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JEFFERSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION DECEMBER 1, 2008 8:30 A.M. The purpose of this meeting was to prepare agenda for regular meeting. Those present were as follows: William Rabun, Chairman, Gonice Davis, Vice-Chairman, Johnny Davis, Member, Tommy New, Member, Mickey Moses, Co. Attorney, Paul Bryan, Co. Administrator, and Mary Lamb, Co. Clerk. Chairman Rabun called meeting to order. Commissioner Johnny Davis opened meeting with prayer. Commissioner Johnny Davis made a motion to adopt agenda. Commissioner New seconded with unanimous approval. Clean up in Lakeview Heights was discussed. Commissioner Johnny Davis will look into problem and report findings at regular meeting. Commissioner Gonice Davis made a motion to reappoint Edith Pundt to Development Authority and place on consent agenda. Commissioner Johnny Davis seconded with unanimous approval. Workers’ Comp. Insurance was discussed. Two bids were received Bargeron Insurance $91,808.00 limit was $1,000,000.00 - ACCG $78,712.00 limit was $2,000,000.00 Commissioner New made a motion to renew with ACCG. Commissioner Gonice Davis seconded. Voting yes Commissioners New, Rabun and Gonice Davis. Voting no Commissioner Johnny Davis. Commissioner Johnny Davis made a motion to adjourn and go into executive session to discuss personnel. Commissioner Gonice Davis seconded with unanimous approval. William Rabun, Chairman Gonice Davis, Vice-Chairman Johnny Davis, Member H. G. Thomas New, Member JEFFERSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING DEC. 9, 2008 7:00 P.M. This was the regular scheduled meeting for the month of December. Those present were as follows: William Rabun, Chairman, Gonice Davis, Vice-Chairman, Tommy New, Member, Johnny Davis, Member, Mickey Moses, Co. Attorney, Paul Bryan, Co. Administrator and Mary Lamb, Co. Clerk. Chairman Rabun called meeting to order. Commissioner New opened meeting with prayer. Commissioner Gonice Davis made a motion to adopt agenda. Commissioner New seconded with unanimous approval. Commissioner Gonice Davis made a motion to adopt minutes. Commissioner New seconded with unanimous approval. Chairman Rabun welcomed guest. Committee reports were not given. The following item was on the consent agenda: Economic Development Reappointment - Edith Pundt. Commissioner Gonice Davis made a motion to adopt item on consent agenda. Commissioner Johnny Davis seconded with unanimous approval. Workers’ Comp Insurance was discussed. Bids for coverage were: Bargeron Insurance Co. $77,547.00 - ACCG IRMA $78,712.00. After discussion Commissioner New made a motion to purchase workers’ comp from Bargeron Insurance. Commissioner Gonice Davis seconded with unanimous approval. Mitch Vaughn stated he was working with Habitant for Humanity and he would be working with all communities in the ---PAGE BREAK--- county. Carrie Brown stated neighborhood watch will be implemented in Lakeview Heights and the Sheriff will be at next work session. Buddy Welch spoke regarding forming a Utility Authority. The board had some questions concerning the authority that he will answer at January work session. Repairing the clock on the courthouse was discussed. Rodgers Clock Service submitted a bid of $10,500 to repair the clock. Paul Bryan recommended approving Rodgers Clock Service to repair clock on courthouse. Commissioner New made a motion to contract with Rodgers Clock Repair to repair clock and install computer to control the time (amount $3,850). Commissioner Johnny Davis seconded with unanimous approval. Carl Wagster reported a Homestead Security Grant was available to purchase a support trailer to be use in emergencies. The deadline for submitting an application is December 15. The trailer will contain all supplies and support medical personnel will need in a disaster. The cost is $41,000.00. The county will have to pay the full amount up front the state will reimburse the county in approximately 90 days. Commissioner Gonice Davis made a motion to apply for Homeland Security Grant for support trailer. Commissioner New seconded with unanimous approval. Assistant Building Inspector was discussed. Paul Bryan made a motion to hire Joe Phillips as Assistant Building Inspector. Commissioner Johnny Davis made a motion to hire Joe Phillips. Commissioner Gonice Davis seconded. Voting yes Commissioners Gonice Davis and Johnny Davis. Voting no Commissioners Rabun and New. Commissioner New stated he would be in favor of hiring Joe Phillips if he moved to Jefferson County. Commissioner Johnny Davis made a motion to amend agenda to add stray dogs and abounded houses. Commissioner New seconded with unanimous approval. Commissioner Johnny Davis stated he had received complaints about stray dogs and abounded houses. After discussion, it was decided that Paul Bryan will check on lease law on dogs and it will be discussed at a later meeting. Marie Alexander asked about roads in a sub-division off Sandy Lane. She talked to the Board about the roads in 1996. Paul Bryan will check into the matter. Commissioner Johnny Davis made a motion to adjourn. Commissioner New seconded with unanimous approval. William Rabun, Chairman Gonice Davis, Vice-Chairman Johnny Davis, Member H. G. Thomas New, Member