1/20/09 Regular Session Minutes
The Gordon County Board of Commissioners held their Regular Meeting on Tuesday, January 20, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. in the Conference Room of the Administration Building.
Chairman Long called the meeting to order.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Invocation was led by Rev. John Allen and the pledge of allegiance was led by Chairman Long.
WELCOME
Chairman Long welcomed everyone to the meeting.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Chairman Long asked if there were any additions, omissions, or deletions to the Minutes for the Special Meeting January 6, 2009, the Work Session January 6, 2009, the Regular Meeting January 6, 2009, and the Special Meeting January 12, 2009. Commissioner Gordon made a motion to approve the minutes. Commissioner Bailey seconded the motion and all voted aye. Minutes approved.
ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
Administrator Dowling read the report into the record
COMMISSIONERS’ REPORT
Vice-Chairman Bailey introduced the leaders of the 2008/2009 Youth Leadership Class in attendance and then asked each member of the class to introduce themselves and what school they attend.
Commissioner Bailey made a motion to open the public hearing for zoning. Commissioner Gordon seconded and all voted aye.
PUBLIC HEARING FOR ZONING
A. Appl. #Z08-20, Michael James Ralston’s Request to Rezone from R-1 to C-1
Chairman Long advised that the Board has received written notice from the applicant that he wishes to withdraw his application for zoning.
Commissioner Bailey made a motion to close the public hearing for zoning. Commissioner Gordon seconded and all voted aye.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC – GERMANE TO THE AGENDA
None
CONSIDERATION OF OLD BUSINESS
None
CONSIDERATION OF NEW BUSINESS
- AMENDMENT #2 TO THE LANDFILL OPERATION AGREEMENT WITH SANTEK REGARDING USE OF EQUIPMENT
County Administrator Dowling advised that this is an amendment to the Landfill Operation Agreement with Santek for use of equipment located at the landfill. The request from Santek is to be able to make off-site use of certain pieces of equipment and to pay Gordon County $5,000 more per year for that use.
Commissioner Gordon made a motion to approve the amendment to the Agreement. Commissioner Bailey seconded the motion and Commissioners Gordon, Bailey, Hood and Townsend voted aye. Motion passed.
- BUDGET AMENDMENT TO ACCEPT A $3,000 DONATION FOR THE ANIMAL SHELTER
County Administrator Dowling advised the Board that this is a budget amendment in the amount of $3,000 to accept a donation made to the Animal Shelter from a private individual.
Commissioner Bailey made a motion to approve the budget amendment to accept the donation. Commissioner Hood seconded the motion and Commissioners Gordon, Bailey, Hood, and Townsend voted aye. Motion passed.
- BID AWARD FOR 3-INCH DIAMETER RUBBER HOSE FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT
County Administrator Dowling advised that this is a bid award for 3-inch diameter rubber hose for the Fire Department. Gordon County solicited for bids and four vendors responded with bids. The recommendation is to award the bid to VITCO Fire and Safety with a bid of $11,880.
Commissioner Gordon made a motion to award the bid to VITCO Fire and Safety. Commissioner Bailey seconded the motion and Commissioners Bailey, Hood Gordon, and Townsend voted aye. Motion passed.
- RESOLUTION SUPPORTING COOSA VALLEY RDC STIMULUS FUNDING FOR OFFICES RENOVATION
County Administrator Dowling advised the Board that this is a resolution supporting Coosa Valley RDC stimulus funding to renovate and expand the Coosa Valley RDC offices.
Commissioner Gordon made a motion to approve the resolution. Commissioner Bailey seconded the motion and Commissioners Hood, Gordon, Bailey, and Townsend voted aye. Motion passed.
- BID AWARD FOR PUBLIC WORKS MATERIALS AND SERVICES
County Administrator Dowling advised the Board that this is a bid award for materials and services for the Public Works Department. Gordon County solicited for bids and several vendors responded. The recommendation is to award the bid to eight various vendors for specified materials and/or services.
Commissioner Bailey made a motion to approve the bid as recommended. Commissioner Hood seconded the motion and Commissioners Bailey, Gordon, Hood, and Townsend voted aye. Motion passed.
- APPOINTMENT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR POST 5
County Administrator Dowling advised the Board that this is an appointment to the Planning Commission for Post 5 for a term ending December 31, 2012.
Commissioner Bailey made a motion to appoint Randy Rule to the Planning Commission. Commissioner Hood seconded the motion and Commissioners Bailey, Hood, Gordon, and Townsend voted aye. Motion passed.
- APPOINTMENT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR POST 1
County Administrator Dowling advised the Board that this is an appointment to the Planning Commission by Post 1 for a term ending December 31, 2012.
Commissioner Townsend made a motion to appoint Ricky Smith to the Planning Commission. Commissioner Bailey seconded the motion and Commissioners Townsend, Bailey, Gordon, and Hood voted aye. Motion passed.
- APPROVAL OF TRANSFER OF ORDINANCE OFFICER POSITION TO SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
County Administrator Dowling advised the Board that this is a request from the Sheriff’s Department to transfer the position of the Ordinance Officer to the Sheriff’s Department. The budgeted funds for the remainder of the fiscal year will be made available to the Sheriff’s Department. The Sheriff’s Department will include the position in their budget for the next fiscal year.
Commissioner Gordon made a motion to approve the transfer of the Ordinance Officer position to the Sheriff’s Department. Commissioner Bailey seconded the motion and Commissioners Gordon, Bailey, Townsend, and Hood voted aye. Motion passed.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC – GENERAL
None
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Bailey made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Hood seconded the motion and all voted aye. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
