NEWTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
1124 Clark Street
Covington, Georgia
Regular Meeting
Agenda
February 3, 2015
Thought for the day…
"One who gains strength by overcoming obstacles possesses the only strength which can overcome adversity."
Albert Schweitzer
7:00 P.M. A. Call to Order: Chairman Keith Ellis
B. Invocation: Pastor Ronny Brannen, Prospect UMC
C. Pledge of Allegiance: Dr. Jabari Simama, President
Georgia Piedmont Technical College
D. General Administration:
Page # 1. Chairman’s Report
Introduction of Ralph Staffins, President
Chamber of Commerce
2. County Manager’s Report
3. Superior Court: Contract approval with Greg Chapman,
Case Management Services/Adult Felony Drug Court
4. Superior Court: Statement of Work approval
From Five Point Solutions (to develop a case management
system for adult felony drug court)
5. Juvenile Services: Contract approval with Independent
Contractor Centering Youth, Inc.
6. Juvenile Services: Approval of MOU w/Rockdale County
Accountability Courts Drug Screening Lab
7. County Clerk: Approval of SCM meeting minutes dated
January 14, 2015
8. County Clerk: Approval ES minutes dated January 14, 2015
9. County Clerk: Approval of BOC minutes dated January 20,
2015
Handout 10. County Clerk: Approval of executive session minutes dated
January 20, 2015
11. District Two Appointment – Recreation Commission
12. District Four Appointment – Zoning Board of Appeals
13. BOC: Discussion regarding House Bill 170 –
Transportation Funding Legislation
14. Newton County Community Partnership: Requesting County to serve as fiscal agent for 2016
15. E911 – Maintenance/Service Contract renewal for 911 Radio
Call Logging Recorder (Enhanced Service Plan)
16. Attorney: Arent Fox Engagement Letter
17. Attorney: Approval of Public Hearing Notice
18. Streetlights:
The Reserve at Bear Creek
District 5
19. Alcohol License:
Final Reading
Company - JMM Investment 13, LLC. DBA Dixie Foodmart
Location-1032 Hwy. 142, Covington, GA 30014
Applicant - Ms. Ripalben D. Patel
Property Owner - SMS Dixie Road, LLC
District: 1
20. Citizen Comments
21. Commissioner’s Comments
22. Executive Session
23. Adjourn