Diane Kelly

The agenda for the session includes a presentation of the FY25 Financial Statements by Carr, Riggs & Ingram. Key items for approval under the Consent Agenda involve an agreement with M&A Carter's Catering for recreation concession services, the purchase and installation of a camera system for EB Hamilton Sports Complex funded by SPLOST VI, approval of Resolution No 2026-06 concerning a TEFRA Tax-Exempt Bond Loan for the Hospital Authority, an Addendum to the Watkins & Associates LLC Engineering Services Agreement for EB Hamilton Sports Complex Improvements Phase 2, and several applications for Alcohol Beverage Licenses for various retail package stores. The Regular Agenda addresses resolutions for the submission of a CDBG Grant Application, adjustments to Municipal Solid Waste and Inert Landfill tipping fees, and the naming of a Neighborhood Service Center. The meeting is scheduled to conclude with an Executive Session concerning legal matters.

The meeting agenda included public comments, appointments, and discussion regarding the VOCA Grant Award for the Office of Victim Witness Assistance. The Consent Agenda involved multiple motions for approval, including submittal of a 2026 LMIG Application for the Overflow Bridge over Little River on Upper Ty Ty Rd, the purchase of a 2021 Model #150-16 Motor Grader funded by TSPLOST, accepting hazard mitigation grants for generator purchases, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with the Board of Regents for Cooperative Extension Services, approving an addendum to an engineering services agreement for Hunt Road improvements, approving a Lease Amendment for the FSA Office, accepting a significant OneGeorgia Hurricane Disaster Recovery Grant for neighborhood improvements, and approving several Alcohol Beverage License applications. Additionally, the board considered ratifying emergency repairs to roads and accepting a supplemental grant for the DUI-Drug Court. The Regular Agenda addressed appointments to the Hospital Authority, Tifton-Tift County Tourism Association, Athletic Advisory Committee, and South Georgia Community Service Board, as well as a resolution regarding the Purchasing Policy.

The meeting included recognition of GRPA's Mike Daniel Award, discussion of an alcohol beverage license application, and a resolution for transportation investment. Also on the agenda were motions to approve a facility use agreement with the American Red Cross, an agreement with Truvista for fiber services, agreements with Professional Court Services Inc for misdemeanor probation services for State and Superior Courts, and alcohol beverage license renewal applications. The board also addressed the appointment of a County Clerk and a County Attorney.

This multi-jurisdictional plan for Tift County and its municipalities (Tifton, Ty Ty, and Omega) serves as a guide for community leaders to reduce the danger posed by natural and technological hazards. Its primary goals are to protect public health and safety, minimize exposure of critical facilities to identified hazards, reduce potential loss of life and property where exposure cannot be limited, and enhance the community's capacity to issue warnings and respond effectively. The plan addresses natural hazards including hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, windstorms, hailstorms, lightning, extreme heat/cold, wildfires, and drought, along with the technological hazard of hazardous materials release.

This Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update for Tift County and its municipalities (Tifton, Ty Ty, and Omega) serves as a guide to reduce the danger posed by natural and technological hazards. The plan identifies key hazards such as hurricanes/tropical storms, tornadoes, floods, windstorms/hailstorms/lightning, extreme heat/cold, wildfires, drought, pandemics, and hazardous materials release. Its strategic objectives include protecting public health and safety, reducing exposure of critical community facilities, implementing actions to minimize loss of life and property, and enhancing the community's capacity for warnings and effective response.