Commissioners approve consent items including background-check MOU, surplus sales, truck purchase and new MIS director
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Summary
Houston County commissioners unanimously approved a consent package that included an MOU with the sheriff's office for fingerprinting and background checks (2026–2027), declaration of surplus equipment for sale, a $72,077 truck purchase from SPLOST funds, the appointment of Will Davis as MIS director, and payment of $5,288,150.15 in bills.
The Houston County Board of Commissioners approved several consent items on Jan. 6, voting unanimously on each motion.
An MOU between the Houston County Board of Commissioners and the Houston County Sheriff’s Department will allow the sheriff’s office to provide fingerprinting and background checks for applicants for alcohol licenses, solicitors, peddlers and taxicab licenses. Commissioner Robinson moved to authorize Chairman Purdue to sign the agreement, which has a stated term from Jan. 1, 2026, through Dec. 31, 2027; commissioners said the MOU reflects state audit standards and may be amended only by written agreement of each agency head.
The board declared equipment surplus and authorized sale on GovDeals of 17 monitors, 27 desktop computers and five walk-behind mowers, a motion made by Commissioner Robinson and seconded by Commissioner Byrd.
Commissioners approved a bid from Phil Brandon Ford of Perry, Georgia, to purchase a replacement F-550 cab and chassis for $72,077 to serve Public Works’ roads-and-bridges operations. The purchase will be paid from 2018 SPLOST funds; commissioners discussed why the replacement is necessary earlier than expected due to extended idling harming gas-engine performance.
On personnel, the board approved the appointment of Will Davis as director of Management Information Systems (grade 33, step B), effective Jan. 5, 2026, to succeed Gail O'Quinn after her planned retirement. Personnel confirmed Davis meets the position qualifications; commissioners congratulated Davis and thanked O'Quinn for her service.
Finally, the board approved payment of bills totaling $5,288,150.15 following a motion by Commissioner Touton. Each item was approved by voice vote with no recorded opposition.
The board did not discuss amendments to any of the agreements at the meeting and took no additional direction beyond routine administrative acknowledgments and congratulations.
