BALDWIN COUNTY REGULAR MEETING June 18, 2024 1601 N Columbia St, Suite 220 6:00 PM  MINUTES  MEMBERS PRESENT John' Westmoreland Kendrick Butts Henry Craig Emily Davis Sammy Hall OTHERS PRESENT Carlos Tobar Brandon Palmer Dawn Hudson Cindy Cunningham CALL TOORDER INVOCATION  Chairman John Westmoreland called June 18, 2024 Regular Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.  The Invocation was delivered by County Manager Carlos Tobar. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by' Vice Chairman Kendrick Butts.  PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF MINUTES  Commissioner Emily Davis made a motion to approve the minutes of the. June 4, 2024 Work Session, June 4, 2024 Regular Meeting, June 4, 2024 Executive Session and. June 10, 2024 Called Meeting. Commissioner Henry Craig seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Commissioner Henry Craig made a motion to amend the Agenda toi include the Family Drug Court grant. Commissioner Sammy Hall seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Commissioner Sammy Hall made a motion to amend the Agenda to remove items #6&#7 related to the Sibley Place property and preliminary engineering report. Commissioner Emily  AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA  Davis seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. ADMINISTRATVEFSCAL MATTERS Rural Housing Initiative Program  County Manager Carlos Tobar asked the Board ift they want to pursue the Rural Housing Initiative Program (RHI) fort the unincorporated area only. He reported two proposals were previously submitted under the RHI program; however, both proposals were shifted to the City  since the properties would require annexation into the City.    Vice Chairman Kendrick Butts made ar motion to continue with the Rural Housing Initiative Program for unincorporated areas of the County and pursue the September funding cycle. Commissioner Emily Davis seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.  Proposed Increase in Animal Reclaim Fee thet two veterinarians that the County uses.  County Manager Tobar stated there has been an increase in cost to $601 for rabies reclaims by Mr. Tobar reported this is being provided fori informational purposes, and no Board action is  required.  Roads in The Falls at Rocky Creek Subdivision  County Manager Tobar reported ai letter was received from The Falls at Rocky Creek Subdivision requesting that the County accept the roads in The Falls subdivision into the County Road System. He stated County Engineer Brian Woodi inspected the roads ini this subdivision when they were being built, and they were built to DOT standards. Chairman John Westmoreland recommended waiting until more development has been completed ini the subdivision to consider this matter. He stated that as long as construction is going on there will be heavy trucks and equipment on those roads which could damage the Commissioner Emily Davis made a motion to table this matter. Commissioner Henry Craig Resolution of Support for Central State Hospital Demolition and Redevelopment  roads.  seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.  Chairman John' Westmoreland presented al Resolution to support Governor Kemp's Executive Orders directing the razing, demolition and disposal of vacant structures on the Central State Hospital Campus and to encourage the Central State Hospital Local Redevelopment Authority tor revitalize the Central State Hospital campus. Attorney Brandon Palmer stated he has Commissioner Henry Craig made ar motion to adopt the Resolution of Support for Central State Hospital Demolition and Redevelopment as presented. Vice Chairman Kendrick Butts  reviewed the proposed Resolution.  seconded the motion andi it passed unanimously.  the Resglution is herewith attached and made an official part of the minutes at pages  A71 255 Drug Court Grant  Assistant County Manager Dawn Hudson presented the Family Drug Court Grant award. She reported the grant amount is $193,356 for the grant period July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025. She Commissioner Emily Davis made a motion to accept the grant award and to authorize the Chairman to sign necessary documents. Vice Chairman Kendrick Butts seconded the motion  stated there is no matching requirement for the grant.  and it passed unanimously. OLD BUSINESS trash service. NEW BUSINESS as Pride Month.  Commissioner Emily Davis stated she continues to receive complaints about problems with the Commissioner Emily Davis asked that everyone recognize June 19th as Juneteenth and June  COUNTY MANAGER'S REPORT  County Manager Tobar reported hel had submitted a County Manager's report to the Board prior to tonight's meeting. He presented an update on County projects. He stated the sewer lift station grant application has been submitted tot the Appropriations Committee; bids for    paving projects are due June 28th and there will be an AARP tour of the Government Building  on Thursday, June 20th.  PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD FOR NON-AGENDA ITEMS  Mr. Danny Register, 234 Mount Pleasant Church Road, addressed the Board expressing his displeasure and disappointment that the improvements to the Coopers Park will not take place sooner. He stated he has been told the estimated design completion date is now 2025 with the improvements be done in 2030. Mr. Register said he has been very active in the Coopers Community, has supported improvements to the Community and appreciates all the improvements that have been made. However, he will no longer be involved with meetings of the Coopers Community due to how this project is being handled. He concluded that the improvements to the Coopers Park were int the works before pickleball courts and the aquatic Mr. Danny Blair, 585 Meriwether Road, came before the Board to express concern with Oakwood' Village Subdivision. He stated the developer is building on every available lot which will be 124 structures, andi the Land Use Code specifies less than 100 lots in a subdivision. Mr. Blair stated people are parking illegally along the sides of the road int the subdivision, and hei is concerned that public safety vehicles such as ambulances, fire trucks and law enforcement will not be able to get down into the subdivision. Mr. Blair also expressed concern that the development on Log Cabin Road will create these problems as well. Mr. Jeff Kelly, 143B Admiralty Way, stated he addressed the Board at the June 4th meeting regarding the current Short-Term Vacation Rental ordinance. At that time, he requested Commissioners look at the Putnam County's Ordinance since it seems to be more helpful to neighborhoods regarding the STVR and revise Baldwin County's ordinance to make itr more effective to protect neighborhoods. Mr. Kelly stated he has filed numerous complaints on the Mr. Ed Powelski, 121 Tara Place, addressed the Board expressing concern about the increase in traffic due to Publix and the development of 1001 townhouses on Log Cabin Road, He stated there was a development started about 4 years ago, and the developer didn't finishi it. Now the roads are in poor condition, one resident has a cattle gate in his front yard and another resident has a retention pond int their back yard with no fencing or gates. He said the resident's property floods each time it rains since the silt fence is note effective. Mr. Powelski reported he had spoken tot the County Engineer about the situation; however, he has had no Commissioners Hall and Craig asked Mr. Tobar for an update on the Short-Term Vacation Rental policy review. Mr. Tobar responded the Attorney and his staff are reviewing various ordinances including Putnam County's ordinance for recommendations: to Baldwin County's  center.  County Citizen Problem Reporter site with no response.  response. He stated something must! be done about this situation.  Short-Term Vacation Rental ordinance. EXECUTIVE SESSION passed unanimously.  Commissioner Henry Craig made a motion to adjourn into Executive Session at 6:35 p.m.t to discuss real estate and litigation. Commissioner Emily Davis seconded the motion and it  RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING  Vice Chairman Kendrick Butts made a motion to reopen the Regular Meeting at 8:00 p.m. Commissioner Emily Davis seconded the motion and itp passed unanimously.  REGULAR MEETING unanimously.  Commissioner Sammy Hall made a motion to amend the Agenda to add back to the Agenda the Sibley Property matters. Vice Chairman Kendrick Butts seconded the motion and itp passed Commissioner Sammy Hall made a motion to authorize County Manager Tobar to seek proposals to remove the house ati the Sibley Property. Vice Chairman Kendrick Butts  seconded the motion andi it passed by the following vote:  Aye: Hall, Butts, Davis, Westmoreland  Nay: Craig    Commissioner Emily Davis asked that the minutes reflect that proposals would be solicited by Commissioner Sammy Hall made a motion to authorize County Manager Tobar to make application for the road construction at the Sibley Property. Vice Chairman Kendrick Butts  the County and not the Development Authority.  seconded the motion andi it passed by the following vote:  Aye: Hall, Butts, Davis, Westmoreland staff would be responsible for this matter.  Nay: Craig  Commissioner Emily Davis again asked that the minutes reflect that the County Manager and  ADJOURNMENT  Commissioner Sammy Hall made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:07 p.m. Commissioner  Emily Davis seconded the motion and itp passed unanimously.  Respectfullys submitted, ohn H.Westhoreland GAHHELAD Chairman  Cynthia K. Cunningham County Clerk  C-sligler    A RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT GOVERNOR KEMP'S EXECUTIVE ORDERS DIRECTING THE RAZING, DEMOLITION, AND DISPOSAL OF VACANT STRUCTURES ON THE CENTRAL STATE HOSPITAL CAMPUS; TO ENCOURAGE THE CENTRAL STATE HOSPITAL LOCAL REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO REVITALIZE THE CENTRAL STATE HOSPITAL CAMPUS; AND FOR OTHER  PURPOSES.  WITNESSETH:  WHEREAS, Baldwin County (the "County") is a duly formed political subdivision of WHEREAS, several abandoned and vacant buildings on the Central State Hospital campus constitute environmental hazards and a threat to the life, safety, and welfare of the WHEREAS, on July 25, 2023, Governor Kemp signed an executive order authorizing and directing the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities to provide fort thei razing, demolition, and disposal ofo certain structures ont the Central Statel Hospital campus, known as the "Walker Building", the "Green Building", and the "Jones Building"; WHEREAS, on. July 25, 2023, Governor Kemp signed an executive order authorizing and directing the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities toj provide for the razing, demolition, and disposal of the "Wash House Building" located on the Central WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of Baldwin County supports the Governor's Executive Orders to raze, demolish, and safely dispose of the vacant structures on the Central WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of Baldwin County finds thati iti isi ini the best interest of the citizens of Baldwin County that those vacant structures on the Central State Hospital bes safely disposed of, conveyed, and/or redeveloped towardac different purpose that will WHEREAS, the Central State Hospital Local Redevelopment Authority is a special purpose political unit of the State of Georgia created for the purpose of revitalizing and re- purposing the 2,000 acres campus oft the Central Statel Hospital thus creating increased economic WHEREAS, the Georgia General Assembly created the Central State Hospital Local Redevelopment Authority for the purpose of executing and administering the reuse plan for the property now or formerly occupied by Central State Hospital resulting from the closure or realignment of Central State Hospital sO as to ameliorate the impact of such closure or realignment on the communities and residents of Milledgeville and Baldwin County, and doing allt things deemedi necessary, convenient, and desirablei fora andi incident tot the efficient and proper  the State of Georgia;  citizens ofl Baldwin County;  State Hospital campus; Statel Hospital campus;  benefit the citizens of Baldwin County;  benefit to the State of Georgia and Baldwin County;  development and operation ofs such type of undertakings;  1    WHEREAS, the Central State Hospital Local Redevelopment Authority's mission is to develop long term strategies for repurposing the former Central State Hospital campus by identifying potential business opportunities and coordinating the development of the property with ai focus on job creation, education, transportation, recreation, and real estate value for the WHEREAS, the Baldwin County Board of Commissioners hereby urges the Central State Hospital Local Redevelopment Authority to develop and execute a plan for the redevelopment and/or demolition of those vacant and abandoned buildings on the Central State Hospital campus and to reduce the threat tot thel life, safety, and welfare oft the citizens of Baldwin  community;  County and the City ofl Milledgeville;  NOW,THEREFORE, BEI ITI RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of] Baldwin 1. Incorporation of Recitals. The above stated recitals are true and correct and are 2. Support of Executive Orders of Governor Kemp. The Board of Commissioners hereby voicesi its support for the aforementioned) Executive Orders signed by Governor 3. Encouragement for the Central Statel Hospital Local Redevelopment Authority to accomplish its mission and purpose. Thel Board of Commissioners hereby urges the Central State Hospital Local Redevelopment Authority to make greater efforts to develop and execute a comprehensive plan for the redevelopment and revitalization of the Central State Hospital campus with a focus on job creation, education, . Severability. In case any one or1 more oft the provisions oft this resolution shall for any reason be held tol bei illegal or invalid, suchi illegality or invalidity shall not affect any other provision oft this resolution, butt this resolution shall be construed and enforced as 5. Repeal of Conflicting Resolutions. Any and all resolutions in conflict with this Effective Date. This Resolution: shall take effecti immediately upon its adoption.  County, Georgia, andi iti is hereby resolved by authority oft thes same, as follows:  incorporated as though fullys set forthl herein.  Kemp on. July25,2023.  transportation, recreation, andi real estate value for the community.  ifsuch illegal ori invalid provision hadi not been contained herein. resolution this day passed be and they are hereby repealed.  sO1 RESOLVED, this 18 day of June, 2024.  [SIGNATURE PAGEI FOLLOWS]  BALDWIN COUNTY, GEORGIA  2    Chair, Baldwin County Board of Commissioners R  ATTEST:  uxnesgom  Cynyhial K. Cunninghan Baldwin County Clerk DATE. ADOPTED 618/24 [SEAL] SE E  €  SHANO  3