The Brantley County Commission voted on the following agenda items during the Thursday, October 15 regular meeting.
• Resolution for 5311 Transit application (GDOT): Commissioners unanimously approved a motion by Commissioner Brian Hendrix and a second by Commissioner Randy Davison to approve the resolution for the 5311 Transit application with the Georgia Department of Transportation, with assistance from the South Georgia Regional Commission.
5311 Transit provides federal funding to states for capital, planning and operating assistance to support public transportation in rural areas with populations of less than 50,000, where many residents often rely on public transit to reach their destinations.
• Surplus 2017 Dodge Ram Ambulance (Vin #11007) for the EMS Department: The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the motion of Commissioner Andy Riggins and Commissioner Davison’s second to surplus a 2017 Dodge Ram Ambulance, VIN #11007.
• Purchase of a 2025 Medix Ambulance: Commissioners unanimously approved the motion of Commissioner Hendrix and a second by Commissioner Davison to purchase a 2025 Medix ambulance for a total cost of $272,094.80.
County Manager Joey Cason said the funding will come from the 2025 SPLOST (Special Local Option Sales Tax) fund.
• Stryker Maintenance agreement: The board unanimously approved the motion of Commissioner Riggins and second by Commissioner Hal Herndon to approve the Stryker Maintenance agreement at a cost of $35,180.25 for the annual maintenance plan.
According to Cason, the funding will be paid from the EMS budget.
• Bids for septic tank at new Recreation Department storage building: Commissioners unanimously approved the motion of Commissioner Davison and the second by Commissioner Hendrix to accept the $17,680 bid of Andy Harris Company to install a new septic tank at the new storage building.
Funding will be paid out of the 2025 SPLOST fund.
• Bids for Brantley County Courthouse renovations: The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the motion of Commissioner Davison and a second by Commissioner Herndon to accept the bid of $41,700 from Double M Builders of Brunswick for courthouse renovations.
According to Cason, Superior Court judges requested the work. Funding will come from the 2025 SPLOST fund.
• Bids to resurface tennis courts at Slaughterville Park: The board unanimously approved the motion of Commissioner Hendrix and second by Commissioner Herndon to use Talbot Tennis to resurface the tennis courts at Schlatterville Park for $35,540.
The county manager said Talbot Tennis built pickleball courts located at the Recreation Department complex.
Funding will be paid out of the 2025 SPLOST fund.
• Payment to Scruggs Co. for asphalt to be used by the Road Department: Commissioners unanimously approved the motion of Commissioner Hendrix and second by Commissioner Herndon to purchase crushed rock from Scruggs Company in the amount of $15,774.99 for the Road Department to help with road repairs.
Cason said funding will come from the Road Department’s annual operating budget.
Commissioner Davison suggested the county purchase more with crushed rock increasing $3 a ton January 1, 2027.
• Payment of mutual aid for Hwy. 82 wildfires: The commission unanimously approved the motion of Commissioner Riggins and second by Commissioner Davison to pay reimbursement of mutual aid for the Highway 82 fires from reserves.
County Manager Cason said the county will be reimbursed by a FBAG grant.
Cason informed commissioners all requests must be completed by the end of the month to meet GEMA (Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency) requirements.
“While most departments have submitted their requests, additional requests may emerge before the deadline as departments realize they are eligible for reimbursement,” said the county manager.
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