BALDWIN COUNTY WORK SESSION April 30, 2024 City Hall Council Chambers 119 East Hancock Street 5:30 PM  MINUTES  MEMBERS PRESENT John' Westmoreland Henry Craig Emily Davis Sammy Hall Kendrick Butts (Via Phone) OTHERS PRESENT Carlos Tobar Cindy Cunningham CALL TOORDER  Chairman John Westmoreland called the meeting to order at 5:33 p.m.  ADMINISTRATVEPSCAL MATTERS  Proposed Roundabout Sinclair Dam Road.  City Manager Hank Griffith stated the purpose of this joint meeting is to begin initial discussion of a proposed roundabout at the intersection of North Jefferson Street, Log Cabin Road and County Manager Carlos Tobar reported County Engineer Brian Wood has developed a concept plan for a proposed single lane roundabout at this intersection. He stated no right of way acquisition and no utility relocation will be required. He reported that ift the County and City decide to pursue this project a preliminary engineering report, estimated to cost $5,000.00, will be done. Mr. Tobar stated the County will pursue a federal grant tot fund eighty percent (80%) of the cost of the roundabout which is estimated to cost around $1,000,000.00 which leaves twenty percent (20%) to be funded by the County and City at approximately $100,000.00 each. Mr. Tobar concluded by emphasizing the need for a roundabout to Councilman Steve Chambers stated he is ini favor of taking the next step on this project. City Manager Griffith reported the City already has an engineering firm conducting traffic studies and other statistics on North Jefferson Street. He stated the firm could expand the scope of their work toi include this project, and the County and City could split the cost of the additional Mr. Griffith stated that any utility work in the area should be done prior to beginning work on: a roundabout. He also stated that the City will not use any T-SPLOST funds for the Mr. Griffith he will contact Paul Simonton of Simonton Engineering to expand the contract scope to include preparing information on the proposed roundabout and will be in contact with  improve traffic flow on North Jefferson Street and Log Cabin Road.  work by the engineering firm.  roundabout.  the County Manager on this matter.    Water / Sewer Connection for Aquatic Center  County Manager Carlos Tobar reported the Chairman has signed the construction contract for the Aquatic Center. The County is requesting the City waive the water and sewer tapi fees for as six-inch (6") water and sewer line into the facility. He also asked the City to waive the water City Manager Griffith stated he would discuss the costs associated with the requested waivers with Mayor and Council. Ift they agree with the waivers, he would have them adopt a Commissioner Sammy Hall made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 5:50 p.m. Commissioner Emily Davis seconded the motion and itp passed unanimously.  meter fee.  Resolution at ai future Council meeting.  ADJOURNMENT  Respectulysubmited, GRALD  Chairman  Cunningham  County Clerk  G36