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The Montgomery County Board of Commissioners held their regular meeting on Tuesday April 1, 2008 at 9:00 am. Members present were Brandon Braddy, Mark Burns, Clarence Thomas, Charles Truett and Ronnie Smith.

The meeting was called to order by Commissioner Truett. Invocation was led by Commissioner Thomas, followed by the pledge to the flag.

The agenda was amended on a motion by Commissioner Thomas, seconded by Commissioner Smith to add under old business uniforms contract, ambulance service, 911 address ordinance, ISO Ratings. Under new business, grass cutting, tire disposal, intergovernmental agreement for fire protection services, use of Adult Literacy Center by Sons of Confederate Veterans, purchase of car for Sheriff’s Department. Motion carried.

Appearing before the Board was Reverend Mark Jones, pastor of the Higgston Baptist Church. Reverend Jones appeared on behalf of some Higgston area residents who had concerns about an event called The Higgston Hawg Fest that was held behind Big Al’s a few weeks ago. Reports of loud music, alcohol consumption and nudity had been reported. Reverend Jones stated that he was shocked that there was not any kind of guidelines or ordinances regulating this kind of event. Reverend Jones gave the Board an ordinance proposal for events like this. Sheriff Sanders told the Board that his department had one call concerning loud music and when a deputy arrived and told them to turn down the music they did. The Board made no decision on this at this time.

Joe Philippone, Director of Economic Development reported of events he attended and of two proposals.

Bill Mitchell, Director of Toombs Montgomery Chamber of Commerce reported of upcoming events.

Administrator Curry reported that the machines had 311 hours and not all roads had been graded because of the rain. Several cross drain pipes are being replaced and they are still looking at motor graders.

After the ad to increase the commissioner’s pay beginning in 2009 was run in the paper, the Board adopted the resolution on a motion by Commissioner Braddy, seconded by Commissioner Smith. Motion carried.

After discussing the Cintas uniform contract, Cintas agreed to lower the price on several items so the monthly bill will be around $110.00 per week.

Chairman Truett talked with some of the Toombs County Commissioners and they are expecting proposals from three ambulance service providers. Chairman Truett told the Board that Toombs County indicated they would include Montgomery County.

At this time the Board listened in on the jail phone conference. Something should be happening by the end of the week to get everything back on track for the new jail.

On a motion by Commissioner Smith, seconded by Commissioner Thomas the Board adopted the 911 Enhanced Address Ordinance, effective September 11, 2008. Motion carried. This ordinance requires the displaying of 911 addresses so they can be seen by emergency response teams.

The Board discussed the ISO ratings. Some insurance companies are not recognizing the new ratings so property owners may want to shop around for their insurance.

The Board adopted the Fire Protection Services Agreement as a document to be offered to the municipalities a motion by Commissioner Smith, seconded by Commissioner Braddy. Motion carried.

On a motion by Commissioner Smith, seconded by Commissioner Burns the Board adopted the Five Year Fire Plan. Motion carried.

After obtaining prices for printing100 copies of the Five Year Fire Plan from Rigdon Printing for $386.64, The Print Shop for $550.00 and Newspaper Printing Company for $800.00, Commissioner Smith made a motion seconded by Commissioner Burns to allow Rigdon Printing to make the copies. Motion carried.

In new business, the mileage rate was increased from .35 to .50 on a motion by Commissioner Smith, seconded by Commissioner Thomas. Motion carried.

A decision on the Emergency Curfew Ordinance was postponed until it can be reviewed by the county attorney.

On a motion by Commissioner Smith, seconded by Commissioner Burns the Board adopted the mutual aid agreement with GEMA. Motion carried.

The Board discussed the future SPLOST including the projects they think should come off the top and the percentages to the cities.

The Board agreed to hire three grass cutters for the 6 month grass cutting season.

On a motion by Commissioner Braddy, seconded by Commissioner Smith the Board agreed to dispose of the scrap tires we have for $150.00 per ton. These tires will be taken to RMI in Alma. Motion carried.

Robert Cook requested that the Sons of the Confederate be allowed to use the Adult Literacy Center for a scheduled monthly meeting. The Board will suggest they use the Senior Center.

On a motion by Commissioner Braddy, seconded by Commissioner Thomas the Board agreed to purchase a 2003 Crown Vic with 69,000 miles from Bo’s Auto Sales in Statesboro for $7,800.00 to replace the deputy car that was totaled by Dana Cooper. Motion carried.

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

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

On a motion by Commissioner Braddy seconded by Commissioner Smith the Board agreed to increase the Tax Commissioner Clerk’s salary to $10.00 per hour, increase the Probate Clerk’s salary to $9.00 per hour increase the County Clerk’s salary to $15.00 per hour, and the set the entry level salary for all clerks and dispatchers to $8.00 per hour. Motion carried.

On a motion by Commissioner Smith, seconded by Commissioner Braddy the Board agreed to two weeks advanced paid leave to Road Department employee Charles McLendon.

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

MONTGOMERY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

SPECIAL MEETING

APRIL 4, 2008

The Montgomery County Board of Commissioners held a special meeting on Friday, April 4, 2008 at 12:30 in the Adult Literacy Center. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the future SPLOST with the cities officials.

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

Members from the cities are attached to these minutes.

Chairman Truett called the meeting to order.

Commissioner Braddy gave an overview of the SPLOST requirements

Chairman Truett reviewed the SPLOST collections of the past five years. Based on the increase over the past five years, the projected collection for the next six years is around five million dollars.

Bill Torrance, Vidalia City Manager, asked if the Board would consider Vidalia in the distribution of the SPLOST. The Board said they would consider this.

Chairman Truett proposed a 43% (cities) – 57% (county) split with projects benefiting the whole county to come off the top including courthouse repairs, fire protection, solid waste, recreation, county buildings repair, ambulances, and a bar pit. This will total around 2 million dollars. The cities did not like this proposal.

Commissioner Braddy made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith to split the SPLOST 50% – 50%. After further discussion, Commissioner Braddy amended his previous motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith to split the SPLOST 50 – 50 after the ambulances came off the top and pending the submission of the cities capital projects. Commissioner Braddy and Smith voted in favor of the motion. Commissioners Burns, Thomas, and Treutt voted against the motion. Motion failed.

Commissioners Braddy and Smith voted in favor of Commissioner Braddy’s first motion. Commissioners Burns, Thomas, and Truett voted against it. Motion failed.

Commissioner Burns made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Thomas to take all the county projects off the top and split the rest 50 – 50. After further discussion with the cities strongly opposing, Commissioners Braddy and Smith opposed. Chairman Truett voted against the motion. Motion failed.

Commissioner Smith made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Braddy to take the ambulances (around $180,000.00) and solid waste (around $150,000.00) to come off the top and the remaining SPOST to be split 50 – 50 between the cities based on population. Motion carried. Commissioner Burns objected.

Each mayor in attendance received a copy of the County’s Five Year Fire Plan, 911 Address Ordinance and the Emergency Management Curfew Ordinance for the cities to agree or disagree on.

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

S.P.L.O.S.T. MEETING ATTENDANCE

APRIL 4, 2008

NAME MUNICIPALITY

Sheryl Thompson City of Ailey

Mitch Fulmer City of Ailey

Joey B. Fountain City of Mt. Vernon

Joe Filippone Montgomery Development Authority

Deborah Henry City of Higgston

Lynette Coleman City of Tarrytown

Gary Coleman City of Tarrytown

George Tooke City of Tarrytown

Don Snively Tarrytown Fire Dept

Jimmy Braddy Tarrytown Fire Dept

John Neff Montgomery EMA

David Curry Montgomery Co Administrator

Johnny Corley City of Uvalda

Lloyd Moses City of Uvalda

Chris Outler City of Alston

Bill Torrance City of Vidalia

Kathy Bradford The Advance

Martin Moses City of Uvalda

Clarence Thomas County Commissioner

Charles Truett County Commissioner

Brandon Braddy County Commissioner

Ronnie Smith County Commissioner

Renee Cason County Clerk

MONTGOMERY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

CALLED MEETING

APRIL 9, 2008

The Montgomery County Board of Commissioners held a called meeting on Wednesday, April 9, 2008 at 12:00 noon. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the county’s projects for the future SPLOST.

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

Chairman Truett called the meeting to order.

The projected total six year SPLOST is $5,000,000.00 with $330,000.00 coming off the top for ambulances and solid waste. The 50 – 50 split with the cities will total $4,670,000.00.

After much discussion, Commissioner Braddy made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Thomas for the County’s portion to be spent on Roads and Bridges ($1,800,000.00) and Fire Equipment and Facilities ($535,000.00). Motion carried.

The Cities portion will be allocated according to population as follows:

City of Mt. Vernon 56 % $ 1,309,935.00

City of Uvalda 14.3 % 333,905.00

City of Ailey 14 % 326,900.00

City of Higgston 8.6 % 200,810.00

City of Alston 4.3 % 100,405.00

City of Tarrytown 2.7 % 63,045.00

Sheriff Sanders informed the Board that The Oconee Drug Task Force had seized a 1993 Ford F-150 truck and the County could purchase this truck for $2,500.00. This money would be divided with The Drug Task Force getting $1,708.62, the District Attorney’s Office getting $243.50 and the Sheriff’s Office getting $547.88. The Sheriff said he would waive his portion so the truck would cost $1,952.12. On a motion by Commissioner Thomas, seconded by Commissioner Burns the Board agreed to purchase this truck to be used for solid waste. Motion carried.

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

MONTGOMERY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

CALLED MEETING

APRIL 22, 2008

The Montgomery County Board of Commissioners held a called meeting on Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at 12:30 pm. The purpose of the meeting was to adopt the new S.P.L.O.S.T. Resolution and Intergovernmental agreement.

Members present were Brandon Braddy, Mark Burns, Charles Truett, and Ronnie Smith.

On a motion by Commissioner Braddy, seconded by Commissioner Burns the Board adopted the S.P.L.O.S.T. Resolution and Intergovernmental Agreement. Motion carried.

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