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Minutes for the special called Finance Committee meeting on December 21, 2006.
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Finance & Administration Committee Minutes
Thursday, December 21, 2006
Special called budget meeting
3:00 p.m.
Members Present were: Darrel Dover, Judy Furr, Jim Hargis, Harold Perrin, John Street and Ann Williams. Also in attendance were Mayor Formon, Mr. Tony Thomas and Mr. Brian Wadley from the Mayor’s Office.
2007 BUDGET
Inspections: Mr. Paul House explained he would like to add an inspector to the department to take care of foundations and framing. He further explained he would like to add a secretarial position to the department as well. Discussion was held regarding how much money the additional personnel would make and how much it would increase the 201 Salaries account. Councilman Perrin questioned why the 296 Computer Software account increased. Mr. House stated they would like to purchase a piece of software to accompany Springbrook that would allow him to calculate the money coming into the department versus the money going out. Councilman Perrin questioned whether Mr. House had discussed the purchase with Mr. Alan Young or Finance Director Don Ray. Mr. House stated Mr. Young was the one who recommended purchasing the software. He added he has not discussed the purchase with Mr. Ray. Mr. Ray stated it was his understanding Springbrook could do just about anything you want it to as long as the user has the know-how. Discussion was held regarding the proposed truck purchases in Fixed Assets. Mr. House explained the trucks are replacements. Chairman Dover questioned whether the vehicles were taken home. Mr. House stated the all of the officers take home their vehicles. He noted it’s safer to take home the vehicles than leave them at the Huntington Building. Councilwoman Williams questioned whether there is a policy concerning take home vehicles. Mr. House stated there is a personnel policy concerning take home vehicles. He added they do not know of any violati...
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