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I just received an e-mail from the Chairman of the Gilmer County Commission requesting that I put a disclaimer on this blog that this is not a County web-site.
Commissioner Chastain said, "I have been ask by a couple of people to ask you to put some sort of disclaimer or note on your website stating that it is not a county website. I've actually had people thank me for putting it up!!!"
Well Mark... here it is:
This is not a County Website
Max Holstein
ps: I am happy that folks are reading the articles, and I hope everyone will look for the announcement on Monday about Gilmer News taking the next step up.
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Friday, July 17, 2009
Brain Tumor Foundation Race – July 25, 2009
Justin Elliott along with his mom & dad (Ed & Ellen Grant) invite everyone in Gilmer County to join the “Jogging for Justin Team” at the annual Southeastern Brain Tumor Foundation’s Race for Research at Atlantic Station in Atlanta on Saturday, July 25th. The race kicks off at 7:30 a.m. and the cost is $20.00. All proceeds for the race will go to the Foundation which helps fund education, family support and research at Emory, Duke & UNC.
Ellen Grant, team “mom” said “we want to do everything we can to help find a cure”. Although there is currently no cure for Justin’s disease, he has already beaten the odds, and is doing great. Justin finished his freshman year of college (West Georgia), with honors, midst all the treatments, MRIs and trips to Duke this year. He has enrolled at the University of Georgia for his sophomore year and is looking forward to another successful school year.
Justin’s success is unique. Gilmer County has lost four citizens in the past 18 months to brain tumors and in the last week two of Ellen’s “internet families” have lost loved ones.
To learn more about the race go to the Race for Research website.
Thursday, July 16, 2009
County Goes Online With Financial Reports
During the August 9th County Commission Workshop, this reporter suggested that the Board of Commissioners make good on a campaign promise that they each made. Each of the commissioners supported a proposal to make Gilmer County’s financial activities more transparent by posting the monthly financial report on the official County website. That report is now online and can be viewed at: http://www.gilmercounty-ga.gov/forms/financial/FINANCIALSTMT-JUNE-2009.pdf .
The current report shows that, in the Unrestricted General Fund Budget, expenses for the first half of 2009 are 2.43% below budget. That, however, is offset by income collections being down 10.06%. The Board of Commissioners, in their last regular meeting, expressed a desire to have each department review their budgets and bring them back in line. They also indicated that a future meeting would include an amendment to the current budget to reflect the income & expenses for the remainder of the year.
It is important to note that the County Commission (B.O.C.) does not actually control the expenses of the other Constitutional Officers such as: sheriff, clerk of court, tax commissioner, magistrate, and probate judge. While the B.O.C. controls the funds and works with the officers to set their budget, they cannot require budget reductions once the budgets, for those departments, have been set.
The current report shows that, in the Unrestricted General Fund Budget, expenses for the first half of 2009 are 2.43% below budget. That, however, is offset by income collections being down 10.06%. The Board of Commissioners, in their last regular meeting, expressed a desire to have each department review their budgets and bring them back in line. They also indicated that a future meeting would include an amendment to the current budget to reflect the income & expenses for the remainder of the year.
It is important to note that the County Commission (B.O.C.) does not actually control the expenses of the other Constitutional Officers such as: sheriff, clerk of court, tax commissioner, magistrate, and probate judge. While the B.O.C. controls the funds and works with the officers to set their budget, they cannot require budget reductions once the budgets, for those departments, have been set.
THE TRIP IS ON..........
Supporters of the Fair Tax Program now have enough “Patriots” signed up to charter the bus for the trip to Washington D.C. for the September 12th National Tea Party. Seats are still available on the bus if you are interested in joining the trip. Call Jack Smith at 706-635-3831 to book your seat.
Schedule:
Sep 10, 6:00am depart Wal-Mart lot
6:00pm arrive in D.C.
Sep 11, day for you to do as you please
Sep 12, March & activities
6:30pm depart D.C.
Sep 13, 6:00am arrive Ellijay
Rooms & Rates:
Best Western Rosslyn/Iwo Jima, in Arlington, Va.
$110 per room per night
Book into "TEA PARTY GROUP"
CALL: 703-524-5000
For anyone driving, you can book into our block of rooms so we can all be together.
The agenda for DC can be located at:
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
July Activities In Gilmer County
If you are planning your activities calendar for July here are several you won’t want to miss:
• Gilmer Farmers Market: Every Saturday morning starting at 8:00 am located at the Farm Bureau Parking Lot on River Street in Ellijay. New vendors are welcome. Booth fees are only $5.00 per season. Plants and seasonal vegetables as well as homemade jams, jellies, relishes, etc are in good supply.
• Pickin’ on the Square: Every Friday evening from 6:00 pm until about 9:00 pm the square in downtown Ellijay comes alive with bluegrass, country, rock and gospel music. Bring your instrument and “jam” with local musicians or just come to listen.
• Cherry Log Pickin’: Every Thursday evening beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Whitepath Fire Staton #11 on Whitepath Rd., just behind the Blue Ridge Auto Auction on Hwy 515. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the music.
• July 25th: GOP Picnic. The Gilmer County Republicans will host the 9th District Picnic at Fish Trap Park in Coosawattee River Resort starting at 11:00 a.m. The Hoyle’s will be the entertainment and Walker’s Bar B Q will supply lunch (plates $11.00). For additional information & to print a gate pass go to the GOP website at: http://www.gilmergop.org/page1.php
• July 25th : Pickin’ on the Porch, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the General Store, just outside of the Eagle Mountain Gate of the Coosawattee River Resort. Bring your lawn chair & enjoy the music.
• July 31st: Cowan’s Book Nook, 96 Craig St., East Ellijay, presents former U. S. Senator Zell Miller signing his new book “Purt Nigh Gone” from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm. To reserve a signed copy or to reserve a signing slot, call 706/515-8700.
• August 4th: Gilmer Republicans, monthly meeting Harrison Hall, 7p.m. Congressional candidate Bill Stevens will be making a presentation, along with Chris Perkins a representative of “Educate Georgia”.
• Southeastern Bluegrass Association: The Cherry Log chapter SEBA meets on the fourth Saturday (except December) from 3 pm until 6 pm at the Cherry Log Christian Church. Contact Al or Dana Henderson at 706-635-3786 for additional information.
If you have an activity you want published just email me at mjholstein@ccim.net with the details.
• Gilmer Farmers Market: Every Saturday morning starting at 8:00 am located at the Farm Bureau Parking Lot on River Street in Ellijay. New vendors are welcome. Booth fees are only $5.00 per season. Plants and seasonal vegetables as well as homemade jams, jellies, relishes, etc are in good supply.
• Pickin’ on the Square: Every Friday evening from 6:00 pm until about 9:00 pm the square in downtown Ellijay comes alive with bluegrass, country, rock and gospel music. Bring your instrument and “jam” with local musicians or just come to listen.
• Cherry Log Pickin’: Every Thursday evening beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Whitepath Fire Staton #11 on Whitepath Rd., just behind the Blue Ridge Auto Auction on Hwy 515. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the music.
• July 25th: GOP Picnic. The Gilmer County Republicans will host the 9th District Picnic at Fish Trap Park in Coosawattee River Resort starting at 11:00 a.m. The Hoyle’s will be the entertainment and Walker’s Bar B Q will supply lunch (plates $11.00). For additional information & to print a gate pass go to the GOP website at: http://www.gilmergop.org/page1.php
• July 25th : Pickin’ on the Porch, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the General Store, just outside of the Eagle Mountain Gate of the Coosawattee River Resort. Bring your lawn chair & enjoy the music.
• July 31st: Cowan’s Book Nook, 96 Craig St., East Ellijay, presents former U. S. Senator Zell Miller signing his new book “Purt Nigh Gone” from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm. To reserve a signed copy or to reserve a signing slot, call 706/515-8700.
• August 4th: Gilmer Republicans, monthly meeting Harrison Hall, 7p.m. Congressional candidate Bill Stevens will be making a presentation, along with Chris Perkins a representative of “Educate Georgia”.
• Southeastern Bluegrass Association: The Cherry Log chapter SEBA meets on the fourth Saturday (except December) from 3 pm until 6 pm at the Cherry Log Christian Church. Contact Al or Dana Henderson at 706-635-3786 for additional information.
If you have an activity you want published just email me at mjholstein@ccim.net with the details.
B.O.C. Chairman's Report
Here is the Board of Commissioners Chairman's Report for Week of 7-13-09
Work should begin soon on replacing the roof on the civic center. There are electrical and mold issues inside the building (not the pool area) that need to be addressed too, but obviously the leaky roof must be fixed first. Plans for the civic center include the removal of the old park and recreation offices from inside the gym and restoring this area as a gym. Although smaller than high school regulation size, the gym can be used for practices and also for games in the younger age groups. There are also tentative plans for the Boys and Girls Club to use the old
We are proceeding with taking a much closer and more detailed look at reconfiguring the fields at the county park. Initially it looks to be possible to get more fields and more parking simply by reconfiguring the lay-out. The existing fields were apparently constructed as the needs became evident and not in a “master planned” approach. The need for additional fields is well known, as well as the desire to keep them all in a central location.
I was very relieved last week to conclude that the county government will be able to function without a millage rate increase this year. The millage rate for county operations will remain at five (5.00) mills. We are able to do this even though the Legislature effectively discontinued the homestead exemption tax relief grant program and in spite of revenues that are slightly lower than anticipated. Spending controls and effective budget planning and management which we implemented this year will be continued. Interestingly, the average millage rate in
We have been approached by the
As always, feel free to contact me by email (mchastain@gilmercounty-ga.gov) or by calling the BOC office at 706-635-4361. Comments can be left on 706-515-2320.
BOC Called Meeting For Today
Taken from the Gilmer County Board of Commissioner's Official Website:
Entry Date: Monday, July 13, 2009
7/14/09 SPECIAL CALLED MEETING BOC
GILMER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING
TUESDAY JULY 14, 2009
3:00 PM
LOCATION: GILMER COUNTY BOC CONFERENCE ROOM
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER: Mark Chastain, Chairman
INVOCATION & PLEDGE:
MINUTES:
Action to Approve the Minutes from the July 9, 2009 Regular Board of Commissioners Meeting.
AGENDA APPROVAL:
Action to Approve Agenda.
OLD BUSINESS:
None
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Action on Resolution 09-063, Award proposal for Electrical Generator and Mechanical Equipment.
ADJOURNMENT:
24 HR NOTICE
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Entry Date: Monday, July 13, 2009
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