3/3/2015 BOC Regular Session Minutes
GORDON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR SESSION MINUTES
ADMINISTRATION BUILDING CONFERENCE ROOM
March 3, 2015 at 6:00 pm
The Gordon County Board of Commissioners held their Regular Session Meeting on Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. in the conference room of the Administration Building.
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Hood called the meeting to order
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
Board of Commissioners’ Recognition of Retiring SFC Jim Cohen from the Sheriff’s Department
Sheriff Mitch Ralston presented a short history of Mr. Cohen’s career including solving the first RICO case in Gordon County. Chief Robert Paris, Capt. Michael Burnette, and Sgt. Stefanie Sanford all commented on their friendship and work history with Mr. Cohen. Chief Paris awarded Mr. Cohen with a well overdue certificate of accommodation on solving the first RICO case in Gordon County.
Chairman Hood then presented Mr. Cohen a watch for his many years of service.
Mr. Cohen commented that he has enjoyed serving Gordon County over the years but he is looking forward to retirement.
EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION
Employees with Anniversary Hire Dates in March
Commissioner Steward read the list of employees and their years of service.
Commissioner Sexton drew Shea Hicks name. Shea has 25 years of service.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Work Session and Regular Meeting February 17, 2015
Chairman Hood asked if there are any additions, omissions, or deletions to the Minutes for the Work Session February 17, 2015, and the Regular Meeting February 17, 2015. Commissioner Sexton made a motion to approve the minutes.
Commissioner Gazaway seconded the motion
Commissioners Steward and Hood voted aye.
Minutes approved.
ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
County Administrator John King read the report into record.
COMMISSIONERS’ REPORT
Commissioner Gazaway stated that he attended a NWGA Regional Commission meeting where the main topic was HB170. He also attended a 4H meeting where he spoke with the students. Commissioner Gazaway also stated that he has been practicing for the upcoming Dancing With The Stars and that he is hosting a fundraiser on March 7, 2015 at 7 p.m. to help raise funds for United Way.
Commissioner Sexton stated that he attended a CCOO meeting and a 4H meeting with Tom Graves.
Commissioner Steward had no report.
Commissioner Hood stated that she attended a Joint Development Authority meeting with Rome / Floyd County.
CONSIDERATION OF UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
CONSIDERATION OF NEW BUSINESS
A. Budget Amendment to Accept a $17,480 Sex Offender Registration and Notification Grant for the Sheriff’s Department to purchase LiveScan fingerprint machine
County Administrator King advised that this is for the Board acceptance of the $17,480 grant and that the funds will be used to purchase a LiveScan machine.
No further comments were made.
Commissioner Steward made a motion to approve and accept the grant.
Commissioner Gazaway seconded the motion.
Commissioners Sexton and Hood voted aye.
Motion Passed
B. Budget Amendment to Accept a Contribution for Project Lifesave of $15,000 to Purchase Radio Transmitter Tracking Devices for Missing Adults and Children
County Administrator King advised that this is for the Board to approve a budget amendment that will create a line item for the deposit of private donated funds for the future purchase of radio transmitter tracking devices.
Sheriff Mitch Ralston explained that Project Lifesaver was a goal that he has had for some time but the primary setback has been the cost involved. Many private donors have given funds totally almost $8,000 as of March 2015. These tracking bracelets would be used for citizens who may be prone to being disoriented or having a loss of memory. With the tracking bracelet, the Sheriff’s Office could track and locate a loss citizen much faster.
Commissioner Steward made a motion to approve the budget amendment.
Commissioner Sexton seconded the motion.
Commissioners Gazaway and Hood voted aye.
Motion Passed
C. Georgia Department of Transportation 5311 Program Application for Fiscal Year 2015-2016
County Administrator King advised the Board that this is a required annual renewal application that is due by March 15, 2015 for funds to be available FY 2015-16. This is a 50/50 funded program; meaning that Gordon County only funds 50% of the cost of the program.
Commissioner Gazaway made a motion to approve the budget amendment.
Commissioner Sexton seconded the motion.
Commissioners Steward and Hood voted aye.
Motion Passed
D. Declaration of Surplus Property for Auction
County Administrator King advised the Board of the majority of the surplus was vehicles, equipment, and office furniture/supplies. He stated that all of the items have already been reviewed and that the vast majority of the surplus was over 10-15 years old and no longer functional. The surplus auction is scheduled for March 14, 2015
Commissioner Sexton made a motion to approve the declaration of surplus property for auction.
Commissioner Gazaway seconded the motion.
Commissioners Steward and Hood voted aye.
Motion Passed
ADJOURN MEETING
There being no further business, Commissioner Steward made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Gazaway seconded the motion. Commissioners Sexton and Hood voted aye. The meeting was adjourned at 6:26 p.m.
