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The board’s motion, made by Commissioner Dorsey and seconded, directed staff to proceed with first reading of several changes that were presented in the packet. The principal changes discussed on the record were: raising the Level 2 subdivision minimum lot size from one acre to three acres; adding a provision to deny a building permit if the applicant’s county property taxes are not current (the draft would require proof that all county ad valorem taxes accruing and payable have been paid, with the current-year taxes to be paid as well); and other clarifications to subdivision exemptions and road-right-of-way standards.

Commissioners and members of the public engaged in extended discussion about farmland protection, soil classifications, subdivision exemptions, deed restrictions, and the potential impacts on affordability and economic development. Multiple speakers urged a work session to examine options, data and trade-offs rather than adopting long-term limits immediately.

The board approved a motion that (1) takes the proposed amendment as a first reading, (2) enacts a 60-day moratorium to allow completion of the public-review process and staff drafting, (3) schedules a work session before the next regular meeting, and (4) grandfathered projects currently in process so applications already submitted would proceed under existing rules. The vote was recorded as 5-0.

The transcript records public comment from developers and residents urging careful balancing of farmland protection and housing affordability; it also records technical questions about how deed restrictions and covenants would affect subdivision approvals. The board did not adopt final ordinance language during the meeting; staff and counsel were asked to prepare a revised draft for discussion at a forthcoming work session and subsequent readings.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Hart County Board of Commissioners Live Stream","oneSentenceSummary","The board approved first reading of proposed changes to Chapter 6 (land development), enacted a 60-day moratorium, and scheduled a work session; proposed changes include raising Level 2 minimum lot size from 1 acre to 3 acres and denying building permits where county property taxes are unpaid.","taxTitle","Hart County, Georgia","taxId",28535,"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},6286906,"Board raises select transfer-station fees; out-of-county and yard-waste rates increased in unanimous vote",502,1716000,2218000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2556142-851169026eaff4265dd3256d788a5483&start=1716&end=2218","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2556142-851169026eaff4265dd3256d788a5483/thumbnail_1716000.jpg","/articles/6286906/Hart-County/Georgia/Board-raises-select-transfer-station-fees-out-of-county-and-yard-waste-rates-increased-in-unanimous-vote","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6286906-d3d47616f0d5c9c27f1516d9709e35e6/orig.mp4?Expires=1771172258&Signature=Sq-nhFzr1X~Xa9aqAXkoMjuNywferCUhLxhwlw22HHYFRuiR0qW7LIgpCHgtdzAHmMTwik5mK0fshHfWRZ88QE7NVU-vZmYqW1v96j1ay9Ubm69oFdmK3RK4aBi4FhGbkQ627T2hyPaYxqfa6zWBdkkvRzBwjmz-rPjPlYcMiGY3jpbuQxGRyQKQzWKbN8mtKFdxxMjWmUw2DG8GxduGCqE6PNvHKujRUawcXVBDc-lJ8~Eqz85dVw3yGqEjVMxo7uTLKs7-i~TGJcOFYlaXkHEg6in9vY9fyl~o90MC6VLgGXzaEVzsa~clKMCS8H2XOCBWTm5cwUpDMUpkJ7Xpwg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Hart County Board of Commissioners voted March 11 to revise the county transfer-station fee schedule, keeping the in-county municipal waste charge at $60 per ton while increasing yard-waste and out-of-county fees.

County staff presented audited revenue and expense figures and said the transfer station currently operates at roughly a 20% deficit when accounting for equipment replacement and capital needs. Staff reported monthly averages for municipal waste and other categories and recommended increasing out-of-county rates to reduce cross-jurisdictional loads on the county facility.

After discussion the board approved a motion to keep local resident/municipal tip fees at $60 per ton, set yard-waste at $45 per ton and raise out-of-county tip fees to $120 per ton. Commissioners discussed how staff will verify residency (driver’s license or out-of-county vehicle tag) and directed staff to provide brief notice to regular commercial customers before the change takes effect. The board recorded a unanimous vote in favor.

Staff noted the transfer station’s contract with the county’s waste hauler includes annual price increases that will further affect operating costs. Commissioners also discussed giving on-site staff autonomy to temporarily suspend commercial acceptance if an unexpected onslaught of incoming loads made the site unsafe or overloaded.

The transcript does not include a complete revised fee table or an exact effective date; commissioners asked staff to notify customers and suggested a short notice window (two weeks was discussed) so accounts and billing can be updated.","Hart County commissioners voted to keep the in-county municipal waste fee at $60 per ton, increase yard waste to $45 per ton, and raise an out-of-county tip fee to $120 per ton; board asked staff to implement changes with short notice to users.",{"_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},6286910,"Commissioners direct staff to seek comprehensive road-engineering study and add Clay Brown Road to striping list",443,1249000,1692000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2556142-851169026eaff4265dd3256d788a5483&start=1249&end=1692","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2556142-851169026eaff4265dd3256d788a5483/thumbnail_1249000.jpg","/articles/6286910/Hart-County/Georgia/Commissioners-direct-staff-to-seek-comprehensive-road-engineering-study-and-add-Clay-Brown-Road-to-striping-list","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6286910-18fa2dfac4bb9b7ecf287a20f95a9dc0/orig.mp4?Expires=1771172258&Signature=Q5pOTs84z8YSaawLRi75r4Ct8c~m1JSaSJ2BmK~6GNcDktSwLS1xLLWhkjG8vD-vLl8uRC0rEDm3lkuc5dyouzjEWepdVL3v11lWVEK2fnyjobGyTmhS~-QDsGIvRlz32iyZFPYzQ1vSH3orffqQ~~y8i4Cqj6NpShW7TjQ7FVxO5U4CmFAwisdOk~jaSxRgY-6nC~Pgg~o4s6MlT8l~O3AKzjGh-8y4VTjFGJLBnoaR52xruvRr-jctH-QaDeCtYIKwOC-YwkA4azWSMM2m2-~CJlkBnRkZYfFsQNeEjrnERry0-TNIy3v48xkLb9YA2xdQ2x1JnViUnkiFvuuvxQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Hart County Board of Commissioners voted March 11 to put out a request for proposals for a comprehensive road-engineering study encompassing pavement condition assessment, traffic engineering for intersections, public workshops, long-range planning and modeling.

Commissioner Brown, who introduced the motion, said the study would “give us a step-by-step” program to prioritize paving and safety investments and align county work with state grant opportunities. Brown described expected benefits including data-driven prioritization, preventive-maintenance cost savings and safety improvements.

The board discussed cost ranges; Brown and other commissioners noted proposals can range from tens of thousands for limited pavement assessments to five- or six-figure bids for comprehensive safety and planning work. Commissioner Brown moved to solicit bids for a full comprehensive transportation and safety plan; later in the discussion he amended the motion to request that the bid be posted and received within 60 days. The board approved the motion and the 60-day timeline.

Separately, the board added Clay Brown Road to the county striping list after a short discussion about nighttime visibility and expected growth in traffic; that motion also passed unanimously.

Commissioners instructed staff to prepare an RFP template and to schedule a timeline for review; they noted that procurement rules and any required state procurement steps would affect final schedules.","The board approved a motion to issue an RFP for a comprehensive pavement and safety engineering study and added Clay Brown Road to the county's striping list; an amended timeline asked for bids to be posted and received within 60 days.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6286916,"Commissioners give first reading to manufactured-home ordinance changes requiring certified home-inspection reports",97,834000,931000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2556142-851169026eaff4265dd3256d788a5483&start=834&end=931","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2556142-851169026eaff4265dd3256d788a5483/thumbnail_834000.jpg","/articles/6286916/Hart-County/Georgia/Commissioners-give-first-reading-to-manufactured-home-ordinance-changes-requiring-certified-home-inspection-reports","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6286916-155321df02346e355557bd4346792f8e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771172258&Signature=jkXHyfWJei-96Yd~FilrPjefWHoccon3feLGrTGXY-prHyZwbcszZz~-yL6jIVTMvlSEjQUqXiXC3yS1uat0gjsH27mD9UFUjMr1dxIdKzUWLPz1d5iXvzBctFs95IcXMjDKNryXGKO6ZMVoes~P64qJDr-OBV3l22JFITa77f1tpyFWhTUWRqK43FtEB-uJAL38wIdTiFjVLZAF3~PkIyS-ATk2ZqUVn6tlJ0EYNTnCKD-xcQAqkIKnrrvACd2vifNGhEJdmKP~TbeE4rfkkP3LtOZ-JMLxPzf5mLTuHf9XRpU7rExfR1AcZjAX2vUtfRGeSxYfKk8LAJWJJd8Kgw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Hart County Board of Commissioners approved a first reading March 11 of proposed changes to Chapter 50 (manufactured home trailers) that would require a certified home-inspection report for manufactured homes before issuance of a business license or placement on a lot.

County staff said the change is intended to ensure a home meets health-and-safety standards when moved into the county. The staff presentation noted Georgia does not require statewide licensing of home inspectors, but professional certification is available; the draft amendment cites certification by the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) as an example of an acceptable credential.

The proposed ordinance removes a previously listed $500 county fee for an inspector visit and instead requires a home inspection report from a certified inspector that documents compliance with the county’s safety-condition standards. The draft also clarifies who may accept applications and reports for code enforcement, including the code enforcement officer or other designated agent, with fallback to the county administrator if needed.

County attorney (Kim) told the board she included a definition of “home inspector” from the ASHI language and that the change would mean homes would need a certified inspection rather than relying solely on the county building inspector’s limited mobile-home checklist. She said the state considered a home-inspector certification bill in 2008 that was vetoed, which is why certification currently exists via national organizations rather than a state licensing program.

Commissioner Bridal (mover) made a motion to take the change as a first reading; Commissioner Dorsey seconded the motion. The board voted 5-0 to adopt first reading and move the ordinance forward for subsequent readings.

The transcript records the board’s first-reading approval but does not record any final ordinance text or an adopted effective date.","The board approved first reading of an amendment to Chapter 50 to require certified home-inspection reports for mobile/manufactured homes being moved into the county; the amendment references certification by the American Society of Home Inspectors as an example and removes a previously listed $500 fee.",{"_33":111,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":112,"_41":113,"_43":114,"_45":115,"_47":116,"_49":117,"_51":118,"_53":119,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":120,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":121,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6286921,"Commissioners award $79,320 contract for replacement mega-ramp dock; city contribution required",72,758000,830000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2556142-851169026eaff4265dd3256d788a5483&start=758&end=830","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2556142-851169026eaff4265dd3256d788a5483/thumbnail_758000.jpg","/articles/6286921/Hart-County/Georgia/Commissioners-award-79320-contract-for-replacement-mega-ramp-dock-city-contribution-required","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6286921-b23bd397d9b0914bcda87b50850bd1f9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771172258&Signature=SBnCPDkCzq1FV4wkSHq8qLFLX7OGkM07YwrRUKvuCf2lvRKrSW43otsNMJ2OpMBOA63btZX8nm4Bha5uirNskIhLE728AeRaqShP82g1HjXAUO~UbisP~04~xRbthfL77eZ8FD47PmJvXjHnSnmPt8kRkNvR8jifMeExZ28ifIIAuhtv8pdkm4JKOhhsiPV68X5F0w3oHzpM4oKC~0gwwi2L9DUOJMvoOI-i8nH6xx0sibsAnkS-hrszXLXZRFJoUE93IWOBkzzy~PhOJbLtt-9xzmouHnzF8hioyA8wTXtGIZwEY9viHdz~0fvMVYYOqgqXtnExZC7D7uzqewDpbA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Hart County Board of Commissioners voted 5-0 March 11 to award the replacement mega-ramp dock contract to Custom Docks Incorporated for $79,320, contingent on the city agreeing to pay 50 percent of the cost.

County Administrator (presenting bid tab) recommended Custom Docks of Anderson as the low bidder and said the vendor estimated delivery in seven to eight weeks, earlier than the other bidders. Commissioner Dorsey moved to accept the recommendation; the motion was seconded and carried unanimously.

The board discussed delivery timelines and vendor responsiveness as factors in the recommendation. Commissioner Dorsey moved that the county accept the county administrator’s recommendation to contract with Custom Docks Incorporated for $79,320 “contingent upon the city’s 50% participation,” and the board voted in favor.

No additional conditions or amendments to the contract terms were discussed on the record. The board moved on to other agenda items after the vote.

The contract award is an administrative procurement decision; the transcript did not record a signed contract or an exact delivery date beyond the vendor’s estimated seven-to-eight-week lead time.

The board’s vote was recorded as unanimous.","The Hart County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to award the replacement mega-ramp dock contract to Custom Docks Inc. for $79,320, contingent on the city covering 50% of the cost.","actionData","errors"]

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