The Appling County Board of Commissioners met for a regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 7. The main topic of discussion was the condition of Appling County roadways after recent damaging rains. It was reported that 65 roads had been completely or partially closed throughout the county and the county road department is working as quick as possible to make needed repairs. At the time of the meeting it was reported that 25 roads had been reopened.  The commissioners expressed gratitude to the road department for its hard work during these difficult times.

Other business

Board members approved the purchase of a refurbished stretcher for the Appling County Emergency Management Agency at a cost of $2,100.00.

The board approved a recommendation from County Manager Lee Lewis to transfer funds from a certificate of deposit to a money market account at Park Avenue Bank. Lewis explained that the county would receive a higher rate of return on the money.

After some discussion, the board voted to start bidding out county surveying projects.

On a split vote the commission voted to reappoint four members to the Appling County Development Authority. The members with terms soon to expire include B.W. Sapp, Mike Cleland, Dr. Esco Hall, Jr. and David Upchurch. Commissioner John Tillman, Charlie Leggett, Ronnie Rentz and Sarah Boatright voted in favor of the motion to reappoint the members. Commissioner Theodore Wilkerson voted against. Wilkerson questioned how long these authority members have served and questioned, “I don’t think we want these people to serve life appointments, do we?”

The board approved the road abandonment process for Pinderosa and CF Crosby Roads.

Board members voted to go in a closed-door session for personnel purposes. No action was taken.