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The Montgomery County Board of Commissioners held their regular meeting on Tuesday, July 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 Chairman Truett. Invocation was led by Commissioner Thomas followed by the pledge to the flag.

The agenda was amended to move EMA update to the first item under old business; to add inmate work detail to old business; and to remove jail update from old business on a motion by Commissioner Braddy, seconded by Commissioner Smith. Motion carried.

The minutes were approved as corrected on a motion by Commissioner Smith, seconded by Commissioner Braddy. Motion carried.

Joe Filippone, Director of Economic Development reported to the Board that he is still looking for venders for the Farmer Market at the Courthouse. Mr. Filippone also requested permission to install a door to close off his office for privacy. This door will be paid for by the Development Authority. Mr. Filippone informed the Board that STC is offering a computer to be used for business entrepreneurs to use for plans and research. This computer can be placed in the extra office. On a motion by Commissioner Braddy, seconded by Commissioner Thomas the Board agreed for the door to be installed. Motion carried.

Bill Mitchell, Director of Toombs-Montgomery Chamber of Commerce reported that the nominating committee will meet in August and asked the Board for someone to be placed on that committee. The Leadership names have been identified and will be released later. Mr. Mitchell also reported that Southeastern Tech has received C.O.C. accreditation.

Administrator Curry informed the Board that 311 hours were put on the machines and the grass tractors are running.

In old business, Toombs County signed the EMS agreement. This agreement is for one year. Mel Kelly will report to the Board each month. Montgomery County will be responsible for upkeep and utilities on its ambulance station. Toombs-Montgomery County EMS will be printed on the ambulances. On a motion by Commissioner Braddy, seconded by Commissioner Burns the Board agreed to sign the EMS intergovernmental agreement with Toombs County. Motion carried.

The Board maintains its current standing on Annette Holton’s road and plans for no future action until she gets the road in condition for the county to consider accepting it. The Board will ask the county attorney to draft a letter to the residents of this road informing them of the county’s position.

The Board discussed the website. Joe Filippone, Robert Wheeler and Chairman Truett will meet to discuss the website needs.

Chairman Truett and Vice Chairman Braddy will meet in Wednesday July 2, 2008 at 12:00 to purge the County Ordinances.

The Department of Corrections has asked for around $40,000.00 for the guard’s salary for the inmate work detail. The Commissioners will send a letter to DOC, Senator Tommie Williams and Representative Greg Morris asking for exemption of this cost.

On a motion by Commissioner Smith, seconded by Commissioner Thomas the Board agreed to participate in the Haz-Mat program. Motion carried.

Artie Allmond of Hub Communications appeared before the Board to explain the new communication system for the fire departments. It will cost around $44,000.00. There will be 3 voting repeaters and 1 main repeater. The voting repeaters will be located in Uvalda, Mt. Vernon, and Kibbee. The main repeater will be in the Petross community. Mr. Allmond’s father owns the tower the main repeater will be on and the rent will be $350.00 per month. Mr. Allmond will do field test to check signal strength in the far ends of the county. It will take about 90 days to acquire an FCC operating license and will cost about $1,000.00. This system will be paid out the rural fire protection budget. On a motion by Commissioner Braddy, seconded by Commissioner Burns the Board agreed to proceed with the purchasing of the license. Motion carried.

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

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

On a motion by Commissioner Smith, seconded by Commissioner Thomas the Board agreed terminate Kevin Rogers’s position for failure to comply with pre-employment qualifications. Motion carried.

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

MONTGOMERY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

CALLED MEETING

JULY 24, 2008

The Montgomery County Board of Commissioners held a called meeting on Thursday, July 24, 2008 at 1:00 pm. Members present were Brandon Braddy, Mark Burns, Clarence Thomas, Charles Truett and Ronnie Smith. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss personnel.

Chairman Truett called the meeting to order.

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

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

The Commissioners discussed the issue concerning the expired terms of the entire Development Authority Board. The Commissioners agreed to correct the oversight by making the necessary appointments and term limits to the Development Authority. After further discussion, Commissioner Braddy made a motion seconded by Commissioner Thomas to appoint the following people with their respective term limit to the Development Authority:

2 years – Larry Atkins & Franklin Brantley

3 years – Joey Fountain & Mille Dugan

4 years – Mark Burns, Ronnie Smith & Colon Sammons

These appointments will become effective August 1, 2008. Motion carried. Because of Commissioners Smith and Burns being considered as candidates to the Development Authority, they abstained. Chairman Truett voted in favor for the motion. All Commissioners expressed their sincere appreciation and gratitude for the term of service of the outgoing Directors of the Development Authority: Martin Moses, Don Thigpen, Terry Whigham, and John Roller.

Commissioner Smith made a motion to give the road department employees a 5% salary increase beginning in 2009 and to look at giving the other employees a 5% increase also. There was no second so the motion died. It will be taken up at the August meeting.

The Board will have a budget workshop on July 31, 2008 at 6:00 pm.

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