Lumpkin BOCC to meet on 5311 Rural Transportation Program
Community, Featured Stories October 17, 2022
LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga.- The Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners is hosting a public hearing over the 5311 Rural Transportation Program and they will have the regular monthly meeting on Oct. 18 beginning at 5:15 p.m.
The public is encouraged to attend both the meeting and the hearing. This is the agenda for the regular meeting.
• CALL TO ORDER Chairman Dockery
• INVOCATION
• CONSIDERATION OF AGENDA
• PUBLIC COMMENTS (Agenda Specific)
• CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES
1. Board of Commissioners – Work Session – Sep 6, 2022, 4:00 PM
2. Board of Commissioners – Joint Special Called Work Session – Sep 12, 2022, 2:00 PM
3. Board of Commissioners – Public Hearing – Sep 20, 2022, 5:15 PM
4. Board of Commissioners – Work Session II – Sep 20, 2022, 5:30 PM
5. Board of Commissioners – Regular Meeting – Sep 20, 2022, 6:00 PM
• RESOLUTIONS
6. 2022 – 49 – Appointment of Associate Probate Judge (Probate Judge Michael Chastain)
7. 2022 – 50 – Resolution for Community Development Block Grant Application – LC W&S
Authority Sewer Expansion (Finance Director Abby Branan)
• REPORTS
Department reports can be viewed on the Commissioners web page at www.lumpkincounty.gov
Elected Officials
• CONTRACTS/AGREEMENTS
8. 2022-065 – Housing & Rental Agreement – Blackburn Fire Station #8 (EMA Director David
Wimpy)
9. 2022-066 – Unifirst Uniform Corporation Service Agreement – Public Works Department
(Public Works Director Larry Reiter)
10. 2022-067 – LC Wimpy Airport Consultant Contract Award (Public Works Director Larry
Reiter)
11. 2022-068 – Agreement between Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners and Windstream
Services, LLC (Development Authority Director Rebecca Mincey)
12. 2022-069 – Banking Services Contract (Finance Director Abby Branan)
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13. 2022-070 – NGN Fiber Service Agreement: Lumpkin County Justice Center (Special
Projects Director Ashley Peck)
14. 2022-071 – NGN Fiber Service Agreement: Lumpkin County Administration Building (Special
Projects Director Ashley Peck)
15. 2022-072 – CJCC VOCA (Victims of Crime Act) – MOA (Finance Director Abby Branan)
16. 2022-073 – CJCC VOCA – Financial Administration – District Attorney (Finance Director
Abby Branan)
17. 2022-074 – GMRC Agreement – CDBG Application Preparation & General Administrative
Services (Finance Director Abby Branan)
• OTHER ITEMS
18. Secure Rural Schools Act – Title III Money Certification on Use of Funds (Finance Director
Abby Branan)
• COUNTY MANAGER
• COUNTY ATTORNEY
• COMMISSIONERS
• PUBLIC COMMENTS
• ADJOURNMENT
County Holds Public Hearing, Second Work Session, and Meeting on Sept. 20
Announcements, Community September 19, 2022
LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga.- The Lumpkin County Commissioners are holding a public hearing over the character area map amendment, as well as the second work session and regular meeting on Sept. 20 beginning at 5:15 p.m.
The public is encouraged to attend and voice their opinions on the amendment, this was reviewed at the last work session. To review what was discussed visit https://lumpkin.fetchyournews.com/2022/09/07/commissioners-discuss-amendment-to-character-area-map/. These are the agendas for the public hearing and the regular meeting.
Public Hearing:
Call to Order Chairman Dockery
• Public Comment on Character Area Map Amendment (CAM)
1. 2022 – 38 – Resolution to Amend the Character Area Map (Planning Director Bruce Georgia)
• Adjournment
Regular Meeting:
CALL TO ORDER Chairman Dockery
• INVOCATION
• CONSIDERATION OF AGENDA
• PUBLIC COMMENTS (Agenda Specific)
• PROCLAMATIONS
1. Community Helping Place Ornament for 2022 Joint Proclamation
2. Joint Proclamation City of Dahlonega & Lumpkin County – Chamber of Commerce Outgoing
Board Chairman
• CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES
3. Board of Commissioners – Joint Special Called Meeting – Aug 1, 2022, 4:30 PM
4. Board of Commissioners – Work Session – Aug 2, 2022, 4:00 PM
5. Board of Commissioners – Public Hearing – Aug 9, 2022, 5:30 PM
6. Board of Commissioners – Public Hearing – Aug 9, 2022, 6:00 PM
7. Board of Commissioners – Public Hearing – Aug 11, 2022, 9:00 AM
8. Board of Commissioners – Public Hearing – Aug 16, 2022, 5:00 PM
9. Board of Commissioners – Work Session II – Aug 16, 2022, 5:30 PM
10. Board of Commissioners – Regular Meeting – Aug 16, 2022, 6:00 PM
11. Board of Commissioners – Public Hearing – Aug 23, 2022, 4:00 PM
12. Board of Commissioners – Special Called Meeting – Aug 23, 2022, 4:30 PM
• RESOLUTIONS
13. 2022 – 38 – Resolution to Amend the Character Area Map (Planning Director Bruce Georgia)
14. 2022 – 43 – Resolution Authorizing Among Other Things the Execution of an IGA & Bond
Purchase Agreement (Finance Director Abby Branan)
15. 2022 – 44 – Appoint Member to Veterans Affairs Committee – Trent Miller to Seat 9,
unexpired term ending 04/14/2023
16. 2022 – 45 – Resolution Authorizing Execution of IGA for Use & Distribution of Proceeds
Generated by 2023 TSPLOST
17. 2022 – 46 – TSPLOST Resolution to Call for Election
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18. 2022 – 47 – Resolution to Amend the FY2022 Budget (Finance Director Abby Branan)
19. 2022 – 48 – Resolution to Amend the FY2023 Budget (Finance Director Abby Branan)
• REPORTS
Department reports can be viewed on the Commissioner’s web page at www.lumpkincounty.gov
Elected Officials
• CONTRACTS/AGREEMENTS
20. 2022-056 – Animal Shelter Professional Vet Services (Animal Shelter Manager Wayne
Marshall)
21. 2022-057 – Payroc Merchant Processing Agreement – IWORQ Permitting Software Online
Payment System (Planning Director Bruce Georgia)
22. 2022-058 – Amendment to the Financial Assistance Award Form CD-451 for Award 13-08-
I2210 (Development Authority Director Rebecca Mincey) Ratify
23. 2022-059 – DebtBook Contract (Finance Director Abby Branan)
24. 2022-060 – Ninth District Opportunity Inc. Lease – Head Start Building (Special Projects
Director Ashley Peck)
25. 2022-061 – Contract Award Pinetree Way/Memorial Drive Improvements (Public Works
Director Larry Reiter)
26. 2022-062 – Transfer Station & Recycling Program Contract (Public Works Director Larry
Reiter)
27. 2022-063 – LC Wimpy Airport Crack Sealing & Runway Remarking – Wall Contract (Public
Works Director Larry Reiter)
28. 2022-064 – GDOT Crack Sealing and Runway Remarking Supplemental Agreement (Public
Works Director Larry Reiter)
• OTHER ITEMS
29. Proposed LMIG FY2023 Road Resurfacing List (Public Works Director Larry Reiter)
30. Request use of SPLOST or ARPA Funds for LCWSA System Improvements (Water &
Sewerage Authority Director Sean Phipps)
31. LCWSA – Request for a recommitment of County to Provide ARPA Matching Funds for WWTP
(Water & Sewerage Authority Director Sean Phipps)
32. Enotah Judicial Circuit Superior Court Reporter Independent Contractor Agreement (Finance
Director Abby Branan)
33. Enotah Judicial Circuit Budget Increase (Finance Director Abby Branan)
• COUNTY MANAGER
• COUNTY ATTORNEY
• COMMISSIONERS
• PUBLIC COMMENTS
• ADJOURNMENT
Public Hearing and Special Call Meeting
Announcements, Community August 21, 2022
LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga.- The Lumpkin County Commissioners are holding a public hearing and special call meeting over property tax increases and the budget on Aug. 23 beginning at 4:00 p.m.
The public hearing and special call meeting are open to the public. These are the agendas.
Public Hearing:
Call to Order Chairman Dockery
• Public Comment
Public Comment on Property Tax Increase
• Adjournment
Special Call Meeting:
CALL TO ORDER Chairman Dockery
• CONSIDERATION OF AGENDA
• RESOLUTIONS
1. Establish the 2023 Budget (Finance Director Abby Branan)
2. Establish the 2022 Ad Valorem Tax Millage Rate (Finance Director Abby Branan)
• ADJOURNMENT
Commissioners Hold Public Hearing and 2nd Work Session
Announcements, Community August 13, 2022
LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga.- The Lumpkin County Commissioners will be holding a public hearing, the second work session, and the regular meeting on Aug. 16 beginning at 5:15 p.m.
The public hearing, work session, and regular meeting are open to the public. This is the agenda for all the meetings.
Public Hearing:
Call to Order Chairman Dockery
• Public Comment on Character Area Map Amendment (CAM)
• Adjournment
Work Session:
CALL TO ORDER Chairman Dockery
• PRESENTATIONS
1. Introduction of New 4-H Extension Agent Autumn Callahan (Clark MacAllister)
• PROCLAMATIONS
2. Proclamation for the Lumpkin County 8U Baseball Team GRPA Class C State Championship
Winners
• CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES
3. Board of Commissioners – Work Session – Jul 5, 2022, 4:00 PM
4. Board of Commissioners – Special Called Work Session – Jul 16, 2022, 9:00 AM
5. Board of Commissioners – Work Session II – Jul 19, 2022, 5:30 PM
6. Board of Commissioners – Regular Meeting – Jul 19, 2022, 6:00 PM
• RESOLUTIONS
7. 2022 – 37 – Resolution Adopting the Statement of Ethics
8. 2022 – 38 – Resolution to Amend the Character Area Map (Planning Director Bruce Georgia)
9. 2022 – 39 – Reappoint Members to Planning Commission – Danny Clark, Seat 4 term expires
8/27/26
10. 2022 – 40 – Resolution to Appoint Member to Board of Elections – Robin McIntosh to Seat 5
exp 12/31/2022
• CONTRACTS/AGREEMENTS
11. 2022-050 – CTC Technology & Energy Professional Consulting Contract (Development
Authority Director Rebecca Mincey)
12. 2022-051 – Amend School Resource Officer IGA with Board of Education (Finance Director
Abby Branan)
13. 2022-052 – Amend IGA with Board of Education Concerning Aquatic Facility (Special
Projects Director Ashley Peck)
14. 2022-053 – IGA with Secretary of State for Additional Voting Equipment (Special Projects
Director Ashley Peck)
• OTHER ITEMS
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15. Voting Delegate – Legislative Leadership Conference
16. Alcoholic Beverage License – Massey Burns Inc. d/b/a 52 West Brewing (County Clerk
Melissa Witcher)
17. LC Wimpy Airport Crack Sealing and Runway Remarking Bid Award (Contractor TBD)
(Public Works Director Larry Reiter)
18. LC Wimpy Airport Consultant Proposal Committee (Public Works Director Larry Reiter)
19. Inmate Medical Services Statement for December 2021 – March 2022 (Finance Director
Abby Branan)
20. Amend the 2020 SPLOST 2022 Work Plan (Finance Director Abby Branan)
• COUNTY MANAGER
• COUNTY ATTORNEY
• COMMISSIONERS
• PUBLIC COMMENT (Agenda Specific)
• ADJOURNMENT
Regular Meeting:
CALL TO ORDER Chairman Dockery
• INVOCATION
• CONSIDERATION OF AGENDA
• PUBLIC COMMENTS (Agenda Specific)
• PROCLAMATIONS
1. Proclamation for the Lumpkin County 8U Baseball Team GRPA Class C State Championship
Winners
• CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES
2. Board of Commissioners – Work Session – Jul 5, 2022, 4:00 PM
3. Board of Commissioners – Special Called Work Session – Jul 16, 2022, 9:00 AM
4. Board of Commissioners – Work Session II – Jul 19, 2022, 5:30 PM
5. Board of Commissioners – Regular Meeting – Jul 19, 2022, 6:00 PM
• RESOLUTIONS
6. 2022 – 37 – Resolution Adopting the Statement of Ethics
7. 2022 – 38 – Resolution to Amend the Character Area Map (Planning Director Bruce Georgia)
8. 2022 – 39 – Reappoint Members to Planning Commission – Danny Clark, Seat 4 term expires
8/27/26
9. 2022 – 40 – Resolution to Appoint Member to Board of Elections – Robin McIntosh to Seat 5
exp 12/31/2022
• REPORTS
Department reports can be viewed on the Commissioner’s web page at www.lumpkincounty.gov
Elected Officials
• CONTRACTS/AGREEMENTS
10. 2022-050 – CTC Technology & Energy Professional Consulting Contract (Development
Authority Director Rebecca Mincey)
11. 2022-051 – Amend School Resource Officer IGA with Board of Education (Finance Director
Abby Branan)
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12. 2022-052 – Amend IGA with Board of Education Concerning Aquatic Facility (Special
Projects Director Ashley Peck)
13. 2022-053 – IGA with Secretary of State for Additional Voting Equipment (Special Projects
Director Ashley Peck)
• OTHER ITEMS
14. Voting Delegate – Legislative Leadership Conference
15. Alcoholic Beverage License – Massey Burns Inc. d/b/a 52 West Brewing (County Clerk
Melissa Witcher)
16. LC Wimpy Airport Crack Sealing and Runway Remarking Bid Award (Contractor TBD)
(Public Works Director Larry Reiter)
17. LC Wimpy Airport Consultant Proposal Committee (Public Works Director Larry Reiter)
18. Inmate Medical Services Statement for December 2021 – March 2022 (Finance Director
Abby Branan)
19. Amend the 2020 SPLOST 2022 Work Plan (Finance Director Abby Branan)
• COUNTY MANAGER
• COUNTY ATTORNEY
• COMMISSIONERS
• PUBLIC COMMENTS
• ADJOURNMENT
First Budget Hearing and Regular Meeting for City Council
Announcements, Community July 29, 2022
DAHLONEGA, Ga.- The City Council will be holding the first public hearing for the budget and its regular monthly meeting on Aug. 1 beginning at 6:00 p.m.
The hearing and meeting are open to the public, to review the proposed budget before the hearing visit https://dahlonega.gov/city-of-dahlonega-fiscal-year-2023-city-managers-recommended-budget/. This is the agenda for the hearing and the meeting.
Public Hearing:
CALL TO ORDER
NEW BUSINESS:
Public Hearing:
1. Public Hearing on Proposed FY 2023 Budget
Allison Martin, Finance Director
ADJOURNMENT
Regular Meeting:
CALL TO ORDER AND WELCOME
PRAYER / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE AMERICAN FLAG
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENT – PLEASE LIMIT TO THREE MINUTES
APPROVAL OF MINUTES –
a. City Council Meeting Minutes, July 5, 2022
Danna Foster, Assistant City Clerk
b. Council Work Session Minutes of July 18, 2022
Danna Foster, Assistant City Clerk
c. City Council Public Hearing Minutes, July 18, 2022
Danna Foster, Assistant City Clerk
APPOINTMENT/RECOGNITION
ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION:
1. Ordinance 2022-08: Ordinance to provide for the annexation of property located at 1089
Calhoun Road
Doug Parks, City Attorney
2. Ordinance 2022-11: Ordinance to change a portion of the existing PUD for Crown
Mountain Overlook from Multi-Family to Single-Family
Doug Parks, City Attorney
ANNOUNCEMENT/CITY REPORTS:
3. Crosswalk Safety Program
Stacy Jarrard, Lumpkin County Sheriff
4. Morrison Moore Pedestrian Bridge & Sidewalk (GDOT PI 0016629) Public Outreach
Mark Buchanan, City Engineer
OLD BUSINESS:
5. Housing Needs Assessment
JoAnne Taylor, Mayor
6. Local Option Sales Tax – Joint Agreement Discussion
JoAnne Taylor, Mayor
NEW BUSINESS:
7. Executive Session-Personnel Matters
COMMENTS – PLEASE LIMIT TO THREE MINUTES
Clerk Comments
City Manager Comments
City Attorney Comments
City Council Comments
Mayor Comments
ADJOURNMENT
Public Hearing and Council Work Session
Community July 18, 2022
DAHLONEGA, Ga.- The City Council is holding a public hearing and the monthly council work session on July 18 at 4:00 p.m.
The hearing and the work session are open to the public. These are the agendas for both.
Public Hearing:
CALL TO ORDER
NEW BUSINESS:
Public Hearing:
1. Public Hearing for Dennis E Ford regarding property owned by the applicant
(REZN-22-2). A petition for annexation is to be considered for the referenced
property which contains +/- 1.2 acres as depicted as Lot 5 on a survey entitled
Crown Mountain Estates and recorded in Plat Book 3 Page 275 with the Lumpkin
County Clerk’s Office. The property sought to be annexed is located in Land Lot
933, 12th District, 1st Section Lumpkin County, Georgia. The request is for the
property to be designated as R-1 Single-Family Residential District within the City
of Dahlonega.
2. Public Hearing for James Thrailkill (REZN-22-3) on behalf of the owner William
Hardman, Jr. – request to amend the existing proposed future phase of the
Crown Mountain Swim and Tennis Club PUD of a +/- 8.5 -acre parcel located per
the site plat in the Crown Mountain Overlook f/k/a Crown Mountain Swim and
Tennis Club on Crown Mountain Way (062B 037). In addition, a .77 acre
maintenance area is also being designated. The purpose of this request is to
change the proposed use of the currently approved multi-family portion of the
PUD (20 condominium units) and instead to designate the use of that phase for
the development of three single-family residences along with the .77 acre
maintenance area.
ADJOURNMENT
Work Session:
OPEN MEETING
BOARDS & COMMITTEES:
1. Cemetery Committee—June 2022
Chris Worick, Committee Chairman
2. Downtown Dahlonega Report – June 2022
Ariel Alexander, Downtown Dahlonega Manager
TOURISM: Sam McDuffie, Tourism Director
DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
3. Community Development – June 2022
Jameson Kinley, Planning and Zoning Administrator
4. Finance and Administration Department – June 2022
Allison Martin, Finance Director
5. Police Department – June 2022
George Albert, Chief
6. Public Works—June 2022
Mark Buchanan, PW Director/City Engineer
7. Water & Wastewater Treatment Department Report June 2022
John Jarrard, Water/Wastewater Treatment Director
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:
8. Ordinance 2022-10: An ordinance to provide for further clarification regarding prohibited
signage
Doug Parks, City Attorney
9. Housing Needs Assessment
JoAnne Taylor, Mayor
10. Councilmember Reports from GMA Conference
JoAnne Taylor, Mayor
11. Local Option Sales Tax – Joint Agreement Discussion
JoAnne Taylor, Mayor
COMMENTS – PLEASE LIMIT TO THREE MINUTES
Clerk Comments
City Manager Comments
City Attorney Comments
City Council Comments
Mayor Comments
ADJOURNMENT
City Council Host Public Meeting, Special Call Meeting, and Work Session
Community April 14, 2022
DAHLONEGA, Ga.- The City Council will be holding three meetings on Monday, Apr. 18 beginning at 4:00 p.m.
The meetings are open to the public. These are the agendas the council will work off of.
Public Hearing
Public Hearing:
1. Ordinances 2022-05, 2022-06 & 2022-07: Package sale of distilled spirits
permitted in B-1 & B-2 districts (Public Hearing Only)
Doug Parks, City Attorney
ADJOURNMENT
Special Call
CALL TO ORDER AND WELCOME
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
NEW BUSINESS
1. Park Street Water & Sewer Design Firm Selection
Mark Buchanan, City Engineer
ADJOURNMENT
Work Session
OPEN MEETING
BOARDS & COMMITTEES:
1. Cemetery Committee—March 2022
Chris Worick, Committee Chairman
2. Selection of Patricia Turner to Cemetery Committee
Chris Worick, Cemetery Committee Chairman
3. Downtown Dahlonega – March 2022
Ariel Alexander, Downtown Dahlonega Interim Manager
TOURISM: Sam McDuffie, Tourism Director
DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
4. Community Development – March 2022
Jameson Kinley, Planning Administrator
5. Finance and Administration Department – March 2022
Allison Martin, Finance Director
6. Police Department – March 2022
George Albert, Chief of Police
7. Public Works—March 2022
Mark Buchanan, PW Director/City Engineer
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:
8. Resolution 2022-08 – FY22 Budget Amendment for Additional Tourism Funds
Allison Martin, Finance Director
9. Resolution 2022-09 – FY22 Budget Amendment for DDA
Allison Martin, Finance Director
10. 2022 Comprehensive Plan
Jameson Kinley, Planning Administrator
11. Master Sidewalk Plan
Jameson Kinley, Planning and Zoning Administrator
COMMENTS – PLEASE LIMIT TO THREE MINUTES
Clerk Comments
City Manager Comments
City Attorney Comments
City Council Comments
Mayor Comments
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner’s Work Session and Public Hearing Meeting
Citizens Speak, Community April 5, 2022
LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga.- The Lumpkin County Commissioners will be holding the first of their two work sessions and a public hearing on the land-use revisions on Apr. 5 at 4:00 p.m.
The public is encouraged to attend especially the public hearing. These are the agendas for those meetings.
Work Session One
CALL TO ORDER Chairman Dockery
• PRESENTATIONS
1. Public & Environmental Health Presentation
• PROCLAMATIONS
2. Child Abuse Prevention Month Joint Proclamation Ratify
• MINUTES
3. Board of Commissioners – Work Session – Mar 1, 2022 4:00 PM
4. Board of Commissioners – Public Hearing – Mar 15, 2022 5:15 PM
5. Board of Commissioners – Work Session II – Mar 15, 2022 5:30 PM
6. Board of Commissioners – Regular Meeting – Mar 15, 2022 6:00 PM
• RESOLUTIONS
7. 2022 – 15 – Reappoint Personnel Hearing Officer & Alternate Personnel Hearing Officer
(Community & Employee Director Alicia Davis)
8. 2022 – 16 – Appoint Member to Planning Commission – David Woodward to Seat 7, exp
08/27/2025
9. 2022 – 17 – Appoint Members to W&S Authority – Seat 4, exp 05/31/2025 & Vic Dover to Seat
5, exp 05/31/2026
10. 2022 – 18 – Appoint Members to Hospital Authority – Seat 1 & Seat 4, exp 03/01/2024 &
03/01/2025
11. 2022 – 19 – Appoint Member to Airport Authority – Greg Trammell to Seat B with term exp
02/19/2025
12. 2022 – 20 – Revisions to Chapter 27 Land Use Code (Planning Director Bruce Georgia)
13. 2022 – 21 – Request to Amend Bereavement Leave Policy (Community & Employee
Services Director Alicia Davis)
14. 2022 – 22 – County Acceptance of Roads in Crooked Creek Subdivision (Public Works
Director Larry Reiter)
15. 2022 – 23 – April Surplus Property
• CONTRACTS/AGREEMENTS
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16. 2022-007 – Retain Architect for New Animal Shelter (Special Projects Director Ashley Peck)
17. 2022-009 – MOU Amendment – Board of Regents/UGA & Lumpkin County – Extension 4-H
Agent Contract (Finance Director Abby Branan)
18. 2022-015 – Agreement between Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners and Windstream
Services, LLC (Development Authority Director Rebecca Mincey) Work Session II
19. 2022-016 – Disaster Debris Monitoring Contract – Thompson Consulting Services, LLC
(Public Works Director Larry Reiter)
20. 2022-017 – Disaster Debris Monitoring Contract – Goodwyn, Mills and Cawood, Inc., (Public
Works Director Larry Reiter)
21. 2022-018 – Deanna, Inc. DHS Coordinated Transportation SFY2022 – Congregate
Transportation (Senior Center Manager Linda Kirkpatrick)
22. 2022-019 – Inmate Medical Contract (Finance Director Abby Branan)
• OTHER ITEMS
23. Library Request for Additional Funding Allocation (Finance Director Abby Branan)
24. FY23 Budget Guidance (County Manager Alan Ours)
• COUNTY MANAGER
• COUNTY ATTORNEY
• COMMISSIONERS
• PUBLIC COMMENT (Agenda Specific)
• EXECUTIVE SESSION – Litigation
• ADJOURNMENT
Public Hearing
Call to Order Chairman Dockery
• Public Comment on Draft Land Use Revisions
• Adjournment
The link to view the land use revisions is https://www.lumpkincounty.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=180 and the link for the survey is https://www.lumpkincounty.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=179.
Commissioners Hold Second Public Hearing on Land Use
Featured Stories February 23, 2022
LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga.- The Lumpkin County Commissioners and Planning Director Bruce Georgia held the second public hearing on the land-use revisions to get public input on the process.
Georiga has been working with the guidance of the board on the revisions to the land-use codes. He recently reviewed with the board where the process is currently and asked for an extension on the 180-day moratorium that is in place. To review that meeting visit https://lumpkin.fetchyournews.com/2022/02/16/board-reviews-land-use-revisions-update-and-extends-moratorium/.
Steven Libel expressed his concerns about property rights to the board.
This second public hearing gave citizens another chance to voice their concerns to the commissioners on the revisions. The major concern that was expressed by numerous attendees was property rights. Another concern was with the compatibility standards and what that will mean when the draft is complete.
As it stands currently the draft is incomplete with only steps one through four done. The remaining three steps are still in progress and this is creating uncertainty among the citizens. Those in attendance requested that the board host another public hearing once the draft is complete before they take a vote on it.
“I certainly appreciate all the input, there’s certainly a lot to consider there. I think the board has captured copious notes and given us things to consider. I do believe we heard it a couple of times and it is valid that we need to put the plan together in its entirety and then we need to give the whole community time to view the whole plan once its complete and then get that input back,” explained Chairman of the Board Chris Dockery.
Inside the Dr. David J. Miller board room, there are printouts of the compatibility charts that are presently unfilled out, as well as the character area map, and the map with the new road classifications on it to view. The presentation is also available online at http://lumpkincountyga.iqm2.com/Citizens/FileOpen.aspx?Type=1&ID=1590&Inline=True.
The character area map with the road classification on it in the board room.
The board also encourages anyone that could not be present at the meeting but still has concerns or questions to reach out to them, their contact information can be found at https://www.lumpkincounty.gov/188/Board-of-Commissioners.
City Council will hold public hearing, work session, called meeting Monday
News August 16, 2020
LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga. –The City of Dahlonega City Council will hold a public hearing, work session and special called meeting Monday (Aug. 17) starting at 3:30 p.m., at City Hall, 465 Riley Road.
The public hearing regards potential amendments to the Official Zoning Map that could impact the establishment of districts, outdoor sales, storage and displays, farm winery tasting rooms, and height limitations in the Central Business District.
Items to be discussed during the work session include the FY2021 Budget and 5-Year Capital Improvements Program, the 2020 Tax Digest and Millage Rate, an intergovernmental agreement with the Downtown Development Authority, the City of Dahlonega Master Fee Schedule, reallocation of budget for the New Development Standards Manual, and a resolution to adopt the Stormwater Utility User Fee Rate.
There will also be reports from several boards, committees and departments, including the Cemetery Committee, Downtown Development Authority, Tourism, City Marshal, Community Development, Water & Wastewater Treatment Department and Public Works Department.
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