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Pickens County commissioners approve $3.16 million SPLOST paving contract, multiple rezones and routine approvals
Summary
The board approved a $3,162,715 base bid from Colditz Trucking for the 2026 SPLOST asphalt paving project, approved several rezones (including a 2‑acre downzone for a church), authorized airport hangar site and sublease changes, declared surplus equipment for auction, and approved a Criminal Justice Coordinating Council grant. Votes were recorded 2–0 on listed motions.
The Pickens County Board of Commissioners on April 20 approved a $3,162,715 base bid from Colditz Trucking for the county's 2026 SPLOST asphalt paving project and took a series of routine approvals including rezones, airport hangar approvals and a grant application.
Finance Director Miranda McDowell reported that, after review of road segment pricing, the lowest responsive bidder for the SPLOST paving work was Colditz Trucking with a base bid of $3,162,715; Commissioner Josh Tatum moved to approve the bid and Commissioner Josh Tippens seconded. The board recorded the vote as 2 yes, 0 no.
The board approved several land‑use requests. Motions recorded and passed (2 yes, 0 no) included approval of RZ‑191110 (Jordan Deeney on behalf of Sean Catlett, Hawthorne Hill, AG to SA, 10.44 acres), denial of RZ‑191111 (Andrea Aranguren on behalf of Alejandro Nava, 339 Northside Drive, RR to HB, 0.56 acres), approval of RZ‑191120 (Daniel & Carolyn Childers, 662 Keetor Road, AG to RR, 6.21 acres) and approval of RZ‑191121 (Nancy Maddox on behalf of Galloway Construction, RR to HB, 1.93 acres). The board also approved downzone DZ‑191133 (For Such a Time as This Ministries, 1649 Bryant Loop, AG to INST, 2 acres) following a public hearing that included supporters from the church.
On airport business, the board approved an application for site or use changes to Hangar H‑12 and approved a sublease for Hangar I‑02. Commissioners also voted to declare specified equipment and vehicles surplus and authorize them for auction. The board approved the county's application for a Criminal Justice Coordinating Council grant.
The board approved its March 16 regular meeting minutes by motion. Chairman Kris Stancil moved to appoint Paul Tardif to the Development Authority; Commissioner Josh Tatum seconded and the appointment passed with a recorded vote of 2 yes, 0 no.
McDowell also presented the county's first‑quarter finances: general fund revenues totaled $5,101,247 (12% of budget). Expenditure percentages by department were reported, and other fund revenues were listed (E‑911: $435,693; Water: $646,606; Airport: $145,881). The finance report was presented to the board for its review.
The board entered an executive session at 6:32 p.m. to discuss personnel, real estate negotiations and potential litigation under applicable Georgia statutes, reconvened at 7:02 p.m. and adjourned at 7:05 p.m. No public action was reported from the executive session.
