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The Montgomery County Board of Commissioners held their regular meeting on Tuesday, January 8, 2008 at 9:00 am. Members present were Brandon Braddy, Mark Burns, Charles Truett, and Ronnie Smith. Commissioner Thomas was absent due to training.

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

The first order of business was to elect the officers and county attorney for the New Year. Commissioner Braddy made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith that the officers remain the same. Motion carried.

Commissioner Braddy made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Burns that Macky Bryant remain as the county attorney. Motion carried.

The agenda was amended to include Salem Road under new business on a motion by commissioner Braddy, seconded by Commissioner Burns. Motion carried.

The minutes were amended to change the spelling of a word on a motion by Commissioner Burns, seconded by Commissioner Braddy. Motion carried.

The 2008 annual meeting of the Toombs-Montgomery Chamber of Commerce will be held on January 31 at 6:30 pm at the Lyons Methodist Church Social Hall.

Administrator Curry reported all roads had been graded and they are starting to cut the bushes on the paved roads. They are still having problems with the John Deere grader.

In Old Business, the Board reviewed the age limit on mobile homes allowed to be moved into the county. The Board decided to leave the age limit at 10 years.

Commissioner Braddy reported that they are still waiting on the feasibility study on the jail. The Board will listen in on a phone conference concerning the jail at 10:00 am this morning.

On a motion by Commissioner Braddy, seconded by Commissioner Smith the Board signed the County Agent building loan resolution. The remaining amount owed is $25,000.00. Motion carried.

The janitorial service for the ASCS office was discussed. Administrator Curry will explore options for this service.

Phillip and Marionette Scott would like Salem Road realigned in front of their house. The Scotts are willing to give land to realign this road. The Board agreed to change Salem Road if there are no objections.

In comments Commissioner Smith would like something put in the paper concerning the new ISO ratings. Commissioner Burns stated it was a good year and everyone worked well together. Commissioner Braddy said the county was in good financial standing. The 1% SPLOST ended today.

The Development Authority will meet at the end of the week to review applicants for the Director position.

At this time the Board listened in on the conference call concerning the jail. The feasibility study is waiting on a letter of intent in order to proceed.

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

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

On motion by Commissioner Smith, seconded by Commissioner Burns the Board agreed to increase the regular Commissioners monthly pay to $300.00 and the Chairman’s to $600.00, pending approval of local legislation. Motion carried.

On a motion by Commissioner Smith, seconded by Commissioner Braddy the Board agreed to terminate the services of recycling center attendant Thomas Craft effective January 15, 2008. Motion carried.

On a motion by Commissioner Smith, seconded by Commissioner Burns the Board agreed to hire John Neff as the County Services Coordinator pending references, a background check and drug screening. Mr. Neff’s employment will become effective as soon as these things are completed Mr. Neff will start at $30,000.00. Motion carried.

On a motion by Commissioner Smith, seconded by Commissioner Braddy the Board agreed to keep Brandon Braddy, Charlie Williams and John Roller on the Heart of Georgia Altamaha RDC Board. Motion carried.

Commissioner Smith left the meeting at this time.

Pete Johnson appeared before the Board representing Annett Holton. Mr. Johnson proposed that Mrs. Holton grade, install drainage pipe and plant grass to fix her road in order for the county to accept it. Mr. Johnson will present this proposal in writing to the Commissioners.

The Board rejected a subdivision plat from Massy McIntyre. Part of this subdivision is in the City of Vidalia and part is in Montgomery County. Vidalia is in the process of annexing the land where this subdivision will be.

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