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Screven County extends landfill moratorium; approves gym LED lights and sale of drug dog to Sylvania
Summary
On Dec. 8, 2020 the Screven County Board of Commissioners adopted a 90-day extension of a moratorium on landfills and waste-related approvals, approved $3,552 in LED lighting for a county gymnasium, and authorized the sale of a drug dog and a 2016 Ford Explorer to the City of Sylvania.
The Board of Commissioners of Screven County, Georgia, adopted a resolution on Dec. 8, 2020, extending the county’s moratorium on landfills and waste-related approvals for an additional 90 days.
Commissioner John O. Triplett moved to adopt the moratorium extension; Commissioner Edwin Lovett seconded. Commissioners Triplett, Mike Dixon, J.C. Warren, Edwin Lovett and Rosa Romeo voted in favor. Commissioner Michael McBride abstained. The resolution sets the moratorium to expire on March 22, 2021, according to the minutes.
The moratorium covers landfill and waste-related approvals; the minutes record the board’s intent to pause such approvals while related matters are considered. The board did not record additional statutory citations or implementation language in the minutes beyond the resolution reference.
The board also handled several routine business items. Commissioner Mike Dixon moved to approve the purchase of LED lighting for the county gymnasium at a cost of $3,552.00; Commissioner Michael McBride seconded and the motion carried by unanimous vote.
Commissioner Edwin Lovett moved to adopt a resolution authorizing the sale of a county drug dog and a 2016 Ford Explorer (equipped with a police package and dog kennel) to the City of Sylvania; Commissioner Mike Dixon seconded and the motion carried unanimously. The minutes reference a Bill of Sale to be executed and note the resolution will be filed in the minute book.
The board agreed to table a discussion on purchasing a fire truck to a later date. There was no public comment recorded.
In reports, Commissioner Triplett said the county is avoiding nonessential spending amid ongoing COVID-19 uncertainty. Commissioners thanked Commissioner Michael McBride for his service and wished him well. Personnel Director and Finance Officer Lori Boulineau shared holiday schedules and noted a courts’ request about virtual court. Zoning Administrator Randy Hagan updated the board on the Solid Waste Management Plan.
The meeting was called to order by Vice-Chairman J.C. Warren at 9:00 a.m. and adjourned at 9:31 a.m.
