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Elbert County commissioners discuss economic development zone changes and oversight committee; plan public workshop
Summary
Commissioners discussed possible changes to the county’s economic development zone (EDZ), a prospective moratorium and formation of an oversight committee; they directed staff to schedule a public work-study session and noted ongoing consultation with external counsel and planning staff.
Commissioners discussed the future of the county’s economic development zone (EDZ), possible modifications that could require use-review processes for certain projects, and the idea of a temporary pause while the county defines oversight and regulatory changes.
One commissioner said rumors of a moratorium were deterring investment and urged a public discussion to clarify policy direction. The board discussed prior direction given to county counsel to prepare red-line guideline changes for planning commission review and noted the involvement of outside counsel and consultant Jennifer Jones to present proposed changes to the planning commission before returning to the board.
Commissioners also said each commissioner would nominate members for an oversight committee; staff reported delays were caused by identifying nominees and that the county has received nominations by email. Several commissioners emphasized that changes to the EDZ should be discussed publicly, not in executive session, and asked staff to schedule a workshop or public meeting to gather input.
Ending — The board agreed to schedule further public review and a work-study session to refine EDZ language and oversight details; no final action or moratorium was adopted at this meeting.
