WORKSHOP SESSION TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 2024  TIFT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS  The scheduled' Workshop Session of the Tift County Board of Commissioners was called to order by Chairman Tony McBrayer on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at 6:00 pm in the Commissioner's Meeting Room oft the Charles Kent Administration Building. Members of the Commission present in addition to Chairman McBrayer were Commissioners Paul Webb, Greg Wood, Donnie Hester, Fred "Buck" Rigdon,  Stan Stalnaker and Melissa Hughes. Commissioner Donnie Hester led in Prayer.  PUBLIC COMMENTS: There were none to report. APPOINTMENTS: There were none to report. PUBLICI HEARINGS:  4.1 TC-ZA-24-03: Petition for a Special Exception to allow the development of a solar farm on 55.52 acres located at 435 Oakridge Church Rd -1 Tax Map 0061 Parcel 108. The property is zoned' WLI (Wholesale Light Industrial) and a solar farm is an allowable by special exception in this zoning Community Development Director Chris Davis stated that the owner, David Mullis, and agent, Nick Stein, have requested a special exception to allow the development of 30.3 acres ofa 55.52-acre tract located at 435 Oakridge Church Rd to be used as a solar farm. The propertyi is zoned' WLI (Wholesale Light Industrial). Mr. Davis stated that the applicant has supplied all documentation required by the solar farm ordinance. He has included a decommissioning plan, bond and letter from FAA. The Planning Commission met on February 8, 2024 and recommends approval. No one was present at the meeting to speak against the application.  district.  ITEMSTO BE DISCUSSED ATI REGULAR SESSION, MARCH 11, 2024:  5.1 Purchase of Truck for Community Development Services with ARPAI Interest Funds: County Manager. Jim Carter stated that the truck that the Community Development Services Director currently drivesi is beginning to need major repairs. The truck has over 130,000 miles. The Director obtained six (6) bids with the lowest being from Woody Folsom Baxley for $53,387. This would be paid for with the interest earned on ARPA funds. The Board indicated its desire to  place this item on the Consent Agenda.  5.2 Resolution No. 2024-04, Amendment to Schedule of Fees (Health Dept Fees): Jill Reade, Environmental Health County Manager, stated that the County Board of Health has approved newi fees for Environmental Health. State law requires that these fees be approved by the county governing authority. The Board indicated its desire to place thisi item on the Consent  Agenda.  Page 1of3    WORKSHOP SESSION TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 2024  TIFT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS  5.3 Easement for Georgia Power for Pickleball Court and EB Hamilton Park: Public' Works Director Jason. Jordan stated it was necessary for Georgia Power to obtain easements fort these two projects. The Board indicated its desire to place this item on the Consent Agenda.  5.4 Addendum to Contract with Watkins & Associates for the Red Oak Road Bridge Project: Public Works Director Jason. Jordan: stated that a bridge will need to be constructed on Red Oak Road. This addendum will allow the engineer to prepare bid documents and advertise for the building oft the bridge. The Board indicated its desire to place this item on the Consent Agenda. 5.5 Purchase of Rotary Mowing Head for Energreen Moweri for Public' Works: Public Works Director. Jason. Jordan stated that Energreen has recommended replacing our existing rotary mowing head because it isr not repairable due to extensive use. Energreen is offering a mowing head and Lexan safety glass at a discounted price of $18,268.25. The Board indicated its desire  to place this item on the Consent Agenda.  5.6 Consideration of Architectural Services for Renovation, Addition and Improvements to the Courthouse and Associated County Buildings: County Manager. Jim Carter stated that staff has utilized. John McCall with McCall and Associates for preliminary architectural consulting on proposed renovations and additions to current Tift County. judicial facilities. Mr. McCall performed a current andi future needs space studyt to include preliminary cost estimates. Staff recommends contracting with Mr. McCall for building design for the renovation of the historic County facilities. Staff asks that the Board approve the selection of Mr. McCall as the project design professional and direct the County Attorney and County Manager to negotiate an agreement for professional services with McCall and Associates for consideration by the Board ati the April Commission meeting. The Board indicated its desire to place this item on the  Consent Agenda.  5.7 Alcohol Beverage License Application submitted by Nizarali Jafarali for Tifton 2509 Incl located at 2509 South Main Street: County Clerk Miriam. Jordan stated that the applicant is requesting al Retail Malt Beverage Package and Retail Wine Package license. The Sheriff has reviewed the application and recommends approval. The Board indicated its desire to place thisi item on the  Consent Agenda. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION ONLY: There was nothing to report. COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS: There were none to report. COUNTY ATTORNEY'S COMMENTS: There were none to report.  Page 2 of3    WORKSHOP SESSION TUESDAY, MARCH5, 2024  TIFT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS  COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS: There were none to report. EXECUTIVE SESSION: There were none to report.  There being no further discussion, the Work Session was adjourned.  Aboser  Commissioner Stan Stalnaker, District4    Commissioner Donnie Hester, District1 Dulnoa Auyss Commissionern Melissa Hughes, District2 Pwu  Rigdon, District5 District6  *  M  ATTEST:  Commmissioner Paul Webb, District3  uinupguler  April8,2024  Page 3 of3