The Henry County Board of Supervisors met Thursday morning, approving minutes, permits, and zoning updates while hearing a detailed report from County Engineer Jake Hotchkiss.
Supervisors approved two permits: one for LISCO to relocate aerial lines ahead of a bridge replacement on 235th Street, and another for a contractor to repair a broken water line on Benton Avenue.
Hotchkiss reported that crews have completed patching on Goodyear Road, are preparing for a culvert replacement on White Oak Road, and continue resurfacing rock in the Winfield area. With Old Threshers underway, county equipment will stay clear of Mount Pleasant. Penn Avenue remains closed near a 10-ton bridge due to heavy truck traffic, and additional dust control will be applied to detour routes near schools.
A delay in the county’s fuel tank replacement project was also announced, with completion now expected in late fall. Hotchkiss added that the county may pursue a RISE grant, in partnership with Mount Pleasant, to fund major improvements on Goodyear Road.
Supervisors voted to update the zoning ordinance to comply with state law, allowing two dwellings on a parcel if setback requirements are met. They waived the first two readings and adopted the measure on final reading.
The board also approved a three-lot subdivision near the Mount Pleasant Country Club, though discussion highlighted a desire for closer involvement from the Planning and Zoning Commission in future cases.
Committee updates included regional planning work, networking with Lee County officials, and follow-up from the statewide supervisors’ conference.
The meeting adjourned following public comments.