Chairman Richard Higgins

Commissioner Gregg Poole

Recognition of Elections Staff for their work during the 2024 Election Cycle.

Approve the Proclamation recognizing November 1, 2024 as National Family Literacy Day.

Approve the proclamation recognizing November 2024 as National Native American Heritage Month.

Approve the November 12, 2024 Work Session minutes.

Approve the November 6, 2024 Executive Session minutes.

Approve the October 24, 2024 Voting Meeting minutes.

Approve the October 24, 2024 Executive Session minutes.

Approve the October 24, 2024 Meeting minutes.

Approve the 2025 Board of Commissioners Meeting Schedule.

Approve the re-appointment of Commissioner Gregg Poole to the Chestatee-Chattahoochee Resource Conservation and Development Council (RC&D) to serve a term from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025. Commission Districts 1, 2, 3, and 4.

Approve the re-appointment of Bill Nash to the Chestatee-Chattahoochee Resource Conservation and Development Council (RC&D) to serve a term from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025. Commission Districts 1, 2, 3, and 4.

Approve the re-appointment of Commissioner Billy Powell to the Gainesville Hall Development Authority to serve a term from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025. Commission Districts 1, 2, 3, and 4.

Approve the re-appointment of Commissioner Jeff Stowe to the Parks & Leisure Services Board to serve a term from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025. Commission Districts 1, 2, 3, and 4.

Approve the re-appointment of Jessica Tullar to the Parks & Leisure Services Board to serve a term from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2028. Commission District 2.

Approve the re-appointment of Emilie Cisco to the Parks & Leisure Services Board to serve a term from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2028. Commission District 4.

Approve the renewal of the annual contract for RFQ/P #44-008 GPS/AVL Vehicle Tracking Systems for Fleet Maintenance to LB Technology, Inc. of Memphis, TN. The estimated annual cost is $80,000.00.

Approve the FY 2025 award of the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council's (CJCC) Residential Substance Abuse Treatment (RSAT) Program Grant for the Correctional Institute's treatment program in the amount of $36,791.00, and appoint the Grants Manager as the Program Designee and authorize the Chairman to execute all related application and award documents. An in-kind match of 25% will be required.

Approval and authorization for the Chairman to execute an Extension of the Letter of Intent between Hall County and Glade Farm, LLC originally executed on January 15, 2010, and any and all additional documents necessary to effectuate the transaction, subject to review and approval by the County Attorney.

Approve the ratification of the 2025 Judicial Council American Rescue Plan Act Grant funding application for the Northeastern Judicial Circuit to address case backlogs in the amount of $1,120,739.00, and if awarded, appoint the Grants Manager as the Program Designee and authorize the Chairman to execute all related application and award documents. No cash or in-kind match is required.

Approve the sole source purchase of two (2) Zoll X Series Monitor/Defibrillators and related accessories for Fire Rescue to Zoll Medical Corporation of Chelmsford, MA, in the amount of $94,716.56.

Approve the sole source purchase of leachate treatment membranes, seals and labor for Public Works & Utilities to Rochem Americas, Inc. of Hermosa Beach, CA, in the amount of $121,494.00.

Approve the award of RFQ/P #45-020 Pond Fork Basin Phase 1 Sewer Improvements for Public Works & Utilities to W.L. Griffin Company, LLC of Gillsville, GA, in the amount of $9,876,126.97. 

Approve the ratification of the application and award for the 2024 State Homeland Security Program grant for the Sheriff's Office EOD K9 Team to purchase supplies, veterinary care, and nutritional needs in the amount of $3,000.00 and appoint the Grants Manager as the Program Designee and authorize the Chairman to execute all related award documents. No match is required.

Approve the ratification of the application and award for the 2024 State Homeland Security grant for the Sheriff's Office SWAT Team to purchase necessary equipment in the amount of $28,815.00, and appoint the Grants Manager as the Program Designee and authorize the Chairman to execute all related award documents. No match is required.

Approve the ratification of the application of the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council's (CJCC) Accountability Court Funding FY 2025 Enhancement and Innovation Grant for Treatment Services to provide additional substance use, mental health and ancillary services to program participants in the amount of $65,015.24, and if awarded, appoint the Grants Manager as the Program Designee and authorize the Chairman to execute all related application and award documents. An in-kind match of $9,752.28 is required.

Appointment to the Parks & Leisure Services Board to serve a term from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2028. Chairman's Appointment.

Public Hearing to adopt a minor update to the Hall County Comprehensive Plan.

Public Hearing to adopt Hall County's Unified Development Code (UDC).

5820 McEver Road | Amend Conditions of Zoning | on a 3.57± acre tract located on the west side of McEver Road at its intersection with Lights Ferry Road | Zoned H-B, Tax Parcel 08119 000003 | Proposed Use: Gas station and convenience store | Commission District 2 | Nabeel Group of Companies, Inc, applicant NOTE: Tabled at the September 10, 2024 Voting Meeting until the October 10, 2024 Voting Meeting. NOTE: Tabled at the October 10, 2024 Voting Meeting until the November 14, 2024 Voting Meeting.

0 & 3454 Gillsville Highway | Rezone | from Agricultural Residential IV (AR-IV) to Planned Residential Development (PRD) | on a combined 30.78± acre tract located on the south side of Gillsville Highway (GA-323), approximately 370 feet from its intersection with East Hall Road | Zoned AR-IV; Tax Parcels 15016 000158A & 000028C | Proposed Use: 20-lot residential subdivision | Commission District 3 | Sabina Chowdhury, applicant NOTE: Tabled at the September 10, 2024 Voting Meeting until the October 24, 2024 Voting Meeting. NOTE: Tabled at the October 24, 2024 Voting Meeting until the November 14, 2024 Voting Meeting.

2002 Memorial Park Drive | Rezone | from Residential (R-I) to Highway Business (H-B) on a 0.89± acre tract on the west side of Memorial Park Drive at its intersection with Browns Bridge Road | Zoned R-I: Tax Parcel 08014 005011| Proposed Use: Retail sales | Commission District 4 | Salomon Sancen, applicant

4137 Short Road | Use Subject to County Commission Approval | on a 4.02± acre tract located on the south side of Short Road approximately 160 feet from its intersection with Sardis Road | Zoned R-I; Tax Parcel 10080 000010 | Proposed Use: 2-lot subdivision | Commission District 2 | Connie Allen, applicant

6147 Dahlonega Highway | Use Subject to County Commission Approval | on a 19.34± acre tract located on the southwest side of Dahlonega Highway approximately 703 feet from its intersection with Kenimer Road | Zoned AR-IV; Tax Parcel 11003 000002A | Proposed Use: Commercial kennel | Commission District 3 | Rachel Christensen Rich, applicant

1600 Athens Highway, Building C | Amend Conditions of Zoning | on a 0.64± acre tract located on the south side of Athens Highway approximately 596 feet from its intersection with Athens Street | Zoned I-I (GCOD); Tax Parcel 15032 000050 | Proposed Use: Automobile repair garage | Commission District 3 | Gerado Vargas, applicant

7051 Pony Lake Road | Rezone | from Agricultural Residential IV (AR-IV) to Planned Residential Development (PRD) | on a 1.74± acre tract located on the west side of Pony Lake Road at its intersection with Old Whelchel Road | Zoned AR-IV; Tax Parcel 11101 000008 | Proposed Use: Staff residence | Commission District 3 | Steve Roys, applicant

7011 & 7051 Pony Lake Road | Amend Conditions of Zoning | on a 101.74± acre tract located on the west side of Pony Lake Road approximately 498 feet from its intersection with Old Whelchel Road | Zoned PRD & AR-IV; Tax Parcels 11101 000003A & 000008 | Proposed Use: Staff residence | Commission District 3 | Steve Roys, applicant