TWIGGS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

REGULAR MEETING

APRIL 15, 2008

7:15 P.M. Commission Chambers

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

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Commissioner Sampson stated that a meeting with the constituents of District III was held last Saturday, and another was planned for June 14, 2008; Chairman Bennett stated that Mrs. Carolyn Land was still in critical condition and would need additional surgery, and that Mr. Tracy Jackson and Mr. Sammy Stokes were both recuperating at home.

Commissioner Sampson stated that the Concerned Citizens group would be holding a Roadblock at the intersection of U.S. 80 and Ga. 96 & 18 in Jeffersonville on Saturday, April 19, 2008 to raise money for Mr. Jackson.

MINUTES:

Commissioner Bryant made a motion to approve the minutes of the April 1, 2008

Regular Meeting with any necessary corrections. Sampson seconded. Unanimous Vote.
Motion Carried.

Commissioner Sampson made a motion to approve the minutes of the Special Called Meeting of April 8, 2008 with noted corrections. Floyd seconded. Unanimous Vote.
Motion Carried.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:

Vice Chairman Floyd made a motion to approve the Accounts Payable in the amount

of $136,794.06 according to state law. Bryant seconded. Unanimous Vote. Motion

Carried.

REQUISITIONS:

Commissioner Bryant made a motion to approve requisitions 1 – 7. Epps seconded.

Unanimous Vote. Motion Carried.

MEDICAL COSTS/INMATE:

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

Mr. Barton, County Administrator, briefed the Board on an accused child molestor who is currently in our custody, but has heart problems and undergoing medical treatment which requires that a deputy has to be on guard with him at the hospital, and is expected to incur sizeable medical bills while he is incarcerated.

After discussion, and input from Mr. Tom Richardson, County Attorney, regarding the status of this case in the District Attorney’s office, Commissioner Bryant made a motion to have the County Attorney ask the District Attorney’s office to handle this case as soon as possible, so that the County will not be responsible for enormous medical costs.

Epps seconded. Unanimous Vote. Motion Carried.

2006 TAHOE/TAX ASSESSORS OFFICE:

Vice Chairman Floyd made a motion for discussion. Bryant seconded. Unanimous Vote.

Motion Carried.

Mr. Barton briefed the Board on a offer from the Sheriff to donate one 2006 Chevy Tahoe to the Tax Assessors Office for their use in the field and is better suited for carrying large maps, etc., than the pickup currently being used.

After discussion, Vice Chairman Floyd made a motion to table this matter until the next Regular Meeting for a cost saving review. Epps seconded. Unanimous Vote.
Motion Carried.

WEEK OF PRAYER REQUEST:

Commissioner Sampson made a motion to approve the request from Rev. Gary Walker to hold the Week of Prayer Bible Reading on the Courthouse lawn. Epps seconded.

Unanimous Vote. Motion Carried.

SPECIAL OLYMPICS/BIKE RIDERS:

Commissioner Bryant made a motion to go forth with the request as presented. Floyd seconded. Commissioner Bryant amended the motion to investigate having this event at either the Head Start Building or Senior Citizens Center, in order to avoid congestion at the Courthouse. Floyd maintained second. Unanimous Vote. Motion Carried.

WATER/DRAGSTRIP:

Vice Chairman Floyd made a motion for discussion. Bryant seconded. Unanimous Vote.
Motion Carried.

Mr. Barton briefed the Board on a request from Macon National Dragway for hook-up to the county water system, and stated that the cost of materials would be $298,400.00, which included projected installation costs, and stated that the owner of the Dragstrip had been requested to fund the installation.

After discussion, it was decided to meet with the owners and discuss this matter at a later date.

DRY VS. WET COUNTY/DRAGSTRIP:

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

After discussion of an interest of the Dragstrip owners to serve alcohol and what would be required for the County to issue a Pouring License, Commissioner Bryant made a motion to hold a meeting with the owner to discuss this matter. Epps seconded.

Commissioner Bryant amended the motion to have the County Attorney obtain pre-liminary information on this issue. Epps maintained second. Unanimous Vote. Motion Carried.

At this time, Commissioner Epps informed the Board of her attendance at the meeting of the Macon-Bibb County Planning and Zoning Commission for their action regarding the “Green Cemetery” request in Bibb County, and which would border Twiggs County. She also stated that this matter had been tabled for further review by the Commission.

ADJOURN:

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

Motion Carried.

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Ray Bennett, Chairman Glenn Barton, Admini