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DADE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
WORKSHOP MEETING
Thursday, March 4, 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 April 1, 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: April 1, 2021
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CALL TO ORDER
Vice Chairman/Commissioner (District 3) Robert Goff called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
COMMISSIONERS
Ted Rumley, Chairperson/County Executive ABSENT
Robert Goff, Vice Chairman/Commissioner (District 3) PRESENT
Lamar Lowery, Commissioner (District 1) PRESENT
Phillip Hartline, Commissioner (District 2) PRESENT
Allan Bradford, Commissioner (District 4) ABSENT
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 PRESENTED ~ APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE
CONSENT AGENDA)
The Vice Chairman called for any changes to the workshop or regular agenda.
Hearing none Vice Chairman Goff called for approval of the agenda by polling each
Commissioner whereas the board unanimously agreed to add the agenda as
presented 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 Vice Chairman announced the reading of the minutes from the February 4,
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. Vice Chairman Goff 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)
Vice Chairman Goff called for questions or any changes pertaining to the
personnel status report. Hearing none Vice Chairman Goff 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)
Vice Chairman Goff called for any proclamations. Vice Chairman Goff proclaimed
the month of March 2021 as “Sexual Assault Awareness Month” in Georgia. Vice
Chairman Goff called for any questions. Hearing none Vice Chairman Goff 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.
Vice Chairman Goff called for any proclamations. Vice Chairman Goff proclaimed
the month of March 2021 as “Save Your Vision Month” in Georgia. Vice Chairman
Goff called for any questions. Hearing none Vice Chairman Goff 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.
Vice Chairman Goff called for any proclamations. Vice Chairman Goff proclaimed
the month of March 2021 as “Social Workers Month” in Georgia. Vice Chairman
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Goff called for any questions. Hearing none Vice Chairman Goff 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.
Vice Chairman Goff called for any proclamations. Vice Chairman Goff proclaimed
the month of March 2021 as “Intellectual Development Disabilities Awareness
Month” in Georgia. Vice Chairman Goff called for any questions. Hearing none
Vice Chairman Goff 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.
Vice Chairman Goff called for any appointments. Vice Chairman Goff called for
the appointment of Mr. James Cantrell to the Dade County Industrial Development
Authority for an unexpired term expiring December 31, 2022 (Resolution R-11-21).
Vice Chairman Goff called for any questions. Hearing none Vice Chairman Goff
called for approval of this appointment by polling each Commissioner whereas the
board unanimously agreed to add the resolution (R-11-21) to the consent agenda
for final approval during the regular meeting. A copy of this resolution is attached
to these minutes and made a part of the official record.
Vice Chairman Goff called for any appointments. Vice Chairman Goff called for
the appointment of Mrs. Stephanie Stacey-Prater to the Northwest Georgia Joint
Development Authority for a four-year term beginning January 1, 2021 and expiring
December 31, 2024 (Resolution R-12-21). Vice Chairman Goff called for any
questions. Hearing none Vice Chairman Goff called for approval of this
appointment by polling each Commissioner whereas the board unanimously
agreed to add the resolution (R-12-21) to the consent agenda for final approval
during the regular meeting. A copy of this resolution is attached to these minutes
and made a part of the official record.
Vice Chairman Goff called for any appointments. Vice Chairman Goff called for
the appointment of Mr. Carlton Stallings to the Dade County Special Use Permit
Board for an unexpired term expiring December 31, 2023 (Resolution R-13-21).
Vice Chairman Goff called for any questions. Hearing none Vice Chairman Goff
called for approval of this appointment by polling each Commissioner whereas the
board unanimously agreed to add the resolution (R-13-21) to the consent agenda
for final approval during the regular meeting. A copy of this resolution is attached
to these minutes and made a part of the official record.
5. Approval of SPLOST / Capital Equipment (if any)
None
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6. Intergovernmental Agreement: Board of Elections & City of Trenton – City Elections
(TABLED)
Vice Chairman Goff recommended tabling the intergovernmental agreement
between the Board of Elections and City of Trenton concerning City elections. No
official poll was taken. Presently, no other official action was required to be taken.
Vice Chairman Goff called for any additional business to come before the Commission during
the work session, hearing none the Vice Chair recessed the workshop meeting at 6:09 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, March 4, 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
___________________________________________________________________________
The Board of Commissioners at a regular meeting held on April 1, 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: April 1, 2021
___________________________________________________________________________
CALL TO ORDER
Vice Chairman/Commissioner (District 3) Robert Goff called the meeting to order at 6:09 p.m.
ROLL CALL ~ COMMISSIONERS
Ted Rumley, Chairperson/County Executive ABSENT
Robert Goff, Vice Chairman/Commissioner (District 3) PRESENT
Lamar Lowery, Commissioner (District 1) PRESENT
Phillip Hartline, Commissioner (District 2) PRESENT
Allan Bradford, Commissioner (District 4) ABSENT
The Vice 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
Mr. Robert Goff, Vice Chairman/Commissioner
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
• Allan 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. Sarah Dyer – UGA Extension Dade County
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 Lamar Lowery
Seconded by: Commissioner Phillip Hartline
Those voting in favor: 4 – Goff, Hartline, Lowery
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
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
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Motion made by: Commissioner Phillip Hartline
Seconded by: Commissioner Lamar Lowery
Those voting in favor: 4 – Goff, Hartline, Lowery
Those opposed: 0 – N/A
Decision: Passed by unanimous vote
CITIZENS’ PARTICIPATION
• None
EXECUTIVE SESSION
No Executive Session was required.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion made by: Commissioner Phillip Hartline
Seconded by: Commissioner Lamar Lowery
Those voting in favor: 4 – Goff, Hartline, Lowery
Those opposed: 0 – N/A
Decision: Passed by unanimous vote
There being no further business Vice Chairman Goff gaveled the meeting adjourned at 6:49 p.m.
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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