Colquitt County

The Work Session focused on previewing upcoming agenda items for the regular meeting. Key discussions included the Chairman's annual committee appointments for 2026, including Southwest Georgia Regional Commission and Professional Services appointments. The Board also reviewed the need to update signatories on county financial accounts due to the annual rotation of the Vice-Chairman. Additionally, a resolution establishing qualifying fees for public offices was presented, along with recommendations for low bids concerning HVAC Maintenance for all county buildings and the purchase of five Dodge Durangos and one Black Tahoe for the Sheriff's Department. General updates included a proposal to amend the Colquitt County Employee Health Plan to eliminate bariatric surgery, and a note on the commencement of demolition for the old Moultrie Grocery building.

The called meeting focused on previewing upcoming agenda items and conducting other necessary county business. Key discussions included a programming update from the Georgia Forestry Commission detailing prescribed burns and wildfire statistics. The Finance Director provided a budget update confirming no major issues across county funds. Upcoming agenda items reviewed involved the approval of Sole Source Bids for the EMS Department, specifically for cardiac mount systems and a Power Load stretcher, and the approval of a quote for expanding the Southern Linc communication system. General updates covered potential amendments to the Employee Health Plan regarding Bariatric Surgery and a clarification to the Personnel Policy concerning returning employees. The Board also reviewed key upcoming dates.

The meeting included the approval of the payment list for unpaid invoices and the approval of tax reliefs and additions. The Board unanimously approved the Consent Agenda items. Key approvals included appointments to the Southwest Georgia Regional Commission Board, appointments for County Attorney, County Physician, and County Auditors for 2026. Other approvals covered updating signatories on county financial accounts, approving Resolution 2026-R-1 establishing qualifying fees for 2026, and approving bids for HVAC maintenance services and the purchase of pursuit vehicles (Dodge Durangos and a Chevrolet Tahoe).

The Board of Commissioners addressed several matters, primarily through the consent agenda which was approved unanimously. Key approvals included the Contract with the Public Defender of the Southern Judicial Circuit for Calendar Year 2026 and several appointments to the Board of Health and the DBHDD Regional Advisory Council. The Board also approved invoices totaling $53,982.10 from Carr, Riggs, & Ingram for audit services and an invoice of $8,051.18 from ACCG for 2026 membership dues. Amendments to the Colquitt County Employee Health Plan were approved, which involved increasing Non Kirk Clinic Co-Pays and adjusting voluntary employee payroll deductions concerning deductibles. During the public comments section, a newly elected city councilmember requested county assistance for city projects and raised questions regarding inmate labor at a local clinic.

The called meeting focused on previewing upcoming agenda items and conducting other necessary county business. Discussions included a budget overview revealing no significant financial issues. Upcoming agenda items reviewed covered the Chairman's annual appointments, reappointments to the Southwest Georgia Regional Commission, reappointment of professional services providers (County Attorney, Physician, and Auditors), and the necessary update of signatories on county financial accounts due to the annual Vice-Chairman rotation. A resolution to establish qualifying fees, per state law requirements, was also reviewed. Bids presented for approval included HVAC maintenance for county buildings and the purchase of pursuit vehicles for the Sheriff's Department. Action items approved included appointments to the Economic Development Authority and the Moultrie-Colquitt County Parks & Recreation Authority, a resolution to establish a Floating Local Option Sales Tax (FLOST) account, approval of a filter supply bid for Calendar Year 2026, approval for the purchase of two side-loading garbage trucks, approval of an invoice for estimated workers' compensation for 2026, and approval of 12-month fuel pricing. A motion to modify the observed Christmas holiday schedule failed to secure the required affirmative votes.