3/4/2014 BOC Regular Session Minutes
GORDON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
MARCH 4, 2014
The Gordon County Board of Commissioners held their Regular Meeting on Tuesday, March 4, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. in the conference room of the Administration Building.
Chairman Hood called the meeting to order.
EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION
Employees with Anniversary Hire Dates in March
Commissioner Gazaway read the list of Employees with anniversary hire dates in the month of March. Commissioner Steward drew the name of Bonnie Talley as Employee of the Month for March. For being named the Employee of the month, Mrs. Talley is awarded a day off with pay.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Chairman Hood asked if there were any additions, omissions, or deletions to the Minutes for the Work Session February 18, 2014, the Regular Meeting February 18, 2014 and the Special Meeting February 19, 2014. Commissioner Sexton made a motion to approve the minutes. Commissioner Steward seconded the motion and all voted aye. Minutes approved.
ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
None
COMMISSIONERS’ REPORT
Commissioner Gazaway commented that he attended a LEPC meeting, the Georgia Regional Commission meeting, Leadership Day in Atlanta, Industry Luncheon at the hospital, EIC and Community Development, the Chamber Booster Breakfast, and a farewell party for Abby at the newspaper. Commissioner Steward commented that he attended the Resaca City Council meeting. Commissioner Hood mentioned the art projects created by County departments that are on display at the Harris Arts Center and that will be sold at a silent auction to raise money for the United Way and the Gem Theater.
CONSIDERATION OF UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
CONSIDERATION OF NEW BUSINESS
BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR’S BUDGET
Attorney Smith advised that this is a budget amendment for the County Administrator’s budget in the amount of $27,293.48 for the rest of fiscal year 2013/2014 salary and benefits.
Commissioner Cunningham made a motion to approve the budget amendment to the County Administrator budget in the amount of $27,293.48. Commissioner Gazaway seconded the motion and Commissioners Cunningham, Sexton, Gazaway, and Steward voted aye. Motion passed.
APPOINTMENT OF A LEGISLATIVE COORDINATOR FOR ACCG
County Attorney Smith advised that this is a request from ACCG asking that each county in the state appoint a Legislative Coordinator for 2014 to help improve communications with members while the General Assembly is in session. Specifically to keep county commissioners and county management updated on legislation of importance and provide county-specific information to ACCG to help legislators assess the impact of proposed legislation.
Commissioner Sexton made a motion to appoint the County Administrator to be the Legislative Coordinator. Commissioner Steward seconded the motion and Commissioners Cunningham, Gazaway, Sexton, and Steward voted aye. Motion passed.
DECLARATION OF SURPLUS PROPERTY FOR THE SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT FOR A 2001 TRAILER CAMPER AND A 2004 HARLEY DAVIDSON MOTORCYCLE
County Attorney Smith advised that this is a request from the Sheriff’s Department to declare surplus county property for a 2001 trailer camper and a 2004 Harley Davidson motorcycle so that the Sheriff’s Department can dispose of the property.
Commissioner Cunningham made a motion to approve declaring the property surplus to allow the Sheriff’s Department to dispose of it. Commissioner Sexton seconded the motion and Commissioners Cunningham, Sexton, Steward, and Gazaway voted aye. Motion passed.
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Sexton made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Cunningham seconded the motion and all voted aye. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:10 p.m.
