Greene County

The Greene County Board of Commissioners convened for their regular monthly meeting, addressing several key issues. The meeting included a presentation on the Age-Friendly Community Survey results. They reviewed and approved final plat requests for The Homesteads Section IVC and Forest Ridge Section IV, as well as preliminary plat requests for Hardin North Section II. Additionally, preliminary and final plats were approved for Carthouse Commons Phase I. The board also discussed and approved the installation of a historical marker honoring Representative Abram Colby, a resolution for an Airport Construction Project, budget adjustments for Fiscal Year 2025, and the purchase of four 3,000-gallon fire tankers. They approved a resolution for Fiscal Year 2026 LMIG Projects, an alcoholic beverage license application for VR International LLC, the Fiscal Year 2026 Contract for the Senior Center, and a resolution to declare certain property as surplus. Lastly, they re-appointed Tommy Swann to the Planning and Zoning Board for District 3.

This document provides an overview of proposed amendments to Greene County's Comprehensive Plan. The amendments primarily involve adjustments to the Future Development Map, reclassification of land between the West Greene Character Area and the Farmland and Forestry Character Area, and modifications to policy corridor designations. The plan also outlines the process, timeline, and methods for community input regarding these proposed changes.

The Greene County Board of Commissioners held a regular monthly meeting where they discussed and approved several items. These included a rezoning request for a property on Brooks Cemetery Road, a preliminary plat request for The Homesteads -- Section IVC, and the appointment of an Open Records Officer. Additionally, they approved a contract for services with the Historical Society and the Chamber of Commerce, budget adjustments for Fiscal Year 2025, and a monthly expense allowance for Constitutional Officers. The board also approved the Airport Capital Improvement Program, an amendment to the Greene County Comprehensive Plan, and an emergency moratorium on rezoning applications near Veazey Connector. Commissioner Smith reported on the ACCG Legislative Forum, and the board entered and exited an executive session to discuss authorizing negotiations to purchase property.

The Board received background information regarding upcoming Planning and Zoning rezoning requests and engaged in discussions with the Zoning Administrator and the rezoning applicants' representative.

The Greene County Board of Commissioners convened to discuss several key items. They considered an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) for Fire Services with the Town of Siloam, which was approved. An IGA with the City of White Plains regarding Fire Protection Services was also under consideration, but no action was taken. The Board discussed and approved opting into future opioid litigation settlements, authorizing staff to execute settlement documents recommended by legal counsel. The meeting also included an Executive Session to discuss pending litigation, after which the board reconvened and adjourned.