(Tentative) Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting Agenda Tuesday, July 21, 2026 05:00 PM Effingham County Administrative Complex Meeting Chambers

The Georgia Conflict of Interest in Zoning Action Statue (O.C.G.A. §§ 36-67A-1 et seq.) requires disclosure of certain campaign contributions made by applicants for rezoning actions and by opponents of rezoning application. A rezoning applicant or opponent of a rezoning application must disclose contributions or gifts which in aggregate total $250.00 or more if made within the last two years to a current member of Effingham County Planning Board, Board of Commissioners, or other Effingham County official who will consider the application. The campaign contribution disclosure requirement applies to an opponent of a rezoning application who publishes his or her opposition by appearance before the Planning Board or Board of Commissioners or by any other oral or written communication to a member or members of the Planning Board or Board of Commissioners. Disclosure must be reported to the Board of Commissioners by applicants within ten (10) days after the rezoning application is filed and by opponents at least five (5) days prior to the first hearing by the Planning Board. Any person knowing failing to comply with these requirements shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
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I.Call to Order

II.Roll Call

III.Invocation

IV.Pledge to the American Flag

V.Agenda Approval - Consideration of a resolution to approve the agenda.

VI.Minutes

  1. 1.Consideration to approve the June 12, 2026 retreat minutes and the June 16, 2026 regular meeting minutes

VII.Public Comments - Comments shall pertain to the agenda items only.  Should you wish to make remarks, clearly state your full name into the microphone before commencing to speak.

VIII.Correspondence - The agenda packet for this meeting is posted on the county's website. Any additional documentation presented at the meeting shall be submitted to the Clerk for receipt, recording and distribution to the Board

IX.Presentation - by the Board of Commissioners to the Library Board Trustees 

X.Appearances

  1. 1.Jacob Carroll - 5:10 pm

  2. 2.David Rollins - 5:15 pm

XI.Consent Agenda - This section shall include all routine items for which there will be no discussion.  Should a need arise for a debate, the item can be moved to the appropriate area of the agenda.

  1. 1.[2026-300 Agreement]

    Consideration to approve an Agreement between the Effingham County Board of Commissioners and Breckenridge Place Homeowners Association for the replacement of a custom traffic signpost

  2. 2.[2026-301 Agreement]

    Consideration to approve a Lighting Services Agreement with Georgia Power for the Midland and Blue Jay Road Roundabout

  3. 3.[2026-302 Agreement]

    Consideration to approve a Lighting Services Agreement with Georgia Power for Blue Jay Road and Sand Hill Road Roundabout

  4. 4.[2026-303 Proposal]

    Consideration to approve Change Order Proposal #13 for Central School - Toilet Accessories and Access Control Revisions

  5. 5.[2026-304 Agreement]

    Consideration to approve a Lighting Services Agreement with Georgia Power for the Clyo Community Center

  6. 6.[2026-305 Agreement]

    Consideration to approve an Overhead and Underground Distribution Construction Agreement with Georgia Power for the Central High School Construction Project

  7. 7.[2026-306 Agreement]

    Consideration to approve an Overhead Distribution Construction Agreement with Georgia Power for a temporary fire station/maintenance building located at 295 Stagecoach Ave in Guyton

  8. 8.[2026-307 Easement Agreement]

    Consideration to ratify and affirm an Underground Easement with Georgia Power for the Central High School Construction Project located at 434 Wallace Drive

  9. 9.[2026-308 Contract]

    Consideration to ratify and affirm Change Order #1 with Ruby Collins Inc. for the Waste Water Treatment Plant Contract 

  10. 10.[2026-309 Agreement]

    Consideration to approve an Underground Construction Agreement with Georgia Power for a temporary fire station/maintenance building located at 295 Stagecoach Ave in Guyton

  11. 11.[2026-310 Agreement] Jonathan Hulme

    Consideration to approve an Encroachment Agreement with Southern Natural Gas Company, L.L.C. for roadway and utility crossings within existing pipeline easements

  12. 12.[2026-311 Contract]

    Consideration to ratify and affirm the FY2027 Contract for Family Connection services for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027

  13. 13.[2026-312 Purchase Order]

    Consideration to ratify and affirm the emergency purchase of one (1) Type I, 14-foot Ford F-550 ambulance from Custom Truck and Body Works, Inc. to replace a totaled unit

XII.New Business

  1. 1.[2026-313 Warranty Deed]  Pamela Melser

    Consideration to approve the dedication and warranty deed for the roads, water, sewer, and drainage of New Haven Phase 2 to Effingham County located on Hodgeville Road in the Second District (Postponed- 01/06/2026, Removed - 01/20/2026)

  2. 2.[2026-314 Ordinance, 1st Reading] Pamela Melser

    Consideration to approve the First Reading to amend Part II, Appendix C - Zoning Ordinance, Article IV - Establishment of Districts, Section 4.1A - Permitted Use Table of the Effingham County Code of Ordinances

  3. 3.[2026-315 Site Plan] Kimberly Barlett

    Consideration to approve an application by Neal McKenzie as agent for Miguel Baca for a Site Plan for "Baca Ready Mix Commercial Development" located at 2388 US Hwy 80 Map # 354 Parcel # 29 & 29A in the First District

  4. 4.[2026-316 Application] Tre Wilkins

    Consideration to approve an Application to submit for the Genesee & Wyoming Railroad Protective Liability Permitting

  5. 5.[2026-317 Job Description] Sarah Mausolf

    Consideration to approve and publish new Job Titles and Job Descriptions for Public Engagement Services and the Office of the Coroner

  6. 6.[2026-318 Contract] Mark Barnes

    Consideration to approve the Fiscal Year 2026 CRC Contract Amendment 2026-06.2 for congregate and home delivered meals

  7. 7.[2026-319 Resolution] Mark Barnes

    Consideration to approve Resolution# 026-016 to amend the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget

  8. 8.[2026-320 Agreement] Jonathan Hulme

    Consideration to approve an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between Chatham County and Effingham County establishing responsibilities and cost sharing for the Preliminary Engineering (PE) phase of the Old River Road Improvement Project

  9. 9.[2026-321 Agreement] Jonathan Hulme

    Consideration to approve the Georgia Power Utility Relocation Agreement for lighting improvements at Blue Jay Road and Midland Road Roundabout

  10. 10.[2026-322 Agreement] Jonathan Hulme

    Consideration to approve a Utility Relocation Agreement with Georgia Power for lighting at the Blue Jay and Midland Road Roundabout (I-2B)

  11. 11.[2026-323 Agreement] Jonathan Hulme

    Consideration to approve an Intergovernmental Agreement between Chatham County and Effingham County for the Old River Road Preliminary Engineering Phase

  12. 12.[2026-324 Contract] Danielle Carver

    Consideration to approve Amendment 2 to the Indefinite Delivery Contracts (IDC) with selected firms for Professional Engineering and Architectural Services (23-RFQu-061), extending the contract term through June 30, 2027, and updating rate schedules where submitted

  13. 13.[2026-325 Agreement] Danielle Carver

    Consideration to approve a Transportation Services Agreement between the Effingham County Board of Commissioners and the Coastal Regional Commission for transportation services supporting the Senior Center

  14. 14.[2026-326 Resolution] Danielle Carver

    Consideration to approve Resolution# 026-017 declaring certain County-owned vehicles as surplus property and authorizing their disposition

  15. 15.[2026-327 Purchase Order] Sydney Edwards

    Consideration to approve the Purchase of one (1) ROSCO Max 3B Distributor Truck from Reynolds-Warren Equipment Company through the Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Contract No. 022626-VTL for Public Works

  16. 16.[2026-328 Purchase Order] Sydney Edwards

    Consideration to approve the Purchase of one (1) ROSCO CSV Variable Width Chip Spreader from Reynolds-Warren Equipment Company through the Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Contract No. 022626-VTL for Public Works

XIII.Reports from Commissioners & Administrative Staff

XIV.Executive Session - Discussion of Personnel, Property and Pending Litigation

XV.Executive Session Minutes - No executive session was held, no minutes to be approved.

XVI.Planning Board Unfinished Business - 6:00 pm

  1. 1.[2026-255 Second Reading] 

    Consideration to approve the Second Reading of an application submitted by Cynthia  Howze as agent for Mary Igou to rezone +/- 21.16 acres located on Abercorn Road  from AR-1 to HI to allow for permitted uses in HI Map # 477 Parcel # 5 in the Fifth  District (Postponed, 06/02/2026) (Postponed, to 07/21/2026 due to added stipulation)

  2. 2.[2026-257 Second Reading]

    Consideration to approve the Second Reading of an application submitted by Matthew  Kuykendall as agent for Connie Riner to rezone +/- 4.76 acres located at 1827 Old  Augusta Road South from AR-1 to HI to allow for permitted uses in HI Map # 477A  Parcel # 1 in the Fifth District (Postponed, 06/02/2026) (Postponed, to 07/21/2026 due to added stipulation)

  3. 3.[2026-264 Public Hearing] Kimberly Barlett

    Planning Board recommends approving an application submitted by Lynn Jeffers Jr. to rezone +/- 5.04 acres located at 489 Noel C Conaway Road from AR-1 to AR-2 to allow  for permitted uses in AR-2, & +/- 1.00 acre from AR-2 to B-2 to allow for permitted uses  in B-2 Map # 352 Parcel # 73 & 74 in the First District (Postponed by the Board,  6/02/2026)(Postponed, to 07/21/2026 @ agenda approval at applicant’ s request) 

  4. 4.[2026-265 Second Reading] 

    Consideration to approve the Second Reading of an application submitted by Lynn  Jeffers Jr. to rezone +/- 5.04 acres located at 489 Noel C Conaway Road from AR-1 to  AR-2 to allow for permitted uses in AR-2, & +/- 1.00 acre from AR-2 to B-2 to allow for  permitted uses in B-2 Map# 352 Parcel # 73 & 74 in the First District (Postponed by  the Board, 06/02/2026) (Postponed, to 07/21/2026 @ agenda approval at applicant’ s request)

  5. 5.[2026-266 Public Hearing] Kimberly Barlett 

    Consideration to approve an application by Lynn Jeffers Jr. for a variance from Section  3.4, located at 489 Noel C Conaway Road, to allow for the modification of required buffer   requirements in B-2 Map # 352 Parcel # 73 in the First District (Postponed by the Board, 06/02/2026) (Postponed, to 07/21/2026 @ agenda approval at applicant’ s request)

  6. 6.[2026-267 Second Reading] 

    Consideration to approve the Second Reading for an application by Lynn Jeffers Jr. for  a variance from Section 3.4, located at 489 Noel C Conaway Road to allow for  the   modification of buffer requirements in B-2 Map # 352 Parcel # 73 in the First  District (Postponed by the Board, 06/02/2026) (Postponed, to 07/21/2026 @ agenda approval at applicant’ s request)

XVII.Planning Board - 6:00 pm

  1. 1.[2026-329 Public Hearing] Kimberly Barlett

    Consideration to approve an application by George Kinard for a variance from Section 3.21.1, located at 450 Wylly Road, to allow for an RV/Camper to be occupied  during the  construction of a home in AR-1 Map # 460 Parcel # 102A in the Fourth District

  2. 2.[2026-330 Second Reading]

    Consideration to approve the Second Reading for an application by George Kinard for   a variance from Section 3.21.1 located at 450 Wylly Road to allow for a RV/Camper to   be occupied during the construction of a home in AR-1 Map # 460 Parcel # 102A in  the Fourth District

  3. 3.[2026-331 Public Hearing]

    Consideration to approve an application submitted by William Silva to rezone +/- 5.00 acres located at 4002 Blue Jay Road from R-1 to AR-1 to allow for permitted  uses in AR-1 Map # 351B Parcel # 2 in the First District

     

  4. 4.[2026-332 Second Reading] 

    Consideration to approve the Second Reading of an application submitted by William Silva to rezone +/- 5.00 acres located at 4002 Blue Jay Road from R-1 to AR-1 to allow for permitted uses in AR-1 Map # 351B Parcel # 2 in the First District

  5. 5.[2026-333 Public Hearing] Kimberly Barlett

    Consideration to approve an application by William & Tammy Silva for a conditional use to    allow for a Residential Business in AR-1 located  at 4002 Blue Jay Road, Map # 351B Parcel    # 2 in the First District

  6. 6.[2026-334 Second Reading]

    Consideration to approve the Second Reading for an application by William & Tammy Silva for  a conditional use to allow for a Residential  Business in AR-1 located at 4002 Blue Jay Road Map # 351B Parcel # 2 in the First  District

  7. 7.[2026-335 Public Hearing] Kimberly Barlett

    Consideration to approve an application by Tracy Oliver as agent for Dennis George for a conditional use to    allow for a Residential Business in AR-1 located  at 2455 Old Louisville Road Map # 251 Parcel    # 13A in the Third District

  8. 8.[2026-336 Second Reading]

    Consideration to approve the Second Reading for an application by Tracy Oliver as agent for Dennis George, for  a conditional use to allow for a Residential  Business in AR-1 located at 2455 Old Louisville Road Map # 251 Parcel # 13A in the Third District

  9. 9.[2026-337 Public Hearing] 

    Consideration to approve an application submitted by Timothy Peavy to rezone +/- 5.06 acres located at 110 Fourth Street South from AR-1 to AR-3 to allow for permitted  uses in  AR-3. Map # 233A Parcel # 1 in the Third District

  10. 10.[2026-338 Second Reading]

    Consideration to approve the Second Reading of an application submitted by Timothy Peavy to rezone +/- 5.06 acres located at 110 Fourth Street South from AR-1 to AR-3 to allow for permitted uses in AR-3 Map # 233A Parcel # 1 in the Third District

  11. 11.[2026-339 Public Hearing] Kimberly Barlett

    Consideration to approve an application submitted by Nathaniel Spell to rezone +/- 1.685 acres located at 100 Coastal Woods Drive from AR-1 to R-1 to allow for permitted  uses in R-1 Map # 435 Parcel # 56 in the Second District

  12. 12.[2026-340 Second Reading]

    Consideration to approve the Second Reading of an application submitted by Nathaniel Spell to rezone +/- 1.685 acres located at 100 Coastal Woods Drive  from AR-1 to R-1 to allow for permitted uses in R-1 Map # 435 Parcel # 56 in the Second District

  13. 13.[2026-341 Public Hearing]

    Consideration to approve an application submitted by Melissa Phillips to rezone +/- 4.45 acres located at 3300 Noel C Conaway Road from B-3 to B-3 to allow for permitted  uses in B-3 Map # 436 Parcel # 45 in the Second District

  14. 14.[2026-342 Second Reading]

    Consideration to approve the Second Reading of an application submitted by Melissa Phillips to rezone +/- 4.45 acres located at 3300 Noel C Conaway Road from B-3 to B-3 to allow for permitted uses in B-3 Map # 436 Parcel # 45 in the Second District

XVIII.Adjournment