Houston County

The meeting included the approval of a board appointment for the Tax Assessors, a loan agreement for the Perry-Houston County Airport Authority to assist with hangar construction, and final adjusting change orders for the HEMA Warehouse construction and design projects. Additionally, the Board authorized the renewal of four professional services contracts for the Accountability Court and four independent contractor agreements for the Public Defender's Office. Other agenda items included a personnel request for the MIS Department, the approval of county bills totaling over 5 million dollars, and the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2027 budget resolution.

The meeting included the recognition of Phyllis Bynum-Grace and a proclamation for National Donate Life Month. The board reviewed and approved various items including special exception applications and rezoning applications. Key discussions involved the approval of a network infrastructure upgrade quote, the provision of sponsorships for local Independence Day celebrations, and a contract addendum for court reporting services. The commissioners also addressed several personnel requests for the public defender's office, juvenile court, roads and bridges department, and poll workers for an upcoming election. Additionally, the board approved updates to water connection fees, a memorandum of understanding with the City of Centerville for parkway repairs, and the payment of outstanding county bills.

The meeting addressed numerous items including Special Exception Applications, with several approved and others tabled. A public hearing was conducted for a liquor license renewal, and the Board revisited an annexation and rezoning request from the City of Warner Robins, ultimately voting to reverse their previous non-concurrence decision after negotiations secured commitments to reduce dwelling density. Approval was granted for the Annual 'Run 2 End Alzheimer's at the Landings' road race. The Board approved two quotes totaling $55,165.68 for upgrading Access Control and CCTV Systems at the Magistrate Court, funded by 2018 SPLOST. An amendment to the Water Purchase Agreement with the City of Warner Robins was authorized to add transitions for two subdivisions, contingent upon developer bonding. A high-value bid of $11,264,514.88 was awarded for Phase 6, Stages 2B And 2C Cell Construction at the Landfill. An Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Perry regarding code enforcement for a new water treatment plant construction project was approved. Several Board appointments were confirmed for the Zoning & Appeals Board and Planning & Zoning Board. Personnel actions included authorizing the hiring of three new staff members for Purchasing Clerk, Project Coordinator, and Assistant Finance Director roles, approving a position restructure within the Water Department, and granting step increases for three Public Works employees who obtained Class A Commercial Driver's Licenses. Finally, payment for bills totaling $3,662,716.43 was approved.

The meeting agenda included the first reading of an Alcohol License application for Saurin Jayantibhai Patel, which will proceed to a second reading and Public Hearing in March 2026. Key actions included the potential approval of an agreement with R.K. Shah & Associates, Inc., for a traffic study on North Houston Lake Road / Dunbar Road, funded by 2024 SPLOST. Bids were approved for striping and pavement markings on various county roads, utilizing LMIG funds and 2018 SPLOST funds for the county match. Approval was sought for a contract renewal with Mid Georgia Trucking for landfill leachate hauling services. Several items were declared surplus to be sold on GovDeals, specifically a 2020 Ford F-550 and five used aluminum wheels. The Commissioners considered a revised compensation and contract structure for Juvenile Court contract attorneys, establishing tiered monthly rates based on hour thresholds. Additionally, approval was requested for organizational and staffing changes within the MIS Department, including renaming and reclassifying positions, adding a new Enterprise Application Specialist role, and appointing Ryan Hale and Eric Mitchell to new Assistant Director positions. Finally, the payment of bills totaling $3,510,627.01 across various funds was presented for approval.

The meeting agenda included a Quarterly Financial Report presentation and discussion of the Comprehensive Plan. New business items involved unanimous approvals for six Special Exception Applications related to various businesses (Baking & Pastries, Construction, Wallpaper Installation, Personal Training & Fitness, CPR & First Aid Training, and RV Rental). The Commissioners considered the acceptance of the 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan for FY2026--FY2030. They also approved a quote for access controls at the Magistrate Court building ($28,609.74) and a bid for a fire alarm system upgrade at the Juvenile Complex ($10,346.99), both funded by 2018 SPLOST. Approval was granted for the annual cleaning bid for 22 ice machines ($10,250). The Board authorized the disbursement of 2018 SPLOST revenue for recreation facilities and equipment per a prior Intergovernmental Agreement. A Memorandum of Agreement was approved for joint bidding on LMIG projects with neighboring cities. Personnel matters included authorizing the hiring of poll workers for the February 17, 2026 Special Runoff Election and approving the reclassification of the Solid Waste Billing Clerk position. Finally, the payment of bills totaling $9,370,484.94 was authorized, followed by an Executive Session.