The Commission  ofthe Unifed Goverment fOusstaChatalioadie: County, Georgia 215 McNaughton St Cusseta, Georgia31805 (706)989-3602 Fax (706) 989-2005 lisa@ugoccc.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  MINUTESOETHE REGULAR MEETING  Sept. 3, 2024 215 McNaughton St. PRESENT:  Chairman Coffey Vice-Chairman Biddle Commissioner. Douglas Commissioner: Hoyte-Absent Commissioner Frost  Thomas Weaver, County Manager Lisa Bickel, County Clerk Bin Minter, County. Attorney  Chairman Coffey called the Regular Monthly Meeting oft the Commission ofthe Unified Government of Cissete-Chattahoohee County, Georgia to order at 9:00 a.m., with all other Commissioners present with the  exception of Commissioner Hoyte, and live streaming on our. Facebook page.  APPROVALOETHEN MINUTESOFTHEALCK. 2024, REGULAR MEETING  Commissioner Biddle made the motion to approve thei minutes as written. Seconded by Commissioner Commissioner Frost made the motion to approve the minutes as written. Seconded by Commissioner  Frost. The vote was unanimous.  APPROVALOF: THEAUG6. 2024, EXECUTIVE: SESSIONI MINUTES  Douglas. The vote was unanimous. Biddle. The vote was unanimous.  AETROVALOETIEAUGI- 2024, CALLEDI PUBLICHEARING MINUTES  Commissioner Frost made the motion to approve the minutes as written. Seconded by Commissioner APPROVALOF THE AUG: 26, 2024, CALLED FUBLICHEARINGIRI BOCWORK: SESSION Commissioner Douglas made the motion to approve the minutes as written. Seconded by Commissioner Commissioner Frost made the motion to approve the minutes as written. Seconded1 by Commissioner  MINUTES  Biddle. The vote was unanimous.  APTHOVALOETHEAUGMS- 2024, EXECUTIVESESSION MINUTES  Biddle. The vote was unanimous.  OPEN FORUM  NONE 9-3.24 Regular Meeting  1    SPEAKER OLD BUSINESS  NONE  ATTORNEY the only old business that he hasi isi the IRS penalty letter, and the County Manager has more County Manager on the IRS penaltyl letter, they have sent us a list of different questions that they have, sol he  information on iti right now.  has replied, and we are waiting for an updated status.  NEW: BUSINESS  ATTORNEY nothing for new business.  County Manager we. are beginning to audit the garbage accounts with twoi trash cans, we: found seventy-six that have an extra can, but they aren't! paying fori those extra trashcans. So, we are calling to see: ifiti is an error on not turning the trashcan backi in after someone moved out ofa rental property, and they forgot to turn the  trashcan backi in.  AGENDA! ITEMS  Board ofEducation to use OldCityHall Building:Motion tot table until next work Session and vote on ati next meeting, made by Commissioner Frost to, seconded! by Commissioner Douglas. The vote was VATax Refund S5 Anthony Leach:Motion made by Commissioner Biddle to, seconded by Cardboard Compactor at Recycle:Motion made to table until next Work Session and vote at: next meeting, by Commissioner Frost, seconded by Commissioner Biddle. The vote was unanimous. Appointment of Rob Marion to RVRC:Motion made by Commissioner Frost, seconded by Allow Business to establish accounts at Recycle Center: Motion made by Commissioner Frost, Board OfElections Policy: Motion to: made to have first Public Reading at Work Session by Commissioner Biddle, seconded by Commissioner Douglas. The Vote was unanimous.  unanimous.  Commissioner Frost. The vote was unanimous.  Commissioner Douglas. The vote was unanimous.  seconded by Commissioner Douglas. The vote was unanimous.  Adoption of2024 Millage Rate: Motion made by Commissioner Frost, seconded by Commissioner  Douglas. The vote was unanimous. EXECUTIVESESSION:  Al Motion was made to goi into executive session at 9:34 a.m. Commissioner Frost made the Motion, seconded by Commissioner Douglas. The vote to enter executive session was unanimous.  Regular meeting reconvened:  The regular meeting reconvened at 10:11 a.m. Chairman Coffey made the statement that the subjects discussed during the closed meetings were within the legal exceptions to the open meetings law and that no votes were cast within the session. Subjects discussed were] personnel matters and legal matters.  9.3.24) Regular Meeting  2    CHAIRMAN COFFEY stated wei need to amend the agenda to allow for a votei tol bei taken for advice and Motion made by Commissioner Frost, Second by Commissioner Biddle, the vote was unanimous. CHAIRMAN COFFEY stated there was a candidate recommended forl hire, during executive session and they would like to give the County Manager advice and consent toi make that public announcement at a later date as well. Motion made by Commissioner Frost for approval consent and hire, Second by Commissioner Biddle, the vote was unanimous. Chairman Coffey stated to be sure to make that individuals name publicin Therel being nof further business tol be conducted by and with the Commission oft the Unified Government of Cussetm-Chatt.hoochee County, Georgia, Chairman Coffey declared the Monthly Meeting of the Board of  consent, for] hiring of a director's position.  our next meeting.  ADJOURNMENT  Commissioners: adjgurned 9:15 am on' Tuesday, September: 3, 2024.  CHARLES CORFEY,HAIRMAN ae uAlle -oSiyn TIMOTHY: BIDDLE, VICE CHAIRMAN BaDyar GERALDI DOUGLAS, COMMISSIONER Aok DAMONHOYTE, COMMISSIONER   Oct. 1, 2024 DATEAPPROVED  Ihereby certify that the foregoing documentation, the Minutes oft the Sept. 3, 2024, Regular Meeting, was approved via majority votel by the Board of Commissioners ini its October1,2024 regular meeting.  ATTESTED BY:  C - THOMAS WEAVER, COUNTY: MANAGER UNIFIED GOVERNMENTOF CUSSETA-CHATTAHOOCHBECOUNIY  Seal:  SAVL  9.3.241 Regular Meeting  3    2024TAX: LEVY RESOLUTION  STATEC OF GEORGIA  COUNTY OF CUSSETA-CHATTAHOOCHEE  WHEREAS, the estimated sum necessary to maintain the Unified Government of Clisetla-Chatthoochee  County, Georgia for the year 2024 requires ai millage levy as follows:  PURPOSE  Millage 23.57 15.06 0 8.512 16.99 0 25.50  Maintenance and Operation ofUnified Government Less rollback (local option sales tax) Less rollback (insurance premium tax) Actual County millage rate Maintenance and Operation of Schools  State of Georgia  Total Ad Valorem Tax Levy  NOW, THEREFORE BEJ IT RESOLVED by the Commission oft the Unified Government of Cusseta- Chattahoochee County, Georgia that there be, and there is hereby levied and assessed a tax of 8.512 mills upon all tangible property in Cusseta-Chatahoochee County, Georgia including public utilities in the BEI ITFURTHER RESOLVED that the levies oft taxation are subject to such exemptions ofh homestead and BEI IT ALSO: RESOLVED that the Clerk to the Commission ofthe Unified Government of Cusseta- Chattahoochee County, Georgia be andi is hereby directed to transmit promptly to the Tax Commissionera certified copy of this resolution and give further publication of this levy as required by law. INTRODUCED, READ AND. ADOPTED by the Commission of the Unified Government of Cusseta- Chattahoochee County, Georgia at ai meeting held on this, the 3rd day of Sept. 2024.  respective millage amounts hereinabove set forth. personal property as are directed by law.  a By:  By: Persle By:  ATTESTED. AND CERTIFIED AS CORRECT By: Ch Thomas Weaver, The Unified Government of Cusseta-Chattabggbg: County, Georgia  BET Timothy Biddle, Vice-Chairman Gerald Douglas, Commissioner By: Aloserf Damon Hoyte, Commissioner By: L  Dafy  Manager    RESOLUTION APPOINTING. A MEMBER TO THE RIVER  VALLEY REGIONAL COMMISSION  WHEREAS, the Commission ofCuseta-Chatahocèhe County, Georgia (herein after called "Commission"): is authorized by State Statute to appoint  members to various Community Boards and Councils; and that the Commission appoint a member to its Council.  WHEREAS, the River Valley Regional Commission (RVRC) has requested  WHEREAS Rob Marion has volunteered to serve on the Council. WHEREAS Rob Marion will replace Dr. Edward Lee; his term will start  Sept. 3rd, 2024, and expire Sept. 3rd, 2025.  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Commission has approved the appointment ofRob Marion to represent the Commission and its citizens on this  important council.  APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the Commission ofCusseta- Chattahoochee County, Georgia this 3rd day of September 2024.  CHARLESCOFFE, CHAIRMAN C  ATTESTED  BY: 1C THOMAS WEAVER, MANAGER UNIFIED GOVERNMENT OF. CUSSETA- CHATTAHOOCHEE COUNTY, GEORGIA  SEAL:    STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTYOF.Chatahoche.  AFFIDAVIT OF ATTENDING MEMBERS  Crakkelseso, Member of 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 met in a duty advised meeting on  1.  Seyh 3  a  2. 3. 4.  During such meeting, thel Board voted to goi into closed session. The executive session was called to order a9:34 Ca.mp/p.m.  The subject matter oft the closed portion of the meeting was devoted to the following matter(s) within the  exceptions provided in 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 or1 to be brought by or against the county or any officer or employee ori inwhich the county or any officer or employee may be Discussion of taxi matters made confidential byt the state law as provided by O.C.G.A. $50-14-2(2): and  directly involved as provided in O.C.G.A.S 50-14-2(1)  (insert the citation to the legal authority making the taxi matterc confidential).  Discussion or votingon  Authorizing a settlement as provided in O.C.G.A. $50-14-3D)1)A)  Authorizing negotiations to purchase, dispose of, or lease property as providedi in O.C.G.A. S5 50-14-3  (b)(1)(B)  Authorizing an appraisal as provided in O.C.G.A. $50-14-3bX1XC)  Entering a contract for the purchase, disposal of, or lease property as provided in O.C.G.A. $50-14- Enteringi into an option to purchase, dispose of, or lease property as provided in O.C.G.A. $50-14-3 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,C.6A.85014.30)2,    Other (describe the exemption: to the open meetings lwarsoraal Slas  as providedi in (insert the citation to the legala authorityexempting the  topic).  5.  During the course of1 the closed session devoted to exempt topics, an incidental remarki regarding a 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 was immediately ruled out of order. However, the comments did not cease, SO the closed/executive session wasi immediatelyadjourned without discussion or action beingtaken  regarding anynon-exempt topic.  6.  Minutes were taken of this meetingi ina accordencewioCoAS5014301210) and will bet filled and helpi fori in  camera inspection only.  This 3 day of Sapk  o  County Manager  County Board Commissioners Chairman  Ama Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner  Sworn to and subscribed before mei this dayof  R  Sepl Notary Public My Commission o  1  Aerels Dnpler   GEORGIA ocpas,02 BLSS  56    The BoarfofCommision  ofthe Vnified Govemment dfOusstChatahoncia: County, Georgia  Sept. 3, 2024 - Regular Meeting  PLEASE SIGNI IN  SOT THAT WEI MAY RECORDYOURATTENDANCE  1. 8 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 Umified Government ofOusst-Clatafiouciae County, Georgia 215 McNaughton St Cusseta, Georgia 31805 (706)9 989-3602 Fax (706) 989-2005 admin@ugocc.com  Charles Coffey, Chairman Timothyl Biddle, Vice Chairman Gerald Douglas Damon: Hoyte Jason Frost  Thomas Weaver, County Manager Lisa Bickel, County Clerk Binl Minter, County. Attorney  MINUTES OETHEMONTHIYWORKSESSION  Sept. 23, 2024 215MeNaughton St. PRESENT:  Chairman Coffey Vice-Chairman Biddle Commissioner Douglas-Absent Commissioner Hoyte Commissioner Frost  Lisa Bickel, County Clerk Thomas Weaver, County Manager  Chairman Coffey called the Monthly Work Session oft the Commission ofthe Unified Government of Cisseta-Chattahoochee County, Georgia to ordera at 9:00 a.m., with all other Commissioners present, with the Christine Richards: She received a letter in the mail tol be at court. Aug. 16th with. Judge Floyd, shet told him that shel had not received any warning, and Judge Floyd said it might have been blown away by rain ini the yard. Shel has noticed that her 911 the last two years her address has been 145, but hers is 140, but she has been charged $260. She stated that she was coming to the meeting to find out where her money is going. She said Mr. Weaver said: it would not dol her any good to come to a meeting, County Manager clarified that he did not say this, he told her that the Commission could not do anything about court: fees that thej judges impose. Chairman Coffey asked what she was: fined for, Mrs. Richard stated she doesn't. know, she guesses it wasi for junk cars. Mrs. Richards at: first thought maybe they had the wrong address since the 911 signs. Chairman Coffey told Mrs. Richard that we can looki into the 911 sign and address, then Mrs. Richards stated thathas been taken care of, but she stated that someone named Jerry, or Teri, that was doing thes signs had been fired, she is thinking the mixi up happened with the addresses and: she never got the warning and she got stuck with paying $260, and: she is on a fixed income. Chairman Coffey asked Mrs. Richards was she in violation of what she was cited for, he said ify you are cited thati is the county, buti ityou are: fined that is the judge, and we have no control over the fines. Commissioner Hoyte also asked Mrs. Richards: if she has issues receiving her water bill, she replied yes. The Commission told Mrs. Richards they would looki into her request, and she  exception of Commissioner Douglas and lives streaming on our Facebook page.  SPEAKER  thanked them.  DEPARTMENTI HEADUPDATES:  Mordie Askew: gave updates fort the recreation department, soccer registration has started. Working with Samantha Hedgecoke: gave updates for community development, October newsletter and code Chris Tymes: on a water call, left update with Commission. County Manager Weaver read list of updates he  water dept. on looking for valves on thel baseball field.  enforcement updates. left. 9.23.24 Work Session  1    Lou Beck: Saturday FT. Moore, they went tot the Governors mansion. Job: fair on FT. Moore on Saturday 26th. We now havei the wash rack] IGSA's. Trying tos get a rabies clinic soon. Scott Carswell took over: for animal Tom Bickel: hei is glad tol bel back and working fort the county, ini two weeks hel has assessed equipment and vehicles. Staffisy very hard working, going to do some. hands-on training. Within two weeks there wasa significant rainfall and washed out a pipe on riverbend road and a shoulder, and our guys fixed it. Therei isa al lot  control, he is doing well. We are working on a tire grant, and it will offset cost oft tires.  ofwork tol be done to get where he would like tol be. COUNTY MANAGER UPDATES: County Manager Weaver - nothing at this time.  Thei following items were discussed as to their relevance for appearance on the Oct. 1, 2024, regular meeting Old City Hall Building to be used by Board of Education - met with the chamber and they do not have issues with the Board of Education using either. Ifv wel have an agreement readyl by the meeting will be a voting Cardboard Compactor at the Recycle - Ifwe have an agreement willl be on the meeting as a voting item. Reappoint Jim Weihe to Tax. Assessor The Tax Assessors do stilll have an opening on their board for  agenda: item.  anyone who would like to apply, add to agenda as voting item.  Reappoint Ken Vanhorn to' Tax. Assessor - add to agenda as voting item.  Board ofElections - First Reading- CHAIRMAN COFFEY: read section 5 aloud, changes have been made tol Election Supervisor. County Manager Weaver stated the three-member Board willl bring 1-3 recommendations for a supervisor, then the County Manager will assign the Election Supervisor. The County Manager mentioned the County Manager brought upt the County Clerk, who is already certified with elections and doing the job currently now. Commissioner Hoyte had some concerns with separations ofd duties, County Manager Weaver expressed! howt the day-to-day duties of elections and the processing of elections were, tol help explain, and that the Board of Elections would be the ones who were doing anything when it comes down to Vehicle: Purchases - EMA, SheriffVehicle, and trading BOC Ford Escape, the escape willl bei traded fora truck, and we can use the 13,000 credit we. have from the service truck. - add to agenda as voting item. Naming Paul Rakel/Sowega as engineer of record for the County - add to agenda as voting item. Cemetery Bylaws - County Manager Weaver did wanti to thank the Committee for thej job they did on this, Reschedule the November meeting since it falls on Election Day - Reschedule to the: 12th at 9AM, add  voting, not the actual Election Supervisor. - Add to agenda for second reading.  they did a greatj job. - add to agenda as voting item.  to agenda.  EXECUTIVE SESSION:  A Motion was made to goi into executive session at: 10:04 a.m. Commissioner Frost made the Motion, seconded by Commissioner Biddle. The vote to enter executive session was unanimous.  Regulari meeting reconvened:  The regular meeting reconvened. at 11:53 a.m. Chairman Coffey made the statement that the subjects discussed during the closed meetings were within the legal exceptions to the open meetings lawa and that no  votes were cast within the session. Subjects discussed were. legal matters.  9.23.24 Work Session  2    CHAIRMAN COFFEY stated there is a service line survey at the water dept that has four questionsi ifyou can please fill that out and get back tol Ms. Teri at the water dept. we would greatly appreciate it. One last thingi is treating people with kindness andj just because someone allegedly says something about someone doesn'tr make itt true, but treating people with respect and dignity, be considerate ofe each other. Everyone has the right to  voice their opinion just bet tactful about it and considerate ofothers.  ADJOURNMENT  There being no furtherbusiness tol be conducted by and with the Commission of the Unified Government of Ciseta-Chattahoochee County, Georgia, Chairman Coffey declared the Regular Meeting oft the Board of  Commisiomersadoumed. at1:57 am on Monday, Sept. 23, 2024.  aa CHARLES COFFEY, EHAIRMAN unAlle osisn TIMOTHY BIDDLE, VICE CHAIRMAN  Absent  GERALD DOUGLAS,COMMISSIONER AK   COMMISSIONER  Oct. 1, 2024 DATEAPPROVED  Ihereby certify that the foregoing documentation, the Minutes oft the Sept. 23, 2024, Work Session, was approved via majority vote byt the Board ofCommissionersi in its Oct. 1, 2024, regular meeting.  ATTESTED BY:  THOMAS  OCC UNIFIED GOVERNMENTOF CUSSETA-CHATTAHOOCHEECOUNTY  WEAVER, COUNIYMANAGER  Seal:  9.23.24 Work Session  3    STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTYOF_Chattahoochee.  AFFIDAVIT OF ATTENDING MEMBERS  Member of 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_c Chattahoochee County Board of commissioners met in a duty advised meeting on  1.  Sepa. a3  3034  2. 3. 4.  During such meeting, thel Board voted to go into closed session. The executive session was called to order at_ 10:ova.myp.m.  The subject matter of the closed portion of the meeting was devoted tot the following matter(s) within the  exceptions provided in1 the open meetings law:  Consultation withi the county attorney or legal counsel to discuss pending or potential litigation, settlement, claims, administrative proceedings, or otherj judicial actions brought or to be brought by or against the county or any officer or employee ori iny whichi the county or any officer or employee may be Discussion of taxi matters made confidential by the state law as provided by O.C.G.A. .$50-14-2(2) and  directly involved as provided in O.C.G.A.S5 50-14-2(1)  (insert the citation to the legal authority making the taxi matter confidential).  Discussion or voting on  Authorizing a settlement as providedi in OCGA.8501430X0A  Authorizing negotiations 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 0C6A550.430019  Entering a contract fori the purchase, disposal of, or lease property as provided in O.C.G.A. $50-14- Enteringi into an option to purchase, dispose of, or lease property as provided in O.C.G.A. S5 50-14-3 Discussion or deliberation ont the appointment, employment, compensation, hiring, disciplinary action or dismissal, or periodic evaluation or rating of a county officer or employee as providedi in Interviewing candidates fore executive positions as provided in 0.CGA.850-14.30)2  3(b)(1)(D) (b)(1)(E)  O.C.G.A. $50-14-3(b)(2)    Other (describe the exemption to the open meetings law): Jespl maktes  as provided in (insert the citation to méglaumonyemmptng.s  topic).  5.  During the course oft the closed session devoted to exempt topics, an incidental remark regarding a non-  exemptt 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 was immediatelyruled out of order. However, the comments did not cease, sO1 the closed/executive session was immediately adjourned without discussion or action being taken  regarding any non-exempt topic.  6.  Minutes were taken oft this meeting in accordance with 0CGA85014301210 and will bet filled and help fori in  camera inspection only. 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