Finance Committee Meets To Discuss Finance Director’s Performance Evaluation

The Jefferson County Finance Committee held a meeting on Monday, April 8, 2013, in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse.  The Meeting was Called to Order by Committee Chairman Cureton. Absent from Roll Call was Committee Member Edmonds.

Upon a Motion from Committee Member Estes and 2nd from Committee Member Franklin the March 1, 2013 Minutes were Approved as Amended.

Chairman Cureton brought, by Commission referral, information regarding a proposed language change to the Financial Advisory Agreement between Jefferson County and Cumberland Securities. Changes included the addition of the County Mayor to the document and deletion of a portion at the request of the Commission. Estes made a Motion to accept the agreement and was 2nd by Griffith. The Motion Passed with one Member voting No (Franklin).

Finance Department Job Descriptions were presented to the Committee by Jefferson County Finance Director Helton. Upon a Motion from Franklin and 2nd from Estes the submitted job descriptions were Approved.

The Committee discussed the Finance Director’s Performance Evaluation. Citizen input suggested that a comment area be added to the evaluation form. Committee Member Tipton stated that he had not had the opportunity to review the proposed evaluation and did not feel comfortable voting on the issue. The Sub Committee that is constructing the evaluation form will meet again for final tweaking of the form before bringing it to the full Finance Committee for Approval.

Director Helton stated that he needs the Minutes from the sub committee meetings for inclusion in the committee records.

The Meeting Adjourned.

Source: K. Depew, News Director