Hart County Board of Commissioners

Planning Session

November 22^nd, 1999

Attendance: Chairman Joel Moore, Commissioners Ken Brown, Don Burdick, Harry Hannah and R. C. Oglesby.

Others in attendance were County Administrator Gary Cobb, County Attorney Walter Gordon, Public Works Director Rick Haney, Sun reporter Mark Lanford, John Williamson (part time) and Fort Oglesby (part time).

Chairman Moore called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m.

John Williamson, a member of the Franklin/Hart Airport Authority briefed the commissioner on possible grant opportunities including a 95% / 5% FAA grant. Mr. Williamsons sought the commissioners’ opinions whether they would advance half of the funds necessary to purchase additional property for the lengthening of the runway. These funds would be reimbursed with the grant less the 5% match. The commissioners were generally in agreement with the proposed but requested additional printed information on the matter.

Fort Oglesby, Chairman of the Hart County Water/Sewer Authority, briefed the commissioners on the responses he has received to their request for proposals for water. The cities of Lavonia and Royston have responded positively although rates and quantities would be negotiated. The City of Hartwell had not responded as of the meeting. The commissioners agreed with Mr. Oglesby’s recommendation that they move forward with what they have.

The possibility of putting gas lines in the same time water mains were installed was discussed. Rick Haney will investigate the technical considerations of joint trench construction.

County Administrator's Report

(a) Board Appointments

Commissioners were reminded that several appointments expire at the end of the year and the last scheduled meeting is December 14^th, 1999.

(b) Panorama Point Subdivision request for signage

A request was received in writing to replace existing 4x4 post wooden subdivision signs with 3’x3’x8’ brick column signs. After discussion, the direction of the commissioners was to allow new signs of wood construction and they must be a minimum of 5’ off the pavement. A right-of-way ordinance is under consideration.

(c) Proposed Grant Position for E&S Control

A proposal made by Forrest Ferguson was discussed. The issue will be revisited in January.

(d) Subdivision Update

Commissioners were given an update on the committee’s progress to update the Subdivision Ordinance. A markup will be discussed at their December 2, 1999 meeting. A representative of the building industry will be asked to join the committee.

Chairman's Report

Chairman Moore reviewed upcoming meetings and events as follows:

(1) Fireman’s Christmas Dinner 6:30 p.m. December 4, 1999 at Hartwell Elementary.

(2) Roads planning session at 10 a.m. November 29, 1999.

(3) Meeting with elected state representative at 10:00 a.m. December 7, 1999.

(4) Reception for Senator Madden at 4:30 p.m. December 14, 1999.

(5) February 15^th and 16^th ACCG Legislative meeting in Atlanta.

(6) Economic Development

· Van Assembly Shop

· ENRON

(7) A followup was made on the N.E. Georgia Homebuilders request for additional help for the Hart County Health Department in conjunction with the septic tank approval process.

Commissioners' Reports

(a) Commissioner Burdick discussed the RDC proposal for a regional tourism center in Hall County.

(b) Commissioner Burdick discussed the Homestead Exemption for senior citizens.

County Attorney Report

(a) Comments on DFACS building lease sent to DHR attorney.

(b) No response as yet from Mr. Strader.

New Business

Six items added to the agenda. Four pertained to the CDBG, one to authorize beeper bids, and one to authorize paving bids for Nancy Hart School and Montevideo Roads.

Meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p.m.

Joel Moore, Chairman Gary S. Cobb, Administrator