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Commission votes 3–2 to shrink Planning & Zoning Board from seven to five members
Summary
After debate and a tie, the Cusseta–Chattahoochee County commission voted to reduce the Planning & Zoning Board from seven to five members by not filling upcoming vacancies; the change passed with Chairman Coffey casting the tie‑breaking vote.
The Cusseta–Chattahoochee County Board of Commissioners voted to change the county Planning & Zoning Board from a seven‑member panel to five members, with the reduction to be implemented by leaving seats unfilled as terms expire.
Commissioner Jason Frost moved to reduce the board (seconded by Commissioner Gerald Douglas). Commissioners Timothy Biddle and Damon Hoyte opposed the change; the motion produced a tie that Chairman Charles Coffey resolved by casting the deciding vote in favor. The attorney advised that amending the zoning ordinance would be the long‑term fix but that a resolution and the minutes could serve as a short‑term means to effect the change.
Resident Latrese Brown addressed the commission during the discussion, saying she had submitted an application and was willing to serve as a board member; commissioners thanked her and said staff would keep applications on file.
Commissioner Frost said he favors a five‑member board, while Commissioner Biddle objected to the reduction. The minutes record the board’s intent to implement the change as vacancies occur, noting one current vacancy and another expected soon. No ordinance amendment was adopted at the meeting; staff were directed to pursue the formal code change as a legislative follow‑up.
