Commission Minutes

OFFICIAL
MARCH 17, 2014, 15th DAY OF
THE JANUARY ADJOURN TERM

PRELIMINARY STUDY MEETING

The County Commission met in the Commission Conference Room at 8:12 am with Ron Houseman (present),
Danny Strahan (present), and Brandon Williams (absent).

The Commission met to review the day’s business (which include reviewing Previous Meeting Minutes and
Accounts Payable) and County concerns.

PUBLIC COMMENT

County Assessor Chuck Pennel came before the Commission to discuss a citizen’s property that was lowered
during BOE for 2013 but has found that his 2012 was not lowered. Mr. Pennel also asked when the
Commission would want him to bring these issues to them, whether like this or during the Court Order process.

FORMAL AGENDA

The County Commission met in the Commission Hearing Room at 9:05 am with Ron Houseman (present),
Danny Strahan (present), and Brandon Williams (absent). The following proceedings were had and made a
matter of record:

CALL TO ORDER

Commissioner Houseman called the March 17, 2014, meeting to order at 9:05 am. Auditor Rick Findley led
with prayer and Commissioner Strahan led the Pledge of Allegiance.

COMMISSION REMARKS

There were no Commission Remarks for today.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

Commissioner Strahan moved to approve Accounts Payable as follows: Checks #338830 – #338909; Warrant
#5949; and two Journal Entries for Paper Usage. Commissioner Houseman seconded the motion. The motion
passed by vote: Houseman (aye), Strahan (aye), and Williams (absent).

PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES

Commissioner Strahan moved to approve Previous Meeting Minutes dated January 13, 2014; and March 10,
2014, with corrections. Commission Houseman seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Houseman
(aye), Strahan (aye), and Williams (absent).

COUNTY VEHICLE DISCUSSION

Commissioner Strahan stated the mail service vehicle broke down and the estimated cost for repairs was close
to the value of the vehicle. Commissioner Strahan said he recommends this vehicle replacement be added to the
list of other vehicles the Commission is looking at purchasing.

RECESS
9:15 AM

RECONVENE
10:00 AM

MAYOR COLEMAN – CITY OF FORSYTH

Mayor Coleman came before the Commission to discuss the following concerns:
*Murals on the outside walls of public buildings.
*Bringing tourism to the City of Forsyth.
*Armed Forces Day Parade at 10 am.
*A lighted monument for the veterans in the grassy area between the parking lots of the Judicial Center
and the Courthouse.
Commissioner Strahan would like to see a mural of veterans on the east end of the Judicial Center building that
people can see as they come up the hill into Forsyth, to give recognition to those who have served. Discussion
ensued concerning the upkeep of the murals. The Commission will discuss this issue further.

RECESS
10:34 AM

RECONVENE
11:05 AM

EXECUTIVE SESSION
PER SECTION 610.021 (1) (2) (3) (12)

Commissioner Strahan moved to enter Executive Session per section 610.021 (1) (2) (3) (12). Commissioner
Houseman seconded the motion. The motion passed by roll call vote: Houseman (aye), Strahan (aye), and
Williams (absent).

EXECUTIVE SESSION
11:05 AM

See Executive Session Minutes for any motions made or votes taken.

Commissioner Strahan moved to exit Executive Session. Commissioner Houseman seconded the motion. The
motion passed by roll call vote: Houseman (aye), Strahan (aye), and Williams (absent).

EXIT EXECUTIVE SESSION
12:15 PM

RECESS
12:15 PM

RECONVENE
1:55 PM

DAILY STAFF REVIEW AND AGENDA REQUESTS

The Commission met with their staff to review the day’s business and requests for the agenda.

Commissioner Strahan moved to adjourn. Commissioner Houseman seconded the motion. The motion passed
by vote: Houseman (aye), Strahan (aye), and Williams (absent).

ADJOURN
2:15 PM

The minutes were taken and typed by Stacey Clemans, Deputy Clerk.