Greene County Board of Commissioners March Monthly Meeting Page 1 of 3
GREENE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING MARCH 2010
MARCH 09, 2010 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 6:05 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 24, 2010 Called Meeting, and the February 2010 Regular Monthly Meeting were discussed. The Chairman inquired with the Commissioners to determine if any corrections were necessary. No corrections were noted. No official action was taken.
Business Items:
Alcoholic Beverage License Request – Linger Longer Development Company: The Commissioners reviewed a request for a retail beer & wine license for Annika Signature Shop that will be located within the Ritz Carlton Hotel. No official action was taken.
Declaration of Surplus Property: The Commissioners received information regarding several miscellaneous items that need to be declared surplus to allow for their disposal. The only significant item is a 1994 Jeep Cherokee that has been used well beyond its useful life. No official action was taken.
Appointments to the Greene County Board of Health: The Commissioners received information regarding appointments to the Board of Health. The terms of Dr. William Rhodes and Dr. James Southerland have expired. Both individuals are willing to continue serving. No official action was taken.
Appointment to the Airport Authority: The Commissioners received information that Raul Otalora resigned from the Airport Authority effective March 1, 2010 leaving a portion of an unexpired term that needs to be filled. No official action was taken.
Georgia DOT Section 5311 Program Application Resolution: The Board submits applications annually to the Department of Transportation for the Section 5311 Program operated by Advantage. The application requires Board approval. No official action was taken.
Adjournment: Chairman Channell adjourned the meeting at 6:16 p.m.
MARCH 16, 2010VOTING SESSION:
Chairman Channell led the Pledge of Allegiance and observed a moment of silence.
Call to Order: Chairman Channell called the Voting Session to order at 6:06 p.m.
Roll Call: Commissioners Andrews, Torbert, Rhodes, Sanders and Chairman Channell were present. Also present was County Manager Byron Lombard.
Minutes: Commissioner Torbert motioned to approve the minutes from the February 24, 2010 Called Meeting, and the February 2010 Regular Monthly Meeting. Commissioner Andrews seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Greene County Board of Commissioners March Monthly Meeting Page 2 of 3
Business Items:
Alcoholic Beverage License Request – Linger Longer Development Company: Commissioner Andrews motioned to approve a retail package dealer license for beer & wine for Linger Longer Development Company for the Annika Signature Shop that will be operated within the Ritz Carlton Hotel in the name of Gray Ferguson as the holder of the license. Commissioner Sanders seconded. Motioned carried unanimously.
Declaration of Surplus Property: Commissioner Andrews motioned to declare the 1994 Jeep Cherokee and assortment of old filing cabinets, desks, and other listed items as surplus property, and to dispose of the items in accordance with the requirements of the Law having the entire list of items listed in the minutes. Commissioner Rhodes seconded. Motion carried unanimously. RD29 1994 Jeep Cherokee VIN 1J4GZ58YXRC112323 Tag 19394 1 Rollup garage door Vending machine cracker and candy bar type no key condition unknown Approximately 9 Files cabinets Approx 10 wood and metal desks 1 new mahogany type desk top still in cardboard box 1 Chest of draws and 1 hutch Approx 20 assorted desk and office chairs 3 metal coat, hat, cane racks 1 metal magazine type rack Approx 70 LP record albums 1 Electric 4 burner stove missing top burners Approx 3 cubicle partitions with electrical connections 2 metal with wood top work stations with end pieces Approx 20, 110 volt fluorescent 8’ light fixtures Approx 3 porcelain sinks Approx 6 porcelain commercial grade commodes Approx 2 porcelain commercial grade urinals
Appointments to the Greene County Board of Health: Commissioner Torbert motioned to appoint Dr. William Rhodes and Dr. James Southerland to the Greene County Board of Health. Commissioner Sanders seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Appointment to the Airport Authority: Commissioner Rhodes motioned to appoint Titus Andrews to the Greene County Airport Authority to fill the term vacated by Raul Otalora that ends December 31, 2011. Chairman Channell seconded. Commissioner Andrews, Rhodes, Torbert, and Channell voted in favor of the motion, Commissioner Sanders voted against the motion. Motion carried 4-1.
Georgia DOT Section 5311 Program Application Resolution: Commissioner Rhodes motioned to adopt the Resolution authorizing the filing of an application with the Georgia Department of Transportation and the United States Department of Transportation for a grant for public assistance under Section 5311 of the Federal Transit Laws under Chapter 53 of Title 49 of the United States Code for the annual operating and capital assistance for the Section 5311 Transportation Program, and to waive the reading of the Resolution. Commissioner Andrews 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. Greene County Board of Commissioners March Monthly Meeting Page 3 of 3
Chairman Channell reported that the Road Department has begun repairing the many potholes that have developed due to the rainy weather. The weather has kept us from doing a lot of these repairs until now. The Road Department is doing and excellent job, and they are working trying to get caught up.
Executive Session: None
Adjournment: Chairman Channell adjourned the meeting at 6:12 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
______Sylvia V. Hill, County Clerk
The above minutes were adopted and approved this day 20th day of April, 2010.
______Dene Channell, Chairman W.L. Sanders, Vice-Chairman
______Titus Andrews, Sr., Commissioner Gerald Torbert, Commissioner
______Marion Rhodes, Commissioner