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DADE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
WORKSHOP MEETING
Thursday, May 6, 2021
6:00 p.m.
Board of Commissioners’ Public Meeting Room ~ Suite 259
Dade County Government Administrative Building
71 Case Avenue
Trenton, Georgia 30752
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MINUTES
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The Board of Commissioners at a regular meeting held on June 3, 2021 unanimously approved this
document. Clerical error or Scrivener’s error is an error due to a minor mistake or inadvertence and not
one that occurs from judicial reasoning or determination. Typographical errors or the unintentional
addition or omission of a word, phrase, or figure in writing or copying something on the record are all
examples of clerical or scrivener’s error. Such an error made was by mistake and not purposely and will
be readily remedied without objection. Any such error(s) made is not binding on the county or any officer.
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Ratified by Commissioner’s: June 3, 2021
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CALL TO ORDER
Chairman/County Executive Ted M. Rumley called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
COMMISSIONERS
Ted Rumley, Chairperson/County Executive PRESENT
Robert Goff, Vice Chairman/Commissioner (District 3) ABSENT
Lamar Lowery, Commissioner (District 1) PRESENT
Phillip Hartline, Commissioner (District 2) PRESENT
Melissa Christiansen Bradford, Commissioner (District 4) PRESENT
COUNTY STAFF
Robin Rogers, County Attorney PRESENT
Don Townsend, Clerk to the Board of Commissioners PRESENT
Rebecca Jones, Deputy Clerk PRESENT
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WORKSHOP
1. Approval of agenda (ADOPTED AS AMENDED ~ APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE
CONSENT AGENDA)
The Chairman called for any changes to the workshop or regular agenda.
Resolution R-16-21 was added to the agenda. Chairman Rumley called for
approval of the agenda by polling each Commissioner whereas the board
unanimously agreed to add the amended agenda to the consent agenda for final
approval during the regular meeting.
2. Approval of previous meeting(s) minutes (SPREAD ON THE MINUTES UPON
ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)
The Chairman announced the reading of the minutes from the April 1, 2021
workshop and regular meetings was not necessary since all commissioners were
provided an electronic copy of the minutes in advance of this evening’s meeting.
The minutes are public record and available for review during normal business
hours in the Office of County Clerk located inside the Dade County Commission
office in the Administrative building. Chairman Rumley called for approval of the
minutes by polling each Commissioner whereas the board unanimously agreed to
add all minutes being considered to the consent agenda for final approval during
the regular meeting.
3. Review Personnel Status Report (SPREAD ON THE MINUTES UPON ADOPTION OF
THE CONSENT AGENDA)
Chairman Rumley called for questions or any changes pertaining to the personnel
status report. Hearing none Chairman Rumley called for approval of the personnel
status report by polling each Commissioner whereas the board unanimously
agreed to add this report to the consent agenda for final approval during the regular
meeting.
4. Board Appointments and/or Proclamations (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE
CONSENT AGENDA)
Chairman Rumley called for any proclamations. Chairman Rumley proclaimed the
3rd Saturday of May as Armed Forces Day. Chairman Rumley called for any
questions. Hearing none Chairman Rumley called for approval of this
proclamation by polling each Commissioner whereas the board unanimously
agreed to add the proclamation to the consent agenda for final approval during the
regular meeting. A copy of this proclamation is attached to these minutes and
made a part of the official record.
Chairman Rumley called for any proclamations. Chairman Rumley proclaimed the
month of May 2021 as Foster Care Month. Chairman Rumley called for any
questions. Hearing none Chairman Rumley called for approval of this
proclamation by polling each Commissioner whereas the board unanimously
agreed to add the proclamation to the consent agenda for final approval during the
regular meeting. A copy of this proclamation is attached to these minutes and
made a part of the official record.
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5. Approval of SPLOST / Capital Equipment (if any)
a. 700/800 MHz Emergency Portable Radios (4) – New Home Fire Department –
(TABLED)
Chairman Rumley, on the request of Mr. Rodney Ross, tabled this SPLOST
expense for a later date. No other official action was required to be taken.
b. RFP #2021-01 - Concrete Pad – Trenton Fire Department (APPROVED UPON
ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)
The Board of Commissioners was petitioned to approve a bid for a concrete pad
behind the Trenton Fire Department. The winning bid went to Newt Palmer for a
total amount of $48,500. Chairman Rumley called for approval of this SPLOST
expense by polling each Commissioner whereas the board unanimously agreed to
add this expense to the consent agenda for final approval during the regular
meeting.
6. Ordinance No. 05-06-21 – Amending Ordinance to include no Vaping/E-Cigarettes at
Parks (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)
Chairman Rumley recommended passage of Ordinance No. 05-06-21 amending
ordinance 12-03-09 to prohibit use of tobacco and vaping products in County
Parks. Chairman Rumley called for any questions. The Board discussed the
ordinance. Chairman Rumley called for approval of the proposed ordinance by
polling each Commissioner whereas the board unanimously agreed to add the
ordinance to the consent agenda as a second and final reading. A copy of this
ordinance is attached to these minutes and made a part of the official record.
7. Ordinance No. 06-03-21 – Amending Special use Board ordinance – Appointment of
Chairperson (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)
Chairman Rumley recommended passage of Ordinance No. 06-03-21 amending
ordinance 03-05-20 to provide for the appointment of a Chairperson. Chairman
Rumley called for any questions. The Board discussed the ordinance. Chairman
Rumley called for approval of the proposed ordinance by polling each
Commissioner whereas the board unanimously agreed to add the ordinance to
the consent agenda as a first reading. A copy of this ordinance is attached to
these minutes and made a part of the official record.
8. Intergovernmental Agreement: Board of Elections & City of Trenton – City Elections
(TABLED)
Chairman Rumley recommended passage of the intergovernmental agreement
between the Board of Elections and the City of Trenton concerning the City
elections. Chairman Rumley called for any questions. The Board discussed the
agreement. Chairman Rumley called for approval of agreement by polling each
Commissioner whereas the board unanimously agreed to add the agreement to
the consent agenda for final approval during the regular meeting. A copy of this
intergovernmental agreement is attached to these minutes and made a part of the
official record.
9. FY-2022 Budget Planning Cycle (INFORMATION ONLY)
No official poll was taken. Presently, no other official action was required to be
taken.
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10. FY-2022 Budget Planning Cycle (INFORMATION ONLY)
No official poll was taken. Presently, no other official action was required to be
taken.
11. Resolution (R-16-21): Consenting to Lease Agreements by Dade County Water & Sewer
Authority for Reservoir Property (REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA)
Chairman Rumley recommended passage of resolution (R-16-21) to approve and
consent to lease agreements by Dade County Water and Sewer Authority with Jack Sells
and Malcolm Hartline for the reservoir property. Chairman Rumley called for any
questions. It was recommended this item be removed from the consent agenda and
voted on separately at the regular meeting. Hearing no further objection to the request,
Chairman Rumley so ordered the item be placed under new business of the regular
meeting agenda. No other official action was taken or required.
Chairman Rumley called for any additional business to come before the Commission during
the work session, hearing none the Chairman recessed the workshop meeting at 6:31 p.m.
prepare for the regular meeting to begin.
Respectfully submitted as recorded,
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Don Townsend, Clerk to the Commission
Attest:
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Rebecca Jones, Deputy Clerk
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DADE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR MEETING
Thursday, May 6, 2021
7:00 p.m. (or following recess from Work Session)
Board of Commissioners’ Public Meeting Room ~ Suite 259
Dade County Government Administrative Building
71 Case Avenue
Trenton, Georgia 30752
___________________________________________________________________________
MINUTES
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The Board of Commissioners at a regular meeting held on June 3, 2021 unanimously approved this
document. Clerical error or Scrivener’s error is an error due to a minor mistake or inadvertence and not
one that occurs from judicial reasoning or determination. Typographical errors or the unintentional
addition or omission of a word, phrase, or figure in writing or copying something on the record are all
examples of clerical or scrivener’s error. Such an error made was by mistake and not purposely and will
be readily remedied without objection. Any such error(s) made is not binding on the county or any officer.
___________________________________________________________________________
Ratified by Commissioner’s: June 3, 2021
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CALL TO ORDER
Chairman/County Executive Ted Rumley called the meeting to order at 6:37 p.m.
ROLL CALL ~ COMMISSIONERS
Ted Rumley, Chairperson/County Executive PRESENT
Robert Goff, Vice Chairman/Commissioner (District 3) VACANT
Lamar Lowery, Commissioner (District 1) PRESENT
Phillip Hartline, Commissioner (District 2) PRESENT
Melissa C. Bradford, Commissioner (District 4) PRESENT
The Chairman announced a quorum of Commissioners present, and therefore a legal meeting
was called to order and in session.
COUNTY STAFF
Robin Rogers, County Attorney PRESENT
Don Townsend, Clerk to the Board of Commissioners PRESENT
Rebecca Jones, Deputy Clerk PRESENT
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INVOCATION
Mrs. Carey Fauscett-Anderson, Deputy Clerk: Public Information Officer
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Recited in unison
POINT OF PERSONAL PRIVILEGE
The following monthly reports are verbally made at each regular monthly commission meeting
by each respective Commissioner. Comments made and/or administrative reports are not
transcribed nor made a part of this record.
Commissioner’s reports were provided:
• Lamar Lowery reported information regarding the following departments:
Animal Control
o
Board of Assessor & Equalization
o
Budget
o
Building and Property
o
Building Maintenance
o
Emergency Services ~ E-911, EMS, EMA
o
Fire Departments – North Dade & Trenton
o
Maintenance Shop
o
Roads – District 1
o
• Phillip Hartline reported information regarding the following departments:
Alcoholic Beverage Control
o
Budget
o
Code Enforcement
o
Extension Agency (UGA Extension/4-H)
o
Fire Departments – Davis & New Home
o
Parks & Recreation
o
Public Transportation
o
Roads – District 2
o
Soil Conservation
o
• Robert Goff reported information regarding the following departments:
Board of Elections
o
Budget
o
Communications & Marketing
o
Financial
o
Fire Departments – South Dade
o
Information Technology (Network)
o
Human Resources
o
Roads – District 3
o
Senior Citizens Center
o
• Melissa C. Bradford reported information regarding the following departments:
Budget
o
Department of Family Children Services
o
Fire Departments – New Salem & West Brow
o
Historic Preservation
o
Public Health
o
Public Library
o
Roads – District 4
o
Sanitation
o
Transfer Station & Recycling Center 2
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COUNTY EXECUTIVE’S REPORT
• Ted Rumley provided a State of County monthly report:
Administration
o
Board Appointments
o
Budget
o
City of Trenton liaison
o
Constitutional Officers’ liaison
o
Courts & Judicial Administration
o
Department of Juvenile Justice
o
Economic Development
o
Fire Administration & Departments
o
Historic Preservation Commission
o
Legislative Affairs (Georgia General Assembly)
o
Public Works
o
APPEARANCES
• Mrs. Marshana Sharp, Manager: Dade County Public Library
• Ms. Donna Street, Chairperson: Historic Preservation Commission
• Mrs. Alison Henderson – UGA Extension Dade County
• Mr. George Williams – Alliance for Dade, Inc. (Chamber of Commerce)
FISCAL REPORTS
Mr. Don Townsend, Chief Financial Officer verbally reported the financial status of Dade County
and filed a monthly financial report with each Commissioner. A copy of this report is attached to
these minutes and made a part of the official record.
Adoption of the Financial Report (Adopted)
Motion made by: Commissioner Phillip Hartline
Seconded by: Commissioner Lamar Lowery
Those voting in favor: 4 – Bradford, Hartline, Lowery, Rumley
Those opposed: 0 – N/A
Decision: Passed by unanimous vote
LEGAL MATTERS
Mr. Robin Rogers, County Attorney noted no official actions to be reported.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business to discuss or take action upon.
NEW BUSINESS
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CONSENT AGENDA
All matters listed on the Consent Agenda are considered routine by the County Commission and
will be enacted by one motion. No separate discussion will take place on these items. If
discussion of any Consent Agenda item is desired, the item will be moved to the Regular Meeting
Agenda under New Business for separate consideration.
Adoption of the Consent Agenda
Motion made by: Commissioner Lamar Lowery
Seconded by: Commissioner Phillip Hartline
Those voting in favor: 4 – Bradford, Hartline, Lowery, Rumley
Those opposed: 0 – N/A
Decision: Passed by unanimous vote
Resolution (R-16-21): Consenting to Lease Agreements by Dade County Water & Sewer
Authority for Reservoir Property
Chairman Rumley recommended passage of resolution (R-16-21) to approve and consent to
lease agreements by Dade County Water and Sewer Authority with Jack Sells and Malcolm
Hartline for the reservoir property. Chairman Rumley called for any questions.
Motion made by: Commissioner Lamar Lowery
Seconded by: Commissioner Melissa Bradford
Those voting in favor: 3 – Bradford, Lowery, Rumley
Those opposed: 0 – N/A
Those abstaining: 1 – Hartline (due to his brother’s contractual involvement)
Decision: Passed by majority vote
CITIZENS’ PARTICIPATION
• Ms. Jennifer Blair – City Park cleanup and Tree City USA announcements
EXECUTIVE SESSION
No Executive Session was required.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion made by: Commissioner Phillip Hartline
Seconded by: Commissioner Melissa Bradford
Those voting in favor: 4 – Bradford, Hartline, Lowery, Rumley
Those opposed: 0 – N/A
Decision: Passed by unanimous vote
There being no further business Chairman Rumley gaveled the meeting adjourned at 7:23 p.m.
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Respectfully submitted as recorded,
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Don Townsend, Clerk to the Commission
Attest:
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Rebecca Jones, Deputy Clerk
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