PAULDING COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MARCH 25, 2008
WORK SESSION AGENDA

CALL TO ORDER: Jerry Shearin, Chairman
(Beverly Cochran to read Ordinance regarding Public Participation at Board of Commissioners’ Meetings)

INVOCATION & PLEDGE: Rev. Tony Samples - Pickett’s Mill Baptist Church

MINUTES: The March 11, 2008, Work Session Minutes, and the March 11, 2008, Board Meeting Minutes are available for review.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: None

INVITED GUESTS: None

BID AWARDS:
1. Excavator for the Water Systems Department – to the low bidder METRAC in the amount of $117,920. (Tim Atcheson)

2. Bill Carruth Parkway Water Main Project – to the low bidder, K. M. Davis contracting Co., Inc. in the amount of $731,014.25. (Michael Carter)

REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES & DEPARTMENTS: None

CONSENT AGENDA: None

OLD BUSINESS: None

NEW BUSINESS:

1. Discuss action to approve the Paulding County Comprehensive Transportation Plan (CTP) dated March 2008, for the purpose of supporting its recommendations and strategies in Local, Atlanta region, and state transportation decision. The CTP includes a financially–constrained short range action plan of transportation projects for years 2008-2013. (Scott Greene)

CONCLUSION OF REGULAR BUSINESS

CLOSED SESSION: Litigation

CITIZENS WISHING TO SPEAK: Kenneth Ransom with A1 Cab Company re: Taxi Ordinance

ADJOURNMENT:

myATLtv.com is reporting today that a horse barn at Westbrooke Farms near the Paulding/Cobb County line was set aflame last night killing 14 horses inside. Firefighters arrived on scene finding the roof already collapsed, while the closest hydrant was over 2,000 feet away on Burnt Hickory Road.

The Atlanta Journal and Constitution is reporting today that the family of Frank Ruggiero, who was one of the six people killed during a plane crash in North Carolina ferrying some Paulding County officials, have filed a lawsuit in Polk County Superior Court for unspecified compensatory damages. The family believes that the pilot was at fault for not having the aircraft at a proper altitude and being aware of his surroundings, thus killing all on board.

PAULDING COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MARCH 11, 2008
WORK SESSION AGENDA

CALL TO ORDER: Jerry Shearin, Chairman (Beverly Cochran to read Ordinance regarding Public Participation at Board of Commissioners’ Meetings)

INVOCATION & PLEDGE: Rev. Wayne Landmon – Crossroads Full Gospel Church

MINUTES: The February 28, 2008, Work Session Minutes, and the February 28, 2008, Board Meeting Minutes are available for review.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: None

INVITED GUESTS: None

BID AWARDS:
1. FY2008 Cedercrest Road widening from Oak Glen Drive to Harmony Grove Church Road - low bidder Butch Thompson Enterprises in the amount of $2,895,913.97. (Jennifer Alford)
2. FY2008 Countywide Shoulder Maintenance Project - low bidder Natco, Inc. in the amount of $374,550. (Jennifer Alford)
3. Expansion of the Pumpkinvine Water Reclamation Facility to a capacity of 2.5 MGD - low bidder Haren Construction, Inc. in the amount of $13,292,000. (Michael Carter)

REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES & DEPARTMENTS: None

CONSENT AGENDA: Discuss action on two (2) item

OLD BUSINESS: None

NEW BUSINESS:
1. Discuss action to purchase a dump truck for the Water Systems Department in the amount of $95,278.42 from the low quote vendor, Nalley Motor Trucks. (Jennifer Alford)

2. Discuss action on Resolution 08-08 Joint Resolution for the call of a special election by the Paulding County Board of Commissioners and the Paulding County Board of Elections and Voter Registration to regulate and provide for a special election to fill the unexpired term of the Post 3 Commissioner. (Lani Skipper)

3. Discuss action to approve the May 1, 2008, Employee Benefits Plan Renewal and proposed plan changes. (Brian Acker)

4. Discuss action to approve revisions to the Paulding County Civil Service System Rules and Regulations: Chapter X – Attendance and Leave, Section 13 – Personal Leave. (Brian Acker)

5. Discuss action to authorize the Chairman to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Paulding County School District for a joint participation in the construction of certain gasoline/fuel pump system and stations located at Panter Elementary School and Shelton Elementary School. (Pat Crook)

6. Discuss action on Resolution 08-09 enacting revised water usage restrictions per the directives of the Governor and Georgia E.P.D. and amending Sections 74-101 and 74-103 of the Paulding County Code of Ordinances. (Michael Carter)

CONCLUSION OF REGULAR BUSINESS

CLOSED SESSION: None

CITIZENS WISHING TO SPEAK: Don Sewell re: Paulding County DOT

ADJOURNMENT:

PAULDING COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MARCH 11, 2008
CONSENT AGENDA

1. Acceptance of subdivision streets for perpetual maintenance:

Alexandria Place/Phase 1
Alexandria Lane
Alexandria Court
Alexis Drive

Alexandria Place/Unit 2 Phase A

Katielee Cove

The Gardens at Melanie’s Pond
Garden Vista Court

Oak Hill Pointe
Shingle Oak Drive

Shingle Oak court

Katielee Cove Brightwater/Phase 3
Northshore Crossing

2. Nominate Kevin New to fill the unexpired term of Greg Elsberry on the Region One Emergency Medical Service Advisory Council. (term March 11, 2008 – December 31, 2008)

The Atlanta Business Chronicle is reporting today that WellStar Health System is planning to develop a new medical facility on 127 acres at “the Cedarcrest Road/Seven Hills Parkway corridor in North Paulding County,” near the community of Dallas. Part of the deal includes “a pledged donation to the WellStar Foundation in excess of $5 million.”

WellStar has until the end of the year to complete the deal.

PAULDING COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

FEBRUARY 28, 2008
WORK SESSION AGENDA

CALL TO ORDER: Jerry Shearin, Chairman (Beverly Cochran to read Ordinance regarding Public Participation at Board of Commissioners’ Meetings)

INVOCATION & PLEDGE: Rev. Frank Bernat – Hope United Methodist Church

MINUTES: The January 22, 2008, Work Session Minutes, and the January 22, 2008, Board Meeting Minutes are available for review.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: None

INVITED GUESTS: None

BID AWARDS: FY2008 Public Safety Vehicle bid, sole bidder Family Ford, Inc. in the amount of $429,700.

REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES & DEPARTMENTS: None

CONSENT AGENDA: None

OLD BUSINESS: None

NEW BUSINESS:
1. Discuss action to authorize the Chairman to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement between the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Parks, Recreation, and Historic Sites Division, and Paulding County on the operation and maintenance of the Silver Comet Trail.

2. Discuss action on Resolution 08-05 adopting franchise fees; rate (s) establishment to State Cable and Video Service Franchises

3. Discuss action to authorize the Chairman to enter into a design agreement with jb+A, not to exceed $100,000 for the production of timbering and grading plans for Burnt Hickory Park.

4. Discuss action on Intergovernmental Wastewater Treatment Agreement with Cobb County for providing sewer services to northern portions of Paulding and Cobb Counties along the County line.

5. Discuss action to authorize the Chairman to enter into an Intergovernmental Service Agreement with the city of Braswell for temporary assistance with road repairs not to exceed $10,000; this agreement will expire on June 30, 2008.

6. Discuss action on resolution 08-06 adopting amendments to the Paulding County Code of Ordinances, Chapter 70, Article III, entitled “Vehicles for Hire” Ordinance.

CONCLUSION OF REGULAR BUSINESS

CLOSED SESSION: Personnel, litigation, and real estate acquisition

CITIZENS WISHING TO SPEAK: Ms. Julie Bell re: Water/Sewer system
Mr. Frank Gonzales, Acworth Pools, Inc.
Mr. Dustin Haley, D&P Pressure Washing

ADJOURNMENT: