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Polk County commissioners approve zoning change, ordinance correction, surplus sale and right‑of‑way; de‑annexation request tabled
Summary
At the July 1 meeting the Polk County Board of Commissioners approved a text amendment to the A‑1 agricultural zoning definition, granted a 5.02‑foot access variance, approved an amendment to the Clerk of Court budget, accepted a 0.030‑acre right‑of‑way for a proposed apartment driveway, corrected a nuisance ordinance, and approved surplus vehicle sales; a request to de‑annex a parcel from Rockmart was tabled.
The Polk County Board of Commissioners moved through a series of routine and land‑use items at its July 1, 2025 regular meeting, approving several motions unanimously and tabling one de‑annexation request.
The board approved TA25‑02, a text amendment to the Code of Ordinances (Sec. 700.9 and Sec. 708.17) that updates definitions related to the A‑1 Agriculture District. Commissioner John Paschal moved for approval; Commissioner Linda Liles seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
The board also granted variance V25‑04, allowing a 5.02‑foot reduction from the 30‑foot access requirement for property at 403 Lovvorn Road in Cedartown (parcel 031D‑001D). Commissioner Michael Gravett moved to approve the variance and Commissioner John Paschal seconded; the vote was unanimous.
A request to de‑annex parcel 060‑018V from the City of Rockmart, filed by Travis Carder, was discussed but not decided. Commissioners said Planning and Zoning had not been aware of the request and County Attorney Brad McFall warned of potential consequences for the landowner; Commissioner Linda Liles moved to withdraw the prior motion and table the matter for lack of information. The board voted to table the item unanimously.
The board approved a proposed resolution to amend the Clerk of Court FY2025 budget to move funds from Retirement and Temporary Salaries into regular salaries to cover gaps in ARPA grant funding for April and May. Commissioner John Paschal made the motion; Commissioner Michael Gravett seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
The commissioners approved accepting 0.030 acres of parcel 030A‑007 as additional county right of way on Collard Valley Road to accommodate a driveway for a proposed apartment development. The motion was made by Commissioner Michael Gravett and seconded by Commissioner Gary Martin; the vote was unanimous.
The board adopted an ordinance amendment correcting language in Section 34‑36 pertaining to nuisances after staff pointed out an incorrect reference to the Department of Human Resources with respect to sanitary facilities and septic systems. Commissioner Linda Liles moved for approval; Commissioner John Paschal seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
The board approved placing a July 2025 list of surplus vehicles and equipment on GovDeals for sale. Items listed for disposal included a 2014 Dodge Charger, a 2004 Ford F250 and a 2011 John Deere 5095 M tractor. Commissioner Michael Gravett moved to approve the surplus list; Commissioner Gary Martin seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
County Manager Matt Denton reviewed the June 2025 finance report, reporting revenues at 77.2%, expenses at 88.7% and agency allocations at 88.0%. Commissioners offered brief comments, including holiday wishes and acknowledgements of staff work. The board entered executive session to discuss potential real estate acquisition and pending litigation, reconvened, and adjourned.
Votes at a glance • Approve agenda amendment adding executive session — mover: John Paschal; second: Linda Liles; outcome: approved unanimously (6‑0). • Approve minutes (June 2, 2025) — mover: Michael Gravett; second: Linda Liles; outcome: approved unanimously (6‑0). • V25‑03 (Robbie Hill variance, Aragon‑Taylorsville Road) — Planning and Zoning recommended denial; board took no action at this meeting. • V25‑04 (Samuel Whittington variance, 403 Lovvorn Rd) — mover: Michael Gravett; second: John Paschal; outcome: approved unanimously (6‑0); relief granted: 5.02 ft. • TA25‑02 (A‑1 zoning text amendment) — mover: John Paschal; second: Linda Liles; outcome: adopted unanimously (6‑0). • De‑annexation request (Travis Carder, parcel 060‑018V) — motion withdrawn and item tabled unanimously (6‑0). • Tax penalty waiver request (Kyle Schaffer) — denied unanimously (6‑0). See separate item for details. • Clerk of Court FY2025 budget amendment (ARPA gap coverage) — mover: John Paschal; second: Michael Gravett; outcome: approved unanimously (6‑0). • Right‑of‑way acceptance (parcel 030A‑007) — mover: Michael Gravett; second: Gary Martin; outcome: approved unanimously (6‑0); area accepted: 0.030 acres. • Ordinance amendment Section 34‑36 (nuisances) — mover: Linda Liles; second: John Paschal; outcome: adopted unanimously (6‑0). • Surplus list for GovDeals (July 2025) — mover: Michael Gravett; second: Gary Martin; outcome: approved unanimously (6‑0).
The board scheduled follow‑up as needed through staff and Planning and Zoning; the de‑annexation matter will return when additional information and Planning and Zoning review are available.
