Hart County Board of Commissioners

May 25^th, 1999

7:00 p.m.

The Hart County Board of Commissioners met May 25^th, 1999 at 7:00 p.m. in the Hart County Administrative & Emergency Services Center.

Chairman Joel Moore presided with Commissioners Ken Brown, Don Burdick, Harry Hannah and R. C. Oglesby in attendance.

Call to Order, Welcome, Moment of Silence

Chairman Moore called the meeting to order, welcomed those in attendance and offered a moment of silence.

Approve Agenda

Commissioner Burdick entered a motion to approve the meeting agenda. Commissioner Hannah provided a second to the motion. The motion carried unanimously. The agenda is recorded in the minute’s book.

Approve Minutes of Previous Meeting(s)

5/10, 5/11/99

Commissioner Oglesby entered a motion to approve the minutes of the meetings held May 10 and May 11, 1999. Commissioner Brown provided a second to the motion. The motion carried unanimously.

Remarks by Invited Guests, Committees, Authorities, Etc.

a. Dr. Larry Poole, HYDRA

HYDRA program coordinator, Kayla Lystick, gave a report in the absence of Dr. Poole. Ms Lystick thanked the board for inviting her to speak about the programs HYDRA offers area children and youth. She stated the following are programs that are being offered:

· After school & summer program

· Mentoring

· Youth crime watch

· Summer reading program

Ms. Lystick reported HYDRA was formed in 1988 to deal with issues that concern children and youth. She said the agency’s mission is preventative in nature. She also reported HYDRA has received funding for a teen center which they anticipate opening in the fall of 1999.

Ms. Lystick thanked the board for financial support.

Commissioner Hannah thanked Ms. Lystick for working with the children and youth.

Chairman Moore asked if the summer reading program is in conjunction with the Hart County Library reading program. Ms. Lystick explained they enroll the children in the reading program through the Library and assist them with their reading skills.

Chairman Moore asked how much HYDRA’s total budget is. Ms. Lystick stated their total budget is $125,000. She added funds are derived from parents for the after school program. She also said they receive funds from the state and county.

Commissioner Brown asked if the Board of Education funds the program. Ms. Lystick said the Board of Education provides in-kind funds and office supplies.

Chairman Moore asked if the City of Hartwell officials provides funds. Ms. Lystick stated the City officials will not commit to funding the program.

Chairman Moore thanked Ms. Lystick for her report and stated he appreciated the work they do.

Reports by Constitutional Officers & Department Heads

County Attorney Walter Gordon reported ongoing efforts by Tax Commissioner Phil Hix to collect delinquent taxes. He commended Mr. Hix and his staff for the tremendous job they are doing to collect back taxes of approximately $755,000 since June1998.

Mr. Gordon reported thirteen parcels of property for delinquent taxes are scheduled to be sold June 1, 1999 at 10:00 a.m.

County Administrator’s Report

Chairman Moore introduced Gary Cobb as the new county administrator.

Mr. Cobb said he was glad to be appointed in the position of county administrator. He said his door would be open to be of service to Hart County residents.

Chairman’s Report

No report.

Commissioners’ Reports

Commissioner Burdick thanked Chairman Moore for his efforts to fill in the gap during the vacancy of the county administrator.

Chairman Moore said he was very appreciative of hiring the new county administrator.

Consent Agenda

a. Public defender’s FY2000 budget request & employment agreement with Bill Daughtry.

b. Beer & Wine license transfer/Ralph Rogers-Hartwell Golf Course

c. Parking lot-Recreation Department lease agreement

d. Job description/Environmental Compliance Officer

County Attorney Gordon reported the Public Defender’s budget would remain at $42,507 for FY2000. He said the state supplement would be diverted to the Public Defender’s office. He recommended the board authorize the two year employment contract and sign the grant application.

Chairman Moore announced the following individuals have been appointed to serve as an ad hoc committee for the expansion project at the Recreation Department:

Billy Kidd, Donna Robinson, Jimmy White, John Whitmire and Leonard Jasinski

Commissioner Hannah entered a motion to approve the consent agenda. Commissioner Oglesby provided a second to the motion. The motion carried unanimously. The consent agenda is recorded in the minute’s book.

Old Business

None

New Business

b. Road grading bids

County Administrator Gary Cobb reported the road grading bids was opened at the planning meeting. He stated two bids that were received did not include insurance and bonding.

Commissioner Oglesby entered a motion to accept Billy Ethridge Backhoe bid of $125,142.26. Commissioner Brown provided a second to the motion. The motion carried unanimously.

Public Comment – Executive Session as Required – Adjournment

Chairman Moore reminded those in attendance to keep comments to a limit of five minutes.

Angeline Willard introduced herself as the new director of the Downtown Development Authority. She thanked the board for the support they have provided for Downtown Development.

Commissioner Oglesby said he would be contacting Ms. Willard to seek input for new flagpoles for the Courthouse Square and the Administrative Center.

Chairman Moore asked Peggy Vickery to report on the Pre-Fourth Extravaganza scheduled for June 26^th, 1999. Ms. Vickery reported this year’s event to be a great success.

Commissioner Brown entered a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Oglesby provided a second to the motion. The motion carried unanimously.

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Joel Moore, Chairman Lawana Kahn, County Clerk