October 21st, 2013
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Regular Meetings November 5th - 9:00 AM November 19th - 6:30 PM Meetings held at: Administration Building Community Room 140 Henry Parkway McDonough, GA 30253
Regular Commission meetings will air Fridays, Saturdays, Mondays and Wednesdays on Henry TV Channel 14 and AT&T U-Verse Channel 99, at 9 a.m. & 7 p.m.
Henry County Commissioners Recognize the 15th Anniversary of A Friend’s House The Henry County Board of Com- beacon of light for local children who have missioners recognized the 15th anniver- been abandoned, abused, neglected sary of Henry County’s A Friend’s House or unwanted, offering them a refuge… with a proclamation at the October 15, Although originally designed to serve 12 2013 regular commission meeting. A Friend’s House has been in operation in Henry County since 1998 and serves as a home for children in crisis who are in the custody of the Department of Children and Family Services or have been referred by the Department of Juvenile Justice. Commissioners presented staff members with a proclamation honoring them for their outstanding work and wishing them continued Chairman Tommy Smith presents Jill Holder, Executive Director of A Friend’s House, with a proclamation recognizing the positive impact that has been made by the organization in caring success in the future. for children. Pictured in the front row (l. to r.) Nan Jenkins, Development Director for a Friend’s The proclamation read in part, “For the past 15 years, A Friend’s House has been a
House, Jill Holder, Executive Director of A Friend’s House and Henry County Commission Chairman Tommy Smith; second row, (l. to r.) Advisory Board Member, Joyce Rodgers, Charter Board Member, Patty Whaley and Volunteer Coordinator, Elaine Epps; third row, (l. to r.) District IV Commissioner Reid Bowman, District I Commissioner Bo Moss, District II Commissioner Brian Preston, District V Commissioner Bruce Holmes and District III Commissioner Gary Barham.
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October 21st, 2013 Commissioners Proclaim October As Fire Prevention Month The Henry County Board of Commissioners recognized the month of October as Fire Prevention Month, to coincide with the national observance, issuing a proclamation at the October 15 regular commission meeting. This year’s theme for Fire Prevention Month is “Prevent Kitchen Fires!” Residents are urged to check their kitchens for fire hazards, use safe cooking practices and support the many Henry County Fire Chief Bill Lacy accepts a proclamation from Henry County Commission Chairman public safety activities Tommy Smith, surrounded by members of the Henry County Fire Department and the Henry County and efforts of Henry Board of Commissioners. County’s Fire and Emergency Services. For more information on the Henry County Fire Department, visit www.henrycounty-ga.org/fire
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A Friend’s House Cont. from 1 children, and then expanded to care for 24, since opening its doors, A Friend’s House has served over 1,800 children and trained more than 1,500 volunteers…the Board of Commissioners wishes A Friend’s House much continued success in the future in making a difference in the lives of children and families, and encourages all citizens to learn about and support A Friend’s House in their noble work in caring for children in our community.” Commissioners also issued a proclamation regarding the upcoming Kindness Works Week-Pass It On, which is scheduled for the week of November 11 through 17, 2013.
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October 21st, 2013 Commissioners Approve Reappointment The Henry County Board of Commissioners approved the reappointment of Carolyn Brown to the McIntosh Trail Community Service Board, for a threeyear term, to expire on July 30, 2016. Brown has served on the Board since 1999 and is considered a valued member and active advocate for McIntosh Trail Community Service Board clients. To see a complete list of all Henry County Boards and Authorities, visit www.henrycounty-ga. org/Board_of_Commissioners/pdf/HenryCountyBoardsAndAuthorities.pdf.
The Henry County Police Department is now using YouTube! The purpose to work in partnership with our citizens in solving and reducing crime.
www.youtube.com/user/HenryCountyPoliceDpt
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Commissioners Approve Budget Amendment For SR 138 Landscaping The Henry County Board of Commissioners approved a budget amendment in the amount of $38,610.35 to award a bid for median landscaping on SR138, in the amount of $57,610.35.
The bid was awarded to Precision Landscape Management, who was the low bidder, and the area to be landscaped includes the SR138 median from the Henry County line to the I-75 southbound ramp.
related costs, with $15,000 of funding available from the SPLOST III Hudson Bridge Road account and the remaining $23,610.35 coming from the Hemphill Rd. account. This is a designated SPLOST III Transportation project. For more information on this or any SPLOST project, log onto www.henrycounty-ga.org/splost.
A budget amendment in the amount of $38, 610.35 was necessary to cover landscaping and
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