Justin P. Wells

The Board meeting agenda includes a resolution recognizing the service of Dr. Gary Branch, various departmental reports, and a citizen comment session. Commission approvals involve a drainage request on Pittman Road and a proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance. New business covers a wide array of items: project authorization for 2026 LMIG and 2025 SAP initiatives, LRA funding applications for road resurfacing, various technology and SaaS service proposals, HVAC replacement and service agreement modifications, courthouse repair proposals, recreation department lighting and painting improvements, surplus item designation, personnel policy amendments regarding vacation hours, and professional education requests. Additionally, the commission plans to discuss county purchasing card policies and the issuance of RFQs for electrical and plumbing services, followed by administrative and legal reports, commissioner updates, and an executive session.

Key discussion topics for this regular meeting include citizen address, review of the December 2025 financial report, and consideration of a conditional use permit application for a commercial kennel facility. Zoning discussions involve recommendations to amend the Zoning Ordinance regarding non-conforming lots resulting from land swaps and establishing a requirement for speakers to sign up seven days prior to zoning hearings. Old business items include consideration of engineering plans for stormwater diversion on Oak Tree Rd, a proposal for lease/purchase of motor graders, amendments to the Alcoholic Beverage Ordinance regarding application deadlines, and changes to the Metter-Candler Recreation Department Advisory Board by-laws concerning absences and remote participation. New business covers approving a GACJCC reimbursement grant expenditure, authorizing a request for proposals for courthouse storm damage repairs, setting 2026 election qualifying fees, reviewing the fiscal year 2027 budget schedule, and making an appointment to the Recreation Advisory Board.

This Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan for Candler County and the Cities of Metter & Pulaski serves as a strategic blueprint to reduce long-term risks from natural, technological, and human-caused hazards. It outlines goals, objectives, and actionable mitigation strategies to enhance community resilience and ensure eligibility for federal and state funding programs. The plan emphasizes continuous preparedness, risk assessment, and integration of mitigation efforts into local planning to safeguard lives, property, and infrastructure across all participating jurisdictions.