Hart County Board of Commissioners

May 11, 1999

5:30 p.m.

 

The Hart County Board of Commissioners met May 11, 1999 at 5:30 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.

 

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 “1998” minutes book.

 

Approve Minutes of Previous Meeting(s)

            4/27/99, 4/29/99, 5/4/99

Commissioner Oglesby entered a motion to approve the minutes of the meetings held April 27, 29 and May 4, 1999. Commissioner Brown provided a second to the motion. The motion carried unanimously.

 

Remarks by Invited Guests, Committees, Authorities, etc.

a.                   Charles Rice/Extension Svc./Clean & Beautiful

Mr. Rice presented a brief report explaining the various responsibilities of the Extension Service. Mr. Rice also commended Clean & Beautiful coordinator Deborah Gaines for the job she does. He said Mrs. Gaines received support from the community in the latest clean and beautiful cleanup. Mr. Rice’s report is recorded in the “1998” minutes book.

 

Commissioner Burdick stated Mrs. Gaines has done an outstanding job and he encouraged citizens to get involved with picking up litter through the adopt a road program.

 

Chairman Moore thanked Mr. Rice for his leadership with the youth through the 4H program.

 

Mr. Rice thanked the board for supporting the Extension Service, 4H and Clean & Beautiful program.

 

Reports by Constitutional Officers & Department Heads

 

County Attorney Walter Gordon commended Tax Commissioner Phil Hix with the ongoing success of collecting delinquent taxes. He announced the next delinquent tax sale is scheduled June 1, 1999.

 

Attorney Gordon presented the Public Defender’s FY2000 budget request and explained the budget request is $730 increase over FY1999.

 

Chairman Moore suggested the request be placed on the next scheduled meeting.

 

County Administrator’s Report

None

 

Chairman’s Reports

 

Chairman Moore said road signs have been vandalized throughout the county. He appealed to the citizens of the county to report anyone seen damaging signs.

 

Consent Agenda

a.                   Ben Hulsey/GA MTNS. RDC, HB489 Resolution

Chairman Moore said the HB489 Resolution has been reviewed and delivered to the City of Hartwell and Royston for approval.

 

Commissioner Burdick entered a motion to adopt the consent agenda. Commissioner Oglesby provided a second to the motion. The motion carried unanimously. The consent agenda and the resolution is recorded in the “1998” minutes book.

 

Old Business

None

 

New Business

b.                  Budget amendment resolution

Chairman Moore read the Road Department FY’99 budget amendment resolution. Commissioner Hannah entered a motion to adopt the budget amendment resolution. Chairman Moore provided a second to the motion. The motion carried unanimously. The resolution is recorded in the “1998” minutes book.

 

c.                   EMS 25 years in service resolution

Chairman Moore read the resolution and invited those in attendance to a ceremony to honor the EMS on 19th May 1999.

 

Commissioner Hannah entered a motion to adopt the resolution. Commissioner Burdick provided a second to the motion. The motion carried unanimously. The resolution is recorded in the “1998” minutes book.

 

Attorney Gordon read the resolution to approve the proposed DFACS facility. Commissioner Oglesby entered a motion to adopt the resolution. Commissioner Brown provided a second to the motion. The motion carried unanimously. The resolution is recorded in the “1998” minutes book.

 

Public Comment – Executive Session as Required – Adjournment

 

Charles Fields of Remax Reality informed the board that he is in the process of constructing subdivision on Freedom Trail. Chairman Moore stated the road is a public road and asked Mr. Fields if he has acquired the right-of-way. Mr. Fields said he has not acquired the right-of-way.

 

Commissioner Burdick suggested Mr. Fields contact James Hubbard and attempt to acquire the right-of-way.

 

Commissioner Oglesby stated he contacted property owners on Phillips Way and was not able to acquire right-of-way for the road.

 

Annie Ruth Phillips requested the board consider maintaining Phillips Way. After brief discussion Commissioner Oglesby entered a motion to gravel Phillips Way. Commissioner Hannah provided a second to the motion. The motion carried unanimously.

 

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

 

 

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