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Screven County commissioners approve road pre-paving plan in 4–3 vote
Summary
The board authorized Road Superintendent Roger Brannen to begin pre-paving work and hire dump trucks to assist hauling while officials assess available funds; the motion passed 4–3 after a split among commissioners.
Screven County commissioners on July 21 authorized the county’s road superintendent to begin preparatory work ahead of paving and to hire dump trucks for hauling, a plan that passed on a 4–3 vote.
Commissioner J.C. Warren made the motion to allow Road Superintendent Roger Brannen to begin work on building roads up to prepare for paving, hire dump trucks to assist with hauling and then assess available funds for paving. Commissioner Rosa Romeo seconded the motion. Commissioners Warren, Romeo, Mike Dixon and Edwin Lovett voted in favor; Commissioners John O. Triplett, Chairman Will Boyd and Michael McBride opposed. The motion carried by majority vote.
The split reflected differing views among commissioners about timing and budget priorities. The motion directs the road superintendent to begin preparatory work and to return with a clearer estimate of costs before actual paving begins. The board did not approve a specific paving contract or a dollar amount for full paving at this meeting.
Road Superintendent Roger Brannen was authorized to proceed with the pre-paving activities; the board will assess funding availability to determine the scope and schedule of actual paving.
The board made no formal amendment to SPLOST or other capital budgets at the meeting; further budget decisions will be scheduled as staff provides updated cost estimates.
