The Effingham County Board of Commissioners approved several development applications and a contract amendment during its regular January meeting.

Unfinished-business approvals included a site plan for Parkland Logistics (three warehouse buildings on a portion of a rezoned 259‑acre tract) with required buffers and berming, and the final plat and infrastructure warranty deed for Brunson Station Phase 1A, which will convey 54 lots to the developer after public‑works inspections. The board also approved preliminary plats for additional Londindyne phases and the Kicklider Commercial site plan on Old Augusta Road South; staff noted necessary encroachment or GDOT permits where applicable.

On contracts, staff presented a request to expand on-site construction engineering inspection (CEI) coverage under the county’s master services agreement with Thomas & Hutton on a time-and-materials, not-to-exceed basis to support multiple roadway projects. Commissioners approved the recommended alternative to add CEI support.

Finance director Mark Barnes said the board approved a modest budget amendment (Resolution 026-001) allocating $5,000 each to EMS, EMA and Fire & Rescue from donations and a small adjustment to the tax assessor’s uniform budget line.

What’s next: Each approved site plan and plat must complete ancillary steps — plats must be recorded and, where required, encroachment permits, traffic/staging plans and infrastructure acceptance will be addressed during development review.