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Mr. Sherlock reported that the 2 miles on Webb Road is about 98% done and JIL will move in to <br /> do the paving on Monday. It usually takes a week per mile to complete. The rain has slowed <br /> everyone down. It is good to have 2 different contractors to do the projects, <br /> 7.10:15 AM — PUBLIC HEARING -- HALL COUNTY BUDGET— Lancaster made a motion and <br /> Arnold seconded to open the public hearing for the Hall County budget. Arnold, Lancaster, <br /> McFarland Purdy, Quandt, Schuppan and Ziola all voted yes and none voted no. Motion <br /> carried. <br /> Chairman McFarland called for public participation and no one responded. <br /> Lancaster made a motion and Ziola seconded to close the public hearing. Arnold, Lancaster, <br /> McFarland Purdy, Quandt, Schuppan and Ziola all voted yes and none voted no. Motion <br /> carried. <br /> DISCUSS AND APPROVE 1% ADDITIONAL ALLOWABLE INCREASE—Chairman McFarland <br /> called for comments and no one responded. <br /> Lancaster made a motion and Arnold seconded to approve the additional 1% allowable <br /> increase. <br /> Mr. Quandt stated that he is disappointed in the budget process. The tax payer did not have <br /> choice in the valuation increase and the board could have helped by decreasing the tax rate <br /> when there was an opportunity to do so but they did not do it. They helped Stuhr Museum and <br /> the roads. <br /> Schuppan expressed concern about the $400,000.00 that was added stating it was an insult to <br /> the county tax payer. He stated he cannot vote for it and the additional 1%. Discussion was <br /> held regarding the valuations. <br /> Arnold asked if they would reconsider and agree on a compromise. It is good to put dollars <br /> aside but there seems to be no support. This will affect the county for years to come; it affects <br /> our ability to have room for growth. Schuppan requested to take out the $400,000.00. Arnold <br /> suggested meeting half way as a compromise, to reduce the budget but to approve the 1%. If <br /> they do not they will be cutting next year. <br /> Lancaster requested to address the comments about the valuation increase. Valuations are <br /> determined by sales and they are paying their fair share. There issues on the court house that <br /> will cost. <br /> County Surveyor Casey Sherlock addressed the board and noted that the last time they did not <br /> approve the 1% and cut the budget they took it out of the road department and they are still <br /> behind. <br /> Arnold made a motion to reduce the $400,000.00. There is a motion and second on the floor. <br /> Arnold withdrew his second to approve the additional 1%. Chairman McFarland called for a <br /> seconded to the motion and no one responded. Motion failed for a lack of a second. <br /> Mr. Fegley was present. Discussion was held that this would change the entire budget and they <br /> would have to address the resolution and he asked the board what they wanted to change. <br /> They would change the $400,000 that was budgeted for the courthouse. <br /> 5 <br />