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Walts reported total fund revenues received to date of $8,157,066.99 and expenditures to date of $7,836,891.15, leaving net revenues over expenditures of $320,175.84 for the first quarter. He said the county purchased a ladder truck costing about $1.7 million and that the county expects a grant reimbursement of roughly $880,000 tied to that purchase. The board approved an amendment to increase the fire-department budget to reflect the truck purchase and the anticipated grant revenue.

A motion to amend the fiscal-year budget to include the ladder-truck purchase amount was made, seconded and approved on a voice vote.

Walts also noted that, apart from the ladder-truck purchase, department spending overall was approximately 25% of the annual budget through the first three months. Commissioners did not take additional budget actions beyond the amendment recorded at the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Fannin County Board of Commissioners Meeting - April 22, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The board approved a fiscal-year amendment to record the county’s purchase of a ladder fire truck and to reflect related grant revenue; the finance director reported the county’s first-quarter revenues exceeded expenditures by about $320,000.","taxTitle","Fannin County, Georgia","taxId",28423,"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},6263900,"Commissioners approve chip seal and asphalt resurfacing projects; county notes multiple grants and a large LR payment contract",466,1908000,2374000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3099884-2c43ad5000a5b534749ababfa6bedb9f&start=1908&end=2374","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3099884-2c43ad5000a5b534749ababfa6bedb9f/thumbnail_1908000.jpg","/articles/6263900/Fannin-County/Georgia/Commissioners-approve-chip-seal-and-asphalt-resurfacing-projects-county-notes-multiple-grants-and-a-large-LR-payment-contract","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6263900-99d3d8dbf6223244b03cfaec313ac000/orig.mp4?Expires=1771190980&Signature=bVpGX74MfPP9GU5ygLm~SBNE7EHsluqkw5r90d~ryY5KoHGkuhGWsZ-NyCEi20zti9C-4uHytmV0WyBRT4xGYzHrMG2NEvACGfCcLbSTSCs6vbWBL8TucfQQZqPmGfq2I4EQbcwSS2qacaEqhFIQK-emT78ws~S0e3~eQIqg9-tosyNZjdTT6C~5xsMPgdMRDHj7tUf2kIPs96EUVf7V33xxePjuhrPfFl8F1u7qbpMEA50SdLXQ3MklMmJPxBPdHcUNGJ3P0xRGcnfR2nAZQDR74Q~C0DOgJxcNgULAKZHquzteDxqUmCYuZy2xnzGsvb-0VcjH6-w3rPWGLYmVEQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Fannin County commissioners voted to proceed with planned chip-seal projects and county-led asphalt resurfacing work after a presentation by Public Works staff.

The projects discussed included chip-seal work on multiple roads (War Hignon Creek, Macedonian Church Road, Tipton Trail, Lofty Heights, Hadley Valley Lane and others) and an asphalt resurfacing package that included Caldwell Road and New Hope Road. A Local Maintenance and Improvement (LMI) grant was referenced for a portion of the work; the transcript includes a figure read as \"$72,562.06\" for one grant and a required 30% county match. Public Works also reported a $965,805.72 LR payment contract on the agenda; staff said a decision on that contract would be made later.

Commissioners made motions to proceed with the chip-seal projects using SPLOST dollars and to move forward with the municipal asphalt resurfacing program. Both motions were seconded and carried on voice votes.

Staff said they will return with more detailed numbers and payment schedules for the grants and the large LR contract so the board can determine exact funding sources and matches. No roll-call votes were recorded in the transcript; motions were carried by voice vote.","The board authorized county-managed chip seal and municipal asphalt resurfacing projects, discussed available grants and noted a large LR payment contract; a separate LR contract decision was deferred for later action.",{"_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},6263905,"Fannin County approves upgrades at Horseshoe Bend and athletic-field work; board OKs disc golf layout",322,1447000,1769000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3099884-2c43ad5000a5b534749ababfa6bedb9f&start=1447&end=1769","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3099884-2c43ad5000a5b534749ababfa6bedb9f/thumbnail_1447000.jpg","/articles/6263905/Fannin-County/Georgia/Fannin-County-approves-upgrades-at-Horseshoe-Bend-and-athletic-field-work-board-OKs-disc-golf-layout","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6263905-813d9153ec0e9a51343b61da65018056/orig.mp4?Expires=1771190980&Signature=E2kAXfOj1QjHCyfJpM39L3wg8ADXqjhJe5hXhzMNyTp1DQ1HTamF0YJ~tGKg2DCKyd6ZXsq7mNJbyXI4B0Oer8JcEFTbOjeheHx13-57D6KicJVcXmp1s5C0-5r2pTcmtfqIenkHBCj-p6tQXmRRFeTT9QwmvOuf~8bnokKO4r5mnH7Nl1EDHszfLTs~d6W1NV4wWuKme6c8Jnw~wUwzde9ulI2H4~MMsuNdl8-iA5mD8I22SVDNE0dmUYqVy9XJQ46~hemOuJbOPwfLz9ONaGZhorrXfOXM7a1T0-5~umcbVGQyKsaJUihk3GgG-SmccVpZTs7cmgutwkfPGJFqgA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Fannin County Board of Commissioners approved three parks projects presented by Recreation Director Eddie Ollie: modest upgrades to the new pavilion at Horseshoe Bend Park, installation of a nine‑hole disc golf course at Tom Boyd Park, and laser grading/topdressing for six athletic fields ahead of summer tournaments.

Ollie said the new pavilion at Horseshoe Bend is “95% complete” and musicians requested screening to protect sound equipment, a concrete tie-in to the existing walkway and additional lighting. Ollie requested $12,559 to finish the pavilion work and said the funding source was \"SPLOST-funded\" in his remarks. A motion to approve that request passed on a voice vote.

Ollie also described a nine‑hole disc golf layout he had sited and staked in Tom Boyd Park and asked the board to approve installation and equipment. He cited a vendor cost earlier in the presentation of $27,009.50; the motion recorded in the transcript approved $27,950 for the project. Commissioners asked about parking and course routing; Ollie said the course uses knolls that were otherwise unused and that he had marked the layout with pink ribbons.

The board approved a $41,400 contract for laser grading and topdressing across six fields — four at Tom Boyd and two at Blue Ridge City Park — to prepare for multiple summer tournaments. Ollie said some of the work is time-sensitive to have fields in tournament-ready condition. All three motions were seconded and carried on voice votes with “Aye.”

The recreation director said the topdressing and course installation are meant to increase the county’s ability to host events, which generate rental and concession revenue.","The county approved funding for a pavilion sound-screen, a nine‑hole disc golf installation and laser grading/topdressing for six athletic fields to support summer tournaments, all presented by the recreation director.",{"_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},6263911,"Fannin County votes to end mobile-home decal requirement under state law option",617,869000,1486000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3099884-2c43ad5000a5b534749ababfa6bedb9f&start=869&end=1486","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3099884-2c43ad5000a5b534749ababfa6bedb9f/thumbnail_869000.jpg","/articles/6263911/Fannin-County/Georgia/Fannin-County-votes-to-end-mobile-home-decal-requirement-under-state-law-option","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6263911-607a740ac8ae2715ab76a2e0d8c2472c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771190980&Signature=gTg1vKlWYfJjhAyQUzLfKDmSOiX4cCrxpOZCmi6z42etLPFL5dsSUH~lYtcXrBpxPWgHIHmhvea4oVsIRMoisZr6ieUCcitCk7KyTTie8XeKxsVHT6xXmO1zXk18QfnYhWfz0Yzn2648qHErEda~-ouuiOfyXi0QMOmxA8IwCMMHn1vsKhbtGyJpc7tgmjCD4F5lYkUXvp9yANvlMSDYRDCCesoCQrhKJWvcMvksNFAnQw9ujPFkK7OWsWM15XBwJs-dL1K6zNaAH~~JLwCDZPnsn-YG0k3qirDxQFkaxKDQOh8Q92ZdMQZYkh-Tx2I47XyHpZU5kxVFUtdNHApZtw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Fannin County Board of Commissioners voted to adopt a resolution that releases the county from the local requirement to issue and enforce mobile-home location decals, using the option provided by state law.

Julie Walker, the county tax commissioner, told the board that Senate Bill 193 (amended in 2021) gives counties the option to stop requiring decals as proof that annual mobile-home taxes have been paid. Walker told commissioners the county currently issues decals to about 1,200 mobile homes and that the county’s tax software now tracks payments without a need for the decal to be displayed. She said eliminating the decal would save the county the recurring cost of purchasing and mailing decals, which she estimated at “just a little over a thousand dollars” annually.

Walker reported that mobile-home tax bills this year totaled about $74,000 and that the county had collected about $47,000 to date. She asked the board to approve a resolution to begin the process and to direct staff to prepare ordinance amendments and public hearings needed to finalize the change before the 2026 tax digest cycle. A board member clarified that adopting the resolution would allow the tax commissioner to stop ordering decals for next year; the board would still need to amend the county ordinance with two public hearings for the change to take effect.

A motion to adopt the resolution was made, seconded and passed on a voice vote; commissioners voted “Aye.”","The board adopted a resolution opting out of the county requirement to issue and enforce mobile-home location decals, following guidance from the tax commissioner and applicable state legislation.",{"_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},6263914,"Fannin County OKs seasonal use of 10-foot right of way for Wolf Enterprise with indemnification",772,103000,875000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3099884-2c43ad5000a5b534749ababfa6bedb9f&start=103&end=875","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3099884-2c43ad5000a5b534749ababfa6bedb9f/thumbnail_103000.jpg","/articles/6263914/Fannin-County/Georgia/Fannin-County-OKs-seasonal-use-of-10-foot-right-of-way-for-Wolf-Enterprise-with-indemnification","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6263914-2d5f98dcf9e8ae2ee8752d2ba5b1a57b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771190980&Signature=R5uPSDQps07ZLcNKKCbohSFD9evRjZgCyvamASnOyNH91hzsFqlnCvcEdUsibrVJZIYZKHnFQo~OXWTun78kvcbmeiB3flqxVq5Gv-nLLd7DfxcHhMKx-tn4U8XwvKPanW5fpuYgPkcZaHZR4MgTWjAoEzuTKTJp3kQv4wia9HDzyQIR0hyEDXpRisug-lhSL6iLNQwr-~M-wzBkqDM6BV81FMhJBlURChxXoka2Wqploeu7fX9O9JYz5O72Q4-ipi-WSw9Wc7OZdAQW5KdLHWj4QjyUOZ4eOIOGX8fHX-KYGdokYUoQEd8w1J6agTX7RLNfvrYgvDSLkr1iJzig6g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Fannin County Board of Commissioners approved a seasonal variance that lets Wolf Enterprise LLC use a 10-foot strip of county right of way on Asper Road from May through Sept. 30 to park work vehicles and a signing trailer, provided the company signs an indemnification agreement with the county.

The variance request came before the board as a request from Wolf Enterprise LLC. The company’s representative said the space has historically been used to stage vans and trailers tied to nearby business operations and emphasized the area would not be used for general customer parking. “It’s not gonna be for customer parking… That’s gonna be just our use only,” the applicant said.

Commissioners and staff raised safety concerns about traffic speed and pedestrian crossings in the area. One commissioner noted the road is a straightaway where drivers can gain speed, and raised the possibility of adding crosswalk lighting or a removable warning system. A county official said the board could inspect and mark the space should the variance be granted. The applicant said he sometimes hires a deputy during busy holidays to improve traffic control.

County staff asked whether the applicant would accept responsibility for liability in the right-of-way; the board requested that Wolf Enterprise sign an indemnification agreement as a condition of approval. The motion to approve the variance and require execution of an indemnification agreement carried on a voice vote with commissioners saying, “Aye.”

The approval is limited to the seasonal dates stated in the request. County staff indicated they would follow up to place physical markings and confirm the area and conditions with the applicant before the use begins.

Votes at the meeting did not include a recorded roll-call for the variance; the transcript shows the motion, a second and an affirmative voice vote.","The Fannin County Board of Commissioners voted to grant a seasonal variance allowing Wolf Enterprise LLC to use 10 feet of county right of way on Asper Road for trailer staging, contingent on a signed indemnification agreement and conditions to reduce safety risks.","actionData","errors"]

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