Greene County Board of Commissioners
December Monthly Meeting
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GREENE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING
DECEMBER 2008
DECEMBER 09, 2008 WORK SESSION:
Chairman Channell led the Pledge of Allegiance and observed a moment of silence.
Call to Order: Chairman Channell called the Work Session to order at 6:05 p.m.
Roll Call: Commissioners Torbert, Andrews, Rhodes, Sanders and Chairman Channell were present. Also present was County Manager Byron Lombard.
Minutes: The Minutes from the November 2008 Regular Monthly Meeting, and the November 18, 2008 Called Meeting were discussed. The Chairman inquired with the Commissioners to determine if any corrections were necessary. No corrections were noted. No official action was taken.
Business Items:
Extension of Conditional Use Request - Vintage Communities: The Commissioners received information regarding the possible extension of a Conditional Use Approval for Vintage Communities. The Board had granted a Conditional Use Request to Vintage Communities for a hotel and a marina in December of 2007. The current wording of the Zoning Ordinance provides for an expiration of Conditional Use approvals after one year if construction has not begun. The applicant has requested that the Board consider an extension to the Conditional Use approval citing the economy as a major factor in the delay of the project. The Commissioners discussed the request and expressed consideration for the rewording of the Zoning Ordinance to remove the expiration of Conditional Use approvals. No official action was taken.
Environmental Health Fee Schedule: The Commissioners received information that the Board of Health recently adopted revisions to the fee schedule in place for the services they provide. The revisions also require ratification by the Board of Commissioners. No official action was taken.
Appointments to the Airport Authority: The Commissioners received information that the terms on the Airport Authority of Wally Pate and John Miles will expire December 31, 2008. The term on the Authority are made as two-year appointments. Wally Pate and John Miles have offered to continue serving if desired by the Board. No official action was taken.
Surplus Property: The Commissioners received information regarding items that have been determined as surplus by the Governmental Properties Supervisor. Four patrol cars, one dump truck, a loader, and a dump trailer. If the items are declared surplus, the items will be disposed of using the GovDeals program. No official action was taken.
Fiscal Year 2008 Budget Adjustments: The Commissioners reviewed information regarding budget adjustment necessary for the Fiscal Year 2008 Budget in the General Fund, Law Library Fund, Drug Abuse Treatment & Education Fund, Jail Fund, and the Law Enforcement Confiscation Fund. No official action was taken.
Adjournment: Chairman Channell adjourned the meeting at 6:29 p.m.
DECEMBER 16, 2008 VOTING SESSION:
Chairman Channell led the Pledge of Allegiance and observed a moment of silence.
Call to Order: Chairman Channell called the Work Session to order at 6:03 p.m.
Roll Call: Commissioners Torbert, Andrews, Rhodes, Sanders and Chairman Channell were present. Also present was County Manager Byron Lombard.
Minutes: Commissioner Andrews motioned to approve the minutes from the November 2008 Regular Monthly Meeting, and the November 18, 2008 Called Meeting. Commissioner Rhodes seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Business Items:
Extension of Conditional Use Request- Vintage Communities: Commissioner Sanders motioned to extend the Conditional Use Approval granted to Vintage Communities in December 2007 pending a revision to the Zoning Ordinance. Commissioner Torbert seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Environmental Health Fee Schedule: Commissioner Torbert motioned to approve the fee schedule adopted by the Greene County Board of Health on October 14, 2008 making the new fee schedule effective January 1, 2008. Commissioner Andrews seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Appointments to the Airport Authority: Commissioner Torbert motioned to appoint Wally Pate and John Miles to the Greene County Airport Authority for two-year terms beginning January 1, 2009, and ending December 31, 2010. Commissioner Rhodes seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Surplus Property: Commissioner Sanders motioned to declare the items listed on the November 2008 Surplus Property list consisting of four patrol cars, one dump truck, a loader, and a dump trailer as surplus property. Commissioner Rhodes seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Fiscal Year 2008 Budget Adjustments: Commissioner Sanders motioned to make budget adjustments to the Fiscal Year 2008 budgets for the General Fund, Law Library Fund, Drug abuse Treatment & Education Fund, Jail Fund, and the Law Enforcement Confiscation Fund as detailed in the attached Schedule of Necessary Budget Adjustments for the Fiscal Year ending September 30, 2008. Commissioner Andrews seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Commissioner’s Report:
District One Commissioner had no report.
District Two Commissioner expressed gratitude to the Board members for having a good year, and that he thoroughly enjoyed working with the Board. Commissioner Andrews also wished the Commissioners and their family, and the Citizens of the County a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
District Three Commissioner reported that the Northeast Georgia Regional Solid Waste Authority met on December 10th and would be making a request to each County in the Northeast GA area to participate in the Clean-Up Georgia Campaign, which is part of a state wide effort that will take place between March 1 and March 31.
District Four Commissioner wished everyone a Merry Christmas.
Chairman Channell reported that some of the resurfacing project has been completed and the remaining portions of the project ongoing. The Chairman indicated that he is proud of what the Airport Authority has accomplished. The Chairman reported that the new site for the Convenience Center is still coming along, though rain has caused delays. The Solid Waste Committee is sponsoring a “Bring one for the Chipper” event for Christmas trees that provides for the drop-off of Christmas trees at the Annex on January 3rd; anyone dropping off a tree will receive a sapling tree in return.
Executive Session: None
Adjournment: Chairman Channell adjourned the meeting at 6:13 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Sylvia V. Hill, County Clerk
The above minutes were adopted and approved this day 20th day of January, 2009.
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Dene Channell, Chairman W.L. Sanders, Vice-Chairman
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Titus Andrews, Sr., Commissioner Gerald Torbert, Commissioner
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Marion Rhodes, Commissioner