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The Montgomery County Board of Commissioners held their regular meeting on March 4, 2008 at 9:00 am. Members present were Brandon Braddy, Mark Burns, Clarence Thomas, Charles Truett, and Ronnie Smith.

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

The agenda was amended to add Terri Smith under appearances; remove Commissioner’s pay increase from Old Business and add audit contract, and add a 911 ordinance under New Business on a motion by Commissioner Burns, seconded by Commissioner Smith. Motion carried.

The minutes were corrected to change the wording of a sentence and approved as corrected on a motion by Commissioner Smith, seconded by Commissioner Braddy. Motion carried.

Mr. Austin Roberson appeared before the Board to ask for a refund on interest and penalties on his taxes which were paid late. Mr. Roberson’s late wife always took care of this and he thought she had paid them. On a motion by Commissioner Thomas, seconded by Commissioner Braddy the Board agreed to refund Mr. Roberson’s late fees of $100.35. Motion carried.

Terri Smith appeared before the Board to see if they were going to use Sewell for the mapping. Mr. Meyers sent Ms. Smith a proposal of $4,800.00 per year. An additional $900.00 would maintain the planning & zoning GIS data for the county. The Board made no decision until the Keck & Wood contract can be located.

Joe Filippone, Director of Economic Development reported to the Board on meetings he had attended.

Michele, of the Toombs-Montgomery Chamber, reported on upcoming events including a ground breaking for a new Mt. Vernon Bank on East First Street.

Administrative Curry reported that 347 hours had been put on the machines. He is continuing to look for a replacement for the John Deere grader.

Quotes for short and long term employee disability insurance were received from Greater Georgia Life for $10,032.00 and from Allstate for $7,606.00 annually. This will be looked at further when the Board begins its 2009 budget work sessions.

On a motion by Commissioner Smith, seconded by Commissioner Braddy the Board agreed to keep Drug and Alcohol Testing of Ga. for the rest of the year and look at other companies when the 2009 budget work sessions begin. This testing will include all employees.

Auditor bids were obtained from McLain, Calhoun, McCullough, & Clark for a three year period for $69,000.00 and from Will Geer and Associates for $67,500.00. On a motion by Commissioner Smith, seconded by Commissioner Thomas the Board agreed to use Geer and Associates. Motion carried.

On a motion by Commissioner Thomas, seconded by Commissioner Braddy the Board appointed Susan Fountain to the Library Board. Motion carried.

No motion was made concerning placing The Ten Commandments in the courthouse.

Discussion of the inter-governmental fire contract was moved to Executive Session.

Unifirst Uniforms offers a similar but a grade better uniform than Cintas for $88.30 per week for 13 employees while Cintas cost $130.00 per week. On a motion by Commissioner Smith, seconded by Commissioner Thomas the Board agreed to use Unifirst for supplying employee uniforms pending the Cintas contract review. Motion carried.

The Board listened in on a phone conference concerning the jail at this time. Next week’s conference has been canceled.

On a motion by Commissioner Thomas, seconded by Commissioner Braddy the Board agreed to purchase some additional Nativity Scene Christmas decorations for the Courthouse for $2,147.00. Motion carried.

Commissioner Smith showed a sample 911 address sign to the Board. This is a green metal sign with white 3 inch reflective numbers. The bottom of the sign should be placed no lower than 2 ½ feet from the ground. These signs cost about $20.00. Commissioner Smith gave a draft of an agreement concerning these signs with the cities to the County Attorney for review.

Commissioner Smith reminded everyone about the fire meeting at 6:30 this evening.

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

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

On a motion by Commissioner Smith, seconded by Commissioner Thomas the Board agreed for the County to pay the expenses for Commissioner’s Brandon Braddy and Charles Truett, Economic Development Director Joe Filippone, and Sheriff Clarance Sanders to go to Washington to meet with Senator Saxby Chambliss to discuss the jail on March 13, 2008. Motion carried. Mt. Vernon Mayor Fountain and Michael Croft of Michael Croft Enterprises will go also be attending this meeting.

The Cintas contract was reviewed. The county has a five year contract with Cintas which was signed in 2005. Cintas will be contacted to see if this contract can be renegotiated.

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