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Tuesday, November 27, 2018 – 6:30 p.m.
Courthouse Doors on East/South Sides open at 6:00 p.m.
Town Hall Meeting at 6:15 p.m.
Courthouse, Main Courtroom, 16001 Barnesville Street, Zebulon, Georgia
www.pikecoga.com/novusagenda has a download of the agenda and accompanying information for this meeting. This includes items listed on the agenda such as the Medical First Reponse License and the property being decided on Bottoms Road. Monthly information from Animal Control, Coroner, Fire Department, Grady, Library, Magistrate Court, McIntosh Trail CSB, Planning & Development, Registrar, Superior - Juvenile Court, Tax Assessor, and the Water Authority are included as well.
1. CALL TO ORDER………………………………………………………..Chairman J. Briar Johnson
2. INVOCATION…………………………………………………………………………........Bart Brock
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE…………………………………………….Chairman J. Briar Johnson
4. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA - (O.C.G A. § 50-14-1 (e) (1))
5. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES - (O.C.G.A. § 50-14-1(e) (2))
a. Minutes of the November 14, 2018 Regular Monthly Meeting.
6. INVITED GUESTS - None
7. REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONS, DEPARTMENTS, COMMITTEES, AUTHORITIES
a. Monthly Reports submitted from County Departments and County Authorities, including a Revenue/Expenditure Statement for all departments, and a summary check register. There are no Department reports as they will be provided during the first Board meeting of December. Revenue/Expenditure Statement and Detail Check Register is included.
b. County Manager Report
Update on County finances for the following funds/accounts:
General Fund ................................................................................................................. $
Fire Dept. Donations ...................................................................................................... $
BOC – Jury Account………………………………………………………………$0.00
Cash Reserve Account ............................................................................................ …...$
Pike County CD Special Revenue funds………………………………………….$0.00
Jail Fund ...................................................................................................................... ..$
E-911 Fund .................................................................................................................... $
DATE Fund ................................................................................................................... $
Juvenile Court Fund ....................................................................................................... $
Residential Impact Fee .................................................................................................. $
Commercial Impact Fees ............................................................................................... $
C.A.I.P FUND ............................................................................................................... $
General Obligation SPLOST Tax Bond Sinking Fund, 2011 ........................................ $
L.M.I. Grant (DOT) ....................................................................................................... $
c. County Manager Comment
d. Commissioner Reports
e. County Attorney Report to Commissioners.
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
9. NEW BUSINESS
a. Approve/deny renewal of alcohol license (Retail Sales – beer and wine) for Saifullah Bhamani d/b/a The Rock Store, 4131 Hwy 10 S., Zebulon, GA. Applicant has met criteria.
b. Consider request from the Ginny Blakeney of the Christmas Parade Committee to use the courthouse lawn and sidewalks for the Pike County Christmas Festival and Parade on Sunday, December 9, 2018 from 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.
c. Approve/deny request from Kevin Teate to pay for the purchase of new floor covering for the Recreation Office, including the hallway and restroom adjoining offices from Impact Fees. The amount requested is up to $2500.00.
d. Approve/deny for Flat Shoals Road to be a “No Thru Trucks” road.
e. Discuss the Board of Elections and Registration.
10. PUBLIC COMMENT- (Limited to 5 minutes per person)
11. EXECUTIVE SESSION
a. Interim County Manager requests Executive Session for 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 O.C.G.A. § 50-14-3(6) germane to Planning and Development.
12. ADJOURNMENT
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