STATE AUDITORS MEET WITH COUNTY COMMISSION - Agenda Items Processed

(02/12/2010)

Items during this week's meeting of the Calhoun Commission: - The commission met with state auditors reviewing their findings of the annual county audit, finding few problems with county management. The auditors made some recommendations regarding procedures. - The commission will support a grant application for outside basketball and tennis courts at Calhoun Middle-High School, which would be open to the public. - Jacob McCumbers was appointed to the Deputy Sheriff's Civil Service Board. The commission is seeking a community volunteer for a second opening, who must be a registered Republican. - County Clerk Richard Kirby reviewed a number of election items with the commissioners for the May 11th primary. - The commission approved an absentee voters policy. - A lengthy list of appointments to county and regional boards was reviewed, many of which county commissioners serve. - County Clerk Richard Kirby told commissioners he has concern about continued funding for the OES director's salary, which has yet to receive partial reimbursement from a state program, and continued funding for a Flood Plain Coordinator. Both positions receive minimal stipend salaries. - The commission will be applying for a new courthouse security grant to upgrade the entrances to the courthouse. See related stories: CALHOUN COMMISSION SEEKING GRANTS FOR COUNTY GROUPS - Fire Departments, EMS, Parks And Hospital CALHOUN BITING THE BULLET - Budget Problems Affecting Requests

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