GORDON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR SESSION MINUTES
Judicial Building Assembly Room
December 6, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.
The Gordon County Board of Commissioners held their Regular Meeting on December 6, 2022 beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the Judicial Building Assembly Room.
MEMBERS PRESENT
CHAD STEWARD, VICE CHRAIRMAN
M. L. BUD OWENS, COMMISSIONER
KEVIN CUNNINGHAM, COMMISSIONER
BRUCE POTTS, COMMISSIONER
OTHERS PRESENT
JIM LEDBETTER, COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
ANNETTE BERRY, COUNTY CLERK
KEITH KING, EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Vice Chairman Steward called the meeting to order.
EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION
Employees with Anniversary Hire Dates in December
Commissioner Steward read the list of employees with anniversary hire dates in December. Commissioner Cunningham drew the name of Charmon VanDyke as Employee of the Month for December.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Vice Chairman Steward asked if there are any additions, omissions, or deletions to the Minutes for the Work Session and Regular Meeting of November 15, 2022. Commissioner Potts made a motion to approve the Minutes. Commissioner Cunningham seconded the motion and Commissioners Owens, Potts, and Cunningham, voted aye. Motion passed.
ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
Administrator Ledbetter read the report. Copy attached
COMMISSIONERS’ REPORT
Commissioner Owens reminded everyone about the Christmas Parade coming up. Reported that he attended the North West Georgia Regional Commission Brand Discovery meeting, the College and Career Academy event, also received some citizen phone calls.
Commissioner Potts reported that he attended the ribbon cutting for Midian Roofing, attended first training for KCBG, attended the ribbon cutting for the Calhoun City Police facility, attended meeting with local business owners, developers and Thor representatives, attended the Director Darron Brown inspectors meet and greet, attended the CrossFit ribbon cutting, he also gave the department report for Fleet Management.
Commissioner Cunningham reported that he attended the Building Inspectors’ meet and greet. Announced that for the remainder of the year, Animal Control will pay the certificate fee when you adopt a pet. Also recognized the Fire Department, E911, and Public Safety for the job they do.
Commissioner Steward reported that he attended the Resaca Town Council Meeting.
Commissioner Owens made a motion to open the Public Hearing for Zoning. Commissioner Cunningham seconded the motion and all voted aye.
PUBLIC HEARING FOR ZONING
Application #Z22-19 Neftaly Ortiz’s Request to Rezone from A-1 to R-1 low density residential
Administrator Ledbetter read Application #Z22-19 Neftaly Ortiz’s request to rezone from A-1 to R-1 low density residential. This comes to the Board of Commissioners from the Planning Commission with their recommendations for approval with the stipulation that it meets the issues from Environmental Health. No one signed to speak for or against the rezoning.
Commissioner Cunningham made a motion to approve the rezoning application with stipulations. Commissioner Potts seconded the motion and Commissioners Potts, Cunningham, and Owens voted aye. Motion passed.
Application #Z22-20 Wheelhouse Holdings, LLC’s Request to Rezone from A-1 to Conditional Use
Administrator Ledbetter read Application #Z22-20 Wheelhouse Holdings, LLC’s Request to rezone from A-1 to Conditional Use. This comes to the Board of Commissioners from the Planning Commission with their recommendations for approval with stipulations that it meets issues from Environmental Health. No one signed to speak for or against the rezoning.
Commissioner Potts made a motion to approve the rezoning. Commissioner Owens seconded the motion and Commissioners Potts, Cunningham, and Owens voted aye. Motion passed.
Application #Z22-21 Celia Hurd’s Request to Rezone from A-1 to RA-1 Residential Agricultural District.
Administrator Ledbetter read Application #Z22-21 Celia Hurd’s request to rezone from A-1 to RA-1 Residential Agricultural District. This comes to the Board of Commissioners from the Planning Commission with their recommendations for approval. No one signed to speak for or against the rezoning.
Commissioner Owens made a motion to approve the rezoning application. Commissioner Potts seconded the motion and Commissioners Cunningham, Potts, and Owens voted aye. Motion passed.
Application #Z22-23 Hibbymo Properties – Sugar Valley LLC’s Request to Rezone from A-1 to C-G General Commercial
Administrator Ledbetter read Application #Z22-23 Hibbymo Properties – Sugar Valley, LLC’s Request to Rezone from A-1 to C-G General Commercial. This comes to the Board of Commissioners from the Planning Commission with their recommendations for approval. No one signed to speak for or against the rezoning.
Commissioner Potts made a motion to approve the rezoning application. Commissioner Cunningham seconded the motion and Commissioners Potts, Owens, and Cunningham voted aye. Motion passed.
CONSIDERATION OF UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
CONSIDERATION OF NEW BUSINESS
2023 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING SCHEDULE
Administrator Ledbetter advised that this is the Board of Commissioners Meeting Schedule for the Year for 2023.
Commissioner Cunningham made a motion to approve the Schedule for the Board of Commissioner meetings for 2023. Commissioner Owens seconded the motion and Commissioners Owens, Potts, and Cunningham voted aye. Motion passed.
REAPPOINTMENT TO THE BOARD OF TAX ASSESSORS FOR STEPHANIE JONES FOR A SIX-YEAR TERM ENDING 12/31/2028
Administrator Ledbetter advised that this is a request from the Board of Tax Assessors for the reappointment of Stephanie Jones for a six-year term ending 12/31/2028.
Commissioner Potts made a motion to approve the reappointment of Stephanie Jones to the Board of Tax Assessors. Commissioner Owens seconded the motion and Commissioners Potts, Owens, and Cunningham voted aye. Motion passed.
AMENDMENT TO THE GORDON COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCE FOR MALT BEVERAGE WINE AND LIQUOR ORDINANCE FOR SUNDAY ALCOHOL SALES
Administrator Ledbetter advised that this is a first reading of the amendment to the Gordon County Code of Ordinance for the Malt Beverage Wine and Liquor Ordinance to allow for Sunday Alcohol Sales. The second reading will be at the December 20th meeting and will be presented to the Board for adoption at that time.
REAPPOINTMENT TO THE HOSPITAL AUTHORITY FOR NANCY NICHOLS FOR A THREE-YEAR TERM ENDING 12/31/2025
Administrator Ledbetter advised the Board that this comes to the Board from the Hospital Authority for the reappointment of Nancy Nichols for a three-year term ending 12/31/2025
Commissioner Owens made a motion to approve the reappointment of Nancy Nichols to the Hospital Authority. Commissioner Cunningham seconded the motion and Commissioners Cunningham, Potts, and Owens voted aye. Motion passed.
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Cunningham made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Potts seconded the motion and Commissioners Potts, Cunningham, Steward, and Owens voted aye.
There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 6:23 p.m.
