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The Montgomery County Board of Commissioners held their regular meeting on July 10, 2007 at 9:00 am. Members present were Brandon Braddy, Mark Burns, Clarence Thomas, and Charles Truett. Commissioner Smith was not present due to a patient’s illness.

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Truett. The invocation was led by Commissioner Braddy followed by the pledge to the flag.

The agenda was approved on a motion by Commissioner Braddy, seconded by Commissioner Burns. Motion carried.

The minutes from the previous meetings were approved as written on a motion by Commissioner Braddy, seconded by Commissioner Burns. Motion carried.

David Clark from Emergency Reimbursement Services appeared before the Board to explain what this company does. Mr. Clark explained that ERS bills insurance companies for Fire Departments and Fire & Rescue services. They recommend billing for structure fire and motor vehicle accidents. The fire departments will receive these funds. The company’s fee is 10% of what is collected for structure fires and 16% for vehicle accidents. The Board made no decision at this time about these services.

Mrs. Anice McArthur appeared before the Board to request putting the jail on the National Historical Register when a new jail is built. Mrs. McArthur said there is a Georgia Heritage Grant Program that can help get the building on the register. No decision was made at this time.

Danny Webb, a resident of Morris Road appeared before the Board with a petition from some of the land owners to request that Morris Road be paved. The Board told Mr. Webb he should get a commitment from all property owners stating they are willing to give an 80 foot right-of-way. When this is done Morris Road can be put on the priority list.

Judson C. Bivins, Secretary – Treasurer for the Law Library, appeared before the Board to inform them that the courtroom is in need of a new public address system. The Law Library has the funds to purchase this system. The county will pay a company to install the system and then will be reimbursed by the Law Library. Mr. Bivins presented a quote from High Energy Systems for $6,438.85. Commissioner Burns made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Braddy to install a new system. Motion carried.

Johnny Clifton, Director of Economic Development reported that he had received an e-mail from a project manager saying that Montgomery County has been identified as a likely candidate for a chemical facility project. This company manufactures chemicals for paint. This is a 10 million dollar investment creating about 80 jobs. Mr. Clifton had a prospect for the rail site in Ailey. Mr. Clifton reported on meetings he had attended.

Debbie Evans of Toombs-Montgomery Chamber of Commerce reported that the Leadership class had been selected with 3 people being from Montgomery County and 3 others working in the county.

David Curry, County Administrator reported that all roads had been graded and 280 hours had been put on the machines. They are continuing to pull ditches and cut right-of-ways. The John Deere grader has been down for a couple weeks.

In Old Business, after discussing the Personnel Property Appraisal Contract on a motion by Commissioner Thomas, seconded by Commissioner Burns the Board agreed to sign the contract subject to the Chairman of the Board of Assessors remaining on the Board until after the appraisal is completed. Motion carried.

After receiving letters of resignation from all three Board of Assessors stating they will stay until replaced, but would like to be replaced as soon as the digest is submitted the Board voted not to accept the resignations until the Personal Property Re-val is completed on a motion by Commissioner Thomas, seconded by Commissioner Burns. Motion carried.

On a motion by Commissioner Thomas, seconded by Commissioner Braddy the Board agreed to go from a three to a five member Board of Assessors, one member from each district.

In New Business, Bennie Sammons was re-appointed to the D.F.A.C.S. Board on a motion by Commissioner Braddy, seconded by Commissioner Thomas. Motion carried.

The Board set a hearing date of July 27, at 1:00 pm to officially set the 2008 milage rate.

On a motion by Commissioner Braddy, seconded by Commissioner Thomas the Board went into Executive Session to discuss personnel. Motion carried.

On a motion by Commissioner Braddy, seconded by Commissioner Thomas the Board came out of Executive Session. Motion carried.

No action was taken as a result of Executive Session.

After reviewing maps of the redistricting, the Board decided to send the most acceptable map back to the reapportionment service for a small change.

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned on a motion by Commissioner Braddy, seconded by Commissioner Thomas. Motion carried.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

CALLED MEETING

JULY 24, 2007

The Montgomery County Board of Commissioners held a called meeting on July 24, 2007 at 5:00 pm. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss personnel.

Members present were Mark Burns, Clarence Thomas, Charles Truett, and Ronnie Smith.

On a motion by Commissioner Smith, seconded by Commissioner Burns the Board went into Executive Session. Motion carried.

On a motion by Commissioner Smith, seconded by Commissioner Thomas the Board came out of Executive Session. Motion carried.

On a motion by Commissioner Smith, seconded by Commissioner Thomas the Board agreed to amend a previous motion to change the fee for Skip Starling of National Fire Service Organization from $2,500.00, not to exceed $3,000.00, to a $3,500.00 limit for preparing the Five Year Master Fire Plan. Motion carried. The previous motion was made on June 13, 2007.

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned on a motion by Commissioner Thomas, seconded by Commissioner Burns. Motion carried.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONRS

SPECIAL MEETING

JULY 27, 2007

The Montgomery County Board of Commissioner’s held a special meeting on Friday, July 27, 2007 at 1:00 pm. The purpose of the meeting was to officially set the 2008 milage rate.

Members present were Brandon Braddy, Mark Burns, Clarence Thomas, and Ronnie Smith.

On a motion by Commissioner Smith, seconded by Commissioner Thomas the Board set the 2008 milage rate at 10.82 for incorporated and unincorporated areas. Motion carried.

There being no further business the meeting was adjourned on a motion by Commissioner Smith, seconded by Commissioner Braddy. Motion carried.