The Commission  oftie Unified mayCadamide County, Georgia 215 McNaughton St Cusseta, Georgia 31805 (706) 989-3602 Fax (706) 989-2005 lisa@ugocc.com  Charles Coffey, Chairman Timothy Biddle, Vice Chairman Gerald Douglas Damon Hoyte Jason Frost  Thomas Weaver, County Manager Lisal Bickel, County Clerk Bin Minter, County. Attorney  MINUTES OF' THE REGULAR MEETING  Aug. 6, 2024 215.McNaughton St. PRESENT:  Chairman Coffey Vice-Chairman Biddle Commissioner Douglas Commissioner Hoyte Commissioner Frost  Thomas Weaver, County Manager Lisa Bickel, County Clerk Bin Minter, County. Attorney  Chairman Coffey called the Regular Monthly Meeting of the Commission oft the Unified Government of Clisseta-Chattahoochee County, Georgia to order at 6:00 p.m., with all other Commissioners present, and live  streaming on our. Facebook page.  APPROVALOETHE MINUTES OFTHEJULY2 2024, REGULAR MEETING  Commissioner Hoyte made the motion to approve the minutes as written. Seconded by Commissioner  Frost. The vote was unanimous.  APROVALOFTHEAUINA 2, 2024, EXECUTIVE: SESSION: MINUTES  Commissioner Frost made the motion to approve the minutes as written. Seconded by Commissioner APPROVALOFTHEJUIN: 22, 2024. PUBLIC HEARING & BOCWORK SESSION MINUTES Commissioner Frost made the motion to approve the minutes as written. Seconded by Commissioner  Biddle. The vote was unanimous.  Biddle. The vote was unanimous.  AEPROVALOFTHEJUIN 22, 2024 EXECUTIVESESSION MINUTES  Commissioner Hoyte made the motion to approve the minutes as written. Seconded by Commissioner  Douglas. The vote was unanimous.  OPEN FORUM  COMMISSIONER HOYTE stated that Mr. Abercrombie came to him with an issue and would like to speak, but did not make the agenda deadline, none of the other Commissioners had ani issue with hearing this request.  8.6.24 Regular Meeting  1    The County Manager also informed the Commission that Mr.. Abercrombie was going tol be allowed to speak regardless during either old business or new business, howeverifthey would like for him to speak during speakers, he is not opposed toi that either, that it is upi toi the Commission. Chairman Coffey stated tol Mr. Josh. Abercrombie thisi is your opportunity to speak, and that hej just to state. his name and address. Josh. Abercrombie, 132 Patterson Rd., he stated over the past month he has had issues with washouts and exposed water lines, this hasl been made aware to the county, not only by means ofj phone callst to thei front office, speaking to the public works director, the county manager, and putting in work orders fori these issues. He said that yesterday afternoon the ditches and washouts had been resolved by the county employees from public works. However, he does not believe its should have taken this long for this issue tol be resolved, the day before the meeting. He did thank those that did come and fix thei road. Chairman Coffey did ask how. long the water line has been an issue, David Smith replied, a couple ofv weeks. County Manager Weaver stated they have been out on Patterson Rd multiple times and did what he calls] patchwork, but due to other roads needing repaired they couldn't necessarily get the equipment and manpower out there immediately, but they did make two trips out there where they did handwork and tried to appease the customer, however there was no way to get it perfect, but it was not like the county. just did not show up at all. Chairman Coffey askedifit  has been resolved now, County Manager Weaver stated yes.  SPEAKER  Steve Wagner, 119 Paul Revere Dr., stated itl has come tol his attention that one ofthe Commissioners has filed several court cases against the county, and that there is a pending lawsuit as well as an EEOCcomplaint, and he would like to come: straight to the head and get some corrective information, instead of a rumor, or what he has heard, or what he has researched or found out. He knows all the Commissioners are all elected atl large to represent all thej people, notj just part ofit, sO his question is pertaining to a superior court case. 23CD072, which was: filed by Commissioner Hoyte and the EEOC: filed against the County. He would likei to go on record to say he voted for Mr. Hoyte. He is trying to keep every question a simple yes or no answer where he can, He asked Commissioner Hoyte Beginning with on Dec. 8, 2022, did you not plead guilty to a county ordinance within the magistrate court?" Commissioner Hoyte Replied to Mr. Wagner that there will be some things he can: not talk about. Mr. Wagner then stated he has over, 35. years background in law enforcement and criminal justice program. The. Attorney stated that he just wanted to remind them also of the: standard policy and that the County Commissioners are not: required to answer any questions. Mr. Wagner continued speaking saying, after this particular plea of guilty, did] he file a plea rebuttal within thirty days? Commissioner Hoyte asked Mr. Wagner ifhe didn'tmind ifl he could speak tol him after the meeting offline, to which Mr. Wagner declined and said he wanted this on the record. Commissioner Hoyte declined to answer, Mr. Wagner said that he will answer: it for him, the answer is no. Mr. Wagner then asked how many motions havel been filed within the: magistrate court or the superior court on Commissioner Hoytes behalf, Mr. Wagner stated there havel been three magistrate, and seven superior court as of a week ago, considering your lawyer hasn'tfiled anymore. Mr. Wagner then asked if Commissioner Hoyte is aware that this is costing the county asignificant amount of money, he stated this also causes problems for people who work: fort the county, who might not be ablet to get a pay: raise because they are worried about having toi fight him in court, or other budget things that might come up. He is saying "T' or "we" as in thei taxpayers and we would have tol be the ones that haveto pay, and that irritates him a little bit. He stated iti is also rumored that Commissioner Hoyte has filed a one-million-dollar lawsuit against the county, Mr. Wagner has not been ablet to locate this lawsuit, but rest assured he will continuel looking. Mr. Wagner also has a question abouti the CUP's, since Dec. 2022, how many has Commissioner Hoyte voted for or against? Commissioner Hoyte replied he doesn'tquite: remember the number himself. Mr. Wagner stated he has emailed thej paperwork requesting the information, when he gets itb back he will let him know. Mr. Wagner also asked the route oft the moving company used for the trailer at the ranch. Commissioner Hoyte stated they came up on Trotters Ridge Rd and onto Mustang Dr., drove to Ranch Rd, then onto Corral. Mr. Wagner asked if he was aware of any damages of other residents in the neighborhood, and did he make attempts toj pay the damages or talk  8.6.241 Regular Meeting  2    the residents. Commissioner Hoyte replied he was only told about one issue of damage, and it was replaced by the moving company. Mr. Wagner asked about the permits and inspections why the permits were expired? Commissioner Hoyte: replied there were two inspections done on the manufactured homei itself, and thel last one was not expired. Thei first one was done in 2020, and the last one was done in 2022 around March. Mr. Wagner asked when hei moved thet trailer, Commissioner Hoyte replied it was in June. Mr. Wagner stated he has a lot ofunanswered questions but there aret time constraints, he will continue to dig and investigate, hel has gathered many documents and has recordings, he is questioning Commissioner Hoyte's ethical conduct, al burden ofthel builders of with excessive legal expenses disregard to the county ordinances and general conduct which are: allegedly representing us on thel board significantly brings you ability to conduct our business. "Ours" is being the taxpayer in an impartial and professional manneri into an extreme question., Mr. Wagner is now: specially requesting that Commissioner Hoyte continue his resignation report, ifhe fails to tenure his report hel has prepared to within 14 days submit in writing tot the Chairman ofCommission that they hold a Election or a vote dismissing you, he isa alsoin thej process off forwarding a complaint tot the Georgia Ethics Commission, let them review his conduct asa a service member ofthis board. Chairman Coffey asked Mr. Wagner ift that is all. Mr. Wagner  stated yes.  OLD BUSINESS  ATTORNEY draft amendment to the charter for Board of] Elections. There will need tol be an ordinancei to adopt. Typically, this needs to got through the general assembly, buti in this case, they already changed the law requiring all counties that still had aj probate judge handling Elections, fori the counties to create: a Board of Elections. The language oft this tracks closely toi the state law. Most counties thiss size have a three-member  board, and you are: not required to. have parties, partisans. Add to Work Session.  County Manager nothing currently for old business.  NEW BUSINESS  ATTORNEY open record request, information isn'tl held by the county, has been resolved.  County Manager stated setting county: millage rate to: stay the same, Work Session and PublicH Hearing, also August 19th will need a called meeting for Millage Rate. Thanked the Tax Assessor and' Tax Commissioners offices for all the worki they did in getting this together.. Areas that are questionable: ift they are private or public roads, Gibson Hill and Steeplechase. Sheriffs' office will start having the building open again from 8-5 again.  AGENDA! ITEMS  BudgetAmendments: Motion tot table made by Commissioner Frost to, seconded by Commissioner Reappomtment to IDAWalter Miller:Motion made by Commissioner Frost to, seconded by Reappointment to IDALou Beck: Motion made by Commissioner Biddle, seconded by Four H Renewal & Request for Funding: Motion made by Commissioner Frost, seconded by DOTRoundabout Relocation Grant: Motion madel by Commissioner Hoyte, seconded by  Frost. The vote was unanimous.  Commissioner Biddle. The vote was unanimous. Commissioner Frost. The vote was unanimous. Commissioner Biddle. The vote was unanimous. Commissioner Biddle. The vote was unanimous.  8.6.24 Regular Meeting  3    Hoyte CUP110 Stagecoach Rd: Motion to table Dec. 3, 2024, orj judgement reached madel by Commissioner Frost, seconded by Commissioner Biddle. Commissioner Hoyte abstained from Voting.  EXECUTIVE SESSION:  AMotion was: made to gointo executive session at 6:471 p.m. Commissioner Frost made the Motion, seconded by Commissioner Biddle. The vote to enter executive session was unanimous.  Regular meeting reconvened:  The regular meeting reconvened at 7:15] p.m. Chairman Coffey made the statement that the subjects discussed during the closed meetings were within the legal exceptions toi the open meetings law and that no votes were cast within the session. Subjects discussed were] personnel and legal matters. Commissioner Hoyte stated that aftert the election results, he did decide to write a resignation letter, he was going to resign from the commission, but then hei thoughtyoul know the people of Chattahoochee County want to; go in this direction who isl he toi try to change it, then the moment came het threwi it out, and he is not going toI resign, sot toi the people that want him to resign please continue thej process, hei is on the stadium bench. That Commissioner Biddle asked about the dip around the driveway coming out oft the neighborhood service center driveway, therel havel been issues like the Chick fil at truck getting stuck, and the car show had issues as  isa alll hel has. well.  8.6.24 Regular Meeting  4    ADJOURNMENT  There being noi furtherl business tol be conducted' by and with the Commission oft the Unified Government of Cusseta-Chatthoochee County, Georgia, Chairman Coffey declared the Monthly Meeting oft the Board of  mpsmyyaims7as pm on' Tuesday, August 6, 2024.  CHARLES GOFFEY, CHAIRMAN C  mma  - -  TIMOTHY BIDDLE, VICE CHAIRMAN MeRe Bepli GERALD DOUGLAS, COMMISSIONER DAMON HOYTE, COMMISSIONER h  Abossanet  COMMISSIONER  Sept. 3, 2024 DATEAPPROVED  Ihereby certify that the foregoing documentation, the Minutes oft the. Aug. 6, 2024, Regular Meeting, was approved via majority vote by the Board of Commissioners in its Sept. 3,2024 regular meeting.  ATTESTED TCLL  THOMAS' WEAVER, COUNTY MANAGER UNIFIEDGOVERNMENTOF CUSSETA-CHATTAHOOCHEECOUNTY  Seal:  8.6.24 Regular Meeting  5    STATEOF GEORGIA UNIFIEDG GOVERNMENT OF CUSSETA-CHATTAHOOCHEE COUNTY  RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING A MEMBER TO THE INDUSTRIAL  DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY  WHEREAS, the Commission of Cusseta-Chattahoochee County, Georgia (herein after referred to as "Commission")i is authorized by State Statute to appoint  members to various Boards and organizations; and  WHEREAS the Industrial Development Authority (IDA) was created for the public purpose of promoting and expanding business, industry and trade in Cusseta-  Chattahoochee County, and  WHEREAS there shalll be five at large members appointed by the Cusseta- Chattahoochee County Board ofCommission, who shall serve five-year terms; and WHEREAS iti isi the desire oft the Board of Commission to reappoint Linda Beck THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Commission has approved Linda Beck toi fulfill that certain term on the Industrial Development Authority expiring on  toacertain position on the IDA.  June 30, 2029  APPROVED AND. ADOPTED by the Commission of Cissta-Chattahoochee  County, Georgia this 6th day of August 2024.  CHARLES CRFFFK,CHAIRMAN CR  ATTESTED BY:    THOMAS WEAVER, COUNTYMANAGER UNIFIED GOVERNMENT OF CUSSETA- CHATTAHOOCHEECOUNTY, GEORGIA  Seal:    STATE OF GEORGIA UNIFIED GOVERNMENT OF CUSSETA-CHATTAHOOCHEE COUNTY  RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING A MEMBER TOTHE INDUSTRIAL  DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY  WHEREAS the Commission ofCuseta-Chatahochce County, Georgia (herein after referred to as "Commission"): is authorized by State Statute to appoint members to various  Boards and organizations; and  WHEREAS the Industrial Development Authority (IDA) was created for the public purpose of promoting and expanding business, industry and trade in Cusseta-Chatahoochee  County, Georgia; and  WHEREAS there shall be five at large members appointed by the Cusseta- Chattahoochee County Board ofCommission, who shall serve five-year terms; and  WHEREASiti is the desire oft the Board of Commission to reappoint Walter Miller toa a THEREFORE BE: IT RESOLVED that the Commission has approved Walter Miller to fulfill that certain term on the Industrial Development Authority expiring on June 30, 2029. APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the Commission ofCuseta-Chatahoche County,  certain position on the IDA.  Georgia this 6th day of August 2024.  CHARLES  CE  COFFEY,CHAIRMAN  ATTESTED  BY: mCte THOMAS WEAVER, MANAGER UNIFIED GOVERNMENT OF CUSSETA- CHATTAHOOCHEE COUNTY,GEORGIA  Seal:  .6.    STATE OF GEORGIA  COUNTYOF Chnalhaksseheg  AFFIDAVIT OF ATTENDING MEMBERS  ChAles, Collen Member oft the. Ckakdasiascauny Board of Commissioners, being duly sworn, states under oath fhatt thet followingi ist true and accurate tot the best of his/her knowledge and belief: The Cahalcochse County Board of commissioners meti in a duty advised meeting on  1.  As Lo  à  2. 3. 4.  During such meeting, the Board voted to goi into closed session. The executive session was called to order at Lous a.m.(.m)  The subject matter of the closed portion of the meeting was devoted tot thei following matter(s) within the  exceptions provided int the open meetings law:  Consultation with the county attorney or legal counsel to discuss pending or potential litigation, settlement, claims, administrative proceedings, or other judicial actions brought or to be! brought by or against the county or any officer or employee ori in which the county or any officer or employee may be Discussion of tax matters made confidential by the state law as provided by 0.C.GA.850-14-22) and  directly involved as provided in O.C.G.A.S! 50-14-2(1)  (insert the citation toi the legal authoritymaking the tax matter confidential).  Discussion or voting on  Authorizing a settlement as provided in OACGA.15014300)A  Authorizing negotiations to purchase, dispose of, or lease property as provided in 0.C.G.A.850-14-3  (b)(1)(B)  Authorizing an appraisal as provided in O.C.G.A. $50-14-3bX1XC)  Entering a contract for1 the purchase, disposal of, or lease property as provided in O.C.G.A. S5 50-14- Enteringi into an option to purchase, dispose of, orl lease property as provided in O.C.G.A. S5 50-14-3 Discussion oro deliberation ont the appointment, employment, compensation, hiring, disciplinary action or dismissal, or periodic evaluation or rating of a county officer or employee as provided in Interviewing candidates for executive positions as provided in O.C.G.A. $50-14-3(b)2)  3(b)(1)(D) (b)(1)(E)  O.C.G.A.S $50-14-3(b)(2)    Other (describe the exemption to the open meetings law): ppaAsoMa Gug  as provided in (insert the citation to the legal authority exempting the  5.  During the course of the closed session devoted to exempt topics, an incidental remark regarding ar non-  exempt topic or an attempt to discuss a non-exempt topic was made.  The attempt was immediately ruled out of order and attempts to discuss same ceased immediately. the attempt wasi immediately ruled out of order. However, the comments did not cease, sO the closed/executive: session wasi immediately adjourned without discussion or action beingt taken  egerdngenynon-esemt topic.  6.  Minutes were taken of this meeting in accordance with OCGA.850.143e1210) and will bet filled and helpi fori in  camera inspection only. This Whayot.Aurs  304  - County Manager  /  -  CA County Board Commissioners Chairman 62k  Commissioner Commissioner KRKR Commissioner Commissioner  Sworn to and subscribed before me this ldayot Akhck  0  a Notary Public My Commission y  A  oc  e    The BoarfofCommision  oftfe Anfed@ovenment fOusstaCfatahoaie: County, Georgia  August 6, 2024 PLEASE SIGN IN  SOTHATWE MAY RECORDYOURATTENDANCE  Skeelager  21. 22. 23.. 24.. 25.. 26.. 27.. 28. 29.. 30., 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37.. 38. 39.. 40.  2Joskua Merrombt  loris B5ey woBabl  5. 6.. 7.. 8.. 9.. 10.. 11.. 12. 13. 14. 15.. 16.. 17.. 18. 19.. 20.,    The Commission  ofthe Unifed Government dfOust-Chatafodie: County, Georgia 215 McNaughton St Cusseta, Georgia31805 (706) 989-3602 Fax (706) 989-2005 lisa@ugoccc.com  Charles Coffey, Chairman Timothy Biddle, Vice Chairman Geraldi Douglas Damon! Hoyte Jason Frost  Thomas Weaver, County Manager Lisa Bickel, County Clerk Bin Minter, County. Attorney  MINUTES PUBLCHEARINGII  Aug. 26, 2024 215MeNaughton St. PRESENT:  Chairman Coffey Vice-Chairman Biddle Commissioner Douglas Commissioner) Hoyte Commissioner: Frost  Thomas Weaver, County Manager Lisal Bickel, County Clerk  Chairman Coffey called the Public Hearing II oft the Commission ofthe Unified Government of Cusseta- Chattahoochee County, Georgia to order at 9:00 a.m., with all other Commissioners: present, and live  streaming on our Facebook page.  PUBLICHEARING  CHAIRMAN COFFEY opened the Public Hearing and stated this hearing isi for setting the millage rate and asked ifa anyone was there to speak. The millage ratei is 8.512. The County Manager: stated iti isl basically staying the: same as last year, just a hundredth ofthe rate increase from last year. Chairman Coffey stated they will give the public a few minutes in case the publici is running ai few minutes behind. County Manager Weaver also reminded everyone that this is also advertised ini the newspaper: and on our website, the: five-year history. Chairman Coffey stated howi the gross digest increased: just slightly, just short of 64 million, and that all ofthis is public record for anyone who would like to come up and see. Chairman Coffey asked ifthere  were any final comments.  Motion to adjourn the Public Hearing made By Commissioner Frost, Seconded by Commissioner Hoyte.  The vote was unanimous.  8.26.24 Public Hearing  1    ADJOURNMENT  There being noi further business tol be conducted by and with the Commission oft the Unified Government of Cusseta-Chatahoochee County, Georgia, Chairman Coffey declared the Public Hearing oft the Board of  Commissonersagpoumed at 915 am on. Monday, Aug. 26, 2024.  CHARLES  a  COFFEY,CMAIRMAN  L TIMOTHY BIDDLE, VICE CHAIRMAN Melee& gaple GERALD DOUGLAS, COMMISSIONER DAMON HOYTE, COMMISSIONER  Wosar  F6 COMMISSIONER    Sept. 3, 2024 DATEAPPROVED  Ihereby certify that the foregoing documentation, the Minutes oft the. Aug 26, 2024, Public Hearing, was approved via majority votel by the Board of Commissioners in its Sept. 3,2024 regular meeting.  ATTESTED BY. CCB  THOMAS WEAVER, COUNTYMANAGER UNIFIEDGOVERNMENTOF CUSSETA-CHATTAIOOCHRECOUNTY  Seal:  8.26.24 Public Hearing  2    The Commission  oftfe Unified Goverment ofCuseta-Chatafoacie County, Georgia 215 McNaughton St Cusseta, Georgia 31805 (706)989-3602 Fax (706)9 989-2005 lisa@ugoccc.com  Charles Coffey, Chairman Timothy Biddle, Vice Chairman Gerald Douglas Damon Hoyte Jason Frost  Thomas' Weaver, County Manager Lisa Bickel, County Clerk Bin Minter, County. Attorney  MINUTES OFTHE CALLEDPUBLICI HEARINGI  Aug. 19, 2024 215MeNaughton St. PRESENT:  Chairman Coffey Vice-Chairman Biddle Commissioner Douglas Commissioner. Hoyte Commissioner: Frost  Thomas Weaver, County Manager Lisal Bickel, County Clerk  Chairman Coffey called the Public Hearing I oft the Commission ofthe Unified Government of Cusseta- Chattahoochee County, Georgia to order at 9:00 a.m., with all other Commissioners present, and live  streaming on our Facebook page.  PUBLICHEARINGIPROPOSED MILLAGE RATE  Chairman Coffey opened the public hearing, the purpose is to set the millage rate, he stated that ther millage rate is basically staying the same as last year, it will be 8.512 mills. The school's rate is 17-30, the net digest went down just a tad: from last year. Everything ini thet tax digest is all public record anyone can come request a copy. Chairman Coffey stated he would wait ai few minutes in case anyone from thej public was going to show up to speak. Chairman Coffey did want toj pass along thanks toi the' Tax. Assessors office for all the work they put into to getting the digest togetherand ready. Nobody from the public came to speak sO Chairman Coffey aski the Commission if anyone else had comments or concerns, nobody did. Chairman Coffey closed the Chairman Coffey stated there was a letter to the chairman and to add it tot the Work Session.  Public Hearing.  Next Public Hearing willl be at the Work Session on Monday.  Motion to adjourn the Public HearingI Imade By Commissioner Frost, Seconded by Commissioner  Biddle. The vote was unanimous.  8.19.24 Public Hearingl  1    ADJOURNMENT  Therel being noi further business tol be conducted' by and with the Commission oft the Unified Government of Cusseta-Chatahoochee County, Georgia, Chairman Coffey declared the Called Public Hearing Ioft the Board  Commisionegadouyad at 9:11 am on Monday, Aug. 19, 2024.  TI7 CHARHESCOFFEY, CHAIRMAN  Che 2L TIMOTHY BIDDLE, VICE CHAIRMAN Berlk Degr GERALDI DOUGLAS, COMMISSIONER Abrert DAMONI HOYTE, COMMISSIONER e  Sept. 3, 2024 DATEA APPROVED  Ihereby certify that thei foregoing documentation, the Minutes oft the. Aug. 19, 2024, Public Hearing I, was approved via majority votel by the Board of Commissioners ini its Sept. 3,2024 regular meeting.  ATTESTED BY ICLAL  THOMAS WEAVER, COUNTYMANAGER UNIFIEDGOVERNMENTOF CUSSETA-CHATTAHOOCHEECOUNTY  Seal:  8.19.24 Publicl HearingI  2    The BoarfofCommision  ofthez Umfedfovenment fOwstaChataioncie: County, Georgia August 26, 2024 -Public Hearing II Millage Rate  PLEASE SIGN IN  SOTHAT WE MAY RECORD YOURATTENDANCE  1.. 2.. 3.. 4. 5. 6. 7.. 8. 9.. 10. 11. 12.. 13-. 14.. 15.. 16. 17.. 18. 19.. 20.  21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30.. 31. 32. 33.. 34. 35.. 36.. 37.. 38.. 39.. 40.    The Commission  ofthe Umifedg Govemment ofo Cuseta-Chiattaiooctie County, Georgia 215 McNaughton St Cusseta, Georgia 31805 (706)989-3602 Fax (706) 989-2005 admin@ugocc.com  Charles Coffey, Chairman Timothy Biddle, Vice Chairman Gerald Douglas Damon Hoyte Jason Frost  Thomas' Weaver, County Manager Lisal Bickel, County Clerk Bin Minter, County Attorney  MINUTES OF' THE MONTHLYWORK SESSION  Aug 26, 2024 215 McNaughton St. PRESENT:  Chairman Coffey Vice-Chairman Biddle Commissioner Douglas Commissioner Hoyte Commissioner Frost  Lisal Bickel, County Clerk Thomas Weaver, County Manager  Chairman Coffey called the Monthly Work Session oft the Commission oft the Unified Government of Cissela-Chattahoochee County, Georgia to order at 9:00 a.m., with all other Commissioners present, and live Justin Brown: Chief Ranger for Gai forestry gave his annual report from July-June. We] pay.10 an acre for forestry protection, and it's about 34,000 acres. Theyl held aj public outreach program at thel high school, which was a success. He stated they had 26 permits, which were 71 landowners, they only had: 1 wildfirei in Chattahoochee County. After his updateJustin announced, hei is going to Schley County, we are, going to: miss  streaming on our Facebook] page.  SPEAKER  him, but the Commission does wish him well. DEPARTMENTHEDUPDATES:  Mordie. Askew: Football registration has concluded, and they are now onto soccer, the splashpad is coming toa Chris' Tymes: Out with COVID, buti is getting better and will bel back soon, he did manage to get all the CUP Lou Beck: GDOT offers free classes, and we are going to have them here at the EMA room for our public works County Manager Weaver Thanked everyone who came to get the motor grader from being stuck. He was contacted by the EMSI billing company. just to say thank you, and he wanted to give a mention to. Johnny & Bucher. Wel had aj public Works employee that we: moved into the maintenance position Shawn Ellison, and he isr rocking andi rolling. The sewer grant that was applied for was not awarded, however after Sept. 30th we can discuss the who's, whys and what's, and what we can dot toi improve on. We are ini the process of payroll outsourcing, should bel live and ready to go: soon. The: roundabout is still on: schedule and should see construction around the beginning oft they year. Enterprise lease program, two vehicles that need replaced, we aren'treally saving any money. What] Iwould rather seei is when the vehicles come off, we don't renew. He  close for the season.  Samantha Hedgecoke: Has gotten our first permit for Magnolia Grove.  taps done, and all the wells are online, they are working on projects repainting hydrants.  staff. We arel hiring for Mechanic, and 3 crew members.  COUNTYMANAGER UPDATES:  8.26.24' Works Session  1    would rather go to. Allen Vigil and purchase att the Government rate: and own the vehicle. Tax Assessors sales ratio study came back and iti is on track, iti iss 37-3, when we see them please tell them goodj job and thank you. The following items were discussed asi to their relevance for appearance on the Sept. 3, 2024, regular meeting Old City Hall Building tol be used byl Board of Education - They would likei to use the school fora central registration site fora all students to come to, they would pay for all utilities, and upkeep, lieu of rent and would like to come to the next Work Session to: speak to the Commission unless theyl have an agreement to vote Anthony Leach S5 VA - Chairman Coffeyjust wants to clarify the law on veterans and thel back dating, County Manager Weavers stated he will get the actual dates as well. add to agenda as voting item. Cardboard Compactor at the Recycle - County Manager stated he will have a rental orl lease agreement that will need voted ont to go with this, he willl be meeting with Jimmy with GFLWednesday- add  agenda:  on by the regular meeting.  toa agenda as voting item.  Appoint Rob Marion to RVRC - add to agenda as voting item.  Allowing Businesses at the Recycle Center County Manager Weaveri is working on an actual process for businesses, with three parti invoices to make it easier & it can bel billed to the business, and sent  with the water bill add to agenda as voting item.  EXECUTIVE: SESSION:  AMotion was: made to go into executive session at 9:35 a.m. Commissioner Frost made the Motion, seconded by Commissioner Biddle. The vote to enter executive session was unanimous.  Regular meeting reconvened:  The regular meeting reconvened at 10:00 a.m. Vice Chairman Biddlei made the statement that the subjects discussed during the closed meetings were within the legal exceptions tot the open meetings law and that no  votes were cast within the session. Subjects discussed were. legal matters and personnel. Board ofElections - Attorney should have ready add to agenda as voting item.  Adoption ofMillage Rate - Millage rate: from both Public Hearings, 8.512, this is official vote, add to Letter: from Steve Wagner - Waiting until advise from attorney, tablei to Work Session.  agenda as voting item.  8.26.24 Work Session  2    ADJOURNMENT  There being noi further business to be conducted bya and with the Commission oft the Unified Government of Cusseta-Chattahoochee County, Georgia, Vice Chairman Biddle declared the Monday Work Session of the  Boardo ofCommissioners: adjourned at 10:25 am on. Monday, Aug. 26, 2024.  CIHET CHARLES COFFEY, CHAIRMAN MpIL TIMOTHY BIDDLE, VICE CHAIRMAN Mersis Dayke GERALD DOUGLAS, COMMISSIONER DAMON: HOYTE, COMMISSIONER LE  Alosont  Sept 3, 2024 DATEAPPROVED  Ihereby certify that the foregoing documentation, the Minutes oft the Aug. 26, 2024, Work Session, was approved via majority vote by the Board of Commissioners in its Sept: 3, 2024, regularn meeting.  ATTESTED BY:   THOMAS WEAVER, COUNTYMANAGER UNIFIED GOVERNMENTOF CUSSETA-CHATTAHOOCHEECOUNTY  Seal:  - CGDE  8.26.24 Work Session  3    STATE OF GEORGIA COUNYOF.Chatenoche.  AFFIDAVIT OF ATTENDING MEMBERS  wihahgsekae Member oft the. Chattahoochee County Board of Commissioners, being duly sworn, states under oath that thet following ist true and accurate to thel best of his/her knowledge and belief: The_ Chattahoochee. County Board of commissioners meti ina aduty advised meeting on  1.  Asato  2034.  2. 3. (a.m /p.m. 4.  During such meeting, the Board voted tos goi into closed session.  The executive session was called to order at  The subject matter of the closed portion of the meeting was devoted to thei following matter(s) within the  exceptions provided int the openmeetings law:  Consultation with the county attorney or legal counsel to discuss pending or potential litigation, settlement, claims, administrative proceedings, or other judicial actions brought or to be brought by or against the county or any officer or employee or inwhichi the county or any officer or employee may be Discussion oft tax matters made confidential by thes state law as provided by 0.C.6.A.550-14-22) and  directly involved as provided in O.C.G.A.S 50-14-2(1)  (insert the citation to the legal authortymaking the tax matter confidential).  Discussion or voting on  Authorizing a settlement as provided in O.C.G.A. S 50-14-3(b)1)(A)  Aumonzangnegotations to purchase, dispose of, or lease property as provided in 0.C.G.A.550-14-3  (b)(1)(B)  Authorizing an appraisal as provided in O.C.G.A. 850-14-3bX1XC)  Entering a contract for the purchase, disposal of, or lease property as provided in 0.C.G.A.850-14- Enteringi into an option to purchase, dispose of, orl lease property as providedi in 0.C.G.A.850-14-3 Discussion or deliberation on the appointment, employment, compensation, hiring, disciplinary action or dismissal, or periodic evaluation or rating of a county officer or employee as provided in Interviewing candidates for executive positions as provided in O.C.G.A. $50-14-3(b)(2)  3(b)(1)(D) (b)(1)(E)  0.CGA.550-14.3D)0)    Other (describe the exemptioni to the open meetings law): pesnno lesag  as provided in (insert the citation to the sgatawmounyeemphene  topic).  5.  During the course of the closed session devoted to exempt topics, an incidental remarkre regarding anon-  exempt topic or an attempt to discussanon-exempt topic was made.  The attempt was immediately ruled out of order and attempts to discuss same ceased immediately. the attempt wasi immediately ruled out of order. However, the comments did not cease, so1 the closed/executive session wasi immediately adjourned without discussion or action beingt taken  regarding any non-exempt topic.  6.  Minutes were taken oft this meetingi in accordance with 0CGAS501430121C and will bet filled and help fori in  camera inspection only.  This ae day of As  %3  CLA  CountyManager  CAG  County Board Commissioners Chairman  Commissioner Commissioner KuRE Duslsy Commissioner  Cemmissioner  Sworni to and subscribed before met this S6 dayof hgn  AuR & de Notary Public  EXPIRES OCT.14,2025 HOOCHEE  R  My Commission expireg GEORGIA O IRA  Lecsn    The BoarfofCommision  ofthez Umfedovemment dfustaChatufoncie: County, Georgia  August 26, 2024 -Work Session  PLEASE SIGN IN  SOTHATI WE: MAY RECORD YOUR ATTENDANCE  1.. 2. 3.. 4. 5.. 6. 7. 8. 9.. 10.. 11. 12.. 13.. 14. 15.. 16.. 17.. 18. 19.. 20.  Susln Broun  21., 22. 23.. 24. 25., 26., 27.. 28. 29.. 30., 31. 32., 33.. 34.. 35.. 36., 37.. 38. 39.. 40.