350  Houston County Commissioners Meeting  March 19, 2024 Warner Robins, Georgia  The Houston County Board of Commissioners meti ina a regular session at5 5:00 pm on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at the Houston County Annex in Warner Robins, Georgia, with Chairman Perdue presiding and Commissioners Byrd, Gottwals, Robinson, and Talton present. County Attorney Tom Hall, Director of Administration Robbie Dunbar, and Directoro rofOperations Brian  Jones were also present.  Commissioner Robinson led those presenti in the Pledge of Allegiance. Director of Operations Robbie Dunbar gave the Invocation. minutes from the March 5, 2024 meeting.  Motion by Mr. Talton, second by Ms. Robinson, and carried unanimously by allt to approve the County Attorney Tom Hall conducted as second reading ofa proposed repeal of Section 14-1of Chapter1 14; Articlel loft the Houston County Code of Ordinances titled Board of Adjustment and The first reading of this proposed amendment tot the Houston County Code of Ordinances was held at the March 5, 2024 meeting. Public notification of the proposed amendment was published int the Houston Home Journal legal section for three consecutive weeks. A copy of the proposed amendment was onf file att the Superior Court Clerk's office for examination and Chairman Perdue closed the regular portion oft the meeting and opened al Public Hearing. There being no comments, Chairman Perdue closed the Public Hearing and reopened the Motion by Ms. Robinson, second by Mr. Byrd, and carried unanimously by all to approve an amendment to the Houston County Code of Ordinances to REPEAL Sec. 14-1 oft the Houston  Appeals.  inspection by the public.  regular portion oft the meeting. County Code of Ordinances.  The sectiont to be repealed reads asf follows: Sec. 14-1.- Board of adjustments and appeals. involvedi ins some capacity int the building business.  There is hereby established: al board ofa adjustments and appeals for the county. This board is to consist of one licensed architect, one engineer or general contractor and five other people County Attorney Tom Hall conducted a second reading ofa proposed amendment to Section 2-274(f) oft the Houston County Code of Ordinances regarding Reserve Fund Policies. The firstr reading oft this proposed amendment tot the Houston County Code of Ordinances was held at the March 5, 2024 meeting. Public notification of the proposed amendment was published int the Houston Home Journal legal section for three consecutive weeks. A copy of the proposed: amendment was onf file att the Superior Court Clerk's office for examination and Chairman Perdue closed the regular portion oft the meeting and opened al Public Hearing.  inspection byt the public.  Houston County Commissioners Meeting Continued on Page 351    351  Houston County Commissioners Meeting Continued from Page 350  There being no comments Chairman Perdue closed the Public Hearing and reopened the Motion by Ms. Robinson, second by Mr. Gottwals, and carried unanimously by all to approve an amendment to the Houston County Code of Ordinances Section 2-274(f) to increase the goal for the general fund reserve to atl least six months oft the general fund budget, instead of  regular portion oft ther meeting.  threer months.  The amended! Section 2-274(f) shallr read as follows: Sec. 2-274- - Reserve fund policies. the totalg general fund budget.  () The general fund may maintaina allf five classifications off fund balance. Houston County will strive to accumulate an unassigned general fund reserve atl least equal to six months of  Mr. Byrd commented that this action was a strong and sound fiscal policy.  Chairman Perdue stated that property taxes take a few months to be collected and that by having these reserve funds the County will not have the need to take out tax anticipation Ms. Robinson presented a request for the use of county roads for the upcoming Annual' "Run 2E End Alzheimer's att the Landings" to! benefit the Georgia Alzheimer's. Association. Motion by Ms. Robinson, second by Mr. Talton, and carried unanimously by all to approve the use of county roads for the upcoming Annual "Run 2 End Alzheimer's at the Landings" to benefit the Georgia Alzheimer's Association. This event will take place on Saturday, April 6, 2024.1 Thel Landing Pointe Plaza in Bonaire will serve as both the start and finish for the 5K and 10Kr runs. The Sheriff's Department has agreed to help with traffic control. Chairman! Perdue thanked Mr. Rowlands for hise effortst tos support the Alzheimer's Association Mr. Talton presented a request for authorization to allow Chairman Perdue, Director of Administration Robbie Dunbar, and Chief Financial Officer Danyelle George to establish a deposit account with Morris Bank, ina accordance with Houston County's financial policies. Motion by Mr. Talton, second by Mr. Gottwals to approve the establishment ofaf fixed term CD at Morris Bank for a term of 12 months at 5% in the amount of $2,000,000.00. This investment will be purchased from the Water Fund - Renewal and Extension Investments. Upon voting Mr. Talton, Mr. Gottwals, and Ms. Robinson voted yes. Mr. Byrd abstained. Chairman Perdue advised that the county had CD's that were expiring at Bank of America, so Mr. Talton presented a request for approval of an Intergovernmental Memorandum of Agreement between the Houston County Board of Commissioners and the City of Warner Robins for the relocation of underground City utilities for the Elberta Road' Widening Project  notes.  through this race.  Motion approved.  the county is movingt these funds over tol Morris Bank and back into CDs.  Phase2 2.  Houston County Commissioners Meeting Continued on Page 352    352  Houston County Commissioners Meeting Continued from Page 351  Motion by Mr. Talton, second by Mr. Byrd, and carried unanimously by all to approve the signing of an Intergovernmental Memorandum of Agreement between the Houston County Board of Commissioners and the City of Warner Robins for the portion of the Project for City Mr. Talton presented a request to enter an Option to Purchase with Garrette Martin Chairman Perdue advised that Mr. Martin had previously agreed to a purchase price but that nowt this did not seem to bet the case. He asked Director of Operations Brian Jonesi ifh he had Mr.. Jones stated that Mr. Martin was not prepared tos sign the option to purchase agreement Chairman Perdue commented that inl light oft this new information, tabling this agenda item Motion by Mr. Talton, second by Ms. Robinson, and carried unanimously by all to table the signing of an Option to Purchase with Garrette Martin Excavating & Hauling, Inc., of Bonaire, Allt that tract or parcel of land situate, lying and being in Land Lot 12 of the Eleventh (11th) Land District of Houston County, Georgia, being! known and designated as Tract 1, containing 2.25 more orl less acres, according to a plat of survey being of record in Plat Book 49, Page 40, Clerk's Office, Houston Superior Court. Said plat and the record thereof are incorporated Mr. Gottwals presented ana amendment toa a current contract between Correcthealth Houston, Motion by Mr. Gottwals, second by Mr. Talton, and carried unanimously by all to approve the signing of an amendment between the Correcthealth Houston, LLC of Atlanta, Georgia, and the Houston County Sheriff's Department. The amendment, for the term of March 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, will change the monthly rate to $181,807.40 for a maximum of 600 Mr. Gottwals presented a request to change the vacant Treatment Plant Lead Operator (#3053) to Lab Analyst llp position (#3055) int the Water Department effective March: 20, 2024. Motion by Mr. Gottwals, second by Ms. Robinson, and carried unanimously by all to approve the change tot the Houston County Position Control Listing deleting the Treatment Plant Lead Operator (#3053) position and creating al Lab Analyst IIp position (#3055) effective March 20, Mr. Gottwals presented a request tot fillt the vacant Heavy Equipment Operator position at the Motion by Mr. Gottwals, second by Mr. Byrd, and carried unanimously by all to approve the hiring of Mr. Jamie Hernacki, to fill the vacant Heavy Equipment Operator position at the Landfill, at Grade 13 Step Ceffective March: 19, 2024. Staff has reviewed his qualifications, and  Utility Relocation for the Elberta Road Widening Project Phase 2. Excavating & Hauling, Inc., for property located on Old Perry Road.  heard back from Mr. Martin. att this time.  would probably bet the best course ofa action1 tot take. Georgia, for purchase of property described below:  herein by reference for all purposes. LLC, and the Houston County Sheriff's Office.  inmates.  2024. Also, to give accounting approval to make any necessary changes.  Landfill.  he does exceed the requirements oft the Cs step.  Houston County Commissioners Meeting Continued on Page 353    353  Houston County Commissioners Meeting Continued from Page 352  Chairman Perdue explained that hiring any employee beyond an A step requires approval by Mr. Byrd presented a request to release al letter of credit and accept a portion of a road for Motion by Mr. Byrd, second by Mr. Talton, and carried unanimously by all to approve the release of SunMark's Letter of Credit #132/516723800, upon expiration. Also, to accept the  the Commissioners. maintenance purposes.  following road recorded for maintenance purposes (ref. PB 83/ PG 168):  Street Name Old Windmill Road  Street Length 1684 ft or 0.31 miles  Speed Limit 25mph  Motion by Mr. Byrd, second by Ms. Robinson, and carried unanimously by allt to approve the Chairman Perdue closed the regular portion oft the meeting and opened Public Comments. Mr.. Jeffrey Light and Mr. EdF Fuller, of Brown Drive, boths spoke abouti issues involving dirt bikes driving and racing up and down their road causing safety and noise issues. Both individuals said they had contacted the Sheriff's Office for assistance with these motorcyclists, and that the Sheriff's Office had sent deputies twice. They stated that with this being an ongoing problem they were reaching out tot the Commissioners for help and assistance. Chairman! Perdue advised them tos speak with Director ofA Administration Robbie Dunbar after the meeting toe exchange information and that the Commissioners would assist in helping the There being no further comments, Chairman Perdue closed the Public Comments portion of  payment oft the bills totaling $2,428,603.46.  residents of Brown Drive with this issue.  ther meeting.  Chairman Perdue then opened the floor for Commissioner's Comments.  Mr. Byrd commented about the 2024 Southern Divisional Championship swim meet held at the Tommy Stalnaker. Aquatic Center overt the weekend, and how well attendedi the event was. He also said it was great to see all of those visitors coming into Houston County. He then mentioned the opening ceremonies of the Warner Robins American Little League season openinga also! held over the weekend. He also mentioned that Commissioner Taltony wasac coach Mr. Talton also commented on the Warner Robins Little League and the support it receives from the community. He also spoke on the fiscal stewardship oft the County stating that itis Ms. Robinsoni thanked everyone for attending the meeting. She also thanked people for their Mr. Gottwals expressed his appreciation to the staff for their work and involvement in developing these agendas for each Commissioners meeting. Het then commented ont the short meeting, saying that although short that much had been accomplished. He concluded his comments by mentioning that Good Friday and Easter were coming up and the message was not ofj justr renewal or goodt things to comel but ofc one specific persona and what they had done.  with the Warner Robins American! Little League. due tot the efforts and hard work of County staff.  involvement int the County and the matters before thel board.  Houston County Commissioners Meeting Continued on Page 354    354  Houston County Commissioners Meeting Continued from Page 353  Chairman Perdues stated that the April Commissioners meeting dates were changed. He stated they! had been pushed back a week due to Spring Break holidays, to allow staff to spend more time with their families. He announced the meeting dates as follows; April gth at 9:00 am at the Perry Courthouse, and April 23rd at 5:00 pm at the Annex in Warner Robins. He next recognized March as being Women's History Month and commented on the impact and contributions that women have made in our country over the years. He also spoke about his Aunt Betty Griffin who was thet first female commissioner in Houston County from 1980-1982, takingo overt the Commissioner seati fort her husband. Jimmy Griffiny who passed away. He closed his comments by saying he was appreciative ofa allt the women in his life who arei in his family, those who are County employees and for the one who serves with him on the Board of Motion to adjourn by Ms. Robinson, second by Mr. Byrd, and carried unanimously by all.  Commissioners. Meeting adjourned. Robbiel Dunbar Director ofA Administration  Chairman Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner