & Merchants Bank, with half to 'Project Assistance' account and half to 6-month CD
• Approved minutes of August 13, 2024 regular meeting (4-0)

Sinclair Water Authority

The Sinclair Water Authority will approve minutes from January and July 2024 and ratify a GEMA grant acceptance. The board will also discuss a GEMA generator grant and review TTHM follow-up items.

• Approval of January 8, 2024 and July 8, 2024 minutes
• Ratification of GEMA Grant Acceptance
• Discussion on GEMA Generator Grant
• TTHM Follow-up
• Next meeting scheduled for November 12, 2024

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider authorizations for a Federal Transit Administration plan and a memorandum of understanding with Harmony Road GA, LLC. The body will also review right-of-way permit requests and discuss a generator for the Sinclair Water Authority.

• Authorization to sign updated Federal Transit Administration Title VI Plan for Putnam County Transit
• Authorization to sign Memorandum of Understanding between Putnam Development Authority and Harmony Road GA, LLC
• Right of Way Permit request by Flock Safety on Parks Mill Road
• Right of Way Permit request by 523 Warner Road, LLC (Richard Harp) on Park Road
• Discussion and possible action on Generator for Sinclair Water Authority

The Board approved $100,000 for backup generators for the Sinclair Water Authority, contingent on Baldwin County also contributing $100,000. The board also approved right-of-way permits for Flock Safety and 523 Warner Road, LLC. A motion to authorize the chairman to sign an MOU with Harmony Road GA, LLC failed. The meeting included reports and public comments but no other major actions.

• Approved $100,000 for SWA generators, contingent on Baldwin County matching (3-0)
• Approved Flock Safety right-of-way permit on Parks Mill Road (3-0)
• Approved 523 Warner Road, LLC right-of-way permit on Park Road (3-0)
• Denied authorization for chairman to sign MOU with Harmony Road GA, LLC (0-3)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and Title VI plan (3-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

There is no regularly scheduled meeting for the Putnam County Planning & Zoning Commission this month.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to approve the FY25 budget and authorize the Chairman to sign the budget resolution. The body will also consider ratifying the Board of Education mill rate and setting 2024 mill rates for the Special Service District and County Maintenance and Operation.

• Approval of FY25 Budget
• Ratification of Board of Education Mill Rate
• 2024 Mill Rate for Incorporated and Unincorporated County Maintenance and Operation
• 2024 Mill Rate for Special Service District

The Board of Commissioners approved the FY25 budget and authorized the Chairman to sign the 2025 Budget Resolution. They also ratified the Board of Education mill rate and authorized signing the Tax Levy Resolution, plus set the 2024 mill rates for county maintenance and operations (at the rollback rate) and the Special Service District (held steady). All votes were unanimous among the three commissioners present.

• Approved FY25 budget and authorized Chairman to sign 2025 Budget Resolution (3-0)
• Ratified Board of Education mill rate and authorized Chairman to sign Tax Levy Resolution (3-0)
• Authorized Chairman to sign Resolution setting 2024 mill rate for incorporated and unincorporated county maintenance and operation (3-0)
• Authorized Chairman to sign Resolution setting 2024 mill rate for Special Service District (3-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to present the proposed FY25 Budget. The board will also consider several land use permits and a resolution regarding a local sales tax election.

• Public hearing on Proposed FY25 Budget
• Right of Way Permit request from Oconee Overlook, LLC
• Revised Final Plat for Maddox Station
• Final plat subdivision approval for Blue Heron Cove Phase 4 Units 20A-27A, 7B-10B
• Amended Resolution Calling for an Election to Impose a County Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax

The Putnam County Board of Commissioners approved an amended resolution calling for a Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) election and a right-of-way permit for the Len Resort project. The board also approved a revised final plat for Maddox Station Subdivision and a final plat for Blue Heron Cove Phase 4, alongside meeting minutes from April through August 2024.

• Approved meeting minutes from April 16, May 21, June 7, June 11, July 31, and August 2, 2024 (3-0)
• Approved right-of-way permit for Oconee Overlook, LLC for Len Resort project tree removal (3-1)
• Authorized Chairman to sign revised Final Plat for Maddox Station Subdivision with sewer pipe fencing condition (3-0)
• Authorized Chairman to sign final plat for Blue Heron Cove Phase 4 Units 20A-27A and 7B-10B (3-0)
• Authorized Chairman to sign Amended Resolution Calling for an Election to Impose a County SPLOST (3-1)

Board of Assessors

The Putnam County Board of Tax Assessors will convene to review and approve personal property and adjusted real property values, as well as handle correspondence and appeals. The board will also acknowledge receipt of late-appeal documents and update on 2023 Superior Court appeals.

• Review and approve personal property values
• Review and approve adjusted real property values
• Mailing of 30-Day Notices for Adjusted Values
• Mailing of 45-Day Notices for Late-Filed Returns
• Acknowledge receipt of appeals postmarked past deadline

The Putnam County Board of Tax Assessors approved reinstating a homestead exemption for parcel #102Y-055 for 2024, but denied reimbursement of prior taxes. They also approved new personal property values, adjusted real property values, and mailed notices for 106 accounts. The board forwarded 74 appeals to the Board of Equalization and accepted appraisal and waiver resolutions for several parcels.

• Approved reinstatement of homestead exemption for parcel #102Y-055 (unanimous)
• Denied reimbursement of taxes paid for parcel #102Y-055
• Approved 8 new personal property accounts and mailing of 45-day notices (unanimous)
• Approved value adjustment on marine account and mailing of 30-day notice (unanimous)
• Approved adjusted values for 106 real property accounts and mailing of 30-day notices (unanimous)
• Approved mailing of 44 'No Change' notices (unanimous)
• Approved forwarding 74 appeals to Clerk of Courts for BOE scheduling (unanimous)
• Approved 3 homestead exemptions for 100% disabled veterans (unanimous)

Putnam Development Authority

The Putnam Development Authority will approve financial statements for May, June, and July 2024 and ratify a certificate of deposit cashing. The meeting includes a report from the Economic Development Director and an executive session for personnel, litigation, or real estate matters.

• Approval of May, June, and July 2024 financials
• Ratification of CD Cashing
• Economic Development Director Report
• Executive session for Personnel, Litigation, or Real Estate
• Next Meeting Items

The Putnam Development Authority approved the May 14 meeting minutes, financials for May-July 2024, and ratified a certificate of deposit cashout and reinvestment at a higher interest rate. Attorney Brown reported a draft MOU for the Helms Farm Project, expected to go before the Board of Commissioners and Board of Education in September, with closing targeted for January 2025. No executive session was held.

• Approved May 14, 2024 regular meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved May, June, and July 2024 financials (4-0)
• Ratified CD cashout and reinvestment at higher interest rate (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Putnam County Board of Commissioners will hold a budget work session following its regular meeting. Commissioners will discuss the county’s budget during the work session. No specific budget items or amounts are listed on the agenda.

• Budget Discussions

The Putnam County Board of Commissioners held a budget work session on August 2, 2024, where the budget gap was reduced from $8.5M to $650K needing to come from the fund balance. Commissioner Hersey requested that any expense increases be offset by decreases elsewhere, with the final budget using no more than $650K from the fund balance. No formal action was taken during the session.

• No action taken on budget; discussion only
• Commissioner Hersey requested expense increases be matched by decreases, with fund balance use capped at $650K

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed 2024 mill rate. The board will also consider a request for fee changes within the Environmental Health section.

• Public hearing on proposed 2024 mill rate
• Request for approval of fee changes with Environmental Health

The Board of Commissioners approved fee increases for Environmental Health services, including septic and water, after an eight-year gap. The board also approved the agenda with modifications and the consent agenda. A discussion on correcting the SPLOST #10 Resolution resulted in no action, as it requires another meeting and vote.

• Approved Environmental Health fee increases (3-0)
• Approved agenda with removal of items 5, 6, 7 and addition of SPLOST #10 discussion (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda including July 23, 2024 minutes (3-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on August 1, 2024. The commission will consider a request by Weidmann & Associates, representing David Holladay, for a side‑yard setback variance at 118 Meadow Court, which is currently zoned R‑1. The meeting will also include approval of the minutes from the June 6, 2024 meeting. No other new business items are listed.

• Approval of minutes from the 06-06-2024 meeting
• Public hearing on side‑yard setback variance request for 118 Meadow Court (zoned R‑1)

The Putnam County Planning & Zoning Commission approved a side yard setback variance for a home addition at 118 Meadow Court, allowing an 8.5-foot setback (11.5 feet from the left property line) despite the R-1 zoning requirement. The decision was unanimous (3-0) and followed a staff recommendation. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included approval of the previous minutes and adjournment.

• Approved 8.5-ft side yard setback variance at 118 Meadow Court (3-0)
• Approved minutes from 6/6/2024 meeting (3-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Putnam County Board of Commissioners will meet on July 31, 2024 at 4:00 PM in the County Administration Building, Room 203. The agenda includes discussion and possible action on a resolution calling for an election to impose a County Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax. The meeting is open to the public, with ADA accommodations available upon request.

• Resolution to call for an election to impose a County Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax

The Board of Commissioners approved a resolution calling for an election to impose a county Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) for the November 2024 ballot. The vote was 3-0, with Commissioner Hersey leaving the room before the vote and abstaining. The resolution was needed to meet the advertising deadline for the November election.

• Approved resolution calling for SPLOST election (3-0, Hersey abstained)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review authorizations for General Obligation Bonds for transportation purposes and an intergovernmental agreement for SPLOST #10 proceeds. The meeting includes a presentation from the Jimmy Davis Partnership Advisory Council and a discussion on the Parks Mill Speed Study.

• Awarding of Solicitation 24-42001-001 LMIG Resurfacing
• Authorization for Intergovernmental Agreement for SPLOST #10 proceeds
• Authorization for General Obligation Bonds for transportation purposes
• Approval of 2024 Alcohol Licenses
• Discussion and possible action on Parks Mill Speed Study

The Board awarded the LMIG resurfacing contract to Pittman Construction for $1,146,926.76, authorized the Chairman to sign the SPLOST #10 intergovernmental agreement (with Commissioner Hersey voting nay), and authorized signing documents for transportation general obligation bonds. The board also approved installing solar-flashing cautionary signs on Parks Mill Road and approved consent agenda items including alcohol licenses and prior meeting minutes.

• Awarded Solicitation 24-42001-001 LMIG Resurfacing to Pittman Construction for $1,146,926.76 (3-0)
• Authorized Chairman to sign SPLOST #10 Intergovernmental Agreement (3-1, Hersey nay)
• Authorized Chairman to sign General Obligation Bond documents for transportation purposes (3-0)
• Approved installing congested area and 45 mph cautionary signs with flashing solar lights on Parks Mill Road (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda items b, c, d: minutes of July 8 and July 9 budget work sessions and 2024 alcohol licenses (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda item a: June 25, 2024 regular meeting minutes (3-0, Hersey abstain)

Board of Assessors

The Putnam County Board of Assessors will review taxpayer correspondence and property value adjustments. The meeting includes reviews of 2024 homestead applications and CUVA/FLPA applications. The board will also discuss the 2025 budget.

• Review personal property values and related notices
• Review real property adjusted values and notices
• Review 2024 homestead applications
• Discuss 2025 budget
• Update on 2023 appeals to Superior Court

The Board approved new and adjusted values for business, marine, and real property, including the mailing of assessment notices. The board also resolved several property appeals and approved homestead, CUVA, and FLPA applications.

• Approved 8 new business personal property values and 45-Day Notices (unanimous)
• Approved mailing of 30-Day notices for 24 business and marine personal property accounts
• Approved adjusted values and 30-Day notices for 127 real property parcels (unanimous)
• Accepted appraisal value for parcel #084D-067 to resolve appeal (unanimous)
• Accepted Appeal Waiver & Releases for parcels #096-012-048 and #115A-087
• Approved homestead application for parcel #101A-004 (unanimous)
• Approved 4 CUVA applications for parcels 021-007-001, 077-058-001/077-059-001, 079-007, and 082-007 (unanimous)
• Approved FLPA application and covenant for parcel #080-042

Putnam Development Authority

The regular business meeting of the Putnam Development Authority scheduled for July 9, 2024, has been cancelled.

Board of Commissioners

The Putnam County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session on July 9, 2024. This meeting is scheduled for discussions regarding the county budget.

• budget discussions

The Putnam County Board of Commissioners met July 9, 2024 for a budget work session. Department heads and officials presented various budget requests, and no action was taken. The only vote was to adjourn, which passed with three commissioners voting yes.

• No action taken on any budget requests discussed
• Motion to adjourn approved (3-0; Brown, Hersey, Wooten voting yea)

Sinclair Water Authority

The Sinclair Water Authority will review operations, plant production, and financial reports. The board is also scheduled to hold discussions regarding a GEMA generator grant and TTHM follow-up.

• Discussion of GEMA Generator Grant
• Discussion of TTHM Follow-up
• Review of ESG, Inc. operations report
• Approval of May 13, 2024 meeting minutes

The board authorized the Project Manager to solicit engineering bids for drawings to install two generators following a GEMA grant award. The board also approved the May 13, 2024, meeting minutes and the meeting agenda.

• Approved May 13, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes (5-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Authorized Project Manager to solicit engineering bids for two generators (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Putnam County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to conduct budget discussions. No other specific items are listed on the agenda.

• Budget discussions

The Board of Commissioners met for a budget work session to discuss various department and service requests. No substantive actions were taken during the session.

Planning & Zoning Commission

There is no regularly scheduled meeting for the Putnam County Planning & Zoning Commission this month.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss proposed updates to the county's development regulations and zoning code. The agenda also includes a Rural Transit Day proclamation and a presentation from the Jimmy Davis Partnership Advisory Council.

• Proposed changes to Chapters 28 (Development Regulations) and 66 (Zoning) of the County Code of Ordinances
• Authorization for Chairman to sign ACCG-GSIWCF Employee Safety Grant Application
• Rural Transit Day Proclamation presentation
• Presentation from the Jimmy Davis Partnership Advisory Council

The Board of Commissioners voted 3-0 to adopt proposed changes to Chapters 28 (Development Regulations) and 66 (Zoning) of the Putnam County Code of Ordinances. The board also approved the consent agenda, including minutes from three prior meetings and authorization for the chairman to sign an employee safety grant application, and set the qualifying fee for District #1 Commissioner at $234.00. A presentation from the Jimmy Davis Partnership Advisory Council was removed from the agenda because the group could not attend. All votes were unanimous among the three present members; Commissioner Steve Hersey was absent.

• Adopted changes to Chapters 28 (Development Regulations) and 66 (Zoning) (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda: minutes from April 5, April 11, and April 27, 2024 meetings (3-0)
• Authorized chairman to sign ACCG-GSIWCF Employee Safety Grant Application (3-0)
• Set qualifying fee for District #1 Commissioner at $234.00 (3-0)
• Approved agenda with addition of setting qualifying fees and removal of Jimmy Davis Partnership Advisory Council presentation (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting at approximately 6:49 p.m. (3-0)

Board of Commissioners

The regularly scheduled June 18, 2024, meeting of the Putnam County Board of Commissioners has been cancelled and rescheduled for June 25, 2024. The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and a cancellation notice.

• Rescheduling of the June 18, 2024, meeting to June 25, 2024

Jimmy Davis Park Partnership Advisory Committee

The Jimmy Davis Park Partnership Advisory Board met to discuss a five-year operational plan. Staff reported that park operations are going well. The board reviewed a list of proposed activities and decided to include some in the plan, while deferring the remainder to a future meeting. No formal votes or budget approvals were recorded.

• Reviewed five-year operational plan proposals
• Selected subset of proposed activities for inclusion in plan
• Deferred remaining proposals to next meeting
• No formal votes recorded

Board of Assessors

The Putnam County Board of Assessors will review personal property values, real property adjusted values, and 2024 homestead applications. The meeting also includes reviews of CUVA/FLPA applications and an update on 2023 appeals to Superior Court.

• Settlement Conference (#103C-045)
• Review of personal property values and notices
• Review of real property adjusted values and notices
• Review of 2024 Homestead Applications
• Review of CUVA/FLPA applications

The Board of Tax Assessors approved values for 22 business and marine personal property accounts and 13 real property parcels. The board also ruled on several homestead exemptions and resolved two property appeals. A Freeport application and two CUVA applications were approved.

• Maintained current value for parcel #103C-045 (unanimous)
• Approved 22 business and marine personal property values (unanimous)
• Approved adjusted values and 30-Day notices for 11 business and marine accounts (approved)
• Approved adjusted values for 13 real property parcels (unanimous)
• Accepted appraisal value to resolve appeal for parcel #079-002 (unanimous)
• Approved homestead exemption for parcel #0878B-247 and parcel #086C-018 (unanimous)
• Removed homestead exemptions for parcels #102D-139-007 and #087B-082 (unanimous)
• Approved FLPA application for parcel #109-004 and CUVA applications for parcels 4071-017 and #079-001 (unanimous)

Putnam Development Authority

The regular business meeting of the Putnam Development Authority scheduled for Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. has been cancelled.

Board of Commissioners

The Putnam County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session on June 11, 2024. The meeting includes a discussion regarding Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax #10 projects.

• Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax #10 Projects

The Board of Commissioners met for a work session to discuss various Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax #10 projects. Presentations were made regarding PGH, the County Extension Office, Oconee Springs Park, Public Works, Uncle Remus Golf Course, the Recreation Department, EMS, and the Fire Department. No action was taken on these items.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss proposed updates to the county's code of ordinances. The discussion focuses on Chapter 28 (Development Regulations) and Chapter 66 (Zoning).

• Proposed changes to Chapter 28 (Development Regulations)
• Proposed changes to Chapter 66 (Zoning)

The Putnam County Board of Commissioners met for a work session to discuss proposed changes to Chapters 28 and 66 of the Putnam County Code of Ordinances concerning development regulations and zoning. Several individuals shared concerns regarding the proposed changes. No action was taken by the board during the meeting.

• Discussed proposed changes to Chapters 28 (Development Regulations) and 66 (Zoning) (No action taken)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will consider an AT&T request to install fiber in the Maddox Station subdivision. The agenda also includes discussing HB 1373 and extending the Oconee Overlook agreement by 120 days.

• AT&T Right of Way request for fiber installation at Maddox Station subdivision
• Authorization to sign Georgia Indigent Defense Services Agreement
• Extension of the Oconee Overlook (Len Resort) agreement for 120 days
• Discussion regarding HB 1373
• Presentation of the Gold Medal Congressional Award to Jayden Daniel

The Board of Commissioners approved a right-of-way request for AT&T fiber installation and authorized the signing of the Georgia Indigent Defense Services Agreement. The Board also voted to extend the Oconee Overlook agreement by 120 days.

• Approved AT&T right-of-way request to install fiber to Maddox Station subdivision (3-0)
• Authorized Chairman to sign Georgia Indigent Defense Services Agreement (3-0)
• Approved 120-day extension of Oconee Overlook agreement (3-1)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Putnam County Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a side yard setback variance request at 339 Bluegill Road. The commission will also review the minutes from the May 2, 2024 meeting.

• Side yard setback variance request for 339 Bluegill Road
• Approval of May 2, 2024, meeting minutes

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved a variance request from Steven and Donna Shrekengost for a side yard setback at 339 Bluegill Road. The approval allows a 9-foot setback, placing an addition 11 feet from the left property line. The vote was unanimous among the three members present.

• Approved 5/2/2024 minutes (3-0)
• Approved 9-foot side yard setback variance at 339 Bluegill Road (3-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a rezoning request and discuss the 2024 Budget Amendment #2. The body will also consider a right-of-way request for fiber installation and a subdivision plat approval.

• Rezoning request for 0.571 acres at 445 Avant Road from AG to R-2
• Approval of 2024 Budget Amendment #2
• Right of Way request from ATT for fiber installation at Maddox Station subdivision
• Final plat subdivision approval for Blue Heron Cove Phase 4 Units 1B-6B, 28A-34A
• Approval of alcohol licenses

The Board approved a rezoning request for property on Avant Road and passed the 2024 Budget Amendment #2. The Board also approved a final plat for Blue Heron Cove Phase 4 and appointed a new member to the Board of Assessors.

• Approved rezoning .571 acres at 445 Avant Road from AG to R-2
• Approved final plat subdivision for Blue Heron Cove Phase 4 Units 1B-6B and 28A-34A
• Appointed Shelby Storey to the Board of Assessors
• Denied Right of Way request from AT&T to install fiber to Maddox Station subdivision (3-0 Nay)
• Approved 2024 Budget Amendment #2
• Approved Consent Agenda including April 27 minutes and alcohol licenses
• Scheduled work session for June 7, 2024, regarding County Code Chapters 28 and 66
• Scheduled work session for June 11, 2024, regarding SPLOST 10 project list

Board of Assessors

The Board of Tax Assessors will review taxpayer correspondence and various 2024 applications. The board is scheduled to approve property values and the mailing of assessment notices for 2024.

• Approval of 2024 Real Property Values
• Approval of 2024 Personal Property Values
• Review of 2024 Pre-billed Mobile Home Appeal (Acct#8925)
• Review of 2024 Homestead, CUVA, and FLPA applications
• Approval of 2024 Freeport Applications received after the deadline

The Board approved 2024 real property values, which increased by 11.78%, and personal property values, which decreased by 3.57%. The board also processed numerous homestead, CUVA, and FLPA applications and authorized the mailing of assessment notices.

• Approved 2024 Real Property Values showing 11.78% increase
• Approved 2024 Personal Property Values showing 3.57% decrease
• Approved 80 homestead applications and denied 18
• Approved 79 CUVA and 10 FLPA applications
• Approved mailing of 17,000+ Real Property and 4,700+ Personal Property Notices of Assessment
• Approved adjusted value for pre-bill Acct HBSPS
• Rescinded denial and approved homestead exemption for parcel #061-014
• Approved reduced 66.67% Freeport exemptions for accounts #12840 and #66601

Putnam Development Authority

The Putnam Development Authority will meet to approve previous minutes and financial reports for April and May 2024. The body is scheduled to ratify an email vote regarding Southeastern/Helms College.

• Ratification of Southeastern/Helms College email vote
• Approval of April 2024 financials
• Approval of May 2024 financials

The Authority approved increasing the abatement percentage for the Southeastern/Helms College project. The board also approved previous meeting minutes and financial reports for March and April 2024.

• Increased Southeastern/Helms College abatement from 75% to 77.5% (5-0)
• Approved March 12, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes (4-0)
• Approved March 2024 and April 2024 Financials (4-0)
• Entered Executive Session for Real Estate (5-0)

Sinclair Water Authority

The board approved a final reconciliation payment for the SWA Retirement Plan termination. Staff provided updates on plant operations, including the installation of a new Scada system and booster pump.

• Approved $2,956 payment for SWA Retirement Plan termination (4-0)
• Approved March 11, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)

Jimmy Davis Park Partnership Advisory Committee

The committee is meeting to review staff reports and plan summer activities. The agenda also includes a reintroduction to the Community Program.

• Summer activities planning
• Reintroduction to Community Program

The Jimmy Davis Park Partnership Advisory Committee reviewed park updates and discussed future plans. The committee recommended that county commissioners approve additional paid staff and lower the facility rental price. No final decisions were made on these recommendations, as they require commissioner approval. New playground equipment is installed but unusable due to missing mulch.

• Recommended commissioners approve additional paid staff
• Recommended commissioners lower facility rental price
• No decision made on volunteer program details
• Planned football camps for summer activities
• Next meeting scheduled for June 12, 2024

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss a rezoning request. The commission is reviewing a proposal to change the zoning designation of a specific parcel of land.

• Request to rezone .571 acres at 445 Avant Road from AG to R-2

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved a request to rezone 0.571 acres from AG to R-2 to allow for a single-family home. The approval is conditional upon combining the land with an adjacent parcel and recording an accurate plat within 60 days of Board of Commissioners approval.

• Approved 1/4/2024 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved rezoning of .571 acres at 445 Avant Road from AG to R-2 with conditions (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a called meeting to approve employee insurance benefits and alcohol licenses. The meeting is scheduled to take place in Savannah, GA.

• Approval of employee insurance benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Approval of alcohol licenses

The Board of Commissioners approved the renewal of employee insurance benefits, including medical, dental, and vision plans, while maintaining current employee contribution rates. The Board also approved an alcohol license for the Lake Oconee Elks Lodge.

• Approved alcohol license for Lake Oconee Elks Lodge
• Approved renewal of employee insurance benefits and maintained current employee contribution rates

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding proposed changes to Chapters 28 and 66 of the Putnam County Code of Ordinances. The board will also consider a request to waive late fees and interest for Andrea Chastain.

• Public hearing for proposed changes to Code of Ordinances Chapters 28 and 66
• Request for waiver of late fees and interest for Andrea Chastain
• Authorization for Chairman to sign Transit Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy

The Board of Commissioners authorized the Chairman to sign the Transit Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy. The Board denied a request to waive late fees and interest for a resident and scheduled additional work sessions for code ordinance changes.

• Authorized Chairman to sign Transit Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy
• Denied request for waiver of late fees and interest for Andrea Chastain
• Approved two additional work sessions for Code of Ordinances Chapters 32, 28, and 66
• Denied adoption of proposed changes to Chapter 66
• Failed to adopt proposed changes to Chapter 28 (lack of second)
• Approved April 5, 2024 meeting minutes with one correction regarding General Obligation Bonds

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will review various 2024 tax-related applications and appeals. The board is also scheduled to discuss the tentative mailing date for 2024 Notices of Assessment (NOA).

• Review of 2024 Pre-billed Mobile Home Appeals
• Review of 2024 Homestead Applications and removals
• Review of 2024 CUVA/FLPA Applications
• Review of 2024 Freeport Applications
• Update on 2023 Appeals to Superior Court

The Putnam County Board of Tax Assessors approved adjusted values on 12 pre-billed mobile home appeals and processed 2024 homestead applications, approving 507 and denying 23. The board also approved removal of 78 homestead exemptions, authorized intent-to-breach penalty notices for five CUVA/FLPA parcels, and approved 60 CUVA applications, 31 Freeport applications, and a tax exemption for a 501(c)(3) religious organization on parcel #052-004. All votes were unanimous; no new update was given on three appeals continuing to Superior Court.

• Approved minutes from March 19, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved new adjusted values on 12 pre-billed mobile home appeals (unanimous)
• Approved 507 homestead applications (unanimous)
• Denied 23 homestead applications (unanimous)
• Approved removal of 78 homestead exemptions (unanimous)
• Approved sending intent-to-breach penalty notices for CUVA parcels 031-025-001, 050-016, 074-014, 088-009 and FLPA parcel 109-004 (unanimous)
• Approved 60 CUVA applications (unanimous)
• Approved 31 Freeport applications (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct a regular business meeting. The agenda includes public comments and the approval of alcohol licenses.

• Authorization for Chairman to sign Resolution to issue General Obligation Bonds
• Approval of Alcohol Licenses

The Board of Commissioners authorized the Chairman to sign a resolution certifying the election results for General Obligation Bonds. The Board also approved alcohol licenses for six local businesses.

• Authorized Chairman to sign Resolution to issue General Obligation bonds (3-0)
• Approved alcohol licenses for Lakeside Bait and Tackle, Oconee Outdoors, Crooked Creek Marina, The Grill at Crooked Creek Marina, The Turn, and The Silver Moon (3-0)

Putnam Development Authority

The regular business meeting of the Putnam Development Authority scheduled for April 9, 2024, has been cancelled.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on changes to the Fire Protection and Prevention ordinance. The board is also discussing road reclamation for Scott Road and Sammons Industrial Parkway and the potential addition of a County Extension office and pickleball courts to SPLOST 10.

• Public hearing on Putnam County Code of Ordinances Chapter 32 - Fire Protection and Prevention
• Final Plat Subdivision Approval request for Blue Heron Cove, LLC
• Authorization for Chairman to sign Resolution to Issue General Obligation Bonds
• Pittman Construction estimate for full depth reclamation of Scott Road and Sammons Industrial Parkway
• Proposed County Extension office and pickleball courts as a SPLOST 10 project

The Board approved a final plat for the Blue Heron Cove subdivision and authorized road reclamation work for Scott Road and Sammons Industrial Parkway. Several motions regarding fire ordinance changes and general obligation bonds failed due to lack of majority support.

• Approved Final Plat Subdivision for Blue Heron Cove, LLC (3-0)
• Authorized full-depth reclamation of Scott Road and Sammons Industrial Parkway (3-0)
• Approved Assets Proposed for Surplus (3-0)
• Scheduled Ordinance Public Hearing for Chapters 28 and 66 for April 16, 2024 (3-0)
• Approved March 19, 2024 minutes and alcohol licenses (3-0)
• Denied changes to Fire Protection and Prevention ordinance (failed motions)
• Denied authorization to sign Resolution to Issue General Obligation Bonds (failed motions)

Planning & Zoning Commission

There is no regularly scheduled meeting for the Putnam County Planning & Development Commission this month.

Jimmy Davis Park Partnership Advisory Committee

The advisory board is meeting to introduce members and discuss the board's mission and purpose. The agenda includes comments from Commissioner Daniel Brown of District 2.

• Introduction of Advisory Board members
• Discussion of board mission statement and objectives
• Comments from Commissioner Daniel Brown

The Jimmy Davis Park Partnership Advisory Board met for the first time on April 3, 2024, with members introducing themselves and Chairperson Janie B. Reid reviewing the board's goals and mission statement. The board made no binding decisions; instead, it asked staff to seek county action on park hours, weekend staffing, and building rental rates. Staff reported donations from a PCHS class, Blue Stem, and Georgia Power, and that mulch for the playground is expected in early summer. The next meeting is set for May 8, 2024.

• No formal decisions or votes recorded; board discussed park operations and directed requests to the Board of Commissioners
• Asked staff to see if commissioners would change park hours to allow 6:00 AM and 6:00 PM-dark access
• Asked staff to see if commissioners would hire additional staff for weekend activities
• Asked staff to see if commissioners would reduce building rental rate and allow nighttime rentals
• Staff reported parking hours set as Monday-Thursday 8-6, Friday 8-noon, closed weekends
• Staff reported PCHS class donating flowers and pots, Blue Stem offering basketball court improvements, Georgia Power committed to help
• Staff reported playground mulch expected early summer; Haley agreed to investigate earlier delivery

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider a request to hold public hearings regarding proposed changes to the County Code of Ordinances. The meeting also includes discussion on reducing the speed limit on Parks Mill Road.

• Public hearing request for proposed changes to Chapters 28, 32, and 66 of the Putnam County Code of Ordinances
• Discussion regarding reducing the speed limit on Parks Mill Road from 55 mph to 45 mph
• Appointment of Jimmy Davis Park Partnership Advisory Committee
• Appointment to MGRC Aging Advisory Council
• Approval of 2024 Alcohol Licenses

The Board of Commissioners approved holding two separate public hearings to discuss proposed changes to the county code of ordinances. The board also authorized a traffic study for Parks Mill Road and made several committee appointments.

• Approved scheduling two public hearings for proposed changes to Chapters 28, 32, and 66 of the Code of Ordinances
• Authorized County Manager to conduct a traffic study on Parks Mill Road (3-1)
• Created Jimmy Davis Park Partnership Advisory Committee and appointed Patricia Hurt, Annie Bishop, LaCorrie Brown, David Levester, Jr., and Janie Reid
• Approved appointment of Carolyn Gray to the Middle Georgia Aging Advisory Council
• Approved February 20 and March 1 meeting minutes
• Approved 2024 Alcohol License

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to review taxpayer correspondence and specific requests for tax exempt status and homestead exemptions. The board will also discuss CUVA breaches and update the record on Superior Court cases.

• Request for Tax Exempt Status (#063-011)
• Homestead Exemption review (#126A-080)
• CUVA Breaches due to death of taxpayers
• Appeal Waiver & Release Requests
• Settlement Conference (#103C-045) reschedule request

The Board of Tax Assessors approved tax exempt status for two 501(c)(3) entities and accepted 2024 Harvest Timber Values. The board also approved breach waivers without penalties for ten parcels due to taxpayer deaths and resolved two appeals via waiver and release requests.

• Approved tax exempt status for parcel #063-011 (unanimous)
• Approved tax exempt status for parcel #102D-035 (unanimous)
• Approved Appeal Waiver & Release for parcel #123B-029 (unanimous)
• Approved Appeal Waiver & Release for PP Acct #10135 (unanimous)
• Approved CUVA breaches without penalties for 10 parcels due to taxpayer deaths (unanimous)
• Accepted 2024 Harvest Timber Values (unanimous)
• Approved February 13, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Putnam Development Authority

The Putnam Development Authority will meet to discuss several development projects and a strategy session with Georgia Power. The body will also review reports from the Economic Development Director.

• Survey for proposed signage at Industrial Park
• 8 acre site development
• Sara Lee Drive property development
• Georgia Power strategy session date

The Putnam Development Authority approved spending on surveys and construction documents for industrial park land, agreed to move its funds from Peoples Bank to Farmers & Merchants Bank, and authorized its chair and executive director to negotiate with Southeastern over the Helms College property on Harmony Road. It also approved a not-to-exceed $4,000 cost model for a proposed downtown Eatonton parking garage and a not-to-exceed $2,500 cattle gate at the South Industrial Park. A feasibility study for the Sara Lee Drive property was tabled, and the April meeting was canceled in favor of an April 30 strategic planning session.

• Approved engaging Ogletree & Chivers for $1,400 to survey the triangle area for new industrial park signage (4-0)
• Approved engaging Simonton Engineering for $12,600 for 8-acre site construction documents and up to $2,500 for a cattle gate at the SIP entrance (4-0)
• Tabled a feasibility study for the Sara Lee Drive property due to utility limitations and topographic challenges (no action)
• Approved moving funds from Peoples Bank to Farmers & Merchants Bank (4-0)
• Approved engaging Palacio Collaborative for up to $4,000 for a parking garage cost model in downtown Eatonton (4-0)
• Authorized the Chair and Executive Director to negotiate with Southeastern on the Helms College property on Harmony Road (4-0)
• Approved February 13, 2024 minutes and February 2024 financials (4-0 each)
• Canceled the April board meeting; set April 30 strategic planning session at Cuscowilla (no formal motion)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a called meeting regarding SPLOST. The agenda consists of comments from Chairman Bill Sharp and Eatonton Mayor John Reid.

Sinclair Water Authority

The Sinclair Water Authority approved its agenda and voted to move approval of the January 8, 2024 minutes to its next meeting on May 13, 2024. It also voted to move the plant flooring replacement item to a later agenda closer to the end of the year. The board heard an operations report, a 2022 audit presentation that found no significant issues, and discussed a GEMA generator grant and termination of the SWA retirement plan, with no final action recorded on those items.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Moved approval of January 8, 2024 minutes to May 13, 2024 meeting (4-0)
• Moved plant flooring replacement to a later agenda closer to end of year (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

There is no regularly scheduled meeting for the Putnam County Planning & Zoning Commission this month.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review the 2025 Budget and 2024 Mill Rate Schedule. A work session following the regular meeting will address amendments to Chapters 66, 28, and 32. The meeting also includes a quarterly update from the Putnam Development Authority.

• 2025 Budget and 2024 Mill Rate Schedule
• Putnam Development Authority Quarterly Update
• Work session on Chapter 66 and Chapter 28 Amendments
• Work session on Chapter 32 Changes and Revisions

The Board approved the 2025 Budget and 2024 Mill Rate Schedule. The Board also approved the minutes from the February 20, 2024 Executive Session and tabled the regular business meeting minutes from the same date.

• Approved 2025 Budget and 2024 Mill Rate Schedule (4-0)
• Approved February 20, 2024 Executive Session Minutes (4-0)
• Tabled February 20, 2024 Regular Business Meeting Minutes (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on proposed changes to the County Code of Ordinances regarding compensation. The meeting also includes a presentation of the 2023 Audit Report findings and discussions on park equipment and road projects.

• Public hearing on proposed changes to Code of Ordinances Section 2-54 - Compensation
• Presentation of findings from 2023 Audit Report by McNair, McLemore, Middlebrooks & Co, LLC
• Possible action on purchase of playground equipment for Jimmy Davis Park
• Possible action on allowing City of Eatonton gas department to operate in county right-of-way
• Discussion of road projects approved under TSPLOST #2

The Board of Commissioners approved an ordinance to bring the setting of member compensation to the local level. Other actions included approving playground equipment for Jimmy Davis Park and allowing the City of Eatonton gas department to use county right-of-ways.

• Adopted changes to Code of Ordinances Section 2-54 regarding compensation (3-1)
• Approved $50,534.90 for Jimmy Davis Park playground equipment using SPLOST 9 funds (4-0)
• Approved waiver of late fees and interest for Mr. and Mrs. Raghu Kakarala and Ms. Dolores Walker (4-0)
• Authorized City of Eatonton gas department to operate in county right-of-way (4-0)
• Created a Jimmy Davis Park Partnership Advisory Committee (4-0)
• Authorized Chairman to sign affidavit regarding Executive Session on litigation (4-0)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will review taxpayer correspondence and various tax status requests. The agenda includes discussions regarding a CAVEAT event in May and updates on Superior Court cases.

• Settlement Conference (#103C-045) rescheduling request
• Review/Approve Homestead Exemption (#126A-080)
• Review Request for Tax Exempt Status (#063-011)
• Review Appeal Waiver & Release Requests
• Review CUVA Breaches due to death of taxpayers

The Board of Assessors approved residential, mobile home, accessory, and commercial pricing schedules for 2024. The board also decided on several property value appeals, tax exemptions, and the reinstatement of a homestead exemption. Additionally, a new policy was established requiring affidavits and documentation for homestead applications involving trusts.

• Approved 2024 pricing schedules for residential, mobile home, accessory, and commercial properties
• Adjusted 2023 value for parcel #104B-131 to $1.4 million (unanimous)
• Adjusted 2023 value for parcel #123B-029 to $1.425 million (unanimous)
• Accepted 2023 value of $457,000 for parcel #120B-013 (unanimous)
• Approved tax exempt status and FLPA covenant breach without penalty for parcel #034-044 (unanimous)
• Approved homestead exemption reinstatement for parcel #120A-243 retroactive to 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved CUVA breach without penalty for parcel #112C-080
• Established policy requiring affidavit and documentation for trust-owned homestead applications

Putnam Development Authority

The Putnam Development Authority will meet to approve financial reports and ratify its 2024 meeting schedule. The body will also select its Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Secretary/Treasurer, and Assistant Secretary/Treasurer for 2024.

• Approval of November 2023, December 2023, and January 2024 financials
• Ratification of 2024 PDA Meeting Schedule
• Selection of 2024 PDA Officers
• Potential executive session for personnel, litigation, or real estate

The Putnam Development Authority voted 5-0 to adopt an Inducement Resolution approving in principle the issuance of up to $290 million in solid waste facility disposal revenue bonds on behalf of Georgia Power Company for facilities at Plant Branch. Members also approved the November 2023, December 2023, and January 2024 financials, ratified the 2024 meeting schedule and moved future meeting times from 1:30 to 1:00, and re-approved the current slate of officers. The Economic Development Director Report was not presented due to time constraints, and no action resulted from the executive session.

• Adopted Inducement Resolution for up to $290M in solid waste facility disposal revenue bonds for Georgia Power at Plant Branch (5-0)
• Approved November 2023, December 2023, and January 2024 financials (5-0)
• Approved 2024 PDA meeting schedule and moved meeting time from 1:30 to 1:00 (5-0)
• Approved 2024 officers: Walt Rocker III Chairman, John Wojtas Vice Chairman, Patty Burns Secretary/Treasurer, Lynn Butterworth Assistant Secretary/Treasurer (5-0)
• Approved November 14, 2023 regular meeting minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (5-0); no action resulted from executive session

Board of Commissioners

The Board will conduct regular business including special presentations and the approval of previous meeting minutes. Discussion items include water supply correspondence and SPLOST #10 project discussions with the City of Eatonton.

• Proclamation for Barry Fleming
• Chamber of Commerce 2023 Year-End Report
• Recreation Update
• Letter regarding public water supply system
• Letter to City of Eatonton regarding SPLOST #10 projects

The Board approved a certification letter allowing a test well to be drilled for a hotel development project. Commissioners also authorized a letter to the City of Eatonton to begin discussions on SPLOST #10 projects.

• Authorized Chairman to sign public water supply system letter (3-1)
• Authorized Chairman to sign letter to City of Eatonton regarding SPLOST #10 projects (4-0)
• Approved January 5 and January 16, 2024 minutes (4-0)
• Authorized Chairman to sign affidavit regarding executive session (4-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

There is no regularly scheduled meeting for the Putnam County Planning & Zoning Commission this month.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on three zoning and conditional use requests. The meeting includes discussions on a town hall for Jimmy Davis Park playground equipment and an ordinance for HB 300.

• Conditional use request for 641 Dennis Station Road
• Rezone request for 158.22 acres on Scott Road from C-PUD to R-PUD
• Rezone request for 5.89 acres at 113 Scott Road from C-1 to R-PUD
• AT&T Right-of-Way Permit for River Lake Drive
• 2024 Alcohol License for Lake Oconee Bistro

The Board approved two rezoning requests on Scott Road and a conditional use permit for boat and RV storage. Other actions included granting an alcohol license to Lake Oconee Bistro and authorizing a right-of-way permit for AT&T.

• Approved conditional use for boat and RV storage at 641 Dennis Station Road
• Approved rezoning 158.22 acres on Scott Road from C-PUD to R-PUD
• Approved rezoning 5.89 acres at 113 Scott Road from C-1 to R-PUD
• Approved 2024 Alcohol License for Lake Oconee Bistro
• Approved AT&T Right-of-Way Permit for River Lake Drive
• Scheduled Town Hall Meeting for Jimmy Davis Park playground equipment for Feb 9, 2024
• Authorized staff to schedule Public Hearing for proposed compensation ordinance
• Delayed discussion on Permission to Drill for Inquiry and Discovery

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to conduct a settlement conference and review the 2024 Mobile Home Digest. The body will also evaluate homestead applications and 2024 beginning ratios.

• Settlement Conference #123C-039
• Review and approval of 2024 Mobile Home Digest
• Review of 2024 Beginning Ratios
• Review of Homestead Applications
• Review of CUVA/FLPA

Putnam Development Authority

The regular business meeting of the Putnam Development Authority scheduled for January 9, 2024, has been cancelled.

Sinclair Water Authority

The Sinclair Water Authority will meet to discuss and potentially approve a GEMA generator grant and an amendment to the ESG Operations contract. The board will also receive an update on the 2022 audit status.

• GEMA Generator Grant discussion and approval
• ESG Operations an Inframark Company Amendment #2 discussion and approval
• 2022 Audit status update
• Operations Report from ESG, Inc.

The Sinclair Water Authority voted 5-0 to authorize Chairman Tommy Jefferson to sign acceptance of a GEMA generator grant and to have staff prepare and send out a Request for Proposals. The grant was originally sought four years ago by Carter & Sloope; quotes came in at $625,000 while the grant is around $458,000, and the authority is still awaiting official word on whether the amount can be raised. The board also voted 5-0 to approve Amendment #2 to its operations, maintenance and management services agreement with Inframark, LLC dba/ESG Operations, and approved the November 13, 2023 minutes and the meeting agenda. No action was taken on the plant production or financial reports.

• Approved minutes of the November 13, 2023 regular meeting (4-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (4-0)
• Authorized Chairman to sign GEMA generator grant acceptance and staff to issue a Request for Proposals (5-0)
• Authorized Chairman to sign Amendment #2 with Inframark, LLC dba/ESG Operations (5-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss the FY24 Budget Amendment #1 and the installation of four FLOCK cameras in the County right-of-way. The body will also review a final plat subdivision for Enclave at Waterfront and set qualifying fees for the 2024 General Election.

• Installation of four FLOCK cameras in County ROW
• Approval of FY24 Budget Amendment #1
• Final plat subdivision approval for Enclave at Waterfront
• Approval of 2024 LMIG Project List
• Setting of Qualifying Fees for 2024 General Election

The Board of Commissioners approved funding for road resurfacing materials and the installation of four FLOCK license plate cameras. Other actions included approving the 2024 LMIG Project List and a budget amendment for grant money and donations.

• Approved final plat for Enclave at Waterfront subdivision with streetlight condition
• Approved request to legislative delegation to repeal HB 300 (3-1)
• Approved 2024 LMIG Project List
• Approved installation of four FLOCK cameras in County Right of Way (3-1)
• Approved purchase of road resurfacing materials for Scott Road and Sammons Parkway for less than $548,000
• Approved FY24 Budget Amendment #1
• Set Qualifying Fees for the 2024 General Election
• Authorized Chairman to sign three resolutions for the Tax Commissioner's Office

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider three land-use requests. The body will also review and approve the 2024 public hearing schedule and deadlines.

• Conditional use request by Bobby J. Wilder for 641 Dennis Station Road
• Rezoning request for 158.22 acres on Scott Road from C-PUD to R-PUD
• Rezoning request for 5.89 acres at 113 Scott Road from C-1 to R-PUD
• Approval of 2024 P&Z Public Hearing Schedule and Deadlines

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved two rezoning requests for Shaifer Oconee LLC to allow residential development on Scott Road. The board also approved a conditional use permit for a boat and RV storage facility on Dennis Station Road.

• Approved conditional use for boat and RV storage at 641 Dennis Station Road (4-0)
• Approved rezoning of 158.2 acres on Scott Road from C-PUD to R-PUD (4-0)
• Approved rezoning of 5.89 acres at 113 Scott Road from C-1 to R-PUD (4-0)
• Approved 2024 Planning and Zoning Public Hearing Agenda and Deadline Schedule (4-0)
• Approved 12/7/2023 meeting minutes (4-0)