EFFINGHAM CO. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS  EFFINGHAM COUNTY, GEORGIA  REGULAR SESSION MEETING MINUTES  September 03, 2024  The Board of Commissioners of Effingham County, Georgia, Mr. Wesley Corbitt, Mr. Forrest Floyd, Mr. Roger Burdette, Mr. Jamie Deloach, and Mr. Phil Kieffer met in regular session at! 5:00 pm on Tuesday, September 03, 2024 in the Commissioners Meeting Chambers at the Effingham County Administrative Complex located at 804  South Laurel Street Springfield, Georgia 31329.  STAFF PARTICIPATION  Mr. Tim Callanan - County Administrator, Mr. Edward Newberry County Attorney, Ms. Stephanie Johnson - County Clerk, Ms. Tasheena Shiggs - Deputy Clerk, Ms. Marie Todd - Executive Assistant, Mr. Clint Hodges - Fire Chief & EMA Director, Mr. Noel Webb - Director of I.T., Mr. Steve Candler - Development Services Director, Ms. Samantha Easton - Planner II, Ms. Kim Barlett - Community Planner, Mr. Mark Barnes - Finance Director, Mrs. Sarah Mausolf - HR Director, Ms. Danielle Carver- Procurement: and Capital Projects Manager, Mr. Mark Lastinger- -P PublicI Information Officer, Ms. Laura Bassett - Director of Elections and Registration, Mr. Johnathan Hulme - County Engineer, and Mr. Seth Zeigler - Director of Parks and Recreation. Rex Inman, Murray Marshall, Joel Stuart, Julie Pickens, Thomas E. Lonon, Rick Wills, Sylvester Boston, Jimmy Blakey, Myal Robertson, Liz Sapp,0 CraigJohnson, Tom' Tindall, Jason Sanders, Randy Dykes, Mary Godlove, Chad Zittrouer, William Godloveand, Paul  CITIZEN PARTICIPATION  & Melissa Winkles I-CALL TOORDER II- ROLL CALL Wesley Corbitt, Chairman Forrest Floyd Roger Burdette, Vice Chairman Jamie Deloach Phil Kieffer II-INVOCATION  Chairman Corbitt called the meeting to order at 5:01pm  Commissioner Deloach provided the invocation. IV- PLEDGE' TOTHE AMERICAN FLAG The pledge was sounded in unison.    MINUTES OF THE September 03, 2024 BOC MEETING CONTINUED  PAGE]2  V-AGENDA. APPROVAL  County Clerk Johnson noted that consenta agenda items #1, #2, and #3 will be moved Commissioner Deloach made a motion to approve the agenda with the noted changes. Commissioner Floyd seconded the motion. The motion carried  to New Business #1A, #1B, and #1C.  unanimously. VI-MINUTES  Commissioner Kieffer made a motion to approve the August 16 - 17, 2024 retreat minutes and the August 20, 2024 regular meeting minutes. Commissioner Deloach  seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.  VII- PUBLIC COMMENTS commencing to speak. VII-CORRESPONDENCE  Chairman Corbitt stated comments shall pertain to agenda items only. Should you wish to make remarks, clearly state your full name into the microphone before  Chairman Corbitt stated documents from this meeting are located in the Clerk's  office and on the Board of Commisionerswebste.  IX-PRESENTATION - 5:05 pm  Mya Robertson (Ogeechee Visitation Centers)  To discuss distribution ofLocal Victim Assistance Programs (LVAP) Funds Julie Pickens, executive director of Child Advocacy Services explained three (3) programs, CASA Ogeechee, Prevent Child Abuse Ogeechee and Outreach, and Ogeechee visitation centers, assist families in establishing and maintaining relationships with their children that may have been severed when they were removed from their homes. Through advocacy, education, networking, and evidence-based prevention programs, that works to prevent child abuse and neglect, as well as to ensure the overall well-being of children and families. As a result oft the visitation center, families can maintain and mend their relationships, SO that children can be reunited with their families earlier or find permanent residence, which is beneficial to both the children and the county. While we provide free services to the court, the biological families, the foster families, or DFACS, some Mya Robertson, visitation coordinator explained residents of Effingham County lobbied to have a 5% penalty added to fines in all criminal and criminal ordinance cases. This fund is used to fund direct victim assistance programs. At the visitation centers, we offer supervised visitations, CASA members, direct services such as gas and transportation, referrals to other resources, parent education, and educational toys and crafts for parents to engage in. Effingham County has seven (7) organizations listed as certified and eligible for these funds based on research through open records requests with the state of Georgia and the Criminal Justice  funding is received from United Way Coastal Empire.    MINUTES OF THE September 03, 2024 BOC MEETING CONTINUED  PAGE 13  Coordinating Council. Additional funding will enable us to expand our community outreach, prepare our children for in-mandate reporting, and provide more educational toys. Several fundraising events have been held or are being held byt the organization, such as the Superhero Run,agortoumament, a rubber duck race, and  a clay target competition. X-CONSENT. AGENDA  Commissioner Kieffer made a motion to approve the following Consent Agenda items: -Comsideration-te-ppreve-he-Pale-sgma-PermE-AAppleation-fera lsmie-ae-iaa, Censideraton-e-apprewehealesgmAppiseatton-ora-pedestrian ybriébeacontmafiesiglatheeCommyaméeseRaNa50)Considerationio pprovethePalfiesigaPemstAp-asietanlyanlybriébencentalle igaalatSR.Hwy419amdPravelers-ead (4) Consideration to approve a Location Agreement as submitted by the Springfield Central High Association for the use of the gym located at 434 Wallace Drive (5) Consideration to approve to ratify and affirm the Dominion Purchase Agreement for election equipment. Commissioner  Deloach seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.  XI-UNIFINISHED BUSINESS  CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE THE SECOND READINGTO AMEND ARTICLE VI.- WETLANDS, SEC. 30- 246. - JURISDICTIONAL WETLAND DETERMINATION REQUIRED OF THE EFFINGHAM COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES (1ST READING Vice Chair Burdette made a motion to approve the 2nd Reading. Commissioner Floyd THE PLANNING BOARD RECOMMENDS APPROVING AN APPLICATION BY GREG COLEMAN AS AGENT FOR GROUND CONTROL DEVELOPMENT FOR A CONDITIONAL USE LOCATED ON US HIGHWAY 80 FOR COMMERCIAL TRUCK PARKING IN B-3. MAP # 329 PARCEL # 36, 37 & 38 IN THE FIRST DISTRICT Commissioner Floyd made a motion to postpone to 10/01/2024. Commissioner CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE THE SECOND READING OF AN APPLICATION BY GREG COLEMAN AS AGENT FOR GROUND CONTROL DEVELOPMENT FOR A CONDITIONAL USE LOCATED ON US HIGHWAY 80 FOR COMMERCIAL TRUCK PARKING IN B-3. MAP # 329 PARCEL # 36, 37 & 38 IN THE FIRST DISTRICT  APPROVED, 08/20/2024) (1):  seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.  (POSTPONED, 08/20/2024)(2):  Kieffer seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.  (POSTPONED, 08/20/2024) (3):  This item was postponed to 10/01/2024 due to previous action.  CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE THE SECOND READING TO AMEND PART II - OFFICIAL CODE, APPENDIX C -ARTICLE IX- SECTION 9.3 PROCEDURE FOR CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING OF THE EFFINGHAM COUNTY CODE OF    MINUTES OF THE: September 03, 2024 BOC MEETING CONTINUED ORDINANCES (1ST READING APPROVED, 08/20/2024) (4): seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.  PAGE 14  Commissioner Deloach made ai motioni to approve the 2nd Reading. Vice Chair Burdette  XII-NEW! BUSINESS  CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL PERMIT APPLICATION FORAPEDESTRIANI HYBRID BEACONTRAFFICSIGNALATEBENEZERI ROADAND County Engineer Hulme explained pedestrian hybrid beacon traffic signals will be located at crosswalks, where pedestrians can activate flashing yellow lights to warn traffic to slow down. They will bel located across from schools. GDOT must approve this Commissioner Kieffer made a motion to: approve the Traffic Signal Permit Application for aj pedestrian hybrid beacon traffic signal at Ebenezer Road and Franklin Walk. Commissioner Deloach seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL PERMIT APPLICATION FOR Al PEDESTRIAN HYBRID BEACON' TRAFFICSIGNALATNOELCONAWAYAND  FRANKLIN WALK (1A):  method before any location can be identified.  NEASE ROADS (1B):  There was no discussion on this item.  Vice Chair Burdette made a motion to approve the Traffic Signal Permit Application for a pedestrian hybrid beacon traffic signal at Noel Conaway and Nease Roads. Commissioner, Kieffer seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.  CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL PERMIT APPLICATION FOR A PEDESTRIAN HYBRID BEACON TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT SR HWY119 AND  TRAVELERS ROAD (1C): There was no discussion on this item.  Commissioner Floyd made a motion to approve the Traffic Signal Permit Application for a pedestrian hybrid beacon traffic signal at SR Hwy119 and Travelers Road. Commissioner Deloach seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.  CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION# 024-031 REGARDING THE PURCHASE OF ADDITIONAL RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR NEEDLE POINTE DRIVE (1): County Engineer Hulme explained it was discovered that the county road had encroached upon aj property owner's property when he attempted to subdivide. This road was purchased by the county and cleaned up for $2,075 in order to maintain it in Commissioner Deloach made a motion to approve of purchase of additional Right-of- Way. Vice Chair Burdette seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.  its current location.    MINUTES OF THE September 03, 2024 BOC MEETING CONTINUED CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE A PROPOSAL FROM CW MATTHEWS TO PATCH BLUE JAY ROAD IN RESPONSETO1 TROPICAL STORM DEBBY (2): County Engineer Hulme explained CW Matthews is being recommended to patch different parts of Blue Jay Road that were damaged by Tropical Storm Debbie. Commissioner Floyd made aj motion to approve of pavement patching contract of CW Matthews. Commissioner Kieffer seconded the motion. The motion carried CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE THE PROPOSAL OF THE GEORGIA HI-LO County Engineer Hulme explained this proposal outlines a conceptual plan for the portion of thel Hi-Lot trail in Effingham County. The trail will also connect with adjacent parksa and will be funded through the TSPLOST funds. There will be rough construction plans included in the concept plan, as well as construction details under task two for the engineer or architect to design. There may be some sections that require further Vice Chair Burdette made a motion to approve of the proposal for the Georgia Hi-Lo Effingham Model Project. Commissioner Floyd seconded the motion. The motion CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE OF THE ROAD LIST FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2025 LOCAL MAINTENANCE IMPROVEMENT GRANT (LMIG) APPLICATION (4): Procurement and Capital Projects Manager Carver explained a list of recommended roads has been developed for the LMIG 2025 application, which must be approved Commissioner Deloach made a motion to approve of Road List for the FY25 LMIG. Commissioner Floyd seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE A PROPOSAL FOR CATASTROPHIC INMATE MEDICAL INSURANCE PROVIDED BY SIRIUSPOINT AMERICA INSURANCE Procurement and Capital Projects Manager Carver explained a quote provided by SiriusPoint America Insurance Company is broken down in the Staff report. This insurance covers major medical expenses for jail inmates who do not serve time in Vice Chair Burdette made a motion to approve of quote submitted by SiriusPoint America Insurance Company with a $27,167.40 premium and $30,000.00 deductible. Commissioner Kieffer seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE AN INTERCOVERNMENTAL CONTRACT BY AND BETWEEN THE SAVANNAH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AND BRYAN, BULLOCH, CHATHAM, EFFINGHAM AND THE CITY OF SAVANNAH FOR  PAGE 15  unanimously.  EFFINGHAM MODEL PROJECT. (3):  attention.  carried unanimously.  and signed in order for the application to be processed.  COMPANY (5):  prison.    MINUTES OF THE September 03, 2024 BOC MEETING CONTINUED  PAGE 16  THE COASTAL HOUSING STUDY (6):  Procurement and Capital Projects Manager Carver explained according to the Georgia Department of Community Affairs, Georgia Tech did not need to be included on the intergovernmental contract fort thel housing study. Therefore, the county attorney has Commissioner Deloach made a motion to approve of the SEDA IGA Contract for the Coastal Housing Study for $20,000. Vice Chair Burdette seconded the motion. The CONSIDERATION7 TO. APPROVEANUPDATETOTHE FUTURE LAND USEI MAP (7): Development Services Director Candler explained The Ebenezer Historic Overlay District outline was drafted based on feedback from the retreat, utility properties were noted, and the Savannah Gateway Industrial Hub was moved from industrial to mixed use to get the developer to agree to downzone it. Approximately a year ago when the map was approved, the nodes were rural and suburban/urban. The nodes Speaker Joel Stuart: made a comment regarding the extension to Rahn Station Road as Vice Chair Burdette made al motion to approve an update to the Future Land Use Map. Commissioner Floyd seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE AND PUBLISH A NEW JOB DESCRIPTION FOR A HR and Risk Management Director Mausolf explain it is requested that this job description be approved and published for a project manager within Effingham County to assist with water, sewer, and capital improvement projects. At the retreat, we discussed the need for someone with engineering experience on Staff tol keep the projects on track and within budget. In addition to having someone with water and sewer experience, itv would also bel helpful tol have someone with general engineering experience to review road projects. Although it is not required, it does appear as a Commissioner Floyd made a motion to approve the job description and authorize publication and distribution. Vice Chair Burdette seconded the motion. The motion  approved a new contract.  motion carried unanimously.  now differ depending on where they are located. itt transitions between industrial and residential.  PROJECT MANAGER (8):  preferred option.  carried unanimously. County Clerk] Johnson Reminder  XIII - REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONERS & ADMINISTRATIVE: STAFF  Legislative Leadership conference. Located in Athens, GA. October 9-11,2024 Two (2) members needed for the Effingham Aging Services Board    MINUTES OF THE September 03, 2024 BOC MEETING CONTINUED  PAGE 17  Commissioner Floyd Updates  Meldrim Road paving update. Flood meeting on Zittrouer update  Commissioner Burdette Staffordshire update Westwood Heights update Ditches on Goshen Road  Updates  Colbert Court update provided by county engineer Hulme  Commissioner Kieffer  Abercorn Landing and Boat Dock update  Discussion of postponement times for items on the planning board  XIV - EXECUTIVESESSION  At 6:54pm, Commissioner Deloach made a motion to go into executive session for discussion of personnel, property, and pending litigation. Commissioner Floyd At7:57pm, Commissioner Deloach made a motion to reconvene. Vice Chair Burdette  seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.  XV-E EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES  Commissioner Deloach made a motion to approve the August 20, 2024 executive session minutes. Vice Chair Burdette seconded the motion. The motion carried  unanimously.  XVI-PLANNING BOARD - 6:00pm  BO LANGHAM as agent for MATTHEW & RYAN - PUBLIC HEARING (01): The Planning Board recommends approving a request by Bo Langham as agent for Matthew & Ryan Davis for a pond lessthan onea acrel located at 2643 Courthouse Road. Senior Planner Fernald explained as the applicant is moving dirt off-site, the pond which is surrounded by a buffer of 50 feet will meet the requirements under the Commissioner Deloach made a motion to approve the requests approval for a pond 1.All requirements of Effingham County Code of Ordinance, Appendix C- Zoning Ordinance; Article III - General Provisions; Section 3.17.4 - Construction 2.A All wetland impacts are approved by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. 3.Ift this pond exceeds 1 acre or more, the applicant shall come back through the process for necessary Planning Board and Board of Commissioner approval,  Map# 348 Parcel# 35 ini the Fourth District.  current ordinance ifapproved.  less than one acre, with the following conditions:  Requirements are adhered to.    MINUTES OF THE September 03, 2024 BOC MEETING CONTINUED along with obtaining a State Mining Permit.  PAGE 18  Commissioner Kieffer seconded the motion. Thei motion carried unanimously.  BO LANGHAM as agent for MATTHEW & RYAN - SECOND READING (02): Consideration to approve the Second Reading of a request by Bo Langham as agent for Matthew & Ryan Davis for a pond less than one acre located at 2643 Courthouse Commissioner Deloach made a motion to approve the 2nd Reading. Commissioner JORGE LOPEZ - PUBLIC HEARING (03): The Planning Board recommends denying an application by Jorge Lopez for a conditional usel located at 238 Midland Drive fora Rural Business for commercial truck parking in AR-2. Map #350A Parcel # 18 in the Senior Planner Fernald explained the applicant is requesting a conditional use for a rural business to allow truck parking for commercial purposes. The conditional use, if Speaking for: Rigo Rodriguez explained the company he works for is trying to find a Speaking in objection: Paul Winkles and Jason Sanders express concern with the Commissioner Floyd made a motion to deny. Commissioner Deloach seconded the JORGE LOPEZ - SECOND READING (04): Consideration to approve the Second Reading of an application by Jorge Lopez for a conditional use located at 238 Midland Drive for a Rural Business for commercial truck parking in AR-2. Map #350A Parcel  Road. Map# 348 Parcel# 35 in the Fourth District.  Floyd seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.  First District.  approved with the conditions, will meet the criteria oft the ordinance.  safe place to park their vehicles.  number oft trucks allowed, business hours, and road infrastructure.  motion. The motion carried unanimously.  # 18 in the First District.  This item was denied due to previous action.  KENNETH SOULS - PUBLIC HEARING (05): The Planning Board recommends approving an application by Kenneth Souls for a variance located at 277 Horseshoe Road to allow for the occupation of an RV/camper. Map # 355A Parcel # 3 in the First Senior Planner Fernald explained the applicant is requesting a variance from section 3.21.1 to allow them to live in their RV while renovating their mobile home. Commissioner Floyd made a motion to approve the request for a variance from ordinance Section 3.21.1 to allow for the occupation of an RV/Camper with the 1. Should the renovations take longer than 12 months, the applicant needs to come back before the board to get an extension oft time for the occupation oft the R/V.  District.  following conditions:    MINUTES OF THE: September 03, 2024 BOC MEETING CONTINUED  PAGE 19  2. Renovation of the Mobile Home shall comply with all Building Codes and permits. Commissioner Deloach seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. KENNETH SOULS - SECOND READING (06): Consideration to approve the Second Reading of an application by Kenneth Souls for a variance located at 277 Horseshoe Road to allow for the occupation of an RV/camper Map # 355A Parcel # 3 in the First Commissioner Floyd made a motion to approve the 2nd Reading. Vice Chair Burdette EDWARD VANCE - PUBLIC HEARING (07): The Planning Board recommends approving an application by Edward Vance for a variance located at 1717 Shawnee- Egypt Road to allow for the occupation of an RV/camper Map # 233B Parcel # 26 in Senior Planner Fernald explained the applicant is requesting a variance to allow the RV camper to be occupied while the home is being constructed. On July1 17,2024, the applicant applied for a residential building permit, which is in progress. The application has been reviewed by Staff and if approved, it will meet the current Commissioner Deloach made a motion to approve the request for a variance from ordinance Section 3.21.1 to allow for the occupation of an RV/Camper during home 1.The camper may be occupied for up to twelve (12) months during construction. Should an extension be needed, the applicant shall come before the Board of 2. Upon issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy for the house, the camper shall be Vice Chair Burdette seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.. EDWARD VANCE - SECOND READING (08): Consideration to approve the Second Reading of an application by Edward Vance for a variance located at 1717 Shawnee- Egypt Road to allow for the occupation of an RV/camper. Map # 233B Parcel # 261 in Commissioner Deloach made a motion to approve the 2nd Reading. Commissioner STEPHEN DAUGHERTY-I PUBLICHEARING (09): The Planning Board recommends approval of a request by Stephen Daugherty to rezone +/- 1.60 out of 7.67 acres located at 595 ArnsdorffLoop from AR-1 to AR-2 to allow for a subdivision to create Senior Planner Fernald explained a new home site is being proposed on 1.60 acres out of7.67 acres. Since the 1.60 acres fall below the 5-acre threshold, it will need to be rezoned to AR-2." This request is in accordance with the future land use map. Commissioner Deloach made a motion to approve the requests to rezone +/-1 1.60 out of7.67 acres from AR-1 & AR-2 to allow for subdivision to create a new home site  District.  seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.  the Third District.  ordinance's criteria.  construction with the following conditions:  Commissioners for approval.  vacated and disconnected from the well and septic.  the Third District.  Kieffer seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.  ar new home site. Map# 363 Parcel# 27 in the Third District.    MINUTES OF THE September 03, 2024 BOC MEETING CONTINUED signed by Development Services and then recorded.  PAGE 10  with the following conditions:  1. Before the zoning can take effect, a subdivision plat shall be approved and Vice Chair Burdette seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.  STEPHEN DAUGHERTY - SECOND READING (10): Consideration to approve the Second Reading of a request by Stephen Daugherty to rezone +/- 1.60 out of 7.67 acres located at 595. Arnsdorff Loop from AR1 to AR-2 to allow for a subdivision to Commissioner Deloach made a motion to approve the 2nd Reading. Vice Chair Burdette MARY L. GODLOVE - PUBLIC HEARING (11): The Planning Board recommends approval ofai request by Mary L. Godlove to rezone +/-1out of 6.49 acres located at 108 Oak Street from AR-1 to AR-2 to allow for a subdivision to create a new home Senior Planner Fernald explained the applicant is requesting rezone of1 acre out of 6.49 acres to AR-2 which would result in approximately 216 feet of frontage on Oak Street. Considering that the project is expected to be agricultural residential, this Vice Chair Burdette made a motion approve the requests to rezone +/-1 out ofe 6.49 acres from AR-1 & AR-2 to allow for subdivision to create ai new home site with the 1. Before the zoning can take effect, a ubdivsion/ecomonaton plat shall be approved and signed by Development Services and recorded. Commissioner Floyd seconded the motion. Thei motion carried unanimously. MARYI L. GODLOVE - SECOND READING (12): Consideration to approve the Second Reading of a request by Mary L. Godlove to rezone +/-10 out of 6.49 acres located at 108 Oak Street from AR-1 to AR-2 to allow for a subdivision to create a new home Vice Chair Burdette made a motion to approve the 2nd Reading. Commissioner Kieffer ROBERTI L. MCCORKLE, III as agent for MS2 FARMS, LLC-I PUBLIC HEARING (13): The Planning Board recommends approval ofal request by Robert L. McCorkle, III as agent for MS2 Farms, LLC to rezone +/-188.2 out of 259.33 acres located on Blue Jay Road from AR-1 to B-38 & LI (Light Industrial) to allow for commercial and industrial Senior Planner Fernald explained a Development Reginal Impact (DRI) review was completed, and no comments were received from surrounding municipalities regarding the proposed rezone of188.2 acres to B-3 and light industrial. Effingham Parkway 13.99 acrès will be rezoned to B-3, Blue Jay Road 13.99 acres will remain AR-1, and 57.21 acres will remain AR-1 to the south. After reviewing the application, Staff determined that the proposed cul-de-sac would meet the current ordinance's  create a newl home site. Map# 363 Parcel# 27 in the Third District. seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.  site. Map# 450D Parcel# 7i in the Second District.  parcel is consistent with the future land use map.  following conditions:  site. Map# 450D Parcel# 7i in the Second District. seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.  uses. Map# 415 Parcel# 30 in the Second District.  requirements.    MINUTES OF THE September 03, 2024 BOC MEETING CONTINUED  PAGE 11  Speaking for: Chad Zittrouer addressed preserving the commercial frontage along Effingham Parkway, constructing curb cuts due to the limited access the right-of-way was acquired with, delineating wetlands, and building a berm across from the former Vice Chair Burdette made a motion to approve the requests to rezone +/- 188.2 out of 259.33 acres from AR-1 to B-3 & LI to allow for commercial and industrial uses with 1.A Site Plan shall be approved by the Effingham County Board ofCommissioners. 2. Buffers shall adhere to the Effingham County Code of Ordinances, Article III, 3. USACE must approve and permit all wetland impacts, and the Approved Jurisdictional Determination must be submitted during the site development 4. Site Development plans must comply with the Effingham County Water Resources Protection Ordinance, the Stormwater Management Local Design 5. The physical closure oft the portion of Otis Seckinger Roadway shall take place buti not priort to the following: Effingham Parkway is complete and operational (in the event this item is not completed by September 1, 2025, the applicant shall be allowed to proceed with the physical closing). The area for the new cul-de-sac is deeded to Effingham County (in the form or R/W or easement to 6. No certificates of occupancy shall be issued on the properties associated with this zoning application until such time as items above are completed. 7. There shall be a 15-foot vegetative berm installed between the proposed industrial development and all existing residential properties. 8. Effingham Parkway shall be the only access for all industrial and commercial Commissioner Floyd seconded the motion. Thei motion carried unanimously. ROBERT L. MCCORKLE, III as agent for MS2 FARMS, LLC- SECOND READING (14): Consideration to approve the Second Reading ofa a request by Robert L. McCorkle, III as agent for MS2 Farms, LLC to rezone +/-1 188.2 out of259.33 acres located on Blue Jay Road from AR-1 to B-3 & LI (Light Industrial) to allow for commercial and  Otis Seckinger building.  the following conditions:  Section 3.4 Buffers. plan review process.  Manual, and Chapter 34- Flood Damage Prevention.  be determined by Effingham County).  traffic from the proposed development.  industrial uses. Map# 415 Parcel# 30 in the Second District. This item was postponed to 09/17/2024 due to added stipulations.  XVII- ADJOURNMENT  At 7:57pm, there being no further business, Commissioner Kieffer made a motion to adjourn thei meeting. Commissioner Deloach: seconded the motion. The motion carried  unanimously. R5 Roger Burdette, Vice Chairman  SOakon  Stephanie D.J Johnson, County Clerk