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JEFFERSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION JANUARY 3, 2007 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. Chairman Rabun called meeting to order. Commissioner Gonice Davis opened meeting with prayer. Commissioner Johnny Davis made a motion to adopt agenda. Commissioner Gonice Davis seconded with unanimous approval. Janet Pilcher, Jefferson Co. Health Department Supervisor, requested insurance on vehicle for health department be placed on county insurance policy. The health department is considering purchasing a vehicle for environmental technician. The cost of mileage for technician to use her vehicle is averaging $700.00 per month ($8,400 per year). They think they can save money by purchasing a vehicle. They will purchase gas from county. Commissioner New made a motion to authorize Health Department to put vehicle in county’s name so insurance can be put on county’s insurance. The cost to operate the vehicle will be paid by the Health Department (including gas & repair parts). Commissioner Gonice Davis seconded with unanimous approval. Tom Jordan, Economic Director, expressed a need for a utility authority to work on industrial sites in the county. Commissioner Johnny Davis made a motion approve a utility authority to be formed under the direction of the Economic Development Authority.. Commissioner Gonice Davis seconded with unanimous approval. . Repairs to a D-7 was discussed. It was decided that Mr. Bryan would get quotes and bring to meeting Tuesday night. Commissioner Johnny Davis made a motion to get quotes and bring to meeting Tuesday night. Commissioner Johnny Davis made a motion to get quotes for repairs to D-7 from companies other than Yancey Bros. Commissioner New seconded with unanimous approval. Commissioner Johnny Davis made a motion to approve lease-purchase for two cars for the Sheriff’s Department. Commissioner Gonice Davis seconded with unanimous approval. Paul Bryan presented a Flag Protocol Resolution for approval. Commissioner New made a motion to adopt Flag Protocol Resolution. Commissioner Johnny Davis seconded with unanimous approval. Two positions on EMS Council need to be filled. The appointments to EMS Council will be put on agenda for regular meeting. Paul Bryan gave report. Commissioner New made a motion to adjourn regular session and go into executive session to discuss personnel. Commissioner Gonice Davis seconded with unanimous approval. The board went back into regular session at 10:30 a.m. Commissioner New made a motion to allow George Rachels to hire two people for Tax Assessors Department. Commissioner Gonice Davis seconded with unanimous approval. Commissioner New made a motion to adjourn meeting. Commissioner Johnny Davis seconded with unanimous approval. William Rabun, Chairman H. G. Thomas New, Vice Chairman Johnny Davis, Member Gonice Davis, Member JEFFERSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 9, 2007 This was the regular scheduled meeting for the month of January. ---PAGE BREAK--- Those present were as follows: William Rabun, Chairman, Tommy New, Vice-Chairman, Sidney Norton, Member, Gonice Davis, Member, Johnny Davis, 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. 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 Gonice Davis seconded with unanimous approval. Chairman Rabun gave a report an goals for 2007. Committee reports were given. The following items were on the consent agenda: Insurance Health Department, Economic Development Utility Authority, Approve 2 Vehicles Sheriff’s Dept., Adopt Flag Resolution. Commissioner New made a motion to approve items on consent agenda. Commissioner Johnny Davis seconded with unanimous approval. Repairs to D-7 Cat. was discussed. The board compared figures to repair D-7 Cat. Commissioner New made a motion to let Tractor & Equipment repair D-7 at an estimated cost of $25,610.56. Commissioner Johnny Davis seconded with unanimous approval. Chairman Rabun appointed Mike Bennett and Paul Bryan to serve on the EMS Council until current term ends. Commissioner Johnnie Davis made a motion to approve appointments to EMS Council. Commissioner Gonice Davis seconded with unanimous approval. A petition was presented to pave Clements Daniel Road. Paul Bryan stated the county had a policy in effect not to build any more roads. Commissioner New made a motion to table until next meeting. Commissioner Johnny Davis seconded with unanimous approval. Commissioner Johnny Davis made a motion to adjourn meeting. Commissioner Gonice Davis seconded with unanimous approval. William Rabun, Chairman H. G. Thomas New, Vice Chairman Johnny Davis, Member Gonice Davis, Member Sidney Norton, Member