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: Ralph Richardson, Vice Chairman and Commissioner District 3 Jim Hix, Commissioner District 1 Chas Hardy, Commissioner District 2 Marty Seagraves, Commissioner District 4 Commissioners Absent: Tom Crow, Chairman Staff Present: Christopher Hamilton, County Attorney Kevin Poe, County Manager Toni Harvey, Senior Planner Ericka Johnson, Deputy Clerk Media Present: Alex Pace, Mainstreet News/ Jackson Herald A. CALL TO ORDER: Vice Chairman Ralph Richardson called the meeting to order at 6: 00 p. m. B. INVOCATION: County Manager Kevin Poe led with an invocation. C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Vice -Chairman Ralph Richardson led the Pledge of Allegiance. D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Board Meeting of May 7, 2018: Commissioner Seagraves moved to approve the minutes for the May 7, 2018 board meeting. Commissioner Hix seconded the motion. Hearing no discussion, the vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously. (Vote 4 0) E. CITIZEN INPUT: James Lindenmeyer, 216 Grandview Drive, Jefferson, GA addressed the board reporting a builder in the Grandview Subdivision was responsible for the run- off of mud in

2 Page 2 of 6 his backyard. He said it was harming his property and the environment. He requested asked for the board' s help to rectify the situation. Scott and Alicia Kings, 236 Grandview Drive, addressed the board. They had the same problem with the builder. He said this was affecting four homes in the area. Terry Wilbanks, 678 Holden Circle, Pendergrass, GA addressed the board urging them to provide an exemption of school taxes for seniors. F. REPORTS: None G. RECOGNITIONS, APPOINTMENTS, & SPECIAL ITEMS: 1) Northeast Georgia Area Agency on Aging 2 Year Term: Lucille Law (Term expires December 31, 2018) Mrs. Law submitted her resignation on April 16, An appointment is needed to fill the unexpired term. There was no nomination. 2) SPLOST 6 Water & Sewer Oversight Committee: Thomas Gary Mr. Gary now serves on the Nicholson Town Council and is ineligible to serve on the Committee. There was no nomination. 3) SPLOST 6 Roads & Bridges Oversight Committee: Wes Lewis Mr. Lewis resigned from his appointment to the Committee. There was no nomination. H. CONSENT AGENDA: 4) Adoption of the EPA Required Storm Water Management Plan: ( Gina Roy) Formally adopt the Storm Water Management Plan in accordance with the Environmental Protection Division' s MS4 designation as written, with potential for additions and changes as needed post -approval. 5) Surplus Declaration for the Airport Weather Station: ( Kevin Poe) Declare the old Automated Weather Observation System ( AWOS) as surplus and allow a sale to Franklin County Airport. 6) Airport Improvements Grant Match Funding_ ( Kevin Poe) to provide match funding for runway Obstacle -Free Area ( ROFA)/ Runway Safety Area ( RSA) Improvements and approve execution of associated GDOT (FAA Block Grant) contract.

3 Page 3 of 6 7) FY 2019 Capacity Agreement between Jackson County and the Georgia Department of Corrections: ( Kevin Poe) Approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the FY 2019 Capacity Agreement with the Georgia Department of Corrections relative to State inmates being housed at the Jackson County Correctional Institution. 8) Intergovernmental Agreement between Jackson County and the Georgia Department of Transportation: ( Kevin Poe) Approve an intergovernmental agreement that would allow the County to continue to provide an inmate detail for the Georgia Department of Transportation ( GDOT) to utilize on state highway maintenance projects. 9) State Court Probation Services Agreement: ( Kevin Poe) Approve Amendment # 1 to the Probation Services Agreement between Jackson County, Jackson County State Court, and C. S. R.A. Probation Services. 10) Georgia Indigent Defense Services Agreement: ( Kevin Poe) Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Georgia Indigent Services Agreement. 11) Indication of Roundabout Letter of Support: ( Kevin Poe) To indicate support for a roundabout to be installed at the intersection of SR 53 and New Cut Road/ Ednaville Road and to agree to Associated Conditions by the Georgia Department of Transportation if the roundabout is installed at this location. Consent Agenda Action: Commissioner Hix made the motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Commissioner Hardy seconded the motion. Hearing no discussion, the vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously. ( Vote 4 0) UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 12) ( Public Hearing) - Request to Abandon a Portion of Possum Creek Road: ( Kevin Poe) A public hearing was held on April 16, To consider abandoning a portion of Possum Creek Road. This road is located between US Highway 129 ( Business) and Hog Mountain Road. And, it runs through both unincorporated Jackson County and the city limits of Jefferson, but the portion proposed to be abandoned is strictly in unincorporated Jackson County. County Manager Kevin Poe reminded members a public hearing was held on the request on April 16, He said after discussions with the county attorney and the attorney for area residents, he recommended the BOC not vote to abandon Possum Creek Road. Commissioner Jim Hix made to motion to dissolve the request to abandon the Possum Creek Road and leave it in its current status. Commissioner Hardy seconded the motion. Hearing no discussion, the vote was taken and the motion carried unanimously. ( Vote 4 0)

4 Page 4 of 6 J. NEW BUSINESS: 13) Request to Dedicate Roadways in Clara' s Garden Subdivision: ( Gina Roy) Approve the acceptance of roadways in Clara' s Garden Subdivision. The roadways included are John' s Way and Clara' s Lane. Senior Planner Toni Harvey addressed the board and presented the staff report. This came before the board as a special tax district in February Ms. Harvey reported the deed was executed and a title search was completed. Commissioner Hix made the motion to approve the request. Commissioner Hardy seconded the motion. Hearing no discussion, the vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously. Vote 4 0) 14) ( Public Hearing) - Creation of Special Tax District for Street Lights for Morris Creek Subdivision: ( Gina Roy) Approve and establish a special tax district for street lights for " Morris Creek" Subdivision. The application was submitted by Mark Moore and had 100% of signatures for the lots to be included in the special tax district. Senior Planner Toni Smith presented the staff report. County Attorney Christopher Hamilton reviewed the guidelines for conducting the public hearing. He then opened the public hearing for comments. The applicant was not present. No one else desired to speak in support of the request. There was no opposition to the request and the public hearing was closed. Vice -Chairman Richardson made the motion to approve the request for the creation of special tax district for street lights for Morris Creek Subdivision. Commissioner Hardy seconded the motion. Hearing no other discussion, the vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously. ( Vote 4 0) 15) Superior Court Probation Services Agreement: ( Kevin Poe) Approve Amendment # 1 to the Probation Services Agreement between Jackson County, Jackson County Superior Court, and C. S. R. A. Probation Services. County Manager Kevin Poe presented the staff report. He said this was a similar agreement to the one approved on the Consent Agenda for probation services. He recommended approving the amendment to the agreement as presented. Commissioner Hardy made the motion to approve the agreement. Commissioner Hix seconded the motion. Hearing no discussion, the vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously. ( Vote 4 0) K. ZONING BUSINESS: Unfinished Business: None

5 Page 5 of 6 New Business: 16) MA Industrial Solutions Group, Inc., End of Raco Parkway, Pendergrass, GA; acres; Character Area Map change from " Agricultural" to " Urban" and Future Land Use Map change from " Agricultural" to " Industrial". ( Map 077/ Parcel 003) Planning Staff Recommendation: Planning Commission Recommendation: Senior Planner Toni Harvey addressed the board and presented the staff report to the board. She said this was an application for a map amendment from Industrial Solutions Group, Inc. She reported the applicant planned to utilize existing infrastructure. County Attorney Christopher Hamilton opened the public hearing on the request. Mr. Bilijack Bell, 995 North Clift Drive, Atlanta, GA. He said Ms. Harvey did a good job summarizing the project. Mr. Bell explained how they arrived to the present tract of property. The initial plan totaled 390 acres. He advised they would use Raco Parkway which was a 3 -lane roadway with significant infrastructure. There was no opposition to the request and the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Hardy made a motion to approve MA chancing the Character Area Map from Agricultural to " Urban" and Future Lane Use Map from "Agricultural" to " Industrial". Commissioner Hix seconded the motion. Hearing no discussion, the vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously. ( Vote 4 0) 17) MA Longleaf Communities, LLC, Hwy. 124 West, Hoschton, GA; acres, Future Land Use Map change from " Commercial" to " Residential". ( Map 105/ Parcel 001A) Planning Staff Recommendation: Planning Commission Recommendation: Senior Planner Toni Harvey reported the applicant asked the board to table the request. Vice -Chairman Richardson made the motion to table MA to the June 18, 2018 board meeting. Commissioner Hix seconded the motion. Hearing no discussion, the vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously. ( Vote 4 0) L. EXECUTIVE SESSION: None M. ADJOURNMENT: Vice -Chairman Ralph Richardson declared the meeting adjourned at 6:24 p. m.

6 Page 6 of 6 All printed material/ documentation presented is filed in Board Minute Addendum Book No (Year 2018) and hereby becomes a part of these official minutes. Minutes Approved: Monday, June 18, JACKSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS om Crow, Chairman Attest. Ericka Johnson, De Clerk IF]