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Polk County commissioners elect Floyd chair, approve equipment purchases, siren funding and multiple appointments
Summary
At its Jan. 7, 2025 meeting the Polk County Board of Commissioners elected Hal Floyd as 2025 chair and Chuck Thaxton as vice‑chair, approved a $650,000 AFG‑funded fire apparatus purchase, authorized landfill mowing and a $10,000 grant to the City of Cedartown for a weather siren, and confirmed several Planning and Zoning appointments.
Hal Floyd was re‑elected chairman of the Polk County Board of Commissioners on Jan. 7, 2025, and Commissioner Chuck Thaxton was chosen as vice‑chair, following nominations conducted by County Attorney Wayne Gammon III.
The board approved its meeting agenda with the addition of a resolution asking the Georgia General Assembly to allow Polk County Water Authority members to serve two consecutive five‑year terms rather than a single five‑year term. That amendment to the agenda and each subsequent motion recorded at the meeting passed by unanimous vote.
On procurement and contracts, the commissioners approved Task Order #26 with Oasis Consulting for mowing services at the old Hwy. 278 landfill for $33,900, a $10,610 increase the county said reflects inflation and an expanded scope to improve pathway mowing. The board also approved providing $10,000 from Capital Fund 340 to the City of Cedartown for a new weather warning siren, a recommendation brought forward by the Finance Committee.
Polk County notified the board it had received a FY 2023 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) of up to $650,000 for a new air/light truck. Fire Chief Hanuscin recommended awarding the vehicle purchase to FES/Safe Industries at the full award amount because that bid met specifications intended to improve operational stability and safety. The board approved the award; the county noted the grant requires a local match of $59,090.91.
The board handled multiple Planning and Zoning appointments. Commissioner Chuck Thaxton moved to appoint John Benefield to District 1 for a three‑year term beginning Jan. 1, 2025, reappointed Steve Wells to District 2, reappointed David Gilmer to District 3, and appointed Zach Arnold as Alternate at Large to replace Kathy Miller, who declined reappointment because of scheduling conflicts. All appointments passed unanimously.
County Manager Matt Denton reviewed the November 2024 finance report as previously presented to the Finance Committee. During commissioner remarks, Linda Liles asked for continued prayers as she recovers from an accident; Commissioners Michael Gravett and John Paschal expressed appreciation to voters for electing them. Chairman Floyd noted he will discuss proposed committee assignments with each commissioner and reminded the board of a retreat scheduled Jan. 25, 2025, at the Floyd County Library.
Votes at a glance: The agenda approval (including addition of the Water Authority resolution); approval of Dec. 3 and Dec. 17, 2024 minutes; election of Hal Floyd as chair and Chuck Thaxton as vice‑chair; approval of variance V24‑10 for Thomas A. Bowen at 985 Wimberly Hill Road (Parcel #042‑024A); Task Order #26 to Oasis Consulting ($33,900); $10,000 funding assistance to the City of Cedartown for a weather siren (Capital Fund 340); award of the Air/Light Truck purchase to FES/Safe Industries ($650,000) under the FY 2023 AFG (county match $59,090.91); appointments/reappointments to the Planning and Zoning Commission (John Benefield, Steve Wells, David Gilmer, Zach Arnold). All listed motions were adopted unanimously at the meeting.
The meeting concluded after the commissioner comments and Chairman Floyd adjourned the session.
