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JEFFERSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION JUNE 4, 2007 8:30 A.M. This work session was held to prepare agenda for regular meeting. Those present were as follows: William Rabun , Chairman, Johnny Davis, Vice-Chairman, Gonice Davis, Member, Tommy New, Member, Sidney Norton, Member, Mickey Moses, Co. Attorney, Paul Bryan, Co. Administrator, and Mary Lamb, County Clerk. Chairman Rabun called meeting to order and opened meeting with prayer. Commissioner Johnny Davis made a motion to amend agenda to place first order of business Resolution Berrien Branch Road. Commissioner New seconded with unanimous approval. Commissioner New made a motion to adopt agenda. Commissioner Johnny Davis seconded with unanimous approval. Commissioner New made a motion to approve Resolution of acceptance of Berrien Branch Road - Berrien Lane & Cul- de-sac. Commissioner Johnny Davis seconded with unanimous approval. Charlie Akins representing J M Huber requested temporary closing Butcher Pen Road for mining purposes and relocate the road. The road is approximately 3 miles long. No action was taken. The board wanted more information on exactly what J M Huber plans are. Commissioner Johnny Davis made a motion to reappoint Carolyn Huntley to Ogeechee Behavioral Health Service Board. The term will run from July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2010. Commissioner new seconded with unanimous approval. George Rachels, Chief Tax Assessor, reported that rural land values and residential housing values would increase this year to get within acceptable values set by State of Georgia. Bids on truck for road department will be on agenda for regular meeting. Purchase of a harrow for road department was discussed. Ken Thomas stated that shoulders had to be prepared prior to striping. The cost of the harrow is $6,600.00. Commissioner Gonice Davis made a motion to purchase roadside harrow in the amount of $6,600.00. Commissioner New seconded with unanimous approval. Paul Bryan gave County Administrator’s report. Commissioner Gonice Davis made a motion to adjourn. Commissioner New seconded with unanimous approval. William Rabun, Chairman Johnny Davis, Vice-Chairman Sidney Norton, Member Gonice Davis, Member H. G. Thomas New, Member JEFFERSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING JUNE 12, 2007 7:00 P.M. This was the regular scheduled meeting for the month of June. 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 and opened meeting with prayer. ---PAGE BREAK--- Commissioner New made a motion to adopt agenda. Commissioner Gonice Davis seconded with unanimous approval. Commissioner Norton made a motion to adopt minutes. Commissioner Johnny Davis seconded with unanimous approval. Committee reports were given. Paul Bryan stated 911 addressing would be completed by end of week. The following items were on the consent agenda: Ogeechee Behavioral Health Board Reappointment / Carolyn Huntley, Approve Purchase Harrow / Road Department. Commissioner New made a motion to approve items consent agenda. Commissioner Johnny Davis seconded with unanimous approval. Commissioner Johnnie Davis made a motion to accept Berrien Branch Road, Berrien Lane and Cul-de-sac as county roads. Commissioner New seconded with unanimous approval. Commissioner New made a motion to purchase truck from Brannen Motor Co. ($22,300. less trade $17,000.). Commissioner Gonice Davis seconded with unanimous approval. Commissioner New made a motion to contract with Rosser International, Inc. in the amount of $10,000 to develop a schematic master plan for the Jefferson County Recreation Center on Hwy. 17 including expansion of the existing park to include layout of a gymnasium , football/soccer field and parking as well showing upgrades to the existing baseball fields and restroom/concession building. Commissioner Gonice Davis seconded with unanimous approval. Commissioner New asked about status of tax breaks for local business expansion. Tom Jordan and Bill Easterlin representing the Development Authority gave the requirements for going thru development authority for tax breaks. Mr. Easterlin stated that unless the expansion was for a considerable amount (several million) the expense and time (approximately 6 months) amounted to more than the tax savings. Paul Bryan stated George Rachels requested substantial increases in salaries for his department above the 3% included in the budget. Jenny Gordy also requested an increase for her department. The requests were discussed. No action was taken. Commissioner New made a motion to adjourn. Commissioner Johnny Davis seconded with unanimous approval. William Rabun, Member Johnny Davis, Vice-Chairman Gonice Davis, Member Sidney Norton, Member H. G. Thomas New, Member JEFFERSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS BUDGET HEARING JUNE 14, 2007 9:00 A.M. This was the first reading of the proposed budget for FY 2007/2008 Those present were as follows: William Rabun, Chairman, Johnny Davis, Vice-Chairman, Tommy New, Member, Gonice Davis, Member, Paul Bryan, Co. Administrator and Mary Lamb, Co. Clerk. Chairman Rabun called hearing to order. He turned hearing over to Paul Bryan. Paul Bryan gave overview on projected revenues and expenditures included in the proposed budget for FY 2007/2008. He gave a summary of changes from FY 2006/2007 budget and answered questions pertaining to budget. Chairman Rabun closed the hearing. William Rabun, Chairman ---PAGE BREAK--- Johnny Davis, Vice-Chairman Gonice Davis, Member H. G. New, Member JEFFERSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PUBLIC HEARING JUNE 25, 2007 9:00 A.M. This was the second reading of the proposed budget for FY 2007/2008. Those present were as follows: William Rabun, Chairman, Sidney Norton, Member, Tommy New, Member, Gonice Davis , Member, Paul Bryan, Co. Administrator, and Mary Lamb, Co. Clerk. Chairman Rabun called hearing to order and turned hearing over to Paul Bryan. Paul Bryan reported changes made in proposed budget since first reading held on June 14, 2007. He stated that no millage rate increase was included. He answered questions on budget. Chairman Rabun adjourned the hearing. CALLED MEETING JUNE 25, 2007 9:30 A.M. The purpose of this meeting was to adopt budget for FY 2007/2008, approve amendments and report form County Administrator. Those present were as follows: William Rabun, Chairman, Tommy New, Member, Gonice Davis, Member, Sidney Norton, Member, Paul Bryan, Co. Administrator, and Mary lamb, Co. Clerk. Chairman Rabun called meeting to order. Commissioner Gonice Davis opened meeting with prayer. Commissioner New made a motion to adopt agenda. Commissioner Gonice Davis seconded with unanimous approval. Commissioner New made a motion to adopt FY 2007/2008 budget in the amount of $12,456,149.00. Commissioner Gonice Davis seconded with unanimous approval. Paul Bryan requested amendments to FY 2006/2007 budget in the amount of $77,200. Commissioner Gonice Davis seconded with unanimous approval. Commissioner Gonice Davis made a motion to approve requested budget amendments. Commissioner Norton seconded with unanimous approval. Paul Bryan gave a report. He discussed work requested by other entities. It was decided that no work would be done for other entities until the projects on the list we have on hand are completed and the board must vote to do additional projects requested by other entities before the county agrees to do them. Commissioner Gonice Davis made a motion to adjourn. Commissioner Norton seconded with unanimous approval William Rabun, Chairman H. G. Thomas New, Member Gonice Davis, Member Sidney Norton, Member