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(Disclaimer - Henry County Online is in no way affiliated with SPLOST and/or the government of Henry County, GA) The final public meeting of
the SPLOST III Oversight Committee has been moved back from 7 p.m. to 5 p.m. on
Thursday, June 28, 2007. The meeting will be held at the Community Meeting Room
of the Henry County Government Annex located at
Julie Hoover-Ernst Henry County SPLOST III SPLOST III Minutes | Proposed Meeting Schedule | Developing a SPLOST List
Six of the SPLOST III oversight committee members were appointed by the county commission, and one by the Henry County Municipal Association, which represents the four Henry cities. The oversight committee is responsible for compiling a master list of projects to be funded by a third Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax and presenting it to the Henry County Board of Commissioners. The list will consist of transportation and capital projects around the county. The committee will work with Henry County department heads to create the master project list. The committee members will also take into consideration the needs of local citizens. A referendum on the SPLOST is expected in November. Henry County officials estimate the program will bring in about $300 million.
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Minutes SPLOST III Committee
Interim Chairperson House opened the
meeting at 7:05 P.M.
Chairperson House recognized James Lee, City
Manager of McDonough, as representing the Cities at tonight's meeting. Dee Dee
Hunt was recognized as Commissioner Holder's appointment for District One. Other
members in attendance are as followed: Members attendance:
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Chairperson House stated that since all members
except one is present, this would be a good time to consider electing a
Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson for the Committee. Motion made and seconded to
elect Mary House as Chairperson. Motion carried unanimously. Motion made and
seconded to elect Larry Stanley as Vice-Chairman. Motioned carried unanimously.
Chairperson House lead a discussion surrounding
the agenda, meetings and report to the BOC. The Committee confirmed that the
meeting would be held each Thursday of each week through June 28, 2007. The
place for these meetings, except off-site public hearings, will be held at the
SPLOST Office Conference Room at
Chairperson House recognized Roy Clack.
Public Comments:
David Pinnow voiced his concerns indicating that
the intersection of
Steve Cash, Director of the Quality on Growth
Council Director, conveyed to the Committee that the Council will support and
promote the passage of the SPLOST III program.
Lothar Merker voiced his opinion that some capital
programs should not be funded by government and should be sponsored and paid for
by companies and not by tax payers. Kay Pippin, Chamber of Commerce Director, conveyed
to the Committee that the Chamber supported and promoted the recent successful
passage to re-new of The Board of Education SPLOST program. She indicated that
the Chamber will support and promote the passage of the re-newal of the BOC
SPLOST program.
Steve Davis, District 109 State Representative,
generally spoke to the committee of the States involvement with the County's
local road programs. He indicated that the County needs to coordinate it road
projects to insure that if qualified, state funds could be applied for. He also
indicated that the best way to receive state funds, when available, is to have
the project designed before applying for funds. Meeting adjourned at 8:29 P.M. Minutes SPLOST III Committee Members attendance: BOC: Staff attendance: City attendance: Chairperson House opened the meeting at Chairperson House asked the Secretary to read the minutes of the previous meeting. Minutes were read and approved. Chairperson House reviewed the up coming agendas for the
Meeting for April 19 and Public Comments: Ted Strickland stated that he felt that Stockbridge needed
a
Mr. Henry Lorber stated that SPLOST is a good program,
however, in the current SPLOST program there were some road projects committed
to the voters but will not be done. He said that a high priority should be given
to roads and bridges. He also shared his thoughts of the importance of the
racetrack in The Committee had previously announced that Knox-Wall would attend this meeting to present an overview of the bonding capabilities available to the SPLOST III program. Chairperson House recognized Mr. Gordon Morton and Mr. William Camp from Morgan Keegan and Company, Inc.( Secretary’s note: Knox-Wall was bought out by Morgan Keegan and Company, Inc. in 1997) Mr. Morton gave the Committee an overview of the services surrounding bond issues allowed in a SPLOST program. Mr. Camp presented the Committee a book that was labeled “Information Regarding Investment Banking Services for General Obligation Bond Issues”. Mr. Camp presented information about developing a package of projects for SPLOST III. He indicated that there are two way for a county to develop a package of projects. The first is by entering into an intergovernmental agreement between the county and enough cities to represent 50% more of the municipal population. The second method applies where the county and its cities are unable to reach an agreement and relies, in part on the distribution to the cities and the county based on population. In the first method the SPLOST can be called for up to six years. The tax will be collected for the full period of time (6 years), regardless of the estimated cap. He stated and explained the requirements that the agreement must contain. Where there is no intergovernmental agreement, SPLOST can not be collected beyond five years or the point at which the estimated revenues are collected, whichever occurs first. He stated and explained that the second method comes with two exceptions to this rule. A chart with the history of SPLOST II collection was included in the book. At this point there were a lot of questions by members of the Committee. A lengthy discussion was conducted surrounding a conservative SPLOST funding projections, a aggressive SPLOST funding projections and all the current cash flow issues along with anticipated collections and disbursements. The Chair thanked Mr. Morton and Mr. Camp for their presentation. Chairperson House restated that Meeting adjourned at Tommy N. Smith
Minutes SPLOST III Committee
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attendance: Chairperson House opened the meeting at 7:00 P.M. Chairperson House asked the Secretary to read the minutes of the previous meeting. Minutes were read and approved as amended. The Chair announced that the minutes of the SPLOST III meetings will be published on Henry County’s web page. Chairperson turned the floor over to Roy. Roy introduced Rocky Romero, SPLOST Transportation Project Manager. Roy gave the committee an over review of the paper work that he had placed at all the members places before the meeting. Most of his comments surrounded an updated version of the SPLOST II program. He presented and discussed a document that was passed out that was the proposed dates, times, and places to conduct off site public hearings. Chairperson House read the following surrounding the Public Information Meeting (PIM) and future meeting dates: All meetings will be held at 7:00 p.m. April 26-
On site- Rob Magnaghi, County
Manager
will speak to Committee Chairperson House entertained and discussed with Committee a tentative date of June 14 to meet with the Board of Commissioners for discussions surrounding the Committee’s work to date. This decision will be finalized at a later meeting. Chair recognized Terry McMickle. Terry McMickle presented the Committee with a very large book and advised the members that some of his presentation would surround the contents of this book. Terry McMickle shared with the Committee the following information: Comments of his background and employment with Henry County. Comments surrounding the events that involved in generating a list of transportation project and cost associated with each project. Comments in general that surrounded the projects of SPLOST I, SPLOST II, and the effects it will impact SPLOST III. Comments surrounding the process and lengthy time frame to start and finish a major transportation project. Shared with the committee his thoughts as to how the roads could be ranked and made easier to place on a priority list of transportation projects Comments surrounding funds shown for anticipated road improvements for new Board of Education projects. Comments surrounding the need to replace some bridges and the importance of providing proper maintenance on our bridges. During Terry McMickle’s presentation he received many questions from Committee members surrounding his comments and transportation projects and took the time to explain each and every item. The Chair and members conveyed to Terry McMickle their thanks and appreciation for him to take time to present this information to them. The Committee recognized Terry McMickle did an outstanding job bring the Committee up to speed on Henry County’s transportation needs over the next many years. Chairperson House asked for public comments. There were none. Commissioner Stamey stated that he would like to see a Fire Station in the Ola Community in vicinity of River Road/Snapping Shoals Road on the list. Committee member Larry Stanley presented a resolution to the Committee for discussion. After a short discussion, committee member Richard Rhinehart moved to table any action on said resolution. Chairperson House seconded. Members voted unanimously in favor of the motion. Resolution is attached to and becomes a part thereof these minutes. Chair announced that Rob Magnaghi will be the Committee’s guest at their April 26 meeting. It was also announced that at this April 26 meeting, Roy would present and explain the land acquisition aspects surrounding SPLOST projects. Meeting adjourned at 8:35 P.M. Tommy N.
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Minutes SPLOST III Committee
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Chairperson House opened the meeting at
Chairperson House asked the Secretary to read the minutes of the previous
meeting. Minutes were read and approved as amended. Phil Cosby stated that he
missed the last meeting and would abstain.
Chairperson turned the floor over to
Chairperson House read again the dates, places, and times for the Committee
meetings and the Public Information meetings. She read the change of the
location of the
Chairperson House turned the floor back over to
Chairperson House asked for public comments. Marjorie
Lacy, Executive Director of the Flint Circuit Council on Family Violence, inc.,
presented to the Committee the needs of the Haven House. Ms. Lacy shared the
statistics related to the function of the Haven House. She presented to the
Committee a package that included a conceptual floor plan with the associated
building space criteria that is needed. The members asked several questions
related to her presentation. There
were no other public comments.
Chairperson House announced that the next meeting will be held on
Chairperson House introduced
Chairperson House thanked Rob for sharing his thoughts surrounding SPLOST III.
Meeting
adjourned at Tommy N.
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Minutes SPLOST III Committee/ Public Information Meeting
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Chairperson House opened the meeting at 7:03 P.M. Chairperson House asked the Secretary to read the minutes of the previous meeting. The minutes were read and approved. Chairperson House recognized Ted Strickland, Stockbridge City Manager, as the Cities representative on the Committee for tonight’s meeting. Also, she recognized Rudy Kelly, Mayor of the City of Stockbridge and Harold Cochran, Councilman from the City of Stockbridge. Chairperson House asked Roy Clack if he had any comments. Roy shared with the committee the current collection of SPLOST II. He then pointed out many projects on a large display board that was completed under the SPLOST II program. He shared information that has caused many projects to cost more than anticipated because of increases in labor, fuel, and materials over the life of SPLOST II five year program. Chairperson House thanked Roy for this information. Chairperson House explained that this meeting is held for the Committee to receive input from the public projects that are needed or requested through out the County that would be considered to be on the SPLOST III list. She explained that the comments from the public should be limited to projects and not make comments surrounding the previous SPLOST programs. With this being said, she asked for any comments from the public at this time. A citizen asked some questions surrounding a need for some improvements on the Eagle Landing Parkway. A citizen spoke of a need of sidewalk in the Moseley Road area surrounding the school and side walks in general around schools. A citizen spoke of a need to redesign the intersection of Crumbley Road and State Route 155 and install traffic signals. A need for a passive park in the Kelleytown area was discussed. Chairperson House announced that the next meeting/public Information meeting will be held on May 10, 2007 at 7:00 P.M. at the Locust Grove Community Center. Meeting adjourned at 7: 30 P.M. Tommy N.
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Minutes SPLOST III Committee/
Public Information Meeting
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Chairperson House opened the meeting at
Chairperson House recognized Ted Strickland, Stockbridge City Manager, as the
Cities representative on the Committee for tonight’s meeting.
Chairperson House asked Leading
up to opening the floor for public comments, Chairperson House indicated that
this meeting is held for the Committee to receive input from the public projects
that are needed or requested through out the County that would be considered to
be on the SPLOST III list. She explained that the comments from the public
should be limited to projects and not make comments surrounding the previous
SPLOST programs. With this being said, she asked for any comments from the
public at this time. Mike
Starnes, Chairman of the Wall of Honor Committee, gave a brief background of the
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(Secretary’s note) During the entire course of the public comments a dialog was
established and maintained with the citizens, Committee members, Commissioner
Holder, and staff. Keith
Boone, Councilman of the City of Locust Grove, was recognized by the
Chairperson. Councilman Boone spoke in general about the progress Locust Grove
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Commissioner Holder took this opportunity to share the background of the
creation of Warren Holder Parker. He indicated that this park was named after
him in 1988 when he was on the City of
Chairperson House thanked all that was in attendance of this Public Information
meeting and announced that the next Public Information Meeting will be held
Chairperson House and the Committee acknowledged receiving a copy of a
memorandum from Cheri Matthews, Director of Transportation Planning, to
Meeting
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attendance: Chairperson House opened the meeting at 7:05 P.M. Chairperson House asked the Secretary to read the minutes of the previous meeting. The minutes were read and approved. Chairperson House recognized District Five Commissioner Johnny Basler, City of Hampton Manager Jim Risher, Henry County Division Director of Public Works Terry McMickle, and Henry County Transportation Planning Direct Cheri Hobson-Matthews. Chairperson House recognized Ted Strickland, Stockbridge City Manager, as the Cities representative on the Committee for tonight’s meeting. Chairperson House recognized Roy Clack and asked Roy if he had any comments. Roy shared with the committee the current collection and expenditures of SPLOST II. He then pointed out many projects on a large display board that was completed under the SPLOST II program. He shared information of projects that have been completed and some projects that are underway in District Five. He stated that he had copies of SPLOST II data for those wishing a copy. Chairperson House thanked Roy for this information. Chairperson House recognized Commissioner Johnny Basler. He shared several thoughts as to why needed improvement to Fairview Road due to traffic needed to be on the SPLOST III. He indicated that it needs major improvement from Anvil Block Road to Thurman Road. He indicated that the Thurman Road and the intersection needed to be address as well. He indicated that the intersection of Kelleytown Road and SR-155 needs to be on the list for realignment and signals. He said that he would like to see on the list an activity building to be constructed on County owned land next to the new library. At this point several citizens discussed with Commissioner Basler their concerns surrounding the crime in the Fairview area. There was some discussion as to the possibility of a police precinct in the Fairview area. He shared information that he was exploring the possibility of have a County passive park in the Kelleytown area. Several citizens voiced their concerns surround the intersection of Swan Lake Road and Old Conyers Road. They would like this to be on the SPLOST III lists of projects. Several citizens participated in discussion with Commissioner Basler and Terry McMickle surrounding sidewalks along parts of Fairview road. There was some discussion surrounding how a truck routes should be used. Several citizens and some members of the Committee asked him several questions in which Commissioner Basler shared his thought surrounding each question. During the course of Commissioner Basler’s standing, there were a lot of discussion surrounding the traffic conditions on Fairview Road and the intersection of Swan Lake Road and Old Conyers Road. Chairperson House thanked Commissioner Basler for attending this meeting and sharing his thoughts with the citizens and the Committee. Chairperson House asked Roy Clack a question about improvement of Thurman Road and Fairview Road may have some funds in SPLOST II. Roy indicated that he understands that some of the right of way has already been purchased under SPLOST II. Leading up to opening the floor for public comments, Chairperson House indicated that this meeting is held for the Committee to receive input from the public projects that are needed or requested through out the County that would be considered to be on the SPLOST III list. She explained that the comments from the public should be limited to projects and not make comments surrounding the previous SPLOST programs. With this being said, she asked for any comments from the public at this time. A citizen that lives on Flat Rock Road spoke to the Committee of several concerns he has for the North end of Henry County. He indicated that there has not been much done in the North side to address transportation. He indicated that he though that if our transportation system was improved, we could attract better restaurants. He said that we needed to have a public sewer system for this area and stop relying upon private septic tanks. He shared with the Committee that the cost of a lot houses in the North side sell for $300,000, $400,000 and $500,000. He indicated that the split of SPLOST III needs to be 80 per cent transportation projects and 20 per cent capital projects. He asked that the following project be included in the SPLOST III: Improve Fairview Road to a Four lane divided parkway from Anvil Block Road to Thurman Road. This would be phase one making the entire road four lane. Intersection improvements to East Atlanta Road and Panola Road, East Atlanta Road and Rex Road, East Atlanta Road and Thurman Road, Fairview Road and Thurman Road, and East Atlanta Road, Mays, and Stage Coach Road. Then when feasibly, provide right and left turns lanes in several intersections. Two citizens that lives on South Bethany Road stated that there is a very bad curve that needs to be addressed for safety. They indicated that are a lot of single vehicle wrecks at this curve. They shared with the Committee his thoughts as to why so many wrecks occur. They indicated that the worst part of this road lies between Philadelphia Drive and Laney Drive. They requested that this road be on the SPLOST III list for realignment and paving. One of these citizens attended the Public information Meeting at Locust Grove May 10, 2007 and voiced his concerns surrounding the safety of South Bethany Road. A citizen spoke of some improvements needed at the intersection of SR-155 and Panola Road. He indicated that it needs some lights installed now where a drive can tell exactly where Panola Road and not hit the guard rail. Terry McMickle told this citizen that he would address this issue now to make it safer. A citizen that lives on Swan Lake Road stated that there is a bad curve on Swan Lake Road and should be realignment to take out the bad curve. He had concerns about the safety of the children riding the school bus along this road. He also indicated that the intersection of Swan Lake Road and Old Conyers needs to be improved to take out the bad angle of Swan Lake onto Old Conyers. He would like to see these projects in the SPLOST III list. Chairperson House thanked all that was in attendance of this Public Information meeting and announced that the next Public Information Meeting will be held May 24, 2007 at 7:00 P.M. at the Train Depot in the City of Hampton. Meeting adjourned at 8:21 P.M. Tommy N.
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Minutes SPLOST III Committee/ Public Information Meeting
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attendance: Chairperson House opened the meeting at 7:05 P.M. Chairperson House asked the Secretary to read the minutes of the previous meeting. The minutes were read and approved. Chairperson House recognized District Two Commissioner B. J. Mathis, Hampton Mayor R.W. Coley, Hampton Councilmember's Arley Lowe, Marty Meeks, Henry Byrd, and Charlie Hearn, Chairperson House recognized Jim Risher, Hampton Manger, as the Cities representative on the Committee for tonight’s meeting. Chairperson House recognized Roy Clack and asked Roy if he had any comments. Roy shared with the committee the current collection and expenditures of SPLOST II. He then pointed out many projects on a large display board that was completed under the SPLOST II program. He shared information of projects that have been completed and some projects that are underway in District Two. He stated that he had copies of SPLOST II data for those wishing a copy. Chairperson House thanked Roy for this information. Chairperson House recognized Commissioner B.J Mathis. Commissioner Mathis thanked the members of the Committee for taking the time to serve in this capacity. She wanted a senior center and library built in Hampton. She explained the background as to why one was not built in Hampton and one was not built in Locust Grove. Her explanation surrounded the wording as shown on the list. She indicated that the list only listed a center not centers and there were only enough SPLOST funds to build one. She said that the Board of Commissioners could not agree on a location other than in Luella area to build one. She favored placing both on the SPLOST III list. She said that she wants a new library and a recreation activity building, compatible to the one at Moseley Park, on the list as well. She spoke of several intersections improvements with turn lanes and signals that needs to be on the list. She identified Walker Road and SR-155, Old Georgia 3 and SR-81, and Blackhall and Jodeco Road. She spoke that the remaining part of Simpson Mill Road and Jones Road needs to be on the list for paving. She spoke briefly about how important and the process of being able to bond projects. She indicated that projects can be started and completed quicker. She was asked several questions surrounding a senior center, library, and recreation activity building in the Hampton area, she responded to each and every question. Chairperson House thanked Commissioner Mathis for attending this meeting and sharing his thoughts with the citizens and the Committee. Leading up to opening the floor for public comments, Chairperson House indicated that this meeting is held for the Committee to receive input from the public projects that are needed or requested through out the County that would be considered to be on the SPLOST III list. She explained that the comments from the public should be limited to projects and not make comments surrounding the previous SPLOST programs. With this being said, she asked for any comments from the public at this time. Mayor Coley indicated that the Hampton area has the highest percentage of low income senior citizens in Henry County. He said that we need a senior center and a new library. He indicated that we needed more transportations projects on this end of the County. A Committee member asked Mayor Coley his thoughts of having a recreation activity building in the Hampton area. He responded that he would highly support an activity building. He said that we need more capital projects on this side of the county on the list. Councilman Lowe said that the Hampton area lies on the bad side of I-75 and alluded to his observation that he only found one project on the large display board that was done in the Hampton Area. He said that he would like for a Senior Center, a new library, and a recreation activity building to be on the SPLOST III list. He indicated that the library in Hampton is now part-time and needs to be full time. A citizen that lives on Farmer Drive stated that Henry County needs to address a western corridor. He indicated that this corridor would be very helpful in to the traffic situation that now exists in Henry County. He asked that Farmer Road be placed on the list for paving. He further stated that the western corridor needs to be addressed as a complete unit and not piece mill. A citizen spoke that they would like to see a recreation center for the youth and a senior center for the seniors in the Hampton area. A citizen spoke and asked the question of the possibility of having a senior center, library, and recreation center in one large building instead of three separate building. She said that it appears that this would be much cheaper. A Committee member asked Roy about this possibility. Roy indicated that he was not sure about putting them in one building, but indicated that a campus setting might work well and save funds. Two citizens that live on South Bethany Road and Laney Road stated that there is a very bad curve that needs to be addressed for safety. They indicated that are a lot of single vehicle wrecks at this curve. They shared with the Committee their thoughts as to why so many wrecks occur. They indicated that the worst part of this road lies between Philadelphia Drive and Laney Drive. They requested that this road be on the SPLOST III list for realignment and paving. One of these citizens attended the Public information Meeting at Locust Grove May 10, 2007 and voiced his concerns surrounding the safety of South Bethany Road. Both attended the meeting held in Fairview May 17, 2007 with the same above-mentioned concerns. They also indicated that they would like for the paving of Laney Road on the list. Jim Risher, City of Hampton Manager and cities representative on the Committee for tonight’s meeting, stated that he has a list of projects that he will present to the Hampton Mayor and Council that will be Hampton’s projects on the list. He indicated that it would include water and sewer department projects and some projects the Mayor and Council have discussed. He said that he has copies of all of the City of Hampton’s SPLOST II expenditures in the event anyone wanted them. Chairperson House thanked all that was in attendance of this Public Information meeting and announced that the next Public Information Meeting will be held May 31, 2007 at 7:00 P.M. at the Ola Elementary School. Meeting adjourned at 8:12 P.M. Tommy N.
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attendance: Chairperson House opened the meeting at 7:13 P.M. Chairperson House asked the Secretary to read the minutes of the previous meeting. The minutes were read and approved. Chairperson House recognized District Five Commissioner Johnny Basler, Terry McMickle, Cheri Hobson-Matthews, Charles Mobley, Chairman of the Henry County Republican Party, and Jason Pye. Chairperson House recognized Roy Clack and asked Roy if he had any comments. Roy shared with the committee the current collection and expenditures of SPLOST II. He then pointed out many projects on a large display board that was completed under the SPLOST II program. He shared information of projects that have been completed and some projects that are underway in District Three. He stated that he had copies of SPLOST II data for those wishing a copy. Chairperson House thanked Roy for this information. Leading up to opening the floor for public comments, Chairperson House indicated that this meeting is held for the Committee to receive input from the public projects that are needed or requested through out the County that would be considered to be on the SPLOST III list. She explained that the comments from the public should be limited to projects and not make comments surrounding the previous SPLOST programs. With this being said, she asked for any comments from the public at this time. A citizen from the Lake Dow area spoke about she would like for a program be included to address citizens with mental health problem in the Stockbridge area. She requested that a new mental health facility be added to the SPLOST III list for the Stockbridge area. She also would like a program that would protect our wet lands. Roy Clack explained to her the events surrounding wet land mitigations. A citizen requested that a performing arts facility and a civic center be added to the SPLOST III list for construction. A citizen spoke that Rock Quarry Road and Old Conyers needed to be added to the list for major improvements. She also requested that the intersection of Lake Dow Road and North Bethany Road needed to be on the list for improvements. She asked if state funds could be applied for to help address some of our intersections. Terry McMickle explained to her the process that is involved in requesting and using state funds. He alluded to the intersection of North Ola and SR-81 and the widening of North Ola as an example of using state funds. In the course of this discussion, Terry mentioned the McDonough by-pass project that is being discussed. There were several more questions surrounding the possibility of a McDonough by-pass from other citizens. Terry shared his thoughts and responded to all of the questions. Five citizens that live on South Bethany Road and Laney Drive stated that there is a very bad curve that needs to be addressed for safety. They indicated that are a lot of single vehicle wrecks at this curve. They shared with the Committee their thoughts as to why so many wrecks occur. They indicated that the worst part of this road lies between Philadelphia Drive and Laney Drive. They requested that this road be on the SPLOST III list for realignment and paving. One of these citizens has attended all of the Public information Meeting beginning at the meeting at Locust Grove May 10, 2007 and voiced his concerns surrounding the safety of South Bethany Road. They also indicated that they would like for the paving of Laney Drive on the list. Kay Pippin, President of the Henry County Chamber of Commerce, advised the Committee that the Chamber’s Board of Directors, at its May 23, 2007 meeting, voted unanimously to encourage the SPLOST oversight Committee and the Henry County Board of Commissioners to dedicate 80% of SPLOST collections to transportation infrastructure improvements and 20% to the funding capital projects. She shared some population statistics with the Committee along with other information that is found in a letter that she presented to the Committee for their records. (Letter attached to Minutes) A citizen spoke of the need of a new soccer complex. She requested that a new soccer complex be added to the SPLOST III capital projects list. Commissioner Basler spoke and requested that a new fire station be added to the SPLOST III capital project list for the Kelleytown area. Roy Clack advised the Committee that the Joint Committee/Board of Commissioners scheduled meeting to be held on June 14 will now be a regular SPLOST III meeting only. The Board of Commissioner has another meeting that was prearranged before the call for a joint meeting June 14, 2007. Chairperson House thanked all that was in attendance of this Public Information meeting and announced that the next Public Information Meeting will be held June 7, 2007 at 7:00 P.M. at the City of McDonough City Hall. Meeting adjourned at 8:14 P.M. Tommy N.
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