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HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93009_0110 (2)MOTION from Commissioner Stewart to approve the total cost of the Knollwood project at $34,723.50, to be divided among those folks receiving the service. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. SRERIFF'8 REQUZST FOR TWO CARS FOR BAILIFFS: Sheriff Lloyd made the request of the county commissioners. Last year during the budget time two cars were taken from the bailiffs. He said this is creating a problem because two people were unoccupied when court was not in session because of not being able to serve papers without a car to drive. There are cars available at the garage at this time, the sheriff said. One of the former bailiff's cars was used for the DARE officer. One of the cars is still at the garage. The second one could be an old car that would normally be sold at auction, which could be used for a bailiff car. The cars will be used mainly for transportation and serving papers as they did before. Chairman Haire inquired if it was the usual practice for employees to drive county vehicles back and forth to work. Mr. Mashburn said certain employees have permission to drive cars to and from work when it is determined that it is essential in the performance of their jobs. It is not the usual practice, Mr. Mashburn said. All road deputies as well as detectives drive their cars to and from work each day. Up until last year the bailiffs were permitted to do that. Mr. Mashburn said he was not aware the County was still transporting bailiffs who do not have cars back and forth to their homes. He did not think that was the intent of the board last year. Commissioner Stewart inquired what was the procedure that was supposed to be used. Were the bailiffs supposed to car pool? Sheriff Lloyd said they have five bailiffs. When the bailiffs are in court, the cars are parked outside the courtroom. When they are not in court, they are serving civil papers and helping in any other way they are needed. A car is necessary when they are doing other work other than bailiff work. There was a question on whether to take all the bailiffs' cars and there was a compromise to take away just two. The sheriff has tried with just two and found that it creates problems. He said he did not remember saying not to carpool. There are five on duty at the same time. There are four full-time bailiffs and one bailiff -transport officer combination. The other four have court every day. When they are not in court they are serving papers on a daily basis. Sometimes they have five courts going at the same time. Courts all get off at different times, which means the bailiffs do not all get off at the same time. Sometimes they are paying overtime for one of the bailiffs who is waiting for another bailiff to finish his work day. The sheriff said when these people were hired they were told that the automobile went with the job and that they would have these other additional jobs. Chairman Haire inquired if the money is there in this budget for the remainder of 92-93 budget year. Mrs. Blumenstein said they may have to look at the budget for 93-94 insofar as the automotive supplies, gas, etc., are concerned. There will also have to be additional money for insurance. Commissioner Stewart said since this was taken out of the budget last year and the 93-94 budget was going to be considered right away, thought itewoulddid nbe betterot handled before duringthe rboard budget Shesessions. Sheriff Lloyd said it was his understanding that it is for the new budget year 93-94. Mr,. Mashburn said it was not the indication given him. The budget session for the Sheriff's Department had already taken place. Then this letter was sent from the Sheriff saying he wanted to get the vehicles for the bailiffs. MAY 18 1993 093