TWIGGS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

REGULAR MEETING

MARCH 18, 2008

7:00 P.M. Commission Chambers

PRESENT: Chairman Bennett, Vice Chairman Floyd, Commissioners Sampson and

Bryant.

ABSENT: Commissioner Epps.

INVOCATION: Chairman Bennett gave the invocation for the meeting.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Chairman Bennett welcomed Mr. Milton Sampson to the Board as the newly elected Commissioner from District III.

Vice Chairman Floyd gave an update on the condition of Mr. Tracy Jackson and Mr.Sammy Stokes, who were injured in the vehicle accident on March 4, and stated that they were both making good progress toward recovery.

Chairman Bennett informed everyone that Mrs. Carolyn Land, wife of Mr. Michael Land, was still in very serious condition at the Medical Center in Macon.

The Chairman also announced the tabletop meeting to discuss the Pandemic Flu to be held at the Central Georgia Tech campus in Jeffersonville tomorrow, March 19, 2008

Vice Chairman Floyd announced that he had met with Sheriff Mitchum to receive 4 military surplus generators for use by the County, and that they were acquired at no cost with a greater capacity than those the County was looking at purchasing for a savings of $200,000.00 to the County.

MINUTES:

Vice Chairman Floyd made a motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting on March 4, 2008. Sampson seconded. Unanimous Vote. Motion Carried.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:

Vice Chairman Floyd made a motion to approve the Accounts Payable listing in the amount of $180,168.23 according to state law. Bryant seconded. Unanimous Vote.
Motion Carried.

REQUISITIONS:

Vice Chairman Floyd made a motion to approve Requisitions 1 – 5. Bryant seconded.

Unanimous Vote. Motion Carried.

SHERIFF MITCHUM/VEHICLE, ETC.:

Sheriff Darren Mitchum stated that would donate one of the 2006 Chevy Tahoes from the Sheriff’s Department, including removal of the striping, for use by the E.M.A. office to replace the vehicle that was demolished in the accident on March 4.

He also gave an update on the theft of property from the Academy Sports site and that the suspects had been arrested in Panama City, Florida, and would face charges here for theft.

Sheriff Mitchum also stated that we would have first choice on two 5,000 gallon tankers for use by the Fire Departments when they became available in military surplus.

Vice Chairman Floyd made a motion to accept the offer from the Sheriff for the 2006 Tahoe to be used by the E.M.A. office. Sampson seconded. Unanimous Vote.
Motion Carried.

Commissioner Sampson made a motion to accept the 4 generators obtained by the Sheriff’s Department for use by the County. Floyd seconded. Unanimous Vote. Motion Carried.

ROADS DEPARTMENT/10 HOUR WORKDAY:

Commissioner Bryant made a motion for discussion. Sampson seconded. Unanimous

Vote. Motion Carried.

At this time, Commissioner Epps entered the meeting.

After discussion, Commissioner Sampson made a motion to initiate a 10 Hour workday for 4 days a week in the Roads Department, for an initial period of 90 days. Epps seconded. Unanimous Vote. Motion Carried.

FIRE ASSISTANCE GRANT:

Vice Chairman Floyd made a motion to submit the application for the Fire Assistance grant to the Middle Georgia Regional Development Center. Bryant seconded. Unanimous Vote. Motion Carried.

BIDS/BACK-UP WELL:

Commissioner Bryant made a motion for discussion. Epps seconded. Unanimous Vote.
Motion Carried.

Mr. Barton, County Administrator, gave a briefing on the two bids that were received for the Back-up Well at the Industrial site, and stated that Sam Martin Well drilling had submitted the low bid.

After discussion, Vice Chairman Floyd made a motion to accept the low bid from Sam Martin Well Drilling in the amount of $127,750.00. Sampson seconded. Mr. Floyd amended the motion to state to be completed within 90 days. Sampson maintained second. Unanimous Vote. Motion Carried.

CODE ENFORCEMENT/TAX ASSESSORS:

Commissioner Epps made a motion for discussion. Bryant seconded. Unanimous Vote.
Motion Carried.

After discussion and input from Mr. Barton and Mr. Tom Richardson, County Attorney, Commissioner Sampson made a motion to allow the use of the extra Planning and Zoning vehicle by the Tax Assessors Office for up to 90 days, and report any apparent code violations to the Planning and Zoning Office. Floyd seconded. Epps, Bennett, Sampson, Floyd – Yes. Bryant – Abstained. Motion Carried.

WATER TRUCK:

Commissioner Epps made a motion for discussion. Floyd seconded. Unanimous Vote.
Motion Carried.

After discussion, Commissioner Epps made a motion to table this item until the first meeting in April in order to obtain more information on trucks that are available.

Floyd seconded. Unanimous Vote. Motion Carried.

AGENDA:

Commissioner Epps made a motion to add Indigent Burial to the agenda. Bryant seconded. Unanimous Vote. Motion Carried.

After discussion of a request from Ms. Kim Durden regarding assistance for the burial of her father, Mr. Cecil Howard, Commissioner Epps made a motion to approve the request in the amount of $500.00. Bryant seconded. Unanimous Vote. Motion Carried.

At this time, Commissioner Bryant informed Commissioner Sampson of work that needed to be done on Orange Lane in District III.

Chairman Bennett thanked Vice Chairman Floyd and Commissioner Epps for their work on the LUCA and census reports.

Chairman Bennett also designated Vice Chairman Floyd as intermediary for the E.M.A. and 911 Offices during the absence of Mr. Sammy Stokes, E.M.A. Director.

EXECUTIVE SESSION:

Commissioner Bryant made a motion to enter Executive Session. Epps seconded.

Unanimous Vote. Motion Carried.



After the Executive Session, Commissioner Epps made a motion to enter Open Session.

Sampson seconded. Unanimous Vote. Motion Carried.

MRS. MELISSA LOYD/MAGISTRATE COURT:

Commissioner Epps made a motion to move Mrs. Melissa Loyd to first clerk status in the Magistrate Court office. Floyd seconded. Mrs. Epps amended the motion to state at the established pay rate for first clerk and for it to be retroactive to February 5, 2008. Floyd maintained second. Unanimous Vote. Motion Carried.

ADJOURN:

Commissioner Bryant made a motion to adjourn. Sampson seconded. Unanimous Vote.
Motion Carried.

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Ray Bennett, Chairman Glenn Barton, Administrator