Votes at a glance: Liberty County commissioners approve contracts, land sale option, variance, subdivision and an appointment
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Summary
At a February meeting, the Liberty County Board of Commissioners approved several routine and land‑use items including a renewal with the City of Walterville, an option to sell right‑of‑way to GDOT, a height variance for a coastal home, a 36‑lot preliminary plat and a hospital authority appointment; several infrastructure items were postponed for negotiation.
Liberty County commissioners during a regular Feb. meeting voted on multiple routine contracts and land‑use decisions, approved a hospital authority appointment and deferred a waterline contract pending further vendor negotiation.
The board approved the minutes from its Jan. 2026 and Dec. 16 call meeting by voice vote. It then renewed an intergovernmental contract between the county, the tax commissioner and the City of Walterville as presented by staff; commissioners said there were no substantive changes to the agreement.
The board also authorized an option to sell a small parcel and easement at the intersection of State Route 84 and Frasier Drive to the Georgia Department of Transportation for a state highway improvement project. County staff presented the DOT appraisal and comparables; commissioners approved giving the chairman authority to sign the purchase paperwork.
In land‑use matters, the board followed Planning Commission recommendations and approved variance 202604LC for Jacob Perna to exceed the 35‑foot height limit on Bermuda Bluff Lane to allow a home raised above the coastal flood elevation. Planning staff noted the project meets setbacks and the fire marshal provided a letter stating the fire department “has no problems with the 48 foot” peak. The board also approved the Old Gress Island Road preliminary plat, a 36‑lot R‑20 subdivision that will use individual septic systems and receive water from the City of Midway; EPD approval for the water extension was reported as obtained.
The board appointed Kathleen L. Villafane to fill a vacancy on the hospital authority after commissioners nominated her as the recommended candidate. The motion was moved, seconded and approved by voice.
Several infrastructure items were discussed: the Live Oak Drive waterline and roadway project (staff presented a base contract of $2,428,920 plus known additions totaling $2,507,930) was postponed to the mid‑month meeting so staff can attempt to secure a lower price for the waterline and clarify city cost‑sharing. Commissioners also instructed staff to require corrective proposals from a paving contractor after poor performance on Bacon Town Road; the county said it will not pay beyond the contracted amount until the work meets specifications.
Most votes were taken by voice or show of hands; when no individual roll call was recorded, the minutes reflect approval by the board. The board adjourned at the close of the agenda.