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JEFFERSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION JULY 2, 2007 8:30 A.M. The purpose of this meeting was to prepare agenda for regular meeting. Those present were as follows: William Rabun, Chairman, Johnny Davis, Vice-Chairman, Sidney Norton, Member, Gonice Davis, Member, Mickey Moses, Co. Attorney, Paul Bryan, Co. Administrator, and Mary Lamb, Co. Clerk. Tommy New was absent. Chairman Rabun called meeting to order. Commissioner Johnny Davis opened meeting with prayer. Commissioner Johnny Davis made a motion to adopt agenda. Commissioner Norton seconded with unanimous approval. Chairman Rabun welcomed guest. The City of Wrens submitted a prioritized request for work at Rabun Park. Chairman Rabun stated that as soon as the county gets land transferred from the state (approximately July 27) for the health science building we will have to start work immediately to get site ready to start with the building. After a discussion, it was decided to go to Wrens July 9 to work on Rabun Park with the understanding that as soon as the land is transferred the county will stop work in Wrens and work on health science building site. Commissioner Johnny Davis made a motion to move transfer of van down on agenda. Commissioner Gonice Davis seconded with unanimous approval. Hydro Stop, Inc. gave a presentation on their product for roof repair at courthouse. Metalcraft gave a presentation also. Three bids were opened. Bids were as follows: Metalcraft $233,380 - $5,000 landfill fees add $5,000 $4,000 $7,500. B.A. Johnson Construction $195,795, J. Arnold & Associates $164,288 + $35.00 per man per hour for repairs. The board will study bids and vote at regular meeting. Commissioner Johnny Davis made a motion to transfer van to library. Commissioner Norton seconded with unanimous approval. Water department advertised for bids to replace a 2 inch galvanized water main in Green Acres. A bid from J. Harris Trucking & Construction in the amount of $133,346 to install a 6 inch water main was the only bid received. Paul Bryan will check out references. Put on agenda for regular meeting. Commissioner Norton made a motion to reappoint Matt Hodges and Johnny Davis to Library Board and put on consent agenda. Commissioner Gonice Davis seconded with unanimous approval. Commissioner Gonice Davis made a motion to purchase 2001 Ford truck and tank sprayer in the amount of $44,500 and put on consent agenda. Commissioner Johnny Davis seconded with unanimous approval. Appointments to Planning and Zoning Board will be made at regular meeting. Commissioner Gonice Davis made a motion to submit the names of Mary Margaret Clark, Dee White and Wendy Davis to Hospital Authority for their consideration to the board. Commissioner Johnny Davis seconded with unanimous approval. Paul Bryan gave a report. Commissioner Norton made a motion to adjourn. Commissioner Johnny Davis seconded with unanimous approval. William Rabun, Chairman Johnny Davis, Vice-Chairman Gonice Davis, Member Sidney Norton, Member JEFFERSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING ---PAGE BREAK--- JULY 10, 2007 7:00 P.M. This was the regular scheduled meeting for the month of July. Those present were as follows: William Rabun, Chairman, Johnny Davis, Vice-Chairman, Tommy New, Member, Gonice Davis, Member, Sidney Norton, Member, Mickey Moses, Co. Attorney, Paul Bryan, Co. Administrator, and Mary Lamb, Clerk. Chairman Rabun called meeting to order. Commissioner New opened meeting with prayer. Commissioner New made a motion to adopt agenda. Commissioner Johnny Davis seconded with unanimous approval. Commissioner Johnny Davis made a motion to adopt minutes. Commissioner Norton seconded with unanimous approval. Committee reports were given. The following items were on the consent agenda: Transfer Van to Library, Purchase Water Truck-Roads, Hospital Authority Names Mary Margaret Clark, Dee White and Wendy Davis, Library Board Appointments Johnny Davis and Matt Hodges. Commissioner New made a motion to approve items on the consent agenda. Commissioner Gonice Davis seconded with unanimous approval. Bids on the courthouse roof were discussed. Burles Johnson and Jim Arnold answered questions concerning their bids on the repair to courthouse roof. Commissioner New made a motion to recess for 5 minutes before voting. Commissioner Johnny Davis seconded with unanimous approval. After a 5-minute recess Commissioner Johnny Davis made a motion to table to allow time to study bids. Commissioner Gonice Davis seconded. Voting yes Commissioner Johnny Davis. Voting no Commissioners Rabun, New, Norton and Gonice Davis. Commissioner Gonice Davis made a motion to contract with B. A. Johnson Construction to repair roof on courthouse. Commissioner. Commissioner New seconded. Voting yes Commissioners Rabun, New and Gonice Davis. Voting no Commissioners Norton and Johnny Davis. Commissioner Gonice Davis made a motion to accept bid from Harris Trucking & Construction, Inc. in the amount of $133,346 to install a 6 inch water main in Green Acres. Commissioner Johnny Davis seconded with unanimous approval. Planning and Zoning appointments were discussed. The terms of Tom Lamb, W. B. Freeman and George Rachels are up for appointment. Tom Lamb and W. B Freeman have agreed to serve another term. George Rachels reported he did not wish to be reappointed. Commissioner Norton made a motion to reappoint Tom Lamb and W. B. Freeman to Planning and Zoning Board. Commissioner Johnny Davis seconded with unanimous approval. An appointment will be made later to replace George Rachels. Charles Washington had questions on the $100.00 landfill fee that appeared on tax bills. He was informed the fee was for operation and construction of landfill. At 8:45 Commissioner Johnny Davis made a motion to adjourn regular meeting and go into executive session to discuss litigation and personnel. Commissioner Gonice Davis seconded with unanimous approval. William Rabun, Chairman Johnny Davis, Member Gonice Davis, Member Sidney Norton, Member H. G. Thomas New, Member