“Facelifts” can be expensive, especially when the “patient” is a courthouse. The Jenkins County Commissioners met with architect Frank D’Arcangelo at the Jan. 19 meeting of the group to discuss Phase II of the Jenkins County Courthouse renovation/ repair project.

Phase II plans and a cost proposal of $270,000 prepared by Dabb- Williams Contractors were reviewed. It was also noted that several items in Phase I needed additional attention: air-flow on the first floor; restrooms on the third floor may need sensor; air leaking around some air ducts; and wrought rail design changes.

Jenkins County Field Director Grady Lane reported that the county had received a Sign and Stripe grant from the Georgia Department of Transportation. Under provisions of the grant, 40 miles of striping were awarded the county. A request was made to place this item on the agenda for the next meeting.

Qualifying fees for the county’s 2010 election were established as follows: Jenkins County Commissioners, Districts #2 and #5, $126; Jenkins County Board of Education, Districts #2 and #5, $90; Jenkins County State Court Judge, $568.92; and Jenkins County Solicitor General, $533.07.

Other actions taken by the commissioners included the following:

• Tabled action on the Fire Protection Contract until requested information is received from the county attorney;

• Agreed that the Jenkins County Sheriff should present a written proposal concerning a transfer of funds request;

• Approved City of Millen request to apply bio-solids materials at the Jenkins County Landfill, pending EPD’s approval by letter;

• Appointed Wilehmena Scogins to Jenkins County Board of Health in position #1, pending her acceptance, another candidate will be asked to serve if she declines;

• Reappointed Dr. H. Kyle Gay to the #2 position of Jenkins County Board of Health; and

• Approved a resolution from Jenkins County Development Authority seeking to apply for a grant to construct an airport terminal with the county agreeing to provide $20,000 as part of the grant requirements.