The Pierce County Industrial Development and Building Authority (PCIDBA) recently discussed and/or voted on the following during the regular monthly meeting held on October 8.
Motion to adjust agenda: As two board members were running late, Chairman Steven Paul reordered items on the agenda so that the minutes and financials could be entered into the record once a quorum was present. Those present reached a consensus that the amended agenda could be ratified once the members had arrived.
Partnership update (Pierce County): County Chairman Neal Bennett delivered a brief update of recent events to the PCIDBA board. Bennett said the county was in the midst of budget season and, while working on a draft budget, had “a li’l bit of bad news. We’re looking at a millage rate increase.” Bennett said the biggest current expenses were payroll and insurance. “It’s eating our lunch right now.” Bennett also said they were still working with Georgia Emergency Management Agency and Federal Emergency Management Agency to get reimbursed for waste removal from Hurricane Helene. “It’s not just us,” Bennett said. “All these little counties are having trouble right now.”
