CALLED MEETING

APRIL 17, 2006

Chairman Steve Chitwood called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m. and welcomed those in attendance.

PRESENT: Commissioners Steve Chitwood, Kenneth Peeples, and Rex Anderson; Finance Director Phyllis Ayers; County Clerk Donna Patterson; County Attorney Brian Ranck

I. APPROVE AGENDA

A motion was made by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Peeples, to approve the agenda with the addition of ‘Piedmont / Northern Multi-Agency Narcotics Squad FY 2007 Grant Agreement’. Motion carried unanimously.

II. MATTERS FROM COMMISSION / DEPARTMENTS / ATTORNEY

1. PIEDMONT / NORTHERN MULTI-AGENCY NARCOTICS SQUAD

FY 2007 GRANT AGREEMENT

This item is regarding the grant package for Fiscal Year 2007. There have been no changes in the agencies participating in the Task Force for the upcoming fiscal year. Stephens County’s portion consists of $13,982.39.

A motion was made by Commissioner Peeples, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, to approve the agreement as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

The agreement is entered and attached as Exhibit ‘A’ being made a part of these minutes.

2. DESIGN BUILD CONTRACT / SPLOST IV / JAIL PROJECT

AIA DOCUMENT A191-1996, PART 1

Attorney Smith reported that Peter Brown Construction accepted the negotiated changes to the contract as requested by the Commissioners during the last meeting.

A motion was made by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Peeples, to approve the amended contract as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

The contract is entered and attached as Exhibit ‘B’ being made a part of these minutes.

III. EXECUTIVE SESSION

1. DISCUSSION OF PENDING / POTENTIAL LITIGATION

A motion was made by Commissioner Peeples, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, to adjourn into Executive Session at 4:43 p.m. to discuss a pending/potential litigation matter.

Motion carried unanimously.

After discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Peeples, to adjourn to regular session at 5:29 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.

IV. ADJOURNMENT

There being no other business, the meeting was adjourned.

                                       Approved this ______ day of _________________, 2006

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                                                                                              Chairman Steve Chitwood

ATTEST:

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County Clerk Donna Patterson