Minutes of Regular Meeting January 17, 2017

The Grady County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on Tuesday, January17, 2017 with Chairman Elwyn Childs, Vice-Chairman Ray Prince, Commissioners Thomas David, LaFaye Copelandand Keith Moye in attendance. Also present were County Administrator Carlos Tobar,County Attorney Kevin Cauley and County Clerk Carrie Croy.

ChairmanChildscalled the Regular meeting to order at6:00 p.m. and asked Mrs. Copeland to offer the invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

Mrs. Copeland added a Closed Session for Personnel to the Agenda. Mrs. Copeland made a motion to adopt the Agenda, with the addition, with Mr. Prince making the second. The Board gave their unanimous approval.

Attorney Cauley shared correspondence outlining his terms of service, as it has not been reviewed in a while.

Lake Authority Chairman Lee Gainous gave the Board an update on the Lake – Jesse Ward has installed piling caps, the floating docks have been ordered, awaiting approval from Schnabel’s to order the stairs for the riser, current water level is 202 and work continues on the Gainous Road Bridge.

Mr. Bob Roberson spoke to the Board regarding the upcoming CDBG application. This is funds from the State of Georgia granted to local governments for projects assisting low to moderate income families, based on the severity of need. Mr. Tobar advised that he was looking at Johnson Road, Pine Lake Drive and Pine Hill Drive. Mr. Roberson recommended contacting the property owners to ask about obtaining ROW. Mr. Prince made a motion to begin the process with Mrs. Copeland making the second. The Board unanimously approved beginning the process for Grant Application.

Cover all of the County’s PCs as well. Administrator Tobar will present costs at the next Regular Scheduled Meeting.

The Following Items of Correspondence were reviewed: * Calendar of Events * ACCG District Days at the Capitol * Chamber Annual Banquet Invitation

Mr.Princemotioned to approve the below listed Consent Items. Mrs. Copelandseconded with unanimous approval from the Board. Consent Items approved were:

  • Approved minutes from the December 20, 2016 Regular Meeting and the December 20, 2016 Closed Session.

Mr. Tobar advised on the following items: * The Pre-Construction Meeting for OLD 179 (City Limits of Whigham) will be on January 10th. * Gaines and Sons placed order for yellow paint. Stop limit signs will be installed within two weeks and striping should begin in three weeks. Shoulder clipping continues and the cleanup of driveways and roads will also continue. * Getting a quote from Structural Engineer John L. Smart for steps at back of riser.

In Unfinished Business the Aquatic Center was discussed. Mrs. Becky Bracewell, Recreation Director was present for the discussion. Mr. Tobar recommended meeting with the City and them hold a Workshop to discuss how to proceed. Mr. Tobar stated that the Holder Park Facility should be a considered in the plans. Attorney Cauley cautioned again to act upon the intent of ballot and the history of the project. It was the Consensus of the Board for a Workshop to be scheduled as soon as possible.

The November 2016 Fuel Report was reviewed.

Mr. David stated he had been working on a solution with Animal Control to save animals instead of euthanizing them. He stated there were grants to assist with spaying and neutering and asked the Board’s permission to continue pursuing. The Consensus of the Board was to allow Mr. David to continue working on this project.

Mr. Prince made a motion to go into Closed Session for the purpose of discussing a Real Estate and a Personnel Matter. Mr. Moye made the second with the Board unanimously approving going into Closed Session. County Clerk Croy was present for the discussion of Real Estate but exited prior to the discussion of a Personnel Matter.

Mr. Prince made a motion to come out of Closed Session with Mr. David making the second. The Board unanimously voted coming out of Closed Session. No action was taken as a result of Closed Session.

Mr. Childs announced to the group that he and Mrs. Yvonne were celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on Sunday, February 5, 2017 from 3-5PM at Midway Church and invited everyone to attend.

Mr. Davidmade a motion to adjourn with Mrs. Copelandmaking the second. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.