417  Houston County Commissioners Meeting  September 3, 2024 Perry, Georgia  The Houston County Board of Commissioners met in regular session at 9:00 am on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at the Houston County Courthouse in Perry, Georgia, with Chairman Perdue presiding and Commissioners Byrd, Gottwals, Robinson, and Talton present. County Attorney Toml Hall, Director of Administration Robbie Dunbar, and Director of Operations Brian Commissioner Gottwals gave the invocation and then led those present in the Pledge of Colonel Craig Giles, Commander oft the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA)A Aviation Division, spoke about his work at Robins Air Force Base. He mentioned that SO much depot and repair work on airplanes took place at the base that the DLA located a site at Robins to handle the need for parts. He commented that this was the second time he had been stationed at Robins AFB, with thet first being ten years ago with the J-STARS. Hei further stated that uponl leaving the Air Force, he and his wife will retire tot the area, having recently built their retirement home. He concluded his remarks by saying that out oft the 14 duty stations he had been assigned to, the Houston County community was the most welcoming community for active- duty military personnel, in his opinion, and he greatly appreciated the community support for the military. Each oft the commissioners expressed their appreciation to Col. Giles for his service, sharing information about his career and military service and the critical work he does ins support of Motion by Mr. Talton, second by Mr. Byrd, and carried unanimously by all to approve the Chief Buildingl Inspector Tim Andrews presented: Special Exception Applications #2793 through Chairman Perdue askedi ifa applicant #2795 was the applicant who had previously been denied. Mr. Andrews responded that the applicant had secured a commercial building for material  Jones were also present. Allegiance.  the United States military.  minutes from the regular session held on August 20, 2024.  #2796.  delivery ande employees tog gather, so the objections have been resolved.  Chairman Perdue opened al Public Hearing.  Applicant #2793 was present with nothing further to add; there was no opposition. Applicant #2794 was present with nothing further to add; there wasi no opposition. Applicant #2796 was present and stated that all his business would be done away from his Without further comments, Chairman Perdue closed the Public Hearing and reopened the Motion by Mr. Talton, second by Mr. Gottwals, and carried unanimously by all to approve the following Special Exception Applications to include any and all stipulations as noted on the Zoning & Appeals recommendation: and Section 95 Requirements staff report:  Applicant #2795 was not present; there was no opposition.  residence; there was no opposition. regular portion of the meeting.  #2793 #2794 #2795 #2796  Larry & Anital Foreman Darius Gibson Austin Clements & Baylee Irby John & Emily Gugino  Executive Transport Services Medical Transportation Fencing and Patio Business Mobile Mechanic Business  Houston County Commissioners Meeting Continued on! Page 418    418  Houston County Commissioners Meeting Continuedi from Page 417  County Attorney Tom Hall madea ab blanket statement for the benefit ofa alla applicants for Special Exceptions for home occupations: eveni iftheE BoardofCommisioner: approves ana application, neighborhood covenants may still impose certain restrictions upon or against home businesses. These restrictive covenants are not superseded by any action the Board of Commissioners takes. The actionst taken! by the Board will not change any provision within the Mr. Andrews instructed those applicants whose applications were approved on the next step ing getting their business license: got to the Commissioner's Office and apply for the license.  covenant that prohibits any commercial or business activity.  Mr. Andrews presented Special Exception #2797. Chairman Perdue opened al Public Hearing.  Mr. Matt Beasley, of Silicon Ranch Corporation, spokei inf favor oft the development. Mr. Ben Carr, al University of Georgia graduate student studying! black bearsi in Middle Georgia,  spokei in opposition to the development. Mr. Raye Jones spoke in opposition to the development. Mr. Ed Varner: spokei in opposition tot the development. Mr. Bobby Tuggle spoke in opposition tot the development. Ms. Amanda Holmes spoke in opposition tot the development. Ms. Kathryn Fussell spoke in opposition tot the development. Ms. Margaret Jones spoke inc opposition tot the development. Mr. Fletcher Sams spoke inc opposition tot the development. Mr.. John Colsons spokei in opposition tot the development. Mr. Alex Morrow spoke inc opposition tot the development.  Chairman Perdue closed the Public Hearing and reopened the regular portion of the meeting. Motion by Ms. Robinson, second by Mr. Gottwals, and carried unanimously by all to  disapprove the following Special Exception Applications:  #2797  Silicon Ranch Corporation  Solar Energy System  Chairman Perdue closed the meeting fora a five-minute comfort break. Chairman Perdue called the meeting back to order.  Mr. Talton presented: ar request fromi thel Engineering Department to enteri into a supplemental service agreement with Saunders Engineering Consultants, Inc., for additional engineering  services ont the Wilson Roada and Elberta Road Phase 3 Project.  Houston County Commissioners Meeting Continued on Page 419    419  Houston County Commissioners Meeting Continued from Page 418  Motion by Mr. Talton, second by Mr. Byrd, and carried unanimously by all to approve the signing ofas supplemental service agreement with Saunders Engineering Consultants, Inc., of Mr. Byrd commented that he appreciates the opportunity to perform value engineering on Mr. Gottwals presented a request to acknowledge consent of an agreement between the City Motion by Mr. Gottwals, second by Ms. Robinson, and carried unanimously by all to approve the acknowledgment ofc consent ofa an agreement betweent the City of Centerville and Houston County Sheriff Cullen Talton for blood draws performed by CorrectHealth Houston, LLC. Mr. Gottwals presented a request for approval ofal Memorandum of Agreement between the Houston County Board of Commissioners and the Development Authority of Houston County. Per this understanding, the County will supply an employee to be an on-site maintenance personf for the Development Authority. The Development Authority will reimburse the county Motion by Mr. Gottwals, second by Mr. Talton, and carried unanimously by all to approve the signing ofal Memorandum of Agreement with the Development Authority of Houston County Motion by Mr. Byrd, second by Ms. Robinson, and carried unanimously by all to approve the  Centerville, Georgia, in thea amount of$ $10,000.  this project tos save money.  of Centerville and Houston County Sheriff Cullen Talton.  for salary and benefits monthly.  for the utilization ofal Houston County employee. following FY24y year- -end budget adjustments:  FUND 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100  DEPARTMENT 1300 1400 1512 1530 1555 1565 1595 2200 2300 2310 2320 2800 3320 3910 3920 3921 4100 5110 5115 5452 6100 7130 7200 7400 7520 9000 TOTAL INCREASE  ADJUSTMENT $283,423.00 $209,310.00 $278,645.00 $168,530.00 $1,157,150.00 $367,050.00 $1,250.00 $213,900.00 $43,250.00 $40,950.00 $16,450.00 $33,525.00 $185,550.00 $5,100.00 $65,750.00 $15,100.00 $90,800.00 $419,100.00 $65,000.00 $6,800.00 $6,750.00 $8,650.00 $84,668.00 $1,400.00 $1,998,900.00 $242,000.00 $6,009,001.00  INCREASE INCREASE INCREASE INCREASE INCREASE INCREASE INCREASE INCREASE INCREASE INCREASE INCREASE INCREASE INCREASE INCREASE INCREASE INCREASE INCREASE INCREASE INCREASE INCREASE INCREASE INCREASE INCREASE INCREASE INCREASE INCREASE  Houston County Commissioners Meeting Continued on Page 420    420  Houston County Commissioners Meeting Continued from Page 419  FUND 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 FUND 540 540 FUND 505 505  DEPARTMENT 1110 1517 1535 1540 1545 1550 1551 1561 1599 2150 2155 2180 2210 2220 2400 2450 2600 2620 3300 3310 3325 3326 3600 3700 4200 4205 4250 4270 7525 TOTAL DECREASE DEPARTMENT REVENUE 4530 DEPARTMENT REVENUE 4400  ADJUSTMENT $180,000.00 $58,475.00 $172,325.00 $19,750.00 $186,975.00 $144,950.00 $5,800.00 $12,000.00 $962,272.00 $43,200.00 $233,054.00 $20,150.00 $19,500.00 $97,250.00 $461,475.00 $1,500.00 $298,350.00 $68,075.00 $373,200.00 $163,800.00 $92,400.00 $1,237,850.00 $78,000.00 $7,350.00 $535,800.00 $410,000.00 $98,500.00 $20,000.00 $7,000.00 $6,009,001.00 ADJUSTMENT $194,176.00 $194,176.00 ADJUSTMENT $125,995.00 $125,995.00  DECREASE DECREASE DECREASE DECREASE DECREASE DECREASE DECREASE DECREASE DECREASE DECREASE DECREASE DECREASE DECREASE DECREASE DECREASE DECREASE DECREASE DECREASE DECREASE DECREASE DECREASE DECREASE DECREASE DECREASE DECREASE DECREASE DECREASE DECREASE DECREASE INCREASE INCREASE INCREASE INCREASE  Chairman Perdue thanked the entire accounting staff for preparing this year-end budget adjustment and their work compiling this information for the upcoming audit. Mr. Byrd presented a request for approval of the signing of the Contractor Agreement with Motion by Mr. Byrd, second by Mr. Talton, and carried unanimously by all to approve the signing ofa Contractor. Agreement with Ryland Environmental, Inc. ofD Dublin, Georgia, for the collection ofs solid waste and recyclable materials. The agreement will begin on July 1, 2025,  Ryland Environmental, Inc.  and continue for ai five- year period with two optional service years.  Houston County Commissioners Meeting Continued on Page 421    421  Houston County Commissioners Meeting Continued from Page 420  Ms. Robinson presenteda a request for approval ofar memorandum of understanding with the Motion by Ms. Robinson, second by Mr. Byrd, and carried unanimously by allt to approve the signing of a memorandum of understanding with the City of Warner Robins for the 2024 Ms. Robinson presented a request from Public' Works for approval ofal bid on one round bale Motion by Ms. Robinson, second by Mr. Gottwals, and carried unanimously by all to approve the bid on one round bale processor (hay blower) from Lasseter Tractor Company of Unadilla, Georgia in the amount of $49,350. This purchase will be paid for from Solid Waste Capital Motion by Ms. Robinson, second by! Mr. Talton, and carried unanimously by all to approve the Chairman Perdue closed the regular portion oft the meeting and opened Pubic Comments. Margaret "Meg" Mehserle spoke about her views one election integrity and an article that ran  City of Warner Robins.  SPLOST Project to construct a new animal control shelter. processor (hay blower) for use att the Landfill.  Funds.  payment oft the bills totaling $4,712,788.65.  inal local newspaper.  With nof further comments, Chairman Perdue closed Public Comments. Chairman Perdue then opened Commissioner Comments. inp preparing the documents for the meeting.  Mr. Talton thanked everyone for attending. He spoke about all the work behind the scenes that! happensi inc ordert tob bringt theser meetings together. Het thanked County staffi fort their work Mr. Gottwals echoed Mr. Talton and then quoted' Winnie the Poohs saying, "How luckyl lam to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard." He spoke about the County and stewardship. He spoke about Silicon Ranch and stated that he was on the phone for about three hours learning more about the project, and what it would mean for the County. He concluded that there ares some special things that we need to keep intact about our County, including thel land, wildlife and, most importantly, the people in Houston County. Mr. Byrd commented on the difficulty oft this meeting, addressing complex issues such asl land use, property rights, and zoning. He thanked the Board of Zoning & Appeals for their hard work. He also thanked the citizens inf favor of and against the development for their respectful and fact- based dialog. He commended the board on balancing property owner rights, public opinion, and environmental concerns, saying it is difficult and complex. He then commented ont the naming of the dining hall att the hospital after Ed Dyson, the former Chairman of the Hospital Authority. He concluded by repeating as speaker's comment that repeating an untrue Ms. Robinson commented that balance of what isb best overall for the County and the people oft the County must be thet focus when making decisions like were made by the Board today. She further stated that she felt it was not appropriate tor move forward, with thei information available, regarding the Silicon Ranch project and the company. She concluded by thanking  statement does not make it true; it makes it propaganda.  everyone for their comments: and demeanor.  Houston County Commissioners Meeting Continued on Page 422    422  Houston County Commissioners Meeting Continued from Page 421  Chairman Perdue thanked everyone for attending and commented that his daughter Rabun wasi ina attendance: asp part of her Perry) Youth Leadership class requirement. He stated that the requirement was top participate ina a County Commission or City Council meeting, and she had Motion to adjourn by Mr. Talton, second by Mr. Byrd, and carried unanimously by all. Meeting  chosen the Commisioner'smeeting.  adjourned. Robbie Dunbar Director of Administration  Chairman Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner