Catherine Farr

The Board discussed and recommended approval for several variance petitions including height and structure distance variances for a Yokogawa industrial expansion, setback and buffer reductions for a self-storage facility, and variances for a retail renovation project. Additionally, the Board recommended approval for a gravel storage lot project with specific buffer and screening requirements, a right-of-way reduction for a residential subdivision, a setback reduction for a residential lot, and street planting eliminations for a proposed car dealership site.

The Board recognized an outgoing Commissioner for sixteen years of service, reviewed the launch of the new County website, and received a presentation from the local 4-H club. Key actions included filing an intent to object to a proposed property annexation into the City of Senoia, accepting several roadways into the public roads system, ordering the demolition of an unsafe structure, and making various appointments to local boards and authorities. The Board also approved the purchase of property for a new park, authorized a real estate agreement for transportation infrastructure, amended trust agreements for county retirement plans, and executed professional services agreements for performance evaluation and FMLA management. Additional items included temporary road closures for maintenance, approval of budget amendments for equipment, and updates to Commissioner benefit ordinances.

The board heard two petitions. The first was for a variance to Article 23 regarding minimum lot size for a property on Oliver Potts Road, which was recommended for approval with a condition regarding future additions. The second was for a variance to reduce the right-of-way width from 50 feet to 26 feet for The Georgian at Shenandoah development, which was also recommended for approval subject to eight specific conditions related to plat revisions, easements, and infrastructure maintenance.

The board meeting included the recognition of airport employees for their service during the year. Key agenda items included the execution of mutual lease terminations and new ground and sublease agreements related to corporate headquarters relocation. The board established meeting dates for the upcoming year. Additionally, the airport manager provided updates on FAA inspection reports, based aircraft statistics, and recent financial performance. The airport engineer reported on the status of the 5-year capital improvement plan, security fencing, land acquisition, and hangar construction progress. The board also convened in an executive session to discuss a real estate matter.

The Authority confirmed the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Georgia Department of Transportation regarding Disadvantaged Business Enterprise certification procedures and finalized an amendment to a lease agreement for The Prop Stop Hangar. Additionally, the Assistant Airport Manager provided updates on fuel sales, ongoing capital projects, and letters of intent, while the Airport Engineer reported on tentative allocation letters and land acquisition matters. The meeting also included an executive session to address real estate and litigation issues.