TWIGGS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 4, 2008
9:00 A.M. Commission Chambers
PRESENT: Chairman Bennett; Vice Chairman Floyd; Commissioners Sampson, Bryant and Epps.
INVOCATION: Chairman Bennett gave the invocation for the meeting.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Chairman Bennett announced that there would be a retreat for the Board of Commissioners on Friday, November 7, 2008 at 9 A.M. at the BASF Conference
Center in Gordon.
He also announced the upcoming ACCG 6th District Meeting to be held at 10 A.M. on Friday, November 21, 2008 at the Middle Georgia Tech campus in Hawkinsville.
MINUTES:
Commissioner Sampson made a motion to approve the minutes of the Public Hearing on October 14, 2008. Floyd seconded. Bennett, Sampson, Floyd – Yes. Bryant, Epps –Abstained. Motion Carried.
Vice Chairman Floyd made a motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting on
October 14, 2008. Sampson seconded. Bennett, Sampson, Floyd – Yes. Bryant, Epps –
Abstained. Motion Carried.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:
Vice Chairman Floyd made a motion to approve the Accounts Payable listing in the amount of $115,613.51 according to state law. Sampson seconded. Unanimous Vote.
Motion Carried.
REQUISITIONS:
Vice Chairman Floyd made a motion to approve requisitions 1 – 3. Epps seconded.
Unanimous Vote. Motion Carried.
FINANCIAL ANALYSIS:
Mr. Glenn Barton, Administrator, gave the current financial analysis information including balances of $231,889.00 in the T.A.N. account; $288,602.00 in the General Fund; $48,000.00 in the Jail Fund; and $664,897.00 in the S.P.L.O.S.T. account.
Commissioner Sampson made a motion to put the 2008 tax revenue in a separate account for repayment of the Tax Anticipation Note. Floyd seconded for discussion. Commissioner Sampson amended the motion for clarification to keep the funds separate.
Floyd maintained second. Epps, Bennett, Sampson, Floyd – Yes. Bryant – No.
Motion Carried.
Chairman Bennett reminded the Board of a meeting with the Constitutional Officers on November 14, 2008 at 9 A.M. here in the Chambers.
MR. TONY PROFFITT/CENSUS:
Mr. Tony Proffitt of the U.S. Census addressed the Board concerning the upcoming Census for 2010 and stated that applications were being taken now for workers who were looking for part-time or full-time positions.
MRS. DAISY CARSWELL:
Mrs. Daisy Carswell addressed the Board concerning the need for an ambulance servicenin the county and the dress code for young men in the community and presented a petition with signatures of concerned citizens.
After discussion with the Board, Chairman Bennett thanked Mrs. Carswell for coming and presenting her concerns.
TAX REFUND/MR. JOSH WIMBERLY:
Vice Chairman Floyd made a motion for discussion. Epps seconded. Unanimous Vote.
Motion Carried.
Vice Chairman Floyd made a motion to follow through with the refund to Mr. Josh Wimberly for tax overpayment Bryant seconded for discussion. After discussion, Epps, Bennett, Sampson, Floyd – Yes. Bryant – Abstained. Motion Carried.
D.F.A.C.S./LETTER OF SUPPORT:
Commissioner Epps made a motion for discussion. Floyd seconded. Unanimous Vote.
Motion Carried.
After discussion, Commissioner Bryant made a motion to approve $500.00 for them Christmas program at the Department of Family & Childrens Services. Floyd seconded.
Unanimous Vote. Motion Carried.
WATER BILLS/RESOLUTION:
Commissioner Epps made a motion for discussion. Sampson seconded. Unanimous Vote.
Motion Carried.
After discussion of changes in wording to read “water customers” and a clarification on billing dates, Commissioner Epps made a motion to approve the resolution. Sampson Seconded. Epps, Bennett, Sampson, Floyd – Yes. Bryant – Abstained. Motion Carried.
DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY:
Commissioner Sampson made a motion for discussion. Floyd seconded. Unanimous Vote. Motion Carried.
After discussion, it was agreed to hold to the timeline on this item for further action.
S.P.L.O.S.T.:
Commissioner Bryant made a motion for discussion. Floyd seconded. Unanimous Vote.
Motion Carried.
After discussion, Commissioner Bryant made a motion to accept the verbatim copy of the law concerning S.P.L.O.S.T. funds. Epps seconded. Epps, Bryant – Yes.
Sampson, Bennett, Floyd – No. Motion Failed.
Vice Chairman Floyd made a motion add the topics and sources to the record. Bennett seconded. Vice Chairman Floyd amended the motion to state the 6 topics and sources.
Bryant, Sampson – Abstained. Epps, Bennett, Floyd – Yes. Motion Carried.
(See attached memo)
AGENDA:
Commissioner Bryant made a motion to add the District 1 Recycling Center to the agenda. Floyd seconded. Unanimous Vote. Motion Carried.
Commissioner Bryant briefed the Board on the increase in customers at the District 1 Recycling Center due to greenboxes being removed on the Twiggs-Wilkinson County Line by Wilkinson County.
ADJOURN:
Commissioner Epps made a motion to adjourn. Floyd seconded. Unanimous Vote. Motion Carried.
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Ray Bennett, Chairman Glenn Barton, Administrator
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