CAMDEN COUNTY, GEORGIA BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING JUNE 16, 2009, 6:00 PM A regular meeting of the Camden County Board of County Commissioners was held at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16, 2009, in the Board of Commissioners Meeting Chambers of the Government Services Building, Woodbine, Georgia. Chair Rainer called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Pastor Chris Ogden, Woodbine Church of God delivered the invocation. Chair Rainer led the Pledge of Allegiance. Present: Chair David L. Rainer; Vice-Chair Katherine Nisi Zell; Commissioner Willis R. Keene, Jr.; Commissioner Stephen L. Berry; Commissioner Charlene Sears; County Administrator Steve Howard, County Attorney Brent Green and Interim County Clerk Kathryn Bishop. AGENDA AMENDMENTS: Addition to Regular Agenda: Presentation Board of Coastal Georgia Rails to Trails, Inc. by Fred Freyer, Chairman (Power Point) Item 11 Approve vendor for County Banking Services Vice Chair Zell made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Sears to approve the agenda amendments as presented. MOTION TO ADOPT THE AGENDA: Commissioner Sears made a motion, seconded by Vice-Chair Zell to adopt the agenda as amended. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Keene made a motion, seconded by Vice-Chair Zell to approve the minutes of the June 2, 2009 Regular Meeting Minutes 1
PRESENTATION: SFC Bill Lee, Post Commander 23 - Georgia State Patrol SFC Bill Lee presented the Board with a power point presentation regarding the current situation the Georgia State Patrol is in with furnishing the newly constructed Glynn County Georgia State Patrol Office in Brunswick. He urged the Board for any help that Camden County may be able to provide in helping to furnish & purchase equipment for the offices. Presentation Board of Coastal Georgia Rails to Trails, Inc. by Fred Freyer, Chairman (Power Point) Fred Freyer presented the Board with a power point presentation on the current progress of the Rails to Trails Program. He explained what the benefits to this community will be with the completion of this project and he stated what the next steps for this project are in the future. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Walt Natzic Mr. Natzic stated that the Rails to Trails initiative will have a lot of things happening in the coming months & years. He stated that it has been a pleasure and a lot of fun working on this initiative. Terry Landreth Mr. Landreth stated that everyone has been supportive and excited about the Rails to Trails initiative. He stated that everyone involved is proud of the work they have accomplished so far on this project. Consent Agenda 1. Reappointments to the Camden County Library Board of the following members to serve a two (2) year term: Ann Creed, Grayson Day & Melinda Mullis. 2. Reappointment to the Camden County Department of Family and Children Services of the following member to serve a five (5) year term: Rick L. Douylliez. 3. Approval of Tax Release Applications. 4. Denial of Request(s) for Tax Refunds. 5. Approval of Humane Society Contract. 6. Approval of Agreement for Legal Services. 2
Commissioner Sears made a motion, seconded by Vice-Chair Zell to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. REGULAR AGENDA: 7. SPLOST VI 2008 2013 Projections. Commissioner Keene made a motion, seconded by Vice-Chair Zell to approve to secure 4.5 million dollars to fund the completion of SPLOST VI projects already in progress with an agreement to be drafted with the Public Service Authority (PSA) regarding their portion of these funds. So voted: Chair Rainer Yes Vice-Chair Zell Yes Commissioner Sears No Commissioner Keene Yes Commissioner Berry Yes The motion carried 4-1. Chair Rainer adjourned the meeting for a five (5) minute recess. Chair Rainer reconvened the meeting. 8. Request by Gary Knappenberger (#SU-003-09) for a Special Use Permit to allow a licensed individual to lease the existing building at 5991 US 17 North for the operation of a Pet/Animal Crematorium, Tax Map #081, Parcel #017. (District 1 Commissioner Keene) Planning and Development Director Mike Tuller gave the Board a brief overview of the request. Robert Sweat, Kingsland Mr. Sweat stated his concerns with the applicant s request to place a Pet Crematorium at this location. He urged the Board to consider denial of this request. Commissioner Keene made a motion, seconded by Vice-Chair Zell to table this item until Code Enforcement issues are rectified and the matter is revisited by the Planning Commission for recommendation. 3
9. Request by Russell Clark (#R-004-09) to subdivide the existing forty-one (41) acre tract into three (3) parcels: 36.44 acres to remain Agricultural Forestry, 2.56 & 2.00 acre parcels as Agricultural Residential located at McKinnon Road South, Tax Map #063, Parcel #025. (District 1 - Commissioner Keene) Vice-Chair Zell made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Keene to approve the request by Russell Clark (#R-004-09) to subdivide the existing forty-one (41) acre tract into three (3) parcels: 36.44 acres to remain Agricultural Forestry, 2.56 & 2.00 acre parcels as Agricultural Residential located at McKinnon Road South, Tax Map #063, Parcel #025. 10. Request by William Jeffcoat (#V-002-09) for a variance to reduce the left side yard setback from fifteen feet (15 ) to ten feet (10 ) to allow for the placement of a (24 x 36 ) accessory use building located at 1474 Horseshoe Cove Road, Tax Map #100A, Parcel #034. (District Commissioner Keene) Commissioner Keene made a motion, seconded by Vice-Chair Zell to approve the request by William Jeffcoat (#V-002-09) for a variance to reduce the left side yard setback from fifteen feet (15 ) to ten feet (10 ) to allow for the placement of a (24 x 36 ) accessory use building located at 1474 Horseshoe Cove Road, Tax Map #100A, Parcel #034. 11. Approve vendor for County Banking Services. Commissioner Sears made a motion, seconded by Vice-Chair Zell to approve the vendor as Southeastern Bank for County Banking Services. Reports Calendar June / July Interim County Clerk Kathryn Bishop read the June & July calendars. County Administrator s Report County Administrator Steve Howard reported the following: He stated that the county has been the recipient of several awards from NACo. He stated that Georgia Department of Transportation has several State Aid Programs on hold at this time. 4
He announced the 2009 Hurricane Guide has been released electronically via email and the County website. County administrator Steve Howard stated that at this time Strategic Planning Director Diana Smith will announce some good news. Ms. Smith gave an update regarding the Neighborhood Stabilization Program Grant (NSPG). She stated that a 9 Point Source Grant has been awarded to Camden County in the amount of $141,698.00 over three (3) years. She explained this includes the salary for the position of Soil Erosion & Sedimentation Control Officer will be paid over this three (3) year period from this grant. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS: None ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Sears made a motion, seconded by Chair Rainer, to adjourn the June 16, 2009 meeting. The vote was unanimous to adjourn the meeting at 7:37 PM. Respectfully submitted, David L. Rainer, Chair Kathryn A. Bishop, Interim County Clerk 5