BGJWSC_Commission_Meeting_Minutes_January_7,_2016<\/a><\/p>\nTo read the minutes, please open or download the pdf from the link above or you may see more below:<\/p>\n
PRESENT:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\nDonald M. Elliott, Chairman<\/strong><\/p>\nClifford Adams, Commissioner<\/strong><\/p>\nThomas Boland, Commissioner<\/strong><\/p>\nAllen Booker, County Commissioner<\/strong><\/p>\nRonald Perry, Commissioner<\/strong><\/p>\nJohn A. Cason, III, City Commissioner<\/strong><\/p>\nRobert Bowen, Commissioner<\/strong><\/p>\nALSO PRESENT:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\nStephen A. Swan, Executive Director<\/strong><\/p>\nJohn D. Donaghy, Director of Administration<\/strong><\/p>\nCharles A. Dorminy, Legal Counsel<\/strong><\/p>\nPam Crosby, Purchasing Director<\/strong><\/p>\nOutgoing Chairman Elliott called the meeting to order at 2:00 PM. Commissioner Perry provided the invocation, and Chairman Elliott let the pledge.<\/p>\n
Outgoing Chairman Elliott welcomed the new Commissioners and guests. He announced that Commissioner Boland had been reappointed for another 2 year term and welcomed Commissioner Robert Bowen for a 2 year term. Both had been appointed by the Grand Jury.<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/strong>COMMISSIONER\u2019S SWEARING-IN CEREMONY<\/strong><\/p>\nProbate Judge Debra Howes<\/p>\n
Thomas A. Boland, Sr.<\/p>\n
Robert Bowen<\/p>\n
Outgoing Chairman Elliott thanked the staff and Commissioners for their continuing support and work.<\/p>\n
ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN AND VICE-CHAIRMAN<\/strong><\/p>\nCommissioner Perry nominated Commissioner Boland to serve as Chairman for the year 2016. No additional nominations were received. The nominations carried 6-1-0 (Commissioner Boland could not cast a vote).<\/u><\/p>\n
Commissioner Boland nominated Commissioner Adams to serve as Vice- Chairman for the year 2015. No additional nominations were received. The nominations carried 6-1-0 (Commissioner Adams could not cast a vote).<\/u><\/p>\n
RECEPTION<\/strong><\/p>\nBack in Session.<\/strong><\/p>\nPam Crosby introduced Matt Lemke as the new Fleet Manager.<\/p>\n
COMMISSIONER PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS<\/strong><\/p>\nCommissioner Boland presented outgoing Chairman Elliott with a plaque in appreciation for his dedication, guidance and leadership.<\/p>\n
Chairman Boland welcomed the new Commissioner Bowen to the Commission.<\/p>\n
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD <\/strong><\/p>\nThere being no citizens that wished to address the Commission, Chairman Boland closed the Public Comment Period.<\/p>\n
Commissioner Adams made a motion seconded by Commissioner Cason to move item #1 under discussion Legislative Package up for approval. Motion carried 7-0-0.<\/u><\/p>\n
APPROVAL<\/strong><\/p>\nMinutes of the December 15, 2015 Regular Meeting.<\/strong><\/p>\nCommissioner Perry made a motion seconded by Commissioner Elliott to approve the minutes from the December 15, 2015 meeting. Motion carried 7-0-0.<\/u><\/p>\n
Minutes of the December 15, 2015 Executive Session Meeting.<\/strong><\/p>\nCommissioner Perry made a motion seconded by Commissioner Boland to approve the minutes from the December 15, 2016 Executive Session. Motion carried 7-0-0.<\/u><\/p>\n
Paymentus<\/strong> \u2013 J. Donaghy<\/p>\nJohn Donaghy recommended the item Paymentus be deferred until further review. Commissioner Elliott requested to have a chart of comparison by all who were considered under this item.<\/p>\n
Commissioner Cason made a motion seconded by Commissioner Elliott to defer the Paymentus item for further review. Motion approved 7-0-0.<\/u><\/p>\n
Legislative Package<\/strong> \u2013 C. Dorminy<\/p>\nCharles Dorminy discussed the legislative package for approval. The updated items of the legislation were discussed. Section 5 allows JWSC to exercise the Eminent Domain rights and has been approved by the county and the city.\u00a0\u00a0 There was further discussion on the reasons this item is needed for JWSC. Commissioner Booker stated that JWSC is not elected by the public and having Eminent Domain is questionable.<\/p>\n
Commissioner Perry made a motion seconded by Commissioner Adams to forward the legislative package to Jeff Jones for the 2016 Georgia General Assembly. Motion carried 6-1-0 (Commissioner Booker opposed).<\/u><\/p>\n
Chairman Boland made the following Commissioner appointments to Committees:<\/p>\n
Customer Service & Public Communications Committee<\/strong><\/p>\nCommissioner Adams, Chairman<\/p>\n
Commissioner Bowen<\/p>\n
Commissioner Elliott<\/p>\n
Facilities Committee<\/strong><\/p>\nCommissioner Perry, Chairman<\/p>\n
Commissioner Bowen<\/p>\n
Commissioner Adams<\/p>\n
Finance Committee<\/strong><\/p>\nCommissioner Elliott, Chairman<\/p>\n
Commissioner Perry<\/p>\n
Commissioner Cason<\/p>\n
Human Resources Committee<\/strong><\/p>\nCommissioner Cason, Chairman<\/p>\n
Commissioner Booker<\/p>\n
Commissioner Elliott<\/p>\n
Economic Development Committee<\/strong><\/p>\nCommissioner Boland, Chairman<\/p>\n
Commissioner Booker<\/p>\n
Legislative Committee<\/strong><\/p>\nCommissioner Boland, Chairman<\/p>\n
Commissioner Cason<\/p>\n
Commissioner Booker<\/p>\n
There was discussion on meeting times for the full Commission meetings.<\/p>\n
Commissioner Perry made a motion second by Commissioner Bowen to approve the Commission appointment to Committees and keep the Full Commission Meeting dates at the first and third Thursdays and the time at 2 PM. Motion approved 6-1-0. (Commissioner Bowen opposed).<\/u><\/p>\n
COMMITTEE UPDATES <\/strong><\/p>\nCommunications& Customer Service Committee <\/strong>\u2013 Commissioner Ford <\/strong><\/p>\nThere was nothing new to report at this time<\/p>\n
Economic Development Committee \u2013 Commissioner Elliott <\/strong><\/p>\nThere was nothing new to report at this time<\/p>\n
Facilities Committee \u2013 Commissioner Perry <\/strong><\/p>\nThere was nothing new to report at this time<\/p>\n
Finance Committee \u2013 Commissioner Elliott <\/strong><\/p>\nChairman Elliott shared the meeting highlights which included a guest speaker from Stephens, Inc., Detail in Financial statements, and the Exec. Director updated the committee on SPLOST and other issues.<\/p>\n
Human Resources Committee \u2013 Commissioner Cason <\/strong><\/p>\nCommissioner Cason shared the meeting details which included a guest speaker on Atlanta Capital Group on Retirement plan options and the fiduciary changes, continuing education speaker from Armstrong Univ., and the development of entry level positions.<\/p>\n
Legislative Committee \u2013 Commissioner Boland <\/strong><\/p>\nCommissioner Boland stated the legislation is moving forward to Atlanta.<\/p>\n
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR\u2019S UPDATE <\/strong><\/p>\nExecutive Director, Steve Swan updated the Commissioners on several items.<\/p>\n
2016 Holiday list was provided to the Commissioners<\/p>\n
Contractor will finish up the small building at end of complex<\/p>\n
Welcome Matt Lemke to the staff<\/p>\n
Master Plan will be available in electronic format<\/p>\n
Final implementations of Cityworks<\/p>\n
Pam Crosby to update the schedule<\/p>\n
FOG Award presentation for next meeting<\/p>\n
Commissioner Boland was presented with a plaque for his first term as commissioner 2013-2015.<\/p>\n
Commissioner Cason thanked all those who prepared and served at the holiday party. He commented on what great strides and unity he feels the staff have made.<\/p>\n
CHAIRMAN\u2019S UPDATE <\/strong><\/p>\nThere being no additional business to bring before the Commission, Chairman Boland adjourned the meeting at 2:57 pm.<\/p>\n
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