On the agenda: Glynn County Glynn County Board of Commissioners - Jul 17, 2025 — Datacenter (Jul 17)

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AGENDA REGULAR MEETING GLYNN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS HISTORIC GLYNN COUNTY COURTHOUSE 701 "G" STREET, 2ND FLOOR, COMMISSIONERS' MEETING CHAMBERS THURSDAY, JULY 17, 2025 AT 6:00 PM

 
 


INVOCATION AND PLEDGE

COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

1. Present a proclamation recognizing July 26 – August 2, 2025, as Gullah Geechee Nation Appreciation Week.
 
REPORT
CONSENT AGENDA - General Business

2. Approve the minutes of the regular scheduled meeting held June 19, 2025, and the special called meeting held June 17, 2025, subject to any necessary corrections.  (R. Vakulich)
 
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3. Accept and approve the deeds from Sea Island to Glynn County and the donation agreement between the entities for the Sea Island land donation for The Lodge roundabout at Retreat Avenue, Frederica Road, and Kings Way on St. Simons Island.  (A. Mumford)
 
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4. Approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) Traffic Signal Permit Application for the installation of a stop-and-go traffic signal at the intersection of Ocean Highway and Jekyll Island Causeway.  (W. Fallon)
 
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5. Approve the fee schedule for the Certified Pool Operator (CPO) Training Course offered by Glynn County Environmental Health at the minimum rate set by the certifying group, currently $350, as required under O.C.G.A. § 31-3-4(a)(6).  (W. Nuenke)
 
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6. Reject all proposals for the Juvenile Justice Center Construction Project Phase II (RFP25-043(2)).  (R. Talbert)
 
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7. Award a contract to Reeves Young, LLC for Construction Manager at Risk Services for the Glynn County Public Safety Multi-Use Facility in the amount of $25,250 for pre-construction services with funding to be provided by the SPLOST 2022 Fund.  (R. Talbert)
 
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8. Award a contract to J Hiers Company Inc for the Coast Guard Beach Parking and Drainage Improvements Project (Scope A) in the amount of $2,812,966.39 with $2,001,925 in funding provided by the Coast Guard Park Outdoor Stewardship DNR Grant and $811,042 provided by the Accommodation Excise Tax Multi-Year Fund Balance from prior year contributions from the CVB towards this project.  (R. Talbert)
 
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9. Award a contract to Salacia Construction, LLC, for the Coast Guard Beach Park Construction Project (Scope B) in the amount of $4,388,178 with $1,000,000 in funding to be provided by State of Georgia Appropriation for the Lifesaving Tower (received in a prior year and funded from the AET Multi-Year Project Fund Balance), $998,075 in funding provided by the Coastguard Park Outdoor Stewardship DNR Grant, approximately $93,733 in funding provided by the AET Multi-Year Fund Balance from AET funds and prior-year CVB contributions, and approximately $2,296,370 in funding provided by the Tourism Product Development (TPD) Fund, pending anticipated recommendation of the TPD Steering Committee, and final approval by the Glynn County Board of Commissioners and Convention and Visitors Bureau Board of Directors.  (R. Talbert)
 
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10. Amend the funding amount for the contract to RS&H, Inc for Program Administration for the Brunswick Area Transportation Study (BATS) Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) as approved by the Board of Commissioners at their June 5th, 2025 Meeting from $181,982.50 to not to exceed $222,950.94.  (R. Talbert)
 

11. Approve the Memorandum of Agreement between Glynn County Board of Commissioners, through Glynn County Fire Rescue, and Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency, for Glynn County Fire Rescue Technical Rescue Team to join Georgia Search and Rescue Team #8 (Waycross, GA) as part of a special regional response team for mutual aid assistance for emergencies or disasters.   (V. DiCristofalo)
 
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12. Approve the Memorandum of Agreement between Glynn County Board of Commissioners, through Glynn County Fire Rescue, and the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers, Training Delivery Point, GLYNCO, GA for fire investigation response and support capabilities.   (V. DiCristofalo)
 
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13. FP-25-10 - Country Club Drive Right-of-Way Conveyance: Approve a final plat for the conveyance of approximately 2.9 acres of right-of-way to the County, including acceptance of a drainage easement and deed for the dedication of right-of-way for Country Club Drive, Country Club Court, and Club Cove. Property is located at 110 Country Club Drive, St. Simons Island (Parcel number 04-12285), and is zoned Planned Development District (PD)(GC-05-67). The Country Club of St. Simons Island Homeowners Association, Inc.   (S. Leif) Clerk's Note: The drainage easement was added to the attachments on July 16, 2025.  
 
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14. Accept the dedication of a 20' drainage easement from South Coastal Developers, LLC, located within a portion of Parcels 03-28708 (96 Brook Drive) and 03-28709 (98 Brook Drive).  (K. Wright)
 
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15. Authorize a change to the approved E911 pay plan to provide pay plan step increases at 1.5% each year rather than 3.0% every two years.  (T. Munson)
 
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16. Approve the Utility Relocation Agreement with Georgia Power Company for the County to reimburse up to $800,000 for the relocation of electric transmission lines, with funding to be provided by future Capital Project funding, relating to the Frederica Road and Sea Island Road Roundabout Project.  (R. Talbert)
 
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17. Approve the agreement with OnSolve, LLC for the CodeRED Next Services, funding to be provided by the FY26 Information Technology Fund budget.  (D. West)
 
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18. Amend the funding source for the PO to Gordian for a complete Facilities Asset Assessment of County buildings and components with funding in the amount of $123,111 as approved by the Board of Commissioners at their June 19, 2025 meeting from FY26 Facilities Maintenance and Information Technology Fund budget to FY25 Facilities Maintenance and Information Technology Fund budget.  (R. Talbert)
 
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CONSENT AGENDA - Finance Committee

19. Approve the Real and Personal Property corrections and exemptions as recommended by the Board of Assessors and the Chief Appraiser at their Thursday, June 12, 2025 meeting, with clarification that this does not approve a tax refund.  (R. Glisson)  (FC 3-0)
 
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20. Accept the FY26 Accountability Court Operating Grant from the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council in the amount of $643,314.76 with a required match of $113,526 as approved in the FY26 adopted budget.   (L. Johnson)  (FC 3-0)
 
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21. Approve the Services Agreement for External Entities with the Southeast Georgia Health System (“SGHS”) for SGHS’s use of the JPSCD Public Safety Communications System.  (C. Richardson)  (FC 3-0)
 
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22. Approve and sign the promotional no-cost 12 months of Managed Support Services from DISYS Solutions, Inc, covering the County core network devices for FY26.  (D. West)  (FC 3-0)
 
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23. Approve the first renewal period (September 1, 2025-August 31, 2026) for the Mainland Athletics Concessions License Agreement with Davis Concessions.  (L. Gurganus)  (FC 3-0)
 
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24. Award a contract to Reeves Construction Company for the 2025 LMIG Resurfacing and Restriping Road Project (IFB25-056) in the amount of $2,925,393.64 with funding in the amount of $1,101,271.63 to be provided by the 2025 Local Maintenance and Improvements Grant (LMIG) and $1,824,122.01 to be provided by the SPLOST 2022 Fund.  (J. Hartman)  (FC 3-0)
 
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25. Award a contract to Visionscapes, Inc. for the Neptune Park Sod Replacement Project (IFB25-062) in the amount of $89,630 with funding to be provided by FY25 Accommodations Excise Tax Fund.  (L. Gurganus)  (FC 3-0)
 
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26. Approve the Digital Billboard Contract with Lamar to advertise the Outdoor Movie in the Park to be held in September at Selden Park.  (L. Gurganus)  (FC 3-0)
 
REPORT

27. Approve the issuance of a Purchase Order for Firefighter Protective Ensembles to AEST Fire and Safety, of Laurinburg, NC, utilizing a Cooperative Purchasing Contract exemption (Sourcewell Contract), in an amount not to exceed $144,140, with funding provided by the FY26 Fire and EMS Funds operating budgets.  (V. DiCristofalo)  (FC 3-0)
 
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28. Approve the Sales Order with AchieveIt Online, LLC to renew the annual agreement for an additional term of one year in the amount of $38,400 with funding to be provided by the FY26 Information Technology Fund.  (J. Hagen )  (FC 3-0)
 
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29. Approve the issuance of a purchase order to DISYS Solutions, Inc, utilizing a cooperative purchasing exemption (Georgia State Contract), to replace two County Datacenter Core Fabric Network Switches in the amount of $303,679.60, with funding provided by the FY26 Information Technology Multi-Year Fund Budget  (D. West)  (FC 3-0)
 
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30. Approve the issuance of a purchase order to DISYS Solutions, Inc, utilizing a cooperative purchasing exemption (Georgia State Contract), to replace three Inter-Datacenter Encryption Network Switches in the amount of $77,984.97, with funding provided by the FY26 Information Technology Multi-Year Fund Budget  (D. West)  (FC 3-0)
 
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31. Approve the amendment to the Tyler Technologies Software as a Service Agreement dated May 3, 2018, to remove certain SaaS software from the agreement.  (D. West)  (FC 3-0)
 
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32. Award an annual contract to Dana Safety Supply, Inc for upfitting vehicle services with funding to be provided by the FY26 Fleet Fund  (R. Talbert)  (FC 3-0)
 
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33. Amend the funding source for the contract to MDS Technologies, Inc. for IFB25-041 Roadway and Pavement Assessment in the amount of $58,400 as approved by the Board of Commissioners at their June 19, 2025 Meeting from FY26 Engineering Services Operating Budget to FY25 Engineering Services Operating Budget.  (R. Talbert)  (FC 3-0)
 
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PUBLIC HEARING - Appeal
After receiving a verbal report from County staff regarding the appeal, both persons favoring and persons opposing the relief sought by the appeal shall have an opportunity to address the Board of Commissioners. The persons favoring the relief sought by the appeal shall be invited to speak first, followed by persons opposed to the relief sought by the appeal. Each side shall have a total of 30 minutes to address the Board of Commissioners. Upon request made to and approved by the Board of Commissioners prior to speaking, any single individual may speak for up to 15 minutes. All other speakers shall be limited to no more than 5 minutes unless permitted additional time by the Board of Commissioners. Any allowance of additional time shall not extend the overall 30-minute time limit per side unless more time is granted by the Board of Commissioners to permit a more complete discussion of the issue. Any rebuttal shall be allowed only within the overall time constraints set out herein. 
34. Appeal of a Board of Appeals' Decision on ZV-25-19: The Glynn County Board of Commissioners has received an appeal of a June 12, 2025, decision made by the Board of Appeals of Glynn County in Case Number ZV-25-19.  The Glynn County Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing to consider the property owners' appeal of the Board of Appeals' June 12, 2025, denial of a variance request (Case Number ZV-25-19) to allow reduced setbacks for a pool. The property is located at 106 Dunkeld Lane, Sea Island, GA (parcel 05-00680).  Walter B. McClelland, Jr. and Christina K. McClelland, owners and applicants.  (M. Postal)
 
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PUBLIC HEARING - ABANDONMENT 
Public Hearings will be limited to 30 minutes for each opposing side, with 5 minutes allocated to each individual speaker. Comments are to be limited to relevant information regarding your position and should avoid being repetitious. If your group has a spokesperson, please allow that individual to present your group’s position in the time allocated. Your cooperation in this process will be greatly appreciated.
35. AB-24-5: Abandonment of a dead-end section of Canal Road located on west side of Parcel 03-03181. 1320 Canal Road, Brunswick, GA. Julian Smith, applicant.  (J. Hartman)
 
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36. AB-25-5: Abandonment of an unimproved 15-foot-wide unnamed alley running north and south through the approximate center of Parcel 03-08400. 3721 Hardee Avenue, Brunswick, GA. Neri I. Molina, applicant.  (J. Hartman)
 
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PUBLIC HEARING - LAND USE 

37. ZM-25-9 – 4568 New Jesup HW Rezone: Consideration of a change of zoning request for approximately 0.647 acres from HC (Highway Commercial) to One Family Residential (R9). Property is located at 4568 New Jesup Highway (parcel 03-04214). Darrel Dawson, agent for VAMG VENTURES, LLC; Abel Garcia, owner.   (C. Cary)  ((4-0-1))
 
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PUBLIC HEARING

38. Consider adopting an amendment to the Code of Ordinances, Glynn County, Georgia, to revise Sections 2-8-6, 2-8-7, 2-8-9, and 2-8-10 of the Airport Commission Ordinance to change the composition of the Airport Commission to include one County Commissioner appointed by the Board of Commissioners; to establish the terms under which such appointment will serve; to update provisions related to vacancies and removal of members; and for other purposes.
 
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APPOINTMENTS

39. Receive and approve the Chairman’s appointment of Wayne Neal to fill the County Commissioner appointment on the Airport Authority Commission, with an initial term beginning July 1, 2025, and ending December 31, 2025, or until his successor is appointed by the Board of Commissioners.
 

40. Receive and approve the Chairman's appointment of  Walter Rafolski to the Brunswick and Glynn County Development Authority, with an initial term beginning August 1, 2025, and ending December 31, 2025, pursuant to Senate Bill 347.
 

GENERAL BUSINESS

41. Consider adoption of an amendment to the Glynn County Ordinance Article IV, Section 2-13-55 and Section 2-13-56 to clarify and regulate the operation of bikes and e-bikes on county-maintained paths, to authorize the use of class 1 and 2 e-bikes and to establish operational rules for bikes on paths.   (Board of Commissioners)
 
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42. Consider approval of a funding agreement between Glynn County and Rise Risley, Inc. for the Risley Campus Redevelopment Project, in an amount not to exceed $700,000.  (A. Booker)
 
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PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD

EXECUTIVE SESSION/POST EXECUTIVE SESSION ACTION