HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93009_0425 (2)FEB 1 1994 408
Commissioner Boone nominated Mike Overcash to replace Fred
Bourgeois, whose term has not expired. (3/16/92-3/15/94)
Commissioner Madison nominated Jerry Lundy.
Chairman Haire nominated Commissioner Alice Stewart.
Commissioner Hamby nominated Dr. James Rhyne.
Commissioner Madison nominated Dan Williams.
There were no other nominations.
These are three-year appointments, 3/16/94-3/15/97.
VOTING ON NOMINEES: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
HISTORICAL PROPERTIES COMMISSION: The following nominations
were made:
Commissioner Boone nominated Mildred Miller
of Bill Holman
Chairman Haire nominated Edith Walker
There were no other nominations.
MOTION from Commissioner Madison to close the nominations and
elect the three nominees by acclamation.
These are four-year appointments, 4/1/94-3/31/98.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
DOMICILIARY ROME ADVISORY BOARD: Commissioner Stewart said
she had someone in mind for this position, but has been unable to
reach the person to confirm that she will serve. Commissioner
Stewart made a motion to table this appointment until she could
reach this person.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
NURSING ROME ADVISORY BOARD: The following nominations were
made by Chairman Haire:
John and Clara Vanderford, one-year initial terms, beginning
2/1/94 and concluding 1/31/95.
There were no other nominations.
MOTION from Commissioner Madison to close the nominations and
appoint Mr. and Mrs. Vanderford by acclamation.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
COUNTY MANAGER'S REPORT
ATHENS FURNITURE COMPANY: Mr. Mashburn announced this company
has completed the purchase of the Bernhardt property on January 11,
1994. Finished products began coming through the plant on that
date. They are now in the fourth week of production and are
approaching an employment level of 100. They plan to produce in
excess of $1 million in furniture per month by the end of June, and
should see an employment level in excess of 175 people by that
time. This information was received via a letter address to Mr.
Mashburn. The letter also expressed their appreciation to the
board of county commissioners for its support of their endeavor to
purchase the Bernhardt plant.
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