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Cusseta‑Chattahoochee commission ends Fort Benning stray‑facility contract, appoints library trustee and approves sewer grant pursuit
Summary
At its Nov. 4 meeting the Unified Government of Cusseta‑Chattahoochee County voted unanimously to end a contract with a Fort Benning animal facility, appointed Teresa Williams to the library board, approved pursuing an economic‑development sewer grant and authorized purchase of a Ford Maverick for public works.
The Commission of the Unified Government of Cusseta‑Chattahoochee County voted unanimously Nov. 4 to end its contract with the Fort Benning stray facility, appoint Teresa Williams to the county library board and approve steps to pursue an economic‑development sewer grant.
Chairman Charles Coffey called the meeting to order at 9 a.m. and the board recorded unanimous approvals of several sets of minutes from October. In new business, Commissioner Gerald Douglas moved to end the Fort Benning stray‑facility contract; Commissioner Jason Frost seconded and the motion carried unanimously. The minutes state the county "cannot meet the requirements" of that intergovernmental services agreement and that staff will work with the provider through the required notice period.
The commission also unanimously approved the appointment of Teresa Williams to the Cusseta‑Chattahoochee County Library Board of Trustees to complete a term that began Dec. 5, 2023 and runs through Dec. 31, 2026; the appointment is memorialized in a formal resolution in the meeting record. Commissioner Jason Frost moved the appointment and Commissioner Timothy Biddle seconded.
Commissioners gave "permission to pursue" an economic development sewer grant or application after a motion from Commissioner Damon Hoyte, seconded by Commissioner Frost; the minutes record the approval but do not specify grant amount, funding source or deadline. Commissioners also voted to buy a 2025 Ford Maverick for Public Works/Water; the meeting record includes a dealer quote listing a government price of $29,505 for the vehicle. Commissioner Timothy Biddle moved the purchase and Commissioner Gerald Douglas seconded; the motion passed unanimously.
The board voted at 9:22 a.m. to enter executive session to discuss legal and land matters and reconvened at 9:50 a.m.; Chairman Coffey stated that the topics discussed fell within the legal exceptions to the open‑meetings law and that no votes were taken during the closed session. The meeting adjourned at 9:54 a.m.
Next steps: staff will proceed with required notices related to the Fort Benning contract termination, pursue the sewer grant application as authorized and complete procurement steps for the approved vehicle. Details on grant terms and procurement timeline were not specified in the minutes.
