SPALDNG COMMISSIONERS MEETING
There were three items on the agenda at the January 16th Spalding County Commissioners Workshop.
The First item of consideration was establishing a policy for the use of Spalding County Board of Commissioners Official Letterhead Stationary.After a lengthy discussion it was decided no person shall use the official county stationary except The County Manager William Wilson. Each Commissioner will have their own letter head with their Name on it. This is the same as the other departments in the county. It was decided when a commissioner sends a letter a copy is to be provided to the The County Manager.
Chairman Johnson requested authorization of funding of the University of Georgia Archways Program as discussed at the Intergovernmental Retreat. The total cost is $60,000 per year from local sources. The Board of Education and the City of Griffin have committed $20,000 each to this project. After lengthy discussion the by 3/2 vote the commissioners agreed to move forward with this project contingent upon others agreeing to proceed with the program and to support the UGA Archway program.
The partnership provides a mechanism for grassroots needs assessment, planning, and the connecting of higher education resources that can be beneficial in helping the community achieve its goals and objectives. Archway communities have established a strong reputation for collaborative effort that is unprecedented.
Discussion of North Hill Street/Northside Drive/Tuskegee Avenue and North Hill Street/East McIntosh Road Intersection Improvement Projects. On the proposed changes at North Hill Street and Northside Drive/ Tuskegee Avenue the commissioners have approved a round about intersection. Today there was discussion about land acquisition of right of way with each property owner. Cross walks will be included in the project.