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297 <br /> <br />Hiring/Spending Freeze <br /> <br /> Commissioner Casper introduced the proposal to impose a hiring and spending <br />freeze for County Government, stating the need to bring all unnecessary spending <br />under control. She proposed that as of January 3, 1995 all vacant positions be <br />brought to the Board for approval. Commissioner Casper further suggested that <br />any purchase over $5,000.00 (or other specific amount) be brought to the Board <br />for approval. <br /> <br /> There was lengthy discussion relative to the proposed hiring and spending <br />freeze. Chairman Barnhart recommended that the Board meet with the larger <br />departments to obtain a better understanding of costs associated with these <br />programs. He also asked Commissioner Casper to work with the County Manager to <br />provide more detailed information to the Board concerning the proposed spending <br />freeze. <br /> <br /> UPON MOTION of Commissioner Casper, seconded by Commissioner Olio-Mills and <br />unanimously carried, the Board moved to implement the hiring freeze immediately <br />for every facet of County government. <br /> <br />INFORMAL PUBLIC COMMENTS <br /> <br /> At 9:00 P.M., Chairman Barnhart opened the meeting for Informal Public <br />Comments. <br /> <br /> Ms. Jo Coble spoke against the proposed plans to expand the County Landfill <br />and called for alternatives to landfilltng. She stated approval of Option C, <br />together with the possible future approval of Option B, could lead to a total of <br />50 years for the future life of the landfill. Ms. Coble stated in her opinion <br />new technology for composttng or incineration would be available in five years. <br />In conclusion, she asked the Board to appoint a committee at its next meeting to <br />seek alternatives to landfilltng and to stay abreast of the County's plans for <br />the disposal of solid waste. <br /> <br /> There was no one else present to address the Board, and Chairman Barnhart <br />closed that portion of the meeting. <br /> <br />Open Meetings Law <br /> <br /> Chairman Barnhart asked Mr. Hartsell to prepare information relative to the <br />new Open Meetings Law for distribution to County departments and boards and <br />committees. <br /> <br />Closed Session <br /> <br /> UPON MOTION of Chairman Barnhart, seconded by Commissioner Casper and <br />unanimously carried, the Board moved to go into closed session to consult with <br />the County Attorney regarding pending or threatened litigation pursuant to G.S. <br />143-318.11(a)(3). <br /> <br /> UPON MOTION of Chairman Barnhart, seconded by Commissioner Casper and <br />unanimously carried, the closed session was adjourned. <br /> <br />No action was reported from the closed session. <br /> <br />Adjournment <br /> <br /> There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was <br />adjourned at 9:50 P.M. <br /> <br />Clerk to the Board <br /> <br /> <br />