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Regular Meeting Agenda - January 6, 2005 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING AGENDA - THURSDAY, JANUARY 6, 2005 Dawson County Courthouse - 7:00 p.m. 1. ROLL CALL - 2. OPENING PRESENTATION – Dawson Community Chorale 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - 4. ANNOUNCEMENTS - Chairman Berg 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Minutes of the Regular Commission Meeting Held on December 16, 2004 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS 7. OLD BUSINESS Appointments 8. NEW BUSINESS Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Consultants 9. PUBLIC COMMENT (5 minute limit) 10. ADJOURNMENT ---PAGE BREAK--- Work Session Agenda - January 13, 2005 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION AGENDA - THURSDAY, JANUARY 13, 2005 Dawson County Library - 4:00 p.m. 1. 2004 Budget Revision - Ratification of Amended Fund Budgets Other Than General Fund Lowayne Craig 2. Dawson County Board of Tax Equalization. Sidney Foster 3. County Manager's Report. Bill Johnsa 4. County Attorney's Report. Joseph Homans 5. CPCD Regulation Changes. Lynn Tully 6. Kiosk Signage Contract and Stipulations Lynn Tully 7. Long Range Land Use Planning. Lynn Tully/Jerry Weitz 8. Discussion of federal parks lease. Bill Johnsa ---PAGE BREAK--- Regular Meeting Agenda - January 20, 2005 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING AGENDA - THURSDAY, JANUARY 20, 2005 Dawson County Courthouse - 7:00 p.m. 1. ROLL CALL - 2. OPENING PRESENTATION – Noah's Ark - Melanie Shepherd 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - 4. ANNOUNCEMENT - 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – -Minutes of the Regular Commission Meeting Held on January 6, 2005 -Minutes of the Called Commission Meeting Held on January 3, 2005 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS - -Leasing park property to the Humane Society for the purpose of constructing an Animal Shelter 7. ZONING - ZA 04-23: Ransom Development Corporation has made a request to rezone 82-54 acres of TMP 97-99 from RA (Residential Agricultural) to CPCD (Commercial Planned Community Development) to construct mixed-use development. Currently showing 283 lots at 8,000 square feet lots. Also, plan shows a day care center and a church. Density proposed at 3.75 units per acre. Plan shows amenity area of clubhouse, pool and trail. Location: Dawson Forest Road PLANNING STAFF & PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDED APPROVAL WITH STIPULATIONS ZA 04-26: Keith Young has made a request to rezone 75.86 acres of TMP 107-15 & 86 from RA (Residential Agricultural) to RPCD (Residential Planned Comprehensive Development) in order to develop 398-lot subdivision. Location: Red Rider Road ---PAGE BREAK--- PLANNING STAFF & PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDED DENIAL -With appealed VR 04-32: Keith Young has made a variance request to density per acre referencing ZA 04-26. Request to allow 5.5 units per acre. REQUEST DENIED ZA 04-27: Dave Davis has made a request to rezone 14 acres of TMP 106-80 from RA (Residential Agricultural) to CPCD (Commercial Planned Comprehensive Development) in order to develop 99-lot residential development with commercial frontage. Location: 3278 Dawson Forest Road PLANNING STAFF & PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDED DENIAL -With un-appealed VR 04-30: Dave Davis has made a variance request to density per acre referencing ZA 04-27. Request to allow 7.1 units per acre AND reduce 20 acre minimum acreage required to zone to CPCD. REQUEST DENIED ZA 04-28: Kurt Krattinger has made a request to rezone 12.2 acres of TMP 97-148 from R2 (Residential Single Family) to RA (Residential Agricultural) in order to farm land and protect historic areas on the site. Location: 243 Blacks Mill Road PLANNING STAFF & PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDED APPROVAL ZA 04-29: Kurt Krattinger has made a request to rezone 7.024 acres of TMP 97-99 Split from R1 (Residential Single Family Restricted) to CRB (Commercial Rural Business) in order to develop a small show room for woodwork sales and landscape idea sales. Location: 243 Blacks Mill Road PLANNING STAFF & PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDED APPROVAL 8. OLD BUSINESS - -Tax Assessors Appointment 9. NEW BUSINESS - -2004 Budget Revision - Ratification of Amended Fund Budgets Other than General Fund -Approval of Public Works Vehicle Lease Purchase to Jacky Jones in the amount of $25,500 -Appointment to the Georgia Mountain Community Service Board ---PAGE BREAK--- 10. PUBLIC COMMENT (5 minute limit) -Don Roberts to talk about roll call at Work Sessions and opening bids 11. ADJOURNMENT ---PAGE BREAK--- Work Session Agenda - January 27, 2005 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION AGENDA - THURSDAY, JANUARY 27, 2005 Dawson County Library - 4:00 p.m. 1. Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Report. Linda Williams Economic Development Budget Request Tourism Budget Request 2. Amicalola Scenic Byway Presentation. Linda Williams/John Edwards 3. Approval/Authorization for Chairman to execute CJCC K-9 Grant Reimbursement claims, and designate County Manager to execute future K-9 claims, as well as existing grant contracts and/or claims for 2004-2005. Lowayne Craig 4. County Manager Report. Bill Johnsa 5. County Attorney Report. Joseph Homans 6. Dawson County Board of Tax Equalization. Bill Johnsa 7. American Legion Request for Transfer of Property. Steve Wilson 8. Approval/Authorization/Discussion Regarding Lease/Upgrade of New Vehicle for County Manager Position. Lowayne Craig ---PAGE BREAK--- Regular Meeting Agenda - February 3, 2005 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING AGENDA - THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2005 Dawson County Courthouse - 7:00 p.m. 1. ROLL CALL 2. OPENING PRESENTATION – Rape Response - Terri Strayhorn 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. ANNOUNCEMENTS 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -Minutes of Regular Commission Meeting Held on January 20, 2005 -Minutes of Called Commission Meeting Held on January 26, 2005 6. ZONING 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS -Resolution authorizing the transmittal of a major amendment to the Dawson County-Dawsonville Comprehensive Plan 2010 to the Georgia Mountains Regional Development Center -Ordinance amending Section 404 of the Land Use Resolution of Dawson County to provide for the zone to be known as UC-PCD (Urban Commercial Planned Comprehensive Development District) Old CPCD 8. OLD BUSINESS - -Clarification for Variance 04-30. Requesting a reduction in the minimum size for CPCD and an increase in density -Fire Safety Regulations Ordinance ---PAGE BREAK--- 9. NEW BUSINESS - -Chin Chin Dawson, Inc. & Tom Y.C. Huang - Alcohol License - Beer, Wine & Distilled Spirits -Appeal to Planning Decision - K. K. Turner -Approval of Pond & Company, consulting engineers for designing the Afton Road Bridge, in an amount not to exceed $47,000 -Board of Equalization Request for Pay Increase -Property Lease for Gun Range -Approval of New Vehicle Lease for County Manager Position -Approval for CJCC K-9 reimbursement claims and designate the County Manager to execute future K-9 claims -Appointments 1. Jail Committee 2. Planning Commission 10. PUBLIC COMMENT (5 minute limit) -Lori Clark-McCormick: Subject - Tax Assessor Board Appointment -Don Roberts: Subject - Criteria Used to Hire County Attorney and County Manager 11. ADJOURNMENT ---PAGE BREAK--- Work Session Agenda - February 10, 2005 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION AGENDA - THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2005 Dawson County Library - 4:00 p.m. 1. Long Range Land Use Planning 2. Request approval/authorization to apply for a Bullet Proof Vest grant through the U.S. Dept. of Justice and approval for Kevin Tanner to submit reimbursement requests electronically. Kevin Tanner/Lowayne Craig 3. County Welcome Center Sign. Jim King 4. Ratification of the following contracts: Randy Bowen Abbot Creek Road - $54,740. Landrum Road - $21,385. Mill Creek Road - $36,440. Bailey Waters @ Poverty Creek - $162,371. Bailey Waters @ Unknown Creek - $63,423. Amicalola Church Road @ Rock Ford Creek - $36,622. Debris Removal Afton Bridge - $5,990. Debris Removal Steve Tate Hwy - $2,640. 5. Overview of Road Classifications. Randy Bowen ---PAGE BREAK--- Regular Meeting Agenda - February 17, 2005 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING AGENDA - THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2005 Dawson County Courthouse - 7:00 p.m. 1. ROLL CALL 2. OPENING PRESENTATION – Mentoring Program - Bindy Auvermann 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. ANNOUNCEMENT 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -Minutes of the Regular Commission Meeting Held on February 3, 2005 6. ZONING - None 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS The Board of Commissioners of Dawson County shall conduct a public hearing regarding a resolution authorizing the transmittal of a major amendment to the Dawson County-Dawsonville Comprehensive Plan 2010 to the Georgia Mountains Regional Development Center The Board of Commissioners of Dawson County shall consider an ordinance amending Section 404 of the Land Use Resolution of Dawson County to provide for the zone to be known as UC-PCD (Urban Commercial Planned Comprehensive Development District); to provide for severability; to repeal conflicting ordinances; and for other purposes 8. OLD BUSINESS -Clarification for Variance 04-30. Requesting a reduction in the minimum size for CPCD and an increase in density. ---PAGE BREAK--- -Fire Safety Regulations Ordinance -Dawson-Pickens County Intergovernmental Agreement 9. NEW BUSINESS -Appealed Denial of Variance: VR 04-33: Amburgy Homes, Inc. (Todd Amburgy) has made a variance request to the section 302.C.1 of the Dawson County Land Use to reduce width at building line to less than 125 feet required in order to construct single family home on lot. TMP: 98-17 Split: Lot 20 Bethany Trace Subdivision, Zoned R1; Location: 28 New Christopher Court off of Goodson Road -Ratification of the following contracts Abbot Creek Road - $54,740. Young Equipment Services Landrum Road - $21,385. TW Philips Grading Co. Mill Creek Road - $36,440. Young Equip. Services Bailey Waters @ Poverty Creek - $162,371. TW Philips Grading Co. Bailey Waters @ Unknown Creek - $63,423. Young Equip. Services Amicalola Church Road @ Rock Ford Creek - $36,622. TW Philips Grading Co. Debris Removal Afton Bridge - $5,990. Townley Const. Co. Debris Removal Steve Tate Hwy - $2,640. Townley Const. Co. -Approval to apply for a Bullet Proof Vest Grant through the U.S. Dept. of Justice and approval for Kevin Tanner to submit reimbursement requests electronically -Approval of Magistrate Court's Budget Request and Revision in the total amount of $66,059 10. PUBLIC COMMENT (5 minute limit) -Carolyn Cantrell: Road Classifications -Don Roberts: Contract for Provision of Fire Services between Big Canoe and Dawson County, Prepared by Attorney Joseph Homans 11. ADJOURNMENT ---PAGE BREAK--- Work Session Agenda - February 24, 2005 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION AGENDA - THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2005 Dawson County Library - 4:00 p.m. 1. Overview of Dawson County Extension Service. Clark Beusse 2. General Presentation Regarding the Library System. Lyn Hopper 3. Bid Opening for New Ambulance. Billy Thurmond 4. Impact Fees Update on Policy Directions Report for New Commissioners and Update as to Next Steps With the Advisory Committee. Lynn Tully 5. Revision to Charges and Fees for Commercial Mechanical Permits. Lynn Tully 6. Kiosk Signage Program Negotiation Update. Lynn Tully 7. Dawson County-Dawsonville Comprehensive Plan 2010 Update. Lynn Tully 8. Watershed Assessment. Lynn Tully 9. CPCD Lynn Tully 10. Alltel Utility Encroachment Request for Goswick Road and Joseph Lane. Randy Bowen 11. TDS Telecom Utility Encroachment for Cowart Road. Randy Bowen 12 County Manager's Report. Bill Johnsa ---PAGE BREAK--- 13. County Attorney's Report. Joey Homans ---PAGE BREAK--- Regular Meeting Agenda - March 3, 2005 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING AGENDA - THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2005 Dawson County Courthouse - 6:00 p.m. 1. ROLL CALL 2. OPENING PRESENTATION – Family Connection Elaine Langley 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. ANNOUNCEMENTS 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -Minutes of Regular Commission Meeting Held on February 17, 2005 6. RATIFICATION OF FRIENDSHIP FORCE DAY PROCLAMATION 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None 8. OLD BUSINESS Dawson County-Dawsonville Comprehensive Plan 2010 to the Georgia Mountains Regional Development Center 9. NEW BUSINESS -Annexations -Turner Appeal (Savula vs Dawson County) -Appointments ---PAGE BREAK--- -Approval of contract for Infratec to represent Dawson County and EWSA for Watershed Assessment Project to the ACOE -Ratification of Alltel Utility Encroachment Request for Goswick Rd. and Joseph Lane -Ratification of TDS Telecom Utility Encroachment for Cowart Rd. -Ratification of Contract with County Manager for professional services for a period of sixty days, starting March 1, 2005 10. PUBLIC COMMENT (5 minute limit) 11. ADJOURNMENT ---PAGE BREAK--- Work Session Agenda - March 10, 2005 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION AGENDA - THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 2005 Dawson County Library - 4:00 p.m. 1. Discussion Regarding the Kiosk Contract Agreement. - - Lynn Tully 2. Recommended Road & Bridge Improvements for 2005. Randy Bowen/Phil Anderson 3. County Manager's Report. Bill Johnsa 4. County Attorney's Report. Joey Homans ---PAGE BREAK--- Called Meeting Agenda - March 14, 2005 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS CALLED MEETING AGENDA - MONDAY, MARCH 14, 2005 Dawson County Conference Room - 6:00 p.m. 1. Roll Call 2. Law Enforcement Facility Discussion 3. Adjournment ---PAGE BREAK--- Regular Meeting Agenda - March 17, 2005 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING AGENDA - THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 2005 Dawson County Courthouse - 6:00 p.m. 1. ROLL CALL 2. OPENING PRESENTATION – Challenged Child & Friends - Maggie Garriott/Cathy Drerut 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. ANNOUNCEMENTS 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -Minutes of Regular Commission Meeting Held on March 3, 2005 6. PRESENTATION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT CENTER AND RECOMMENDATION 7. ZONING ZA 05-01: Don Stephens has made a request to rezone 3.046 acres of TMP 113-44.002 Split from RA (Residential - Agricultural) to COI (Commercial Office Institutional) in order to construct doctor’s office building. Location: Kilough Church Road & Ga. 400 South & proposed Prominence Court PLANNING STAFF & PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDED APPROVAL WITH STIPULATIONS ZA 04-23: Ransom Development Corporation has made a request to rezone 82-54 acres of TMP 97-9 from RA (Residential Agricultural) to CPCD (Commercial Planned Community Development) to construct mixed-use development. Currently showing 283 lots at 8,000 square feet lots. Also, plan shows a day care center and a church. Density proposed at 3.75 units per acre. Plan shows amenity area of clubhouse, pool and trail. Location: Dawson Forest Road PLANNING STAFF & PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDED APPROVAL WITH STIPULATIONS ---PAGE BREAK--- ZA 04-26: Keith Young has made a request to rezone 75.86 acres of TMP 107-15 & 86 from RA (Residential Agricultural) to RPCD (Residential Planned Comprehensive Development) in order to develop 398-lot subdivision. Location: Red Rider Road PLANNING STAFF & PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDED DENIAL With appealed VR 04-32: Keith Young has made a variance request to density per acre referencing ZA 04-26. Request to allow 5.5 units per acre. REQUEST DENIED 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None 9. OLD BUSINESS -Kiosk Contract Agreement -Johnson v Dawson County - report 10. NEW BUSINESS -Park Board Appointment 11. PUBLIC COMMENT (5 minute limit) 12. ADJOURNMENT ---PAGE BREAK--- Called Meeting Agenda - March 24, 2005 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS CALLED MEETING AGENDA - THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 2005 Dawson County Conference Room - 2:00 p.m. 1. Roll Call 2. Interview 3. Adjournment ---PAGE BREAK--- Called Meeting Agenda - March 30, 2005 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS CALLED MEETING AGENDA - WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2005 Dawson County Conference Room - 6:30 p.m. 1. Roll Call 2. Interview 3. Adjournment ---PAGE BREAK--- Called Meeting Agenda - March 31, 2005 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS CALLED MEETING AGENDA - THURSDAY, MARCH 31, 2005 Dawson County Conference Room - 9:00 a.m. 1. Roll Call 2. Impact Fee Presentation and Discussion 3. Adjournment ---PAGE BREAK--- Regular Meeting Agenda - April 7, 2005 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING AGENDA - THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 2005 Dawson County Courthouse - 6:00 p.m. 1. ROLL CALL 2. OPENING PRESENTATION – Girl Scouts - Emily Horvath 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. ANNOUNCEMENTS 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -Minutes of Regular Commission Meeting Held on March 17, 2005 -Minutes of Special Called Commission Meeting Held on March 10, 2005 6. ETOWAH SCENIC RIVER PRESENTATION 7. ZONING 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS 9. OLD BUSINESS -Ratification of Bid Award for County Manager Vehicle to Jacky Jones - Lease Purchase in the amount of $21,564 -Ratification of Bid Award for New Ambulance to Ten-8 - Lease Purchase in the amount of $41,890.69/yr for 3 years -Timber Bid Award to EWSA ---PAGE BREAK--- -Approval of Lease Agreement between Commission, EWSA & Humane Society -Approval of Modified HOK Contract for an additional $97,500 -Approval of 2005 road resurfacing 10. NEW BUSINESS 11. PUBLIC COMMENT (5 minute limit) 12. ADJOURNMENT ---PAGE BREAK--- Work Session Agenda - April 14, 2005 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION AGENDA - THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 2005 Dawson County Library - 4:00 p.m. 1. Transfer Station Analysis and Recommendation. Randy Bowen 2. Bid Award - Afton Road Bridge Construction. Randy Bowen 3. Bid Award - Riverview Middle School Left Turn Lane. - - Randy Bowen 4. Kiosk Contract Agreement Lynn Tully 5. Mechanical Fee Changes. Lynn Tully 6. Parking Standards Discussion. Lynn Tully 7. Dawson County Mission Statement. Bill Johnsa 8. Ratification of Hazardous Waste Trust Fund Resolution & Application F/Y 2004. Bill Johnsa 9. Intergovernmental Agreement for Purchase and Disposal of Water Storage Tanks. Bill Johnsa 10. CDBG (Community Development block Grant) Block Grant in conjunction with Board of Education. Mike Lupo 11. County Manager Report ---PAGE BREAK--- 12. County Attorney Report ---PAGE BREAK--- Regular Meeting Agenda - April 21, 2005 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING AGENDA - THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 2005 Dawson County Courthouse - 6:00 p.m. 1. ROLL CALL 2. OPENING PRESENTATION – Family Relations Program - John McGee 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. ANNOUNCEMENTS 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -Minutes of Regular Commission Meeting Held on April 7, 2005 -Minutes of the Called Commission Meeting Held on April 14, 2005 6. ZONING ZA 05-02: Ronnie Anderson has made a request to rezone 6.891 acres of TMP 85-93 from R1 conformance with actual use. Intent is to replace existing mobile home. Location: 3075 Hwy. 9 South PLANNING STAFF & PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDED APPROVAL ZA 04-26: Keith Young has made a request to rezone 75.86 acres of TMP 107-15 & 86 from RA (Residential Agricultural) to RPCD (Residential Planned Comprehensive Development) in order to develop 314-lot subdivision. Location: Red Rider Road With VR 04-32: Keith Young has made a variance request to density per acre referencing ZA 04-26. Request to allow 4.1 units per acre. TMP 107-15 & 86: Location: Red Rider Road 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS ---PAGE BREAK--- -Mechanical Fee Changes -Parking Standards 8. OLD BUSINESS -Ratification of Afton Road Bridge Construction Award - Sunbelt Structures, Inc. - $553,301.05 -Ratification of Riverview Middle School Left Turn Lane Award. - Young Equipment Services, Inc. - $260,775.50 -Ratification of 2004 Hazardous Waste Trust Fund Resolution & Application -Approval of Dawson County Mission Statement -Intergovernmental Agreement for Purchase and Disposal of Water Storage Tanks - $15,000. -Approval of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) -Approval of Etowah Valley Sporting Clays Park -County Manager Contract 9. NEW BUSINESS -Alcohol License Approval - Paradise Valley Resort -2005 Tourism Payment -Tree Advisory Committee Appointments -DHR Appointments Appointments -DFCS Appointments 10. PUBLIC COMMENT (5 minute limit) -Mike Johnson: Zoning restricting mobile home on his property 11. ADJOURNMENT ---PAGE BREAK--- Work Session Agenda - April 28, 2005 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION AGENDA - THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 2005 Dawson County Library - 4:00 p.m. 1. Approve Sawnee EMC Encroachment Application for Highland Pointe. Randy Bowen 2. Approve Amicalola EMC Encroachment Application for Steve Tate Highway. Randy Bowen 3. Proclamation Declaring the Week of May 15-May 21 as EMS Week in Dawson County. Lanier Swafford 4. County Manager's Report. Phil Anderson 5. County Attorney's Report. Joey Homans ---PAGE BREAK--- Regular Meeting Agenda - May 5, 2005 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING AGENDA - THURSDAY, MAY 5, 2005 Dawson County Courthouse - 6:00 p.m. 1. ROLL CALL 2. OPENING PRESENTATION – NOA's Ark- Marina Barron 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. ANNOUNCEMENTS 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of Regular Commission Meeting Held on April 21, 2005 6. ZONING - None 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS -Petition for Road Abandonment - Stowers Rd. West -Petition for Road Abandonment - T.F. Hughes Rd. -Mechanical Fee Changes -Parking Standards 8. OLD BUSINESS -Ratification of Amicalola EMC Encroachment Application for Steve Tate Highway -Ratification of Sawnee EMC Encroachment Application for Highland Pointe -Proclamation declaring the week of May 15- 21, 2005, as EMS Week in Dawson County -Ratification of Etowah Scenic River Designation Resolution ---PAGE BREAK--- 9. NEW BUSINESS 10. PUBLIC COMMENT (5 minute limit) 11. ADJOURNMENT ---PAGE BREAK--- Work Session Agenda - May 12, 2005 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION AGENDA - THURSDAY, MAY 12, 2005 Dawson County Library - 4:00 p.m. 1. Prioritization of Paving Projects. Randy Bowen 2. Proclamation Proclaiming May 11 As School Nurse Day. Elaine Langley 3. Dawson County Humane Society Foster & Adoption Request. Jean Schilling 4. County/Humane Society Agreement. Phil Anderson 5. County Manager Report Phil Anderson 6. County Attorney Report Joey Homans ---PAGE BREAK--- Work Session Agenda - May 26, 2005 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION AGENDA - THURSDAY, MAY 26, 2005 Dawson County Library - 4:00 p.m. 1. ACOE Watershed Assessment Plan - Lynn Tully/David Kubala 2. Modular Housing - Lynn Tully 3. Utility Encroachment Request for War Hill Park Road - Sawnee Electric Membership - Randy Bowen 4. Utility Encroachment Request for Hubbard Road - Amicalola EMC. - Randy Bowen 5. Utility Encroachment Request for Lumpkin Campground Road - Atlanta Gas Light - Randy Bowen 6. Utility Encroachment Request for Dawson Forest/Lumpkin Campground Road - Atlanta Gas Light - Randy Bowen 7. Utility Encroachment Request for Grizzle Road - Atlanta Gas Light - Randy Bowen 8. Utility Encroachment Request for Grizzle Road - Alltel - Randy Bowen 9. Approval/Authorization for Application Submittal and Acceptance of FY 2005 Senior Center Continuation Grants. - Margie Weaver 10. County Manager Report. - Phil Anderson 11. County Attorney Report. - Joey Homans ---PAGE BREAK--- Called Meeting Agenda - June 2, 2005 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS CALLED MEETING AGENDA - THURSDAY, JUNE 2, 2005 Dawson County Conference Room - 2:00 p.m. 1. Roll Call 2. Discussion of Water & Sewer Issues 3. Adjournment ---PAGE BREAK--- Work Session Agenda - June 9, 2005 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION AGENDA - THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 2005 Dawson County Library - 4:00 p.m. 1. Presentation of Services for Children and Teens in the Library - Sarah McGhee 2. Etowah Habitat Conservation Plan - Curt Gervich/Laurie Fowler 3. Bid Award to Georgia Forestry Commission for Tank and Equipment Replacement on Two Current Fire Dept. Tankers - Low Bid of $23,154.47/ea - Billy Thurmond/Scott Wallace 4. Bid Award to Surrey Fire Safety House & Mobile Command Center - Bid Package #2 for the Purchase of One Fire Safety House- Low Bid of $27,858 - Billy Thurmond/Scott Wallace 5. Approval of Lease/Purchase Equipment Bid for Rubber Tire Compactor to Tractor & Equipment Company in the amount of $53,753 - Randy Bowen 6. Approval of Equipment Bid for Uniloader to Vaughters Tractor Company in the amount of $27,632 - Randy Bowen 7. New CPCD Regulations - Lynn Tully 8. Board of Education Property Request - Michael Lupo 9. Commission Compensation Plan - Commissioner Saling 10. Electing District Commissioners by District - Commissioner Saling ---PAGE BREAK--- 11. Library Appointment - Chairman Berg 12. County Manager Report - Phil Anderson 13. County Attorney Report - Joey Homans ---PAGE BREAK--- Regular Meeting Agenda - June 16, 2005 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING AGENDA - THURSDAY, JUNE 16, 2005 Dawson County Courthouse - 6:00 p.m. 1. ROLL CALL 2. OPENING PRESENTATION – Keep Dawson County Beautiful - Nancy King 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. ANNOUNCEMENTS 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -Minutes of Regular Commission Meeting Held on June 2, 2005 -Minutes of Called Commission Meeting Held on June 2, 2005 6. ZONING ZA 05-04: BT Dawsonville Associates LLT has made a request to rezone 18.47 acres of TMP 114-33 Split from RA (Residential Agricultural) to CHB (Commercial Highway Business) for purpose of proposed TSC (Tractor Supply Company) site. Location: Hwy. 53 East Planning Staff & Planning Commission recommend Approval with stipulations ZA 05-01: Don Stephens has made a request to rezone 3.046 acres of TMP 113-44.002 Split from RA (Residential - Agricultural) to COI (Commercial Office Institutional) in order to construct doctor’s office building. Location: Kilough Church Road & Ga. 400 South & proposed Prominence Court 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS -Modular Housing Ordinance ---PAGE BREAK--- 8. OLD BUSINESS Approval to release GIS data to Etowah Habitat Conservation Plan. Approval of new CPCD Regulations. Ratification of bid award to Georgia Forestry Commission for Tank and Equipment. Replacement on two current Fire Dept. Tankers - $23,154.47/ea. Ratification of bid award to Surrey Fire Safety House & Mobile Command Center - Bid Package #2 for the purchase of one Fire Safety House - $27,858. Ratification of approval to lease/purchase equipment bid for Rubber Tire Compactor to Tractor & Equipment Company in the total amount of $53,753: $18,870/year for 2 years. Ratification of bid award for Uniloader to Vaughters Tractor Company in the amount of $27,632. 9. NEW BUSINESS -Approval of Matching Funds (10%) DOT Grant- 4 Vans @$4,200 ea. in the total amount $16,800 - Senior Center -Reappointment of Betty Powell to Library Board -Appointments to 10. PUBLIC COMMENT (5 minute limit) -Julie Spriggs: Falls Subdivision -April Weaver: Privacy Fence 11. ADJOURNMENT ---PAGE BREAK--- Work Session Agenda - June 23, 2005 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION AGENDA - THURSDAY, JUNE 23, 2005 Dawson County Library - 4:00 p.m. 1. HOK Update Presentation - Phil Anderson 2. Consideration of Administrative Variances - Lynn Tully 3. Mountain Stewards Opening Public Hiking Trails in Dawson Forest - John Edwards 4. Public Hearing: Executive Summary and 2006 Budget Proposal - Chairman Berg/Lowayne Craig 5. County Manager Report - Phil Anderson 6. County Attorney Report - Joey Homans ---PAGE BREAK--- Regular Meeting Agenda - July 7, 2005 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING AGENDA - THURSDAY, JULY 7, 2005 Dawson County Courthouse - 6:00 p.m. 1. ROLL CALL 2. OPENING PRESENTATION – Adult Literacy Program - David Brown 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. ANNOUNCEMENTS 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -Minutes of Regular Commission Meeting Held on June 16, 2005 6. ZONING ZA04-16: BHW Investment Company, Inc. has made a request to rezone 62.47 acres of TMP 98-29 from R2 (Residential Single Family) to RPCD (Residential Planned Community Development) in order to develop a 62-lot subdivision. Location: 576 Dawson Forest Road. Planning Staff & Planning Commission recommended approval with stipulations. 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS -Modular Housing Ordinance -Administrative Variances -2006 Budget 8. OLD BUSINESS -Mountain Stewards Resolution ---PAGE BREAK--- 9. NEW BUSINESS -Special Events Alcohol License: Chamber of Commerce for K.C. Fuller & Associates 10. PUBLIC COMMENT (5 minute limit) 11. ADJOURNMENT ---PAGE BREAK--- Work Session Agenda - July 14, 2005 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION AGENDA - THURSDAY, JULY 14, 2005 Dawson County Library - 4:00 p.m. 1. Revisions to SR400 Access Management/Frontage Road Plans - Lynn Tully 2. 2006 Capital & Restricted Budgets. Grants & Special Revenue Funds - Lowayne Craig 3. Millage Rate Discussion - Lowayne Craig 4. Local Emergency Operations Plan (LEOP) - Scott Wallace 5. Ordinance Revision: Special Alcohol License - Joey Homans 6. New Personal Leave Policy - Billy Thurmond/Charity Clark 7. Lanier Adult Literacy Program - David Brown 8. Fastrack CIR Zoning for Steve Sunai - Chairman Berg 9. Chairman Berg's Recommendation on SR400 Flyover - Mike Berg 10. County Attorney Report - Joey Homans ---PAGE BREAK--- Regular Meeting Agenda - July 21, 2005 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING AGENDA - THURSDAY, JULY 21, 2005 Dawson County Courthouse - 6:00 p.m. 1. ROLL CALL 2. OPENING PRESENTATION – The Honorable Cliff Jolliff - Juvenile Court Judge 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. ANNOUNCEMENTS 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -Minutes of Regular Commission Meeting held on July 7, 2005 6. ZONING -VARIANCE APPEAL REQUEST - VR 05-08: Catherine Crabtree has made a request for a Home Occupation in order to have a dog training business at her home. TMP: L9-120; Zoned VCR; Location: 367 Rainey Drive Planning Staff recommended Denial for 5 dog request or Approval with stipulations Planning Commission recommended Denial ZA 05-06: Southeast Towers has made a request for a Conditional Use for Cellular Tower on a 4.15 acre tract; TMP 56-12.001, Location: 159 Galagi-Na Drive Planning Staff & Planning Commission recommends Approval with stipulations ZA 05-07: TSHP, LLC, (property formerly know as Oakmont) has made a request to amend the zoning stipulations on the CPCD zoned development. Amendment relates only to architectural stipulations. TMP: 115-11; Zoned CPCD; Location: Ga. 400 North & Carlisle Road ---PAGE BREAK--- Planning Staff recommends Approval with stipulations; Planning Commission tabled until 7/19/05 ZA 05-08: Holly Jones has made a request to rezone 2.11 acres of TMP 106-75.05 from CCB (Commercial Community Business) to CHB (Commercial Highway Business) in order to construct retail center. Location: Corner of Dawson Forest Road & Lumpkin Campground Road (West of Premium Car Wash) Planning Staff & Planning Commission recommends Approval with stipulations 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2006 Budget & Millage Rate Administrative Variances Ordinance 8. OLD BUSINESS Adoption of Local Emergency Operation Plan (LEOP) Adopt Resolution to Appalachian Regional Commission Adopt 2025 Future Land Use Plan (FLUP) 9. NEW BUSINESS -Ruby Tuesday - Change in Registered Agent & Exception to Residency Requirement -Board of Health Appointment -CIR Zoning 10. PUBLIC COMMENT (5 minute limit) 11. ADJOURNMENT ---PAGE BREAK--- Work Session Agenda - July 28, 2005 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION AGENDA - THURSDAY, JULY 28, 2005 Dawson County Library - 4:30 p.m. 1. GIS Update - Lynn Tully 2. Discussion of Multi-County Joint Development Authority - Linda Williams 3. Personal Leave Policy - Phil Anderson 4. FLUP – Phase II - Mike Berg 5. County Logo Discussion - Mike Berg 6. Fee Schedule to Enforce the State Minimum Fire Safety Standards – Tim Satterfield 7. County Manager Report – Phil Anderson 8. County Attorney Report – Joey Homans ---PAGE BREAK--- Called Meeting Agenda - July 28, 2005 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS CALLED MEETING - THURSDAY, JULY 28, 2005 Dawson County Library - 4:00 p.m. 1. Call to Order 2. Adoption of 2006 Budget and Millage Rate 3. Adjournment ---PAGE BREAK--- Regular Meeting Agenda - August 4, 2005 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING AGENDA - THURSDAY, AUGUST 4, 2005 Dawson County Courthouse - 6:00 p.m. 1. ROLL CALL 2. OPENING PRESENTATION – CASA Program – Connie Stephens 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. ANNOUNCEMENTS 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -Minutes of Regular Commission Meeting Held on July 21, 2005 -Minutes of Called Meeting Held on July 28, 2005 6. ZONING 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS -Personal Leave Policy 8. OLD BUSINESS -Committee Appointments to Future Land Use Plan: Lynn Tully, George Thompson, Roy Coleman, Jason Hamby, Julie Hamby, Kurt Krattinger, Linda Williams, Steve Holder, Dick Bergen, Peter Hill, Bindy Auvermann, Terry Tragresser -County Logo -Adoption of Fee Schedule to Enforce the State Minimum Fire Safety Standards ---PAGE BREAK--- 9. NEW BUSINESS -Beer, Wine & Distilled Spirits License - Applecreek Management Company, Inc. d/b/a Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar 10. PUBLIC COMMENT (5 minute limit) 11. ADJOURNMENT ---PAGE BREAK--- Work Session Agenda - August 11, 2005 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION AGENDA - THURSDAY, August 11, 2005 Dawson County Library - 4:00 p.m. 1. HOK report on the Sheriff’s Office & Adult Detention Facility -John Eisenlau 2. Joint Meeting with Planning Commission, Chamber & Development Authority on 400 Overlay - Lynn Tully 3. Presentation/Report of 2004 Financial Statements – Executive Summary Review - W. Almand/Lowayne Craig 4. Bid Award – Parks & Rec Concession - James Tolbert 5. Transportation Enhancement Projects – Randy Bowen/Phil Anderson 6. Removal of Street and Street Name for Southern Catholic Lane from the Lumpkin Campground Property – Lynn Tully 7. Development Authority Appointments – Chairman Berg 8. Georgia Mountains Community Services Board Appointment – Chairman Berg 9. Lake Lanier Shore Clean-up – Chairman Berg 10. County Manager Report – Phil Anderson ---PAGE BREAK--- 11. County Attorney Report – Joey Homans ---PAGE BREAK--- Work Session Agenda - August 18, 2005 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION AGENDA - THURSDAY, AUGUST 25, 2005 Dawson County Library - 4:00 p.m. 1. “Better Business Begins at the Library” – Rebecca Stuckey/MeloDee French 2. Approve/ratify a S.T.O.P. Violence Against Women’s Act (VAWA) Grant Application through Criminal Justice Coordinating Council in the amount of $71,834.90 – Kevin Tanner 3. Southeast Tower Cell Site/Sweetwater - Tinsley – Lynn Tully 4. Employee Medical Insurance – Matt Bidwell/Phil Anderson 5. Rescue Air – Bill Pike/Billy Thurmond 6. Transportation Enhancement Projects – Phil Anderson/James Tolbert/Phil Hess 7. Discussion of Multi-County Joint Development Authority – Linda Williams 8. Approval/Ratification of required signature on Child Care Development Center Checks – Lowayne Craig 9. Acceptance of 400 Center Circle (Nordson Overlook) – Lynn Tully 10. Harmony Church Road – Julie Nix 11. Tourism Allocation – Chairman Berg ---PAGE BREAK--- 12. County Manager Report – Phil Anderson 13. County Attorney Report – Joey Homans ---PAGE BREAK--- Regular Meeting Agenda - September 1, 2005 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING AGENDA - THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 Dawson County Courthouse - 6:00 p.m. 1. ROLL CALL 2. OPENING PRESENTATION 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. ANNOUNCEMENTS 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -Minutes of Regular Commission Meeting held on August 18, 2005 6. ZONING 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS Plumbing Code Ordinance 8. OLD BUSINESS 9. NEW BUSINESS -Hardship – Lynn Tully/Chasity Jenkins -Beer, Wine, & Distilled Spirits License – Lakeview Center of Dawson County, LLC and Vernon L. Smith -Approval/Ratification of required signature on Child Care Development Center Checks – Phil Anderson -Southeast Tower Cell Site – Lynn Tully/Sean Caskie -Acceptance of 400 Center Circle (Nordson Overlook) – Lynn Tully ---PAGE BREAK--- -Discussion of Multi-County Joint Development Authority – Linda Williams -Rescue Air – Billy Pike/Billy Thurmond -Approve/Ratify a S.T.O.P. violence Against Women’s Act (VAMA) Grant application through Criminal Justice Coordinating Council – Kevin Tanner -Public Defender Funds – Chairman Berg -Tourism Allocation – Chairman Berg 10. PUBLIC COMMENT (5 minute limit) 11. ADJOURNMENT ---PAGE BREAK--- Called Meeting Agenda - September 1, 2005 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS CALLED MEETING - THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 Dawson County BOC OFFICE - 4:00 p.m. 1. Call to Order 2. Continued Discussion of Sewer/Sewer Systems between County and EWSA Boards 3. Adjournment ---PAGE BREAK--- Work Session Agenda - September 8, 2005 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION AGENDA - THURSDAY, September 8, 2005 Dawson County Library - 4:00 p.m. 1. Clean Water Month – Doris Cook 2. Hillside Overlay Ordinance and Mountain Protection Standards – Lynn Tully 3. Mid-Year Budget Reviews – Lowayne Craig 4. BB & T Loan/ESWA – Lowayne Craig 5. Recent and Future Planned Disaster Response Exercises – Scott Wallace 6. Employee Medical Insurance – Matt Bidwell/Charity Clark 7. Hotel/Motel Reporting Requirements – Joey Homans 8. Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Afton Road Bridge – Mike Berg 9. County Standards for Gravel Roads – Phil Anderson 10. Resolution in Support of Georgia National Guard – Phil Anderson 11. Application for Transportation Enhancement Projects – Phil Anderson 12. County Manager Report – Phil Anderson ---PAGE BREAK--- 13. County Attorney Report – Joey Homans ---PAGE BREAK--- Regular Meeting Agenda - September 15, 2005 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING AGENDA - THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2005 Dawson County Courthouse - 6:00 p.m. 1. ROLL CALL 2. OPENING PRESENTATION – School Resource Officer – Tony Wooten 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. ANNOUNCEMENTS 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -Minutes of Regular Commission Meeting held on September 1, 2005 -Minutes of Called Meeting held on September 1, 2005 6. ZONING ZA 05-11: John Maffucci has made a request to rezone 1.17 acres of TMP 118-4.01 from R1 (Residential Single Family Restricted) to CHB (Commercial Highway Business) in order to bring existing grandfathered business into conformance. Location: 645 Auraria Road PLANNING STAFF & PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDS APPROVAL WITH STIPULATIONS ZA 05-12: Emery S. Chattin has made a Permissive Use Request to operate a Horse Riding Stables/Camp on 35 acres. TMP: 30-15 Zoned: RA Location: 7768 Elliott Family Parkway PLANNING STAFF & PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDS APPROVAL ZA 05-15: Clark & Walters, LLC has made a request to rezone 90.40 acres of TMP 120-17 from RA (Residential Agricultural) to RPCD (Residential Planned Comprehensive Development) in order to develop 100 lot subdivision. Location: Henry Pirkle Drive PLANNING STAFF & PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDS APPROVAL WITH STIPULATIONS ---PAGE BREAK--- 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS -Taylor Trail Road 8. OLD BUSINESS 9. NEW BUSINESS -Beer and Wine License – Eckerd Drugs -Clean Water Month -Mid-Year Budget Reviews -BB & T Loan/EWSA -Employee Medical Insurance -Hotel/Motel Reporting Requirements -Resolution in Support of Georgia National Guard -Application for Transportation Enhancement Projects -Committee Formation for Sewer System 10. PUBLIC COMMENT (5 minute limit) 11. ADJOURNMENT ---PAGE BREAK--- Work Session Agenda - September 22, 2005 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION AGENDA - THURSDAY, September 22, 2005 Dawson County Library - 4:00 p.m. 1. Hillside Overlay Ordinance and Mountain Protections Standards – Lynn Tully 2. County Standards for Gravel Roads – Lynn Tully 3. Surplus Sale – Lowayne Craig 4. Accounting Software – Lowayne Craig 5. Travel Mileage Reimbursement – Lowayne Craig 6. Transfer Station Study – Randy Bowen/Jonathan Grimes (CH2M Hill) 7. Recreation Facilities Mutual Use Agreement with BOE – James Tolbert 8. Letter of Support for Drug Court – Mike Berg 9. Grant for Welcome Center – Linda Williams 10. Big Box Ordinance – Jim King 11. Clarification of Zoning ZA 05-15 Stipulations 12. County Manager Report – Phil Anderson ---PAGE BREAK--- 13. County Attorney Report – Joey Homans ---PAGE BREAK--- Regular Meeting Agenda - October 6, 2005 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING AGENDA - THURSDAY, October 6, 2005 Dawson County Courthouse - 6:00 p.m. 1. ROLL CALL 2. OPENING PRESENTATION – Chorale Group – Dr. John Reid 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. ANNOUNCEMENTS 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -Minutes of Regular Commission Meeting held on September 15, 2005 Contributions more than $250 6. ZONING 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS 8. OLD BUSINESS 9. NEW BUSINESS -Special Events Alcohol License Chamber of Commerce -Accounting Software -Travel Mileage Reimbursement of Forty Two Cents -Recreation Facilities Mutual Use Agreement with BOE ---PAGE BREAK--- -Letter of Support for Drug Court -Grant for Welcome Center -Express Voting Machines -Surplus Sale 10. PUBLIC COMMENT (5 minute limit) 11. ADJOURNMENT ---PAGE BREAK--- Work Session Agenda - October 13, 2005 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION AGENDA - THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2005 Dawson County Library - 4:00 p.m. 1. Approval/Ratification of Family Connection Grants and Contracts – Elaine Langley 2. Firing Range – Kevin Tanner 3. Roofing Installation Bid – Maynard Waters 4. Fire Alarm Detection System Bids – Maynard Waters/Tim Satterfield 5. Fire Ordinance regarding Sprinkler Protection for Commercial Construction – Tim Satterfield 6. Purchase and Disposal of Water Storage Tanks – Billy Thurmond 7. Asphalt Distributor Bids – Randy Bowen 8. New Definitions for Home Occupations – Lynn Tully 9. Recommendation for Phase II Comprehensive Planning Services Consultant – Lynn Tully 10 Environmental Trust Funds – Phil Anderson 11. Draft Fuel Agreement with BOE – Phil Anderson 12. 400 Signage – Mike Berg ---PAGE BREAK--- 13. County Manager Report – Phil Anderson 14. County Attorney Report – Joey Homans ---PAGE BREAK--- Regular Meeting Agenda - October 20, 2005 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING AGENDA THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2005 Dawson County Courthouse - 6:00 p.m. 1. ROLL CALL 2. OPENING PRESENTATION – Lion’s Club – Elaine Johnson 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. ANNOUNCEMENTS 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -Minutes of Regular Commission Meeting held on October 6, 2005 Contributions more than $250 6. ZONING 1. ZA 05-16: Leroy Bearden & Jimmy Bryson has made a request to rezone 94.4 acres of TMP 88-118 & 119 and 98-02 from RA (Residential Agricultural) to R1 (Residential Single Family Restricted) in order to develop a 60-lot subdivision. Location: Hwy. 9 South and Dawson Forest Road PLANNING STAFF RECOMMENDED DENIAL & PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDS APPROVAL WITH STIPULATIONS 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS 8. OLD BUSINESS ---PAGE BREAK--- 9. NEW BUSINESS -Recommendation for Phase II Comprehensive Planning Services Consultants -Approval /Ratification of Family Connection Grants and Contracts -Firing Range -Roofing Installation Bid for Health Department -Fire Alarm Detection System Bid -Asphalt Distributor Bid -Environmental Trust Funds 10. PUBLIC COMMENT (5 minute limit) 11. ADJOURNMENT ---PAGE BREAK--- Work Session Agenda - October 27, 2005 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION AGENDA - THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2005 Dawson County Library - 4:00 p.m. 1. War Hill Marina – Bob Betz 2. Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Appointments – Mike Berg 3. Copier Services – Lowayne Craig 4. Auditing Services – Lowayne Craig 5. Hazard Mitigation Plan – Scott Wallace 6. Acceptance of Kilough Ridge Drive – Lynn Tully 7. New Definitions for Home Occupations – Lynn Tully 8. Georgia Mountains Regional Development Center Appointment David Headley – Mike Berg 9. Draft Fuel Agreement – Phil Anderson 10. Marshall Committee Recommendation – Phil Anderson 11. IRS Closing Agreements – Joey Homans 12. Joint Development Authority for Dawson and Lumpkin County – Joey Homans ---PAGE BREAK--- 13. County Manager Report – Phil Anderson 14. County Attorney Report – Joey Homans ---PAGE BREAK--- Regular Meeting Agenda - November 3, 2005 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING AGENDA - THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2005 Dawson County Courthouse - 6:00 p.m. 1. ROLL CALL 2. OPENING PRESENTATION - None 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. ANNOUNCEMENTS 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -Minutes of Regular Commission Meeting held on October 20, 2005 Contributions more than $250 6. ZONING VR 05-23: Impulse Manufacturing has made a variance request to Section 406.C.2 of the Dawson County Land Use Resolution in order to minimize buffer area. TMP: 106-72, Zoned CIR, Location: 55 Impulse Industrial Drive This is a previous zoning stipulation variance 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS 8. OLD BUSINESS -ZA 03-01 Zachary Johnson -Fire Alarm ---PAGE BREAK--- 9. NEW BUSINESS -Beer and Wine License – BADBOB’S Barbeque and Grill -Hazard Mitigation Plan -Copier Services -Auditing Services -Acceptance of Kilough Drive -IRS Closing Agreements -Resolution for Purchase of Financial System Software -Lease Agreement between Dawson County Commissioners and Georgia Aeromedical, Inc. d/b/a Rescue Air 1 -Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Appointments -Georgia Mountains Regional Development Center Appointment 10. PUBLIC COMMENT (5 minute limit) 11. ADJOURNMENT ---PAGE BREAK--- Work Session Agenda - November 10, 2005 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION AGENDA - THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2005 Dawson County Library - 4:00 p.m. 1. Park & Recreation Master Plan – Bob Betz 2. Sheriff’s Office Vehicle Bids – Kevin Tanner/Greg Rowen 3. New Definitions for Home Occupations – Lynn Tully 4. Road Standards – Randy Bowen/Lynn Tully 5. Etowah Sporting Clays – Lynn Tully 6. Joint Development Authority for Dawson and Lumpkin County – Joey Homans 7. Marshall Committee Recommendation – Phil Anderson 8. Proposed Work Session, Regular Meeting and Holiday Schedule for 2006 – Phil Anderson 9. Amendment to 457 Deferred Compensation Plan – Joey Homans 10. County Manager Report – Phil Anderson 11. County Attorney Report – Joey Homans ---PAGE BREAK--- Regular Meeting Agenda - November 17, 2005 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING AGENDA - THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2005 Dawson County Courthouse - 6:00 p.m. 1. ROLL CALL 2. OPENING PRESENTATION 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. ANNOUNCEMENTS 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -Minutes of Regular Commission Meeting held on November 3, 2005 Contributions more than $250 6. ZONING ZA 05-18: Southeast Towers has made a request for a Conditional Use for Cellular Tower on a 6+ acre tract; TMP 56-12.01: Zoned RA, Location: 159 Galagi Na Drive, includes also APPEALED VR 05-25, Variance to tower separation requirements. PLANNING STAFF RECOMMENDED APPROVAL WITH STIPULATIONS TO BOTH THE ZONING AND VARIANCE, PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMEDNED DENIAL ON BOTH THE ZONING AND VARIANCE ZA 05-19: Southeast Towers has made a request for a Conditional Use for Cellular Tower on a 38.89 acre tract; TMP 37-64: Zoned RA, Location: 66 Leila Lane, includes also APPEALED VR 05-26, Variance to tower separation requirements. PLANNING STAFF RECOMMENDED APPROVAL WITH STIPULATIONS TO BOTH THE ZONING AND VARIANCE, PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDED APPROVAL WITH STIPULATIONS ON BOTH THE ZONING AND VARIANCE ---PAGE BREAK--- 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS 8. OLD BUSINESS 9. NEW BUSINESS -Beer and Wine License – Osaka Steak & Sushi -War Hill Marina -Park & Recreation Master Plan -Sheriff’s Office Vehicle Bids -Marshall Committee Recommendation -Proposed Work Session, Regular Meeting and Holiday Schedule for 2006 -Amendment to 457 Deferred Compensation Plan 10. PUBLIC COMMENT (5 minute limit) 11. ADJOURNMENT ---PAGE BREAK--- Work Session Agenda - November 22, 2005 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION AGENDA - TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2005 Dawson County Library - 4:00 p.m. 1. Community Development Block Grant – Sheila Stille 2. Etowah Sporting Clays – Phil Anderson 3. Impact Fee Methodology – Bill Ross/Lynn Tully 4. Georgia Recreational Trails Program – Don Wells 5. Approval/Authorization for two Vehicles for Senior Center – Margie Weaver/Lowayne Craig 6. Fines For False Alarms – Tim Satterfield 7. Purchase and Disposal of Water Storage Tanks – Billy Thurmond 8. Solid Waste Hauling Bid – Randy Bowen 9. Discuss Contract with GDOT for five various County Roads – Randy Bowen 10. Marshall Committee Recommendation – Phil Anderson 11. Joint Development Authority for Dawson and Lumpkin County – Joey Homans 12. Fuel Draft Agreement with BOE – Joey Homans ---PAGE BREAK--- 13. County Manager Report – Phil Anderson 14. County Attorney Report – Joey Homans ---PAGE BREAK--- Regular Meeting Agenda - December 1, 2005 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING AGENDA - THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2005 Dawson County Courthouse - 6:00 p.m. 1. ROLL CALL 2. OPENING PRESENTATION – Lanier Technical College Dawson Campus – Lake Gibson 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. ANNOUNCEMENTS 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -Minutes of Regular Commission Meeting held on November 17, 2005 Contributions more than $250 6. ZONING 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS -New Definitions for Home Occupations -Road Standards 8. OLD BUSINESS -Marshall Committee Recommendation 9. NEW BUSINESS -Community Development Block Grant ---PAGE BREAK--- -Georgia Recreational Trails Program -Approval/Authorization for two Vehicles for Senior Center -Purchase and Disposal of Water Storage Tanks -Solid Waste Hauling Bid -Contract with GDOT for five various County Roads 10. PUBLIC COMMENT (5 minute limit) -Gia Eckert – Couch Road 11. ADJOURNMENT ---PAGE BREAK--- Work Session Agenda - December 8, 2005 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION AGENDA - THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2005 DAWSON COUNTY LIBRARY - 4:00 p.m. 1. 2005 BOC and County Manager Expenses – Lowayne Craig/Phil Anderson 2. Surplus Property Eligibility Resolution State of Georgia – Lanier Swafford/ Scott Wallace/Lowayne Craig 3. EMS Vehicle Bids – Lanier Swafford/Billy Thurmond 4. Phase II Comprehensive Planning Services Consultant – Cindy England 5. Approval/Authorization for a Ford F-150 – Cindy England 6. Liquor Sales in Package Stores – Bill Saling 7. Election Process for District Commissioners – Bill Saling 8. Library Appointment – Mike Berg 9. Office Lease – Mike Berg 10. Joint Development Authority for Dawson and Lumpkin County – Joey Homans 11. Fuel Draft Agreement with BOE – Joey Homans 12. Road Abandonment – Dianne Circle – Joey Homans ---PAGE BREAK--- 13. County Manager Report – Phil Anderson 14. County Attorney Report – Joey Homans ---PAGE BREAK--- Regular Meeting Agenda - December 15, 2005 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING AGENDA - THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2005 Dawson County Courthouse - 6:00 p.m. 1. ROLL CALL 2. OPENING PRESENTATION – Young Life – Shawn Dutcher & Bill Burt 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. ANNOUNCEMENTS 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -Minutes of Regular Commission Meeting held on December 1, 2005 Contributions more than $250 6. ZONING VR 05-31: Heard Properties, LLC has made a variance request to Section 307.B.1 of the D.C. Land Use Resolution in order to reduce subdivision lot sizes to 3 acres instead of the 5 acres required. TMP: 59-8, Zoned RA, Location: Kelly Bridge Road Planning Staff recommended Approval & Planning Commission denied request Rowland Development Company has requested a 30 day postponement of the following zoning: ZA 05-20: Rowland Development Co. has made a request to rezone 26.92 acres of TMP 118-8 Split from RPCD (Residential Planned Comprehensive Development) to R3 (Residential Multi-Family) in order to develop an 80-lot/unit development. Location: Henry Grady Road Planning Staff recommended Approval with stipulations & Planning Commission recommended Denial ---PAGE BREAK--- ZA 05-21: Chestatee Development has made a request to revise the RPCD master development plan to allow 26.92 acres split (Reference ZA 05-20). TMP 118-8 Split, Location: Hwy. 400 N, Henry Grady Road & Dogwood Way Planning Staff recommended Approval with stipulations & Planning Commission recommended Denial ZA 05-23: Clark & Walters, LLC has made a request to rezone 10 acres of TMP 119-46 from RA (Residential Agricultural) to RPCD (Residential Planned Comprehensive Development) in order to add to initial development for a 100-lot subdivision (Reference ZA 05-15 & ZA 05-24). Location: Henry Pirkle Drive Planning Staff & Planning Commission recommended Approval with stipulations ZA 05-24: Clark & Walters, LLC has made a request to revise master plan of zoned 90 acres TMP 120-17 and proposed 10 acres of TMP 119-46 from RA (Residential Agricultural ) to RPCD (Residential Planned Comprehensive Development) in order to develop 100 lot subdivision. Request is to remove stipulation of allowing only 90 units. Location: Henry Pirkle Drive Planning Staff & Planning Commission recommended Approval with stipulations 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS -New Definitions for Home Occupations -Road Standards 8. OLD BUSINESS 9. NEW BUSINESS -2005 BOC and County Manager Expenses -Surplus Property Eligibility Resolution State of Georgia -EMS Vehicle Bids/Resolution for Financing -Phase II Comprehensive Planning Services Consultant -Election Process for District Commissioners -Library Board Appointment -Planning Commission Board Appointment ---PAGE BREAK--- -BOC Office Lease -Joint Development Authority for Dawson and Lumpkin County -Fuel Draft Agreement with BOE -School Board Tax Authorization 10. PUBLIC COMMENT (5 minute limit) 11. ADJOURNMENT ---PAGE BREAK--- Work Session Agenda - December 22, 2005 DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION AGENDA - TUESDAY, December 22, 2005 Dawson County Library - 4:00 p.m. 1. Commissioner’s Salary Report – Ann Williams/Committee 2. Kitchen Food Services Bids – Kevin Tanner 3. Structure Separation and Commercial Sprinkler System Ordinances – Tim Satterfield 4. New Definitions for Home Occupations – Cindy England 5. Election Process for District Commissioners – Bill Saling 6. Appointments for Development Authority Board and Industrial Authority Board – Mike Berg 7. Dawson County Manager, County Clerk and County Attorney Contracts – Mike Berg 8. County Manager Report – Phil Anderson 9. County Attorney Report – Joey Homans