On the agenda: Jasper County October 19, 2026- Meeting Packet — data center (Oct 19)

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
JASPER COUNTY, GEORGIA
CALLED MEETING AGENDA
****SMALL COURTROOM, SECOND FLOOR ****
MONTICELLO, GEORGIA
October 19, 2026
6:00 p.m.
*** The meeting will be live-streamed Via Facebook on the Jasper County, Georgia Facebook Page.
1.
Call to Order (6:00 p.m.)
NAME
DISTRICT 1 – SHEILA G. POUNDS
DISTRICT 2 – BRUCE HENRY

PRESENT

ABSENT

LATE

ARRIVED

DISTRICT 3 – ROB ALEXANDER
DISTRICT 4 – ASHER GRAY
DISTRICT 5 - STEVEN LEDFORD
II. Pledge of Allegiance –
III. Invocation – District 2
IV. Approval of Agenda
V.
Consent Agenda –
1. Approval of Minutes –
• May 8, 2026- Work Session Minutes
• May 22, 2026- Work Session Minutes
• August 3, 2026- Regular Meeting Minutes
2. Check Register – Check #s 77729 - 77962
VI. Public Hearings with Business Action
Public Hearings are conducted to allow public comments on specific advertised issues such as rezoning,
ordinances, policy development, and other legislative actions to be considered by the County Commissioners.
The Board of Commissioners will act on each item presented below after the public hearing.
VII. Public Hearings without Business Action
VIII. Presentations/Delegations
Presentation/Delegations allows scheduled speakers to address the Commission for not more than ten (10)
minutes on specific topics or for recognition of citizens, county employees or other events by the Commissioners.
Presentation 1: Congratulations to the Monticello Outlaws Baseball Team!
IX. Prior Citizens Comments Follow-up
X. Citizens Comments
The Citizens’ Comments section of the Agenda allows citizens who sign up to address the Commission for not more
than three (3) minutes on specific topics. Speakers must first state their name and address before beginning. The
County Attorney will keep time, and everyone is asked to be courteous of the three-minute limit. Public comment
is not a question-and-answer period; you may deliver your comment, but responses, if appropriate,
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provided at the next meeting. This is not a time for demonstrations—please refrain from speaking out when you
are not at the microphone. Anyone using foul or inappropriate language will be asked to stop and removed from
the meeting.
XI. County Commissioner Items & Updates
XII. Regular Agenda
Business Items:
1. Upper Ocmulgee River RC & D Board Appointment
2. Board Appointment - Georgia Department of Behavioral Health & Disabilities Council Region 2
3. Board Appointment - Jasper County Public Facilities Authority
4. Joint Development Authority Board Appointment
5. Committee Appointment – Steering Committee- Future Land Use Map Update
6. Jasper County Hazard Mitigation Updated Plan Adoption
7. Capital Expenditures Requests
8. Operation Green Light for Veterans
9. Ordinance Amendment Discussion – Prohibited Sale of Certain Substances
10. Land Division – Discussion
11. Curbside Contract and Landfill Containers Servicing
12. Schedule Work Sessions and Called Meetings as Needed
XIV. County Manager Update
V. Executive SessionConsultation with the County Attorney to discuss pending or potential litigation as provided by O.C.G.A. §5014-2(1); Discussion of the future acquisition of real estate as provided by O.C.G.A. §50-14-3(4); and discussion
on employment, compensation, or periodic evaluation of county employees as provided in O.C.G.A. § 50-143(6)
VI. Adjournment

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Consent Agenda – Item 1:

Agenda Request – Jasper County BOC

Department: Board of Commissioners

Date: October 19, 2026

Subject: Approval of Minutes

Summary:

Minutes have been completed for the Jasper County Board of Commissioners:
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May 8, 2026- Work Session Minutes
May 22, 2026- Work Session Minutes
August 3, 2026- Regular Meeting Minutes

Background:
Cost: $0

Recommended Motion:

Approve minutes for:
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May 8, 2026- Work Session Minutes
May 22, 2026- Work Session Minutes
August 3, 2026- Regular Meeting Minutes

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Jasper County Board of Commissioners
Work Session
May 8, 2026
9:25 A.M.
Chairman Bruce Henry called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m.
Commissioners Present: Bruce Henry, Chairman; Steven Ledford, Vice Chair; Sheila Pounds; Rob
Alexander; and Asher Gray
Mr. Benton stated that we are committed to developing a zero-based budget. Mr. Benton kicked off by
discussing the net digest $924,120,996 (taxable). The digest increased by 46,900,930. We are required by
the state to put our 10% of Stanton Springs on our digest. The new real growth is 36,165,274. That’s a
3.9% growth factor.
The regular rollback is 9.636. FLOST's first deposit was in February. During the latest general session, they
decided that whatever has been collected through June 30 can be used as the FLOST rollback. The final
millage rate can't be set until after the June deposit is received.
For now, we will use 9.636 as the potential millage rate. It will drop.
We are using a 96.8% collection rate.
The current revenue projection is $16,633,731. The projected overage is $171,000 without any COLAs or
anything.
Board of Commissioners- There are some natural increases that have to be allowed, such as pension
contributions and insurance coverages. Attorney amount is based on current spending. Mr. Benton asked if
we are budgeting at our current spending levels. The biggest component of the audit is PFA with the bond
issuance.
Mr. Benton stated that today is just an overview day.
Election and Registration is asking for an increase in salary and wages.
At least one constitutional officer has also asked for a pay increase for their staff.
Ms. Ruark reviewed the consolidated page detailing the requested increases for each department and
appropriation agency.

Adjourn:
The work session was adjourned at 11:07 a.m.

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__________________________

Bruce Henry, Chairman

Sheila Jefferson, Clerk

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Jasper County Board of Commissioners
Work Session
May 22, 2026
8:30 A.M.
Chairman Bruce Henry called the Work Session to order at 8:30 a.m.
Commissioners Present: Bruce Henry, Chairman; Steven Ledford, Vice Chair; Rob Alexander; and Asher
Gray
Discussion 1: A Work Session for an Ordinance Amendment to Part II, Code of Ordinances, which
includes Chapter 8- Businesses, Section 8-40 through 8- 43. Adding food truck definitions and license
requirements: Mr. Attaway presented the suggested changes for the ordinance.
• Under Item F- the starting time changed to 5 a.m.
• Item K- was removed. The intent of the original language was that you can have as many signs as
you would like but the signage could not project out. We have a sign ordinance that will cover the
signage.
• Item L- The requirement for the food trucks to be on hard surfaces was changed since the county is
mostly rural. The language changed to say that the Mobile Vendor shall not block driveway
entrances, parking lot aisles, access to loading areas, or emergency access or fire lanes
Commissioner Gray asked about only two mobile vendors being on a property at once. Chairman Henry
stated that maybe a bit restrictive.
Commissioner Gray suggested that we strike through it and leave that up to the property owner.
Discussion 2: A Work Session for an Ordinance Amendment to Part II, Code of Ordinances, which
includes Chapter 8- Businesses, Section 8-32. Short-term rental regulations. Trash can requirement.-Mr.
Attaway discussed the Short-term rental ordinance section 20 which addresses trash receptacles being left
at the curb. The line “and shall not be placed within or adjacent to any private or public right-of-way for a
period of time greater than 24 hours.” was removed.
Commissioner Gray asked if the change is passed, will the strike against the one short-term owner be
removed?
Mr. Attaway stated that it would be at the board’s discretion.
Mr. Benton asked for an Executive Session at 8:44 am.
The Work Session resumed at 9:34 a.m.
Budget Status Update: Mr. Benton stated that we have a revised Budget calendar.
Budget Presentations:
Sheriff: Sheriff Pope stated that everything that he is requesting is pretty straightforward. He reminded the
board that if it were not for the open position, he would be in the red every year. He normally manages to
get things done without a contingency plan. He requested a 3% COLA for all of his staff. Sheriff
mentioned that he would like to increase traffic enforcement. POAB increased a few years ago.
TrueLeo is an AI platform geared towards law enforcement. Sheriff discussed the capabilities of the
software.
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He discussed his budget line by line giving explanations where needed for the increases.
Mr. Benton stated that he see we have attorney fees and Professional services, could those be removed for
now?
Jail: Sheriff ask for a 3% COLA for the jail staff. The POAB is the same conversation as the Sheriff’s
budget. Sheriff Pope stated that the average number of inmates has increased from 62 to 68. We will have
to employ medical staff in the near future. Our staff is currently dispensing medication. There are very few
jails where this is still the case. We will have to have medical staff.
Chairman Henry asked if there is a way to have insurance policies for the inmates.
Currently going through repairs for aging infrastructure.
Sheriff Pope stated that we are still anticipating the generator grant.
Courthouse Security: Sheriff Pope stated we are anticipating an election year so there will be additional
after hours increase. The POAB is the same as the other two budgets. He stated that they had requested for
the $1500 to be put back in the communications budget based on them being billed on the telephone.
Magistrate: Ms. Mason presented her budget request. She stated that her budget is not large. It would be
hard to fire someone if hired so she will not fill the part-time position for right now.

Elections & Registrations: Mr. Guy Tucker presented the budget for Elections & Registrations. Mr.
Tucker stated that the budget that will be presented is based on the the QR code issue being pushed out.
Mr. Tucker stated that the biggest increase is in the salary and wages portion of the E&R budget. Amanda
is currently the only one handling most of the duties.
Commissioner Gray ask if there was anything added for the board members.
Ms. Hudgins delivered the rest of the E&R budget request. She stated that there are several potential
upcoming scheduled and unscheduled elections. The budget request reflects all three precincts being open
with the proper staffing for each.
Chairman Henry stated that he would like to see the additional elections amounts be taken out and know
that we would have to do a budget amendment if they are needed.
Professional services is basically for ASAP computers.
Mapping fees is because Elections do not currently have any established maps for Elections.
Commissioner Ledford stated that the mapping should be a capital expense.
Maintenance and Repair funds cover shipping when warranty work must be done on equipment.
Ms. Hudgins noted that $640 could be removed and have a total of $960 for that line item.
There is an increase in the advertising budget. They now have to run true advertisement and not just
advertise in the legal section.

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General Supplies, Mr. Benton stated that there may be funds available now to purchase some of the
equipment that is being requested.
The Board and staff paused for a break at 11:16 a.m.
The meeting resumed at 11:28 a.m.
County Extension: Ms. Hall stated that she is prepared to go line by line for her budget request. Chairman
Henry advised her to only address the lines where there are increases. She started with Contracted services,
which has a $600 increase, of which $188 comes from the TRS increase.
She requested a decrease in the travel and employee reimbursement since it has not been used much in the
last three years. Mr. Benton stated that it has not been used so let’s at least cut it in half.
She requested a $90 increase for dues and fees. This would be used for marketing and email preparation
software. Looking at the trends for electricity, she requested a slight increase.
Human Resources- Ms. Sheila Jefferson presented the budget request for the Human Resources
department. For the salary and wages line item, she requested a part-time position. The HRA claims was
left the same. She explained that each employee who is enrolled in our medical plan has the opportunity to
utilize the $3500 set for each employee and their dependents. Employee other benefits cover employee
recognition. For the professional services, Ms. Jefferson stated that she reduced it since she does most of
her own IT work as well for some other departments. Payroll services line was decreased for now. We are
in the process of finalizing a vendor for this. Education and Training was reduced somewhat.
Mr. Benton stated that the Commissioners requested that future Work Sessions be on Facebook Live.
Adjourn:
The work session was adjourned at 11:56 a.m.

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Bruce Henry, Chairman

Sheila Jefferson, Clerk

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Jasper County Board of Commissioners
Regular Meeting Minutes
August 3, 2026
6:00 P.M.
Chairman Bruce Henry called the meeting to order at 6 p.m.
Commissioners Present: Bruce Henry, Chairman; Sheila Pounds; Rob Alexander; Asher Gray; and Steven
Ledford
Staff: Mike Benton, County Manager; Sheila Jefferson, Clerk- Administrative Services Director; Larissa
Ruark, Chief Accounting Officer; Doug Attaway, Planning and Zoning Director
Pledge of Allegiance:
Invocation: Chairman Henry
Agenda Approval:
Commissioner Ledford motioned to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Gray seconded;
motion passed unanimously
Consent Agenda:
1. Approval of Minutes
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Called Meeting Minutes- May 8, 2026
Work Session Minutes- May 15, 2026

Commissioner Gray motioned to approve the minutes as presented. Commissioner Ledford seconded;
motion passed unanimously.
2.

Check Register – Check # s 77248-77422

Commissioner Alexander motioned to approve Check #s 77248-77422. Commissioner Pounds seconded;
motion passed unanimously.
Public Hearings with Business Action
Commissioner Ledford motioned to enter the Public Hearing at 6:02 p.m. Commissioner Gray seconded;
motion passed unanimously.
Public Hearing #1: A Public Hearing for a final plat submission. Final Plat for Twin Pond
subdivision on County Line Road and Rocky Creek Rd. Planning and Zoning Director Doug Attaway
presented a request for final plat for Twin Pond subdivision on County Line Road and Rocky Creek Rd.
He said the Planning and Zoning Board voted unanimously to recommend approval with the condition that
HOA/POA bylaws are recorded with the Clerk of Court before the issuance of the first building permit.
Citizens Comments
Brian Cagle: Mr. Cagle spoke in favor as the owner. He said it is pretty cut and dry; everything is done,
and Mrs. Patrick has a copy of the HOA bylaws to be put in place. He said one builder is buying the
subdivision and wants to enter their own HOA bylaws, which are the same as his with a name change.

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Business Item 1: Request to Approve a Final Plat for Twin Pond Subdivision on County Line Road
and Rocky Creek Rd.: Commissioner Ledford motioned to approve the final plat with the condition that
the HOA bylaws are recorded before issuing building permits. Commissioner Pounds seconded the
motion, passed unanimously.
Public Hearing #2: A Public Hearing for 2026-REZ-03. Request to rezone 1.4 acres at 7337 Hwy 212
E. The request is to rezone 1.4 acres from C-2 to AG. For the construction of a home.: Planning and
Zoning Director Doug Attaway presented 2026-REZ-03. Request to rezone 1.4 acres at 7337 Hwy 212 E.
The request is to rezone 1.4 acres from C-2 to AG. For the construction of a home. He said the Planning
and Zoning Board voted unanimously to recommend rezoning.
Citizens Comments
Christina Bramblett: Mrs. Bramblett spoke on behalf of her mother, Karen Renz, who owns the
property. She said her mother bought the property to build a small home next to her daughter, so they
could keep an eye on her.
Chairman Henry asked about the size of the lot since this was an established commercial lot; how would it
fit into the county requirements for five acres if it was rezoned AG?
Mr. Attaway explained that it was still a nonconforming lot because it was created prior to the ordinance
change in May of 2023. He said Mr. Nelson can clarify, but it is his understanding that, as a
nonconforming lot, as long as they get the septic tank permit for a three-bedroom house, they can build on
that lot.
Mr. Nelson said that is right, and if they are moving toward conformity, they do recommend allowing use
because you are getting more in line with conforming, but we still use whatever the health department
says regarding permitted use of the property.
Business Item 2: Request to rezone 1.4 acres at 7337 Hwy 212 E. The request is to rezone 1.4 acres
from C-2 to AG. For the construction of a home.: Commissioner Gray motioned to approve the request
to rezone 1.4 acres at 7337 Hwy 212 E from C-2 to AG. Commissioner Ledford seconded the motion,
which passed unanimously.
Public Hearings without Business Action
Public Hearing #3: A Public Hearing for an Ordinance Amendment to Part II, Code of Ordinances,
Chapter 20, Section 20-42 and 20-43. Changing the address of the code enforcement officer’s office
location, changing the fine for not providing a notice of timber harvest from $500 to $1500 to mirror
the state law, and adding language to require a construction entrance that includes culverts,
geofabric filter cloth, and gravel.: Mr. Attaway presented an Ordinance Amendment to Part II, Code of
Ordinances, Chapter 20, Section 20-42 and 20-43. Changing the address of the code enforcement officer’s
office location, changing the fine for not providing a notice of timber harvest from $500 to $1500 to
mirror the state law, and adding language to require a construction entrance that includes culverts,
geofabric filter cloth, and gravel. He said the changes made include changing receiving notifications from
fax to email, changing the Code Enforcement Officer's location to 126 W Greene St, changing the fine
from $500 to $1500, and in a work session they came up with construction entrance requirements that
include culverts, geofabric filter cloth, and gravel. He said this is the first reading for this item.
Citizens Comments
Mary Patrick: Mrs. Patrick said she has not read the code, but she just wants to make sure the Code
Enforcement Officer is out there taking pictures before they are harvesting and while they are harvesting,
so when there is mud all over the road, we have an opportunity to make them clean the road up like they
are supposed to or fine them if they don’t. She said we need to be a lot stricter on that than we are because
nobody takes pictures; then you can’t prove anything.
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Public Hearing #4: A Public Hearing for an Ordinance Amendment to Part II, Code of Ordinances,
Chapter 8, Section 8-32 Short-Term Vacation Rental Regulations. Removing the trash can
requirements as follows: “and shall not be placed within or adjacent to any private or public rightof-way for a period greater than 24 hours.”: Mr. Attaway presented an Ordinance Amendment to Part
II, Code of Ordinances, Chapter 8, Section 8-32, Short-Term Vacation Rental Regulations. Removing the
trash can requirements as follows: “and shall not be placed within or adjacent to any private or public
right-of-way for a period greater than 24 hours. He said this amendment is removing the trash can
requirements. He said currently the ordinance reads: All garbage and trash must be stored in a trash
container or appropriate receptacle. He said what is being removed is the section that reads: and shall not
be placed within or adjacent to any private or public right-of-way for a period greater than 24 hours. Mr.
Attaway said the change would remove the time limit on trash can placement. He said this is the first
reading
Presentations/Delegations
Presentation: Development Authority of Jasper County- Presentation by Mr. Jeff Greeson (chairperson)
discussed projects for consideration by DAJC. He stated that in relation to the annexation, there is not a
company being considered.
Mr. Greeson said he would like to address the Commissioners, as much has been written recently about
the proposed annexation of the Malone properties into the city of Monticello. He said the Development
Authority of Jasper County has been mentioned frequently and would like to clarify its role and provide
factual information about why annexation is being discussed. Mr. Greeson said, like many, the board
values Jasper County's rural character and wants to preserve what makes our community special. He said
that, at the same time, maintaining a balanced tax base is essential to funding public services while helping
limit the tax burden on homeowners. He said DAJC was created by the Jasper County Board of
Commissioners to promote trade, commerce, industry, and employment opportunities. He said they are not
a governing body; they do not approve projects, determine land use, or discuss where business is located.
Mr. Greeson said those decisions belong to the Jasper County Board of Commissioners and the Monticello
City Council. He said their role is to identify and present opportunities for consideration. Mr. Greeson
said today, approximately 91% of Jasper County's tax base consists of residential, agricultural,
conservation, and other non-commercial property, while only 9% is commercial and industrial. He said
many communities strive for a commercial and industrial tax base of 15 to 20% because business
investments help fund roads, public safety, recreation, and other essential services while reducing reliance
on residential property taxes and creating a healthier, long-term balance. He said economic development
has already benefited Jasper County. He said over the past 2 years, 6 existing industries have expanded,
investing more than $17 million and creating 71 quality jobs. Mr. Greeson said during the past 8 years, 7
new industries have located here, generating nearly 4 million in revenue and creating approximately 350
jobs. He said the City of Monticello already owns an adjacent 700-acre tract known as Mine Lake. He said
he thinks each Commissioner may have gotten handouts prior to the beginning of the meeting, showing an
area that's in discussion. Mr. Greeson said if the 3 neighboring sites were annexed, the combined site
would total approximately 1,300 continuous acres. He said sites of this size are uncommon and broaden
future opportunities if the community chooses to pursue them. He said, equally important, concentrating
any future commercial investment on the property to be used for industrial property in the future. Mr.
Greeson said, for clarification, the comprehensive plan is a document from 2023 through 2028. He said he
thinks if we can all agree, this would be the best area for Jasper County for industrial growth. Mr. Greeson
said that at this time, there is currently no company under consideration for these properties, and that is
from the Development Authority. He said any future proposal would be subject to public meetings, public
hearings, and the established approval process before any decisions are made. He ended by saying the
DAJC appreciates the community's interest in Jasper County's future and remains committed to providing
factual information, encouraging transparency, and supporting responsible economic development while
preserving the qualities that make Jasper County a wonderful place to live and work.
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Commissioner Gray asked Mr. Greeson about the spot annexation, saying it would create a bigger island
for the city, and asked why the city is involved at all instead of bringing this to the County.
Mr. Greeson responded, saying that as it relates to future development within the county, the development
authority currently has no properties to offer. He said if the Director, Tony Rogers, has prospects that
come from the state and want to relocate to Jasper County, the DAJC is literally acting as real estate
agents and going out and finding what is available. Mr. Greeson said they currently have no properties to
offer for any potential industry.
Commissioner Gray said his point was: why continue to spot annex and grow this property in the city
limits when it’s not in the city limits?
Mr. Rogers answered, saying the property owner came to them when Mine Lake was for sale because they
have been trying to sell since 2000 and they haven’t really had any offers on it, so they asked if combining
these three properties with the Mine Lake property, which the city owns, might make them more
marketable. Mr. Rogers said the response was yes: it could be more marketable as one 1300-acre site
within the city limits, and then there aren’t two different zoning and permitting groups to deal with,
creating an easier way to conduct business. He said businesses and companies coming in looking at a
piece of property this size wants things laid out for them as much as possible to make it easy for them. Mr.
Rogers said it is really about marketing the property to see what kind of offers we can get.
Mr.
Greeson said the 2023-2028 Comprehensive Plan is their playbook.
Commissioner Alexander asked Why not leave it in the county then?
Commissioner Ledford said that is what Commissioner Gray is asking also. He said the city owns Mine
Lake, and that is why they annexed it; he said the actual physical city limits of Monticello do not extend to
the Mine Lake property. He said the city now wants to annex the properties around Mine Lake, and what
Commissioner Gray is asking is why we are trying to grow the city limits of Monticello when these
properties are outside the physical city limits.
Mr. Rogers said he would have to say that because the Mine Lake property is already within the city
limits, and these properties go along with that property.
Commissioner Alexander asked who will protect the water quality; the city? He said they can barely
produce enough water to cover what they currently have now, so who will protect the water quality?
Mr. Rogers said we are looking at that, and he has gotten with Jordan Engineer, and Terra Con was on the
site recently, and they are looking at potentially doing a groundwater study to see how much water might
be available on that site. He said once you make that determination, you can draw the line there and say
there is only a set amount of water available per day on that site, and if the need is greater than what is
available, then that business can’t come in. Mr. Rogers said they can put that restriction on any company
that might be interested in the location. He said they are being proactive in looking at the water.
Commissioner Alexander asked who will protect the citizens downstream because said real estate agent
has been selling lots all around this location, and people coming in bought lots next door with the
expectation of it staying rural. He said that is why they came here; people don’t come here to look at a big
industrial park. Commissioner Alexander said people did not build or purchase nice $400,000 homes to
look at big industrial parks or solar fields. He said, in his opinion, the BOC is here to protect the citizens
who have been here or purchased farms here from the solar fields and big industrial parks, so they can
continue farming.
Mr. Rogers said, as a county, we have stated this particular area, as shown on our future land use map, that
if we are going to have any industrial growth anywhere in the county, that is pretty much going to be
where it is, or there won’t be any.
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Commissioner Alexander again asked who will protect water quality because the City of Monticello can’t
even get their water bills straight, so count them out as a policing agency for whatever industry comes in
on their so-called city-limits island to protect the citizens downstream.
Mr. Rogers said whatever the key points are for the citizens, commissioners and city council need to be
part of any deal with any potential customer interested in the property. Mr. Rogers said the Georgia EPD
is strict on water qualifications and restrictions.
Commissioner Gray said Tell that to the people dealing with Rivian; nothing is being done about that
because the state stepped in and said we are going to do it. He asked, what is the response then? Do we
look to the feds to step in over the state? He said that’s why we are here to try and fight back on what we
want to go there and whether it’s a data center or whatever. He asked about residential, saying that could
be a huge neighborhood situation, and we can barely withstand the people coming into the county now.
Commissioner Gray said he doesn’t think people would be opposed to it if it was the right business, and
he understands it has to get to the point where we bring in the right business. He said money talks, and the
problem is there might be a business everyone agreed to, but another company with more money might
come in with a bigger offer, and suddenly that’s who gets the property. He said the reason for trying to
annex land into the city is because, as the property owner answered previously, they are laxer on their
zoning ordinances. He said we can’t increase an island that was created by legislation; if you want to
expand the city limits, do it where the city limits are. Commissioner Gray said this property is an island
created by legislation and doesn’t need to be increased; in his opinion, it should be de-annexed because
the city is not using it for what it was intended for. He said the last time he checked, the city is not
providing the DAJC with any funding, so they need to stop doing stuff with the city. Commissioner Gray
said the city does not pay to play, and they did away with their development authority and should not be
using the DAJC.
Mr. Steve Jordan spoke, saying that as a member of the development authority, as long as there are sites
available, as far as he is concerned, it doesn’t matter where it's located. He said his concern is that they
have nowhere to try to locate, and he would say go back to the future land use map, a committee of
citizens who spent months on the plan. Mr. Jordan said that the future land use plan came back saying
those three parcels of land should be industrial, and he doesn’t know what has changed since that was
done and the Commissioners adopted it. He said personally he is just looking for a location if a business
comes looking. Mr. Jordan asked what industries they have brought here that have caused any harm to
anybody they employed or any neighbor living anywhere around there. He said, believe it or not, they
totally screen them and are not going to put something here that would cause harm to the citizens of Jasper
County. He said personally he just wants somewhere to show these businesses if one like others here
comes looking. Mr. Jordan said he thinks they have a pretty good track record regarding who they have
brought here.
Prior Citizens Comments Follow-up- None
Citizens Comments
Kimberly Krautter- Mrs. Krautter said she wanted to encourage the right kind of development, in the right
place and at the right time for the right reasons. She said she does not want to discourage investment in the
community. She said there are many issues when thinking about an ordinance, and that is what she is here
to help with. Mrs. Krautter said the question is whether Jasper County has the infrastructure, emergency
preparedness, physical capacity, and long-term economic strategy to support specific types of industrial
development without placing disproportionate burdens on our community. Mrs. Krautter said, to be clear,
she is here as a tax-paying resident with deep family ties and just happens to have 30 years of very unique
experience in this area; no one is paying her. She said not all growth is good growth, and not every project
fits every community. She said modern hyperscale data centers are fundamentally different from legacy
network operations centers at big telecoms like her former client, AT&T. Mrs. Krautter said the old facilities
were built as indestructible, hardened concrete monoliths with massive structural insulation, an isolated
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climate envelope, and extensive physical redundancies; by contrast, today's hyperscale data centers are built
for rapid market facility development, light-gauge industrial warehouses. She said the tech giants don’t
invest in hardened physical structures because if the grid fails, they simply ship the data to another state or
another facility, basically treating our rural land as expendable computational nodes and shifting the physical
risk and vital responsibilities to our local infrastructure and communities. Mrs. Krautter asked that as the
Commissioners developed the ordinance, they carefully evaluate the implications for electrical
infrastructure, hazardous materials planning, emergency management, specialized fire response, as well as
extraordinary impacts such facilities will have on adjacent farms, rural residents, hunting properties, and, of
course, the long-term land use compatibility. Mrs. Krautter said economic development for Jasper County
is vital, but it should not be measured by the number of projects; it should be measured by whether the
projects we approve advance our community and fit what we hope to become.
Terri Saunders: Mrs. Saunders thanked the commissioners for putting the 6-month moratorium in place
regarding data centers and encouraged them to act quickly to design an ordinance to prohibit or restrict them
from impacting our citizens or our environment in any manner. She said her second item to discuss was the
lack of law enforcement regarding Burnt Pine. Mrs. Saunders said every time a citizen comes forward and
objects to Burnt Pine, someone from this commission shouts Second Amendment. She said the Second
Amendment protects the right to bear arms, but it does not exempt businesses or individuals from following
state and local laws governing firearm use. She said the courts have consistently upheld that States can
impose reasonable restrictions on when and where guns may be discharged, especially to protect public
safety. Mrs. Saunders said in the case of Burnt Pine, the issue isn’t about constitutional rights; it’s about law
enforcement and compliance. She said as of the last public inquiry there is no indication that Burnt Pine
holds a valid business license in Jasper County, yet they continue to operate and discharge firearms near
public roadways. She said reports presented to this commission indicate that weapons are being discharged
within the roadway and even across the roadway, both of which are prohibited under Georgia law. Mrs.
Sanders said under OCGA 16-11-103 it is unlawful to discharge a firearm within 50 yd of a public highway
or street; violations result in misdemeanor charges, fines, and revocation of permits and licenses. She said
these penalties exist to protect residents, motorists, and property, not to infringe on constitutional rights. She
said the Second Amendment cannot be used as an excuse to ignore these laws. Mrs. Saunders said
enforcement is not about restricting rights is about ensuring responsible use for public safety. She said when
local authorities fail to act, it undermines both the law and community trust.
Ken McMichael: Mr. McMichael spoke about the Feldspar Aquifer under the Mine Lake property, saying
that in 2005 the City of Monticello contracted an engineering firm to study the site as a possible water
supply. He said in 2006 the Jasper County Water Authority contracted with Hightower Consulting Engineers
to do a similar study, and in 2017 the city contracted with another engineering firm to also conduct a study
on this site as a possible water supply. Mr. McMichael said an alternative analysis by all three identified
this site not as the best site, but as the only site that can supply water to the city and the county. He said this
site is the only source of water for the future, and in 2007 the Jasper County Water Authority contracted
with A&S Environmental Services to locate the best site to drill three test wells. Mr. McMichael said he
spoke with Mr. Bob Atkins, their geologist, who explained the properties of feldspar rock, which has large
cracks and fissures that allow water to move rapidly through the formation and make it more vulnerable to
contamination. Mr. McMichael said that he asked him to write a letter on some of the things that shouldn’t
be in the aquifer recharge area. He quoted the A & S recommendation stating that the recharge area, which
is assumed to be the upstream area from the well sites, should be protected from overdevelopment and/or
commercial development, and businesses that use chemicals should be avoided; a high density of septic
tanks could result in nitrates in the groundwater, especially if the septic system is not properly maintained.
Once a spill has occurred and the contamination reaches the groundwater and the well, the well has to be
abandoned. Mr. McMichael said this is the county’s only source of water for the future, and we cannot mess
this up. He said common sense tells us we cannot allow a data center or a 1300-acre industrial park to be
developed in the aquifer's recharge area. Mr. Michael said that he would like to present the Commission
with an action plan with four points: one, appoint a small Citizens Committee to review all pertinent data
documents to make sure that everything he has told them is accurate; two, make a request in a northeast
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Georgia RDC to do a mid-cycle future land use map revision; three, designate the feldspar aquifer as a future
water supply and sensitive area that needs special land use protection; and four, change the current land use
in the recharge area from industrial to agricultural.
Gretchen Pruett: Mrs. Pruett said 6 years ago Mr. McMichael stood before four of the current
commissioners saying the same thing, and it fell on deaf ears. She said, imagine if they had taken those four
action plans and put them in the comprehensive plan, then citizens would be singing your praises big time.
Mrs. Pruett said Put a few feathers in your cap; listen to what he said and protect our water in this county
Cathy Benson: Mrs. Benson said Here we are, same issues, different day; probably same excuses, asking
when Doug in the Planning and Zoning office is going to follow the codes and ordinances already in place.
She said Doug is obviously doing as he pleases since he gave a renovation permit for an additional living
space or mother-in-law suite in a residential subdivision. She said, "How about a permit for a single-family
build? Most likely, it is for a different zoning." Mrs. Benson said Doug stated at a planning and zoning
meeting that multifamily/duplexes are not allowed anywhere in Jasper County. She asked why planning and
zoning does not review these properties first to confirm the plan before issuing the permit. She asked why
the Building Inspector does not recognize that what is being built does not qualify for the permit, saying she
thought that was his job since he is supposed to visit properties being renovated or built before signing off
on the final inspection and handing out a CO. Mrs. Benson said she recently asked Doug about the sign
ordinance and was told we have one, so she asked why he hasn’t picked up all the signs at Larry’s Four
Way. She said there are 14 or 15 of them out there. She said that he goes by there twice a day, and Mr.
Attaway’s response was that he doesn’t have a county truck and someone might stop him and ask him what
he was doing. Mrs. Benson said that Mr. Attaway was in the county truck last week and didn’t stop and pick
up all the signs, so what’s that excuse? She said we have people living in sheds converted to living quarters;
one has a generator with a cord running inside the shed. She said What about the ordinance that was passed
to take care of abandoned properties? 36 Shirley Drive has been abandoned for 4 years, and 60 Monticello
Street appears to be abandoned; what's the excuse now? Mrs. Benson said Code Enforcement told someone
they know more than people think, and they know who everyone is, so why does the county still have all
these issues? Mrs. Benson said the BOC is Mike's boss, and Mike is Doug's boss, so why do citizens get the
deer-in-the-headlights look when these and other issues are brought up? She asked why do we get excuses
every meeting and who is not doing their job. She said in the real world, if someone is not doing their job,
they are relieved of the duties instead of given excuses.
Alison Hildebrant: Mrs. Hildebrandt said she had spoken previously about equal enforcement of the law,
and she wants to discuss something equally important: consistency and accountability. She said the citizens
trust government rules to be applied fairly, with decisions explained and the same standards applied to
everyone. She said for months the BOC stated that if a use is not listed on the county’s use table, it is not
allowed, yet when it comes to Burnt Pine, that changed. She said then we were told that because the
ordinance did not specifically prohibit sporting clays, Burnt Pine could operate. Mrs. Hildebrandt said those
are two different standards. She said on April 23rd the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board ruled that Burnt
Pines was operating in violation of the county’s zoning ordinance because the use was not listed and the
required process had not been followed. She said months later the operation continues and the citizens are
still asking how and why. She said the same concern exists on Hunter’s Way. Mrs. Hilderbrant said this
board was prepared to vote on abandoning the Jasper County portion of Hunter’s Way; that vote was
postponed pending a traffic study. She said a decision involving a public road should be based on facts,
documented information, and an open process; citizens have the right to know where that process stands
and what happens next. She said for 11 months residents have attended meetings, provided documentation,
cited ordinances, and raised concerns through the proper channels. She said this has not been a lack of
citizen involvement; citizens have shown up. She said the issue is that the questions citizens have raised
have not been answered. Mrs. Hildebrant said growing up, my parents taught me that when someone speaks
to you, the polite thing to do is to acknowledge them, you may not agree with them, but you acknowledge
that they were heard. She said that the same principle applies to public service: respect does not require
agreement; it requires acknowledgment, consistency, and accountability. Mrs. Hildebrant said
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Commissioners' trust in governments is built through action; it's built when elected officials apply the same
rules, follow the same standards, and answer to the people. She said, so tonight I’ll leave you with one
simple question: which standard should the citizens of Jasper County expect the one written in the
ordinances or the one that changes depending on who is asking?
Mary Patrick- Ms. Patrick presented her prepared statement. “Thank you, commissioners, for taking
some action here tonight on some changes that are needed in our code. We definitely need code changes
that will help the people in areas that might be affected so they know what is planned around them.
The planning and zoning board is also going to have some work sessions to work on Clay Shooting
ordinances, including gun ranges and shooting sports; we’re going to be working on wedding venues, and
we’re going to be working on the data center ordinance. I also think we need to be working on a revised
mother-in-law suite ordinance since now they’re being allowed in subdivisions. We need and welcome
your input.
And there are other things that we could probably work on, but my question is: when are you going to
enforce the codes already in effect? We have tiny houses now; we have 1100 square-foot houses in
agriculture approved. We have no erosion control in the county because it might cost the developer or
builder money. We have all kinds of other violations. Even after we worked on —and you have passed
—a property maintenance ordinance and a junk ordinance —which we were told were needed so badly —
they’ve never been enforced on properties that have been reported for years and years.
So, my question is, if we get all these things worked on and passed, will there be some more excuses about
people not doing their jobs? It actually appears the ones hired to enforce the codes are intentionally letting
others violate them.
I spent $500 for the appeals board to hear my case about Mr. Attaway violating the use table and our
codes. The Appeals Board agreed that Burnt Pine was NOT public parks and recreation; yet, you have
never done anything about it, completely ignored the ruling, and have continued to allow the operation
without any regulations and without being on the use table. I am asking tonight for my $500 to be
refunded.
One last thing —our county manager, Mike Benton, believes anything anybody tells him as an excuse to
let a violation go ignored. And y’all seem to believe the ever-changing stories that we hear up here about
Burnt Pine. So tonight, I just want to tell you something that I want you to believe too. I am now a brain
surgeon, and yeah, y’all have to believe that because I say so. Since you don’t question all these other
statements by others that sound totally outrageous, I don’t think you should question me either. You
should address me as Dr. Patrick from now on since I’m a brain surgeon.
And I’m serious about my $500. I expect a refund check by next week.
Stephanie Puckett: Mrs. Puckett said she had two questions. She said that, since the DAJC skirted around
the answer, she is asking again why the property needs to be annexed into the city for it to be an industrial
park. Why can it not be used as county land if they feel it is a justifiable use? She said she believes the land
use is light industrial, and if they feel it is the next industrial site, why does it need to be annexed into the
city? She said none of the three who spoke during the presentation answered that question. She asked if the
DAJC has been approached by a data center, saying she would like to know. Mrs. Puckett said she got a
“no” by shaking heads. She then read, we have a problem, the board as a whole. She said the way the
majority of the board votes is what the public sees, and whether they vote that way individually or not. She
said she has seen a lot of good people take the time and make a good citizen effort to address during public
comment over and over. Mrs. Puckett said what she doesn’t see is any evidence of the board deliberating
over the information, issues, or questions raised by those citizens; hence, no follow-up on previous months'
citizen comments from any of the Commissioners. She said she sees no feedback on these issues and
questions, either to the general public or to the person raising them in the first place. She said she has sent
a lot of emails, and sometimes she gets responses, and she really appreciates that, and for the ones who don't
respond, well, too bad for you. Mrs. Puckett said what she sees is a board that pretends to care what voters
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think when it's voting time, a board that lacks transparency and lacks complaints, repeated complaints of
the same issues. She said she sees a board that has an aversion to accountability for its employees, some of
whom have been mentioned tonight repeatedly. Mrs. Puckett said she is going to give the board the
opportunity to do what it right, to be transparent and square with the citizens. She said tell us why our codes
are not being followed by the very people hired to enforce them. She said, " Tell us why people can build
tiny houses against the codes, and others are made to jump through hoops and pay every single fee, and
everything else for every permit, herself included. She said a reasonable person would ask why so many
people are complaining, and there should be a serious effort to determine why the county manager is not
taking action on complaints about his employees. She said the only employee of the BOC is Mike Benton,
but when He is doing his job, then it is time for the BOC to step in.
Katie Gilbert: Mrs. Gilbert said the annexation has brought up numerous concerns from county residents,
and for her it has opened her eyes to the county's natural resources, our water and aquifer, to be exact. She
said that she has been researching and asking questions, and in her efforts she came across the regional
water plan completed for Mid-Ocmulgee, Georgia, in 2023. She said it references substantial water
challenges for our county and the City of Monticello, with one section noting the city has the largest
percentage of challenge days at 83.39%. Mrs. Gilbert said we are part of the crystal and rock aquifer in the
middle Ocmulgee region, and in 2023 only seven non-farm entities had active groundwater withdrawal
permits for the aquifer. She said the aquifer primarily supplies small users on private wells, and that is likely
to continue. Mrs. Gilbert said that, based on the estimate, supplies from the aquifer seem sufficient for future
private well users in the region; however, it is challenging, and to take advantage of the resources, additional
analysis, geological surveying, mapping, and well siting are necessary at a local level. She said, based on
what Mr. Ken McMichael said, the city and the water authority already did that in 2005, 2006, and again in
2017. She asked the commissioner to look at what the plan states and whether they want to annex more
property into the city, which already can’t handle the water usage they are predicting for the next eighty
years, and they have no plan. Mrs. Gilbert asked who is in charge of that and if we can hear from them. She
said the DAJC said that someone would be looking at it, but in 2026 David Dyer was marketing the Mine
Lake Property, and he stated for the utilities site that there was industrial water from eight wells producing
plus or minus a million gallons a day. She said that was the statement he made ten years ago, so why aren’t
we doing anything with it? She asked why we aren’t doing anything with the recharge area also, saying
that’s all of our water. Mrs. Gilbert said we have to protect it, and she is urging the commissioners to take
a look at it.
Marcus Gregory- Mr. Gregory presented his prepared speech as quoted here” First of all, thank you
for your service. In June I asked you one question: Why is Burnt Pine being allowed to operate in the
county without even a business license? Yet again, as always, there was no response at this meeting.
I referenced a May 4 th email where Mr. Attaway states that Burnt Pine Farm does not have an
occupational license in Jasper County. I sent numerous open records requests to the county over
the last several months concerning a business license code enforcement case that came to l ight,
case 2026-126, Burnt Pine Farm operating without a Jasper County business license. I specifically
asked for any correspondence associated with that case.
I finally received a reply last week. In it, no county staff coordination, just one statement by Mr.
Attaway. He determined that Burnt Pine Fine does not need to pay occupational taxes to Jasper
County, and no business license needs to be acquired. To validate this decision, Mr. Attaway
references Georgia Law 48-13-7. The title of that code being used to shield Burnt Pine from
occupational taxes and regulations is “The Levy of Occupation tax by localities on persons with no
location or office in state”. That’s correct...Mr. Attaway is applying a law specifically limited to
only businesses without locations in the state of Georgia to shield Burnt Pine from occupational
taxes and licensing requirements in Jasper County. There is specific relevant guidance for entities
with in state assets in the previous code 48-13-6, but that code appears to be ignored. If I had the
authority to ask Mr. Nelson, as the county attorney, for his legal advice concerning using Georgia
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Code 48-13-7 to allow businesses to operate in Jasper County without an occupational tax license,
I’m sure he would advise a different decision.
I wonder how many entities in Jasper County are getting the Burnt Pine special and being excused
from occupational tax requirements. There’s great concern about data centers in this county, rightly
so. The door is now open through this interpretation in Burnt Pine. Just like Burnt Pine, Facebook can
put part of their operation in this county, with no fear of occupational taxes, no fear of permit
requirements, special use permit requirements, or zoning restrictions, as long as they convince Mr.
Attaway they have a larger operation outside of the county than in the county. How can you, the elected
leadership of this county, stand by this decision?
So I ask you, yet again: Why is Burnt Pine being allowed to operate in the county without even a
county business license...why are you allowing Burnt Pine to operate against your regulations and
laws? How many other entities out there are going to use the Burnt Pine special to sidestep zoning
laws, occupational taxes, and oversight for those of us living downstream of Burnt Pine?
John Henderson: Mr. Henderson said he wanted to talk about transparency and being consistent in
following the codes. He said we keep hearing over and over that whether it's Burnt Pine or a data center,
things are happening, and decisions are made that citizens aren’t aware of until it's already done. Mr.
Henderson said a lot of that could be taken care of if there was transparency and they let everybody know
before decisions are made. He said one suggestion he has is an open town hall with the commissioners to
allow citizens to ask questions that are answered at that point. He said the citizens come every week and ask
questions and never get the answer, and they need those answers and demand them. He said he strongly
suggests the commissioners put something together where the citizens can get some answers to the questions
they ask over and over again.
Sherry Benton: Mrs. Benton said that she recently received a letter from an attorney telling her that she is
harassing someone because she is continuously asking the BOC to enforce the codes and do their jobs. She
said if she is harassing anybody, it’s the commissioners; it's not anybody else, but she got a threatening letter
from an attorney stating that if she didn’t cease and desist asking the BOC to do their jobs, she would
probably have a lawsuit like several other people in the room. Mrs. Benton said if she is sued, she wants the
BOC to help support her lawsuit because they are the ones who have caused this. She said if things had been
done right three or three and a half years ago, none of this would have happened in the first place. Mrs.
Benton said she would have asked one time; the commissioners would have checked into it, followed up,
and done their job, and all of this would have been taken care of. She said the same is true with a lot of
other issues the citizens are talking about. She asked, why do we have to keep begging and pleading month
after month for the commissioners to do their jobs and enforce the codes?
Jason Bunn: Mr. Bunn said that he wants to retract a previous statement that he made about the entire city
council needing to be replaced. He said the entire city council, except for Gail Harrell. He said he is all
about transparency, and Mrs. Harrell was the only City Council member to stand up and to make it clear
that those meetings were not followed. He said that he needed to clear up a statement made about Perma
Therm. Mr. Bunn said that after a conversation with one of the Commissioners, he found his information
was incorrect; they’re not closing, but they are having issues with the water, so again he asked the DAJC, if
PermaTherm is having issues with the water, what are we going to do with other industry we are bringing
here. He said he wanted to address a few comments made, with the first being from Tony Rogers regarding
the property owner coming to the DAJC about marketing their property. Mr. Bunn asked if the DAJC was
a real estate agent or if they had been given the task of bringing industry and business here. He said if they
need someone to market the property, they should find a real estate agent instead of going behind everyone's
back and changing the zoning on a piece of property. He said there was also a statement made that there are
no sites available in the county. Mr. Bunn asked if that is the case, why do we still have the DAJC? He
asked, isn’t it about time to get rid of them if we don’t have any more sites to sell? He said it seems like we
may need to take that funding and put it somewhere else since they get their sole funding from us, but then
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they go to the city to try to get around the zoning the Commissioners put in place based on what the citizens
want. Mr. Bunn said it seems like they are trying to get around the commissioners now, and a few of our
commissioners are here because of the past commissioner trying to go behind the citizens' backs to do things
under the table. He said the BOC should be giving the DAJC direction on what the county wants, not the
other way around. He said he wants to encourage transparency, and he thinks the commissioners have made
leaps and bounds over the last few years, and he wants to continue in that direction. Mr. Bunn said we have
lots of smart citizens who love our community and do things under the table; going around certain things
and doing things in the dark is not how we want to operate.
County Commissioner Items & Updates
Commissioner Pounds: None
Chairman Henry: None
Commissioner Alexander: Stated that he was told that Mine Lake would not sustain a million gallons.
He asked why we should trust the City to do anything correctly. He said the attempt to annex the property
from the county into the city is the biggest mess he has ever seen. Commissioner Alexander asked why not
leave the land in the county, why pull it into the city and create an island. He asked if the city plans to
come in and try to get the land in between the city and island. He said he doesn’t think the citizens want
that, and why would anyone want to pay both city and county taxes? Commissioner Alexander said there
are all kinds of red flags after another, like: did they try to get any other qualified real estate agents in the
county instead of running an ad in the paper for years and dealing with the same individual to try to sell.
He said this whole annexation process has been one red flag after another; they put all the public notices
on a dirt road that maybe two cars drive down a day instead of 380 where the land touches it, or even
Feldspar Rd. He said that it was hiding it from the citizens of the community.
Commissioner Gray: None
Commissioner Ledford: None
Regular Agenda
Business Items:
Business Item 3: Board Appointment - Jasper County Public Facilities Authority: Chairman Henry
said they have one term expiring and one open term. James Jurczak applied for the open term, and David
McKenna is seeking reappointment for his expiring term. Commissioner Ledford motioned to appoint
Mr. James Jurczak to the Public Facilities Authority. Commissioner Gray seconded the motion, which
passed unanimously.
Commissioner Ledford motioned to reappoint Mr. David McKenna to the Public Facilities Authority
Board. Commissioner Pounds seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
Business Item 4: Update Lease Agreement – 825 Eatonton St – DAJC and Oconee Center CSB
Community Service Board – Change to BOC and River Edge Behavioral Health Community
Service Board.: Mr. Benton explained that due to a merger between Oconee Center Community Service
Board and the River Edge Behavioral Health Community Service Board, a lease agreement for a section
of the Health Department that the Oconee Center Community Service Board was leasing now needs to be
updated with the information
Commissioner Ledford moved to authorize the county manager and the county attorney to review the
agreement, keep the terms the same, and update the lease agreement with the proper names and signatures.
Commissioner Pounds seconded; motion passed unanimously.
Business Item 5: Board Appointment - River Edge Behavioral Community Service Board:
Commissioner Pounds motioned that she be appointed to the River Edge Behavioral Community Service
Board. Commissioner Ledford seconded; the motion passed unanimously.
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Business Item 6: Request by Monticello City Council to Use the Jasper County Courthouse for the
City Council Meeting on August 11, 2026: Gail Harrell represented the City of Monticello to request use
of the Jasper County Courthouse for the August 11, 2026 City Council meeting. She said they are
expecting a large number of citizens and are trying to accommodate everyone who wants to attend the
meeting. She said they do expect to have an executive session, and the plan is to allow all who sign up to
speak.
Commissioner Ledford motioned to approve the request from the City of Monticello to use the Jasper
County Courthouse for their August 1, 2026 City Council Meeting. Commissioner Gray seconded; motion
passed unanimously
Business Item 7: Moratorium on Property Division: Commissioner Alexander said he has been getting
complaints about how it is set up that one person to be able to divide property and the neighbors are not
notified. He said either we put a moratorium on it or change what was setup. Commissioner Alexander
said he has asked how long this has been in place but didn’t get a strong answer about it. Commissioner
Ledford said that it was changed to allow property to be split three ways when Mrs. Johnson was still P&Z
Director, and prior to the change, it allowed up to seven. Commissioner Alexander said he would like for
land division requests to go before the P&Z Board and then the BOC with the requirement that an
ordinance sign be put up to at least notify the neighbors of changes being made. Commissioner Alexander
motioned to put a six-month moratorium on property division. Commissioner Ledford seconded; motion
passed unanimously.
Business Item 8: Initiate Ordinance Amendment – Require All Property Division to be Approved by
BOC: Mr. Attaway presented the first reading to initiate an ordinance amendment requiring BOC
approval of all property divisions.
Business Item 9: Planning and Zoning Director’s Authority to Interpret the County Use Table:
Commissioner Ledford presented, saying this can help with the transparency that people keep asking for.
He said this will stop them from depending on one person to determine whether something is a proper use.
He said, in his opinion, anything not clearly defined on the use table should come before the BOC.
Commissioner Ledford said this would just add language to section 119-269.
Commissioner Ledford motioned to add language to section 119-269 requiring undefined land use
requests to be presented to the BOC for approval. Commissioner Pounds seconded; motion passed
unanimously.
Business Item 10: Adopt the Jasper County Board of Education Recommended 2026 M&O Ad
Valorem Millage Rate: Chairman Henry presented the Jasper County Board of Education recommended
2026 M&O ad valorem millage rate of 12.731%.
Commissioner Ledford motioned to adopt the Jasper County BOE-recommended 2026 M&O ad valorem
millage rate of 12.731%. Commissioner Pounds seconded; motion passed unanimously
Business Item 11: FY 2027 Proposed Budget, 2026 M&O Ad Valorem Millage Rate and 2026 Digest
– Consensus to Advertise: Mr. Benton requested approval of the FY 2027 proposed budget, 2026 M&O
ad valorem millage rate, and the 2026 digest consensus to advertise. He said 8.681 is the final SPLOST
rollback on the millage rate. He said they have gone over the budget many, many times, and the grand
total is $16,931,289. Mr. Benton said agreement to advertise the budget and millage rate is needed. He
said there will be a Public Hearing on August 14, 2026, at 9 a.m., August 17, 2026, at 9 p.m., and a call
meeting on August 24, 2026, at 6 p.m.
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Commissioner Ledford motioned to authorize advertisement of the FY 2027 proposed budget in the
amount of $16,931,289 and the M&O Ad Valorem millage rate of 8.681, as well as the digest Consensus.
Commissioner Pounds seconded; motion passed unanimously.
Business Item 12: FY2026 Audit – McNair, McLemore, Middlebrooks & Co., LLC: Larissa Ruark
presented a request for approval to execute the FY2026 audit engagement letter. She said the total cost is
made up of multiple line items: $52,500 for the countywide audit, $9,500 for the 911 Authority
Component Unit, $ 9,500 for the Jasper County Public Facilities Component Unit, $ 2,500 for the required
Department of Community Affairs Report of Local Government finances, and $4,500 for the required
landfill assurance audit. Mrs. Ruark said the total audit cost is $78,500.
Commissioner Ledford motioned to approve the County Manager to execute the FY2026 audit
engagement letters with McNair, McLemore, Middlebrook & Co. LLC. Commissioner Gray seconded;
motion passed unanimously
Business Item 13: Schedule Work Sessions and Called Meetings as Needed
Mr. Benton said they currently have the following meetings scheduled:
• Public Hearing August 14, 2026 at 9 a.m.
• Public Hearing August 17, 2026 at 6 p.m.
• Call Meeting August 24, 2026 at 6 p.m
County Attorney Item: Mr. Nelson requested an executive session to discuss legal matters
County Manager Update: Mr. Benton gave an update on the progress of the Recreation Planning Board,
Clay Rd project, construction permits, and Code Enforcement citations.
Commissioner Ledford asked about the reflective address signs for the fire department.
Mr. Attaway said they can add it to the fees if the Commissioners want to make it a requirement on new
construction, but there is no existing requirement.
Chairman Henry said they could add something to require them.
Executive Session:
Commissioner Pounds motioned to enter into executive session at 7:55 p.m. Commissioner Ledford
seconded: motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Alexander motioned to exit the executive Session at 9:20 p.m. Commissioner Gray
seconded the motion, passed unanimously.
Adjourn:
Commissioner Alexander motioned to adjourn the meeting at 9:21 p.m. Commissioner Gray seconded the
motion, passed unanimously.

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__________________________

Bruce Henry, Chairman

Sheila Jefferson, Clerk

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Consent Agenda – Item 2:
Agenda Request – Jasper County BOC
Department: Board of Commissioners

Date: October 19, 2026
Subject: Approval of Check Register

Summary:
The finance department will generate a check register on the day of the meeting for signature and approval to
process the checks.

Background:

Cost: $0

Recommended Motion:
Approve the processing of check #’s: 77729 - 77962

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Presentation – Jasper County BOC
Department: Recreation
Date:

October 19, 2026

Subject:

Congratulations to the Monticello Outlaws Baseball Team!

Team Name - Monticello Outlaws
Boys Age group- 13
Cooperstown, New York Baseball Tournament
From the Coach: We were able to take our baseball team to Cooperstown, NY, to compete against 120 other
teams from all over the world. Our pool play was not in our favor; however, when it came to bracket play, the
boys played their hearts out, playing from 8am that morning until almost 5 pm that evening. They worked their
way into the top 30! They represented Monticello well with heart and dedication to the game!

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Business Item 1:
Agenda Request – Jasper County BOC
Department: Board of Commissioners
Date:

October 19, 2026

Subject:

Upper Ocmulgee River RC & D Board Appointment

Summary:
The Upper Ocmulgee River RC&D Council Area Covers DeKalb, Gwinnett, Rockdale, Newton, Henry, and
Jasper Counties. Resource Conservation and Development (RC&D) is a 501 (C)(3) nonprofit effort by local
government and community leaders and volunteers to identify and find solutions to human, economic, and
environmental concerns. Their mission is “To improve our communities by balancing environmental quality
with economic and cultural development.”

Background:
Jasper County has a vacancy (one seat, one alternate) on the Upper Ocmulgee River RC & D Council. We have
two applicants:
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Joey McNew
Ken McMichael

Cost: None

Recommended Motion: Board Discretion

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Business Item 2:
Agenda Request – Jasper County BOC
Department: BOC
Date:

October 19, 2026

Subject: Board Appointment - Georgia Department of Behavioral Health & Disabilities Council Region 2

Summary:
The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health & Disabilities Region 2 comprises 33 counties. The Regional
Advisory Councils are constituted by state law to provide representation in the planning process for local
stakeholders, specifically consumers and family members of persons needing mental health, developmental
disabilities, and addiction services.

Background:
Jasper County is allocated 1 seat on the Advisory Council, which is currently vacant. The vacant seat needs
representation for a term that expires on 6/30/2029.
We have received one application for the appointment from Ms. Jenna Sage.

Cost:
None

Recommended Motion(s):
Board Discretion

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Business Item 3:
Agenda Request – Jasper County BOC
Department:

Public Facilities Authority

Date:

October 19, 2026

Subject:

Board Appointment - Jasper County Public Facilities Authority

Summary:
Jasper County’s Public Facilities Authority was established by the Jasper County Board of Commissioners and
approved by an act of the Georgia General Assembly.
The Public Facilities Authority is composed of five (5) members who shall be residents of Jasper County
and who shall be appointed by the Board of Commissioners of Jasper County. The members of the
Authority shall be appointed to serve for a term of one (1) year, of such appointment and until their
successors have been selected and appointed.
There is currently 1 opening on the PFA board. The following person have submitted an application to serve on
the Jasper County Public Facilities Board:
•

Patrick Will

Background:
The Jasper County Public Facilities Authority was created to promote the public good and well-being of the
citizens of Jasper County. The Authority has the ability to enable financing to provide long-term capital projects,
including facilities, equipment, and services within Jasper County.

Cost:

Recommended Motion: Board’s Discretion

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JASPER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

126 W. Greene St. Ste. 18, Monticello, GA 31064
706-468-4900
www.jaspercountyga.org
APPLICATION FOR BOARDS, COMMITTEES, & AUTHORITIES
Name: Patrick C Will

Home Phone:

Address: 143 Bailey Rd

Work Phone:

Monticello GA 31064

Cell Phone: (404) 849-4931

Occupation: Retired

E-mail: [email protected]

I would like to apply for appointment to the following Board, Committee, or Authority:
Public Facilities Authority

How long have you been a resident of Jasper County?
______________________________________________________________________________
7 Years
Which Jasper County district do you live in?
_____ (1)
_____ (2)
_____ (3)
_____
(4)
X

_____ (5)

What qualifications, experience, and certifications do you possess that should be considered for
the Board, Committee, or Authority you are seeking appointment on?
Although I do not possess a college degree, I have been CEO of two not-for-profit business
associations for thirty years in Ohio and Georgia (affiliates of The National Association of Credit
Management, a member-owned, commercial credit reporting organization) and have served on its
national Board of Directors.

Are you currently serving on another Board, Committee, Authority or elected position?
____ Yes _____
NO If Yes, please list.
X

Have you, since the age of 18, ever been convicted of a felony? ____ Yes

_____
No
X

If YES, please use the space below to briefly describe the nature of the crime(s), the date and place of
conviction and the legal disposition of the case. Jasper County will not deny employment to any
applicant solely because the person has been convicted of a crime. The County, however, may
consider the nature, date and circumstances of the offense as well as whether the offense is relevant
to the duties of the position applied.

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Would there be any possible conflict of interest between your employment or your family, and your
serving on the Board, Committee, or Authority you are seeking appointment on?
____ Yes

_____
NO
X

If Yes, please explain.

What is your vision for the county’s future in relation to the Board, Committee, or
Authority you are seeking appointment on?
As Jasper County grows,the need for facility maintenance, expansion or construction grows, subject to
perceived need and approval of the PFA, Board of Commissioners, the County’s budgetary status
as well as citizens’ comments regarding whatever project is being considered for the benefit of Jasper
County residents.

Explain your understanding of the duties of this Board, Committee, or Authority:
Review of and recommendation for presented public facility project(s) and funding options
to the Jasper County Board of Commissioners.

Briefly explain why you seek appointment to this Board, Committee, or Authority:
Simply, I am committed to the appropriate progress and financial well-being of Jasper County.

Are you in any way related to a County Elected Official or County Employee? If so, please describe.
No. However, if human evolution or the Bible are factual, then we are all at least distantly related.

_____ No
If appointed, I agree to serve and participate in required and or voluntary training. ____Yes
X

Patrick C Will

Signature

September 22, 2026

Application Date

*This application should be submitted to the Jasper County Board of Commissioners, Attn:
Sheila Jefferson, County Clerk. Any additional information may be included on a separate
page.
NOTE: Information provided on this form is subject to disclosure as a public record under Georgia
Open Records Law.

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Business Item 4:
Agenda Request – Jasper County BOC
Department:

Board of Commissioners

Date:

October 19, 2026

Subject:

Joint Development Authority Board Appointment

Summary:
The Joint Development Authority (JDA) was created and activated by Resolution pursuant to the provisions of
Ga. L. 1981, p. 1419, as amended, and the Official Code of Georgia Annotated 36-62-5.1. The Board of
Directors controls the Authority and consists of eight members. Each member appointed to the Board is a
taxpayer residing within the County making the appointment to the board. One member of the board is an ex
officio member of the Board of Commissioners of that county. The other member of the board from each county
may be any taxpayer residing within that county who is not a member of the Board of Commissioners.
The term of all directors is four years. If at the end of any term of any member, a successor has not been
appointed, the member whose term expired will continue to hold office until his successor is appointed.

Background:
Jasper County BOC appoints two members to the Four County Joint Development Authority of Jasper, Morgan,
Newton, and Walton Counties.
Mr. Jordan will not seek reappointment for his position, which expires in January 2027.
Mr. Bill Nash has applied for this upcoming vacancy.

Cost:
None

Recommended Motion:
Appoint a Citizen Representative to the Four County Joint Development Authority of Jasper, Morgan, Newton,
and Walton Counties with the term ending January 31, 2031.

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J ASPER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

126 W. Greene St. Ste. 18, Monticello, GA 31064
706-468-4900
www.jaspercountyga.org
APPLICATION FOR BOARDS, COMMITTEES, & AUTHORITIES
Name:

William H. (Bill) Nash, J r .

Home Phone:

NA

Address:

559 Chickadee Cour t

Work Phone:

NA

Monticello, GA 31064

Cell Phone:

404-925-2544

Retir ed

Email:

whnashjr @gmail.com

Occupation:

I would like to apply for appointment to the following Board, Committee, or Authority:
_____J asper County’s Citizen Repr esentative to the J oint Development Author ity (J DA)_____
How long have you been a resident of Jasper County?
____________________________2015 to pr esent________________________________________
Which J asper County district do you live in ?
_____ (1)

_____ (2)

__X___ (3)

_____ (4)

_____ (5)

What qualifications, experience, and certifications do you possess that should be considered for
the Board, Committee, or Authority you are seeking appointment on?
I understand ther e is minimal land still available to develop at Stanton Spr ings, so most of this job is
over sight of the tenants, the infrastructur e, the r evenue, and the expenses. I don’t have unique
experience to offer r e: revenue, but I do have r elevant experience r e: facilities and keeping expenses
in-budget.
That exper ience is 45 year s as an ar chitect, planner , and pr oject manager. That work has included
governmental, institutional, and industr ial clients; work on 3 ser ver facilities for universities (ver y
tiny compar ed to Meta); a new automotive par ts plant in Oklahoma, a par ts plant addition in
Tennessee, and a painting facility for the US Air For ce; and no pharmacy plants but numerous
Biosafety Level 1, 2, & 3 r esear ch laboratories for the CDC, the USDA, and UGA. I also worked as
J asper Couty’s Pr oject Manager for the Food Bank. Thank you for that oppor tunity.
My work as a CCS (Certified Construction Specifier) and designer complying with building codes,
complying with scientific and secur ity guidelines, pr eparing construction contr acts and
specifications, and wor king on P&Z draft Ordinances has contr ibuted to my “getting into the
details” of the words in contracts, and r egulations.
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As a member of J asper County’s Public Facilities Authority, I’ve alr eady encountered JDA funding
via the $7M contribution toward the $10M Sheriff’s Office and J ail Expansion pr oject.
But most impor tant I am a J asper County taxpayer wanting to make sur e we all get a good r etur n
on the investment that was made many years ago.
Are you currently serving on another Board, Committee, Authority or elected position?
_X____ Yes

_____ NO

If Yes, please list.

J asper County Planning and Zoning Boar d_and J asper County Public Facilit ies Author ity____
Have you, since the age of 18, ever been convicted of a felony? _____Yes __X__No
Would there be any possible conflict of interest between your employment, your family, or your serving on
the Board, Committee, or Authority you are seeking appointment on?
___ Yes ___ NO

If Yes, please explain.

I don’t know if these are conflicts, but you decide: My r ole on the J C PFA involves “committing”
J C’s Staton Springs funding to JC BOC pr ojects (the same as Chair man Henr y).
I have 2 granddaughters who have blue collar jobs at Takeda Pharmaceuticals.
What is your vision for the county’s future in relation to the Board, Committee, or Authority you are
seeking appointment on?
I understand most of this job has become oversight of the tenants, the infr astructur e, the r evenue,
and the expenses. I want to work to ensur e Stanton Spr ings fulfills the pr omises that wer e made
many years ago.
Explain your understanding of the duties of this Board, Committee, or Authority:
I under stand that the 8-member J DA Boar d meets ever y month and that separ ate committee wor k
may be involved. I under stand the Boar d’s duties ar e to ensur e the quality of the development, the
contr ol of expenses, and the flow of pr omised r evenue to the 4 counties.
Briefly explain why you seek appointment to this Board, Committee, or Authority:
I want to work to ensure Stanton Spr ings fulfills the promises that wer e made many years ago.
Are you in any way related to a County Elected Official or County Employee? If so, please describe.
____________________________No____________________________________________________
If appointed, I agree to serve and participate in required and or voluntary training. __X_Yes ____ No
_________________________________
Signature

_______________________
Application Date

*This application should be submitted to the J asper County Board of Commissioners,
Attn: Sheila J efferson, County Clerk. Any additional information may be included on a
separ ate page.
NOTE: Information provided on this form is subject to disclosure as a public record under Georgia
Open Records Law.

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Business Item 5:
Agenda Request – Jasper County BOC
Department:

Board of Commissioners

Date:

October 19, 2026

Subject:

Committee Appointment – Steering Committee- Future Land Use Map Update

Summary:
During the Jasper County BOC September meeting, the Board discussed creating a Steering Committee for the
Future Land Use Map Update.
Background:
Discussion Requested Regarding Amending the County Future Land Use Map in the Feldspar Aquifer Recharge
Area.
Potential Action
Appoint Steering Committee to Amend the Future Land Use Map
Designate the Feldspar Aquifer as a Future Water Supply Source
Place Land Use Protections on the Feldspar Aquifer Recharge Area
Review Groundwater Pollution Susceptibility Map of Georgia in the Feldspar Aquifer Rechrage Area
Review Current Zoning in the Area
Three Citizens have expressed their interest in serving on the Steering Committee
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Katie Gilbert
Ken McMichael
Betsy Short

Cost:

Recommended Motion: Board’s Discretion

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Agenda Request – Jasper County BOC
Department: Jasper County EMA
Date: October 5, 2026
Subject: Jasper County Hazard Mitigation Updated Plan Adoption
Summary:
Jasper County Emergency Management Agency completed the update of the 2021 Jasper County
Hazard Mitigation Plan as required by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
FEMA requires the Hazard Mitigation Plan be updated every five (5) years. This update involved
41 people who comprised the Jasper County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Committee, which
represented Jasper County, the City of Monticello, and the City of Shady Dale. The committee
also included representatives from other organizations, such as the UGA Extension Office,
Jasper County Schools, and Jasper County Community Food Bank. Three Committee meetings
were held to review the 2020 Hazard Mitigation Plan, identify hazards facing Jasper County,
perform a full risk assessment of those hazards, review previous mitigation strategies, and
identify new mitigation strategies for Jasper County and all municipalities. The plan has been
approved by the Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA) and the Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA).
Background:
On March 3, 2025, the Jasper County Board of Commissioners approved Jasper County EMA to
contract with Lux Mitigation and Planning Corporation to update our County’s Hazard
Mitigation Plan. The contract was approved for a bid amount of $21,500.
The updated Hazard Mitigation Plan has been approved by the Georgia Emergency Management
and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA), and FEMA has approved the overall plan. The
adoption of the updated Hazard Mitigation Plan by the Jasper County Board of Commissioners
will formally signify that the plan has been reviewed, approved, and adopted by the County.
This formal adoption is one of the final steps required to complete the approval process for the
updated Hazard Mitigation Plan.
Cost: $0.00
All cost will be covered through the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (4501 HMGP COVID19) The total grant approval amount is $23,049.25
Recommended Motion:
Jasper County Emergency Management Agency seeks the Boards approval of adoption of the
updated Jasper County Hazard Mitigation Plan by signing the Resolution provided. This will
represent the plan has been passed, approved and adopted by the Board of Commissioners of
Jasper County.

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Jasper County Hazard Mitigation Plan Information
Executive Summary
Jasper County Emergency Management Agency completed the update of the 2021 Jasper County
Hazard Mitigation Plan as required by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
FEMA requires the Hazard Mitigation Plan be updated every five (5) years. This update involved
41 people who comprised the Jasper County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Committee, which
represented Jasper County, the City of Monticello, and the City of Shady Dale. The committee
also included representatives from other organizations, such as the UGA Extension Office, Jasper
County Schools, and Jasper County Community Food Bank. Three Committee meetings were held
to review the 2020 Hazard Mitigation Plan, identify hazards facing Jasper County, perform a full
risk assessment of those hazards, review previous mitigation strategies, and identify new
mitigation strategies for Jasper County and all municipalities. The plan has been approved by the
Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA) and the Federal Emergency Management
Agency (FEMA).
Major Changes and Updates from the 2021 Jasper County Hazard Mitigation Plan
Jasper County’s updated Hazard Mitigation Plan identified nine (9) natural hazards and five (5)
technological/manmade hazards. The hazards identified were:
Natural
Severe Thunderstorms
Severe Winter Weather
Tornadoes
Flooding
Drought
Geologic
Wildfire
Tropical Cyclones
Extreme Temperatures

Technological/Manmade
Hazardous Materials Incident
Dam Failure
Transportation Incident
Terrorism
Critical Infrastructure Failure

Tornado, Geologic, Tropical Cyclone, Extreme Temperatures, Dam Failure, Transportation
Incident, Terrorism, and Infrastructure Failure were new hazards identified as part of the Hazard
Mitigation planning process for this update.
The mitigation strategies are the most important aspect of the Jasper County Hazard Mitigation
Plan. These strategies provide a blueprint for how Jasper County can decrease the impact of the
identified hazards on the community and/or prevent the hazards from occurring. The Jasper County
Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee identified four (4) mitigation strategies that had been
completed during the five years between the previous plan and the updated plan. The completed
strategies specific to Jasper County include:
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Continue to conduct regular assessments of zoning and building codes to combat damages
from severe thunderstorms
Install a new generator at the local hospital
Conduct a yearly refresher HazMat training for the fire department
Obtain a transport vehicle for HazMat trailer to response to HazMat incidents

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Jasper County Hazard Mitigation Plan Information
Overall, the Jasper County Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee identified seventy-eight (78)
mitigation strategies – sixty-nine (69) for natural hazards and nine (9) for technological hazards.
This includes forty-four (44) new mitigation strategies. It should be noted that jurisdictions are not
required to complete the mitigation strategies identified in the Jasper County Hazard Mitigation
Plan. These strategies are expected to be guidelines to help jurisdictions make decisions when the
opportunity arises to implement strategies to reduce the impact hazards may have on the
community. Research has shown that for every $1 spent on mitigation projects, a community can
save up to $6-12 in response and recovery costs when a disaster happens. As such, this document
can be particularly helpful as justification of grant applications when attempting to secure grant
monies for projects identified in this plan. Some of the new mitigation strategies identified in the
Jasper County Hazard Mitigation Plan include, but are not limited to:
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Review state guidelines for drought conditions and water conversation and implement
guidelines for Jasper County that best meet county needs
Purchase generators for all seven fire stations
Purchase generator for the Senior Center
Purchase generator for the new Community Food Bank facility
Purchase UAS/drones to increase response capabilities
Purchase spreader attachment for trucks to utilize in winter weather events
Purchase mobile electronic signs
Develop a “new resident” packet that includes safety, preparedness, and mass notification
information
Maintain copies of EAPs for all Category I dams in Jasper County and Lloyd Shoals Dam
Consider starting a Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)

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RESOLUTION – JASPER COUNTY, GEORGIA
JASPER COUNTY HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN 2025 - 2030
WHEREAS, Jasper County and its municipalities recognize that it is threatened by several
different types of natural and man-made hazards that can result in loss of life, property loss,
economic hardship and threats to public health and safety; and
WHEREAS, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) requires that every county
and municipality have a pre-disaster mitigation plan in place, and requires the adoption of such
plans in order to receive specific disaster assistance and mitigation grant opportunities; and
WHEREAS, a Hazard Mitigation Plan is a community’s plan for evaluating hazards, identifying
resources and capabilities, selecting appropriate actions, and developing and implementing the
preferred mitigation actions to eliminate or reduce future damage in order to protect the health,
safety and welfare of the residents in the community; and
WHEREAS, Jasper County’s 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan has been prepared in accordance with
FEMA requirements at 44 CFR 201.6; and
WHEREAS, the Plan will be updated every five years;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Commissioners of Jasper County,
Georgia, that:
1) Jasper County, Georgia, has adopted Jasper County’s 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan; and
2) It is intended that the Plan be a working document and is the first of many steps toward
improving rational, long-range mitigation planning and budgeting for Jasper County and its
municipalities.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Commissioners of Jasper County,
Georgia, in regular session this ______ day of __________________, 20_____.

Chairperson

County Clerk

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Business Item 7:
Agenda Request – Jasper County BOC
Department: Board of Commissioners
Date:

October 19, 2026

Subject:

Capital Expenditures Requests

Summary:
Capital Expenditures Requests and Available Funding Sources Will be Reviewed for Potential BOC Action.

Background:
Capital Expenditures Requests were presented at a work session on September 25, 2026.

Cost:

Recommended Motion:
Board Discretion

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Jasper County - FY 2027 Budget
Capital Outlay Request
Department Name
Sheriff's Office

Capital Outlay Description
4 Fully Equipped Vehicles @ $75k/each

Sheriff's Office

3 Handheld Radios and 3 Body Cameras

6,000

Sheriff's Office

1 Desktop Computer and 1 Laptop Computer

3,500

Jail

Generator Grant 15% Match of $310,191 Project Cost per GEMA Award Letter

46,529

Jail

Padded Cell Conversion

67,469

Jail

Property and Evidence Packaging System

12,060

Courthouse Security

Replace security alert system inside the Courthouse

19,765

Fire Rescue

New Tanker

475,000

Fire Rescue

New Fire Engine Fully Equipped

500,000

Fire Rescue

New Brush Truck

226,950

Fire Rescue

New Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)

125,110

Fire Rescue

New Fire Chief / Command - ALS Response - Chevy Tahoe

80,000

Fire Rescue

2 New Cardiac Monitors @ $60k each

120,000

Recreation

Turf Tank

12,700

Recreation

New Vehicle / Truck to fit 3 men for Training

60,000

Animal Control

Dog Box for Truck

2,000

Animal Control

Stainless Steel Cat Cages (18 cages total)

26,000

Animal Control

Building Cameras

1,000

Animal Control

Laptop and Tablets

1,500

Human Resources

Time Clock Plus Implementation (Including 5 clocks, battery back-up, Power over Ethernet)
5 Year Contract, Annual License, Hardware Support & Maintenance

26,470

Government Buildings

Flooring (Replace carpet)

50,000

Government Buildings

2 New Servers per IT Consultant

39,000

Public Works

10 ft Single Wing Mower

26,200

Public Works

Commerical Salt Spreader for Pickup Truck Bed

4,600

Grand Total Cost Estimates
Recreation

Fence Quotes

Animal Control

Used Truck vs New Truck

Animal Control

Body Camera for safety of Animal Control Officer - Need Cost Estimate

Landfill

Used Trash Compactor vs New Compactor

Adjusted Cost Estimate with Options

Total Cost

Comments

300,000

2,231,852
Option 1
113,352.00

$10,000 Anonymous Donation

2,231,852
Option 2
276,000.00

30,000.00

60,000.00

500,000.00

1,000,000

2,875,204.38

3,567,852.38

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185 Hwy 212 West
P.O. Box 670
Monticello, Georgia 31064

Office 706-468-4943
Fire Chief Christopher Finch

JASPER COUNTY FIRE RESCUE

FY – 2026 Capital Outlay Projects
Mission Critical – Operational Readiness
Item 1: New Tanker (Tender) to provide safe and reliable firefighting
operations in county of 373 sq. miles for firefighting operations.
 Replace out dated / unsafe – 1994 Tankers (2 in fleet)
 Current 2 1994 Tankers unreliable – parts are becoming harder to
replace
Estimated cost - $440,000 (Fouts)
Plus est. $35,000 for equipment
Total Est. $ 475,000.00
Item 2: New Fire Engine to provide safe and reliable rescue and firefighting
operations to meet departmental goals and community expectations.
 Place new engine as Front-line apparatuses in a staffed station. In
reality it would replace a 1998 model. Parts are becoming harder to
find and current reserve engine is unreliable.
Cost Options (Fouts)
1. Commercial Crew Cab – Stock $425,000
2. Commercial Crew Cab - $460,640 (last Specs)
3. Commercial Crew Cab - $474,700 (New Build)
4. Custom Fire Engine - $665,000
Estimated new equipment / mounting - $40,000.00
Item 3: New Brush Truck – Current none in fleet. Provide firefighting
operations for rural/urban interface and rural settings operations.
Cost - $226,950.00 (Fouts)

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Item 4: New SCBA – Purchase request is for 10 new air packs. Place 4 on
frontline ambulances and replace 6 on front line firefighting apparatuses.
Move 6 from fire apparatuses to training. Purchase of new air packs require
upgrading current air packs. Cost still in working stages. Maybe $550.00 per
pack up to $2,000.00 per pack. Currently have 47 air packs.
Cost - $125,110.00 (MES)
Item 5: New Fire Chief / Command – ALS Response
 Current Training car is OOS – retired JCSO Car – Move current
Tahoe to training.
Cost - Chevy Tahoe - $61,000.00 (est)
Ford Expedition - $ 60,000 (Est)
Upfit cost $20,000+ depending on vehicle (have not researched)
Item 6: New Cardiac Monitors – Currently have 3 new ones for 3 front line
ambulance. Request 2 in the future to place on 4 th ambulance (Standby
truck / special events truck and Fire Chief vehicle)
Est. cost $60,000 each

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ESTIMATE
Prepared For
Lynnia Maletz / Jasper County Court House
126 West Green St
Monticello, Ga 31064
(706) 476-0233
Sunrise Flooring

Estimate #
Date

2058 HWY 36 E.
Jackson , GA 30233
Phone: (770) 504-1346
Email: [email protected]
Fax: (770) 504-1347
Web: sunrise-flooring.com
Description

Rate

Quantity

Tag Office

1912
07/31/2025

Total

$7,383.55

Front area lvp Indestructible

$4.55

270.4

$1,230.32

1 buckett Adhesive

$135.47

1

$135.47

Rule Breaker 26oz WP

$28.29

135.66

$3,837.82

6 buckets adhesive

$98.99

6

$593.94

Primed quarter round

$1.35

360

$486.00

Move furniture

$650.00

1

$650.00

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Carpet demo

$450.00

1

Elevator

$450.00

$222.37

Rule Breaker 26oz WP

$28.29

7.33

$207.37

Demo

$15.00

1

$15.00

Tax Accessor Office

$7,410.24

Rule Breaker 26oz WP

$28.29

168

$4,752.72

8 buckets adhesive

$98.99

8

$791.92

Quarter round

$1.35

456

$615.60

Move furniture

$750.00

1

$750.00

Carpet demo

$500.00

1

$500.00

2nd Floor: Main Hall 223A, 233B, 227 & 218

$13,062.29

Rule Breaker 26oz WP

$28.29

307

$8,685.03

14 buckets adhesive

$98.99

14

$1,385.86

Quarter round

$1.35

864

$1,166.40

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Move furniture

$875.00

1

$875.00

Carpet demo

$950.00

1

$950.00

Ground Floor: 019, 018 & Hallway

$11,519.98

Rule Breaker 26oz WP

$28.29

270

$7,638.30

12 Buckets adhesive

$98.99

12

$1,187.88

Quarter round

$1.35

588

$793.80

Move furniture

$1,250.00

1

$1,250.00

Carpet demo

$650.00

1

$650.00

Ground Floor Room 017

$6,443.20

LVP Indestructible C:TBD

$4.55

1,149.2

$5,228.86

2 buckets adhesive

$135.47

2

$270.94

Quarter round

$1.35

384

$518.40

Carpet demo

$425.00

1

$425.00

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Stairwell

$3,673.27

Rule Breaker 26oz C: TBD

$28.29

78.66

$2,225.29

2 bucket adhesive

$98.99

2

$197.98

Carpet demo

$275.00

1

$275.00

Spray adhesive

$225.00

1

$225.00

Labor on steps

$350.00

1

$350.00

Rubber stair nose

$50.00

8

$400.00

Glass or Bamboo Matts

$0.00

1

$0.00

These are required under all rolling chairs
We recommend carpet tiles to minimize the waste created from 12 ft rolls
Additionally, if you choose the broadloom option for all rooms and offices will have to be cleared
out completely to allow for installation
If we install carpet tiles, we will be able to move the furniture around as necessary
All sensitive information including personal information must me move be employees prior to
installation

Shipping & Sales Tax

$375.00

Shipping

$375.00

1

$375.00

Sales Tax

$0.00

1

$0.00

tax exempt

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Subtotal

$50,089.90

Total

$50,089.90

Notes:
Merchant fee would be $ 1,795.69, to avoid this charge please pay with check or cash.

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All credit card payments are an additional 3.5 percent fee required.

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ESTIMATE
Prepared For
Lynnia Maletz / Jasper County Court House
126 West Green St
Monticello, Ga 31064
(706) 476-0233
Sunrise Flooring

Estimate #

2058 HWY 36 E.
Jackson , GA 30233
Phone: (770) 504-1346
Email: [email protected]
Fax: (770) 504-1347
Web: sunrise-flooring.com
Description

Rate

1911

Date

07/31/2025

Quantity

Total

Tag Office

$7,046.22

Front area lvp Indestructible

$4.55

270.4

$1,230.32

1 buckett Adhesive

$135.47

1

$135.47

Carpet Tiles Pents Techtonic II C: TBD

$29.11

136

$3,958.96

2 buckets adhesive

$135.47

1

$135.47

Primed quarter round

$1.35

360

$486.00

Move furniture

$650.00

1

$650.00

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Carpet demo

$450.00

1

Elevator

$450.00

$131.44

Carpet Tiles Pentz Techtonic II C: TBD

$29.11

4

$116.44

Demo

$15.00

1

$15.00

Tax Accessor Office

$7,027.02

Carpet Tiles Pentz Techtonic II C: TBD

$29.11

168

$4,890.48

2 buckets adhesive

$135.47

2

$270.94

Quarter round

$1.35

456

$615.60

Move furniture

$750.00

1

$750.00

Carpet demo

$500.00

1

$500.00

2nd Floor: Main Hall 223A, 233B, 227 & 218

$12,615.60

Carpet Tiles Pentz Techtonic II C: TBD

$29.11

312

$9,082.32

4 buckets adhesive

$135.47

4

$541.88

Quarter round

$1.35

864

$1,166.40

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Move furniture

$875.00

1

$875.00

Carpet demo

$950.00

1

$950.00

Ground Floor: 019 & 018 & Hallway

$9,523.44

Carpet Tiles Pentz Techtonic II C: TBD

$29.11

216

$6,287.76

4 Buckets adhesive

$135.47

4

$541.88

Quarter round

$1.35

588

$793.80

Move furniture

$1,250.00

1

$1,250.00

Carpet demo

$650.00

1

$650.00

Ground Floor Room 017

$6,443.20

LVP Indestructible C:TBD

$4.55

1,149.2

$5,228.86

2 buckets adhesive

$135.47

2

$270.94

Quarter round

$1.35

384

$518.40

Carpet demo

$425.00

1

$425.00

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Stairwell

$3,816.94

Carpet Tiles Pentz Techtonic II C: TBD

$29.11

40

$1,164.40

Rule Breaker 26oz C: TBD

$28.29

40

$1,131.60

2 bucket adhesive

$135.47

2

$270.94

Carpet demo

$275.00

1

$275.00

Spray adhesive

$225.00

1

$225.00

Labor on steps

$350.00

1

$350.00

Rubber stair nose

$50.00

8

$400.00

Glass or Bamboo Matts

$0.00

1

$0.00

These are required under all rolling chairs
We recommend carpet tiles to minimize the waste created from 12 ft rolls
Additionally, if you choose the broadloom option for all rooms and offices will have to be cleared
out completely to allow for installation
If we install carpet tiles, we will be able to move the furniture around as necessary
All sensitive information including personal information must me move be employees prior to
installation

Shipping & Sales Tax

$375.00

Shipping

$375.00

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1

$375.00

91

Sales Tax

$0.00

1

$0.00

Tax exempt

Subtotal

$46,978.86

Total

$46,978.86

Notes:
Merchant fee would be $ 1,690.92, to avoid this charge please pay with check or cash.

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All credit card payments are an additional 3.5 percent fee required.

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Work Session Agenda Request – Jasper County BOC
Department: Board of Commissioners
Date:

September 25, 2026

Subject:

New Servers for Courthouse

Summary: Due to incompatibility with the Windows Server 2025 Operating system, the servers at the
Jasper County Courthouse need to be replaced. The current servers are operating on a mix of Windows
Server 2019 (no longer supported) and Windows server 2022 (support ends in October 2026). This is
similar to the workstation upgrades that took place at the end of fiscal year 2025 due to end of support
for Windows 10 and is necessary to maintain security and continued functionality of county resources.
Background:
Server 1:
-

Dell PowerEdge R630; Virtualized – Hosts 3 guest servers
Currently opera ng on Windows Server 2019
Installed: October 2020
Hosts applica ons and data for the following county departments: Board of Commissioners,
Finance, Planning & Zoning, Probate Court.

Server 2:
-

Dell PowerEdge R630; Virtualized – Hosts 3 guest servers
Currently opera ng on Windows Server 2019 / 2022
Installed: June 2020
Hosts applica ons and data for the following county departments: Tax Commissioner, Tax
Assessor.

Cost:
Option 1: Replace current servers with refurbished Dell PowerEdge R740XD servers running Windows
Server 2025.
Cost: $38,728.00 (fully installed)

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Option 2: Replace current servers with refurbished Dell PowerEdge R750 servers running Windows
Server 2025.
Cost: $78,844.00 (fully installed)

Option 3: Replace current servers with new Dell PowerEdge R770 servers running Windows Server
2025.
Cost: $104,006.00 (Hardware Cost Only)

Recommendation:

Due to cost, option 1 is the recommended solution. While option 2 or 3 would the better solutions
from a technical and potential longevity perspective, the extremely high additional costs well exceed
the point of diminishing returns.

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Business Item 8:
Agenda Request – Jasper County BOC
Department: Board of Commissioners
Date:

October 19, 2026

Subject:

Operation Green Light for Veterans

Summary:
Discussion Requested Regarding County Participation and Proclamation for Operation Green Light for Veterans

Background:
Veterans Day is November 11, 2026.

Cost:

Recommended Motion:
Board Discretion

100

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Business Item 9:
Agenda Request – Jasper County BOC
Department: Board of Commissioners
Date:

October 19, 2026

Subject:

Ordinance Amendment Discussion – Prohibited Sale of Certain Substances

Summary:
Discussion Requested Regarding Amending the County Ordinance Prohibiting the Sale of Certain Substances at
Certain Premises.
Substances include any product containing the following:
mitragynine, 7 hudroxymitragynine, mitragynine pseudoindoxyl, MGM-15, MGM-16 or tianepine.

Background:

Cost:

Recommended Motion:
Board Discretion

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Business Item 10:
Agenda Request – Jasper County BOC
Department: Planning and Zoning
Date:

October 19, 2026

Subject:

Land Division - Discussion

Summary:
Discussion Requested Regarding Land Division.
Currently, all land division is presented to the Planning and Zoning Board for recommendation and then
presented to the Board of Commissioners for approval or denial.

Background:
A six months moratorium was placed on the P&Z Director’s authority to approve land division resulting in no
more than 3 lots. The moratorium was placed on August 17, 2026 and will end on February 17, 2027.

Cost:

Recommended Motion:
Board Discretion

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Business Item 11:
Agenda Request – Jasper County BOC
Department: Curbside and Landfill Containers
Date:

October 19, 2026

Subject:

Curbside Contract and Landfill Containers Servicing

Summary:
The current contract with Waste Management for curbside trash pickup ends on June 30, 2027.
Staff is requesting direction regarding the June 30, 2027 contract end date.

Background:

Cost:

Recommended Motion:
Board Discretion

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Business Item 12:
Agenda Request – Jasper County BOC
Department: Board of Commissioners
Date:

October 19, 2026

Subject:

Schedule Work Sessions and Called Meetings as Needed

Summary:
Schedule Work Sessions and Called Meetings as Needed

Background:

Cost:

Recommended Motion:
Board Discretion

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