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Work Session Agenda - Thursday, January 9, 2014 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION AGENDA - THURSDAY, JANUARY 9, 2014 DAWSON COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER ASSEMBLY ROOM 4:00PM L. NEW BUSINESS 1. Presentation of Bid #232-13 RFP Park Concessionaire (Revised) – Purchasing Director Davida Simpson and Parks and Recreation Director Lisa Henson 2. Presentation of Bid #224-13 RFP Repairs to Veterans Memorial Park Pools – Parks and Recreation Director Lisa Henson 3. Presentation of the 2014 Public Defender Contract with the State of Georgia – Chief Financial Officer Dena Bosten 4. Presentation of the 2014 Intergovernmental Agreement with Hall County for Public Defender Services – Chief Financial Officer Dena Bosten 5. Presentation of the request to increase FY 2014 budget for Public Defender’s Office – Chief Financial Officer Dena Bosten 6. Presentation of Resolution to set Qualifying Fees for Elected Officials – Chief Financial Officer Dena Bosten 7. County Manager Report 8. County Attorney Report ---PAGE BREAK--- Voting Session Agenda - Thursday, January 16, 2014 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS VOTING SESSION AGENDA - THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 2014 DAWSON COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER ASSEMBLY ROOM 6:00PM A. ROLL CALL B. OPENING PRESENTATION None C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE D. ANNOUNCEMENTS E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of the voting session held on December 19, 2013 F. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA G. PUBLIC COMMENT (3 minute limit/person 15 minutes maximum) None H. ALCOHOL LICENSE HEARING None I. ZONING None ---PAGE BREAK--- J. PUBLIC HEARING None K. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None L. NEW BUSINESS 1. Approval of Bid #232-13 RFP Park Concessionaire (Revised) 2. Bid #224-13 RFP Repairs to Veterans Memorial Park Pools (Moved to the January 23, 2014 work session) 3. Approval of the 2014 Public Defender Contract with the State of Georgia 4. Approval of the 2014 Intergovernmental Agreement with Hall County for Public Defender Services 5. Approval of the request to increase FY 2014 budget for Public Defender’s Office 6. Approval of the Resolution to set Qualifying Fees for Elected Officials 8. Annexation – Eason Anx #13-007 M. ADJOURNMENT N. PUBLIC COMMENT ---PAGE BREAK--- Work Session Agenda - Thursday, January 23, 2014 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION AGENDA - THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 2014 DAWSON COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER ASSEMBLY ROOM 4:00PM L. NEW BUSINESS 1. Presentation of Applications for Parade and Assembly – Head for the Hills Duathlon; Redneck Race; Cinco-De-Run-O; Bootlegger Marathon; Bootlegger Triathlon; and Bookers Run & Ride – Planning and Development Director David McKee 2. Presentation of the request to reject all bids for Bid #231-13 RFQ Alcohol Initiative Project Coordinator for Dawson County Family Connection – Family Connection Director Nancy Stites 3. Presentation of Bid #224-13 RFP Repairs to Veterans Memorial Park Pools – Purchasing Director Davida Simpson/ Parks and Recreation Director Lisa Henson 4. Presentation of Bid #207-13 RFP Off-System Improvement Project #0011638 (GDOT) – Public Works Director David Headley 5. Presentation of Bid #234-13 RFP Ambulances for Dawson County Emergency Services – Emergency Services Director Billy Thurmond 6. Presentation of Resolution recognizing ACCG’s Centennial Celebration – Chairman Mike Berg 7. Board Appointments: a. Department of Family and Children Services Board i. Joan Gilleland- replacing Gene Gilleland (Term: February 2014 through June 2016) b. Georgia Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities Region One Planning Board i. Val Dodson (Term: February 2014 through June 2014) ---PAGE BREAK--- 8. Presentation of an Improvement Contract with the Rotary Club of Dawson County for the construction of a Splash Pad at Rock Creek Park – County Attorney Joey Homans 9. Presentation of an Intergovernmental Agreement with Etowah Water and Sewer for a Splash Pad at Rock Creek Park – County Attorney Joey Homans 10. County Manager Report 11. County Attorney Report ---PAGE BREAK--- Voting Session Agenda - Thursday, February 5, 2014 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS VOTING SESSION AGENDA - THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2015 DAWSON COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER ASSEMBLY ROOM 6:00PM A. ROLL CALL B. OPENING PRESENTATION Frank Riley/Mike Davis – Chestatee/Chattahoochee RC & D Council C. INVOCATION D. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE E. ANNOUNCEMENTS F. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of the Voting Session held on January 15, 2015 G. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA H. PUBLIC COMMENT (3 minute limit/person 15 minutes maximum) None I. ALCOHOL LICENSE None J. ZONING ---PAGE BREAK--- None K. PUBLIC HEARING None L. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None M. NEW BUSINESS 1. Approval of the Title VI Plan for Dawson County Transit 2. Approval of Board of Commissioners 2014 Expenses 3. Approval of the Use of Office Space Within County Building Contract 4. Approval of Board Appointments: a. Development Authority i. Clint Bearden (Term: January 2015 through December 2018) ii. Sherry Weeks (Term: January 2015 through December 2018) iii. Charlie Tarver (Term: January 2015 through December 2018) b. Industrial Building Authority i. Tom Alexander (Term: January 2015 through December 2018) ii. Charlie Tarver Alternate (Term: January 2015 through December 2018) iii. Sherry Weeks- (Term: January 2015 through December 2018) c. Joint Development Authority i. Mary Simmons (Term: January 2015 through December 2018) ii. John Drew (Term: January 2015 through December 2018) M. ADJOURNMENT N. PUBLIC COMMENT ---PAGE BREAK--- Voting Session Agenda - Thursday, February 6, 2014 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS VOTING SESSION AGENDA - THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2014 DAWSON COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER ASSEMBLY ROOM 6:00PM A. ROLL CALL B. OPENING PRESENTATION Frank Riley – Chestatee/Chattahoochee RC & D Council C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE D. ANNOUNCEMENTS E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of the voting session held on January 16, 2014 F. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA G. PUBLIC COMMENT (3 minute limit/person 15 minutes maximum) None H. ALCOHOL LICENSE HEARING None I. ZONING None ---PAGE BREAK--- J. PUBLIC HEARING Proposed Cemetery/Burial Ordinance (2nd of 2 hearings. The first hearing was held January 21, 2014 before the Planning Commission.) K. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None L. NEW BUSINESS 1. Approval of Applications for Parade and Assembly – Head for the Hills Duathlon; Redneck Race; Cinco- De-Run-O; Bootlegger Marathon; Bootlegger Triathlon; and Bookers Run & Ride 2. Approval of the request to reject all bids for Bid #231-13 RFQ Alcohol Initiative Project Coordinator for Dawson County Family Connection 3. Approval of Bid #224-13 RFP Repairs to Veterans Memorial Park Pools 4. Approval of Bid #207-13 RFP Off-System Improvement Project #0011638 (GDOT) 5. Approval of Bid #234-13 RFP Ambulances for Dawson County Emergency Services 6. Approval of the resolution recognizing ACCG’s Centennial Celebration 7. Approval of the following board appointments: a. Department of Family and Children Services Board i. Joan Gilleland- replacing Gene Gilleland (Term: February 2014 through June 2016) b. Georgia Department of Behavior Health & Developmental Disabilities Region One Planning Board i. Val Dodson (Term: February 2014 through June 2014) 8. Approval of the Improvement Contract with the Rotary Club of Dawson County for the construction of a Splash Pad at Rock Creek Park 9. Approval of the Intergovernmental Agreement with Etowah Water and Sewer for a Splash Pad at Rock Creek Park 10. Approval of the response to the City of Dawsonville regarding ANX #13-007 M. ADJOURNMENT N. PUBLIC COMMENT ---PAGE BREAK--- ---PAGE BREAK--- Voting Session Agenda - Thursday, February 20, 2014 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS VOTING SESSION AGENDA - THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2014 DAWSON COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER ASSEMBLY ROOM 6:00PM A. ROLL CALL B. OPENING PRESENTATION Amanda Duncan – AWS Benchmark – MH Crisis Team C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE D. ANNOUNCEMENTS E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of the voting session held on February 6, 2014 F. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA G. PUBLIC COMMENT (3 minute limit/person 15 minutes maximum) None H. ALCOHOL LICENSE HEARING New Alcohol License (Consumption on Premises – Beer) – Chef Tommy Thai Cuisine I. ZONING None ---PAGE BREAK--- J. PUBLIC HEARING None K. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None L. NEW BUSINESS Approval of the 2014 Arbor Day Proclamation Approval of Applications for Parade and Assembly – Kenny Stewart 5k/10k and North Georgia Super Sprint Triathlon Approval of the 2014 Emergency Services Boot Drive Dates Approval of the 2014 Legacy Link Contract – Addendum #2 Approval of the 2014 GATEway Grant Application Discussion of the request for assistance from the City of Dawsonville in creating sidewalk capability in the downtown area Approval to move forward with the Special Events Ordinance M. ADJOURNMENT N. PUBLIC COMMENT ---PAGE BREAK--- Voting Session Agenda - Thursday, March 6, 2014 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS VOTING SESSION AGENDA - THURSDAY, MARCH 6, 2014 DAWSON COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER ASSEMBLY ROOM 6:00PM A. ROLL CALL B. OPENING PRESENTATION Stacey Leonhardt – Dawson County Library C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE D. ANNOUNCEMENTS E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of the voting session held on February 20, 2014 F. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA G. PUBLIC COMMENT (3 minute limit/person 15 minutes maximum) None H. ALCOHOL LICENSE HEARING None I. ZONING None ---PAGE BREAK--- J. PUBLIC HEARING None K. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None L. NEW BUSINESS 1. Approval of the 2013 Board of Commissioners Expenses 2. Approval of the FY 2015 DOT 5311 Transit Grant Application M. ADJOURNMENT N. PUBLIC COMMENT ---PAGE BREAK--- Work Session Agenda - Thursday, March 13, 2014 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION AGENDA - THURSDAY, MARCH 13, 2014 DAWSON COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER ASSEMBLY ROOM 4:00PM L. NEW BUSINESS 1. Presentation of the FY 2015 HELP Court Grant Application – HELP Coordinator Jessi Emmett/Court Administrator Reggie Forrester 2. Presentation of the FY 2015 Treatment Court Grant Application – Treatment Court Coordinator Bob King 3. Presentation of the 2033 Comprehensive Plan Update Adoption Resolution – Planning and Development Director David McKee 4. Presentation of the State Minimum Fire Safety Standards Update – County Attorney Joey Homans 5. County Manager Report 6. County Attorney Report ---PAGE BREAK--- Voting Session Agenda - Thursday, March 20, 2014 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS VOTING SESSION AGENDA - THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 2014 DAWSON COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER ASSEMBLY ROOM 6:00PM A. ROLL CALL B. OPENING PRESENTATION 1. 12U Lady Tigers Proclamation 2. Isaac Trotter – Boy Scouts of America C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE D. ANNOUNCEMENTS E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of the voting session held on March 6, 2014 F. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA G. PUBLIC COMMENT (3 minute limit/person 15 minutes maximum) None H. ALCOHOL LICENSE HEARING None I. ZONING None ---PAGE BREAK--- J. PUBLIC HEARING Special Events Ordinance (1st of 2 hearings. 2nd hearing to be held April 3, 2014 at 6:00 p.m.) K. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None L. NEW BUSINESS 1. Approval of the FY 2015 HELP Court Grant Application 2. Approval of the FY 2015 Treatment Court Grant Application 3. Approval of the 2033 Comprehensive Plan Update Adoption Resolution 4. Approval of the State Minimum Fire Safety Standards Update Resolution 5. Approval of the Declaration of Local Emergency – Kelly Bridge Road M. ADJOURNMENT N. PUBLIC COMMENT ---PAGE BREAK--- Work Session Agenda - Thursday, March 27, 2014 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION AGENDA - THURSDAY, MARCH 27, 2014 DAWSON COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER ASSEMBLY ROOM 4:00PM L. NEW BUSINESS 1. Presentation of Bid #229-13 RFP Contractor for Carlisle Road – County Manager Cindy Campbell 2. Presentation of Letter of Request to the Georgia Mountains Regional Commission for the Economic Improvement Program Grant and the One Georgia Grant – Chairman Mike Berg 3. Presentation of request to file a Statement of Claim in Magistrate Court against Spectrum Management dba Comfort Inn for delinquent taxes – Chief Financial Officer Dena Bosten 4. Presentation of Dawson County Transit and Georgia Department of Transportation Substance Abuse Policy – Senior Center Director Dawn Pruett 5. Presentation of Bid #223-13 RFP Ambulance Transport Billing for Dawson County Emergency Services – Emergency Services Director Billy Thurmond 6. Presentation of Outdoor Burn Ordinance – County Attorney Joey Homans 7. County Manager Report 8. County Attorney Report ---PAGE BREAK--- Voting Session Agenda - Thursday, April 3, 2014 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS VOTING SESSION AGENDA - THURSDAY, APRIL 3, 2014 DAWSON COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER ASSEMBLY ROOM 6:00PM A. ROLL CALL B. OPENING PRESENTATION Christie Haynes – Dawson County Chamber of Commerce C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE D. ANNOUNCEMENTS E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of the voting session held on March 20, 2014 F. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA G. PUBLIC COMMENT (3 minute limit/person 15 minutes maximum) None H. ALCOHOL LICENSE HEARING None I. ZONING None ---PAGE BREAK--- J. PUBLIC HEARING Special Events Ordinance (2nd of 2 hearings. 1st hearing held on March 20, 2014) K. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None L. NEW BUSINESS 1. Approval of Bid #229-13 RFP Contractor for Carlisle Road 2. Approval of Letter of Request to the Georgia Mountains Regional Commission for the Economic Improvement Program Grant and the One Georgia Grant 3. Approval of request to file a Statement of Claim in Magistrate Court against Spectrum Management dba Comfort Inn for delinquent taxes 4. Approval of Dawson County Transit and Georgia Department of Transportation Substance Abuse Policy 5. Approval of Bid #223-13 RFP Ambulance Transport Billing for Dawson County Emergency Services 6. Approval to move forward with public hearings on the Outdoor Burn Ordinance M. ADJOURNMENT N. PUBLIC COMMENT ---PAGE BREAK--- Work Session Agenda - Tuesday, April 8, 2014 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION AGENDA - TUESDAY, APRIL 8, 2014 DAWSON COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER ASSEMBLY ROOM 4:00PM L. NEW BUSINESS 1. Presentation of Application for Parade and Assembly – 4-H Rabies Clinic – Planning and Development Director David McKee/Extension Office Coordinator Clark MacAllister 2. Presentation of the FY 2013 Homeland Security Grant Program/State Homeland Security Grant Program – Deputy Chief Tim Satterfield 3. Presentation of the 2014 Land Use District Map – Planning and Development Director David McKee 4. Presentation of the 2014 Dawson County Surplus List – County Manager Cindy Campbell 5. Discussion of Special Events Ordinance – County Manager Cindy Campbell 6. Board Appointment: • Tree Preservation Committee o Robert Speight- replacing Jim Smith (Term: April 2014 through December 2017) 7. Presentation of Letter of Request to the Georgia Mountains Regional Commission for the Economic Development Administration (EDA) Grant and the Employment Incentive Program Grant (EIP) along with a resolution of support – Chairman Mike Berg 8. County Manager Report ---PAGE BREAK--- 9. County Attorney Report ---PAGE BREAK--- Voting Session Agenda - Thursday, April 17, 2014 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS VOTING SESSION AGENDA - THURSDAY, APRIL 17, 2014 DAWSON COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER ASSEMBLY ROOM 6:00PM A. ROLL CALL B. OPENING PRESENTATION Brenda Dalin – Ninth District Opportunity C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE D. ANNOUNCEMENTS E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of the voting session held on April 3, 2014 F. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA G. PUBLIC COMMENT (3 minute limit/person 15 minutes maximum) None H. ALCOHOL LICENSE HEARING None I. ZONING ---PAGE BREAK--- ZA 14-01 – David Luckie has made a request to rezone 7.86 acres from Residential Sub- Rural (RSR) to Residential Agricultural (RA). The property is located at TMP 032-015. Planning Commission and Planning and Development Staff recommend approval of the application as submitted. J. PUBLIC HEARING None K. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None L. NEW BUSINESS 1. Approval of Application for Parade and Assembly – 4-H Rabies Clinic 2. Approval of the FY 2013 Homeland Security Grant Program/State Homeland Security Grant Program 3. Approval to move forward with public hearings on the 2014 Land Use District Map 4. Approval of the 2014 Dawson County Surplus List 5. Approval of Special Events Ordinance 6. Approval of Board Appointment: • Tree Preservation Committee o Robert Speight- replacing Jim Smith (Term: April 2014 through December 2017) 7. Approval of Letter of Request to the Georgia Mountains Regional Commission for the Economic Development Administration (EDA) Grant and the Employment Incentive Program Grant (EIP) along with a resolution of support M. ADJOURNMENT N. PUBLIC COMMENT ---PAGE BREAK--- Work Session Agenda - Thursday, April 24, 2014 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION AGENDA - THURSDAY, APRIL 24, 2014 DAWSON COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER ASSEMBLY ROOM 4:00PM L. NEW BUSINESS 1. Presentation of Bid #233-13 RFP Medical Service Providers for the Dawson County Detention Center – Major Jeff Johnson 2. Presentation of FY 2014 Bullet Proof Vest (BPV) Grant – Sheriff Billy Carlisle 3. Presentation of FY 2013 Budget Amendments Resolution – Chief Financial Officer Dena Bosten 4. County Manager Report 5. County Attorney Report ---PAGE BREAK--- Voting Session Agenda - Thursday, May 1, 2014 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS VOTING SESSION AGENDA - THURSDAY, MAY 1, 2014 DAWSON COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER ASSEMBLY ROOM 6:00PM A. ROLL CALL B. OPENING PRESENTATION Dawson Community Chorale C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE D. ANNOUNCEMENTS E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of the voting session held on April 17, 2014 F. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA G. PUBLIC COMMENT (3 minute limit/person 15 minutes maximum) None H. ALCOHOL LICENSE HEARING None I. ZONING None ---PAGE BREAK--- J. PUBLIC HEARING Outdoor Burn Ordinance (1st of 2 hearings. 2nd hearing to be held May 15, 2014 at 6:00 p.m.) K. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None L. NEW BUSINESS 1. Approval of Bid #233-13 RFP Medical Service Providers for the Dawson County Detention Center 2. Approval of the FY 2014 Bullet Proof Vest (BPV) Grant Application 3. Approval of the FY 2013 Budget Amendments Resolution M. ADJOURNMENT N. PUBLIC COMMENT ---PAGE BREAK--- Special Called Meeting and Work Session Agenda - Thursday, May 8, 2014 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SPECIAL CALLED MEETING AGENDA THURSDAY, MAY 8, 2014 DAWSON COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER ASSEMBLY ROOM 3:00PM A. ROLL CALL H. ALCOHOL LICENSE HEARINGS 1. Alcohol License Suspension Hearing – Shell Dawsonville, LLC 2. Alcohol License Suspension Hearing – Silver City Express, Inc. DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION AGENDA - THURSDAY, MAY 8, 2014 DAWSON COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER ASSEMBLY ROOM 4:00PM L. NEW BUSINESS 1. Presentation of the 2015 VAWA Violence Against Women Grant Application – Major Ray Goodie * 2. Presentation of Bid #239-14 RFP On-Call Plumbing Services (for FY2015) – Purchasing Director Davida Simpson 3. Presentation of Bid #237-14 RFP Standby Road Striping Services (for FY2015) – Public Works Director David Headley ---PAGE BREAK--- 4. Presentation of Bid #235-14 RFP Sports Officials Services – Parks and Recreation Director Lisa Henson 5. Presentation of Rotary Splash Pad Project – Parks and Recreation Director Lisa Henson 6. Presentation of the Improvement Contract with the Rotary Club of Dawson County for the construction of a Splash Pad at Rock Creek Park – County Manager Cindy Campbell 7. Presentation of the Intergovernmental Agreement with Etowah Water and Sewer Authority for a Splash Pad at Rock Creek Park – County Manager Cindy Campbell 8. Presentation of the Rotary Splash Pad Fee Waiver Request – Planning and Development Director David McKee 9. County Manager Report 10. County Attorney Report *Revision denoted by asterisk. ---PAGE BREAK--- Voting Session Agenda - Thursday, May 15, 2014 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS VOTING SESSION AGENDA - THURSDAY, MAY 15, 2014 DAWSON COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER ASSEMBLY ROOM 6:00PM A. ROLL CALL B. OPENING PRESENTATION Carolyn Bowen – Dawson County Humane Society C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE D. ANNOUNCEMENTS E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Minutes of the voting session held on May 1, 2014 2. Minutes of the Special Called Meeting held on May 8, 2014 F. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA G. PUBLIC COMMENT (3 minute limit/person 15 minutes maximum) None H. ALCOHOL LICENSE HEARING Alcohol License Suspension Hearing – Shell Dawsonville, LLC (proceedings suspended from the May 8, 2014 Special Called Meeting) I. ZONING ---PAGE BREAK--- 1. ZA 14-02 – John Munson has made a request to rezone 23.40 acres from Highway Business Commercial (C-HB) to Residential Multi-Family (RMF). The property is located at TMP 113-044. Planning Commission and Planning and Development Staff recommend approval of the application with a stipulation. 2. ZA 14-03 – Richard Breitenbach III has made a request to rezone 7.403 acres from Residential Sub- Rural Manufactured/Moved to Residential Agricultural The property is located at TMP 095-144. Planning and Development staff recommend approval of the application as submitted, Planning Commission recommend denial. J. PUBLIC HEARING Outdoor Burn Ordinance (2nd of 2 hearings. 1st hearing was held May 1, 2014 at 6:00 p.m.) K. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None L. NEW BUSINESS 1. Approval of the 2015 VAWA Violence Against Women Grant Application 2. Approval of Bid #239-14 RFP On-Call Plumbing Services (for FY2015) 3. Approval of Bid #237-14 RFP Standby Road Striping Services (for FY2015) 4. Approval of Bid #235-14 RFP Sports Officials Services 5. Approval of the Rotary Splash Pad Project 6. Approval of the Improvement Contract with the Rotary Club of Dawson County for the construction of a Splash Pad at Rock Creek Park 7. Approval of the Intergovernmental Agreement with Etowah Water and Sewer Authority for a Splash Pad at Rock Creek Park 8. Approval of the Rotary Splash Pad Fee Waiver Request 11. Discussion of SPLOST VI Project List (for informational purposes only) M. ADJOURNMENT N. PUBLIC COMMENT ---PAGE BREAK--- Special Called Meeting Agenda - Wednesday, May 21, 2014 DAWSON COUNTY/CITY OF DAWSONVILLE SPECIAL CALLED MEETING AGENDA WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 2014 DAWSONVILLE MUNICIPAL COMPLEX 4:00PM A. WELCOME – Chairman Mike Berg B. INTRODUCTIONS C. COUNTY SPLOST VI PROJECT LIST – County Manager Cindy Campbell D. DISCUSSION E. ADJOURNMENT ---PAGE BREAK--- Work Session Agenda - Thursday, May 22, 2014 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION AGENDA - THURSDAY, MAY 22, 2014 DAWSON COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER ASSEMBLY ROOM 4:00PM L. NEW BUSINESS 1. Presentation of Treatment Services FY2014 Accountability Court Funding Committee (ACFC) Mini Grant Award for technology purchases – Treatment Services Director Debbie Mott 2. Presentation of the current Transfer Station Fee Schedule Examination Update – Transfer Station Operator Dana Cleveland 3. Presentation of First Responder Grant from the Trauma Commission – Deputy Chief Tim Satterfield 4. Presentation of the FY2014 Legacy Link Addendum #3 Contract – Senior Center Director Dawn Pruett 5. Presentation of the 2014 ACCG Georgia County Internship Program Fall Grant Contract – Senior Center Director Dawn Pruett 6. Presentation of the request to approve and ratify the 2014 ACCG Georgia County Internship Program Summer Grant Contract – Chief Financial Officer Dena Bosten 7. County Manager Report 8. County Attorney Report ---PAGE BREAK--- Voting Session Agenda - Thursday, June 5, 2014 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS VOTING SESSION AGENDA - THURSDAY, JUNE 5, 2014 DAWSON COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER ASSEMBLY ROOM 6:00PM A. ROLL CALL B. OPENING PRESENTATION Nancy Stites – Family Connection C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE D. ANNOUNCEMENTS E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Minutes of the Voting Session held on May 15, 2014 2. Minutes of the Special Called Meeting held on May 21, 2014 F. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA G. PUBLIC COMMENT (3 minute limit/person 15 minutes maximum) None H. ALCOHOL LICENSE HEARING New Alcohol License (Package Store – Beer & Wine) – Dawson Express Inc. DBA Silver City Citgo I. ZONING None ---PAGE BREAK--- J. PUBLIC HEARING None K. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None L. NEW BUSINESS 1. Approval of Treatment Court Services FY2014 Accountability Court Funding Committee (ACFC) Mini Grant Award for technology purposes 3. Approval of the First Responder Grant from Trauma Commission 4. Approval of the FY2014 Legacy Link Addendum #3 Contract 5. Approval of the 2014 ACCG Georgia County Internship Program Fall Grant Contract 6. Approval of the request to approve and ratify the 2014 ACCG Georgia County Internship Program Summer Grant Contract 8. Approval of resolution to appoint Attorney Ken Jarrard to serve as counsel for the Board of Commissioners in connection with any claim submitted by, or on behalf of, Sheriff Carlisle in connection with the 2015 budget and budget process M. ADJOURNMENT N. PUBLIC COMMENT ---PAGE BREAK--- Work Session and Special Called Meeting Agendas - Thursday, June 12, 2014 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION AGENDA - THURSDAY, JUNE 12, 2014 DAWSON COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER ASSEMBLY ROOM 4:00PM L. NEW BUSINESS 1. Presentation of Proclamation for Helen Taylor – Chairman Mike Berg 2. Presentation of the GMRC FY2015 DHS Coordinated Transportation Contract – Senior Center Director Dawn Pruett 3. Presentation of Bid #238-14 RFP On-Call Electrical Services (for FY2015) – Purchasing Director Davida Simpson 4. Presentation of the Atlanta Urbanized Area (MPO Status) – Planning and Development Director David McKee 5. Presentation of the 2013-2014 Insurance Renewal – Northwestern Benefits 6. Presentation of the 2013 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) – Chief Financial Officer Dena Bosten and Chris Hollifield with Rushton & Company 7. Presentation of modified Intergovernmental Agreement with Etowah Water and Sewer for Splash Pad – County Attorney Joey Homans 8. Board Appointment: • Tax Assessor Board o Sam Gutherie- replacing Sharon Fausett (Term: June 2014 through December 2017) ---PAGE BREAK--- 9. County Manager Report 10. County Attorney Report DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SPECIAL CALLED MEETING AGENDA THURSDAY, JUNE 12, 2014 DAWSON COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER ASSEMBLY ROOM A. ROLL CALL L. NEW BUSINESS 5. Approval of the 2013-2014 Insurance Renewal M. ADJOURNMENT ---PAGE BREAK--- Special Called Meeting Agenda - Wednesday, June 18, 2014 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SPECIAL CALLED MEETING AGENDA – WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18, 2014 DAWSON COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER ASSEMBLY ROOM 2:00PM A. ROLL CALL B. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA C. NEW BUSINESS • Discussion to enter into Executive Session to discuss pending or threatened litigation. D. EXECUTIVE SESSION E. ADJOURNMENT ---PAGE BREAK--- Voting Session Agenda - Thursday, June 19, 2014 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS VOTING SESSION AGENDA - THURSDAY, JUNE 19, 2014 DAWSON COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER ASSEMBLY ROOM 6:00PM A. ROLL CALL B. OPENING PRESENTATION None C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE D. ANNOUNCEMENTS E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Minutes of the Voting Session held on June 5, 2014 2. Minutes of the Special Called Meeting held on June 12, 2014 F. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA G. PUBLIC COMMENT (3 minute limit/person 15 minutes maximum) None H. ALCOHOL LICENSE HEARING None I. ZONING None ---PAGE BREAK--- J. PUBLIC HEARING None K. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None L. NEW BUSINESS 1. Approval of Proclamation for Helen Taylor 2. Approval of the GMRC FY2015 DHS Coordinated Transportation Contract 3. Approval of Bid #238-14 RFP On-Call Electrical Services (for FY2015) 4. Approval of the Atlanta Urbanized Area (MPO Status) 6. Approval of the 2013 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) 7. Approval of the modified Intergovernmental Agreement with Etowah Water and Sewer for Splash Pad 8. Approval of the following board appointment: • Tax Assessor Board o Sam Gutherie- replacing Sharon Fausett (Term: June 2014 through December 2017) 10. Approval of the Draft SPLOST VI Resolution M. ADJOURNMENT N. PUBLIC COMMENT ---PAGE BREAK--- Work Session and Special Called Meeting Agendas- Thursday, June 26, 2014 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION AGENDA - THURSDAY, JUNE 26, 2014 DAWSON COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER ASSEMBLY ROOM 4:00PM L. NEW BUSINESS 1. Presentation of 2014 Millage Rate and Property Tax – Chief Financial Officer Dena Bosten 2. Board Appointments: a. Dawson County Library Board of Trustees i. Ragin Hause- reappointment (Term: July 2014 through June 2018) ii. Donna Weaver- reappointment (Term: July 2014 through June 2018) b. Dawson County Department of Family and Children Services Board i. Vickie Porter- reappointment (Term: July 2014 through June 2019) c. AVITA i. Joe Hirsch- reappointment (Term: July 2014 through June 2017) d. Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Board i. Kim Bennett- appointment- replacing Val Dodson (Term: July 2014 through June 2017) 3. County Manager Report 4. County Attorney Report DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SPECIAL CALLED MEETING AGENDA THURSDAY, JUNE 26, 2014 DAWSON COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER ASSEMBLY ROOM ---PAGE BREAK--- A. ROLL CALL B. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA J. PUBLIC HEARING 2014 Millage Rate and Property Tax (1st of 3 hearings. Next two hearings will be held July 3, 2014 and July 17, 2014 at 6:00 p.m.) L. NEW BUSINESS 5. Consideration of proposed SPLOST VI Intergovernmental Agreement 6. Consideration of proposed SPLOST VI Resolution M. ADJOURNMENT ---PAGE BREAK--- Voting Session Agenda - Thursday, July 3, 2014 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS VOTING SESSION AGENDA - THURSDAY, JULY 3, 2014 DAWSON COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER ASSEMBLY ROOM 6:00PM A. ROLL CALL B. OPENING PRESENTATION None C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE D. ANNOUNCEMENTS E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Minutes of the Voting Session held on June 19, 2014 2. Minutes of the Special Called Meeting held on June 26, 2014 F. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA G. PUBLIC COMMENT (3 minute limit/person 15 minutes maximum) None H. ALCOHOL LICENSE HEARING New Alcohol License (Package Store – Beer & Wine) – SSK Shell LLC I. ZONING None ---PAGE BREAK--- J. PUBLIC HEARING 2014 Millage Rate and Property Tax (2nd of 3 hearings. Next hearing will be held July 17, 2014 at 6:00 p.m.) K. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None L. NEW BUSINESS 2. Approval of the following board appointments: a. Dawson County Library Board of Trustees i. Ragin Hause- reappointment (Term: July 2014 through June 2018) ii. Donna Weaver- reappointment (Term: July 2014 through June 2018) b. Dawson County Department of Family and Children Services Board i. Vickie Porter- reappointment (Term: July 2014 through June 2019) c. AVITA i. Joe Hirsch- reappointment (Term: July 2014 through June 2017) d. Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Board i. Kim Bennett- appointment- replacing Val Dodson (Term: July 2014 through June 2017) M. ADJOURNMENT N. PUBLIC COMMENT ---PAGE BREAK--- Work Session Agenda - Thursday, July 10, 2014 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION AGENDA - THURSDAY, JULY 10, 2014 DAWSON COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER ASSEMBLY ROOM 4:00PM L. NEW BUSINESS 1. Presentation of the Office of Tourism Development (Chamber of Commerce) Request for additional funding – CFO Dena Bosten/ Chamber President Christie Haynes 2. Presentation of Application for Parade and Assembly – Shine Pedalers Metric – Planning and Development Director David McKee/Chamber of Commerce President Christie Haynes * 3. Presentation of the FY 2015 Legacy Link Contract – Senior Center Director Dawn Pruett 4. Presentation of GEMA Grant for Generator – Emergency Services Director Billy Thurmond 5. Board Appointment: • Charlie Auvermann – Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (Term: July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015) * 6. County Manager Report 7. County Attorney Report Revisions denoted by asterisk. ---PAGE BREAK--- Voting Session Agenda - Thursday, July 17, 2014 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS VOTING SESSION AGENDA - THURSDAY, JULY 17, 2014 DAWSON COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER ASSEMBLY ROOM 6:00PM A. ROLL CALL B. OPENING PRESENTATION Christie Haynes – Dawson County Chamber of Commerce C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE D. ANNOUNCEMENTS E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of the Voting Session held on July 3, 2014 F. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA G. PUBLIC COMMENT (3 minute limit/person 15 minutes maximum) None H. ALCOHOL LICENSE HEARING None I. ZONING ZA 14-04 – Dawson County has made a request to rezone 82.54 acres from Commercial Planned Comprehensive Development (C-PCD) to Residential Agricultural The property is located at TMP ---PAGE BREAK--- 097-099. Planning Commission and Planning and Development Staff recommend approval of the application as submitted. J. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. 2014 Land Use District Map (2nd of 2 hearings. First hearing was held on July 15, 2014 before the Planning Commission) 2. 2014 Millage Rate and Property Tax (3rd of 3 hearings. First hearings were held on June 26, 2014 and July 3, 2014) K. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None L. NEW BUSINESS 1. Approval of the Office of Tourism Development (Chamber of Commerce) Request for Additional Funding 3. Approval of the FY 2015 Legacy Link Contract 4. Ratification of the GEMA Grant Application for Generator 5. Approval of Board Appointment • Charlie Auvermann – Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (Term: July 1, 2014 to June 20, 2015) M. ADJOURNMENT N. PUBLIC COMMENT ---PAGE BREAK--- Work Session Agenda - Thursday, July 24, 2014 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION AGENDA - THURSDAY, JULY 24, 2014 DAWSON COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER ASSEMBLY ROOM 4:00PM L. NEW BUSINESS 1. Presentation of Request to increase budget for Child and Parent Representation in Juvenile Court Dependency and Termination of Parental Rights Cases – Judge Lindsay Burton 2. Presentation of the current Transfer Station Fee Schedule Examination Update – Transfer Station Operator Dana Cleveland 3. Presentation of Bid #240-14 RFP Internet Service Provider – IT Specialist Will Shattuck 4. Presentation of Bid #242-14 IFB Emergency Medical Supplies for Dawson County Emergency Services – Emergency Services Director Billy Thurmond 5. County Manager Report 6. County Attorney Report ---PAGE BREAK--- Voting Session Agenda - Thursday, August 7, 2014 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS VOTING SESSION AGENDA - THURSDAY, AUGUST 7, 2014 DAWSON COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER ASSEMBLY ROOM 6:00PM A. ROLL CALL B. OPENING PRESENTATION None C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE D. ANNOUNCEMENTS E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of the voting session held on July 17, 2014 F. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA G. PUBLIC COMMENT (3 minute limit/person 15 minutes maximum) Angela DeCoursey – Parole Board Resolution H. ALCOHOL LICENSE HEARING New Alcohol License (Package Store – Beer & Wine) – SSK Shell LLC (Postponed from the July 3, 2014 voting session. Applicant withdrew his application on July 22, 2014) I. ZONING None ---PAGE BREAK--- J. PUBLIC HEARINGS None K. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None L. NEW BUSINESS 1. Approval of Request to increase budget for Child and Parent Representation in Juvenile Court Dependency and Termination of Parental Rights Cases 2. Approval of current Transfer Station Fee Schedule Examination Update 3. Approval of Bid #240-14 RFP Internet Service Provider 4. Approval of Bid #242-14 IFB Emergency Medical Supplies for Dawson County Emergency Services 6. Approval of Contract with North Georgia Mountains Authority – Hotel Tax – Amicalola Falls 7a. Approval of Amended Management Agreement and Contract for Services – Chamber of Commerce 7b. Approval of Resolution Authorizing Distribution of Hotel Tax 8. Approval of Parole Board Resolution 9. Approval of Consent Order regarding Spectrum Management M. ADJOURNMENT N. PUBLIC COMMENT ---PAGE BREAK--- Work Session Agenda - Thursday, August 14, 2014 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION AGENDA - THURSDAY, AUGUST 14, 2014 DAWSON COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER ASSEMBLY ROOM 4:00PM L. NEW BUSINESS 1. Presentation of Request for two Group Facilitator Grant-Funded Positions – CFO Dena Bosten/Treatment Services Director Debbie Mott 2. Presentation of Request for Alcohol Initiative Project Coordinator Grant-Funded Position – CFO Dena Bosten/Family Connection Director Nancy Stites 3. Presentation of Bid#236-14 IFB Tires for Dawson County Fleet Maintenance – Fleet Administrator Shannon Harben 4. Presentation of Letter of Request to Georgia Mountains Regional Commission for assistance regarding the Shiery Project – Chairman Mike Berg 5. Discussion of Annexation Request #14-001 – TMP 070-003 and 070-056 – County Attorney Joey Homans 6. Presentation of Amendment to Emergency Management Plan – County Attorney Joey Homans 7. Board Appointment: • Penny Putnam – Health Board – replacing Gaye Cantrell (Term: August 2014 to December 2015) 8. County Manager Report ---PAGE BREAK--- 9. County Attorney Report ---PAGE BREAK--- Voting Session Agenda - Thursday, August 21, 2014 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS VOTING SESSION AGENDA - THURSDAY, AUGUST 21, 2014 DAWSON COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER ASSEMBLY ROOM 6:00PM A. ROLL CALL B. OPENING PRESENTATION 1. Pamela Wheatley – Muscular Association 2. Muscular Boot Drive Proclamation C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE D. ANNOUNCEMENTS E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of the Voting Session held on August 7, 2014 F. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA G. PUBLIC COMMENT (3 minute limit/person 15 minutes maximum) None H. ALCOHOL LICENSE HEARING New Alcohol License (Retail Package Store – Beer, Wine, & Distilled Spirits) – LLC d/b/a Premium Package I. ZONING ---PAGE BREAK--- None J. PUBLIC HEARINGS None K. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None L. NEW BUSINESS 1. Approval of Request for two Group Facilitator Grant-Funded Positions 2. Approval of Request for Alcohol Initiative Project Coordinator Grant-Funded Position 3. Approval of Bid #236-14 IFB Tires for Dawson County Fleet Maintenance 4. Approval of Letter of Request to Georgia Mountains Regional Commission for assistance regarding the Shiery Project 5. Approval to oppose Annexation Request #14-001 – TMP 070-003 and 070-056 6. Approval of Amendment to Emergency Management Plan 7. Approval of Board Appointment: • Penny Putnam – Health Board – replacing Gaye Cantrell (Term: August 2014 to December 2015) M. ADJOURNMENT N. PUBLIC COMMENT ---PAGE BREAK--- Work Session Agenda - Thursday, August 28, 2014 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION AGENDA - THURSDAY, AUGUST 28, 2014 DAWSON COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER ASSEMBLY ROOM 4:00PM L. NEW BUSINESS 1. Presentation of Bid #241-14 IFB Pest Control Services for FY2015 – Facilities Director James Tolbert 2. Presentation of Capital Improvement Element (CIE) Annual Update – Planning and Development Director David McKee 3. Presentation of Georgia Department of Transportation Street Lighting Agreement for the improvements of the proposed continuous flow intersection at SR 53 and SR 400 – Program and Project Manager Denise Farr 4. County Manager Report 5. County Attorney Report ---PAGE BREAK--- Voting Session Agenda - Thursday, September 4, 2014 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS VOTING SESSION AGENDA - THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2014 DAWSON COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER ASSEMBLY ROOM 6:00PM A. ROLL CALL B. OPENING PRESENTATION None C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE D. ANNOUNCEMENTS E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of the Voting Session held on August 21, 2014 F. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA G. PUBLIC COMMENT (3 minute limit/person 15 minutes maximum) None H. ALCOHOL LICENSE HEARING None I. ZONING None ---PAGE BREAK--- J. PUBLIC HEARINGS None K. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None L. NEW BUSINESS 1. Approval of Bid #241-14 IFB Pest Control Services for FY2015 2. Approval to hold public hearing and transmit the draft CIE Annual Update to the Regional Commission for review 3. Approval of Georgia Department of Transportation Street Lighting Agreement for the improvements of the proposed continuous flow intersection at SR 53 and SR 400 M. ADJOURNMENT N. PUBLIC COMMENT ---PAGE BREAK--- Work Session Agenda - Thursday, September 11, 2014 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION AGENDA - THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2014 DAWSON COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER ASSEMBLY ROOM 4:00PM L. NEW BUSINESS 1. Presentation of Bid #244-14 RFP Contractor for Veterans Memorial Park Pump Room Upgrade – Parks and Recreation Director Lisa Henson 2. Presentation of request to reject all bids for #234-14 RFQ Alcohol Initiative Project Coordinator – Purchasing Director Davida Simpson 3. Presentation of Change Orders 2 and 3 for Carlisle Road – Program and Project Manager Denise Farr 4. Presentation of Bid #245-14 IFB Hot Asphaltic Mix for FY2015 – Public Works Director David Headley 5. Presentation of request to send letter to the Georgia Mountains Regional Commission in support of the Mountain View Industrial Park – Chairman Mike Berg 6. Presentation of the Etowah Water and Sewer Clean Water Month Proclamation – Chairman Mike Berg 7. County Manager Report 8. County Attorney Report ---PAGE BREAK--- Voting Session Agenda - Thursday, September 18, 2014 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS VOTING SESSION AGENDA - THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2014 DAWSON COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER ASSEMBLY ROOM 6:00PM A. ROLL CALL B. OPENING PRESENTATION Doris Cook – Etowah Water and Sewer Authority Clean Water Proclamation C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE D. ANNOUNCEMENTS E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of the Voting Session held on September 4, 2014 F. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA G. PUBLIC COMMENT (3 minute limit/person 15 minutes maximum) None H. ALCOHOL LICENSE HEARING New Alcohol License (Retail Package Store – Beer and Wine) – Jubimuni Investments Inc., Shell Dawsonville I. ZONING ---PAGE BREAK--- 1. ZA 14-05 – Parker Blanchard has made a request to rezone 10.03 acres from Residential Agricultural (R-A) and C-IR (Commercial Industrial Restricted) to Commercial Highway Business (C-HB). The property is located at TMPs 114-015, 114-024, and 114-025. Planning Commission and Planning and Development Staff recommend approval of the application as submitted. 2. ZA 14-06 – Larry Voss on behalf of Jemax Properties, LLC has made a request to rezone 2.38 acres from C-OI (Commercial Office-Institutional) to C-IR (Commercial Industrial Restricted). The property is located at TMP 114-035. Planning Commission and Planning and Development Staff recommend approval of the application as submitted. J. PUBLIC HEARING Ordinance Amending Emergency Management within Dawson County (1st of 2 hearings. 2nd hearing will be held October 2, 2014 at 6:00 p.m.) K. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None L. NEW BUSINESS 1. Approval of Bid #244-14 RFP Contractor for Veterans Memorial Park Pump Room Upgrade 2. Approval of request to reject all bids for #234-14 RFQ Alcohol Initiative Project Coordinator 3. Approval of Change Orders 2 and 3 for Carlisle Road 4. Approval of Bid #245-14 IFB Hot Asphaltic Mix for 2015 5. Approval of request to send letter of support to the Georgia Mountains Regional Commission for the Mountain View Industrial Park 6. Approval of the Etowah Water and Sewer Clean Water Month Proclamation 8. Approval to object to Annexation Nos. 14-002, 14-003, and 14-004 M. ADJOURNMENT N. PUBLIC COMMENT ---PAGE BREAK--- Work Session Agenda - Thursday, September 25, 2014 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION AGENDA - THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2014 DAWSON COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER ASSEMBLY ROOM 4:00PM L. NEW BUSINESS 1. Presentation of Kare for Kids Request for the use of county parking lots during the upcoming Mountain Moonshine Festival – Planning and Development Director David McKee/Calvin Byrd 2. Presentation of Request for Senior Center to hold a quilt raffle on December 6, 2014 – Senior Center Director Dawn Pruett 3. Presentation of GEMA Performance Partnership Agreement Grant – Emergency Services Director Billy Thurmond 4. Presentation of Special Event Risk Assessment – County Manager Cindy Campbell 5. Presentation of Gates of Etowah Roads – County Attorney Joey Homans 6. County Manager Report 7. County Attorney Report ---PAGE BREAK--- Voting Session Agenda - Thursday, October 2, 2014 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS VOTING SESSION AGENDA - THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2014 DAWSON COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER ASSEMBLY ROOM 6:00PM A. ROLL CALL B. OPENING PRESENTATION Tiffany Davis – Dawson County Family Connection – Red Ribbon Week C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE D. ANNOUNCEMENTS E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of the Voting Session held on September 18, 2014 F. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA G. PUBLIC COMMENT (3 minute limit/person 15 minutes maximum) None H. ALCOHOL LICENSE HEARING None I. ZONING None ---PAGE BREAK--- J. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Ordinance Amending Emergency Management within Dawson County (2nd of 2 hearings.1st hearing was held September 18, 2014 at 6:00 p.m.) 2. Capital Improvements Element (CIE) Annual Update (1st of 1 hearing) K. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None L. NEW BUSINESS 1. Approval of Kare for Kids Request for the use of county parking lots during the upcoming Mountain Moonshine Festival 2. Approval of Request for Senior Center to hold a quilt raffle on December 6, 2014 3. Approval of the GEMA Performance Partnership Agreement Grant 4. Approval of Special Event Risk Assessment 5. Approval of Gates of Etowah Roads M. ADJOURNMENT N. PUBLIC COMMENT ---PAGE BREAK--- Work Session Agenda - Thursday, October 9, 2014 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION AGENDA - THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2014 DAWSON COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER ASSEMBLY ROOM 4:00PM L. NEW BUSINESS 1. Presentation of Bid #243-14 RFP Passenger Vehicle and Light Truck Diagnostic and Repairs – Fleet Administrator Shannon Harben 2. Presentation of the 2015 Board of Commissioners Meeting Calendar – County Clerk Danielle Yarbrough 3. Presentation of the 2015 Payroll and Holiday Calendar – Human Resources Director Danielle Yarbrough 4. Presentation of the Georgia Forestry Commission Brush Truck Swap – Emergency Services Director Billy Thurmond 5. County Manager Report 6. County Attorney Report ---PAGE BREAK--- Voting Session Agenda - Thursday, October 16, 2014 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS VOTING SESSION AGENDA - THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2014 DAWSON COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER ASSEMBLY ROOM 6:00PM A. ROLL CALL B. OPENING PRESENTATION Presentation of the 2014 ACCG Legislative Service Award to State Representative Kevin Tanner – ACCG Legislative Director Clint Mueller C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE D. ANNOUNCEMENTS E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of the Voting Session held on October 2, 2014 F. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA G. PUBLIC COMMENT (3 minute limit/person 15 minutes maximum) None H. ALCOHOL LICENSE HEARING None I. ZONING ---PAGE BREAK--- VR 14-14 – Jim Jacobi on behalf of Ray Cunliffe has made a request to vary from rezoning case ZA 05-07, concerning building materials and fire wall rating. The property is located on TMPs 115-011-075 through 115-011-094, 115-011-099, 115-011-100, 115-011-102, 115-011-108 through 115-011-111, 115-011-122 through 115-011-143, 115-011-147, and 115-011-151 through 115-011-170. The property is zoned C- PCD (Commercial Planned Comprehensive Development) Planning Commission and Planning and Development Staff recommend approval of the application with conditions. J. PUBLIC HEARINGS None K. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None L. NEW BUSINESS 1. Approval of Bid #243-14 RFP Passenger Vehicle and Light Truck Diagnostic and Repairs 2. Approval of the 2015 Board of Commissioners Meeting Calendar 3. Approval of the 2015 Payroll and Holiday Calendar 4. Approval of the Georgia Forestry Commission Brush Truck Swap 6. Approval to object to Annexation Nos. 14-005, 14-006, and 14-007 M. ADJOURNMENT N. PUBLIC COMMENT ---PAGE BREAK--- Work Session Agenda - Thursday, October 23, 2014 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION AGENDA - THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2014 DAWSON COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER ASSEMBLY ROOM 4:00PM L. NEW BUSINESS 1. Presentation of the 2014 Farm-City Week Proclamation – Tammy Wood – Dawson County Farm Bureau 2. Presentation of the FY 2015 K-9 Grant Application – Major Greg Rowan 3. Presentation of the GEMA Homeland Security Dive Team Grant – Sheriff Billy Carlisle 4. Presentation of the Search and Rescue Disaster K-9 Program Grant – Deputy Chief Tim Satterfield 5. Presentation of the FY 2015 Addendum #1 Legacy Link, Inc. Contract – Senior Center Director Dawn Pruett 6. Presentation of the Proposed FY 2015-2017 Budget – Chairman Mike Berg 7. County Manager Report 8. County Attorney Report ---PAGE BREAK--- Voting Session Agenda - Thursday, November 6, 2014 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS VOTING SESSION AGENDA - THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2014 DAWSON COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER ASSEMBLY ROOM 6:00PM A. ROLL CALL B. OPENING PRESENTATION Recognition of the 2014 Dawson County Citizens’ Government Academy Graduates – County Manager Cindy Campbell C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE D. ANNOUNCEMENTS E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of the Voting Session held on October 16, 2014 F. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA G. PUBLIC COMMENT (3 minute limit/person 15 minutes maximum) None H. ALCOHOL LICENSE HEARING None I. ZONING None ---PAGE BREAK--- J. PUBLIC HEARING Public Hearing regarding the approval of the proposed FY 2015-2017 Budget (1st of 2 hearings. 2nd hearing will be held on November 20, 2014) K. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Approval of Gates of Etowah Roads (Postponed from the October 2, 2014 Voting Session) L. NEW BUSINESS 1. Approval of the 2014 Farm-City Week Proclamation 2. Ratification of the FY 2015 K-9 Grant Application 3. Approval of the GEMA Homeland Security Dive Team Grant 4. Approval of the Search and Rescue Disaster K-9 Program Grant 5. Approval of the FY 2015 Addendum #1 Legacy Link, Inc. Contract 8. Discussion of LMIG Application – Burt Creek Road M. ADJOURNMENT N. PUBLIC COMMENT ---PAGE BREAK--- Work Session Agenda - Thursday, November 13, 2014 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION AGENDA - THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2014 DAWSON COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER ASSEMBLY ROOM 4:00PM L. NEW BUSINESS 1. Presentation of the FY2015 Accountability Court Funding Program Supplemental Grant Application – Treatment Services Director Debbie Mott 2. Presentation of Bid #246-14 RFP On-Call Welding – Fleet Administrator Shannon Harben 3. Presentation of the CIE (Capital Improvement Element) Annual Update Adoption – Planning and Development Director David McKee 4. Presentation of Request to implement 2% COLA raises in 2014 – County Manager Cindy Campbell 5. Presentation of the Intergovernmental Agreement with the Development Authority of Dawson County for a Community Development Block Grant-Employee Incentive Program (Mountain View Industrial Park/Shiery Property- Infrastructure) – County Attorney Joey Homans 6. Presentation of Proposed Inter-Governmental Agreement with the City of Dawsonville for Animal Control Enforcement – County Attorney Joey Homans 7. Discussion of City of Dawsonville Petitions for Annexation – County Attorney Joey Homans 8. County Manager Report 9. County Attorney Report ---PAGE BREAK--- Voting Session Agenda - Thursday, November 20, 2014 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS VOTING SESSION AGENDA - THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2014 DAWSON COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER ASSEMBLY ROOM 6:00PM A. ROLL CALL B. OPENING PRESENTATION Christie Haynes – Dawson County Chamber of Commerce C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE D. ANNOUNCEMENTS E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of the Voting Session held on November 6, 2014 F. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA G. PUBLIC COMMENT (3 minute limit/person 15 minutes maximum) None H. ALCOHOL LICENSE New Special Event Alcohol Permit (to sell distilled spirits on premises) – Lakeview Center of Dawson County, December 12, 2014 I. ZONING ---PAGE BREAK--- 1. ZA 14-07 – Big Dog Drilling and Auger LLC on behalf of Robert and Emily Lawson has made a request to rezone 6.84 acres from RA (Residential Agricultural) to CCB (Community Commercial Business). The property is located at TMP 106-064, and 106-065. Planning Commission and Planning and Development Staff recommend approval of the application as submitted. 2. ZA 14-08 – Dawson Forest Developer LLC on behalf of Dawson Forest Owner LLC has made a request to rezone 56.38 acres from CHB (Commercial Highway Business) to C-PCD (Commercial Planned Comprehensive Development). The property is located at TMP 114-031. Planning Commission and Planning and Development Staff recommend approval of the application with stipulations. J. PUBLIC HEARING Public Hearing regarding the approval of the proposed FY 2015-2017 Budget (2nd of 2 hearings. 1st hearing was held on November 6, 2014) K. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None L. NEW BUSINESS 1. Approval of the FY2015 Accountability Court Funding Program Supplemental Grant Application 2. Approval of Bid #246-14 RFP On-Call Welding 3. Adoption of the Capital Improvements Element (CIE) Annual Update 4. Approval of the request to implement 2% COLA raises in 2014 5. Approval of the Intergovernmental Agreement with the Development Authority of Dawson County for a Community Development Block Grant-Employee Incentive Program (Mountain View Industrial Park/Shiery Property-Infrastructure) 6. Approval of the proposed Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Dawsonville for Animal Control Enforcement 7. City of Dawsonville Petitions for Annexation 10. Discussion of Local Maintenance & Improvement Grant (LMIG) Application (Moved from the November 20, 2014 Voting Session) 11. Board Appointment: • Tax Assessor Board o Kendy Bennett- replacing Alan Hahn (Term: January 2015 through December 2017) ---PAGE BREAK--- M. ADJOURNMENT N. PUBLIC COMMENT ---PAGE BREAK--- Work Session Agenda - Thursday, December 11, 2014 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION AGENDA - THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2014 DAWSON COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER ASSEMBLY ROOM 4:00PM L. NEW BUSINESS 1. Presentation of the FY 2015 State Public Defender Contract – Public Defender Brad Morris 2. Presentation of the FY 2015 Intergovernmental Agreement with Hall County for Public Defender Services – Public Defender Brad Morris 3. Presentation of Request for GDOT’s Traffic Signalization Authorization – Public Works Program and Projects Manager Denise Farr 4. Presentation of the FY 2015 FTA 5311 Capital Assistance Request – Senior Center Director Dawn Pruett 5. Presentation of Bid #247-14 RFP Disaster Debris Removal and Disposal Services – Emergency Services Director Billy Thurmond 6. Presentation of the ACCG Summer Internship Grant Application – County Manager Cindy Campbell 7. Presentation of the Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Dawsonville for 2015 Municipal Elections- County Attorney Joey Homans 8. City of Dawsonville Petitions for Annexation (postponed from the November 20, 2014 Voting Session) – County Attorney Joey Homans 9. Local Maintenance & Improvement Grant (LMIG) Application (postponed from the November 20, 2014 Voting Session) – County Attorney Joey Homans 10. Board Appointments: a. Parks and Recreation Board i. Tony Keller (Term: January 2015 through December 2019) b. Planning Commission i. Dick Bergen (Term: January 2015 through December 2016) ii. Charlie Tarver- Alternate (Term: January 2015 through December 2016) iii. Jason Hamby (Term: January 2015 through December 2016) ---PAGE BREAK--- iv. Haynes Johnson- Alternate (January 2015 through December 2016) v. Jeff Looper (Term: January 2015 through December 2016) vi. Peter Hill- Alternate (Term: January 2015 through December 2016) vii. Vernon Smith (Term: January 2015 through December 2016) viii. Jim King- Alternate (Term: January 2015 through December 2016) ix. Norman Samples (Term: January 2015 through December 2016) x. Neil Hornsey- Alternate (Term: January 2015 through December 2016) c. RC & D Council i. George Lyons (Term: January 2015 through December 2018) ii. Sharon Fausett (Term: January 2015 through December 2018) d. Tax Assessors Board i. Joe Bosworth (Term: January 2015 through December 2017) e. Tree Preservation Committee i. Ruth Sutton (Term: January 2015 through December 2018) ii. Judy Baer (Term: January 2015 through December 2018) 11. County Manager Report 12. County Attorney Report ---PAGE BREAK--- Voting Session Agenda - Thursday, December 18, 2014 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS VOTING SESSION AGENDA - THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2014 DAWSON COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER ASSEMBLY ROOM 6:00PM A. ROLL CALL B. OPENING PRESENTATION District 1 Commissioner- Gary Pichon C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE D. ANNOUNCEMENTS E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of the Voting Session held on November 20, 2014 F. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA G. PUBLIC COMMENT (3 minute limit/person 15 minutes maximum) None H. ALCOHOL LICENSE New Special Event Alcohol Permit (to sell beer, wine, and distilled spirits on premises) –Lakeview Center of Dawson County, January 15, 2015 I. ZONING None ---PAGE BREAK--- J. PUBLIC HEARING None K. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None L. NEW BUSINESS 1. Approval of the FY 2015 State Public Defender Contract 2. Approval of the FY 2015 Intergovernmental Agreement with Hall County for Public Defender Services 3. Approval of Request for GDOT Traffic Signalization Authorization 4. Approval of the FY 2015 FTA 5311 Capital Assistance Request 5. Approval of Bid #247-14 RFP Disaster Debris Removal and Disposal Services 6. Approval of the ACCG Summer Internship Grant Application 7. Approval of the Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Dawsonville for 2015 Municipal Elections 8. City of Dawsonville Petitions for Annexation – #s 14-001, 14-002, 14-003, and 14-004 9. Approval of the County’s Local Maintenance & Improvement Grant (LMIG) Application 10. Board Appointments: 1. Parks and Recreation Board i. Tony Keller (Term: January 2015 through December 2019) 2. Planning Commission i. Dick Bergen (Term: January 2015 through December 2016) ii. Charlie Tarver- Alternate (Term: January 2015 through December 2016) iii. Jason Hamby (Term: January 2015 through December 2016) iv. Haynes Johnson- Alternate (January 2015 through December 2016) v. Jeff Looper (Term: January 2015 through December 2016) vi. Peter Hill- Alternate (Term: January 2015 through December 2016) vii. Vernon Smith (Term: January 2015 through December 2016) ---PAGE BREAK--- viii. Jim King- Alternate (Term: January 2015 through December 2016) ix. Norman Samples (Term: January 2015 through December 2016) x. Neil Hornsey- Alternate (Term: January 2015 through December 2016) 3. RC & D Council i. George Lyons (Term: January 2015 through December 2018) ii. Sharon Fausett (Term: January 2015 through December 2018) 4. Tax Assessors Board i. Joe Bosworth (Term: January 2015 through December 2017) 5. Tree Preservation Committee i. Ruth Sutton (Term: January 2015 through December 2018) ii. Judy Baer (Term: January 2015 through December 2018) 12. Discussion of Big Canoe Parcel acquired at Tax Sale 13. City of Dawsonville Petition for Annexation- #14-008 M. ADJOURNMENT N. PUBLIC COMMENT