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Cusseta–Chattahoochee commission appoints three to elections board, adopts 2025 meeting calendar and holiday schedule
Summary
At its Dec. 3 meeting the commission appointed three people to the Board of Elections, adopted a 2025 meeting calendar and an employee holiday calendar, and discussed HB 581 and sheriff vehicle inventories; several items were tabled for later work sessions.
At its Dec. 3, 2024 meeting the Board of Commissioners of the Unified Government of Cusseta–Chattahoochee County approved three appointments to the county Board of Elections, adopted its 2025 meeting calendar and adopted a 2025 employee holiday calendar. The board also discussed HB 581 tax‑procedure changes and reviewed a county vehicle inventory; some items were tabled for follow‑up.
Appointments: The board approved resolutions appointing Nancy Hoard (term to Dec. 31, 2028), Valerie Lassiter (term to Dec. 31, 2026) and Crystal Walker (term to Dec. 31, 2028) to the Board of Elections. Voting records show the motions carried; Commissioner Timothy Biddle recused himself from the Crystal Walker vote.
Calendars: The commission adopted the 2025 regular‑meeting calendar and the employee holiday calendar as presented. The meeting‑calendar motion passed after a tie in the initial vote; Chairman Charles Coffey cast the deciding vote.
HB 581 and administration: County Attorney Bin Minter told commissioners that HB 581 changes property‑tax procedures and that, as the statute is structured, “if you do nothing you are automatically opted in,” and that opting out would require a public process with multiple hearings and a March 1 resolution. County Manager Thomas Weaver and staff attended a seminar in Macon to collect implementation information. The attorney also advised the board on requirements for changing county processes.
Vehicles and budgets: Commissioners reviewed a vehicle inventory and discussed a request from the sheriff about vehicle types (truck vs. sedan). The county manager said he will supply a vehicle report before any replacement is authorized; the commission did not approve a vehicle purchase at the Dec. 3 meeting. A budget amendment request for additional Superior Court staff pay (approximately $13,500) was discussed and not added to the regular meeting agenda for action.
Executive session: The board entered an executive session to discuss legal matters; the meeting reconvened and the chair said no votes were taken while in closed session.
Next steps: The county manager and county staff will provide additional documentation about vehicle inventories and related needs. Any ordinance or procedural change related to HB 581 or conditional‑use rules will require public hearings and separate votes.
