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JEFFERSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION OCTOBER 31, 2005 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. Commissioner New opened meeting with prayer. Commissioner Johnny Davis made a motion to adopt agenda. Commissioner New seconded with unanimous approval. Commissioner Johnny Davis asked Carolyn Swint to inform Board of Commissioners what Family Connection is doing for the community. She gave a brief report on the services provided to community by Family Connection. Commissioner Johnny Davis read a letter from Charlotte Rogers thanking the Board of Commissioners for funding for the library over the years. A report on Shady Oaks Road showed out of 60 tracts of land only 21 have been signed conveying right of way to county. The City of Wadley requested the county to do some drainage work in the City of Wadley. It was decided that the county could not do the work with the stipulations the City required. Brownsfield grants were discussed. The grants have no administrative money available. CSRA Regional Development Center charges for administering the grant is $10,000.00 and $17,000.00 for a hazardous and petroleum grant. Commissioner New made a motion not to apply for Brownsfield Grant unless the landowner agrees to pay the 20% matching funds. Commissioner Johnny Davis seconded with unanimous approval. Landfill construction site was discussed. It was decided to ask engineers to meet with Commissioners to discuss problems. Paul Bryan will arrange meeting with engineers this week to discuss landfill. Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan Issuing Authority was discussed. If county continues to do this someone will have to be hired. After discussion, Commissioner Gonice Davis made a motion to table until Board can get additional information and study options before making decision. Commissioner Johnny Davis seconded with u unanimous approval. The term of George Rachels on the Tax Assessors Board will expire December 10, 2005. He is eligible to be reappointed. After discussion, Commissioner Johnny Davis made a motion to reappoint George Rachels to Tax Assessors Board. Commissioner Gonice Davis seconded with unanimous approval. Courthouse security was discussed. Paul Bryan asked for permission to work with Willie Smith, Robert Yonchak and Murray Hadden to come up with a list of repairs for courthouse. Commissioner Johnny Davis made a motion to authorize Paul Bryan to work on courthouse security. Commissioner Gonice Dais seconded with unanimous approval. Purchase of a loader was discussed. Bids will be requested. Commissioner New stated that he wanted the Board to know that he had not reported anyone to EPD. Commissioner Johnny Davis made a motion to adjourn. Commissioner Gonice Davis seconded with unanimous approval. William Rabun, Chairman H. G Thomas New, Member Gonice Davis, Member Johnny Davis, Member JEFFERSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING ---PAGE BREAK--- NOVEMBER 8, 2005 7:00 P.M. This was the regular scheduled meeting for the month of November. Those present were as follows: William Rabun, Chairman, Tommy New, Vice-Chairman, Gonice Davis, Member, Johnny Davis, Member, Mickey Moses, Co. Attorney, and Mary Lamb, Co. Clerk. Sidney Norton and Paul Bryan were absent. Chairman Rabun called meeting to order. Commissioner Gonice Davis opened meeting with prayer. Commissioner Gonice Davis made a motion to adopt agenda. Commissioner Johnny Davis seconded with unanimous approval. Commissioner Gonice Davis made a motion to adopt minutes. Commissioner Johnny Davis seconded with unanimous approval. Reports were given by the following: Gonice Davis - Public Safety, Tommy New - Landfill and Finance, Johnny Davis - Public Woks and JCCI, Mike Bennett - Ambulance. The following items were on the consent agenda: Tax Assessors Board Appointment (George Rachels), Courthouse Security, Brownfield Grant. Commissioner Johnny Davis made a motion to adopt items on consent agenda. Commissioner Gonice Davis seconded with unanimous approval. Commissioner New made a motion to adopt ACCG 457 Deferred Compensation Plan Amendment. Commissioner Johnny Davis seconded with unanimous approval. Commissioner New made a motion to approve lease/purchase of 2 automobiles for Sheriff Dept. Commissioner Gonice Davis seconded with unanimous approval. Johnny Davis stated Jenny Gordy needed help to check mobile home decals. He was informed that Jenny Gordy would be at December work session to discuss the issue. Commissioner New made a motion to adjourn. Commissioner Gonice Davis seconded with unanimous approval. William Rabun, Chairman H. G. Thomas New, Vice-Chairman Johnny Davis, Member Gonice Davis, Member