Heard County commissioners approve minutes, note withdrawn application and hear public comments

The Heard County Board of Commissioners convened April 16, approved the March 19 work session and regular meeting minutes, noted that applicant Casey Pierce had withdrawn her application, heard several public commenters whose names and addresses were recorded, and adjourned at 7:10 p.m.

Chairman Lee Boone called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. The Board approved the March 19 minutes on a motion from Commissioner Larry Hammond and a second from Commissioner David Walls; the motion passed unanimously. The record shows Casey Pierce had suspended her application previously and withdrew it before a hearing could be held.

During the public-comment portion, the transcript lists the following speakers by name and address: Buddy Copeland (Hammett Circle, Hogansville), Parks Lane (Lane Road, Franklin), James Wilson (Johnson Road, Franklin), Brad Jackson (Dairy Road, Franklin) and Jeff Rood (Glenlock Road, Franklin). The provided text does not include the content of their remarks. Chairman Boone stated there was no executive session, and the Board adjourned at 7:10 p.m. on a motion from Commissioner Iris Harris and a second from Commissioner Larry Hammond.