BUTLER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Monday, November 18, 2002

Commission Chairman Randy Doll called the Butler County Board of Commissioners to order at 8:00 a.m. Present were Commissioner Bill Shriver, Commissioner Will Carpenter, Administrator Will Johnson Jr., and Clerk Sherry Melugin.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Commissioner Doll motioned to approve the Minutes of the Butler County Commissioners Meeting of Tuesday, November 12, 2002 (no Meeting held on Monday, November 11, 2002 due to Veterans Day). Commissioner Carpenter seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

ITEMS OF BUSINESS

Gus Collins, City of El Dorado came before the Board of Commissioners seeking county participation in the El Dorado Neighborhood Revitalization Program.

After reviewing information submitted by Gus Collins, Commissioner Shriver motioned to table signing the agreement until further information is obtained. Commissioner Carpenter seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Stan Stewart, City Manager of El Dorado came before the Board of Commissioners to give an update of proposed movie theater located South of the Butler County Community Building. Discussions regarding location, parking lot and drainage brought the conclusion that more specifics are needed regarding this project.

OTHER ITEMS OF BUSINESS

Will Johnson Jr., Butler County Administrator presented to the Board of Commissioners proposals on the new Commission Districts. The Commission Expansion Proposal includes 15 options for the Commissioners to review. Mr. Johnson suggested scheduling a work session to discuss the options.

Stan Cox, Butler County Sheriff addressed the Board of Commissioners regarding the job placement of a new detective. The position is allowed per budget. Will Johnson Jr., Butler County Administrator stated that he would process the paperwork for this job placement. Mr. Cox also addressed the Board of Commissioners regarding authorization to use the bus barn for maintenance work on the county vehicles. He offered his auto maintenance / mechanical services and it was stated to him that his time off should be for time off. His gesture was appreciated but not necessary.

EXCUTIVE SESSION

Commissioner Doll motioned to go into Executive Session at 9:04 a.m. for 10 minutes to discuss personnel matters of non-elected personnel. Commissioner Carpenter seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

RECONVENE

Commissioner Doll called the Commissioners meeting back to order at 9:17 a.m.

ADJOURNMENT

Commissioner Shriver motioned to adjourn the Board of Commissioners Meeting at 9:17 a.m. Commissioner Carpenter seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.