JEFFERSON COUNTY BUDGET COMMITTEE

The Jefferson County Budget Committee met on Tuesday, November 13, 2012 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse.  The meeting was Called to Order by Committee Chairman Griffith. Absent from Roll Call was Commissioner Blevins.

Upon a Motion from Committee Member Carmichael and 2nd from Committee Member Akard, the Committee Approved the Minutes of the September 27th and October 9th meetings.

Chairman Griffith informed the Committee that the Committee will meet at 6pm prior to County Commission Work Sessions. Revenue Projections was moved to the end of the agenda, time allowing.

Upon a Motion from Committee Member Mills and 2nd from Akard, the Committee Approved Budget Amendments #3 and 4, with the amendment of the proposal to move the travel line item to the gas line rather than appropriating additional funds until needed ( employee that did drive own car now uses County vehicle). The proposal also included fund balance impact of $3,000 for rent increase at the Finance Office and $680 for Surety Bond Property Assessor.

Upon a Motion from Committee Member Beeler and 2nd from Committee Member Baxley, the Committee Approve a School Budget Amendment for a school fund balance impact of $389,950. Jefferson County Finance Director Helton stated that these funds rolled into fund balance because of timing and the Committee was informed at the time that the request would come for an amendment to allow for their usage. The funds were from the school maintenance budget and are slotted for cooling stations, hand washing stations, windows, roofing and other maintenance needs that were previously identified to the committee. Director Helton stated that the Jefferson County School System will have 2.266 million in fund balance after all commitments and reserves.

The Committee discussed the replacement of a wrecked truck in the Environmental Department and indicated that they would like to see a proposal for a new truck using the State discount (which allows for purchase close to the same price as a used model).

Upon a Motion from Carmichael and 2nd from Akard, the Committee Approved a salary increase of $7,000 for a Sanitation Department employee who is doubling as a mechanic for the Department. According to Sanitation Superintendent Hubbard, the employee is saving the County thousands of dollars for repairs usually done out of house. The Meeting was Adjourned.