Union County public meetings in 2025

Commission Meeting Agendas

The Union County Commission will consider Resolution R-2025-49 to adopt the fiscal year 2026 budget. Adoption would establish the county’s budget for FY2026. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as a call to order, adjournment, and a public question period.

• Resolution R-2025-49 – adoption of the FY2026 County budget

Commissioner Harold Collins called a meeting to adopt the FY2026 budget. Director Kay Wilcox presented the budget, noting the initial amount of $33,643,883.00 and a revised amount of $33,630,083.00 from the December 15 version. The commission adopted Resolution R-2025-49, which enacts the FY2026 budget as presented. The meeting adjourned at 5:03 PM.

• Adopted FY2026 budget (Resolution R-2025-49) – no vote tally recorded

Commission Meeting Agendas

The Union County Commission will consider continuing the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST), awarding a contract for the Canada Creek Bridge Replacement, and approving agreements for asbestos surveys, public information initiatives, and inmate health services.

• Agreement with GeoHydro Engineers for $8,000 asbestos survey
• Agreement with Point.dog Digital for $13,550 public information initiative
• Agreement Amendment with CorrectHealth Union for $196,280.23 inmate health services
• Notice of Award to Square Deal Enterprises for $418,766 Canada Creek Bridge Replacement
• Resolution R-2025-46 to call an election to continue SPLOST

The commission adopted Resolution R-2025-46 to put a continuation of the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) on the May 2026 primary ballot. It also accepted the award of the $418,766 Canada Creek Bridge Replacement contract to Square Deal Enterprises, Inc., and approved an $8,000 asbestos survey for the courthouse roof. Additional actions included adopting a land eminent‑domain resolution for the Pat Haralson Roundabout, appointing a new alcohol‑board member, and formalizing the distribution of Hotel‑Motel Excise Tax funds.

• Adopted Resolution R-2025-46 calling for a SPLOST continuation election (May 2026)
• Accepted award of $418,766 Canada Creek Bridge Replacement contract to Square Deal Enterprises, Inc.
• Accepted $8,000 agreement with GeoHydro Engineers for courthouse roof asbestos survey
• Adopted Resolution R-2025-47 authorizing eminent‑domain acquisition of 0.030 acres for Pat Haralson Roundabout
• Adopted Resolution R-2025-48 appointing Chuck Chandonnet to the Union County Alcohol Board (5‑year term)
• Accepted agreement to give Blairsville/Union County Chamber 40% of Hotel‑Motel Excise Tax revenue (FY 2026)
• Accepted agreement amendment with CorrectHealth Union for inmate health services ($196,280.23)
• Adopted Resolution R-2025-46 to continue SPLOST; placed election on primary ballot

Commission Meeting Agendas

The sole commissioner will provide information and answer questions about the preliminary 2026 budget for Union County. The agenda lists detailed revenue and expense line items for multiple departments, with total projected revenue of $33,494,882.98. No other motions, ordinances, or contracts are on the agenda.

• REAL PROPERTY CURRENT YEAR revenue $11,208,570.13
• LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX revenue $7,000,000.00
• INSURANCE PREMIUM TAXES revenue $2,500,000.00
• TVA IN LIEU OF TAX revenue $500,000.00
• FEDERAL GOVERNMENT PAYMENTS IN LIEU OF TEXAS revenue $250,000.00

Union County Development Authority

The Union County Development Authority will review a presentation on the Panel Built expansion and receive an update on dirt fill for the Blairsville Airport Regional Industrial Park. The board will also determine the FY2026 meeting schedule.

• Panel Built Expansion presentation
• Blairsville Airport Regional Industrial Park dirt fill update
• FY2026 meeting schedule

The board accepted the October 24, 2025 minutes as presented. It adopted the 2026 meeting schedule, which will be posted online. The board confirmed Gavin King’s appointment as a full voting board member. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Accepted October 24, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted 2026 meeting schedule (unanimous)
• Confirmed appointment of Gavin King as full voting board member
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Registrars Regular Meeting

The Board of Registrars will meet to review 2026 election dates and holiday closings for the Registrar's office. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding the Provisional Ballot Review Committee.

• 2026 Election Dates
• Holiday Closings for Registrar's Office
• Provisional Ballot Review Committee

The Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the November 10, 2025 meeting. It also approved a committee of two staff members and the Chief Registrar (or a Board member if the Chief Registrar is absent) to review provisional ballots on election days. The Board announced the 2026 election calendar and office closure dates for the holidays.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from Nov 10, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved provisional‑ballot review committee composition (unanimous)

Short-term Rental Board

The Union County Short‑Term Rental Board will discuss two items. First, it will determine the hearing scheduled for Dec. 1 2025. Second, it will consider amending the short‑term rental application and website to clarify the meaning of “annually” in the STR Ordinance.

• Determine hearing scheduled for Dec. 1 2025 (Attachment 1)
• Amend short‑term rental application and website to define “annually” in the STR Ordinance (Attachment 2)

The Short‑Term Rental Board unanimously voted to cancel the hearing scheduled for Dec. 1, 2025 concerning the owner at 292 Brannon Ridge who had not sent the Good Neighbor Notification. The board also unanimously approved adding language to the renewal application and website that owners must deliver the Good Neighbor Notification within 30 calendar days of renewal.

• Cancel hearing scheduled for Dec. 1, 2025 (unanimous)
• Amend renewal application and website to require GNN within 30 days of renewal (unanimous)

Commission Meeting Agendas

The Union County Commission will discuss the proposed FY2026 Budget and provide an update on county operations. The body is also considering several resolutions, including a new technology fee for probate court and a SPLOST intergovernmental agreement.

• Proposed FY2026 Budget presentation
• Resolution R-2025-43 requesting a Technology Fee for probate court
• Copier and toner lease for Clerk of Court’s Office at $229.00 per month
• Approval of short-term rental business licenses for six properties
• Appointment of Gavin King to the Union County Development Authority Board of Directors

Commissioner Harold Collins adopted Resolution R-2025-44, approving a SPLOST Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Blairsville to continue the one‑percent Special Purpose Local Option Sales and Use Tax through March 2033. He also adopted resolutions supporting a probate‑court technology fee and appointing Gavin King to the Development Authority board, and approved updates to the Title VI plan and drug‑testing policy for the transit system. Additional actions included approving a short‑term rental license list, a copier lease for the Clerk’s Office, and an amendment to the debris‑monitoring contract.

• Adopted Resolution R-2025-44 approving SPLOST Intergovernmental Agreement (continuation of 1% sales tax)
• Adopted Resolution R-2025-43 supporting technology‑fee legislation for Probate Court
• Adopted Resolution R-2025-45 appointing Gavin King to Union County Development Authority board
• Adopted revisions to Title VI Plan for Union County Transit System (updated coordinator)
• Adopted revised Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy for Union County Transit System (updated program manager)
• Approved list of short‑term rental business licenses issued Oct 13‑Nov 12 2025
• Accepted amendment to debris‑monitoring services agreement with Thompson Consulting Services (10‑year term, no cost unless used)
• Accepted copier lease with DPI Leasing for Clerk of Court Office at $229 per month for 36 months

Union County Development Authority

The Union County Development Authority Board's regular meeting on November 10, 2025 was cancelled because there were no agenda items. No decisions or discussions will take place at this time. The next regular meeting is scheduled for December 8, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. in the Union County Community Center, 129 Union County Rec Road, Blairsville.

Board of Registrars Regular Meeting

The Union County Board of Registrars will meet to review staff reports and address new business. The board is scheduled to discuss the purchase of acoustic panels and establish the meeting calendar for 2026.

• Purchase of acoustic panels
• Establishment of 2026 board meeting dates

The Board approved the meeting agenda and the September 8th minutes, both unanimously. It also approved, by unanimous vote, the purchase of acoustical panels for the voting room, to be funded with SPLOST money. No old business was discussed.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved September 8th minutes (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of acoustical panels for voting room, funded by SPLOST (unanimous)

Board of Elections Regular Meeting

The Union County Board of Elections will discuss the unofficial and incomplete election summary report for the November 4, 2025 General Election. The report covers all contests, districts, tabulators, and counting groups, showing precincts reported, registered voters, and ballots cast. Vote totals for PSC District 2, PSC District 3, and the FLOST referendum will be reviewed.

• PSC District 2 – Tim Echols (Rep) 2,428 votes; Alicia M. Johnson (Dem) 536 votes; total 5,825
• PSC District 3 – Fitz Johnson (Rep) 2,426 votes; Peter Hubbard (Dem) 540 votes; total 5,835
• FLOST referendum – Yes 2,597 votes; No 3,285 votes; total 5,882
• Precincts reported: 11 of 11 (100%)
• Registered voters: 5,906 of 21,409 (27.59%); Ballots cast: 5,906

Short-term Rental Board

The Union County Short‑Term Rental Board will meet on Nov 3, 2025. During the session the board will consider amending the ordinance to require bear‑proof trashcans at all short‑term rentals. New business includes reviewing the STR Board terms and setting the board’s meeting calendar for 2026.

• Amend ordinance to require bear‑proof trashcans at all short‑term rentals (old business)
• Review STR Board terms (Attachment 2)
• Set STR Board meeting calendar dates for 2026
• Update on GovOS merger to Neumo (no changes to product or support at this time)

The board accepted the prior meeting minutes after a motion by Martin Pilote and a second by AnaLuisa Salvatti. It decided to add a “Best Practices” page to the website with wildlife trash‑can recommendations. The board approved the listed terms for each board member and set the 2026 meeting dates.

• Approved prior meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Added “Best Practices” website section for wildlife trash recommendations
• Approved board member terms for 2026 (listed members and term lengths)
• Approved 2026 board meeting calendar dates (Feb 2, Apr 20, Jun 8, Aug 3, Sep 21, Nov 2)

Union County Development Authority

The Union County Development Authority board will consider the Industrial Revenue Bond Reimbursement Resolution (Resolution 2025-01). They will receive an update on the Blairsville Airport Regional Industrial Park lot dirt fill. A cancellation of the November 10, 2025 meeting will be announced. Presentations on economic indicators and tourism impact will be heard.

• Industrial Revenue Bond Reimbursement Resolution (Resolution 2025-01)
• Blairsville Airport Regional Industrial Park lot dirt fill update
• Cancellation of November 10, 2025 meeting
• Economic Indicators presentation by Ivan Walker
• Tourism & Hospitality Impact presentation by Steve Rowe

The board voted to accept the September 8, 2025 meeting minutes as presented. They adopted Resolution 2025‑01, authorizing reimbursement to Panel Built for costs incurred before the industrial revenue bond is issued. The board appointed County Clerk Jennifer Mahan as the Union County Development Authority’s Open Records Officer. No other actions were taken before adjournment.

• Accepted September 8, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑01 reimbursement for Panel Built (unanimous)
• Appointed Jennifer Mahan as Open Records Officer (unanimous)

Commission Meeting Agendas

The Union County Commission will approve several service agreements, including a major AT&T contract for 911 call center handling and equipment. It will also approve short‑term rental business licenses issued between September 15 and October 12, 2025, and consider resolutions to close multiple River City Bank accounts while opening a new Economic Development account. Additionally, the body will conduct a second reading of revisions to Chapter 78, Article II of the county code and reschedule the November 20 meeting to November 13.

• Approval of short‑term rental business licenses issued Sep 15‑Oct 12, 2025 (e.g., Brian & Beth Herring, 74 Papa's Mountain Rd.)
• Agreement with AT&T for 911 call center handling, equipment, installation, training, and maintenance – $211,933 non‑recurring cost and $2,565 monthly for five years
• Agreement with ImageTrend, LLC for visual pre‑plant setup and implementation software – $4,175 for one year
• Resolutions R‑2025‑36 to R‑2025‑41 to close River City Bank accounts (Butternut Creek Golf Course, Community Center, Recreation Department, View Grill) and open an Economic Development account at River City Bank
• Second reading of proposed revisions to Chapter 78, Article II of the Union County Code of Ordinances

Commission Meeting Agendas

The Union County Commission will consider Resolution R-2025-35, which sets the 2025 millage rate for maintenance and operation at 3.952. The meeting will be called to order by Sole Commissioner Harold Collins, followed by an adjournment and a question period. Accessibility information is provided for participants who need accommodations.

• Adopt Resolution R-2025-35 to set the 2025 millage rate at 3.952 for county maintenance and operation

Commission Meeting Agendas

The Union County Commission is meeting to approve several infrastructure contracts, equipment leases, and business licenses. The body will also consider a property reappraisal contract and a courthouse roof replacement design.

• Contract with Colditz Trucking, Inc. for Pat Haralson Drive Roundabout Project for $1,527,268.32
• Contract with GMASS, Inc. for reappraisal of 1/3 of county properties for $255,589.50
• Agreement with Eventide for a new 911 Center recorder and maintenance for $51,314.00
• Agreement with Hill Foley Rossi and Associates, LLC for courthouse roof replacement design for $10,800.00
• Approval of short-term rental business licenses issued between August 18 and September 14, 2025

The commission approved multiple contracts and agreements, including a $1,527,268.32 contract to build the Pat Haralson Drive roundabout. It also accepted a fuel‑management maintenance agreement, a courthouse roof design contract, and agreements for the new 911 Center. Business licenses for short‑term rentals were approved and Wayne Dahlstrom was appointed to the Board of Elections. Substance‑abuse grants of up to $8,000 were awarded to four local nonprofits.

• Approved minutes from the August 21, 2025 meeting (as presented)
• Approved all short‑term rental business licenses listed for Aug 18–Sep 14, 2025
• Appointed Wayne Dahlstrom to the Union County Board of Elections (Oct 1 2025–Dec 31 2026)
• Accepted $2,650 per year fuel management maintenance agreement with Syn‑Tech Systems
• Accepted $10,800 roof evaluation and design agreement for the Union County Courthouse
• Accepted $51,314 recorder and maintenance agreement for the new 911 Center
• Accepted $1,527,268.32 contract for construction of the Pat Haralson Drive roundabout
• Accepted $255,589.50 contract with GMASS, Inc. for reappraisal of one‑third of county properties

Commission Meeting Agendas

The Union County Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss proposed revisions to the county code of ordinances. The discussion focuses specifically on Chapter 78, Article II regarding telecommunications.

• Proposed revisions to Chapter 78, Article II (Telecommunications) of the Union County Code of Ordinances

Board of Elections Regular Meeting

The Union County Board of Elections will discuss early voting dates for October and identify poll workers for the upcoming election. The agenda includes updates on poll pads, the warehouse, and registrar operations.

• Early voting scheduled for Oct 14-Oct 31
• Poll workers to be identified
• Poll pad update
• Warehouse update
• Registrars update

Union County Development Authority

The board named H. Boyd Pettit as the UCDA attorney of record and accepted the July 28 minutes. It extended the protective covenants for the Blairsville Airport Industrial Park for one year, set public comment limits to 3 minutes per person and 20 minutes total, and moved the October meeting to October 24, 2025. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Named H. Boyd Pettit as attorney of record (motion carried)
• Accepted July 28, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Extended protective covenants for Blairsville Airport Industrial Park for one year (motion carried)
• Limited public comment to 3 minutes per individual and 20 minutes overall (motion carried)
• Rescheduled October meeting to October 24, 2025 (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:48 pm (motion carried)

Short-term Rental Board

The board approved the previous meeting minutes. It voted to leave the fire‑safety section of the short‑term rental ordinance as written and add a Best Practices page on the website. The board also voted to table any vote on the GovOS/Neumo program until more pricing information is available, and to postpone discussion of a bear‑proof trash‑can requirement until all members are present.

• Approved prior meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Kept fire‑safety ordinance unchanged and added Best Practices website area (motion passed)
• Tabled vote on GovOS/Neumo program pending pricing details (motion passed)
• Tabled discussion of bear‑proof trash‑can requirement until full board present (motion passed)

Board of Registrars Regular Meeting

The Board approved the meeting agenda unanimously. The Board approved the July 17th, 2025 minutes unanimously. The Board elected Laura Winkler as Board Secretary. The meeting was adjourned at 10:20 am.

• Agenda approved (unanimous)
• Minutes approved (unanimous)
• Laura Winkler elected Board Secretary (unanimous)

Commission Meeting Agendas

The commission approved several contracts and agreements, including a $7,000 subsurface exploration study, a $5,000 impact‑fee study, and a $1,527,268,32 contract with Colditz Trucking for the Pat Haralson Drive roundabout. It appointed Renee Deibert to the Mountain Regional Library Board and approved all short‑term‑rental business licenses issued July‑August 2025. The body also adopted resolutions approving a Floating Local Option Sales Tax intergovernmental agreement with the City of Blairsville and calling for a November 2025 ballot measure to levy the tax.

• Accepted $7,000 Geo‑Hydro Engineers subsurface exploration agreement
• Accepted $5,000 Impact Fee Study agreement with Georgia Mountain Regional Commission
• Appointed Renee Deibert to Mountain Regional Library Board (3‑year term)
• Approved all short‑term‑rental business licenses issued July 14–Aug 18 2025
• Accepted $1,527,268,32 contract with Colditz Trucking for Pat Haralson Drive roundabout
• Adopted Resolution R‑2025‑32 approving FLOST Intergovernmental Agreement with City of Blairsville
• Adopted Resolution R‑2025‑33 calling for election to place County FLOST on November 2025 ballot
• Accepted $67,000 option to purchase right of way for Pat Haralson Roundabout

Short-term Rental Board

The Short‑Term Rental Board met on August 11, 2025 with a quorum of six voting members. A motion to accept the minutes from the June 9 meeting was made by Patrick Woodall and seconded by Martin Pilote. A motion to have Chief Dyer re‑word Mr. Hollins' recommendations for the next meeting was made by Patrick Woodall and seconded by Rae Blake. No vote tallies or final approvals were recorded.

• Motion to accept prior meeting minutes made (no vote recorded)
• Motion to have Chief Dyer re‑word Hollins recommendations made (no vote recorded)

Union County Development Authority

The board voted to appoint Rick Davenport as Chair, Ivan Walker as Vice Chair, and Courtney Waller as Secretary/Treasurer. They also adopted a regular meeting schedule of the second Monday each month at 4:00 pm and set the annual meeting to be held each July. All motions passed unanimously.

• Elected Rick Davenport as Chair (all in favor)
• Elected Ivan Walker as Vice Chair (all in favor)
• Elected Courtney Waller as Secretary/Treasurer (all in favor)
• Adopted monthly meeting on the second Monday at 4:00 pm (all in favor)
• Set annual meeting date to July each year (all in favor)

Commission Meeting Agendas

Commissioner Harold Collins adopted the bylaws of the Union County Development Authority. The bylaws outline the board's purposes, powers, meeting locations, and director and officer responsibilities. No other business was considered.

• Adopted bylaws for Union County Development Authority

Commission Meeting Agendas

The commission approved the minutes from the June 17, 2025 meeting. Commissioner Harold Collins adopted Resolution R-2025-28, amending the FY2024 budget from $27,053,216 to $31,424,216 to meet state and federal reporting requirements. An audit presentation by Rushton & Company was delivered, and the 7‑in‑Grade Girls Volleyball and 12U Girls Softball teams were recognized for their championship achievements.

• Approved June 17, 2025 meeting minutes (as presented)
• Adopted Resolution R-2025-28 amending FY2024 budget to $31,424,216

Board of Registrars Regular Meeting

The Board approved its agenda and the minutes from the May 15, 2025 meeting, both unanimously. It adopted a change to hold regular meetings on the second Monday of each month, beginning with the September 2025 meeting, also unanimously. The Board elected Laura Winkler as secretary, again unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 15, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved change to meeting schedule: second Monday each month starting Sep 2025 (unanimous)
• Elected Laura Winkler as secretary (unanimous)

Commission Meeting Agendas

Commissioner Harold Collins approved the short‑term‑rental business licenses list and accepted multiple agreements, including an $86,388 software contract for the Road Department and a $1,602,803 asphalt resurfacing contract. He also approved contracts for GDOT transportation funding, corrections‑crew services, and several court grants, appointed Wesley Rogers to the EMS advisory council, adopted a records‑retention resolution, and authorized abandonment of part of Ivy Log Road.

• Approved short‑term‑rental business licenses list (May 12 2025‑June 15 2025)
• Accepted OpenGov software agreement for Road Department ($86,388.41 for 2025)
• Accepted asphalt resurfacing contract with Colditz Trucking, Inc. ($1,602,803)
• Accepted GDOT grant contract for Transportation System ($178,850 total, $89,425 match)
• Accepted corrections‑crew work‑detail contract ($162,749 total)
• Appointed Wesley Rogers to Northeast Georgia Region 2 EMS Advisory Council (3‑year term)
• Adopted Resolution R‑2025‑27 for records‑retention schedules
• Issued first notice to abandon 0.55 acre of Ivy Log Road

Short-term Rental Board

The Short‑Term Rental Board met with a quorum and approved the prior minutes. It voted to table the discussion of Leigh Hollins' fire‑safety recommendations, moving that item to the next meeting. The board also moved to forward the GovOS contract to William Mercer for review. No new business was taken.

• Tabled discussion of Leigh Hollins fire‑safety recommendations (moved to next meeting)
• Motion to forward GovOS contract to William Mercer for review (motion made and seconded)

Commission Meeting Agendas

The Commission adopted Resolution R-2025-26 to re‑appoint Susie Phillips to the Union County Board of Tax Assessors for a five‑year term beginning June 1, 2025. The Commission accepted an amendment to the Build Agreement with Windstream Standard, LLC, reclassifying the $11,162,231 broadband grant as a Fixed Amount Subaward, which is exempt from cost principles and procurement rules.

• Re‑appointed Susie Phillips to the Board of Tax Assessors for a 5‑year term (2025‑2030)
• Accepted amendment to Windstream broadband grant, reclassifying $11,162,231 as a Fixed Amount Subaward

Commission Meeting Agendas

The commission accepted FY2026 budgets for the Enotah Judicial Circuit ($1,200,213) and the Public Defender’s Office ($538,837). It approved a $3,868,241 contract with Winkler & Winkler, Inc. to build a new 911 Center and awarded a $1,602,803 asphalt resurfacing contract to Colditz Trucking, Inc. The commission also created the Union County Development Authority and adopted multiple resolutions to close several bank accounts and move the funds into a single pooled cash account.

• Approved FY2026 Enotah Judicial Circuit Budget $1,200,213 and Public Defender’s Office Budget $538,837
• Approved contract with Winkler & Winkler, Inc. for new 911 Center Facility $3,868,241
• Awarded asphalt resurfacing contract to Colditz Trucking, Inc. $1,602,803
• Adopted Resolution R-2025-13 to create the Union County Development Authority
• Adopted Resolution R-2025-14 appointing nine members to the Development Authority Board
• Adopted Resolution R-2025-15 appointing four ex‑officio non‑voting members to the Board
• Approved all short‑term rental business licenses issued April 14–May 11 2025
• Adopted Resolutions R-2025-16 through R-2025-24 to close various bank accounts and transfer funds to a pooled cash account

Board of Registrars Regular Meeting

The board set a poll worker training session for May 22, 2025, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. It announced that the last day to register to vote is Monday, May 19, 2025, for the June 17 special primary. In‑person absentee voting will be held May 27‑June 13, 2025 at the Voting Center. A proposal to combine Election and Registrar meetings was discussed, with agreement still pending.

• Scheduled poll worker training session (May 22, 2025, 5‑7 p.m.)
• Set last registration date for special primary (May 19, 2025)
• Established early‑in‑person absentee voting dates (May 27‑June 13, 2025)

Board of Registrars Regular Meeting

The Board of Elections and the Board of Registrars discussed a possible consolidation into a single governing body. After input from board members, the County Attorney, and the Commissioner, the boards agreed to table the consolidation discussion pending further research. They also agreed to hold monthly joint meetings on the same day to improve coordination.

• Tabled board consolidation discussion (no vote recorded)
• Agreed to hold monthly joint meetings on the same day (no vote recorded)

Short-term Rental Board

The board approved the minutes from the February 3, 2025 meeting. Laura Jenkins rescinded her resignation as Short‑Term Rental Code Enforcement Officer. Commissioner Collins appointed Raymonde (Rae) Blake as a new board member, filling the vacancy left by Susan Phillips.

• Approved prior meeting minutes (Feb 3 2025)
• Laura Jenkins rescinded resignation as STR Code Enforcement Officer
• Appointed Raymonde (Rae) Blake as board member, replacing Susan Phillips

Commission Meeting Agendas

The commission accepted a $3,868,241 contract with Winkler & Winkler, Inc. to build a new 911 Dispatch Center on Shoe Factory Road. It also approved accident insurance coverage for recreation sports ($6,282.55), several lease agreements for county facilities, and adopted revisions to ordinances on alcoholic beverages, short‑term rentals, and the Construction Board of Adjustment. All business licenses for short‑term rentals issued between March 17 and April 13 were approved.

• Accepted $3,868,241 contract with Winkler & Winkler, Inc. for 911 Dispatch Center
• Approved $6,282.55 accident insurance coverage for recreation sports participants
• Approved all short‑term rental business licenses issued Mar 17–Apr 13, 2025
• Accepted lease of 8.65 acres + 6.82 acres to Union County Saddle Club, $3,000/year
• Accepted lease of 2.0 acres to W.C. Nelson, Jr., $750/month for 3 years
• Accepted amendment extending Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank grant spend‑down to July 25 2026
• Adopted revisions to Chapter 10, Article HI of the Code (Alcoholic Beverages)
• Adopted revisions to Chapter 60, Section 60‑8 (Short‑term Rentals) and Chapter 18, Article IV, Section 18‑105 (Construction Board of Adjustment)

Board of Registrars Regular Meeting

The Board approved a new fee of $0.10 per page for public records requests, with the first 15 minutes of search time free and subsequent time billed at the hourly rate of the lowest‑paid full‑time employee. It announced that advanced voting for the June 17 Public Service Commissioner election will begin May 27, and the registration deadline is May 19. The Blairville Precinct was officially moved from the Civic Center to the Sports Center.

• Implemented $0.10 per‑page fee for ORR records (no vote recorded)
• Set first 15 minutes of search time free, then hourly rate of lowest‑paid full‑time employee (no vote recorded)
• Announced advanced voting starts May 27 and registration deadline May 19 for June 17 election (informational)
• Relocated Blairville Precinct from Civic Center to Sports Center (no vote recorded)

Board of Registrars Regular Meeting

The Union County Board of Registrars conducted a voter challenge hearing. Several individuals were subject to motions to remove them from the voter roll, while two were motioned to remain. No vote tallies or outcomes were recorded in the minutes.

Commission Meeting Agendas

The commission accepted a $31,960 allocation from the Georgia Transit Trust Fund to purchase a transit vehicle, computer equipment, a scheduling board, office furniture and supplies. It also approved a $766 CivicPlus ordinance‑codification subscription, a $40,150 yearly groundwater and methane monitoring contract, and all short‑term‑rental business licenses for February‑March 2025. The meeting schedule was changed to avoid conflicts with the school board, and three resolutions were adopted to open a separate development‑authority bank account, grant the finance director online banking access, and appoint a new short‑term‑rental board member.

• Approved $31,960 Transit Trust Fund allocation for transit vehicle and equipment
• Approved $766 CivicPlus ordinance‑codification subscription (effective April 1 2025)
• Approved $40,150‑$46,650 yearly groundwater and methane monitoring contract for former landfill
• Approved all short‑term‑rental business licenses issued Feb 18‑Mar 16 2025
• Amended November and December meeting dates to avoid school‑board conflicts
• Adopted Resolution R‑2025‑10 to open a separate bank account for the former Development Authority
• Adopted Resolution R‑2025‑11 granting Finance Director Kay Wilcox online banking access
• Adopted Resolution R‑2025‑12 appointing Ramonde Blake to the Short‑term Rental Board

Board of Registrars Regular Meeting

The Board of Registrars held an emergency hearing to discuss voter challenges and scheduled a hearing for Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 10:00 A.M. The board also announced that the June meeting will not be held because it falls on a holiday. No other actions were taken.

• Scheduled Voter Challenges Hearing for April 2, 2025 at 10:00 A.M.
• Cancelled June meeting due to holiday