Tift County places shelter agreement, fiber hookup and court probation contracts on Consent Agenda for Dec. 8

The Tift County Board of Commissioners on Dec. 2 reviewed several routine items and indicated they should be placed on the Dec. 8 Consent Agenda.

Public Safety Director Joey Fowler said the county has a proposed facility‑use agreement with the American Red Cross that would allow the Recreation gym on Victory Drive to operate as a shelter "if needed." The board indicated it wants that agreement handled on the consent calendar at the regular meeting.

IT Director Al Stephenson described a TruVista proposal to extend existing fiber to EB Hamilton to support a new camera system, guest Wi‑Fi, tournament hosting and point‑of‑sale equipment. The county would receive a 1 Gbps x 1 Gbps internet circuit at a proposed monthly cost of $264, to be funded from the General Fund; installation is quoted at $6,590.22 and would be paid from SPLOST VI. The board directed that the item be placed on the Consent Agenda.

Assistant County Manager Mike Walker presented one‑year contracts with Professional Court Services Inc. to provide misdemeanor probation services for both State Court and Superior Court. Walker said both judges reviewed and executed the agreements; the board indicated a desire to place both contracts on the consent calendar.

County Clerk Miriam Jordan presented applicants for alcohol beverage license renewals and the board also indicated those renewals should be on the Consent Agenda for Dec. 8.

No votes or formal approvals were recorded at the work session; the board’s direction was limited to placement of these items on the upcoming meeting agenda. Any final approvals, contract signatures, or implementation steps will be reflected in the Dec. 8 regular meeting minutes.