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Agenda release pilot (CivicPlus): The board approved staff's recommendation to trial CivicPlus agenda-software processes for 90 days to assess training needs and redaction levels before full public posting. Staff said CivicPlus can support layered sign-offs and auto-redaction workflows; commissioners noted agendas posted before formal adoption remain unofficial. The motion to allow the 90-day evaluation and to proceed with configuring CivicPlus passed.

Surface Maintenance LLC (road repairs): The board revisited two subcontracting proposals from Surface Maintenance LLC to repair Moffett's Pond Road (2,259 feet) and Gunter Road (2,424 feet). After discussion about the new public works director completing work in-house, a motion to delay contracting and allow the new public works director time to assess and potentially do the work passed.

Hazard Mitigation (HMPG) grant application: The board approved executing the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMPG) application. Staff said the county's current mitigation plan expires July 19, 2025, and the proposed grant amount is $24,000 (federal $18,000; state $2,400; local $3,600). Staff scheduled plan-update meetings in April and May to maintain grant compliance. The board authorized the chair to sign the application.

Recreation credit-card acceptance and Lake Merriweather bank account: Commissioners approved permitting the Recreation Department to accept credit-card payments (merchant services such as Square discussed) and approved closing an existing Lake Merriweather checking account at United Bank and opening a new account to segregate recreation funds. The chair was authorized to sign required bank-letter documents.

LRA funding application (2025 supplemental): Staff requested permission to apply for Local Maintenance and Roadway Assistance (LRA) supplemental funds estimated at $1,018,009.43 for 2025; projects proposed include culverts, bridges and roads carried over from the prior application list. The board approved submitting the application and authorized the chair to sign.

Executive session and adjournment: The board recessed into executive session for litigation, personnel and real-estate matters; the board returned to open session at 7:05 p.m. and announced no action was taken in executive session. The meeting then adjourned.

Most motions recorded in the meeting minutes passed by voice vote; the transcript records \"All in favor? Motion passed\" or similar phrasing rather than roll-call tallies.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","BOC Meeting 3-25-2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Meriwether County Board of Commissioners on March 20 approved a 90-day CivicPlus agenda-release review, several grant applications, recreation payment changes, and administrative bank and contracting decisions, and later entered executive session.","taxTitle","Meriwether County, Georgia","taxId",73580,"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},6103045,"Commissioners reduce bond for Hidden Meadows subdivision after staff review and contractor quotes",477,1253000,1730000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2802232-5bcc50a3def732d4296293b046ae4c95&start=1253&end=1730","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2802232-5bcc50a3def732d4296293b046ae4c95/thumbnail_1253000.jpg","/articles/6103045/Meriwether-County/Georgia/Commissioners-reduce-bond-for-Hidden-Meadows-subdivision-after-staff-review-and-contractor-quotes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6103045-ac096de077e1404b23655ec88bb075ae/orig.mp4?Expires=1771153203&Signature=dofFtxJcCFO9szlMbRfY-orJImr-bWSYdln7TATKc4Rnr-jdOcJEQeLv-RkzFY3pIvkxfkEX7vG5VD8l8fisWNjs2GIYh-CndEHADOsUbnQJcS21R3WRz4rJ0-JpMT5cQw~zrWketteVi7SOewz-EDOk6dvILVgHoJeDMwECglGi4pr9vg-tE6DpdfRZkdXrLJlgTEfksdhCSCgWBv8OwFGLoLiP1kDZ~3JholtOL~BhZuWnLpM4WrIqK8EKZZml-J2LFYDziawkT3KYFX7~xgU-Gq~a1l7InbaNfhFyc6Bu8IYJXpvyf2LTuCPn83I2aHuUsF9jQQ463eIwkFK~1A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Meriwether County Board of Commissioners on March 20 approved a reduced bond for Hidden Meadows Subdivision after county staff presented revised repair cost estimates and background about an uninspected cul-de-sac.

Staff told the board the original bond had been set at $350,649.51 for a five-year term. New documentation and contractor quotes showed the primary repair need was a cul-de-sac and a portion of the main drive; staff presented recalculated costs that, when applied under the county's ordinance calculation (50% factor noted in staff materials), produced a revised bond figure of $216,002.31.

Commissioners discussed that the parcel's cul-de-sac had not been inspected before paving and that the uninspected section was the main area of concern. Staff reported a contractor quote from Piedmont for the repair items, but the quote's effective dates and price-validity period were not specified in the meeting record.

One commissioner moved to reduce the bond to the recalculated amount and keep the term but to count the elapsed year so the effective remaining term would be four years; that motion passed after debate. An earlier motion to reduce the term to three years failed for lack of a second.

Staff advised that the revised bond reflects the county's standard ordinance calculation applied to the updated repair estimate and that the five-year term was the original setting; the board's action modifies the dollar amount and sets the term as described.

The board asked staff to notify the developer and process the adjusted bond paperwork. Commissioners emphasized adherence to county subdivision inspection procedures and said contractors assume risk when construction proceeds without required inspections.","After reviewing inspection gaps and contractor quotes, the board approved a revised bond of roughly $216,002 for Hidden Meadows Subdivision and set the term to four years starting March 20, 2025.",{"_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},6103050,"Commissioners approve rezoning for Hunting Camp event venue and quail-hunting facility",351,427000,778000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2802232-5bcc50a3def732d4296293b046ae4c95&start=427&end=778","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2802232-5bcc50a3def732d4296293b046ae4c95/thumbnail_427000.jpg","/articles/6103050/Meriwether-County/Georgia/Commissioners-approve-rezoning-for-Hunting-Camp-event-venue-and-quail-hunting-facility","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6103050-55524bfef991f0299ecb5c3d27e2b46d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771153203&Signature=kWfXo6oorpOYpCQU0PaNW5DLaefUqbN7rjBhJBq78j3XuZG~AfvwlXZU2R1lUiyb4M3PLoy8f6jz-QRVvtfuq7UBYK6zZJxnqQ320Gf9zUwDy92JbyndJcXIpZ7vUId1bZCNTxS3IXtVOzQfLJPci~OiBdHXk2lRQwiH6UuofHfwm3EIRS6ygdHV-JwXe0-pOs38nO0okNs3zykjXYWaL4~aQSPWiZ7gLgsEuCG-h5If2V2AsVRv4jRGmvYs780Td3t~pSvhVEF8xAlDUcoXlsRI2WovXEkbHQ8ZKVFkNM9VEdW11FiNcCTZRQpkka8ygG~0u5rSVw9EWE854M~5IA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Meriwether County Board of Commissioners on March 20 approved a rezoning request to allow an event center, lodge and guided quail hunts on a 25.25-acre parcel at the corner of Manson Road and Highway 362.

Planning staff presented case P25-001, a request from 915 LLC (Joseph Penley, applicant) to rezone Parcel 186013.430.25 acres from LDR (Low-Density Residential) to A-1 (Agricultural) to permit an event venue/lodge and a quail hunting facility. The planning commission recommended approval after hearing neighbors' concerns and answers from the applicant.

The planning summary said the applicant would site the lodge and event center near the corner of Highway 362 and Manson Road and place hunting activity toward the interior of the larger property. The planning discussion noted that hunts would be guided and that, according to the applicant, no shooting would be directed toward nearby homes because the hunts would occur in the property's center and the parcel is heavily wooded.

Joseph Penley, identified as the applicant and property owner, told commissioners the project would preserve wildlife, provide guided hunting opportunities, raise the parcel's tax base and bring a small number of local jobs. “It will increase a little tax base because that 25 acres that we're having to do for the event venue… the tax base will actually increase on that a little bit,” Penley said.

No speakers registered opposition at the public hearing. After discussion, a commissioner moved to approve the rezoning; the motion passed and the board closed the public hearing.

The county planning staff and the planning commission both recommended approval. County staff noted that event centers in the county's ordinance require A-1 zoning for the proposed combination of uses.

The approval authorizes the applicant to pursue permits and other necessary approvals under A-1 zoning; commissioners did not specify additional conditions in the motion recorded in the meeting minutes.

Planning staff will follow routine permitting steps for building, land-use and event regulations under county ordinances.","The Meriwether County Board of Commissioners approved a rezoning request to allow an event center, lodge and guided quail hunts on a 25.25-acre parcel at Manson Road and Highway 362 after the planning commission recommended approval and the applicant answered neighbors' questions.","actionData","errors"]

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