<p> Greene County Board of Commissioners January 7, 2015 Retreat Meeting Page 1 of 1</p><p>GREENE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS</p><p>CALLED MEETING HELD IN THE CONFERENCE ROOM OF THE NORTHEAST GEORGIA REGIONAL COMMISSION January 7, 2015</p><p>Chairman Bullard opened the Called Meeting at 9:00am.</p><p>Commissioners Deering, Smith, Human, Britt, and Chairman Bullard were present. Also present was County Manager Byron Lombard, County Attorney Donald Cronin, Special Assistant to the County Manager Chris Edwards, Executive Director of the NEGRC Jim Dove, NEGRC Executive Assistant Mott Beck, Lake Oconee News Reporter Jackie Gutknecht, Chamber President Dick Schneider, and Reynolds CIC Government Liaison Ernie Felice.</p><p>Chairman Bullard began the meeting with an opening statement and an overview of the Vision and Mission, County operations, and other matters. No action was taken.</p><p>The Board received an overview of the role and capabilities of the Northeast Georgia Regional Commission from Executive Director Jim Dove. No action was taken.</p><p>The Board discussed various issues during the remainder of the retreat, including: the County’s Economic Development and Tourism efforts; the Budget and Property Taxes; appointments to Boards, Committees, and Authorities; appointing a Vice-Chairman for 2015 at the upcoming meeting; the need to revise the list of individuals on the Signatures of Accounts; and various priorities and initiatives for the coming months. No action was taken.</p><p>Chairman Bullard adjourned the meeting at 2:00pm.</p><p>Respectfully Submitted,</p><p>______Sylvia V. Hill, County Clerk</p><p>The above minutes were adopted and approved this day 12th day of February, 2015.</p><p>______Ed Bullard, Chairman Jeffery L. Smith, Commissioner</p><p>______Angela Walker Deering, Commissioner Jonathan Human, Commissioner</p><p>______Jimmy Britt, Commissioner</p>