The Grady County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session, Tuesday, May 19, 2015 with Chairperson LaFaye Copeland, Vice-Chairman Charles Norton, Commissioners Thomas David and Elwyn Childs in attendance. Also present were County Administrator Carlos Tobar, County Clerk Kevin Cauley and County Clerk Carrie Kines. Commissioner Ray Prince was absent.

Mrs. Copeland called the Regular meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and asked Mr. Childs to offer the invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. Childs introduced a friend visiting from Louisiana.

Mr. Norton made a motion to adopt the Agenda with Mr. David making the second. The Board approved unanimously.

Mrs. Copeland called for Public Comments. Mr. Tony Ward, US 319, advised he has a few prospective locations for the dumpsters now located at Parkway Junction and had given the property owners names to Mr. Norton. Mr. Nathanial Bush, Jr. reiterated Mr. Ward’s comments. Mr. James Green and Mrs. Geraldine Green, Mercy Seat Road asked the possibility of the Beachton Fire Department as a dumpster location. Mr. Norton advised no because of the emergency response. Mrs. Copeland read a letter from Mr. Richard “Chip” Wells concerning the dumpsters.

Mr. Peter Wright, Stephens Road, asked the Board to provide detail on one of the Agenda items.

Attorney Cauley asked for a Closed Session to be added to the meeting for Real Estate Discussion.

The Calendar of Events and Governor Deal’s Press Release regarding April Revenues were reviewed.

Mr. Childs made a motion to approve the following Consent Items. Mr. David made the second with the Board approving unanimously the Consent Items as listed:

·  Approval of Minutes – May 5, 2015 Regular Meeting

·  Adopted Resolution for the School Board’s $7,000,000 Bond

Mr. Dan Broome was present for questions.

After discussion concerning the release of partial retainage to Brad Cole Construction, Mr. Norton made a motion to approve payment upon the receipt of approval letter from Safe Dams. Safe Dams will be onsite next week. The amount is $758,581.76 minus $129,390.00 for grassing. Mr. Childs made the second with the Board giving their unanimous approval of the motion.

The Board discussed Budget Workshop and Public Hearing Dates. After discussion and changes to the recommended times, Mr. Norton made a motion to approve the Budget Workshop and Public Hearing dates and times. Mr. David made the second with the Board approving unanimously.

Mr. Norton made a motion to approve the Family Subdivision Plat for the Ray E. Cliett Estate with Mr. Childs making the second. The Board approved unanimously.

Mr. Norton made a motion to approve the Family Subdivision Plat for William Carl Lee with Mr. Childs making the second. The Board approved unanimously.

Mr. Tobar advised the Board of the following items:

·  The lights will be installed on Field #5 at Barber Park next week.

·  After reading a new law concerning qualifications of the Department of Health Services Board, he advised there were some currently serving that would have to be replaced. Mr. Tobar asked the Board to think of appointees.

Mr. David asked if the Board of Equalization’s budget has been separated from the Clerk of Court’s Budget. Mr. Tobar advised it had. Mr. David also asked if the Tired Creek Lake Master Plan was available to the Public. Mr. Tobar advised it was available for review in the Commissioner’s Office.

Mr. David asked the Board to consider honoring a request from Archway to allow the UGA School of Engineering to help with the design of the water and sewer lines at the lake. Also the UGA School of Design would like to assist with the Boat Ramp Location. This is at no cost to the County. It was the consensus of the Board to allow.

Mr. David informed the Board of continuing problems the First Responders were having with the radio reception. There is a team made up of Jim Ellis, Mr. David, Steve Clark and Richard Phillips to quantify the problems to address with Motorola.

Mrs. Copeland pointed out the invitations from ACCG for the Summer Training sessions and the Summer Regional Meetings. Mrs. Copeland also read a letter from State Court Judge Josh Bell regarding terminating Probation Services with Red Hills Probation.

A letter was read, by Mrs. Copeland, from the Regional Mental Health Board asking the Board to appoint a replacement for Ms. Glenda Creech who has served the maximum two terms. Mr. Childs made a motion to appoint Mr. Howard Cochran to the Board with Mr. David making the second. The Board gave their unanimous approval of the appointment.

Mrs. Copeland asked the Board to be conscientious about using local businesses when awarding bids if possible.

Mr. Norton made a motion to go into Closed Session to discuss Real Estate with Mr. Childs making the second. The Board gave their unanimous approval to go into Closed Session.

Mr. Norton made a motion to come out of Closed Session with Mr. David making the second. The Board approved unanimously to come out of Closed Session. As a result of Closed Session, Mr. Childs made a motion to pay Mr. Spider Harper $5600.00 for .56 acres of Right-of-Way on Gainous Road. Mr. David made the second with the Board giving their unanimous approval of payment.

Mr. Norton made a motion to adjourn the meeting with Mr. David making the second. The Board gave their unanimous approval.