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Regular Meeting Agenda - January 3, 2008 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING AGENDA - THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 2008 Rock Creek Park Community Room - 6:00 p.m. 1. ROLL CALL 2. OPENING PRESENTATION – Abba House – Hannah Wallis 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. ANNOUNCEMENTS 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of Regular Commission Meeting held on December 20, 2007 Contributions more than $250 6. ZONING 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS E-911 Phase II Resolution 8. OLD BUSINESS 9. NEW BUSINESS 1. Reinstatement of Grandfathered Business License – Handy Corner 2. USS Georgia (SSGN 729) Day Proclamation 3. Bid on 2000 International EVI 18’ Service Truck ---PAGE BREAK--- 4. Resolution to Approve Participation in the National Incident Management System 5. Resolution Establishing/Joining the Georgia Mutual and Resource Pact 10. PUBLIC COMMENT (5 minute limit) 11. ADJOURNMENT ---PAGE BREAK--- Work Session Agenda - January 10, 2008 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION AGENDA THURSDAY, JANUARY 10, 2008 Rock Creek Park Community Room – 4:00 p.m. 1. Burn Ban – Tim Satterfield 2. Developing Architectural Plans for Planned Courthouse and Renovation of Existing Courthouse – Jill Rathe 3. Business License Renewal Policy – Lynn Tully 4. Approval for BOC expenses – Lowayne Craig 5. County Manager Recruitment – Ross Hubbard 6. Qualifying Fees – Ross Hubbard 7. Appointment Renewal of County Attorney, County Clerk, County Manager 8. County Manager Report 9. County Attorney Report ---PAGE BREAK--- Regular Meeting Agenda - January 17, 2008 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING AGENDA - THURSDAY, JANUARY 17, 2008 Rock Creek Park Community Room - 6:00 p.m. 1. ROLL CALL 2. OPENING PRESENTATION – Bindy Auvermann – Mentoring Program 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. ANNOUCMENTS 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES CONTRIBUTIONS more than $250 6. ZONINGS • ZA 07-18: Rymer Development LLC has made a request to rezone 15.45 acres of TMP 106-062,106- 296,106-213,106-054,106-054.001 from RA (Residential Agricultural) to R3 (Multi-Family Residential) to develop a mixed use adult community, included in this request is also a variance from Section 304.E.7 (Maximum Units per Building) and Section 304.E.8 (Maximum Density). Location: Dawson Forest Road. • ZA 07-19: Rymer Development L.L.C. has made a request to rezone 82.028 acres of TMP 106-062,106- 296, 106- 213, 106-054, 106-054.001 from RA (Residential Agricultural) to CPCD (Commercial Planned Comprehensive Development) to develop a mixed use adult community, included in this request is also a variance from Section 404.C.7.C (Maximum 6 Density of 6 Units per Acre up to a Maximum of 100 Units) and Section 404.C.7.5 (Minimum 50% of Uses for Non-Residential Uses). Location: Dawson Forest Road. 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS 8. NEW BUSINESS • Burn Ban • RFP for Courthouse • Approval for BOC Expenses • Qualifying Fees • Appointment Renewal of the County Attorney, County Clerk, County Manager and the Vice Chairman of the Dawson County Board of Commissioners ---PAGE BREAK--- 9. OLD BUSINESS 10. PUBLIC COMMENT (5 minute limit) 11. ADJOURNMENT ---PAGE BREAK--- Work Session Agenda - January 24, 2008 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION AGENDA THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 2008 Rock Creek Park Community Room – 4:00 p.m. 1. Family Connection requesting County as Fiscal Agent – Nancy Stites 2. Digital Orthophoto Imagery Services of County RFP Results – Jill Rathe 3. Development Authority Quarterly Report – Charlie Auvermann 4. IGA for Water Service in the Reserve Subdivision – Lynn Tully 5. Facilities Condition Assessment Bid Results and Internal Results – Lynn Tully 6. Lease agreement on Suite #140/150/160 Memory Lane – Ross Hubbard 7. Date selection for training session between BOC & CVIOG– Ross Hubbard 8. Proposed Environmental Health Fees – Chairman Berg 9. Joint Development Authority Board Appointment of Gary Van Wambeke – Chairman Berg 10. DFCS Board Appointment of Vicki Porter – Chairman Berg 11. County Manager Report 12. County Attorney Report ---PAGE BREAK--- Regular Meeting Agenda - February 7, 2008 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING AGENDA - THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2008 Rock Creek Park Community Room - 6:00 p.m. 1. ROLL CALL 2. OPENING PRESENTATION – Dave Hinderliter – Arbor Day 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. ANNOUCMENTS 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – January 17, 2008 CONTRIBUTIONS more than $250 6. ZONINGS 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS • Proposed Environmental Health Fees 8. NEW BUSINESS • Family Connection requesting County as Fiscal Agent • Digital Orthophoto Imagery Services of County RFP Results • IGA for Water Service in the Reserve Subdivision • Facilities Condition Assessment Bid Results and Internal Results • Lease agreement on Suites #140/150/160 Memory Lane • Joint Development Authority Board Appointment of Gary Van Wambeke • DFCS Board Appointment of Vicki Porter 9. OLD BUSINESS 10. PUBLIC COMMENT (5 minute limit) 11. ADJOURNMENT ---PAGE BREAK--- REVISED Work Session Agenda - February 14, 2008 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION AGENDA THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2008 Rock Creek Park Community Room – 4:00 p.m. 1. Changing Animal Control fees – Jill Martin, Dawson Co. Humane Society 2. Approval of Counselor for Drug Treatment Court – Reggie Forrester 3. Audit Services for FY2007 – Lowayne Craig 4. Operating Procedures – Lynn Tully 5. Bannister Road/GA Power Agreement Approval – Ross Hubbard 6. Amend Variances: Procedures and Planning Commission Review & Recommendations - Joey Homans 7. Lease Agreement for 76 & 78 Howard Ave Suites – Joey Homans 8. Security – Chairman Berg 9. County Manager Report 10. County Attorney Report ---PAGE BREAK--- Regular Meeting Agenda - February 21, 2008 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING AGENDA - THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2008 Rock Creek Park Community Room - 6:00 p.m. 1. ROLL CALL 2. OPENING PRESENTATION – Nancy Stites- Family Connection 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. ANNOUCMENTS 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – February 7, 2008 CONTRIBUTIONS more than $250 6. ZONINGS • ZA 08-01 Marvin Gibson has made a request for a zoning change from R-A Agricultural Residential to C- IR Commercial Industrial Restricted District. Location: 1399 Highway North, Dawsonville, GA 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS • Proposed Environmental Health Fees (2nd Hearing) 8. NEW BUSINESS • Application for Beer & Wine License - Bruce's Grocery • Changing Animal Control fees • Approval of Counselor for Drug Treatment Court • Audit Services for FY2007 • Bank Service Agreement • Bannister Road/GA Power Agreement Approval • Lease Agreement for 76 & 78 Howard Ave Suites • Sale of GA400 Property 9. OLD BUSINESS 10. PUBLIC COMMENT (5 minute limit) 11. ADJOURNMENT ---PAGE BREAK--- Work Session Agenda - February 28, 2008 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION AGENDA THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2008 Rock Creek Park Community Room – 4:00 p.m. 1. Bid Results and Award Recommendation for Taylor Road construction – Jill Rathe 2. War Hill Park Recommendations – Dick Scharf/Park Board & Jon Hart/MacTec 3. Reorganization of Recreation and Community Affairs – Barb Baptista 4. Date selection for County Manager interviews – Ross Hubbard 5. Discussion of having Quarterly Town Hall meetings and/or Hourly Forum before Board meetings - Commissioner Mike Connor 6. Process of Adopting COMP Plan/Community Agenda – Commissioner Gary Pichon/Lynn Tully 7. Discussion the Long Range Planning Committee – Commissioner Tragesser 8. Amendment to Environmental Health Fees Ordinance – Joey Homans 9. Approval of Lease Agreement for County Offices located at 76 & 78 Howard Ave East – Joey Homans 10. Approval of contract for purchase for future Fire station/Library/DCSO annex located at Hwy 53 East – Joey Homans 11. Amend Variances: Procedures and Planning Commission Review & Recommendations - Joey Homans 12. County Manager Report 13. County Attorney Report ---PAGE BREAK--- Regular Meeting Agenda - March 6, 2008 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING AGENDA - THURSDAY, MARCH 6, 2008 Rock Creek Park Community Room - 6:00 p.m. 1. ROLL CALL 2. OPENING PRESENTATION – Dawson Co. CERT – Richard Sims & Wayne Watkins 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. ANNOUNCEMENTS 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of Regular Commission Meeting held on February 21, 2008 Contributions more than $250 6. ZONING 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS 8. OLD BUSINESS • E-911 Contract 9. NEW BUSINESS • War Hill Park recommendations • Bid Results and Award recommendation for Taylor Road construction • Hiring Attorney to review the COMP Plan and adopting schedule for COMP Plan ---PAGE BREAK--- • Amendment to Environmental Health Fees Ordinance • Approval of Lease Agreement for County offices located at 76 & 78 Howard Ave E. • Approval of contract for purchase for future Fire Station/Library/DCSO Annex 10. PUBLIC COMMENT (5 minute limit) 11. ADJOURNMENT ---PAGE BREAK--- Work Session Agenda - March 11, 2008 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION AGENDA TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 2008 Rock Creek Park Community Room – 4:00 p.m. 1. Bid Results and Award Recommendations for four Pumper Tankers – Jill Rathe 2. Drug Court Contract with New Hope Counseling – Jill Rathe 3. Presentations by Finalist for the Courthouse Architect – Jill Rathe 4. Discussion of the Long Range Planning Committee – Commissioner Tragesser 5. Amended Variances: Procedures and Planning Commission Review & Recommendations – Joey Homans 6. County Manager Report 7. County Attorney Report ---PAGE BREAK--- Regluar Meeting Agenda - March 20, 2008 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING AGENDA - THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 2008 Rock Creek Park Community Room - 6:00 p.m. 1. ROLL CALL 2. OPENING PRESENTATION – Doris Cook – Meth Taskforce 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. ANNOUNCEMENTS • Award Presentation to Sheriff Billy Carlisle for State Certification 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – March 6, 2008 CONTRIBUTIONS more than $250 6. ZONINGS • ZA 07-18: Rymer Development LLC has made a request to rezone 15.45 acres of TMP 106-062,106- 296,106-213,106-054,106-054.001 from RA (Residential Agricultural) to R3 (Multi-Family Residential) to develop a mixed use adult community, included in this request is also a variance from Section 304.E.7 (Maximum Units per Building) and Section 304.E.8 (Maximum Density). Location: Dawson Forest Road. • ZA 07-19: Rymer Development L.L.C. has made a request to rezone 82.028 acres of TMP 106-062,106- 296, 106- 213, 106-054, 106-054.001 from RA (Residential Agricultural) to CPCD (Commercial Planned Comprehensive Development) to develop a mixed use adult community, included in this request is also a variance from Section 404.C.7.C (Maximum 6 Density of 6 Units per Acre up to a Maximum of 100 Units) and Section 404.C.7.5 (Minimum 50% of Uses for Non-Residential Uses). Location: Dawson Forest Road. • ZA 08-02: Appalachian Community Bank has made a request to rezone 2.85 acres from RA (Residential Agricultural) to C-HB (Commercial Highway Business) to be able to build a Banking Facility. TMP: 114 013; Location: 4200 Dawson Forest Road East. 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS 8. NEW BUSINESS ---PAGE BREAK--- • Package Liquor Store License: Kindred Property Group, LLC - d/b/a Premium Package Outlet • Retail Package Beer & Wine License: M&M Super Mart - Chris H. Moore, Applicant • Approval of letter to Legislation regarding CID legislation • Bid Results and Award Recommendations for four Pumper Tankers • Approval of Drug Court Contract with New Hope Counseling • Discussion of the Long Range Planning Committee • Amended Variances: Procedures and Planning Commission Review & Recommendations – Joey Homans • Appointments of Planning Commission 9. OLD BUSINESS 10. PUBLIC COMMENT (5 minute limit) 11. ADJOURNMENT ---PAGE BREAK--- Regular Meeting Agenda - March 20, 2008 - REVISED DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REVISED REGULAR MEETING AGENDA THURSDAY, APRIL 3, 2008 Rock Creek Park Community Room - 6:00 p.m. 1. ROLL CALL 2. OPENING PRESENTATION – Judge Deal and Reggie Forrester, Court Administrator – Drug Courts 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. ANNOUNCEMENTS 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES • Minutes of Regular Commission Meeting held on March 20, 2008 Contributions more than $250 6. ZONING 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS • Business License Ordinance – 1st of 2 hearings – RESCHEDULED FOR WORK SESSION ON APRIL 10, 2008. NO PUBLIC HEARINGS WILL BE HELD ON APRIL 3, 2008. • Amended Variances: Procedures and Planning Commission Review and Recommendations – 1st of 2 hearings 8. OLD BUSINESS ---PAGE BREAK--- 9. NEW BUSINESS • The Lab Depot Fee Refund request – Don Westall/John Seelke • Approval of the Water Emergency Plan • Approval of outsourcing the 10,000 Acres presentation 10. PUBLIC COMMENT (5 minute limit) 11. ADJOURNMENT ---PAGE BREAK--- Work Session Agenda - March 27, 2008 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION AGENDA THURSDAY, MARCH 27, 2008 Rock Creek Park Community Room – 4:00 p.m. 1. The Lab Depot Fee Refund request – Don Westall/Don Seelke 2. Report on Water Emergency Plan – Commissioner Gary Pichon 3. Discussion of the 10,000 Acres – Chairman Berg 4. County Manager Report 5. County Attorney Report ---PAGE BREAK--- Regular Meeting Agenda - April 3, 2008 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING AGENDA - THURSDAY, APRIL 3, 2008 Rock Creek Park Community Room - 6:00 p.m. 1. ROLL CALL 2. OPENING PRESENTATION – Judge Deal and Reggie Forrester, Court Administrator – Drug Courts 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. ANNOUNCEMENTS 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES • Minutes of Regular Commission Meeting held on March 20, 2008 Contributions more than $250 6. ZONING 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS • Business License Ordinance – 1st of 2 hearings • Amended Variances: Procedures and Planning Commission Review and Recommendations – 1st of 2 hearings 8. OLD BUSINESS 9. NEW BUSINESS • The Lab Depot Fee Refund request – Don Westall/John Seelke ---PAGE BREAK--- • Approval of the Water Emergency Plan • Approval of outsourcing the 10,000 Acres presentation 10. PUBLIC COMMENT (5 minute limit) 11. ADJOURNMENT ---PAGE BREAK--- Work Session Agenda - April 10, 2008 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION AGENDA THURSDAY, APRIL 10, 2008 Rock Creek Park Community Room – 4:00 p.m. 1. Application for County Permit to use Historic Courthouse - Diane Avery 2. PROCLAMATION: Small Business – Linda Williams, Chamber of Commerce 3. Acceptance of Highland Pointe at Oakmont into County road system – Dave Headley 4. Approval of Board procedures based on CVIOG Workshop – Ross Hubbard 5. Approval of Public Works request to exercise paving options – Dave Headley 6. Business License Ordinance – Joey Homans and Robbie Irvin 7. Approval of Dawson County Humane Society Contract – Joey Homans 8. DCAR GIS with Etowah Water & Sewer Authority IGA – Joey Homans 9. County Manager Report 10. County Attorney Report ---PAGE BREAK--- REVISED Regular Meeting Agenda - April 17, 2008 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REVISED REGULAR MEETING AGENDA - THURSDAY, APRIL 17, 2008 Rock Creek Park Community Room - 6:00 p.m. 1. ROLL CALL 2. OPENING PRESENTATION – NONE 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. ANNOUNCEMENTS • Dawson County Woman’s Club - Support letter for Corps of Engineers parks and 10,000 Acres 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES • Minutes of Regular Commission Meeting held on April 3, 2008 Contributions more than $250 6. ZONING 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS • Amended Variances: Procedures and Planning Commission Review and Recommendations – 2nd of 2 hearings • Business License Ordinance 1st of 2 hearings 8. OLD BUSINESS 9. NEW BUSINESS ---PAGE BREAK--- • Application for County Permit to use Historic Courthouse • PROCLAMATION: Small Business Week • Acceptance of Highland Pointe at Oakmont into County road system • Approval of Board procedures based on CVIOG Workshop • Approval of Public Works request to exercise paving options • Approval of Dawson County Humane Society contract • Approval of DHR Transit contract for Senior Center • Approval of GDOT road certifications for Taylor • DCAR GIS with Etowah Water & Sewer Authority IGA • DCAR GIS with Board of Education IGA 10. PUBLIC COMMENT (5 minute limit) 11. ADJOURNMENT ---PAGE BREAK--- Work Session Agenda - April 24, 2008 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION AGENDA THURSDAY, APRIL 24, 2008 Rock Creek Park Community Room – 4:00 p.m. 1. Banking Services bid results – Jill Rathe 2. Updating Rural Land Schedule – Clarence Brown and John Stegall 3. Give Burn the Boot drive – Deputy Chief Tim Satterfield 4. Acceptance of Prominence Court subdivision roads into the County road system – Dave Headley 5. Acceptance of Oak Forest subdivision roads into the County road system – Dave Headley 6. Dawson County Board of Education Tax Levy Resolution - Cory Kirby, Dawson County Board of Education 7. Quarterly Reports from Community Development – Lynn Tully 8. DCAR GIS with Development Authority IGA – Joey Homans 9. Proposal to move BOC meetings into City Hall – Commissioner Mike Connor 10. County Manager Report 11. County Attorney Report ---PAGE BREAK--- Regular Meeting Agenda - May 1, 2008 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING AGENDA - THURSDAY, MAY 1, 2008 Rock Creek Park Community Room - 6:00 p.m. 1. ROLL CALL 2. OPENING PRESENTATION – Dr. Robert Keller – Mountain Conservation Trust of GA 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. ANNOUNCEMENTS 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES • Minutes of Regular Commission Meeting held on April 17, 2008 6. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA 7. PUBLIC COMMENT (3 minute limit) Contributions more than $250 8. ZONINGS - None 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None 10. OLD BUSINESS 11. NEW BUSINESS ---PAGE BREAK--- • Banking Services bid results • Give Burns the Boot drive • Acceptance of Prominence Court roads into the County road system • Acceptance of Oak Forest subdivision roads into the County road system • Dawson County Board of Education Tax Levy Resolution • DCAR GIS with Development Authority IGA • Proposal to move BOC meetings into City Hall 12. ADJOURNMENT ---PAGE BREAK--- Regular Meeting Agenda - May 1, 2008 REVISED DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REVISED REGULAR MEETING AGENDA THURSDAY, MAY 1, 2008 Rock Creek Park Community Room - 6:00 p.m. 1. ROLL CALL 2. OPENING PRESENTATION – Dr. Robert Keller – Mountain Conservation Trust of GA 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. ANNOUNCEMENTS 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES • Minutes of Regular Commission Meeting held on April 17, 2008 6. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA 7. PUBLIC COMMENT (3 minute limit) Contributions more than $250 8. ZONINGS - None 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS • Business License 2nd of 2 hearings ---PAGE BREAK--- 10. OLD BUSINESS 11. NEW BUSINESS • Banking Services bid results • Give Burns the Boot drive • Acceptance of Prominence Court roads into the County road system • Acceptance of Oak Forest subdivision roads into the County road system • Dawson County Board of Education Tax Levy Resolution • DCAR GIS with Development Authority IGA • Proposal to move BOC meetings into City Hall 12. ADJOURNMENT *Please note the addition of the Business License Hearing under Public Hearings ---PAGE BREAK--- Work Session Agenda - May 8, 2008 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION AGENDA THURSDAY, MAY 8, 2008 Rock Creek Park Community Room – 4:00 p.m. 1. Utility Truck bid results – Jill Rathe 2. Approval of the PlanGraphics contract – Jill Rathe 3. Community Agenda approval – Lynn Tully 4. SPLOST Project Manager – County Manager Tanner 5. County Manager Report 6. County Attorney Report ---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--- Regular Meeting Agenda - May 15, 2008 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING AGENDA - THURSDAY, MAY 15, 2008 Rock Creek Park Community Room - 6:00 p.m. 1. ROLL CALL 2. OPENING PRESENTATION – Arts Council - Warren King 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. ANNOUNCEMENTS 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES • Minutes of Regular Commission Meeting held on May 1, 2008 6. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA 7. PUBLIC COMMENT (3 minute limit/person 15 minutes maximum) Contributions more than $250 8. ZONING • ZA 08-05: Noah Sanders has made a request from the Dawson County Land Use Resolution, Section 307.A.4, for a permissive use of a dog kennel; TMP: 069-043.01; Zoned R-A; Location: 1301 Elliott Family Parkway. 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS ---PAGE BREAK--- • Moving BOC meetings to Municipal Complex 10. OLD BUSINESS • Business License Ordinance 11. NEW BUSINESS • Utility Truck bid results • Approval of the Plan Graphics contract • SPLOST Project Manager 12. ADJOURNMENT ---PAGE BREAK--- Regular Meeting Agenda - May 15, 2008 REVISED DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REVISED REGULAR MEETING AGENDA THURSDAY, MAY 15, 2008 Rock Creek Park Community Room - 6:00 p.m. 1. ROLL CALL 2. OPENING PRESENTATION – Arts Council - Warren King 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. ANNOUNCEMENTS 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES • Minutes of Regular Commission Meeting held on May 1, 2008 6. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA 7. PUBLIC COMMENT (3 minute limit/person 15 minutes maximum) Contributions more than $250 8. ZONING • ZA 08-05: Noah Sanders has made a request from the Dawson County Land Use Resolution, Section 307.A.4, for a permissive use of a dog kennel; TMP: 069-043.01; Zoned R-A; Location: 1301 Elliott Family Parkway. ---PAGE BREAK--- 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS • Moving BOC meetings to Municipal Complex 10. OLD BUSINESS • Business License Ordinance 11. NEW BUSINESS • PROCLAMATION: Emergency Medical Services Week • Utility Truck bid results • Approval of the Plan Graphics contract • SPLOST Project Manager 12. ADJOURNMENT *Please note the Board of Commissioners is tentatively scheduled to hear additional information regarding the Community Agenda at their next Work Session on Thursday, May 22, 2008. ---PAGE BREAK--- Regular Meeting Agenda - May 15, 2008 REVISED (3rd edition) DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REVISED REGULAR MEETING AGENDA THURSDAY, MAY 15, 2008 Rock Creek Park Community Room - 6:00 p.m. 1. ROLL CALL 2. OPENING PRESENTATION – Arts Council - Warren King 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. ANNOUNCEMENTS 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES • Minutes of Regular Commission Meeting held on May 1, 2008 6. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA 7. PUBLIC COMMENT (3 minute limit/person 15 minutes maximum) Contributions more than $250 8. ZONING • ZA 08-05: Noah Sanders has made a request from the Dawson County Land Use Resolution, Section 307.A.4, for a permissive use of a dog kennel; TMP: 069-043.01; Zoned R-A; Location: 1301 Elliott Family Parkway. ---PAGE BREAK--- 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS • Moving BOC meetings to Municipal Complex 10. OLD BUSINESS 11. NEW BUSINESS • PROCLAMATION: Emergency Medical Services Week • Utility Truck bid results • Approval of the Plan Graphics contract • Adhoc committee for Community Agenda • SPLOST Project Manager 12. ADJOURNMENT *Please note the Board of Commissioners is tentatively scheduled to hear additional information regarding the Community Agenda and the Business License Ordinance at their next Work Session on Thursday, May 22, 2008. *Adhoc committee for Community Agenda was accidentally omitted from the last agendas posted. ---PAGE BREAK--- Work Session Agenda - May 22, 2008 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION AGENDA THURSDAY, MAY 22, 2008 Rock Creek Park Community Room – 4:00 p.m. 1. Annual Fundraiser for Station #6 “Wildland Firefighting Fundraiser” – Deputy Chief Tim Satterfield 2. Burn Room and Tower bid results – Jill Rathe 3. Letter of Support for North Georgia Regional Fiber Project – One Georgia Authority BRIDGE Grant application – Charlie Auvermann 4. Development Authority Quarterly report – Charlie Auvermann 5. Business License – County Attorney Homans/Robbie Irvin 6. Community Agenda – Lynn Tully/Commissioner Pichon/Commissioner Tragesser 7. Changing BOC meeting date from July 3, 2008 to July 10, 17, 24 & 31, 2008 – Chairman Berg 8. Changing the meeting time on July 31, 2008 to 5:00pm – Chairman Berg 9. Discussion of Courthouse Architect – County Manager Tanner/Jill Rathe 10. 2009-2011 Budget – Chairman Mike Berg 11. County Manager Report ---PAGE BREAK--- 12. County Attorney Report ---PAGE BREAK--- Work Session Agenda - June 12, 2008 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION AGENDA THURSDAY, JUNE 12, 2008 Rock Creek Park Community Room – 4:00 p.m. ANNOUNCEMENTS 1. ISO Re-evaluation Summary – Director Billy Thurmond 2. PROCLAMATION: Trail of Tears – Linda Baker 3. Blue Cross/Blue Shield Inmate Medical Saving – Jay Sessions 4. Inmate Food Service bid results – Jill Rathe 5. Dawson Drug Treatment Court contract renewal – Jill Rathe 6. Cleve Wright Road Bridge Replacement – Jill Rathe 7. Budget to Actual for all Funds 2007 – Lowayne Craig 8. Lanier Tech/BOE Second Parcel Dawson Campus – Charlie Auvermann 9. Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) Resolution – County Manager Tanner 10. Acceptance of Donated Land– County Manager Tanner 11. Special Purpose Funds presentation – Chairman Berg ---PAGE BREAK--- 12. County Manager Report 13. County Attorney Report ---PAGE BREAK--- Regular Meeting Agenda - June 19, 2008 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING AGENDA - THURSDAY, JUNE 19, 2008 Rock Creek Park Community Room - 6:00 p.m. 1. ROLL CALL 2. OPENING PRESENTATION – Chestatee Regional Library – Stacey Leonhardt as Booker the Dog and Tracy Walker 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. ANNOUNCEMENTS 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES • Minutes of Regular Commission Meeting held on June 5, 2008 6. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA 7. PUBLIC COMMENT (3 minute limit/person 15 minutes maximum) Contributions more than $250 8. ZONING ZA 08-07: The applicant has submitted a request to rezone 40 acres from R2, Single Family Residential to CHB, Commercial Highway Business for the purpose of operating a baseball field complex for youth teams 8-18 years of age; TMP #113-032; Location: Lumpkin Campground Road. Both parties have requested this item be tabled until July 24, 2008. 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS ---PAGE BREAK--- • Proposed Budget 2009-2011 – 2nd of 3 hearings 10. OLD BUSINESS 11. NEW BUSINESS • PROCALMATION: Trail of Tears • Blue Cross/Blue Shield Inmate Medical Savings • Inmate Food Service bid results • Dawson Drug Treatment Court contract renewal • Cleve Wright Road bridge replacement • Budget to Actual for all Funds 2007 • Appraisal of the Lanier Tech/BOE second parcel Dawson campus • Voice over Internet Protocol Resolution • Resolution: In Rem Tax Foreclosure • Approval of the Animal Care and Control contract 12. ADJOURNMENT ---PAGE BREAK--- Work Session Agenda - June 26, 2008 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION AGENDA THURSDAY, JUNE 26, 2008 Rock Creek Park Community Room – 4:00 p.m. 1. Application for Permit: STARS program – Melissa Finkenbinder 2. Approval to fast track ZA 08-09 on July 24, 2008 Voting Session – Jim King 3. Update on Rural Land Assessments – Tax Assessor Clarence Brown 4. EIP Grant Application – Charlie Auvermann 5. Community Agenda – Commissioner Pichon, Commissioner Tragesser, Lynn Tully 6. Soil Erosion Ordinance – Robbie Irvin 7. Approval of Courthouse Architect contract with Rosser International, Inc. – County Manager Tanner 8. ORDINANCE: In Rem Tax Foreclosure – County Attorney Homans 9. Board Appointments – Library, AVITA, DFCS – Chairman Berg 10. County Manager Report 11. County Attorney Report ---PAGE BREAK--- Regular Meeting Agenda - July 10, 2008 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING AGENDA - THURSDAY, JULY 10, 2008 Rock Creek Park Community Room - 6:00 p.m. 1. ROLL CALL 2. OPENING PRESENTATION – Richard Sims – Swift Reach 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. ANNOUNCEMENTS 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES • Minutes of Regular Commission Meeting held on June 19, 2008 6. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA 7. PUBLIC COMMENT (3 minute limit/person 15 minutes maximum) • Arlene McClure – Fast track ZA 08-09 on July 24, 2008 Voting Session • Dave Muldoon - Fast track ZA 08-09 on July 24, 2008 Voting Session • Mary & Doug Powell - Fast track ZA 08-09 on July 24, 2008 Voting Session • Marilyn & Rob Mason - Fast track ZA 08-09 on July 24, 2008 Voting Session Contributions more than $250 8. ZONING None ---PAGE BREAK--- 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS • Proposed Budget 2009-2011 – 3rd of 3 hearings • Community Agenda – 1st of 1 hearings • Condemnation hearings – 1st of 2 hearings • Realignment of Beartooth Parkway – 2nd of 2 hearings 10. OLD BUSINESS 11. NEW BUSINESS • Application for Permit: STARS program • Approval to fast track ZA 08-09 on July 24, 2008 Voting Session • EIP Grant Application • Approval of Courthouse Architect contract with Rosser International, Inc. • RESOLUTION: In Rem Tax Foreclosure • Additional parcel for condemnation • Board Appointments Library Board: Val Dodson, Gaye Palmer, Holly Jones and Carolyn Hinderliter DFCS: Geneva Bearden AVITA: Joe Hirsch 12. ADJOURNMENT ---PAGE BREAK--- Work Session Agenga - July 17, 2008 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION AGENDA - THURSDAY, JULY 17, 2008 Rock Creek Park Community Room – 4:00 p.m. 1. Request to fast track ZA 08-10 - Linda Moore Kelly 2. Appeal to Sign Ordinance – AR 08-01 - Jerome Mersberger & Lynn Tully 3. Community Development Quarterly Report – Lynn Tully 4. MDA Boot Drive – EMA Director Billy Thurmond 5. RESOLUTION: Firefighter Recognition Month – Cristin Kennedy 6. Land & Water Conservation Fund Grant recommendation – Barb Baptista 7. ORDINANCE - Flood Damage Prevention - Robbie Irvin 8. ORDINANCE – Health Department Rules and Regulations – Dr. David Westfall & County Attorney Joey Homans 9. Approval of GDOT Contract for Cleve Wright Bridge replacement over Pigeon Creek – County Attorney Joey Homans 10. County Manager Report 11. County Attorney Report ---PAGE BREAK--- Regular Meeting Agenda - July 24, 2008 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING AGENDA - THURSDAY, JULY 24, 2008 Rock Creek Park Community Room - 6:00 p.m. 1. ROLL CALL 2. OPENING PRESENTATION – Don Wells – Mountain Stewards 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. ANNOUNCEMENTS 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES • Minutes of Regular Commission Meeting held on July 10, 2008 6. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA 7. PUBLIC COMMENT (3 minute limit/person 15 minutes maximum) Contributions more than $250 8. ZONING • ZA 08-07 - Russ Stephens has submitted a request to rezone 40 acres from R-2 to C-HB for use as a baseball complex for youth teams 8-18 years of age; TMP #113-032; Location: Lumpkin Campground Road. ---PAGE BREAK--- • ZA 08-12 – Chris Moore d/b/a M&M Super Mart Moore has submitted a request to rezone TMP #031- 025 from C-CB (Commercial Community Business) to C-HB (Commercial Highway Business) for a multi- purpose retail facility to include a proposed restaurant; Location 7430 Elliott Family Parkway. • VR 08-07 – D.W. Moss, Inc. variance appeal. The applicant has submitted a variance request from the Dawson County Land Use Resolution, Section 305., to reduce the building setback requirements; TMP: 119-011; Zoned VCR; Location: 55 Day Road. The Planning Commission denied the request on June 17, 2008. 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS • Condemnation Hearings - 2nd of 2 hearings • Soil Erosion Ordinance - 1st of 2 hearings 10. OLD BUSINESS 11. NEW BUSINESS • Package Liquor Store License: War Hill Beverage - Candy Adams and Douglas Adams • Package Liquor Store License: Dawson Fine Wine & Spirits - Douglas Cotter and Gerald Davidson • Fast Track of ZA 08-10:Linda Moore Kelly • Appeal to Sign Ordinance – AR 08-01 • MDA Boot Drive • RESOLUTION: Firefighter Recognition month • Land & Water Conservation Fund Grant recommendation • Approval of GDOT Contract for Cleve Wright Bridge replacement over Pigeon Creek 12. ADJOURNMENT ---PAGE BREAK--- Revised Regular Meeting Agenda - July 24, 2008 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REVISED REGULAR MEETING AGENDA THURSDAY, JULY 24, 2008 Rock Creek Park Community Room - 6:00 p.m. 1. ROLL CALL 2. OPENING PRESENTATION – Don Wells – Mountain Stewards 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. ANNOUNCEMENTS 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES • Minutes of Regular Commission Meeting held on July 10, 2008 6. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA 7. PUBLIC COMMENT (3 minute limit/person 15 minutes maximum) Contributions more than $250 8. ZONING • ZA 08-07 - Russ Stephens has submitted a request to rezone 40 acres from R-2 to C-HB for use as a baseball complex for youth teams 8-18 years of age; TMP #113-032; Location: Lumpkin Campground Road. ---PAGE BREAK--- • ZA 08-12 – Chris Moore d/b/a M&M Super Mart Moore has submitted a request to rezone TMP #031- 025 from C-CB (Commercial Community Business) to C-HB (Commercial Highway Business) for a multi- purpose retail facility to include a proposed restaurant; Location 7430 Elliott Family Parkway. • VR 08-07 – D.W. Moss, Inc. variance appeal. The applicant has submitted a variance request from the Dawson County Land Use Resolution, Section 305., to reduce the building setback requirements; TMP: 119-011; Zoned VCR; Location: 55 Day Road. The Planning Commission denied the request on June 17, 2008. **THE APPLICANT REQUESTED TO WITHDRAW HIS APPEAL ON JULY 22, 2008.** 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS • Condemnation Hearings - 2nd of 2 hearings • Soil Erosion Ordinance - 1st of 2 hearings 10. OLD BUSINESS 11. NEW BUSINESS • Package Liquor Store License: War Hill Beverage - Candy Adams and Douglas Adams • Package Liquor Store License: Dawson Fine Wine & Spirits - Douglas Cotter and Gerald Davidson • Fast Track of ZA 08-10:Linda Moore Kelly • Appeal to Sign Ordinance – AR 08-01 • MDA Boot Drive • RESOLUTION: Firefighter Recognition month • Land & Water Conservation Fund Grant recommendation • Approval of GDOT Contract for Cleve Wright Bridge replacement over Pigeon Creek 12. ADJOURNMENT ---PAGE BREAK--- Work Session Agenda - July 31, 2008 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION AGENDA - THURSDAY, JULY 31, 2008 Rock Creek Park Community Room – 4:00 p.m. 1. GEB Corps Resolution and Power of Attorney – HR Director Jay Sessions 2. Approval of the Automatic Aide Agreement with Pickens County- EMA Director Billy Thurmond 3. Approval of revised Dawson County EMA Resolution – EMA Director Billy Thurmond 4. Development Authority 2nd Quarter Report – Charlie Auvermann 5. Fouts Building Assessment – County Manager Tanner 6. Public Comment Policy – Commissioner Connor 7. appointment – Chairman Berg 8. County Manager Report 9. County Attorney Report ---PAGE BREAK--- Regular Meeting Agenda - August 7, 2008 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING AGENDA - THURSDAY, AUGUST 7, 2008 G.L. PETE GILLELAND CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL 415 HIGHWAY 53 EAST, DAWSONVILLE 6:00 p.m. A. ROLL CALL B. OPENING PRESENTATION – Gordon Brand – Lake Lanier Association C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE D. ANNOUNCEMENTS E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of Regular Commission Meeting held on July 24, 2008 F. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA G. PUBLIC COMMENT (3 minute limit/person 15 minutes maximum) 1. Leo Sheppard – Public Comment Policy 2. Fred Youngman – Public Comment Policy Contributions more than $250 H. ZONING None ---PAGE BREAK--- I. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Soil Erosion Ordinance - 2nd of 2 hearings J. OLD BUSINESS 1. IGA with EWSA regarding DCAR GIS K. NEW BUSINESS 1. GEB Corps Resolution and Power of Attorney 2. Approval of Automatic Aide Agreement with Pickens County 3. Revised Dawson County EMA Resolution 4. Public Comment Policy 7. Appointment 10. Retail Beer & Wine License: Mountain Express Oil #162 - Barry Bierenbaum 11. Proposed Settlement Agreement – ZA 08-01 Marvin Gibson L. ADJOURNMENT ---PAGE BREAK--- Work Session Agenda - August 14, 2008 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION AGENDA- THURSDAY, AUGUST 14, 2008 THE G. L. PETE GILLELAND CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL 4:00 p.m. K. NEW BUSINESS 1. TEFRA Bond Approval – Director Charlie Auvermann 2. Presentation of Eagle Point Funds from - Marcie Kreager with Advanced Disposal 3. Renewal of County Health Insurance plan – HR Director Jay Sessions 4. 2007 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) – Duane Schlereth 5. CIE Annual Update – Lynn Tully 6. ORDINANCE: Proposed Changes regarding Height Limitations – Lynn Tully 7. ORDINANCE: Novelty or Toy like Lighters Call to Action – Fire Marshall Tim Satterfield 8. Board Appointments – Chairman Berg • MHDDAD Board: Val Dodson replacing Helen Taylor • Park & Recreation Board: Spencer Wright replacing Barry Fleming 9. County Manager Report 10. County Attorney Report ---PAGE BREAK--- Regular Meeting Agenda - August 21, 2008 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING AGENDA - THURSDAY, AUGUST 21, 2008 THE G. L. PETE GILLELAND CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL 6:00 p.m. A. ROLL CALL B. OPENING PRESENTATION – Cristin Lees – Muscular Association C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE D. ANNOUNCEMENTS E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of Regular Commission Meeting held on August 7, 2008 F. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA G. PUBLIC COMMENT (3 minute limit/person 15 minutes maximum) Contributions more than $250 H. ZONING 1. ZA 08-10: Linda Moore Kelly has submitted a request to rezone 2.55 acres of TMP #061 002 from RA (Residential Agricultural) to C-RB (Commercial-Rural Business) for a proposed wedding chapel and photography studio; Location: 5910 Kelly Bridge Road. The Planning Commission postponed decision until August 19, 2008 meeting. 2. ZA 08-11: Clifton Daniel has submitted a request to rezone 1.291 acres of TMP #L19 ---PAGE BREAK--- 057 from VCR (Vacation Cottage Restricted) to C-RB (Commercial Rural Business) to be able to continue a commercial use; Location: 1728 War Hill Park Road. The Planning Commission recommended denial of the application. I. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Health Department Rules and Regulations Ordinance – 1st of 2 hearings 2. Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance – 2nd of 2 hearings 3. Proposed Changes regarding Height Limitations - 1st of 2 hearings 4. CPCD Usages – 1st of 2 hearings 5. CIE Annual Update – 1st of 1 hearing J. OLD BUSINESS None K. NEW BUSINESS 1. TEFRA Bond Approval 3. Renewal of County Health Insurance Plan 4. Approval of the 2007 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) 7. ORDINANCE: Novelty or Toy like Lighters – Call to Action 8. Park & Recreation Board Appointment of Spencer Wright 9. GEB Corps Resolution and Power of Attorney (tabled on 08/07/08) 10. Acceptance of Donated Land for Senior Center parking lot 11. RESOLUTION: Dollar General Condemnation L. ADJOURNMENT ---PAGE BREAK--- Work Session Agenda - August 28, 2008 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION AGENDA- THURSDAY, AUGUST 28, 2008 THE G. L. PETE GILLELAND CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL 4:00 p.m. K. NEW BUSINESS 1. PROCLAMATION: October as Clean Water Month – Doris Cook, EWSA 2. Discussion of the EMA Emergency Operations Plan – EMA Director Billy Thurmond 3. Culvert & Roads Assessment – Public Works Director Dave Headley 4. Storm Water Regulations - Public Works Director Dave Headley 5. Renewals for Standby Firms – Purchasing Agent Jill Rathe 6. Board Appointment - MHDDAD Board: Mark Weaver replacing Helen Taylor 7. County Manager Report 8. County Attorney Report ---PAGE BREAK--- Regular Meeting Agenda - September 4, 2008 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING AGENDA-THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2008 THE G.L. PETE GILLELAND CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL 6:00PM A. ROLL CALL B. OPENING PRESENTATION – Award Presentation to Andy Scott and Frankie Everhart by Chief Swafford C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE D. ANNOUNCEMENTS E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of Regular Commission Meeting held on August 7, 2008 & August 21, 2008 F. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA G. PUBLIC COMMENT (3 minute limit/person 15 minutes maximum) Contributions more than $250 H. ZONING None I. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Health Department Rules & Regulations - 2nd of 2 hearings 2. Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance – 2nd of 2 hearings ---PAGE BREAK--- 3. Proposed Changes regarding Height Limitations - 1st of 2 hearings 4. CPCD Usages – 1st of 2 hearings 5. ORDINANCE: Novelty or Toy like Lighters – 1st of 2 hearings J. OLD BUSINESS 1. GEB Corps Resolution and Power of Attorney K. NEW BUSINESS 1. PROCLAMATION: October as Clean Water Month 2. Approval of the EMA Emergency Operations Plan 3. Storm Water Regulations 4. Approval of Contract Renewals for Standby Firms 5. Board Appointments – MHDDAD Board: Dr. Mark Weaver replacing Mrs. Helen Taylor & Planning Commission District 2 – Rory Puckett replacing Bob Corey L. ADJOURNMENT M. PUBLIC COMMENT (3 minute limit/person 15 minutes maximum) ---PAGE BREAK--- Work Session Agenda - September 11, 2008 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION AGENDA - THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2008 THE G.L. PETE GILLELAND CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL 4:00PM K. NEW BUSINESS 1. Revised Storm Water Regulations – Public Works Director Dave Headley 2. Approval of Kare for Kids parking at the Moonshine Festival – County Manager Tanner 3. Current Zoning Ordinances & Subdivision Regulations (1982 – 2008) – County Attorney Joey Homans 4. Amended Public Comment Policy – Commissioner Tragesser 5. County Manager Report 6. County Attorney Report ---PAGE BREAK--- Regular Meeting Agenda - September 18, 2008 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING AGENDA - THURSDAY, AUGUST 18, 2008 THE G.L. PETE GILLELAND CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL 6:00PM A. ROLL CALL B. OPENING PRESENTATION – CASA and The Little House program – Mr. Ragin Hause C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE D. ANNOUNCEMENTS E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of Regular Commission Meeting held on August 7, 2008, August 21, 2008 & September 4, 2008 F. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA G. PUBLIC COMMENT (3 minute limit/person 15 minutes maximum) Contributions more than $250 H. ZONING ZA 08-08: Ben D. Trail has made a request to rezone a 56.179 acre tract; TMP#113-058 from RA (Residential Agricultural) to CHB (Commercial Highway Business) for a proposed restaurant, retail establishment, motel and office complex; Location: GA Hwy 400 and Kilough Church Road. Planning Commission recommended denial of the application on 08/19/08. ---PAGE BREAK--- ZA 08-09: Crownway Properties, LLC, has submitted a request to rezoning 14.995 acres of tract; TMP#111-116 from R1 (Single Family Residential) to CHB (Commercial Highway Business) for a proposed Commercial-Retail Development; Location: GA Hwy 400 and West Stowers Road. Planning Commission recommended approval of the application on 08/19/08 with the following stipulations: 1) 80’ vegetative buffer where adjoining non-commercial property 2) No commercial activity after 11:00 p.m. I. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Proposed Changes regarding Height Limitations – 2nd of 2 hearings 2. C-PCD Permitted Uses – 1st of 2 hearings 3. ORDINANCE: Novelty or Toy like Lighters – 2nd of 2 hearings J. OLD BUSINESS None K. NEW BUSINESS 1. Approval to advertise Public Hearings regarding the Revised Storm Water Regulations 2. Approval of Kare for Kids parking at the Moonshine Festival 3. Approval to advertise Public Hearings regarding the Current Zoning Ordinances & Subdivision Regulations (1982 – 2008) 4. Amended Public Comment Policy L. ADJOURNMENT M. PUBLIC COMMENT ---PAGE BREAK--- Work Session Agenda - September 25, 2008 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION AGENDA THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2008 THE G.L. PETE GILLELAND CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL 4:00PM K. NEW BUSINESS 1. Public Hearings and approval of Community Agenda – Community Development Director Lynn Tully 2. LWCF Grant Award notification – Park & Recreation Director Lisa Henson 3. Service Delivery Strategy – County Manager Kevin Tanner 4. County Manager Report 5. County Attorney Report ---PAGE BREAK--- Regular Meeting Agenda - October 2, 2008 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING AGENDA - THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2008 THE G.L. PETE GILLELAND CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL 6:00PM A. ROLL CALL B. OPENING PRESENTATION – Mr. Jay Sessions & Mrs. Helen Taylor – United Way C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE D. ANNOUNCEMENTS E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of Regular Commission Meeting held on September 18, 2008 F. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA G. PUBLIC COMMENT (3 minute limit/person 15 minutes maximum) None Contributions more than $250 H. ZONING None I. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Addendum to the Georgia Storm Water Management Manual – 1st of 2 hearings 2. C-PCD Permitted Uses – 2nd of 2 hearings ---PAGE BREAK--- 3. Zoning Ordinances – 1st of 2 hearings 4. Subdivision Regulations - 1st of 2 hearings J. OLD BUSINESS 1. GEB Corps Resolution and Power of Attorney (tabled 08/07/08 & 08/21/08) K. NEW BUSINESS 1. Public Hearings and approval of the Community Agenda 2. LWCF Grant Award notification 3. Service Delivery Strategy 4. Approval of changes to the Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance L. ADJOURNMENT M. PUBLIC COMMENT ---PAGE BREAK--- Special Called Meeting Agenda - October 9, 2008 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SPECIAL CALLED MEETING AGENDA THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2008 THE G.L. PETE GILLELAND CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL 4:00PM I. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Community Agenda for the Comprehensive Plan 2028 – 1st of 2 hearings ---PAGE BREAK--- REVISED Work Session Agenda - October 9, 2008 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REVISED WORK SESSION AGENDA THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2008 THE G.L. PETE GILLELAND CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL 4:00PM K. NEW BUSINESS 1. PROCLAMATION: Red Ribbon Week – Pam Hamalainen & Nancy Stites 2. Appeal to zoning fees – Scott Tankersley 3. Soil Erosion Ordinance (tabled on 08/07/08) – Code Enforcement Off. Robbie Irvin 4. GIS Map Pricing and Licensing agreement – David McKee 5. Courthouse Bond Investment – County Manager Tanner & Finance Director Lowayne Craig 6. Citizens Corps Grant – EMA Director Billy Thurmond 7. IGA with Pickens County for Dawson County EMS to service Burnt Mountain – County Manager Tanner & EMA Director Billy Thurmond 8. Courthouse Update – County Manager Tanner/Rosser/the Turner Family 9. Board Appointment: Dan Pichon for Tax Assessor’s Board – Chairman Mike Berg 10. County Manager Report ---PAGE BREAK--- 11. County Attorney Report ---PAGE BREAK--- Regular Meeting Agenda - October 16, 2008 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING AGENDA - THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2008 THE G.L. PETE GILLELAND CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL 6:00PM A. ROLL CALL B. OPENING PRESENTATION – Karen – Food Drive to Support Ric Rack C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE D. ANNOUNCEMENTS E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of Regular Commission Meeting held on September 18, 2008 & October 2, 2008 F. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA G. PUBLIC COMMENT (3 minute limit/person 15 minutes maximum) Contributions more than $250 H. ZONING None I. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Subdivision Regulations – 2nd of 2 hearings 2. Zoning Ordinances – 2nd of 2 hearings ---PAGE BREAK--- 3. Addendum to the Georgia Storm Water Management Manual – 2nd of 2 hearings 4. Community Agenda – 2nd of 2 hearings J. OLD BUSINESS 1. GEB Corps Resolution and Power of Attorney (tabled 08/07/08, 08/21/08 & 10/02/08) 2. Proposed Changes to the Height Limitations (tabled on 09/18/08) K. NEW BUSINESS 1. PROCLAMATION: Red Ribbon Week is October 23, 2008 - October 31, 2008 2. Appeal to zoning fees by Mr. Scott Tankersley 3. Soil Erosion Ordinance (tabled on 08/07/08) 4. GIS Map Pricing and Licensing agreement 5. Courthouse Bond Investment 6. Citizens Corps Grant 7. IGA with Pickens County for Dawson County EMS to service Burnt Mountain 8. Proposal for Courthouse layout 9. Board Appointment for the Tax Assessor’s Board L. ADJOURNMENT M. PUBLIC COMMENT ---PAGE BREAK--- Work Session Agenda - October 23, 2008 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION AGENDA THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2008 THE G.L. PETE GILLELAND CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL 4:00PM K. NEW BUSINESS 1. Proclamation: November is Family Month 2. United Way Campaign – Human Resources Director Jay Sessions 3. Business Personal Property Audit Contracts – Tax Assessor Clarence Brown 4. Severe Weather Warning Project Grant – EMA Director Billy Thurmond 5. Fire Station Architect – County Manager Tanner 6. Proposal to change name of Fouts Building – County Manager Tanner 7. Investment Policy Proposal and Discussion of Courthouse Bonds – County Manager Tanner & Finance Director Lowayne Craig 8. Approval of reimbursement - Commissioner Connor 9. Proposed meeting date changes for the Holidays – Chairman Berg 10. County Manager Report ---PAGE BREAK--- 11. County Attorney Report ---PAGE BREAK--- Regular Meeting Agenda - November 6, 2008 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING AGENDA - THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2008 THE G.L. PETE GILLELAND CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL 6:00PM A. ROLL CALL B. OPENING PRESENTATION – Programs for Seniors – Mrs. Margie Weaver C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE D. ANNOUNCEMENTS E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of Regular Commission Meeting held on October 16, 2008 F. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA G. PUBLIC COMMENT (3 minute limit/person 15 minutes maximum) None Contributions more than $250 H. ZONING None I. PUBLIC HEARINGS None ---PAGE BREAK--- J. OLD BUSINESS None K. NEW BUSINESS 1. Proclamation: November is Family Month 3. Business Personal Property Audit Contracts 4. Severe Weather Warning Project Grant 5. Approval of the Fire Station Architect 6. Proposal to change name of Fouts Building 7. Approval of the Investment Policy Proposal 8. Approval Commissioner Connor’s Policy 11. Proposed meeting date changes for the Holidays 12. Permit for Assembly: Meth Taskforce L. ADJOURNMENT M. PUBLIC COMMENT ---PAGE BREAK--- Regular Meeting Agenda - November 20, 2008 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING AGENDA THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2008 THE G.L. PETE GILLELAND CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL 6:00PM A. ROLL CALL B. OPENING PRESENTATION – Harry Evans – Department of Veteran’s Services C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE D. ANNOUNCEMENTS E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of Regular Commission Meeting held on November 6, 2008 F. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA G. PUBLIC COMMENT (3 minute limit/person 15 minutes maximum) None Contributions more than $250 H. ZONING ZA #08-13 The Lodges at Paradise Valley, LLC has submitted a request to amend the current master plan for the development; TMP #110 033; Zoned C-PCD (commercial planned comprehensive development district); located at 49 Valley Drive. ---PAGE BREAK--- Staff recommendation was for approval with the following stipulations: a) The developer will comply with stipulations of initial master plan with a set time frame for completion; b) Single story only on lots 8, 9, 10, 25 & 26. ZA #08-14 D.W.A., LLC (Douglas Adams) has submitted a request to rezone 5.75 acres of TMP #115 040 from C-CB (community business commercial district) to C-HB (highway business commercial district) for a gas station/car wash/package store; located at 18 Blue Ridge Overlook. Staff recommendation was for approval without stipulation. I. PUBLIC HEARINGS None J. OLD BUSINESS None K. NEW BUSINESS 1. 2009 BOC Meeting 2. 2009 Holiday Schedule 3. SPLOST IV Sidewalk Funding 4. Board Appointments Development Authority: • Lake Gibson (reappointment) Construction Board: • Rory Cunningham • Bob Corey • Larry Davis Tax Assessor’s Board: • Joe Bosworth (reappointment) • Sara Halstead (reappointment) ---PAGE BREAK--- L. ADJOURNMENT M. PUBLIC COMMENT Dr. Mills - Humane Society Budget ---PAGE BREAK--- Regular Meeting Agenda - December 4, 2008 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING AGENDA THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2008 THE G.L. PETE GILLELAND CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL 6:00PM A. ROLL CALL B. OPENING PRESENTATION – Ms. Menorca Collazo - AVITA C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE D. ANNOUNCEMENTS E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of Regular Commission Meeting held on November 6, 2008 & November 20, 2008 F. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA G. PUBLIC COMMENT (3 minute limit/person 15 minutes maximum) Contributions more than $250 H. ZONING None I. PUBLIC HEARINGS None ---PAGE BREAK--- J. OLD BUSINESS None K. NEW BUSINESS 1. Approval of the Intergovernmental Agreement between DNR and Dawson County regarding the Amicalola Falls Siren Tower L. ADJOURNMENT M. PUBLIC COMMENT ---PAGE BREAK--- Work Session Agenda - December 11, 2008 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION AGENDA THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2008 THE G.L. PETE GILLELAND CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL 4:00PM K. NEW BUSINESS 1. Fiscal Agent annual request by Family Connection – Director Nancy Stites 2. CIE Update Approval - Community Development Director Lynn Tully 3. Residential Districts – Community Development Director Lynn Tully 4. Memorandum of Understanding for TE Grant - Community Development Director Lynn Tully 5. Georgia Trail Grant RESOLUTION – Park & Rec Director Lisa Henson 6. Board Appointment: • Construction Board: Fred Youngman • Tax Assessor’s Board: Alan Hahn 7. County Manager Report 8. County Attorney Report ---PAGE BREAK--- Revised Regular Meeting Agenda - December 18, 2008 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING AGENDA THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2008 THE G.L. PETE GILLELAND CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL 6:00PM A. ROLL CALL B. OPENING PRESENTATION – Mr. Spencer Wright & the Dawson County High School Chamber Choir C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE D. ANNOUNCEMENTS E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES None F. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA G. PUBLIC COMMENT (3 minute limit/person 15 minutes maximum) H. ZONING None I. PUBLIC HEARINGS None J. OLD BUSINESS ---PAGE BREAK--- None K. NEW BUSINESS 1. Fiscal Agent annual request by Family Connection 2. CIE Update Approval 3. 4. Memorandum of Understanding for TE Grant - Community Development Director Lynn Tully 5. Georgia Trail Grant RESOLUTION – Park & Rec Director Lisa Henson 6. Board Appointment: • Construction Board: Fred Youngman • Tax Assessor’s Board: Alan Hahn 7. DOT FY2010 Transit Grant application approval 8. Approval of Sending letter to the City of Dawsonville re: Noise Control Ordinance 9. Approval to direct staff to publish Draft Noise Control Ordinance on County website L. ADJOURNMENT M. PUBLIC COMMENT *Please note that Rezoning Application ZA #08-16 (Larry Davis) will be heard at the January 8, 2009 meeting of the Board of Commissioners. ---PAGE BREAK--- Work Session Agenda - December 22, 2008 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION AGENDA MONDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2008 THE G.L. PETE GILLELAND CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL 4:00PM K. NEW BUSINESS 1. Maintenance and Repair Bid Results – Purchasing Agent Jill Rathe 2. 2009 Public Defender Contract – Ms. Nicki Vaughn 3. Height Limitations (tabled 10/16/08) - Community Development Director Lynn Tully 4. Recycling Agreement with Community Waste Services – County Manager Tanner 5. Marshal Office Resolution – Sheriff Carlisle & County Manager Tanner 6. 2009 Budget Review – County Manager Tanner 7. Board Appointment: Park & Recreation Board - Ms. Heather Tierney 8. County Manager Report 9. County Attorney Report