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Hart County commissioners approve turnout-gear contract, lawn care, vehicle surplus auction and ramp removal; residents press for correct district map
Summary
At its April 14 meeting the Hart County Board of Commissioners approved a $103,575 turnout-gear contract, awarded a lawn-care contract to Miller Lawn Care, declared vehicles surplus for auction, and authorized removal of a damaged ramp at the 1800 jail building; a resident raised concerns that the county website still shows an old redistricting map.
Hart County commissioners approved several routine contracts and maintenance actions during their April 14 meeting and heard public concerns about redistricting-map availability on the county website.
Contracts and procurement actions: The board accepted a staff recommendation to award $103,575 for fire-department turnout gear to Williams Fire, approving the purchase as the best fit for quality and need. Commissioners then approved a grounds-care contract with Miller Lawn Care for bi-weekly service (the winning bid included additional walkway and playground maintenance). Each award was moved, seconded, and approved by a 3-0 vote.
Surplus vehicles and disposal: Staff presented a two-part surplus list separating nonworking vehicles (likely to be scrapped) from running equipment. Commissioners discussed disposal options—an on-site auction versus online sales—and voted 3-0 to declare the listed vehicles surplus and to hold an auction once the full list of items is compiled.
Facilities maintenance: The board authorized removal of a deteriorated ramp at the 1800 jail building (formerly used as DA office space), citing safety concerns; the work will be performed by county maintenance staff, and the motion carried 3-0.
Public comment — redistricting map: Resident Dan Casey said he and other residents had difficulty finding the updated county district map online and asked whether local legislators might be invited to explain state-level actions. Staff and county personnel demonstrated the updated map on the county homepage during the meeting; commissioners agreed to ensure the correct map is easily accessible and to improve public notice about district boundaries.
Other business: Commissioners also noted National Emergency Communicators Week and commended 911 and dispatch personnel. The board added an executive session on litigation and personnel to the agenda and later voted to enter executive session.
Votes at a glance: - Approve agenda (amended with executive session): passed 3-0. - Approve prior meeting minutes (regular meeting): passed 3-0. - Award turnout gear to Williams Fire ($103,575): passed 3-0. - Award grounds-care contract to Miller Lawn Care: passed 3-0. - Declare vehicles surplus and proceed to auction: passed 3-0. - Authorize removal of ramp at 1800 jail (internal crew): passed 3-0. - Direct staff to draft ordinance on unregulated synthetic opioids (agenda item 13A): passed 3-0.
Next steps: Staff will process procurement paperwork, prepare the surplus-auction plan, and, per the board’s direction, draft proposed ordinance language on unregulated synthetic opioids for later review.
