Hart County Board of Commissioners

August 23^rd, 1999

Planning Session

4:30 p.m.

The Hart County Board of Commissioners met August 23^rd, 1999 at 4:30 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.

Chairman Moore opened the meeting at 4:30 p.m. He went over pertinent announcements.

Mr. David Oberhouser, the District Department of Health Director, briefed the commissioners on the history and status of the state regulations regarding wells and septic systems. He stated that August 16, 1999 had been verbally established as the date the new regulations would be enforced. It was emphasized that existing lots of record would be evaluated for septic systems under the old regulations. As to whether the commission had to adopt the regulations, he stated that it was not necessary, as the state, through the local health officer, would enforce the regulations as required by law.

Representative Alan Powell was present and stated his opinion and concerns with the process that created the regulations. Several of the commissioners also expressed their opinions on the matter.

Mr. Dale Banister was present to answer any questions concerning his proposed sub-division. He has signed a road construction bond per the county’s sub-division ordinance. Matter to be placed on the consent agenda.

The County Administrator brief the commissioners on the October issue of Georgia Trend magazine that will feature Hart County. We have been requested to fund 1/5 of a centerfold ad. Estimated cost is approximately $1,750. The commissioners agreed to participate using funds from this year’s budget.

A short presentation of the ACCG employee benefits package was made. The present contract expires September 1, 1999. The commissioners agreed to consider the proposals at their next budget workshop.

The need to reduce radiation heating to the front offices was discussed. Estimated cost is $475. Funds are presently available in the General Government Buildings & Grounds Maintenance budget. Approval was given.

Concerning the budget process, August 31^st, 1999 at 10:30 a.m. was set as the next workshop, proposed millage rate will be published September 8^th, 1999, and the budget will be available for public inspection on September 8^th, 1999. A budget public hearing will be held September 14^th, 1999 and adoption will be on September 27^th. 1999.

Mayor Joan Saliba and Council member Sarah Mayfield were present to support their request that the commissioners place their request for hauling and spreading of gravel and asphalt for the Creekside Industrial Development be placed on the August 24^th, 1999 commissioners’ agenda. There was much discussion on how the city was going to meet its 40% share of the road construction costs. It was decided that the item would go on the agenda if the city would put in writing that they would be totally responsible for the 40% share.

The Grand Jury recommendation on jury pay was discussed and will be placed on the Consent Agenda.

Chairman Moore reviewed the Mr. Fields and Mr. Shuller matter. The District Public Health office in Gainesville per commitments contacted these gentlemen.

Chairman Moore reviewed the status of the new DFACS facility. The city, having given approval in early August is now requiring excel/decel lanes on Johnson Street.

It was agreed to commence abandonment proceedings for Osborne Road.

Discussion was held on Rosewood Circle and Parham Road.

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Joel Moore, Chairman Gary S. Cobb, County Administrator