6/16/09 Regular Session Minutes
The Gordon County Board of Commissioners held their Regular Meeting on Tuesday, June 16, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. in the main Courtroom of the Gordon County Courthouse.
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 June 2, 2009, and the Regular Meeting June 2, 2009. Commissioner Gordon made a motion to approve the minutes. Commissioner Bailey 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 BETTY ANN SURDYKOWSKI TO THE GORDON COUNTY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
County Administrator Dowling advised that this is a re-appointment to the Gordon County Historic Preservation Commission for Betty Ann Surdykowski for a three year term ending June 2012. Commissioner Bailey made a motion to approve the re-appointment of Betty Ann Surdykowski to the Historic Preservation Commission. Commissioner Gordon seconded the motion and Commissioners Bailey, Gordon, Hood, and Townsend voted aye. Motion passed.
- APPROVAL OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2009/2010 ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
County Administrator Dowling advised that this is for Board approval for the proposed fiscal year 2009/2010 road improvement program. The list of roads scheduled to be paved would cover 26.70 miles, this list is based on asphalt prices of $64 per ton or less. If asphalt prices increase, the miles of paving will decrease.
Commissioner Bailey made a motion to approve the 2009/2010 Road Improvement Program list of roads. Commissioner Gordon seconded the motion and Commissioners Bailey, Gordon, Townsend, and Hood voted aye. Motion passed.
- CONTRACT FOR SALACOA CREEK PARK CONCESSION OPERATION
County Attorney Hutchinson advised that this is the agreement between Gordon County and Jewell Bunch concerning the operation of the concession stand at Salacoa Creek Park. Commissioner Bailey made a motion to approve the agreement for the concession operation at Salacoa. Commissioner Gordon seconded the motion and Commissioners Bailey, Gordon, Hood, and Townsend voted aye. Motion passed.
- ADOPTION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2009/2010 BUDGET
County Administrator Dowling advised the Board that this is for Board consideration of adoption of the fiscal year 2009/2010 recommended budget. The total annual proposed budget is for $45,413,702, with nine amended additions amounting to $199,488. Commissioner Bailey made a motion to approve the Fiscal Year 2009/2010 budget to include the amended changes. Commissioner Gordon seconded the motion. Commissioner Townsend questioned one item on the budget concerning a new roof at the old State Patrol building. Following discussion, Chairman Long called for the vote. Commissioners Gordon, Bailey, Townsend, and Hood voted aye. Motion passed.
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 7:15 p.m.
