The Dawson County Board of Commissioners on Aug. 7 approved a series of routine and personnel measures, including the transmittal of the county’s 2024 annual capital improvements update to the regional planning office, an Eagle Scout project in the county park system, a policy waiver and budget allocation for Kelly Bridge Road repair, and salary modifications for two senior county employees.

During the public hearing portion, county staff presented a draft 2024 annual update to the county’s capital improvements element. Richard, identified in the record as county staff, said the update is part of the state requirement that counties submit an annual capital improvements element to continue an impact-fee program. He described the filing as an annual impact-fee financial report for 2024 and an updated five-year community work program showing potential projects for 2026–2030. Commissioner Gaines moved to authorize staff to transmit the draft to the Gainesville regional commission (GMRC); Commissioner Stowers seconded and the motion was approved (vote tally not specified).

The board also approved an Eagle Scout project in the county park system. The record shows a motion to approve the proposed Eagle Scout project and a second; the motion was approved (mover/second and vote tally not specified).

The board approved a personnel-policy waiver and a budget request related to repair of Kelly Bridge Road. The item included a request that a performance bond be part of the contract. The board approved waiving policy, authorized the repair using a total amount of $105,019.52, and approved using SPLASH 7 funds in the amount of $52,019.52 toward the work. Commissioner Gaines moved the action and Commissioner Turkey seconded; the motion passed (vote tally not specified).

Separately, the board approved a resolution to modify the county manager’s salary, raising it to $195,000 per year on the basis of market comparisons to similar jurisdictions. Commissioner Stowers moved the resolution and Commissioner Bruce seconded; the board approved the resolution (vote tally not specified).

The board also approved a $5,000 salary increase for the county clerk. Commissioner Bruce moved the clerk salary modification and Commissioner Stowers seconded; the increase was approved (vote tally not specified).

The meeting opened with a motion to exit an executive session, approvals of minutes from the July 17 work session and voting session, and an amended agenda with one change; those procedural votes were recorded as approved in the meeting record. The board adjourned after public comment with no additional business recorded.