The Grady County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session, Tuesday, May 20, 2014 with Chairperson TD David, Vice-Chairperson LaFaye Copeland, Commissioners Billy Poitevint, Charles Norton and Elwyn Childs in attendance. Also present were County Attorney Kevin Cauley, County Administrator Carlos Tobar and County Clerk Carrie Kines.

Mr. David called the Regular meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and asked Mr. Poitevint to offer the invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

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

Mr. David called for Public Comments. Dr. Jeffrey Bivins, Crine Blvd., spoke against the Board banning fire arms inside Barber Park. He stated that was against the rights of citizens and asked the Board to reverse their decision.

Mr. John Gainous, Cedar Springs Road, spoke in favor of banning fire arms at Barber Park and churches.

Mr. Cauley advised he had been working on situations with the Lake and had been researching the policies concerning gun control.

Mr. Tobar shared correspondence received from the Joint Development Authority concerning the loan repayment. It was the consensus of the Board to invite the JDA to a meeting for discussion prior to a decision being made.

Chief Magistrate Lawton Heard presented the 2015 Budget Request for the Magistrate Office. Mr. Norton asked Mr. Heard about the enforcement of dumpster abuse. Mr. Heard advised he would process the offenders. He shared a new policy that will be in effect beginning June 1st allowing for a no contest cash bond.

Mrs. Susan Bennett was absent and not able to present the Tax Assessor’s Office 2015 Budget Request. Mr. Deron Rehberg presented the Extension Office’s request and Mr. Larry Ivy presented the Code Enforcement Departments request.

The following Correspondence was reviewed:

·  Calendar of Events

·  Governor Deal’s Press Release – April Revenues

Mr. Poitevint made a motion to approve the Consent Item Section of the Agenda, as listed below. Mr. Norton made the second with the Board unanimously approving all of the Consent Items as listed below.

·  Approve minutes from the May 6, 2014 Regular Meeting, May 6, 2014 Closed Session, May 6, 2014 Work Session, May 8, 2014 Work Session and the May 13, 2014 Work Session.

The Board was provided with a revised copy of the Recreation Department Policies, Procedures and Fees. The Board will review the revisions and address at the next regular meeting. The new Polices are to be in effect September 1, 2014.

Mrs. Copeland shared with the Board that a First Responders Committee had been formed and a fund established to help with expenses when injured on the job. There is a CPA managing the fund.

Mr. Norton stated he had received an email from Bryan King asking the Board to name the Memorial Day Celebration after Jake Poller a WWI Vet. Some of the other Board members had also received this email. Attorney Cauley recommended a Proclamation from the Board honoring Mr. Poller. It was the consensus of the Board for a Proclamation to be prepared.

Mr. David asked the Board to approve a Resolution concerning the operation of a Winery. This was brought to the Board by Mr. Randy Rhea. Mr. Norton made a motion to approve the resolution with Mr. Poitevint making the second. The Board gave their unanimous approval of the motion.

Mrs. Copeland made a motion to adjourn with Mr. Norton making the second. The Board unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting.