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Ben Hill County commissioners approve series of contract renewals, reappointments and $52,123 budget amendment for animal services
Summary
At their April 6 meeting, Ben Hill County commissioners approved multiple administrative actions — including contract renewals, reappointments and a $52,123 budget amendment to support Joint Services Humane Society and Animal Control — and authorized transmittal of the 2021 Comprehensive Plan draft to the Georgia Department of Community Affairs.
Ben Hill County commissioners on April 6 adopted a package of routine administrative measures, including contract renewals, board reappointments and a budget amendment to fund animal services.
The meeting, called to order by Chairman Steve Taylor, moved quickly through consent items and a series of motions. Vice‑Chair Hope Harmon moved to approve the meeting agenda; Commissioner Bennie Calloway seconded and the motion passed with four commissioners voting in favor and one absent. The commission likewise approved the Feb. 2 regular meeting minutes.
Among the measures the commission approved: a FY21 Third Party Operator Contract Amendment switching the agreement to a cost‑reimbursement method for the current contract period; renewal of Judicial Alternatives of Georgia (JAG) contracts for Probate, Magistrate and Superior Courts; renewal of the Public Defender FY21–22 contract; and adoption of a Surplus Property Resolution for the sheriff's office. Each motion was made and seconded on the record and passed with the four present commissioners voting in favor and Commissioner John Mooney noted as absent.
The commission adopted a 2021 budget amendment resolution totaling $52,123 to fund joint services for the Humane Society and Animal Control. "The 2021 Budget Amendment Resolution in the amount of $52,123 for Joint Services Humane Society and Animal Control" was moved by Vice‑Chair Hope Harmon and seconded by Commissioner Daniel Cowan; the motion passed with four votes in favor and one absent.
The board also handled appointments: Commissioner Daniel Cowan moved and the commission approved reappointing Connie Graham to the South Georgia Community Services Board and Vice‑Chair Hope Harmon moved to reappoint Tim Kegebein to the Landfill Authority Board. Chairman Steve Taylor reminded commissioners to submit nominees for vacancies on the Hospital Authority Board, requesting three names per vacancy.
The commission authorized the chairman to sign and transmit the Ben Hill County and City of Fitzgerald 2021 Comprehensive Plan draft to the Georgia Department of Community Affairs after a motion by Commissioner Daniel Cowan. County Manager Michael Dinnerman reported the county has activated qPublic, allowing residents to search property records and generate tax cards.
The meeting listed an executive session and concluded with adjournment. No public comments were recorded.
The commission's next procedural steps include handling the listed executive session items (details not provided in the public minutes) and proceeding with any follow‑up tasks assigned to staff; the minutes record no further public hearings or votes scheduled at that meeting.
