The Houston County Board of Commissioners heard a report on Robins Air Force Base, held a public hearing on home-business special exceptions and approved multiple road, water, drainage and county-service agreements. Commissioners also heard public comments and approved a temporary increase in landfill leachate-hauling rates.
Discussion Points
•Commissioners expressed appreciation for Miller’s service and report.
•Miller reported aircraft overhaul totals and potential future aircraft-parts and drone manufacturing.
The Houston County Board of Commissioners is scheduled to meet November 3, 2026, in Perry, Ga., to consider zoning special-exception applications, a public hearing on a C&D landfill expansion, multiple SPLOST-funded road and signal service agreements, several property and maintenance actions, equipment purchases, and the county's bills totaling $5.43 million.
Discussion Points
•Bid from Countryside Chevrolet for $67,305; funding from 2018 SPLOST; vehicle for Roads & Bridges use.
•Contract amounts and timelines are provided for each agreement.
•Contract structure: evergreen; year-one no cost; years two-four $38,210; inflation adjustments starting year five.
•Fund-by-fund bill totals and the grand total $5,426,665.55 presented for authorization.
•Packet frames the quitclaim deed as title clarification; legal description not included in summary lines.
•Packet requests a temporary rate increase from $200 to $300 per load for six months; contract expires in February and will be rebid.
•Packet states condemnation is necessary to meet project timelines; negotiations with landowners have not resulted in agreements.
•Public hearing scheduled to collect community input on landfill expansion.
•Purchase amount $269,791.80 and FY2027 budget tie to $1,000,000 records retention and renovation allocation.
•Purchase quoted at $15,602; funding from 2018 SPLOST; vendor AppDirect named.
•Request framed as assistance preparing the county's annual MS4 report; contract amount and funding source identified.
•Zoning & Appeals recommendations and Section 95 requirements are to be applied to approvals.
Houston - Board of Commissioners Minutes - 10/20/2026
The Houston County Board of Commissioners met Oct. 20, 2026, approved several procurement and personnel actions, authorized a cybersecurity grant application and network-security purchases, approved an alcohol license, and heard public comments including a NAACP invitation and concerns about a relocated Confederate memorial.
Discussion Points
•Commissioner Byrd presented the grant application and procurement rationale.
The Houston County Board of Commissioners met Oct. 20, 2026, in Warner Robins to approve routine business including an alcohol license, multiple procurement awards and purchases, cybersecurity grant application and network security subscriptions, emergency HVAC replacement for the courthouse server room, a wetland study contract for Echeconnee Creek Park, staff hires, and several public comments and community announcements.
Discussion Points
•Annual update from Houston County Family Connection
•Budgeted match covers required local share
•Commissioners encouraged voting and recognized elections staff
•Community partnership with Keep Warner Robins Beautiful
•Cost reimbursement up to $50,001 for the event
•NAACP invitations and comment on Confederate memorial relocation
•Need for immediate HVAC replacement to protect server room hardware
•Need for improved email security and ongoing cybersecurity services
•Need for wetland delineation and soil data for park planning
•Personnel qualifications reviewed by Personnel
•Possible eligibility for GOSP grant match
•Procedural note that application proceeded under previous ordinance
•Procurement through state contract and SPLOST funding source
•Recognition of 911 staff present
•Resident concerns: right-of-way abandonment on Julia Drive, senior school taxes, four-wheeler identification, scam calls
•Second reading presented; public hearing opened with no public comments
Decisions
•Agreement authorized
•Alcohol license approved
•Approve purchases as presented
•Award bid and proceed with emergency replacement
•Contract awarded to Environmental Delineations, LLC. for $9,100
The Houston County Board of Commissioners' Oct. 20, 2026 meeting packet asked the board to consider a second reading for a new off‑premises alcohol license, several technology and equipment purchases, two personnel hires, grant and reimbursement requests, and payment of bills totaling $4,034,633.42.
The Houston County Board of Commissioners met Oct. 6, 2026, in Perry to hear community and staff updates, approve permits and procurement, adopt personnel-policy revisions, and make several hires; most votes were unanimous. The meeting included a visit from Col. Johari Hemphill of Robins Air Force Base and an FY2026 report from the county library director.
Discussion Points
•Board approved bills totaling $3,708,274.25.
•City of Warner Robins to serve as fiscal agent for administration.
•Clarification: hardware-only purchase; no software change intended.
•Col. Hemphill outlined three command focus areas and noted Robins AFB employs ~20,000 personnel.
•County Attorney reminded applicants that neighborhood covenants may still restrict activity.
•Easement amendment recorded with deed-book references.
•Equal split of $63,892 JAG funds between county and city police agency.
•Fuel-system reliability concerns for Sheriff’s Office refueling operations prompted upgrade.
•Funding: 2018 SPLOST.
•Funding provided by 2018 SPLOST; recurring software costs and optional warranties noted.
•FY2026 library activities and programs were presented to the board.
•LMIG contract amount had an error in the motion and was corrected; no contract change required.
•Manual revisions focus on employee review, disciplinary and grievance procedures, and third-party appeal hearings.
•Multiple applicants presented; no opposition noted for most applications.
•Personnel affirmed qualifications for the two hires.
•Purpose: replace servers/storage/network for court management systems.
Houston County Board of Commissioners approved multiple annexations and procurement items, authorized construction contracts including an $11.43 million SR 127 water facility, finalized ARPA closeout adjustments, and approved a countywide park grant with state funding while hearing brief public comment. Actions were carried unanimously.
Discussion Points
•Application filed before new ordinance changes and will be processed under prior rules.
•Commissioners and staff noted this project will be paid for with future revenue and tap fees and thanked consulting engineers Carter & Sloope for recommendations.
•Commissioners noted the need to coordinate with cities on transition meters and infrastructure oversight.
•Line‑item rates and headcounts for managers, assistant managers, clerks and training were presented.
•Project cost breakdown and 24‑month project period noted.
•Request for Sheriff’s Office traffic assistance; organizer provided participant cap and fundraising goal.
Decisions
•Approve GMP contract and proceed to construction.
Houston County held a special called meeting on Sept. 9, 2026, to correct a calculation error in the roll-back millage rate. The board adopted a corrected countywide millage rate of 8.37 mills and approved an unincorporated fire levy of 1.677 mills; a public hearing drew no comments.
Discussion Points
•Aggregate net value of 2026 Digest is $7,366,354,399.
•Chairman Perdue credited residents for raising the fire millage to a level supporting full‑time coverage at county fire stations.
•Public hearing was opened and no members of the public spoke.
•Tax Commissioner submitted incorrect figures for roll‑back calculation; State Dept. of Revenue identified the error and corrected roll‑back rate is 8.37 mills.
Decisions
•Adopted a 1.677‑mill fire tax for unincorporated Houston County to fund FY2027 fire expenses.
•Adopted resolution setting countywide roll‑back at 8.37 mills and school tax at 11.567 mills; levied unincorporated fire tax of 1.677 mills.
Directions
•Chairman to sign the 2026 Millage Rate Resolution.
•County finance and fire department to implement FY2027 staffing and equipment per adopted levy.
•Finance/Tax office to publish corrected millage and any required notices.
The Houston County Board of Commissioners approved a Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan covering about $300 million in projected capital investments, adopted 2026 millage rates (20.096 mills incorporated; 21.773 mills unincorporated) including mandated levies, and approved contracts and personnel actions. The board also recognized firefighters who assisted with Brantley County wildfires and honored Deputy Cody Nelson for lifesaving actions at a local high school.
Discussion Points
•Approval of bills totaling $3,703,474.26
•Board approval is planning-only, not appropriation
•Certification pay increases effective Aug. 31, 2026
•CIP covers $300M; primary funding SPLOST and enterprise funds
The Houston County Board of Commissioners met in Perry, Ga., on Aug. 4, 2026. The board approved special exceptions and multiple SPLOST-funded purchases, authorized a contract to update the county's land-development regulations, approved personnel restructures and hires, ratified a detention-center health services contract, and approved payment of bills totaling $4,989,660.74.
Discussion Points
•Chairman Perdue and other commissioners said reclassifications will assist recruitment and retain engineering personnel.
•Chairman Perdue commented the new detention health provider should reduce costs and improve efficiency compared to the previous provider.
•Chairman Perdue emphasized the importance of backup power at the 911 Center; Anderson Power identified as preferred vendor.
•Chairman Perdue explained municipal utility owners are responsible for relocation costs to preserve SPLOST funding for transportation projects.
•Need to align regulations with state requirements and make them searchable and user-friendly.
•Staff recommended approvals and stipulations; applicants were present for some items and absent for others.
Decisions
•Agreement approved unanimously.
•Contract approved for up to $19,250.
•Contract ratified; bills approved.
•Generator, firewalls, and change order approved.
•Restructures and hires approved; police vehicle purchase authorized.
•Two special exceptions approved; three tabled.
Directions
•Approved applicants to apply for business licenses at the Commissioners' Office.
•Execute contract and deliver updated regulations within six weeks.
•Execute the agreement with the City of Centerville.
•Proceed with hiring and reclassifications retroactive to Aug. 3 where noted.
•Proceed with procurement and installation of equipment.
•Ratify contract and proceed with transition planning.
Houston County Commissioners held a May 19, 2026 regular meeting in Perry where they advanced first readings of proposed vape-shop and alcoholic beverage ordinance changes, approved a 35.59-acre annexation concurrence with the City of Perry, voted to buy 35.59-acre-adjacent property for Echeconnee Creek Park, accepted a federal STOP Violence Against Women grant, approved multiple procurement and change-order items funded by SPLOST and ARPA, and authorized a settlement in Lange v. Houston County pending a 10-day revocation period.
Discussion Points
•Chairman Perdue explained limited statutory grounds for non-concurrence and urged citizens to contact state legislators about the statutory gap
•Chairman Perdue referenced existing moratoria on vape shops and liquor stores and scheduled a public hearing for June 2
•County Attorney presented first readings for two proposed ordinance amendments
•County noted water system cannot support additional customers on parcel; the City of Perry will provide water service
Decisions
•Board concurred with annexation subject to recorded stipulations
Houston County Commissioners approved multiple routine items including joining the Mid-Georgia Gateway Joint Development Authority to market a Peach County mega-site, several utility and procurement agreements, a set of Special Exception home-business approvals, personnel actions, and heard community program announcements; a phased water rate increase was announced effective July 1.
Discussion Points
•Amendment to authorize Director of Personnel to sign contract paperwork.
•County Attorney clarified that private covenants remain enforceable regardless of county approval.
•County share of relocation costs is 50% of total, to be paid in two installments.
•Funding to come from water system capital funds; implementation coordinated by Water Department.
•Joining gives county influence over what is located on the property and access to future development revenues.
•Library Vacation Reading Program dates and registration details.
•Motion to approve bills; Chairman Perdue noted SPLOST payment included.
•Motion to select Georgia Administrative Services as TPA.
•Multiple applicants were present with no public opposition.
•Need to market the mega‑site to attract a large industrial manufacturer.
•No detailed discussion of individual invoices recorded.
•Phased three‑year water rate adjustments; July 1 implementation for the next phase.
•Read Foundation's Summer Reading Academy dates and times; Museum of Aviation GEAR Lab ribbon‑cutting invitation.
•Water department losses in FY 2024 and FY 2025 cited as drivers; connection fees adjusted to shift capital costs to new growth.
Decisions
•Approve payment package totaling $7,234,064.81.
•Approve six Special Exceptions; table one application.
•Approve utility agreement and payment schedule.
•Join the Mid‑Georgia Gateway Joint Development Authority; participate in revenue sharing.
•Select TPA and authorize execution.
Directions
•Approved applicants to submit business license applications at County Annex.
•Authorize Director of Personnel Ken Carter to sign agreement and proceed with transition.
•Finance department to make budget adjustments; contributions to come from general fund reserves.
•Finance department to process the approved payments.
•Make two payments of $103,020 in June 2026 and June 2027 and coordinate relocation with GDOT.
The Houston County Board of Commissioners met April 21, 2026, in Warner Robins and approved a City of Perry annexation concurrence (3-1), multiple contracts and bids including a $5.18 million LMIG road contract, a Phase 1 environmental assessment for Echeconnee Creek Park, and a resolution related to school district bond taxes; the board also held an executive session for attorney–client consultation.
Discussion Points
•Appointments approved
•Assessment required for GOSP grant compliance
•Bills payment approved
•County Attorney clarified legal limits on non-concurrence
•County share and funding sources clarified
•Executive session held for legal consultation; affidavit documents subject and time
Houston County Board of Commissioners approved a slate of special exception home-business permits, approved a rezoning application, tabled another after public opposition, authorized a $150,409.95 network upgrade, approved phased water connection fee increases to fund capital projects, and approved multiple personnel and election-worker hires during the April 7, 2026 regular meeting in Perry, Georgia.
Discussion Points
•Board discussed need to replace end-of-life equipment and funding source (2018 SPLOST).
•Chairman Perdue and commissioners thanked elections staff and employees; Mr. Byrd offered condolences for a recent county employee passing.
•Chairman Perdue explained partnering with cities rather than holding separate countywide events would expedite participation.
•Chairman Perdue said partnership with Centerville will expedite work; funding sources identified (LMIG and SPLOST).
•Commissioners framed increases as a way to fund capital improvements without increasing ongoing customer rates; Chairman Perdue noted prior use of $25 million in ARPA funds and $17 million more requested.
•Commissioner Talton described farmland pressures; Commissioner Byrd emphasized balancing property rights and regulation; County Attorney Tom Hall discussed the Comp Plan's role.
•County Attorney reminder about private covenants; staff reminder to apply for business licenses.
Decisions
•#2918 approved; #2920 tabled.
•Approvals and denial as recorded.
•Approve contract with CNP Technologies for $150,409.95.
•Hires, pay adjustments, election staffing and payment of bills approved.
•MOU approved as presented.
•Phased fee schedule approved, effective April 7, 2026.
•Sponsorships approved as listed.
Directions
•Administration to execute agreements with cities.
•Administration to finalize agreement and Public Works to manage implementation.
•HR and Finance to process hires, pay adjustments, and payments.
•IT to schedule replacements and report progress.
•Planning & Zoning to gather more information for #2920 before resubmission.
•Planning & Zoning to notify applicants of next steps.
•Public Works to assess larger/industrial meters individually and implement fee schedule.
The Houston County Board of Commissioners met March 17, 2026, approving a series of procurement and service contracts, adjusting solid waste and landfill rates effective this summer, reallocating opioid-settlement funds, approving a legal settlement from a 2021 condemnation case, and hearing public comments including recognition of a $10,000 ARPA donation to Houston County Family Connection.
Discussion Points
•Attorney reported on condemnation settlement and recommended approval of consent order and payment.
•Commissioner Robinson presented CPI-based adjustments to preserve operational funding.
•Commissioner Robinson presented the amendment to change fund distribution.
•Hospital presentation of plaque and description of clinical benefit from CT scanners
•Procurement and personnel items presented by Commissioner Gottwals and Byrd.
•Talton presented remodel bid and funding source.
•Talton presented website redesign contract to meet accessibility deadline.
Decisions
•Amendment approved to redirect funds without increasing total amount.
•Consent order approved; payment authorized from County-Wide SPLOST funds.
•Contract approved; MIS to implement changes by April 24, 2026.
•Contract approved; proceed after notice to proceed.
•Purchases, hires and surplus declarations approved unanimously.
The Houston County Board of Commissioners held a regular meeting in Perry on June 2, 2026. The board approved multiple zoning special exceptions, adopted ordinance amendments on vape shops and alcoholic beverages, approved contracts and capital repairs, authorized election staffing for the June 16 runoff, and discussed the proposed FY27 budget to be adopted June 16.
Discussion Points
•Acknowledgement of separate 2024 SPLOST project for full roof replacement
•Board approved amendments unanimously
•Board noted no construction date set
•Board noted this is a stop-gap repair recommended by county roof consultant
•Board recognized Executive Director in attendance
•Chairman expressed appreciation to elections staff
•County Attorney clarified that private restrictive covenants may still limit home occupations
•Donation supports GDOT bridge planning over Echeconnee Creek
•Extension and renewals presented by Commissioner Robinson
•Motion passed unanimously
•Overview of proposed FY27 budget and priorities (public safety, courts, public works)
•Presentation of multiple Special Exception Applications by building inspector
•Presentation of roof-repair bid and recommendation
•Public hearing had no comments
•Public hearing held with no comments
•Public hearing with applicants present and no opposition
•Recognition of staff work on conservative budget and merit raise inclusion
•Request to fund nonprofit reinstatement and Back to School Bash support
•Request to hire election-day workers and purchase supplies with line-item pay rates
•Second reading of alcohol ordinance amendments presented
•Second reading presented by County Attorney
Decisions
•Adoption to be considered at next meeting
•Amend Chapter 6 to include 5-mile separation requirement and adopt new fees
•Approve $7,500 support
•Approved six Special Exceptions; tabled two applications
•Authorization of $18,786.50 for staffing and supplies
•Award contract for targeted repair and authorize contingency
•One-month extension for Wendy Nelson; renewal of three independent contractor agreements
•Ordinance adopted to restrict new vape shops; existing shops retain conditional grandfather status
•Property donation approved
Directions
•Approved applicants directed to complete business license application at County Annex
•Authorize chairman to execute conveyance documents
•Elections staff to hire and prepare supplies
•Finalize budget for formal adoption on June 16
•Proceed with awarded contract and contingency authorization
Houston County Board of Commissioners met for its regular session to recognize long‑service employees, approve routine motions (annexations, contracts, budget adjustments), vote to put a 1% FLOST (floating local option sales tax) on the May 19, 2026 ballot, and hold a public hearing on water fluoridation with testimony from public‑health experts and residents.
Discussion Points
•Alberta Road design change explained as a value engineering measure to fit SPLOST budget.
•Board explained mechanics of FLOST vs SPLOST, estimated revenue ($41.5M per penny) and illustrative millage rollback (3.54 mills).
•Commissioners noted the county and all three cities have floating homestead exemptions, enabling the ballot option.
•Opponents raised concerns about individual choice, potential health risks, and fluoride supply‑chain integrity.
•Public‑health speakers argued community water fluoridation at 0.7 ppm reduces cavities and is supported by CDC and other national organizations.
•SR‑127 selection committee had two qualified candidates; recommendation based on competitive bid and qualifications.
Decisions
•All procurement and contract motions approved unanimously.
•No board action taken; hearing closed after allotted public comment time.
•Vote to approve resolution calling election on FLOST — approved unanimously.
Directions
•Clerk to publish notices and execute intergovernmental agreement as required for the ballot question.
•Public Works to execute supplemental agreement and proceed with design revisions; procurement to develop GMP for water plant CMAR.
The Houston County Board of Commissioners met Sept. 1, 2026, in Perry, approving rezoning and land transfers, accepting a $300,000 Juvenile Justice Incentive Grant and related contracts, granting several special-exception home-business permits, and approving equipment purchases and routine bills; the meeting included proclamations for Suicide Prevention Month and recognition of Cpl. Amanda Shell for her response during the Aug. 12 Warner Robins High School shooting.
Discussion Points
•Applicants present and no public opposition for most applications; safety & disposal question answered for pesticide applicator applicant.
•Chairman Perdue noted ordinance updates limiting certain uses.
•Chairman Perdue noted Sheriff reimbursed county for vehicle cost.
•Commissioner Byrd emphasized no matching funds required.
•Grant amount and award period clarified.
•Importance of recognizing Suicide Prevention Month and promoting the 988 crisis line.
•Justification for equipment replacements due to high hours/mileage.
•No fee terms; easement includes driveway construction access.
•Public testimony both for and against; commissioners reviewed written comments.
•Steadley reported facility throughput and staffing levels and framed DLA as an employment gateway.
•This donation supports GDOT bridge work; county previously purchased parcel.
Decisions
•Approved list of Special Exceptions; tabled two applications.
•Approve donation and easement.
•Grant accepted and contracts authorized.
•Purchases and bills payment approved; public comments heard.
•Rezoning approved; Talton abstained.
Directions
•Approved applicants to apply at Commissioners Office for business license.
Regular meeting of the Houston County Board of Commissioners in Perry, Ga. covered a DLA presentation about workforce opportunities at Robins AFB, a Suicide Prevention Month proclamation, recognition of a 911 center employee for crisis response, several land-use items (special exceptions and rezoning), acceptance of a $300,000 juvenile-justice grant and related contracts, equipment purchases, right-of-way matters with GDOT, and public comments including a proposal for a Safe Haven Baby Box.
Discussion Points
•Approval of bills totaling $6,653,218.69
•Arguments for and against rezoning from public speakers
•Availability and number for crisis line (988)
•DLA as gateway to federal employment for local residents
•DLA mission and throughput (over one million orders processed last year)
•DLA staffing levels (over 400 personnel)
•GDOT donation supports bridge over Echeconnee Creek
•Grant amount and award period
•MOU and contractor approvals
•No matching funds required
•Ordinance distance requirements limiting certain businesses
Houston County Board of Commissioners approved a $1.679 million guaranteed maximum price for a HEMA storage warehouse and several routine items (MOU for sheriff background checks, surplus sale, vehicle purchase, personnel appointment) and heard public comments including a policing complaint from a resident.
Discussion Points
•MOU updates reflect state audit requirements; surplus declared for GovDeals sale; truck purchase due to idling issues; appointment timed to overlap retiring director.
•Newman alleges deputies did not properly document or investigate repeated suspicious activity at his home, body-worn cameras were not recording, and follow-up promised by the sheriff did not occur.
•Parish Construction Group Inc. proposed GMP of $1,679,073 for HEMA warehouse; funded from reserve funds and included in FY25 budget; delivery targeted July 1, 2026.
Decisions
•All consent items approved unanimously.
•GMP approved and contract awarded to Parish Construction Group Inc.
•No formal board action taken during the meeting; matter to be handled outside public-comment period.
Directions
•Chairman said the board would look into the complaint; no formal inquiry or timeline was established during the meeting.
•Public Works to provide construction schedule and detailed budget line items to board/public.
•Staff to note Cane Mill Road paving request and consider during SPLOST prioritization; personnel to onboard new MIS director with overlap.
