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Minutes and routine motions
The board approved the minutes of the March 3 work session and the March 3 regular meeting by voice vote.

HVAC purchase for the sheriff’s office
The board accepted a sole-source quote from EV ESS (Albany, Georgia) to replace HVAC controls at the Dougherty County Sheriff’s Office for $58,069.13, funded from the department’s budget. Commissioner Gray (District 4) abstained from that vote because of a possible perception of conflict of interest; the motion passed 6–0 with one abstention. Vote record (as captured on the record): Chairman — yes; Commissioner Newsome (District 1) — yes; Commissioner Edward (District 2) — yes; Commissioner Johnson (District 3) — yes; Commissioner Gray (District 4) — abstain; Commissioner Gaines (District 5) — yes; Vice Chairman Jones (District 6) — yes.

Defined-benefit retirement plan amendment (Amendment No. 4)
The board approved Amendment No. 4 to the Dougherty County defined-benefit retirement plan and trust, as recommended by the Retirement Fund Committee. County staff and the plan attorney described the amendment as correcting an oversight in plan language so that full-time employees who transition to elected or appointed positions may continue to participate; it also restores participation for certain employees who had been stopped under previous plan language. The amendment was approved by roll-call voice votes with all members voting in favor.

Joint resolution reestablishing Keep Albany Dougherty Beautiful (KADB)
The board considered a joint resolution with the City of Albany to reestablish and set governance for Keep Albany Dougherty Beautiful (KADB). County Attorney Shiley Shiley advised the board that, based on her review of state and federal law, the proposed structure did not appear to violate 501(c)(3) requirements. Several commissioners, however, urged further negotiation between the county and KADB’s board and raised concerns that the draft could jeopardize KADB’s nonprofit status if not revised. After debate, the board approved the resolution by a 5–2 vote. Recorded votes: Commissioner Newsome (District 1) — No; Commissioner Edward (District 2) — Yes; Commissioner Johnson (District 3) — Yes; Commissioner Gray (District 4) — No; Commissioner Gaines (District 5) — Yes; Vice Chairman Jones (District 6) — Yes; Chairman — Yes.

Surplus equipment and vehicles
The board declared various equipment and vehicles surplus and authorized disposal or sale via online auction; the motion passed unanimously. The board separately declared a 2019 Ford F‑150 XL from the sheriff’s office surplus and authorized sale through TPA Charles Taylor; that motion also passed unanimously.

Code of ordinances amendment
The board approved an amendment to the general provisions section, chapter 2‑1, of the Dougherty County Code of Ordinances by unanimous vote.

Administrative updates
County Administrator provided administrative updates, including that the county will send additional federal funding requests to federal elected officials and reminders of committee meetings.

Votes at a glance (key tallies)
- Minutes (March 3 work session and March 3 regular): approved (voice vote).
- HVAC controls, Dougherty County Sheriff’s Office, EV ESS, $58,069.13: passed 6–0 with 1 abstention (Commissioner Gray abstained).
- Amendment No. 4 to Defined-Benefit Retirement Plan and Trust: passed (unanimous, roll call/voice as recorded).
- Joint resolution with City of Albany re KADB: passed 5–2 (Commissioner Newsome and Commissioner Gray voted No).
- Surplus equipment and vehicles (online auction): passed (unanimous).
- Declared 2019 Ford F‑150 XL surplus (Sheriff’s Office) and authorized sale through Charles Taylor TPA: passed (unanimous).
- Amendment to chapter 2‑1 of the Dougherty County Code of Ordinances: passed (unanimous).

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Capps described a multi-year history of work by earlier HPC members to survey and plan for historic properties, then said the process changed and earlier reports were abolished. “The C. B. King building is being quietly but substantially disassembled,” Capps said, adding that important architectural pieces have been removed and that steel beams are missing.

The request came during the meeting’s public-delegation period. Capps asked that commissioners who appoint HPC members call the commission before the board to explain their role and actions and to develop “some sort of plan for the future of the historic district.” He said he has “bits and pieces to a plan” and would like to work with county leadership to assemble it.

Commissioners responded that the matter would be routed to the county’s governance committee to work with Capps offline and return with recommendations. Commissioner Gaines (District 5) agreed to involve the governance committee and to bring the issue back before the board. Vice Chairman Jones and others said they recognized the importance of historic preservation and noted prior steps to digitize and identify local historic resources.

Capps raised several specific concerns: that earlier condition reports and surveys were discontinued, that four earlier HPC members who favored preservation left the commission, and that the planning/administration offices have adopted new procedures that limit the HPC’s role to receiving lists of addresses proposed for demolition. He also said the recreation/parks’ recent plan would demolish seven historic buildings to create parking for events that occur infrequently.

No formal board action or vote on preservation policy was taken at the meeting. Commissioners directed the governance committee to meet with Capps, help him consolidate his plan materials, and present a proposal or recommendation to the full board at a future meeting.

The public comment stretched beyond the typical three-minute limit and included back-and-forth with commissioners who asked clarifying questions about the speaker’s proposals and the HPC’s authority.

The board next moved on to purchases and agenda business.","At the April 7 Dougherty County Board of Commissioners meeting, resident Bruce Capps urged the board to press the Historic Preservation Commission and city officials for a coordinated plan after alleging the C.B. King building is being disassembled and other historic properties face demolition.","actionData","errors"]

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Dougherty County commissioners approve several routine items, adopt retirement amendment and joint KADB resolution

Resident urges county to press Historic Preservation Commission for plan as C.B. King building deteriorates