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Wednesday, November 14, 2018 – 9:00 a.m.
Courthouse, Main Courtroom, 16001 Barnesville Street, Zebulon, Georgia
www.pikecoga.com/novusagenda has a download of the agenda and accompanying information for this meeting. This includes items listed on the agenda such as the Medical First Reponse License and the property being decided on Bottoms Road. Monthly information from Animal Control, Coroner, Fire Department, Grady, Library, Magistrate Court, McIntosh Trail CSB, Planning & Development, Registrar, Superior - Juvenile Court, Tax Assessor, and the Water Authority are included as well.
Commissioners James Jenkins, Tim Guy, Tim Daniel, Tommy Powers, and Chairman Briar Johnson were present for this meeting as well as County Clerk Jo Ann Wrye to take the minutes, County Attorney/Interim County Manager Rob Morton and County AttorneyTom Morton
1. CALL TO ORDER .................................................................................... Chairman J. Briar Johnson
2. INVOCATION………………………………………………………………………….…Ben Maxedon
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ................................................................... Chairman J. Briar Johnson
4. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA - (O.C.G A. § 50-14-1 (e) (1))
County Attorney/Interim County Manager (CM) Rob Morton advised that 9b. will include a public hearing.
5. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES - (O.C.G.A. § 50-14-1(e) (2))
a. Minutes of the October 30, 2018 Regular Monthly Meeting.
b. Minutes of the November 3, 2018 Special Called MeetingMotion to approve. Approved 5-0.
6. INVITED GUESTS
a. Employee recognition for years of service to Pike County.
Mitchell Brooks has worked for Pike County for 5 years with the Pike County Sheriff's Office. Major David Neal said that he works traffic at night and that he doesn't remember a complaint about him. Major Neal said that Mitchell is very open in dealing with the public. Interim CM Morton thanked Deputy Brooks for his dedication and for keeping us safe.
Misty McBroom has worked for Pike County with the Pike County Sheriff's Office in the E911 Center for 5 years. Lt. Wendy Pippins told commissioners that Misty worked last night and was unable to attend this meeting, but that she appreciated this recognition for Misty's service to the county. She said that 911 is a field that no one knows unless they are behind the scenes, that she couldn't have asked for a better team, and expressed appreciation for Misty's supervisor skills on the night shift. She praised Misty's dedication and said that Misty promised that she would be here for her 10 year anniversary.
Billy McDowell has worked for Public Work for 15 years. Interim CM Morton said that he has had dealings with Billy for the past 15 years and thanked him for his dedication. Public Works Director Todd Goolsby said that Billy is the most senior employee out there and has done a little of everything from mowing to being a part of the dirt road crew. He expressed his appreciation for him.
b. Matt Bottoms, President of Pike County Farm Bureau to address the Board regarding the Farm City Week Proclamation.
Asking for a proclamation to be considered. Rob asked that they go ahead and make a motion and sign the declaration. Motion to approve. Approved 5-0.
c. Larry Mitchum, City of Zebulon Administrator to address the Board regarding joint Board of Elections and Registration.
Zebulon is interested in discussing this possibility if this comes to fruition. Rob said that many months ago, former CM John Hanson mentioned this. It would require local legislation. The City of Zebulon stated that under state law, the law allows the cities and the county working together on this. No action is necessary on this today.
7. REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONS, DEPARTMENTS, COMMITTEES, AUTHORITIES
a. Monthly Reports submitted from County Departments and County Authorities, including a Revenue/Expenditure Statement for all departments and a summary check register.
b. County Manager Report
Update on County finances for the following funds/accounts:
General Fund ........................................................................................ …$1,099,420.33
Fire Dept. Donations ........................................................................................ $5,742.94
BOC – Jury Account………………………………………………………………$0.00
Cash Reserve Account ........................................................................ ….....$107,226.80
Pike County CD Special Revenue funds………………………………………….$0.00
Jail Fund ........................................................................................................ $28,371.11
E-911 Fund .................................................................................................... $54,221.17
DATE Fund ................................................................................................... $45,914.53
Juvenile Court Fund ....................................................................................... $13,071.33
Residential Impact Fee ................................................................................ $538,357.87
Commercial Impact Fees ............................................................................... $43,971.76
C.A.I.P FUND ............................................................................................. $261,498.29
General Obligation SPLOST Tax Bond Sinking Fund, 2016 .................... ..$360,309.27
L.M.IG. Grant (DOT)………………………………………………………$150,183.98
c. County Manager Comment
Bobby Bickley is the new county manager. Introduction by Rob Morton. There will be a meeting with the City of Zebulon and county Planning and Zoning today. Working with individual cities to take care of needs and services through the county. Working to help him hit the ground running on December 10.
d. Commissioner Reports
Commissioner Daniel said welcome to Bobby.
Commissioner Guy said welcome to Mr. Bickley to Pike County.
Commissioner Powers said we’re glad to have you.
Chairman said that Post 197 gave a great program and had a great turnout for Veterans Day.
e. County Attorney Report to Commissioners. None.
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. PUBLIC HEARING: To receive public input regarding REZ-18-04 – John W. Edwards, Jr., Allie E. Armistead, and Laurie E. Fisher, property owners and applicants, are requesting a rezoning of the subject property from A-R (Agricultural-Residential) to P-I (Professional-Institutional) in order to develop a Veterans Administration Medical Clinic. Proposed zoning decision relates to or will allow the location of relocation of a halfway house, drug rehabilitation center, or other facility for treatment of drug dependency on the subject property (other facility). The subject property, located off of U.S. Hwy. 19 North, has approximately 1370 feet of total frontage along the eastern side of U.S. Hwy. 19 North. The subject property is located in Land Lots 224 and 225 of the 8th District of Pike County, Georgia. The total property area consists of 30.70 acres and is further identified as Tax Map Parcels #066 052 and 066 054. If approved, a separate Overlay District hearing will be required for this rezoning application.
Action: Discuss/Approve/Deny
CM Morton said that Item B is the adjoining property and said that they could consider the two adjoining properties together. State law requires that because the use may include rehabilitation services for veterans, there was a 6 month waiting period before the rezoning decision could be made.
b. PUBLIC HEARING: To receive public input regarding REZ-18-05 –JAASEE Holdings, LLLP, property owner and applicant, are requesting a rezoning of the subject property from A-R (Agricultural-Residential) to P-I (Professional-Institutional) in order to develop a Veterans Administration Medical Clinic. Proposed zoning decision relates to or will allow the location of relocation of a halfway house, drug rehabilitation center, or other facility for treatment of drug dependency on the subject property (other facility). The subject property, located off of U.S. Hwy. 19 North, has approximately 260 feet of total frontage along the eastern side of U.S. Hwy. 19 North. The subject property is located in Land Lots 224 and 225 of the 8th District of Pike County, Georgia. The total property area consists of 16.16 acres and is further identified as Tax Map Parcel #066 054A. If approved, a separate Overlay District hearing will be required for this rezoning application.
Action: Discuss/Approve/Deny
CM Morton said that item b is the adjoining property and said that they could consider the two adjoining properties together. State law requires that because the use may include rehabilitation services for veterans, there was a 6 month waiting period before the rezoning decision could be made.
Chairman asked the Board what they wanted to do. Consensus to do both together. Brad said that we are hearing the actual rezoning today. This is a requirement for acceptance of the VA, but the VA has not made a decision on this clinic. This would also be ok for a doctor’s office, etc. Both will be combined into one parcel and the overlay district rules will apply to this.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Butch Armistead said that this will be 68,000 feet of office space. We expect it to be from 6-8 acres in size. Sewage can be run from the City of Zebulon. It would have to be annexed into the City of Zebulon. He called it “Our Amazon.”
No one in opposition. Closed public hearing.
Motion to approve both. Approved 5-0.
c. Consider award of Painting Bid for courthouse.
Received two bids on this previously. Lowest bid was $34,000. Chose to readvertise. Another bid was received. CM Morton received it.
RBSC Technology Solutions out of Thomaston. Ronald Bailey is the owner and CEO. $23,500 is the estimate. Appears to meet all of the specifications. You can either receive the bid or go ahead and take action.
Daniel said that we did what we intended to do and save some money. We saved at least $10,000 by putting it back out there. Motion to accept their bid and give them the bid. Approved 5-0.
d. Approve/deny final plat for SUB-18-05.
Brad Vaughn said that this is the White Horse Subdivision on Beeks Road. 31 houses. The only difference with the before and today is the retention pond. Everything has been satisfied. Recommend for final approval. 3 acres in question will be deeded to the county upon final approval for a county fire station.
Motion to approve the final plat. Approved 5-0.
9. NEW BUSINESS
a. Approve/deny renewal of alcohol license (Retail Sales – beer and wine) for Jason Mask d/b/a Frank’s Filling Station, 6764 Hwy. 362, Concord, GA. Applicant has met criteria.
This item was initially skipped. Chairman Johnson apologized for skipping this item and went back to it after completing Items b and c. Motion to approve. Approved 5-0.
b. Approve/deny annual CIE update.
Been working to get accurate numbers on this. Rob said that this is for last year. It goes from November 1 to October 31. We have to look back and see what was actually done. Brad found some numbers that should have been identified 2 years ago that are being reported now. This is a public hearing on the draft that will be transmitted to the state for their approval. It will then be considered for a final approval in the December 12 meeting. This is how this process works. No refunds were issued and there were some expenditures. No transfers. No corrections of errors. The final balance is $495,498 in our Impact Fees. This money is kept separate from other money in the county. Our Comprehensive Plan runs through 2020. Three Rivers will look this over and give us their thoughts on it.
PUBLIC HEARING
No one to speak in favor or against. Closed public hearing.
Rob asked to consider sending the draft to the state. Motion to approve the transmittal of this document. Approved 5-0.
10. PUBLIC COMMENT - None
11. EXECUTIVE SESSION
a. Interim County Manager requests Executive Session for discussion or deliberation on the appointment, employment, compensation, hiring, disciplinary action or dismissal, or periodic evaluation or rating of a county officer or employee as provided in O.C.G.A. § 50-14-3(6) germane to the County Manager.
Executive Session at 9:43 a.m.
Back in session at 10:16 a.m.
Motion to adjourn at 10:17 a.m.
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