MINUTES

The Johnson County Board of Commissioners held their first REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING for New Year of 2007 on January 8, at 6:00 PM in the Grand Jury Room.

Judge Buxton had the invocation.

Commissioner Pullen made a motion to approve the minutes as written for the Regular Monthly Meeting December 11, 2006 and for the Called Meeting January 2, 2007. Commissioner Foskey seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous.

County Administrator, Douglas Eaves gave the financial report. The General Fund has a balance of $953,336.98, the bills for December 2006 are $95,581.28, and this will leave a balance of $857,755.70. The County also has $700,000.00 in CD’s.

Commissioner Pope made a motion to approve the bills as presented. Commissioner Veal seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous.

Genell C Akins, Director of DFACS came before the Board with their Annual Report.

Christy Brantley of Family Connection came before the Board to give them an update.

The approval of the donation of surplus vehicle (dump truck) was tabled until more information is available.

Donna McCoy, Tax Assessor, came to the Board to give an update on the revaluation progress.

All of the Commissioners approved the appointment of Oreatha Thomas to the RDC Board.

All of the Commissioners agreed to appoint Ron Bray along with Commissioner Bruce Veal to the Pine Country RDC.

Commissioner Veal made a motion to close the Regular Session. Commissioner Pope seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous.

Commissioner Pullen made a motion to go into Executive Session. Commissioner Foskey seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous.

Commissioner Veal made a motion to come out of Executive Session. Commissioner Pope seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous.

Commissioner Pullen made a motion to go back into Regular Session. Commissioner Foskey seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous.

Commissioner Pullen made a motion to adjourn this Regular Monthly Meeting. Commissioner Pope seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous.

Commissioners present for this Regular Monthly Meeting: Chairman James L McAfee, Jr., Vice Chairman Bruce Veal, John Pullen, Larry Pope and Jack Foskey.

THE JOHNSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

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James L McAfee, Jr., Chairman Bruce Veal, Vice Chairman

MINUTES

The Johnson County Board of Commissioners held their Organizational Meeting on January 2, 2007 at 9:00 A M in the Commissioners Office.

Vice Chairman Bruce Veal had the Invocation.

Organizational responsibilities were assigned as follows:

Chairman James L. McAfee, Jr.

Vice Chairman Bruce Veal

Road Dept Larry Pope

Recreation Dept Jack Foskey

Senior Citizens Center Bruce Veal

Emergency Medical Services James L. McAfee, Jr.

Health Dept Bruce Veal

Finance James L McAfee, Jr.

Library Jack Foskey

Convenience Center John Pullen

Overview James L McAfee, Jr.

Regional Development Council Co-appoints: Jack Foskey & Doug Eaves

Workforce Development Board Douglas Eaves

Chairman announced that the first Regular Monthly Meeting for the year will be Monday 8^{th at 6:00 PM in the Courthouse.}

James L. McAfee, Jr., Chairman formally welcomed the newest Board Member, Jack Foskey, commissioner of District. IV.

The new signature cards, for both banks, will be signed Monday night at the Regular meeting.

Commissioner John Pullen made a motion to adjourn the Organizational Meeting. Commissioner Larry Pope seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous,

Commissioners present for the meeting: Chairman, James L. MacAfee, Jr., Vice Chairman, Bruce Veal, John Pullen, Larry Pope and Jack Foskey.

THE JOHNSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

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James L McAfee, Jr., Chairman Bruce Veal, Vice Chairman