Road Repair Projects Could Begin as Early as May 1

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DAWSONVILLE, Ga. – Several new road improvement projects are about to begin in Dawson County, pending approval by the Board of Commissioners.

During Tuesday’s work session, Public Works Director David McKee requested approval of a contract with CW Mathews for rehabilitation projects on Tanner Road, Kelly Bridge Road and Steve Tate Highway as part of the SPLOST VI project list for Fiscal Year 2017.

Matthews was the low bidder with a bid of $4,663,404.16. If approved, the work is expected to begin May 1 with a completion date of Sept. 30, weather permitting.

McKee also asked the Board to approve $449,079.91, the cost to complete the final SPLOST V projects which included the renovation of the historic Court House, Demolition of the old jail, roof repairs on the Sheriff’s office and E-911 console upgrades.

Environmental Health Specialist Bill Ringle told the Board the department has not had a fee increase since 2009 and he asked the Board to consider several increases including the fee for residential septic tank permit for a home of five bedrooms or more from $300 to $400, a new engineered site plan review for an individual lot of $100, plus increased fees food service permits for venues of 101 or more seats from $200 to $300 and a new food service site-pre purchase permit of $100.

Commissioners previously approved the purchase of nine (9) replacement vehicles in the 2017 Capital Improvement Budget for county-owned vehicles with at least 150,000 miles or 10 years of age. Tuesday, Fleet Services Manager Shannon Harben asked the Board to approve the low bids of Allan Vigil Ford Lincoln for a total of $50,188 and IKO Business Group of $192,610.

Planning and Development Director Jason Streetman presented a special use business license application for the Cinco de Mayo celebration on May 5 and the Chamber of Commerce Farmers Market.

The Farmers Market application will be vote on during a special called meeting Thursday at 11:30 a.m. All other requests will be voted on at the next regular meeting.

 

 

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