The Henry County
Board of Commissioners held a regularly scheduled Public Meeting at 9:00 a.m.,
on Tuesday, December 7, 2004, in the Community Room,
Leland Maddox, Chairman, presiding
Lee Holman, Vice-Chairman, District V Commissioner (Absent)
Warren E. Holder, District I Commissioner
Gary M. Freedman, District II Commissioner
Jason T. Harper, District III Commissioner
Gerry Adams, District IV Commissioner
Also attending were Rob Magnaghi, County Manager; Patrick Jaugstetter, County Attorney; Susan B. Craig, County Clerk; LaTonya Wiley, Deputy County Attorney; Shay Mathis, Deputy County Clerk; Michael Turner, Public Safety Division Director; Michael Harris, Public Works Division Director; Danny Taylor, Economic Development Division Director; and others.
Chairman Maddox asked for an Acceptance to the Agenda; Commissioner Harper made the motion to accept the Agenda; Commissioner Adams seconded. The motion carried 4-0-0 with Commissioners Freedman, Holder, Adams, and Harper voting in favor.
ANNOUNCEMENT:
Chairman Maddox
announced the rezoning request of Alan R. Mills (RZ-04-47) from RA to
C-2 for property consisting of 1.30 +/- acres located at
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Mr. Iggy Kosior,
who lives at
“I want to call your attention to a real threat to
the County’s drinking water supply. Both
the
its golf course, do not include
adequate measures to keep
“The package of documents that I have provided to
you addresses the issue fairly well.
First, in August, 2000, Eagles Brook was approved as a Planned
Development. The first condition for the
approved project was the project had to comply with the County’s Watershed
Protection Ordinance. Indian Creek, and the
land around it, are covered by that Ordinance.
I have provided a part of the Planning Department’s Rezoning Evaluation
from 2000. The project’s initial
build-out phase was outside the Indian Creek watershed near and north of the
“Last year about this time, the project began construction of a road across the creek and through wetlands next to the creek. Those wetlands are protected by at least three laws: 1) the County’s Wetlands Protection Ordinance, 2) the County’s Watershed Protection Ordinance, and 3) the Federal Government’s regulations on wetlands protection.”
“Earlier this year, Eagles Brook submitted a permit
application to destroy by filling and piping about three (3) acres of wetlands
and about 4,500 feet of streams that feed into the reservoir. Why?
So that the wetlands could be filled for the golf course, an irrigation
pond, roads, and stormwater runoff ponds.
The application was submitted to the
·
This stormwater will drain the development’s
streets, homes (driveways, roofs, and lawns) and the golf course without
adequate water quality measures to ensure a reliable and safe water supply for
the citizens of
“Last month, on November 1st, the Water
Authority put Eagles Brook on notice that better water quality protection
measures were required by the June, 2000 Watershed Protection Ordinance. Thankfully, the Water Authority spotted the
violation and called it to the attention of the County’s Stormwater
Department. Our attorney has kept the
“We ask that you support the Water Authority and the Stormwater Department fully and without reservation in enforcing the Watershed Ordinances. The development’s rezoning was approved on condition that the Watershed Protection Ordinances would be complied with. We need to protect our drinking water reservoir.”
“We would also urge you to instruct the
Ordinance (3-7-163). As you may recall, in February, 2003, the Commission granted administrative authority to Planning and Zoning to issue variances to the buffer requirements. But in cases like the Eagles Brook project, with large areas of impact, the Commissioners, as elected officials, should act on variances. We have prepared a resolution for your consideration that would have the Commissioners review wetland variances of over one (1) acre. The plans for the Eagles Brook project encroach on the twenty-five (25’) foot buffer in many areas, well in excess of one acre (the golf course, a proposed irrigation pond, a proposed stormwater pond, various roads, and golf cart trails).”
“The Wetlands Protection Ordinance prohibits local County permits from being issued until the applicant first gets a Federal, Army Corps of Engineers permit. The application for that permit for Eagles Brook is still being processed by the Army Corps of Engineers and probably won’t be issued until later this month. Because the development has not yet been permitted for wetland impacts, the County still has time to meet with the developer and have the developer revise plans to limit to the maximum extent practicable encroachment into the wetlands buffer areas.”
“The County has good ordinances to protect our water resources, but only if you, the Commissioners, reinforce the importance of those ordinances. Thank you for the opportunity to speak to you this morning.”
THE
Mr. Matthew S.
Shannon, spokesperson for the Mount Carmel Citizens Committee, said he lives at
Dear Mr. Shannon:
“This letter serves as a written response to your
correspondence dated November 2, 2004, and submitted to the
“As one of
the largest property owners of
facility for
“Attached for
your convenience is a formal response to many of your issues and concerns that
will be addressed during your informal meeting with us on today. It is our goal to transition to the
Sincerely,
Mr. Shannon stated the buffer zone was discussed in the meeting, where the fifty (50’) buffer would be natural and undisturbed around the entire property; he said this was a great relief and set a good tone for the meeting. He said in review of the information that was placed on the Zoning Board Meeting Minutes, some of the things seemed to be inconsistent, which was a great concern to him. Mr. Shannon said it was noted there are 1,100 members according to their attorney, but according to the website, they have over 5,000 members. Secondly, there seems to be some County employees who are also members of the church, and there could be undue influence and an opportunity for misunderstanding. He said the amount of property is approximately forty-two (42) acres, and there seems to be wetlands upon this land, and it is very important Federal Law is not violated in so doing.
The church
representatives expressed the desire to begin building in Spring, 2005, and the
building will have a seating capacity of 3,500 people with over 1,000 parking
spaces. Mr. Shannon said in reviewing
their very nice plan, they will have two (2) ball fields, a soccer field, a
family center, and an enclosed gymnasium.
years; he said that is a lot of people and a lot of traffic. Mr. Shannon said he has grave concerns over the safety of the school children with the increased traffic.
Mr. Shannon said the gentleman who preceded him today also talked about how the Corps of Engineers gets involved when wetlands are discussed. Any time a stream or river is moved, it requires approval, which requires a minimum two (2) year study. In the County’s record, they plan on 10% of the property being allocated as the buffer.
Mr. Shannon stated the residents are very happy to welcome a church to the neighborhood, because it brings good influence and good people. He said they want to avoid any problems or misunderstandings in the future, and they did not want their government or any of their people to have to pay massive fines by the EPA or the Corps of Engineers.
Commissioner Freedman said the presentation was very professional. He asked if there was a plan to move a streambed in relation to this project.
Mr. Shannon said the main building will sit on top of a streambed.
Ms. Angela
Henderson, Church Administrator, said their plan is not to build upon a
streambed; they also do not plan to disturb any of the wetlands or lakes. She stated they are planning to build around
it and maintain the natural beauty of the property. Ms. Henderson addressed the membership of the
church; at the Planning and Zoning presentation, she said a concerned member of
the church (not an Attorney) spoke and, in his nervousness, did state the
church had 1,100 members, but it actually seats 1,100 members. Ms. Henderson said they have as members
(people who have completed applications for the church) about 3,700 adults and
roughly 2,000 children, but not all of the members attend every Sunday. She said their goal is to adhere to all
guidelines, ordinances, and requirements for the State and
Ms. Henderson said in the Planning and Zoning Meeting, they adhered to the forty (40’) foot buffer, but also agreed to a fifty (50’) foot undisturbed buffer around the entire perimeter of the church.
Mr. Shannon said it is extremely important to follow the guidelines, because the EPA and the Corps of Engineers are not forgiving in the slightest for any kind of violation. He said the typical fine starts at $20,000 and goes straight up. Mr. Shannon referenced a previous core sampling of the property by a developer who had thought about Purchasing the property in the past.
Ms. Henderson referenced the core studies and said the church plans to adhere to all requirements governed by the Corps of Engineers once they approach that phase of the development. At the moment, she stated they are in the conceptual design phase of their church. Relating to the core study, the church staff had a geotech engineering firm go out and review and survey the land and perform core studies throughout the entire area.
Commissioner Freedman asked if they would be on septic or sewer.
Ms. Henderson said they are working towards tying into the existing sewer. She said by the time they get to that phase, they will perform studies to make sure it is appropriate.
Commissioner Adams asked about the projected completion date.
Ms. Henderson said they will not open the church completely until mid to late 2007; given the terrain of the land lot, they are hoping to start breaking ground in March/April, 2006.
Mr. Shannon said when the original Minutes were prepared by the Planning and Zoning Committee, it was stated they would pay for all tie-ins and for all expenses required to tie-in the sewer system. Mr. Shannon repeated the request for an adequate and sustained traffic study to be performed for a true measure of precisely how much traffic is on the road. Further, in that study, he asked for the potential number of members of the church to be taken into account that will be coming into the area.
CONSIDERATION OF A CONSENT ORDER/REZONING:
WHEREAS, Chase Mill Development, Inc. (RZ-02-53) of McDonough, Georgia, has
applied for rezoning from RA (Residential Agricultural) to R-2 (Single-Family
Residential) to develop a new single-family residential subdivision located in
Land Lots 36 and 61 of the 11th District on Miller’s Mill Road in
Henry County, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, on April 15, 2003, the Henry County Board
of Commissioners initially denied this request; and
WHEREAS, following such denial, Chase Mill
Development, Inc. and Big Cotton Bend Development, Inc. filed suit challenging
the constitutionality of the current RA zoning of the Property; and
WHEREAS, on September 20, 2004, Judge Marion F.
Cummings, Senior Judge of the Superior Court of Henry County, signed an Order
finding the current RA zoning of the property to be unconstitutional and
requiring the Board of Commissioners to reconsider the current RA zoning of the
Property; and
WHEREAS, all County and State requirements for legal advertisement and a
public hearing have been met; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners, following public
hearing as required by law, has determined that R2 zoning, subject to certain
conditions, is appropriate for the property;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that upon
reconsideration by the Board of Commissioners of Henry County, Georgia, the Board rezones the property from the RA zoning classification to the R2 zoning classification. However, recognizing that such rezoning will
negatively affect the area and surrounding and adjacent properties and in order
to ameliorate the negative affect of such R2 zoning, the property is zoned R2
subject to the following conditions:
1.
The
minimum lot size shall be 30,000 square feet; the maximum density shall not
exceed 1.25 dwelling units per acre.
2.
The
minimum house size (heated space) shall be 2,500 square feet.
3.
All
sides of all homes shall be brick or stone (or a combination thereof); no vinyl
or wood siding shall be permitted, with the exception of vinyl that will be
allowed only on the soffit and facia boards.
4.
The
homes shall be built on-site (no modular or manufactured homes).
5.
All
homes shall have a two-car, side entry garage.
6.
Sidewalks
shall be installed on both sides of all streets within the subdivision.
7.
All
yards shall be fully sodded on all sides, except where landscape features are
present.
8.
Underground
utilities and streetlights shall be required.
9.
The
developer shall install acceleration and deceleration lanes in accordance with
Henry County Department of Transportation construction standards.
10.
There
shall be no clear cutting of trees on this site.
11.
A twenty
(20) foot planted buffer shall be placed on the east side of the property,
adjacent to
12.
The
developer shall strictly adhere to all Stormwater and Sedimentation Control
Ordinance of the County and State.
Commissioner Adams made the motion to approve the resolution; Commissioner Harper seconded.
Mr. Steve Fincher, Attorney representing the
applicant (Chase Mill Development), stated the
Commissioner Harper interrupted asking, “did
you not apply for R-2?” Mr. Fincher
said, “yes sir.” Commissioner Harper
asked, “was his motion for R-2?” Mr.
Fincher said, “yes sir.” Commissioner Harper asked, “what do you want us to do
– do RA or R-1, lesser than what you have asked for?” Mr. Fincher said, “no sir. What I would have expected you to do is to
have listened to the evidence before you made a judgment as to what was
appropriate.”
Mr. Jaugstetter said the Board had made no
judgment or decision; the motion was made by one Commissioner, and the Board
had not acted.
Chairman Maddox said that was a resolution,
and the Board reads a resolution on all zonings. As far as a decision being made, there has
not been one.
Mr. Fincher said he thinks the decision has
already been made in this case, but he believes that anything other than R-2
without the onerous conditions would be an act of bad faith.
Commissioner Adams asked, “did you say
onerous conditions?” Mr. Fincher said,
“yes sir.” Commissioner Adams said,
“that is what we have passed ever since I have been on the Board.” Mr. Fincher said the County’s staff had
issued a report on this particular zoning back in March, 2003, and they
recommended the property be rezoned to the R-2 classification with certain
conditions. Mr. Fincher reminded the
Board the Land Use Plan reflects this property should be zoned to an R-2
classification, but the Board is imposing conditions upon this property that
are substantially beyond what R-2 calls for.
He stated an R-2 zoning does not call for a 2,500 square foot house nor
does it require an all brick structure.
Commissioner
Mr. Fincher said what they want is what the
Land Use Plan calls for which is R-2.
Also, regarding the sewer system, it will be developed behind this piece
of property near the creek, and the Water Authority has already developed plans
on record to install a trunk-line behind the property. He said his client has been assured by the
Water Authority that the sewer will be available in very short order.
Additionally, Mr. Fincher stated the
applicant was notified last week that the Commissioners have filed a petition
to condemn this piece of property, which also exercises bad faith and has set
this body into a significant conflict of interest as it relates to how the
zoning should be reviewed. He said the
more onerous conditions placed on this property over and above the R-2 zoning
classification will decrease the value of his client’s property when it is
presented at the Special Master’s Hearing next week. Therefore, it appears to his client that anything
over and above the normal R-2 conditions can and will be perceived by them, the
Special Master and a jury as an attempt to influence the value of this property
as it relates to what the Special Master and jury will see as a result of the
evidence shown.
Commissioner Adams said he could point out
many, many subdivisions that are R-2 with these standards.
Chairman Maddox asked if there was any
opposition to this request; there was response from the audience.
In opposition, Mr. Carl Parker, who resides
at 25 Doubletree,
Mr. Chris Helton, who lives at
Commissioner Adams said a couple of reasons
it was denied before were the very reasons Mr. Helton has mentioned. The Court of Appeals has allowed some of
these reasons (overcrowded roads and schools) to deny zonings. But the Judge has told the Board to turn
around and reconsider it.
Mr. Joe Frazier, who lives in Cotton Fields
Subdivision, said his house complies with these onerous conditions. He said the fact that it does comply, makes
it a very valuable piece of property.
Mr. Frazier said if the Board allows something less onerous, it will
affect his property and the tax base of the entire neighborhood. He supported the Board in standing up for
this, and asked for the road to be repaired as soon as possible to support the
increase of traffic in the future.
Mr. Joe Stone, who lives in Cotton Indian
Creek Subdivision, addressed the current traffic problem on
Mr. Irv Allison, who lives at
Mr. Fincher stated this property has sewer
available to it today, and that is one of the reasons he believes 30,000 square
foot lots are inappropriate. He said the
traffic issue is very important and the Board must deal with it. Mr. Fincher said to his understanding, the
plans are on the books to improve both ends of
Commissioner Adams stated, “I received a fax
last night of a copy from the Georgia Environmental Protection Division where
you guys, under the name of River Chase, got sited and apparently convicted, or
perhaps you pled guilty, to stormwater sediment discharge problems, and where
you paid $5,000.”
Mr. Fincher said he was not aware of that,
and he felt it inappropriate that Commissioner Adams brought this up under the
circumstances.
Commissioner Adams asked, “why?”
Mr. Fincher said it was not relevant to the
discussion of this case.
Commissioner Adams said there was a lake or
pond on the property, and he was concerned about the sediment control. He said a neighbor submitted a letter that
stated the applicant has not done anything regarding the clean-up of the
sediment and the wetlands.
Mr. Fincher said this is not relevant to this
case, because it involves another development location (Lake Amah Lee). Commissioner Adams said, “if you do it in one
location, what’s to say it won’t happen at another place?” Mr. Fincher said his client will comply with
the law or he will pay the penalty.
Mr. Jaugstetter said further discussions will
occur in Executive Session, but the vote will be in Public Session.
Commissioner Holder asked if the Board could
adjourn into Executive Session with a motion and a second on the floor.
Commissioner Harper stated, based on Roberts
Rules, a motion to recess or adjourn takes priority over the motion sitting on
the floor.
Commissioner Holder made the motion to
adjourn into Executive Session, in accordance with the provisions of O.C.G.A.
50-14-3, and other applicable laws, and pursuant to advice by Patrick
Jaugstetter, the
(An
Executive Session was held.)
Commissioner Harper made the motion to
reconvene into Public Session; Commissioner Adams seconded. The motion carried 4-0-0 with Commissioners
Harper, Adams, Holder, and Freedman voting in favor.
Commissioner Harper made the motion to
approve the Executive Session affidavit in support of the Chairman;
Commissioner Adams seconded. The motion
carried 4-0-0 with Commissioners Harper, Adams, Holder, and Freedman voting in
favor.
Chairman Maddox stated the Board has a motion
on the floor with the conditions that were read prior to Executive
Session.
Commissioner Adams said he thought it was
appropriate to make reference, for the record, that since presently there is
not existing sewer at the location, it should be left at 30,000 square feet.
The motion carried 3-1-0 with Commissioners
Harper, Adams, and Freedman voting in favor, and Commissioner Holder voting
against.
WHEREAS, Charrette Development (RZ-04-34) has applied for a rezoning
from RA (Residential Agricultural) to C-2 (General Commercial) to allow for the
development of a retail shopping center, restaurant and office space, for
property located at 2100 Jodeco Road, Land Lots 77 and 78 of the 6th
District (Parcel ID # 053-01-019-000) consisting of 11.23 +/- acres; and
WHEREAS, all County and State requirements for legal advertisement and a
public hearing have been met; and
WHEREAS, the Planning & Zoning Staff for
WHEREAS, the Henry County Municipal Planning Commission reviewed and
recommended approval of the request on November 11, 2004; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Henry County Board of Commissioners
approves the rezoning request with the following conditions:
6.
A detailed landscaping plan shall
be submitted and shall exceed the minimum requirements of the ordinance by
including heavy landscaping throughout the entire site. The Development Plan
Review Department shall have final approval of the plan prior to the issuance of
any permits.
7.
A berm shall be erected along all
property lines that abut current residential land uses.
8.
Acceleration/deceleration lanes
shall be installed in accordance to standards set forth by the Henry County
Department of Transportation.
Mr. Dan Woodall, representing Charrett
Development Group, said this request is for a rezoning from RA to C-2. The zoning categories to the east and north
are C-3, to the west is R-3, and to the south is RA. He stated their request is consistent with
the Future Land Use Map as a commercial zoning, noting the site consists of
11.23 acres where the first part of the site will be developed as a restaurant
similar to the Blue Willow Inn near Social Circle, Georgia. Mr. Woodall said the old home has been there since
1869 and their intention was to restore it.
He said after extensive investigation, it was determined the restoration
of the home would not be feasible in bringing it up to code. The best scenario will be to replace the home
with a brand new structure in keeping with the ordinances. He said through the meetings with the Board
of Commissioners and the Planning Commission, they wanted to see the center
themed around the old home. The retail
centers, adjacent to the home, will be in keeping with the architecture, and
the oak trees will be preserved. Based
on a request from the Planning Commission and the Planning Staff, the buildings
will be pulled closer to the road to give more curb appeal, and there will be no
parking in front of the buildings.
Mr. Woodall said on the western side of the
property, this development adjoins a small community called ‘Plantation Walk;’
therefore, the applicant is proposing a twenty (20’) foot berm and landscaped
buffer. He said the proximity to I-75 is
a quarter of a mile, and a widening project is scheduled for
Mr. Woodall stated Staff recommended approval
with conditions, and the applicant is in agreement with the conditions;
however, it has been indicated the brick, stone, and stucco feature has a
condition to be eliminated to allow the applicant to perform the architecture
of the old home.
Chairman Maddox asked if there was any
opposition to this request; there was no response.
Commissioner Harper asked, “if you are going
to demolish that house, as a condition of your zoning, would you offer that as
a donation to the County, subject to Board Approval? Mr. Woodall agreed.
Commissioner Freedman made the motion on the
zoning and conditions as follows:
Commissioner Freedman moved to approve the rezoning from RA
(Residential/Agricultural) to C-2 and C-1 with these conditions:
1. All buildings shall be Victorian style
architecture with hardiplank type material with stone or stucco accents not to
exceed 10%.
2. (Stays the same.)
3. (Stays the same.)
4. (Stays the same.)
5. In the second sentence, change to read: The
applicant shall maintain the same architectural design and concept as shown to
the Board of Commissioners.
6. (Stays the same.)
7. An earthen landscaped tree-planted berm shall
be erected along all property lines that abut the current residential land use.
8. (Stays the same.)
9. C-1 zoning will be allowed on the area
adjoining Plantation Walk Subdivision on the western side of the property.
10. Entrances off
11. Prior to demolition, the existing house will
be offered as a donation to any non-profit or government organization who wants
to remove it entirely or in part for historical purposes.
Commissioner Adams seconded the motion.
Chairman Maddox asked Mr. Woodall if he agreed with all of the conditions. Mr. Woodall agreed.
The motion carried 4-0-0 with Commissioners Freedman, Adams, Harper, and Holder voting in favor.
Michael and Walter Collier – RZ-04-50.
WHEREAS, Tradewinds Properties (RZ-04-50) has applied for a rezoning
from RA (Residential Agricultural) to R-2 (Single-Family Residence) to develop a single-family residential
subdivision for property located at 2492 Jonesboro Road in Land Lot 108
of the 6th District (Parcel ID# 035-01-012-000), and consisting of
26.69 +/- acres; and
WHEREAS, all County and State requirements for legal advertisement and a
public hearing have been met; and
WHEREAS, the Planning & Zoning Staff for
WHEREAS, the Henry County Municipal Planning Commission reviewed and
recommended approval of the request on October 28, 2004; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Henry County Board of
Commissioners approves the rezoning request with the following conditions:
1.
There
shall be no mass grading/clear-cutting of the site.
2.
Sidewalks
and streetlights shall be installed on both sides of the street throughout the
development.
3. The project shall not exceed 2.00 dwelling units per acre.
4. The house sizes shall be 2,000 square foot heated floor space
minimum.
5. Three sides shall be brick, stone, stucco, or any combination
thereof, and the rear shall be a masonry product.
6. Side-entry garages shall be standard except where not possible due
to topography. This shall be determined by the Development Plan Review
Department.
7. Underground utilities shall be required.
8. All yards shall be sodded to the rear drip line.
9.
Mr. Mike Norbeck, Director of Operations at Tradewinds Communities, said their request is consistent with the Future Land Use Map, and they have reviewed the draft resolution prepared for the request and agree with conditions 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7 and 8, after meeting with Commissioner Freedman yesterday to discuss a possible reconsideration of conditions 5 and 9. He said they presented the Board with a revised plat that differs from the original application, noting they used 18,000 square feet as their benchmark. He said they have pulled the wetlands area lots forward, and in the process, they went from forty-one (41) lots to forty (40) lots. He said the minimum lot size on some of the lots decreased to 14,000 square feet in some areas, a density offset by the increased buildable greenspace area. The net density is 1.64 units per acre, and Commissioner Freedman verified the numbers regarding the offset. The area provided per plat, based upon the forty (40) lot layout, is 713,931 square feet, and the deficit offset is 91,619 square feet of buildable greenspace, that can be used to make up the 6,000 square foot difference.
Chairman Maddox asked if there was any
opposition to this request; there was no response.
Commissioner Freedman moved to approve the
rezoning from RA to R-2 with the conditions as listed with the change of
condition #3 where it shall not exceed two (2) units per acre to 1.64 units per
acre. In condition #5, this has been
changed to read, all four (4) sides shall be a combination of brick, stone, stucco
or hardiplank type material; however, stucco accents will be allowed. In condition #9, the minimum lot size shall
be 18,000 square feet; however, as low as 14,000 square foot lots shall be
allowed where greenspace is offset in the plat presented. Commissioner Harper seconded.
Commissioner Holder stated, for the record,
there will be no lot less than 14,000 square feet; Commissioner Freedman said
that is why he is holding them to their plat.
The motion carried 4-0-0 with Commissioners
Freedman, Harper, Holder, and Adams voting in favor.
EMERGENCY
SPLOST ITEMS:
There were no items presented.
AGENDA
AMENDMENTS:
Request
Approval of Financing Through ACCG for the DMV Facility.
Mr. Jaugstetter said the resolution would
authorize the Chairman to execute the lease/purchase documents that would allow
the County to finance the DMV facility.
Commissioner Harper made the motion to
approve the resolution authorizing and directing the Chairman of the Board of
Commissioners to execute a certain deed and certain installment sale agreements
with the Association of County Commissioners in Georgia and any related
agreement and document in connection therewith making appropriation for the
purchase or the financing of the Department of Motor Vehicles Safety Facility;
Commissioner Holder seconded. The motion
carried 4-0-0 with Commissioners Harper, Holder, Freedman, and Adams voting in
favor.
COMMISSIONER(S)
COMMENTS:
There were no Commissioner comments.
APPROVAL OF
MINUTES:
Commissioner Holder made the motion to
approve the November 15th and November 16th, 2004 Minutes
of the Board of Commissioners’ Meetings; Commissioner Harper seconded.
Commissioner Freedman stated he had submitted
a correction to the Deputy County Clerk for the November 15th Minutes
(page 8) changing the word, “Gadsby” to “GASB.” He said GASB relates to financial law.
The motion carried 4-0-0 with Commissioners
Holder, Harper, Freedman, and Adams voting in favor.
UPCOMING
MEETINGS:
12/20/04 Monday 9:00 a.m. Regular BOC Meeting
12/21/04 Tuesday 6:30 p.m. Regular BOC Meeting
12/23/04 Thursday All County
Offices will cost at 12:00 noon.
12/24/04 and 12/27/04 All
County Offices will be closed in observance
of
the Christmas
12/31/04 Friday All County
Offices will be closed in observance
of
New Year’s Day.
Commissioner Holder made the motion to adjourn into
Executive Session, in accordance with the provisions of O.C.G.A. 50-14-3, and
other applicable laws, and pursuant to advice by Patrick Jaugstetter,
(An Executive Session was held.)
Commissioner Adams made the motion to
reconvene into Public Session; Commissioner Harper seconded. The motion carried 4-0-0 with Commissioners
Adams, Harper, Holder, and Freedman voting in favor.
Commissioner Harper made the motion to
authorize the Chairman to execute the affidavit of Executive Session;
Commissioner Adams seconded. The motion
carried 4-0-0 with Commissioners Harper, Adams, Holder, and Freedman voting in
favor.
Commissioner Adams made the motion to adjourn
at 11:43 a.m.; Commissioner Harper seconded.
The motion carried 4-0-0 with Commissioners Adams, Harper, Holder, and
Freedman voting in favor.
Leland
Maddox, Chairman
Peggy L. Malcolm, Deputy County Clerk