2011 - 04-18-2011 Reg. Meeting - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

800� 24 ;,: 44 The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. It was noted by Attorney Talbert that since the vote was unanimous the matter would not have to come before the Board for a second vote. A copy of the revised Library Ordinance is attached to these minutes and by this reference made a part hereof. The Board considered an amendment to Tax Management Associates (TMA) agreement for the "Discovery" Program. Tax Administrator Dwane Brinson stated that Tax Management Associates has been auditing Lee County business accounts greater than $50,000 for several years. The County currently uses several of TMA's products in addition to auditing services, one being the new online business listing application presented and approved in December 2010. The Discovery Program is a product where TMA canvasses the county, verifies businesses and provides an estimated assessment of these unlisted businesses to the county tax office at which time these businesses are then placed on the county tax books. It was noted that TMA would charge 45% for discovery contracts and audit services would remain at 30 %. After discussion, Commissioner Womack moved to approve a Business Personal Property Services Contract Addendum between Tax Management Associates and Lee County, a copy of which is attached to these minutes and by this reference made a part hereof. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Hayes, Oldham, Parks, Paschal, Reives, Shook, and Womack Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. The Board considered a Retirement Incentive Plan for the upcoming year. County Manager John Crumpton stated it is clear that the County will need to reduce headcount in order to balance the upcoming budget at our existing tax rate. The retirement incentive plan he proposed will give employees the opportunity to announce their retirement intentions early so those numbers can be worked in the budget process. Mr. Crumpton stated if employees accept the incentive offer the cost to the County would be $500.00 for each five years of service to the County plus any accrued vacation time. Savings will be at least nine months of salary and benefits, with the average salary and benefits of each employee being $42,000, the first year's savings will be at least $27,720 per person. The following "Requirements" must be met: • Must be eligible for either full or partial retirement from the Local Government Retirement System. • Must have been employed by Lee County for at least five consecutive years. • Must be eligible by September 1, 2011 to take retirement. • Must notify Human Resources in writing of your intent to retire by May 10, 2011. The following "Incentives" will apply: • All eligible employees who retire on September 1, 2011 will receive a one -time payment of $500 for every five years of Lee County service. • Employees eligible for longevity pay will receive their longevity pay for FY 2012 on September 1, 2011 or on the day they retire. • Employees who take retirement and are age fifty (50) or above and meet the number of service years requirements will be eligible for the health care coverage as outlined in the Lee County Personnel Policy. Intent to retire must be received in Human Resources by May 10, 2011. All paperwork required to retire must be filled out and submitted to the Local Government Retirement System at that time. F