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Commission approves cell-tower permit, selects Carter Spur Road for LRA project; mower purchase clears despite abstention
Summary
At its May 13 regular meeting, the Stewart County Board approved a conditional-use permit for a cell tower on parcel 038 009 03, recommended Carter Spur Road for an LRA project in a 3–1 vote, accepted financial reports and minutes, and approved a $10,580 mower purchase with one abstention.
The Stewart County Board of Commissioners at its Regular Meeting on May 13 approved a series of routine and project-related items, including a conditional-use permit for a cell tower, selection of an LRA project road, and an equipment purchase.
Chairwoman Arcola Scott moved to approve the Zoning Board’s recommended conditional use permit for a cell tower on parcel 038 009 03; Commissioner Tyrone Nelson seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. The board recorded no further discussion in the meeting minutes.
On a separate motion, Commissioner Tyrone Nelson recommended Carter Spur Road for the county’s LRA project. Chairwoman Scott and Vice Chair Thomas Mayo joined Nelson in voting to recommend Carter Spur Road; Commissioner MaQuonzie Thomas voted against the recommendation, producing a 3–1 vote in favor. The minutes record the board’s recommendation but do not specify additional implementation steps or funding allocations in this entry.
The board also approved routine business: Vice Chair Thomas Mayo moved to accept the March–April 2025 financial reports, seconded by Commissioner Tyrone Nelson; the motion carried. The board approved previous meeting minutes (March 4 work session and April 8 regular session) on a motion by Vice Chair Mayo, also carried unanimously.
For county equipment, Commissioner Tyrone Nelson moved to accept a bid from Barretts Tractor and Auto for a Rebel X Bad Boy zero-turn mower priced at $10,580.00; Commissioner MaQuonzie Thomas seconded. Chairwoman Scott, Commissioner Nelson and Commissioner Thomas voted in favor; Vice Chair Thomas Mayo abstained. The motion carried, recorded as approved with one abstention.
Other agenda items were discussed but not acted on at the meeting. County Manager Mac Moye reported that no additional bids were submitted for the new courtroom HVAC unit and that the item will be added to the June 3 Work Session agenda. The meeting adjourned at 5:40 p.m.
