Greene County Board of Commissioners

March Monthly Meeting

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GREENE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING

MARCH 2012

MARCH 13, 2012 WORK SESSION:

Chairman Channell led the Pledge of Allegiance and observed a moment of silence.

Call to Order: Chairman Channell called the Work Session to order at 6:02 p.m.

Roll Call: Commissioners Torbert, Andrews, Rhodes, Sanders, and Chairman Channell were present. Also present was County Manager Byron Lombard.

Minutes: The Minutes from the February Regular Monthly Meeting were discussed. No corrections were noted. No official action was taken.

Planning & Zoning:

Preliminary Plat Approval for Oconee Landing Subdivision: The Commissioners reviewed a request for approval of a Preliminary Plat from OL Acquisition, LLC for Oconee Landing Subdivision located on Howard Lewis Road near Pioneer Trail. The parcel of land contains 194.2 acres zoned partially as LR1 and partially as A1, and is identified as part of tax map 96, parcel 4. No official action was taken.

Business Items:

Resolution Regarding the Appointment Terms of the Board of Assessors: Changes in State Law now prohibits the terms of a voting majority of the members of the Board of Assessors from expiring during any given calendar year. With three members’ terms expiring in 2012, the County Attorney prepared a Resolution to designate expiration dates for the terms of the current members. No official action was taken.

Appointment to the Greene County Board of Family and Children Services: One of the County’s appointments to the Greene County Board of Family and Children Services is now vacant with the passing of Felton Hudson. Chairman Channell indicated that he had identified some names that may be interested in filling the appointment but had not been able to approach the individuals. The Chairman recommended that the Board re-visit the appointment during April’s meetings. No official action was taken.

Q-Public Data Brokerage & Revenue Sharing Agreement: The Commissioners reviewed an agreement with Q-Public regarding online search services of the Tax Assessors data. The agreement would not change the current service level, however it would give the option of certain premium search options for users who choose to subscribe to the service at a fee. Q-Public would then share the revenue from the premium search options and limited online advertising with Greene County. Commissioners expressed concern over what kind of advertising might appear on the Q-Public website. No official action was taken.

Fiscal Year 2011 and 2012 Budget Adjustments: The Board received documentation relating to some additional budget adjustments necessary for the 2011 Fiscal Year, as well as one budget adjustment necessary for the 2012 Fiscal Year. The Board discussed several of the proposed adjustments and received additional explanation from the County Manager. No official action was taken.

Adjournment: Chairman Channell adjourned the meeting at 6:27 p.m.

MARCH 20, 2012 VOTING SESSION:

Chairman Channell led the Pledge of Allegiance and observed a moment of silence.

Call to Order: Chairman Channell called the Work Session to order at 6:02 p.m.

Roll Call: Commissioners Torbert, Andrews, Rhodes, Sanders, and Chairman Channell were present. Also present was County Manager Byron Lombard.

Minutes: Commissioner Bud Sanders motioned to approve the minutes from the February 2012 Regular Monthly Meetings. Commissioner Gerald Torbert seconded. Motion carried unanimously.

Planning & Zoning:

Preliminary Plat Approval for Oconee Landing Subdivision: Commissioner Bud Sanders motioned to approve the Preliminary Plat for Oconee Landing Subdivision submitted by OL Acquisition, LLC. Commissioner Marion Rhodes seconded. Motion carried unanimously.

Business Items:

Resolution Regarding the Appointment Terms of the Board of Assessors: Commissioner Gerald Torbert motioned to adopt Resolution Number 2012.3.20 designating the expiration dates of the terms of the Board of Assessors to comply with O.C.G.A. 48-5-295, and to waive the reading of the resolution. Commissioner Titus Andrews seconded. Motion carried unanimously.

Q-Public Data Brokerage & Revenue Sharing Agreement: Commissioner Titus Andrews motioned to approve the Q-Public Data Brokerage & Revenue Sharing Agreement. Commissioner Bud Sanders seconded. Motion carried unanimously.

Fiscal Year 2011 and 2012 Budget Adjustments: Commissioner Bud Sanders motioned to approve the necessary budget adjustments for the 2011 Fiscal year to include a $21.00 adjustment in the Coroner’s budget, a $2,708.00 adjustment in the Road Department for the State prisoner detail, a $507.00 adjustment in the Law Library Fund, and a $113,946.00 adjustment in the Sheriff’s State Seizure Fund, along with the budget adjustment for Fiscal year 2012 for the Probate Court to account for the $166.00 in revenue and related expense. Commissioner Marion Rhodes seconded. Motion carried unanimously.

Commissioner’s Report:

District One Commissioner had no report.

District Two Commissioner had no report.

District Three Commissioner had no report.

District Four Commissioner had no report.

Chairman Channell had no report.

Executive Session: None

Adjournment: Chairman Channell adjourned the meeting at 6:11 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,

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Sylvia V. Hill, County Clerk

The above minutes were adopted and approved this day 17th day of April, 2012.

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Dene Channell, Chairman W.L. Sanders, Vice-Chairman

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Titus Andrews, Sr., Commissioner Gerald Torbert, Commissioner

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Marion Rhodes, Commissioner