Hart County Board of Commissioners

Called Meeting

October 5th, 1999

2:00 p.m.

 

 

 

 

The Hart County Board of Commissioners met October 5th, 1999 at 2:00 p.m. in the Hart County Administrative & Emergency Services Center.

 

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

 

Chairman Moore stated the purpose of the meeting is to determine the status of the ongoing partnership water agreement with the City of Hartwell.

 

Chairman Moore explained a section of the fence surrounding the Goldmine Convenience center is not on county owned property. Commissioner Burdick entered a motion to authorize spending up to $500 to purchase .08 acres of property adjoining the convenience center. Commissioner Hannah provided a second to the motion. The motion carried unanimously.

 

City councilman George Rooks stated the City officials did not reach an agreement at their meeting held October 4th, 1999. Mr. Rooks read a statement requesting the county allow a thirty-day extension. He said the extension would allow the city to get a study completed on the present water system.

 

Chairman Moore went over the past history of events since the Water Authority presented the city-county agreement to the city officials. He said he felt the county must produce results if they are to pursue funding the project with 1% SPLOST.

 

Water Authority Fort Oglesby gave his perspective concerning the proposed water agreement as follows:

·        Treat the City of Hartwell as one of several sources of supply and ask for a proposal.

 

Mr. Oglesby ask how much funds can the Water Authority expect to receive for the project from the 1% SPLOST funds.

 

Chairman Moore read a prepared statement as follows:

 

For a prolonged period of time county officials have explored ways to provide countywide water to the citizens of Hart County. These efforts have centered on attempts to negotiate a cooperative agreement with the City of Hartwell to provide this service by expanding their existing system. This approach was considered to be the most cost effective, most efficient and one that was fair to all concerned. However, all such attempts have been unsuccessful.

 

The citizens of Hart County have voted to allocate resources to construct facilities and initiate this process. The issue we feel, can no longer be deferred, debated or deliberated. It is time for action.

 

Commissioner Burdick entered a motion that the county aggressively pursue all options including the development of an independent system. Commissioner Hannah provided a second to the motion. The motion carried 4-0.

 

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

 

 

 

---------------------------------------------------        -------------------------------------------------           Joel Moore, Chairman                                   Lawana Kahn, County Clerk