At the June 6th meeting of the Henry County Board of Commissioners it was mentioned about the military museum that was to go in at Nash Farm Park. It was a normal military museum dedicated to the more modern wars. Also, mention was made about the Nash Farm master plan. Below is some information about both.
The Watchdog Group of Henry County
STATE OF GEORGIA
COUNTY OF HENRY
The Henry County Board of Commissioners held a Regular Public Meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 17, 2009, in the Community Room, County Administration Building, 140 Henry Parkway, McDonough, Georgia. Notice of this meeting was posted in the entrance foyer of the County Administration Building. The Daily Herald was notified of this meeting. Those present were:
Elizabeth “BJ” Mathis, Chairman,
Reid A. Bowman, Vice-Chairman, District IV Commissioner
Warren E. Holder, District I Commissioner
Rick Jeffares, District II Commissioner
Randy Stamey, District III Commissioner
Johnny B. Basler, District V Commissioner
Authorization to reallocate funds to Nash Farm Park and honoring the contributions of Veteran’s Groups contribution to the Military Museum
Tim Coley, Director of Parks and Recreation presented the agenda item to the Board. Henry County through the Parks and Recreation Department is creating a military museum to be located at Nash Farm Park. Military groups such as the Vietnam Veteran’s Association and the Marine Corps Guard have worked diligently to acquire uniforms and other military related items from World War I to present to be donated to the museum. Upon completion the military museum will be open to the public for tours and further serve as a valuable educational tool for school related field trips. In order to facilitate this in a timely manner the request is for authorization to transfer approximately $42,000.00 from Capital Projects Funds to Nash Farm to finish the Nash Farm House which is the house that will locate the museum.
Mr. Coley recognized Mr. Bob Van Dunk . Mr. Van Dunk orchestrated where the Marine Corp Guard, the VFW and other veteran’s groups have consolidated to be known as the Henry County Veterans Association. They have donated funds, time and efforts to make the museum possible.
Commissioner Jeffares made the motion to approve the resolution; Commissioner Stamey seconded. The motion carried 5-0-0 approving the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the Henry County Board of Commissioners has previously authorized the development of a master plan for Nash Farm Park which includes passive park activities for the benefit of the citizens of Henry County; and
WHEREAS, in addition to such passive park activities, a portion of Nash Farm Park is to be dedicated to the preservation of certain historical and military actions; and
WHEREAS, in furtherance of such historical and military actions, Henry County, through its Henry County Parks and Recreation Department, is creating a Military Museum to be located at Nash Farm Park; and
WHEREAS, military groups such as the Vietnam Veteran’s Association and the Marine Corps Guard have worked diligently to acquire uniforms and other military related items from World War I to the present date to be donated to the Military Museum; and
WHEREAS, these military groups have worked tirelessly to raise funds for the purchase of mannequins and cabinets to facilitate the display of these uniforms and military related items at the Military Museum; and
WHEREAS, upon completion, the Military Museum will be open to the public for tours and further serve as a valuable educational tool for school related field trips; and
WHEREAS, the Henry County Board of Commissioners has determined that the Military Museum will be a vital attraction and benefit to Henry County; and
WHEREAS, in order to facilitate the timely completion of the Military Museum, the Henry County Board of Commissioners authorizes the transfer of approximately $42,000.00 from the Capital Projects Fund to Nash Farm Park for the purposes specified herein.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners of Henry County, Georgia, does hereby express its sincere thanks and appreciation for the valuable contributions that the Vietnam Veteran’s Association and Marine Corps Guard have made and continue to make to the Military Museum to be located at Nash Farm Park.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners does hereby approve all necessary budget amendments and/or transfers needed for proper accounting of this Resolution.
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Authorization to submit a Recreational Trails Grant Application to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Mike Bush, Finance Director presented the agenda item to the Board. Henry County has the opportunity to apply for a Recreational Trails Program Grant through the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. The grant amount is $100,000 and the matching funds would be $30,000 of which $25,410 is in-kind and $4,590 is cash match. The grant is for the development of recreational trails and maintenance of existing substandard trails at Nash Farm Park. Recreational trails at Nash Farm Park are delineated in the Master Plan prepared for this site.
Commissioner Jeffares asked which department would provide the in-kind match. Mr. Bush stated it would be several different departments.
Commissioner Bowman stated within the package it states volunteer labor, would all the labor from the different departments be volunteer. Mr. Bush stated no, the volunteer portion would be for example the Friends of Nash Farm, people who would go on their own time under the county’s supervision.
Commissioner Bowman asked how the Personnel Department would volunteer $1,250. Mr. Bush stated he believed that was for creating the grant itself. Commissioner Bowman asked how staff came up with the $2,500 for public works. Mr. Bush stated he did not have that information.
Commissioner Bowman asked if this grant was for one year. Mr. Bush stated the grant is for construction of the trails and the county would maintain the trails. Commissioner Bowman asked what the projected maintenance cost on the trails is. Mr. Bush stated he did not have that information.
Commissioner Holder stated he continues to receive calls regarding the sign at Nash Farm. There was a resolution to change the name of the park to Nash Farm Park. Commissioner Holder asked when will the sign currently at the park that says Nash Farm Battlefield be changed. Chairman Mathis stated that in the resolution it states that activities related to the Battlefield would continue to be referred to as Nash Farm Battlefield and those activities related to recreation would be Nash Farm Park. Commissioner Holder stated the sign still reads Nash Farm Battlefield. Chairman Mathis stated the sign cost $4,000 and is located next to the historical marker. The idea was to place the new sign at the Babbs Mill Road entrance to the park. Commissioner Basler asked if there was a way to move the sign to the battlefield area. If the sign needs to remain near the marker then it needs to be addressed and maybe the resolution needs to be readdressed.
Commissioner Jeffares stated this is an application for the grant and it will not be awarded until next year. Commissioner Jeffares asked if awarded the grant are we obligated to accept the grant. Mr. Bush stated that was correct the grant will not be awarded until the summer or fall of next year and the grant is for a maximum of $100,000 it could be less if deemed necessary.
Commissioner Jeffares made the motion to approve; Commissioner Holder seconded. The motion carried 4-1-0 with Commissioners Jeffares, Basler, Stamey and Holder in favor and Commissioner Bowman opposed. The following resolution was approved:
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners is the custodian of the county treasury and of county facilities in Henry County; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners has sponsored preparation of a Master Plan for Nash Farm Park; and
WHEREAS, this Master Plan incorporates recreational trails to link historical, cultural, and natural resources together along with greenspace; and
WHEREAS, the need for recreational trails is also referenced in the adopted Henry County Joint Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners is aware of an opportunity to apply for Recreational Trail Grant Funds in the amount of $100,000 to facilitate realization of recreational trails consistent with the aforementioned Master Plan and Joint Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners desires to formally authorize the filing of said application in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Recreational Trails Grant Program.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF HENRY COUNTY that the Board hereby authorizes the filing of an application for grant assistance with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources relative to the Recreational Trails Grant Program. The amount of the grant application is $100,000 and the total project cost (including local match) is $130,000. Local match for this grant shall include cash match of $4,590 and in-kind match of $25,410; cash match funds are available in the Grant Match Account.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairman is hereby formally authorized to execute and transit the aforementioned application to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources immediately upon adoption of this Resolution.
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