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Burke County commissioners approve multiple routine contracts, staffing authorizations and licenses; storage-shed and commissary fund moves split vote
Summary
The commission approved a package of bid awards, licensing, staffing fills, and budget changes. Most motions passed unanimously; two votes recorded 4in favor, 1 opposed (storage shed purchase and moving commissary funds to pay inmate housing). Purchasing-policy changes for the sheriff were tabled.
Burke County commissioners voted on a slate of routine procurement, staffing and budget items at the meeting. Most motions passed by unanimous voice vote; a few items produced split votes. Key actions included approvals for equipment purchases, architectural services, staffing fills, and a resolution to participate in a PTSD program for first responders.
Major approvals and outcomes
- Selection of 2025 leadership: Commissioners unanimously selected Commissioner Martin as chairman and Commissioner Terry Kelly as vice chairman.
- Minutes: The board approved the Dec. 10 and Dec. 18, 2024, meeting minutes (motion carried, voice vote).
- EMA tanker trucks: The board awarded the bid for two 23,000-gallon tanker fire trucks to the low bidder, Fouts Fire (Milledgeville); the board approved the recommendation to accept the low bid so trucks could be available sooner.
- Office Park Auditorium HVAC: After discussion of local…
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