Screven County commissioners approve routine bids, appointments and contracts; enter executive session

The Screven County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a series of routine bids, appointments and contracts during its May 13, 2025 meeting at the Screven County Courthouse. Chairman Will Boyd presided; the meeting began at 9:00 a.m. and adjourned at 10:08 a.m.

The board approved the base bid from Platinum Paving for the 2024 LMIG project after a motion by Commissioner J.C. Warren and a second by Commissioner Ben Thompson. The commission also awarded a contract for county road repairs to Ellis Wood, to be funded with TSPLOST, on a motion by Commissioner Mike Dixon and a second by Commissioner Justin Smith. Commissioner Warren moved and Commissioner Rosa Romeo seconded approval of the county’s 2025 LMIG multi‑road project list (LRA, no local match) and the county’s 2025 LMIG SAP application; both motions carried unanimously.

Commissioners approved several appointments: Michael Jones and Rodney Gordon to the Recreation Advisory Committee (motion by Commissioner Rosa Romeo, seconded by Commissioner J.C. Warren), Kelly Newton to the Board of Assessors (motion by Commissioner Mike Dixon, seconded by Commissioner J.C. Warren), and Shannon Ellis to the DFACS Board (motion by Commissioner J.C. Warren, seconded by Commissioner Rosa Romeo).

The board approved a revised intergovernmental agreement (IGA) with the Board of Education covering repairs and use of the Agricultural Center (motion by Commissioner Mike Dixon, seconded by Commissioner Rosa Romeo) and approved the county’s annual contract with Traylor Business Services (motion by Commissioner Justin Smith, seconded by Commissioner J.C. Warren). The commission also approved a revised JAG agreement for probation services (motion by Commissioner Rosa Romeo, seconded by Commissioner Justin Smith).

On capital and maintenance items, the board approved a concrete repair bid for the transfer station in the amount of $17,506.00 to be paid from SPLOST funds (motion by Commissioner J.C. Warren, seconded by Commissioner Justin Smith) and approved purchase of a dryer for the Sheriff’s Department for $7,072.75 (motion by Commissioner J.C. Warren, seconded by Commissioner Mike Dixon).

During commission and staff comments, Commissioner Rosa Romeo asked about county signage replacement and Commissioner J.C. Warren raised concerns about road conditions following recent rain. Commissioner Ben Thompson noted upcoming meetings with CRC to discuss infrastructure grants. County Manager Lori Burke said the state has approved an inmate housing per‑day fee of $30.00 for local jails. Lagina Evans provided an update on the hospital.

The board moved into executive session at 9:35 a.m. for the purpose of property leasing and litigation on a motion by Commissioner Rosa Romeo, seconded by Commissioner Justin Smith. The board returned to regular session and approved the executive session minutes at 10:08 a.m. on motions that also carried unanimously. Chairman Will Boyd adjourned the meeting at 10:08 a.m.

Votes at a glance: Platinum Paving — approve base bid for 2024 LMIG (mover: J.C. Warren; outcome: approved); Ellis Wood — award for county road repairs using TSPLOST (mover: Mike Dixon; outcome: approved); Appointments — Michael Jones and Rodney Gordon to Recreation Advisory Committee (approved); Kelly Newton to Board of Assessors (approved); Shannon Ellis to DFACS Board (approved); IGA with Board of Education for Ag Center (approved); Traylor Business Services annual contract (approved); 2025 LMIG project list and SAP application (approved); Revised JAG agreement for probation services (approved); Concrete repair at transfer station — $17,506.00 from SPLOST (approved); Sheriff’s Department dryer — $7,072.75 (approved).

Next steps: no votes were tabled or postponed; the board entered executive session for property leasing and litigation and returned to approve the executive session minutes. No additional hearings or public comment were recorded.