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JEFFERSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION MARCH 8, 2007 8:30 A.M. This meeting was held to prepare the agenda for the regular meeting to be held March 13, 2007. Those present were as follows: William Rabun, Chairman, Johnny Davis, Vice-Chairman, Tommy New, Member, Sidney Norton, Member, Gonice Davis, 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 Gonice Davis seconded with unanimous approval. Chairman Rabun welcomed guest. Bids on MRF equipment were discussed. Bids were received in October 2006 for MRF equipment. One bid of $13,000.00 was received from US 1 Recycling. The board decided not to accept the bid at that time. US 1 Recycling adjusted their proposal to $20,000.00 (they will remove and haul the equipment). This does not include the building. Commissioner Gonice Davis made a motion to accept the adjusted proposal of $20,000.00 for MRF equipment and put on consent agenda. Commissioner Johnny Davis seconded with unanimous approval. A resolution that would reduce our dependence on oil, protect the environment and public health and provide a bright economic future for rural America was presented by Paul Bryan. Commissioner Gonice Davis made a motion to approve Resolution of Support of “25 X 25” Initiative and put on consent agenda. Commissioner Norton seconded with unanimous approval. A resolution for Loss of Federal Entitlement Benefits was presented by Paul Bryan All commissioners agreed to put on consent agenda. Paul Bryan gave a report. A resident of Deerwood Subdivision asked if we had a burning or lease law for the county. He was informed no codes were in effect for burning and no lease law was in effect. Residents of Hannah Branch Road wanted to know why their road has not been paved. Commissioner Johnny Davis stated that he would work with Road Superintendent and Administrator on road. Commissioner Gonice Davis made a motion to adjourn. Commissioner Johnny Davis seconded with unanimous approval. William Rabun, Chairman Johnny Davis, Vice-Chairman Sidney Norton, Member H. G. Thomas New, Member Gonice Davis, Member JEFFERSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING MARCH 13, 2007 7:00 P.M. This was the regular scheduled meeting for the month of March. 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, Co. Clerk. Chairman Rabun called meeting to order. Commissioner New opened meeting with prayer. ---PAGE BREAK--- 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 New seconded with unanimous approval. Chairman Rabun welcomed guest. Committee and department reports were given. The following items were on the consent agenda: Accept $20,000. bid for MRF Equipment, Adopt Resolution Support “25 X 25” Initiative, Adopt Resolution Loss of Federal Entitlement Benefits. Commissioner New made a motion to approve items on consent agenda. Commissioner Gonice Davis seconded with unanimous approval. Health science building was discussed. Paul Bryan stated that funds from state and federal governments have been requested to help with the additional $92,000 needed to finance the building. If funds are not available, Jefferson County Board of Education has agreed to pay $46,000. Commissioner Gonice Davis made a motion to proceed with the construction of the building. Commissioner Johnny Davis seconded with unanimous approval. Commissioner Gonice Davis made a motion to accept striping contract in the amount of $499,799.55. A grant in the amount of $500,000.00 will be used to fund this project. Commissioner Johnny Davis seconded with unanimous approval. Inmate detail for McDuffie County was discussed. Paul Bryan stated we are not recovering the cost of the correctional officer’s salary. Commissioner New made a motion to end contract with McDuffie County as of May 25, 2007. Commissioner Johnny Davis seconded with unanimous approval. Commissioner Johnny Davis made a motion to adjourn regular meeting and go into executive session to discuss personnel. Commissioner New seconded with unanimous approval. William Rabun, Chairman Johnny Davis, Vice-Chairman Gonice Davis, Member H. G. Thomas New, Member Sidney Norton, Member