451  Houston County Commissioners Meeting  December 3, 2024 Perry, Georgia  The Houston County Board of Commissioners met inr regular session at 9:00 am on Tuesday, December: 3,2 2024, att the Houston County Courthouse in Perry, Georgia, with Chairman Perdue presiding and Commissioners Byrd, Gottwals, Robinson, and Talton present. County Attorney Tom Hall, Director of Administration Robbie Dunbar, and Director of Operations Brian Jones  were also present.  Commissioner Robinson gave the Invocation.  Commissioner Talton led those ina attendance int the Pledge of Allegiance.  Major Calvin Moore spoke ofh his militaryo career. Currently the Air Forcel Lifecycle Management Center, Detachment 10 Commander, he and his unit help maintain various Air Force aircraft. Her mentioned! hei isat third-generation: military service member and closed by saying he is glad Chairman! Perdue and each Commissioner thanked Major Moore forl hiss service, complimented his carrying on the family tradition, and thanked him for his work in supporting the United Motion by Mr. Talton, second by Mr. Gottwals, and carried unanimously by allt to approve the ChiefE Building Inspector Tim Andrews presented Special Exception. Applications #2812 through Chairman Perdue closed the regular portion oft the meeting and opened a Public Hearing. Applicant #2812 was present and asked about the process to put out signs for his business. Mr. Andrews replied that he would needt to return to Planning and Zoning for a waiver. There Applicant #2813 was present and clarified that her business wasf fori mediation, not arbitration; Applicant #2814 was present with nothing further toa add; there was no opposition. Applicant #2815 was present with nothing furthert to add; there was no opposition Applicant #2816 was present with nothing further to add; there was no opposition. Applicant #2818 was present with nothing further to add; there was no opposition. Applicant #2819 was present with nothing further to add; there was no opposition.  tob be! backi in Georgia and close tot familyi in Columbus.  States.  minutes fromi the November 19, 2024 meeting.  #2819.  was no opposition. there was no opposition.  Applicant #2817 was not present; there was no opposition.  Chairman Perdue closed the Public Hearing.  Houston County Commissioners Meeting Continued on Page 452    452  Houston County Commissioners Meeting Continued from Page 451  County Attorney Tom Hallr madea al blanket statement fort the benefit of alla applicants for Special Exceptionsi for home occupations: eveni ift the Boardo of Commissioners: approves ana application, neighborhood covenants may still impose certain restrictions upon or against home businesses. These restrictive covenants are not superseded by any action the Board of Commissioners takes. The actions taken by the Boardv will not change any provision within the Motion by Mr. Gottwals, second by Mr. Byrd, and carried unanimously by allt to approve the following Special Exception Applications to include any and all stipulations as noted on the Zoning & Appeals recommendation: and Section 95 Requirements staff report:  covenant that prohibits any commercial or business activity.  #2812 #2813 #2814 #2815 #2816 #2818 #2819 Swafford.  Michael Keeler Sharon Kornegay Kevin & Jennifer Taylor Jerron & Cameca Ashley Joshua Brown Randy Brooks Robert Kidney  Quail Hatchling Flight Conditioning Non-Attorney! Legal Services Cleaning & Lawn Care Lawn Service Exterior Cleaning & Erosion Control Lawn Service & Handyman Playground Equipment and Pressure Washing  and also to table Special Exception Application #2817 submitted by Dylan and Hannah Mr. Andrews instructed the approved applicants that the next step in getting their business Mr. Gottwals presented a request for bid approval on two new Houston County Detention Motion by Mr. Gottwals, second by Ms. Robinson, and carried unanimously by all to approve the low bidf from' Woody Folsom Automotive Inc., ofE Baxley, Georgia, for $109,426f fori two new Mr. Byrd presented: a request for approval of al bid on one new administrative crew cabi truck Motion! by Mr. Byrd, second! by! Mr. Talton, and carried unanimously by all to approve the low bid of $42,665 from Phil Brannen Ford of Perry, Georgia, for one 2024 %t ton Ford Crew Cab Ms. Robinson presented a request for approval of a memorandum of understanding representing: a community-wide coordinated effort top provide a team response to allegations Motion by Ms. Robinson, second by Mr. Gottwals, and carried unanimously by all to approve signing the Rainbow House community-wide Memorandum of Understanding recognizing Rainbow House Children's Resource Center as the designated Child Advocacy Center for  license was to go tot the Commissioner'sOfice: and apply fori it.  Center administrative trucks.  2024 Chevrolet Tahoes. This purchase willl bef funded by2 2018 SPLOST.  for the. Juvenile Division.  truck. This purchase willl bet funded by 2018 SPLOST.  ofc child abuse.  Houston County.  Houston County Commissioners Meeting Continued on Page 453    453  Houston County Commissioners Meeting Continued from Page 452  Chairman Perdue commented that this Memorandum of Understanding isr renewed each year and is used by various agencies in Houston County as guidelines for addressing instances of Motion by Ms. Robinson, second by Mr. Byrd, and carried unanimously by allt to approve the Chairman Perdue commented that the April and. Julyr meetings will be postponed one weekt to accommodate those whor need thei flexibility tos spend time with family during spring break and Motionl by! Mr. Talton, second by Ms. Robinson, and carried unanimously by allt to approve the  child abuse.  2025 Houston County Board of Commissioners Meeting Schedule.  the 4th of July week.  payment oft thel bills totaling $2,427,333.76.  Chairman Perdue opened the floori for Commissioner Comments.  Mr. Talton commented on the good meeting, thanked Carolyn Sullivan for her dedicated service, ands said that Houston County is al better place because ofh her service. Mr. Byrd spoke about local cooperation as signified by the 12 local organizations aligned in support of Rainbow House. He mentioned Thanksgiving being celebrated last week and stated he wast thankful to calll Houston County Home, for public servants! like Carolyn Sullivan who live al life ofs service, fort the Houston County employees, andf for the privilege of servingt the citizens Ms. Robinsont thanked everyone for attending the meeting and Carolyn Sullivani for her service Mr. Gottwals gave a Christmas quote from the literary work, A Christmas Carol, and quoted Ebenezer Scrooge about the lessons he learned about Christmas and encouraged everyone to Chairman! Perdue presenteda at framed copyo of BobF Floyd's Commissioners Prayer for the Board of Commissioners. Hei then discussed ideasf for assisting the Lashley Subdivision. Chairman Perdue recognized Superior Court Clerk Carolyn Sullivan, reading a plaque being Carolyn spoke about her love for Houston County, beingt the Clerk of Superior Court, and how she started with the County right out of high school and never left the office. She stated that the jobi is very diverse, and every dayi is different. She closed by saying that her successor has been with the Clerk's Office for over 30 years and that she has confidence in her abilities to Chairman Perdue and the Commissioners thanked Carolyn for her spirit of service to the citizens of Houston Countya and for her 59y years ofs service. Theyt thanked hert for her leadership not only in Houston County, but in the State of Georgia among other Superior Court Clerks,  of Houston County. ast the Clerk of Superior Court.  remember the reasoni for the season.  presented for her 59y years ofs service tol Houston County.  take over the office.  and for her reputation ofr running a very efficient department.  Houston County Commissioners Meeting Continued on Page 454    454  Houston County Commissioners Meeting Continued from Page 453  Motion to adjourn by Mr. Gottwals, second by Mr. Byrd, and carried unanimously by all.  Meeting adjourned. Robbie Dunbar Director of Administration  Chairman Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner