The Catoosa County Board of Commissioners is urging legislative support for a state official.

In a special called meeting, Thursday, Jan. 24, the commissioners passed a resolution commending Georgia De-partment of Transportation Board Chairman Mike Evans for his efforts on behalf of Catoosa County.

“He has probably brought more money into Catoosa County than anyone I ever remember,” said Catoosa Chair-man Bill Clark.

Evans is working now to keep the seat on the DOT board, as legislators will vote for the position in January.

According to Clark, Evans is facing a challenge from another candidate from Hall County that Speaker of the House Glenn Richardson is supporting.

“A chairman from that side of the mountain will have little interest in our area,” Clark said.

No other representative of the DOT has made the effort to assist Catoosa County like Evans, he said.

“Mike Evans has been instrumental in the approval of numerous transportation projects in Catoosa County,” the resolution states.

The commissioners also urged via letter each legislator to support Evans in his re-appointment to the board.

“He is a person at the state levels that actually returns calls,” said Commissioner Dewayne Hill. “ I don’t think we would get the support if he’s not there.”

Election precincts

Commissioners also will forward a letter to legislators asking for their assistance in consolidating split precincts with Catoosa County.

“In the last redistricting legislation, Catoosa County was divided between two senators and three representa-tives,” Clark said. “Half of our 12 precincts are split between legislators.”

Clark said this makes voting very confusing for both elections officials and those who are voting.

“We cannot change distribution until the next census,” he said.

But, the county is asking legislators to see if any steps might be taken to bring these spilt precincts back together under one representative or senator.

Denmoore roads

In one final measure, commissioners voted to accept roads in the Denmoore subdivision off Old Mill Road.

According to County Attorney Chad Young, the subdivision is suffering from problems with the roads, curbs and drainage structures left by the bankrupt developers.

He said that state funds may be available to help improve the problem but the county must first accept the roads.

Commissioner Ken Marks asked what will occur should that funding not come through.

Commissioner Jim Emberson said the county will be responsible but it does not have to spend money to correct it.

“This is a subdivision we inherited,” said Commissioner Bobby Winters. “There are 62 homes in there valued at more than $300,000 each or better. All paying taxes. As commissioners we can’t let them down.”

Clark said that this just shows that buyers should be cautious about buying into a development before it is com-pleted.