Hart County Board of Commissioners

June 22, 2010

5:30 p.m.

DRAFT

The Hart County Board of Commissioners met June 22, 2010 at 5:30 p.m. at the Hart County Administrative & Emergency Services Center.

Chairman Joey Dorsey presided with Commissioners Brandon Johnson, Ken Brown, RC Oglesby and Brandon Johnson in attendance.

  1. Prayer

Prayer was offered by the 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 Oglesby moved to amend and approve the meeting agenda as follows:

Addition item #8 Sheriff Mike Cleveland

Remove item 13c) Public Hearing/Third & Final Reading Changing Ordinance 46-191 Rear Setback

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

  1. Approve Minutes of Previous Meeting(s)

·  5/24/10 Joint City County Work Session

·  5/25/10 Regular Meeting

·  6/3/10 Called Meeting

Commissioner Reyen moved to approve the minutes of the previous meetings. Commissioner Oglesby provided a second to the motion. The motion carried 5-0.

  1. Remarks by Invited Guest, Committees, Authorities

·  Lake Hartwell Marketing Alliance-Request for Funding for Triple Crown PWC

Bill Griggs, County Chair of August PWC tournament gave an overview of the Lake Hartwell Marketing Alliance. Mr. Griggs announced the Lake Hartwell 2010 Toyota UWP; a personal national watercraft racing tour is coming onto Lake Hartwell August 13-15, 2010. Mr. Griggs requested Hart County to help contribute toward the fee to host this event. Commissioner Oglesby moved to use $2,500 from Economic Development to help host this event. Commissioner Reyen provided a second to the motion. The motion carried 5-0.

·  Ilka McConnell – Update on UGA/Hart County Archway Partnership

Ilka McConnell gave a quarterly update on the UGA/Hart County Archway Partnership in the four areas covered by this partnership; those areas being Education, Tourism, Leadership Development and Planning for the Future. Commissioner Reyen congratulated Ms. McConnell for all the work done in each area and asked what the local reaction had been. Ms. McConnell responded the reactions had all been very good.

  1. Reports By Constitutional Officers & Department Heads

Sheriff Cleveland requested a recently hired Deputy Sheriff be given credit for 8 years experience in his pay grade. Commissioner Oglesby moved to grant the credit for 8 years of experience. Commissioner Reyen provided a second to the motion. The motion carried 5-0.

County Attorney Gordon gave an update on the Water Authority.

  1. County Administrator’s Report

None

  1. Chairman’s Report

Chairman Dorsey offered the following reminders:

·  Next meeting with the Cities concerning SP-4 at the Literacy Center on July 15th.

·  Upcoming FY’11 budget meetings

·  Pre-Fourth extravaganza

  1. Commissioners’ Reports

Commissioner Oglesby asked about the status of Elizabeth Court. CA Caime explained that the ROW is owned by the developer who is undergoing foreclosure and that the file has just been turned over to the County Attorney for an opinion. County Attorney Gordon stated he has recently received the information and is currently evaluating it.

Commissioner Reyen pointed out that the BOC met with representatives from Canon, Bowersville, Hartwell, and Royston for the first time since he has been on the board. He pointed out that this is further proof of the BOC’s desire to continue to work with the Municipalities for better cooperation on improving Hart County.

  1. Consent Agenda

None

  1. Old Business

a) Avita Community Partners Board Appointment

Commissioner Oglesby moved to re-appoint Ms. Alice Worthan to another term on the Avita Community Partners Board. Commissioner Johnson provided a second to the motion. The motion carried 5-0. Ms. Worthan’s term will end June 30, 2013.

b) DFACS Board Appointment

Commissioner Oglesby moved to re-appoint Ms. Shelvy H. Myers to another term on the DFACS Board. Commissioner Johnson provided a second to the motion. The motion carried 5-0. Ms. Myers term will end June 30, 2015.

c) Removed

d) Public Hearing/Third & Final Reading of revisions to Ord 66 Article III(911 Addressing)

Chairman Dorsey moved to open the public hearing on revisions to Ord 66 Article III(911 Addressing. With no public comments, Commissioner Oglesby moved to accept the third and final reading. Commissioner Reyen provided a second to the motion. The motion carried 4-1. Commissioner Johnson opposed. Commissioner Johnson explained that he has stated his opinion that the ordinance needs further clarification.

e) LMIG (State Gas Tax Road Grant) Priority List

PW Director Caime explained that the list of roads presented to be sent to the State DOT for their FY11 Local Maintenance & Improvement Grant program is only a list of roads that will score high in the DOT system and is not a list of all the roads in Hart County that need resurfacing. Chairman Dorsey pointed out that the Hart County list will be in competition with 158 other counties and many more municipalities from this funding source. Commissioner Reyen moved the list be approved and submitted. Commissioner Oglesby provided a second to the motion. The motion carried 5-0.

f) Acceptance of Additional Length of Weaver Trail

PW Director Caime explained that the BOC took this road into the County road system in April to 0.215 miles because the County could not get one ROW to extend it to the full 0.277 miles allowed by the County Ordinance. At that time, the BOC recognized that if the remaining ROW was secured the road could be extended to the last few residences on this road. Commissioner Brown moved to accept an additional length along Weaver Trail be added to the County road system. Commissioner Reyen provided a second to the motion. The motion carried 5-0.

  1. New Business

a)  Senior Center Private Pay Meals on Wheels

Senior Center Director Lisa Evans reported the overwhelming success of our Meals on Wheels program. The number of meals covered by the grant has been reached; therefore, Ms. Evans requested providing meals to private pay clients at the cost of the food. Ms. Evans pointed out that the current price will change as of July 1st. Commissioner Oglesby moved to allow meals to be provided to private pay clients at the cost to the County per meal. Commissioner Johnson provided a second to the motion. The motion carried 5-0.

Commissioner Reyen commended all the Senior Center personnel for the outstanding job they were doing at the Center since the new management took over.

b)  Georgia DNR HWTF Grant Acceptance

PWD Caime reported Hart County he has secured many tens of thousands of dollars in Grant funds from this grant source and that he is proud to announce that he has secured an additional $26,614.81 this year. Commissioner Reyen moved to approve the resolution authorizing the CA Caime to execute the contract with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. Commissioner Oglesby provided a second to the motion. The motion carried 5-0.

c) Fire Dept Used Truck Purchase Approval (for Grass Truck)

Fire Chief Byrum requested SP-3 funds to purchase a used 2002 Dodge pickup truck for the Goldmine Station to be modified and used to fight field fires. Commissioner Reyen provided a motion to allow the purchase. Commissioner Oglesby provided a second to the motion. The motion carried 5-0.

d) Phoenix Investments Tax Release Application

Commissioner Reyen explained that an error was made by the BOA. He stated that the BOA is charged by State Statute to find and tax property properly. He voiced his concern that the BOA has made this error and now intends to turn it over to the BOC to fix. He stated that the BOA needs to step up and do their job properly.

Commissioner Reyen moved to table the Phoenix Investments tax release application.

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

e) GFC Contract Renewal

CA Caime presented the annual agreement with the Georgia Forestry Commission; noting an increase from 4¢ to 10¢ per acre of privately held forest lands in Hart County. Commissioner Reyen commented that this is another unfunded mandate by the State to pass on costs to the County. He questioned FC Byrum what would happen if Hart County had no Forestry protection. FC Byrum the State would not respond to assist with forest fires within Hart County and that the State had helped fund several fire trucks for the county. Commissioner Reyen moved to return the agreement unsigned. Commissioner Oglesby provided a second to the motion. The motion carried 4-1. Chairman Dorsey opposed; sighting his concern of no State help fighting forest fires. Commissioner Johnson requested CA Caime invite representatives of the Forestry Commission to the July 13, 2010 meeting.

f) Budget Amendment for Road Dept.-Additional Bush Hog Resources

PWD Caime recognized we have been fortunate to have plenty of rain this year but we can not keep the vegetation cut back along the County roads. Chairman Dorsey moved to allow a 10-hour per day 5-day work week for the mowers until one-full cut is completed throughout the county. Commissioner Brown provided a second to the motion. The motion carried 4-1. Commissioner Reyen opposed because no clear cap on the overtime was given.

  1. Public Comment

Michael Hughes commented on a potential Green Energy plant in Hart County.

Commissioner Oglesby left the meeting.

Jerry Cannady gave an update on the new FEMA flood plan map.

  1. Executive Session

None

  1. Adjournment

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

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Joey Dorsey, Chairman Betty Floyd, Associate County Clerk

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