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Wayne County commissioners approve radio tower change order, transit shelter and other measures; planners to revise subdivision rules
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Summary
At the April 6 meeting commissioners approved a radio tower change order ($194,347.10 increase), a transit shelter bid ($35,650), a county vehicle purchase, and a Clayton Hendricks plat; commissioners also approved assessor policy language, discussed a solid‑waste RFP timeline and tabled a Carter Group subdivision request for further ordinance review.
The Wayne County Board of Commissioners on April 6 approved several procurement and land‑use items and set follow‑up work on policy and contracts.
Radio towers: Commissioners approved a one‑time change order of $194,347.10 to place radio equipment on water towers rather than cell towers, bringing the project cost to $766,347.10. The chair said funding comes from ARP and SPLOST sources and the change was presented as a long‑term cost‑effective option to expand public‑safety and communications coverage.
Transit shelter and transit service: The board awarded the transit‑shelter contract to Poole’s Framing & Roofing for $35,650, funded by the transit trust fund and a GDOT grant, and discussed ramping transit service (including weekend service) as driver capacity allows. Commissioners encouraged staff to pursue funding for driver positions to restore service levels.
Vehicles and equipment: The board approved the low bid of JC Lewis Ford at $57,335.25 for a quoted vehicle purchase from SPLOST funds.
Plats and policy: The Clayton Hendricks plat and construction plans for a 12‑lot RV site were accepted with a recorded condition that future road expansions tied to the park will not be county‑funded. Commissioners also approved cleaned‑up policy language for the board of tax assessors (clarifying monthly meeting pay and attendance consequences).
Ordinance work and tabled items: Commissioners discussed advancing revisions to the subdivision ordinance to address large‑tract splits and the county’s lack of a zoning code. A request from the Carter Group to divide a 181‑acre tract on Owens Road was tabled so staff and the commission can refine ordinance language addressing exemptions and long‑term tracking of parcel splits. The board also discussed issuing a solid‑waste RFP with a May‑targeted draft and adjustments to ensure competitive bidding.
Next steps: Staff was instructed to return with requested right‑of‑way and cost information for the Hazel Lane matter and to continue work on subdivision ordinance revisions; no further county action was taken on the Pepper Hammock project at the meeting.
Votes at a glance: radio tower change order — approved; transit shelter contract — approved; RV purchase — approved; Clayton Hendricks plat — approved; Hazel Lane closure — tabled; Carter Group subdivision — tabled. The board adjourned following commissioner items and budget review.
