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Cusseta‑Chattahoochee commissioners approve manufactured‑home permit at 131 Pine Hill; table another CUP amid litigation; renew mental‑health funding
Summary
At July meetings the commission approved a conditional‑use permit for a manufactured home at 131 Pine Hill Rd, tabled a separate CUP for 110 Stagecoach Dr. because of pending litigation, renewed a $2,508 county contribution to New Horizons Behavioral Health for FY2025, and discussed budget concerns and appointments to the IDA.
The Unified Government of Cusseta‑Chattahoochee County approved a conditional‑use permit July 24 for a manufactured home at 131 Pine Hill Road after a public hearing in which applicant James Shulterbrondt described site conditions and a neighbor spoke in favor.
Commissioner Timothy Biddle moved to approve the permit and Commissioner Jason Frost seconded; the vote was recorded as unanimous. The approval is conditional on standard requirements, including a successful septic/perk test, which community development staff must verify before the permit is finalized.
Separately, during the July 2 regular meeting the board tabled a conditional‑use permit for 110 Stagecoach Drive until Aug. 6 because of pending litigation. The motion to table was made by Commissioner Jason Frost and seconded by Commissioner Timothy Biddle; the minutes note that one commissioner abstained from that vote but do not identify which member.
The commission also renewed a one‑year support agreement with New Horizons Behavioral Health for $2,508 for FY2025, to be paid in monthly installments of $209. The New Horizons packet and invoice were included in the minutes as supporting materials.
In the July 24 work session County Manager Thomas Weaver provided department updates: recreation supported a back‑to‑school event; community development flagged rising costs for animal euthanasia; public works reported a large water leak on Highway 280 that has been repaired and ongoing road maintenance and backfilling along county roads. Chairman Coffey warned that early overspending by departments could force more budget requests later in the year and asked departments to submit outstanding invoices before the new budget cycle.
Commissioners agreed to place several administrative items on the Aug. 6 agenda, including budget amendments and reappointments to the Industrial Development Authority (Walter Miller and Lou Beck). Chair Coffey also noted outreach to Congressman Sanford Bishop’s office for potential improvements at the Highway 520 intersection; the county expects further information about possible speed‑limit changes and construction timing later this year.
The board entered executive sessions on July 2 and July 24 to discuss personnel, contracts and litigation; Chairman Coffey said no votes were taken in closed session and that the subjects fell within legal exceptions to the open‑meetings law.
