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Meriwether County meeting wrap: appointments, budgets and contracts approved; public hearing continued
Summary
At its June 8 meeting the Meriwether County Board of Commissioners approved multiple routine budgets and a procurement award, appointed an IDA member, continued a public hearing on a road closure, tabled the public defender budget, and approved personnel actions after executive session.
The Meriwether County Board of Commissioners handled several routine items and a few notable actions during its June 8 meeting.
Appointments and contracts: The board approved the appointment of Shawn Linen to fill an unexpired District 2 term on the Industrial Development Authority. The board awarded the ambulance remount contract to Custom Truck and Bodyworks of Woodbury, Georgia for $129,622 (staff noted the estimated cost was $127,837) and authorized the chairman to execute the contract; the ambulance chassis is scheduled for August 2026.
Budgets and contracts: The board approved the 2026–27 extension agent contract and a requested $650.91 increase (3.5% salary adjustment and associated benefits) and authorized the chair or vice chair to sign. The board approved a $10,000 increase to the Pine Mountain Regional Library budget (from $143,000 to $153,000) and authorized chair/vice chair signature. The board approved level funding for the district attorney at $289,467 and approved the Department of Public Health budget at $152,500. The Kawita Circuit Public Defender budget request (an increase of $12,040) was tabled because the presenter was not present.
Public hearings and facilities: The public hearing on a proposed county road closure was continued to June 23 after a nearby landowner raised concerns about access and requested easement language be finalized; the board granted the extension so signatures and documents can be completed. Staff reported that remediation is needed on the courthouse third floor and that additional vendor quotes are required; that item was tabled to the June 23 meeting for pricing.
Personnel and executive session outcomes: The board entered executive session for litigation, personnel, real-estate and tax matters. After returning to open session, the board approved a two‑week unpaid leave for an employee (details were discussed in executive session) and accepted the rescission of County Administrator Mr. Bordon’s resignation; the board then adjourned.
Ending: No further action was taken on the community agricultural center presentation; commissioners asked the presenters to meet with the IDA and county staff for follow-up. Several items were tabled to the June 23 meeting for additional documentation or bids.
