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Mister Mosley (staff) summarized a multi-month vendor review process against four criteria: public-safety timekeeping integration, responsive customer service, enhanced user experience and integrated HR functions. Staff tested three vendors in about 20 meetings; Paylocity scored best on cost, functionality and customer-service responsiveness. Mosley reported Paylocity’s annual cost compared favorably with the county’s current ADP cost and that Paylocity includes certain HR modules at no additional charge.

Implementation is scheduled to start April 1 and will take about five months; staff said there may be a month of overlap with the old system to avoid paycheck disruptions. Implementation costs up to $28,500 will be paid from ARPA funds, and staff plans to budget the recurring costs in the upcoming fiscal-year budget. Paylocity representatives provided demos and references, and staff reported positive feedback from reference checks.

Commissioners approved the presentation and requested staff ensure a smooth transition for public-safety overtime/timekeeping integration and to hold vendors to training and support commitments during implementation.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Board of Commissioners March 4, 2025 Regular Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","County staff recommended and the board approved switching the county’s payroll system to Paylocity; implementation will begin April 1 with ARPA funds used to cover implementation costs and budget adjustments planned for the remainder of the year.","taxTitle","Liberty County, Georgia","taxId",28538,"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},6292909,"County approves $226,000 camera system to upgrade downtown courthouse and justice-center security",488,3622000,4110000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2524798-c4f14aa78df04594722ba13c65777198&start=3622&end=4110","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2524798-c4f14aa78df04594722ba13c65777198/thumbnail_3622000.jpg","/articles/6292909/Liberty-County/Georgia/County-approves-226000-camera-system-to-upgrade-downtown-courthouse-and-justice-center-security","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6292909-4b665455d624883ddd9f82730eb349cf/orig.mp4?Expires=1771137107&Signature=PJ~P1ykNNQ50SM6WYpv2t63QvDDcl-JhdRaeB8jq-FNtSOZjewdP7TmpMmwk4ypM-GUFGijuSOnVe8u-kKxkntweihcjzrXJeXhNV2yczUApSwec11~~2yHRUz6YI1qMg3fhNiC4mD0QtpEDpAXP~CEsIQyFvlRKruCibLGoWUOtplbIgFgzEaN~b03UEUGVsunt65roUXH6eO64kOU45pd5unYkX-SS0wEbsuBifeDUey0t1W71Oz3Iku-0eMXQcU3S-7LmGyPKNkPPB0MuzSKrPL-32HBctGETCUfSVcGwrrSYGZzAfb7rmb5NWG5b6RFcKWdCOPhBztcjg3-EmA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Board approved a $226,000 purchase to replace and upgrade video camera capability at four downtown facilities, county staff reported.

Mister Kirkendall, a county law enforcement official, told commissioners the sheriff’s office conducts a triennial court security survey and recommended replacement of aging cameras at the Justice Center, Annex, Historic Courthouse and the county narcotics investigations building. Kirkendall said the previous vendor quote exceeded $800,000; a responsive vendor from LaGrange proposed a comprehensive system for $226,000 that includes servers, wiring and 108 cameras with night vision and pan-tilt-zoom capacity.

Kirkendall said the county would own the software license in perpetuity and that the system uses local servers with cloud storage options; some covered facilities have backup power. \"This cost is $226,000...once we buy the license for those cameras, we buy it one time, and we own it in perpetuity,\" he said. County staff proposed funding $50,000 from remaining public school-safety program funds and using sales-tax proceeds to cover the balance.

Commissioners asked about coverage of parking lots and courtroom access; staff confirmed public-access areas and exterior parking lots would be covered while private areas would not be surveilled. The board voted to approve the purchase and funding plan by show of hands.","The board approved purchase of a new video camera system covering the Justice Center, Annex, Historic Courthouse and nearby public areas for $226,000; county staff proposed using $50,000 from a school-safety fund and additional sales-tax funds to cover the cost.",{"_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},6292914,"Board grants March 20 extension to contractor for Miller Park pavilion completion",160,2550000,2710000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2524798-c4f14aa78df04594722ba13c65777198&start=2550&end=2710","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2524798-c4f14aa78df04594722ba13c65777198/thumbnail_2550000.jpg","/articles/6292914/Liberty-County/Georgia/Board-grants-March-20-extension-to-contractor-for-Miller-Park-pavilion-completion","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6292914-2e3687ada09eea4ccf26192d85e0251f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771137107&Signature=ffaGGgo75HvK5yWreQEt8Kp78fozt3dZBC~6HQF7LamrI0pY-vdq0bCqFz7JaajgrQZgGf2ffaDlJI5Oim3lFwG8n4jL43g3WdlC5VzqXaToZOix355xPmnD5WlhzWvoneH2bqfcdl9YiV7cwpX18OFov1fLlQESZmRcaxc7RiOONlSjIWX9X5DepHpn-d5i11z-pM10CWz-VybSMbi42t5WaYjBEzFi~kLOervUn-oa0K0Uia2Y7mo-KCFqx2aSUzuDX7tcDzPiQhTcm9fDyUJ~a6gcIUiITflhi130B9Pz-MnPn-7bVC8aANsc8wZttw6J9OLrTIWyQuS8Hqb68w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Board approved a contractor-requested extension to March 20 to finish remaining items at Miller Park Pavilion.

Public works staff reported a final inspection found approximately seven items remaining but described the pavilion as substantially complete; the outstanding contract balance was reported as \"less than $5,000.\" The contractor requested the time extension because weather delayed finishing tasks. \"It's really just clean up items and some drainage stuff,\" staff said.

Commissioners asked whether weather days had been included in the original contract; staff replied that contracts typically include a set number of weather days and, if exceeded, liquidated damages provisions apply. After discussion, a motion to extend the contract to March 20 carried by show of hands.

Staff will monitor progress and ensure the remaining items — including a septic-related completion item noted in the record — are finished before final payment.","Commissioners approved a contract time extension to March 20 to allow a contractor to finish remaining punch-list items at Miller Park Pavilion; the board noted the work is substantially complete and remaining amount owed is small.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6292919,"Commissioners debate interim fire-services agreement for Midway; reimbursement and duration questioned",602,1272000,1874000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2524798-c4f14aa78df04594722ba13c65777198&start=1272&end=1874","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2524798-c4f14aa78df04594722ba13c65777198/thumbnail_1272000.jpg","/articles/6292919/Liberty-County/Georgia/Commissioners-debate-interim-fire-services-agreement-for-Midway-reimbursement-and-duration-questioned","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6292919-58468c05a35d0dca60cc70daaa4695b4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771137107&Signature=esKyQeAWR3o-KuK56YlNg3~B2deGiPsEbM~1uBf6E6Mk8mchKOHPXAFK9XVkuFHo-jGdUbqZeh7N1BlKsMjkf0fx3vOa4X9q2njVRwVKAZk8d93zuG92Rml2RnCqgqV7uYXmptSeQ4axJTGqEstLVHiGSRoRczJjCQN3XA31yl7Q17ZF6ZahH8zaNfGRS5JqE8tWWtOKo~vdy8IfGfdBLlUOE-QE9K09R9QoLQuVnS4OsnUvC~F33MVL8qaRXyle5lmCqLdErWSbuKAcab9SkvHBe9dGhpSivKuINy3hj3q4uZoLx8iVWDak95waEfagtgpwePPHEB37TnKa~DZntg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","County leaders discussed a proposed short-term agreement to provide fire services to the city of Midway while the city works to reestablish its certification.

Kelly Davis, the county attorney, explained the draft agreement: the county would provide interim fire services and be reimbursed monthly by Midway for direct costs plus overhead, with plan review fees payable to the county at the time of submission. \"Reimbursement will be essentially by the hour for equipment, by personnel, plus overhead,\" Davis said.

Brian (Fire Department staff) told commissioners the county had already spent just under $10,400 to bring a county-owned apparatus back to operational condition and estimated projected work at roughly $18,000 before pausing further spending. He said the apparatus would be usable in the county fleet if the board chose not to return it to Midway.

Commissioners expressed mixed views. Some, including Commissioner Stevens and Commissioner Walden, supported helping Midway short-term but wanted firm hourly reimbursement rates and limits on duration. Concerns included potential negative effects on the county’s ISO rating if the county extended coverage without additional staffing and equipment, a point staff raised referencing the Georgia Fire Standards and Training Council. \"Any kind of extended duration ... could negatively affect ISO rating for the county and other areas,\" staff explained.

Board members also noted there had been a gentleman's agreement since 2021 to assist Midway, and said they expected the city to reimburse costs rather than rely on county generosity. County staff confirmed Midway had not paid anything for services to date. The draft agreement would be effective upon execution by both parties and run for 120 days, subject to two consecutive 60-day extensions; either party could terminate earlier.

The transcript records extensive discussion and several requests for clarifying figures and limitations, but does not record a definitive vote on executing the MOU during the public portion of this session. Commissioners asked staff to finalize hourly rate details, clarify the scope of reimbursable services, and confirm hydrant and infrastructure readiness before bringing a final agreement back to the board.","County officials reviewed a proposed interim agreement to provide fire services to the city of Midway after the city’s certification was suspended. Commissioners voiced concerns about duration, staffing costs, ISO implications and reimbursement; board did not record a final vote in the transcript and directed clarifying follow-ups.",{"_33":111,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":112,"_41":113,"_43":114,"_45":115,"_47":116,"_49":117,"_51":118,"_53":119,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":120,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":121,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6292923,"Liberty County adopts limited RV guest allowance in Unified Development Ordinance",1074,156000,1230000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2524798-c4f14aa78df04594722ba13c65777198&start=156&end=1230","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2524798-c4f14aa78df04594722ba13c65777198/thumbnail_156000.jpg","/articles/6292923/Liberty-County/Georgia/Liberty-County-adopts-limited-RV-guest-allowance-in-Unified-Development-Ordinance","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6292923-d1e334750b8bb62d8674a79f2b6aa2eb/orig.mp4?Expires=1771137107&Signature=bBrOc-t79-4WETPv0HAf7NjdEBAjR24erqyo7QuS~DTlt-9kfF7NW0~7HFUjk~oNdTZf2xCHc13stJnxqjRWwOyxganexBFp93ELSz1IIS93rtpUbXrQdo3s6rxXVwMIGLdGLe42I4uFHq85Cny~~1sFOQtavE0DTohdjg0K3oENpz6ofpnFeHsDbXmvEdSYItq-AI1N-iyx2XMYmQclEVB9Dq6Gbmw2agi495xidFKPjLTELG0-vDdj~tB0VF3F9T0IEOg2RsXE11I2BZKVIx0Ak5TewxsXfffBFCp0iPEtaiUkxz5il5A~J9EkHfATbb05O6wodS7PE2G1HNssbw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Liberty County commissioners voted to adopt an amendment to the county's Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) to allow property residents’ guests to live in an RV on residential property for up to two weeks.

The change was presented by Marty, a staff member, who explained the redlined language and noted the two-week period highlighted in yellow. \"This notwithstanding on residential properties and unincorporated Liberty County only, guests and visitors of residents of the property may bring their RV and live in it temporarily for up to 2 weeks,\" Marty read aloud as part of the proposed paragraph.

The amendment restores a provision that had been in the earlier Liberty County zoning ordinance but was inadvertently omitted, Marty told the board. Commissioners debated whether to also permit property owners to live in an RV while their house is being built or repaired. Marty suggested language allowing owners to live in an RV \"for up to a year from the date of permit issuance,\" but commissioners raised concerns about long timelines, site sanitation (gray/black water disposal), and potential misuse in subdivisions.

Several commissioners favored a shorter, more-controllable approach. Commissioner comments moved the proposal toward a compromise: staff will draft refined language addressing time frames, permit requirements and progress checks. Meanwhile the board narrowly limited the immediate amendment to the guest provision and formally adopted the redlined UDO language that includes the two-week temporary allowance.

The board directed planning staff and county administration (Joey and Marty) to return with specific permit language and enforcement provisions for any rule that would allow property owners to live in an RV during construction or repairs. That latter option was left on the county's pending list for further drafting.

The change takes effect as part of the UDO once the administrative adoption steps are completed; the meeting record indicated the motion to adopt was made from the chair and approved by show of hands.","The Board of Commissioners approved a redlined amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance allowing guests to stay in an RV on residential property for up to two weeks; broader proposals about owners living in RVs during construction were left for staff to refine.","actionData","errors"]

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