Board of County Commissioners

Gadsden County, Florida

AGENDA

Budget Hearing

September 11, 2014

6:00 p.m.

Present:               Eric Hinson, Chair, District 1

                                Brenda Holt, Vice-Chair, District 4 (appeared by phone)

                                Doug Croley, District 2

                                Gene Morgan, District 3

                                Sherrie Taylor, District 5

                                Nicholas Thomas, Clerk of Court

                                Robert Presnell, County Administrator

                                David Weiss, County Attorney

                                Marcella Blocker, Deputy Clerk

INVOCATION, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND ROLL CALL  Chair called meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.  Chair called for a moment of silence and led in the Pledge of Allegiance. A silent roll call was taken by Marcella Blocker, Deputy Clerk.
AMENDMENTS AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA
PUBLIC HEARINGS   Mr. Presnell introduced the
1.	PUBLIC HEARING-First Budget Public Hearing for Adoption of Tentative Millage Rate and Tentative Budget for Fiscal Year 2014-2015   Mr. Croley said they needed to separate the 2 items and vote first on the millage rate. Morgan/Croley 5-0  Commissioner Croley asked how much would come out of the cash balance to balance the budget.  Mr. Presnell said approximately $1 Million, carrying $600,000 forward. Morgan said in increase of 5% from last year’s budget, in past had summary page so could get snapshot of trend.  Wanted to reiterate importance of maintaining 15% fund balance cushion.  Said may not use all set aside for economic development.  Hinson mentioned aide for commissioners-that was left at $5,000, budget shows $30,000.  Presnell said $ was for if others wanted aide.  Hinson explained not an aide-would be grad assistant.  Morgan said they had administrative assistant, did not need another employee. Holt said need to have research done otherwise spinning wheels. Taylor asked to move on. Holt asked if motion to approve. Taylor motion to approve with amendments UPON MOTION OF COMMISSIONER TAYLOR FOR A MOTION TO APPROVE WITH AMENDMENTS FOR THE 2014/2015 BUDGET CHANGING $40,000 TO $10,000 FOR STUDENT ASSISTANT, SECCOND BY COMMISSIONER HOLT, THE BOARD VOTED 4-1 BY VOICE VOTE TO APPROVE THE BUDGET. COMMISSIONER CROLEY OPPOSED. Meeting adjourned at 6:15 p.m.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
2.	September 16, 2014-Regular Meeting @ 6:00 p.m. September 22, 2014-1nd Public Hearing (FY2015 Budget) @ 6:00 p.m. October 7, 2014-Regular Meeting @ 6:00 p.m. October 21, 2014-Regular Meeting @ 6:00 p.m.
MOTION TO ADJOURN