CCBoC 06.03.2025 Meeting Notes

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Call To Order: 6PM

Invocation

Pledge of Allegiance

Roll Call/ Quorum: Chairman Duncan not present. Quorum present: Connie Melear, Trey Allen, Michael Carraway, Alison Couch

Approval of the Minutes of Previous Meeting (5/20/2025): Approve: Yay 4, No 0

Presentation and Approval of Agenda

Special Recognition, Presentation, and/or Declaration

1. Presentation

   1. Columbia County Fire Rescue 2025 Boot Drive Check Presentation to Burn Foundation of America and CC Community Connections.

Consent Agenda: Approve: Yay 4, No 0

1. Community and Emergency Services Committee

   1. (H1a) Senior Center Donation

   2. (H1b) Animal Services Donations

   3. (H1c) Independent Contractor Agreement with Simic, Goran dba Simke Tennis Academy for the Tennis Fundamentals Program and Tennis Summer Camps

   4. (H1d) YMCA Summer Camp Facility Use Agreement

   5. (H1e) Contract Renewal Number 1 with Event Staffing Specialist LLC. for Event Staffing Services

   6. (H1f) Library Services Agreement with the Greater Clarks Hill Regional Library System

   7. (H1g) Contract Renewal Number 3 with Alex Cooper for Computer Instruction at the Libraries

   8. (H1h) Contract Renewal Number 3 and Amendment Number 1 with Outdoor Augusta, LLC. for Canoe, Kayak and Paddleboard Rentals at Riverside Park

   9. (H1i) Purchase of Scott SCBA Compressor and Fill Station from Breathing Air Systems

   10. (H1j) Agreement for the Provisions of Services with Family Connection of Columbia County and Burn Foundation of America

2. Development and Planning Services Committee

   1. (H2a) Alcoholic Beverage License, Gregory M Parker Inc dba Parker’s #132

3. Public Works and Engineering Services Committees

   1. (H3a) Independent Contractor Agreement with WSP USA Inc. for Geotechnical Engineering Services

   2. (H3b) Change Order #006 with Shearer-Mutimer Construction for the Columbia County Racquet Center

   3. (H3c) Change Order #007 with Shearer-Mutimer Construction for the Columbia County Racquet Center

   4. (H3d) Contract Item Agreement with Georgia Department of Transportation for the water and sewer facilities on the SR28 Resurfacing Project

   5. (H3e) Payment to Cayenta for Annual Subscription

   6. (H3f) Xylem Water Solutions USA, Inc Proposal for the Emergency Purchase of a Flygt NP 3312 Pump

   7. (H3g) Purchase from Yancey of a Compact Track Loader

   8. (H3h) "Waze for Cities" Data Sharing Agreement

   9. (H3i) Bid# 2025004-BID3313 and Contract# 2025-3234 with Reeves Construction Co. for the Hardy McManus Rd Widening Project, PI# 0013704

   10. (H3j) Bid# 2025017-BID3313 and Contract# 2025-3228 with Southern Asphalt for TIA 2, Group 5 Resurfacing

   11. (H3k) Bid# 2025014-BID3313 and Contract# 2025-3216 with ER Snell Contractor for LMIG 2025

   12. (H3l) Renewal Number 1 of Contract# 2024-2834 with International Appraisal & Research Group (IAR) for Appraisal and Acquisition Services related to TIA and GDOT Projects

   13. (H3m) Contract# 2025-3214 with Thompson Building Wrecking Co. for Property Abatement, Demolition, and Removal Services on Parcels 79, 91, 94 & 95 for the Hereford Farm Road Widening Project

   14. (H3n) Contract# 2025-3220 with Bluewater Engineering for Engineering Services associated with the Wilkins Rd Improvement Project

   15. (H3o) Change Order #2 with Cranston Engineering for Stormwater Management Coordination and Supplemental Design Services for the Horizon-Chamblin Connector Project

   16. (H3p) Acceptance of Permanent Utility Easements and Associated Sanitary Sewer Infrastructure for M.P. Maxwell Properties, LLC

   17. (H3q) Abandonment of Permanent Utility Easements and Associated Water Utility Infrastructure for Faith Outreach Church, Inc.

Debate Agenda

1. New Business

   1. Management and Internal Services Committee

      1. (I1a1) Resolution 25-13 Adopting an Annual Budget for All Funds of Columbia County, Georgia for Fiscal Year 2025/2026. Approve: Yay 4, No 0

         Scott Johson: General Fund is balanced with some contingencies. The board directed staff to have no increases in the budget with a built-in tax roll back to be voted on later. Budget is a little over 3% more than last year with 12 new positions (some reclassifications) and a decrease in capital request. All funds are balanced.

      2. (I1a2) Resolution Number 25-17 Authorizing the approval, solely for the Purpose of Section 147(F) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, of the Issuance of $4,500,00 Maximum Aggregate Principal Amount of Revenue Refunding Bonds in One or More Series, Federally Taxable and/or Tax-Exempt (The Series 2025 Bonds) By the Development Authority of Columbia County for the School for Arts-Infused Learning, Inc. (SAIL). Approve: Yay 4, No 0

         Johnson: These bonds are a pass-through for the County. It’s a legal requirement that we approve them.

         Driver: They’re adding classrooms and had a public hearing, as required. The bonds don’t include county taxes. 100% of the liability is on the school.

   2. Development and Planning Services Committee

      1. (I1b1) RZ25-02-01, Rezoning from R-2 (Single Family Residential) to PRD (Planned Residential Development), 4204 Washington Road and off Washington Road, Tax Map 079 Parcels 110 & 110A, 15.44+/- acres total and currently zoned R-2 (Single Family Residential) Disapprove: Yay 4, No 0

         Proposal for a development of 800-1500 sq ft cottages with a mixture of free-standing/duplex/townhome style buildings. Developer wanted 120 units but changed to 104 units to allow for fire access. Walkways paths would double as fire access.

   3. Public Works and Engineering Services Committee

      1. (I1c1) Georgia Power Underground Easement for Columbia County Building A. Approve: Yay 4, No 0

Public Comments:

1. Howard Johnson: Criticized pulling out of Greater Clarks Hill Regional Library

2. Karen Lawrence: Criticized guidelines for determining book placement at Columbia County Libraries

3. Susan Warren: Criticized new data center being built.

Executive Session:

1. Personnel

   1. (M1a) Personnel A: Approve: Yay 4, No 0

Employee Agreement for a Division Director.

2. Property

   1. (M2a) Property A: Approve: Yay 4, No 0. Woodbridge Station to finalize

   2. (M2b) Property B Approve: Yay 4, No 0. Hereford Farm Widening Project

   3. (M2c) Property C Approve: Yay 4, No 0. Hereford Farm Widening Project - 74% Complete

Adjournment: Yay 4, No 0 (6:35PM)