NEWBERRY COUNTY COUNCIL
MINUTES
JUNE 20, 2007
Newberry County Council met on Wednesday, June 20, 2007, at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at the Courthouse Annex for a regularly scheduled meeting.
Present were: Henry B. Summer, Chairman
William D. Waldrop, Vice-Chairman
John E. Caldwell, Councilman
John David Dawkins, Councilman
Mike Hawkins, Councilman
Edgar Baker, Councilman
Henry H. Livingston, III, Councilman
Wayne Adams, County Administrator
Susan C. Fellers, Clerk to Council
Debbie S. Cromer, Finance Director
Media: Heather Hawkins, WKDK
Cindy Pitts, Newberry Observer
Notice of the meeting was duly advertised as required by law.
Mr. Summer called the meeting to order and determined a quorum to be present.
Mr. Baker had the invocation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
1. Adoption
of Consent Agenda.
Mr. Caldwell moved to adopt the consent agenda; second by Mr. Baker.
Mr. Hawkins requested an explanation as to the grant acceptance from the Federal Aviation Administration. Mr. Pope advised the County would be accepting a grant in the amount of $1,697,713 from the Federal Aviation Administration relating to the new runway. During the discussion period, it was noted that the project was being funded in the same manner as in the past, that is, 95% through the Federal Aviation Administration grant, 2.5% through the State Aeronautic grant and 2.5% through the County with the funding spaced over three fiscal years. After discussing the funding through the grants, the applications were approved. These grants are administered in three phases, and this is the second phase of the grants.
There being no further discussion, Mr. Summer called for the question. Vote was unanimous.
2. Additions,
Deletions and Adoption of Agenda.
Mr. Summer requested that the Executive Session be moved to agenda item 4 and agenda item 4 be moved to 11. He also requested that a legal matter be added concerning Dillinger Road.
There being no further additions or deletions, Mr. Hawkins moved to adopt the agenda as amended; second by Mr. Waldrop. Vote was unanimous.
3. Ordinance #04-13-07: An Ordinance to provide appropriations for
the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2007 and ending June 30, 2008 for the
Newberry County Library, Piedmont Technical College and the Newberry Agency for
the Developmentally Disabled; to provide for the levy of taxes on all taxable
personal and real estate properties in Newberry County for said purposes; to
provide for the expenditure of said taxes and other revenues coming to the
County during said fiscal year for said purposes.
There were no amendments to this ordinance.
Mr. Caldwell moved for third reading; second by Mr. Dawkins. Vote was unanimous.
4. Executive Session.
a. Economic Development
b. Legal matter
Mr. Waldrop moved to go into Executive Session to discuss an economic development matter and a legal matter; second by Mr. Hawkins. Vote was unanimous.
[EXECUTIVE
SESSION 7:09 P.M. – 7:50 P.M.]
Mr. Livingston moved to return to open session; second by Mr. Baker. Vote was unanimous.
As to the economic development matter, Mr. Livingston moved to approve a Memorandum of Understanding; second by Mr. Hawkins. Vote was unanimous.
5. Ordinance #05-18-07: An Ordinance amending Chapter 96 of the
Newberry County Code of Ordinances relating to animal care and control, so as
to amend the fees charged for unwanted animals brought to the animal care and
control shelter from outside Newberry County, and other related matters.
Mr. Baker moved for second reading; second by Mr. Waldrop. Vote was unanimous.
6. Committee Reports.
No committee reports.
7. Appointments.
No appointments.
8. Approval of appointment of persons
to serve on Employee Grievance Committee.
Mr. Hawkins moved to approve the appointment of Tina Bedenbaugh, Anne Peters and Zenda McClurkin for a term commencing July 1, 2007 and ending June 30, 2010; second by Mr. Livingston. Vote was unanimous.
9. Requests
by Councilmen.
No requests.
10. Public
Comments.
Les Hipp signed up but said he was just holding his options open if he wanted to speak.
11. Ordinance #04-14-07: An Ordinance to provide appropriations for
the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2007 and ending June 30, 2008 for the
Newberry County budget for County Ordinary purposes and for other County
purposes for which the County may levy a tax and receive revenues; to provide
for the levy of taxes on all taxable personal and real property in Newberry
County for all County purposes, including sufficient tax to pay the principal
and interest on outstanding indebtedness of Newberry County payable during said
fiscal year; to provide for matters relating to Newberry County; and to provide
for the expenditure of said taxes and other revenues coming to the County
during said fiscal year, and to provide for borrowing in anticipation of tax
collections by the issuance of one or more tax anticipation notes.
Mr. Waldrop moved for third reading; second by Mr. Baker.
Mr. Adams presented the following proposed amendments as discussed in budget work sessions. Action taken by Council is indicated after each proposed amendment.
1. SECTION IV.
Re-numbering successive sections in order, re-name this section as follows: SECTION IV. “INSTALLMENT-PURCHASE CAPITAL EXPENDITURES”
· Description – Technical amendment to facilitate inclusion of a new section name
· Millage Impact – None
Mr. Livingston moved to adopt this amendment; second by Mr. Hawkins. Vote was unanimous.
2. SECTION III. “CAPITAL BUDGETS”
Delete “SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT” capital budget in its entirety (revenues and expenditures of $1,000,000).
· Description – Deletes capital budgeting to repair old Sheriff’s Department Building on Highway 219
· Millage Impact – Together with Amendment Number Two, below, reduces the debt service levy millage needs by 0.87 mills (Reduces debt service costs by $88,762)
Mr. Livingston moved to adopt this amendment; second by Mr. Waldrop. Voting for the motion: Councilmen Summer, Waldrop, Caldwell, Livingston, Dawkins and Hawkins. Councilman Baker abstained. Motion passed by majority vote.
3. SECTION VII. (Subject to amendment Number One, above) “DEBT SERVICE REVENUE AND APPROPRIATIONS”
Under “DEBT SERVICE REVENUE,” and under “AMOUNT,” strike the dollar figure correspondent to “Property Tax” ($927,910, as amended) and insert in lieu thereof the new amount; strike the dollar figure corresponding to “TOTAL DEBT SERVICE REVENUE” and insert in lieu thereof the new amount.
Under “DEBT SERVICE APPROPRIATIONS,” and under “AMOUNT,” strike the number corresponding to “2007 GO Bond” ($151,372, as amended) and insert in lieu thereof the new amount; strike the dollar figure corresponding to “TOTAL APPROPRIATED” and insert in lieu thereof the new amount.
· Description – Removes from debt service levy needs the amount of funding budgeted to make repairs to old Sheriff’s Department Building on Hwy. 219.
· Millage Impact – With Amendment Number One, above, reduces debt service levy millage by 0.87 mills (Reduces debt service costs by $88,762).
Mr. Dawkins moved to adopt this amendment; second by Mr. Livingston. Voting for the motion: Councilmen Summer, Waldrop, Caldwell, Livingston, Dawkins and Hawkins. Councilman Baker abstained. Motion passed by majority vote.
4. SECTION IV. (as created above)
Insert the following:
COUNTY OFFICE SPACE CONSTRUCTION/RENOVATION
SOURCE AMOUNT
Installment-Purchase Debt $2,929,000
TOTAL $2,929,000
ACTIVITY/DEPARTMENT APPROPRIATED
Office Space Construction/Renovation $2,929,000
TOTAL $2,929,000
· Description – Budgets installment-purchase funding for the construction or conversion of space to meet various agency/department needs of county government.
· Millage Impact – Millage impact is manifest in Amendment Five, below, which appropriates annual installment-purchase payments.
Mr. Hawkins moved to adopt the amendment; second by Mr. Waldrop. Vote was unanimous.
5. SECTION II. “GENERAL FUND REVENUES AND APPROPRIATIONS”
Under “GENERAL FUND REVENUES AND APPROPRIATIONS,” insert the following under “GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATIONS”:
ACTIVITY/DEPARTMENT APPROPRIATED (Line Item Number)
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
Installment-Purchase Office Space $231,961 010-010-02300-02052
Under “GENERAL FUND REVENUES AND APPROPRIATIONS,” insert the following under “GENERAL FUND REVENUE”:
SOURCE AMOUNT (Line Item Number)
Installment-Purchase Office Space $231,961 010-010-00040-00483
Under “GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATIONS,” and under “GENERAL GOVERNMENT,” strike the dollar figure corresponding to “TOTAL GENERAL GOVERNMENT” and insert in lieu thereof the new amount. Strike the dollar figure corresponding to “TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS” and insert in lieu thereof the new amount.
Under “GENERAL FUND REVENUE,” strike the dollar figure corresponding to “TOTAL REVENUE GENERAL FUND” and insert in lieu thereof the new amount.
Under “GENERAL FUND REVENUE,” strike the dollar figure correspondent to “TOTAL REVENUE GENERAL FUND” and insert in lieu thereof the new amount.
· Description – Provides for the annual cost of installment-purchase associated with the construction or conversion of new office space, without commitment to any specific property or option.
· Millage Impact – Adds 2.27 mills to the County Operating Levy; this increase counts toward the maximum year-to-year millage increase of 5.7 mills.
Mr. Waldrop moved to adopt the amendment; second by Mr. Baker. Vote was unanimous.
6. SECTION IV. (as created above)
Insert the following:
SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT OFFICE SPACE CONSTRUCTION/RENOVATION
SOURCE AMOUNT
Installment-Purchase Debt $2,220,800
TOTAL $2,220,800
ACTIVITY/DEPARTMENT APPROPRIATED
Office Space
Construction/Renovation $2,220,800
TOTAL $2,220,800
· Description – Budgets installment-purchase funding for the construction or conversion of space to meet needs of the Sheriff’s Department
· Millage Impact – Millage impact is manifest in Amendment Seven, below, which appropriates annual installment-purchase payments.
Mr. Caldwell moved to adopt the amendment; second by Mr. Dawkins. Voting for the motion: Councilmen Summer, Waldrop, Caldwell, Livingston, Dawkins and Hawkins. Councilman Baker abstained. Motion passed by majority vote.
7. SECTION II. “GENERAL FUND REVENUES AND APPROPRIATIONS”
Under “GENERAL FUND REVENUES AND APPROPRIATIONS,” insert the following under “GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATIONS”:
ACTIVITY/DEPARTMENT APPROPRIATED (Line Item Number)
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
Installment-Purchase Sheriff $175,876 010-010-02310-02052
Under “GENERAL FUND REVENUES AND APPROPRIATIONS,” insert the following under “GENERAL FUND REVENUE”:
SOURCE AMOUNT (Line Item Number)
Installment-Purchase Sheriff $175,876 010-010-00040-00463
Under “GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATIONS,” and under “GENERAL GOVERNMENT,” strike the dollar figure corresponding to “TOTAL GENERAL GOVERNMENT” and insert in lieu thereof the new amount. Strike the dollar figure corresponding to “TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS” and insert in lieu thereof the new amount.
Under “GENERAL FUND REVENUE,” strike the dollar figure corresponding to “TOTAL REVENUE GENERAL FUND” and insert in lieu thereof the new amount.
· Description – Provides for the annual cost of installment-purchase associated with the construction or renovation of office space for the Sheriff’s Department, without commitment to any specific property or option.
· Millage Impact – Adds 1.72 mills to the County Operating Levy; this increase counts toward the maximum year-to-year millage increase of 5.7 mills.
Mr. Waldrop moved to adopt the amendment; second by Mr. Dawkins. Voting for the motion: Councilmen Summer, Waldrop, Caldwell, Livingston, Dawkins and Hawkins. Councilman Baker abstained. Motion passed by majority vote.
8. SECTION III. “CAPITAL BUDGETS”
Insert “HELENA COMMUNITY CENTER” as follows:
SOURCE AMOUNT
Capital Project Sales Tax $391,110
GO Bond 85,215
TOTAL $476,325
ACTIVITY/DEPARTMENT AMOUNT
Construction $386,764
Architectural/Engineering 29,007
Site Preparation 2,908
Permitting 20
Infrastructure 2,181
Project Management 13,537
Contingency 41,908
TOTAL $476,325
· Description – Inserts capital budgeting for Helena Community Center project.
· Millage Impact – Together with Amendment Number Nine, below, increases the debt service levy millage needs by 0.11 mills (Increases debt service costs by $10,846)
Mr. Waldrop moved to adopt the amendment; second by Mr. Caldwell. Voting for the motion: Councilmen Summer, Waldrop, Caldwell and Hawkins. Voting against the motion: Councilmen Livingston, Baker and Dawkins. Motion passed by majority vote.
9. SECTION VII. (Subject to Amendment Number One, above) “DEBT SERVICE REVENUE AND APPROPRIATIONS”
Under “DEBT SERVICE REVENUE,” and under “AMOUNT,” strike the dollar figure corresponding to “Property Tax” ($927,910, as amended) and insert in lieu thereof the new amount, reflecting debt service obligations for the HELENA COMMUNITY CENTER; strike the dollar figure corresponding to “TOTAL DEBT SERVICE REVENUE” and insert in lieu thereof the new amount.
Under “DEBT SERVICE APPROPRIATIONS,” and under “AMOUNT,” strike the number corresponding to “2007 GO Bond” ($151,372, as amended) and insert in lieu thereof the new amount, reflecting debt service obligations for the HELENA COMMUNITY CENTER; strike the dollar figure corresponding to “TOTAL APPROPRIATED” and insert in lieu thereof the new amount.
· Description – Provides for funding of the annual debt service needs associated with borrowing to augment capital project sales tax funding to complete the Helena Community Center project.
· Millage Impact – Together with Amendment Number Eight, above, increases the debt service levy millage needs by 0.11 mills (Increases debt service costs by $10,846)
Mr. Hawkins moved to adopt the amendment; second by Mr. Waldrop. Voting for the motion: Councilmen Summer, Waldrop, Caldwell and Hawkins. Voting against the motion: Councilmen Livingston, Baker and Dawkins. Motion passed by majority vote.
10. SECTION III. “CAPITAL PROJECTS”
Insert “RESCUE SQUAD 14 BUILDING” as follows:
SOURCE AMOUNT
Capital Project Sales Tax $172,761
Capital Project Redistribution 209,000
C-Funds/CTC 15,000
Rural Fire Control 30,000
GO Bond 134,939
TOTAL $561,700
ACTIVITY/DEPARTMENT AMOUNT
Construction $432,464
Architectural/Engineering 32,435
Project Management 15,136
Site Preparation 33,562
Permitting 20
Infrastructure 4,795
Contingency 43,288
TOTAL $561,700
· Description – Inserts capital budgeting for Rescue Squad 14 Building project.
· Millage Impact - Together with Amendment Number Eleven, below, increases the debt service levy millage needs by 0.17 mills (Increases debt service costs by $17,174)
No motion was made. Proposed amendment died for lack of a motion.
11. SECTION VII. (Subject to Amendment Number One, above) “DEBT SERVICE REVENUE AND APPROPRIATIONS”
Under “DEBT SERVICE REVENUE,” and under “AMOUNT,” strike the dollar figure corresponding to “Property Tax” ($927,910, as amended) and insert in lieu thereof the new amount, reflecting debt service obligations for the RESCUE SQUAD 14 BUILDING; strike the dollar figure corresponding to “TOTAL DEBT SERVICE REVENUE” and insert in lieu thereof the new amount.
Under “DEBT SERVICE APPROPRIATIONS,” and under “AMOUNT,” strike the number corresponding to “2007 GO Bond” ($151,372, as amended) and insert in lieu thereof the new amount, reflecting debt service obligations for the RESCUE SQUAD 14 BUILDING; strike the dollar figure corresponding to “TOTAL APPROPRIATED” and insert in lieu thereof the new amount.
· Description – Provides for funding of the annual debt service needs associated with borrowing to augment capital project sales tax funding to complete the Rescue Squad 14 Building.
· Millage Impact – With Amendment Number Ten, above, increases the debt service levy millage needs by 0.17 mills (Increases debt service costs by $17,174)
This amendment is moot since amendment number 10 was not adopted.
12. SECTION III. “CAPITAL BUDGETS”
Insert “NEWBERRY OPERA HOUSE REPAIRS” as follows:
SOURCE AMOUNT
GO Bond $100,000
TOTAL $100,000
ACTIVITY/DEPARTMENT AMOUNT
Opera House Repairs $100,000
TOTAL $100,000
· Description – Inserts capital budgeting for Newberry Opera House Repairs project
· Millage Impact – Together with Amendment Number Thirteen, below, increases the debt service levy millage needs by 0.12 mills (Increases debt service costs by $12,728)
Mr. Adams pointed out a reimbursement resolution was not done on this, and the Opera House has already incurred the costs. If this is passed, it might have to be for future repairs rather than past repairs. Generally if you are going to spend your money to make repairs and you intend to be reimbursed by a GO Bond, you pass a reimbursement resolution in advance.
Mr. Pope recommended if this amendment is passed that Council considering and adopting a resolution tonight for reimbursement.
Mr. Hawkins stated they had not spent this much money yet; only part of it.
Mr. Caldwell moved to adopt the amendment; second by Mr. Hawkins. Voting for the motion: Councilmen Summer, Waldrop, Caldwell, Dawkins and Hawkins. Voting against the motion: Councilmen Baker and Livingston. Motion passed by majority vote.
13. SECTION VII. (Subject to Amendment Number One, above) “DEBT SERVICE REVENUE AND APPROPRIATIONS”
Under “DEBT SERVICE REVENUE,” and under “AMOUNT,” strike the dollar figure corresponding to “Property Tax” ($927,910, as amended) and insert in lieu thereof the new amount, reflecting debt service obligations for the NEWBERRY OPERA HOUSE REPAIRS; strike the dollar figure corresponding to “TOTAL DEBT SERVICE REVENUE” and insert in lieu thereof the new amount.
Under “DEBT SERVICE APPROPRIATIONS,” and under “AMOUNT,” strike the number corresponding to “2007 GO Bond” ($151,372, as amended) and insert in lieu thereof the new amount, reflecting debt service obligations for the NEWBERRY OPERA HOUSE REPAIRS; strike the dollar figure corresponding to “TOTAL APPROPRIATED” and insert in lieu thereof the new amount.
· Description – Provides for funding of the annual debt service needs associated with borrowing funding for Newberry Opera House Repairs.
· Millage Impact – Together with Amendment Number Fourteen, above, increases the debt service levy millage needs by 0.12 mills (Increases debt service costs by $12,728)
Mr. Hawkins moved to adopt this amendment; second by Mr. Dawkins. Voting for the motion: Councilmen Summer, Waldrop, Caldwell, Dawkins and Hawkins. Voting against the motion: Councilmen Baker and Livingston. Motion passed by majority vote.
14. SECTION III. “CAPITAL BUDGETS”
Strike “INDUSTRIAL PARK (Highway 773 @ I-26) and the budget that immediately follows, and insert in lieu thereof “MID-CAROLINA COMMERCE PARK, PHASE I,” and the following budget for this purpose:
SOURCE AMOUNT
Property Sale (parcel 13) $ 225,000
Restricted Carry Forward (FY 06-07) 328,000
Electric Cooperative Funding 209,250
Industrial/Water & Sewer Fund 483,253
SC Department of Commerce 400,000
AT&T Funding 25,000
Special Source Revenue BAN
1,219,497
TOTAL $2,890,000
ACTIVITY/DEPARTMENT AMOUNT
Road Construction $1,485,000
Water Infrastructure 215,000
Waste Water Infrastructure 1,170,000
Legal/Debt Issuance
20,000
TOTAL $2,890,000
· Description – Inserts capital budgeting for Mid-Carolina Commerce Park, Phase I
· Millage Impact – Together with Amendment Number Fifteen, below, increases the Special Source Debt Levy Needs by 0.59 mills (Carrying/Interest costs on $1.2 million, estimated at $60,000 per year until SSR Ban is converted to either permanent SSRB, GO debt service, or some combination of both.)
Mr. Hawkins moved to adopt the amendment; second by Mr. Dawkins. Vote was unanimous.
15. SECTION VII. (Subject to Amendment Number One, above) “DEBT SERVICE REVENUE AND APPROPRIATIONS”
Under “DEBT SERVICE REVENUE,” insert the sub-category “Bond Anticipation Note,” and under “AMOUNT,” corresponding to “Bond Anticipation Note” insert the dollar figure of $60,000, reflecting carrying/interest cost obligations for the MID-CAROLINA COMMERCE PARK, PHASE I; strike the dollar figure corresponding to “TOTAL DEBT SERVICE REVENUE” and insert in lieu thereof the new amount.
Under “DEBT SERVICE APPROPRIATIONS,” insert the sub-category “Bond Anticipation Note,” and under “AMOUNT,” corresponding to “Bond Anticipation Note” insert the dollar figure of $60,000; strike the dollar figure corresponding to “TOTAL APPROPRIATED” and insert in lieu thereof the new amount.
· Description – Provides for funding of the annual debt service needs associated with borrowing funding for the Mid-Carolina Commerce Park, Phase I
· Millage Impact – Together with Amendment Number Fourteen, above, increases the special source debt levy needs by 0.59 mills (Carrying/Interest costs on $1.2 million, estimated at $60,000 per year until SSR Ban is converted to either permanent SSRB, GO debt service, or some combination of both.)
Mr. Hawkins moved to adopt the amendment; second by Mr. Waldrop. Vote was unanimous.
16. SECTION II. “GENERAL FUND REVENUES AND APPROPRIATIONS”
Under “GENERAL FUND REVENUE,” and under “PROPERTY TAXES AND FILOT,” and under “AMOUNT,” increase the dollar figure corresponding to “Current Property Taxes” by $38,336 to fund the cost of STATE-MANDATED INCREASES IN EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS FOR COUNTY EMPLOYEES. Strike the dollar figure corresponding to “TOTAL PROPERTY TAXES AND FILOT” and insert the new amount.
· Millage Impact – 0.38 mills on County Operating.
Mr. Hawkins moved to adopt this amendment; second by Mr. Baker. Vote was unanimous.
17. SECTION III. “CAPITAL BUDGETS”
Insert “NEWBERRY COUNTY LIBRARY” as follows:
SOURCE AMOUNT
Capital Project Sales Tax $2,984,417
Sale of Downtown Site 190,000
TOTAL $3,174,417
ACTIVITY/DEPARTMENT AMOUNT
Construction/Renovations $2,640,000
Architectural/Engineering 198,000
Project Management 92,400
Contingency 244,017
TOTAL $3,174,417
· Description – Inserts capital budgeting for the Newberry County Library project.
· Millage Impact – None
Mr. Waldrop moved to adopt this amendment; second by Mr. Dawkins. Vote was unanimous.
18. SECTION II. “GENERAL FUND REVENUES AND APPROPRIATIONS”
Under “GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATIONS,” and under “GENERAL GOVERNMENT,” increase the dollar figure corresponding to “Contingency ($426,830, as amended) by $43,472; strike the dollar figure corresponding to “TOTAL GOVERNMENT GENERAL” and insert the new amount.
Decrease applicable line items from personnel budgets of all departments to reduce employee health insurance costs by a total of $43,572, funding the “Standard” option as the maximum amount of employee health insurance coverage paid by the County.
Note: The second reading version of the budget funded employee health insurance benefits at current levels; therefore, a vote on whether to provide full funding for these benefits must address the reverse proposition: not funding them.
· Description – Reduces maximum employee health insurance coverage paid by the County to the Standard option under the State Health Plan.
· Millage Impact – None.
The proposed amendment died for lack of a motion.
19. SECTION II. “GENERAL FUND REVENUES AND APPROPRIATIONS”
Under “GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATIONS,” and under “GENERAL GOVERNMENT,” decrease the dollar figure corresponding to “Contingency” ($426,830, as amended) by $40,560; strike the dollar figure corresponding to “TOTAL GOVERNMENT GENERAL” and insert the new amount.
Under “GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATIONS,” and under “GENERAL GOVERNMENT,” increase the dollar figure under “PUBLIC WORKS” corresponding to “Collections” by $40,560; strike the dollar figure corresponding to “TOTAL PUBLIC WORKS” and insert the new amount.
· Description – Provides for the continued collection of household C&D waste by the County.
· Millage Impact – None, reduces contingency by $40,560
Mr. Hawkins moved to adopt this amendment; second by Mr. Dawkins. Vote was unanimous.
20. SECTION II. “GENERAL FUND REVENUES AND APPROPRIATIONS”
Under “GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATIONS,” and under “GENERAL GOVERNMENT,” decrease the dollar figure corresponding to “Contingency” ($426,830, as amended) by $31,616; strike the dollar figure corresponding to “TOTAL GOVERNMENT GENERAL” and insert the new amount.
Under “GENERAL FUND REVENUE,” and under “CHARGES FOR SERVICES” decrease the dollar figure corresponding to “Tipping Fees” by $31,616; strike the dollar figure corresponding to “TOTAL CHARGES FOR SERVICES” and insert the new amount.
· Description – Budgets for lost net revenue from commercial C&D waste.
· Millage Impact – None, reduces contingency by $31,616.
Mr. Baker moved to adopt the amendment; second by Mr. Hawkins. Vote was unanimous.
21. SECTION II. “GENERAL FUND REVENUES AND APPROPRIATIONS”
Under “GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATIONS,” and under “GENERAL GOVERNMENT,” decrease the dollar figure corresponding to “Contingency” ($426,830, as amended) by $39,482; strike the dollar figure corresponding to “TOTAL GOVERNMENT GENERAL” and insert the new amount.
Under “GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATIONS,” and under “PUBLIC WORKS” increase the dollar figure corresponding to “Transfer Station” by $39,482; strike the dollar figure corresponding to “TOTAL PUBLIC WORKS” and insert the new amount.
· Description – Budgets for $3/ton increased tipping fee for household solid waste.
· Millage Impact – None, reduces contingency by $39,482.
Mr. Dawkins moved to adopt this amendment; second by Mr. Baker. Vote was unanimous.
22. SECTION II. “GENERAL FUND REVENUES AND APPROPRIATIONS”
Under “GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATIONS,” and under “GENERAL GOVERNMENT,” decrease the dollar figure corresponding to “Contingency” ($426,830, as amended) by $8,534; strike the dollar figure corresponding to “TOTAL GOVERNMENT GENERAL” and insert the new amount.
Under “GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATIONS,” and under “PUBLIC SAFETY” increase the dollar figure corresponding to “Rural Fire Control” by $8,534; strike the dollar figure corresponding to “TOTAL PUBLIC SAFETY” AND INSERT THE NEW AMOUNT.
· Description – Budgets for increased payments to municipalities resulting from increased fire expenditures for the County
· Millage Impact – None, reduces contingency by $8,534.
Mr. Waldrop moved to adopt this amendment; second by Mr. Dawkins.
Mr. Dawkins moved to amend the proviso reflect this.
There being no further discussion, Mr. Summer called for the question on the motion as amended. Voting for the motion: Councilmen Summer, Waldrop, Caldwell, Livingston, Baker and Dawkins. Councilman Hawkins abstained. Motion passed by majority vote.
23. SECTION II. “GENERAL FUND REVENUES AND APPROPRIATIONS”
Under “GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATIONS,” and under “GENERAL GOVERNMENT,” decrease the dollar figure corresponding to “Contingency” ($426,830, as amended) by $15,000; strike the dollar figure corresponding to “TOTAL GOVERNMENT GENERAL” and insert the new amount.
Under “GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATIONS,” and under “GENERAL GOVERNMENT” increase the dollar figure corresponding to “Tax Assessor” by $15,000; strike the dollar figure corresponding to “TOTAL GENERAL GOVERNMENT” and insert the new amount.
· Description – Budgets for the hiring of temporary personnel to post a new construction to the tax rolls.
· Millage Impact – None, reduces contingency by $15,000.
Mr. Baker moved to adopt this amendment; second by Mr. Dawkins. Vote was unanimous.
24. SECTION II. “GENERAL FUND REVENUES AND APPROPRIATIONS”
Under “GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATIONS,” and under “GENERAL GOVERNMENT,” decrease the dollar figure corresponding to “Contingency” ($426,830, as amended) by $80,000; strike the dollar figure corresponding to “TOTAL GOVERNMENT GENERAL” and insert the new amount.
Under “GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATIONS,” and under “PUBLIC WORKS,” increase the dollar figure corresponding to “Collections” by $80,000; strike the dollar figure corresponding to “TOTAL PUBLIC WORKS” and insert the new amount.
· Description – Budgets for the removal of the publicly-used “green boxes” at the transfer station scale house and the siting of a convenience center at a nearby location.
· Millage Impact – None, reduces contingency by $80,000.
Mr. Waldrop moved to adopt this amendment; second by Mr. Baker.
Mr. Waldrop asked if the County couldn’t place a recycling center on the property it already owns on Highway 34. Mr. Adams advised the amendment did not restrict choice of location.
Approximately $30,000 of this would be staffing costs and the other $50,000 for capital.
Mr. Hawkins requested that all options be considered before this money is spent. The long range plan is to sell all of the property on Highway 34 and felt a lot of money should not be spent to do something on that site.
Mr. Livingston agreed and felt there was enough space within the current location, and it would save some money on the short term.
There being no further discussion, Mr. Summer called for the question. Vote was unanimous.
25. SECTION II. “GENERAL FUND REVENUES AND APPROPRIATIONS”
Under “GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATIONS,” and under “GENERAL GOVERNMENT,” decrease the dollar figure corresponding to “Contingency” ($426,830, as amended) by $20,000; strike the dollar figure corresponding to “TOTAL GOVERNMENT GENERAL” and insert the new amount.
Under “GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATIONS,” and under “SOCIAL AND HEALTH,” increase the dollar figure corresponding to “Recreation” by $20,000; strike the dollar figure corresponding to “TOTAL SOCIAL AND HEALTH” and insert the new amount.
· Description – Budgets for $20,000 in renovations and improvements to the Fairgrounds premises and buildings
· Millage Impact – None, reduces contingency by $20,000.
Mr. Dawkins moved to adopt this amendment; second by Mr. Hawkins. Vote was unanimous.
26. SECTION II. “GENERAL FUND REVENUES AND APPROPRIATIONS”
Under “GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATIONS,” and under “GENERAL GOVERNMENT,” increase the dollar figure corresponding to “Contingency” ($426830, as amended) by $2,400; strike the dollar figure corresponding to “TOTAL GOVERNMENT GENERAL” and insert the new amount.
Under “GENERAL FUND REVENUE,” and under “CHARGE FOR SERVICES,” increase the dollar figure corresponding to “Animal Control” by $2,400; strike the dollar figure corresponding to “TOTAL CHARGES FOR SERVICES” and insert the new amount.
· Description – Budgets for $2,400 an increase revenue resulting from raising animal shelter facility fees for dropping off out-of-county animals from $5 to $15 each.
· Millage Impact – None, increases contingency by $2,400.
Mr. Livingston moved to adopt this amendment; second by Mr. Baker. Vote was unanimous.
27. SECTION XI. “SETTING OF A MILLAGE RATE”
After the first paragraph, insert the following:
Reserve Fund Maintenance
In accordance with Code Section 6-1-320(D) of the South Carolina Code of Laws 1976, as amended, Newberry County Council instructs the County Auditor to levy a separate Reserve Fund Maintenance Millage for purposes of ensuring the County’s ability to maintain sufficient financial reserves to meet unforeseen budgetary needs of the County, and to ensure the timely expenditure of budgeted appropriations. Such millage should be levied subsequent to the adoption of this and all future annual operating budgets, together with any amendments thereto, with such levy producing the funding necessary, as specifically budgeted, to maintain the Reserve Fund. For any year(s) in which County Council does not specifically budget revenue needs for this purpose, the millage levy shall nonetheless be nominally printed on the tax bills as a “Reserve Fund” levy, expressing the need for no ad valorem taxation (0.00 mills) for this purpose.
Mr. Hawkins moved to adopt this amendment; second by Mr. Baker. Vote was unanimous
Mr. Livingston explained the Helena Community Center and Rescue Squad 14 were voted on by the citizens on the one cent sales tax. That is what the people voted on, and he was not willing to go above and beyond what was actually voted on.
There being no further amendments to the budget, Mr. Summer called for the question on third reading as amended. Vote was unanimous.
12. Newberry
Opera House Resolution.
Mr. Pope requested Council adopt a resolution allowing the County to reimburse the Opera House Foundation for the repair to the extent allowed by the federal tax regulations.
Mr. Dawkins so moved; second by Mr. Hawkins. Voting for the motion: Councilmen Summer, Waldrop, Caldwell, Dawkins and Hawkins. Voting against the motion: Councilmen Livingston and Baker. Motion passed by majority vote.
13. Comments
from County Administrator.
Mr. Adams thanked Council for its thoughtful deliberations on the budget and its cooperation.
14. Comments
from Council Members.
Mr. Dawkins thanked the staff for its work on the budget and Mr. Adams for the way it was laid out. His only objection was that they didn’t get the information ahead of time.
Mr. Caldwell expressed his appreciation for the Opera House.
Mr. Waldrop mentioned the families of the fire fighters in Charleston.
Mr. Summer thanked the Citizens Advisory Committee for their input on the budget and Mr. Adams and the staff for their hard work and Council for their work.
Nancy Owen, County Auditor, requested that she be allowed speak, which was granted by Council. She thanked Council for proving to be some of the best public servants that we have ever had to serve in Newberry County government. Because the citizens spoke loudly and were very much concerned about what was going on in county government, Council stepped up to the plate better than any she has ever seen. Council responded in a most professional and generous way. Council listened to the public and responded in a way she could not be more proud of each and every one of the Council members. Ms. Owen thanked Council and has never been more proud of the democracy in Newberry County government because of the way Council stood as public servants and proved to be there for the good and betterment of each and every one of the citizens. Council took some harsh criticism and turned it into one of the most positive user-friendly budgets we have ever had. Each of the Council Members has shown what great leaders are all about. In adversity do we prove who is the great leader, and each of Council Member has certainly proven that to the citizens of Newberry County.
Ms. Owen said Mr. Adams was a great administrator and was definitely a keeper.
Ms. Owen thanked Mr. Pope for all he has done for Newberry County for so many years.
Mr. Adams stated that tomorrow at 10:00 a.m. there would be another significant economic development announcement in the Newberry County Industrial Park at I-26 and Highway 219 at the Confalonieri Building.
15. Future
Meetings.
The next Council meeting is July 11, 2007.
16. Adjournment.
Mr. Waldrop moved to adjourn. Mr. Summer declared the meeting adjourned.
Meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
NEWBERRY COUNTY COUNCIL
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Henry B. Summer, Chairman
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Susan C. Fellers, Clerk to Council
APPROVED: July 11, 2007
Amendment on page 1, Item 1 approved: July 24, 2007