The Greenwood County Commission met Monday, Oct. 19, for a short business meeting with Commissioner Judd Everitt presiding in the absence of Chair Preston Evenson.
The commission approved the minutes from its Oct. 12 meeting and special payables totaling $3,606.35 as presented. Commissioners also approved a bid from Rock’s 54 Tire & Oil for tires for the Road and Bridge Department. The bid was for 30 trailer tires (15 Ironhead at $350 each and 28 Super Cargo at $310 each and three 265/75/17 tires at $205 each). The commission also reviewed a bid from T&W Tire for similar tires, not the specific ones, for a total of $9,051.75.
The commission also approved a bid, totaling $14,750, from Ramsey Concrete for repairs at the Ivanpaugh crossing.
During the Clerk’s agenda, commissioners accepted Kelly Birkholz’s resignation as director of the Greenwood County Council on Aging. They also reviewed a status change for Keira Crisswell in the Sheriff’s Office, moving her from part-time employment to a full-time jailer position.
In old business, County Clerk Deann Mc-Caffree reported receiving one letter of interest for the newly created hospital board of trustees positions. No action was taken.
County Appraiser Shawna Griffitts requested $150 from the general fund to purchase treats for the annual Trick/Trunk-or-Treat event. The event is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 29, from 3:15 to 5 p.m. Commissioners approved the request.
Greenwood County Fire Chief Glen Collinge discussed efforts to replace the department’s Piedmont fire truck. The commission approved the proposal.
It was noted that Section 20 had been e-mailed to department heads for review. County Counselor Paul Dean asked department heads to review the material and submit revisions for later review.
Commissioners were also reminded that Darren Booth of Theel Insurance will give an informational presentation on insurance plans for the upcoming coverage year at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 23. No decisions will be made during the presentation. The information will be considered before the commission makes decisions at a subsequent meeting.
The commission held two executive sessions, totaling 10 minutes, for legal matters with County Counselor Dean. No decisions were made.
The Greenwood County Commission’s next regular meeting is scheduled for Monday, Oct. 26 at 9 a.m.
