(Tentative) Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting Agenda Tuesday, November 04, 2025 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 October 21, 2025 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.

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

  1. 1.[2025-490 Ordinance, 2nd Reading]

    Consideration to approve the Second Reading of an amendment to the Effingham County Code of Ordinance, Part II, Chapter 30 - Environment, Article X - Tree Protection and Preservation (1st reading approved, 10/21/2025)

  2. 2.[2025-491 Ordinance, 2nd Reading]

    Consideration to approve the Second Reading to amend Article III, Section 3.4 Buffers to the Effingham County Code of Ordinance (1st Reading approved, 10/21/2025)

XI.New Business

  1. 1.[2025-504 Proclamation] Stephanie Johnson

    Consideration to approve a Proclamation recognizing November 9, 2025 as Retired Educators Day in Effingham County

  2. 2.[2025-505 Change Order] Jonathan Hulme

    Consideration to approve a revised Change Order #1 to the TSPLOST 2025 Maintenance Resurfacing Project (District 3), awarded to Reeves Construction Company (for the addition of Green Morgan School Road resurfacing and Pitts Road remaining in the original scope as approved at the September 16, 2025 Board meeting)

  3. 3.[2025-506 Agreement] Jonathan Hulme

    Consideration to approve a Partial Assignment of Easement Rights between Braly Investment Properties, LLC and the Board of Commissioners of Effingham County, Georgia

  4. 4.[2025-507 Agreement] Tre Wilkins

    Consideration to approve an Agreement with Goodwyn Mills Cawood, LLC (GMC) for professional engineering services to develop and maintain comprehensive hydraulic models of the County’s water distribution and wastewater collection systems

  5. 5.[2025-508 Change Order] Tre Wilkins

    Consideration to approve Change Order# 4 to the contract with Pond & Company for the Atlas Park Design project to perform a geotechnical investigation related to the planned pond, roadway, and paved areas

  6. 6.[2025-509 Resolution] Mark Barnes

    Consideration to approve Resolution# 025-038 to amend the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget

  7. 7.[2025-510 Resolution]  Mark Barnes

    Consideration to approve Resolution# 025-039 to amend the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget

  8. 8.[2025-511 Ordinance 1st Reading] Kimberly Barlett

    Consideration to approve the First Reading to amend Part II, Official Code: Chapter 10- Animals of the Effingham County Code of Ordinances

  9. 9.[2025-512 Plan] Tim Callanan

    Consideration to approve to adopt the Effingham County Strategic Plan 2025 (5 year plan)

  10. 10.[2025-513 Contract] Danielle Carver

    Consideration to approve the Contract award to Musco Sports Lighting, LLC for the installation of sports field lighting at Pineora Park and Clyo Park

  11. 11.[2025-514 Task Order] Danielle Carver

    Consideration to approve Task Order 5 under the County’s Professional Services Contract (23-RFQU-061) with Thomas & Hutton for the Diamond Concrete Roadway Extension Project

  12. 12.[2025-515 Ordinance 1st Reading] Kimberly Barlett

    Consideration to approve the First Reading to amend Appendix C- Zoning Ordinance, Article III- 3.3 Accessory Structures in Residential Districts of the Effingham County Code of Ordinances

  13. 13.[2025-516 Ordinance, 1st Reading] Kimberly Barlett

    Consideration to approve an amend to the  Part II, Appendix C - Zoning Ordinances, Article III- 3.46- Accessory Dwelling Unit to 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 October 21, 2025 executive session minutes

XV.Planning Board - 6:00 pm

  1. 1.[2025-517 Public Hearing] Chelsie Fernald

    Planning Board recommends approving an application by Suzette Schmetz as agent for Beverly Boyles to rezone +/- 5 acres located on Highway 17 from AR-1 to B-3 to allow for veterinary services in B-3 Map # 296 Parcel # 46C01 in the Third District

  2. 2.[2025-518 Second Reading]

    Consideration to approve the Second Reading of an application by Suzette Schmetz as agent for Beverly Boyles to rezone +/- 5 acres located on Highway 17 from AR-1 to B-3 to allow for veterinary services in B-3 Map # 296 Parcel # 46C01 in the Third District

  3. 3.[2025-519 Public Hearing] Chelsie Fernald

    Planning Board recommends approving an application by Matt Anderson as agent for Robbie Lee Postell Executor of Holiday Postell Estate to rezone +/- 6.6 out of 26.4 acres  located on Mt. Hope Road from AR-1 to AR-3 to allow for permitted uses in AR-3 Map # 268 Parcel # 19A in the Third District

  4. 4.[2025-520 Second Reading]

    Consideration to approve the Second Reading of an application by Matt Anderson as agent for Robbie Lee Postell Executor of Holiday Postell Estate to rezone +/- 6.6 out of 26.4 acres located on Mt. Hope Road from AR-1 to AR-3 to allow for permitted uses in AR-3 Map # 268 Parcel # 19A in the Third District

  5. 5.[2025-521 Public Hearing] Chelsie Fernald

    Planning Board recommends approving an application by Teramore Development, LLC as agent for Carey F. Graham  to rezone +/- 2 out of 36.36 acres located on Old Tusculum Road from AR-1 to B-2 to allow for commercial retail in B-2 Map # 366 Parcel # 48 in the Third District

  6. 6.[2025-522 Second Reading]

    Consideration to approve the Second Reading of an application by Teramore Development, LLC as agent for Carey F. Graham to rezone +/- 2 out of 36.36 acres located on Old Tusculum Road from AR-1 to B-2 to allow for commercial retail in B-2 Map # 366 Parcel # 48 in the Third District. 

  7. 7.[2025-523 Public Hearing] Chelsie Fernald

    Planning Board recommends approval of an application by David Hildebrant as agent for Theresa Hildebrandt to rezone +/- 6.35 acres located on Little McCall Road from AR-1 to & AR-2 to AR-3 to allow for permitted uses in AR-3 Map # 391 Parcel # 17 & 18A in the Fourth District

  8. 8.[2025-524 Second Reading]

    Consideration to approve the Second Reading of an application by David Hildebrant as agent for Theresa Hildebrandt to rezone +/- 6.35 acres located on Little McCall Road from AR-1 to & AR-2 to AR-3 to allow for permitted uses in AR-3 Map # 391 Parcel # 17 & 18A in the Fourth District

  9. 9.[2025-525 Public Hearing] Chelsie Fernald

    Planning Board recommends approval of an application by Kern & Co., LLC - Chad Zittrouer as agent for R B Baker Properties, LLC to rezone +/- 114.79 acres located on Old Augusta Road S from R-1 to LI to allow for permitted uses in Light Industrial Map # 476 Parcel # 4A in the Fifth District. 

  10. 10.[2025-526 Second Reading]

    Consideration to approve the Second Reading of an application by Kern & Co., LLC - Chad Zittrouer as agent for R B Baker Properties, LLC to rezone +/- 114.79 acres located on Old Augusta Road S. from R-1 to LI to allow for permitted uses in Light Industrial Map # 476 Parcel # 4A in the Fifth District

  11. 11.[2025-527 Public Hearing] Chelsie Fernald

    Planning recommends denying an application by Neil McKenzie as agent for Cassie Michele Hinely to rezone +/- 247.2 acres located on Sand Hill Road from PD-R to PD-R to allow for a Planned Development Text Amendment Map # 298 Parcel # 46 in the First District

  12. 12.[2025-528 Second Reading]

    Consideration to approve the Second Reading of an application by Neil McKenzie as agent for Cassie Michele Hinely to rezone +/- 247.2 acres located on Sand Hill Road from PD-R to PD-R to allow for a Planned Development Text Amendment Map # 298 Parcel # 46 in the First District

  13. 13.[2025-529 Preliminary Plat] Kimberly Barlett

    Consideration to approve an application by Neil McKenzie as agent for Brett Bennett  for a Preliminary Plat for  Hinely Tract Subdivision located on Sand Hill Road Map# 298 Parcel# 9 in the First District 

  14. 14.[2025-530 Preliminary Plat] Kimberly Barlett

    Consideration to approve an application by Neil McKenzie as agent for Brett Bennett for a Preliminary Plat for Hinely Tract Subdivision located on Sand Hill Road Map# 298 Parcel# 9 in the First District 

  15. 15.[2025-531 Public Hearing] 

    Planning Board recommends approving an application by Noi Tran to rezone +/- 2.52 acres located at 7016 Highway 17 South from R-1 to AR-2 to allow for permitted use in AR-2  Map # 354 Parcel # 46 in the First District

  16. 16.[2025-532 Second Reading]

    Consideration to approve the Second Reading of an application by Noi Tran to rezone +/- 2.52 acres located at 7016 Highway 17 South from R-1 to AR-2 to allow for permitted use in AR-2 Map # 354 Parcel # 46 in the First District

  17. 17.[2025-533 Public Hearing] Chelsie Fernald

    Planning Board recommends denying an application by Adam Wilkinson as agent for JAW Services, LLC, to rezone +/- 5 acres located at 200 Clyo Shawnee Road from AR-1 to AR-2 to allow for permitted uses in AR-2 Map # 313 Parcel # 3 in the Third District

  18. 18.[2025-534 Second Reading]

    Consideration to approve the Second Reading of an application by Adam Wilkinson as agent for JAW Services, LLC, to rezone +/- 5 acres located at 200 Clyo Shawnee Road from AR-1 to AR-2 to allow for permitted uses in AR-2 Map # 313 Parcel # 3 in the Third District 

  19. 19. [2025- 535 Public Hearing] Kimberly Barlett

    Consideration to approve an application by Joseph Zettler for a Conditional use located at 894 Little McCall Road to allow for a Rural Business in AR-1. Map # 345 Parcel # 38 in the Third District

  20. 20. [2025-536 Second Reading]

    Consideration to approve the Second Reading of an application by Joseph Zettler for a Conditional use located at 894 Little McCall Road to allow for a Rural Business in AR-1. Map # 345 Parcel # 38 in the Third District

  21. 21.[2025-537 Public Hearing] Kimberly Barlett

    Consideration to approve an application by Joyce Sowers for a conditional uselocated at 364 Old Augusta Road South to allow for an Agritourism business in AR-1 Map # 461 Parcel # 65 in the Fifth District

  22. 22.[2025-538 Second Reading]

    Consideration to approve the Second Reading of an application by Joyce Sowers for a conditional use located at 364 Old Augusta Road South to allow for an Agritourism business in AR-1 Map # 461 Parcel # 65 in the Fifth District

  23. 23.[2025-539 Public Hearing] Kimberly Barlett

    Consideration to approve an application by Maria Soledad Ramirez Acosta for a variance from Section 3.21.1, to allow for the occupation of an RV/Camper in AR-1, located at 309 Atlantic Avenue Map # 296A Parcel # 76 in the First District

  24. 24.[2025-540 Second Reading] 

    Consideration to approve the second reading of an application by Maria Soledad Ramirez Acosta for a variance from Section 3.21.1, to allow for the occupation of an RV/Camper in AR-1, located at 309 Atlantic Avenue Map # 296A Parcel # 76 in the First District

XVI.Adjournment