City of Bainbridge GA : 01.12.2017 Called Meeting DRAFT Minutes

MINUTES

CITY OF BAINBRIDGE, GEORGIA

CHARLES H. KIRBO CENTER

THURSDAY, JANUARY 12, 2017

6:00 P.M.

PRESENT: MAYOR EDWARD REYNOLDS, PRESIDING

COUNCIL MEMBERS: GLENNIE BENCH, ROSLYN PALMER, DON WHALEY, KREGG CLOSE, PHIL LONG

CITY STAFF: CITY MANAGER CHRIS HOBBY, COMMUNITY AFFAIRS DIRECTOR JULIE HARRIS, EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT CRYSTAL HINES,

GUESTS: BASIL LUCAS, NEWTON CRANFORD, BRANDON OCONNOR, BRENDA LYONS, MICHAEL STANTON, CAROLE CLENNEY, GARY BREEDLOVE, LACEY PIECZARTCA, ANN BROWN, LISA JONES, RENEE SYKES, JEFFERY LOTT, PAULA ADAMS, DANNY STEPHENS, STACIL TOOTLE, BILLY WARD, EDITH MILLER, KAY LIVINGSTON, JOYCE MURRAY, VANTILLA CARTER, DORIS COSBY, DANA GRIFFIN, SARA PALMER, JESSICA FRENCH, SHANNON FRENCH, BUD HOLLEMAN, BOBBY JACKSON, ALPHONSO WALKER, ANITA BAKER

ABSENT: NONE

WELCOME AND EXPLANANTION OF MEETING

Mayor Reynolds welcomed those in attendance and gave an overview of the meeting's purpose. The purpose of the meeting was to introduce and discuss a memorandum of understanding between the City of Bainbridge, Decatur County and the Bainbridge Decatur County Hospital Authority. The MOU would outline the backing of bond that would restructure the hospital's debt and assist with cash flow.

INVOCATION AND PLEDGE TO THE FLAG

Commissioner Dennis Brinson gave the invocation and all those assembled pledged allegiance to the flag on behalf of the joint groups.

RECOGNITION OF VISITORS AND DELEGATIONS

Commission Chairman Pete Stephens opened the floor for public comments.

Gary Breedlove, 158 Attapulgus Climax Rd, gave a brief history of the service delivery strategy beginning in 2014.

Charles Stafford, 119 N. Donalson, asked for clarification on indigent care tax use and a more detailed plan for restructuring. Hospital Authority Chair Glennie Bench answered his questions and provided statistics for those steps already in place.

Basil Lucas, 293 Riverview Drive, questions the ownership of the hospital. Hospital Authority Chair Glennie Bench explained the ordinance that developed the authority.

Lisa Jones, 1020 Lee Street, questioned current business practices of the hospital and how those decisions have led to this point.

There being no more public comments, Commissioner Stephens closed the floor.

CONSIDERATION OF MOU

Mayor Edward Reynolds introduced the City, County, Hospital Authority Memorandum of Understanding. Upon a motion by Councilman Whaley and seconded by Councilman Long, the Council voted 5-0 in favor to approve the memorandum of understanding as presented.

Upon a motion by Commissioner Davis and seconded by Commissioner Brinson, the Board of Commissioners voted 5-0 to approve the memorandum of understanding as presented.

Upon a motion by Authority Member Charles Walker and a seconded by Authority Member Donald Barber, the Hospital Authority voted 6-0 in favor to approve the memorandum of understanding as presented.

ADJOURNMENT

With there being no further business, Mayor Reynolds adjourned the meeting at 6:33 pm.

BY: _________________________________

EDWARD REYNOLDS, MAYOR

ATTEST: _________________________________

CRYSTAL HINES, COUNCIL CLERK