Pierce County commissioners approve agenda, honor state champion and hear public comment on meetings format

The Pierce County Board of Commissioners approved the June 2 meeting agenda and the May 12 minutes and conducted routine business at its June 2 session in Blackshear.

Commissioner David Lowman moved to approve the June 2 agenda and Commissioner Randy Dixon seconded; the motion carried. Commissioner Randy Dixon moved to approve the May 12 meeting minutes and Commissioner David Lowman seconded; the motion carried. The transcript excerpt records these approvals as carried but does not include individual vote tallies.

Constance Drew of the Pierce County Recreation Department presented a certificate to Alex James in recognition of winning the Girls State Championship in Softball Throw (72'6"). The presentation was brief and ceremonial.

During the public-comment portion, Blake Edwards, who had been placed on the agenda, asked the Board to consider setting aside allotted time at the end of meetings so members of the public could ask questions. Chairman Neal Bennett said, “this is something I would discuss with the Commissioners,” and thanked Edwards for following the proper channels to be placed on the agenda. Edwards responded, “more people should do this, it isn't that hard.”

County Manager Thomas Sauls delivered the county manager's report for May; the excerpt does not include detailed line items from that report.

The meeting minutes excerpt shows Graham Raley was not in attendance. The transcript does not show additional debate, formal votes beyond the routine approvals, or further public comment in the excerpt provided.