HENRY COUNTY COMMISSION
FEBRUARY 13, 2018
10:30 A.M.
The Henry County Commission held its regular meeting on Tuesday, February 13,2018, at 10:30 a.m. The following members were in attendance: Chairman David Money and Commissioners Benton Beasley, John Ralph Saunders, Jay Calhoun, Henry Grimsley and Gregory Reynolds.
Chairman Money welcomed everyone in attendance.
Public Comment from Citizens
None.
Comment from other Elected Officials and Department Heads
Chairman Money recognized Matt Parker, Ronnie Dollar, Shirlene Vickers and Jerry Whitehead.
After the Pledge of Allegiance, Invocation was given by John Ralph Saunders.
Chairman Money stated all Commissioners are present;we do have a quorum.
Awards and Presentations
None.
Consent Agenda
Chairman Moneyrequested a motion to approve the Minutes of the January 10, 2018 regular Commission Meeting. Benton Beasleymoved to approve the Minutes as requested seconded by Henry Grimsley. Vote was unanimous.
New Business
Chairman Money requestedaction to adopt Resolution to approve Precinct Boundaries.
Henry Grimsley moved to adopt Resolution to approve Precinct Boundaries seconded by Gregory Reynolds. Vote was unanimous.
Chairman Money requestedaction to set Levies for Alcohol Licensing. Gregory Reynolds moved to set Levies for Alcohol Licensing seconded by Benton Beasley.
Vote was unanimous.
Chairman Money requestedaction to reappoint John Glover to SEARP&DC Board.
Henry Grimsley moved to reappoint John Glover to the SEARP&DC Board seconded by John Ralph Saunders. Vote was unanimous.
Chairman Money requested permission to award contract for HCP 34-39-18, resurfacing of County Road 91 and Fisherman’s Cutoff, to Mid-South Paving of Dothan, AL for $593,043.00. Gregory Reynolds moved to award contract for HCP 34-39-18, resurfacing of County Road 91 and Fisherman’s Cutoff, to Mid-South Paving of Dothan, AL for $593,043.00 seconded by Henry Grimsley. Vote was unanimous.
Chairman Money requested permission to purchase a CAT 316F Excavator from the ACCA County Joint Bid. Chris Champion stated the cost of the Excavator is $167,590.00. John Ralph Saunders moved to purchase the CAT 316F Excavator from the ACCA County Joint Bid seconded by Henry Grimsley. Vote was unanimous.
Chairman Money requested permission to take and award financial proposals for the financing of $200,000.00 toward the purchase of Dump Trucks. Henry Grimsley moved to take and award financial proposals for the financing of $200,000.00 toward the purchase of Dump Trucks seconded by John Ralph Saunders. Vote was unanimous.
Chairman Money stated the next agenda item is moved to the end of the meeting.
Scheduled Public Hearings
None.
Reports from Staff
Chairman Money – See attached report.
Chris Champion – See attached report.
County Attorney – Spence Danzey was absent.
Old Business
None.
Discussion items by Commissioners
Benton Beasley – Thanked everyone for being here today and showing an interest in our County.
John Ralph Saunders – Thank you for coming today and don’t forget to get your Valentine something.
Jay Calhoun –Good to see everyone and thank you for your prayers.
Henry Grimsley – Good to see everyone and have a good week.
Gregory Reynolds – Thanked everyone for coming out today.
Chairman Money requested a motion to enter into Executive Session to discuss commerce and trade. Benton Beasley moved to enter into Executive Session to discuss commerce and trade seconded by John Ralph Saunders. Chairman Money polled each Commissioner: Beasley yea, Saunders yea, Calhoun yea, Grimsley yea, and Reynolds yea. Chairman Money asked Sherry Lipscomb and Matt Parker to remain.
Chairman Money requested a motion to come out of Executive Session and continue regular meeting. John Ralph Saunders moved to come out of Executive Session and continue regular meeting seconded by Jay Calhoun. Vote was unanimous.
Chairman Money requested action on proposed Industrial Development Project. Henry Grimsley moved to support proposed Industrial Development Project seconded by John Ralph Saunders. Vote was unanimous.
On a motion by Gregory Reynolds seconded by Henry Grimsleyand a unanimous vote, the meeting adjourned at 11:20 a.m.