BOC Regular Session Minutes for 6/5/2012
GORDON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
JUNE 5, 2012
The Gordon County Board of Commissioners held their Regular Meeting on Tuesday, June 5, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. in the Conference Room of the Administration Building.
Chairman Bailey called the meeting to order.
WELCOME
Chairman Bailey welcomed everyone to the meeting.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
To Al Leonard, Finance Director, for a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association for 2011
Chairman Bailey presented the award to Al Leonard and commented that this is the seventh year that Mr. Leonard has received this award. Chairman Bailey congratulated Mr. Leonard and stated that the Board appreciates him and his staff for the work put forth in achieving this award.
EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION
Employees with Anniversary Hire Dates in June
Chairman Bailey read the list of employees with anniversary hire dates in June. Commissioner Steward drew the name of Mike Hughes, with the Road Department, as employee of the month.
PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2012/2013 RECOMMENDED BUDGET
Commissioner Long made a motion to open the public hearing. Commissioner Hood seconded the motion and all voted aye.
Chairman Bailey asked if anyone had any comments concerning the Budget. Mr. Corey Reeves, with Gordon Hospital, came before the Board to request additional funds for the ambulance service at the hospital. No one else came before the Board to speak. Commissioner Long made a motion to close the public hearing. Commissioner Hood seconded the motion and Commissioners Long, Hood, and Steward voted aye. Motion passed.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Chairman Bailey asked if there were any additions, omissions, or deletions to the Minutes for the Work Session May 15, 2012 and the Regular Meeting May 15, 2012. Commissioner Long made a motion to approve the minutes. Commissioner Steward seconded the motion and all voted aye. Minutes approved.
ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
Administrator Dowling read the report.
COMMISSIONERS’ REPORT
None
PUBLIC HEARING FOR ZONING
Commissioner Long made a motion to open the public hearing for zoning. Commissioner Hood seconded the motion and all voted aye.
County Attorney Smith advised the Board that this is rezoning application #Z12-01, Bobby Fain’s request to rezone from A-1 to RA-1. This comes to the Board of Commissioners from the Planning Commission with no recommendation. Ms. Rebecca Brown, representing the applicant, spoke to the Board to explain the rezoning. Ms. Amy Richards spoke to the Board in opposition to the rezoning, stating that she was concerned that a mobile home would be moved in on the property.
Commissioner Long made a motion to approve the rezoning. Commissioner Hood seconded the motion and Commissioners Long, Hood, and Steward voted aye. Motion passed.
Commissioner Long made a motion to close the public hearing for zoning. Commissioner Hood seconded the motion and all voted aye. Public Hearing closed.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC – GERMANE TO THE AGENDA
None
CONSIDERATION OF OLD BUSINESS
None
CONSIDERATION OF NEW BUSINESS
- ADOPTION OF A LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY POLICY
County Attorney Smith advised the Board that this item is for adoption of a Limited English Proficiency Policy. Gordon County had a site visit from the Criminal Justice Coordination Council reviewing standard grant financial and programmatic monitoring on an American Recovery and Reinvestment Act grant. Their findings and recommendation was for Gordon County to document an appropriate procedure to ensure reasonable steps are being taken to provide meaningful access to their programs for persons with limited English proficiency. The adoption by the Board of a Limited English Proficiency Policy is the response by Gordon County to be in compliance with the findings and recommendation.Commissioner Long made a motion to approve the adoption of a Limited English Proficiency Policy. Commissioner Steward seconded the motion and Commissioners Hood, Steward, and Long voted aye. Motion passed.
- RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADOPTION OF GORDON COUNTY HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN
Administrator Dowling advised the Board that FEMA has approved the Gordon County Hazard Mitigation Plan submitted subject to a formal adoption by the Board of Commissioners. This Resolution authorizes adoption of the Plan.Commissioner Hood made a motion to approve the Resolution adopting the Gordon County Hazard Mitigation Plan. Commissioner Steward seconded the motion and Commissioners Hood, Steward, and Long voted aye. Motion passed.
- REQUEST FOR A TRAFFIC SIGNAL TO THE GEORGIA D.O.T. AT THE INTERSECTION OF SHAW DRIVE AND SOUTH CALHOUN BY-PASS
Administrator Dowling advised that the Georgia Department of Transportation has notified Gordon County that the traffic engineering study has been performed and the signal equipment and installation are now recommended to be included in the intersection project for the South Calhoun Bypass and Shaw Drive. The Georgia D.O.T. requires the County to sign a Request for Traffic Signal and Telephone Service Agreement, then if it is determined that all requirements have been met, further review and possible permitting will be issued.Commissioner Long made a motion to approve the Request for a Traffic Signal to the Georgia DOT, at the intersection of Shaw Drive and South Calhoun By-Pass. Commissioner Steward seconded the motion and Commissioner Steward, Hood, and Long voted aye. Motion passed.
- DECLARATION OF SURPLUS COUNTY PROPERTY FOR THE SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT OF A 2008 BMW 328I
Administrator Dowling advised the Board that this item is for a declaration of surplus County property for the Sheriff’s Department of a confiscated vehicle, a 2008 BMW 328I.Commissioner Steward made the motion to approve the declaration of surplus property for the Sheriff’s Department. Commissioner Hood seconded the motion and Commissioners Long, Steward, and Hood voted aye. Motion passed.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC – GENERAL
None
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Hood made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Long seconded the motion and all voted aye. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:30 a.m.
