REGULAR MEETING

APRIL 1, 2008

7:00 P.M. Commission Chambers

PRESENT: Chairman Bennett; Vice Chairman Floyd; Commissioners Sampson, Epps and Bryant.

INVOCATION: Commissioner Epps gave the invocation for the meeting.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Chairman Bennett announced that Texas Freight Co. was locating in the Industrial Park and would initially employ approximately 50 people; the L.A.R.P. contract had been let for work on Missle Base Road and Tommy Thompson Road, and that D.O.T. would be striping and marking approximately 12 roads in the county; and also gave an update on the recuperation of Mrs. Carolyn Land, Mr. Tracy Jackson and Mr. Sammy Stokes.

MINUTES:

Vice Chairman Floyd made a motion to approve the Regular Meeting minutes of March 18, 2008. Sampson seconded. Unanimous Vote. Motion Carried.

Commissioner Epps made a motion to approve the minutes of the Special Called Meeting of March 25, 2008. Floyd seconded. Unanimous Vote. Motion Carried.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:

Vice Chairman Floyd made a motion to approve the Accounts Payable listing in the amount of $129,655.21 according to state law. Epps seconded for discussion. After discussion, Unanimous Vote. Motion Carried.

REQUISITIONS:

Vice Chairman Floyd made a motion to approve requisitions 1 – 6. Sampson seconded.

Unanimous Vote. Motion Carried.

FINANCIAL ANALYSIS:

Mr. Barton, County Administrator, gave the current financial analysis information including balances of $128,000.00 in the General Fund after a transfer of $100,000.00 from the T.A.N. account, $730,000.00 in the S.P.L.O.S.T. account; $47,000.00 in the Jail Fund; and $531,000.00 in Contingency.

MR. RICK BENSON/NOAH THOMAS ROAD:

Mr. Rick Benson addressed the Board concerning the work done on Noah Thomas Road to open a culvert that had been blocked by debris, etc., and stated concerns about the flow of Savage Creek and the draining of wetlands in the area.

After discussion with the Board and on the advice of Mr. Tom Richardson,
County Attorney, it was decided to discuss this matter in Executive Session.

“GREEN” CEMETERY/BIBB COUNTY:

Commissioner Bryant made a motion for discussion. Sampson seconded.

Unanimous Vote. Motion Carried.

After discussion and input from several citizens in attendance, Commissioner Epps made a motion to send a letter to the Macon-Bibb County Planning and Zoning Commission expressing our concerns regarding the placement of this type of cemetery so near to this County, and the environmental impact of such a cemetery. Floyd seconded. Unanimous Vote. Motion Carried.

Commissioner Epps made a motion to send a letter stating these same concerns to Mr. Dave Blankenship, of the District Health Office in Macon. Floyd Seconded. Unanimous Vote. Motion Carried.

RURAL HOUSING PROGRAM/LETTER:

Vice Chairman Floyd made a motion to approve and support the letter regarding the Rural Housing program as presented. Sampson seconded. Unanimous Vote.
Motion Carried.

WATER TRUCK:

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

After discussion, Commissioner Epps made a motion to table this matter until the next regular meeting. Bryant seconded. Unanimous Vote. Motion Carried.

EXECUTIVE SESSION:

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

Unanimous Vote. Motion Carried.

After the Executive Session, Chairman Bennett re-opened the meeting.

MR. BENSON’S REQUEST:

Commissioner Bryant made a motion to follow through with a response to Mr. Rick

Benson’s request regarding Noah Thomas Road, from Mr. Tom Richardson, County

Attorney. Sampson seconded. Unanimous Vote. Motion Carried.

ADJOURN:

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

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Ray Bennett, Chairman Glenn Barton, Administrator