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Commissioner Murdock said she had looked at COG's study, and that it does not appeal _
to her. She said she was not sure district representation is the best way. She ques-
tioned about other minorities in the county, how they would be represented.
VOTING (by a show of hands): Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
DISCUSSION RELATIVE TO HIRING MINORITIES: Chairman Hedrick said he believed there
are no unfair hiring procedures in county government. He said county commissioners are
not and should not ever become involved with hiring county employees except county
manager, clerk to the board, and county attorney. The county manager is responsible for
hiring all other employees.
Mr. Beatty said he and Mr. Mashburn had a very good discussion. Chairman Hedrick
inquired if Beatty thought there were good hiring practices. Mr. Beatty desired to
discuss this at another time.
REQUEST TO RELEASE RIGHTS TO ALLEY WAY: Mr. Paul Gilbert brought this matter to the
attention of the board. The property in question lies behind the County Annex Parking Lot
at the corners of Meeting and Walnut Streets. The alley runs from Walnut Street to West
',ont Street. Mr. Gilbert wished the county to quit claim any interest the county might
4,ve in the alley way.
Commissioner Ostwalt said he would like to look at the site for his own benefit, and
would look at it no later than tomo•row (June 8, 1988). It was decided this item would be
back on the agenda for Monday, June 13th, prior to the budget discussion. In the mean-
time the board directed Mr. Pope to look into what may be the county's best interest to
handle this matter, since the county may at some future date wish access through this
property.
COURT HOUSE RENOVATION PLANS: Mr. Gene Krider, representing Design Associates, the
firm retained for doing the architectural work on the old court house, was present to show
drawings to the board on the placement of the commissioners bench in the old court room,
as well as discuss the type of chairs that the room will have, either a new type chair or
to renovate the old chairs. After more discussion, it was decided to wait until Monday to
do this.
Mr. Mashburn said the drawings could be taken back to the county office building and
displayed in the conference room until the meeting ti:a? of Monday. This would give
everyone an opportunity to come look at them, if they wished.
Relative to refinishing the seats, Mr. Krider said he had received estimates from $50
to $150 to finish the old seats. Commissioner Crosswhite said she did not believe it
would be necessary to have as many seats as we presently have.
The board members agreed to meet at 9:00 a.m. in the old court house room to discuss
the seats and arrangement of the county commissioners table.
COOL SPRINGS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT REQUEST: Mr. Gerald Boan, Mr. Richard Jen-
kins, and other members of the Cool Springs Volunteer Fire Department were present to
discuss their request for a separate fire tax district. Mr. Boan said the district was a
benefit, but it's not gone far enough. Chairman Hedrick suggested that maybe something
needed to be done about the formula by which the funds collected are distributed.
Several members of the department spoke during the course of the presentation. Com-
missioner Murdock said she would like for the board to have an opportunity to make some
corrections. She said she thought something could be done.
Commissioner Ostwalt suggested that there may be a way to put the tax value into the
formula which would give those departments with greater numbers of buildings, etc., a
great portion of funds.
After further discussion, Chairman Hedrick suggested that a meeting be set up in the
next two weeks. Those attending would be Joel Mashburn, Bill Furches, Chuck Gallyon, and
members of the Cool Springs Fire Tax District. Any commissioners who wish to sit in on
this discussion should feel free to do so.
AUTHORIZATION FOR ROOF REPAIRS AT THE OLD COURT HOUSE: Mr. Mashburn discussed the
cost of the roof repairs that need to be made to the slate roof on the old court house.
Mr. Mashburn said funds are available in the Capital Projects Fund. MOTION from Commis-
sioner Ostwalt to authorize $30,000 to repair the roof to the old court house. Funds are
to come from the Capital Projects Account.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
CHANGE IN VEHICLE USE POLICY: This request came to the county manager through the
director of recreation, and it recommended that the vehicle use policy be amended as
follows:
Under A-1:
The following exceptions will apply to the Garage Superintendent who
has the authority to sub -contract work on vehicles and equipment, and