Cross-posted from my political blog, Thunder Pig.

Macon County Commissioner Bob Simpson (L) with Macon County Firefighters of the year, Tina Francescutti (C) of Burningtown VFD and William Lewis (R) of West Macon VFD. They have been with their Depts 5 and 6 yrs, respectively.
Last night's meeting of the Macon County Commissioners was fairly short due to the removal of several items from the agenda, which is to be found at the end of this article. The next meeting of the Commissioners will be on May 24th, with a Budget Work Session scheduled for the 27th, and the date for a public hearing on the budget being tentatively set for June 7th.
MACON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS The regular meeting of the Macon County Board of Commissioners scheduled for Monday, May 10, 2010 has been cancelled. A called meeting has been scheduled for 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 11, 2010 in the Board Room on the 3rd floor of the Courthouse. Following is the agenda MAY 11, 2010 - 6 p.m. CALLED SESSION AGENDA
Call to order and welcome by Chairman Beale
Announcements
Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance
Public Comment Period
Adjustments to and approval of the agenda
Public Hearing - None
Reports/Presentations:
Firemen of the Year recognitions
Update on budget process (County Manager)
Old Business:
Animal Control within Towns
New Business:
Highlands Library Board Resolution
House Bill Draft - Protect Health Care Freedom
Consent Agenda All items below are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion. No separate discussion will be held except on request of a member of the Board of Commissioners.
Minutes
Finance (1) Funding resolution (2) Budget revisions
Resolution - Medallion of Honor
Appointments
Closed session
Adjournment/Recess