The Grady County Board of Commissioners Met in Regular Session, Tuesday, June 18, 2008 s1

The Grady County Board of Commissioners met for a Joint Session with the Lake Authority, Thursday, November 6, 2014 with Chairperson TD David, Vice-Chairperson LaFaye Copeland, Commissioners Charles Norton, Billy Poitevint 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 Meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. and offered the invocation.

The Board adopted the Agenda prepared by the Lake Authority. Mr. Bryant, Chairman of the Lake Authority, asked that a discussion concerning Bill Dance to be added to the meeting.

After the Executive Duties were handled by the Authority, discussion of plans for construction and financing of the Lake Amenities began. Mr. Bucky Kimsey and Mr. Tom Owens participated via teleconference in the discussion of issuance of Bonds.

Mr. Charlie Johnson, Wood and Partners, discussed the design for the Comprehensive Plan. The urgency of getting the “In Water Elements” installed was discussed. The “In Water Elements” will cost approximately 2.8 million dollars. The Lake should begin filling in January or February 2015.

The Authority recommended to the Board to have and additional survey work performed by Joey Brock on 36 acres on Gainous and Cedar Springs Road at a cost of $18,000.00. Mrs. Copeland made a motion to approve the expenditure to Joey Brock with Mr. Norton making the second. The Board gave their unanimous approval.

Mr. Jon Pannell, Bond Counsel, discussed the need for a Resolution to issue bonds up to 10 Million dollars. He explained this is a 60-90 day process. The Resolution is an Intergovernmental Agreement between the Authority and the County.

The Authority made the recommendation to the Board to approve the Resolution to issue bonds for the construction at Tired Creek Lake up to 10 Million dollars. Mr. Childs made a motion to approve the Resolution with Mr. Norton making the second. The Board approved 4-1 to issue bonds. Mrs. Copeland voted against the motion because of the amount.

The Bill Dance Proposed Fisheries Development Plan was discussed. The cost for this will be $250,000.00 which includes the licensing. The License is valued at $40,000.00. The cost may be less if In-Kind Labor is used. The Authority recommended to the Board proceeding with the Development Plan. Mrs. Copeland made a motion to proceed up to $250,000.00 with Mr. Norton making the second. The Board approved unanimously to proceed with the Development Plan.

At this point in the meeting the Board of Commissioners adjourned and the Lake Authority continued.