LAURENS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 2, 2010 @ 4:00 P.M.
The Laurens County Board of Commissioners held their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at 4:00 P.M. Present were Chairman Tommy Daniel, Commissioners D.M. Mullis, Buddy Adams, Emory Lake, Roscoe Brower, County Administrator Bryan Rogers and County Attorney Billy Kight. Chairman Tommy Daniel gave the invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
The first item was the approval of the minutes of the January 19, 2010 meeting. Commissioner Buddy Adams made a motion to approve the minutes. Commissioner Roscoe Brower seconded the motion. All voted in favor.
The next item was to Recognize Caleb Monroe. Chairman Tommy Daniel stated he and the other Commissioners would like to recognize Caleb Monroe for his heroic actions on January 6, 2010. Chairman Daniel stated as Caleb was on his way home from work, he came upon a terrible accident off Robert Webb Road that resulted in two victims being trapped in a vehicle submerged in a pond. Chairman Daniel stated Caleb jumped in to see if he could pull the victims from the vehicle. Chairman Daniel stated Caleb is an Eagle Scout and his parents are Hal and Tammy Monroe. County Administrator Bryan Rogers read a Resolution from the Commissioners which commended him on his selfless and courageous act.
OTHER BUSINESS:
Commissioner Buddy Adams wished to remind the citizens how wet the roads are and the Public Works Road Department is trying to do the best they can to keep the roads clear but with all the rain, it may take some time to get the roads back in good condition. Commissioner Adams ask if the citizens could be patient and understand that everything that can be done is being done and they will continue to work hard to get the roads back in shape.
Commissioner Emory Lake stated he would encourage the citizens to call their Commissioner or the Public Works camp to report any dangerous situations with the roads. Commissioner Lake stated he appreciates the citizens and how they have been cooperating with them and trying to be understanding about the situation of the roads during this rainy weather.
Commissioner Roscoe Brower stated he would echo what Commissioners Emory Lake and Buddy Adams have said and added he has also been out looking at different roads. Commissioner Brower also stated he has had a few calls concerning drains stopping up and flooding yards but nothing real serious.
County Administrator Bryan Rogers stated he has just spoken with EMA Director, Don Bryant, and he stated the National Weather Service reported there may be from 1 to 3 inches of rain on Thursday and Friday and if this happens, it will create a lot of problems. Mr. Rogers stated he will be getting additional barricades to place on roads.
Chairman Tommy Daniel stated Public Works should be recognized for all the work they have done to keep the roads in good shape. Chairman Daniel stated the workers have went beyond the call of duty and Laurens County is fortunate to have the kind of personnel who are willing to go the extra mile to keep the roads as good as possible.
Chairman Daniel stated the Board needed to go into executive session to discuss a personnel issue. Commissioner D.M. Mullis made a motion to go into executive session. Commissioner Roscoe Brower seconded the motion. All voted in favor.
Commissioner Brower made a motion to come out of executive session and Commissioner Adams seconded the motion. All voted in favor.
At that time Commissioner Mullis made a motion to combine the two positions of EMS Director and 911 Director and make Terry Cobb Director for both departments. Commissioner Lake seconded the motion. All voted in favor.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned.
