HART
The Hart County Board of Commissioners
met
Vice-Chairman R. C. Oglesby presided
with Commissioners
Vice-Chairman Oglesby called the meeting to order, welcomed those in attendance and called for a moment of silence.
Vice-Chairman Oglesby then turned the chairmanship election over to County Administrator Gary Cobb.
Commissioner Dorsey entered a motion to
nominate Commissioner Oglesby as chairman for the year 2001. Commissioner Brown
provided a second to the motion. The motion carried 3-0. Vice-Chairman Oglesby
and Commissioner Burdick abstained from voting.
Commissioner Banister entered a motion
to nominate Commissioner Burdick for vice-chairman. Commissioner Dorsey
provided a second to the motion. The motion carried 3-0. Chairman Oglesby and
Commissioner Burdick abstained from voting.
Commissioner Brown entered a motion to move New Business items e & f to the Consent Agenda and approve the meeting agenda. Commissioner Dorsey provided a second to the motion. The motion carried unanimously. The meeting agenda is recorded in the “2000-2001” minutes book.
Approval of minutes of previous
meeting(s)
12/11th,
12/12th, 12/15th, 12/29th ‘00
Commissioner
Brown entered a motion to approve the minutes of the meetings held December 11th,
12th, 15th, and 29th’ 00. Commissioner
Banister provided a second to the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
a.
Tom Mullenix, Director DFACS
Tom Mullenix, Director of Hart County
DFACS, gave a report of the various programs offered through the local office
as follows:
·
Transportation program which has been very effective for the
low income programs
·
Food Stamp program has dropped 25% over the past three years
·
Social Services averaged 82 cases per month in 2000
·
Foster home program is in need of more volunteers
·
Medicaid program continues to increase
Mr. Mullenix reported that the Welfare
Reform Act of 1997 has accomplished what it is meant to do. He said the
caseload has decreased from 320-330 cases to 124 cases currently.
Commissioner Burdick asked if Mr.
Mullenix has data on the Medicaid program. He said over the past five years the
program has increased 155% and 211% for patients in nursing homes.
Mr. Mullenix thanked the board for the
county’s support and their new facility.
No reports
County Administrator Gary Cobb reported
the county’s recycling program has met State Solid Waste reduction requirements
by reducing the amount of trash being hauled outside the county to a landfill.
He also reported the recycling program generated 1.86 million pounds, of which
the county collected two cents per ton for a total of $38,800. He said the
program is worthy of the effort it takes to recycle.
Commissioner Burdick remarked that the
county met the required 25% reduction of solid waste.
No report
No reports
a.
Resolution to re-finance E911 system
b.
Resolution adopting amended Short Term Work Program
c.
LARP amendment
Commissioner Burdick entered a motion
to approve the Consent Agenda. Commissioner Brown provided a second to the
motion. The motion carried unanimously. The Consent Agenda is recorded in the
“2000-2001” minutes book.
a.
2nd
Greg Oglesby read the amendments to the
Chapter 34 Environment pertaining to soil erosion control. He said the changes
were brought about to comply with state mandates.
Commissioner Burdick suggested that the board proceed with the public hearing.
b.
Public Hearing, Amendments to Chapter 34, Environment
County Attorney
Virgil Ayers questioned the buffer zone
for agriculture. Attorney Gordon stated there is an exemption for most
agricultural operations.
Al Olsen asked if the county is going
to get involved in NPDES permits. Greg Oglesby responded that the EPD would
handle NPDES permits.
a. Beer & wine license renewal/Wilson
Yeast – Hickory Crossing Gro.
Commissioner Brown entered a motion to
renew the beer and wine license to Mr. Yeast. Commissioner Dorsey provided a
second to the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
c.
Action on Amendment to Chapter 34
Commissioner Brown entered a motion to
adopt the Amendments to Chapter 34 Environment Ordinance. Commissioner Burdick
provided a second to the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
d.
Bid Opening - Tax Assessor Service
The following companies presented bids
for professional services to access personal property:
Traylor
Business Services $43,296
Mendola $44,955
Tax
Management Assoc. did not present a total bid in their proposal
Commissioner Burdick entered a motion
to have the
g.
h.
Arcade License/Borderline Bait & Tackle
i. Arcade License/Borderline Trading Post
Commissioner Burdick remarked that
unlike other establishments in the county there are no pending charges against
the owners or operators of Borderline Sports Grill, Borderline Bait &
Tackle or Borderline Trading Post.
Administrator Cobb reported that
background checks were run through SLED since the applicants were from
Commissioner Burdick entered a motion
to grant an arcade license to Borderline Sports Grill, Borderline Bait &
Tackle and Borderline Trading Post. Commissioner Brown provided a second to the
motion. The motion was open for discussion.
Commissioner Banister remarked that as
a point of record that there was a tremendous outcry from residents in the
The vote carried unanimously.
Virgil Ayers remarked that with a new
year beginning and two new members on the board that he is looking for
more open government. He asked that they read the Sunshine Law of 1999. He said
he wanted the board to restore faith and confidence to
Mr. Ayers also requested that the board
re-visit four-way stop signs.
Herb Emmel requested that the board
talk into the microphones. He said he had difficulty hearing them.
Executive Session As
Required
None
Commissioner Brown entered a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Burdick provided a second to the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
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R. C. Oglesby, Chairman Lawana Kahn,