Ware County board reappoints assessors, approves vehicle purchase; 30,000-lb lift request fails 3–2
November 11, 2024 | Ware County, Georgia
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The Ware County Board of Commissioners met Nov. 11, 2024, in Waycross and approved several personnel appointments and procurement requests, but turned down a $30,000 vehicle-lift purchase after a 3–2 roll call vote.
In three separate unanimous votes the board: reappointed Dennis H. Rollins to the Board of Assessors for a term from Jan. 1, 2025, through Dec. 31, 2027 (Resolution 2024-31); appointed Andrew Christian Walker to the Board of Assessors for the same term (Resolution 2024-32); and reappointed Karla Parker to the Okefenokee Regional Library Board for Jan. 1, 2025–Dec. 31, 2028 (Resolution 2024-33). Commissioner Timmy Lucas made the motion to reappoint Rollins; Commissioner Jerry Pope seconded. Commissioner Pope moved the appointment of Walker; Commissioner Leonard Burse seconded. Commissioner Burse moved Parker’s reappointment; Commissioner Lucas seconded.
The board also approved a purchase request for a GM/Chevy Duramax 6.6 L5P Full Delete Bundle in the amount of $10,148. The motion to approve that purchase passed unanimously.
A separate purchase request for a vehicle maintenance rolling air/hydraulic lift rated for 30,000 pounds — requested by Public Works Director Larry Thrift — failed on a 3–2 roll call. Commissioner Leonard Burse and Commissioner Jerry Pope voted yes; Commissioner Sammy Hendricks, Commissioner Timmy Lucas and Chairman Elmer Thrift voted no. Interim County Manager Melinda Brooks told the board the lift could be funded from the 2014 SPLOST. Commissioner Burse reported he had consulted Pierce County Manager Rafael Maddox about a similar purchase and said Pierce County was satisfied with theirs.
The board approved a rezoning request for 1942 Hazel Street (Parcel 051 A04 041 F), changing the parcel designation from R-50 to R-50 MH. Commissioner Burse moved the rezoning; Commissioners Pope and Lucas provided seconds. The vote was unanimous in favor.
During the meeting the board voted unanimously to enter executive session to discuss personnel matters and later voted to exit executive session; the public minutes do not disclose personnel details. Commissioner Leonard Burse moved to adjourn at 6:34 p.m.; Commissioner Jerry Pope seconded and the motion passed.
The minutes of the Nov. 11 meeting carry a proposed approval date of April 14, 2025.
In three separate unanimous votes the board: reappointed Dennis H. Rollins to the Board of Assessors for a term from Jan. 1, 2025, through Dec. 31, 2027 (Resolution 2024-31); appointed Andrew Christian Walker to the Board of Assessors for the same term (Resolution 2024-32); and reappointed Karla Parker to the Okefenokee Regional Library Board for Jan. 1, 2025–Dec. 31, 2028 (Resolution 2024-33). Commissioner Timmy Lucas made the motion to reappoint Rollins; Commissioner Jerry Pope seconded. Commissioner Pope moved the appointment of Walker; Commissioner Leonard Burse seconded. Commissioner Burse moved Parker’s reappointment; Commissioner Lucas seconded.
The board also approved a purchase request for a GM/Chevy Duramax 6.6 L5P Full Delete Bundle in the amount of $10,148. The motion to approve that purchase passed unanimously.
A separate purchase request for a vehicle maintenance rolling air/hydraulic lift rated for 30,000 pounds — requested by Public Works Director Larry Thrift — failed on a 3–2 roll call. Commissioner Leonard Burse and Commissioner Jerry Pope voted yes; Commissioner Sammy Hendricks, Commissioner Timmy Lucas and Chairman Elmer Thrift voted no. Interim County Manager Melinda Brooks told the board the lift could be funded from the 2014 SPLOST. Commissioner Burse reported he had consulted Pierce County Manager Rafael Maddox about a similar purchase and said Pierce County was satisfied with theirs.
The board approved a rezoning request for 1942 Hazel Street (Parcel 051 A04 041 F), changing the parcel designation from R-50 to R-50 MH. Commissioner Burse moved the rezoning; Commissioners Pope and Lucas provided seconds. The vote was unanimous in favor.
During the meeting the board voted unanimously to enter executive session to discuss personnel matters and later voted to exit executive session; the public minutes do not disclose personnel details. Commissioner Leonard Burse moved to adjourn at 6:34 p.m.; Commissioner Jerry Pope seconded and the motion passed.
The minutes of the Nov. 11 meeting carry a proposed approval date of April 14, 2025.
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