Hart County Board of Commissioners

January 26, 2010

7:00 p.m.

The Hart County Board of Commissioners met January 26, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. at the Hart County Administrative & Emergency Services Center.

Chairman Joey Dorsey presided with Commissioners R C Oglesby, Daniel Reyen, Brandon Johnson and Ken Brown in attendance.

  1. Prayer

Prayer was offered by Rev. Brad Goss.

  1. Pledge of Allegiance

Everyone stood in observance of the Pledge of Allegiance.

  1. Call to Order

Chairman Dorsey called the meeting to order.

  1. Welcome

Chairman Dorsey welcomed those in attendance.

  1. Approve Agenda

Commissioner Johnson moved to amend and approve the meeting agenda as follows:

Add: item 14 f) Legacy Links positions

Commissioner Reyen provided a second to the motion. The motion carried 5-0.

  1. Approve Minutes of Previous Meeting(s)

·  1/12/09 Regular Meeting

Commissioner Reyen moved to approve the minutes as amended of the meeting January 12, 2010. Commissioner Johnson provided a second to the motion. The motion carried 5-0.

  1. Remarks By Invited Guests, Committees, Authorities

·  Recognition of Jerry Cleveland and Selma Cheely

Commissioner Oglesby presented the family of the late Magistrate Judge Selma Cheely with a plaque and announced that the law library will be named in her honor.

Chairman Dorsey presented the family of the late Jerry Cleveland a plaque for his service to the county.

  1. Reports By Constitutional Officers & Department Heads

County Attorney Walter Gordon announced that the W&S Utility Authority awarded the Rocky Ford water line project to the low bidder.

b) CDBG Grant Approval for SW System Water Project

Attorney Gordon presented an amendment to resolutions that was passed by the Board March 10, 2009 and May 26, 2009 for the CDBG – Rocky Ford/Parkertown Area water project.

Commissioner Reyen moved to adopt the amendment to the resolution of March 10, 2009. Commissioner Johnson provided a second to the motion. The motion carried 5-0.

Commissioner Johnson moved to adopt the amendment to the resolution of May 26, 2009. Commissioner Reyen provided a second to the motion. The motion carried 5-0.

  1. County Administrator’s Report

County Administrator Jon Caime reported that he has been notified by the GA Mtns. RC that the BOC’s recent reappointment of Commissioner Reyen to the RC board does not meet their bylaw requirements. Commissioner Reyen explained that he was absent from several RC Board meetings due to the potential conflict of interest with a potential legal issue between the GA Mtns RC and Hart County. Commissioner Oglesby moved to defer the appointment until a later date. Commissioner Brown provided a second to the motion. The motion carried 5-0.

  1. Chairman’s Report

Chairman Dorsey announced that the Chamber of Commerce Banquet is to be held January 28, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.

  1. Commissioners’ Reports

Commissioner Oglesby requested a traffic study for the intersection of Zion CME Church Road/Hickory Crossing and Bowman Highway be placed on the next meeting agenda.

Commissioner Reyen inquired about the Beer & Wine Licenses that were discussed at the January 12, 2010 meeting. County Administrator Jon Caime responded that two of the licenses in question were compliant with the BOC’s action. He has also sent a certified letter to the applicant for Royal Food Store notifying them of the BOC action however no return receipt has been received for the certified letter; staff left a message on the applicant’s voice mail requesting a call back and no response has been received therefore the action to suspend the license will commence. CA Caime also explained that the State License requirements require the applicants to secure a local license before securing a State license therefore the County will verify the status of the State license at the start of the new calendar year from this point forward.

Commissioner Reyen requested the Fire Board appointment be placed on the next meeting agenda for discussion.

  1. Consent Agenda

None

  1. Old Business

a) Discussion on Potential Appointment of BOC Members to the HCWSUA

Attorney Gordon discussed the potential issues that could be associated with BOC members serving on the HCWSUA. He advised the BOC that the best course of action for the BOC to appoint themselves to this board was to get the State enabling legislation modified to include BOC member appointment to the HCWSUA board.

Commissioner Johnson stated that he felt it would not be in the best interest of the county for a commissioner to serve on the HCWSUA. Chairman Dorsey and Commissioner Brown agreed. No action was taken.

c)  Third and Final Reading of Revision to Section 2-66

Commissioner Oglesby moved to adopt the third and final reading of Revision to Section 2-66. Commissioner Brown provided a second to the motion. The motion carried 5-0.

d)  Uniforms Bid Award

Commissioner Oglesby moved to award the uniform bid to AmeriPride. Commissioner Reyen provided a second to the motion. The motion carried 5-0.

  1. New Business

a) Senior Center Policy Handbook

Commissioner Reyen moved to defer action on the Senior Center Policy Handbook until the next meeting. Commissioner Johnson provided a second to the motion.

Mary Beth Richardson Focer commented on this subject.

The motion carried 5-0.

b)  Legacy Links FY11 Grant Application

Commissioner Ogelsby moved to proceed with the Legacy Links FY11 Grant Application. Commissioner Reyen provided a second to the motion. The motion carried 5-0.

c)  DOT 5311 Operations Policy

Commissioner Reyen moved to adopt the DOT 5311 Operations Policy as amended. Commissioner Oglesby provided a second to the motion. The motion carried 5-0.

d)  First Reading Revisions to Ordinance 82-61 Speed Limits

Commissioner Reyen moved to adopt the First Reading Revision to Ordinance 82-61 Speed Limits. Commissioner Oglesby provided a second to the motion. The motion carried 5-0.

e)  Food Bank of NE Georgia

John Becker representing Food Bank of NE Georgia explained the functions of the food bank, supporting agencies, the poverty level in the county, gap between food provided and food needed and their vision for distributing 400,000 pounds of food in the county.

f) Legacy Links positions

County Administrator Jon Caime explained that the Legacy Links grant for the Senior Center includes a third position. He explained that the funding for the position would be dependent on grant funds and recommended that the BOC create a third position dependent of the availability of grant funds.

Commissioner Oglesby then made a motion to approve a third Senior Center part time position dependent on grant funds available but that the BOC may evaluate this position further if the grant funds expire. Commissioner Brown provided a second to the motion, motion passed 5-0.

  1. Public Comment

Mary Beth Richardson Focer commented on the City jail not being incorporated into the new City of Hartwell City Hall.

Mary Ann Sampler commented on the intersection of Hickory Crossing Road and Bowman Highway.

  1. Executive Session – Personnel

Commissioner Reyen moved to exit into Executive Session to discuss personnel matters as allowed by O.C.G.A. Commissioner Oglesby provided a second to the motion. The motion carried 5-0.

With no further action taken, Commissioner Oglesby moved to exit Executive Session. Commissioner Reyen provided a second to the motion. The motion carried 5-0.

In open meeting, Commissioner Reyen made a motion to offer a two year extension to County Administrator Jon Caime’s employment contract. Commissioner Oglesby provided a second to the motion and the motion was approved 5-0.

  1. Adjournment

Commissioner Oglesby moved to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Reyen provided a second to the motion. The motion carried 5-0.

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Joey Dorsey, Chairman Lawana Kahn, County Clerk

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