MINUTES Troup County Board of Commissioners May 17, 2011 Troup County Government Center Building Troup County Board of Commissioners Chairman Richard Wolfe called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. Board Members Present: News Media Present: Richard Wolfe, Chairman David Woody, TV 33 Morris Jones, Vice-Chairman Matthew Strother, Valley Times Buck Davis, Commissioner Natalie Shelton, LaGrange Daily News Richard English, Commissioner Judy Murphy, Troup County News Ken Smith, Commissioner Staff Present: Mike Dobbs, County Manager Tod Tentler, Assistant County Manager / Parks & Recreation Director Stewart Mills, Finance Officer / County Clerk Jerry Willis, County Attorney Andy Harper, Zoning Technician Shane Morris, Deputy Warden Chad Mann, Sergeant Jackie Taylor, Clerk of Court Kay Durand, Executive Director Donny Turner, Sheriff Jerry Heard, Fire Chief James Emery, County Engineer Harold Edmondson, Senior Deputy Bldg Official Valerie West, Executive Assistant Nancy Seegar, County Planner Others Present: Bill & Ellen Gilmore, Concerned Citizens Tommy Callaway, Concerned Citizen Ken Regan, Concerned Citizen Wade Hall, Concerned Citizen Patrick Crews, Proclamation Recipient Laura Jennings, Proclamation Recipient Tonia Brooke, Concerned Citizen Mike Waller, Concerned Citizen Tommy Baker, Concerned Citizen Mark Rogers, Concerned Citizen Jeff Lindsey, Rezoning Applicant James Anderson, Wine and Malt Beverage License Applicant OPENING: Chairman Richard Wolfe welcomed all in attendance. Invocation Commissioner Buck Davis: Commissioner Buck Davis was recognized by Chairman Wolfe and asked to pronounce the invocation.
Pledge of Allegiance: Commissioner Davis led those present in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States of America. APPROVAL OF AGENDA / MINUTES: Approval of Agenda: Commissioner Davis made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Jones seconded. Unanimous. Approval of Minutes: Commissioner Jones made a motion to approve the minutes of the April 19, 2011 regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Smith seconded. Unanimous. PEOPLE TO ADDRESS THE BOARD: SPECIAL BUSINESS: Recognition of Laura Jennings & Patrick Crews: (2011-08) Chairman Wolfe recognized Ms. Laura Jennings & Mr. Patrick Crews with a proclamation for their dedication and commitment to making the Pride of Georgia a success. The Bassmaster Elite Series Pride of Georgia fishing tournament successfully enhanced the community s economy and gained national exposure for West Point Lake. Annually, tourism in Troup County generates more than 1,160 jobs, $23 million in payroll, $123.53 million in direct spending and also $3.76 million in local tax revenues. Employee Service Awards for 1 st Quarter 2011: Chairman Wolfe recognized the following individuals during the employee service award ceremony: - Five Years of Service Firefighter Justin Caswell, Fire Dept Firefighter Michael Guerrero, Fire Dept Investigator Gary Wood, Sheriff s Dept Deputy Sheriff Zachery Phillips, Sheriff s Dept - Ten Years of Service Commissioner Julian Morris Jones, III, BOC Commissioner Kenneth M. Smith, Sr., BOC
E-911 Shift Supervisor Melody Swanson, E-911 Sergeant Billy Green, Jail *Detention Officer Paul Harris, Jail Data Entry/ Process Admin. Michelle Nixon, Property Appraisal Correctional Sergeant Perry George, PWC Correctional Sergeant Earnest Johnson, PWC Engineering Technician Jack Wood, Roads & Engineering Tax Commissioner Gary S. Wood, Tax Commissioner *Chief Registrar Amy Hyatt, Voter Registration *Correctional Officer Kelly Baker, Work Release - Fifteen Years of Service Deputy Clerk Brenda Poole, Clerk of Court Chief Appraiser Dana Eaton, Property Appraisal *Captain (Sheriff) Shane Frailey, Sheriff s Dept - Twenty Years of Service Firefighter/ EMT George Smith, Fire Dept - Twenty- Five Years of Service CAD/Training Coordinator Kimberly Phillips, E-911 - Thirty Years of Service Lead Deputy Clerk Willie Baker, Clerk of Court *Appraiser II Glenn Potts, Property Appraisal - Thirty-Five Years of Service Chief Deputy Sheriff Frank Kirby, Sheriff s Dept * Unable to attend the awards presentation. Chairman Wolfe thanked the honorees for their years of dedicated service to Troup County. Teen Pregnancy Resolution: (2011-20) Chairman Wolfe presented a resolution of organizations that have or assist programs to reduce teen pregnancy rate in Troup County. May is Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month and the resolution calls on citizens to support the TEEN MAZE project sponsored by the Troup County Health Department in collaboration with District 4 Health Services, October 24-28, 2011. Consideration of Resolution for Mill Creek Tax Allocation District (TAD): (2011-21) County Manager Mike Dobbs presented a resolution for Mill Creek TAD. Mr. Dobbs stated this is the similar to the resolution presented for the Commercial Gateway TAD and gives consent to the county s ad valorem
tax increment to be used for redevelopment purposes. Commissioner Davis made a motion to approve the resolution for Mill Creek TAD. Commissioner English seconded. Unanimous. PUBLIC HEARINGS: Rezoning: 1 st Reading - No Vote Necessary Jeff Lindsey Comm. Inc. Agricultural Residential to Single-Family Medium Density 38 Acre parcel Located at Mountville-Hogansville Road and Hines Road Senior Building & Zoning Official Harold Edmondson presented the application by Mr. Jeff Lindsey Comm. Inc. to rezone 38 acre parcel located at Mountville-Hogansville Road and Hines Road from agricultural residential to single-family medium density. According to zoning standards, his 3,000 square-foot and larger homes must be built on at least 2 acres when zoned agricultural residential. Mr. Lindsey would like to keep the eight lots on road frontage at 2 acres and interior lots would be 1-acre to 1.5-acre lots. This would allow him to build 30 homes rather than 23. Chairman Wolfe asked if anyone would like to speak for or against the rezoning application. Local developer, Mr. Jeff Lindsey commented he would encourage people to view his latest developments in the Smokemont and Cedar Ridge subdivisions of Troup County. He also stated the new homes would be 4,000 sq ft. Mr. Mark Rogers spoke in opposition stating that the lot sizes should conform with the comprehensive plan requirement of 2 acres or more. He also stated there was a petition signed by 63 individuals who live within less than a mile radius of the proposed subdivision and oppose the rezoning application. Since this was the first reading of the rezoning application and was for information purposes only, no vote was required at this time. Special Use: Board of Commissioners Vote Necessary Loyd Presbyterian Church Request Permit for Church Youth Nature Club with Pavilion, Walking Trails & Restrooms
Location: Cannonville Road Senior Building & Zoning Official Harold Edmondson presented the request by Loyd Presbyterian Church for Church Youth Nature Club with a pavilion, walking trails & restrooms located on Cannonville Road. Chairman Wolfe asked if there was anyone who would like to speak in favor of or in opposition to the request. Mr. Wade Hall, a church member, commented he would appreciate the commissioners approval of the project which will provide a unique opportunity for kids to enjoy the outdoors. No one spoke in opposition to the special use request. Commissioner Smith made a motion to approve. Commissioner Jones seconded. Unanimous. Subdivisions: Other: Pine Mountain RV Resort- Application for Wine & Malt Beverage License Location: 8804 Hamilton Road & Highway 27 Applicant: James Duane Anderson County Manager Mike Dobbs presented the application of Pine Mountain RV Resort for a license to sell wine & malt beverages at 8804 Hamilton Road & Highway 27. This is for a new license at an existing location. The application has been reviewed and signed by Sheriff Donny Turner certifying a GCIC background check has been completed with no findings of criminal activity in the last five years. Chairman Wolfe asked if any one would like to speak in favor of or in opposition to the license. Mr. James Anderson, the applicant, spoke in favor of approving the license. No one spoke in opposition to the license. Commissioner English made a motion to approve the license application to sell wine & malt beverages. Commissioner Jones seconded. Unanimous. Consideration of Amendments to the Animal Control Ordinance:(2011-04) County Manager Mike Dobbs presented the amendments to the Animal Control Ordinance. Commissioner Smith made a motion to approve the amendments to the Animal Control Ordinance. Commissioner Jones seconded. Unanimous.
COMMITTEE REPORTS: MANAGER S REPORT: ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to discuss, Commissioner Smith made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Davis seconded. Unanimous. Richard Wolfe, Chairman Attest: Stewart P. Mills, Clerk