March 10, 2026 — Board of Commissioners - Mar 10 2026 6:00 PM
Voting Session · 12 items · 9 attention-flagged · $8,125,805 in discussed spending
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VI.a
The applicant, Stacy Taylor, is requesting to rezone approximately 5.14 acres at 1349 Highway 211 NE from Agricultural to Low Density Single Family Residential to create two additional single-family lots. A variance is also requested regarding road frontage requirements for those new lots. The property is owned by Family Farm Investments LLC. The board will hold a public hearing before deciding on the rezoning and variance requests.
VI.b
Tammy and Jonathan Grizzle, who own and are applying for the property at 210 Lynn Rd, are requesting a change to two specific conditions that were attached to a prior rezoning case (RZ2025-040). The agenda does not provide details about what those conditions require or what changes are being sought. The board will hold a public hearing before deciding.
VI.c
Applicant William Brantley is requesting to rezone approximately 90.24 acres at 826 James Jackson Rd from Agricultural to Low Density Single Family Residential in order to develop a major subdivision. The property is owned by Joyce Coles. The board will hold a public hearing before deciding on the rezoning request.
Flagged: Land use change >50 acres
VI.d
Verterra Development, LLC is requesting to rezone approximately 23.86 acres on County Line-Auburn Rd from Agricultural to Low Density Single Family Residential for a minor subdivision. Two variances are also requested — one for shared driveway length and one for minimum lot frontage requirements. The property is owned by Jessica Ogburn. The board will hold a public hearing before deciding.
Flagged: New vendor/applicant relationship; variance requests accompanying rezoning
VII.a
Staff is recommending the board approve a contract with Lions Pride Oconee, LLC of Statham, GA for concrete repair work at Fire Station #1, at a cost of $176,035.60. The board would also authorize the Chairman to sign the agreement. This is a construction services contract for routine facility maintenance at a fire station.
Flagged: New vendor relationship
VII.b
Staff is recommending approval of a contract with AMSCO Inc. of Winder, GA to install generators at Fire Station #1 and Fire Station #4, at a total cost of $76,590.00. The board would also authorize the Chairman to sign the agreement. This work would improve backup power capability at two fire stations.
Flagged: New vendor relationship
VII.c
Staff is recommending the board approve a contract with American Medical Response (AMR) of Stone Mountain, GA to provide Emergency Medical Services for Barrow County's Fire Department, at a cost of $3,965,000.00. The board would authorize the Chairman to sign the agreement. This is a significant outsourcing arrangement for EMS services that came through a competitive RFQ/P process.
Flagged: Service privatization/outsourcing of EMS; contract value >$500k; new vendor relationship
VII.d
Staff is recommending the board approve the purchase of a new HP95 Mid-Mount Aerial Platform fire apparatus (a type of aerial ladder truck) from Fireline Inc. of Winder, GA for $1,900,000.00. A budget amendment would also need to be approved to fund the purchase. This is a major equipment acquisition for the Fire Department.
Flagged: Contract value >$500k; new vendor relationship
VII.e
Staff is asking the board to begin the formal process of abandoning Sand Pump Road as a county right-of-way, on the basis that it no longer serves a substantial public purpose. This would involve initiating a public hearing process and adopting a resolution authorizing the Chairman to start abandonment procedures. The agenda does not provide further detail about the road's location or why it is no longer considered necessary.
VII.f
Staff is recommending the board approve a professional services contract with AECOM of Atlanta, GA to develop a Sewer Master Plan and Rate Study for the county, at a cost of $282,875.00. The board would also authorize the Chairman to sign the agreement. This study would help plan future sewer infrastructure and evaluate rate structures.
Flagged: New vendor relationship
VII.g
Staff is recommending the board approve a cost-sharing agreement with LGI Homes-Georgia, LLC and Stanley Martin Homes, LLC for the construction of the Mulberry Basin Pump Station and related sewer improvements. The county's share of the total project cost would be $1,725,304.61, which represents 34.8% of total construction costs. A budget amendment would also need to be approved. This is a public-private partnership for sewer infrastructure.
Flagged: Contract value >$500k; intergovernmental/developer participation agreement
The Board entered closed session to discuss matters exempt from Georgia's Open Meetings Law, including potential litigation, real estate transactions, personnel matters, and exempt records. No public details are available. No action is to be taken during this session.
Flagged: Legal matter: potential litigation, real estate, and personnel discussions in executive session