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- Consent agenda (multiple routine items including Georgia Forestry Commission equipment agreement, corrective deed for Creekside Subdivision Phase 2B, change order #6 for CEM Gym expansion with Laverter & Associates, amendment 2 to Thompson Consulting Services task order, leases of five vehicles from Enterprise Fleet Management, routine fiscal agent designation for Family Connection): Approved (motion carries).

- Approve Amendment 3 to agreement with USI Insurance Services, LLC for insurance coverage (bookkeeping amendment; no fee increase): Approved (motion carries).

- Approve job description for Senior Personal Property Appraiser Supervisor (Tax Assessor's Office) and promotion of an internal staff member: Approved (motion carries).

- Approve first reading of Part 2, Appendix F overlay districts section 1 (commercial corridors): Approved (first reading).

- Approve consultant services agreement with TPR Consulting Services, LLC for utility contract negotiations and water resource management (to assist with potential IGA/MOU negotiations with Bryan County): Approved (motion carries).

- Approve a three‑year/18‑month (revised to 18‑month) proposal from Granicus for a board and committee software program for the Office of the Clerk (setup fee and subscription noted in staff memo): Approved (motion carries).

- Approve kiosk agreement and credit card reader upgrade for the Office of the Tax Commissioner (kiosk to be installed at Kroger; $3.95 customer fee; 600 transactions/month minimum per kiosk; six‑month grace period): Approved (motion carries).

- Proclamation: Declare February as Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Week: Approved (motion carries).

- Planning board conditional use (Rachel Morgan) — at‑home hair salon, AR‑1, 209 Woodland Drive — Approved (first and second readings completed; conditions: maintain county business certificate and on‑site parking).

- Motion to enter executive session to discuss property, personnel or pending litigation: Approved (motion carries).

Details: Several items were presented by staff and approved without extended debate. Where the transcript records only a voice vote and the meeting opening indicated a full quorum, outcomes are recorded as approved with no opposing votes noted.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Effingham County Board of Commissioners Meeting February 4th, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Summary of motions and outcomes from the Feb. 4 Effingham County Board of Commissioners meeting, including consent items, contract approvals and proclamations.","taxTitle","Haralson County, Georgia","taxId",28534,"location","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6351377,"Planning board and commissioners approve conditional use for at‑home hair salon in Fifth District",196,4710000,4906000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2230304-640facf9e16511014ca3c87165761150&start=4710&end=4906","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2230304-640facf9e16511014ca3c87165761150/thumbnail_4710000.jpg","/articles/6351377/Haralson-County/Georgia/Planning-board-and-commissioners-approve-conditional-use-for-athome-hair-salon-in-Fifth-District","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6351377-0bd6d9f5145685b7cb177c6fca6c7f9c/orig.mp4?Expires=1775395324&Signature=nWfKbawvrIcYWW3tuy5s1IbqIi2dGeTe9lbkg-lJtbNllKACgE9O5csljZfM4gFqFOO5O~maEvgoiaZfHC078qwof32~EAv2ckBsR6jQ9lCWOe6d3vHV801xq6lG6YW70bTzvVQ6DjT017GvCZTYqqIrZSogjFOlerSxqtofPk8TtIOfiJP7r~Pwfxpa86PmlZeBt8oCtY09bq0UJejPb~IGF8t9TvsBXgM2P6G6oISrDPfLEBolv1JNvvB2oM1w7yEdw7cUghnPgq~bFpDhmcnHEkP-F46VY-3tvNABaUI3n~AqaGqGpYT9kff0EplTGOsmLuOxErI8kdrwL7I4Ug__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Effingham County Board of Commissioners approved Feb. 4 a conditional-use application by Rachel Morgan to operate a small at‑home hair salon at 209 Woodland Drive in the Fifth District. The property is zoned AR‑1.

County staff explained that beauty shops and barber shops are permitted under the rural‑business conditional‑use provisions of the Effingham County Code of Ordinances. The applicant’s application listed hours of operation of 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and an estimated four clients per day. Staff recommended conditions that the applicant obtain and maintain an Effingham County business and occupation tax certificate and provide on‑site parking; no parking on county‑maintained roads was permitted under the condition.

Rachel Morgan attended and confirmed the application details. No members of the public spoke in opposition. The board voted to approve the conditional use on first reading and then approved the second reading later in the meeting, completing the required two readings and permitting the at‑home salon to proceed under the stated conditions.","Rachel Morgan received approval for a conditional use to operate a small at‑home hair salon (hours 9 a.m.–3 p.m., about four clients per day) at 209 Woodland Drive in the county’s AR-1 zoning; county code requires a business license and on‑site parking.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6351382,"Commissioners approve consultant to assist with utility contract negotiations and water resource planning",90,1759000,1849000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2230304-640facf9e16511014ca3c87165761150&start=1759&end=1849","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2230304-640facf9e16511014ca3c87165761150/thumbnail_1759000.jpg","/articles/6351382/Haralson-County/Georgia/Commissioners-approve-consultant-to-assist-with-utility-contract-negotiations-and-water-resource-planning","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6351382-2a2763fe2b1b5881a933e05ed891d60f/orig.mp4?Expires=1775395324&Signature=nuGs~WB758xxrxkdgN4p3PWsFJ7-eIzJx-0XnopP1K7BzNKrvu6dSusSdfbOfuCfE45saTjdBEZAG7sYOiDo-ZqxnJn9TJtCL1uptRzeE7PvTOS~fSTvrNVfn0Cl5Q-Zg6mlXow~6rd6-~mIvh0OLV161UMn9we6bLE1Dty-7JSAjbPnXq2Mb~wyl1SjDUBOJTdkNSuBWJ2Osm54auQ1ewXrclFC-TcfLLJ6uLEy~G0Y4Idpp4NYjoh1ScfKnS25QeaxyQp0rR4-d2q~~zP90nliXesI9MouE3wdlh8QP9r7CXGJ-7a66Wtdx8JfP65Lhh3W4kITVzf235e39pJM5Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Effingham County Board of Commissioners approved Feb. 4 a consultant services agreement with TPR Consulting Services LLC to support utility contract negotiations and water resource management if the county proceeds with a water intake and treatment project.

Danielle Carver, procurement and contracts manager, presented the agreement and said consultant Tony Rojas will assist the county in negotiating an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) with Bryan County if needed. County Manager Tim (last name not specified) explained the consulting work is contingent on securing funding for a water intake plant; one of the permitting prerequisites would be memoranda or MOUs with major water customers such as Bryan County.

“One of the first things that were required in order to get a permit is a MOU, with our large water customers. Bryan County would be one of them, and so this would help us negotiate the agreement with them,” Tim said, describing the consultant’s prior experience representing Bullock in negotiations with Bryan County.

Staff recommended approval of alternative 1 and commissioners approved the services agreement. The vote authorizes staff to work with TPR Consulting on contract negotiations and water-resource tasks identified in the scope of work.","The board approved a consultant services agreement with TPR Consulting Services LLC to assist Effingham County in negotiating utility contracts and water agreements, including a possible MOU with Bryan County tied to a future water intake plant funding decision.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":46,"_47":103,"_49":104,"_51":105,"_53":106,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":107,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":108,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6351386,"Board approves kiosk program to allow vehicle tag renewals at Kroger; county liable if transaction minimum not met",452,2005000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2230304-640facf9e16511014ca3c87165761150&start=2005&end=2457","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2230304-640facf9e16511014ca3c87165761150/thumbnail_2005000.jpg","/articles/6351386/Haralson-County/Georgia/Board-approves-kiosk-program-to-allow-vehicle-tag-renewals-at-Kroger-county-liable-if-transaction-minimum-not-met","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6351386-5fb87288898d229deb9518e97d53976a/orig.mp4?Expires=1775395324&Signature=UQP6IpjK~84401GdIcpJmCzybWRoVm6tbwVkj7sw1YbvdNHz~QsuAuPuYlNBqpdloVyhMv~dxadloKyeSk2TMnmINTgXm500hglZ1DvXRLlS0e98Ksr3MUSdhVoMAp5kH23eDGKp-wcG7uPTFT2Y8ytrp1j9NYqbNp6ejLZ-FoAZzv8g5WSGooe0KeVYUiDuuZvVQEExMO14hiLHXTdgOQUkpBJ6e5jlTD9GsQn~0beB-B-7oD8wR-dZNBusYPoblBopIsldh6rXoYXrXMIqSjrvR0yOlQT0MSpiuaFMczQjogZr~K3HnLF12I~FW91WFHBE3XMYCaEgh2HwSN6Rhg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Effingham County Board of Commissioners approved Feb. 4 a kiosk agreement and credit‑card reader upgrade to allow vehicle tag renewals and, in future, other payments at a Kroger location and similar public kiosks.

Tax Commissioner Daniel Roadwalk told the board the vendor would place the kiosk at Kroger at no upfront cost; customers pay a $3.95 service charge for each transaction processed at the kiosk. Roadwalk said the vendor requires a minimum of 600 transactions per kiosk per month and offers a six‑month trial (grace) period to ramp up usage. “It's more than 600,” Roadwalk said, describing current online and kiosk activity at nearby Savannah locations.

Roadwalk said the kiosk prints decals on the spot, expands hours beyond the tag office and should lower in‑office wait times. He said kiosks in nearby counties have generated significant usage; he cited about $18,000 in transactions in Savannah kiosks in a recent month. The service also could be expanded to accept driver’s license renewals and county water-bill payments in the future.

The board discussed financial exposure if the county fails to meet the minimum. Roadwalk said the county would be “on the hook for the remaining balance” if the transaction minimum is not met after the grace period; the shortfall is calculated as the deficit multiplied by the $3.95 per-transaction fee. He said the vendor will remove the machine at no cost to the county if the program does not work after a trial period.

Commissioners asked about placement and whether the kiosk would reduce lines at the tax office. Roadwalk said the county would initially install one kiosk and could expand later if usage supports additional machines. After discussion, the board voted to approve the agreement.","The commissioners approved a kiosk and credit-card upgrade agreement for the tax commissioner's office. The vendor supplies a kiosk at no upfront cost; the county must meet a 600-transaction monthly minimum per kiosk or cover the shortfall and customers pay a $3.95 service fee per transaction.",{"_33":110,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":111,"_41":112,"_43":113,"_45":114,"_47":115,"_49":116,"_51":117,"_53":118,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":119,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":120,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6351391,"Effingham commissioners give first reading to commercial-corridor overlay ordinance",521,1219000,1740000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2230304-640facf9e16511014ca3c87165761150&start=1219&end=1740","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2230304-640facf9e16511014ca3c87165761150/thumbnail_1219000.jpg","/articles/6351391/Haralson-County/Georgia/Effingham-commissioners-give-first-reading-to-commercial-corridor-overlay-ordinance","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6351391-9e7dae3adf571e9c9b409bfde7443c1f/orig.mp4?Expires=1775395324&Signature=gG2StxXZpQrqzMNNdhYiMeJ7dm9oyW3H6gpyfnu55JYRMXfA6a7T-7HCZhwfv9LO4T~2q91ritiMtZ9ix2VPbySKnJqT4whkzbwkgJUtp4YHxtPeF4h9vQw1ofpF76nSQngeoQQA6MfObo0zaQmfVzAX0fhvhc~Ze0KyqRQyaO3LJQ8h8S5AywkQ4~fV7M0QWedMdRpcpmKO83qHf4iuQOKSKphdIuhbcAAUpLkimlzrpde97FGQgcSL4HDEawowKvarv9fIfn2Jfs~yZ9GxEIiQXIHnMrmFjW-z3eWHbYTjj1EC8wckU6T5bY2yl~FiF6uC1wdSG9QjXnHHzKGnmw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Effingham County Board of Commissioners approved a first reading Feb. 4 to add commercial-corridor overlay districts to Part 2, Appendix F of the county code, covering four roadways including U.S. 21 between Rankin and Springfield, Effingham Parkway and Hodgesville.

Planning Director Steve Candler said the county hired planner Inspire — the same firm that helped with the comprehensive plan — to draft the corridor standards, and that staff incorporated public comments received during the review. “One of the major things…you've got 21 between Rankin and Springfield. You've got Effingham Parkway, and then you've got Hodgesville,” Candler said, describing the maps showing parcels affected.

The ordinance text limits the overlay to the specific corridors and requires permits or site plans when property owners seek new development or structural changes. Candler and commissioners discussed how the corridor boundaries can appear large where parcels are big, and that properties already developed will be treated as nonconforming until they seek a permit. “They would have to do something to require a permit or a site plan to come in,” Candler said. Commissioners noted a variance process remains available for property owners who find the overlay burdensome.

Several commissioners raised practical concerns during the discussion about how the overlay might affect small or shallow lots along Springfield and other corridor segments. One commissioner recounted a developer who said required frontage improvements would “destroy the value of the property” on a shallow lot; staff noted many parcels in the corridor are large and can absorb the standards. Candler said the northern U.S. 21 corridor was drafted to match existing standards used by the City of Springfield and that some tracts (for example the Gitzy tract) anticipated a future corridor design when originally platted.

Commissioners also discussed implementation and outreach. Staff said public information about the draft had already been posted on the county Facebook page and covered in local news. The board emphasized flexibility to adjust the ordinance if unforeseen issues arise when property owners start applying for permits.

After discussion the board voted to approve the ordinance on first reading. The item was presented as a first reading only; further public review and a second reading will follow before final adoption.

The ordinance amendment covers only the named corridors and does not replace other overlay districts such as Ebenezer, which is separate.","The board approved a first reading of amendments to Part 2, Appendix F of the Effingham County Code of Ordinances to create commercial corridor overlay districts for four roadways after staff said public comments were incorporated into the draft.","actionData","errors"]

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