Baldwin County Board of Commissioners 1601 North Columbia Street, Suite 220  Regular Meeting November 5,2 2024 6:00PM PRESENT John Westmoreland, Chairman Kendrick Butts Sammy Hall Emily C. Davis Henry Craig OTHERS PRESENT Dawn Hudson Brandon Palmer Cindy Cunningham Bo Danuser CALLT TOORDER order at 6:00F PM. INVOCATION  MINUTES  Chairman. John Westmoreland called the November 5, 2024 regular commission meeting to  The invocation was delivered by Commissioner Sammy Hall.  PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF MINUTES  The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Kendrick Butts.  Commissioner Hall madea a motion to approve the minutes of the Baldwin County Board of Commissioners' for the October 1, 2024 work session, regular meeting, and executive Session; the October 8, 2024 called meeting and executive session; the October 14, 2024 works session; the October 15, 2024 public hearing, called meeting and executive session, and the October 21, 2024 called meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Kendrick Butts and the  minutes were approved unanimously.  PRESENTATIONS  Courtney L. Bentley, new Director for Communities in Schools of Milledgeville and Baldwin County, gave a presentation for Communities in Schools. She shared what theyl had done over the past school year and presented the Commissioners: an annual report. She stated that their purpose was tos surround: students with support, empowering them tos stayi in school and achieve in life. Site coordinators were: stationed in all the schoolt to determine what students needed to be successful. Thep program improved attendance, behavior, academics, promotions  tor next gradel level, and all of their participants stayed in school.  ADMINSIRAIVE/ASCAL MATTERS    Amendment tot the Agenda  Commissioner Craig made a motion to remove Item: 16, the appointment of the Baldwin County Board of Assessors member from the: agenda. After discussion Item 15 calling for a performance review oft the Baldwin County Board of Assessors was thei intended item for Commissioner Craig made a motion to remove Item 151 to call for a performance review of the Baldwin County Board of Assessors from the agenda and reinstall Item 16 to make an appointment to the Baldwin County Board of Assessors. Commissioner Butts seconded the  removal.  motion andi it was approved unanimously. Proposed. Septic and Water Fees  Colin Duke of the Baldwin County Health Department gave a presentation on proposed septic and waterf fee increases. He stated that the increased fees would only cover 65% of their costs anda a public hearing at the Health Department on August 27, 20241 from 4:301 to! 5:30. The Board of Health approved thef fees on September 12, 2024 and Mr. Duke stated he was coming  before the Commission to approve the newi fees. Chairman Westmoreland askedi for questions or comments.  Commissioner Halla askedi ift ther money collected stayed in Baldwin County. Mr. Duke responded thati its stayed int their budget. Commissioner Davis asked when the fees would goi into effect. Commissioner Craig made ar motion at adopt the septic and water fees. Commissioner Butts Georgia Work Force Innovation and Opportunity Act Apprenticeship Navigator Grant Assistant County Manager Dawn Hudson explained the WIOA Apprenticeship Navigator grant Commissioner Davis made a motion to accept the grant funds andt to authorize the chair to sign  Mr. Duke responded thatt they would goi into effect 30 days after approval. seconded the motion and the motion was approved unanimously.  stating the grant award was for $50,000 with no match required.  all grant documents.  Chairman Westmoreland asked for questions or comments.  Commissioner Craig stated the State and Federal Government provided resources for retraining individuals seeking newj job opportunities and provided additional money to the technical school system for training; this affected many citizens in Baldwin County and was important. Commissioner Hall askedi for program details. Ms. Hudson responded that the businesses had tol have a registered apprenticeship programs, the businesses hiredi individuals for on the job Commissioner Butts seconded the motion and the grant was approved unanimously.  workt training as well as educational training. Federal Transit Administration Title 6F Program  Assistant County Manager Dawn Hudson explained that the County had to update the Title 6 notification for their Federal Transit Program. There were minor changes mostly to the notice Commissioner Butts made a motion to adopt the changes to the Title 6 Program. Chairman Westmoreland. askedi ift there were questions of comments. There were none.  the county hadt tor make.    Commissioner Davis seconded ther motion and the motion passed unanimously. Authorize Sale of Surplus Property located at 136 Felton Drive bid. There was as single bid in the amount of$ $1,300. ther motion and the motion passed unanimously. Dyer Construction - Real Time Crime Center  County Attorney Brandon Palmer stated the parcel was less than one acre and was put out to Commissioner Butts made a motion to accept the! bid of$1,300. Commissioner Davis seconded  County Attorney Palmer stated that this was the contract for construction of the Real Time Crime Center with Dyer Construction in the amount of $339,045. There was a discussion including that thel bid award was approved, and approval of the contract was requested. Chairman Westmoreland recognized Desiree Liggins of 103 Pine Ridge Road for comment. Ms. Liggins questioned how people below poverty level could! have access to the program because there were people in Milledgeville that would install a camera. There was a discussion about only using cameras that were alreadyi in place and working with organizations to provide Commissioner Butts made a motion to award the contract for construction tol build the Real Time Crime Center to Dyer Construction. Commissioner Davis seconded the motion and the  cameras to lowi income houses. motion passed unanimously. Dyer Construction - Pickleball Courts  A copy of the contract is oni filei in the Commissioners Office.  County Attorney Palmer stated the Commission had already authorized awarding the contract to Dyer Construction tol buildt the pickleball courts int the amount of $1,302,732. Chairman Westmoreland recognized Desiree Liggins of 103 Pine Ridge Road for comment. She stated the: same business was not supposedt to used consecutively ands she felt there were not enough children that needed ar million dollars' worth of pickleball courts. She asked the Commissioner Butts made a motion to accept the contract with Dyer Construction toi install the  commission tor reconsider.  pickleball courts as presented. Commissioner Craig seconded the motion.  Chairman Westmoreland asked for discussion.  Commissioner Craig stated project utilized grant money; no general fund dollars were going to this project. This bid was put out across the state Dyer was thel lowest bid. Chairman Westmoreland calledf for the vote and the motion passed unanimously.  Ad copy of the contract is on file int the Commissioners office. Georgia Power Company- Pickleball Court Lighting  County Attorney Palmer stated the bid with Georgia Power was previously approved, and approval oft the Georgia Power Contract in the amount of $204,9701 for lighting the pickleball Commissioner Craig made a motion to approve the contract with Georgia Power for lighting at the pickleball courts. Commissioner Butts seconded the motion and the motion passed  courti is requested. unanimously.    Commissioner Craig stated grant funds were usedi for this project.  Desiree Liggins addressed the commission expressing her displeasure with the construction of  pickleball courts.  Sam Hall and Sons - Harrisburg Park Streetscape  County Attorney Palmer stated the board previously awarded the bidi for the Harrisburg Streetscape to Sam Halla and Sonsi in the amount of $1,129,838. Amotion to approve the Commissioner Butts made a motion to approve the contract with Sam Halla and Sons for the Commissioner Hall stated that for ther record he had no connection to Sam Hall and Sons. The Commission voted unanimously to approve the contract with Sam Hall and Sons as  contract was requested.  Harrisburg Park Streetscape. Commissioner Davis seconded ther motion.  presented.  A copy of the contract in on filei int the Commissioners Office. Appointment tot the Baldwin County Board of Assessors  Commissioner Emily C. Davis stated that Ms. Sheila Beckford had to be reappointed to the Baldwin County Board of Tax Assessors for District One due to training requirements. Commissioner Craig made a motion to appoint Sheila Beckford to the Baldwin County Board of Tax Assessors representing District1. Commissioner Butts seconded the motion and the motion  was approved unanimously.  Termination of Fire Station Rental Agreement  County Attorney Palmer presented a resolution tot terminate the Fire Station Rental Agreement dated May 21, 2024 between Baldwin County and the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities. He stated that the station was no longer needed and all personnel ande equipment had been removed; Mr. Tobar would provide the written notice. Commissioner Hall made a motion to terminate the contract with the State of Georgia and to approve ther resolution. Commissioner Davis seconded the motion and the resolution was copy oft the resplution is hereby attached and made and official part of the minutes at pages  approved unanimously. 3a0 and2A3  Moratorium on Subdivision and Commercial Developments  County Attorney Palmer presented ar resolution to enact a moratorium on commercial development and residential: subdivisions for a period not to exceed 60 days while the county considered changes toi its Land Development Code; the Commissioners were: still considering Chairman Westmoreland recognized Desiree Liggins of 103 Pine Ridge Road to address the Commissioner Butts made a motion to approve ther resolution to establish a moratorium on subdivision and commercial development. Commissioner Hall seconded the motion and the  changes, they needed to enact the moratorium.  Commission regarding her thoughts on thel Land Development Code.  motion passed unanimously.    A ropy of! fher resolution is hereby attached and made an official part of the minutes at pages  302and,393 OLD BUSINESS  Commissioner Davis asked for al budget update. Ms. Hudson responded thatt there would bea a budget public hearing at ther next meeting. There was a brief discussion about the budget  public hearing and that any questions could be addressed then.  NEW BUSINESS  Commissioner Butts questioned having time clocks in one department and not having them in all departments. He stated that he would like to discuss this along with looking att the employee handbook to address items that were not being fair and equal to all employees. Commissioner Davis asked for clarification on the distance requirements for signs andi for playing musica at polling places. There was a discussion about pop up DJs near polling places and what was permissible on government grounds andi in public parks. Mr. Palmer responded that Chairman Hall announced County Manager Carlos Tobar was absent because he was attending  he would research the question.  his son's ceremony at Georgia College and State University. PUBLIC COMMENT FOR NON-AGENDA ITEMS  Rhonda Kelly of 143-B Admiralty Way addressed the Commission. She thanked the Commissioners for passing the Short-Term Rental Ordinance. She requested the application fee be set at $350 or greater tos sustain the enforcement oft the ordinances. She requested that the address oft the applications being licensedi fort the short-term rentals be posted on the county website because it would helpi identify those not licensed by the County. There was a discussion about thel legality of keeping a data basei for short term vacation rentals. Desiree Liggins of 103 Pine Ridge Road addressed the Commission regarding feral cats in her neighborhood and discussed the short comings of the animal shelter. She asked what Nikki Meeks of 146 Meek Road addressed the Commission. She stated that she echoed the animal control comments made by Ms. Liggins. She asked ift there was any decision on the transportation for1 ther recreation department for Coach Barry. She commented on some of the actions of the Commission. Ms. Meeks discussed the drunken participants oft the Deep Roots Maurice Liggins of 103 Pinel Ridge Road and property located at: 127 Sydney Butts Road addressed the commission. He stated the he was ini the Army for 20 years and he and his wife wanted liberty andj justice for all. He charged the elected officials to take all areas of Baldwin  happened to moneyt that was not usedi in the budget.  Festival and that she attended trying to get people to go to church.  County into consideration when making decision.  REMINDERS  Chairman Westmoreland reminded everyone that November 11th was' Veterans Day, November 19th at 6:00 PM was the next Commission meeting, on November 28th and 29th offices would be closed for Thanksgiving holidays, the ribbon cutting for the Real Time Crime center would be in Chairman Westmoreland recognized the veterans that were attending the meeting and asked themt to stand. Hei thanked them for theirs service; there was applause in honor of the service  the morning, November 6th, at 9:00/ AM att the 911 Center.  men and women.    EXECUTIVES SESSION  Commissioner Craig made a motion to go into Executive Session at 6:56 PM to discuss personnel matters. Commissioner Davis seconded the motion and the motion was approved unanimously. Commissioner Butts made a motion tor return to open session at 7:39 PM. Commissioner Davis seconded the motion and the Commissioners returned to open session at 7:39PM.  The commissioners moved into Executive Session at 6:56 PM.  ADJOURN  Commissioner Hall made a motion to adjourn at 7:41 PM. Commissioner Butts seconded the  motion and the motion was approved unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 7:41 PM. Respectfully: submitted, HAHLAD  H. Westmoreland Chairman Cyaka K Cynthial K. Cunningham County Clerk  C -   lnringlan    RESOLUTION  A RESOLUTION TO TERMINATE THE FIRE STATION RENTAL AGREEMENT DATED MAY 21, 2024 BETWEEN THE DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. AND BALDWIN COUNTY, GEORGIA; AND  FOR OTHER PURPOSES.  WITNESSETH:  WHEREAS, Baldwin County, Georgia (the "County") is a duly formed political WHEREAS, on) May 21,2024, the County and thel Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities ("DBHDD") entered into a "Fire Station Rental Agreement" ("Agreement") fort the County to rent the fire: station located at 261 Mobley Road, Milledgeville,  subdivision of the State ofGeorgia;  Georgia 31062 for at term of twelve months;  WHEREAS, the Agreement provides the County with the option to terminate the WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of Baldwin County, Georgia has determined that there is no longer aj public need and it is no longer desirable for the County to continue NOW, THEREFORE, BEI IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of Baldwin 1. Incorporation of Recitals. The above stated recitals are true and correct and are 2. Termination of Agreement. The County, by and through the Baldwin County Board of Commissioners, hereby terminates the Agreement upon the County Manager providing written notice to DBHDD in accordance with Paragraphs 2 and 11 ofthe 3. Authorization of the County Manager. The Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes and directs the County Manager toj provide notice tol DBHDD, in accordance with Paragraph 11 of the Agreement, that the County is terminating the Agreement. Other Actions Authorized. The County Manager shall be authorized tot take any other action necessary or reasonably required to carry out, give effect to and consummate the transactions contemplated by the Agreement and to take all action necessary in Actions Ratified, Approved and Confirmed. The signatures in the Agreement from the Chairman for the Board of Commissioners evidence the adoption by the Governing  Agreement at any time, with or without cause, by written notice tol DBHDD; and  renting the fires station pursuant to the Agreement;  County, Georgia, and it is hereby resolved by authority of the same, as follows:  incorporated as though fully set forthl herein.  Agreement and returns the fire station premises back tol DBHDD.  conformity therewith. Body ofthis Resolution.  1    6. Severability. In case any one or more oft thej provisions oft this resolution shall for any reason be held to be illegal or invalid, such illegality ori invalidity shall not affect any other provision oft this resolution, butt this resolution shall be construed and enforceda as 7. Repeal of Conflicting Resolutions. Any and all resolutions in conflict with this 8. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.  ifs suchi illegal or invalid provision had not been contained herein. resolution this day passed be and they are hereby repealed.  sO RESOLVED, this Stho day ofl November, 2024.  BALDWINCOUNTY,GEORGIA ASRAD Chair, Baldwin County Board of Commissioners  Westmoréland  JonnH. ATTEST: w  1R  Cypthial K. Cunningham Baldwin County Clerk BOARD SEAL OF BALDWIN COUNTY GEORGIA S3T  Hoplom  ATE9 BAPTED 15a4  2    ARESOLUTION ENACTINGAMORATORIUM ON COMMERCIALDEVELOPMENT AND RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION DEVELOPMENT FOR A PERIOD NOT TO EXCEED SIXTY (60) DAYS WHILE THE COUNTY CONSIDERS CHANGES TOITS LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE; TO PROVIDE FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE MORATORIUM, TO PROVIDE FOR FINDINGS OF FACT, IMPOSITION OF MORATORIUM, THE DURATION OF THE MORATORIUM; TO PROVIDE FOR SEVERABILITY; TO PROVIDEAN! EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS RESOLUTION;. AND  FOR OTHER PURPOSES.  WITNESSETH:  WHEREAS, Baldwin County (the "County") is a duly formed political subdivision of WHEREAS, Baldwin County has been vested with substantial powers, rights and functions under Article IX, Sec. II, Par. I to generally regulate the practice, conduct or use of property for the purposes of maintaining health, morals, safety, security, peace, and the general WHEREAS, Georgia law recognizes that local governments may impose moratoria on zoning decisions, building permits, and other developmental approvals where exigent circumstances exist to warrant the same, pursuant to case law found at Clvofkonwelv.Owdoor Systems. Inc., 274 Ga. 130 (2001); Taylor V. Shetzen, 212 Ga. 101 (1955); Lawson v. Macon,  the State of Georgia;  welfare oft the County;  214Ga.278(1958);  WHEREAS, the! Middle Georgia Regional Commission has worked with County staffto WHEREAS, County staff is in the process of reviewing and preparing recommended WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of Baldwin County, Georgia ("the Board of Commissioners") is, and has been, interested in developing a cohesive and coherent policy regarding development in the County, and has intended to promote community development through stability, predictability and balanced growth which will further the prosperity of the WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners has always had a strong interest in growth management sO as toj promote the traditional police power goals ofhealth, safety, morals, and the WHEREAS, iti is the belief of thel Board of Commissioners that the concept of "public welfare" is broad andi inclusive and includes, but is not limited to, the valid public objectives of aesthetic conservation, preservation of the value of existing lands and buildings within the County, making the most appropriate use of resources, preserving existing neighborhood characteristics, enhancing and protecting the economic well-being oft the community, facilitating adequate provision of public services, and the preservation oft the resources of the County; and  develop District-Based Land Use Codes; changes tot the County'sLand Development Code;  County as a whole;  general welfare of the community and other public requirements;    WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners' desire to review and revise its Land Development Code necessitates a limited cessation of commercial and residential subdivision development and finds that such limited cessation is reasonable andi in the public interest; NOW, THEREFORE, BEI IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of Baldwin County, Georgia, andi iti isl hereby resolved by authority of the same, asi follows: 1. Incorporation of Recitals. The above stated recitals are true and correct and are 2.1 Findings of Fact. The Board of Commissioners hereby makes the following findings  incorporated as though fully set forthl herein.  off fact:  Itay appears that the County's Land Development Code is in the process of being b. The County's ongoing revision ofi its Land Development Code requires a limited cessation oft the application andi issuance of any development permits, variances,or licenses or other permits pertaining to commercial or residential subdivision Itis necessary and in the public interest to delay, for a reasonable time, the processing of applications for and the issuance of any development permits, variances, or licenses or other permits pertaining to commercial or residential subdivision developments to ensure that the same are consistent with the long-term 3. Moratorium on Commercial Development and Residential Subdivision Development. The County does hereby enact a moratorium for an indefinite period, not to exceed sixty (60) days from the effective date of this Resolution, to allow the County Manager and staff to adequately study, review, evaluate, and devise a recommendation to the Board of Commissioners regarding revisions to the County's Land Development Code. The duration of this moratorium shall be until the Board of Commissioners adoptsar revision oft the County'sLand Use Code or until the expiration ofs sixty (60) days from the date of adoption of this Resolution, whichever first occurs; During ther moratorium period, no applications for any development permits, variances, or licenses or other permits of any kind shall be accepted by the County or any ofits Departments, Boards, or Committees pertaining to commercial or residential subdivision developments to be located or operated on any property located within the unincorporated area of Baldwin County, Georgia. Any such applications tendered and/or submitted to the County or any Department, Board, or Committee during this moratorium period shall not be accepted, considered, nor acted upon by the County, nor any Department, Board, or Committee thereof. Should an application be accepted, ine error, during the moratorium period, such application shall be deemed null and void and have no effect whatsoever and shall constitute no assurance of any right to engage ina any act ora action related tot the development ofcommercial or residential subdivision  reviewed and revised by the County;  developments;  planning objectives of the County.  oru until sucht time as may be later set by the County.    developments. Reliance on any such] permit shall be unreasonable.  This moratorium shall have no effect upon approvals of permits for commercial or residential subdivision developments previously issued or as to development plans previously approved by the County prior to the effective date of this Resolution. Property owners who claim to have a vested right, pursuant to the laws of the State of Georgia, to obtain ap permit for commercial or residential subdivision development: must submit a written application for exception to the County Manager for submission and consideration by the County Land Use Committee. The written application for exception must include verified supporting documentation of the facts and data that support their claim of vested right, and request for exception to the moratorium. 4. Severability. In case any one or more oft thej provisions oft this Resolution shall for any reason be held to be illegal ori invalid, such illegality or invalidity shall not affect any other provision of this Resolution, but this Resolution shall be construed and enforced asifs suchi illegal ori invalid provision had not been contained herein. 5. Repeal of Conflicting Resolutions. Any and all resolutions in conflict with this Resolution this day passed be and they are hereby repealed. 6. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.  SO RESOLVED, this. 5 day of November, 2024.  BALDWIN COUNTY, GEORGIA AWD Honorable John H. Westmoreland, Chairman Baldwin County Board of Commissioners  ATTEST: ynthiat Bain  amlas à h nya, SEAL COUNTY EALJGEORGIA  ADTE ARBEIED w/5/a4    BALDWIN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS  ARESOLUTION TO APPOINT AI MEMBER TO THE BALDWIN COUNTY  BOARD OF ASSESSORS WITNESSETH:  WHEREAS, thereis a vacancy on thel Board of Assessors; and WHEREAS, the person appointed wills serve at term of6 years;  WHEREAS, the law requires that the County Commission must appoint a NOW THEREORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Baldwin County Board of Commissioners appoints Sheila Beckford to the Baldwin County Board of Tax Assessors with this term of office to begin November 5, 2024 and expire on February  successor when a vacancy occurs; and  7,2030.  so RESOLVED this 5th day of November, 2024,  BALDWIN COUNTY GEORGIA JphnH H.V Westmoreland AAMIRD Chair, Baldwin County Board of Commissioners  ATTEST:  Cyhi 1. Cyhtha K. Cunningham Baldwin County Clerk DATE ADOPTED 1524  haughan