The Habersham County Board of Commissioners will meet Monday, May 18, at 6 p.m. inside the Jury Assembly Room at the Habersham County Courthouse in Clarkesville.
Among the items expected to draw public attention are a proposed self-storage and boat/RV storage facility on Cannon Bridge Road and continued public discussion surrounding the proposed Ponderosa Road go cart dirt track.
Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Conditional Use Application CU-26-02 submitted by William Gary, who is seeking permission to build and operate a self-storage and boat/RV storage facility on an approximately 8-acre parcel located on Cannon Bridge Road in the county’s Low Intensity District.
The meeting agenda also includes three scheduled public comment speakers regarding the proposed Ponderosa Road go cart dirt track.
Mitchell Payne and Marie Payne are both scheduled to speak in support of the project, while Gavin Angulo is expected to address concerns regarding the track.
Under the county’s public comment policy, speakers listed on the agenda will be allowed five minutes to address commissioners.
Commissioners are also expected to recognize employees Story Lawrence Jackson and Charlie Davis during the meeting’s Employee Spotlight presentation.
In addition, the board is scheduled to proclaim May 17-23 as EMS Appreciation Week in recognition of emergency medical personnel serving Habersham County.
Several items are included on the consent agenda, including:
- An intergovernmental agreement with the Habersham County Board of Education allowing the county to use the former Fairview Elementary School for emergency services training classes
- Renewal of employee insurance benefits for fiscal year 2027
- Approval of documents related to the county’s 2027 ACCG Safety Grant and Safety Discount Program
- Awarding fencing work for the county’s new animal shelter to A&T Fence
- A change order connected to the county’s P25-compliant radio system project
County Manager Tim Sims is also scheduled to provide a county manager’s report, while Planning Director Mike Beecham will provide an update on development of the county’s Unified Development Ordinance.
Commissioners are additionally expected to consider several board appointments, including positions on the Department of Family & Children Services Board, Georgia Mountains Regional Commission, Library Board and Region 2 EMS Advisory Council.
The meeting will conclude with consideration of a fiscal year 2026 Scrap Tire Abatement Reimbursement Grant Agreement before any additional comments or possible executive session.
The Habersham County Board of Commissioners meeting will begin at 6 p.m. Monday, May 18, at the Habersham County Courthouse located at 295 Llewellyn Street in Clarkesville.
