Hart
The Hart County Board of
Commissioners met
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 for the week of Thanksgiving for the many blessings we have received.
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 “1999-2000” minutes book.
Approve Minutes of Previous Meeting(s)
11/8,
Commissioner Brown entered a motion to approve the minutes
of the meetings held November 8th and
Remarks by Invited Guests,
Committees, Authorities, Etc.
Jan Deveraux representing the Ad Hoc Advisory/Fire Department committee reported the committee is formulating a plan of action for the ISO recommendations. He thanked the commissioners and County Administrator Gary Cobb for working with the committee. He commended the members of the committee and he also thanked the volunteer fire fighters.
Chairman Moore asked Mr. Deveraux if the Ad Hoc committee members have anything to recommend to the commissioners. Mr. Deveraux suggested the commissioners attend the next committee meeting scheduled in January.
County Attorney
Attorney Gordon reported the option to purchase the
He also reported the Art Bisso trial began today and should be complete by Wednesday November 24th.
County Administrator Gary Cobb said Commissioner Oglesby and Rev. Deveraux have something in common “saving souls and skins” with both being volunteer firemen and ministers.
Administrator Cobb reported his new pickup truck is not a county vehicle that it was purchased by his wife.
Chairman's Report
Chairman Moore announced the following meetings etc.
December 4 Firemen’s appreciation banquet
December 14 reception/Senator Eddie Madden
December 14 last scheduled board meeting of 1999 & the century
December 28 meeting cancelled
Commissioners’ Reports
Commissioner Burdick reported at the last meeting of the
Georgia Mountains RDC they discussed establishing a
Consent Agenda
None
Old Business
Chairman Moore reported the board has not received additional information from Rick McCurry for a proposed subdivision.
New Business
a. Bid/Recreation Complex Restroom/Storage
The following bids were submitted for the Recreation Complex:
1. Blend Construction of
2. Advanced Builders Inc of Hartwell 33,718.14
3. Schlier Builder of Hartwell 39,289.46
Commissioner Burdick entered a motion to refer bids for
the Recreation Complex Restroom/Storage Building to the
b. Award of paving contract
Commissioner Oglesby entered a motion to award the contract for paving Winding Way and Bakers Bridge Road to the low bidder, E. R. Snell Company, subject to possible further negotiation and contract approval by the county attorney. Commissioner Hannah provided a second to the motion. The motion carried unanimously. The cost subject to negotiation is $51,893.
c. Award of paving equipment contract
Commissioner Oglesby entered a motion to award the paving equipment contract to the low bidder, Burch Lowe Company, subject to further negotiation and contract approval by the county attorney. Commissioner Hannah provided a second to the motion. The motion carried unanimously. The cost subject to negotiation is $199,402.
d. Authorize advertisement bids for beepers and radios/Fire Dept.
Commissioner Burdick entered a motion to authorize the County Administrator Gary Cobb and Fire Chief Billy Ray Vickery to advertise for sealed bids for beepers and radios. Commissioner Hannah provided a second to the motion. The motion carried unanimously. The bids to be received no later than January 10, 2000 @4:00 p.m. and opened at the board meeting January 11, 2000.
e. CDBG application/Adult Literacy Center & Shelter for Victims of Domestic Violence
Commissioner Hannah entered a motion to approve Hart County’s CDBG application for an Adult Literacy Center and Shelter for Victims of Domestic Violence and authorize the Chairman to sign the application on behalf of the county. Commissioner Burdick provided a second to the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
f. Administrative Services Agreement/Georgia Mountains RDC
Commissioner Hannah entered a motion to approve the “Application Preparation and General Administrative Services Agreement” between the Georgia Mountains Regional Development Center and Hart County and authorize the Chairman to sign the agreement on behalf of the county. Commissioner Burdick provided a second to the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
g. Option to purchase Temple property
Commissioner Oglesby entered a motion to accept the “Option to Purchase” agreement for the Temple property @ 94 W. Johnson Street. Commissioner Brown provided a second to the motion. The motion carried unanimously. The “Option to Purchase” agreement is recorded in the “1999-2000” minutes book.
h. Lease Resolution Temple property
Commissioner Burdick entered a motion to accept the Lease Resolution 2001 for the leasing of the property at 94 W. Johnson Street to the Hart Council on Domestic Violence, a 501(c)(3) non-profit Corporation, provided the CDBG is granted and the property is obtained per the “Option to Purchase” agreement. Commissioner Oglesby provided a second to the motion. The motion carried unanimously. The Lease Resolution is recorded in the “1999-2000” minutes book.
i. Authorize advertisement bids for leveling & paving Nancy Hart School Road & Montevideo Road
Chairman Moore explained the county received a Department of Transportation contract to level and resurface the two roads and the county has had delays due to problems with the paving equipment. He reported the county has replaced the equipment and is ready to proceed with the project.
County Administrator Gary Cobb reported the DOT has recommended the county proceed with the project.
Commissioner Oglesby entered a motion to authorize the County Administrator and Public Works Director to advertise for sealed bids for the leveling and paving of the Nancy Hart School Road & Montevideo Road. Commissioner Hannah provided a second to the motion. The motion carried unanimously. The bids are to be received no later than December 13th, 1999 at 4:00 p.m. and opened December 14th, 1999 meeting.
Chairman Moore thanked the Fire Department Ad Hoc Advisory Committee for their efforts in studying the ISO recommendations. He said he felt the citizens of the county would benefit from the committee’s recommendations. He also thanked the volunteer firemen for their efforts.
Public Comment - Executive Session As Required –
Adjournment
Bruce Bate requested the county gravel and scrap Calcut Road that was platted before 1968. He said the road is used by the public and has eighteen residents of which most have agreed to a sixty-foot right-of-way. He said he has spent personal funds to maintain the road.
Commissioner Oglesby asked Mr. Bate why he is spending money on maintaining the road? Mr. Bate said he is a broker and is trying to make the road passable in order to sell lots in the area.
Mr. Evans a resident of Calcut Road said he has spent personal funds to maintain the road and is concerned that it may not be passable for an ambulance if one is called to the area.
Chairman Moore asked Mr. Evans what was his understanding of the road when he purchased his land? Mr. Evans responded that he understood the road was a private road.
Mr. Bate said he has followed the county’s subdivision ordinance to the “T” in other areas and the road was cut prior to the enactment of the ordinance.
Commissioner Brown entered a motion to table Mr. Bate’s request for gravel and scraping Calcut Road until the board members look at the road. Commissioner Burdick provided a second to the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
Commissioner Oglesby entered a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Burdick provided a second to the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
Joel Moore, Chairman Lawana Kahn, County Clerk