MINUTES AUGUST 1, 2024 9:00. AM  MERIWETHER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS  SPECIALCALLED MEETING  Commissioners Present: Chairman Gene King, Commissioner Rosla Plant, Commissioner Emmett Staff Present: County Administrator Jarrod McCarthy, Assistant County Administrator Blue Cole, County Clerk Allyson Stephens, and Finance Director. John Gorton  Collins, and Commissioner Bryan Threadgill Commissioners Absent: Vice Chairman Adam Worsley  Staff Absent: None I. CALLTO ORDER II. INVOCATION III. PLEDGE' - TO' THE FLAG IV. ADOPT AGENDA Program. All were ini favor. V. NEW BUSINESS  Chairman Gene King called the Meeting to Order at 9:00 a.m. Thel Invocation was given by Assistant County Administrator Blue Cole.  All.  Amotion was made by Commissioner Collins and seconded by Commissioner Threadgill to Adopt the Agenda with an amendment to. Add under. New Business #3- - Discussion ofFleet  1. Referendum Resolution to Continue: a One Percent (1%) County Sales & Use Tax Assistant County Administrator Blue Cole stated that provided to the Board was the Referendum Resolution that calls for this to be placed on1 the ballot and staff has completed all suggested revisions within the document. Asst. Administrator Cole: stated that all executed Intergovernmental Agreements have been received from each City and because oft this, with all Cities signing, the TSPLOST can be extended to 6years. Asst. Administrator Cole thanked all the Cities for working together with the County. Asst. Administrator Cole stated that staffwould like to ask thel Board for approval ofthe Resolution that will: request the Board of Elections to place this on the ballot for November 5, 2024. A motion was made to accept the Referendum Resolution to continue the One Percent (1%) Sales & Use Tax for TSPLOST and allow the Commissioners to sign. The motion was: seconded by Commissioner Collins. All were in favor. 2. Accept Kroger Opioid Settlement and Authorize the Chair to sign. Assistant Administrator Blue Cole stated thisi is regarding the ongoing Opioid Settlement and is specifically with Kroger. Assistant Administrator Cole stated that staff is seeking approval to participate int this and allow the Chair to sign. County Administrator McCarthy stated the attorneys had reviewed this and there was no risk and may generate some revenue. He recommendedi the Board participate. A motion was made by Commissioner Threadgill and seconded by Commissioner Plant to accept and participate in the Kroger Opioid Settlement and  for' Transportation Purposes (TSPLOST)  allow the Chair to sign. All were in favor.    3.  Discussion ofl Fleet Program  County Administrator. McCarthy stated that Enterprise came and reached out regarding a lease program that could enhance the quality oft the vehicles and save the County money. Administrator McCarthy explained it ist not something that we have to go all in on, but we could try out with a few vehicles. Administrator McCarthy stated that there is al lot ofinformation on thej program and recommended a Work Session. Chairman King stated that one ofthe reasons he asked that this be placed on the. Agenda was to have al brief discussion regarding this, due to the number of emails they havel been receiving on it. Chairman King stated that his personal opinion is there are many buildings in the County that need work and before the Board starts committing to $200,000 to $300,000 to start leasing vehicles and the Board changes, and another Board comes on, then they will come and take all their vehicles, and the County will be stuck buying everything brand new at one time. Chairman King stated that he feels right now the County is getting by and whenever: a vehicle is needed, we always find a way in the budget to get it and doesn't think the citizens need to see everyone int the County riding around in brand-new vehicles when there are buildings that are falling apart and roads that are still damaged. Chairman King stated that he would like to put al hold on this discussion at this time and not schedule a Work Session. Administrator McCarthy stated that Enterprise is stating there would bes savings, but at what point, he is not sure.. Administrator McCarthy stated the vehicles could be phased in, or only lease a small number of vehicles and purchase after leasing. Commissioner Threadgill stated that he agrees and doesn't feel the program will benefit every department. Commissioner Threadgill stated that this program would not cover larger vehicles such as ambulances and firetrucks. Commissioner Threadgill stated that he felt this needed to be moved toi the side for now and come up with al better option to accommodate all vehicles. Finance Director Gorton stated there is an option to budget toj purchase 4-5 vehicles and stated that this may work for the Sheriff's Office better because the outfitting costs could be built into the lease. Director Gorton stated he isj just looking for direction to replace some oft the aging fleet. Commissioner Collins stated that his concern with a lease program is the amount that would be charged for going over the allowed mileage. Commissioner Collins stated that with all that is going on with the Courthouse roof and the' Tax Assessor's building, the focus should be on getting those fixed at this time and not trying tol lease vehicles. Commissioner Threadgill stated that he felt that there was no need for a Work Session at this time and this could be discussed in the future due to the building repairs. Director Gorton asked ifthis is something that the Board would like him to do, as he is planning to put the replacement of3-5 vehicles in the Budget. Chairman King stated that iti is something that could be discussed at that time. Amotion was made by Commissioner Collins and seconded by Chairman King to go into An motion was made to go back into the Regular Session at 9:36 a.m. by Commissioner Collins and seconded by Commissioner Threadgill. All were in favor. Chairman King stated there was Commissioner Threadgill stated that the Board needed to let everyone know that the County Administrator, Jarrod McCarthy, decided to make this his last day and resigned as County Administrator ofMeriwether County. Commissioner Threadgill thanked Mr. McCarthy for his time and his service and will move forward with Meriwether County on a daily basis as usual.  VI. EXECUTIVE SESSION  Executive Session for Personnel at 9:19 a.m. All were ini favor.  no action taken ini thel Executive Session.    VII. ADJOURNMENT  With no further business, a motion was made to Adjourn the meeting at 9:38 a.m. by Commissioner Collins and seconded by Commissioner Threadgill. All were in favor.  Approved by: Attest: Date:  Alajonky vkoflhe bmplflamsias WHoR p,laungdaz  Imgast 4,2034