BOC ready to set rollback millage rate
News August 20, 2022
WHITE COUNTY, Ga. The White County Board of Commissioners will set the 2022 millage rollbackrate at 9.505 when it meets in a called session Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. in the County Administration Building on Helen Hwy.
The county initially sent a notice to the newspaper that the millage rate would be set at 10 mils because the tax digest was late coming in, When the digest finally came in, it was better than had been anticipated, leading commissioners to decide to lower the rate a full percentage point to 9.505
The Board will also consider Kendyl Brock’s request to rezone 5.14 acres at 540 Ascension Trail in Cleveland to be placed into the County’s short-term rental program.
The Board will also consider Margaret Guzinski and Carl Heck’s request to reason 1 acre at 349 Horton Creek Road in Helen to be placed into the County’s short-term rental program.
Commissioners to hold rare Thursday meeting
Business, News July 13, 2022
WHITE COUNTY, Ga. — The White County Board of Commissioners will hold a rare Thursday called meeting Thursday (July 14) at 10 am in the Board Room of the County Administration Building. to discuss a real estate purchase.
Commissioners will also consider:
- Bruce Kofke’s request to redistrict 1.01 acres at 86 Unicoi Hills Trail in Sautee Nacoochee to be placed in the county’s short-term rental program;
- Don Ferguson’s request to redistrict 6.80 acres at 200 Hugh Self Road in Cleveland to be placed in the county’s shorterm rental program.
City Council Called Meeting
Announcements, Community July 1, 2022
CLEVELAND, Ga.- The City of Cleveland will be holding a special called meeting on July 5 at 6:30 p.m.
The called meeting is open to the public. This is the agenda for the meeting.
- Call to Order
- Invocation – Newlin Vargas of Basan Ministries
- Pledge of Allegiance
- Approve Agenda
CITY ADMINISTRATOR KEVIN HARRIS
- November Referendum for the package sale of distilled spirits 6.
- Daybreak Property Update
- Approve property deed for old Blue Creek Water Tank CITY ATTORNEY GRANT KEENE
NEW BUSINESS
- Approve June 13, 2022, Meeting Minutes
- Approve June 13, 2022, Executive Sessions Minutes
- Approve June 13, 2022, Called Meeting Minutes UNFINISHED BUSINESS
PUBLIC COMMENTS
EXECUTIVE SESSION
- Discussion regarding real estate and personnel matters
ADJOURN
BOC will hold redistricting meeting Thursday
Business January 10, 2022
PRESS RELEASE
WHITE COUNTY, Ga. — The White County Board of Commissioners will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, Jan. 13, at 8 a.m. in the Board Room at the White County Administration Building.
The purpose of the Public Hearing will be to receive citizen comment on the proposed redistricting of the White County Board of Commissioners and Board of Education based on the 2020 Census. The proposed district map is available at the White County Board of Commissioners Office or at www.whitecountyga.gov
Board of Commissioners will hold a called meeting Thursday morning
News December 14, 2021
WHITE COUNTY, Ga. – The White Count Board of Commissioners will hold a rare called meeting Thursday, Dec. 15 at 9 a.m. in the County Administration Building on Helen Hwy. in Cleveland.
Key items on the agenda include the replacement of Fire Engine No. 2 requested by Public Safety Director David Murphy, the rising cost of waste disposal and a contract with Waste Management and a sign project proposed by the White County Chamber of Commerce.
The Board will then consider entering into an executive session to discuss real estate issues.
White County Board of Commissioners will hold called meeting Thursday
News September 8, 2021
WHITE COUNTY, Ga. – The White County Board of Commissioners will hold a called meeting Thursday (Sept. 9) at 930 a.m.in the County Administration Building.
Commissioners will consider the purchase of a 2021 Ford Explorer for the County administration, a van for the Senior Center and a replacement bridge for Airport Road from Contech, Inc.
The Board will then consider entering into executive session in order to discuss matters of personnel, real estate and litigation.
County will finalize contract with new county manager Tuesday
Business August 23, 2021
Joseph Joey Cason
WHITE COUNTY, Ga. – The White County Board of Commissioners is expected to approve the employment contract for Joey Cason, the new County Manager when it meets in a called meeting Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. in the Administration Building, 1235 Helen Highway.
Cason was declared the sole finalist on Aug. 11. Most recently he served as Executive Director of the Camden County Public Service Authority (PSA). His Public Service career began in 1976 at the age of 15, where he worked for the Valdosta Parks and Recreation Department (VPRD) cleaning bathrooms and preparing ball fields for games. In 1981, he joined the staff at the Valdosta YMCA in Youth Sports as a full time employee.
He has worked as a Recreation Supervisor at Valdosta State Prison, Athletic Director for the City of Albany, Associate Executive Director for the Valdosta YMCA, Recreation Director for the City of Brunswick and Executive Director for the Greater Columbus Sports and Events Council. Cason also ran a successful private business for 20 years.
In other business, the Board will consider project designations for funding under the American Rescue Plan Act.
The Act which was passed in March is part of a $1.9 trillion package that was intended to combat COVID-19, including public health and economic impacts.
Commissioners will also discuss approval of the grant application for the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) funding for Windstream’s proposed expansion of broadband services in White County.
BOC to discuss purchase of lightning detector for Baseball Complex
News November 29, 2020
WHITE COUNTY, Ga. — The White County Board of Commissioners will hold a combined work session and called meeting Monday Nov. 30 at 4:30 p.m. in the County Administration Building on Helen Hwy.
There are several New Business items on the agenda to be discussed, including:
- The purchase of information technology back-up software the White County Network System;
- Revisions to the Recreation Department Fee Schedule;
- Purchase and installation of lightning detector for the Yonah Preserve Ballfield Complex;
- Proposed improvements to the Health Department facilities;
- Establishment of a compensation policy for members of boards, committees and authorities appointed and overseen by the Board of Commissioners;
- Year-end appointments to many boards and committees;
- Amendments to the employee retirement plan;
- Development of a financial policy for White County Government.
There are also a number of zoning applications to be considered, including:
- A land use application filed by Ed Maxwell to redistrict approximately nine acres located at 9648 Duncan Bridge Road in Cleveland from Community Commercial District Highway Business District;
- A land use application filed by Glenn Walker to redistrict approximately three acres at 502 Duncan Bridge Road from Single Family District to Residential Seasonal District to be placed in the short-term rental program;
- A land use application filed by Bryan Lee to redistrict approximately 8.1 acres at 66 Lothridge Road in Cleveland from Community Commercial District to Highway Business District;
- A land use application filed by Chad Knott on behalf of Diane Hutcherson to request a conditional use permit on 1.3 acres located at 213 Peppermint Drive in Sautee Nacoochee to be placed in the short-term rental program.
SPLOST Manager Kevin Hamby will present the SPLOST status report.
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Discussion of proposed ordinances highlight Monday’s commission meeting
News October 25, 2020
WHITE COUNTY, Ga. – The Board of Commissioners will hold a combined called meeting and work session Monday (Oct 26) at 4:30 p.m. in the County Administration Building on Helen Hwy.
Items to be discussed include a nuisance ordinance for the county’s unincorporated area and a proposed draft broadband ready community ordinance.
Commissioners will also consider the land use application of Caitlin Payne for a conditional use permit on 1.22 acres at 379 Howell Mill Drive in Sautee Nacoochee to be placed in the short-term rental program.
Other agenda items to be discussed include:
A proclamation to the White County Retired Educators’ Association in honor of Retired Educators’ Day, Nov. 1;
A SPLOST Funding request by the Fire Department for the replacement of 15 sets of turn-out gear;
Approval of the 2020 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant application submission by the Appalachian Regional Drug Enforcement Office;
Submission of Post Road (25 miles from Old Hwy 75 South to Tom Teague Road) for the 2021 Local Maintenace Improvement Grant (LMIG) application.
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BOC will consider cost of living increase for county employees Monday
News September 25, 2020
WHITE COUNTY, Ga. – The White County Board of Commissioners will consider a cost of living allowance (COLA) for county employees and setting compensation for Board of Elections and Registration members when they meet in a combined called meeting and work session Monday (Sept. 28) at 4:30 p.m. in the County Administration Building.
Commissioners will also discuss:
- A land use application filed by Justin Hester to redistrict 1.04 acres at 3391 Hwy. 129 in Cleveland from C-2 Highway Business District to R-1 Residential single family district;
- A land use application filed by Chad Knott for a conditional land use permit on 1.5 acres on Sang Springs Trail in Cleveland to be placed in the short-term rental program;
- A land use application filed by Sam Kondamudi for a conditional use permit at 645 Yonah Mountain Road in Cleveland to be placed in the short-term rental program;
- A land use application filed by Trina Lovell to redistrict 1.41 acres on Hiawassee Lane in Cleveland from R-3 Residential Seasonal District to R-1 Residential Single Family District;
- A land use application filed by Priscilla Pearson to redistrict two acres at 333 Skywood Lane in Cleveland from R-1 Residential Single Family District to R-3 Residential Seasonal District to be placed in the short-term rental program;
- A land use application filed by Robert Sloane for a conditional use permit on 17.16 acres at 3088 Skitts Mountain Road in Cleveland to be placed in the short-term rental program;
- A draft nuisance ordinance;
- A Fire Department request to purchase two truck chassis for two wildland fire units;
- A surplus resolution for the sale of obsolete items by the Public Safety Department;
- Renewal of a two-year veterinary services contract with VCA-Chestatee Animal Hospital for White County Animal Control;
- A Business and Grounds Maintenance request to purchase two zero-turn mowers and a new field lining machine;
- Purchase of a remote monitoring management software for utilization by the Information Technology Department;
- Appointments to the Board of Elections and Registration.
Commissioners hold called meeting Thursday
News, Press Release September 1, 2020
PRESS RELEASE
WHITE COUNTY, Ga. — The White County Board of Commissioners will hold a called meeting at 8 a.m. Thursday (Sept. 3) to consider approval of the county providing a performance bond for utility construction for Yonah Lakes Subdivision on behalf of Lakewood Capitol Group.
Other items on the agenda include approval of vehicle repairs for the Road Department’s· 2003 Mack CV713 spreader truck and a 2000 MACK 600 RD683 dump truck.
Commissioners will also consider designation of the ACCG voting delegate for the 2020 ACCG business session policy agenda.
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City Council to hold called meeting Monday
News May 29, 2020
CLEVELAND, Ga. – The Cleveland City Council will hold a called meeting Monday June 1 at 6:30 p.m. at the Cleveland Community Center, 342 Campbell Street. The public is welcome to attend the meeting in person, but standards recommended by the State of Georgia due to the coronavirus will be in place.
The public is also welcome to join the meeting by teleconference by calling 646-558-8656 Access Code 922-4360-0027 or by Zoom https://zoom.us/j/92243600027
City Engineer Brian Rindt will discuss several issues, including the wastewater treatment plant, Phase III of the bypass, the Hulsey to Warrior Tank waterline and the Jesse Hunt Road well status.
Fire Chief Ricky Pruitt, Police Chief John Foster and City Attorney Grant Keene will present updates and City Administrator Tom O’Bryant will address the council on an amendment to the Old Blairsville Road Emergency Water Line Project and the continuation of waivers for past due utility bills and occupational tax license
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BOC meeting will be held by teleconference
News March 23, 2020
WHITE COUNTY, Ga. — The White County Board of Commissioners will hold a called meeting on Tuesday ( March 24) at 9 a.m. Due to the county’s response to COVID-19 – this meeting will be held by teleconference. The public is welcome to join the teleconference.
Instructions for joining the teleconference are as follows:
Dial: +1 (872) 240-3412
Enter access code: 276-449-349
Important Notes:
1) Once on the call use *6 to mute your phone so we do not hear everyone’s background noise.
2) Anyone recognized by Chairman Turner to speak will use *6 to unmute their line.
3) Please do not place the conference call on hold once you have joined.
Ten of the agenda items involve land use applications. Following those items, commissioners will consider a moratorium on action and/or acceptance of land use applications during the prescribed time of closure of county offices.
Public Safety Director David Murphy will then provide an update on the county’s COVID-19 response.
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