FINANCE COMMITTEE

Laura Stanek, Chairman                                                      Larry Bargy                                          Robert McLeod

Monday, January 10, 2005

Present:                   Laura Stanek, Larry Bargy, Robert McLeod

Absent:                    None

Also present:      Laura Sexton

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

Stan Moore, MSU Extension Director, requested purchase of computer as budgeted for 2005.

1. It was moved by McLeod, seconded by Bargy that it be recommended to the Board of Commissioners the MSU Extension Office purchase 2 computers with accessories for $2,139.99 as budgeted in the 2005 General Fund budget. All voted yes.

2. It was moved by McLeod, seconded by Bargy it be recommended to the Board the County Clerk be given conditional authority to purchase a laser printer for printing of payroll checks with the consent of the Chairman of the Finance Committee if the current printer quits. All voted yes.

Larry Bargy re-introduced the purchase of a car for the Sheriff Department over what was budgeted. John Strehl requested reinstatement of the summer intern in his budget. Both individuals were told that no changes were being made to the budget at this time.

Theresa Kent, Abstractor reported that the conversion of her computers to connect with the Register of Deeds won't be complete until material is ready for both offices.

                  3.             The claims and accounts totaling $60,713.07 were examined and recommended for payment.

The meeting adjourned at 10:30 a.m.