Keith Allgood

The meeting addressed a request for a variance on a lot, specifically regarding a 40-foot width variance from the setback line. The discussion highlighted that the lot was plotted before the current ordinance. Another request involved a variance on a lot from 15,000 square feet to 14,306 square feet, due to the state reducing the lot size for road improvements. The board also discussed a request for a variance to locate an above-ground pool in the side yard of a property, due to steep topography in the rear yard.

The Kingston Springs Board of Commission held a public hearing to discuss several ordinances, including amending notice requirements for the payment spring and board of zoning appeal, amending language in the municipal code, collecting court costs, litigation tax, and forfeiture, and amending the fiscal budget. The board also discussed a town survey mailer for public comment, increasing residential and commercial adequate facilities tax, AED placement in parks, speed limit signs on residential streets, and the status of late-night signal flashing. Additionally, the board discussed the Collier's estimate on the safe CrossFit school and the farmers and Artisans market fund.

The meeting of the Kingston Springs Board of Commissioners included discussions and announcements from commissioners, such as positive feedback on a report and a visit to a new restaurant. The parks department was congratulated for recognition of the Tier One program. There was an initial meeting for farmers market vendors with plans for another meeting in February. The board also discussed and recognized the creation of an award-winning budget. A request from public works to swap a surplus truck for a hydro jetter was discussed, contingent upon a fair market analysis. Updates were provided on various projects, including website improvements and survey results. The sheriff's department's stance on serving alcohol to minors and its impact on local businesses was discussed, with plans for a special call meeting to address related issues.

The meeting included project updates on the person property, where an easement issue was discussed, and on Patel Sunoco, where a traffic study was reviewed. The traffic study internalizes the impact of three projects collectively, including highway 55 burger restaurant. The traffic study revealed an increase in traffic delay. The commission also discussed the potential for a community mobility plan grant to study traffic patterns.

The meeting included discussions on a grand opening, the mowing of a ball field, and the promotion of officers. The board approved writing off uncollected sewer debt, entering into a contract agreement for municipal inspections and code enforcement services due to a building inspector's academy acceptance. They also approved budget adjustments for purchasing a surplus bucket truck. Additionally, the board approved a resolution authorizing the issuance of interest-bearing fire department capital outlay notes and the disposal of surplus items.