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A staff speaker described the new contract as a piggyback that would allow the county to use the same terms another jurisdiction (Forsyth County) had with the vendor. Staff estimated the contract could generate approximately $50,000 annually through assistance preparing SPLOST/TSPLOST or project submittals and argued the vendor could offset his fee by avoiding engineering overhead costs for the county.

During the discussion a motion was made and seconded authorizing the chairman and county clerk to execute the contract (the motion was described by a commissioner as authorizing signature with Mr. Leavitt). The motion carried in the meeting record. Commissioners asked that county counsel review the added affidavit and certification related to lobbying (exhibit F) before final execution or that staff compare the two contract versions and return if significant differences are found.

Staff said legal review or final comparison would be done prior to or concurrent with the county entering the agreement.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","0125 Video","oneSentenceSummary","Commissioners authorized the chairman and clerk to enter a county contract discussed as piggybacking on a contract with Phillip/Phillips Jordan; staff asked that council review addendums and certification exhibits before final execution.","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},6079299,"Commission accepts ACCG workers' compensation invoice pending review of specific charge codes",134,1536000,1670000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2955794-861eadfecf0213928a43f75b7d6b2215&start=1536&end=1670","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2955794-861eadfecf0213928a43f75b7d6b2215/thumbnail_1536000.jpg","/articles/6079299/Appling-County/Georgia/Commission-accepts-ACCG-workers-compensation-invoice-pending-review-of-specific-charge-codes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6079299-15d10592233ccbcaaf2a34c8270f846d/orig.mp4?Expires=1773603616&Signature=V2YI5AcdTp6IbucElqfTmLPVppi9kwneu1x0N4sc6eZBqaGQJ7d1XXHsj71WD3FlbVxm9yVCDEOmoLyXqpmG8TmsIThYqhn0N5Gsa3B786FGW0rpLIumR1lVn7LMcM0BvheCMpuWTxq~10CoGbS0DoiiI8zIlLXXSiAJ9TpRJXgcJ8yxYkJ-A6DGY7m0sen1Fj2ng8g4MLT-Caom7eseHIsBaFJQEO-GUVWl9oiXPmoYKOVhX59ZWilmScMY18Y3L9yL3zTPGjtoWlmnkZR~SY6OvCPrWAs51erAHL10uEmOkTQcs1G3vd1bREXFiSXUfb8DU0PFPrdElsRIumq8Xw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Appling County commissioners approved a motion to accept an ACCG (Association County Commissioners of Georgia) workers' compensation contribution invoice pending staff review of specific coding entries related to hospitals, veterinary services, and garbage-collection driver categories.

Staff flagged invoice line items (including an ACCG item number discussed in the meeting as 9403 and a coding reference discussed as 88319403) and asked the commission to approve payment conditioned on staff confirming whether those classifications applied to county operations. A staff speaker said the invoice list included entries for \"hospital\" and \"veterinary\" and noted the county does not employ veterinarians and may not have certain classifications; staff asked permission to investigate and correct any coding errors prior to final payment.

A motion to accept the ACCG workers' compensation invoice pending investigation of the identified code was made and seconded; the motion carried in the meeting record, though no roll-call tally was recorded.

The commission directed staff to confirm the correct classification codes with ACCG and to bring any necessary adjustments or budget implications back to the commission.","The commission approved acceptance of an ACCG workers' compensation contribution invoice, subject to staff investigating certain line items (hospital/veterinary/garbage-collection-driver codes) before final payment.",{"_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},6079304,"Commission tables multiple board appointments until new commissioners are seated; outgoing Fourth District commissioner urges confidentiality",1968,672000,2640000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2955794-861eadfecf0213928a43f75b7d6b2215&start=672&end=2640","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2955794-861eadfecf0213928a43f75b7d6b2215/thumbnail_672000.jpg","/articles/6079304/Appling-County/Georgia/Commission-tables-multiple-board-appointments-until-new-commissioners-are-seated-outgoing-Fourth-District-commissioner-urges-confidentiality","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6079304-3fbd9b1b1916c8a8637c4a66e989aed5/orig.mp4?Expires=1773603616&Signature=COq~1s1UpoaHWooxX3djdKpWhgkwpbQiYdnAOZLMU3O09A1z1uf-aTN2OWwxZOZqHMDEka2Js2Fr91WGlod1WTtWGFwCi9r3~duN-eCDCU10qYtHIXTiaRjDPBZ1isY1ZvGuIQdcl2QsxREsJRjtwkcmJd~biVAi2o8K6WUwFdaCQDp9~drDCL3ZGOmcEsKvuRoi1x9wedkUEG-YMSE2OqyqSceoy3juPoa9egrGCnV2fPnQD31ZpB3keJ~zsh4lfR11i2Z15WyEo9CC9L4nEx-XSVem-fqDUxb8iCqmD~aHQ3NPt6zFdEsggILJAOAwM9oeo5kAl2Qd9V7mKuZT8w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Appling County commissioners moved to table multiple board appointments, including at least one Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS) seat, until the newly elected commissioners are sworn in and the new board is seated in January.

During the appointment agenda item commissioners discussed several specific vacancies and whether nominees met category requirements tied to county demographic representation. Commissioners noted difficulty contacting some incumbents (for example, an individual named Ansel Lewis whose term was described as expiring June 30 and for whom staff said the county had not been able to reach). The board withdrew a previously made motion related to a Board of Elections appointment and then voted to table the remaining appointment items until the new commission takes office.

Separately, a departing commissioner identified in the record only by district (Fourth District) used his final regular meeting to address conduct around executive-session confidentiality. That speaker said an individual commissioner had disclosed material from an executive session on social media and urged colleagues to follow the newly adopted open-meeting policy and the oath of office. The speaker said that the commission had collectively selected a top candidate for county manager in executive session and called for a peaceful transition.

Commissioners instructed staff to document the tabled motions and to return the appointment items for consideration after the new commissioners are seated in January.","The board tabled several appointments, including a Department of Family and Children Services seat and other boards, until new commissioners take office; an outgoing Fourth District commissioner delivered a departing statement urging adherence to executive-session confidentiality and a peaceful transition.",{"_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},6079309,"Appling County approves resolution to join ACCG first-responder PTSD program; estimated annual cost noted",49,1258000,1307000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2955794-861eadfecf0213928a43f75b7d6b2215&start=1258&end=1307","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2955794-861eadfecf0213928a43f75b7d6b2215/thumbnail_1258000.jpg","/articles/6079309/Appling-County/Georgia/Appling-County-approves-resolution-to-join-ACCG-first-responder-PTSD-program-estimated-annual-cost-noted","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6079309-a53099b719e84571b263683bc1507c35/orig.mp4?Expires=1773603616&Signature=MvgpeXaj-yGyGuvuz80zojAAB-QiPz5KMFT8i7HVpi7JccEUFrStbfBoL7YV7wetk9gYSbOBN-6kNtew6S4ZIYE6T0Mj7spM~A6cPyo8NaIWCT6GdhXUz89voev5qQwhbg-MJxj0c5BxY8AWFl8T6anUADWeutlRyeEoNSrFPXPvC86nvkeVEPyL65NwR1Zrp7e6PkG99DYZUnKZ1cRmz9ZczsqY1HzDzxStBJlOBpjY5vruTCsZIEWiO0EHhNcQjpv6KinBVceJtyegrmdhqeebiXvcH3sSCy9QfL7Ctn5rK4g0ShmOPdJyWnU02CPX02nOS7pcJRtfbjOGTvbs6A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Appling County commissioners voted to approve a resolution authorizing participation in the ACCG Interlocal Risk Management Agency supplemental medical accident and disability fund for a first-responder PTSD program. Commissioners also designated a county representative for the program and selected the lower coverage limit on the form as presented.

Staff told the commission this participation stems from a state mandate referenced in the meeting as HB 481 and that the program had no dedicated state funding attached, saying the mandate was placed \"with no funds.\" A staff speaker also provided a cost estimate for the county of approximately $30,192 per year for the coverage as presented.

During the discussion, commissioners noted the resolution form contained blanks (the coverage limit and designated county representative). Commissioners agreed the resolution had to be cleaned up before final execution. The board then designated \"Robin\" (name on the record) as the county's representative for the ACCG program and confirmed choosing the lower limit available on the form. Commissioners noted the county's HR/benefits administrator is retiring and that the designated representative could be changed later.

A motion to approve the resolution and participate in the ACCG first-responder PTSD program carried; the transcript records the motion and a second and shows the vote passed, though no roll-call tally was recorded in the meeting minutes provided.

Staff was directed to return with the completed resolution (filled limits and designee) and any required documentation for the county's records.","The commission approved a resolution to participate in the ACCG interlocal supplemental medical accident and disability fund for a first-responder PTSD program and designated a county representative; staff said the program stemmed from HB 481 and estimated an annual cost of about $30,192.",{"_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},6079314,"Appling County accepts low bid for sheriff's office perimeter fence and slide gate; ARPA funds to cover part of cost",156,300000,456000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2955794-861eadfecf0213928a43f75b7d6b2215&start=300&end=456","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2955794-861eadfecf0213928a43f75b7d6b2215/thumbnail_300000.jpg","/articles/6079314/Appling-County/Georgia/Appling-County-accepts-low-bid-for-sheriffs-office-perimeter-fence-and-slide-gate-ARPA-funds-to-cover-part-of-cost","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6079314-4784ff51016c6eb6238721f1af9012c8/orig.mp4?Expires=1773603616&Signature=Sr1nAC5wTDFjQm9TEZXUwrFPiZQV6rEb7S0pD6kr8Hn~6Iqy5jSo6OiP6JEVJh5PQiTFosxKNKLRa7p4wo4qU1cj1aUfQO7I1vMNlIwJ4hOiCJ2huSaF63bvuiWF7nh~ELcwwLhUl~4acxnDwtuvqJ0~WtoIs60mDFtwPgIqv0N62Jg7qfn1vDWjOz5vIIS5Yl6DxUsFEUA84gOD8WSq~zZBhKN2Eg1~Lc41THKFxHC1wvOMvuB7vVIzkgATONz8MvREU-sgxTh1d~krf3hbAb~TkiKcxbWaKpqi4pEKzCTUVHsMeKFsqWQsYf9T-F1Td3QTQync1-WaGOH4ehDjTA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Appling County commissioners voted to accept the low bid to install a perimeter fence and electronic slide gate at the county jail and sheriff's office, approving a contract awarded to the lowest responsive bidder and authorizing staff to proceed with procurement and budgeting steps.

The bid approved by the commission was described in the meeting as $39,090 (low bid). Staff explained an alternative bid from another vendor listed $36,480 for fence materials plus $4,500 for the slide-gate operator, for a combined total of $40,980. County staff said the slide-gate operator is an electronic device and some bids did not include the electronic operator or the control wiring.

The commission was told $28,000 of the project would come from ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) funds, and that the remainder would require a future budget amendment. A county staff member described the gate's purpose, saying it would \"secure the whole back of the jail. All the employee parking, where all our deputy vehicles are, you know, the used vehicles, the backup vehicles.\" That staff member also said the slide gate is needed when employees must enter or exit frequently and for training situations.

Commissioners asked whether the low bid included the gate operator and whether the vendor met the county's specifications; staff said some bidders did not include the electronic gate equipment or the control wiring and that the recommended low bid did include the required gate. The commission voted to accept the low bid; no roll-call tally was provided in the record.

The county manager and finance staff were directed to record ARPA funding for $28,000 and prepare a budget amendment to cover the remaining project cost before payment.

The discussion closed with commissioners emphasizing security of deputy vehicles and employee access as the primary justification for the installation.","The commission voted to accept the low bid for a perimeter fence and electronic slide gate at the sheriff's office. The county will use $28,000 in ARPA funds toward the project; the remainder will require a budget amendment.","actionData","errors"]

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