CCBoC Meeting 04.15.2025 Notes

Present: Douglas Duncan, Connie Melear, James E. Allen, Michael W Carraway, Alison G. Couch

Call To Order: 6:00PM

Approval of the 4/1/2025 Minutes: Yay 5, No 0

Presentation and approval of Agenda: Yay 5, No 0

Special Recognition, Presentation and/or Declaration

1. Declaration

   1. (G1a) Proclamation in observance of Loyalty Day on 5/1/2025. VFW Post 12190

Debate Agenda

1. Unfinished Business

   1. Public Works and Engineering Services Committee

      1. (I1a1) Change Order Number 1 with MB Kahn for the UV-Advanced Oxidation Treatment. Approve: Yay 5, No 0

Change is $386,949.83. This is to close out this project. It eliminates odor/taste in water. $13.185 million. Decreased by liquidated damages. We are the first in Georgia to have this type of system. They inject peroxide and UV-light to get rid of the chemicals that cause taste/odor issues. It also helps with algae bloom issues, but we’ve never had that problem.

2. New Business

   1. Management and Internal Services Committee

      1. (I2a1) Appointment of Jamie Lester to the Planning Commission. (Replacing James VanMeter, who is running for office.) Approve: Yay 5, No 0

   2. Development and Planning Services Committee

      1. (I2b1) Acceptance of Letter of Credit for Kiokee Creek Country Club. Approve: Yay 5, No 0

New development - all private. Required letter of credit.

Public Comments and Participation

1. Mike Mills - concerns about growth and infrastructure in Columbia County. Directed to Vision 2035 program. Concern about 1 intersection is being addressed by county. They are scoping the project to add a roundabout already.

2. Marlena Bergeron - Concerns about library guidelines.

Executive Session

1. Property

   1. (M1a) Property A: 4 parcels purchased for Hereford Farm widening Project. (66% complete) Approve: Yay 5, No 0

Adjourn: Yay 5, No 0

Next meeting is scheduled for 5/6/2025 at 6:00PM