Jesse Cooper

The Paulding County Board of Commissioners held a work session meeting. The meeting included a mid-year financial review, which highlighted increased revenues from title available tax and local option sales tax. The meeting also covered project updates from the water system director, including progress on the Richland Creek Reservoir, the Northeast Transmission Main Loop, Copper Mine Expansion, Pumpkin Vine WRF Improvements, and biosolids management. Additionally, there was a discussion regarding water main extensions and the Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program.

The work session included an invocation and pledge of allegiance. The session featured a presentation of a public safety appreciation award to a lead communications officer for her work at the 9-1-1 center, highlighting her role in training and mentoring new officers and her leadership as an interim supervisor. A proclamation was presented for Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month. Additionally, there was a presentation from the Atlanta Regional Transit Link Authority about transit planning and funding.

The meeting included an invocation and pledge, followed by the approval of minutes from a previous work session and board meeting. The consent agenda items were approved. A resolution was adopted to implement a six-month moratorium on accepting rezoning applications for residential requests. Additionally, a resolution was adopted for the acquisition of real property related to a road intersection improvement project. The purchase of new submersible pumps and related equipment was approved, funded through the renewal and extension fund. Finally, a resolution was adopted to confirm an executive session for real estate purposes.

The regular session was called back in order, and a motion was made to adjourn. It was stated that no business was conducted during the closed session.

The Paulding Planning Commission meeting included discussions and decisions on two applications. The first application was for a special use permit for a worship center, which was approved with stipulations. The second application was for a special use permit for a self-storage facility, including climate-controlled, non-climate controlled, and RV storage, which was also approved. The meeting addressed concerns related to traffic, interconnectivity between parcels, and lighting requirements.