Camden County Board of Commissioners
Community Outreach eNewsletter
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Working Together to Make a Positive
Difference in the Community
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A Publication from the Office of the County Administrator - Issue 101-2019
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Message from the County Administrator
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I hope your 2019 is off to a great start! The 1st quarter of this year has been extremely busy for your Camden County Government. We began in January with the publication of our 2018 Annual Report, highlighting our achievements and accomplishments for last year. The Camden County Board of Commissioners formally submitted a Launch Site Operators License Application to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as a next step towards making Spaceport Camden a reality.
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In February, the Board of Commissioners adopted the 2019-2024-2034 Strategic Plan, the results of our thoughtful and detailed strategic planning efforts.
This March brought us a Special Election where Camden County voters approved
SPLOST VIII and the announcement of the Showcase Camden County Photo Contest winners. We ended March by welcoming Georgia Tech's Yellow Jacket Space Program for a successful low altitude, Class II amateur rocket test at the proposed site of Spaceport Camden.
Throughout the first three months of the year, our Emergency Management Agency (EMA) has worked to prepare for disasters through a training exercise and submitting the Disaster Recovery Redevelopment Plan for approval by the Board of Commissioners.
Camden County is pleased to welcome new additions in the form of the Board of Elections and Registration, a new Public Works Director, as well as, seven Firefighter Recruit graduates.
As you read below, note the number of grants that Camden County has been able to successfully obtain in order to bring a higher quality of life for local residents.
Wishing you a joyful spring and successful 2019!
Yours for a better Camden,
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Commissioners Adopt 2019 Action Agenda and the
2019-2024-2034 Strategic Plan
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The Camden County Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted the 2019-2024-2034 Strategic Plan and 2019 Action Agenda at their Tuesday, February 19, 2019, meeting. The Strategic Plan is a five-year, outcome-based set of goals with specific issues and projects that need to be addressed by the County, all with measurable objectives.
Links to the 2019-2024-2034 Strategic Plan and earlier strategic plans are available on the
Camden County website.
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2018
Showcase Camden County Photo Contest
Winners Announced
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From Left:
Landscape and Overall, Ashley Alexander and Nature, People, and Transportation, Evelyn R. Hill
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The Board of Commissioners is pleased to announce the winners of the 2018 Showcase Camden County Photo Contest. This year twenty-six entries from eight applicants were submitted in the following categories: Landscapes, Nature, People, and Transportation. Through a blind judging process, one photograph was chosen from each category, and out of those images an overall winner was selected.
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From Left:
Ashley Alexander, Commission Chair Jimmy Starline, and Evelyn R. Hill
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Camden County Releases 2018 Annual Report
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The Camden County Board of Commissioners is pleased to release their 2018 Annual Report. This report summarizes several accomplishments Camden County government achieved during 2018.
“The Annual Report highlights the progress made in 2018 toward components of Camden’s Strategic Plan,” said County Administrator Steve Howard. “I am proud of our activities and endeavors in 2018 and am excited to see what the future holds as we work together in 2019.”
The 2018 Annual Report and previous Camden County Annual Reports may be found on the
Camden County website.
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Disaster Recovery and Redevelopment
Plan Approved
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At their February 5, 2019, regular meeting, the Camden County Board of Commissioners approved the Disaster Recovery and Redevelopment Plan (DRRP). This plan seeks to provide a framework to guide and support decision-making and implementation of recovery and redevelopment operations for natural and human-caused disasters.
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Camden County Fire Rescue
Celebrates Firefighter Recruit Graduation
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From Left:
Operations Captain Lisa Boyett; Chief Terry Smith; Training Captain Tim Haney; Assistant Chief Charles Lowther; Chief Mike Carver, Georgia-Pacific; and Lt. Stuart Sullivan; assist the new firefighters in taking their oath.
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The Camden County Board of Commissioners is pleased to announce that seven members of Recruit Class 2019-2 have completed their Basic Firefighter requirements. Dilan Ashley, Shaila Campbell, Chris Kelley, Bailey Moore, Keenan Parish, Cristian Rivera, and Cameron Wilkinson were recognized at a graduation ceremony held in early March.
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Cristian Rivera, Keenan Parrish, Bailey Moore, Chief Terry Smith, Shaila Campbell, Chris Kelley, Cameron Wilkinson, and Dilan Ashley
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Camden County Recovers Substantial Portion of
Funds Lost in PSA Fraud
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Less than 12 months after fraud was discovered at the Camden County Public Service Authority (PSA), the Camden County Board of Commissioners has recovered a substantial portion of taxpayer money lost by making a claim for its crime fidelity insurance policy coverage.
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New Board of Elections & Registration Begin Work
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In January the newly created Camden County Board of Elections and Registration held its first meeting with Probate Judge Robert C. Sweatt, Jr. administering the oath of office to all incoming Board Members. As their first item of business, the board selected District 4 Member Joseph Michaels as Chair and District 2 Member Dr. Jannett Bradford as Vice-Chair. The other members of the Board of Elections and Registration include District 1 Member Barbara Hahn, District 3 Member James Corbett, and District 5 Member Kyle Rapp.
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From Left:
Barbara Hahn, Dr. Jannett Bradford, James Corbett, Joseph Michaels, and Kyle Rapp
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Are you up to date on your flood insurance? It is not storm season yet, but higher tides are upon us with the full moon phase and northeast winds. Now is a great time to review your flood insurance policy.
If you live in unincorporated Camden County, make sure that you receive the 20% Community Rating System (CRS) discount on your flood insurance premiums. Everyone is advised to know your nearest flood hazard, even if you live in a non-hazard area that doesn’t mean that a flood can’t happen. Know and prepare. Flood hazard information is only an e-mail away. Contact CRS, E & S Coordinator
Scott Brazell for more information.
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Camden County Emergency Management Agency
Conducts Active Shooter Exercise
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On Thursday, January 24th, the Camden County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) brought together Camden County Schools, the Camden County Sheriff’s Office, Camden County Fire Rescue, as well as Kingsland and St. Marys police and fire officials for an intensive training exercise to prepare them to respond a potential active shooter incident. As the number of such incidents continue to increase in schools around the nation, local leaders seek to be better prepared for these possibilities.
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Camden County Receives Grant to Replant Trees
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In January the Camden County Board of Commissioners announced that it was a recipient of an award from the Georgia Urban Forest Council’s Georgia ReLeaf Program. The $2,315 grant was be used to purchase approximately eighty (80) trees to be planted in parks throughout the county.
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Update:
Trees were planted in late winter 2019.
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Camden County Georgia Submits Launch Site Operator License Application to FAA
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In late January the Camden County Board of Commissioners formally submitted its application for a Launch Site Operator License (LSOL) to the Federal Aviation Administration’s Office of Commercial Space Transportation. The successful submission of the LSOL marks more than three years of work to comply with the detailed regulatory requirements necessary to conduct orbital and suborbital launches from southeast Georgia.
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Joint Addressing Ordinance and Manual Recognized
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The Camden County Board of Commissioners is pleased to announce that the National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) has awarded a 2018 Innovation Award to the Coastal Regional Commission (CRC) for their work on the Camden County Joint Addressing Ordinance and Manual.
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From Left:
District 1 Commissioner Lannie Brant, Coastal Regional Commission County Representative and Hunter Key, Coastal Regional Commission
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Camden County Receives
Flood Mitigation Assistance
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The Camden County Board of Commissioners is pleased to announce that it is a recipient of Flood Mitigation Assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA). The $95,714 grant will assist in the acquisition, demolition, and clearance of a repetitive loss property.
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Commissioner Lannie Brant, CRS, E&S Coordinator Scott Brazell, Commission Vice-Chair Gary Blount, Commission Chair Jimmy Starline, Commissioner Ben Casey, Grants Manager Julie Haigler, and Commissioner Chuck Clark.
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Camden County Welcomes
New Public Works Director
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Camden County Administrator, Steve Howard announced in February that Mark Patrick, the former County Engineer for the Newton County Board of Commissioners was hired as the new Public Works Director for Camden County. In this role, Mr. Patrick is responsible for duties to include, but not limited to: the maintenance, repair, and minor construction of the County transportation system, as well as, drainage maintenance and management. His new role with Camden County began on March 11, 2019.
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Camden County Receives Grant for Interns
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The Camden County Board of Commissioners is pleased to announce that it is a recipient of Georgia County Internship Program (GCIP) funds from the Association of County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG). The $3,346 grant will assist in funding two interns for summer 2019. One intern will work for the Camden County Board of Commissioners in the Administration Department and one will work in the Finance & Budget Department.
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County Administrator Steve Howard, Commissioner Lannie Brant, Deputy County Administrator Shawn Boatright, Commission Chair Jimmy Starline, Grants Manager Julie Haigler, Interim CFO Nancy Gonzalez, Commissioner Ben Casey, and Commission Vice-Chair Gary Blount.
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Activity Around Future Location of Spaceport Camden Planned for March 30 and March 31
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Students from Georgia Tech’s Yellow Jacket Space Program (YJSP) are in Camden County on Saturday, March 30 and potentially Sunday March 31 for a low altitude, Class II amateur rocket test at the proposed site of Spaceport Camden. This test will not be open to the general public. No road or waterway closures are anticipated for this activity.
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Update: The Yellow Jacket Space Program completed a successful and well executed launch on Saturday, March 30, 2019.
A special thanks to General Bob Dickman, Camden County resident and former commander of the 45th Space Wing, and David Rainer, Camden County High School graduate and Chief, Program Development & Operations, Quality at NASA, who offered their encouragement and expertise to the students. Additionally, students from Camden County High School's Robotics Team were able to participate in the launch.
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4-H Vidalia Onion Fundraiser
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Order your Farm Fresh Vidalia Onions today from the Camden County Cooperative Extension Office! They will be taking orders until April 19, 2019. Orders will be ready for pick-up on May 11, 2019. Proceeds benefit the Camden County 4-H Club.
Contact the Extension Office at 912-576-3219 for more information.
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Sign-up for
CodeRED
online at
www.camdencountyga.gov/codeRED
to receive emergency notifications and location-specific severe weather warnings. Notifications may be sent to cell phones or landlines and through email and text. The service is TDD/TTY compatible.
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Kingsland By-Pass Phase I Update
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Although weather has played a lessor role on the recent progress of the Kingsland By-Pass Phase I project, the overall construction is attempting to catch-up from the four (4) months of rain impact. New sections of asphalt, curb and gutter are being placed.
Changing traffic patterns on the lanes will begin in the near future, necessitating paying close attention to signage and striping. The new interstate ramps will open when traffic is routed to the south bridge section.
With construction continuing, please slow down and watch out for crews and machinery as you travel through the project area. The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) shares
work zone safety information
on their website. The estimated Phase I project completion is summer 2020.
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Check out the
Employment Opportunities page on the Camden County website to learn more about open positions and apply online.
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Camden County Government Offices and Courts will be closed on the following dates in recognition of holidays:
- Good Friday - Friday, April 19, 2019
- Memorial Day - Monday, May 27, 2019
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Upcoming Board of Commissioner Meetings
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The Camden County Board of Commissioners will meet in regular session on:
- Tuesday, April 2, 2019, at 6:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, April 16, 2019, at 6:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, May 7, 2019, at 6:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, May 21, 2019, at 6:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, June 4, 2019, at 6:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, June 18, 2019, at 6:00 p.m.
Visit the
Calendar
for more dates and information.
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Our Commitment to You!
MISSION
Our mission is to deliver defined county services with exceptional customer service and to do so in a financially sustainable and transparent manner.
VISION
Camden County 2034 is the premier coastal community of Georgia-beautiful and safe.
Camden County 2034 gas a strong regional economy and diverse job opportunities with four major pillars:
- An active Naval Submarine Base;
- A successful World-Class Spaceport;
- Sports tourism; and
- a Technology Corridor.
Camden County 2034 has relaxed living with quality residential developments, and abundant leisure choices for all.
VALUES
The Board of County Commissioners and employees of Camden County are committed to the following values:
- Integrity,
- Respect,
- Service,
- Accountability,
- Teamwork, and
- Balance.
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District 1, Commissioner Lannie Brant
District 2, Commissioner Chuck Clark
District 3, Commissioner and Chair, Jimmy Starline
District 4, Commissioner and Vice-Chair, Gary Blount
District 5, Commissioner Ben Casey
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Camden County Board of Commissioners
200 East 4th Street
P.O. Box 99
Woodbine, Georgia 31569
912-576-5601
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