290  Houston County Commissioners Meeting  October 3, 2023 Perry, Georgia  Thel Houston County Board of Commissioners met inar regular session at 9:00 am on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at the Houston County Courthouse in Perry, GA, with Chairman Perdue presiding and Commissioners Byrd, Gottwals, Robinson, and" Talton present. Also present were Acting County Attorney John Hulbert, Director of Administration Robbie Dunbar, State Court Clerk Teresa Hathaway, Director of Operations Brian. Jones, Director of Personnel Ken Carter, Utility Director Terry Dietsch, Director of Purchasing Vanessa Zimmerman, Chief Financial Officer Danyelle George, Senior Accountant Will Davis, Chief Building Inspector Tim Andrews, and Community Planner. Jake Cox. County Attorney Tom Hall was noti ina attendance. Commissioner Gottwals led those present int thel Pledge of Allegiance.  Commissioner Robinson gave the invocation.  Lt.Col. Matthew Dolan, Deputy Chief, Special Operations Forces/Personnel Recovery (SOF/PR) &F Rotary Division, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center spoke of his military career. A native of Chester, Pennsylvania, Lt. Col. Dolan joined the Air Force with plans to become a pilot. Instead, he moved into the field of Acquisitions and after 20 years of service is now an Acquisition Program Manager. His division's responsibility is to support the recovery of personnel in combat situations and Air Force Special Operations Forces. He closed by saying that although! he and! his wife of 19y years have lived allo over the United States, they are thrilled Chairman Perdue and each of the commissioners thanked him for his service. They remarked theye enjoyed hearing about! his background, the interestingi information he gave about his role int the Air Force, and thel kind words about his feelings for Houston County. Teresal Hathaway, Clerk of Houston County State Court, was recognized by the Commissioners for the Clearance Rate Excellence Award her department received. The award was from the Judicial Council of Georgia for calendar year 2022. This award is given to those courts demonstrating: a high rate of clearing cases and we are int the top 10% of all courts in Georgia Motion byl Mr. Talton, second by Ms. Robinson, and carried unanimously by all to approve the ChiefE Building Inspector Tim Andrews presented Special Exceptions #2716- -#2721. Acting County Attorney. John! Hulbert made al blanket statement fort thel benefit ofa alla applicants for Special Exceptions for home occupations, that even if the. Board of Commissioners approves an application, neighborhood covenants may stilli impose certain restrictions upon ora against home businesses. Theser restrictive covenants are not superseded by any action the Board of Commissioners takes. The actions taken by the Board will not change any provision Chairman Perdue closed the regular portion oft the meeting and opened a Public Hearing.  tob be residing in Houston County and consider this their home.  resolving their cases.  minutes from the September 19, 2023 meeting.  within the covenant that prohibits any commercial or business activity.  Applicant #2716 was present, there was no opposition. Applicant #2717 was present, there was no opposition. Applicant #2718 was present, there wasi no opposition. Applicant #2719 was present, there wasi no opposition.  Ms. Zaloudek: statedt that she was unablet to bea att the meeting oft the Planning &2 Zoning Appeals  Board because she wasi ill.  Houston County Commissioners Meeting Continued on Page 291    291  Houston County Commissioners Meeting Continued from Page: 290  Applicant #2720 was present, there was no opposition. Applicant #2721 was present, there was no opposition.  Chairman Perdue closed the Public Hearing and reopened the regular portion oft the meeting. Motion by Mr. Gottwals, second by Mr. Byrd, and carried unanimously by all to approve the following Special Exception Applications to include any and all stipulations as noted on the Zoning & Appeals recommendation: and Section 95 Requirements staff report:  #2716 #2717 #2718 #2720 #2721 #2719  Olie and Teresa Burkes Arthur Crawford Matthew and. Jesical Martin Channel Brantley Marc and Rebecca Clay Karena Zaloudek  Medical Transport Business Landscaping and Irrigation Business Rental Properties Business Daycare Business Cleaning Business Handywoman Business  And tot table the following Special Exception Application:  Mr. Andrews advisedi the applicants approved ont the next stepi in the process, which would be Mr. Gottwals presented a request to fill the vacant Deputy Clerk position at the Magistrate Motion by Mr. Gottwals, second by Ms. Robinson, and carried unanimously by all to approve the hiring of Ms. Jill Jennings tof fillt the vacant Deputy Clerk positioni in the Magistrate Court at Motion by Mr. Gottwals, second by Mr. Talton and carried unanimously by allt to approve the reappointment of Lisa Bowen to the Zoning Appeals Board for a term of 06/06/2023 - Mr. Gottwals presented a request from the City of Centerville to add the Emerald Oaks Subdivision on Dunbar Road tot the Water Purchase Agreement between Houston County and Motion by Mr. Gottwals, second by Mr. Byrd and carried unanimously by all to approve the addition of the Emerald Oaks Subdivision to include the installation of two 8-inch master meters tot the WaterP Purchase. Agreement between Houston County and the Cityofo Centerville. Developer posting a bond covering more than 125% of the construction cost for work Issuance of utility permit to City of Centerville based on all conditions being met according to Adherence of the rate structure approved by the Houston County Board of Commissioners on Chairman Perdue thanked Brian Jones, Terry Dietsch and the Water Department employees for their work on projects such as this and expressed his appreciation for the cooperation  obtaining their business licenses through the Commissioner's office.  Court.  a Grade 14 Step Ceffective October 4, 2023.  06/05/2027.  the City of Centerville.  This approvali is contingent upont the following: performed ont the Houston County Water System. "Houston County Utility Accommodations." November 19, 2019, isf followed.  received from the City of Centerville and the developer.  Houston County Commissioners Meeting Continued on Page 292    292  Houston County Commissioners Meeting Continued from Page 291  Mr. Byrd presented: a request from the City of Warner Robins to annex property located on S. Chairman Perdue opened the floor for Public Comments, as there were no comments, the Motion by Mr. Byrd, second by Ms. Robinson, and carried unanimously by all to concur with the City of Warner Robins annexation request for property located on S. Houston Lake Road containing 1.84 acres and known as Tax Parcel # 00074E 173000. The property is currently Mr. Byrd presented a request for a change order on the Phase 6 Stage 1B Cell Construction Project. This change isf for the installation of an unforeseen underdrain, the cleaning of Phase Motion by Mr. Byrd, second by Mr. Talton and carried unanimously by all to approve change order #1 on the Phase 6 Stage 1B Cell Construction Project in the amount of $93,528.23 bringing the total cost to $4,033,828.43. This projecti isf funded by Solid Waste Capital Funds. Chairman Perdue stated that most people do not know the amount of money and time that goir into the construction of cells ina al landfill for the disposal of municipal solid waste. Ms. Robinson presented a request for approval of a bid for the 2018 SPLOST Road Improvement Project (Talton Road/ State Route 127 Improvements). Motion by Ms. Robinson, second by Mr. Gottwals, to approve the award ofal bid ont the 2018 SPLOST Road Improvement Project to McCoy Grading Inc. in the amount of $5,411,085.45. Upon voting, Ms. Robinson, Mr. Gottwals, and Mr. Talton voted yes, Mr. Byrd abstained. Motion approved for the award ofa a bid on the 2018 SPLOST Road Improvement Project to McCoy Grading Inc. int the amount of $5,411,085.45. This project will be paidf for by the 2018 Ms. Robinson presenteda ar request for approval ofab bidt to add Building Automated Controls to Motion by Ms. Robinson, second by Mr. Talton, and carried unanimously! by all to approve the award of the bid to add controls to the HVAC system at the Annex to Commercial Controls Group of Macon Georgiai int the amounto of$55,051.This, project willl bef funded by 2018SPLOST. Ms. Robinson presented a request for approval of a bid for 34 body cameras, and the Motion by Ms. Robinson, second by Mr. Byrd, and carried unanimously by all to approve the bid for 34 body cameras, and the equipment needed to operate them, from Motorola Solutions of Chicago, ILi int the amount of $94,367.13. This purchase will be funded from 2018 Mr. Byrd presentedar request for approvald ofab bid fori five 2023%1 Ton Crew Cabl Pickup Trucks. Motion by Mr. Byrd, second by Ms. Robinson, and carried unanimously by all to approve the bidi for five 20237 % Ton Crew Cab Pickupl Trucks from Phil Brannen Ford ofF Perryi int the amount of $41,162 each ora at total of $164,648. This purchase will bei funded from 2018 SPLOST.  Houston Lake Road containing 1.84 acres.  meeting continued.  zoned County C-2 and proposed zoning is City of Warner Robins C-2.  6sediment pond, ands some additional grassing.  SPLOST and the City of Perry.  the HVACS system at the Houston County Annex.  equipment needed to operate them, from Motorola! Solutions.  SPLOST and the General Fund Small Equipment.  Houston County Commissioners Meeting Continued on Page 293    293  Houston County Commissioners Meeting Continued from Page 292  Mr. Talton presented a request for approval of al bid on one 2023 F-150 Extended Cab 4X2 Motion by Mr. Talton, second by Ms. Robinson, and carried unanimously by all to approve a bid on one 2023 F-150 Extended Cab 4X2 Truck with a six-f foot bed for use by Animal Control from Phil Brannen Ford of Perry in the amount of $38,971. This truck will be funded by 2018 Mr. Gottwals made mention of an accounting error ina a prior motion, showing that the total amount oft thei five trucks should be $205,810, and not the $164,648 that was approved. Acting County Attorney John Hulbert stated that the motion needed to be voted on with the Motion by Mr. Byrd, second by Ms. Robinson, and carried unanimously bya all to approve the bid for five 2023 %T Ton Crew Cab Pickup Trucks from Phil Brannen Ford of Perryi int the amount of $41,162 each ora at total of $205,810. This purchase willl be funded from 2018 SPLOST. Mr. Talton presenteda a request for approval ofab bid ont two Tahoe PPV's for use int the Sheriff's Motion! by Mr. Talton, second by Mr. Gottwals, and carried unanimously by allt to approve the bid on two Tahoe PPV's for use in the Sheriff's Department from Hardy Chevrolet of Gainesville, Georgia int the total purchase amount of $84,062. This purchase willl bet funded by Chairman Perdue pointed out ane error ont the bills int the amount listed for the 2012 SPLOST fund. The correct amounti tol bev voted ons should be $246,038.74 for this fund. Hea also advised Motion! by Mr. Talton, 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. He then lett the public knowt that Public Comments would bel limited tof five minutes per individual District Attorney Willl Kendall spoke about the Narcan that had been given tot first responders ink Houston County to use tor reverse the effects ofa drug overdose. Since March oft this year 16i individuals have been administered this Narcan and 90 oft those were brought back to life. He alsos said that soont there willl be ana announcement regardingap product that will reverse the Chairman Perdue, and Mr. Byrd thanked Mr. Kendall for his vision and foresight in working to provide first responders ink Houston County with Narcan, and his work to make it possible. Will Davis expressed his appreciation to the Commissioners for the announced 3% COLA for Tim Andrews spoke about Lisa Bowen's appointment to the zoning and appeals board and commented about the commitment and sacrifice of time and resources the individuals on Without further comments, Chairman Perdue closed the Public Comments portion of the  Truck with as six-foot bed for use int the Animal Control Department.  SPLOST and has ane estimated delivery ofi November 2023.  correct amount.  Department.  2018 SPLOST.  that the total of the bills tob be paida at $4,114,762.87 was correct.  payment ofb bills totaling $4,114,762.87.  speaking today.  effects of Fentanyl.  employees.  these Boards make.  meeting and opened thet floor for Commissioner Comments.  Houston County Commissioners Meeting Continued on Page 294    294  Houston County Commissioners Meeting Continued from Page 293  Mr. Gottwals expressed his condolences to Robbie Dunbar ont the recent passing of his father and mentioned that he would be attending thet funeral of his own uncle later int the day. Ms. Robinson expressed her thanks to those attending the meeting and expressed her Mr. Talton commented that Houston County was great due to pillars in the community such as Mr. Dunbar. He thanked District Attorney Kendall for his work keeping the citizens of Houston Countys safe andi mentioned that the Georgial National Fair was opening this Thursday. Commissioner Byrde expressed his condolences to Mr. Dunbar and his family on the loss of his father. He also commented on Sheriff Talton's golf tournament: and how the tournament has Chairman Perdue expressed his condolences to Robbie Dunbar for the passing of his father and made mention of the amazing gentleman he was and the lasting impression he made in both Houston County and Peach County. He mentioned that the County'si insurance is upt for renewal and that alla available options are! being explored. He stated that the excellent level of coverage that the County employees had been accustomed to would remain the same. Chairman Perdue then mentioned several community minded individuals in Houston County that have recently been lost who have helped pave the way for the growth and success of Motion toa adjourn by Mr. Talton, second! by Mr. Byrd, and carried unanimously by all. Meeting  condolences tol Mr. Dunbar and his family.  raisedr money for the Georgia Sheriffs Youth Home.  Houston County. adjourned.  Robbie Dunbar Director of Administration  Chairman Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner