Screven County commissioners approve reappointment, infrastructure bids and ambulance purchases

The Screven County Board of Commissioners met at the Screven County Courthouse on Nov. 12, 2024, and unanimously approved a series of administrative and capital actions including a reappointment to the Board of Assessors, an award of a LMIG site-work bid and purchases for sheriff and emergency medical services.

The actions were routine and carried on unanimous votes. Commissioner Rosa Romeo moved to reappoint Larry Ruffin to the Board of Assessors; Commissioner Allison Willis seconded and the motion carried. Commissioner Willis then moved to adopt a resolution establishing terms of office for the Board of Assessors; Commissioner Romeo seconded and it passed unanimously. The minutes note copies of the resolution on the minute book pages but do not specify page numbers.

Votes at a glance

- Reappointment of Larry Ruffin to the Board of Assessors: motion by Commissioner Rosa Romeo; seconded by Commissioner Allison Willis; outcome: approved (unanimous). Relevant segments: appointment discussion and motion recorded in the minutes.

- Resolution establishing terms of office for the Board of Assessors: motion by Commissioner Allison Willis; seconded by Commissioner Rosa Romeo; outcome: approved (unanimous). Resolution page numbers not specified in the minutes.

- Plumbing estimate for Sheriff’s Department (replace water heaters, $17,000) paid from Jail Funds: motion by Commissioner J.C. Warren; seconded by Commissioner Allison Willis; outcome: approved (unanimous).

- Payment of a City of Sylvania bill using Jail Funds: motion by Commissioner Rosa Romeo; seconded by Commissioner Allison Willis; outcome: approved (unanimous).

- Bid award for 2023 LMIG projects to 'SEC site work' ($689,184.50) and accompanying resolution: motion by Commissioner J.C. Warren; seconded by Commissioner Rosa Romeo; outcome: approved (unanimous).

- Ambulance engine replacement ($17,000), ambulance remount ($181,000) and ordering/purchase of a new ambulance ($261,000) using SPLOST funds: motion by Commissioner Ben Thompson; seconded by Commissioner J.C. Warren; outcome: approved (unanimous).

- Fencing at the Animal Shelter (quote $10,000): motion by Commissioner Allison Willis; seconded by Commissioner Ben Thompson; outcome: approved (unanimous).

Why it matters

The board approved expenditures funded by designated sources: Jail Funds covered jail- and sheriff-related bills and equipment, SPLOST funds were used for emergency vehicle work and procurement, and LMIG project funds will support local roadwork via the awarded site-work contract. These approvals authorize county staff to proceed with contracting and procurements noted in the minutes.

Procedural notes and next steps

The minutes record the passage of resolutions for the Board of Assessors terms and for award of the LMIG projects with references to minute book pages, but the specific page numbers are not listed. County Manager Lori Burke and relevant department staff will proceed with procurement and coordination for the approved projects and purchases. The meeting adjourned at 9:24 a.m.