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Commissioners authorize additional debris funds, approve equipment purchase and ratify hauling payments after public concern over hauling invoices
Summary
Bullock County commissioners approved an additional $3 million for Hurricane Helene debris removal, bought a replacement bulldozer, and ratified multiple hauling and landfill payments after staff defended use of local contractors and FEMA reimbursement processes amid public criticism over invoice detail and trash overflow.
The Bullock County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to add $3 million to the county’s Hurricane Helene debris-removal budget, approved the purchase of a 2025 Caterpillar bulldozer for public works, and ratified payments for hauling and mulch disposal following public comments that questioned invoice detail and emergency contracting practices.
Public comment drew sharp scrutiny. Rob Dyberg, representing Pulaski Point homeowners, asked the board to speed work on a creek that floods the subdivision. Cassandra Michael urged greater invoice transparency for emergency hauling contracts, noting taxpayers had already spent more than $500,000 on hauling and asking the board to consider tabling a Sand Creek payment until more documentation was provided. David Reed and Neil Tucker raised concerns about trash overflow at county transfer sites and alleged poor oversight.
Staff response and rationale: Assistant public works director Robert Siemens and county storm-operations lead (identified in the meeting transcript as a…
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