7/07/09 Regular Session Minutes
The Gordon County Board of Commissioners held their Regular Meeting on Tuesday, July 7, 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.
EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH FOR JULY
Chairman Long read the list of employees with anniversary hire dates for the month of July. Commissioner Hood drew the name of Janice Hudgens for the employee of the month.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Chairman Long asked if there were any additions, omissions, or deletions to the Minutes for the Work Session June 16, 2009, and the Regular Meeting June 16, 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
- BID AWARD FOR A FORD F150 4X4 PICKUP TRUCK FOR BUILDINGS & GROUNDS DEPARTMENT
County Administrator Dowling advised that this is an item in the new budget. Gordon County solicited for bids for a Ford F150 4×4 pickup truck for the Buildings & Grounds Department to replace an old vehicle. Eight vendors responded with bids and the recommendation is to award the bid to Prater Ford in the amount of $18,672. Commissioner Gordon made a motion to award the bid to Prater Ford. Commissioner Bailey seconded the motion and Commissioners Bailey, Gordon, Hood, and Townsend voted aye. Motion passed.
- CONTRACT WITH PUBLIC DEFENDERS’ OFFICE
County Administrator Dowling advised that this is the annual contract for the Public Defenders’ Office in accordance with the new budget year.
Commissioner Bailey made a motion to approve the contract with the Public Defenders’ Office. Commissioner Gordon seconded the motion and Commissioners Bailey, Gordon, Townsend, and Hood voted aye. Motion passed.
- RE-APPOINTMENT TO THE CALHOUN GORDON COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY FOR THOMAS OWENS
County Administrator Dowling advised that this is a re-appointment to the Calhoun Gordon County Airport Authority for Thomas Owens. Mr. Owens wishes to be re-appointed. The term is for a three-year term expiring June 30, 2012. Commissioner Bailey made a motion to approve the re-appointment of Thomas Owens to the Calhoun Gordon County Airport Authority. Commissioner Gordon seconded the motion and Commissioners Bailey, Gordon, Hood, and Townsend voted aye. Motion passed.
- GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT FOR A NEW FIRE STATION
County Administrator Dowling advised the Board that this is a request from the Fire Chief for approval from the Board for submitting a federal grant from The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 provided by the Department of Homeland Security. This grant is to build a new fire station and the grant request is for $3.1 million dollars with a 10% amount of $300,000 to be provided by the County, if the grant is successful. Commissioner Bailey made a motion to approve the request for submitting the grant. Commissioner Gordon seconded the motion and Commissioners Gordon, Bailey, Townsend, and Hood voted aye. Motion passed.
- RESOLUTION OF BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS DELEGATING THE ADMINISTRATION OF O.C.G.A. 48-5-380 TO THE TAX COMMISSIONER
County Attorney Hutchinson advised the Board that this is a resolution of the Board of Commissioners delegating the administration of O.C.G.A. 48-5-380 to the Gordon County Tax Commissioner. Under this State Law, the Board of Commissioners is authorized to delegate the refund of tax proceeds received when there has been a clerical error. Commissioner Bailey made a motion to approve the resolution. Commissioner Gordon seconded the motion and Commissioners Bailey, Gordon, Townsend, and Hood voted aye. Motion passed.
- RESOLUTION TO DISPOSE OF SIX SURPLUS COUNTY SHERIFF’S VEHICLES
County Administrator Dowling advised the Board that this is a resolution to dispose of surplus County Sheriff’s vehicles. This resolution declares six confiscated vehicles from the Drug Task Force as surplus. The Sheriff’s office will dispose of the vehicles by public auction. Commissioner Bailey made a motion to approve the resolution. Commissioner Gordon seconded the motion and Commissioners Bailey, Gordon, 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.
