Agenda County Council Meeting May 20, 2024

Audio – Council Meeting

Auditor

• • The auditor is going to start providing monthly receipts and disbursement reports, which is a positive change. This information helps to determine whether the county is on-plan or off-plan when it comes to managing the budget and achieving savings goals.
    • Feb 19, 2024 Council Resolution – Financial Goals
      • Health Fund – 1 million
      • Rainy Day Fund – 2.5 million
  • The auditor received approval to spend $22, 752.77 on new office furniture. The funds were recovered from the recovery of tax money from individuals who were not eligible for a homestead deduction. The county hires a contractor who receives a percentage of what is collected.

Highway Department. The superintendent received approval to recruit for 6 vacancies. Money has been budgeted; the superintendent just needed the council to approve an appropriation.

“Sock Factory” Money.” The balance is $228,608.36. Prior conversations by the council discussed transferring this money to the Helmsburg Community Development Corp. Additional research has indicated that the commissioners need to develop an ordinance and establish a new account to manage the funds.

• • The ordinance is to document the intent of the gift and guide the management of the fund.
  • The county acquired the Fore Bare Feet Sock Factory, which it sold in 2014 for $417,000. The funds have been used for a stormwater project in Helmsburg.