Minutes of Regular Meeting October6, 2015

The Grady County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on Tuesday, October6, 2015 with Chairperson LaFaye Copeland, Vice-Chairman Charles Norton, Commissioners Ray Prince, Elwyn Childs and Thomas David in attendance. Also present were County Administrator Carlos Tobar, County Attorney Kevin Cauley and County Clerk Carrie Kines.

Mrs. Copeland called the Regular meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. and asked Mr. Norton to offer the invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

Mr. Prince made a motion to adopt the Agenda with Mr. Norton making the second. The Board gave their unanimous approval.

Mrs. Copeland called for Public Comments. Mrs. Diane Wilder Howard, 3185 Highway 93 N, spoke to the Board about the dumpsters located on the corner of McClelland Road and 93 North. She stated there was garbage and bags everywhere and the trash would blow into the fields. Mrs. Howard suggests putting a fence around the dumpsite to eliminate trash blowing onto other property. Mr. Childs stated the problem was people abusing them. Mr. Norton suggested the possibility of hiring two part-time deputies to patrol the dump sites. The Board asked Mr. Tobar to schedule a Work Session with the Board, the Magistrate, the Road Superintendent and the Sheriff.

Mrs. Phyllis Gainous, Tax Commissioners, is conducting a tax sale at 10:00 a.m. on this date. She asked the Board to waive the interest and penalties on five properties that have not sold the last three times up. Mrs. Gainous hopes that will make the properties more appealing and they will sell. Mr. David made a motion to waive the interest and penalties on these five properties with Mr. Prince making the second. The Board approved unanimously.

Mr. Childs made a motion to go into Closed Session for the purpose of discussing a Litigation Matter. Mr. David made the second with the Board approving unanimously.

Mr. David made a motion to come out of Closed Session with Mr. Prince making the second. The Board approved unanimously coming out of Closed Session. No Formal Action was taken as a result of the session.

Mrs. Copeland recognized the 4-Hers present and read a Proclamation announcing National 4-H week. At this time the Board took a break and enjoyed refreshments provided by the 4-H club.

The Following Correspondence was reviewed: The Calendar of Events The Grand Jury Presentments - September 2015 Term

Mr. David motioned to approve all of the below listed Consent Items.Mr. Childs seconded with unanimous approval from the Board. Consent Items approved were:

  • Approved minutes from the September 15, 2015 Regular Meeting, with one change and the September 15, 2015 Closed Session Minutes.
  • Approved rescheduling of October 20th Regular Meeting to October 22nd at 6:00 p.m.
  • Approved the request for an Ambulance to be on site for the Midway Music Festival on October 17th at the Midway Fire Station.
  • Approved Laura Benz Legal Invoice in the amount of $8,269.40.
  • Approved Resolution to Adopt 2014 Amended and Restated Retirement Plan.
  • Approved Family Subdivision Plat for Lisa D. Cranford, Carlos S. Sealy and Janice S. Majors.
  • Approved Family Subdivision Plat for Kenny Gibson.

Mr. Prince motioned to approve the FEMA Map Payment in the amount of $9,000.00. Mr. David seconded this motion with unanimous approval from the Board.

Mr. Childs motioned to award the Gainous Road Bridge Contract to Southern Concrete in the amount of $525,150.00. Mr. Prince seconded this motion with unanimous approval from the Board.Southern Concrete was the only bid received.

Mr. Childs motioned to authorize the Chairperson to sign a letter requesting a traffic study, to be performed by Georgia DOT, on Highway 84. Mr. David seconded it with unanimous Board approval.

Mr. Norton motioned to approve the change order to Jim Boyd Construction to fuse all pipes at Tired Creek Lake in the amount of $25,000.00. Mr. Prince seconded with unanimous Board approval.

Mr. Tobar advised the GTIB Application for $230K has been submitted.

Mr. Elkins, Road Superintendent, announced to the Board that the Jetty and the Fishing Piers at the Lake. Also, 80% of the Bypass Road on Gainous Road is complete. He also advised the Dumpsters will be moved to the ROW across Monrovia.

Mrs. Copeland advised that this year the Chamber would begin giving out a new award – Veteran of the Year.

Mr. Norton advised we needed to research insurance for the Dam at Tired Creek before we start impounding water.

Mr. David made a motion to adjourn with Mr. Norton making the second. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.