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Commission approves trail resurfacing contract and several land-use votes
Summary
The board approved a contract for Memorial Park Trail milling and resurfacing (bid $120,537; authorized up to $150,000, FEMA-reimbursable) and voted on multiple land-use items including a PUD revision and a rezoning disapproval; the new data-center ordinance passed first reading.
At the Nov. 18 meeting the Columbia County Board of Commissioners approved a contract with Southern Asphalt to mill and resurface Memorial Park Trail, authorizing payment not to exceed $150,000. County staff said the trail suffered storm damage during Hurricane Hilleen, the low bid was $120,537 and the county expects FEMA reimbursement for repairs. The motion was made by Commissioner Couch and carried.
On land-use items the board approved a major PUD revision for Tax Map 059A Parcel 307 that allows reduced side and rear setbacks for an existing gazebo and pool (subject to Planning Commission conditions). Separately, the board voted to disapprove a rezoning request for Tax Map 058 Parcels 218B, 218C and 218D (a proposed vehicle/RV storage lot); staff had recommended approval but the motion to disapprove carried.
These actions were recorded as motions and carried by voice/hand vote; no roll-call tallies naming individual commissioners were read into the record during the meeting.
What’s next: Public works will execute the resurfacing contract and submit FEMA reimbursement paperwork; planning staff will proceed with usual follow-up for the PUD revision. The data-center ordinance approved on first reading will return to the commission for a second reading before final adoption.
Sources: Nov. 18, 2025 Columbia County Board of Commissioners meeting minutes and staff presentations.
