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JEFFERSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION DECEMBER 4, 2006 8:30 A.M. The purpose of this meeting was to prepare agenda for regular meeting. Those present were as follows: William Rabun, Chairman, Tommy New, Vice-Chairman, Johnny Davis, Member, Gonice Davis, Member, Mickey Moses, Co. Attorney, Paul Bryan, Co. Administrator, and Mary Lamb, Co. Clerk. Sidney Norton was absent. Chairman Rabun called meeting to order and opened meeting with prayer. Commissioner New made a motion to adopt agenda. Commissioner Johnny Davis seconded with unanimous approval. George Rachels, Chief Tax Assessor, gave report on changes made by the state that will effect his department. He is in the process of hiring a field appraiser and requested an additional field appraiser to be able to get the work that is required to get digest in line with state requirements. He thanked the board for their support. The Department of Natural Resources requested use of county tower to put radio equipment on for the protection of employees out in the field working. Commissioner New made a motion to put request on consent agenda. Commissioner Johnny Davis seconded with unanimous approval. NACO Prescription Discount Drug Program was discussed. The program is a free service to all citizens. It helps citizens save money on prescription drugs that is not covered by insurance. Commissioner Johnny Davis made a motion to place on agenda for December 12, 2006 under new business. Commissioner New seconded with unanimous approval. Punk Tarver Road was discussed. Commissioner New stated the road was in need of asphalt applied on existing road. He stated that the road was used by a number citizens taking their vehicle to Hadden’s Shop. Chairman Rabun suggested asking DOT for assistance on the project. Commissioner New stated the road was approximately 1900 ft. long. It was decided the price of the materials would be approximately $14,000. This price does not include and hauling and labor. Commissioner New made a motion to put on agenda for Tuesday night. Commissioner Gonice Davis seconded with unanimous approval. Floors in Commissioner’s office was discussed. Paul Bryan asked the board to consider removing carpet and refinish existing wood floors. After discussion, Commissioner Johnny Davis made a motion table until further study. Commissioner Gonice Davis seconded with unanimous approval. A resolution to ask the local State Representative and State Senator to introduce legislation changing the compensation rate paid to the Judge of State Court and Solicitor General of State Court of Jefferson County effective Jan 2009 was presented. Budget amendments were discussed. Paul Bryan will have amendments at the Tuesday night meeting. Paul Bryan announced a luncheon will be held on December 14 to give certificates of appreciation to employees that qualify. 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 H. G. Thomas New, Vice-Chairman Johnny Davis, Member Gonice Davis, Member JEFFERSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 12, 2006 7:00 P.M. This was the regular scheduled meeting for the month of December. ---PAGE BREAK--- Those present were as follows: William Rabun, Chairman, Tommy New, Vice-Chairman, Johnny Davis, Member, Mickey Moses, Co. Attorney, Paul Bryan, Co. Administrator, and Mary Lamb, Co. Clerk. Sidney Norton and Gonice Davis 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 New seconded with unanimous approval. Commissioner Johnny Davis made a correction to minutes. Commissioner New made a motion to adopt minutes. Commissioner Johnny Davis seconded with unanimous approval. Chairman Rabun announced the next work session will be held on January 3 since January l is a holiday. Committee reports were given. The following item was on the consent agenda: Tower / Department of Natural Resources. Commissioner New made a motion to approve item on consent agenda. Commissioner Johnny Davis seconded with unanimous approval. NACO Prescription Discount Drug Program was discussed. The program will provide savings on prescription drugs to people that do not have insurance. There will be no cost to county or citizen to participate. Commissioner Johnny Davis made a motion to participate in NACO Prescription Discount Drug Program. Commissioner New seconded with unanimous approval. Commissioner New made a motion to fix Punk Tarver Road (approximately 1900 feet). Commissioner Johnny Daivs seconded with unanimous approval. Commissioner New made a motion to adopt resolution to introduce local legislation changing the compensation rate paid to the Judge and Solicitor General of the State Court of Jefferson County, Georgia. Commissioner Johnny Davis seconded with unanimous approval. Commissioner Johnny Davis made a motion to adopt budget amendments recommended by Co. Administrator, Paul Bryan. Commissioner New seconded with unanimous approval. Commissioner Johnny Davis made a motion to apply for funds from Governor’s Emergency Fund for repairs to courthouse roof. Commissioner New seconded with unanimous approval. Repairs to a D7 Cat was discussed. The estimated cost of repairs could be as much as $30,000. Commissioner Johnny Davis made a motion to table until further study. Commissioner New seconded with unanimous approval. The HVAC unit at the Louisville Library needs replacing. The cost to replace the unit is $31,600. The building belongs to the City of Louisville. The state will pay $15,800. (half of the cost). The City of Louisville request $7,900. from the county to help with the cost. The City of Louisville will pay $7,900. Commissioner Johnny Davis made a motion to pay $7,900. toward the cost of the HVAC unit for the Louisville Library. Commissioner New seconded with unanimous approval. Johnny Hadden thanked the board for agreeing to fix the road to his shop. Commissioner New made a motion to adjourn. Commissioner Rabun seconded with unanimous approval. William Rabun, Chairman H. G. Thomas New, Vice-Chairman Johnny Davis, Member