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Schley County officials report EMS success, spike in water sales and equipment issues
Summary
Fire Chief Montgomery reported 52 incidents (12 fires, 40 EMS) and credited training and modern equipment for a positive outcome; Water Superintendent Art Barfield reported an 863,000-gallon increase and 973,784 gallons sold to Andersonville, and county staff noted several equipment problems and upcoming hazard-mitigation meetings.
At the Feb. 10 meeting County Fire Chief Montgomery reported 52 incidents during the reporting period — 12 fires and 40 EMS responses — and said a recent positive outcome highlighted the value of advanced training and modern EMS equipment.
"The positive outcome was directly related to the advanced training and the use of modern EMS equipment that allows care to begin immediately," Chief Montgomery said in the report, and he urged continued support for EMS staffing, training and equipment to benefit Schley County residents.
Water Superintendent Art Barfield reported a notable increase in water usage of 863,000 gallons for the prior month, 752 meters read and 973,784 gallons sold to Andersonville. Barfield also reported operational items: one meter locked for a customer who moved, five meters locked for past-due bills, installation of two new water services, replacement of six faulty meters, and 12 service-line repairs. He said 45 locates for 811 "Call before you dig" requests were completed and three new 911 addresses were created.
Barfield noted equipment problems: the public works computer has failed and needs replacement and a truck assigned to him has a transmission problem and will require repair. Roadwork updates included replacement of several missing road signs, grading and patching on Deer Road, boom mower work on Conners Mill and Blan Wall Road, and ongoing grading at Kirby Road site two for the Golden Triangle Mussel Project.
County Manager and EMA Director Douglas Jamieson reported no damage or injuries from recent winter events, said hazard mitigation meetings will start in March, and noted the Right of Way bid opening scheduled for Feb. 26. Jamieson also reported an ongoing MFRE-911 lawsuit and presented available fund balances for SPLOST 2019, SPLOST 2025, General Fund, TSPLOST, Water Expenditures, LMIG, Sanitation Expense and Reserve, as recorded in the minutes.
Commissioner Harrison asked about checks and balances to ensure county funds are not misused; Jamieson explained controls and commissioners indicated they were satisfied.
