On the agenda: Woodbine meeting — data center (Mar 17)

AGENDA
Camden County Board of Commissioners
Government Services Complex, Second Floor, Chambers
200 East Fourth Street, Woodbine, GA 31569
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, March 17, 2026 ~ 6:00 PM
Code of Conduct - Meeting Decorum
To view the meeting live online - Camden BOC - YouTube
Opening Ceremonies
• Invocation delivered by Commissioner Jim Goodman
• Pledge of Allegiance led by Chairman Robbie Cheek
Roll Call
Agenda Amendments
Adoption of Agenda
Approval of Minutes
• March 3, 2026 Regular Meeting and Public Hearing.
Presentation
• Camden County Joint Development Authority Quarterly Update
presented by James Coughlin, Director.

Public Comments – Comments regarding items featured on the Agenda
Planning and Development Director Cassie Turpin
1.

Adoption of the final 2026 Capital Improvement Element (CIE) of the
Comprehensive Plan for Camden County by Resolution.

Board of County Commissioners
2.

Letter of Support for the National Park Service’s efforts to acquire tracts
02-102 and 02-174 in the proposed exchange of fee simple parcels with
two (2) private landowners via land exchanges with conservation
easements at Cumberland Island National Seashore.
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3.

Discussion regarding Sweetwater Park. District 4 - Commissioner Jim
Goodman

Adjourn the Regular Meeting and Convene the Solid Waste Authority
(SWA) Meeting
Reorganization of Solid Waste Authority (SWA)
• Election of the SWA Chair
• Election of the SWA Vice-Chair
SWA Agenda Amendments
Adoption of SWA Agenda
SWA Approval of Minutes
• October 7, 2025 SWA meeting minutes
SWA Public Comments - Comments regarding items featured on the
SWA Agenda
SWA Presentations
• MSW and C&D Landfills - Costs Analyses and Tipping Fee Options

presented by Solid Waste Director John Pittman and Atlantic Coast
Consulting, Inc.

SWA Agenda
Solid Waste Director John Pittman
1.

Consideration of MSW and C&D Landfills - Costs Analyses and Tipping
Fee Options.

Additional SWA Public Comments
Adjourn the SWA Meeting and Reconvene the Regular Meeting

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Regular Agenda
Solid Waste Director John Pittman
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Consideration of MSW and C&D Landfills - Costs Analyses and Tipping
Fee Options.

Reports
• Calendar – March & April 2026
• County Administrator Comments
Additional Public Comments
Adjournment

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County does not discriminate on the basis of disability, and will assist
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Chapter 2
ADMINISTRATION
ARTICLE II. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Sec. 2-33 Code of Conduct
(1)

Commissioners. Each Commissioner shall conduct themselves in a
professional and respectful manner during all meetings, work sessions and
public hearings. The Commissioners will treat one another, staff, and
members of the audience with courtesy and respect. Inappropriate,
offensive, insulting or malicious remarks will not be used. Commissioners will
refrain from engaging in any type of behavior that disrupts the orderly flow
of the meeting. During the open, public portion of a meeting,
Commissioners will refrain from making personal remarks that challenge
the integrity or competency of any staff member. Commissioners will
direct all remarks to the Chair and not to individual Commissioners, staff or
members of the audience, unless otherwise granted by the Chair.

(2)

Members of the audience. All members of the audience are expected to
comply with the Code of Conduct established for the Commissioners.
Vocal, boisterous or other disruptive demonstrations that disrupt the
orderly flow of the meeting will not be allowed.

(3)

Enforcement of the Code of Conduct. The Sheriff, or such member of the
Sheriff’s Office as he/she may designate, shall be sergeant at arms of the
Commissioners’ meetings. Said sergeant at arms shall carry out all orders
and instructions given by the Chair for the purpose of maintaining order
and decorum during the Board of Commissioners meeting. Upon
instruction of the Chair, it shall be the duty of the sergeant at arms to
place any person who violates the order and decorum of the meeting
under arrest and remove such person from the building in which the
meeting is being conducted.

Sec. 2-34 Rules Governing Public Participation
Public participation in the Board of Commissioners meetings shall be permitted in
accordance with the following provisions:
(a)

Speaker Request Form. The Speaker Request From can be requested
in advance from the County Clerk, obtained from the county
website, or obtained at any Board of Commissioners regular
meeting. The form may be completed and submitted to the Clerk
prior to any meeting by hand delivery, regular mail or email.

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(b)

Public Comment(s) Section. Persons wishing to address the Board
during the Public Comments Section of the agenda should do so in
the following manner:

(1)

Clarification of two (2) public comment sections. The first public comment
section shall be featured at the beginning of the meeting and will be
dedicated to comments related to items featured on the agenda. The
second public comment section will be featured prior to the close of the
agenda and will be for any items the public wishes to address.

(2)

Complete a Speaker Request Form (Form) and submit it to the County
Clerk at least five (5) minutes before the start of the meeting. Failure to
complete and submit the Form will not preclude anyone from addressing
the Board during Public Comments section of the meeting. However,
individuals who complete and submit the Form shall be heard first, and any
other person wishing to make a comment shall subsequently be heard in
the order in which they come forward.

(3)

The Chair will open the floor to public comments and individually call each
speaker forward to address the Board.

(4)

The speaker should begin his/her remarks by stating his/her name and
address.

(5)

All comments should be directed to the Chair. Discussions or debates with
any individual Commissioner, staff members or members of the audience
will not be permitted unless otherwise granted by the Chair.

(6)

Comments should be kept pertinent to the speaker’s chosen subject
matter, and the speaker will refrain from making personal remarks that
challenge the integrity or competency of any staff member. The speaker
will avoid being repetitive, and refrain using inappropriate, offensive or
vulgar language.

(7)

Each speaker will be allowed a reasonable amount of time to speak as
determined by the Chair.

(8)

Before closing the floor to public comments, the Chair will inquire if there
are any additional public comments.

(c)

Public Hearings. Persons wishing to address the Board during a duly
advertised public hearing will be heard in the order in which they come
forward. Speakers will begin his/her remarks by stating his/her name and
address. Comments are to be kept pertinent to the subject matter of the
hearing, and the speaker will avoid being repetitive or using inappropriate,
offensive or vulgar language. Each speaker will be allowed a reasonable
amount of time to speak as determined by the Chair.

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CAMDEN COUNTY, GEORGIA
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING
MZRCH 3, 2026, 6:00 PM
Present: Vice-Chairman Martin Turner; Commissioner Ben Casey; Commissioner Jim
Goodman; Commissioner Cody Smith; County Administrator Shawn Boatright;
County Clerk Katie Bishop; ; and County Attorney Jacqueline Fortier.
Absent: Chairman Robbie Cheek; Deputy County Administrator Joey Yacobacci;
and Deputy County Clerk Shekia Robinson.
Vice-Chairman Turner called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Commissioner Jim Goodman delivered the invocation.
Vice-Chairman Turner led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Regular Meeting
Agenda Amendments:
No agenda amendments were offered during this time.

Motion to Adopt the Agenda
Commissioner Casey made a motion, seconded by Vice-Chairman Turner to adopt
the agenda as presented.
The motion carried unanimously,

Approval of the Minutes
• February 17, 2026 Regular Meeting, Public Hearing and Executive Session
minutes.

Commissioner Goodman made a motion, seconded by Vice-Chairman Turner to
approve the February 17, 2026 Regular Meeting, Public Hearing and Executive
Session minutes.
The motion carried unanimously.

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Presentations
• Proclamation recognizing the week of March 16 - 20, 20026 as
Government Finance Professionals Week.

Proclamation
of the Camden County Board of Commissioners
recognizing the week of March 16 - 20, 2026 as
Government Finance Professionals Week
WHEREAS, government finance professionals perform essential services that ensure
the effective, transparent, and responsible management of public funds for the
benefits of residents throughout the State of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, government finance professionals serve their communities through their
expertise in budgeting, accounting, treasury management, procurement, debt
administration, auditing, fiscal reporting, and long-range financial planning, thereby
supporting the lawful and efficient operation of state, county, and municipal
governments; and
WHEREAS, these dedicated professionals uphold the highest standards of ethics,
integrity, accuracy, and accountability, fostering public trust and safeguarding the
fiscal health of local government institutions; and
WHEREAS, the Georgia Government Finance Officers Association (GGFOA)
represents finance professionals statewide and advances excellence in government
financial management through education, training, and leadership development;
and
WHEREAS, GGFOA and its member jurisdictions have established and sponsored
Government Finance Professionals Week to acknowledge and celebrate the
contributions of public finance professionals, and to increase awareness of the vital
financial services they provide that benefits all Georgians; and
WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper to recognize, honor, and express appreciation for
the dedication, professionalism, and public service of government finance
professionals whose expertise supports the fiscal stability and long-term success of
Georgia’s local governments; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED, by the Camden County Board of Commissioners
that the third week of March as:
GOVERNMENT FINANCE PROFESSIONALS’ WEEK
and encourage all residents, elected officials, and community organizations to join in
recognizing and expressing appreciation for the dedicated government finance
professionals across our community and the state of Georgia.
PROCLAIMED this 3rd day of March, 2026.
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Public Comments
No comments from the public were offered during this time.
Commissioner Smith made amotion, seconded by Commissioner Goodman to
adjourn the Regular Meeting and Convene the Public Hearing at 6:05 PM.
The motion carried unanimously.
Vice-Chairman Turner convened the Public Hearing at 6:05 PM.

Public Hearing
• To receive comments from the Public regarding the request to rezone
approximately 2.104 acres from Agricultural Forestry (A-F) to Residential
Single-Family (R-1) zoning. This parcel is located in District 1 at 334 Dover
Bluff Rd., Waverly. Tax Map 111C 013. Cumberland Land Surveyors,
applicant, Melissa McDuffie owner. District 1 – Chairman Robbie Cheek

No comments were offered either in favor or in opposition of this item.

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To receive comments from the Public regarding the request to rezone
approximately 0.86 acres from Agricultural Forestry (A-F) to Residential
Single-Family (R-1) zoning. Along with this will be a Future Land Use
(FLU2026-01) change from “Commercial” to “Residential”. This parcel is
located in District 1 at 99 Williams Pl., Waverly. Tax Map 111C 011.
Cumberland Land Surveyors, applicant, Mercury Van Milton owner.
District 1 – Chairman Robbie Cheek

No comments were offered either in favor or in opposition of this item.

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To receive comments from the Public regarding the request to rezone
approximately 0.86 acres from Agricultural Forestry (A-F) to Residential
Single-Family (R-1) zoning. Along with this will be a Future Land Use
(FLU2026-02) change from “Commercial” to “Residential”. This parcel is
located in District 1 on Williams Pl., Waverly. Tax Map 111C 012.
Cumberland Land Surveyors, applicant, Mercury & Krystal Milton
owners. District 1 – Chairman Robbie Cheek

No comments were offered either in favor or in opposition of this item.

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Commissioner Goodman made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith to
adjourn the Public Hearing and reconvene the Regular Meeting at 6:09 PM.
The motion carried unanimously.
Vice-Chairman Turner reconvened the Regular Meeting at 6:09 PM.

Regular Agenda
1.

Request to rezone approximately 2.104 acres from Agricultural Forestry
(A-F) to Residential Single-Family (R-1) zoning. This parcel is located in
District 1 at 334 Dover Bluff Rd., Waverly. Tax Map 111C 013. Cumberland
Land Surveyors, applicant, Melissa McDuffie owner. District 1 – Chairman
Robbie Cheek

Commissioner Casey made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Goodman to
approve the request to rezone approximately 2.104 acres from Agricultural
Forestry (A-F) to Residential Single-Family (R-1) zoning. This parcel is located in
District 1 at 334 Dover Bluff Rd., Waverly. Tax Map 111C 013. Cumberland Land
Surveyors, applicant, Melissa McDuffie owner.
The motion carried unanimously.
2.

Request to rezone approximately 0.86 acres from Agricultural Forestry (AF) to Residential Single-Family (R-1) zoning. Along with this will be a Future
Land Use (FLU2026-01) change from “Commercial” to “Residential”. This
parcel is located in District 1 at 99 Williams Pl., Waverly. Tax Map 111C
011. Cumberland Land Surveyors, applicant, Mercury Van Milton owner.
District 1 – Chairman Robbie Cheek

Commissioner Casey made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Goodman to
approve the request to rezone approximately 0.86 acres from Agricultural Forestry
(A-F) to Residential Single-Family (R-1) zoning. Along with this will be a Future Land
Use (FLU2026-01) change from “Commercial” to “Residential”. This parcel is
located in District 1 at 99 Williams Pl., Waverly. Tax Map 111C 011. Cumberland
Land Surveyors, applicant, Mercury Van Milton owner.
The motion carried unanimously.

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3.

Request to rezone approximately 0.86 acres from Agricultural Forestry (AF) to Residential Single-Family (R-1) zoning. Along with this will be a Future
Land Use (FLU2026-02) change from “Commercial” to “Residential”. This
parcel is located in District 1 on Williams Pl., Waverly. Tax Map 111C 012.
Cumberland Land Surveyors, applicant, Mercury & Krystal Milton owners.
District 1 – Chairman Robbie Cheek

Commissioner Casey made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Goodman to
approve the request to rezone approximately 0.86 acres from Agricultural Forestry
(A-F) to Residential Single-Family (R-1) zoning. Along with this will be a Future Land
Use (FLU2026-02) change from “Commercial” to “Residential”. This parcel is
located in District 1 on Williams Pl., Waverly. Tax Map 111C 012. Cumberland Land
Surveyors, applicant, Mercury & Krystal Milton owners.
The motion carried unanimously.
4.

Adoption of Camden County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan
2026.

Commissioner Casey made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith to
adopt the Camden County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan 2026.
The motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION BY CAMDEN COUNTY, GEORGIA
TO ADOPT THE CAMDEN COUNTY MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL HAZARD
MITIGATION PLAN 2026–2031
WHEREAS, the citizens and property within Camden County, Georgia are subject to the
effects of natural and human-caused hazards which may result in loss of life, property
damage, economic hardship, and threats to public health and safety; and
WHEREAS, Section 322 of the Federal Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 requires local
governments to develop and adopt an All-Hazards Mitigation Plan in order to be eligible
to receive future Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funds and other disaster-related
assistance funding, and further requires that such plan be updated and adopted within a
five-year cycle; and
WHEREAS, Camden County has completed a comprehensive review and update of its
previously approved Hazard Mitigation Plan in accordance with 44 CFR Part 201 and
guidance issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Georgia
Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency; and
WHEREAS, the Camden County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan 2026–2031
Update was submitted to the Federal Emergency Management Agency on January 20,
2026, for review and approval; and
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WHEREAS, it is the intent of the Board of Commissioners of Camden County to fulfill its
obligations under federal and state law to maintain eligibility for hazard mitigation and
disaster assistance funding; and
WHEREAS, the Camden County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan recommends
mitigation activities that will reduce losses to life and property from identified hazards
affecting Camden County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of Camden
County, Georgia as follows:
1. The Camden County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan 2026–2031 Update,
submitted to the Federal Emergency Management Agency on January 20, 2026 (current
final version), including any minor revisions required by the Federal Emergency
Management Agency for final Plan approval, is hereby adopted.
2. Camden County agrees to take such other official action as may be reasonably
necessary to carry out the objectives and actions identified in the Plan.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall become effective upon its
approval by the Board of Commissioners of Camden County, Georgia.
5.

Purchase and installation of the security fence at the Camden County
Courthouse.

Commissioner Goodman made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith to
approve the Purchase and installation of the security fence at the Camden
County Courthouse from Dixie Fence & Kennel, Inc. in the amount of $68,900.00
from the Jail & Staffing fund.
The motion carried unanimously.
6.

Request to issue a Letter of Intent to purchase two(2) Braun Chief XL F550
4x4 gas chassis and stock with State required equipment.

Commissioner Smith made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Casey to
approve the request to issue a Letter of Intent to purchase two(2) Braun Chief XL
F550 4x4 gas chassis and stock with State required equipment in the amount of
$951,984.00 from SPLOST 9.
The motion carried unanimously.

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7.

Appointment to the St. Marys River Management Committee.

Commissioner Smith made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Goodman to
appoint Joshua S. Spruell to the St. Marys River Management Committee.
The motion carried unanimously.
8.

Reappointment to the Camden County Library Board.

Commissioner Smith made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Goodman to
reappoint Lauren Smith to the Camden County Library Board.
The motion carried unanimously.
9.

Professional Services Agreement with MS Benefits LLC/PES Benefits for the
Employee Benefits Administration platform.

Commissioner Casey made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Goodman to
approve the Professional Services Agreement with MS Benefits LLC/PES Benefits
to serve as our benefits administration and enrollment platform.
The motion carried unanimously.
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Discussion regarding an In-house survey to be presented to the public to
gauge interest for an airport.

County Attorney Jackie Fortier
All I did was ask that I have the time to submit to you all my position with regard
to the polling. I have sent an email to you all regarding the opinion on the polling.
As stated in the previous meeting, the commissioners cannot direct a referendum
on this issue as we are limited as to what issues the county can have a referendum
on, although certainly citizen-directed referendums can be had if they are
appropriately qualified. That being said, a poll can be held as long as it's very
clear that this is for basically informational purposes, that it cannot be used and
is not dispositive of how this board is going to act. But I did express in my letter to
you all that I do hope that you consider how that would be conducted to make
sure that it does reach everyone appropriate citizens in Camden County and that
it is not flooded by other bots or interest groups.
Commissioner Smith
So, I guess in terms of a referendum, if we wanted to put a referendum out for
creating an airport authority, we could do that.

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County Attorney Jackie Fortier
Absolutely.
Vice-Chairman Turner
Okay. But the way it read with me, basically, it had to be a different party than us
to create that. Am I correct?
County Attorney Jackie Fortier
A referendum, as Commissioner Smith had originally asked for at the last meeting,
with regard to the public's position with regard to an airport, is an improper
referendum as directed by the commissioners.
Commissioner Smith
There are limited areas, taxes, bonding, governmental organization, that
referendums can be held on as directed by the commissioners.
County Attorney Jackie Fortier
Creation of an authority is done by a local act, but I believe that that would
require a referendum to have the authority to direct that. But I will double-check
on that one because I'd have to go back and look, and I'm looking at some other
authority issues right now.
Commissioner Smith
One thing that Chuck said when he was here, or when he was talking just a
minute ago, that he had basically done surveys to try to solve some of his
problems. Right.
County Attorney Jackie Fortier
And surveys can be done. A poll can be conducted. But we have to be very
clear that a poll is not going to dictate the actions of this board. That was my
issue, and that is why I asked for additional time to respond.
Commissioner Smith
Yes, ma'am, and I believe that's fair, and that makes sense. Now, in terms of
ensuring, if we were to move forward with a poll, in terms of ensuring that, you
know, we're not getting bots or multiple submissions from the same individual, did
you have any thoughts on that, or would we maybe solicit some input from IT?
County Attorney Jackie Fortier
I think that's an IT issue. I think that's considering how extensive a poll do you wish
to do. I mean, there are vendors that can do that. There are different ways, but
that is an expense. And it just depends upon how formal or informal you wish to
have this or scientific you wish to have a poll conducted. And so that's where that
would be considered.

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Commissioner Smith
I liked your example question. I don't have it in front of me, though.
County Attorney Jackie Fortier
I should be able to pull that up, so just give me a moment.
Commissioner Smith
Well, I mean, I guess this is our time to get together and decide if we want to solicit
that input from the public. I'm in favor of it.
Vice-Chairman Turner
I don't know if we're supposed to. I don't think we're supposed to vote on that,
right.
Commissioner Casey
Yeah, it's just a discussion.
Vice-Chairman Turner
Yeah, it's just a discussion. So, I mean, as far as I go, as far as me, I would not be
opposed to that at all. But that's just a discussion. That's not a vote. Please don't
accept it that way.
Commissioner Goodman
My opinion is if we're going to commit the citizens of Camden County to a longterm expense, that they ought to have some say in the matter. Thank you.
Commissioner Casey
Not too long ago, this board voted four to one to continue funding for the airport.
Now, if two other people on this board have changed their minds, we can put it
on the agenda for the next meeting and vote yes or no again. If there's three of
us up here that want to kill it, we'll kill it then.
Commissioner Smith
Could you help me out? When did we have that four to one vote?
Commissioner Casey
I'd have to go back and look. It wasn't during strategic planning. I think it was last
budget when we were setting the budget for last year was when it was. Because
Mr. Goodman was the only one that was not in favor of continuing funding.
Commissioner Smith
Well, yeah, because his motion specifically was to take out, I believe, any funding
related to an airport from that budget. That's correct. Now, the four to one, I was
included in that vote, but that was in order for us to just pass the budget in
general, I believe, not specifically to fund the airport.
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Commissioner Casey
You're right. It wasn't just for the airport.
Commissioner Casey
Yes, sir. So would you be in favor of maybe pulling citizens on getting their vote?
Commissioner Casey
Citizens can call us, email us, whatever, and give us their input without that. I'm
not necessarily opposed to that idea.
County Attorney Jackie Fortier
I would add that I did qualify in my letter as well that each individual commissioner
can and certainly should speak with their constituents as to their positions on
different topics, including this. And if an individual commissioner was to hold a
poll again, it would need to be very clear that this is not dispositive of how you're
going to act or determine how you will or will not handle an issue, but that you
wish to have that input. It's similar to having a town hall or other issue. But I think
that no matter if a poll is to be conducted, it has to be very clear how it would be
done to make sure that this is the right group of people who are responding, and
I mean the right group of people as in the Camden County constituents.
Commissioner Smith
Yes, ma'am. Well, you brought up a really good point, right? Maybe before
polling, I know we brought up discussing educating.
Vice-Chairman Turner
That's one thing. When Kristen was here before she left. We were going to set up
some town hall meetings with all of us that were going to be legal, and we were
going to put them here so that nobody is even accused of speaking behind
closed doors. We'd be right here, but we wouldn't be on the dais because at the
dais, we're supposed to listen more than speak, but we would actually be down
there looking everyone in the eye and answering those questions. Of course,
she's not here now, so we've got to back up and try to figure out a way to do that
now. That's my recommendation that we go ahead and do it. Second is we kind
of asked Joey in the last meeting if he would go to the FAA and see if he gets
something in writing. As far as I know, they haven't even responded to him at this
point. If you've got something in writing, then it gives you a whole different
outlook on what's going on. Same thing with the state of Georgia and the 5%. It's
easy to say that you're going to do something, but it's a little more difficult when
you actually have the concrete stuff in front of you. Jackie, I've got this letter if
you want me to bring it to you.
County Attorney Jackie Fortier
I pulled it up. The specific neutral idea that I had posited to you all was, first, that
any poll that we have includes some sort of language saying to the effect that
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this poll is advisory only and is intended only to gather public opinion without
implying any predetermined outcome or direction, but that then a question
would be worded neutrally, such as, should Camden County proceed with
developing a replacement general aviation airport to serve the community, with
response to answers being yes, no, or no opinion?
Commissioner Smith
I think that's kosher enough. But even before we get to that, I think we could do
an educational town hall.
Vice-Chairman Turner
We don't have Kristen. Somebody else would have to help set it up, but, yes, I
agree.
Commissioner Smith
Right. Yeah, but all of the information should still be available to the interim county
administrator. That's something we could probably put together. Would you all
be in favor of a town hall, like an informational town hall?
Vice-Chairman Turner
Absolutely.
Commissioner Smith
Before we even get into the survey side of things? Mr. Chairman, or Ben.
County Attorney Fortier
Mr. Smith, I would suggest instead of just asking them where they sit on it, maybe
make a motion.
Commissioner Smith
Oh, yeah, of course. I guess I was referring to a motion because I didn't want to
put anyone on the spot if they were uncomfortable.
Vice-Chairman Turner
I'm with Ben, though. We'll put it on the agenda after we have this town hall
meeting.
Commissioner Smith made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Goodman to
allow staff the time to put a presentation together and schedule a town hall on
the airport.
Vice-Chairman Turner
Any more discussion?

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Commissioner Casey
Well, like I said earlier, if there's enough of us that want to kill it, we'd kill it before
the town hall meeting. But that's up to y'all.
Vice-Chairman Turner
All in favor?
The motion carried unanimously.

Reports
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Calendar – March and April 2026

County Clerk Katie Bishop announced that there were no changes to the calendar
at this time, but I will get back with you on some dates to schedule that Town Hall
meeting.

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County Administrator Comments

County Administrator Shawn Boatright stated I do not have a speech prepared, if
that's what you're asking for. But no, I know this is my last meeting with you all, and I
just appreciate the opportunity to be able to serve the citizens of Camden County
and working with the board. To my staff, I know there was a bet going around, but
I’m definitely going to miss you guys.
Commissioner Casey
I'll say one thing. I was a newly elected commissioner when they hired Shawn, and
during the last nine years or even before Shawn became the Administrator, I didn't
call Mr. Howard for regular County stuff. I called Shawn. He's the one that was
actually, to me, running the County and not Mr. Howard. I'll miss you.
Commissioner Smith
Shawn, I'd like to add that you've always been very knowledgeable about anything
I've ever asked you, and I appreciate you for that.
Commissioner Goodman
I want to wish you the best, Shawn. It's been a pleasure working with you.
Vice-Chairman Turner
Shawn, we have a plaque here for you. I'm going to go out there, and you're going
to have to take your picture with us as well. It says, With our greatest appreciation,
we hereby present Shawn Boatwright, County Administrator, for your loyal and
dedicated service to the Camden County Board of Commissioners and the citizens
of Camden County. Camden County, you served here from 2017 to 2026 and let me
say this. I've been a county commissioner now for three years. I'd hate to see what
it would have been like without you. I think that you've done a great job, an excellent
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job. Never wanted to see you resign, but I wish you the best of luck, and whoever
gets you, has done a good thing. So, we love you, man, as well as respect you.

Additional Public Comments
Ben Goff, Harriett’s Bluff
I live at Harrietts Bluff. I am a citizen of Camden County, a qualified candidate for
this austere board, and I have a statement against data centers. Since the passage
of HB 1291 in 2022 and the tax breaks it provided to high-tech companies, we have
seen a sharp increase in the number of data centers across the state. Mr. Vice
Chairman, Mr. Chairman, commissioners, tonight I implore and ask that you place a
moratorium on data centers in Camden County until a formal policy, a county
ordinance, is thoughtfully created and implemented which specifically addresses
possible environmental and utility cost concerns. Thank you.
Dawn Gray, unknown
Good evening, Vice Chairman, commissioners. Project Apex, that's the name of the
project whereby which the JDA has been actively seeking a data center here in
Camden County, the same authority which you have decided to continue and
enhance the funding for. So, this isn't something that might potentially occur here in
our community. They have been actively seeking it. If it were not for the actual
business that was seeking to bring a data center here, if they had not informed the
JDA that there wasn't adequate water, gentlemen, we would be well on our ways
for a data center here in Camden County. So, I echo Mr. Goff's concerns, and I
would also request that a moratorium be placed until there could be a policy that
is put into place, whether it's done through the Code Enforcement Office or whether
it's through the issuance of the water permits that are issued here in Camden
County. But this isn't something that could potentially happen in the future. It is
something that has been ongoing here in Camden County, and we have an
opportunity now to prevent problems rather than a few years from now taking a
look at it and then saying, oh, boy, I wish we had done something. If only we had
had an outlet by where we could protect not only the environment but also the
utilities that are already stretched here in this community. So, again, if you miss the
name, it's Project Apex. Thank you.
Rick Manning, Bullhead Bluff
I wasn't going to speak, but I'm going to touch on this with the data centers. I've
been involved in a few other counties and putting in ideas about them. There are
ways to do these data centers that are very environmentally friendly, but they're not
being enforced. Nobody's bringing them up. And until this county goes ahead, like
I said, make rules before this happens, because if you let them in the way they're
designed and built now, you're going to ruin whatever waterways and environment
that is anywhere near. There are good ways to do them. It's expensive. But you know
what? If they want a data center, they will pay for these ways, or they won't get it
here in Camden County. Thank you.
14

Hattie Fogle, Kingsland, Thiokol Memorial
I'm from Kingsland, Georgia, and I am with Thiokol. We still need the petition signed
for the Congressional Gold Medal. We still need a building, and we still need the
support of our commissioners. So, tonight I'm just here asking you all to do all you
can to help Thiokol. Thank you.

Adjournment:
Commissioner Goodman made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith to
adjourn March 3, 2026 regular meeting. The motion carried to adjourn the meeting
at approximately 6:39 PM.
The motion carried unanimously.
BY: _______________________________________________
MARTIN TURNER, VICE-CHAIRMAN
CAMDEN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ATTEST: ______________________________________
KATIE BISHOP, COUNTY CLERK

15

CAMDEN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR AGENDA ITEM: 1
SUBJECT:

Approval of the final 2026 Capital Improvement Element (CIE) of
the Comprehensive Plan for Camden County by Resolution.

( ) Recommendation
( ) Policy Discussion
( ) Status Report
(x) Action Item
( ) Other

COMMISSION ACTION REQUESTED ON:
PURPOSE:

March 17, 2026

To request that the Board of Commissioners:
a.
Consider the adoption of the final 2026 Capital Improvement
Element (CIE) of the Comprehensive Plan for Camden County by
Resolution.

HISTORY:
1.

This report is required to be updated annually in order to be
considered a “Qualified Local Government” for grant applications.

FACTS & ISSUES:
1.

2.

OPTIONS:
1.

2.
3.
4.

The CIE consists of a Short-Term Work Program and an Impact Fee
Financial Report.
The final report has been reviewed and approved by the
Department of Community Affairs for the reporting year 2026.

Motion to approve the final 2026 Capital Improvement Element (CIE)
of the Comprehensive Plan for Camden County by Resolution.
Motion to approve with modifications.
Motion to deny the request.
Table this item.

DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1.

Planning and Development Staff recommends adoption of the
final 2026 CIE that includes the Short-Term Work Program and
Impact Fee Financial Report by Resolution.

DEPARTMENT:
Prepared by:

IF APPLICABLE:
County Attorney Review:

Cassie Turpin
__________________________
Interim Planning Director

Jacqueline Fortier
_________________________
Attorney

Georgia, Camden County

Adoption Resolution
Capital Improvements Element
Camden County, Georgia
WHEREAS, Camden County adopted a Capital Improvements Element as an amendment
to the Camden County Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, Camden County has prepared a 2026 Annual Update to the adopted Capital
Improvements Element; and
WHEREAS, the Capital Improvements Element 2026 Annual Update was prepared in
accordance with the “Development Impact Fee Compliance Requirements” and the
“Minimum Planning Standards and Procedures for Local Comprehensive Planning”
adopted by the Board of Community Affairs pursuant to the Georgia Planning Act of 1989,
and a duly advertised Public Hearing was held on February 3, 2026 at the 6:00 P.M.
Camden County Board of Commissioners Meeting at 200 East Fourth Street, Courthouse
Square Government Services Complex, Upstairs, Woodbine, GA
WHEREAS, the Capital Improvements Element FY2026 Annual Update was submitted for
review to the Coastal Regional Commission of Georgia, and was subsequently approved
by the Coastal Regional Commission of Georgia and forwarded to, and approved as
meeting the minimum standards by the State of Georgia Department of Community
Affairs;
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners of Camden County
does hereby adopt the Capital Improvements Element 2026 Annual Update, including the
Short Term Work Program, and the Development Impact Fee Financial Report for Fiscal
Year 2024-2025 to the Coastal Georgia Regional Commission for Regional and State
review, in compliance with the Development Impact Fee Compliance Requirements.
Adopted in a lawful assemble by the Camden County Board of Commissioners and spread
upon the Official Minutes of Camden County.
Adopted this 17th day of March 2026

BY: ____________________________________, Chairman

ATTEST: ________________________________, County Clerk

Capital Improvements Element
2026 Annual Update:
Financial Report &
Short Term Work Program
Camden County, GA

January 20, 2026

2026 Camden County CIE

This Capital Improvements Element Annual Update has been
prepared based on the rules and regulations pertaining to impact
fees in Georgia, as specified by the Development Impact Fee Act
(DIFA) and the Department of Community Affairs (DCA).
The Annual Update includes: 1) An updated 5 year schedule of
improvements known as the Short Term Work Program, and 2)
the annual Financial Report on impact fees required under
O.C.G.A. 36-71-8.
This Annual Update itself is based on the Camden County Capital
Improvements Element, as adopted by the County on October
17, 2023.

The Financial Report included in this document is based on the
requirements of DIFA, specifically:
“As part of its annual audit process, a municipality or county
shall prepare an annual report describing the amount of any
development impact fees collected, encumbered, and used
during the preceding year by category of public facility and
service area.”
The required financial information for each public facility category
appears in the financial tables of the document.
The County’s fiscal year runs from July 1 through June 30.

Short Term Work Program
The Short Term Work Program (STWP) is included in this
document as specified by DCA. The STWP is referred to as a
Community Work Program (CWP) and begins on page 3.
According to DCA’s requirements, the STWP must include:
•
•
•
•
•

A brief description of the activity;
Timeframe for undertaking the activity;
Responsible party for implementing the activity;
Estimated cost (if any) of Implementing the activity;
and,
Funding source(s), if applicable.

All of this information appears in the Short Term Work Program
portion of this document.

Financial Report

2017 DRAFT – Camden County CIE Annual Update

2026-2030 Community Work Program (CWP)

Category

Project

2026
2027
2028
2029
2030

5-Year Community Work Program: Impact Fee Eligible Projects
Responsible
Party

Total Cost
Estimate*

Funding
Source**

Notes
On-going annual purchases.
Maximum # of materials that
can be purchased each year
with impact fees: 245, 247,
251, 252, and 256

    

Camden County Public
Library

$31,295

Up to 93.75% Impact
Fees; Local taxation
sources

  

Camden County Public
Service Authority

$135,000

Up to 76% Impact Fees;
1 per year
Local Taxation Sources



Camden County Public
Service Authority

$175,000

Up to 68% Impact Fees;
Local Taxation Sources

Diamond Fields/Ball Fields (4)

 

Camden County Public
Service Authority

$700,000

Up to 88.13% Impact
Fees; Local Taxation
Sources

Parks and
Recreation

Multi-purpose Fields (2)



Camden County Public
Service Authority

$350,000

Up to 72% Impact Fees;
Local Taxation Sources

Parks and
Recreation

Pickle ball Courts (3)

Camden County Public
Service Authority

$375,000

Up to 91% Impact Fees;
Local Taxation Sources

Parks and
Recreation

Picnic Pavilions (3)

Camden County Public
Service Authority

$150,000

Parks and
Recreation

Playgrounds (3)

  

Camden County Public
Service Authority

$450,000

Parks and
Recreation

Recreation Center Expansion



Camden County Public
Service Authority

$487,512

Parks and
Recreation

Restroom Building (1)

Camden County Public
Service Authority

$100,000

Library
Services

Collection materials purchase

Parks and
Recreation

Basketball Courts (3)

Parks and
Recreation

Concessions Building (1)

Parks and
Recreation






Up to 95.4% Impact
Fees; Local Taxation
Sources
Up to 83.83% Impact
Fees; Local Taxation
Sources
Up to 100% Impact
Fees; Local Taxation
Sources
Up to 87.57% Impact
Fees; Local Taxation
Sources

2 per year

1 per year

1,200 square feet

Project

2026
2027
2028
2029
2030

Category

Responsible
Party

Total Cost
Estimate*

Funding
Source**

Notes

Parks and
Recreation

Soccer Fields (2)



Camden County Public
Service Authority

$300,000

Up to 64.5% Impact
Fees; Local Taxation
Sources

Parks and
Recreation

Splash Pad (1)



Camden County Public
Service Authority

$150,000

Up to 35% Impact Fees;
Local Taxation Sources

Parks and
Recreation

Boat Ramp/Launches (2)

Camden County Public
Service Authority

$80,000

Up to 85% Impact Fees;
$50,000 spent on Honey
Local Taxation Sources Creek boat ramp.

Parks and
Recreation

Tennis Courts (2)

Camden County Public
Service Authority

$250,000

Fire
Protection

Fire Training Center



Fire Department

$382,000

Fire
Protection

Fire Apparatus (Engine ,1)



Fire Department

$452,600

Fire
Protection

Fire Apparatus (Tanker,1)



Fire Department

$397,630



Public Works
Department

$37,800

Road
Douglas Drive
Improvements





Road
Improvements River Marsh Boulevard



Public Works
Department

$980,000

Road
Improvements Phoenix Court



Public Works
Department

$140,000

Road
Improvements Deer Court



Public Works
Department

$140,000

Road
Improvements Coastal Way



Public Works
Department

$322,000

Up to 86.57% Impact
Fees; Local Taxation
Sources
Up to 100% Impact
Fees; Local Taxation
Sources
Up to 100% Impact
Fees; Local Taxation
Sources
Up to 100% Impact
Fees; Local Taxation
Sources
Up to 26.89% Impact
Fees; Local Taxation
Sources
Up to 26.89% Impact
Fees; Local Taxation
Sources
Up to 26.89% Impact
Fees; Local Taxation
Sources
Up to 26.89% Impact
Fees; Local Taxation
Sources
Up to 26.89% Impact
Fees; Local Taxation
Sources

2,000 square feet

$459,000

$1,190,000

$170,000

$170,000

$391,000

Project

Road
Improvements Golden Court

2026
2027
2028
2029
2030

Category



Responsible
Party
Public Works
Department

Total Cost
Estimate*
$140,000

Funding
Source**
Up to 26.89% Impact
Fees; Local Taxation
Sources

Notes
$170,000

* Total cost for the described project, based on unit costs in the respective public facility chapter of this CIE; actual costs may vary.
** Local Taxation Sources include but are not limited to the County General Fund, SPLOST, or other County taxation sources, as determined during the annual

budget adoption process, or separate funds of the Three Rivers Regional Library System.
*** Impact fee related projects are planned beyond the 5-year planning time frame for Sheriff’s Office, EMA and EMS.

Camden County, GA

Annual Impact Fee Financial Report - Fiscal Year 2025

Public Facility

Parks &
Recreation

Library

Sheriff's Office

Service Area

County-wide

County-wide

County-wide

Impact Fee Fund Balance
July 1, 2024
Impact Fees Collected (July
1, 2024 through June 30,
2025)
Subtotal: Fee Accounts
Accrued Interest
(Impact Fee Refunds)
(Expenditures)
Impact Fee Fund Balance
June 30, 2025
Impact Fees Encumbered

Fire
Unincorporated
County

$

145,702.59

$

61,462.09

$

44,694.46

$

242,564.32

$
$
$
$
$

20,826.09
166,528.68
185.82
(50,000.00)

$
$
$
$
$

2,139.45
63,601.54
19.09
-

$
$
$
$
$

44,694.46
-

$
$
$

25,870.77
268,435.09
230.83

$

$

116,714.50

$

63,620.63

$

44,694.46

$

$

116,714.50

$

63,620.63

$

44,694.46

$

Public Safety

EMA

EMS

Roads
Improvements

County-Wide

County-wide

County-wide

County-wide

Admin-istration

TOTAL

$

3,338.50

$

4,847.15

$

229,195.02

$

3,052.16

$

734,856.29

$
$
$
$
$

15,544.57
15,544.57
138.69
-

$
$
$
$
$

3,338.50
-

$
$
$
$
$

4,847.15
-

$
$
$
$
$

12,268.29
241,463.31
109.46
-

$
$
$
$

2,297.33
5,349.49
20.49
-

$
$
$
$
$

78,946.50
813,802.79
704.38
(50,000.00) ** Honey Creek

268,665.92

$

15,683.26

$

3,338.50

$

4,847.15

$

241,572.77

$

5,369.98

$

764,507.17

268,665.92

$

15,683.26

$

3,338.50

$

4,847.15

$

241,572.77

$

5,369.98

$

764,507.17

-

***EMA, EMS and Sheriff's Office distributions changed on July 1, 2025. The balances remaining is the ending balance before distributions changed. These do not receive a portion of
the interest since they no longer receive distributions.

CAMDEN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR AGENDA ITEM: 2
SUBJECT:

Approval of Letter of Support for the National Park Service’s efforts
to acquire tracts 02-102 and 02-174 in the proposed exchange of
fee simple parcels with two (2) private landowners via land
exchanges with conservation easements at Cumberland Island
National Seashore.

( ) Recommendation
( ) Policy Discussion
( ) Status Report
(X) Action Item
( ) Other
DATE SUBMITTED:

March 11, 2026

BUDGET INFORMATION:

None.

COMMISSION ACTION REQUESTED ON:
March 17, 2026
PURPOSE:
To request that the Board of Commissioners:
a.
To consider the approval of the Letter of Support for the National
Park Service’s efforts to acquire tracts 02-102 and 02-174 in the
proposed exchange of fee simple parcels with two (2) private
landowners via land exchanges with conservation easements at
Cumberland Island National Seashore.
HISTORY:
1.

The Letter of Support is to express support for the National Park
Service’s efforts to acquire tracts 02-102 and 02-174 in the proposed
exchange of fee simple parcels with two (2) private landowners via
land exchanges with conservation easements at Cumberland
Island National Seashore. This land is within the approved legislated
NPS boundary and is being acquired for the mission and purpose of
the unit.

FACTS & ISSUES:
1.
Cumberland Island National Seashore (CUIS) proposed to
exchange fee simple parcels with two (2) private landowners via
land exchanges with conservation easements within CUIS
boundary.
2.
This exchange would relocate private interests, limiting
development of private lands to areas more appropriate for
residential use while reducing the impact on visitors.
3.
Private ownership bisects park road and trail systems with no formal
easement or Right-of-way agreements. Exchanges would alleviate
the need of Right-of-way agreements for road and trail access.
4.
The exchange would protect, and conserve live oak maritime
forests, pristine beaches, potential historic and archeological
resources, intact barrier island ecosystem, nesting for shorebirds
and threatened sea turtles, lands with a primitive and undeveloped
character.
5.
Private Land Tracts: 02-120, and 02-174. See attached Maps.

OPTIONS:
1.

2.
3.
4.

Motion to approve the Letter of Support for the National Park
Service’s efforts to acquire tracts 02-102 and 02-174 in the proposed
exchange of fee simple parcels with two (2) private landowners via
land exchanges with conservation easements at Cumberland
Island National Seashore.
Motion to deny this item.
Motion to table this item.
Other action by the Board.

DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1.
To be determined by the Board.
DEPARTMENT:
Prepared by:

IF APPLICABLE:
County Attorney Review:

IF APPLICABLE:
Finance Review:

Katie Bishop, County Clerk
________________________

Attorney Jackie Fortier
_________________________

N/A
_________________________

National Park Service

Land Resources Program
Cumberland Island National Seashore

Camden County, Georgia
Approximately 142 acres

Project Description:
•
•
•
•
•
•

Cumberland Island National Seashore (CUIS) proposed to exchange fee simple parcels
with two (2) private landowners via land exchanges with conservation easements within
CUIS boundary.
This exchange would relocate private interests, limiting development of private lands to
areas more appropriate for residential use while reducing the impact on visitors.
Private ownership bisects park road and trail systems with no formal easement or Rightof-way agreements. Exchanges would alleviate the need of Right-of-way agreements for
road and trail access.
The exchange would protect, and conserve live oak maritime forests, pristine beaches,
potential historic and archeological resources, intact barrier island ecosystem, nesting for
shorebirds and threatened sea turtles, lands with a primitive and undeveloped character.
Private Land Tracts: 02-120, and 02-174
See attached Maps

[DATE]

Melissa Trenchik, Superintendent
Cumberland Island National Seashore
101 Wheeler Street
St. Marys, Georgia 31558

Re: Letter of Support for NPS Land Acquisition Opportunity

Dear Melissa Trenchik, Superintendent Cumberland Island National Seashore,

I am writing to express support for the National Park Service’s efforts to acquire tracts 02-102
and 02-174 in the proposed exchange of fee simple parcels with two (2) private landowners via
land exchanges with conservation easements at Cumberland Island National Seashore. This land
is within the approved legislated NPS boundary and is being acquired for the mission and
purpose of the unit.

Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.

Sincerely,
[OFFICIAL’S SIGNATURE]
[OFFICIAL’S NAME]
[OFFICIAL’S TITLE]

National Park Service

Land Resources Program

National Park Service

Land Resources Program

CAMDEN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR AGENDA ITEM: 3
SUBJECT:

Discussion regarding Sweetwater Park. District 4 - Commissioner Jim
Goodman

( ) Recommendation
( ) Policy Discussion
( ) Status Report
( ) Action Item
(X) Other

COMMISSION ACTION REQUESTED ON:
PURPOSE:

March 17, 2026

To request that the Board of Commissioners:
a.
Discussion regarding Sweetwater Park. District 4 - Commissioner Jim
Goodman

HISTORY:
1.

2.
3.
4.

5,

District 4 – Commissioner Jim Goodman requested this item be
placed on the agenda for discussion.
Sweetwater Park is located at 708 Point Peter Rd. in St. Marys.
Amenities included:
Pavilion with Kitchen, Playground, MultiPurpose/Cricket Field, Basketball Court and Restrooms.
During the regular meeting of the Camden County Board of
Commissioners held on February 17, 2026, representatives from
Sweet Water Branch Association (SWABRA) Park provided a
presentation to the Board regarding the history of the park and its
relationship with Camden County.
During that presentation, SWABRA representatives requested the
Board of Commissioners reestablish a lease agreement with the
SWABRA Park dating back to August 5, 1986.

FACTS & ISSUES:
1.

2.

3.

OPTIONS:
1.
2.
3.
4.

District 4 – Commissioner Jim Goodman requested this item be
placed on the agenda for discussion.
SWABRA representatives stated that the City of St Marys deeded
twelve (12) acres of land on April 19,1964 to be set aside for a park
for the African American community. The transaction is recorded
via Camden County Deed Book 118-291.
SWABRA representatives stated that historically, the park has served
as a cornerstone for the African American community when there
were no other options available in the City of St. Marys.

Official action to be determined by the Board.
Motion to deny the request.
Table this item.
Other action the Board deems necessary.

DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1.

To be determined by the Board.

DEPARTMENT:
Prepared by:

IF APPLICABLE:
County Attorney Review:

IF APPLICABLE:
Finance Review:

Katie Bishop, County Clerk

Attorney Jackie Fortier

________________________

_________________________

Janice Beckham, Finance
Director
_________________________

Sweet Water Branch Association
(SWABRA) Park
presentation to Camden
County Board of Commissioners
(CCBOC)

17 February 2026

AGENDA
AGENDA:
Purpose/Ask
Our “Why”
SWABRA Park 2025 Operational Costs
SWABRA Park Site Plan and Amenities
Origin and Brief History of SWABRA Park

SWABRA’s Ask and Why
Our Ask:
Petition the CCBOC to reestablish a lease agreement
with the SWABRA Park that had been in place from
August 5, 1986 to December 31, 2025. Exhibit 1
refers.
Our Why:
•

Past performance/success with the CCBOC is an indication of what is to
be expected in the future

•

Allows SWABRA to enter into a lease of the park while maintaining
ownership

•

Lease agreement allows for access to SPLOSH funds dedicated to parks
in the county

•

To continue providing a place for recreation and entertainment for the
citizens of Camden County.

SWABRA Park 2025 Operational Costs
Item/Description

Monthly Cost

Annual Cost

Personnel/Staff

$1,155.00

$13,860.00

Paper Goods/Supplies

$185.83

$2,230.00

Utilities

$275.00

$3,330

Equipment Maintenance

$85.21

$1,022.50

$1,703.54

$20,442.50

Note:
1. Costs do not include procurement cost for equipment
2. See Exhibit (2) for details of costs

SWABRA Park Site Plan

https://qpublic.schneidercorp.com/Application.aspx?AppID=641&La
yerID=11309&PageTypeID=4&PageID=4644&Q=1337734951&Key
Value=S08+01+001 Parcel No. S08-01-001 (800 Point Peter Road;
St. Marys, GA 31558

SWABRA Park Amenities
Playground

Pavillion, Kitchen
and Restrooms

Basketball
Court

Origin and Brief History of SWABRA Park
The City of St Marys deeded SWABRA 12 acres of
land on 4/19/1964 as a set aside park for the
African American community. Exhibit (3) refers.
The transaction is recorded via Camden County
Deed Book 118-291.
SWABRA Park has served as a cornerstone for the
African American community when there were no
other options available in the City of St. Marys.

Origin and Brief History of SWABRA Park
SWABRA Park Legends are local African
Americans with SWABRA Park origins, who played
professional sports or were offered professional
contracts.
 Calvin “Sunny” Wilson (Baseball)
 Edward Williams (Baseball)
 Kenneth Ellis (Football)
 Charles Humming (Football)
 Shelton Floyd (Baseball)
 Ricky Anderson (Football)
 Lavonia “Stump” Mitchell (Football)
 Tyrone Jones (Football)

Through the CCBOC and the SWABRA Board, it is
our desire for the park to be revitalized and become
a source of enjoyment for all citizens.

SWABRA Board
Position
President
Vice
President
Treasurer
Secretary
Parliamen
-tarian

Name
Shirley
Sessoms
Michael
Wilson
Terry
Floyd
Sean
Myers
Harry
Myers

Address
St. Marys, GA 31558
203 E. Hall St.; St. Marys, GA
31558
205 Borrell Boulevard; St. Marys,
GA 31558
817 Riverview Dr. W.; St. Marys,
GA 31558
2599 Douglas Dr; St. Marys, GA
31558

Phone
434-2420941
912-3226835
912-2277532
912-3221618
912-3222925

Email
shirleysessoms@e
arthlink.net"
michaelwilson5411
@gmail.com
terrancefloyd0@gm
ail.com
[email protected]
m
hjjvmyerselect@yah
oo.com

Camden County Solid Waste Authority (SWA)
Government Services Building, (Courthouse Square)
Commissioners’ Meeting Chambers
200 East 4thStreet, 2nd Floor, Room 252,
Woodbine, Georgia
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
The Camden County Solid Waste Authority (SWA) held a regular meeting on
Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at 8:01 p.m. in the Board of County Commissioners’
Meeting Chambers of the Government Services Building, Woodbine, Georgia.
Present:

Ben Casey; Robbie Cheek, Cody Smith; Jim Goodman; Martin Turner;
County Administrator Shawn Boatright; Deputy County Administrator
Joey Yacobacci, County Attorney Jaqueline Fortier; County Clerk
Katie Bishop and Deputy County Clerk Shekia Robinson.

Ben Casey called the Solid Waste Authority Meeting to order at 8:01 PM.

SWA Agenda Amendments
No amendments were offered during this time.

Adoption of SWA Agenda
Cody Smith made a motion, seconded by Vice-Chair Robbie Cheek to adopt the
agenda as presented.
The motion carried unanimously.

SWA Approval of Minutes
•
June 17, 2025 SWA meeting minutes
Cody Smith made a motion, seconded by Vice-Chairman Robbie Cheek to
approve the June 17, 2025 Solid Waste Authority meeting minutes.
The motion carried unanimously.

SWA Public Comments
No public comments were offered during this time.

SWA Agenda
1.

Loan modification to Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA) loan
#GF2023010.

Ben Casey made a motion, seconded by Cody Smith to approve the Loan
modification to Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA) loan #GF2023010
as presented.
The motion carried unanimously.

Additional SWA Public Comments
No additional public comments were offered during this time.

SWA Adjournment
Commissioner Smith made a motion, seconded by Vice-Chairman Cheek to
adjourn the SWA Meeting and Reconvene the Regular Meeting at 8:05 PM.
The motion carried unanimously.

CAMDEN COUNTY SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY
SWA AGENDA ITEM: 1
SUBJECT:

Consideration of MSW and C&D Landfills - Costs Analyses and Tipping
Fee Options.

( ) Recommendation
( ) Policy Discussion
( ) Status Report
( ) Action Item
(X) Other

AUTHORITY ACTION REQUESTED ON:
PURPOSE:

March 17, 2026

To request that the Solid Waste Authority:
a.
Consideration of MSW and C&D Landfills - Costs Analyses and Tipping
Fee Options.

HISTORY:
1.

Atlantic Coast Consulting (ACC) updated the cost of disposal
analysis for the Camden County Municipal Solid Waste Landfill
(MSWLF) and the Construction & Demolition/Industrial (C&D/I) landfill
using the most recent operational costs, tonnage data, and closure
cost estimates.

FACTS & ISSUES:
1.

OPTIONS:
1.
2.
3.
4.

See attached Memorandum prepared by ACC for a detail summary
and recommendations.

Motion to be determined by the Authority.
Motion to deny the request.
Table this item.
Other action the Board deems necessary.

DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1.

To be determined by the Authority.

DEPARTMENT:
Prepared by:

IF APPLICABLE:
County Attorney Review:

IF APPLICABLE:
Finance Review:

John Pittman, Solid Waste
Director
________________________

Attorney Jackie Fortier

Janice Beckham, Finance
Director
_________________________

_________________________

A solid approach
for a cleaner environment.

Memorandum
To:

John Pittman, Camden County Solid Waste Director

From:

Chad Hall, PhD, P.E.

Date

March 10, 2026

Subject:

Camden County
MSW and C&D/I Landfills - Costs Analyses and Tipping Fee Options

Executive Summary and Key Recommendations
ACC updated the cost of disposal analysis for the Camden County Municipal Solid Waste
Landfill (MSWLF) and the Construction & Demolition/Industrial (C&D/I) landfill using the most
recent operational costs, tonnage data, and closure cost estimates.

Key Findings:
I.






II.

Disposal trends
MSW tonnage decreased approximately 11% from levels used in the 2024 rate
study.
C&D/I tonnage decreased approximately 22% over the same period.
Lower tonnage spreads operational costs across fewer tons, increasing the
average cost per ton.
The average cost per ton at the MSWLF decreased due to the proposed vertical
expansion. Increased capacity allows for landfill cell construction and closure costs
to be recouped over a longer time.
Calculated costs (See Appendix, Tables 1-4)
Landfill

Current Estimated Cost

C&D/I Landfill
MSW Landfill

$22.42 / ton
$31.95 / ton

Previous
Estimated
Cost
$22.29 / ton
$37.25 / ton

III.
Current revenue performance
Tonnage and revenue for the first half of FY26 were analyzed at both landfills.
 C&D/I landfill: Revenue generated only 86% of total disposal costs.
The average fee per ton in the first half of FY26 was $19.35 / ton
 MSW landfill: The average revenue per ton in the first half of FY26 was $28.65 /
ton. Current rates are slightly below the calculated cost. Disposal fees from
curbside collection are significantly lower than the standard In-County MSW rate.

7414 Hodgson Memorial Drive, Suite 2B
Savannah, GA 31406
912.236.3471

11545 Wills Road, Suite 100
Alpharetta, GA 30009
770.594.5998

8848 Cedar Springs Lane, Suite 202
Knoxville, TN 37923
865.531.9143

John Pittman
Memorandum – MSW and C&D/I Cost Analysis and Fee Options
March 10, 2026

Recommendations
1. C&D/I Landfill
 Monitor disposal quantities for 12–18 months
 Work towards getting all customers aligned with the gate rates
 Re-establish rates for Asbestos Waste
 Add a separate Industrial Waste tipping fee
2. MSW Landfill
 The County should consider accelerating repayment of the GEFA loan for Cell 5
construction.
Two repayment options were evaluated:
Repayment Option Monthly Payment
Surcharge Needed
Interest Paid
20-year schedule
$15,861
$2.00 / ton
$1,047,409
5-year payoff
$50,100
$6.33 / ton
$244,924

Accelerating repayment would:
o Save the County approximately $802,000 in interest
o Eliminate debt within five years
o Provide for future surcharges to fund future landfill construction.


Standardize rate categories:
o Work towards getting all customers aligned with the gate rates.
o Applying the current gate rates to the quantities received in the first half of FY26
would have yielded an average fee of $32.01 per ton.



Raise curbside collection fees:
o Monthly collections fees increase from $25 to $28.50 per customer to allow for full
cost allocation of the tipping fees.

3. Both Landfills:
 In addition to standardizing rates, all waste categories also need to be adjusted for
inflation on July 1, 2026 according to the US Consumer Price Index for Garbage and
Trash collection in U.S. City average, All Urban consumers, not seasonally adjusted
(Table 2, CPI-U).
 Current CPI data shows 5% inflation for the 12 months ending January 2026.
Summary
This analysis updates a previous study completed in May 2024 and incorporates:
 updated FY2025–FY2026 data
 updated operational costs
 updated closure cost estimates
 removes contingency from the costs
 the proposed MSW landfill vertical expansion
 financing of Cell 5 through a GEFA loan.

2026-03-10 camden county cost of disposal

Page 2

Table 1 - Annual Operations

Personnel / Salaries
Contracted Services / Utilities
Supplies
Heavy Equip / Vehicles
Debt Service (GEFA)

3/10/2026

2025 Adopted
2026 Adopted
MSWL
$1,340,536
$1,429,731
$843,541
$1,023,851
$744,601
$439,315
$336,700
$443,900
$261,901
$790,000
$466,100
$601,200 $
601,200

Total Annual Operations

$4,009,432

C&D
$586,190
$305,286
$181,999
$323,900
$0

Operations Cost per Ton

$2,612,057 $1,397,375

Recent annual tonnage
MSW
FY 26, first half
FY26 projected
FY25 (7-24 thru 6-25)
FY24 (7-23 thru 6-24)
2023 tonnage
2022 tonnage
2021 tonnage
2020 tonnage

46,572
93,144
96,940
137,242
106,872
95,287
192,801
139,899

Average
Median
FY25-FY26, Annualized
% cost to MSW

123,169
106,872
95,000

Debt Service Options
Base 20 year loan
Accelerated payoff

Notes

C&D/I
%MSW
36,185
56.3%
72,370
56.3%
85,168
53.2%
89,682
60.5%
64,254
62.5% % tonnage MSW
104,537
47.7%
117,555
62.1%
173,527
44.6%
101,013
89,682
81,000

54.9%
54.4%
54.0%

59%
Debt Length
(months)

Monthly Due
Annual Cost
240 $ 15,860.98 $
190,332
60 $ 50,100.00 $
601,200

Depreciation value in budget is not used. We use the planned 10 year equipment cycle shown on Table 1A
Contracted services amount is reduced by $108,000 from budget because EPD surcharge/ton is added elsewhere

MSWL
C&D
$ 27.50
$17.25

Table 1A - Equipment

3/10/2026

Potential Heavy Equipment Costs and Rebuild
Item
Life (yrs)
Cost
Heavy
Equipment

Compactor1
Compactor2
Skid Steer
Excavator1
Excavator2
Dozer1
Dozer2
Dozer3
Articulated Truck1
Articulated Truck2
Articulated Truck3

10 $720,000
10 $720,000
10 $ 200,000
10 $ 300,000
10 $ 300,000
10 $ 325,000
10 $ 325,000
10 $ 325,000
10 $ 500,000
10 $ 500,000
10 $ 250,000

5yr Rebuild
$360,000
$360,000
$100,000
$150,000
$150,000
$162,500
$162,500
$162,500
$250,000
$250,000
$125,000

Annual Deprec.
$108,000.00
$108,000.00
$30,000.00
$45,000.00
$45,000.00
$48,750.00
$48,750.00
$48,750.00
$75,000.00
$75,000.00
$37,500.00
$669,750.00

Vehicles

Total
Inflate to 2026

Freightliner Roll-Off
Ford F250
Water Truck

5 $ 200,000
5 $ 45,000
5 $ 150,000

$40,000.00
$9,000.00
$30,000.00

$ 395,000

$79,000.00
$748,750.00
$790,000

Round to $750K in Annual Operating Costs

Notes
Assuming heavy equipment will have 10 year life cycle; purchased with 5yr / 10,000 warranty; will rebuild at 5 years at
assumed 50% of original purchase cost
Assuming trucks have 5 year life and will be replaced with new; no rebuild

Table 2 - Capital Construction and Improvements
MSWL Project
VE permitting
Future C&D Construction
Future Cell Construction, CQA/CAE
Future Construction Plans

3/10/2026

Year completed
Construction Cost
2026

2037-2038 $
2037

CA/CQA Cost

2,200,000 $
$

Total Cost
CY Added
$250,000

250,000 $ 2,450,000
100,000 $
100,000

Tons Added
1,926,809

1,200,000

869,400

$ 2,550,000
Costs to Offset MSWL projects
Costs to Offset C&D construction

$
$

0.13 per ton
2.93 per ton

Table 3 - Future Obligations

3/10/2026

Future obligations are estimated cost to close each landfill and conduct post-closure care in accordance with regulations

Total Future Obligations
Funded Obligations
Unfunded Obligations
Remaing Permitted Tonnage
Costs to Cover

MSWL
C&D
$13,910,573 $ 24,913,779
$7,015,475
$70,863
$6,895,098
$24,842,916
1,926,809

16,704,079

$3.58

$1.49

Notes
C&D cost estimates are from 5-yr permit review set
2025 RCRs used for remaining capacity
2025 CAFR used for reserves

MSWL not expected to reach end-of-life until 2042
C&D/I has until 2038 before next cell construction is needed

Reserves
$

7,086,338

Closure
PCC
Total

MSWL
C&D
$
8,438,370 $
9,502,971
$
5,472,203 $ 15,410,808
$ 13,910,573 $ 24,913,779

Remaining Capacity
MSWL
C&D
Remaining Volume (CY)
1,078,878
23,056,009
Est. Compaction (tons/CY)
0.827
0.7245
Remaining Tonnage
892,232
16,704,079
Added Vol Vertical Exp (CY)
1,251,000
0
VE Added Tonnage
1,034,577
0
Total Remaining Tonnage
1,926,809
16,704,079

$

38,824,352

Table 4 - Total Cost Summary
MSWL

3/10/2026

Operations
Capital Outlays
Future Obligations

C&D/I
$27.50 $17.25
$0.13
$2.93
$3.58
$1.49

Subtotaled cost
EPD HW Trust Fund

$31.20 $21.67
0.75 $ 0.75

OCGA 12-8-39(e), Permit Condition # 17.

$31.95

Total calculated cost per ton

Totaled cost

$

$22.42

3/10/2026

Table 5.
FY27 Landfill Tipping Fees
Rate

Item
Passenger Tires, each
Passenger Tire with rim, each
Semi Truck tires, each
Semi Truck tires with rim, each
Tractor tires, each
Tractor tires with rim, each
Special Waste, per ton
Asbestos, per cubic yard
Sludge, per ton
MSW - In county, per ton
MSW - Out of county, per ton
C&D - In county, per ton
C&D - Out of county, per ton
C&D Industrial , per ton

$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$

5.30
6.30
15.80
16.80
26.30
27.30
52.50
30.00
105.00
29.30
40.00
19.10
26.30
25.00

1 Annual price adjustment for July 1 of each year will be based
on the most recent month published 12- month percentage
change in Consumer Price Index for Garbage and Trash
collection in U.S. City average, All Urban consumers, not
seasonally adjusted
2 The above fees are published gate rates. Customers with
long-term commitments and those that may commit to longterm contracts may receive different negotiated rates. Also,
special waste fees may vary depending on the waste profile
and volumes.

CAMDEN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR AGENDA ITEM: 4
SUBJECT:

Consideration of MSW and C&D Landfills - Costs Analyses and Tipping
Fee Options.

( ) Recommendation
( ) Policy Discussion
( ) Status Report
( ) Action Item
(X) Other

COMMISSION ACTION REQUESTED ON:
PURPOSE:

March 17, 2026

To request that the Board of Commissioners:
a.
Consideration of MSW and C&D Landfills - Costs Analyses and Tipping
Fee Options.

HISTORY:
1.

Atlantic Coast Consulting (ACC) updated the cost of disposal
analysis for the Camden County Municipal Solid Waste Landfill
(MSWLF) and the Construction & Demolition/Industrial (C&D/I) landfill
using the most recent operational costs, tonnage data, and closure
cost estimates.

FACTS & ISSUES:
1.

OPTIONS:
1.
2.
3.
4.

See attached Memorandum prepared by ACC for a detail summary
and recommendations.

Motion to be determined by the Board.
Motion to deny the request.
Table this item.
Other action the Board deems necessary.

DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1.

To be determined by the Board.

DEPARTMENT:
Prepared by:

IF APPLICABLE:
County Attorney Review:

IF APPLICABLE:
Finance Review:

John Pittman, Solid Waste
Director
________________________

Attorney Jackie Fortier

Janice Beckham, Finance
Director
_________________________

_________________________

A solid approach
for a cleaner environment.

Memorandum
To:

John Pittman, Camden County Solid Waste Director

From:

Chad Hall, PhD, P.E.

Date

March 10, 2026

Subject:

Camden County
MSW and C&D/I Landfills - Costs Analyses and Tipping Fee Options

Executive Summary and Key Recommendations
ACC updated the cost of disposal analysis for the Camden County Municipal Solid Waste
Landfill (MSWLF) and the Construction & Demolition/Industrial (C&D/I) landfill using the most
recent operational costs, tonnage data, and closure cost estimates.

Key Findings:
I.






II.

Disposal trends
MSW tonnage decreased approximately 11% from levels used in the 2024 rate
study.
C&D/I tonnage decreased approximately 22% over the same period.
Lower tonnage spreads operational costs across fewer tons, increasing the
average cost per ton.
The average cost per ton at the MSWLF decreased due to the proposed vertical
expansion. Increased capacity allows for landfill cell construction and closure costs
to be recouped over a longer time.
Calculated costs (See Appendix, Tables 1-4)
Landfill

Current Estimated Cost

C&D/I Landfill
MSW Landfill

$22.42 / ton
$31.95 / ton

Previous
Estimated
Cost
$22.29 / ton
$37.25 / ton

III.
Current revenue performance
Tonnage and revenue for the first half of FY26 were analyzed at both landfills.
 C&D/I landfill: Revenue generated only 86% of total disposal costs.
The average fee per ton in the first half of FY26 was $19.35 / ton
 MSW landfill: The average revenue per ton in the first half of FY26 was $28.65 /
ton. Current rates are slightly below the calculated cost. Disposal fees from
curbside collection are significantly lower than the standard In-County MSW rate.

7414 Hodgson Memorial Drive, Suite 2B
Savannah, GA 31406
912.236.3471

11545 Wills Road, Suite 100
Alpharetta, GA 30009
770.594.5998

8848 Cedar Springs Lane, Suite 202
Knoxville, TN 37923
865.531.9143

John Pittman
Memorandum – MSW and C&D/I Cost Analysis and Fee Options
March 10, 2026

Recommendations
1. C&D/I Landfill
 Monitor disposal quantities for 12–18 months
 Work towards getting all customers aligned with the gate rates
 Re-establish rates for Asbestos Waste
 Add a separate Industrial Waste tipping fee
2. MSW Landfill
 The County should consider accelerating repayment of the GEFA loan for Cell 5
construction.
Two repayment options were evaluated:
Repayment Option Monthly Payment
Surcharge Needed
Interest Paid
20-year schedule
$15,861
$2.00 / ton
$1,047,409
5-year payoff
$50,100
$6.33 / ton
$244,924

Accelerating repayment would:
o Save the County approximately $802,000 in interest
o Eliminate debt within five years
o Provide for future surcharges to fund future landfill construction.


Standardize rate categories:
o Work towards getting all customers aligned with the gate rates.
o Applying the current gate rates to the quantities received in the first half of FY26
would have yielded an average fee of $32.01 per ton.



Raise curbside collection fees:
o Monthly collections fees increase from $25 to $28.50 per customer to allow for full
cost allocation of the tipping fees.

3. Both Landfills:
 In addition to standardizing rates, all waste categories also need to be adjusted for
inflation on July 1, 2026 according to the US Consumer Price Index for Garbage and
Trash collection in U.S. City average, All Urban consumers, not seasonally adjusted
(Table 2, CPI-U).
 Current CPI data shows 5% inflation for the 12 months ending January 2026.
Summary
This analysis updates a previous study completed in May 2024 and incorporates:
 updated FY2025–FY2026 data
 updated operational costs
 updated closure cost estimates
 removes contingency from the costs
 the proposed MSW landfill vertical expansion
 financing of Cell 5 through a GEFA loan.

2026-03-10 camden county cost of disposal

Page 2

Table 1 - Annual Operations

Personnel / Salaries
Contracted Services / Utilities
Supplies
Heavy Equip / Vehicles
Debt Service (GEFA)

3/10/2026

2025 Adopted
2026 Adopted
MSWL
$1,340,536
$1,429,731
$843,541
$1,023,851
$744,601
$439,315
$336,700
$443,900
$261,901
$790,000
$466,100
$601,200 $
601,200

Total Annual Operations

$4,009,432

C&D
$586,190
$305,286
$181,999
$323,900
$0

Operations Cost per Ton

$2,612,057 $1,397,375

Recent annual tonnage
MSW
FY 26, first half
FY26 projected
FY25 (7-24 thru 6-25)
FY24 (7-23 thru 6-24)
2023 tonnage
2022 tonnage
2021 tonnage
2020 tonnage

46,572
93,144
96,940
137,242
106,872
95,287
192,801
139,899

Average
Median
FY25-FY26, Annualized
% cost to MSW

123,169
106,872
95,000

Debt Service Options
Base 20 year loan
Accelerated payoff

Notes

C&D/I
%MSW
36,185
56.3%
72,370
56.3%
85,168
53.2%
89,682
60.5%
64,254
62.5% % tonnage MSW
104,537
47.7%
117,555
62.1%
173,527
44.6%
101,013
89,682
81,000

54.9%
54.4%
54.0%

59%
Debt Length
(months)

Monthly Due
Annual Cost
240 $ 15,860.98 $
190,332
60 $ 50,100.00 $
601,200

Depreciation value in budget is not used. We use the planned 10 year equipment cycle shown on Table 1A
Contracted services amount is reduced by $108,000 from budget because EPD surcharge/ton is added elsewhere

MSWL
C&D
$ 27.50
$17.25

Table 1A - Equipment

3/10/2026

Potential Heavy Equipment Costs and Rebuild
Item
Life (yrs)
Cost
Heavy
Equipment

Compactor1
Compactor2
Skid Steer
Excavator1
Excavator2
Dozer1
Dozer2
Dozer3
Articulated Truck1
Articulated Truck2
Articulated Truck3

10 $720,000
10 $720,000
10 $ 200,000
10 $ 300,000
10 $ 300,000
10 $ 325,000
10 $ 325,000
10 $ 325,000
10 $ 500,000
10 $ 500,000
10 $ 250,000

5yr Rebuild
$360,000
$360,000
$100,000
$150,000
$150,000
$162,500
$162,500
$162,500
$250,000
$250,000
$125,000

Annual Deprec.
$108,000.00
$108,000.00
$30,000.00
$45,000.00
$45,000.00
$48,750.00
$48,750.00
$48,750.00
$75,000.00
$75,000.00
$37,500.00
$669,750.00

Vehicles

Total
Inflate to 2026

Freightliner Roll-Off
Ford F250
Water Truck

5 $ 200,000
5 $ 45,000
5 $ 150,000

$40,000.00
$9,000.00
$30,000.00

$ 395,000

$79,000.00
$748,750.00
$790,000

Round to $750K in Annual Operating Costs

Notes
Assuming heavy equipment will have 10 year life cycle; purchased with 5yr / 10,000 warranty; will rebuild at 5 years at
assumed 50% of original purchase cost
Assuming trucks have 5 year life and will be replaced with new; no rebuild

Table 2 - Capital Construction and Improvements
MSWL Project
VE permitting
Future C&D Construction
Future Cell Construction, CQA/CAE
Future Construction Plans

3/10/2026

Year completed
Construction Cost
2026

2037-2038 $
2037

CA/CQA Cost

2,200,000 $
$

Total Cost
CY Added
$250,000

250,000 $ 2,450,000
100,000 $
100,000

Tons Added
1,926,809

1,200,000

869,400

$ 2,550,000
Costs to Offset MSWL projects
Costs to Offset C&D construction

$
$

0.13 per ton
2.93 per ton

Table 3 - Future Obligations

3/10/2026

Future obligations are estimated cost to close each landfill and conduct post-closure care in accordance with regulations

Total Future Obligations
Funded Obligations
Unfunded Obligations
Remaing Permitted Tonnage
Costs to Cover

MSWL
C&D
$13,910,573 $ 24,913,779
$7,015,475
$70,863
$6,895,098
$24,842,916
1,926,809

16,704,079

$3.58

$1.49

Notes
C&D cost estimates are from 5-yr permit review set
2025 RCRs used for remaining capacity
2025 CAFR used for reserves

MSWL not expected to reach end-of-life until 2042
C&D/I has until 2038 before next cell construction is needed

Reserves
$

7,086,338

Closure
PCC
Total

MSWL
C&D
$
8,438,370 $
9,502,971
$
5,472,203 $ 15,410,808
$ 13,910,573 $ 24,913,779

Remaining Capacity
MSWL
C&D
Remaining Volume (CY)
1,078,878
23,056,009
Est. Compaction (tons/CY)
0.827
0.7245
Remaining Tonnage
892,232
16,704,079
Added Vol Vertical Exp (CY)
1,251,000
0
VE Added Tonnage
1,034,577
0
Total Remaining Tonnage
1,926,809
16,704,079

$

38,824,352

Table 4 - Total Cost Summary
MSWL

3/10/2026

Operations
Capital Outlays
Future Obligations

C&D/I
$27.50 $17.25
$0.13
$2.93
$3.58
$1.49

Subtotaled cost
EPD HW Trust Fund

$31.20 $21.67
0.75 $ 0.75

OCGA 12-8-39(e), Permit Condition # 17.

$31.95

Total calculated cost per ton

Totaled cost

$

$22.42

3/10/2026

Table 5.
FY27 Landfill Tipping Fees
Rate

Item
Passenger Tires, each
Passenger Tire with rim, each
Semi Truck tires, each
Semi Truck tires with rim, each
Tractor tires, each
Tractor tires with rim, each
Special Waste, per ton
Asbestos, per cubic yard
Sludge, per ton
MSW - In county, per ton
MSW - Out of county, per ton
C&D - In county, per ton
C&D - Out of county, per ton
C&D Industrial , per ton

$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$

5.30
6.30
15.80
16.80
26.30
27.30
52.50
30.00
105.00
29.30
40.00
19.10
26.30
25.00

1 Annual price adjustment for July 1 of each year will be based
on the most recent month published 12- month percentage
change in Consumer Price Index for Garbage and Trash
collection in U.S. City average, All Urban consumers, not
seasonally adjusted
2 The above fees are published gate rates. Customers with
long-term commitments and those that may commit to longterm contracts may receive different negotiated rates. Also,
special waste fees may vary depending on the waste profile
and volumes.

Board of County Commissioner’s Calendar
March 2026
March 16

March 17

March 18

Board of County
Commissioners
Regular Meeting 6:00
PM, Chambers,
Woodbine

March 23

March 24

March 31

March 20

Board of Elections
& Registration
Regular Meeting,
4:00 PM, Chambers,
Woodbine

March 25
Planning
Commission
Regular Meeting,
6:00 PM ROC,
Kingsland

March 30

March 19

March 26

March 27

Board of County Commissioner’s Calendar
April 2026
April 1

April 2

April 3
County offices will
be closed in
observance of
Good Friday.

April 6

April 7

April 8

Board of County
Commissioners
Regular Meeting 6:00
PM, Chambers,
Woodbine

April 13

April 14

April 9

April 10

Board of Assessors
Regular Meeting,
Chambers,
Woodbine 6:00 PM

April 15

April 16

April 17

Board of Elections
& Registration
Regular Meeting,
4:00 PM, Chambers,
Woodbine

April 20

April 21

Voter Registration
Deadline for May
19, 2026 General
Primary/Nonpartis
an Election.

Board of County
Commissioners
Regular Meeting 6:00
PM, Chambers,
Woodbine

April 27

April 28

April 22

April 23
Board of Assessors
Regular Meeting,
Chambers,
Woodbine 6:00 PM

April 29
Planning
Commission
Regular Meeting,
6:00 PM ROC,
Kingsland

April 30

April 24