Washington County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting March 13, 2025 9:00am Commissioners Present: Horace Daniel, Doug Watkins, Bobby Jackson, James Hitchcock Jr., Frank Simmons Jr. Prayer & Pledge Call Meeting to Order Chairman Daniel called the meeting to order. February 2025 Minutes Commissioner Simmons made a motion to approve the February 2025 Board Minutes, seconded by Commissioner Watkins. The motion was passed unanimously. Bills The bills to be ratified were as follows: Administrative & Other - $448,067.37 Road Department - $113,134.44 ) Sheriff office & Jail - $142,332.28 Courthouse - $65,841.30 EMA - $5,849.85 E911 - $4,798.22 Landfill - $111,213.30 Commissioner Simmons made a motion to approve the expenditures, seconded by Commissioner Watkins. The motion was passed unanimously. Road Department Update Road Department Director Robert Holmes Jr. gave an update on the Ryland Transfer Station Appointments Zoning in the County - Pat Daniel Mrs. Daniel asked that the commissioners look into zoning fori the county. Attorney Howard stated he would get a response together to send to her on the matter. Issue with Adams Road- David Chapman Mr. Chapman spoke on his concerns with Adams Road. Old Business New Business Joint Comprehensive Plan Contract Commissioner Watkins made a motion to approve the Joint Comprehensive Plan Contract, seconded by Commissioner Simmons. The motion passed unanimously. 1st Reading of Road Renaming/Road Closing Ordinance Attorney Howard stated that this proposed ordinance will now be advertised for 30 days for anyfeedbacki to be acquired. Then a second reading will occur to be. able to approve and finalize this ordinance. IGA1 for Emergency Operations Center (EMA Building/Safe Room). / Architect Proposals Commissioner Jackson made a motion to approve the IGA with City of Sandersville fort the EMA Building/Safe Room ift the Grant is received, seconded by Commissioner Watkins. The motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Simmons approved Fall Line Design as the architect for the EMA Building/Safe Room, seconded by Commissioner Watkins. The motion passed unanimously. Sandersville School Board Appointments Commissioner Simmons made the motion to approve Mike Rogers, L.M. Pierce, and Franklin Pate as nominees for the Sandersville School Board. Commissioner Watkins seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Sale of Surplus Property Commissioner Simmons made the motion to approve the list of Vehicles to be sold, seconded by Commissioner Watkins. The motion was passed unanimously. Amendment to Hospital IGAI regarding operating funds Commissioner Watkins made the motion to approve the amendment to the Hospital IGA for $500,000. Commissioner Simmons seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Morgue Lease Agreement 0 Commissioner Simmons made a motion to approve the lease agreement for the morgue in the amount of $600/annual. Chairman Daniel seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Close CDBG: Recreation Department Bank Account ) Commissioner Simmons made a motion to close the CDBG: Recreation Department bank account, seconded by Commissioner Watkins. The motion passed unanimously. Master Service Agreement with Atlas Commissioner Simmons made a motion to approve the Master Service Agreement with Atlas. Chairman Daniel seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Contract Amendment- Timber Sale at Kaolin Park 0 Commissioner Watkins made a motion to approve the contract amendment to include the additional 46 acres on the East side of Franklin Haynes Blvd. Commissioner Simmons seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Contract Ratification Commissioner Hitchcock made a motion to ratify the list of contracts. Commissioner Simmons seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Chairman Comments Meeting Adjourned: Motion made by Commissioner Hitchcock, Seconded by Commissioner Watkins. Passed unanimously. Public Comment Session Horace M. Daniet, Chairmhan Attest: heu emner Keri Sumner, County Clerk