Natalie Ashman

The Board of Elections meeting covered several administrative and operational topics. Key discussions included a report on voter registration cancellations involving deceased individuals, felons, and other adjustments, as well as an update on the total number of registered voters. The Board reviewed the status of polling locations, including necessary moves and co-locations for various precincts. Additionally, the Director provided updates on absentee ballot application acceptance, staff recruitment challenges for the election supervisor position, the status of office renovations and equipment testing, and the appointment process for a board vacancy. The Board also acknowledged the contributions of an office intern.

The board formally exited from an executive session and authorized the chairman to sign the associated affidavit before adjourning the meeting.

The board conducted a public hearing regarding two proposed zoning ordinance amendments. The first amendment concerned Chapter 110, Article 5, specifically regarding conditional uses for churches and the addition of off-site parking as an incidental use. This item was tabled to allow for further review and discussion. The second item addressed a similar zoning amendment to permit off-site parking as a conditional use in the Office Institutional (OI) zoning district to support businesses with temporary parking needs.

The board discussed several items, including a memorandum of agreement with the Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission, the award of a contract for a thin lift flex guard overlay system, and committee assignments for vacancies on the DFACS board, board of assessors, and development authority. The board also addressed project updates, including various culvert replacements and recreational facilities, and moved to extend the advertisement period for development authority vacancies. The meeting concluded with an executive session regarding litigation and administrative matters.

The board meeting addressed several key agenda items, including a proclamation declaring April as Safe Digging Month. Discussion occurred regarding a special events application for a paddle sports tournament at Lake McIntosh, which was tabled for a future meeting. Reappointment of a member to the Recreation Commission was approved. The board awarded a construction bid for a stormwater project in the Brandon Mill subdivision and approved a revised contract with the Georgia Department of Transportation for right-of-way acquisition on the State Route 85/279 Corinth Road project. Additionally, administrators provided updates on various ongoing county projects, and an executive session was held to discuss litigation, real estate, and prior executive session minutes.