Hart County Board of Commissioners

July 22^nd, 2003

7:00 p.m.

The Hart County Board of Commissioners met July 22^nd, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. in the Hart County Administrative & Emergency Services Center.

Chairman Randy Banister presided with Commissioners R C Oglesby, Daniel Reyen and Joey Dorsey in attendance. Commissioner Ricky Carter absent.

1.                  Call to Order

Chairman Banister called the meeting to order.

2.                  Welcome

Chairman Banister welcomed those in attendance.

3.                  Prayer

Chairman Banister offered prayer.

4.                  Pledge of Allegiance

Everyone stood in observance of the Pledge of Allegiance.

5.                  Approve Agenda

Commissioner Dorsey entertained a motion to amend and approve the meeting agenda as follows:

                        Consent Agenda add Balliet Subdivision

                        Old Business add Northstar Development

New Business add 1^st Reading of Building Permit Ordinance

Amendment

Commissioner Reyen provided a second to the motion. The motion carried 4-0.

6.                  Approve Minutes of Previous Meeting(s)

·        7/8/03 Regular Meeting

Commissioner Reyen entertained a motion to approve the minutes of the meeting held July 8^th, 2003. Commissioner Dorsey provided a second to the motion. The motion carried 4-0.

7.                  Remarks By Invited Guests, Committees, Authorities

Ray Lewis, Board of Registrars

Ray Lewis, Chief Registrar, requested transferring $1,500 from the group insurance line item budget to education and training line item budget to allow funds for a training conference for the Registrars.

Commissioner Oglesby entertained a motion to transfer the funds, which will not affect the bottom line on the Board of Registrars' budget. Commissioner Reyen provided a second to the motion. The motion carried 4-0.

            EIP Loan Application Authorization - Jack Edmunds

Jack Edmunds, representing the Hart County Industrial Building Authority, urged the Board to proceed with a $295,000 grant application through the Department of Community Affairs. He explained the EIP Program funding. He detailed the grant as follows:

·        The Industrial Building Authority will be the agent and there is no risk or liability for the county

·        CDBG amount $295,000

·        Save 30 jobs in the county

·        Provide funding to purchase a large piece of equipment for NVF

·        Grant funds to purchase the NVF plant by a local Hart County businessman

·        Funds will be repaid in 7 years at a low interest rate

·        Utilize Ga. Mtns. Regional Economic Development to process the loan

·        Create revolving loans for future economic development

Commissioner Oglesby entertained a motion to authorize the filing of the application, including all understandings and assurances contained therein, and directing and authorizing the chairman as the official representative of the applicant to act in connection with the application, and to provide such additional information as may be required. Commissioner Dorsey provided a second to the motion. The motion carried 4-0.

8.                  Reports by Constitutional Officers & Department Heads

County Attorney Walter Gordon reported that the newly reapportioned district map and the Non-Partisan election for the Probate and Magistrate Court Judges have been submitted for pre-clearance from the Department of Justice.

9.                  County Administrator's Report

Interim County Administrator Jon Caime submitted a draft of the 2004 budget to the Commissioners for their review. The Commissioners tentively scheduled August 5^th and 7^th to discuss the budget.

10.              Chairman's Report 

Chairman Banister reported that he has received a request from the Superior Court system for an ice machine to be used during the court sessions.

Commissioner Reyen stated that the cost for the ice machine from Thornton's Appliance is $1,000.

Commissioner Oglesby suggested purchasing a water cooler.

No action was taken.

11.              Commissioners' Reports

Commissioner Dorsey commended the 9-10 year old All-Star team for their efforts.

Commissioner Dorsey entertained a motion to approve Charles Bond Subdivision and Northstar Subdivision as clarified with a 60' road frontage regardless of the size of the lots. Commissioner Oglesby provided a second to the motion. The motion carried 4-0.

12.              Consent Agenda

a) Balliet Subdivision

Commissioner Oglesby entertained a motion to approve Balliet Subdivision as presented. Commissioner Dorsey provided a second to the motion. The motion carried 4-0.

13.              Old Business

a)      Amendment to Chapter 26, Article II Emergency Management - 2^nd Reading  

After discussing the matter at length, Commissioner Reyen entertained a motion to do nothing. Chairman Banister provided a second to the motion.  The motion was 2-2.

b)      Discussion on Noise Ordinance

After discussing the proposed Noise Ordinance, Commissioner Oglesby entertained a motion to table the matter until mid-September. Commissioner Reyen provided a second to the motion. The motion carried 4-0.

c)      Discussion Flood Plain Ordinance

After discussing the proposed Flood Plain Ordinance, Commissioner Oglesby entertained a motion to accept the Ordinance as the 2^nd reading with verbiage change as discussed. Commissioner Dorsey provided a second to the motion. The motion carried 4-0.

d)      Northstar Development 

Item has already been discussed and approved.

14.              New Business

a)      Jail Regular Employees Budget Amendment

Commissioner Oglesby entertained a motion to transfer funds from the fund balance to regular wages in the amount of $34,000 in the form of a budget resolution. Commissioner Dorsey provided a second to the motion. The motion carried 4-0. The resolution is recorded in the minutes book.

b)      Building Permit Ordinance Amendment  

Commissioner Dorsey entertained a motion to accept the 1^st reading of the Building Permit Ordinance Amendment. Commissioner Reyen provided a second to the motion. The motion carried 4-0.

15.              Public Comment 

Bobby Herring voiced his concern about the recent road work on Old Elbert Road. He said the loose gravel has created unsafe conditions for individuals utilizing the road.

Interim Administrator Caime reported that the broom truck was on the site earlier today and that the recent road work is a temporary solution to keep the road from getting worse.

Commissioner Dorsey reported that the road has been placed on the road asphalt assistance list to the DOT.  

16.              Executive Session  

None

17.              Adjournment  

Commissioner Oglesby entertained a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Dorsey provided a second to the motion. The motion carried 4-0.

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Randy D. Banister, Chairman                            Lawana Kahn, County Clerk