On the agenda: Woodbine meeting — LPR camera (Jan 20)

AGENDA
Camden County Board of Commissioners
Government Services Complex, Second Floor, Chambers
200 East Fourth Street, Woodbine, GA 31569
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 ~ 6:00 PM
Code of Conduct - Meeting Decorum
To view the meeting live online - Camden BOC - YouTube
Opening Ceremonies
• Invocation delivered by Commissioner Jim Goodman
• Pledge of Allegiance led by Chairman Robbie Cheek
Roll Call
Agenda Amendments
Adoption of Agenda
Approval of Minutes
• January 6, 2026 Special Called Meeting minutes; January 6, 2026
Regular Meeting and Public Hearing minutes.

Presentations
• Presentation of Fiscal Year 2025 Financials presented by Kirk Arich,
Director, Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC.

Public Comments – Comments regarding items featured on the Agenda
Regular Agenda
Elections Supervisor Shannon Nettles
1.

Adoption of Resolution to set 2026 Qualifying Fees.

Grants Manager Julie Haigler
2.

Approval of grant award for the Association of County Commissioners of
Georgia (ACCG) 2026 Georgia County Internship Program.

3.

Approval of grant award for the FM Fire Service Grant.
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4.

Request to approve purchase of Weather stations.

Division Chief EMS Stuart Sullivan
5.

Approval of the Charlton County Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
Clinical Agreement.

Chief Financial Officer Nancy Gonzalez
6.

Approval of Budget Amendments Fiscal Year 2026.

Public Works Director Jared Beaudoin
7.

Approval to purchase Four (4) Badboy Renegade 61” Zero Turn Mower
Packages.

8.

Approval of submittal of the Local Maintenance Improvement Grant
(LMIG) road list to Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT).

9.

Approval to purchase Kubota UTV Package.

10.

Approval to purchase a 2026 Chevrolet Work Truck Package for the
Department of Public Works Parks Maintenance Division.

Reports
• Calendar – January & February 2026
• County Administrator Comments
Additional Public Comments
Adjourn the Regular Meeting and Convene Executive Session – for
discussion regarding Real Estate, Litigation and Personnel.

Adjourn Executive Session and Reconvene the Regular Meeting
Adjournment
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County does not discriminate on the basis of disability, and will assist
citizens with special needs, given proper notice. Please contact the
Office of the County Clerk for assistance prior to the given meeting.
We can be reached at (912) 576 – 5651.
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Chapter 2
ADMINISTRATION
ARTICLE II. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Sec. 2-33 Code of Conduct
(1)

Commissioners. Each Commissioner shall conduct themselves in a
professional and respectful manner during all meetings, work sessions and
public hearings. The Commissioners will treat one another, staff, and
members of the audience with courtesy and respect. Inappropriate,
offensive, insulting or malicious remarks will not be used. Commissioners will
refrain from engaging in any type of behavior that disrupts the orderly flow
of the meeting. During the open, public portion of a meeting,
Commissioners will refrain from making personal remarks that challenge
the integrity or competency of any staff member. Commissioners will
direct all remarks to the Chair and not to individual Commissioners, staff or
members of the audience, unless otherwise granted by the Chair.

(2)

Members of the audience. All members of the audience are expected to
comply with the Code of Conduct established for the Commissioners.
Vocal, boisterous or other disruptive demonstrations that disrupt the
orderly flow of the meeting will not be allowed.

(3)

Enforcement of the Code of Conduct. The Sheriff, or such member of the
Sheriff’s Office as he/she may designate, shall be sergeant at arms of the
Commissioners’ meetings. Said sergeant at arms shall carry out all orders
and instructions given by the Chair for the purpose of maintaining order
and decorum during the Board of Commissioners meeting. Upon
instruction of the Chair, it shall be the duty of the sergeant at arms to
place any person who violates the order and decorum of the meeting
under arrest and remove such person from the building in which the
meeting is being conducted.

Sec. 2-34 Rules Governing Public Participation
Public participation in the Board of Commissioners meetings shall be permitted in
accordance with the following provisions:
(a)

Speaker Request Form. The Speaker Request From can be requested
in advance from the County Clerk, obtained from the county
website, or obtained at any Board of Commissioners regular
meeting. The form may be completed and submitted to the Clerk
prior to any meeting by hand delivery, regular mail or email.

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(b)

Public Comment(s) Section. Persons wishing to address the Board
during the Public Comments Section of the agenda should do so in
the following manner:

(1)

Clarification of two (2) public comment sections. The first public comment
section shall be featured at the beginning of the meeting and will be
dedicated to comments related to items featured on the agenda. The
second public comment section will be featured prior to the close of the
agenda and will be for any items the public wishes to address.

(2)

Complete a Speaker Request Form (Form) and submit it to the County
Clerk at least five (5) minutes before the start of the meeting. Failure to
complete and submit the Form will not preclude anyone from addressing
the Board during Public Comments section of the meeting. However,
individuals who complete and submit the Form shall be heard first, and any
other person wishing to make a comment shall subsequently be heard in
the order in which they come forward.

(3)

The Chair will open the floor to public comments and individually call each
speaker forward to address the Board.

(4)

The speaker should begin his/her remarks by stating his/her name and
address.

(5)

All comments should be directed to the Chair. Discussions or debates with
any individual Commissioner, staff members or members of the audience
will not be permitted unless otherwise granted by the Chair.

(6)

Comments should be kept pertinent to the speaker’s chosen subject
matter, and the speaker will refrain from making personal remarks that
challenge the integrity or competency of any staff member. The speaker
will avoid being repetitive, and refrain using inappropriate, offensive or
vulgar language.

(7)

Each speaker will be allowed a reasonable amount of time to speak as
determined by the Chair.

(8)

Before closing the floor to public comments, the Chair will inquire if there
are any additional public comments.

(c)

Public Hearings. Persons wishing to address the Board during a duly
advertised public hearing will be heard in the order in which they come
forward. Speakers will begin his/her remarks by stating his/her name and
address. Comments are to be kept pertinent to the subject matter of the
hearing, and the speaker will avoid being repetitive or using inappropriate,
offensive or vulgar language. Each speaker will be allowed a reasonable
amount of time to speak as determined by the Chair.

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CAMDEN COUNTY, GEORGIA
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING
JANUARY 6, 2026, 5:30 PM
A Special Called Meeting of the Camden County Board of County
Commissioners was held at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, in the
Board of County Commissioners’ Meeting Chambers of the Government
Services Building, Woodbine, Georgia.
Commissioner Casey called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Present: Commissioner Ben L. Casey; Commissioner Robbie Cheek;
Commissioner Cody Smith; Commissioner Jim Goodman; Commissioner
Martin Turner; County Attorney Jaqueline Fortier; County Administrator
Shawn Boatright; Deputy County Administrator Joey Yacobacci; County
Clerk Kathryn A. Bishop; and Deputy County Clerk Shekia Robinson.

Reorganization of Board of County Commissioners – 2026
1.

Pass the Gavel to the County Attorney County Attorney
Jaqueline Fortier

2.

Election of Chair

Commissioner Turner made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Casey
to nominate Commissioner Cheek as Chairman.
So Voted:
Commissioner Casey – Yes
Commissioner Cheek – Yes
Commissioner Smith – Yes
Commissioner Goodman – Yes
Commissioner Turner - Yes
The motion carried unanimously.
3.

Pass the Gavel to the Chair

County Attorney Jaqueline Fortier passed the gavel back to Chairman
Cheek.
4.

Election of Vice-Chair

Commissioner Casey made a motion, seconded by Chairman Cheek to
nominate Commissioner Turner as Vice-Chairman.

So Voted:
Commissioner Casey – Yes
Commissioner Cheek – Yes
Commissioner Smith – Yes
Commissioner Goodman – Yes
Commissioner Turner - Yes
The motion carried unanimously.

Adoption of the Special Called Agenda
Commissioner Casey made a motion, seconded by Vice-Chairman Turner
to adopt the agenda as presented.
The motion carried unanimously.

Public Comments
Ricky Manning, Bullhead Bluff
I just want to touch on reappointments and reaffirm on employment
contracts. I'm not really here to single out anybody, but seeing how
they're on here, as we start in this new year, new chairs, actually some
new citizens, we need to start holding ourselves, everybody that we
reaffirm, accountable, the ones underneath them, accountable. This
county needs to get a grip on itself. We have done a lot of frivolous
spending. We know it. The citizens have about had enough. And if we're
going to look at the chain of command, it's us, citizens, it's you as the
board, it's the administrator, and right on down. And it's time, folks. It is
time. People are suffering. We're not holding anybody accountable for
anything that's going on. So, as we reaffirm appointments, we reaffirmed
a new board. Let us reaffirm our commitment to the people of Camden
County. All of us are from this county. All of us love this county. Let's do
things right. Let's do them with the interests of the people first and move
on from there.

Special Called Agenda
1.

Reappoint and reaffirm existing employment contract of the
County Administrator.

Commissioner Casey made a motion, seconded by Vice-Chairman Turner
to reappoint and reaffirm existing employment contract of the County
Administrator.

So Voted:
Chairman Cheek – Yes
Vice-Chairman Turner – Yes
Commissioner Casey – Yes
Commissioner Smith – Abstain
Commissioner Goodman - Abstain
The motion carried 3 – 0; Commissioner Smith and Commissioner
Goodman both abstained from the motion due to pending legal matters.
2.

Re-appoint and re-affirm existing employment contract of the
County Attorney.

Commissioner Casey made a motion, seconded by Vice-Chairman Turner
to Re-appoint and Re-affirm existing employment contract of the County
Attorney.
So Voted:
Chairman Cheek – Yes
Vice-Chairman Turner – Yes
Commissioner Casey – Yes
Commissioner Smith – Abstain
Commissioner Goodman - Abstain
The motion carried 3 – 0; Commissioner Smith and Commissioner
Goodman both abstained from the motion due to pending legal matters.
3.

Appointment to the Camden County Public Service Authority
(Elected Official).

Commissioner Casey made a motion, seconded by Chairman Cheek to
appoint Commissioner Turner as the Elected Official to serve on the
Camden County Public Service Authority.
The motion carried unanimously.

Additional Public Comments
No additional public comments were offered during this time.

Adjourn Special Called Meeting
Commissioner Smith made a motion, seconded by Vice-Chairman Cheek
to adjourn the January 6, 2026 Special Called Meeting at 5:38 PM.
The motion carried unanimously.

BY: __________________________________________
ROBBIE CHEEK, CHAIRMAN
CAMDEN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ATTEST: ______________________________________
KATIE BISHOP, COUNTY CLERK

CAMDEN COUNTY, GEORGIA
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING
JANUARY 6, 2026, 6:00 PM
Present: Chairman Ben L. Casey; Vice-Chairman Robbie Cheek; Commissioner Jim
Goodman; Commissioner Martin Turner; Commissioner Cody Smith; County
Administrator Shawn Boatright; Deputy County Administrator Joey Yacobacci
County Clerk Katie Bishop; Deputy County Clerk Shekia Robinson; and County
Attorney Jacqueline Fortier.
Chairman Cheek called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Commissioner Jim Goodman delivered the invocation.
Commissioner Casey led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Regular Meeting
Agenda Amendments:
Addition of Executive Session – Personnel
Chairman Cheek made a motion, seconded by Vice-Chairman Turner to approve
the agenda amendment as presented.
The motion carried unanimously.

Motion to Adopt the Agenda
Commissioner Smith made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Casey to adopt
the agenda as amended.
The motion carried unanimously.

Approval of the Minutes
• December 12, 2025 Special Called meeting minutes; December 16, 2025
Regular Meeting and Public Hearing minutes.

Commissioner Casey made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Goodman to
approve the December 12, 2025 Special Called meeting minutes and the
December 16, 2025 Regular Meeting and Public Hearing minutes.
The motion carried unanimously.
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Public Comments
No public comments were offered during this time.

Presentations
• Recognition of Camden County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Tyler Kovacs

presented by Senior Director of Human Resources and Risk Management
Mike Spiers.

At this time, Senior Director of Human Resources and Risk Management Mike Spiers
stated that he has the pleasure tonight, as I so often do get the opportunity to do
these types of recognition, so at this time, we'd like to recognize Deputy Tyler Kovacs
for service that truly exemplifies what it means to go above and beyond the normal
duties of law enforcement. Over the past several weeks, Deputy Kovacs has
demonstrated exceptional professionalism initiative and commitment to public safety
through his actions both on and off assignment. His conduct reflects not only
technical skill but a deep sense of responsibility to the citizens and the visitors of
Camden County. In one recent instance, Deputy Kovacs’s proactive traffic
enforcement resulted in the removal of illegal drugs and firearms from our community
and because of his attentiveness and his decisive action potentially dangerous items
were taking off of our streets directly enhancing public safety and preventing harm
before it could occur. In a separate and very different situation, Deputy Kovacs
again distinguished himself during a missing person investigation although the case
fell outside of his assigned area, he voluntarily stepped forward to assist using
available technology and investigative resources. in coordination with another
county, he worked tirelessly to analyze information and to help locate the individual
while the outcome of that search was a tragic one Deputy Kovacs efforts significantly
shorten the time needed to reach answers and most importantly help provide closure
to a grieving family during incredibly difficult moment. These actions speak volumes
about Deputy Kovacs character, his willingness to take ownership to persist when
circumstances are challenging, and to act with compassion and professionalism that
reflects the core values of the Camden County Sheriff's Office. He embodies
proactive policing teamwork and service to others. Deputy Kovacs did not act for
this recognition, he acted because he saw a need, and he took responsibility. That
kind of dedication is what strengthens trust between law enforcement and the
community. The Board of Commissioners and the citizens of this county want to
sincerely thank Deputy Tyler Kovacs for his outstanding service, his commitment to
public safety and his continued dedication to Camden County.
Commissioner Goodman made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith to
adjourn the Regular Meeting and convene the Public Hearing at 6:07 PM.
The motion carried unanimously.

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Public Hearing
• To receive comments from the Public regarding the request for an alcohol

license to Hilary Johnson and Paul Huffstickler and Bluff Life at Hucks for Retail
Consumption Dealers of Spirituous Liquors, Malt Beverages, Beer and Wine.
Located in District 2 at 1979 Harriett’s Bluff Rd., Woodbine, Ga. 31569. Tax
Map & Parcel 093 016C.

No comments were offered either in favor, nor in opposition of this item during this
time.

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To receive comments from the Public regarding the request for an alcohol
license to Hardika Patel and Fulbai, Inc dba Snappy Beverages for Retail
dealers of malt beverages, beer, wine and/or spirituous liquors. Located in
District 1 at 5480 US Hwy 17 N, Unit 1, Kingsland, Ga. 31548. Tax Map & Parcel
082D02 005.

No comments were offered either in favor, nor in opposition of this item during this
time.
Commissioner Goodman made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Casey to
adjourn the Public Hearing and reconvene the Regular Meeting at 6:10 PM.
The motion carried unanimously.
Chairman Cheek reconvened the Regular Meeting at 6:10 PM.

Regular Agenda
1.

Request for an alcohol license to Hilary Johnson and Paul Huffstickler and
Bluff Life at Hucks for Retail Consumption Dealers of Spirituous Liquors,
Malt Beverages, Beer and Wine. Located in District 2 at 1979 Harriett’s
Bluff Rd., Woodbine, Ga. 31569. Tax Map & Parcel 093 016C.

Commissioner Goodman made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith to
approve the Request for an alcohol license to Hilary Johnson and Paul Huffstickler
and Bluff Life at Hucks for Retail Consumption Dealers of Spirituous Liquors, Malt
Beverages, Beer and Wine. Located in District 2 at 1979 Harriett’s Bluff Rd.,
Woodbine, Ga. 31569. Tax Map & Parcel 093 016C.
The motion carried unanimously.

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2.

Request for an alcohol license to Hardika Patel and Fulbai, Inc dba
Snappy Beverages for Retail dealers of malt beverages, beer, wine
and/or spirituous liquors. Located in District 1 at 5480 US Hwy 17 N, Unit 1,
Kingsland, Ga. 31548. Tax Map & Parcel 082D02 005.

Commissioner Smith made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Casey to
approve Request for an alcohol license to Hardika Patel and Fulbai, Inc dba
Snappy Beverages for Retail dealers of malt beverages, beer, wine and/or
spirituous liquors. Located in District 1 at 5480 US Hwy 17 N, Unit 1, Kingsland, Ga.
31548. Tax Map & Parcel 082D02 005.
The motion carried unanimously.
3.

Appointment(s) to the St. Marys River Management Committee.

Vice-Chairman Turner made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith to
appoint Chris Roland to the St. Marys River Management Committee, as a citizen
appointment, for a term of four (4) Years.
The motion carried unanimously.
Commissioner Smith made a motion, seconded by Chairman Cheek to appoint
Ben Casey to the St. Marys River Management Committee, as the elected official
appointment.
The motion carried unanimously.
4.

Reappointment of Craig Root to the Coastal Area District Development
Authority (CADDA).

Chairman Cheek made a motion, seconded by Vice-Chairman Turner to
reappoint t Craig Root to the Coastal Area District Development Authority
(CADDA) for a term of three (3) years.
The motion carried unanimously.

Reports
•

Calendar – January and February 2026

County Clerk Katie Bishop announced that the addition of District 3 - Commissioner
Cody Smith & District 4 - Commissioner Jim Goodman Town Hall Meeting to be held
at 6:00 PM located at the St. Marys Public Library. She announced the cancellation
of the Board of Commissioner’s Work Session on Thursday, January 8, 2026.
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County Administrator Comments

County Administrator Shawn Boatright announced that he would like to recognize
staff for the hard work they have done over the last year. He thanked the Human
Resources department and the Employee Recognition Committee for the time they
dedicated recognizing employees during the Employee Recognition Ceremony.
He thanked Deputy Tyler Kovacs for his dedication to the job and the Camden
County Sheriff’s Office for their work in keeping our community safe. He wished
everyone a Happy New Year.

Additional Public Comments
Janet Heath, Woodbine
With the car strike death at Christmas time, I don't know what is involved with the
county working with DOT but it would be wonderful if there could be a crosswalk
and a caution light to help people to slow down traffic. To help people that are
crossing from the grocery store to the dollar general. That road is very busy, people
get off Hwy 17 and they're thinking interstate. They don't realize the current patterns
of the people in the neighborhood. So, if the County in any way can work with DOT
to address the situation, with the police department, whatever it takes to slow the
traffic and just call attention to that there are pedestrian pathways needed there.
Then I want to make a quick comment about this County and our County seat, town
of Woodbine. Woodbine is in trouble, we need for the well-being of this county to
maintain a strong county seat town, and I think that's going to involve the County
reaching out wholeheartedly and with no malice to the city of Woodbine and
helping them get their documents in place that they need. Whatever they need,
they seem to be struggling, so we need this town to grow. The city of Woodbine to
grow, we have good strong towns in the south end of the County one particular
County city does not need to incorporate this part. There's so much development
going on in Kingsland and St. Mary's that we hold the real estate, and we need to
control the real estate, and control the growth, and we need to work together to
maintain this area as the center of Camden County government along with a good
strong county seat town.
Jannie Everett, Woodbine
I live in Woodbine and I was born in Woodbine. Someone four or five states away
called on Christmas Eve to inform me that Woodbine is being wiped off the map.
That it is dissolving the charter. It hurt my feelings and I really think Woodbine is not
just any city it to me, Woodbine is the county seat. Life begins here, at head start, if
you don't know how to act any conflict is resolved at the courthouse here or you
are put in jail. The real estate is so high and the graveyards are so full in the south
end of the county and cost so much they bring people to Woodbine to bury them,
your birth certificates, the death certificates, your tags. You know I have sat through
some meetings where they discuss SPLOST money, Woodbine hardly gets any of the
money. I can tell you this, St. Mary's and Kingsland has a roadblock or a situation
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where they can't move east because of the ocean. They can't move south
because of the St. Mary's River and the State line and they definitely can’t move
west because Charlton County is not going to move. So, they would have to come
north and Woodbine has the real estate now this has been going on for over 50
years. In the last 10 or 15 years it has gotten aggressive. They have sucked the life
out of this town. This is my hometown and for somebody to call me and tell me that
on Christmas Eve. I am hurt and I'm just downright disgusted that the charter has not
been updated since 2023. Somebody needs to update it. We need to help each
other because if Woodbine loses its charter that means that the County has to pick
up the services of the citizens of Woodbine. Now everybody comes to Woodbine,
you know in this idea of hometown feel it doesn't feel like a hometown to me. The
life is gone. You can't even get a cup of coffee and a decent donut. The bank is
gone, the health department is gone, and then the attitude when I call the health
department. I said, well is this the health department in St. Mary's, well we're the
only health department in the County. I'm like okay you move the health
department there, that's the only one that we have, but we should be courteous to
each other. We should start growing the City of Woodbine because it's the only
place that a young family can afford to live unless they have rent control. You have
to have a medium five figure and a low six-figure income to afford to live in
Kingsland or St. Mary's, $1,500 a month.

Executive Session
Commissioner Smith made a motion, seconded by Vice-Chairman Turner to adjourn
the Regular Meeting and Convene the Executive Session for the purpose of
discussing Personnel at 6:23 PM.
The motion carried unanimously.
Chairman Cheek convened the Executive Session for the purpose of discussing
Personnel at PM.
RESOLUTION OF THE CAMDEN COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
BE IT RESOLVED by the Camden County Board of Commissioners as follows: At the
meeting held on the 6th day of January, 2026, with the following Commissioners
being present Chairman Cheek; Vice-Chairman Turner; Commissioner Smith;
Commissioner Casey and Commissioner Goodman the Board of Commissioners
entered into closed session for the purpose of discussing Personnel. At the close of
the discussions on this subject, the Board did agree to reconvene into open session
and herewith takes the following action in open session:

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Also present were: County Clerk Katie Bishop; County Administrator Shawn
Boatright; Deputy County Administrator Joey Yacobacci; and County Attorney
Jaqueline Fortier.
(1) The actions of the Board and the discussion of the same regarding the matter
set forth for closed session purposes are hereby ratified.
(2) Each member of this body does hereby confirm to the best of their knowledge,
based upon the advice of the County Attorney, was devoted to matters within the
exceptions provided by law and the specific relevant exception is the subject
matter as set forth above.
(3) The Chairman of this Board, or the presiding officer, is hereby authorized and
directed and pursuant to the Resolution shall execute an affidavit, in full support of
the members of this Board, in order to comply with O.C.G.A. § 50-14-4(b).
(4) The affidavit shall be included and filed with the official minutes of the meeting
and shall be in a form as required by the statute, which shall be substantially as
follows:
AFFIDAVIT AS REQUIRED UNDER O.C.G.A. § 50-14-4(b)
Personally appeared before the undersigned attesting officer duly authorized to
administer oaths, Chairman Cheek, who, after being duly sworn, deposes and on
oath states the following:
(1) I was the chairperson/presiding officer of a meeting of the Camden County
Board of Commissioners held on the 6th day of January, 2026.
(2) The subject matter of the closed portion of the meeting which was closed for the
purposes of discussing Litigation, and was devoted to matters within those exceptions
and as provided by law.
(3) This affidavit is being executed for the purpose of complying with the mandate
of O.C.G.A. § 50-14-4-(b) that such an affidavit be executed.
This 6th day of January, 2026
Commissioner Goodman made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith to
adjourn the Executive Session and Reconvene the Regular Meeting at 8:12 PM.
The motion carried unanimously.
Commissioner Smith made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Goodman to
accept the resignation of the County Administrator and to approve the Amended
Employee Separation Agreement.
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The motion carried unanimously.

Adjournment:
Commissioner Smith made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Goodman to
adjourn January 6, 2026 regular meeting. The motion carried to adjourn the meeting
at approximately 8:13 PM.
The motion carried unanimously.
BY: _______________________________________________
ROBBIE CHEEK, CHAIRMAN
CAMDEN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ATTEST: ______________________________________
KATIE BISHOP, COUNTY CLERK

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CAMDEN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR AGENDA ITEM: 1
SUBJECT:

Resolution to Establish the Qualifying Fees for the elected positions
in the 2026 Elections for Camden County, Georgia.

(X) Recommendation
( ) Policy Discussion
( ) Status Report
(X) Action Item
( ) Other
DATE: January 13, 2026
BUDGET INFORMATION:

N/A

COMMISSION ACTION REQUESTED ON:

January 20, 2026

PURPOSE:
To request that the Board of Commissioners:
a.
Consider the approval of the Qualifying Fees for the elected
positions as follows for the 2026 Elections in Camden County,
Georgia:
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HISTORY:
1.

2.

Board of Commissioners District 2
Board of Commissioners District 4
Board of Education District 2
Board of Education District 4

O.C.G.A. section 21-2-131 (1) (A) and (B) as amended establishes
that the qualifying fees for the above indicated elected offices
shall be fixed and published by the governing authority of any
county or municipality not later than February 1 (February 1, 2020)
of any year in which a general primary, nonpartisan election, or
general elections are to be held.
Said qualifying fees shall be fixed at three percent (3%) of the
annual base salary for the elected position as envisioned by
O.C.G.A. section 21-2-131 (1) (A) and (B) as amended.

FACTS & ISSUES:
1.
The following offices are to be filled by election in 2026:
• Board of Commissioners District 2
• Board of Commissioners District 4
• Board of Education District 2
• Board of Education District 4
2.
These elected officials’ qualifying fees are determined by the State
of Georgia and are not adjusted to reflect training supplements,
cost of living, or longevity. Base salaries for fee purposes are based
on the 2020 census, in which Camden County had an official
census population of 54,768.

OPTIONS:
1.
2.
3.
4.

Motion to approve the Resolution establishing the Qualifying Fees
for the 2026 Elections.
Motion to deny this item.
Motion to Table this issue
Other action by the Board.

DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1.
To be determined by the Board.
DEPARTMENT:
Prepared by:

IF APPLICABLE:
County Attorney Review:

Shannon Nettles,
Elections Supervisor

Attorney Jackie Fortier

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IF APPLICABLE:
Finance Review:
N/A
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RESOLUTION OF THE CAMDEN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ESTABLISHING THE QUALIFYING FEES FOR THE 2026 ELECTIONS
FOR CAMDEN COUNTY, GEORGIA PURSUANT TO
O.C.G.A SECTION 21-2-131 AS AMENDED
WHEREAS, the below indicated elected officials of Camden County,
Georgia, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, are up for election for the
calendar year of 2024, and
WHEREAS, the following offices are to be filled by election in 2026; Board
of Commissioners District 2, Board of Commissioners District 4, Board of
Education District 2, Board of Education District 4, and
WHEREAS, O.C.G.A. section 21-2-131 (1) (A) and (B) as amended
establishes that the qualifying fees for the above indicated elected offices shall
be fixed and published by the governing authority of any county or municipality
not later than February 1 (February 1, 2026) of any year in which a general
primary, nonpartisan election, or general elections are to be held. Said qualifying
fees shall be fixed at three percent (3%) of the annual base salary for the elected
position as envisioned by O.C.G.A. section 21-2-131 (1) (A) and (B) as amended.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Qualifying Fees for the
following elected offices of Camden County, Georgia are set and shall be
published as provided by law:
ELECTED OFFICE:

YEARLY BASE
SALARY:

3% OF SALARY/
QUALIFYING FEE:

Board of Commissioners- District 2

$10,200.00

$306.00

Board of Commissioners- District 4

$10,200.00

$306.00

Board of Education- District 2

$3,600.00

$108.00

Board of Education- District 4

$3,600.00

$108.00

*These elected officials’ qualifying fees are determined by the State of Georgia
and not adjusted to reflect training supplements, cost of living, or longevity.
Base salaries for fee purposes are based on the 2020 census, in which Camden
County had an official census population of 54,768.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Camden
County Elections Supervisor shall have the aforesaid qualifying fees published in
the Legal Organ of Camden County, Georgia as required by law.
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Resolution to Establish Qualifying Fees

ADOPTED IN A LAWFUL ASSEMBLY BY MAJORITY VOTE OF THE
CAMDEN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AND SPREAD UPON THE
OFFICIAL MINUTES.
THIS 20th DAY OF JANUARY 2026.

BY: ____________________________________________
ROBBIE CHEEK, CHAIRMAN
CAMDEN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ATTEST: ________________________________________
KATHRYN BISHOP, COUNTY CLERK

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Resolution to Establish Qualifying Fees

CAMDEN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR AGENDA ITEM: 2
SUBJECT:

ACCG – 2026 Georgia County Internship Program Award Approval

(X) Recommendation
( ) Policy Discussion
( ) Status Report
( ) Action Item
( ) Other
DATE: January 8, 2026
BUDGET INFORMATION:
REVENUES:

$2,509.50

EXPENSES:

$3,259.50

FUNDING SOURCE: Grant request and grants matching fund
COMMISSION ACTION REQUESTED ON: January 20, 2026
PURPOSE:
To request that the Board of Commissioners:
a.
To approve the grant award of the ACCG Internship grant. Funds
will be used to hire one interns, for the IT Department for the
summer 2026.
HISTORY:
1.

The County has been successful in obtaining interns through the
ACCG program for several years.

FACTS & ISSUES:
1.
This grant enables counties to hire talented college students for
specific projects that will benefit county government and citizens.
2.
In an effort to be more competitive, it was suggested by the
funder, that we contribute 25% or $750 in cash match.
OPTIONS:
1.
2.
3.
4.

Motion to approve the grant award for the ACCG – 2026 Georgia
County Internship Program as presented.
Motion to deny this item.
Motion to table this item.
Other action by the Board.

DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1.
To be determined by the Board.
DEPARTMENT:
Prepared by:

IF APPLICABLE:
County Attorney Review:

Julie Haigler, Grants Manager
N/A
_______________________
__________________________

IF APPLICABLE:
Finance Review:
Nancy Gonzalez, CFO
__________________________

CAMDEN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR AGENDA ITEM: 3
SUBJECT:

FM Fire Service Grant Award Approval

(X) Recommendation
( ) Policy Discussion
( ) Status Report
( ) Action Item
( ) Other
DATE: January 8, 2026
BUDGET INFORMATION:
REVENUES:

5,000

EXPENSES:

5,000

FUNDING SOURCE: Grant request
COMMISSION ACTION REQUESTED ON: January 20, 2026
PURPOSE:
To request that the Board of Commissioners:
a.
To approve the grant award from FM Fire Service. Funds will be
used to purchase equipment for pre-incident training.
HISTORY:
1.

The grant was a new opportunity this year.

FACTS & ISSUES:
1.
Camden County Fire Rescue will utilize grant funding to enhance
pre-incident planning through the purchase of critical equipment
designed to improve efficiency, accuracy, and overall responder
preparedness. Grant funds would first support the purchase of three
tablets with accessories at an estimated cost of $3,000.
2.
In addition, grant funds would be used to purchase three laser
measuring tools, with a total cost of approximately $475. These tools
will significantly improve accuracy and efficiency when developing
plans for properties without engineered drawings.
OPTIONS:
1.
2.
3.
4.

Motion to approve the grant award for the FM Fire Service Grant as
presented.
Motion to deny this item.
Motion to table this item.
Other action by the Board.

DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1.
To be determined by the Board.

DEPARTMENT:
Prepared by:

IF APPLICABLE:
County Attorney Review:

Julie Haigler, Grants Manager
N/A
________________________
_________________________

IF APPLICABLE:
Finance Review:
Nancy Gonzalez, CFO
_________________________

CAMDEN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR AGENDA ITEM: 4
SUBJECT: Request to approve purchase of Weather stations from Weather Stem.
(X) Recommendation
( ) Policy Discussion
( ) Status Report
( ) Action Item
( ) Other
DATE: January 8, 2026
BUDGET INFORMATION:
REVENUES: $57,800
EXPENSES: $68,000
MATCH: $10,200
FUNDING SOURCE: Grant request and grant matching funds
COMMISSION ACTION REQUESTED ON:

January 20, 2026

PURPOSE:
To request that the Board of Commissioners:
a.
To consider the approval to purchase 4 weather station from
Weather Stem. After weather stations are purchased, installation of
weather stations will be located at the Resiliency Center, Gun
Range, Fire Station 17 and St. Marys City Hall (New location).
FACTS & ISSUES:
1.
Weather Stem is the premier commercial weather station company
in the United States as a GSA contract holder and sole source
proprietary.
2.
The Hazard Mitigation Grant Program will be used for 85% of the
expense.
3.
A 15 % match is required for the weather stations. Grant matching
funds will be used to fulfil the match requirement.
OPTIONS:
1.
2.
3.
4.

Motion to approve the purchase of Weather stations from Weather
Stem as presented.
Motion to deny this item.
Motion to table this item.
Other action by the Board.

DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1.
To be determined by the Board.

DEPARTMENT:
Prepared by:

IF APPLICABLE:
County Attorney Review:

Julie Haigler, Grants Manager
N/A
__________________________ ___________________________

IF APPLICABLE:
Finance Review:
Nancy Gonzalez, CFO
__________________________

CAMDEN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR AGENDA ITEM: 5
SUBJECT:

Consider and Approve the Clinical Affiliation Agreement between
Camden County Fire Rescue and Charlton County EMS Education.

(X) Recommendation
( ) Policy Discussion
( ) Status Report
(X) Action Item
( ) Other
DATE: January 13,2026
BUDGET INFORMATION:

No Cost associated with this Clinical Affiliation Agreement

COMMISSION ACTION REQUESTED ON: January 20, 2026
PURPOSE:
To request that the Board of Commissioners:
a.
HISTORY:
1.
2.

Consider and Approve the Clinical Affiliation Agreement between
Camden County Fire Rescue and Charlton County EMS Education
We currently have a Clinical Affiliation Agreement between
Camden County Fire Rescue and Charlton County EMS Education.
Charlton County EMS Education is required to update their Clinical
Affiliation Agreement annually.

FACTS & ISSUES:
1.
We currently have a Clinical Affiliation Agreement between
Camden County Fire Rescue and Charlton County EMS Education.
2.
The Agreement being presented meets all requirements set by
CoAEMSP.
3.
This is the Annual renewal on the current Clinical Affiliation
agreement.
OPTIONS:
1.
2.
3.
4.

Motion to approve the Clinical Affiliation Agreement with Charlton
County EMS Education.
Motion to deny this item.
Motion to table this item.
Other action by the Board.

DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1.
Staff recommends approval of the Clinical Affiliation Agreement
between Camden County Fire Rescue and Charlton County EMS
Education
DEPARTMENT:
Prepared by:

IF APPLICABLE:

County Attorney Review:

IF APPLICABLE:
Finance Review:

Jeannie Pierce, CCFR
_____________________

Attorney Jackie Fortier
________________________

Nancy Gonzalez, CFO
__________________________

CLINICAL AFFILIATION AGREEMENT
This agreement made and entered into this 20th day of January 2026 by and between
Camden County Fire Rescue, referred to as the “clinical site”, and the Charlton County
EMS Education and will continue until the agreement is terminated by either party.
I. PURPOSE
The clinical site shall provide Charlton County EMS Education students with practical
experience in EMS-based patient care activities through the clinical site’s owned entities
and Charlton County EMS Education shall provide the student with academic experience.
II. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CLINICAL SITE
The clinical site shall:
A. Provide cooperation to ensure students of Charlton County EMS Education
receive effective clinical experience.
B. Provide a suitable clinical experience situation as prescribed by the curriculum
provided by Charlton County EMS Education and outlined by the National EMS
Education Standards.
C. Assist with clinical teaching and supervision of agreed upon number of
students of Charlton County EMS Education.
D. Ensure the standards of patient care established by the clinical site remain in
control of the employees.
E. Reserve the right to determine the manner in which the clinical site’s owned
equipment and supplies shall be used and operated.
F. Provide a contact person for Charlton County EMS Education at the clinical
site to facilitate interaction between the training program and our
system.
III. RESPONSIBILITIES OF CHARLTON COUNTY EMS EDUCATION
Charlton County EMS Education shall:
A. Ensure that students who use the clinical site’s facilities will abide by the
clinical site’s policies.
B. Ensure students of Charlton County EMS Education will have professional
liability insurance in the appropriate amount prior to beginning clinical
experience with the clinical site.
C. Ensure each student has been provided with infection control training as
outlined by the Department of Transportation knowledge objectives for EMS
courses.
D. Ensure each student has been provided with HIPAA training in accordance
with the Federal and State guidelines.
E. Ensure each student has been cleared through a background check to include
the federal inclusion/exclusion list.
F. Ensure each student has passed a physical to perform duties.

G. Ensure that documentation has been established by Charlton County EMS
Education on how students are determined to be proficient in both basic and
advanced skills which are expected to be utilized in the clinical internship
setting.
H. Provides each student with a Competency Check List so that the student
may present this to the clinical site’s facility they are assigned to during all
internship assignments.
I. Consider promptly any complaint made by the clinical site against a student in
accordance with Charlton County EMS Education standards and procedures
of disciplinary action.
J. Shall provide preceptor training to relevant clinical site staff at the clinical
location(s) or via online services.
IV. HOLD HARMLESS
Charlton County EMS Education agrees and is bound to hold the clinical site whole and
harmless against all claims for damages, costs and expenses to person or property that
may arise out of or be occasioned by this contract or any activities or from any act or
omission of any teacher or student involved in Charlton County EMS Education.
V. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CLINICAL SITE AND CHARLTON COUNTY EMS
EDUCATION
The clinical site and Charlton County EMS Education shall:
A. Agree upon the number of students to be placed at the clinical site for clinical
rotations.
B. Revise and modify this contract in writing if both parties agree to the revision
or modification.
VI. TERMINATION
This contract may be terminated by either party upon one hundred eighty (180) days
written notice to the other party by registered mail, return receipt requested. The
termination shall not take effect until students who are enrolled at the time such notice
is given have completed the courses in which they are enrolled.
VII. DISCRIMINATION
The clinical site and Charlton County EMS Education shall not lawfully discriminate in
their respective performance of this contract.
VIII. CONTACT PERSONS
The contact person and authorized designee of Charlton County EMS Education for
the purposes of this agreement is:
Name: Sami Luffman, EMS Division Chief
Phone: (912) 674-6621
Email: [email protected]
Address: 426 Rosa Parks RD
Folkston, GA 31537

The contact person and authorized designee of the Clinical Site for the purposes of this
agreement is:
Name: Stuart C. Sullivan, Division Chief – EMS
Phone Number: (912) 729-3911
Email Address: [email protected]
Address: 125 N Gross Rd Kingsland, Ga 31548
EXECUTED on January 20,2026. The clinical site and Charlton County EMS Education have
executed this agreement by and through one of its duly authorized officers, thereby binding
themselves, their successors and assignees and representatives for the faithful and full
performance of the terms and provisions of this contract.
Charlton County EMS Education
Signature:
______________________________

Signature:
_________________________________

Name:
______________________________

Name:
_________________________________

Title:
______________________________

Title:
_________________________________

Camden County Fire Rescue
Signature:
______________________________

Signature:
_________________________________

Name:
______________________________

Name:
_________________________________

Title:
______________________________

Title:
_________________________________

CAMDEN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR AGENDA ITEM: 6
SUBJECT:

Budget Amendments for the FY 2026 budget.

( ) Recommendation
( ) Policy Discussion
( ) Status Report
(X) Action Item
DATE: January 9, 2026
BUDGET INFORMATION:
Revenues: See attached
Expenses: See attached
COMMISSION ACTION REQUESTED ON:

January 20, 2026

PURPOSE:
To request that the Board of Commissioners:
a.
Consider the budget amendments regarding the changes needed
to the FY 2026 budget.
HISTORY:
1.

The amounts reflected are adjustments to reflect increases in
revenue and expenditures.

FACTS & ISSUES:
1.
Please see the attached detail by line-item recommended
amendments for the general fund, unincorporated tax district,
capital improvement fund, and solid waste authority.
OPTIONS:
1.
2.
3.
4.

Motion to approve the FY 2026 budget amendments.
Motion to deny this item.
Motion to table this item.
Other action by the Board.

DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1.
Approve the FY 2026 budget amendments as presented.
DEPARTMENT:
Prepared by:

IF APPLICABLE:
County Attorney Review:

IF APPLICABLE:
Finance Review:

Nancy Gonzalez, CFO
________________________

N/A
_________________________

N/A
_______________________

A RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE 2025-2026 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET
BUDGET RESOLUTION FOR THE CAMDEN COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
That it is necessary to adjust budget for FY2026.
That the above transactions can be fulfilled by changing the following budget accounts in GENERAL FUND:
Budget Acct
Expenses:

Adopted Bud

Net Change

Proposed Bud

Description of Change

100-5-1506-611000
100-5-1530-573000
100-5-1535-521250

563,993
64,762

112,999
175,000
53,168

676,992
175,000
117,930

100-5-3300-542600

628,755

46,893
388,060

46,893
1,016,815

CCSO-Other Equip >$10,000-LPR cameras-grant funded

Current year ad valorem tax reduction due to rollback rate and decrease to final digest

Transfer out to Cap. Improvements for Cornelia Jackson shade structure expenditure approved at CCBOC 8/19/25 meeting
County Attorney - Contingency for Judgements
IT-Contracted Services/Computer -Cybersecurity assessment-grant funded

Revenues & Other Financing Sources:
100-3-0000-311100

28,600,000

(745,000)

27,855,000

100-3-0000-334114

67,250

173,061

240,311

100-3-0000-399999

718,817
29,386,067

959,999
388,060

1,678,816
29,774,127

Grants Received (1) GEMA-IT Cybersecurity assessment $53,168 & (2) CCSOOther Equipment >$10,000 - LPR cameras $48,893; (3) State of GA Lands grant
$75,000
Proceeds carried forward - fund balance use

Nancy Gonzalez, CFO
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Camden County Board of Commissioners does hereby ordain, resolve,
and enact the foregoing budget amendments for Camden County, Georgia.
Adopted this 20th
day of January , 2026.
CAMDEN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Robbie Cheek, Chairman

Attest :

Katie Bishop, County Clerk

Page 2

A RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE 2025-2026 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET
BUDGET RESOLUTION FOR THE CAMDEN COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
That it is necessary to adjust budget for FY2026.
That the above transactions can be fulfilled by changing the following budget accounts in UNINCORPORATED FUND:
Budget Acct

Adopted Bud

Net Change

Proposed Bud

Description of Change

Expenses:
270-5-6000-511100
270-5-6000-512200
270-5-6000-512904
270-5-6000-521205
270-5-6000-521230
270-5-6000-522220
270-5-6000-523101
270-5-6000-523201
270-5-6000-523700
270-5-6000-531101
270-5-6000-531135
270-5-6000-531210
270-5-6000-531230
270-5-6000-531270
270-5-6000-531601
270-5-6000-541200
270-5-6000-513000
270-5-6000-513001
270-5-6000-542600
270-5-6000-572001
Total parks

45,000
641,433
686,433

96,522
7,384
2,100
500
14,282
500
517
240
2,500
2,000
2,000
1,000
25,000
10,000
42,840
(45,000)
9,523
1,454
237,970
(139,035)
272,297

96,522
7,384
2,100
500
14,282
500
517
240
2,500
2,000
2,000
1,000
25,000
10,000
42,840
9,523
1,454
237,970
502,398
958,730

Parks - Regular Salaries
Parks - SS Tax
Parks - Uniforms
Parks - Pest Control
Parks - R&M Buildings (includes restrooms)
Parks - R&M Vehicles
Parks - property/equipment insurance
Parks - Cell Phones
Parks - Education & Training
Parks - Minor Operating
Parks - Chemicals
Parks - Water/Sewer
Parks - Electric
Parks - Fuel
Parks - Small Equipment
Parks - Site improvements - reallocate budget from basketball courts fencing
Parks - Stop loss fee Health
Parks - Admin fees Health
Parks - Capital equipment
PSA Funding reduction

Other adjustments
270-5-3500-521340
270-5-4200-542600
Total other

3,835
325,000
328,835

52,800
(9,489)
43,311

56,635
315,511
372,146

Fire - C/S Cloud Computing - software BOC approved 10/21/25
ROW Mowing PW - Other equipment > $10,000

Total Parks & Other

1,015,268

315,608

1,330,876

(73,000)
139,561
249,047
315,608

677,750
1,669,659
909,545
3,256,954

Revenues & Other financing sources
270-3-0000-311100
270-3-0000-316200
270-3-0000-399999

750,750
1,530,098
660,498
2,941,346

Current year ad valorem tax reduction due to rollback rate and decrease to final digest
Insurance Premiums Tax revenue
Proceeds carried forward - fund balance use

Nancy Gonzalez, CFO
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Camden County Board of Commissioners does hereby ordain, resolve,
and enact the foregoing budget amendments for Camden County, Georgia.
Adopted this 20th
day of January , 2026.
CAMDEN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Robbie Cheek, Chairman

Attest :

Katie Bishop, County Clerk

Page 1

A RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE 2025-2026 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET
BUDGET RESOLUTION FOR THE CAMDEN COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
That it is necessary to adjust budget for FY2026.
That the above transactions can be fulfilled by changing the following budget accounts in SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY:
Budget Acct

Adopted Bud

Net Change

Proposed Bud

Description of Change

540-5-0000-542200

-

40,700

40,700

Vehicle for Director - CCBOC emailed 9/16/25

540-3-0000-399999

159,732

40,700

200,432

Proceeds carried forward

Nancy Gonzalez, CFO
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Camden County Board of Commissioners does hereby ordain, resolve,
and enact the foregoing budget amendments for Camden County, Georgia.
Adopted this 20th
day of January , 2026.
CAMDEN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Robbie Cheek, Chairman

Attest :

Katie Bishop, County Clerk

Page 3

A RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE 2025-2026 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET
BUDGET RESOLUTION FOR THE CAMDEN COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
That it is necessary to adjust budget for FY2026.
That the above transactions can be fulfilled by changing the following budget accounts in CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND:
Budget Acct

Adopted Bud

Net Change

Proposed Bud

Description of Change

350-5-0000-541230

261,000

112,999

373,999

Building Improvements - Cornelia Jackson Park shade structure - approved CCBOC
8/19/25

350-3-0000-391100

563,993

112,999

676,992

Transfer in from Gen. Fund

Nancy Gonzalez, CFO
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Camden County Board of Commissioners does hereby ordain, resolve,
and enact the foregoing budget amendments for Camden County, Georgia.
Adopted this 20th
day of January , 2026.
CAMDEN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Robbie Cheek, Chairman

Attest :

Katie Bishop, County Clerk

Page 4

CAMDEN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR AGENDA ITEM: 7
SUBJECT:

Approval to purchase Four (4) Badboy Renegade 61” Zero Turn Mower
Packages for the Department of Public Works from Southern Hardware,
Inc. of Brunswick, GA.

( ) Recommendation
( ) Policy Discussion
( ) Status Report
(X) Action Item
( ) Other
DATE: January 20, 2026
BUDGET INFORMATION:
EXPENSES:
ANNUAL:
CAPITAL:
OTHER:
FUNDING SOURCE:

$64,969.52
Unincorporated Tax District – Equipment: 270-5-6000-542600
(Capital)

COMMISSION ACTION REQUESTED ON:

January 20, 2026

PURPOSE:
To request the Board of Commissioners:
a.
Consider the approval to purchase Four (4) Badboy Renegade 61” Zero
Turn Mower Packages for the Department of Public Works from Southern
Hardware, Inc. of Brunswick, GA.
HISTORY:
1.
The County owns 15 recreational facilities that include:
-(9) Parks
-(1) Sports Complex
-(4) Boating Ramps
-(1) Nature Trail
2.
These facilities have been poorly maintained for years and the
County has terminated maintenance services by the PSA.
3.
The County is responsible for park maintenance starting on Jan 1st.
4.
Funding in the amount of $65,470 was approved in the FY2026
Budget Amendment on Dec 16, 2025 for this capital purchase.
FACTS & ISSUES:
1.
Competitive pricing was achieved through the TIPS National
Cooperative Pricing Cooperative, Contract #161102, for Heavy
Duty Landscaping equipment and materials.
2.
Southern Hardware, Inc. is the local supplier of Badboy products.
3.
The DPW recommends the purchase of the quoted Badboy mower
equipment packages from Southern Hardware, Inc.
OPTIONS:
1.
2.
3.
4.

Motion to approve the purchase Four (4) Badboy Renegade 61” Zero Turn
Mower Packages for the Department of Public Works from Southern
Hardware, Inc. of Brunswick, GA.
Motion to deny this item.
Motion to table this item.
Other action by the Board.

DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1.
Approve the purchase as presented.
DEPARTMENT:
Prepared by:
Jared Beaudoin
DPW Director
________________________

IF APPLICABLE:
County Attorney Review:
N/A
_________________________

IF APPLICABLE:
Finance Review:
Nancy Gonzalez,
CFO
_________________________

QU O T A TIO N
SOUTHERN HARDWARE INC.
3305 US Hwy 82
Brunswick, GA 31523
Phone#: (912)267-7992

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PAGE: 1

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CELL#:
ALT.#:
P. O.#:
TERMS: Net 30
SALES TYPE: Quote

DATE: 10/28/2025
ORDER#: 13105
CUSTOMER#: 101568
CP: HaleyG
LOCATION: 1
STATUS: Active

BILL TO • 101568

SIDPTO

Camden Co. Board Of Commisioners
p.o bx 99/200 e. 4th st
WOODBINE, GA 31569 US

Camden Co. Board Of Commisioners
p.o bx 99/200 e. 4th st
WOODBINE, GA 31569 US

PRODUCT NUMBER

BRN61 ECH980
088-6003-00
088-0201-00

BAD 088-0300-00
BAD 022-4093-00

DESCRIPTION

Renegade 61" Kohler EFI 38.5HP
Advanced Chute System 6000ULS
2" R Series Hitch Mount Trash Bucket
w/Grabber
Trimmer Grip Assembly
Michelin 26 x 12N12 X Tweel Turf 5x4.5 Bolt

QTY

PRICE

NET

TOTAL

2
2
2

$16,983.00
$249.00
$74.99

$13,799.00
$249.00
$74.99

$27,598.00
$498.00
$149.98

2
4

$119.41
$999.99

$119.41
$999.99

$238.82
$3,999.96

Prices reflected on this quote are valid for 30 days and while current supplies last. However, prices are
subj ect to change if the program or promotion the prices were quoted under is no longer in effect.

SUBTOTAL:

Authorized By: _________________

TAX:

$32,484.76
$0.00

ORDER TOTAL:

$32,484.76

CAMDEN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR AGENDA ITEM: 8
SUBJECT:

Approval of submittal of the Local Maintenance Improvement Grant
(LMIG) road list to Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT)

(X) Recommendation
( ) Policy Discussion
( ) Status Report
(X) Action Item
( ) Other
DATE SUBMITTED:

January 20, 2026

BUDGET INFORMATION:
REVENUES: EXPENSES:
Estimated $1,177,596
ANNUAL:
CAPITAL:
OTHER:
GDOT LMIG FY2026: $543,422.15
GDOT LRA FY2025: $471,147.20
FUNDING SOURCE: SPLOST/LMIG Match $163,026.65
COMMISSION ACTION REQUESTED ON:
PURPOSE:
a.
HISTORY:
1.
2.

January 20th

To request that the Board of Commissioners:
To consider the approval of the recommended road list for
resurfacing to GDOT for Fiscal Year 2026 LMIG application.
Roads are submitted annually to GDOT for LMIG funding.
LMIG application must be submitted online by February 1st, 2026.

FACTS & ISSUES:
1.
A pavement assessment was completed on all county paved
roads in September 2023 and results were received January 2024.
2.
Roads were assigned a Pavement Condition Index (PCI) rating
based on severity of damage and remaining life.
3.
PCI ratings assists county staff in prioritizing roads for pavement
improvements that provide the best value for its residents.
4.
Additional SPLOST funds are requested in order to continue with the
county’s initiative to improve its transportation infrastructure.
5.
Additions or deletions of scope may occur after formal RFP and
pavement preservation methods are chosen as well as considering
any reconstruction that may be required on base failure areas.
6.
This estimate of funds is based on previous pavement projects.
OPTIONS:
1.
2.
3.

Motion to approve submittal of the Local Maintenance
Improvement Grant (LMIG) road list to Georgia Department of
Transportation (GDOT).
Motion to deny this item.
Motion to table this item.

4.

Other action by the Board.

DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1.
To be determined by the Board.
DEPARTMENT:
Prepared by:
Jared Beaudoin
DPW Director
________________________

IF APPLICABLE:
County Attorney Review:
N/A
_________________________

IF APPLICABLE:
Finance Review:
Nancy Gonzalez,
CFO
_________________________

Revised 6/16/2025

GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION LOCAL MAINTENANCE & IMPROVEMENT
GRANT (LMIG) APPLICATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026
TYPE OR PRINT LEGIBLY. ALL SECTIONS MUST BE COMPLETED.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT AFFIDAVIT AND CERTIFICATION

Robbie Cheek
Chairman
I, _________________________________________(Name),
the_______________________________________(Title),
on behalf of
Camden County Board of Commissioners
__________________________________________________
(Local Government), who being duly sworn do swear that the
information given herein is true to the best of his/her knowledge and belief. Local Government swears and certifies that it has
read and understands the LMIG General Guidelines and Rules and that it has complied with and will comply with the same.
Local government further swears and certifies that it has read and understands the regulations for the Georgia Planning Act
(O.C.G.A. § 45-12-200, et seq.), Service Delivery Strategy Act (O.C.G.A. § 36-70-20, et seq.), Immigration Sanctuary Policies; prohibition;
penalties (O.C.G.A. § 36-80-23), and the Local Government Budgets and Audits Act (O.C.G.A. § 36-81-7 et seq.) and will comply in full
with said provisions. Local government further swears and certifies that the roads or sections of roads described and shown on the
local government’s Project List are dedicated public roads and are part of the Public Road System in said county/city. Local
government further swears and certifies that it complied with federal and/or state environmental protection laws and at the
completion of the project(s), it met the match requirements as stated in the Transportation Investment Act (TIA) (O.C.G.A. § 48-8240).
Further, the local government shall be responsible for any claim, damage, loss or expense that is attributable to negligent acts, errors,
or omissions related to the designs, drawings, specifications, work and other services furnished by or on behalf of the local
government pursuant to this Application (“Loss”). To the extent provided by law, the local government further agrees to hold harmless
and indemnify the DEPARTMENT and the State of Georgia from all suits or claims that may arise from said Loss.
If the local government fails to comply with these General Guidelines and Rules, or fails to comply with its Application and Certification,
or fails to cooperate with the auditor(s) or fails to maintain and retain sufficient records, the DEPARTMENT may, at its discretion,
prohibit the local government from participating in the LMIG program in the future and may pursue any available legal remedy to
obtain reimbursement of the LMIG funds. Furthermore, if in the estimation of the DEPARTMENT, a project shows evidence of
failure(s) due to poor workmanship, the use of substandard materials, or the failure to follow the required design and
construction guidelines as set forth herein, the Department may pursue any available legal remedy to obtain reimbursement of the
allocated LMIG funds or prohibit local government from participating in the LMIG program until such time as corrections are made
to address the deficiencies or reimbursement is made. All projects identified on the Project list shall be constructed in accordance
with the Department’s Standard Specifications of Transportation Systems (Current Edition), Supplemental Specifications (Current
Edition), and Special Provisions.

Local Government:

115951
______________________________
E-Verify Number

____________________________ (Signature)

Sworn to and subscribed before me,

Robbie Cheek
____________________________
(Print)
Mayor / Commission Chairperson

This _____ day of_________, 20____.
In the presence of:

____________________________ (Date)
LOCAL GOVERNMENT SEAL (required):

NOTARY PUBLIC
______________________________
My Commission Expires:
NOTARY PUBLIC SEAL (required):

2

Revised 6/16/2025

CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH
ANNUAL IMMIGRATION REPORTING REQUIREMENTS/
NO SANCTUARY POLICY/FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT COOPERATION

By executing this document, the undersigned duly authorized representative of the Local Governing
Body, certifies that the Local Governing Authority:
1) has filed a compliant Annual Immigration Compliance Report with the Georgia
Department of Audits & Accounts (“GDA&A”) for the preceding calendar year required by
O.C.G.A. § 50-36-4(b), or has been issued a written exemption from GDA&A from doing
so;
2) has not enacted a “Sanctuary Policy” in violation of O.C.G.A. § 36-80-23(b); and,
3) is in compliance with O.C.G.A. §§ 35-1-17 et seq. regarding its obligation to cooperate
with federal immigration enforcement authorities to deter the presence of criminal illegal
aliens.
As an ongoing condition to receiving funding from the Georgia Department of Transportation, the
Local Governing Body shall continue to remain fully compliant with O.C.G.A. §§ 50-36-4, 36-80-23 and
35-1-17 et seq. for the duration of time the subject agreement is in effect.

______________________________________
Signature of Authorized Officer or Agent

Robbie Cheek

______________________________________
Printed Name of Authorized Officer or Agent
Chairman, Camden County Board of Commissioners

______________________________________
Title of Authorized Officer or Agent
______________________________________
Date

Form Date - May 10, 2024

3

CAMDEN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR AGENDA ITEM: 9
SUBJECT:

Approval to purchase Kubota UTV Package for the Department of Public
Works from Sapelo Equipment Co. of Brunswick, GA.

( ) Recommendation
( ) Policy Discussion
( ) Status Report
(X) Action Item
( ) Other
DATE: January 20, 2026
BUDGET INFORMATION:
EXPENSES:
ANNUAL:
CAPITAL:
OTHER:

$26,559.22
-

FUNDING SOURCE: Unincorporated Tax District – Equipment: 270-5-6000-542600
(Capital)
COMMISSION ACTION REQUESTED ON:

January 20, 2026

PURPOSE:
To request the Board of Commissioners:
a.
Consider the approval to purchase one (1) Kubota RTVX2C UTV Package
for the Department of Public Works from Sapelo Equipment Co. of
Brunswick, GA.
HISTORY:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

The County owns 15 recreational facilities that include:
-(9) Parks
-(1) Sports Complex
-(4) Boating Ramps
-(1) Nature Trail
These facilities have been poorly maintained for years and the
County has terminated maintenance services by the PSA.
The County is responsible for park maintenance starting on Jan 1st.
Funding in the amount of $18,000 was approved in the FY2026
Budget Amendment on Dec 16, 2025 for this capital purchase.
This purchase is $8,559.22 over budget and will utilize the $8,000+ in
savings from the 2026 Chevrolet Truck Package.

FACTS & ISSUES:
1.
Competitive pricing was achieved through the Sourcewell National
Cooperative Pricing Cooperative, Contract #112624-KBA, for
Ground Maintenance Equipment and Solutions.
2.
Sapelo Equipment Co. is the local supplier of Kubota products.
3.
The DPW recommends the purchase of the quoted Kubota UTV
package from Sapelo Equipment Co.

OPTIONS:
1.
2.
3.
4.

Motion to approve the purchase of one (1) Kubota RTVX2C UTV Package
for the Department of Public Works from Sapelo Equipment Co. of
Brunswick, GA.
Motion to deny this item.
Motion to table this item.
Other action by the Board.

DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1.
Approve the purchase as presented.
DEPARTMENT:
Prepared by:
Jared Beaudoin
DPW Director
________________________

IF APPLICABLE:
County Attorney Review:
N/A
_________________________

IF APPLICABLE:
Finance Review:
Nancy Gonzalez,
CFO
_________________________

RTVX2C­PKLH­1 WEB QUOTE #2934546
Date: 1/13/2026 11:55:21 AM
­­ Customer Information ­­
Beaudoin, Jared
50249
Camden County Public Works
[email protected]
912 576 3028

Quote Provided By
Sapelo Equipment Co., LLC
Hunter Melton
110 Peek Rd.
Brunswick, GA 31525
email: [email protected]
phone: 9125809380

­­ Standard Features ­­

­­ Custom Options ­­
RTVX2C­PKLH­1 Base Price: $31,999.00
Configured Price:

V Series
RTVX2C­PKLH­1
* * * EQUIPMENT IN STANDARD MACHINE * * *

$31,999.00

Sourcewell Discounts:
Kubota Items:

($7,039.78)

T
F

Total Discount:
DIESEL ENGINE

KEY FEATURES

Model Kubota D1105
3 Cyl. 68.5 cu in
+23.3 Gross Eng HP
75 Amp Alternator

Factory Cab with A/C, Heater,
Defroster
Digital Multi­meter
Fully­opening roll­down side
windows
Speedometer
Pre­wired w/ speakers/antenna for
stereo
Front Independent Adjustable
Suspension
Rear Independent Adjustable
Suspension
Brakes ­ Front/Rear Wet Disc
Rear Brake Lights / Front
Headlights
2” Hitch Receiver, Front and Rear
Deluxe 60/40 split bench seats
with driver's side seat adjustment
Underseat Storage Compartments
Deluxe Front Guard
(radiator guard, bumper, and lens
guard)

TRANSMISSION
VHT­X
Variable Hydro Transmission
Forward Speeds:
Low 0 ­ 15 mph
High 0 ­ 25 mph
Reverse 0 ­ 17 mph
Limited­slip Front Differential
Rear differential lock

HYDRAULICS
Hydrostatic Power Steering
with manual tilt­feature
Hydraulic Cargo Dump
Hydraulic Oil Cooler

FLUID CAPACITY
Fuel Tank 7.9 gal
Cooling 8.3 qts
Engine Oil 4.3 qts
Transmission Oil 1.8 gal
Brake Fluid 0.4 qts

CARGO BOX
Width 57.7in
Length 40.5 in
Depth 11.2 in
Load Capacity 1102 lbs
Vol. Capacity 15.2 cu ft

+ Manufacturer Estimate

Width 63.2 in
Height 81.9 in
Length 120.3 in
Wheelbase 80.5 in
Tow Capacity 1300 lbs
Ground Clearance 10.4 in
Suspension Travel 8 in
Turning Radius 13.1 ft

$24,959.22

Kubota Item Fees:
Dealer Assembly:

$0.00

Freight Cost:
PDI:

$825.00

A
R

D

DIMENSIONS

($7,039.78)

SUBTOTAL:

$400.00

Total Unit Price: $26,184.22

Quantity Ordered:

1

Sapelo Equipment Assembly & Doc Fee

$350.00

Fuel Fee

$25.00

Final Sales Price: $26,559.22

Purchase Order Must Reflect Final Sales Price.

To order, place your Purchase Order directly with the quoting
dealer

SAFETY EQUIPMENT
SAE J2194 & OSHA 1928 ROPS
Horn
Dash­mounted Parking Brake
Spark Arrestor Muffler
Retractable 2­point Seat Belts

TIRES AND WHEELS
ATV Tire 25 x 10 ­ 12, 6 ply
HDMP Tires 25 x 10 ­ 12, 6 ply

*All equipment specifications are as complete as possible as of the date on the quote. Additional attachments, options, or accessories may be added (or deleted) at the
discounted price. All specifications and prices are subject to change. Taxes are not included. The PDI fees and freight for attachments and accessories quoted may have additional charges
added by the delivering dealer. These charges will be billed separately. Prices for product quoted are good for 60 days from the date shown on the quote. All equipment as quoted is subject to
availability.
© 2018 Kubota Tractor Corporation. All rights reserved.

198.143.41.46

CAMDEN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR AGENDA ITEM: 10
SUBJECT:

Approval to purchase a 2026 Chevrolet Work Truck Package for the
Department of Public Works Parks Maintenance Division from Garber
Chevrolet of Green Cove Springs, FL.

(X) Recommendation
( ) Policy Discussion
( ) Status Report
(X) Action Item
( ) Other
DATE: January 20, 2026
BUDGET INFORMATION:
EXPENSES:
ANNUAL:
CAPITAL:

$147,728.20

FUNDING SOURCE: Unincorporated Tax District: 270-5-6000-542200
COMMISSION ACTION REQUESTED ON:

January 20, 2026

PURPOSE:
To request the Board of Commissioners:
a.
Consider the approval to purchase the following Work Trucks for
the Department of Public Works (DPW) Parks Maintenance
Division’s day-to-day operations from Garber Chevrolet of Green
Cove Springs, FL:
a. One (1) 2026 Chevy Silverado 2500 4x4 Ext. Cab Service Trucks
b. Two (2) 2026 Chevy Silverado 1500 4x4 Crew Cab Work Trucks
HISTORY:
1.
2.
3.
4.

The County owns 15 recreational facilities that include:
-(9) Parks
-(1) Sports Complex
-(4) Boating Ramps
-(1) Nature Trail
These facilities have been poorly maintained for years and the
County has terminated maintenance services by the PSA.
The County is responsible for park maintenance starting on Jan 1st.
Funding in the amount of $150,000 was approved in the FY2026
Budget Amendment on Dec 16, 2025 for this capital purchase.

FACTS & ISSUES:
1.
Competitive pricing was received from three local commercial
truck dealerships: Carl Black Chevrolet, Daniels Chevrolet, &
Garber Chevrolet.
2.
The lowest truck package quote was provided by Garber
Chevrolet at $147,728.20, through the Florida Sheriffs Association
contract #FSA25-VEL33.0.
3.
The DPW recommends the purchase of the quoted work truck
package from Garber Chevrolet.

OPTIONS:
1.
2.
3.
4.

Motion to approve the purchase of a 2026 Chevrolet Work Truck Package
for the DPW from Garber Chevrolet of Green Cove Springs, FL.
Motion to deny this item.
Motion to table this item.
Other action by the Board.

DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1.
Approve the line of credit as presented.
DEPARTMENT:
Prepared by:
Jared Beaudoin
DPW Director
________________________

IF APPLICABLE:
County Attorney Review:
N/A
_________________________

IF APPLICABLE:
Finance Review:
Nancy Gonzales,
CFO
_________________________

Board of County Commissioner’s Calendar
January 2026
January 12

January 13

January 14

January 15

January 16

Board of Elections
& Registration
Regular Meeting,
4:00 PM, Chambers,
Woodbine

January 19

January 20

County offices will
be closed in
observance of
Martin Luther
King, Jr. Day

Board of County
Commissioners
Work Session 5:00 PM
Regular Meeting 6:00
PM, Chambers,
Woodbine

January 26

January 27

January 21

January 22

January 23

January 28

January 29

January 30

Planning
Commission
Regular Meeting,
6:00 PM ROC,
Kingsland

District 3 Commissioner
Cody Smith &
District 4 Commissioner Jim
Goodman
Town Hall Meeting
6 PM, St. Marys
Public Library

Board of County Commissioner’s Calendar
February 2026
February 2

February 3

February 4

Board of County
Commissioners
Regular Meeting 6:00
PM, Chambers,
Woodbine

February 5

February 6

Board of Assessors
Regular Meeting,
Chambers,
Woodbine 6:00 PM

February 9

February 10

February 11

February 12

February 13

February 16

February 17

February 18

February 19

February 20

County offices will
be closed in
observance of
President’s Day

Board of County
Commissioners
Regular Meeting 6:00
PM, Chambers,
Woodbine

February 23

February 24

February 25

Board of County
Commissioners
Regular Meeting 6:00
PM, Chambers,
Woodbine

Planning
Commission
Regular Meeting,
6:00 PM ROC,
Kingsland

Board of Elections
& Registration
Regular Meeting,
4:00 PM, Chambers,
Woodbine

February 26

February 27