Jackson County Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes

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1 Jackson County Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes Monday, 6:00 P.M. The Jackson County Board of Commissioners met on Monday, at 6:00 p.m. in the Jury Assembly Room at the Jackson County Courthouse, located at 5000 Jackson Parkway, Jefferson, Georgia. Commissioners Present: Chas Hardy, Vice Chairman and Commissioner District 2 Jim Hix, Commissioner District 1 Ralph Richardson, Jr., Commissioner District 3 Dwain Smith, Commissioner District 4 Commissioners Absent: Tom Crow, Chairman Staff Present: Media Present: Christopher Hamilton, County Attorney Ericka Johnson, Deputy Clerk Gina Roy, Public Development Director Jamie Dove, Planner Mike Buffington, Mainstreet News/The Jackson Herald A. CALL TO ORDER: Vice Chairman Chas hardy called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. B. INVOCATION: The invocation was given by Commissioner Jim Hix. C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Vice Chairman Chas Hardy led the Pledge of Allegiance. D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: OR December 5, 2016 Board Meeting: A motion was made by Commissioner Smith, seconded by Commissioner Richardson, to approve the minutes for the December 5, 2016 board meeting. The vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously. (Vote 4 0) There was no discussion.

2 Page 2 of 9 E. CITIZEN INPUT: Steve Wittry, 86 Caldwell Lane, Hoschton, addressed the board on behalf of the board of directors for Piedmont CASA. He explained the organization was an advocate for more than 300 children that were in foster care in Banks, Barrow, and Jackson Counties. He further explained the volunteers help move children throughout the court system and the goal was to help them return to their homes. Mr. Wittry thanked the board for their recent approval of a grant to move out of the courthouse. Michelle Black, Executive Director, was also present. Mr. Wittry asked the board to consider a title sponsorship for the upcoming Hearts for Chocolate and Hearts for Children in February. F. REPORTS: From Commissioner Dwain Smith: He wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. From Vice Chairman Chas Hardy: He expressed his sincere thanks to those who expressed their condolences to his family during the passing of his father over the Thanksgiving weekend. G. RECOGNITIONS, APPOINTMENTS, & SPECIAL ITEMS: 1. Jackson County Board of Adjustment 3 Year Term: James Scott District ( 2 Term Expires December 31, 2016) Vice - Chairman Hardy made the motion to reappoint James Scott to the Jackson County Board of Adjustment for a three year term. Commissioner Richardson seconded the motion. Hearing no discussion, the vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously. (Vote 4 0) 2. Jackson County Historic Courthouse Committee 2 Year Term: Jack Legg (District 2 Term Expires December 31, 2016) Vice Chairman Hardy made the motion to reappoint Mr. Jack Legg to the Jackson County Historic Courthouse Committee for a two year term. Commissioner Hix seconded the motion. Hearing no discussion, the vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously. 3. Jackson County Park & Recreation Advisory Board 1 Year Term: Josh Huskins (District 2 Term Expires December 31, 2016) Vice Chairman Hardy made the motion to reappoint Josh Huskins to the Jackson County Parks & Recreation Advisory Board. Commissioner Richardson seconded the motion. Hearing no discussion, the vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously. (Vote 4 0)

3 Page 3 of 9 H. CONSENT AGENDA: 4. Re- adoption of Building Codes: ( Gina Roy) To re -adopt the existing building code as amended with the updated State mandated mandatory codes and optional codes, which the county has been enforcing in its daily operations. 5. Amend and Adopt Sections of the Alcohol Ordinance: ( Gina Roy) Approve and adopt sections to the Alcohol Ordinance within Jackson County's Code of Ordinances that will clarify and revise provisions with regard to definitions and temporary permits for special events. 6. New Animal Control Shelter Veterinary Services: ( Kevin Poe) Approve a contract with Magnolia Veterinary Hospital to be the primary provider of Veterinary Services for the new Animal Control Shelter and Jefferson Animal Hospital to be the secondary provider for Veterinary Services for the new Animal Control Shelter. 7. Intergovernmental Agreement with Jackson County Board of Education: ( Kevin Poe) Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an intergovernmental agreement with the Jackson County Board of Education regarding the use of the West Jackson Primary School gymnasium (a.k. Braselton Gym). 8. License Aareement with the Board of Reaents of the Universitv Svstem of Georqia: Kevin Poe) To approve a license agreement between Jackson County and the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by and on behalf of the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension for the use of Center Park by Extension for 4 -H /Extension programs and primarily for archery sports, practice, competition, and education associated with Extension's 4 -H programs. 9. Request from Tax Commissioner to Create Chief Deputy Tax Commissioner Position: Kevin Poe) Approve a request from Tax Commissioner to create a Chief Deputy Tax Commissioner position at a rate of $21 /hour. 10. Site Access Agreement with S &ME, Inc.: ( Kevin Poe) Approve and authorize the Chairman to sign a Site Agreement between Jackson County and S &ME, Inc. for the purpose of allowing S &ME, Inc. to perform certain environmental investigations on property owned by Jackson County. 11. Renew Communications Site Lease Agreement with American Tower Corporation: Kevin Poe) Approve the proposal submitted by American Tower Corporation for the "McMullan GA) tower site: 12. FY 2017 Local Maintenance & Improvement Grant (LMIG): ( Kevin Poe) Approve the list of roads submitted for LMIG funding and authorize the Chairman to sign all documents related to the application and anticipated grant award.

4 Page 4 of Contract with Tyler Technologies for Public Safety System Upgrades: ( Kevin Poe) To approve a contract with Tyler Technologies to purchase New World Public Safety software for Computer Aided Dispatch, Law Enforcement Records Management, Jail Management, and Mobile Messaging. Consent Agenda Action: Commissioner Smith made the motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. There was a second by Commissioner Richardson. Hearing no discussion, the vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously. (Vote 4 0) UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 14. Adoption of New Animal Control Ordinance: ( Gina Roy) Propose a new animal control ordinance repealing the current ordinance and completely adopting a new ordinance for Jackson County. Public Development Director Gina Roy advised this was presented and discussed at the previous work session. She acknowledged there were a few minor changes. She reported feedback was obtained from the Humane Society. Plans were to have them as volunteers. She noted one change included prior to any adoption, animals must be spayed or neutered and microchipped. Staff also defined an adopter within the ordinance. Commissioner Hix made the motion to approve the adoption of the new Animal Control Ordinance. Commissioner Smith seconded the motion. Hearing no discussion, the vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously. (Vote 4 0) ' J J. NEW BUSINESS: None K. ZONING BUSINESS: Unfinished Business: None New Business: 15. RZ Chris Pettite, 219 Ruby Lane, Commerce, GA; 2.56 acres; rezone from A -1 to R -1 to split property into 2 tracts. (Map 010 /Parcel 011) Ms. Jamie Dove, Planner, addressed the board and presented RZ The applicant requested approval to rezone project to allow him to subdivide the property into two tracts. County Attorney Christopher Hamilton explained the public hearing procedures and opened the hearing for comments. Chris Pettite, 543 Forest Lake Road Road, Pendergrass, GA,

5 Page 5 of 9 addressed the board in support of the application; however, he did not have anything to add. There was no opposition to the request and the public hearing was closed. Vice Chairman Hardy made the motion to approve RZ from A -1 to R -1 to split the property into two tracts. Commissioner Richardson seconded the motion. Hearing no discussion, the vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously. (Vote 4 0) 16. An Ordinance of Jackson County, Georgia to Amend the Jackson County Unified Development Code, to repeal Article 15, "Administration and Enforcement," and adopt a new Article 22, "Administration, Interpretation and Enforcement,' to amend Article 1, Adoption, Applicability and Interpretation" to amend the title to read "Adoption and Applicability" and to repeal Section 107, "Interpretation;" to repeal conflicting ordinances; to provide severability; and to provide for an effective date. Public Development Director Gina Roy advised this was a text change to do housekeeping within the Unified Development Code because several laws had changed beginning January 1 She said this was specific to Code Enforcement. She added the law provided for how to post on property or how to notify property owners that there was a violation on said property. She told the board the law provided several options. One was to tag the premises with a citation, mail in a citation to the owner, or filing the citation with Magistrate Court. Originally, staff had prepared the resolution to state that you could post and file with Magistrate Court, but the Planning Commission had concerns. The Planning Commission requested to require all three options. If approved, the change would be effective January 1, County Attorney Christopher Hamilton opened the public hearing for comment. There were no comments from the public. There was no opposition to the request and the public hearing was closed. A motion was made by Commissioner Smith, seconded by Commissioner Hix, to approve the amendment. Hearing no discussion, the vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously. (Vote 4 0) 17. MA Inland Holdings, LLC, SW intersection of Hog Mountain Road and Storey Lane; acres; Change Future Land Use Map from "Commercial" and "Industrial" to Industrial ". (Map 079 /Parcel 029) Public Development Director Gina Roy addressed the board and presented the staff report for MA , located at the intersection of Hog Mountain Road and Storey Lane, to change the map from Commercial and Industrial to Industrial. She advised with a Map Amendment, the board could only approve or deny the request. County Attorney Christopher Hamilton opened the public hearing for comment. Eric Johansen, 2180 Satellite Blvd, Suite 400, Duluth, GA addressed the board on behalf of Inland Holdings, LLC in support of the request. He explained the map amendment had been vetted through the County process. He advised as of today, he did not know of any opposition other than a telephone call he received. He told the board, a DRI study was completed for the site.

6 Page 6 of 9 Mr. Johansen confirmed there was a contract purchaser for the site and at the time of rezoning he planned to file a more detailed site. Mr. Hamilton called for opposition to the request. The following individuals spoke in opposition to MA Patrick Evans, 1334 Ronald Regan Lane Chris Landers, 335 Jefferson Blvd. Kelly Heard, 659 Jefferson Blvd. Brian Mays, 1817 Andrew Jackson Blvd. Stephanie Leslie, 517 Washington Parkway Jeffery Czerownka, 98 Jefferson Blvd, Amanda Mizenis, 61 Roosevelt Court, Leah Mays, 1817 Andrew Jackson Court, Misty Bardo, 56 Roosevelt Court, They voiced their concerns regarding traffic issues on the road, as well as their quality of life. Mr. Johansen used his remaining time for rebuttal. He advised approximately 80% of the site was already classified as industrial. The public hearing was then closed and the request submitted to the board for consideration. Commissioner Hix made the motion to approve MA Commissioner Smith seconded the request. Commissioner Richardson asked a question of Ms. Roy. Hearing no discussion, the vote was taken and the motion passed. Vice Chairman Hardy and Commissioners Hix and Smith voted in favor of the request. Commissioner Richardson voted against the request. Vote 3 1) ' j 18. RZ Mary E. Ludeman, 3281 Old State Road, Talmo, GA; 2.67 acres; rezone from A -2 to M -H. (Map 100 /Parcel 003) with 1 condition Jamie Dove, Planner, addressed the board and presented the staff report. The applicant requested a rezoning from A -2 to M -H to order the divide the property for family. Ms. Dove noted the applicant confirmed she did not intend to put a manufactured home on the property. Staff recommended approval of the request. The Planning Commission recommended approval with one (1) condition. 1) Only a site -built home can be placed on the property. County Attorney Christopher Hamilton opened the public hearing. Steve Ludeman, 3281 Old State Road, Talmo, GA addressed the board in support of the request. He said they wanted to rezone the property for the future and they plan to build a house for one of their children. There was no opposition to the request and the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Hix made the motion to approve RZ Commissioner Richardson seconded the motion. Hearing no discussion, the vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously. (Vote 4 0)

7 Page 7 of RZA6-16 Hemant Parikh, Hwy. 124 W., Jefferson, GA; 10 acres; rezone from A -2 to R- 3. (Map 105 /Parcels 007A and 007A1) with 2 conditions with same 2 conditions Ms. Jamie Dove, Planner, addressed the board and presented the staff report. She said the applicant requested a rezoning from A -2 to R -3 with the intent to use the property as an active adult/65 and older community. She advised a traffic study was submitted for review and one intersection would be impacted located at Hwy. 124 and Gum Springs Church Road. Ms. Dove reminded members the property was recently approved for a map amendment. The area being developed was a multi - family, residential development which will increase the use of public facilities such as roadways and water and sewer. She added due to the proposed type of development, it would impact the traffic at non -peak hours. The proposed development was within the West Jackson Overlay District. Staff and the Planning Commission recommended approval with two (2) conditions. 1) 25 feet of right -of -way to be dedicated to Jackson County as required by the Jackson County West Jackson Overlay. 2) Homes shall be constructed with a combination of stucco, brick, natural stone, and concrete siding. No vinyl siding permitted. County Attorney Christopher Hamilton declared a public hearing on the request. Hamant Parikh addressed the board and stated he planned to build a retirement community. He said there will be a nice area for seniors. There were will be different floor plans. There will also be a community center with activities such as group exercises, yoga, and food will be supplied. Mr. Parikh said the property would be maintained both inside and outside. There was no opposition to the request and the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Richardson made the motion to approve RZ with two (2) conditions. 1) 25 feet of right -of -way to be dedicated to Jackson County as required by the Jackson County West Jackson Overlay. 2) Homes shall be constructed with a combination of stucco, brick, natural stone, and concrete siding. No vinyl siding permitted. Commissioner Hix seconded the motion. Hearing no discussion, the vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously. (Vote 4 0) 20. SU Hemant Parikh, Hwy. 124 W., Jefferson, GA; 10 acres; special use for private roadways in proposed development. (Map 105 /Parcels 007A and 007A1) with 2 conditions with same 2 conditions Ms. Jamie Dove, Planner, addressed the board and presented the staff report. She stated this request was for the same property as RZ The applicant requested approval for a private road and a proposed gated community. She told the board the applicant would need

8 Page 8 of 9 to work with the school district, post office, and other public utilities to allow access when required. Staff and the Planning Commission recommended approval with two (2) conditions. 1) An approved E -911 plan must be provided to Public Development prior to any gates being installed on the property. This approval will require a meeting with a -911 services to decide what type of alternative access they will need to service the proposed private subdivision. 2) The proposed private roads must be completed per Jackson County standards prior to any final plat being issued as required per Jackson County Unified Development Code. County Attorney Christopher Hamilton opened the public hearing. The applicant did not wish to speak. There was no opposition to the request and the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Richardson made the motion to approve SU with the two (2) recommended conditions. 1) An approved E -911 plan must be provided to Public Development prior to any gates being installed on the property. This approval will require a meeting with a -911 services to decide what type of alternative access they will need to service the proposed private subdivision. 2) The proposed private roads must be completed per Jackson County standards prior to any final plat being issued as required per Jackson County Unified Development Code. ' Commissioner Hix seconded the motion. Hearing no discussion, the vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously. (Vote 4 0) J L. EXECUTIVE SESSION: None M. ADJOURNMENT: Vice Chairman Chas Hardy announced the next meeting of the Board of Commissioners would be held on Monday, January 16, There was no other business to discuss and the meeting adjourned at 6:52 p.m.

9 Page 9 of 9 All printed material /documentation presented is filed in Board Minute Addendum Book No. 13 -M (Year 2016) and hereby becomes a part of these official minutes. Minutes Approved: Monday, January 16, JACKSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Tom Crow, Chairman Jira Fli, District 1 Coomioner llru,7 Chas Hardy, Dqrict 2 CoffipTrssioner We Attest: Ericka Johnson, Dep ty Lju lerk son, Jr. District 3 Commissioner Vacant, District 4 Commissioner)