Sumter County Board of Commissioners congratulates Waddell

May 30--AMERICUS -- The Sumter County Board of Commissioners welcomed recently reelected District 2 Commissioner Mark Waddell to its monthly meeting May 22.

Clayton Freeman, director of the Middle Flint E911 Center in Ellaville, gave an overview of the center and its responsibilities.

The Board discussed the following matters during the two-hour-plus session.

--Approved a revised its proposed 2014 TSPLOST/SPLOST/LMIG paving projects from $1,939,000 to $1,495,000 to include 30.35 miles total over a two-year period.

--A request from the Sumter County Sheriff's Office for a budget amendment for the purchase of an additional patrol unit in the amoutnof $23,581. The matter died for the lack of a motion.

--Approved a budget calendar.

--Approved renewal of a contract between th Sumter County Board of Commissioners and Transform Health for inmate medical services in the amount of $665,153 annually.

--Discussed the closing of Hobbs Street. County administrator Bill Twomey said he has visited the site and the County should be able to work out the easements with all the property owners. He recommended waiting to make a decision until a public hearing could be held.

--The Board approved an option for health insurance for County employees that will reflect an increase of less than 10 percent in premium costs. The Board also voted to have employees who are tobacco-users to pay an additional $50 per month in premums. This was a split vote with Commissioners Waddell and George Torbert voting for and Commissioners Clay Jones and Thomas Jordan voting against. Board chair Randy Howard voted yes, breaking the tie.

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