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MOTION from Commissioner Crosswhite to eliminate the position of the clerical worker in the
personnel department.
In discussing the motion, Commissioner Murdock said she believed there were some other posi-
tions that could be eliminated better than this particular one.
Commissioner Mills said in any kind of prudent management he thought it was foolish to elimi-
nate a position that the manager says is needed, and said he was talking about the prudent expendi-
ture of tax dollars.
Commissioner Stewart asked for some information on what was "would like to have" and "need" in
this particular office. She said she was in favor of holding the line on personnel.
Chairman Hedrick called for the question.
VOTING ON CALLING FOR THE QUESTION: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
VOTING ON COMMISSIONER CROSSWHITE'S MOTION: Ayes - 2 (Stewart & Crosswhite); Nays - 3 (Mills,
Hedrick, Murdock).
DISCUSSION OF THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT: The county manager said the were seven positions in the
finance office, and no new positions were proposed in the new budget. He addressed the profes-
sional services line item in the budget and explained what was planned for these funds. He discus-
sed the travel expenditure, saying that travel was planned for the finance officers' conference,
update on purchasing, new finance officers' school, ana for the finance officer's certification.
The total amount of the budget was $228,272, after $3,200 was eliminated for capital purchases
(conference table and chairs and six modems).
MOTION from Commissioner Murdock to accept. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
TAX SUPERVISOR: This budget was discussed. MOTION from Chairman Hedrick to approve the budget
at $283,364.
VOTING: Ayes- 5; Nays - 0.
TAX COLLECTOR: Commissioner Murdock asked about the contracted services line item. The county
manager said this was for tax foreclosures.
MOTION from Chairman Hedrick to approved this budget.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
DATA PROCESSING: The county manager said there were no new positions in this department.
There are plans to acquire a new computer on a four-year lease/purchase arrangement. The board
discussed whether it would be more economical to purchase the computer and pay for it from the
Capital Projects Fund. It was decided that the budget would be left, as it is presently with a
footnote regarding the possible change of payment plan for the computer.
MOTION from Commissioner Mills to approve.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
MEETING WITH MOORESVILLE SCHOOL BOARD: It was announced that Dr. Houston has invited the
county commissioners to a luncheon meeting at 12:00 Noon, June 24, Statesville City Club, to meet
with the Mooresville School Board.
LEGAL: MOTION from Chairman Hedrick to reduce the legal expenditures to $35,000; travel to
$1,000.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
COURTS: MOTION from Chairman Hedrick to reduce the Courts budget to $183,645, cutting the
maintenance by $4,000.
REGISTER OF DEEDS: Discuss took place regarding a new position that is being requested for
this office. Due to a lot of employee illness in the current year, it was b^_lieved that if the
current staff was there without sick leave, another person might not be needed. The employee records
were to be checked in reference to the percentage of hours less than full time the staff had been at
work.
MOTION from Commissioner Murdock to adopt the Register of Deeds budget with the understanding
that the board would come back to it.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: MOTION from Commissioner Mills to enter executive session for the purpose
of discussing real estate.