Hart County Board of Commissioners

September 13th, 2005

5:30 p.m.

 

The Hart County Board of Commissioners met September 13th, 2005 at 5:30 p.m. in the Hart County Administrative & Emergency Services Center.

 

Chairman R C Oglesby presided with Commissioners Daniel Reyen, Gary Mize, Ricky Carter and Joey Dorsey in attendance.

 

  1. Prayer

Prayer was offered by Steve Ferguson, Director of Missions.

 

  1. Pledge of Allegiance

Everyone stood in observance of the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

  1. Call to Order

Chairman Oglesby called the meeting to order.

 

  1. Welcome

Chairman Oglesby welcomed those in attendance.

 

  1. Approve Agenda  

Commissioner Reyen entertained a motion to approve the meeting agenda. Commissioner Dorsey provided a second to the motion. The motion carried 5-0.

 

  1. Approve Minutes of Previous Meeting(s)
    • 8/23/05 Regular Meeting
    • 8/29/05 Special Meeting
    • 9/01/05 Budget Work Session
    • 9/06/05 Budget Work Session  

Commissioner Carter entertained a motion to approve the minutes as presented of the meetings held August 23rd, 29th, September 1st, 6th 2005. Commissioner Reyen provided a second to the motion. The motion carried 5-0.

 

  1. Remarks by Invited Guests, Committees, Authorities 
    • Thomas Peebles-BOE request for additional Board Members

Mr. Peebles requested funding for three additional Board of Equalization members in order for the Grand Jury to appoint them.

 

Commissioner Reyen entertained a motion to approve Mr. Peebles request subject to advertisement and appointment by the Grand Jury.  Commissioner Dorsey provided a second to the motion.

Jay Earle and Paul Roosenburg offered comments on the issue.

 

The vote carried 5-0.

 

  1. Reports by Constitutional Officers & Department Heads 

County Attorney Gordon reported that the U.S. Dept. of Justice has been notified on the special election in November for the 1%SPLOST and the delinquent tax sales will take place October 4th, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. at the courthouse.

 

Attorney Gordon noted that a 79' section of CR278 (John Fleming Road) was abandoned by the county in May 1997. He recommended that the BOC authorize the Chairman to execute a quit claim deed for the portion of the road that was abandoned.

 

Chairman Oglesby entertained a motion to quit claim any interest in the abandoned portion of CR278. Commissioner Mize provided a second to the motion. The motion carried 5-0.

 

  1. County Administrator's Report

County Administrator Jon Caime reported that Pharma Tech has taken over operations at the Johnson & Johnson facility; Public hearing for the 2006 budget will be held September 15th, 2005 at 5:30 p.m.; Notice ACCG individuals that are interested in helping with the Hurricane Katrina relief effort information can be obtained at the Admin office. He also gave a report of the meeting with the Grand Jury presentation.

 

  1. Chairman's Report

Commissioner Carter asked if the problem with the football jerseys has been solved. Administrator Caime responded that the Recreation Director had contacted the company and they indicated that they would place the players names on the mesh of the jersey at their cost.  He also had contacted the vendor and they had not yet returned his call.

 

Chairman Oglesby entertained a motion to send a registered letter to the vendor and withhold payment of the invoice until the matter is resolved. Commissioner Reyen provided a second to the motion. The motion carried 4-0 (Commissioner Dorsey abstained).

 

  1. Commissioners' Reports  

Commissioner Reyen entertained a motion to draft a letter to Representative Alan Powell and Senator Nancy Schaefer concerning the new voter id requirements. Commissioner Dorsey provided a second to the motion. The motion carried 5-0.

 

Commissioner Carter asked if Bowersville Mayor and Election Superintendent have been contacted concerning the abandoned polling site at Bowersville. Attorney Gordon responded that he has discussed the issue with the Election Superintendent.

 

Commissioner Carter noted that the Beer & Wine Ordinance and the Animal Control Ordinance has not been completed and a meeting with the Recreation Advisory Board has not been scheduled. Administrator Caime explained that the BOC is currently holding work sessions on the EMS substations, budget and service delivery strategy.  

 

Commissioner Carter questioned why Stratton Trucking quit hauling stone for the county. Administrator Caime responded that the hauler requested an increase due to the fuel prices and that the increase would have to be approved by the BOC, however Stratton  has decided that he had other work that was more important and pulled his trucks out. CA Caime said he would be glad to work with Mr. Stratton if he could provide the trucks and if the county would authorize any increase requested by the vendor.

 

Commissioner Dorsey noted that the DOT is willing to enter into a contract for the intersections at North Hart & South Hart Elementary Schools.

 

Commissioner Dorsey noted that September 26th, 2005 is the last day to file a tax appeal.

 

  1. Consent Agenda

None

 

  1. Old Business

a)      Millage Rate

Administrator Caime clarified some areas of concern on the 2005 digest. Commissioner Carter questioned what created the problem with the digest information. Administrator Caime responded based on his research, there were some areas that were reported incorrectly originally and resulted in lost revenues.  He has corrected these errors on the new report.

 

No action was taken.

 

b)      Decentralized EMS Feasibility Study 

After discussing the issue, Commissioner Carter entertained a motion to schedule a work session to review the proposals. Commissioner Mize provided a second to the motion. The motion carried 4-1 (Commissioner Dorsey opposed).

 

c)      NIMS Adoption Ordinance 2nd reading

Commissioner Carter entertained a motion to accept the second reading of the NIMS Ordinance. Commissioner Reyen provided a second to the motion. The motion carried 5-0.

 

d)      Motor Sports moratorium 

Commissioner Carter entertained a motion to table the issue. Chairman Oglesby provided a second to the motion. The motion carried 5-0.

 

e)      Annexation of New Recreation Park

Commissioner Reyen entertained a motion to table the issue. Chairman Oglesby provided a second to the motion. The motion carried 5-0.

 

  1. New Business

a)      Comp. Plan-Economic Development Chapter 

Administrator Caime presented the Economic Development Chapter of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan.

 

Commissioner Carter noted that existing businesses, tourism and education needs to be promoted.

 

b)      Service Delivery Strategy Schedule 

No action was taken.

 

c)      Hospital Board Authority 

Chairman Oglesby entertained a motion to resubmit Dr. Gordon Irwin, Mildred (Pudge) Smith and Scott Hardigree names to the Hospital Authority for consideration for reappointment. Commissioner Carter provided a second to the motion. The motion carried 5-0.

 

d)      Statement in Support of National Guard 

Chairman Oglesby entertained a motion to adopt the resolution. Commissioner Reyen provided a second to the motion. The motion carried 5-0.

 

e)      Resolution covering Volunteers & Elected Officials Workman's Comp

Commissioner Reyen entertained a motion to adopt the resolution. Chairman Oglesby provided a second to the motion. The motion carried 5-0.

 

f)        Hart Haven Request to Use Courthouse Grounds 

Commissioner Reyen entertained a motion to allow Hart Haven the use of the Ampu-Theater area on the courthouse grounds October 27th, 2005. Commissioner Mize provided a second to the motion. The motion carried 5-0.

 

g)      GA. Mtns. RDC Dues 

Commissioner Reyen entertained a motion to table the issue. Commissioner Dorsey provided a second to the motion. The motion carried 5-0.

 

h)      Resolution in Support of Private Property Rights (Eminent Domain)

Commissioner Dorsey entertained a motion to draft a letter to Representative Powell and Senator Schaefer encouraging their support and passage of Senate Bill 86. Commissioner Mize provided a second to the motion. The motion carried 5-0.

 

  1. Public Comment

None

 

  1. Executive Session

None

 

  1. Adjournment 

Commissioner Dorsey entertained a motion to adjourn the meeting. Chairman Oglesby provided a second to the motion. The motion carried 5-0.

 

 

 

R C Oglesby, Chairman                                                Lawana Kahn, County Clerk