Votes at a glance: Henry County Board of Commissioners, Jan. 21, 2025

The Henry County Board of Commissioners completed a series of formal actions during its Jan. 21, 2025 meeting. Key outcomes are listed below in the order they were voted on or discussed. Where the transcript recorded specific movers, seconds or opposition, those items are included.

• Consent agenda (approved unanimously) - Resolutions and items included: award of RFP 25‑26 for record services annual contract (county manager/purchasing); multiple de‑annexations from the City of Stockbridge to unincorporated Henry County (several parcels and acreage listed in the consent materials); resolution approving recurring broadband data purchase through Loud Communications for E‑9‑1‑1 radios ($109,780) funded from the E‑9‑1‑1 fund; requests to establish new streetlight districts for Kendall Grove Phase 1 and Grandview Phases 1 & 2; rescind and replace resolution 24‑300 listing roadways for speed detection devices (exhibit C list 0125‑151); acceptance of one‑time supplement from Henry County Board of Education for school resource officers; purchase and maintenance of a backup solution from Sherlock ($199,964) for Technology Services. (Consent agenda read by Sherry; motion to approve from Commissioner Anglin; seconded; motion carried unanimous.)

• Appointment: District 2 recreation board — Andre Byrd (term to expire 12/31/2028) (motion by Commissioner Robinson; second by Commissioner Price; approved unanimously).

• Resolution / Contract Award: RFP 25‑32 — Henry County comprehensive strategic plan awarded to KL Scott and Associates LLC for $395,772 (motion by Commissioner Anglin; second by Vice Chair Robinson; approved unanimously). See separate article for details.

• Ordinance: Second adoption of home‑rule ordinance amending county code section 2‑2‑115 related to Henry County Development Authority appointments (presented by County Attorney Noel). The amendment provides that appointments serve at the pleasure of the appointing chair or commissioner and that a succeeding chair or commissioner may replace appointees; second reading passed on roll call (motion and second recorded; motion carried).

• Resolution: Participation in ACCG/IRMAA Georgia First Responder PTSD program (House Bill 451 / Ashley Wilson Act) — human resources presented the resolution to participate and cover initial costs from HR/risk management; motion by Commissioner Anglin; second by Commissioner Lewis; approved. Staff noted the program is required by state law and that the county will absorb initial costs but may request funding in next year’s budget.

• Resolution/Capital Purchase: SPLOST 5-funded purchase of shade structures at the aquatic waterpark — $493,409.23 from Playworks (Sourcewell contract) to include nine entrance and 18 poolside structures; motion by Commissioner Kevin Lewis; second by Commissioner Anglin; Commissioner Brian Wilson recorded opposition; motion carried.

• Intergovernmental Agreement: Consent to City of Stockbridge Tax Allocation District No. 1 for the Town Center project — motion by Vice Chair Annie Robinson; second by Commissioner Kevin Lewis; motion carried unanimously. Agreement limits county participation to county general fund and recreation increments for the Town Center project, excludes fire and water SSD millage, requires city to return to county for additional commitments within the TAD, and includes reporting and a construction start deadline after which consent may be withdrawn. See separate article for details.

• Executive session affidavit and appointments: After an executive session on personnel and potential litigation, the board reconvened and approved the executive session affidavit and resolution (motion from Commissioner Kevin Lewis; second from Commissioner Anglin; motion carried). The board announced the selection of Heck Walker Jordan PC (Greg Heck) as county attorney and Tim Buckley as deputy/litigation attorney; Rachel Mack will serve in staff attorney duties. Presenters expressed appreciation and said they look forward to working with county leadership.

Notes: Where the transcript recorded a specific vote or objection, it is noted above. Several consent‑agenda line items listed in the meeting packet (for example, specific parcel addresses in de‑annexations) were read into the record by staff; those address lists and exhibit attachments are part of the official meeting packet.