DAHLONEGA, Ga. — The Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners held a work session Tuesday, followed by a called meeting.

During the work session, they discussed adoption of the calendars for commission meetings and budget hearings, the revised comprehensive land plan, revised sign regulations and an amended fee schedule for animals at the county shelter.

They also considered several contracts, including various lease agreements for Wimpy’s Airport, and a funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice for bullet proof vests.

Commissioners also heard from Finance Director Allison Martin regarding a bridge and sidewalk project at Yahoola Creek Park. The project is being under taken by Leadership Lumpkin to facilitate access between the all abilities park and the main park.

Director of Planning and Public Works Director addressed the Board about complaints his office has received from homes along Calhoun Mine Road regarding the dust being created by passing vehicles. Reiter said the extreme drought has made the situation worse but the county could not pave the road because property owners would not grant the county the necessary right of way.

County commissioners decided to use the county’s water truck to water the road and eliminate the dust at least for a week or two. By then, hopefully the county will receive some badly-needed rain.

Items discussed at the work session may be voted on at the next regular meeting.

In a called meeting that followed the work session, commissioners unanimously approved application for a Georgia Forestry Volunteer Firefighters Assistance Grant, which requires $5,000 in matching funds from the county. EMA Director David Wimpy said the county has received the grant the last five or six years to assist with the hoses, turnout gear, hand tools, etc.

Chairman Chris Dockery made a motion to approve a waiver of the bond requirement for the bridge and sidewalk project if requested by the contractor and replace it with a conditional lien waiver upon completion of the work. That motion was approved unanimously.