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A commissioner moved the county enter the memorandum; another commissioner seconded. Staff said the agreement’s effective period runs through 06/30/2025 and noted the item was included in the meeting package. No detailed financial terms or vote tally were read into the record during the discussion excerpted in the transcript.

The board placed the matter on the record and instructed staff to proceed with the memorandum as drafted. The county clerk will include the executed agreement in the official records when completed.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","2024 1205 Video","oneSentenceSummary","The board moved to enter a one-year memorandum with Pineland Behavioral Health and Development covering July through June 30, 2025; motion was seconded and placed on the record.","taxTitle","Appling County, Georgia","taxId",28219,"location","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6087778,"Commissioners accept low fence bid for jail yard, note ARPA funds and likely budget amendment",143,298000,441000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2888378-e65f745e3d016b4f2174ef0b7981c78c&start=298&end=441","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2888378-e65f745e3d016b4f2174ef0b7981c78c/thumbnail_298000.jpg","/articles/6087778/Appling-County/Georgia/Commissioners-accept-low-fence-bid-for-jail-yard-note-ARPA-funds-and-likely-budget-amendment","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6087778-5e487f89c057ba2f87c415e7a6fb751d/orig.mp4?Expires=1770402862&Signature=AHOt192uMZhV-r2HwZ-r6FXjNA6fovhuGv1kIo-ACf7PDYtPyOJpLzm74cHQGZf0LdB7GT8kP9w~FJ5UOnqvrsnBKhbHIldF0EEyut7PWe7XOF2StQFL1kigGzJbyFQJ1CKJBT6kE9sr6Ag142Xlgr9800s9Y~Knb-838mlT2scoDNsKLYJ-LaRW-Ez088KcuuGsG7jmF-q1FyWAmYluQjZhaFe6xn3HIdgmD1wNfjBZk2MPnmKk~fBb2Fv8crBziruVAXWoCU0oLA3h7MztCagjdQJczPI13kYwkEdXSptzxw2yi1bGdHWJEHbWE1OnmSrZUz3ukT4GWqJ3Y7R8PQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Appling County commissioners accepted the low bid for a perimeter fence and slide gate at the county jail and discussed differences in the bids related to the electronic slide-gate operator.

Staff explained one bidder’s price did not include an electronic gate operator and related installation, which increased the total cost on the alternate bid. County representatives and the fence contractor’s figures were discussed in detail at the dais; staff walked commissioners through unit and line-item differences between bids. The board recognized the low bidder’s package met the county’s specifications.

Commissioners asked whether the gate would be used only to secure stored property or also to control employee vehicle access; staff said the gate will secure the rear of the jail and employee parking and be used regularly. Commissioners also discussed that part of the cost would come from remaining ARPA funds — staff said $28,000 remained in ARPA — and that the county will need a budget amendment to cover costs beyond ARPA. One staff speaker quoted a line-item figure of $40,980 for a bid that included the gate operator while other quoted figures in discussion included numbers read back as $39.09 (transcribed) and $40.48; staff clarified which figures covered gate electronics and which did not.

A motion was made to accept the low bid; commissioners moved and seconded the motion on the floor and discussed financing and operational use of the gate before proceeding. The board recorded passage of the low-bid acceptance and directed staff to prepare any necessary budget amendments.","The board accepted a low bid for a jail perimeter fence and slide gate, discussed differences between bids for gate electronics and operator, and noted ARPA funds and a required budget amendment to cover the balance.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6087783,"Board approves resolution to join ACCG first-responder PTSD program; selects representative and lower coverage limit",83,1715000,1798000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2888378-e65f745e3d016b4f2174ef0b7981c78c&start=1715&end=1798","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2888378-e65f745e3d016b4f2174ef0b7981c78c/thumbnail_1715000.jpg","/articles/6087783/Appling-County/Georgia/Board-approves-resolution-to-join-ACCG-first-responder-PTSD-program-selects-representative-and-lower-coverage-limit","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6087783-c30f5c55b4b2b703a8eb7c8ea0206b93/orig.mp4?Expires=1770402862&Signature=G-8fgakGT5rdJG6-48axeetFywpmNvnv81Q~dnjTYmrTqyqbyIKgJdEz6mUHDBMs8pmPO5ta1W1HaJuf0nCoDDBEkLGGdxhw76Tf6zjPnK5HksDg9Gpiy033KCPaV9KZ9FGwUZ30iyIxI2xDIpChrzVsfrU0of~LjM-zDfYd2LQM~2HPNGS9pNpusKpEBBgFuXbeUgvilXFE4OGhNazRqqjTGH-A17N3ym5o9JIoyjeMCRmG27B~N2GDFPZyDV02r5qkPwgQMgNxSdVA9It0KII-8FHKIv1c-2IBNa1S9rGt7nax8aOuA7TxQ71lEogsyMecETTEu71-8EyYcTB~gg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Appling County commissioners approved a resolution authorizing participation in the ACCG (Association County Commissioners of Georgia) interlocal risk-management agency supplemental medical accident and disability fund for a first-responder PTSD program.

During discussion staff and commissioners noted the program stems from HB 481 (referenced in discussion) and that it imposes a state-mandated requirement for counties to provide PTSD-related coverage for first responders without accompanying state funding. The board was presented with optional coverage limits; the majority selected the lower limit but asked staff to “clean up” the resolution to specify the coverage limit and the county’s designated representative.

Commissioners moved and seconded approval of the resolution and then designated Robin Evans (referred to in the meeting) to serve as the county’s representative for purposes of the ACCG program paperwork. Commissioners also asked that the county manager or chairman be listed as an administrative contact if necessary; staff noted designees can be changed later.

The board discussed the budgetary implications: a quoted annual premium for the PTSD coverage was $30,192 per year according to a staff speaker, and commissioners acknowledged the need for a budget amendment to cover the new premium and associated workers’ compensation implications. The board approved the resolution subject to clarifying the limit and the formal designation language, and directed staff to finalize the paperwork with ACCG.","The commission approved a resolution to participate in the ACCG supplemental fund for first-responder PTSD coverage and designated a county representative, but board members asked staff to clarify coverage limits and finalize resolution language.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":102,"_47":103,"_49":104,"_51":105,"_53":106,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":107,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":108,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6087788,"Commissioners table Phillips & Jordan debris contract review after public complaints of landowner damage",0,2336000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2888378-e65f745e3d016b4f2174ef0b7981c78c&start=2336&end=2336","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2888378-e65f745e3d016b4f2174ef0b7981c78c/thumbnail_2336000.jpg","/articles/6087788/Appling-County/Georgia/Commissioners-table-Phillips-Jordan-debris-contract-review-after-public-complaints-of-landowner-damage","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6087788-d28c06c8cdbb3d355840d9daaf327d56/orig.mp4?Expires=1770402862&Signature=ZhNHl~ClMOKhCYMqnCJpzp2-ljR0ncVZ47bzo2518uzbdzcjvkrQseTIZygjW9SPomwu4KHJANTWqb4Yb5Fw245sl2MHOgHoMyoqAoLyj8HzLwsafs0bEdAhfq~cB4DoGV906oCqhGH63HgOmSg6kuArvgPtxYlF6yzWsR9yutoNsRZxGXkdUWMJO6z1JmglYUzg~07B3ukRDnZ710lavL2zi-mRAL4Mo3GqvEJixDoYNKZ~gniTZ8XV6~09AbVNyB5lOCsXcXR5mM-QT~Ot90h8tSixy3pfKNa7Biq9L1vY3dh5S6HcJhLtx-Wp0sqI2x8ZG5wUrp7d3vcsfivj~g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Appling County commissioners voted to table final action on a Phillips & Jordan debris contract and asked county legal counsel to compare the firm’s newly provided addenda with the currently signed contract.

Residents told the commission they contend crews working under the hurricane debris clean-up removed and topped trees beyond the county right-of-way and without owner notification. Melanie Mobley Griffiths and her sister, Miranda Taylor, said two virgin timber trees on their family property were cut and that crews used equipment that came onto private land beyond ditch-to-ditch limits. They said attempts to obtain contractor and supervisor information met with limited success and that they had documented the damage with photographs.

Staff described the county’s agreement as a piggyback contract that mirrors Forsyth County’s contract with Phillips & Jordan. County counsel and staff identified two addenda — a contract affidavit and exhibit F (certification regarding lobbying) — that arrived late; legal review was requested so counsel can confirm the county is not exposed to additional liabilities. Commissioners asked the county manager and counsel to contact Phillips & Jordan and seek clarification and potential remediation for landowners who claim property damage.

Several commissioners said they had received complaints about inconsistent contractor performance across the county, and one commissioner suggested the county consider doing some debris removal work itself to reduce contractor costs and ensure accountability, while acknowledging capacity limits and FEMA reimbursement complexities.

The board instructed legal counsel to compare the new documents with the existing contract and tabled the matter until counsel and staff complete that review.","Appling County commissioners agreed to table action on a Phillips & Jordan debris removal contract pending legal review after residents reported trees cut beyond rights-of-way and poor contractor communication.",{"_33":110,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":111,"_41":112,"_43":113,"_45":114,"_47":115,"_49":116,"_51":117,"_53":118,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":119,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":120,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6087793,"Appling County commissioners approve contract offer for new county manager pending acceptance",211,4286000,4497000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2888378-e65f745e3d016b4f2174ef0b7981c78c&start=4286&end=4497","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2888378-e65f745e3d016b4f2174ef0b7981c78c/thumbnail_4286000.jpg","/articles/6087793/Appling-County/Georgia/Appling-County-commissioners-approve-contract-offer-for-new-county-manager-pending-acceptance","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6087793-38085cff42277fdcc3a8c43115a38391/orig.mp4?Expires=1770402862&Signature=joRcUqy4SKwDScWdQhSnlSV2tTM57t4ynHUwJJ933bhkrdEkI7kY~uaUUoEcxb3a0PG79AgpwQ0h9CpkPXZcovshrr5D0jtRZIKSE5B6rpBA2hrmc-EQKTPgVRnVTSLO3x~P~GcH4OKDVncUz7aRz33F9F4T-qD4nJMdb6VDbKPtnrYUjVb2qqg0bhu8hsnipsvXaaTRLT7ejtqm8we0jSbjAE1VDwbyLiaxVa0KcAT8z3fsnycKhXd9kWfVFtXMGdv6BpQKaBXND7EdLvnbHeB~NCEQhl22wHc-aBu8Kk-RewhoX7I-Ls74dvgCENYI0iy03OzvUR9O18iUK~lgTg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Appling County commissioners voted after an executive session to extend a contract offer to Reed Lovett to serve as county manager, with a $150,000 annual salary and an anticipated start date of Jan. 1 pending his acceptance.

The board announced that, if Lovett accepts the contract at a signing expected the following day, Reed Lovett and interim county manager Mike Deal will have a transition period in December. The commissioners said Deal will remain available afterward as needed.

The action followed an executive-session personnel discussion. During the roll call recorded immediately afterward, Commissioner Durham stated he opposed the contract; at least one other commissioner verbally recorded a “yes.” The commission instructed the chairman and the clerk to execute the contract once Lovett signs it; the board said the signed contract will be released to the county clerk and posted to the county website and published in the newspaper.

Commissioners who spoke in favor argued Lovett’s engineering and project-submission experience would allow the county to prepare and submit projects in-house, reducing outside engineering fees on large capital projects. One commissioner estimated those savings could offset part of the salary, citing earlier bridge and road projects as examples where in-house capacity could reduce consultant fees.

The board also discussed transition logistics and public notification; the county said it will publish the contract after Lovett’s signature.

Votes and procedural questions about whether the vote needed to be taken publicly were raised during the meeting; the board completed a roll-call confirmation of the vote immediately after executive session.","After executive session the board voted to extend a contract offer to Reed Lovett to become Appling County manager, a $150,000 salary beginning Jan. 1 pending his acceptance; one commissioner publicly recorded a no vote during roll call.","actionData","errors"]

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