FINANCE COMMITTEE

Larry Bargy                                            

Laura Stanek, Chairman

Robert McLeod

Monday, January 6, 2003

Present:

Laura Stanek, Larry Bargy, Robert McLeod

Absent:

None

Also present:

Jack White, Laura Sexton

The meeting came to order at 9:00 a.m. in the County Clerk’s office.

It was moved by Bargy, seconded by McLeod that the claim for $95.40 from the Register of Deeds for a photo sitting be rejected.

William Murphy, Emergency Services Director

The committee discussed the Emergency Services 2002 budget shortage of approximately $1,000 with Mr. Murphy. 

1.         It was moved by McLeod, seconded by Bargy that it be recommended to the Board of Commissioners that the Emergency Services budgeted Capital Outlay for 2003 be reduced by $1,000.  All voted yes.

It was also decided that Mr. Murphy would meet with the Finance Committee in February, May, August, and November with a detailed accounting of his budget status to date.

Terry Johnson, Sheriff

Mr. Johnson requested purchase of three vehicles as budgeted for 2003.  There was discussion of possible revenue cuts to Revenue Sharing.

2.         It was moved by McLeod, seconded by Bargy that it be recommended to the Board that the Sheriff purchase one vehicle as budgeted in the General Fund for $21,000 and one 4-wheel drive vehicle as budgeted in Secondary Roads for $27,000.  All voted yes.

3.         It was moved by McLeod, seconded by Bargy that it be recommended the Sheriff purchase a snowmobile with accessories (to be reimbursed from a grant) for $6,715.  All voted yes.  All voted yes.

4.         It was moved by McLeod, seconded by Bargy that it be recommended the Sheriff purchase three dry suits for a total of $3,617.40 as budgeted.  All voted yes.

Sheriff Johnson informed that he is receiving donations specifically for Animal Control.

5.         It was moved by McLeod, seconded by Bargy that it be recommended that Fund #225 - Animal Control Donations - be established and the Sheriff have discretion to spend up to $500; any anticipated purchases exceeding $500 to be approved by the Finance Committee.  All voted yes.

Charles Koop, Prosecuting Attorney

Mr Koop informed the committee he has a damaged computer which will have to be repaired or replaced.  He will know before the Board meeting on Thursday.

Mr. Koop requested a discontinued Sheriff car to transferred to his department for his use.  He was referred to the Administration/County Services Committee for discussion of this as a compensation issue.

6.         The claims and accounts totaling $91,084.51 were examined and recommended for payment.

The meeting adjourned at 11:00 a.m.