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Screven County commissioners adopt FY 2023-24 budget, renew inmate‑housing agreement
Summary
At a June 27 meeting, the Screven County Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted the FY 2023‑24 budget and renewed an agreement with the State Department of Corrections to house up to 148 inmates; the board also approved the meeting agenda and set county offices to close July 3.
The Screven County Board of Commissioners on June 27 unanimously adopted the county’s FY 2023‑24 budget and approved renewing an agreement with the State Department of Corrections to house up to 148 inmates, county minutes show.
Chairman Will Boyd presided over the meeting at the Screven County Courthouse. Vice‑Chairman J.C. Warren moved to adopt the budget resolution and thanked County Manager Lori Burke for preparing it; Commissioner Rosa Romeo seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.
The budget resolution was presented as a single motion and adopted without recorded opposition. The minutes note Warren ‘‘thanked County Manager Burke for all her hard work putting this budget together’’ but do not include further details of specific line items, spending totals, or funding sources.
On a separate motion, Commissioner Romeo moved to renew the county’s agreement with the State Department of Corrections to house up to 148 inmates; Commissioner Warren seconded and the motion carried unanimously. The minutes record the renewal but do not provide contract length, compensation terms, or implementation details.
During the public comment period, Thomas Griffin expressed dissatisfaction with the roadside‑trimming work performed under the county contract, saying he rode several named roads and believes more work is needed; he asked to be considered when bids are reopened. The minutes summarize his concerns but do not quote him verbatim.
The board also agreed to close county offices on Monday, July 3, 2023, in observance of the Fourth of July holiday. Commissioner Allison Willis said she intended to bring puppies to the newly opened Tractor Supply store to seek adoptions and reminded the board the county remains short an Animal Control Officer.
The meeting opened at 9:00 a.m. and adjourned at 9:20 a.m.
