2/02/10 Regular Session Minutes
The Gordon County Board of Commissioners held their Regular Meeting on Tuesday, February 2, 2010, 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 Work Session January 19, 2010, and the Regular Meeting January 19, 2010. Commissioner Hood made a motion to approve the minutes. Commissioner Gordon seconded the motion and all voted aye. Minutes approved.
ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
None
COMMISSIONERS’ REPORT
None
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC – GERMANE TO THE AGENDA
None
CONSIDERATION OF OLD BUSINESS
None
CONSIDERATION OF NEW BUSINESS
- RE-APPOINTMENT OF LINDA CRAWFORD TO THE HIGHLAND RIVERS COMMUNITY SERVICE BOARD
Administrator Dowling advised the Board that this is a re-appointment for Linda Crawford to the Highland Rivers Community Service Board for a term ending June 30, 2012. Commissioner Bailey made a motion to approve the re-appointment to the Highland Rivers Community Service Board for Linda Crawford. Commissioner Gordon seconded the motion and Commissioners Bailey, Gordon, Townsend, and Hood voted aye. Motion passed.
- RE-APPOINTMENT OF COURTNEY TAYLOR TO THE NW GEORGIA REGION ONE EMS COUNCIL
Administrator Dowling advised the Board that this is a re-appointment for Courtney Taylor to the NW Georgia Region One EMS Council for a term ending January 15, 2012. Commissioner Hood made a motion to approve the re-appointment to the NW Georgia Region One EMS Council for Courtney Taylor. Commissioner Bailey seconded the motion and Commissioners Bailey, Gordon, Townsend, and Hood voted aye. Motion passed.
- BUDGET AMENDMENT #9 TO REPLACE TWO COURT RECORDING MACHINES FOR SUPERIOR COURT
Administrator Dowling advised the Board that this is a request from Superior Court to replace two court recording machines. This is for Budget Amendment #9 in the amount of $9,000. Commissioner Bailey made a motion to approve the request from Superior Court for a budget amendment in the amount of $9,000. Commissioner Gordon seconded the motion and Commissioners Bailey, Gordon, and Townsend voted aye. Commissioner Hood opposed the motion. Motion passed.
- BID AWARD FOR LIQUID ASPHALT FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Administrator Dowling advised the Board that this is a bid award for liquid asphalt for the Public Works Department. Gordon County solicited bids for liquid asphalt for the Public Works Department and two bids were received. The recommendation is to award the bid to Blacklidge Emulsions. Commissioner Bailey made a motion to approve awarding the bid to Blacklidge Emulsions as recommended. Commissioner Gordon seconded the motion and Commissioners Bailey, Gordon, Hood, and Townsend voted aye. Motion passed.
- ACCEPTANCE OF GEORGIA EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY AND U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT FOR THE CITIZEN CORPS PROGRAM
Administrator Dowling advised the Board that this is acceptance of a Georgia Emergency Management Agency and U.S. Department of Homeland Security Grant for the Citizen Corps Program. This grant is for $10,000 to go toward the Gordon County Citizen Corps Program. Commissioner Bailey made a motion to accept this Federal grant. Commissioner Hood seconded the motion and Commissioners Bailey, Gordon, Hood, and Townsend voted aye. Motion passed.
- MALT BEVERAGE LICENSE APPLICATION FOR H & R CALHOUN, INC.
Administrator Dowling advised the Board that this is an application for a malt beverage license for H & R Calhoun, Inc. All paperwork is in order. Commissioner Bailey made a motion to approve the application. Commissioner Gordon seconded the motion and Commissioner Gordon, Bailey, Townsend, and Hood voted aye. Motion passed.
- APPROVAL OF MID-YEAR BUDGET REPORT AND BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS
Administrator Dowling advised the Board that this is for Board approval of the mid-year budget report and budget adjustments as presented by the Finance Department. Commissioner Hood made a motion to approve the mid-year budget and adjustments. Commissioner Bailey seconded the motion and Commissioners Bailey, Gordon, Hood, and Townsend voted aye. Motion passed.
- APPROVAL OF DECLARING SURPLUS PROPERTY FOR A VEHICLE FROM SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
Administrator Dowling advised the Board that this for Board approval of declaring a vehicle from the Sheriff’s Department surplus property so that the Sheriff’s Department can dispose of the property. This is a 1984 Chevrolet pickup truck. Commissioner Gordon made a motion to approve declaring the vehicle surplus property. Commissioner Bailey seconded the motion and Commissioners Bailey, Gordon, Hood, and Townsend voted aye. Motion passed.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC – GENERAL
None
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Hood made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Bailey seconded the motion and all voted aye. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:20 p.m.
