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PAGE 2A THE BANKS COUNTY NEWS WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 2008 BOC tables request on mud bogging facility BY CHRIS BRIDGES The Banks County Board of Commissioners tabled a request for a mud bogging facility on Brown Bridge Road until its June meeting. The request, made by property owner Michael Cline, was denied partly because of questions which arose over whether a proper legal advertisement was made concern ing the rezoning request for the property. A citizen in attendance at Tuesday’s BOC meeting said the legal adver tised published in the April 16 edi tion of The Banks County News did not contain the address of the facility. The citizen also expressed concern when the operation would close on Saturday and Sunday although Cline said he planned to close by 8 p.m. Once the issue of the legal adver tisement was brought up, the BOC voted to table the issue until next month. Commissioner Joe Barefoot also said he had not had time to look over the booklet of information on the operation which Cline had submitted. Cline questioned that by saying, “You’ve had that informa tion for six weeks.” The previous week Cline’s request had been approved by the Banks County planning commission although members had expressed various concerns. The planning commission asked Cline to agree not to open on Sundays until 1 p.m. and while he initially agreed, Cline said Tuesday he no longer wanted to be tied down by that requirement. Cline noted Atlanta Dragway opens on Sunday at 8 a.m. and begins racing at 9 a.m. He said he does not plan to open on Sundays until noon but that he does not want to be restricted from opening. Cline said he is located several miles from the nearest church and does not see how his operation could be a noise issue. The BOC, as did the members of the planning commission, asked Cline about vehicles leaving the area covered with mud and then perhaps causing a road hazard. Cline said, however, he would have pressure washers available to clean the under carriage and windows of vehicles to make them “street safe.” Cline said his operation would be one for a family environment and for family members of all ages. In other business at Tuesday night’s meeting the BOC: •held a 30-meeting closed session to discuss litigation and land acquis- tion. No action was taken. •heard a request from the Banks County Fire Department concerning a training facility on Hudson Valley Road. No action was taken. •suspended La Hacienda’s alcohol license for 10 business days and placed it on one year’s probation for underage sales. •suspended County Line Package Store’s alcohol license for three days and placed it one one year’s proba tion for underage alcohol sales. Annual ‘A Day at the Fort' scheduled for May 24 A Day at the Fort will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 24, at Fort Hollingsworth/White House, located in Banks County, just off Hwy. 441 between Cornelia and Homer in the Hollingsworth com munity. Activities for this year’s event will include: Tours of the frontier fort built in 1793, music, storytelling, old fashion arts and crafts. Civil War re-enactment, 1860s vintage dance and food, including barbecue and fried pies. “Bring a lawn chair and spend the day,” organizers said. For more information, call 706-754-4538 or email - fort@forthollingsworth-whitehouse.com. Gillsville officials to hold town hall meeting May 22 BY SHARON HOGAN Gillsville residents will get the opportunity to get an update on city projects and future plans at a town hall meeting set on Thursday, May 22. Plans for the meeting were made at the Gillsville City Council meet ing last week. Council members will provide a general update to the citi zens on city plans and projects. Refreshments will be served at 6 p.m., and the meeting will begin at 7 p.m. A question and answer session will be held after the meeting. OTHER BUSINESS In other business at last week’s meeting: •Mayor Larry Poole reported that three bids were received for the septic system work to be done at the downtown buildings. There is a wide variation on bid amounts by about Correction A photo in last week’s issue con tained an error. The The correct names of the Joseph Habersham SAR Chapter Color Guard pictured were Ted Smith, Perry Hendrix and Jim Patton. $40,000, Poole said. The bidders were asked to give additional infor mation concerning each bid. Poole said the bid amounts ranged from the high $40,000 to $90,000. Any action on this matter was postponed until the work session, which will be planned at a later date. •Poole told the council that the new roof for the picnic shelter has been completed. •the council set a deadline date of May 20 to receive bids of mainte nance and upkeep at the city park. Poole reported that the bare spots on the ballfields have been overseeded. •Poole said he would be meeting with a Georgia Power representative at 10:30 on May 15 about lighting at the park. Georgia Power is pro posing a better design for lighting around the building. •Poole reported to the council that a notice to proceed has been received since the last meeting on the 2006 traffic enhancement grant. •Poole reported there is an issue with the railroad on the Hwy. 52 re-alignment project. The rights- of-way department came up with another issue concerning the rights- of-way. Jody Woodall, project engineer, and Poole plan to contact Congressman Nathan Deal’s office on this issue. •Poole said the city was award ed $100,000 on the 2007 traffic enhancement grant. •the council unanimously approved the second reading of the proposed subdivision regulations. •the council approved a request of $269,000 in projects out of SPLOST 6 revenue from Hall County. •Poole reported that he thought the community clean up went real well. Four from Gillsville turned out along with some high school stu dents, community service workers, and four representatives from Keep Hall Beautiful. •Poole reminded everyone about the state ethics training from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday, May 29, at the Stephens County Government Building. •Dale told the council that Gillsville resident, Wick St. John, is looking into the internet and a computer for the library. Purchase A New Home With No Out Of Pocket Expenses! 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Here Louie Dean (far left) and Jane Hubbard (second from left), Banks County Water Department, talk with some sixth grade students about the different steps involved with water treatment. The students shown are: (third from left to R) Christian Minish, Shelby Seabolt, Julia Anne Woods, Angel Rafferty and Phillip Dean. Photos by Sharon Hogan STUDENTS ATTEND CAREER FAIR Banks County Middle School students attended a career fair at the school on Thursday. A large group of presenters were on hand to talk with the students and showcase their businesses. Shown here are: (L to R) Carmin Hicks, sixth grade; Austin Shook, eighth grade; Dustin Hulsey, sixth grade; Lauren Patrick, sixth grade; and Brian Vandiver, Elite Physical Therapy. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Please take notice that the following application has been received by the Banks County Planning Office: CU-08-03 - Application by Sloppy Joes Mud Bogg (Michael B. Cline) at 1002 Brown Bridge Road for a conditional use permit for a recreation facility mud bog. This property is zoned CAD, Comprehensive Agricultural District Intensive. The application is on file in the office of the Banks County Planning Commission and is available for public review. The Banks County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the matter at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 3, 2008. The Banks County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the matter at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 10, 2008. Both meetings will be held in the courtroom at the Banks County Courthouse. Interested persons are invited to appear and comment. This 14th day of May, 2008 ’s Clot & More We are turning back the hands of time with yesterday’s prices! Name Brand Discounts Women’s • Men’s • Children’s Designer Clothing Polo - Liz - Jones - Laura Ashley - Old Navy & More! Now Renting Space For Your Items You Price & Stock - We Sell & Give You The $$$ For as little as $5/week. No long term commitment! 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