4/19/11 Regular Session Minutes

The Gordon County Board of Commissioners held their Regular Meeting on Tuesday, April 19, 2011, at 6:00 p.m. in the Conference Room of the Administration Building.

Chairman Bailey 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 Bailey.

WELCOME
Chairman Bailey welcomed everyone to the meeting.

EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION – Employees with Anniversary Hire Dates in April
Chairman Bailey read the list of employees with anniversary hire dates in April. Commissioner Steward drew the name of Shane Parrott as employee of the Month of April.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Chairman Bailey asked if there were any additions, omissions, or deletions to the Minutes for the Work Session April 12, 2011, the Regular Meeting April 12, 2011, and the Special Meeting April 12, 2011. Commissioner Long made a motion to approve the minutes. Commissioner Hood seconded the motion and all voted aye. Minutes approved.

ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

Administrator Dowling read the report.

COMMISSIONERS’ REPORT
None

COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC – GERMANE TO THE AGENDA
None

CONSIDERATION OF OLD BUSINESS
None

CONSIDERATION OF NEW BUSINESS

  • AGREEMENT FOR TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT ACTIVITIES BETWEEN GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND GORDON COUNTY FOR THE FT. WAYNE PROJECT
    Administrator Dowling advised the Board that this is agreement for transportation enhancement activities between the Georgia DOT and Gordon County for the Ft. Wayne Project. DOT will fund the County to do the $200,000 project to build pedestrian trails, parking area, and signage for Ft. Wayne. Commissioner Long made a motion to approve the agreement and allow the Chairman to sign all necessary documents. Commissioner Steward seconded the motion and Commissioners Long, Hood, and Steward voted aye. Motion passed.
  • CIGNA HEALTHCARE STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING REGARDING UNDERLYING PLANS FOR THE ANNUAL RENEWAL OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE
    Administrator Dowling advised the Board that this is the annual renewal of employee health insurance program and plan. The plan will have neither plan changes nor cost changes associated with employees. Commissioner Steward made a motion to approve the CIGNA Statement of Understanding. Commissioner Hood seconded the motion and Commissioners Steward, Long, and Hood voted aye. Motion passed.

COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC – GENERAL
None

ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Long 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 6:20 p.m.

Author: County Clerk

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