) STOKES COUNTY GOVERNMENT
COUNTY OF
STOKES ) DANBURY, NORTH CAROLINA
) JULY 28, 2003
GENERAL GOVERNMENT – NURSING HOME COMMUNITY
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
GENERAL GOVERNMENT – PLANNING DEPARTMENT– BOARD
OF ADJUSTMENTS – ALTERNATE MEMBER
GENERAL GOVERNMENT-GOVERNING
BODY-COUNTY APPOINTMENTS BY GENERAL STATUTES
Deputy Tax Collector – General Statute 105-349
Budget Officer – General Statute 159-9
Finance Officer – General Statute 159-24
Fire Marshal – General Statute 153A-234
Emergency Management Director – General
Stature 166A-7
Planning Director and Economic Development
Director –General Statute 153A-76
GENERAL GOVERNMENT – EMS – REGIONAL COMPETITION
GENERAL GOVERNMENT–JAIL- BUDGET
AMENDMENT #1
GENERAL GOVERNMENT–SHERIFF’S DEPT-
BUDGET AMENDMENT #2
GENERAL GOVERNMENT–HEALTH DEPT- BUDGET
AMENDMENT #3
GENERAL GOVERNMENT-FINANCE-BONDS-REFINANCING
GENERAL GOVERNMENT-LIQUIDATION OF
EMS/JAIL CHARGES
GENERAL GOVERNMENT-GOVERNING
BODY-RESOLUTION-STOKES COUNTY INTERNET SERVICE
GENERAL GOVERNMENT-COOPERATIVE
EXTENSION-GRANT REQUEST
GENERAL GOVERNMENT-EMERGENCY
COMMUNICATIONS-WORK SCHEDULE
GENERAL GOVERNMENT-SHERIFF’S
DEPARTMENT – SALARY REQUEST
GENERAL GOVERNMENT-GOVERNING
BODY-VEHICLE DECALS/SIGNAGE
GENERAL GOVERNMENT-GOVERNING
BODY-VACANT COUNTY MANAGER’S POSITION
The Board of Commissioners of the
County of Stokes, State of North Carolina, met in regular session in the
Council Chambers of
the Administrative Building,
located in Danbury, North Carolina, on Monday, July 28, 2003, at 7:00 pm with
the following members present:
Chairman Sandy McHugh
Vice-Chairman John Turpin
Commissioner Howard Mabe
Commissioner Leon Inman
Commissioner Joe Turpin
Darlene Bullins, Clerk to the
Board
Chairman McHugh called the meeting to order.
Commissioner Inman delivered the invocation.
Chairman McHugh opened the meeting by inviting the citizens
in attendance to join the Board with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Chairman McHugh entertained a motion to approve or amend the
minutes of the July 14th meeting.
Commissioner Inman moved to approve the minutes of the July
14th meeting
Commissioner Joe Turpin seconded and the motion carried
unanimously.
The following citizens spoke to the Board:
1638 Sauratown Road
Germanton, NC 27019
Ms Matthews requested information from the Board concerning
the status of the inventory tax reimbursements. Ms. Matthews requested that if funding was available from the
inventory tax reimbursements, please consider redistribution to the Health
Department and Mental Health.
2753 HWY 89W
Danbury, NC 27016
Mr. Squires spoke to the Board concerning tourism in Stokes
County. Mr. Squires reminded the Board
that Hanging Rock State Park gets around 400,000+ visitors each year.
Mr. Squires requested that the Board look into Bike Trails,
Dan River Accesses, and the Foundry at Moratock Park.
Chairman McHugh moved to enter into closed session to
consult with the County Attorney retained by the County in order to preserve
the attorney client privilege for discussion of a possible judicial action
pursuant to N.C.G.S. 143-318.11.
Commissioner Joe Turpin seconded and the motion carried
unanimously.
The Board reconvened to the regular session of the July 28th
meeting.
Tax Administrator Wren Carmichael requested the Board’s
approval for June 2003 Itemized Releases (real and personal) in the amount of
$398.96, June 2003 Motor Vehicle Releases in the amount of $740.54, and a refund in the amount of $50
for Piedmont Lounge/Barry Woods.
Chairman McHugh entertained a motion to approve June 2003
Itemized Releases (real and personal) in the amount of $398.96 and June 2003
Motor Vehicle Releases in the amount of $740.54.
Commissioner Inman moved to approve June 2003 Itemized
Releases (real and personal) in the amount of $398.96 and June 2003 Motor
Vehicle Releases in the amount of $740.54.
Commissioner Mabe seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Chairman McHugh entertained a motion to refund Piedmont
Lounge/Barry Woods in the amount of $50 due to unfortified wine has never been
sold at the business although a license has been purchased for the past two
years.
Commissioner Inman moved to refund Piedmont Lounge/Barry
Woods in the amount of $50.
Commissioner Joe Turpin seconded and the motion carried
unanimously.
Tax Administrator Carmichael informed the Board the 2003 tax
bills went out on Friday by the new vendor, South Data, Mount Airy, NC.
The new vendor is a cost savings of about $11,000.
Chairman McHugh presented the Order of the Board of
Commissioners in Accordance with G.S. 105-321(b) for the Collection of Fiscal
Year 2003-2004 Property Taxes.
Chairman McHugh entertained a motion to approve the Order of
the Board of Commissioners in Accordance with G.S. 105-321(b) for the
Collection of Fiscal Year 2003-2004 Property Taxes.
Commissioner Mabe moved to approve the Order of the Board of
Commissioners in Accordance with G.S. 105-321(b) for the Collection of Fiscal
Year 2003-2004 Property Taxes.
Vice Chairman John Turpin seconded and the motion carried
unanimously.
) IN ACCORDANCE WITH
G.S.105-321(b) FOR THE
COUNTY OF STOKES ) COLLECTION OF FY 2003-2004 PROPERTY TAXES
TO : THE
STOKES COUNTY TAX ADMINISTRATOR
You are hereby authorized, empowered, and commanded
to collect the taxes set forth in the 2003 tax records filed in the Office of
the Stokes County Tax Administration, and in the tax
bills herewith delivered to you, in the amounts and from the taxpayers likewise
set forth. You are further authorized,
empowered, and commanded to collect the 2003 taxes charged and assessed as
provided by law for adjustments, changes, and additions to the tax records and
tax bills delivered to you, which are made in accordance with law. Such taxes are hereby declared to be a first
lien on real property of the respective taxpayers in Stokes County, King Fire
District, Rural Hall Fire District, Walnut Cove Fire District, Stokes County
Service District, the Town of Walnut Cove, and the Town of Danbury. Taxes collected for the City of King are to
be for motor vehicles only, as provided by law. This order shall be full and sufficient authority to direct,
require, and enable you to garnish wages, to attach rents, cash receipts,
checking accounts, and savings accounts; levy on and sell any real or
personal property of such taxpayers,
for and on account thereof, in accordance with law.
Witness my hand and official seal this 28th
day of July 2003.
____________________________________
Sandy McHugh, Chairman
Stokes County Board of
Commissioners
ATTESTED:
_________________________________
Darlene Bullins
Clerk to the Stokes County Board of Commissioners
Chairman McHugh presented the Order of the Compliance with
G.S. 105-352(b)(1) and G.S. 105-352(b)(2) for the Settlement of Fiscal Year
2002-2003 Property Taxes.
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA ) ORDER OF THE COMPLIANCE WITH G.S.
) 105-352(b)(1) AND G.S. 105-352(b)(2) FOR
) THE SETTLEMENT OF FISCAL YEAR
COUNTY OF STOKES ) 2002-2003 PROPERTY TAXES
TO: THE STOKES COUNTY TAX
ADMINISTRATOR
By the powers invested in me as the Chief Accounting
Officer of Stokes County, North Carolina, this order of compliance pursuant to
North Carolina General Statues 105-352(b)(1) and 105-352(b)(2) is issued to
you. I further acknowledge that the
receipts for prepayments of taxes for the fiscal year 2003-2004 have been
delivered to me, and that such prepayments have been deposited to the credit of
Stokes County.
Witness my hand and official seal this 28th
day of July 2003.
____________________________________
Julia
Edwards, Finance Officer & Chief
Accounting
Officer, Stokes County, North Carolina
Sworn to and Subscribed Before Me This
28th Day of July, 2003
Darlene Bullins
Notary Public
My Commission Expires 9-27-2004
Tax Administrator Carmichael requested the Board’s approval
of the Resolution which presents the annual settlement of property taxes
charged to the Tax Collector-Section Tax Administrator Carmichael presented the
following:
For the County of Stokes
2002-2003 Property Tax Collections
Settlement
Pursuant to N.C.G.S. 105-373
(copy
attached at the end of minutes)
For the Town of Walnut Cove
2002-2003 Property Tax Collections
Settlement
Pursuant to N.C.G.S. 105-373
(copy
attached at the end of minutes)
For the
Town of Danbury
2002-2003 Property Tax Collections
Settlement
Pursuant to N.C.G.S. 105-373
(copy
attached at the end of minutes)
Chairman McHugh entertained a motion to approve the
Resolution, which presents the annual
settlement of property taxes charged to the Tax Collector-Section 105-373.
Commissioner Mabe moved to approve the Resolution, which
presents the annual settlement of property taxes charged to the Tax
Collector-Section 105-373.
Vice Chairman John Turpin seconded and the motion carried
unanimously.
State of North Carolina )
) Resolution
County of Stokes )
WHEREAS, Section 105-373 of the North Carolina
General Statutes provides for an annual settlement of the property taxes
charged to the Tax Collection; and
WHEREAS, that, in keeping with this requirement, the
attached settlement summary was provided to the Stokes County Board of
Commissioners
by the Stokes County Tax Administrator, Wren
Carmichael;
(1)
Orders the insolvent amount for 2002 be entered into the minutes as the
accepted insolvent amount, and further, that said insolvent amount be credited
to the Stokes County Tax Administrator in his settlement. And;
(2)
Orders the tax liens for 2002 property taxes for the purpose of
collection to be recharged to the Stokes County Tax Administrator. And further;
(3)
Orders that the settlement for delinquent (prior years taxes) be
entered into the minutes, and that the uncollected balance of said taxes be
recharged to the Stokes County Tax Administrator for the purpose of collection.
And finally;
(4)
Orders that the 2002 property tax settlement by the Stokes County Tax
Administrator be accepted in accordance with Section 105-373(e) of the North
Carolina General
Statutes.
Adopted this the 28th day of July 2003
______________________________
Sandy McHugh, Chairman
Stokes County Board of
Commissioner
ATTESTED:
___________________________________
Darlene Bullins
Clerk to the Stokes County Board of Commissioners
Chairman McHugh presented an updated report from EMS
Director Ricky Tuttle who was unable to
attend the meeting due to attending visitation services for an employee’s
family member.
Emergency
Operations (EOC)
·
Duke Power has made donation of 21 desk chairs and will
continue to search for a conference table with chairs.
·
American Red Cross will be making a $500.00 donation
·
Request Board approve Resolution recognizing contributions
made by Duke Power
and
American Red Cross to the EOC
Economic Development Director Ron Morgan presented
information for the proposed Stokes County Tourism Council which included
background information, tourism options that relate to the strengths and
resources of Stokes County, possible grants, and request to define goals that
Stokes County can support. Director
Morgan also presented a composition of the proposed Stokes County Tourism
Council, which could possibly include representatives from the following:
·
Public Sector
·
Private Sector-Accommodations
·
Sport/Adventure/Recreation Tourism
·
Food and Beverage
·
Events and Conferences
·
Transportation
·
Travel Trade
·
Citizens at Large
Director Morgan also submitted possible nominations for
representatives from each Sector.
Chairman McHugh moved to establish a Stokes County Tourism
Council and have the Board entertain nominations for that Council at the next
regular meeting (August 11th).
Commissioner Inman seconded and the motion carried
unanimously.
Economic Director Morgan concluded that the grant from the
State-DOT for the proposed Visitor’s Center (which had not been started due to
budget constraints) is still viable and the County has requested an extension
in order not to loose the funding and that
possible other funding/grants will be available.
Commissioner Joe Turpin, RPO Representative, noted the
recent interest in a biking trail for Stokes County funded by transportation
funds.
Commissioner Joe Turpin requested Director Morgan to develop
a flow chart for the County’s web page that could assist citizens who wanted to
start a business.
Director Morgan stated he had such a document that could be
placed on the web page with minor modifications.
Chairman McHugh presented information from Chris Murphy,
Winston Salem/Forsyth County Planning Board concerning the Board’s membership
in the Winston Salem Urban Area MPO.
Mr. Murphy requested the following from the Board:
Appoint an alternate to serve on
the MPO-TAC
Appoint a staff person to
represent Stokes County on the TCC
Approve the Resolution Accepting
the Invitation to Join the MPO
Chairman McHugh requested a volunteer to serve as an
alternate to serve on the MPO-TAC.
Commissioner Joe Turpin volunteered to serve on the MPO-TAC
as an alternate.
Commissioner Inman moved to appoint Commissioner Joe Turpin
to serve on the MPO-TAC as an alternate.
Vice Chairman John Turpin seconded and the motion carried
unanimously.
Chairman McHugh entertained a motion to appoint a staff
member to serve as a representative on the TCC(Technical Coordinating
Committee).
Commissioner Inman moved to approve the motion to allow the
Planning and Zoning Director to designate a person to attend the TCC
meeting.
Commissioner Joe Turpin seconded and the motion carried
unanimously.
Chairman McHugh entertained a motion to approve the
Resolution Accepting the Invitation to Join the Winston Salem Urban Area
Metropolitan Planning Organization.
Commissioner Joe Turpin moved to approve the Resolution
Accepting the Invitation to Join the Winston Salem Urban Area Metropolitan
Planning Organization.
Vice Chairman John Turpin seconded and the motion carried
unanimously.
URBAN AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
WHEREAS, the Winston-Salem Urban Area Metropolitan Planning
Organization (MPO) strives to ensure continuing, cooperative
and comprehensive transportation planning for all of
the Winston-Salem Urban Area; and
WHEREAS, based on the 2000 Federal Census, the United
States Census Bureau issued new boundary designations for the
Winston-Salem Urban Area; and
WHEREAS, the Winston-Salem Urban Area Metropolitan Planning
Organization’s Transportation Advisory Committee voted
to amend the boundaries of the MPO to include the
newly designated urban areas on November 21, 2002; and
WHEREAS, all/part of Stokes County is located within
the newly designated Winston-Salem Urban Area; and
WHEREAS, the Winston-Salem Urban Area Metropolitan Planning
Organization’s Transportation Advisory Committee voted
to extend an invitation of membership to Stokes
County on February 20, 2003.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of
Commissioners of Stokes County that the offer of membership
to the Winston-Salem Urban Area Metropolitan
Planning Organization is hereby accepted.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board of
Commissioners of Stokes County that we understand we will not be
able to
participate as a member of the Winston-Salem Urban
Area Metropolitan Planning Organization until we sign the Memorandum of
Understanding which governs the operations of the
organization.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board of
Commissioners of Stokes County that we authorize the Chairman to
sign the
Memorandum of Understanding.
The motion for the adoption of the Resolution was
made by Commissioner Joe Turpin and seconded by Vice Chairman John
Turpin. The
vote was unanimously.
Adopted on this the 28th day of July,
2003.
_____________________________
________________________
Chairman McHugh entertained a motion to approve nominee
Laura Hudgins or to submit any other nominee to serve on the Stokes County
Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee.
Ms. Hudgins was nominated at the July 14th meeting. There
were no other nominations.
Commissioner Inman moved to appoint Laura Hudgins to serve
on the Stokes County Nursing Home Committee Advisory Committee.
Commissioner Joe Turpin seconded and the motion carried
unanimously.
Chairman McHugh entertained a motion to approve nominee
Matthew Robbins or to submit any other nominee to serve on the Stokes County
Board of Adjustments-Alternate Member.
Mr. Robbins was nominated at the July 14th meeting. There were no other nominations.
Commissioner Joe Turpin moved to appoint Matthew Robbins to
serve as an Alternate Member on the Stokes County Board of Adjustments.
Vice Chairman John Turpin seconded and the motion carried
unanimously.
Chairman McHugh presented information to the Board
concerning appointments that were the Board should appoint at the
reorganization meeting held each December.
Chairman McHugh entertained motions to appoint the
following:
o Deputy Tax
Collector
o Budget
Officer
o Finance
Officer
o Fire
Marshal
o Emergency
Management Director
o Planning
Director
o Economic
Development Director
Tax Administrator Wren Carmichael recommended the following
to be appointed as Deputy Tax Collectors: Joanne Fallon, Cheryl Hill, and
Jackie Hostetter (one year beginning July 1)
Commissioner Mabe moved to appoint per General Statute
105-349- Joanne Fallon, Cheryl Hill, and Jackie Hostetter as Deputy Tax
Collectors for a one-year appointment.
Vice Chairman John Turpin seconded and the motion carried
unanimously.
The Budget Officer is usually the County Manager, which is
currently vacant. An interim would need
to be appointed and appoint the new manager when hired.
Vice Chairman John Turpin moved to appoint per General
Statute 159-9- Interim County Manager
Sandy McHugh to serve as Interim Budget Officer until a new County Manager is
hired.
Commissioner Inman seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Commissioner Joe Turpin moved to appoint per General Statute
159-24 –Julia Edwards as Finance
Officer until reorganization of the Board.
Commissioner Inman seconded and the motion carried
unanimously
Commissioner Inman moved to appoint per General Statute
153A-234 –Brad Cheek as Fire Marshal until reorganization of the Board.
Vice Chairman John Turpin seconded and the motion carried
unanimously
Commissioner Joe Turpin moved to appoint per General Statute
166A-7 –Ricky Tuttle as Emergency Management Director until reorganization of
the Board.
Vice Chairman John Turpin seconded and the motion carried
unanimously
Commissioner Mabe moved to appoint per General Statute
153A-76 –David Sudderth as Planning Director and Ron Morgan as Economic
Development Director until reorganization of the Board.
Commissioner Inman seconded and the motion carried
unanimously
Chairman McHugh and Vice Chairman John Turpin presented
information to the Board concerning the recent participation by the Stokes
County EMS in the NC State Paramedic Preliminary Regional Competition.
The Board recognized Scott Brown and Fred Lawson-Stokes
County Paramedics who participated in the
NC State Paramedic
Preliminary Regional Competition. Stokes County placed 2nd in the Region.
Finance Director Julia Edwards requested the approval of
Budget Amendment #1 which is necessary
to appropriate funds from fund balance for replacement/repairs to three locks
and two hoods over keyholes on block crossover doors at the jail. Funds were
appropriated last fiscal year BA #40, but work was not
completed.
Chairman McHugh entertained a motion to approve Budget
Amendment #1.
Commissioner Mabe moved to approve Budget Amendment #1.
Commissioner Joe
Turpin seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
|
GENERAL FUND |
|
INCREASE |
DECREASE |
|
REVENUES |
|
|
|
|
Fund Balance |
100.3991.000 |
$
(1,913.00) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
EXPENDITURES |
|
|
|
|
Jail |
|
|
|
|
Maint. &
Repairs Buildings |
100.4320.352 |
$ 1,913.00 |
|
Finance Director Julia Edwards requested the approval of
Budget Amendment #2 which to appropriate funds from Calendar funds to purchase
1000 junior badges used for children to create a positive image for law
enforcement.
Chairman McHugh entertained a motion to approve Budget
Amendment #2.
Commissioner Joe Turpin moved to approve Budget Amendment
#2.
Commissioner Inman seconded and the motion carried
unanimously.
|
GENERAL FUND |
|
INCREASE |
DECREASE |
|
REVENUES |
|
|
|
|
Sheriff’s Department |
|
|
|
|
Miscellaneous |
100.3839.001 |
$ (310.00) |
|
|
EXPENDITURES |
|
|
|
|
Sheriff’s
Department |
|
|
|
|
Departmental
Supplies |
100.4310.260 |
$ 310.00 |
|
Finance Director Julia Edwards requested the approval of
Budget Amendment #3 which is necessary to appropriate funds for WIC-Client
Services from the State for the purpose of installation costs associated with
new computers provided by the State.
Vice Chairman John Turpin moved to approve Budget Amendment
#3.
Commissioner Joe Turpin seconded and the motion carried
unanimously.
|
GENERAL FUND |
|
INCREASE |
DECREASE |
|
REVENUE |
|
|
|
|
WIC-Client
Services |
100.3301.232 |
$ (604.00) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
EXPENDITURES |
|
|
|
|
Health
Department |
|
|
|
|
Miscellaneous Expense |
100.5100.290 |
$ 604.00 |
|
Finance Director Julia Edwards informed the Board that the
recent refinancing of Bonds had been completed (to close July 29th)
and the low interest rate had been locked in before the rates started to climb.
Jail Captain Craig Carico requested the approval for
liquidation of the following EMS
charges for inmates who were incarcerated at the Stokes County jail: (Due to the recent privacy act- names of
individuals are not allowed to be revealed)
Call
Number 0301101 $360.94
Call
Number 0301107 $380.47
Chairman McHugh entertained a motion to approve the liquidation
of the requested EMS charges.
Commissioner Mabe moved to approve the liquidation of the
requested EMS Invoices #0301101 in the amount of $360.94 and #0301107 in the
amount of $380.47.
Commissioner Joe Turpin seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Chairman McHugh presented a Resolution –Stokes County
Internet Service which notes the services provided by Surry Telephone
Membership, and Alltel to provide high speed internet access (DSL).
Chairman McHugh moved to approve the Resolution-Stokes
County Internet Service.
Commissioner Inman seconded and the motion carried
unanimously.
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, According to the
"Study of High-Speed Internet Access Availability in North Carolina"
(2002) by the Rural Internet Access
Authority, Stokes County is one
of the "Least Connected" counties in the State, ranking 92nd
out of 100 counties, with a "% of
Households with high-speed access
available" of 39.93%; and,
WHEREAS, The report,
"High-Speed Internet Access In North Carolina" (2003) by the Rural
Internet Access Authority states that, "By
the end of 2002, 74.88% of the
households in North Carolina will have the ability to access high-speed
Internet services via cable
modem or DSL services."; and,
WHEREAS, Alltel, Sprint and Surry
Telephone Membership Corporation provide telephone access in Stokes County. Alltel provides DSL access to approximately 65% of its
subscribers in the King exchange. Sprint
provides DSL access to approximately 50% of the subscribers in the
Walnut Cove exchange, with "plans" to deploy DSL access to the
Danbury, Quaker Gap and Sandy Ridge exchanges in 2003. (The Rural
Internet Access Authority awarded a grant to Sprint to deploy DSL services to
the Quaker Gap exchange in early 2003.)
Surry Telephone Membership Corporation provides DSL access
to approximately 80% of its subscribers in Stokes County served by the
Westfield exchange; and
WHEREAS, The Westfield exchange
is the least densely populated area of any of the service
areas serviced by the three telephone service providers. At $39.95 per month,
the DSL service provided by Surry Telephone Membership Corporation is
also the most affordable (Alltel DSL service is $49.95 per month).
Adopted this 28th day of July
2003.
_____________________________
Sandy
McHugh
Chairman
______________________________
Darlene Bullins
Clerk to the Board
Chairman McHugh presented a request from Jeffrey
Boyles-Cooperative Extension for support from the Board for a grant request to
the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation and NC Tobacco Trust for
continuing operation of the Growers’ CoOp.
(no County funding)
Commissioner Inman moved to
support the grant requests to the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation and the NC
Tobacco Trust.
Commissioner Mabe seconded and the
motion carried unanimously.
Chairman McHugh requested the Board’s approval to allow
Emergency Communications Director to use the 168 hour flexible schedule due to
staffing problems until vacant positions are filled.
Commissioner Inman moved to allow Emergency Communications
Director to use the 168-hour flexible schedule due to staffing problems until
vacant positions are filled.
Commissioner Joe Turpin seconded and the motion carried
unanimously.
Chairman McHugh requested the Board’s approval to allow the
Sheriff to move a Sergeant to a Deputy Sheriff II (day shift) position with a
salary of $30,001.01.
Commissioner Joe Turpin moved to approve the Sheriff’s
request to move a Sergeant to a Deputy Sheriff II (day shift) position with a
salary of $30,001.01.
Vice Chairman John Turpin seconded and the motion carried
unanimously.
Commissioner Joe Turpin requested the Board investigate the
possibility of purchasing vinyl-cutting machine for decals and signs.
Chairman McHugh requested Finance Director Julia Edwards to
have Purchasing Agent Danny Stovall investigate the cost and feasibility of the
purchase of a vinyl cutting machine for decals and signs.
Commissioner Mabe requested that the Board discuss the
selection process for the hiring of a County Manager either in closed or
regular session whichever is appropriate.
Chairman McHugh requested before the Board discuss the issue
of the selection process for hiring a County Manager, a legal opinion of
whether the issue should be discussed in open or closed session should be
obtained.
Vice Chairman John Turpin suggested the possibility of
discussing the issue after an legal opinion is obtained at the August 5th-Planning
Meeting.
Meeting for August 11th will be at the Double
Creek Fire Department.
There being no further business to come before the Board,
Commissioner Joe Turpin moved to
adjourn meeting.
Commissioner Inman seconded and the motion carried
unanimously.
_________________________ _____________________________
Darlene
Bullins Sandy
McHugh
Clerk to
the Board Chairman