Convene Solid Waste Authority Work Session at 5:00 PM. July 15, 2016 Public Hearing & Regular Meeting minutes

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1 AGENDA Camden County Board of Commissioners Government Services Building, (Courthouse Square) 200 East 4 th Street, 2 nd Floor, Room 252, Commissioners Meeting Chambers Woodbine, Georgia Tuesday, August 2, 2016 Convene Solid Waste Authority Work Session at 5:00 PM Adjourn Work Session Convene Regular Meeting at 6:00 PM Opening Ceremonies Invocation Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call Agenda Amendments Adoption of Agenda Approval of Minutes July 15, 2016 Public Hearing & Regular Meeting minutes Presentation Joint Development Authority Report presented by Director James Coughlin Public Comments Adjourn Regular Meeting 1

2 Convene Public Hearing (1) To receive comments from the public regarding the following item: Amendment to the Official Code of Camden County, Georgia, Chapter 14 Animals, Article I, Section 2, with the addition of Section Jurisdiction of Offenses and Section Contract for enforcement with municipalities within the County. Adjourn Public Hearing (1) Convene Public Hearing (2) To receive comments from the public regarding the following item: Resolution regarding O.C.G.A (b) (2) - Decal or seal required on vehicles owned or leased by any county, municipality, regional commission, school system, commission, board, or public authority. Adjourn Public Hearing (2) Reconvene Regular Meeting Regular Agenda Public Safety - Chief Mark Crews 1. Consideration of approval of request to have two (2) military M916 trucks converted to a fire fighting tanker truck. Purchasing Officer Alethea Harris 2. Approval of Surplus Item List County Attorney John S. Myers 3. Second Reading & Adoption of Amendments to the Official Code of Camden County, Georgia, Chapter 14 Animals, Article I, Section 2, with the addition of Section Jurisdiction of Offenses and Section Contract for enforcement with municipalities within the County. County Attorney John S. Myers 4. Acceptance of Colerain Road Right-of-Way 2

3 Reports Calendar August / September 2016 County Administrator Comments Additional Public Comments Adjourn BOC Meeting 3

4 CAMDEN COUNTY, GEORGIA BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING JULY 12, 2016, 6:00 PM Present: Chairman James H. Starline; Vice-Chairman Gary Blount; Commissioner Willis R. Keene, Jr.; Commissioner Chuck Clark; Commissioner Tony Sheppard; County Administrator Steve Howard; County Attorney John S. Myers and County Clerk Kathryn A. Bishop. Chairman Starline called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Finance & Budget Director Mike Fender delivered the invocation. Chairman Starline led the Pledge of Allegiance. Agenda Amendments: Removal of item under Presentation: Georgia Forestry Commission Presentation by Joanne Warren Addition of item 11 under Regular Agenda: 11. Consideration of Resolution for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2016, and ending June 30, 2017 regarding the Joint Development Authority Incentive Fund. Commissioner Keene made a motion, seconded Vice-Chairman Blount to approve the agenda amendments as presented. The motion carried unanimously. Motion to Adopt the Agenda: Commissioner Keene made a motion, seconded by Vice-Chairman Blount to adopt the agenda as amended. The motion carried unanimously. Approval of the Minutes June 21, 2016 Public Hearing & Regular Meeting minutes Commissioner Keene made a motion, seconded by Vice-Chairman Blount to approve June 21, 2016 Public Hearing & Regular Meeting minutes. The motion carried unanimously. 1

5 Presentation Certificate of Appreciation for Doug Vaught, St. Marys Railroad County Administrator Steve Howard presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Mr. Doug Vaught of the St. Marys Railroad for their generosity in offering free train rides to the employees of Camden County Government. He announced that 130 attended the train ride. He expressed his immense gratitude for the opportunity given to our employees. Public Comments No comments were offered by the Public during this time. Commissioner Keene made a motion seconded by Vice-Chairman Blount to adjourn the Regular Meeting at 6:05 PM. The motion carried unanimously. Chairman Starline convened the Public Hearing at 6:05 PM. Convene Public Hearing To receive comments from the public regarding the following Planning Items: Request for a transfer of an alcohol license to FLASH FOODS LLC, with John Reinhart listed as the applicant/owner and Joyce Turner Franklin lasted as manager for Retail Dealer - Malt Beverages/Beer/Wine sold in packages. No comments were offered by the Public in favor or in opposition during this time. Request for a Special Use approval in the I-G (General Industrial) District to allow the addition of a transit waste facility use to the existing soil remediation use. The 5815 Highway 17 North location is shown as Tax Parcel Clean Earth Inc., owner. No comments were offered by the Public in favor or in opposition during this time. Commissioner Keene made a motion seconded by Commissioner Clark to adjourn the Regular Meeting at 6:10 PM. The motion carried unanimously. Commissioner Keene made a motion seconded by Commissioner Sheppard to adjourn the Public Hearing at 6:08 PM. The motion carried unanimously. Chairman Starline convened a public hearing at 6:08PM. 2

6 Consent Agenda 1. Approval of Lease Agreement with the State Properties Commission for 1500 square feet of office space occupied by the Department of Community Supervision located at 208 East 4 th Street, Woodbine. 2. Approval of amendments to the Camden County Records Management Policy. 3. Approval of amendments to the Camden County Open Records Policy. Commissioner Keene made a motion, seconded by Vice-Chairman Blount to approve the consent agenda items as presented. The motion carried unanimously. Regular Agenda 4. Consideration of approval of a request for a transfer of an alcohol license to FLASH FOODS LLC, with John Reinhart listed as the applicant/owner and Joyce Turner Franklin lasted as manager for Retail Dealer - Malt Beverages/Beer/Wine sold in packages. District 1 Commissioner Keene Commissioner Keene made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Sheppard to approve the request for a transfer of an alcohol license to FLASH FOODS LLC, with John Reinhart listed as the applicant/owner and Joyce Turner Franklin lasted as manager for Retail Dealer - Malt Beverages/Beer/Wine sold in packages. The motion carried unanimously. 5. Consideration of a request for a Special Use (SU ) approval in the I-G (General Industrial) District to allow the addition of a transit waste facility use to the existing soil remediation use. The 5815 Highway 17 North location is shown as Tax Parcel Clean Earth Inc., owner. District 1 Commissioner Keene Commissioner Keene made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Sheppard to approve the request for a Special Use (SU ) approval in the I-G (General Industrial) District to allow the addition of a transit waste facility use to the existing soil remediation use. The 5815 Highway 17 North location is shown as Tax Parcel Clean Earth Inc., owner. The motion carried unanimously. 3

7 6. Consideration of approval of Tax Release Applications. Commissioner Clark made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Keene to approve the Tax Release Applications as presented. The motion carried unanimously. 7. Adoption of Hazard Mitigation Plan Update. Commissioner Keene made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Clark to approve the Hazard Mitigation Plan Update as presented. The motion carried unanimously. 8. Approval of Statewide Mutual Aid Agreement (SWMAA) with the Georgia Emergency Management Agency/ Homeland Security (GEMA/HS). Vice-Chairman Blount made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Sheppard to approve the Statewide Mutual Aid Agreement (SWMAA) with the Georgia Emergency Management Agency/ Homeland Security (GEMA/HS). The motion carried unanimously. 4

8 9. Consideration of the purchase of One (1) E-ONE Rescue Pumper on 2016 Freightliner M2 Cab and Chassis with 330 HP diesel engine and 1030 gallon booster tank. Commissioner Sheppard made a motion, seconded by Vice-Chairman Blount to approve the purchase of One (1) E-ONE Rescue Pumper on 2016 Freightliner M2 Cab and Chassis with 330 HP diesel engine and 1030 gallon booster tank. The motion carried unanimously. Commissioner Keene made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Sheppard to adjourn the regular meeting at 6:19 PM The motion carried unanimously. Chairman Starline convened the Public Hearing at 6:19 PM. Public Hearing (2) To receive comments from the public regarding the following Item: Amendments to the Official Code of Camden County, Georgia, Chapter 14 Animals, Article I, Section 2, with the addition of Section Jurisdiction of Offenses and Section Contract for enforcement with municipalities within the county. No comments were offered by the Public in favor or in opposition during this time. Chairman Starline reconvened the regular meeting at 6:23 PM. 10. First Reading of Amendments to the Official Code of Camden County, Georgia, Chapter 14 Animals, Article I, Section 2, with the addition of Section Jurisdiction of Offenses and Section Contract for enforcement with municipalities within the county. Commissioner Keene made a motion, seconded by Vice-Chairman Blount to waive the First Reading of Amendments to the Official Code of Camden County, Georgia, Chapter 14 Animals, Article I, Section 2, with the addition of Section Jurisdiction of Offenses and Section Contract for enforcement with municipalities within the county. The motion carried unanimously. Section 14-2: INSERT The primary responsibility for the enforcement and execution of this chapter shall be vested in the board of commissioners. County animal control officers shall have the primary responsibility for the enforcement and execution of Official Code of Ordinances, Chapter 14, Animals at the beginning of the paragraph. INSERT NEXT: Section Jurisdiction of Offenses Pursuant to the provisions of O.C.G.A et seq. and the provisions of article Ill, the county magistrate court shall have jurisdiction to hear and to 5

9 determine all alleged violations of this chapter unless the accused shall demand a jury trial, in which case the prosecution shall be removed to the county superior court for jury trial as a misdemeanor. The county magistrate court shall have all powers granted to it which are necessary and incident to the hearing and disposition of the matters brought before the court, including but not limited to the authority to issue citations and summons for witnesses. The following persons have standing to file complaints for violations of this chapter: (1) County animal control officers; (2) Law enforcement officers; (3) Public health officials; (4) Individuals with personal knowledge of the violation upon filing a sworn complaint with the court. INSERT NEXT: Section Contract for enforcement with municipalities within the county. The jurisdiction for enforcement of this chapter shall be in the unincorporated portion of the county; however, the board of commissioners shall be authorized to provide its services within any municipality within the county. A prerequisite for the provision of said services shall be the adoption of this chapter by the municipality together with an intergovernmental agreement with the board of commissioners. Said intergovernmental agreement shall be subject to any state law which may govern. 11. Consideration of Resolution for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2016, and ending June 30, 2017 regarding the Joint Development Authority Incentive Fund. Commissioner Keene made a motion, seconded by Vice-Chairman Blount to approve the Resolution for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2016, and ending June 30, 2017 regarding the Joint Development Authority Incentive Fund. The motion carried unanimously. Resolution of the Camden County Board of Commissioners WHEREAS, THE CAMDEN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, CAMDEN COUNTY, GEORGIA, enact a Resolution for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2016, and ending June 30, 2017, to read as follows: WHEREAS, the County hereby adopted, in lawful assembly, the Fiscal Year 2017 General Fund Budget as prepared and submitted on June 21, 2016 with amendment to restrict budgeted expenditures as follows: the budget shall provide additional funds for a total of two million dollars ($2,000,000.00), without further Board of Commissioners' approval, after Joint Development Authority's Incentive Fund has been spent down from all available incentive funds. Said funding shall only be available for projects that meet the threshold requirements of the Joint Development Authority Fiscal Impact Analysis; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Camden County Board of Commissioners does hereby adopt, resolve and enact the foregoing Resolution for Camden County, Georgia. 6

10 Reports Calendar July & August 2016 County Clerk Kathryn Bishop stated there were no changes to the calendar. County Administrator Comments Executive Session Real Estate & Litigation Commissioner Keene made a motion, seconded by Vice-Chairman Blount to adjourn the regular meeting and convened an Executive Session for the purpose of discuss matters related to real estate and litigation at 6:26 PM. The motion carried unanimously. STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF CAMDEN CLOSED MEETING AFFIDAVIT AFFIDAVIT OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS The Camden County Board of Commissioners, being duly sworn, states under oath that the following is true and accurate to the best of their knowledge and belief: 1. The Camden County Board of Commissioners met in a duly advertised meeting on July 12, During such meeting, the Board voted to go into closed session. The executive session was called to order at 6:26 p.m The subject matter of the closed portion of the meeting was devoted to the following matter(s) within the exceptions provided in the open meetings law: _X Consultation with the County Attorney or other legal counsel to discuss pending or potential litigation, settlement, claims, administrative proceedings, or other judicial actions brought or to be brought by or against the county or any officer or employee or in which the county or any officer or employee may be directly involved as provided in O.C.G.A. R (1); _X Discussion of future acquisition of real estate as provided by O.C.G.A. 111, (4); Discussion or deliberation on the appointment, employment, compensation, hiring, disciplinary action or dismissal or periodic evaluation or rating of a county officer or employee as provided by O.C.G.A. 11L (6); This 12 th day of July,

11 James H. Starline, Chairman Gary Blount, Vice-Chairman Chuck Clark, Commissioner Tony Sheppard, Commissioner Sworn to and subscribed before me this day of, Notary Public My commission expires: Willis R. Keene, Jr., Commissioner Chairman Starline reconvened the regular meeting at 7:12 PM. Commissioner Keene made a motion, seconded by Vice-Chairman Blount to approve the Resolution regarding condemnation of property needed for Colerain Road Widening. The motion carried unanimously. Attached hereto is said fully executed Resolution. 8

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13 Additional Public Comments No additional public comments were offered during this time. Adjournment: Commissioner Clark made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Sheppard to adjourn the July 12, 2016 regular meeting. The vote was unanimous to adjourn the meeting at 7:15 PM. 10

14 CAMDEN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS PUBLIC HEARING ITEM: 1 SUBJECT: Amendments to the Official Code of Camden County, Georgia, Chapter 14 Animals, Article I, Section 2, with the addition of Section Jurisdiction of Offenses and Section Contract for enforcement with municipalities within the county. ( ) Recommendation ( ) Policy Discussion ( ) Status Report ( ) Action Item (X) Other DATE: July 26, 2016 BUDGET INFORMATION: N/A COMMISSION ACTION REQUESTED ON: Action taken during regular meeting PURPOSE: To request that the Board of Commissioners: a. Receive comments from the public regarding amendments to the Official Code of Camden County, Georgia, Chapter 14 Animals, Article I, Section 2, with the addition of Section Jurisdiction of Offenses and Section Contract for enforcement with municipalities within the county. HISTORY: 1. Beginning in the 1990's, the county has provided Animal Control enforcement in the cities. 2. State law requires that cities adopt the county ordinance to allow for enforcement of the ordinance within the city limits. 3. Further requirements are that the county ordinance specifically reference the persons authorized to act and jurisdiction for the offenses to be in the Magistrate Court. FACTS & ISSUES: 1. It has come to the attention of the Magistrate Court that certain enabling language in the resolutions used failed to address the requirements of concurrent jurisdiction in the cities and county for animal control ordinance enforcement. 2. St. Marys (2003) and Kingsland (2015) appear to be in compliance. 3. Woodbine is currently looking for their ordinance from the 1990's addressing this issue. OPTIONS: 1. Consideration of official action during the regular meeting DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1. This item is to receive comments from the public.

15 DEPARTMENT: IF APPLICABLE: IF APPLICABLE: Prepared by: County Attorney Review: Finance Review: Attorney John S. Myers N/A N/A

16 CAMDEN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS PUBLIC HEARING ITEM: 2 SUBJECT: Resolution regarding O.C.G.A (b) (2) - Decal or seal required on vehicles owned or leased by any county, municipality, regional commission, school system, commission, board, or public authority. ( ) Recommendation ( ) Policy Discussion ( ) Status Report ( ) Action Item (X) Other DATE: July 26, 2016 BUDGET INFORMATION: N/A COMMISSION ACTION REQUESTED ON: Regular Meeting of August 16 nd PURPOSE: To request that the Board of Commissioners: a. To take public comments regarding the proposed Resolution regarding O.C.G.A (b) (2) - Decal or seal required on vehicles owned or leased by any county, municipality, regional commission, school system, commission, board, or public authority. HISTORY: 1. O.C.G.A (a) - Decal or seal required on vehicles owned or leased by any county, municipality, regional commission, school system, commission, board, or public authority states that every motor vehicle which is owned or leased by any county, municipality, regional commission, county or independent school system, commission, board, or public authority or which has been purchased or leased by any public official or public employee with public funds shall have affixed to the front door on each side of such vehicle a clearly visible decal or seal containing the name of or otherwise identifying such governmental entity. FACTS & ISSUES: 1. O.C.G.A (b) states that the requirements of subsection (a) of this Code section shall not apply to the following: Any vehicle owned or leased by a county, municipality, or public housing authority expressly excepted from the provisions of this Code section by ordinance or resolution adopted by the governing authority of a county, municipality, or public housing authority following a public hearing on the subject held no more than 14 days prior to the adoption of the resolution or ordinance.

17 Any such public hearing shall be advertised one time in the legal organ of the county at least seven days prior to the hearing date. Any such exemption under this paragraph shall be for a period of no more than 12 months at a time and may be renewed annually following a public hearing as required by this paragraph and advertisement as required by this paragraph. 2. This public hearing was duly advertised in the legal organ according to the statute OPTIONS: 1. No official action required at this time. DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1. County Attorney has reviewed this item and in accordance with State Law the consideration of the Resolution will be featured on the August 16 th regular meeting agenda. DEPARTMENT: IF APPLICABLE: IF APPLICABLE: Prepared by: County Attorney Review: Finance Review: Attorney John S. Myers N/A N/A

18 CAMDEN COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a public hearing shall be held at the Camden County Government Services Complex, 200 East Fourth Street, Courthouse Square, Second Floor, Room 252, Woodbine, GA 31569, on Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. before the Board of County Commissioners to consider and receive public comment regarding a Resolution regarding O.C.G.A (b) (2) - Decal or seal required on vehicles owned or leased by any county, municipality, regional commission, school system, commission, board, or public authority. For further information contact the Office of the County Clerk, in Woodbine, GA, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Camden County Board of County Commissioners Run Legal Ad on the following dates: July 21, 2016 and July 28, 2016

19 TITLE 36. LOCAL GOVERNMENT PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO COUNTIES, MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS, AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES CHAPTER 80. GENERAL PROVISIONS O.C.G.A (2015) Decal or seal required on vehicles owned or leased by any county, municipality, regional commission, school system, commission, board, or public authority (a) Every motor vehicle which is owned or leased by any county, municipality, regional commission, county or independent school system, commission, board, or public authority or which has been purchased or leased by any public official or public employee with public funds shall have affixed to the front door on each side of such vehicle a clearly visible decal or seal containing the name of or otherwise identifying such governmental entity. (b) The requirements of subsection (a) of this Code section shall not apply to: (1) Any vehicle used for law enforcement or prosecution purposes; or (2) Any vehicle owned or leased by a county, municipality, or public housing authority expressly excepted from the provisions of this Code section by ordinance or resolution adopted by the governing authority of a county, municipality, or public housing authority following a public hearing on the subject held no more than 14 days prior to the adoption of the resolution or ordinance. Any such public hearing shall be advertised one time in the legal organ of the county at least seven days prior to the hearing date. Any such exemption under this paragraph shall be for a period of no more than 12 months at a time and may be renewed annually following a public hearing as required by this paragraph and advertisement as required by this paragraph. HISTORY: Code 1981, , enacted by Ga. L. 2000, p. 486, 1; Ga. L. 2001, p. 1059, 1; Ga. L. 2008, p. 181, 16/HB 1216.

20 CAMDEN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AGENDA ITEM: 1 SUBJECT: Consideration of approval of request to have a second military M916 truck converted to a fire fighting tanker truck. ( ) Recommendation ( ) Policy Discussion ( ) Status Report (X) Action Item ( ) Other DATE: July 26, 2016 BUDGET INFORMATION: EXPENSES: ANNUAL: N/A CAPITAL: N/A OTHER: $ FUNDING SOURCE: SPLOST 7 COMMISSION ACTION REQUESTED ON: August 2 nd PURPOSE: To request that the Board of Commissioners: a. To consider the approval of a request to have two (2) military M916 truck converted to firefighting tanker trucks. HISTORY: 1. CCFR has acquired 3 military M916 trucks. 2. One truck has already been converted to a tanker. 3. This request would be to convert the second and third truck. FACTS & ISSUES: 1. The military trucks are already property of CCBOC. 2. The trucks cost us $100 apiece. 3. The cost for conversion per truck is, $40, If approved, this would give us a total of 3 military trucks to tanker conversions. OPTIONS: 1. Motion to approve the request as presented. 2. Motion to deny this item. 3. Motion to table this item. 4. Other action by the Board. DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1. To be determined by the Board. DEPARTMENT: IF APPLICABLE: IF APPLICABLE: Prepared by: County Attorney Review: Finance Review: Chief Mark Crews N/A Mike Fender, Director

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25 CAMDEN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AGENDA ITEM: 2 SUBJECT: Approval of Surplus Item List ( ) Recommendation ( ) Policy Discussion ( ) Status Report (X) Action Item ( ) Other DATE: July 26, 2016 BUDGET INFORMATION: N/A COMMISSION ACTION REQUESTED ON: August 2 nd PURPOSE: To request that the Board of Commissioners: a. To consider the approval of the surplus item list. HISTORY: 1. Registrars, GA Extension Office, Animal Control, Superior Court and the Finance Department have requested surplus of Office equipment and old office furniture no longer useful to their departments which are beyond repair or too costly to repair versus current value. 2. Public Works and CCFR have requested surplus of vehicles no longer useful to their departments which are beyond repair or too costly to repair versus current value. FACTS & ISSUES: 1. Items will be disposed of, transferred to another department or sold at auction 2. See attached surplus equipment list OPTIONS: 1. Motion to approve the surplus item list. 2. Motion to deny this item. 3. Motion to table this item. 4. Other action by the Board. DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1. Approval of surplus item list as presented. DEPARTMENT: IF APPLICABLE: IF APPLICABLE: Prepared by: County Attorney Review: Finance Review: Alethea Harris N/A Mike Fender, Director Purchasing Officer

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28 CAMDEN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AGENDA ITEM: 3 SUBJECT: Second Reading of Amendments to the Official Code of Camden County, Georgia, Chapter 14 Animals, Article I, Section 2, with the addition of Section Jurisdiction of Offenses and Section Contract for enforcement with municipalities within the county. ( ) Recommendation ( ) Policy Discussion ( ) Status Report (X) Action Item ( ) Other DATE: July 26, 2016 BUDGET INFORMATION: N/A COMMISSION ACTION REQUESTED ON: August 2 nd PURPOSE: To request that the Board of Commissioners: a. To consider waiving the second reading and adopting the Amendments to the Official Code of Camden County, Georgia, Chapter 14 Animals, Article I, Section 2, with the addition of Section Jurisdiction of Offenses and Section Contract for enforcement with municipalities within the county. HISTORY: 1. Beginning in the 1990's, the county has provided Animal Control enforcement in the cities. 2. State law requires that cities adopt the county ordinance to allow for enforcement of the ordinance within the city limits. 3. Further requirements are that the county ordinance specifically reference the persons authorized to act and jurisdiction for the offenses to be in the Magistrate Court. FACTS & ISSUES: 1. It has come to the attention of the Magistrate Court that certain enabling language in the resolutions used failed to address the requirements of concurrent jurisdiction in the cities and county for animal control ordinance enforcement. 2. St. Marys (2003) and Kingsland (2015) appear to be in compliance. 3. Woodbine is currently looking for their ordinance from the 1990's addressing this issue. 4. A second Public Hearing will be held on August 2 nd prior to the consideration of adoption of said amendments. OPTIONS: 1. Motion to waive the second reading and adopting the Amendments to the Official Code of Camden County, Georgia, Chapter 14 Animals, Article I, Section 2, with the addition of Section

29 2.1 - Jurisdiction of Offenses and Section Contract for enforcement with municipalities within the county. 2. Motion to deny this item. 3. Motion to table this item. 4. Other action by the Board. DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1. County Attorney has reviewed this item and recommends waiving the first reading of said amendments. DEPARTMENT: IF APPLICABLE: IF APPLICABLE: Prepared by: County Attorney Review: Finance Review: Attorney John S. Myers N/A N/A

30 CAMDEN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS PUBLIC NOTICE OF SECOND READING & ADOPTION INTENT TO AMEND THE OFFICIAL CODE OF CAMDEN COUNTY, GEORGIA, CHAPTER 14 ANIMALS, ARTICLE 1, SECTION 2, ADDITION OF SECTION 2.1 JURISDICTION OF OFFENSES AND SECTION CONTRACT FOR ENFORCEMENT WITH MUNICIPALITIES WITHIN THE COUNTY. The Camden County Board of Commissioners hereby gives this public notice of their intent to amend the Official Code of Camden County, Georgia, Chapter 14 Animals, Article I, Section 2, with the addition of Section Jurisdiction of Offenses and Section Contract for enforcement with municipalities within the county. The passage of said amendment is subject to the following event: Second reading & Adoption of the amendment to the ordinance is to be held on Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at the scheduled meeting of the Board of County Commissioners at 6:00 PM. To view the full text of the amendments contact the Office of the County Clerk, in Woodbine, GA, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Camden County Board of County Commissioners Run Legal Ad on the following dates: July 21, 2016 & July 28, 2016

31 CAMDEN COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a public hearing shall be held at the Camden County Government Services Complex, 200 East Fourth Street, Courthouse Square, Second Floor, Room 252, Woodbine, GA 31569, on Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. before the Board of County Commissioners to consider and receive public comment on amendments to the Official Code of Camden County, Georgia, Chapter 14 - Animals, Article 1, Section 2 Enforcement of Chapter, to allow for the addition of Section Jurisdiction of Offenses and Section Contract for Enforcement with Municipalities within the County. For further information contact the Office of the County Clerk, in Woodbine, GA, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Camden County Board of County Commissioners Run Legal Ad on the following dates: July 21, 2016 & July 28, 2016

32 Resolution to amend Official Code of Ordinances, Chapter 14, Animals Section 14-2: INSERT The primary responsibility for the enforcement and execution of this chapter shall be vested in the board of commissioners. County animal control officers shall have the primary responsibility for the enforcement and execution of Official Code of Ordinances, Chapter 14, Animals at the beginning of the paragraph. INSERT NEXT: Section Jurisdiction of Offenses Pursuant to the provisions of O.C.G.A et seq. and the provisions of article Ill, the county magistrate court shall have jurisdiction to hear and to determine all alleged violations of this chapter unless the accused shall demand a jury trial, in which case the prosecution shall be removed to the county superior court for jury trial as a misdemeanor. The county magistrate court shall have all powers granted to it which are necessary and incident to the hearing and disposition of the matters brought before the court, including but not limited to the authority to issue citations and summons for witnesses. The following persons have standing to file complaints for violations of this chapter: (1) County animal control officers; (2) Law enforcement officers; (3) Public health officials; (4) Individuals with personal knowledge of the violation upon filing a sworn complaint with the court. INSERT NEXT: Section Contract for enforcement with municipalities within the county. The jurisdiction for enforcement of this chapter shall be in the unincorporated portion of the county; however, the board of commissioners shall be authorized to provide its services within any municipality within the county. A prerequisite for the provision of said services shall be the adoption of this chapter by the municipality together with an intergovernmental agreement with the board of commissioners. Said intergovernmental agreement shall be subject to any state law which may govern.

33 CAMDEN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS PUBLIC NOTICE OF FIRST READING INTENT TO AMEND THE OFFICIAL CODE OF CAMDEN COUNTY, GEORGIA, CHAPTER 14 ANIMALS, ARTICLE 1, SECTION 2, ADDITION OF SECTION 2.1 JURISDICTION OF OFFENSES AND SECTION CONTRACT FOR ENFORCEMENT WITH MUNICIPALITIES WITHIN THE COUNTY. The Camden County Board of Commissioners hereby gives this public notice of their intent to amend the Official Code of Camden County, Georgia, Chapter 14 Animals, Article I, Section 2, with the addition of Section Jurisdiction of Offenses and Section Contract for enforcement with municipalities within the county. The passage of said amendment is subject to the following event: First reading of the amendments to the ordinance is to be held on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at the scheduled meeting of the Board of County Commissioners at 6:00 PM. To view the full text of the amendments contact the Office of the County Clerk, in Woodbine, GA, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Camden County Board of County Commissioners Run Legal Ad on the following dates: June 30, 2016 & July 7, 2016

34 CAMDEN COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a public hearing shall be held at the Camden County Government Services Complex, 200 East Fourth Street, Courthouse Square, Second Floor, Room 252, Woodbine, GA 31569, on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. before the Board of County Commissioners to consider and receive public comment on amendments to the Official Code of Camden County, Georgia, Chapter 14 - Animals, Article 1, Section 2 Enforcement of Chapter, to allow for the addition of Section Jurisdiction of Offenses and Section Contract for Enforcement with Municipalities within the County. For further information contact the Office of the County Clerk, in Woodbine, GA, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Camden County Board of County Commissioners Run Legal Ad on the following dates: June 30, 2016 & July 7, 2016

35 CAMDEN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AGENDA ITEM: 4 SUBJECT: Acceptance of Colerain Road Right-of-Way ( ) Recommendation ( ) Policy Discussion ( ) Status Report (X) Action Item ( ) Other DATE: July 26, 2016 BUDGET INFORMATION: Purchases were made with SPLOST Funds and are reimbursable by GDOT. COMMISSION ACTION REQUESTED ON: August 2 nd PURPOSE: To request that the Board of Commissioners: a. To consider the acceptance of Colerain Road Right-of-Way HISTORY: 1. Recently, Right-of-Way needed for the completion for the Colerain Road widening project has been negotiated and acquired. FACTS & ISSUES: 1. This item is the final stage in the process for acquiring the needed Right-of-Way(s) for the completion of said project. 2. The project consists of 116 parcels of property, 106 of those parcels were negotiated and closed by deed, and 10 required condemnation by eminent domain. 3. The current schedule reflects an October let date for bid by the Georgia Department of Transportation. 4. Right-of Way deeds can be viewed in the Office of the County Clerk upon request. OPTIONS: 1. Motion to accept the Colerain Road Right-of-Way(s) as presented. 2. Motion to deny this item. 3. Motion to table this item. 4. Other action by the Board. DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1. County Attorney has reviewed this item and recommends waiving the first reading of said amendments. DEPARTMENT: IF APPLICABLE: IF APPLICABLE: Prepared by: County Attorney Review: Finance Review: Attorney John S. Myers N/A N/A

36 Board of County Commissioners August 2016 Calendar Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday August 1 August 2 Board of County Commissioners Public Hearing (2) Regular Meeting 6:00 PM, Woodbine August 3 August 4 Board of Assessor Regular Meeting 6:00 PM, Woodbine August 5 August 8 August 9 August 10 August 11 August 12 August 15 August 16 Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting 6:00 PM, Woodbine August 17 August 18 August 19 Joint Development Authority Meeting, Kingsland, 9:00 AM August 22 August 23 August 24 August 25 August 26 August 29 August 30 August 31 Planning Commission Meeting 6:00 PM Annex - Kingsland

37 Board of County Commissioners September 2016 Calendar Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Sept 1 Board of Assessor Regular Meeting 6:00 PM, Woodbine Sept 2 Sept 5 County Offices will be closed in observance of Labor Day Sept 6 Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting 6:00 PM, Woodbine Sept 7 Sept 8 Sept 9 Sept 12 Sept 13 Sept 14 Sept 15 Public Service Authority Meeting 5:30 PM, Kingsland Sept 16 Joint Development Authority Meeting, Kingsland, 9:00 AM Sept 19 Sept 20 Board of Assessor Regular Meeting 6:00 PM, Woodbine Sept 21 Sept 22 Sept 23 Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting 6:00 PM, Woodbine Sept 26 Sept 27 Sept 28 Sept 29 Sept 30 Planning Commission Meeting 6:00 PM Annex - Kingsland