BOC Regular Meeting 3 3 2026

Описание: Newton County Board of Commissioners
March 3, 2026

Call to Order (0:00:15)

Invocation (0:00:35)

Pledge of Allegiance (0:01:08)

Adoption of the Agenda (0:01:30)

Citizen Comments (agenda topics only) (0:02:52)

Consent Agenda (0:06:32)

(0:07:00) Consideration of CSRA Probation Services, Inc. Contract Renewal for Probation Services Newton County Magistrate Court - Contract Term January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026

(0:10:57) Consideration of CSRA Probation Services, Inc. Contract Renewal for Probation Services Newton County Probate Court – Contract Term January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026

(0:11:42) Consideration of Insolvency List – Removal of properties from the Tax Digest for tax years 2014-2018 as they are deemed uncollectible.
Presenter: Brent Bennett, Tax Commissioner

(0:29:30) Zoning Public Hearing

(0:29:47) 1. CUP25-000015 (Conditional Use Permit)
Applicant: Shawn Flynn
Location: 661 Dukes Rd
Map & Parcel Number: 0130 001N
FLUM: RR (Rural Residential)
Zoning: A-R (Agricultural Residential)
District: One (1)
Acreage: 6.59 acres
Request: Conditional use permit to operate an upholstery business in a 1,280 sq. ft. accessory structure and have customer contact for a home occupation business.
Planning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 4-0.

(0:42:56) 2. NTL25-000002 (Companion Case Var25-000008 & OSPEC25-000001) Applicant: Baker Donelson
Law Firm Representatives: Naomi Migoya/W. Patton Hahn
Location: 12011 Brown Bridge Road
Map & Parcel Number: 0027 093A
FLUM: DN (Development Node) & PRC (Park/Recreation/Conservation) Zoning: R-2 (Single-Family Residential) Salem Tier 1 Overlay
District: Four (4)
Acreage: 0.23 acres lease lot (8 acres total)
Request: Conditional use permit to develop a wireless telecommunications tower for T Mobile.
Planning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 4-0.

(1:00:00) 3. REZ25-000012 (Rezoning)
Applicant: Betty & Haven McCowan
Location: 495 Bates Road
Map & Parcel Number: 0106 050A
FLUM: RR (Rural Residential)
Zoning: A (Agricultural)
District: One (1)
Proposed Zoning: A-R (Agricultural Residential)
Acreage: 4.7 acres
Request: Rezone to A-R for a family conveyance.
Planning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 4-0.

(1:07:42) 4. CUP26-000001 (Conditional Use Permit.)
Applicant: Larry Cox
Location: 2765 Access Rd
Map & Parcel Number: 0024 076
FLUM: DN (Development Node)
Zoning: CH (Highway Commercial), Almon Tier 2 Non-Residential/Mixed Use Overlay Acreage: 1.94 acres
District: Three (3)
Request: Conditional use permit to operate an office with outside storage/fleet parking in the Almon Tier 2 Overlay
Planning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 4-0.

(1:25:58) Consideration of Memorandum of Understanding – Newton County Fire Services and Public Safety Cadets. Establishment of a Public Safety Cadet Program to mentor and educate youth about careers in fire service. Presenter: Chief Royce Turner

(1:26:26) Consideration of Snapping Shoals EMC Contract – Gate service installation for an underground electrical distribution line and relocating electrical facilities, and a security light @ Newton Factory Bridge Campground. Cost: $1,280.00/Security Light: $11.90 (monthly)

(1:27:07) A Resolution Of The Newton County Board Of Commissioners Revising An Emergency Moratorium on acceptance of applications, requests, or submissions that propose the development of data centers and convenience stores.

(1:29:22) Consideration of Sunbelt Builders, Inc. contract for renovations to Fleet & Public Works Buildings to accommodate the Emergency Management Agency. Total Cost: $750,000.00 Fleet Building: $475,238.00 Public Works Building: $292,762.00
Funding Source: SPLOST/ Budgeted: Yes/No match required. Presenter: James Brown

(1:31:05) Consideration of Reeves and Young Professional Services Agreement – Engineering services associated with the construction of the new pretreatment basin, membrane, and chemical storage and dosing facilities as part of the Cornish Creek Water Treatment Plant Updates. Due to cost this is the first of two required requests. Cost: $172,655,099.00 Funding Source: ARPA Grant and other funding sources. Presenter: James Brown

(1:49:13) Consideration of Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA) updated project description with new signature. Time Sensitive Presenter: James Brown

Citizen comments (1:50:00)

Board Comments (2:02:48)

Adjourn (2:11:24)