On the agenda: Glynn County Glynn County Board of Commissioners - May 15, 2025 — Flock Safety (May 15)

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Agenda







AGENDA REGULAR MEETING GLYNN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS HISTORIC GLYNN COUNTY COURTHOUSE THURSDAY, MAY 15, 2025 AT 6:00 PM

 
 


INVOCATION AND PLEDGE

COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

1. Present a Proclamation for National Safe Boating Week.
 

2. Present a Proclamation for National Police Week.  (S. Ebner)
 

3. Present a Proclamation for National EMS week.  (V. DiCristofalo)
 

4. Swearing-in of the new Assistant Fire Chief, Vera Morrison.  (V. DiCristofalo)
 

CONSENT AGENDA - General Business

5. Approve the minutes of the regular meeting held on May 1, 2025, subject to any necessary corrections.  (R. Vakulich)
 
REPORT

6. Approve the Facility Use Agreement between the Glynn County Board of Commissioners and the Red Cross, providing a parking space at Fire Rescue Administration Offices for the regional Red Cross response vehicle.   (V. DiCristofalo)
 
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7. Accept the dedication of right-of-way and the Limited Warranty Deed from 95 Nascar Blvd, LLC, located adjacent to parcels 03-29199 (2678 Highway 17 S) and 03-21107 (2668 Highway 17 S).  (S. Leif)
 
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8. Approve the personnel contracts with the University System of Georgia’s (UGA) Cooperative Extension Office to extend the contracts for the extension personnel at a cost not to exceed $118,248 with funding from the FY26 GA Extension Operating Budget.  (T. Munson)
 
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9. Award a revised contract to Starfire Corporation for the Glynn County 2025 Fourth of July Fireworks Display, and rescind the contract previously awarded by the Board on April 17th, 2025.  (R. Talbert)
 
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10. Approve the FY2025 LMIG (LRA) Supplemental Funds Request for the Sea Island / Frederica Road Intersection Improvements project.  (J. Hartman) Clerk's Note: On May 13, 2025, the background information was updated to clarify that the funding and application are in a proposed, pre-approval stage, to specify the intended (but not yet finalized) use of funds, and to note that the Chairman’s signature of approval is still required for submission.  The agenda language was also changed from "accept" to "approve" to reflect the need for formal Board action prior to submission of the application.  
 
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CONSENT AGENDA - Finance Committee

11. Approve the purchase of shade structures for Animal Services, with funding provided 50% by the Animal Services FY26 capital budget and 50% by donations collected for this project.  (L. Austin)  (FC 3-0)
 
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12. Approve the Real and Personal Property corrections and exemptions, as recommended by the Board of Assessors and the Chief Appraiser at their Thursday, April 10, 2025, meeting, with clarification that this does not approve a tax refund.  (R. Glisson)  (FC 3-0)
 
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13. Approve the FY26 Instructor Agreements for Glynn County Recreation and Parks Department programs as presented.  (L. Gurganus)  (FC 3-0)
 
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14. Declare the unusable items listed on the attached page as surplus and approve disposing of these items in the best interest of the County.  (D. Smith)  (FC 3-0)
 
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15. Amend the FY25 Library Operating Budget increasing the revenues and expenditures in the amount of $8,673 with funding provided by the Georgia Public Library Service.   (G. Mullis)  (FC 3-0)
 
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16. Amend the FY25 Library Operating Budget increasing the revenues and expenditures in the amount of $1,479 with funding provided by the Georgia Public Library Service.   (G. Mullis)  (FC 3-0)
 
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17. Approve the FY26 contract with Keep Golden Isles Beautiful (KGIB) in the amount of $66,523.07 with funding to be provided by the FY26 Solid Waste Fund.  (S. Leif)  (FC 3-0)
 
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18. Approve the FY26 Memorandum of Understanding with Special Olympics of Coastal Georgia for an annual appropriation of $15,000 with funding to be provided by the FY26 General Fund Budget.  (J. Dunnagan)  (FC 3-0)
 
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19. Approve the FY26 contract with the Coastal Georgia Community Action Authority, Inc. in the amount of $22,500 with funding to be provided by the FY26 Budget.   (J. Dunnagan)  (FC 3-0)
 
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20. Exercise the thrid-year option with Republic Services of Georgia for Solid Waste Collection Services.   (R. Talbert)  (FC 3-0)
 
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21. Authorize a change order to Purchase Order #25000538 issued to CERES Environmental Inc., for the Winter Storm Enzo debris removal, and increase the amount of the purchase order by $455,000, bringing the total cost for Enzo to $715,000 with funding provided by the Revenue Stabilization Fund Committed Fund Balance in the General Fund.    (D. Smith)  (FC 3-0)
 
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22. Approve the issuance of a purchase order to Worldwide Equipment Enterprises, Inc., utilizing a Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing agreement, in the amount of $328,280 for the purchase of two (2) 2026 Kenworth T480 dump trucks with 14' beds, with $301,701.29 in funding provided by District 3 Capital Allocation and $26,578.71 in funding provided by the FY25 Georgia Forestry Allocation.    (D. Smith)  (FC 3-0)
 
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23. Approve the signal permit for the installation of a Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) at three locations on SR 99 for pedestrian accommodation.  (D. Smith)  (FC 3-0)
 
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24. Approve the change order for Coastal Greenery for the addition of grounds maintenance and mowing of designated areas in North Glynn Recreation Complex, in the amount of $64,920 beginning July 1, 2025, with funding to be provided by the FY26 Recreation and Parks Operating Budget.  (L. Gurganus)  (FC 3-0)
 
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25. Authorize the issuance of a purchase order to Miller Electric Company, utilizing the Single Source Exemption, for the replacement of the outdated and unsupported access control system in the courthouse with a county-standard Genetec access control system, in the amount of $80,000 with funding to be provided by the FY26 Information Technology Fund.  (D. West)  (FC 3-0)
 
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26. Approve the FY26 Services Agreement between the Joint Public Safety Communications Department and the College of Coastal Georgia for Glynn-Brunswick 911 to provide public safety dispatch services to the College of Coastal Georgia Police Department.  (C. Richardson)  (FC 3-0)
 
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27. Approve the FY26 Services Agreement between the Joint Public Safety Communications Department and the Jekyll Island Authority for Glynn-Brunswick 911 to provide public safety dispatch services to Jekyll Island Fire & EMS.  (C. Richardson)  (FC 3-0)
 
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28. Approve the Services Agreement for External Entities with the Glynn County Board of Education for the Board of Education’s use of the JPSCD Public Safety Communications System.  (C. Richardson)  (FC 3-0)
 
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29. Exercise the second-year option extension and rate increase to Curtron Transport for the Glynn County Coroner Transport Services Contract with funding to be provided by the County Coroner's Operating Budget.  (M. Neu)  (FC 3-0)
 
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30. Approve an agreement with Flock Safety for additional cameras under the previously approved agreement with Flock, in an amount of $113,314.96 with funding to be provided by the Public Safety and Community Violence Reduction Grant.  (R. Talbert) Clerk's Note: On May 15, 2025, the support documentation for this item was revised at the request of the County Attorney's Office.    (FC 3-0)
 
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31. Accept the grant monies from the Georgia Trauma Commission in the amount of $12,459.89 to be used for the specific purpose of purchasing trauma-related equipment, and increase the FY25 Emergency Medical Services Fund revenue and expenditures in said amount.  (V. DiCristofalo)  (FC 3-0)
 
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32. Accept the property damage initial assessment check for the net cost of repairs from The General on behalf of Permanent General Assurance Corporation of Ohio in the amount of $7,829.97 and increase the FY25 Insurance Fund Budget in said amount.   (D. Pollock)  (FC 3-0)
 
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33. Accept the property damage full and final settlement agreement and release from The General on behalf of Permanent General Assurance Corporation of Ohio in the amount of $12,165.03 and increase the FY25 Insurance Fund Budget in said amount.   (D. Pollock)  (FC 3-0)
 
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34. Award a contract to Mosaic Community Planning, LLC for the Housing Market Analysis and Housing Action Plan in the amount of $94,360 with funding to be provided by local companies’ contributions and the State Economic and Infrastructure Development (SEID) Grant.   (S. Leif)  (FC 3-0)
 
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35. Approve the renewal agreement with Fifth Asset, Inc., d/b/a Debtbook, in the amount of $14,000 with funding to be provided by the Information Technology Fund.   (D. West)  (FC 3-0)
 
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36. Approve

accepting donations from Communities of Coastal Georgia on behalf of the Alice S. Glenn Family Fund and Katherine L. Kennedy in the amount of $10,000 each;
increasing the FY25 Animal Control Budget in the amount of $20,000; 
the pricing agreement with ForeverLawn Low Country, LLC for artificial turf and installation; 
the issuance of a purchase order to ForeverLawn Low Country, LLC for Artificial Turf and installation, utilizing the Cooperative Purchasing Contract exemption (Sourcewell Contract), in the amount of $111,150 with funding to be provided by the previously allocated At-Large P2 Capital Allocation funds in the amount of $74,249, from donations above in the amount of $20,000, and from various donations previously received by Glynn County Animal Se rvices in the amount of $16,901. 
 (L. Austin)  (FC 3-0)
 
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37. Approve the request to reallocate the FY25 EMA Operating Budget for the capital acquisition of WebEOC software, as approved by the Board at their March 20, 2025, meeting.  (A. Leanza)  (FC 3-0)
 
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38. Amend the Financial Management Policies as presented with major changes as follows:

Updated Policy II- Fiscal Planning Policy for clarification.
Updated Policy VII- Internal Control and Financial Reporting to allow the chairman to sign certain financial documents.
Updated Policy X- Check Signing to include wires and ACH’s requirement of two approvers.
Updated Policy XII- Cellular and Data Device Policy to provide guidance for issuance.
Incorporated & updated Policy XVII- P-Card Program into the Financial Management Policies.
General Cleanup of overall Financial Policies.
 (T. Munson)  (FC 3-0)
 
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39. Approve a request from MorningStar Children and Family Services (CFS) to refund the park rental fee and the park cleaning fee the organization paid to the County to host a community event at Gascoigne Bluff Park on March 15, 2025.  (L. Gurganus)  (FC 3-0)
 
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40. Deny a refund request from ASHAPURI MAA BRUNSWICK LLC to refund interest paid on property taxes for the year 2024 in the amount of $1,421.33 for Parcel Number 03-20467 located at 25 ASHTON DRIVE, BRUNSWICK.  (J. Chapman)  (FC 3-0)
 
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PUBLIC HEARING-APPEAL
After receiving a verbal report from County staff regarding the appeal, both persons favoring and persons opposing the relief sought by the appeal shall have an opportunity to address the Board of Commissioners. The persons favoring the relief sought by the appeal shall be invited to speak first, followed by persons opposed to the relief sought by the appeal. Each side shall have a total of 30 minutes each to address the Board of Commissioners. Upon request made to and approved by the Board of Commissioners prior to speaking, any single individual may speak for up to 15 minutes. All other speakers shall be limited to no more than 5 minutes unless permitted additional time by the Board of Commissioners. Any allowance of additional time shall not extend the overall 30-minute time limit per side unless more time is granted by the Board of Commissioners to permit a more complete discussion of the issue. Any rebuttal shall be allowed only within the overall time constraints set out herein.
41. Appeal of a Board of Appeals' Decision on ZV-25-3: The Glynn County Board of Commissioners has received an appeal of an April 10, 2025,  decision made by the Board of Appeals of Glynn County in Case Number ZV-25-3.  The Glynn County Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing to consider the property owners' appeal of the Board of Appeals' April 10, 2025, denial of a variance request (Case Number ZV-25-3) to allow for the encroachment of a proposed laundry room by 2’ into the required 7’ side yard setback.  The property is zoned R-12 – One-Family Residential District and is located at 74 Wildlife Preserve, Saint Simons Island, GA (parcel 04-13822). Earl Schlegel, applicant and owner.  (M. Postal)
 
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PUBLIC HEARING  - ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE  
Public Hearings will be limited to 30 minutes for each opposing side, with 5 minutes allocated to each individual speaker. Comments are to be limited to relevant information regarding your position and should avoid being repetitious. If your group has a spokesperson, please allow that individual to present your group’s position in the time allocated. Your cooperation in this process will be greatly appreciated.
42. Consider the issuance of a 2025 alcoholic beverage license to Kamleshbhai Patel for Ashapuri Maa Brunswick, LLC dba Comfort Suites, 25 Ashton Dr. Brunswick, GA. The license is for retail package sales malt beverages and wine at a hotel,  not for consumption on premises. Sunday sales permitted Kamleshbhai Patel, licensee.  (S. Ebner)
 
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43. Consider the issuance of a 2025 alcoholic beverage license to Lawrence Gipson for Breezy's Bistro, LLC dba Breezy's Bistro, 135 Shopper's Way Brunswick, GA. The license is to sell malt beverages, wine, and liquor for consumption on premises of a restaurant. Sunday sales permitted. Lawrence Gipson, licensee.  (S. Ebner)
 
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44. Consider the issuance of a 2025 alcoholic beverage license to Haresh Patel for Shree Shiv Shanti, LLC dba Tru by Hilton, 310 Frontage Rd. Brunswick, GA. The license is for retail package sales of malt beverages and wine at a hotel, not for consumption on premises. Sunday sales permitted. Haresh Patel, licensee.  (S. Ebner)
 
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45. Consider the issuance of a provisional 2025 Alcoholic Beverage License to Buc-ee's Brunswick, LLC., dba Buc-ee's, located at 6900 Highway 99, Brunswick, GA. This provisional license is to sell malt beverages and wine at a convenience store, not for consumption on premises. Sunday sales permitted. Peggy Sue Cochrane, licensee.  (S. Ebner)
 
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46. Consider the issuance of a 2025 alcoholic beverage license to Darshan Patel for Jay Maa Ambe 01, LLC dba Om Smoke Shop, 275 Palisade Dr., Unit 103, Brunswick, GA. The license is for retail sales of malt beverages and wine at convenience store, not for consumption on premises. Sunday sales permitted. Darshan Patel licensee.  (S. Ebner)
 
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PUBLIC HEARING - ABANDONMENT 

47. AB-19-3: Consider the abandonment of an unimproved area on the west boundary of Parcel 04-02673, 241 Broadway St. F8, LLC and Michael W. Griffith, applicants.  (J. Hartman)
 
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PUBLIC HEARING - LAND USE 

48. ZV-25-15 – 101 McKenzie Drive Sign Variance: Consider a request for a variance from Section 810.2, Zoning Ordinance, to allow for more than three permitted signs and more than 500 SF of signage on the subject site. The site is zoned Highway Commercial (HC) and is located at 101 McKenzie Drive (parcel 03-17641). Karen Dodge, Municipal Resolutions, applicant for Circle K Stores, LLC, owner.  (M. Postal)
 
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APPOINTMENTS

49. Approve three (3) nominations for consideration of appointment to serve on the Glynn-Brunswick Memorial Hospital Authority. The Hospital Authority will make the final appointment. The applicants are:
Catina Tindall
Christine Mulligan
Courtney Popwell
Hank Stewart
John George
Marianne Stonefield
 
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PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD

EXECUTIVE SESSION/POST EXECUTIVE SESSION ACTION