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MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' MEETING HELD IN REGULAR SESSION ON MONDAY THE 27th DAY OF OCTOBER, 1969

PRESENT: Marion H. Hazleton, Chairman

Calvin Black, Member

Harold C. Young, Member

Clytie Barber, Clerk

Meeting opened at 10:30 O'clock A. M. with Commissioner Hazleton in the Chair.

Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. Motion for approval was made by Commissioner Young, seconded by Commissioner Black and carried unanimously.

COUNTY ATTORNEY REPORTS

Pursuant to the agreement made the previous week with Larry Bailey and Kedric Somerville regarding the road through their property at the Peters Point area, the Attorney stated that he would hold up on the law suit and leave it pending until further notice.

Attorney Redd also spoke regarding False Arrest insurance for the Sheriff's Deputies and stated that the County Insurance would probably cover the great majority of cases and should be adequate. He also said that they would not be personally covered for negligence when not in the line of official duty. Attorney Redd also reported on the Minimum Wage for employees and stated that this law does not apply unless engaged in inter-state commerce.

HOSPITAL FUNDS CLARIFIED

Commissioner Hazleton stated that there is no need to consider additional funds from the County to the Hospital, as the Hospital is not over-expended on their budget. They budget $94,000. and have used approximately $50,000 and the Treasurer will be able to advance them $20,000 as part of their budget.

Hill-Burton people have indicated that they will come and make the necessary inspection of the facilities here and remit their funds as quickly as possible.

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AUDIT FOR 1968 PRESENTED - HOSPITAL REPRESENTATIVES DISCUSS MONEY MATTERS

Mr. E. J. Claus and Assistant and Arlow Freestone, Hospital Administrator and Mr. Phil Hurst, Board

Member met with the Commission to discuss and clarify budget and other money matters.

The 1968 Audit was reviewed and accepted and timely instruction was given by Mr. Claus to assist in

future budget problems. Bob Fellmeth, local C.P.A., was in attendance to assist in the discussion.

Among the recommendations given, Mr. Claus stated that revenues should be estimated at 10% less than

actuals of previous year, also, that the page of Fixed Assets is included only for comparison of the

years 1967 and 1968.

With reference to the Hospital, it was agreed that they would levy for the shortages next year, and

that money for the Hospital operation would be allotted on a month to month basis.

Mr. Claus then presented a statement for his services in the amount of $2,390.00 plus $5.35 telephone

expense; making a total of $2,395.35. The Commissioners stated that it was their understanding that

a price of $1700. was agreed upon for each year on a two-year arrangement, and that $1700. was all that

had been budgeted for for the audit. They then informed Mr. Claus that they would discuss the matter

and inform him of their decision.

In discussing the statement for the Audit, Commissioner Young stated that he could go for a 10% increase, but as the Auditors had requested a chronological listing of our receipts and disbursements and all other entries, and as these listings are not useful to other offices, the $174.00 already paid for this listing would serve as the 10% increase, and $1700. is all the County could pay. The other Commissioners expressed their opinion that in view of the firm price quotation given in November of 1968 of $1700, and subsquently we only budgeted $1700. for the audit, we cannot ligitmately pay more than the amount budget-ed. The Clerk was then instructed to inform Mr. Claus of this decision and also request him to give a firm quotation on the Audit for the next two years.

COUNTY-OWNED LAND DISCUSSED

An area of land that is owned by the county and that lies behind the houses that were sold last Spring was discussed, and Commissioner Young stated that he would get a legal description of the area and the County could advertise for bids possibly within the next two weeks. Disposition of the old air strip close to Grand County was discussed - no decision made at this time.

Commissioner Black reported on the school attended the previous week when officials of various agencies from the Western States gave a report on the extent of radon gasses in the mines that would be used as fallout shelters in the event of a nuclear attack.

SURVEYOR REPORTS

Howard Saunders, County Surveyor, discussed the future plans for his department.

In discussing the Recreation Program and expenses involved, it was agreed that consolidation with the Cities and School District would be an economical move. Consolidation should also be considered in the Street Programs and Policing Departments.

There being no further business to come before the Board at this time, upon motion, meeting adjourned.

Clytie Barber, Clerk Marion H. Hazleton, Chairman of Board