(Tentative) Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting Agenda Tuesday, September 01, 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 August 18, 2026 work session and 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.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.[2026-393 Agreement]

    Consideration to ratify and affirm the Food Services Agreement with Trinity Services Group, Inc. for RFP No. 26-RFP-127, Food Services for Effingham County Prison, Jail, and Senior Citizens Center 2026

  2. 2.[2026-394 Agreement] 

    Consideration to approve the 2026 Intergovernmental Agreement between the Effingham County Board of Commissioners, Effingham County School District, and Effingham County Sheriff’s Office for the continued operation and placement of School Resource Deputies (SRDs) within Effingham County schools

  3. 3.[2026-395 Agreement] 

    Consideration to approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the Effingham County Board of Commissioners and the City of Springfield related to the proposed construction of a  pipeline for wastewater services

X.Unfinished Business - Contains items held from a previous agenda.

  1. 1.[2026-396 Ordinance, 2nd Reading] Akela Wright

    Consideration to approve the Second Reading to amend Article III, Section 3.4- Buffers of the Code of Ordinances of Effingham County (1st reading approved, 08/18/2026)

  2. 2.[2026-397 Ordinance, 2nd Reading]

    Consideration to approve the Second Reading to amend Chapter 14 - Buildings and Building Regulations Article II - Construction Codes of the Effingham County Code of Ordinances (1st reading approved, 08/18/2026)

XI.New Business

  1. 1.[2026-398 Public Hearing] Mark Barnes

    Consideration of a Public Hearing on the property tax levy and millage rates and to approve Resolution# 026-030 to levy property taxes, and approval of the PT 32.1 and PT 35 forms for submission of millage to the State of Georgia 

  2. 2.[2026-399 Budget Resolution] Mark Barnes

    Consideration to approve Resolution# 026-029 to amend the Fiscal year 2026 Budget

  3. 3.[2026-400 Job Description] Sarah Mausolf

    Consideration to approve and publish a new Job Description and Job Title for Customer Support Services

  4. 4.[2026-401 Resolution] Jonathan Hulme

    Consideration to approve Resolution# 026-027 authorizing the County Attorney to institute condemnation proceedings through the Declaration of Taking Method for acquisition of Parcel 41 associated with the Goshen Road Widening from CR 140/Hodgeville Road to SR 21.

  5. 5.[2026-402 Resolution] Jonathan Hulme

    Consideration to approve Resolution# 026-028 authorizing the County Attorney to institute condemnation proceedings through the Declaration of Taking Method for acquisition of Parcel 9 associated with the Goshen Road Widening from CR 140/Hodgeville Road to SR 21

  6. 6.[2026-403 Agreement] Tre Wilkins

    Consideration to approve the CSX Facility Encroachment Agreement related to the Effingham Regional Water Supply Project

  7. 7.[2026-404 Purchase Order] Danielle Carver

    Consideration to approve a Purchase Order for the purchase of playground equipment, safety surfacing, freight, and installation services for Pineora Park from PlaySouth Playground Creators utilizing the Sourcewell cooperative purchasing contract

  8. 8.[2026-405 Ordinance, 1st Reading] Tim Callanan

    Consideration to approve the First Reading to amend Part II, Chapter 70, Article I, Section 70-5 - Taxation of the Effingham County Code of Ordinances

XII.Reports from Commissioners & Administrative Staff

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

XIV.Executive Session Minutes - Consideration to approve the August 18, 2026 executive session minutes 

XV.Planning Board - 6:00 pm

  1. 1.[2026-406 Public Hearing] Kimberly Barlett

    Consideration to approve an application submitted by David Bowers to rezone +/- 1.77 acres located at 659 Blue Jay Road from AR-2 to B-1 to allow for  permitted  uses in B-1 Map # 432 Parcel # 43 in the Second District

  2. 2.[2026-407 Second Reading]

    Consideration to approve the Second Reading of an application submitted by David Bowers to rezone +/- 1.77 acres located at 659 Blue Jay Road from AR-2 to B-1 to allow for permitted uses in B-1. Map # 432 Parcel # 43 in the Second District 

  3. 3.[2026-408 Public Hearing] Kimberly Barlett

    Planning Board recommends approving an application submitted by Ashley Shuman to rezone +/- 2.00 acres located at 192 Hurley Smart Road from AR-2 to AR-1 to allow for permitted uses in AR-1 Map # 381 Parcel # 19 in the Third District

  4. 4.[2026-409 Second Reading]

    Consideration to approve the Second Reading of an application submitted by Ashley Shuman to rezone +/- 2.00 acres located at 192 Hurley Smart Road from AR-2 to AR-1 to allow for permitted uses in AR-1. Map # 381 Parcel # 19 in the Third District

  5. 5.[2026-410 Public Hearing] Kimberly Barlett

    Planning Board recommends approving an application submitted by Scott Kessler to rezone +/- 8.29 acres located at 4372 & 4386 Midland Road from AR-1 to AR-2 to allow for permitted uses in AR-2 Map # 397 Parcel # 4 & 5 in the Second District

  6. 6.[2026-411 Second Reading]

    Consideration to approve the Second Reading of an application submitted by Scott Kessler to rezone +/- 8.29 acres located at 4372 & 4386 Midland Road from AR-1 to AR-2 to allow for permitted uses in AR-2. Map # 397 Parcel # 4 & 5 in the Second District

  7. 7.[2026-412 Public Hearing] Kimberly Barlett

    Consideration to approve an application by Scott Kessler for a  variance from Section 5.2,  located at 4372 Midland Road to allow for a decrease in the required minimum lot frontage in AR-2 Map # 397 Parcel # 4 in the Second District

  8. 8.[2026-413 Second Reading]

    Consideration to approve the Second Reading for an application by Scott Kessler for a variance from Section 5.2, located at 4372 Midland Road to allow for a decrease in required minimum frontage in AR-2 Map # 374 Parcel # 4 in the Second District

  9. 9.[2026-414 Public Hearing] Kimberly Barlett

    Planning Board recommends approving an application submitted by Herschel Paulk to rezone +/- 1.00 acres from AR-1 to AR-2 & 4.00 acres from AR-1 to AR-3 located at 563 Keith Road to allow for permitted uses in AR-2 & AR-3 Map # 270 Parcel # 12 in the Third District

  10. 10.[2026-415 Second Reading] 

    Consideration to approve the Second Reading of an application submitted by Herschel Paulk to rezone +/- 1.00 acre from AR-1 to AR-2 & 4 acres from AR-1 to AR-3, located at 563 Keith Road to allow for permitted uses in AR-2 & AR-3. Map # 270 Parcel # 12 in the Third District

  11. 11.[2026-416 Public Hearing] Kimberly Barlett

    Planning Board recommends approving an application submitted by Thomas Christmas to rezone +/- 1.46 out of 16.73 acres located at 1235 Corinth Church Road from AR-1 to AR-2 to allow for permitted uses in AR-2 Map # 311 Parcel # 11 in the Third District

  12. 12.[2026-417 Second Reading]

    Consideration to approve the Second Reading of an application submitted by Thomas Christmas to rezone +/- 1.46 acres out of 16.73 acres located at1235 Corinth Church Road from AR-1 to AR-2 to allow for permitted uses in AR-2. Map # 311 Parcel # 11 in the Third District

  13. 13.[2026-418 Public Hearing] Kimberly Barlett 

    Consideration to approve an application submitted by Guy Davidson as agent for Joan Helen Akins to rezone +/- 45.5 acres located at 557 Goshen Road from AR-1 to R-5 to allow for residential development Map # 451 Parcel # 55 in the Second District

  14. 14.[2026-419 Second Reading]

    Consideration to approve the Second Reading of an application submitted by Guy Davidson as agent for Joan Heken Akins to rezone +/- 45.5 acres located at 557 Goshen Road from AR-1 to R-5 to allow for residential development Map # 451 Parcel # 55 in the Second District

  15. 15.[2026-420 Public Hearing ] Kimberly Barlett

    Planning Board recommends approving an application submitted by Shannon Patrick to rezone +/- 5.38 acres located at 516 Nease Road from AR-1 to AR-2 to allow for permitted uses in AR-2 Map # 374 Parcel # 35A02 in the First  District

  16. 16.[2026-421 Second Reading]

    Consideration to approve the Second Reading of an application submitted by Shannon Patrick to rezone +/- 5.38 acres located at 516 Nease Road from AR-1 to AR-2 to allow for permitted uses in AR-2. Map # 374 Parcel # 35A02 in the First District

  17. 17.[2026-422 Public Hearing] Kimberly Barlett

    Consideration to approve an application by Abby Porter as agent for David Rollins as Trustee for a conditional use to allow for a telecommunication tower in AR-1 located at 2727 Riverside Drive Map # 226 Parcel    # 5 in the Third District

  18. 18.[2026-423 Second Reading]

    Consideration to approve the Second Reading of an application by Abby Porter as agent for David Rolllins as Trustee for a conditional use to allow for a telecommunication  tower in AR-1 located at 2727 Riverside Drive Map # 226 Parcel # 5 in the Third District

  19. 19.[2026-424 Public Hearing] Kimberly Barlett

    Consideration to approve an application by Jeremy Hill as agent for James Carter for a variance from Section 3.4,  located on US Hwy 80, to allow for a decrease in the required minimum buffers in B-3 Map # 355C Parcel # 13 in the First District

  20. 20.[2026-425 Second Reading]

    Consideration to approve the Second Reading for an application by Jeremy Hill as agent for James Carter for a variance from Section 3.4, located on US Hwy 80 to allow for  the decrease in the required buffers in B-3  Map # 355C Parcel # 13 in the First District

XVI.Adjournment