Hart County Board of Commissioners

November 27th, 2001

7:00 p.m.

 

The Hart County Board of Commissioners met November 27th, 2001 at 7:00 p.m. in the Hart County Administrative & Emergency Services Center.

 

Chairman R. C. Oglesby presided with Commissioners Randy Banister, Ken Brown, Don Burdick and Joey Dorsey in attendance.

 

Call to Order, Welcome, Moment of Silence

 

Chairman Oglesby called the meeting to order, welcomed those in attendance and called for a moment of silence.

 

Approve Agenda

 

Commissioner Burdick entered a motion to amend and approve the agenda as follows:      

            New Business

i.                    Post Award Public Hearing-CDBG Behavioral Health

j.                     Kenny Dove Subdivision

k.                  Roger Heaton Subdivision

l.                     General Fund Budget Amendment-Juvenile Court

m.                McGee Subdivision

 

Commissioner Banister provided a second to the motion. The motion carried 5-0. The agenda is recorded in the minutes book.

 

Remarks by Invited Guests, Committees, Authorities, Etc.

a.                  Mike Gordon, Sesquicentennial Committee

 

Mr. Gordon presented an agenda for the Scottish Game Activities scheduled for October 2-5, 2003. He reported that the game site will be on Whippoorwill Road and should have an attendance of 8,000-10,000 individuals. He said the county would also receive sales tax revenues.

 

Mr. Gordon requested that the county consider providing 20-25 wooden picnic tables for festivities that would be re-usable elsewhere.

 

 

Reports By Constitutional Officers & Department Heads

No Reports.

 

County Administrator's Report

 

County Administrator Gary Cobb announced that the Volunteer Fire Departments annual Christmas Dinner is scheduled at Hart County Elementary School cafeteria December 1st, 2001 at 6:30 p.m.

 

Chairman's Report

 

Chairman Oglesby announced that there would be a called meeting December 4th, 2001 at 9:30 a.m.

 

New Business

 

a.                  Engineering Services for New Recreation Park

 

Commissioner Burdick entered a motion to accept Goldie & Associates to provide Engineering Services and to authorize Chairman Oglesby to execute the contract upon the approval of the County Attorney. Commissioner Dorsey provided a second to the motion. The motion carried 5-0.

 

b.                  Subdivision-Robert D. Vickery

 

Commissioner Banister entered a motion to approve the subdivision request. Commissioner Brown provided a second to the motion. The motion carried 5-0.

 

c.                  Building Permit Ordinance Update

 

Commissioner Dorsey explained that the Building Permit Ordinance update is to clarify the ordinance and to increase the value from $500 to $1500. He thanked the committee for their efforts and participation.

 

County Attorney Gordon remarked that the update would serve as the first reading and two readings would be required before adopting the amended ordinance.

 

d.                  Greenspace Resolution

 

Public Works Director Jon Caime gave a presentation of the Greenspace Program.

 

Commissioner Burdick commended Director Caime for his efforts and time spent in preparation of the Greenspace Program application.

 

Commissioner Burdick entered a motion to adopt the Greenspace Resolution. Commissioner Dorsey provided a second to the motion. The motion carried 5-0. The resolution is recorded in the minutes book.

 

            e.         Bid Opening for Maintenance Shop Welding Equipment

 

The following companies submitted bid proposals for the welding equipment:

·        TMI                        $5,088.73

·        Swift Supply         $5,236.00

 

Public Works Director Caime stated that Swift Supply did not respond to his addendum therefore their proposal would not be applicable.

 

Commissioner Dorsey entered a motion to approve TMI's bid of $5,088.73. Commissioner Brown provided a second to the motion. The motion carried 5-0.

                       

f.          Bid Opening for Road Dept Broom Truck

 

The following companies submitted bid proposals for the broom truck:

·        Neff Rental           $38,700

·        Bruce-Lowe         $27,420

 

Commissioner Brown entered a motion to accept Bruce-Lowe's proposal of $27,420. Commissioner Dorsey provided a second to the motion. The motion carried 5-0.

 

g.                  Bid Opening for Road Dept Hauling Services 

 

The following companies submitted proposals for hauling:

·        J. D. Miller, Matal and John W. Herring

 

Commissioner Brown entered a motion for the County Administrator and Public Works Director to review the bids and make a recommendation to the board. Commissioner Dorsey provided a second to the motion. The motion carried 5-0.

 

            h.         RFQ Opening for Gateway Park Engineering Services  

 

The following companies submitted RFQ's for the Gateway Park Engineering Services:

Commissioner Dorsey entered a motion to turn the RFQ's over to the County Administrator and Public Works Director for their review. Commissioner Brown provided a second to the motion. The motion carried 5-0.

 

            i.          Post Award Public Hearing-CDBG Behavioral Health 

 

John Phillips representing Ga. Mountains RDC conducted the Public Hearing. He explained that the county was awarded a CDBG grant in the amount of $500,000 for the purpose of constructing the Hart County Behavioral Health Project.

 

Mr. Phillips remarked that $457,300 is available for construction, $17,700 for contingencies associated with construction and $25,000 for grant administration activities. He also remarked that the facility would benefit low/moderate individuals.

 

The hearing was open for public comment in which there was none received.

 

j.                     Kenny Dove Subdivision

 

Commissioner Dorsey entered a motion to approve the subdivision request. Commissioner Brown provided a second to the motion. The motion carried 5-0.

 

k.                  Roger Heaton Subdivision 

 

Commissioner Dorsey entered a motion to approve the subdivision request. Commissioner Banister provided a second to the motion. The motion carried 5-0.

 

l.                     General Fund Budget Amendment - Juvenile Court Department

 

Commissioner Burdick entered a motion to amend the Juvenile Court Department reducing the insurance line item to $2,837 and increase the Contingency fund to $60,024. Commissioner Brown provided a second to the motion. The motion carried 5-0.

 

m.                McGee Subdivision

 

Commissioner Dorsey entered a motion to approve the subdivision request. Commissioner Banister provided a second to the motion. The motion carried 5-0.

 

Public Comment 

 

Lee Freeman gave the board a newspaper article pertaining to Enron and requested that they stay on top of the proposed power plant.

 

Rob Peloquin reported that Recreation Director Joe Crocker was responsible for him being suspended for one year from coaching at the Recreation Department. He said everyone was not treated the same by the Recreation Board and the Recreation Director. He stated that he felt there should be an independent review of the Recreation Department.

 

Mr. Peloquin also remarked about a checking account that Joe Crocker was spending funds for other sports events and personal gifts.

 

Chairman Oglesby remarked that the matter with the checking account has been turned over to the County Administrator for review.

 

Lenford Smith, Chairman of the Recreation Advisory Board, stated that Mr. Peloquin was given a copy of the Recreation Department rules and regulations and had failed to follow them. He said that Mr. Crocker did not bring the matter to the Board that two parents had reported that their child did not get to play during the All-star Games.

 

Mr. Smith stated that Mr. Peloquin has a right to appeal the board's decision. He said that Mr. Crocker did not suspend him and that they followed procedures.

 

Executive Session 

 

Commissioner Dorsey entered a motion to exit into Executive Session to discuss pending litigation as required by law. Commissioner Brown provided a second to the motion. The motion carried 5-0. The resolution and affidavit is recorded in the minutes book.

 

Commissioner Burdick entered a motion to exit Executive Session and adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Dorsey provided a second to the motion. The motion carried 5-0.

 

 

 

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R. C. Oglesby, Chairman                                 Lawana Kahn, County Clerk