Madison Co. BOC to meet Monday night

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Monday, June 29. 2009
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The Madison County Board of Commissioners will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday in the county government complex.

Agenda items include:

•Chairman’s report. (Chairman Anthony Dove)

•Report from IDA – Marvin White.

•Statements and remarks from citizens on agenda items.

•Robert Sides’ request to further subdivide his property for his children due to his health. (Linda Fortson)

•Consider reappointing Shelia Collins for another five-year term to the Madison County Board of Family and Children Services.

•Consider grant application for sheriff’s department. (Sheriff Kip Thomas)

•Consider tax refund for Turpin. (Robin Baker)

•Consider occupation tax/business license refunds. (Eddie Pritchett)

•Consider promotion for dispatcher Matt Cleghorne to dispatcher III and personnel items. (David Camp)

•Consider moving to phase II for computer aided dispatch system. (David Camp)

•Consider renewing two contracts with Whitworth Parole Center. (Chairman Dove)

•Consider re-approval of contract with Collection Services of Athens Inc. for EMS. (Chairman Dove)

•Discuss per diem on travel reimbursements. (Chairman Dove)

•Consider indigent defense agreement. (Mike Pruett, county attorney)

•Discuss inmate medical savings program. (Chairman Dove)

•Consider proceedings on Pittman Matthews Road. (County attorney Pruett)

•Consider transport of bodies for coroner. (Commissioner Youngblood)

•Discuss pledge agreement in connection with city of Comer’s upcoming loan from Merchants and Farmers Bank. (County attorney Pruett)

•Personnel – fill vacancy of county clerk. (Chairman Dove)

•Roads update. (Chairman Dove)

•Urgent matters.

•Review July 6, 2009 agenda for business meeting.

•Statements and remarks from citizens.

•Closed session to discuss land acquisition, personnel matter and/or potential litigation (if needed).
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#1 Anonymous on 06/29/09 at 03:53 PM [Reply]
Wow... Dove has a lot to say, but does nothing.
#1.1 Anonymous on 07/01/09 at 05:06 PM [Reply]
WHATEVER !!!!!!! Where have you been hiding these last 6 months, this county is very lucky to have Mr. Dove running our county. So if you think you can do how putting your name in the hat in 3 years.
#1.1.1 Anonymous on 07/02/09 at 11:35 AM [Reply]
Very lucky.....what a way with words I must say. Lucky to have someone that has no experience in county management only field dirt experience. Mr.Dove has some good qualities however, I must say that he seems to be lead around easily by certain individuals on the BOC. If you don't believe me, attend the meetings, talk to people.....truth.
#1.1.1.1 Anonymous on 07/02/09 at 01:14 PM [Reply]
Yeap, Pethel and Dove are joined at the hips.
#1.1.1.2 James on 07/03/09 at 11:24 AM [Reply]
YOU are so full of cow poop!! It seems you just want things the way they were under the previous chairman.Dove is bringing positive changes to the County during troubling times with the economy & I truly appreciate that. He is doing is best to look out for the citizens & keep the government running in spite of these idiots who file stupid lawsuits & cost the county $$$.You see Fortson lost is stupid suit & I hear the BOC will look at making the county "at will" which means fewer stupid lawsuits & harrassment from former employees (if there should be any.They will still have their appeal rights but just not as stupid as it was under Fortson's "Civil Service" plan. Makes good sense to me & I can see our County moving into the current century & leaving money hungry employees to fend for themselves!
#1.1.2 Anonymous on 07/02/09 at 12:54 PM [Reply]
Who are you Pethel? Only a side kick would say this?
#2 AMAZED on 06/30/09 at 03:42 AM [Reply]
Discuss inmate medical savings program. (Chairman Dove)
What savings? An LPN not RN that makes her own schedule & is paid to take care of inmate medical needs or refer to a doc that can. This LPN puts inmate meds in labeled envelopes & jailers pass them out. What does a jailer no about meds or a reaction? He is not certified to administer medicines!!! Is this even legal? What's she gettin' paid to do????What about the liability & lawsuits? Like the suicide a while back of the man in for not paying his traffic fines. He was on meds, wasn't he? Oh, that's for the taxpayer to suck up! So, what savings and what's it worth to the BOC?
#2.1 Anonymous on 06/30/09 at 02:35 PM [Reply]
WELL AMAZED? Jailors can pass out medications, at least
that is what they are taught by the state of Georgia
(Jailor School) Also, do you think it would be cheaper
to higher a full time staff nurse to administer tylenol?
Try pricing some of the companies, i believe you would be
AMAZED at the price, also, i'm pretty sure this nurse has
years of experience dealing with these situations. Sounds
like you must know her, and maybe have a personal grudge
to settle????
#2.2 Grace from Hull on 06/30/09 at 03:44 PM [Reply]
It is my understanding that the nurse there is part time,
so i guess that's where the schedule comes in to play.
Also, it is legal for the jailors to hand out medications,
at least that is what i was taught at the NE GA Police
Academy. Here's a thought: would it be cheaper to pay a
full time staff nurse to hand out meds 12 or 24 hrs per
day 7 days a week for a small jail (or even higher a company)
or pay a part time staff nurse----price it you would be
AMAZED at what you would pay for full time coverage. I think
this blog was by someone who must know the nurse, and must have
something personal against her! And based on the time the b log
was written---i have a pretty good idea who that is!! If you would
like to speak of liability and lawsuits.
#2.3 Robert on 06/30/09 at 10:03 PM [Reply]
Dear Amazed: If you had attended the meeting you would know how this inmate medical program works.But I guess you were too busy typing untruths on the website.Well, this coverage has NO premium.The insurance company would negotiate with the provider for a lower cost & pay that cost. Then, Madison County would only have to pay the insurance company approximately 10% to 11% of the negotiated cost. Many surrounding counties have this coverage which is saving the tax payers a bundle. I welcome this b/c I believe in it. Say, an inmate got into a fight, etc. with another inmate & was seriously injured & the medical cost was $10,000. Well, the insurance company would negotiate & say the balance remain at $10,000. Then, Madison Co. would only have to pay $1,000 and NOT the $10,000. Sounds like a win,win deal. Try coming to the meetings & get INFORMED & stop gossiping!
#2.4 Anonymous on 07/01/09 at 01:05 PM [Reply]
Amazed! Before writing in a public blog, you should make sure you have
all your facts correct. Cause clearly you don't know what you are talking
about.
#2.4.1 Satisfied Citizen on 07/04/09 at 11:43 AM [Reply]
I think "Amazed" and Annoymous #1 are probably one of the soon to be tossed BOA members.

Get behind the BOC and go to the meetings. If you haven't got the guts to give your views in a meeting, why mouth off here?
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