UR AGENDA WALKER COUNTY OARDOFCOMMESONERS AFAVETIEGORGA3OZA  WALKER COUNTY COURTHOUSEAMNEXI 1I,201 SMAIN STREET  -  The following constitutes the agenda for the regular scheduled meeting of the Board of Commissioners of  Walker County, Georgia to be held at6 6:30 p.m. on. June 13, 2024  REGULAR SCHEDULED MEETING  Invocation & Pledges  Chairman Whitfield will Call to Order the Regular Meeting  Establish a Quorum is present Approve Agenda Approve Minutes Public Comment Unfinished Business New Business  Minutes for thel Regular Scheduled Meeting Held on May 23, 2024 at 6:30 p.m.  Minutes for thel Regular Scheduled Meeting Held on April 11, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. (Tabled at the Resolution R-020-24 to Appoint Members to the Chickamauga Public Library Board and Resolution R-021-24 to Appoint al Member to the DFACS Local Advisory Board Resolution R-022-24 to Approve the Payoff of the Walker County Development Authority's Outstanding Economic Development Taxable Refunding Revenue Bonds Series 2019 Purchase Order 2024-00001985 for $58,950.00 to JBM Repairs LLC for Building  May 16, 2024 meeting and tabled again at the May 23, 2024 meeting)  Rossville Public Library Board  Improvements (Funding from 2020 SPLOST) May 2024 Departmental Statistics Commissioner Comments Executive Session (ifr necessary)  Adjourn  NEXTI REGULAR MEETING Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 6:30 p.m.    Reqular Scheduled Board of Commissioners Meeting  Walker County Annex III May23.2024 6:30PM  Roll Call  Present/Absent  Commissioner Blakemore Commissioner Askew Chairman Whitfield Commissioner Hart Commissioner Stultz  Present Present Present Present Present    RG Sign Ins Sheet May23,2024 6:30PM  Regular Scheduled Board of Commissioners Meeting  Name  Address  Rich Atla Doxpl'Smnalen KmhyTallve Lhs Eulpopr Paus Gls 415y oue hihur Bawhu Eubawks Mdass mos Jimfope PAJ! lome Ziylaki DanBever SIRMSAK Hamilhn BMCIL Laura Dusla Coapowley hindseu Goma Pyr Giran LeEHew BAANEEL C3s  255 Windu Mendovo Dnur-lylt  1133 BraherowZANE phule  LAFec Uawoa Chicllemanya Chkescgs Villansco KAFAye6 HKSG Lafuyeff KGMAIt Chafhnya Lifauyalk  1 Kelly St Rossuiwe 14(2 kelly Sh Rossuille 6HYG FLNITSTONE HoaoBept Ronx  Mz    Walker County Governmental Authority 101 South Duke Street, P.O. Box 445 LaFayette, GA 30728 706-638-1437 Minutes of the Regular Meeting May 23, 2024-6:30PM  Callt to Order: II. Attendees:  Chairman Shannon Whitfield called to order thel Regular Scheduled Board of Commissioners Meeting held at/ Annex III, 201 S. Main Street, LaFayette, Georgia at 6:30 PM on May 23, 2024. Thet following were present: Chairman' Whitfield, Commissioner Robert Blakemore, Commissioner Mark Askew, Commissioner Brian Hart, Commissioner Robert Stultz, Legal and Policy Director David Gottlieb, Communications Specialist Dakiya Portera and Board Clerk Whitney Summey. Other guests signed in att ther meeting as well. Please seet the attached signi in sheet. Commissioner Hart made ar motion to approve the agenda, seconded by Commissioner Commissioner Hartr made ar motion to approve the minutes oft the Regular Scheduled Meeting held! May 9, 2024 at6 6:30 p.m., seconded by Commissioner Stultz, 4 ayes and 0 nays, motion was I. Chairman' Whitfield askedi ifa anyone would like tos speak ont the rezone request from Wendell Allan Barnes II from R-2t to C-1 for property located at 7001 N. Hwy 27, Rock Spring, GA: 30739, tax I. Chairman' Whitfield askedi if anyone would! like tos speak ont ther rezone request from Happy Valley BC LLCf from! Ito C-11 forp property! located ato 0 Happy Valley Road, Rossville, GA30741, taxi map III. Chairman' Whitfield askedi if anyone wouldI like tos speak ont ther rezone requestf from Daniel Beyer and Ralph Paul Lemingf from C-1 toF R-21 for property located at 3450 N. Hwy 27, LaFayette, GA 30728, taxi map andp parcelr number 0-322-4-002. No one came forward tos speak. I. Chairman' Whitfield presented the Proclamation fork Historic Preservation Montht to members of thel Historic Preservation Commission. John Culpepper, Chairman oft the Historic Preservation Commission, thanked the Board fort the proclamation. He said they are working tol help preserve, I. Melissa Hulseys said she obtained al letter between' Walker County and the City of Rossville for property on Ellis Road, al ballpark, and Williams Drive, a gym, through and open records request. She quoted the letter from 2008 where the Sole Commissioner agreed top pay the utilities att the Ellis Road location, owned! by the City of Rossville, sot they could hire ai full time employee to manage both recreational locations. She said the utilities for the Ellis Road location is about $28,000.00 per year. She added there is not currently an athletic director that is paid by the city sot there is nor needf fort the county to continue to pay the utilities. She added the City of Chickamauga and LaFayette recreations dor noth have their utilities paid! byt the county. She asked the Board tos stop paying the utilities for the! Ellis Road location and ask tob be reimbursedi from the date the city nol longer had ana athletic director. She said she submitted and open record request for alle expenses for the Williams Drive location. She said she was told expenses were not tracked! by location. She said there have! been many improvements tot the building such as the capital expense ofar new HVAC unit. She said per GAAP accounting standards expenses should be detailed peri location. Shes said she is aware of one fullt time employee working ont the property which would alsol bea ane expense oft thel location. She askedt the Board to look intol her request and Il. Gary Williams said the revised minutes from April 11, 2024 ares still not accurate. Hes saidt they do notr reflect Commissioner Hart's askingt the Chairit ifs $260,000.00 will be enought to cover the walking trail project att the Civic Center, Chairman' Whitfield's comments that hev was stilll looking intot the costs oft the walking trial tos seei ifthe funds would cover the project, or Commissioner  III. Approval of Agenda: IV. Approval of Minutes: V. Public Hearing:  Blakemore, 4 ayes and Onays, motion carried.  approved.  map and parcel number 0-328-1-011. No one came forward tos speak. and parcel number 0-136-017A. No one came forward tos speak.  VI. Ceremonial:  promote ande enhance historic propertyi in Walker County.  VII. Public Comment:  provide the requested information.    Askew's comments about! lookingi into the usage data for the walkingt trail. He said he does not think hundreds oft thousands of dollars should! bes spent on a walking trail. He said we are adding tot the national debt! by spending money ons something thati is not ar need oft the county. He said the Boardr needst to concentrate ont ther needs not wants oft the citizens. He said the Rossville splash padi is also a projectt that isr nota a need. He askedi if Gilley Lane in District 4 willl be extended or widened with any type of publicr money because it does notr need tob ber repaved. He also said hel hoped each member oft the Board understands every aspect oft the grants they are III. Lindsey Gorman said shei ist tryingt tos start Bestfriends and Hens, a nonprofit animal rescue in Rossville. She said they! have at foster contract but have been cited by animal controlr multiple times. She said she! has spent countless dollars tryingt to get everything done that has been asked of her to obtain her licenses. She said shet feels that the Department ofA Agriculture and animal control have delayed her licenses beingi issued. She gave details of some of her encounters with animal control. She said the animal control officers need tob bep property trained IV. Ryan Gorman said animal control and the Department ofA Agriculture are not actingi in the best interest ofh hisf family. He saidt they are af foster based rescue that works with other rescues int the county. Hes said they want tot help with the dog overpopulation. He said animal controll has removed animals from their care and he wouldl like them to be given! back. He said their next move is legal action if they cannot get their kennel! license. He added the reportt they received from animal control was not accurate and! he would liket thesei issues tot be looked into. Tony Disanto said! hep purchased property on Vulcan Drive abouta a year ago. Hes said the road is scheduledi tob be paved this year. Hes said the four residents ont the road are alli ina agreement that they do notv want ther road to be paved. He said they want tol keep the rural characteristics of the property and they are happy with the gravel road. He said they are worried about chemicals running intot the creek and other environmental factors. He asked the Boardt tol looki into other options such as only graveling ther road. Hes said the property owners are willingt tor maintain the road themselves. Commissioner. Askew said he willl looki into this issue. VI. Ed Yates commended the Boardf fort their job. He quoted a speech to Congress by David Crockett. He said the Board has al hugef fiduciary responsibility tot the citizens. He said there have been manyi issues brought upt tonight and he wants to see the Board be accountable fort their Commissioner. Askew made a motion tot table the minutes for the regular scheduled meeting held onA April 11, 2024 at6 6:30 p.m. for revisions to be properly corrected, seconded by Commissioner II. Chairman' Whitfield presented the variance request from Roy and! Kimberly Ballardt to divide off less thant five acresi in an A-1 zonef for property located at2 255 Windy Meadow Drive, LaFayette, GA: 30728, tax map and parcelr number 0-515-1-020C. Commissioner Hart said this request is very similar to a previous request on Old LaFayette Road. He asked Planning and Zoning Director Jon Pursley tol look into rezoning the surrounding property. Commissioner Hart made a motion to approve, seconded by Commissioner Blakemore, 4 ayes and 0 nays, motion carried. Chairman Whitfield read Resolution R-019-241 to award a contract for courthouse renovations. He saidt there were three RFPS submitted. Commissioner Askew asked the building inspector to present thei information request fort the proposals. Building Inspector Jon Pursley said one oft the proposals was significantly different because itv was quoted for eight brick angles when they were askedt to quote one. Commissioner. Askew said there have been many people who have worked very hard ong getting this RFP out. He said after reviewing the bids, hef feels comfortable awarding the contract to thel lowest bidder. Chairman' Whitfield presented the bids from Metro Waterproofing, Buckeye Construction, and Masonry Specialist Corporation. Commissioner Hart said they added thet front step repairs and the walkway repairt tot the first RFP. Commissioner Hart made ar motion to acceptt thet bid from Masonry Specialist Corporation, seconded by Chairman Whitfield presented the rezone request from Wendell Allan Barnes Ilf from R-2 to C-1 forp property located at7 7001 N. Hwy 27, Rock Spring, GA: 30739, tax map and parcel number 0-328-1-011. Planning andz Zoning! Director. Jon Pursley said thel Planning Commission recommended to approve with the conditions that the existing vegetative buffer remain against any residential property line. Commissioner Hart made a motion to approve with the Planning Commission's conditions, seconded! by Commissioner Stultz, 4 ayes and 0 nays, motion carried. III. Chairman Whitfield presentedt the rezone requestf from Happy Valley BCI LLC from! Ito C-1for property! located atOH Happy Valley Road, Rossville, GA: 30741, tax map and parcel number 0-136-017A. Planning andz Zoning Director. Jon Pursley presentedt the Board with handouts of plans and future goals oft the property owners. He said thel Planning Commission recommended approval. Commissioner Blakemore made a motion to approve, seconded by Commissioner Hart, IV. Chairman' Whitfield presented ther rezone request from Daniel Beyer and Ralph Paul Leming from C-1t toF R-21 for propertyl located at 3450 N. Hwy 27, LaFayette, GA: 30728, tax map and parcel number 0-322-4-002. Planning and Zoning! Director. Jon! Pursley said the owneri is wanting to rezone the property in order to be able tos sell the property. He said the Planning Commission  approving.  and asked the Boardt to looki into training.  fiduciary responsibility.  VII. Unfinished Business:  Stultz, 4 ayes and Or nays, motion carried.  IX. New! Business:  Commissioner. Askew, 4 ayes and Or nays, motion carried.  4a ayes and 01 nays, motion carried.    recommended approval. Commissioner Hart made a motion to approve, seconded by Commissioner Blakemore thanked everyone for coming out and participating. He encouraged Commissioner. Askew congratulated all oft the graduates int the county. Hes said Memorial Dayi is a time tot thankt the men and women who have paid the ultimate sacrifice to make this the greatest country tol livei in. He added the Board works very hard tot try tor make the right decisions for everyonei int the county. He assured everyone he would looki into the concerns brought forward III. Commissioner Hart gave details fort the Farmers Market, Honeybee Festival, andt the FY2025 Commissioner Stultz wishede everyone a safe Memorial Day weekend. He thanked allo oft the county employees fort their dedication and! hard work. He also thanked the Republican Party for their worki int the county especially duringe elections. He suggested theyl look into a vetting process ona allo candidates runningf for official positions. Hei thanked everyone for coming out tonight. Chairman' Whitfield said the! Bestfriends and Hens licensing approval has to be obtained through Georgia Department of Agriculture whichi isa a state agency the county! has no oversight with. He said! he will looki into the other concerns brought forward. He said he will work with the Public Works Director ont the paving of Vulcan Road. Hes said ifeveryone isi in agreement, the county coulda abandon the road after thep proper steps have been taken. He wished everyone as safe Memorial Day weekend. He added hei is glad tol live int the greatest country where we aret free to have elections. Hes said hel has been inc contact with thei incoming Chair, Angie Teems. He said she was notp present tonight due tot her daughter having senior class night. He said he and Mrs. Teems have had great conversations thel last week and they are! both committed toa smooth Chairman' Whitfield made ar motion tog goi into executive: session for litigation and real estate, seconded by Commissioner Stultz, 4 ayes and Or nays, motion carried. The Executive Session began at7 7:36F PM. Chairman' Whitfield calledt the regular meeting back to order at8 8:00 PM with Commissioner Hart made ai motion to adjourn the meeting, Commissioner. Askew seconded the  Commissioner Stultz, 4 ayes and 0 nays, motion carried. citizens tor reach out with any comments, concerns, or questions.  X. Commissioner Comments:  and will come back with comments.  Budget Work Session and encouraged everyone to come out.  transfer.  XI. Executive Session:  no action tob bet taken from the Executive Session.  XII. Adjournment:  motion. Motion carried andt the meeting was adjourned at8 8:01 PM.  Shannon K. Whitfield Chairman/CEO Walker County Georgia  Date  Minutes prepared by: Walker County Board Clerk, Whitney Summey    Walker County Governmental Authority 101 South Duke Street, P.O. Box 445 LaFayette, GA 30728 706-638-1437 Minutes of the Regular Meeting April 11, 2024-6:30 PM  Callt to Order:  Chairman Shannon' Whitfield called to ordert the Regular Scheduled Board of Commissioners Meeting held at Annex III, 201 S. Main Street, LaFayette, Georgia at6 6:30 PM on April 11, 2024. Thef following were present: Chairman' Whitfield, Commissioner Robert Blakemore, Commissioner Mark Askew, Commissioner Brian Hart, Commissioner Robert Stultz, Legal and Policy Director David Gottlieb, Communications Specialist Dakiya Porter and Board Clerk Whitney Summey. Otherg guests signedi in att ther meeting as well. Please seet the attached signi in sheet. Chairman' Whitfield made a motion to add a purchase order from Stowers Cat fora a 100kw D1 diesel generator for the 911 center, seconded by Commissioner Blakemore, 4 ayes and 0 nays, Commissioner Hartr made ar motion to approve the minutes oft the Regular Scheduled Meeting held! March 28, 2024 at6 6:30 p.m., seconded! by Commissioner Stultz, 4 ayes and 0r nays, motion Chairman' Whitfield presented al Proclamation tor recognize April as Sexual Assault Awaremess month. Kristy Lawsoni from the Sexual Assault' Victims Advocacy Center thanked the Board and . Chairman' Whitfield presented al Proclamation to recognize May8 8, 2024 as Senior Citizens Day. Don Stultz said his father and many local businessmen started Senior Citizens Day many years ago and hev was honored to accept the proclamation and help continue this event. Hei invited  II. Attendees:  III. Approval of Agenda:  motion carried.  IV. Approval of Minutes:  was approved.  V. Ceremonial:  gave an overview oft their services.  everyone to come out tot the Civic Center and enjoy the event.  VI. Public Comment:  I. Jim Pope asked County Attorney David Gottlieb about the governing authority oft the Board and how wording could be changedi int the enabling act tol limitt the Board's ability toi institute a County Manager. David Gottlieb said it could be changed but he would have to discuss with the Board I. Gary Williams expressed concern about matching funds for the grant applications in R-014-24, as well as R-046-23. Hes stated R-046-23 was approved with 30% matching funds, but the agenda packet ont the county website listedi ita as a 20% match. Hei is opposed toa applyingf for a grant to revamp the walkingt trail att the Civic Center andi fears itv willl lead tor more money being spent and II. Laura Owsley asked questions about the recent audit. She asked ift the Chairman oversees the SPLOST account. She asked about SPLOST funds beingi in the general fund account. CFO Greg McConnell explained there was and overspending of SPLOST funds back in 2008 and these funds arei int the generalf fund account. Hes said itis a large interest bearing account: and the moneyi is planned to be spents soon. Mrs. Owsley asked about tax abatements specifically with McLemore. Chairman' Whitfield said there arer none currently. Mrs. Owsley asked about the land purchase at the Industrial Park! byt thel Walker County Development. Authority. She asked about the conduit debt andi ift the WCDA was responsible for the bonds. Chairman' Whitfield said the county is the  and legislation tos see whati is permissible.  more taxes andf fees int the county.  bond holder, buti isr notr responsible for any funds.  VII. New Business:    Chairman' Whitfield read Resolution! R-013-241 toa award a road paving contract for 2024. Commissioner Blakemore made a motion to approve, seconded by Commissioner. Askew, 4 ayes H. Chairman' Whitfield read Resolution! R-014-24 to approvet the submission ofaf formal grant application fort the Georgial Recreational Trails Program tot the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. He saidt this willr replace the walkingt trail att the Civic Center. He gave an overview of all oft the ongoing maintenance that has tob be donet tot the trail now and said this will be a much betterf featuret fort the community. Hes said the application has made it through the first round and thati is a signi itis a competitive application for this second round. He said since this is an established feature att the Civic Center thatr requires consistent maintenance, this is a need for the trail. Commissioner Hart askedi ift the $200,000.001 in grant funds and $60,000.00 in matching funds would! be enought to cover the project. Chairman Whitfield said hel has not seen the cost estimates ont the project sol hei isi nots sure att this time. Commissioner Stultz asked where the 30% matching funds would come from. Chairman' Whitfield said ARPA funds. Commissioner. Askew asked aboutt the discrepancy inr matching fund percentages. Chairman Whitfield said it was at typo that was caught after it was publicized. Hes said the program required 30% matching funds. Commissioner. Askew saidt there isa al lot of usage oft the trail and! he will be gladt tos seei it renovated. He said this is ane existingt trail and therei is a need tok keep the trail usable for the community. Gary Williams askedi ift there was any data of how many people uset the trail. Commissioner. Askew said he does not have any data but he passes there multiple times per day and he visually sees it being used a great deal. Chairman' Whitfield said there will ber more use oncet the newp playground isf finalized. Commissioner Stultz said ther news surface would also be wheelchair accessible. Commissioner Hart made ar motion to approve, seconded! by III. Chairman' Whitfield read Resolution! R-015-24 to establish a policy for the adoption oft the county's fiscal year budget. Commissioner. Askew askedi ifthis timeline would give amplet time for everything tob be reviewed and thent finalized. He said there was at time crunch last year and he wants to avoid that goingf forward. Chairman' Whitfield said yes. Commissioner Stultz made a motion to approve, seconded by Commissioner Blakemore, 4 ayes and 0 nays, motion carried. IV. Chairman' Whitfieldr read Resolution! R-016-24 to appoint Blake Hodge tos serve on the Northwest Georgia Region 1 Emergency Medical Services Council. Chairman Whitfield made a motion to approve, seconded by Commissioner Hart, 4 ayes and 0 nays, motion carried. V. Chairman' Whitfield read Resolution R-017-24 to amend the regular meeting calendar for 2024. Commissioner. Askew made a motion to approve, seconded by Commissioner Stultz, 4 ayes and VI. Chairman' Whitfield presented purchase order 2024-00001424 for $51,530.25 tol Loughridge Equipment for mowinge equipment. He said there isr not any back up equipment currently and the inventory is aging. He said Bushhogi ist thet brand currently used so they are familiar witht the maintenance and have spare parts. He said thisi isf for two units forr roadside mowing. He said they are several months out, but the vendor ist tryingt to get one on! hand. Commissioner Blakemore made a motion toa approve, seconded by Commissioner Stultz, 4 ayes and 0 nays, VII. Chairman Whitfield presented purchase order 2024-00001547 for $41,765.00 to. Jake Marshall Service fora1 15-tons split heat pump. Hes said SPLOST funds will be used for the purchase. He said thisi isa att thel Rossville Community Center and will move the unit tot the rooft top and out oft the wayf fort ther news sidewalk and door. He said therei is a 14 day! leadt time. Commissioner Hart askedi ift the! building was used for voting. Chairman' Whitfield saidt the building is highly used year round and there is' ap possibility tou usei itfor votingi int thei future. Commissioner Stultz made a motiont to approve, seconded by Commissioner Askew, 4 ayes and 0 nays, motion carried. VIII. Chairman' Whitfield presented the purchase order from StowersCAT for a 100kw Cat model D100 dieself field engine generator set for $78,583.00. Curtis Creekmur: said this will replace the unit at the 911 center and! both units are alike. He said this uniti is available now. He said this unit will be outside witha ane enclosure. He said this purchase includes everything fori installation and the enclosure. Commissioner. Askewr made a motion to approve, seconded by Commissioner  and 0r nays, motion carried.  Commissioner. Askew, 4a ayes and Or nays, motion carried.  Onays, motion carried.  motion carried.  Blakemore, 4 ayes and 0 nays, motion carried.  IX. Chairman Whitfield presented thel March 2024 Department Statistics.  VIII. Commissioner Comments:  I. Commissioner Blakemore thanked everyone for coming out and participating. Het thanked all employees for their hard work. He gave information about the animal microchipping clinic event at thel Rossville Community Center. Hee encouraged citizens tor reach out with any comments, II. Commissioner. Askew thanked everyone fort their participation and for all oft the employees dedication tot the citizens andt the county. He said the Boardi is working hard to dot the best for all citizens int the county. He said all oft the community's participation andi input helpst the Board doa a III. Commissioner Hart gave details ofat few events coming up. He said April 20i is tire amenity day at  concerns, or questions. betterj job for the citizens.  the landfill and encouraged everyone tob bring any tires they may have.    Commissioner Stultzt thanked everyone for coming out and all oft the county employees for their dedication and hard work. Hee encouraged everyone to come outt tot the Senior Citizens Event. . Chairman Whitfield said April 22i is earth day and the Landfill is hostingi its annual tire amnesty day onA April 20. Hes said they will bet taking up to 16p passenger tires from each citizen. He said the City ofF Rossville! has partnered with the County tol be a designated drop offs site as well. I. Commissioner Blakemore made a motion to goi into executive session for personnel, seconded by Commissioner Stultz, 4 ayes and 0 nays, motion carried. The Executive Session began at7 7:38 PM. Chairman' Whitfield called the regular meeting! back to order at 8:00 PM with no action tob be . Commissioner Hart made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Commissioner Blakemore seconded  IX. Executive Session:  taken from the Executive Session.  X. Adjournment:  ther motion. Motion carried and ther meeting was adjourned at8 8:01 PM.  Shannon K. Whitfield Chairman/CEO Walker County Georgia  Date  Minutes prepared by: Walker County Board Clerk, Whitney Summey    RESOLUTION R-020-24  AI RESOLUTION OFTHEI BOARDOFCOMMISSIONERS OF WALKER COUNTYTO APPOINT A MEMBER OF THE CHICKAMAUGA PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD AND  THE ROSSVILLE PUBLICIIBRARY BOARD  WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of Walker County ("Board") is the governing WHEREAS, one oft the duties delegated to the Chairman of the Board is to appoint WHEREAS, O.C.G.AS S 20-5-42 (a) provides that a county board of trustees shall consist ofa atl least one appointee from each governmental agency financially supporting the  authority of Walker County, Georgia; and  members to all committees oft thel board with the approval oft thel board; and  library on al regular basis; and  WHEREAS, O.C.G.A. $: 20-5-42 (b) provides that a regional board of] library trustees shall consist oft trustees serving on members county boards who are appointed to the regional board by each countyl board for ai term specifiedi in writing pursuant tot the constitution and  bylaws of thel library system; and  WHEREAS, a vacancy will exist on the Chickamauga Public Library Board due toi the WHEREAS, a vacancy will exist ont the Rossville Public Library Board due tot the WHEREAS, Chairman Whitfield submits the following appointment to serve: Teresa Guffey tot the Chickamauga Public Library Board for at term beginningJuly1, Susan' Tankersleyt to thel Rossville Public Library Board for at term beginning July 1, THEREFORE, BE. ITI RESOLVED byt the Board of Commissioners of Walker County,  expiration oft thet term for Vicki Garner on June; 30, 2024;and expiration oft thet term forl Doris White on June 30, 2024;and  2024 and ending. June 30, 2027 2024 and ending June 30, 2027  Georgia that the appointments ofTeresa Guffey and Susan' Tanlersleyareapproved.  SO RESOLVED AND ADOPTED this 13th day of June, 2024.  RESOLUTION R-20-24 11    ATTEST:  WALKER COUNTY, GEORGIA  Whitney Summey, Deputy Clerk  SHANNON K. WHITFIELD, Chairman Thei foregoing Resolution received a motion for second by Commissioner, and upon the question the votei is  from Commissioner, nays to adopt the Resolution.  (SEAL)  ayes,  RESOLUTIONR202412    Mr. Shannon' Whitfield Walker County Board Chair POE Box 445 LaFayette, GA: 30728 Dear Commissioner Whitfield:  May 17, 2024  Asag governmentalf funding agency thats supports thel LaFayette-Walker County Public Library, the Rossville Public Library, and the Chickamauga Public Library, the Walker County Commission makes a total ofs six appointments tot the local Library Boards of Trustees. According tol law, these appointments are set up on 2. Nor member may serve ont this board for more than four successive three-year terms of office.  arotating basis. The Constitutions oft these Boards of Trustees states that There aret two appointments we are asking you to make aty your next meeting.  1.  The term of officei ist three years, starting July1  Appointee Teresa Guffey 8134 Hog. Jowl Road Chickamauga, GA: 30707 Susan Tankersley 1687 Chattanooga' Valley Rd Flintstone, GA30728  Library Board  Term  Chickamauga Public Library Board July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2027  Rossville Public Library Board  July 1, 2024 June 30, 2027  We ask thaty your make these appointments before July 1st, and that you notify the appointees and the library, in writing, in accordance with law. The next meeting of the Chickamauga Public Library is on Thank you for your thoughtful attention to these important appointments to represent the citizens of  October 17, 2024 and the Rossville Public! Library's next meetingi is July 23, 2024.  Walker County ont the publicl library boards oft trustees.  Sincerely,  Kecia kubomhe Lecia Eubanks, Director Cherokee Regional Library System  Cherokee Regional Library System Dadel Chickamaugal LaFayette-Walker IRossville  305 South Duke Street LaFayette, Georgia 30728 I 0:706.638.2992 1 :706.638.4028 I chrl.org    RESOLUTION R-021-24  AR RESOLUTION OFTHEI BOARDOF COMMISSIONERS OFWAIKERCOUNTYTO APPOINT A MEMBER OF THE DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY & CHILDREN  SERVICES(DFCS)LOCALCOUNDUNTYADVISORY BOARD  WHEREAS, thel Board of Commissioners of Walker County ("Board")i isi the governing WHEREAS, O.C.G.A.S4 49-3-2 provides the governing authority the responsibility to appoint members tot thel local county Department of Family and Children Services board, and that said governing authority shall ensure all appointments are: made: from specific categories  authority of Walker County, Georgia; and  from within the community; and  WHEREAS, one of the duties delegated tot the Chairman of thel Board is to appoint WHEREAS, a vacancy exists on the Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS) Local County. Advisory Board duet tot the resignation of] Kimberlee Gravitz; and WHEREAS, Chairman Whitfield submits the following appointment to serveasa member oft thel Department of] Family and Children Services (DFCS) Local County Advisory  members to all committees oft the Board with the approval oft the Board; and  Board:  Debra Parrish for the remainder oft thet term and ending on June 30, 2026 WHEREAS, pursuant to O.C.G.AS4 49-3-2, Debra Parrish is duly qualified tos serve asa member oft the DFCS Local County Advisory Board andi is agreeable tos serve the people of  Walker County in such capacity;  THEREFORE, BEI ITRESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of Walker County,  Georgia that the appointment of Debra Parrish is approved. sO RESOLVED AND ADOPTED this 13th day of. June, 2024  ATTEST:  WALKER COUNTY, GEORGIA  Whitney Summey, Deputy Clerk  SHANNON K. WHITFIELD, Chairman The foregoing Resolution received a motion for from Commissioner, second by Commissioner. and upon the question the vote is nays to adopt the Resolution.  (SEAL)  ayes,    67/24,9:09AM  Walker County Government Mail- Board Member Appointment Needed. Walker County DFCS  Gmail  Shannon Whitfield commissioner@walkerga.us)  Board Member Appointment Needed - Walker County DFCS  1n message  Holden, Jennifer emlerocemcelsgegor To:' "us, commissionenwakerga'" commistrer@wakagausy Cc: Hennessee, Lori" onpemese@ehsgagor  Tue, Apr 9, 2024 at 4:04 PM  Hello Commissioner Whitfield,  lam sad to report that Walker DFCS Board Member Kimberlee Gravitz has resigned from the Board due to changes in her family which create al hardship for maintaining her commitment to the Board. Her resignation letter is attached, and was effective as of our last Board meeting, March 12, 2024. There are currently four remaining Board members, soi itis imperative that another Board member is appointed in order to remain in compliance with the requirements.  The good news is Ihave identified a candidate for the Walker DFCS Board that meets the criteria andi is willing to accept the appointment. Her namei is Debra Parrish and she is a retired DHS employee. Mrs. Parrish has history working at Walker County DFCS as well as Adult Protective Services through the Division of Aging. She comes highly recommended by Ms. Goodson and Mrs. Gravitz, who have both worked with her and know her from her involvement in the community. I have talked to Mrs. Parrish and she is excited about the possibility of serving the community as part oft the' Walker DFCS Board, if appointed. Ms. Parrish provided heri information below for consideration. llook forward to hearing from you about the appointment of Mrs. Parrish tot the Walker County DFCS Board, or another recommendation. Thank you!  Debra Parrish 16 Euclid Ave. M10 Chickamauga, GA30707  Email: pansnz0@comcasinet Phone: 423-902-1972 Jennifer Holden County Director Walker County DFCS  Georgia Department of Human Services 10056 N. Highway 27 Suite A Rock Spring, GA3 30739 762-231-8723 (M) emlermocen@ehsgago"  dhs.ga.gov I Twitter I Facebook I Instagram  htps/mailgooge.commainonk-setdlaobswewphsaach-al5pemand-heade.7958870272537827omap4195888770272537524.. 1/2    6/7/24,9:09AM  Walker County Government Mail- Board! Member Appointment Needed- Walker County DFCS  0915_001.pdf 19K  ntpsmailgooge.com/manori-swt.daolaoabivew-pliseachallspemha-neae79588702253752575247Cma94785888770272537524.. 2/2    March 12, 2024  To: Walker County Board of Commissioners From: Kimberlee Gravitz Re: Resignation from Walker DFCS Board  Please accept this notice as my intention to resign from the Walker DFCS Board, effective upon your acceptance. Ith has been my honor and pleasure to serve the community in this capacity.  SmkLbiy    This Resolution adopted by the Board of Commissioners of Walker County on the 13th  day of June, 2024.  BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF WALKER COUNTY  By: Chairman  (SEAL) Attest:  Secretary    DRAFT DATE: 06/07/24  RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF WALKER COUNTY TO APPROVE THE DEFEASANCE OF THE WALKER COUNTY DEVELOPMENT TAXABLE REFUNDING REVENUE BONDS, SERIES  DEVELOPMENT  AUTHORITY'S  OUTSTANDING  ECONOMIC  2019; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES  WHEREAS, the Walker County Development Authority (the "Authority") was duly created and is validly existing pursuant to the Constitution and Laws oft the State of Georgia (the "State"), including an amendment to the Constitution of the State (Ga. L. 1962, p. 912, et seg., as amended by Ga. Laws 1964, p. 1013, et seq., and continued by Ga. L. 1985, p. 4169, et. seg-, as implemented by Ga. L. 1964, p. 3104, et seq., as amended by Ga. L. 1978, p. 4360, et seq.), as thereafter amended (the "Amendment"); and the Authority is now existing and operating as a body corporate and politic, and its members have been duly appointed and entered into their  duties; and  WHEREAS, the Authority was created for the purposes of developing, promoting and expanding industry, commerce, agriculture, natural resources and vocational training and the making and promulgation of long range plans for the coordination of such development,  promotion and expansion within Walker County, Georgia (the "County"); and  WHEREAS, pursuant to a resolution duly adopted on June 11, 2019, as supplemented on August 7, 2019 (collectively, the "Bond Resolution"), the Authority has previously issued its Economic Development Taxable Refunding Revenue Bonds, Series 2019 (the "Series 2019  Bonds"); and  WHEREAS, the Series 2019 Bonds are currently outstanding in the aggregate principal WHEREAS, the Authority and the County entered into an Intergovernmental Contract (the "Contract"), pursuant to which the Authority agreed, among other things, to issue the Series 2019 Bonds for the purpose of providing funds to refund previously issued revenue bonds and to continue to provide certain facilities and certain services related thereto to the County, and the County agreed to make contract payments in stated amounts which are sufficient to pay when  amount of$10,620,000; and  due the principal of and interest on the Series 2019 Bonds; and  WHEREAS, the Authority and the County desire to authorize the defeasance of the WHEREAS, the Authority and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association (the "Escrow Agent") propose to enter into an Escrow Deposit Agreement in the form attached as Exhibit A hereto, pursuant to which the Authority will deposit with the Escrow Agent certain  Series 2019 Bonds; and  amounts sufficient to defease all ofthe outstanding Series 2019 Bonds; and County, and it is hereby resolved by authority of same, as follows:  NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Commissioners of Walker    Section 1. Defeasance of Series 2019 Bonds. The defeasance of the Series 2019 Bonds is hereby authorized and approved. The Chairman of the Board of Commissioners is hereby authorized to execute and/or deliver all such documents certificates or notices necessary  to effect the defeasance oft the Series 2019 Bonds.  Section 2. Escrow Deposit Agreement. The execution, delivery and performance by the Chairman of the Authority of the Escrow Deposit Agreement is hereby approved. Such Escrow Deposit Agreement shall be in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit A, subject to such changes, insertions and omissions as may be approved by the Chairman of the  Authority.  Section 3. Additional Actions. From and after the date of adoption of this Resolution, the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners is hereby authorized and empowered to take such other actions and to execute for and on behalf of the County all such agreements, certificates, affidavits and other documents as may be necessary or desirable in connection with the defeasance of the Series 2019 Bonds and the effectuation of the matters contemplated by this  Resolution.  Section 4. No Personal Liability. No stipulation, obligation or agreement herein contained or contained in the Escrow Deposit Agreement shall be deemed to be a stipulation, obligation or agreement of any officer, member, agent or employee of the County in his or her individual capacity and no such officer, member, agent or employee shall be personally liable under the Escrow Deposit Agreement or be subject to personal liability or accountability by  reason oft the defeasance oft the Series 2019 Bonds.  Section 5. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its  adoption.    EXHIBIT A  ESCROW DEPOSIT AGREEMENT    CLERKS'S CERTIFICATE  The undersigned Clerk of Board of Commissioners of Walker County, DOES  HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing pages constitute a true and correct copy of the resolution adopted by the Board of Commissioners of Walker County at an open public meeting duly called and lawfully assembled, on the 13th day of June, 2024, authorizing the defeasance of the outstanding aggregate principal amount of Walker County Development Authority Economic Development Taxable Refunding Revenue Bonds, Series 2019, the original of said resolution being duly recorded in the Minute Book of the Board of Commissioners of Walker County,  which Minute Book is in my custody and control.  WITNESS my hand and the official seal of the Walker County, Georgia, this the  13+ day of June, 2024.  Clerk    DRAFT DATE: 06/07/24  ESCROW DEPOSIT AGREEMENT  THIS ESCROW DEPOSIT AGREEMENT (this "Agreement") made as of this  day of  2024, between the Walker County Development Authority, a  public corporation of the State of Georgia (the "Authority"), U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, Atlanta, Georgia, as paying agent for the hereinafter described Series 2019 Bonds (the "2019 Paying Agent"), and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, Atlanta,  Georgia, as escrow agent (the "Escrow Agent").  WITNESSETH:  WHEREAS, pursuant to a bond resolution duly adopted by the Authority on June  11, 2019, as supplemented on August 7, 2019 (collectively, the "Bond Resolution"), the Authority issued its Walker County Development Authority (Georgia) Economic Development Taxable Refunding Revenue Bonds, Series 2019, in the original aggregate principal amount of  $14,505,000 (the "Series 2019 Bonds"); and principal amount of$10,620,000; and  WHEREAS, the Series 2019 Bonds are currently outstanding in the aggregate WHEREAS, pursuant to the resolution adopted by the Authority on  2024, the Authority has authorized the defeasance ofall oft the outstanding Series 2019 Bonds, as described in Exhibit A attached hereto and by this reference made a part hereof (the "Defeased Bonds"), and has provided for the payment of the principal of and interest on the Defeased  Bonds as they come due through August 1, 2033; and payment thereofhaving been made by the Authority; and  WHEREAS, the Defeased Bonds are no longer outstanding, provision for the WHEREAS, the Defeased Bonds bear interest at the rates per annum and mature WHEREAS, in anticipation of the beneficial result of providing at this time for  on August 1 ofeach of the years as more fully set forth in Exhibit A; and  the defeasance of the Defeased Bonds, the Authority has deposited into the Escrow Deposit Fund created hereunder sufficient monies which will allow the Escrow Agent to purchase general and direct obligations of the United States of America the principal of and interest on which obligations, when due, together with an initial cash balance, will provide sufficient monies to pay, when due, the amount necessary to pay the principal of and interest on the Defeased Bonds  as more particularly hereinafter set forth;  NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and of the mutual  covenants hereinafter set forth, the parties hereto agree as follows:    1.  The Defeased Bonds shall be defeased through payment as provided in  this Agreement. There is hereby created by the Authority and ordered established with the Escrow Agent a special separate and irrevocable trust fund to be designated "Walker County Development Authority Escrow Deposit Fund, Series 2019" (the "Escrow Deposit Fund"). The Authority hereby delivers to the Escrow Agent and directs the Escrow Agent to deposit into the immediate purchase of the general and direct non-callable obligations of the United States of America which are described in Exhibit B attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein (said general and direct non-callable obligations being herein called the "Acquired  Escrow Deposit Fund $  and to apply $  ofsuch moneys to the  Obligations") and tol hold $  as a cash deposit (the "Cash").  2.  The Escrow. Agent acknowledges receipt of: (a) acertified copy of the Bond Resolution;  (b) the moneys described in Section 1 and represents that it has deposited said (c) the evidence submitted to it of ownership by it, as Escrow Agent, of the  moneys in the Escrow Deposit Fund;  Acquired Obligations;  (d) the Cash; and  (e) a copy of the Verification Report of  dated  (the "Verification Report"), a copy of which is attached hereto as  Exhibit C, and by this reference is incorporated herein.  3.  The Authority represents and warrants that, based on the Verification  Report, the principal of and interest on the Acquired Obligations as and when due and payable and received in due course and deposited into the Escrow Deposit Fund, plus the Cash, will provide lawful money of the United States of America sufficient to pay principal and interest on the Defeased Bonds through August 1, 2033 (the "Defeasance Requirements," as set forth in  Exhibit D attached hereto).  4.  The Escrow Agent acknowledges the establishment with it of the Escrow  Deposit Fund, acknowledges that the Acquired Obligations and the Cash have been deposited in said Escrow Deposit Fund, and agrees that any interest earned on the Acquired Obligations shall  be held for the credit oft the Escrow Deposit Fund.  5.  The deposit of the Acquired Obligations and Cash in the Escrow Deposit  Fund constitutes an irrevocable deposit thereof in trust solely for the purpose of making the  payments described in Paragraph 3 hereof.  2    6.  The Escrow Agent agrees to apply the proceeds of the Acquired  Obligations and the Cash deposited in the Escrow Deposit Fund, and the interest earned on said  Acquired Obligations and the Cash, in accordance with the provisions hereof.  7.  The Authority hereby irrevocably authorizes and directs the Escrow Agent  to transfer to the 2019 Paying Agent (or its successors or assigns in such capacity) on or prior to the payment dates specified in Exhibit A the amounts specified for the Defeased Bonds together with instructions that such amounts be applied to the payment of the principal of and interest on  the Defeased Bonds.  The 2019 Paying Agent agrees that it will continue to comply with the applicable  and necessary provisions of the Bond Resolution which pertain to the payment, registration, transfer and exchange oft the Defeased Bonds. Such provisions and the applicable and necessary provisions of the Bond Resolution pertaining to the replacement of lost, destroyed or mutilated bonds are specifically incorporated herein by this reference thereto and the 2019 Paying Agent shall continue to abide by such provisions until the payment of the Defeased Bonds.  As soon as possible following the execution and delivery of this Agreement, the  Authority shall mail by first-class mail, postage prepaid, to all registered owners of the Defeased Bonds and shall file with the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board ("MSRB") in an electronic format through Electronic Municipal Market Access System of the MSRB, a provision for  payment notice substantially to the following effect:  *  3    PROVISION FOR PAYMENT NOTICE WALKER COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY  ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTTAXABLE REFUNDING REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2019  DATED AUGUST 22, 2019  The holders and owners ofall of the outstanding Walker County Development Authority Economic Development Taxable Refunding Revenue Bonds, Series 2019, maturing August 1,in the years 2024 through 2033, inclusive (the "Defeased Bonds"), issued by the Walker County Development Authority (the "Issuer"), are hereby notified that U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, Atlanta, Georgia, as escrow agent (the "Escrow Agent"), has received and between the Issuer and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as Escrow Agent and as paying agent for the Defeased Bonds (the "Paying Agent"), general and direct obligations of the United States of America the principal of and interest on which obligations, when due, will provide moneys sufficient to pay the principal and interest on the Defeased Bonds, as the same become due and payable, through August 1, 2033. The Escrow Agent shall collect the principal of and interest on such obligations and shall transfer the same to the Paying Agent, or its successors or assigns, for application to the payment of the principal of, redemption premium  has on irrevocable deposit under an Escrow Deposit Agreement, dated as of  2024,  and interest'on the Defeased Bonds.  All of the Defeased Bonds are now deemed to have been paid, and the holders and owners of the Defeased Bonds shall hereafter be limited to the application of such cash moneys or general and direct obligations of the United States of America for payment of the principal of  and interest on the Defeased Bonds.  Defeased Bonds  CUSIP 931557BB7 931557BC5 931557BD3 931557BEI 931557BF8 931557BG6 931557BH4 931557BJO 931557BK7 931557BL5  Maturity August 1, 2024 August 1, 2025 August 1, 2026 August 1, 2027 August 1, 2028 August 1, 2029 August 1, 2030 August 1, 2031 August 1,2 2032 August 1,2033  Amount $1,030,000 1,050,000 1,075,000 1,100,000 1,125,000 1,150,000 1,180,000 1,215,000 1,250,000 445,000  Rate 2.10% 2.20 2.30 2.40 2.50 2.60 2.70 2.80 2.90 3.00  This notice is for information purposes only and does not require any action at this time.  Holders will be notified prior to the redemption date.  4    U.S. BANK TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Escrow Agent  By:  Authorized Signatory  Dated  2024  5    The 2019 Paying Agent represents and warrants that all principal and interest  which became due and payable on the Defeased Bonds prior to the execution and delivery ofthis Agreement have been paid by the 2019 Paying Agent or the 2019 Paying Agent is holding  money sufficient to make such payments.  The Escrow Agent acknowledges and accepts the foregoing direction and  authorization. The liability of the Escrow Agent for the payment of the principal ofand interest on the Defeased Bonds pursuant to this Agreement shall be limited to the application of the proceeds ofthe Acquired Obligations available for such purposes in the Escrow Deposit Fund. and funds held by the Escrow Agent from time to time under this Agreement, and of all receipts and disbursements hereunder, and shall furnish the Authority reports thereof upon written request, subject to such reasonable regulations or restrictions as the Escrow Agent may from  8.  The Escrow Agent shall maintain full and complete records of all assets  time to time impose.  9.  Immediately after August 1, 2033, any monies and securities remaining in  the Escrow Deposit Fund, ifany, after payment of all amounts payable therefrom as described in Paragraph 3 of this Agreement or retention by the Escrow Agent of amounts sufficient to make such payments not theretofore made, shall be paid over to the Authority and this Agreement and the rights hereby granted shall thereupon cease, determine and be void, but such termination of this Agreement shall not affect the obligation of the 2019 Paying Agent with respect to payments of the amounts payable to the holders of the Defeased Bonds, whether or not such Defeased Bonds and coupons appertaining thereto may have been presented for payment on the date of  termination ofthis Agreement.  10. The creation and establishment of the Escrow Deposit Fund for the  purposes herein specified shall be irrevocable. The holders and owners of the Defeased Bonds shall have an express lien on the aforesaid Acquired Obligations and all cash monies in said fund from time to time until paid out, used and applied in accordance with this Agreement.  11. To the extent authorized by law, the Authority hereby assumes liability  for, and hereby agrees (whether or not any of the transactions contemplated hereby are consummated) to indemnify, protect, save and keep harmless the Escrow Agent and its respective successors, assigns, agents and servants, from and against any and all liabilities, obligations, losses, damages, penalties, claims, actions, suits, costs, expenses and disbursements (including legal fees and disbursements) of whatsoever kind and nature which may be imposed on, incurred by, or asserted against any of them at any time (whether or not also indemnified against the same by any other person under any other agreement or instrument) and in any way relating to or arising out oft the execution and delivery oft this Agreemen; provided, however, that the Authority expressly does not indemnify the Escrow Agent against its own gross negligence or willful misconduct. Except as to the holders of the Defeased Bonds, in no event shall the Authority, the 2019 Paying Agent or the Escrow Agent be liable to any person by reason of the transactions contemplated hereby other than to each other as set forth in this Section. The indemnities contained in this Section shall survive the termination of this Agreement or the  sooner resignation of the Escrow Agent.  6    12. The Escrow Agent acknowledges that it will, by virtue of its services  hereunder, have no lien or right of set-off on the Acquired Obligations or any other moneys in the Escrow Deposit Fund for payment of its fees and expenses for acting as Escrow Agent hereunder, for acting as trustee with respect to the Defeased Bonds, or for mailing the notice as specified in paragraph 7 above. The Escrow Agent agrees that it will bill the Authority for its services and expenses at its standard rates at the commencement of this Agreement and shall  have noi rights against the Escrow Deposit Fund therefor.  13. This Agreement is made for the benefit of the Authority, the holders from  time to time of the Defeased Bonds and Build America Mutual Assurance Company (the "Insurer"), and it shall not be repealed, revoked, altered or amended without the written consent of all such holders and the Insurer and the written consent of the Authority and the Escrow Agent; provided, that the Authority and the Escrow Agent may, without the consent of, or notice to, such holders or the Insurer, enter into such agreements supplemental to this Agreement as shall not adversely affect the rights of such holders and as shall not be inconsistent with the terms and provisions of this Agreement, in order to (a) cure any ambiguity or formal defect or omission in this Agreement; (b) grant to, or confer upon, the Escrow Agent for the benefit of such holders any additional rights, remedies, powers or authority that may lawfully be granted to, or conferred upon, such holders or the Escrow Agent; (c) subject to this Agreement additional funds, securities or properties; or (d) make such changes as may be required, in the opinion of counsel of recognized experience with respect to federal income tax aspects of municipal securities, to preserve the exemption from federal income taxation of interest on the Defeased Bonds or any other obligations of the Authority hereafter issued; provided, such change does not adversely affect the amounts of funds which would otherwise be available hereunder for payment of principal and interest requirements ofthe Defeased Bonds when due. With respect to any amendment to this Agreement, the Escrow Agent may request and conclusively rely upon an opinion of counsel to the effect that such amendment is authorized or permitted by this  Agreement.  14. If any one or more of the covenants or agreements provided in this  Agreement on the part of the Authority or the Escrow Agent to be performed should be determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be contrary to law, such covenant or agreement shall be deemed and construed to be severable from the remaining covenants and agreements herein contained and shall in no way affect the validity of the remaining provisions hereof, and the remaining portions of this Agreement shall in any event be construed to accomplish the purpose of this Agreement of providing for the payment in full oft the principal of  and interest on the Defeased Bonds as provided herein.  15. This Agreement may be executed in several counterparts, all of which  shall be regarded for all purposes as one original and shall constitute and bel but one and the same  instrument.  16. Itis expressly understood and agreed that the Escrow Agent's duties and  obligations in connection with this Agreement are confined to those expressly defined herein and no additional covenants or obligations shall be read into this Agreement against the Escrow  7    Agent. The Escrow Agent may consult with counsel with respect to any question relating to its duties or responsibilities hereunder or otherwise in connection herewith and shall not be liable for any action taken, suffered or omitted by the Escrow Agent in good faith upon the advice of such counsel. Any payment obligation of the Escrow Agent hereunder shall be paid from, and is limited to funds available, established and maintained hereunder and the Escrow Agent shall not be required to expend its own funds for the performance of its duties under this Agreement. The Escrow Agent shall not be liable for any action taken or neglected to be taken in performing or attempting to perform its obligations hereunder other than for its gross negligence or willful misconduct. Notwithstanding any provision herein to the contrary, in no event shall the Escrow Agent be liable for special, indirect or consequential loss or damage of any kind whatsoever (including but not limited to lost profits), even if the Escrow Agent has been advised of the likelihood of such loss or damage and regardless oft the form of action. The Escrow Agent shall not be responsible or liable for any failure or delay in the performance of its obligations under this Agreement arising out of or caused, directly or indirectly, by circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including, without limitation, acts of God; earthquakes; fire; flood; hurricanes or other storms; wars; terrorism; similar military disturbances; sabotage; epidemic; pandemic; riots; interruptions; loss or malfunctions of utilities, computer (hardware or software) or communications services; accidents; labor disputes; acts of civil or military authority or governmental action; it being understood that the Escrow Agent shall use commercially reasonable efforts which are consistent with accepted practices in the banking industry to resume  performance as soon as reasonably practicable under the circumstances.  17. The Escrow Agent may resign at any time upon thirty (30) days' notice to  the. Authority; provided however, no resignation shall be effective until a successor escrow agent has been appointed by the Authority. If no successor escrow agent has been appointed and accepted its duties within forty-five (45) days oft the Escrow Agent's giving notice of resignation, then the resigning Escrow Agent may petition any court of competent jurisdiction for the appointment of a successor Escrow Agent until a successor shall have been appointed as above provided. The Authority may, from time to time, designate a successor Escrow Agent; provided  said Escrow Agent complies with all of the provisions of this Agreement. State of Georgia without regard to conflict ofl law principles.  18. The provisions of this Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the  8    IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have each caused this Agreement to  be executed by their duly authorized officer or officers and their corporate seals to be hereunto  affixed and attested as oft the date first above written.  WALKER COUNTY DEVELOPMENT  AUTHORITY By: Chairman  (SEAL) Attest:  Secretary  (signature of 2019 Paying Agent and Escrow Agent on next pages)  [Escrow Deposit Agreement    U.S. BANK TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as trustee for the Defeased Bonds  By: Title:  [Escrow Deposit Agreement    U.S. BANK TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Escrow Agent  By: Title:  [Escrow Deposit Agreement    EXHIBIT A DEFEASED BONDS DEBT SERVICE REQUIREMENTS  See Page oft the Verification Report (Exhibit Ca attached hereto).  [Escrow Deposit Agreement]    EXHIBITE B TO  ESCROW DEPOSIT AGREEMENT ACQUIRED OBLIGATIONS  See Page  to Verification Report (Exhibit C attached hereto).  [Escrow Deposit Agreement]    EXHIBITC TO  ESCROW DEPOSIT AGREEMENT VERIFICATION REPORT    EXHIBITD TO  ESCROW DEPOSIT AGREEMENT DEFEASANCE REQUIREMENTS  See Page to Verification Report (Exhibit C attached hereto).    WALKER CO COMMISSIONERS OFFICE 101 S DUKE ST LAFAYETTE, GA: 30728  WALKER CO COMMISSIONERS OFFICE PURCHASE ORDER  PO BOX445 LAFAYETTE, GA: 30728  NO. 2024-00001985 DATE 06/07/2024  VENDOR 2437 JBMI REPAIRS LLC, JOSE LI BANUELOS JBM REPAIRS LLC, JOSE LI BANUELOS 21 MAPLE GROVE DR ADAIRSVILLE, GA: 30103  DELIVER BY SHIP VIA FREIGHT TERMS ORIGINATOR RESOLUTION: # PAYMENT TERMS  Whitfield, Shannon  QUANTITY U/M 1.0000E EA  DESCRIPTION Elections Building (SPLOST)  UNIT COST $58,950.0000)  TOTALO COST $58,950.00  Capital- Building Improvements new TPOI ollSutersldownspouis-  TOTAL DUE  $58,950.00  PAGE10F1  APPROVEDBY SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS    PROPOSAL #2024-086  JBM REPAIRS LLC 21 Maple Grove Dr, Adairsville, GA 30103 (678)848-6010  DATE: 06/06/2024 ADDRESS: 311South Main St, LaFayette, GA 30728  ITEMS:  Provide Labor, Materials, and Equipment To: (1.) Complete full tear off existing roof membrane (2.) Remove all flashing from HVAC units and walls (3.) Remove existing gutter and downspouts  (4.) Clean surface (5.) Inspected metal  (6.) Install new 2" iso deck board  (7.) Install new GAF 60 mil TPO mechanical attach (8.) Install new GAF TPO on parapet wall fully adhered  (9.) Install new flashing in HVAC  (10.) Install new wood nailer on gutter edge (11.) Install new drip edge with cover tape (12.) Install new gutter 8" and 6" down pipe  (13.) Install new 24 GA copping cap color selected by others  (14.) Clean up and haul debris  (15.) Install new 4x4 block under gas line (16.) Add wall pad around units up to 1 roll (18.) 20 year NDL warranty by manufacturer  (17.) 5 year craftsmanship  For Sum Of: $58,950.00  Thank you for your business!    Walker  Voter Building 04/18/2024 Claim Information  Mighty Dog Roofing 215- Greater Chattanooga 5959 Shallowford Road, Ste 507 Chattanooga, TN3 37421 Phone: (423)948-4118 Company Representative Austin Weber Phone: (423)693-8940 Mebarémgycogpoingon  County  MIGHTYDOG ROOFING  Walker County' Voter Building Walker County Government 311 South! Main Street LaFayette, GA 30728 (423)827-8305 Roofing Section  Job: Walker County Voter Building  Qty Unit 9.00 RL 265.00 EA 3.00 BX 3.00 EA 1.00 BX 1.00 BX 1.00 RL 17.00 EA 2.00 RL 1.00 EA 90.00 SQ  Elevate UltraPly TPO Membrane .060- 10'x100'- - White Elevate ISOS 95+ GL Polyiso Insulation- Grade 2-2.0-4x8 2"ISO boardr recommended for longevity ofr roofl life Elevate Insulation Fastening Plate 3" (1000 Cnt) Elevate All-Purpose Fasteners 3" (1000 Cnt)- Red Elevate Heavy Duty Seam Plate 23 3/8" (1000 Cnt) Heat welded Seamplates to ensure total water tight protection Elevate Heavy Duty Fastener 3" (1000 Cnt) Elevate UltraPly TPO Unsupported Flashing- .060-24" (50)-White Elevate Termination Bar (10) Elevate UltraPly TPO QuickSeam Flashing. 51 1/2" (100')- White Elevate Single-Ply QuickPrime Primer (3 Gal) Remove and Replace structural concerns Haul off and Dispose of Roofing Material OMGI Mini EPDM Pipe Support- 1/2"-1 1/2" Black Copping for Top ofF Parapet Walls OMG Small EPDMI Pipe Support. 3/4"-2"- Black  Remove entire old roof system and thoroughly inspect the roof and underlayment: for any damages or  90.00 EA 20.00 EA 18.00 PC 20.00 EA $71,294.52  Gutters Section  Qty Unit 1.00 EA  Commercial gutter installation mounting  115' of 8in box gutters with 110' of6 6in downspouts toi include adding ai fascia! board tos support gutter  $11,296.61    TOTAL  $82,591.13  Starting at $825/month with wAcorn APPLY    8  a *  a  E  3 0  E5E SE  8 Du D0    Best Friends: Data Matrix  Criteria:  Enter from date: 05/01/2024 Enter to date: 05/31/2024  Species  Canine months 127 38 6 3 0 o o 18 13 8 1 1 15 o o o 1 0 2 o 0 0 0 o  Feline months 17 16 0 8 0 0 0 o 1 0 21 48 0 0 0 o 9 3 1 o 0 0 o o 23 25 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 1 1 0 5 35 11 5 0 0 o o o o o 0 0 o  Adult Up to 5 Unknown Adult Up to 5 Unknown  Age 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  Age 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 o 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 o o 0  Beginning Animal Count 2024-05-01 Intakes: Stray/At Large Intakes: Transferred in from 0 Municipal Shelter Intakes: Transferred in from 0 Other Rescue Group Intakes: Owner Requested o Euthanasia Intakes: Relinquished by Owner Intakes: Returns Intakes: Other Intakes Live Outcomes: Adoption 21 6 Live Outcomes: Returned to 5 Live Outcomes: Returned To 0 Live Outcomes: Transferred 0 to Municipal Shelter Live Outcomes: Transferred 15 34 to Other Rescue Group Live Outcomes: Other Other Outcomes: Died in 1 Other Outcomes: Lost in Other Outcomes: Euthanasia5 Other Outcomes: Owner Requested Euthanasia 05-31 Spays/Neuters: Pre- Adoption Spays/Neuters: Free for Low-Income Families Spays/Neuters: Low-Cost for 0 Low-Income Families Spays/Neuters: Low-Cost for 0 General Public Spays/Neuters: TNR Spays/Neuters: Other  Owner Field  Care Care  Ending Animal Counts 2024- 112 27  48 9 o 0 o 0 o o o 0  Report: Best Friends: Data Matrix County Animal Shelter on 06/05/2024 by jlegge  Generated by Animal Shelter Manager 49u [Wed 05 Jun 2024 08:40:59 AM UTC] at Walker