October 1, 2009

Special Session

Bonifay, Florida

 

 

The Holmes County Board of Commissioners met in Special Session on the above date with the following members present: Commissioner Kenneth Williams, Commissioner Ron Monk, Commissioner Jim King, Commissioner Phillip Music and Commissioner Monty Merchant, Chairman of the Board.

 

            Mr. Brandon Young, County Attorney, was present.

                        Angie Jonas, Deputy Clerk, was present and kept the minutes.

                        Chairman Merchant opened the meeting with the prayer and pledge.

 

            Pursuant to Public Notice, the Board met to open the sealed bids for the Library building. Bids were submitted by the following companies: C and C Construction, Cornerstone Construction of Northwest Florida, Escambia Roof Masters Incorporated, Vickery Construction, Southeast Contractors of North Florida, SEC Renovations and Repairs. Also speaking regarding this topic were the following:

 

                        Mr. Brandon Young, Attorney

                        Mr. John Clenney, of Cornerstone Construction

                        Mrs. Susan Harris, Library Director

 

Commissioner King made a motion to award the bid to C and C Construction of Bonifay in the amount of $9,300.00. Commissioner Williams seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

 

(See Bid Summary)

 

            The Board discussed the Inmate Catastrophic Insurance Coverage. Chairman Merchant stated that Mrs. Alice Vickers, Finance Supervisor, had resolved the previously discussed issues. No action was taken on this item.

 

            The Board discussed several proposals for non-union employees and the union contract. Commissioner Williams made a motion for the Chairman to sign the union contract. Commissioner Music seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Music made a motion to approve a $400 bonus for eligible full time, non-union employees and a $200.00 bonus for eligible part time, non-union employees. Commissioner Williams seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Williams made a motion to approve the change that non-union employees may take their birthday as a personal holiday. Commissioner King seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

 

(Draft Changes, Union Contract)

            The Board discussed the change to the proposed contract with Dr. Yunus for inmate medical care. Chairman Merchant discussed the change to the contract which included that a Registered Nurse would be located in the Jail Monday through Friday on an as needed basis, excluding holidays and weekends. Commissioner Music made a motion to approve the wording change. Commissioner Williams seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

 

(Contract)

 

            The Board discussed the proposed agreement with Deanco Auction Company for the sale of the District Three Caterpillar grader. Commissioner Music made a motion to approve the Chairman to sign the agreement with Deanco. Commissioner Monk seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

(Agreement)

 

            Commissioner Williams updated the Board regarding the graders in his District. He advised that one of his graders was currently under repair and a second machine was in need of repair. No action was taken on this item.

 

            Commissioner King updated the Board regarding the Joe French Road Dirt pit. He stated that land clearing had begun.

 

            Chairman Merchant thanked the Board members for being present for all of the recent meetings.

 

            Mrs. Susan Harris asked which employees would be eligible for the non-union bonuses. Attorney Young advised that she should speak with Mrs. Alice Vickers, Finance Supervisor regarding this topic.

 

            Attorney Young stated that the Bonifay Kiwanis Club would be recognizing the Road Department for their assistance during preparation for the rodeo.

 

            Attorney Young advised that he had received a letter from the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) regarding the conditions of Wayside/Wrights Creek Park located on Highway 79. He advised that he would be preparing a letter of response before the October 15th deadline.

 

            Commissioner Jim King advised that the removal of park signage had become a problem. No action was taken on this item.

 

 

            Since there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned.

 

 

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Clerk                                                                            Chairman