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JEFFERSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION MAY 3, 2010 8:30 A.M. The purpose of this meeting was to prepare the agenda for the regular meeting. Those present were as follows: William Rabun, Chairman; Gonice Davis, Member; Tommy New, Member; Johnny Davis, Member; Wayne Davis, Member; Paul Bryan, County Administrator; Mickey Moses, County Attorney; and Bonnie Wells, County Clerk. Chairman Rabun called meeting to order. Commissioner Johnny Davis gave the invocation. Commissioner Wayne Davis made a motion to adopt the agenda; Commissioner Johnny Davis seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous. Chairman Rabun welcomed Susan Braddy, the new finance director. Jefferson County STIP Vonda Everett, Corbett Reynolds, and Terrell McMillan were present to speak about STIP (State Transportation Improvement Program). Ms. Everett gave a report on the general upcoming projects. DOT Federal Funding Requirements Commissioner Wayne Davis gave a report on a recent class he attended in Tennille at the DOT office regarding the DOT funding requirements. Tiger II Grant Commissioner Wayne Davis made a motion to table discussion on the Tiger II Grant until regular meeting. Commissioner Johnny Davis seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous. Road in Wrens Quarters The owner of the park (George Cooper) wants access to a back gate which would allow trucks to come in; there is currently a barrier preventing access. The county has an easement to the property but it only allows the county to maintain the water lines. Commissioner Wayne Davis made a motion for the county to go back to the property at the park and reestablish the barrier across the easement that in the event the county needs to go back and do any type of maintenance the barrier could be moved at that time. Commissioner Johnny Davis seconded the motion with discussion. Commissioner Johnny Davis wanted clarification to all parties involved that the road in question was not a legal road and was never a legal road. And to also let the parties know that the easement allows the county an opportunity to maintain the water and sewage system. Commissioner New suggested the barrier be a gate; something that is aesthetically pleasing. The vote was unanimous. Finance Officer Briefing Paul Bryan, the County Administrator welcomed Susan Braddy, the new Finance Director to the county. He explained part of the duties expected of the position. He also expressed thanks to her for accepting the position. The commissioners greeted the director and expressed their gratitude as well. Nuisance Ordinance Commissioner Wayne Davis made a motion to table the Nuisance Ordinance until Paul Bryan, County Administrator, and Jimmy Kitchens, Code Enforcement Officer, can get together and discuss the Nuisance Ordinance. Commissioner Johnny Davis seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous. Ty Neal—Beer & Wine License Commissioner Gonice Davis made a motion to allow Ty Neal to purchase a Beer and Wine License. Commissioner Johnny Davis seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous. County Administrator Report Paul Bryan, County Administrator, gave his report. Adjournment Commissioner Johnny Davis made a motion to adjourn the regular meeting and go into our Called Meeting. Commissioner New seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous. JEFFERSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS CALL MEETING MAY 3, 2010 9:15 A.M. ---PAGE BREAK--- The purpose of this meeting was to discuss the adoption of the updated Jefferson County Joint Comprehensive Plan. Those present were as follows: William Rabun, Chairman; Gonice Davis, Member; Tommy New, Member; Johnny Davis, Member; Wayne Davis, Member; Paul Bryan, County Administrator; Mickey Moses, County Attorney; and Bonnie Wells, County Clerk. Chairman Rabun called meeting to order. The invocation was given in the Work Session. Commissioner Johnny Davis made a motion to adopt the agenda. Commissioner Wayne Davis seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous. OLD BUSINESS Resolution-Adopt Update Jefferson County Joint Comprehensive Plan Commissioner Wayne Davis made a motion to adopt the Resolution—Update Jefferson County Joint Comprehensive Plan. Commissioner Johnny Davis seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous. Adjournment Commissioner Johnny Davis made a motion to adjourn. Commissioner Gonice Davis seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous. JEFFERSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING MAY 11, 2010 7:30 P.M. This was the regular scheduled meeting for the May 2010. Those present were as follows: William Rabun, Chairman; Gonice Davis, Member; Tommy New, Member; Johnny Davis, Member; Wayne Davis, Member; Paul Bryan, County Administrator; Mickey Moses, County Attorney; and Bonnie Wells, County Clerk. Chairman Rabun called meeting to order. Commissioner Gonice Davis gave the invocation. Commissioner New made a motion to adopt the agenda; Commissioner Wayne Davis seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous. Commissioner Wayne Davis made a motion to adopt the minutes. Commissioner Gonice Davis seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous. Chairman Rabun welcomed the guests and decided to forgo the reading of the reports. The county administrator gave his report. Carl Wagster gave the ambulance report. Consent Agenda The Consent Agenda items were: Road in Wrens Quarters; and Ty Neal—Beer & Wine License. Commissioner Johnny Davis made a motion to adopt the Consent Agenda items. Commissioner Gonice Davis seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous. Resolution—Foster Care Month Commissioner Wayne Davis made a motion to adopt a Resolution allowing the month of May to be Foster Care Month. Commissioner Johnny Davis seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous. Landfill Water Monitoring—Moreland Altobelli Commissioner New made a motion to update the current contract with Moreland Altobelli allowing them to test leachate samples. Moreland Altobelli generates all required reports as well as the reports that are requested. Commissioner Johnny Davis seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous. Old Landfill—Qore Qore, the company that pulls samples and manages the air sparge system at the old landfill, has recently been bought out by a company called S&ME, Commissioner New made a motion to accept the contract with S&ME in the amount of $9,900. Commissioner Gonice Davis seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous. ---PAGE BREAK--- Tax Penalty & Interest—John Durden John Durden requested the commissioners waive the penalties and interest on property he purchased. He states he did not receive the tax bills in a timely manner. Commissioner Gonice Davis made a motion to waive the penalties and interest. Commissioner Wayne Davis made a seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous. Ogeechee Behavioral Health Sciences Carolyn Huntley, a member of the Ogeechee Behavioral Health Board, term has expired and she wishes to not be re appointed. Commissioner Wayne Davis made a motion to table until next meeting allowing an opportunity to find a replacement for Mrs. Huntley. Commissioner New seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous. Executive Session Commissioner Johnny Davis made a motion to adjourn the regular meeting and go into Executive Session to discuss personnel; Commissioner Wayne Davis seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous. Adjournment Commissioner Johnny Davis suggested the county give a Proclamation honoring Mrs. Mary Lamb, the former County Clerk. Commissioner Johnny Davis made a motion to adjourn the regular meeting. Commissioner New seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous.