Public Announcements
- 2010 APPROPRIATIONS SCHEDULE FOR GO BOND FUNDS (Tuesday, March 16, 2010)
Appropriations Schedule for General Obligation Bond Funds
As referenced in New Agenda Item # 5
Resolution #10-0151. Civic Center – Plans and approvals are proceeding. The plan is to restore the gym as a practice gym for use by the younger age groups, finish a youth wing where the ambulance office was previously (this area is anticipated to be operated by the Boys and Girls Club at no cost to the county) The kiddy pool area will be converted to a patio for tables and chairs. The restroom and changing area of the pool will be updated and brought up to code. Re-roof and insulate dome roof: $44,000; windows and doors package – including the high windows in the gym portion and all renovations: $48,000; Electrical work, lighting package, alarm and alert systems: $84,000; HVAC : $56,000; Plumbing and fixtures: $55,000. Materials and labor for walls, ceilings, outside finish (by county forces): $150,000. Total budget estimate: $437,000.
2. Whitepath/Cherokee Drive tract: No pavilion or bathroom will be built, improve gravel parking area and place signage indicating that the site is county property. Budget: $4000
3. Gym Building: A two-gym facility with shared restrooms, concessions, and meeting room, to be located on the Clear Creek Road property near the new ball fields. Estimated cost $1,200,000 for building construction does not include site preparation and utilities for the Clear Creek Road site. Previous discussions had located the new facility on the civic center tract which are included in the decision to proceed).
4. River Park Ball Fields: Improve ditching and drainage around field #2, update and improve the restroom facilities and concession stands. Expand parking where feasible. Budget estimate: $40,000
5. Clear Creek Ball Fields: Total estimated cost for four (4) ball fields of 225’ size was $685,000. With the decision to extend these fields to 300’ (where possible), the budget will increase based on the extra site preparation, fencing, and grass for the greater field size. There will also be some adjustments to the budget for utilities and site preparation due to sharing the site with the new gyms.
6. Shop Building: The project is proceeding according to plan. The pad is almost complete and utilities have been planned. It should be ready for the bid process in the very near future. It was agreed to have further discussions with the architect before plans go to bid. The architect’s latest estimate for construction costs: $400,000
7. Boardtown Fire Station Apparatus Bays: Proceed with an approximate budget of $60,000. This will be a building with two (2) apparatus bays. Living quarters will either be accounted for or incorporated into the space of the current truck bays which are attached to the clubhouse.
8. Airport: “The airport is on autopilot”. The county’s 2.5% of matching funds (should the current $705,000 request be approved) is approximately $17,625. The county’s portion of the restriping grant which has been approved is approximately $700, Total cost: $18,325.9. Jail Expansion: The plan preparation is moving forward in the architect’s office and should be ready to put out to bid soon. Budget: $1,700,000.
10. Remaining funds to be reserved for road projects and other projects as may be considered and approved before November. Workshops will be scheduled in near future to discuss paving projects and priorities for improvement projects including those that may participate with the GDOT LAP program.11. Yukon Road site project: Project is now on hold since the Clear Creek Road site project is being re-evaluated.
- MATS APPLICATION NOTICE (Tuesday, February 09, 2010)
GILMER COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ANNOUNCEMENT
02/09/2010
Gilmer County Board of Commissioners is applying for funding assistance under Title 49 U.S.C. Section 5311 of the Federal Transit Act pertaining to rural and small urban areas.The Mountain Area Transportation System (MATS) will offer general public transportation to all citizens of Gilmer County for any worthwhile purpose, including but not limited to shopping, medical treatment, social services and other purposes.
The Gilmer County Board of Commissioners solicits private sector input and participation to assure that private for-profit transportation operators have a fair and timely opportunity to participate in the development of this program.
The Gilmer County Board of Commissioners also solicits comments and concerns from the general population on local rural public transportation services.
The Gilmer County Board of Commissioners also solicits comments and concerns from the disabled population and their representatives to assure that issues relating to the disabled are addressed in the service design proposed during the planning process.
Interested persons are invited to request that a public hearing be held to discuss the services being offered or development of the application.
Written comments, requests for a public hearing and/or written notice of intent by private for-profit transportation operators to provide or participate in the above services should be submitted no later than fifteen (15) days from the date of this publication to:
Attn: County Clerk
Gilmer County Commissioners
1 Broad St. #106
Ellijay, GA. 30540
706.635.4361If no response is received within the fifteen (15) days, the Department of Transportations will proceed with the application.
Pub: one time 02/11/2010
Website: 02/11/2010- Emergency Road Closure Roy Road at Bumpy Hollow Rd. (Wednesday, February 03, 2010)
A portion of Roy Road will be closed effective immediately until further notice. A hand laid stone abutment failed, resulting in apparent settling of the bridge deck and failure of the road shoulder and pavement. This location is just north of Holt Bridge Road and Bumpy Hollow Road. Detour signage has been placed, as well as stone barriers to block traffic. At this time, we are working with Georgia DOT and private engineers to determine the quickest and most cost efficient solution. Traffic to Roy Road north of Holt Bridge Road will need to be detoured through Rackley Road and Macedonia Road until further notice.
By Mark Chastain, Chairman- CHOPPED OAK ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE (Friday, January 15, 2010)
GILMER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ANNOUNCEMENT
CHOPPED OAK ROAD CLOSURECHOPPED OAK ROAD WILL BE CLOSED TO THROUGH TRAFFIC BETWEEN NORTH JONES MILL ROAD AND FLAGPPOLE ROD FOR REPAIRS BEGINNING JANUARY 25TH. IT WILL REMAIL CLOSED UNTIL PROJECT COMPLETION.
Publication Date: 01-21-2010 Run 1 Time PUBLISHERS AFFIDAVIT NEEDED
Notification to. (Times Courier, ETC, WLJA radio) – sent __n/a___BOC Website: 01-15-2010
- SETTING QUALIFYING FEES FOR 2010 (Monday, January 11, 2010)
GILMER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ANNOUNCEMENT
SETTING QUALIFYING FEES FOR 2010 COUNTY ELECTIONS
State law requires each county governing authority to fix and publish qualifying fees for county offices no later than February 1, of any year in which a general primary, nonpartisan election, or general election is to be held.For 2010 for the following offices shall have a qualifying fee of:
POSITION TITLE 2010 FEE
BOC CHAIRMAN $ 1,957.86
BOC POST COMMISSIONER $ 195.79
School Board $ 50.00
Publication Date: 01-14-2010 Run 1 Time PUBLISHERS AFFIDAVIT NEEDED
Notification to. (Times Courier, ETC, WLJA radio) – sent __n/a___BOC Website: 01-11-2010
- BARNES MTN. ROAD CLOSURE (Tuesday, January 05, 2010)
GILMER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ANNOUNCMENT
Until further notice, Barnes Mtn. Road shall be closed to through traffic for construction purposes from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Times Courier 1-7-2010
ETC
Radio- LAND FILL FEES (Monday, January 26, 2009)
ANNOUNCEMENT
GILMER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
The Gilmer County Board of Commissioners announces that the Landfill Fees will change effective February 6, 2009.
Rate per Pound: .06 cents
Rate per Ton: $120.00
Minimum Charge: $ 3.50Pub. 1/29 & 2/5/09
Web: 1/26/09