As published in Get This on July 10, 2014
By Hugh Martin
biscoewriter@yahoo.com
CANDOR – Tammy Owens, owner of GetFit StayFit/ MoCo InMotion in Troy, is looking forward to an evening of running and walking in the Town of Candor. The 4th Annual Peachy Feet takes place July 18, the eve of the N.C. Peach Festival.
Race Director Owens is always involved when it comes to organizing events for runners in Montgomery County, but Peachy Feet is a special race for her. “This is the granddaddy of all races in the county,” she says. “We should have approximately 200-230 participant walkers and runners.”
The event has become quite an event for spectators in the small town in southern Montgomery County. In addition to the participants, there will be musical entertainment for the runners and spectators. The Loaded Dice Band will perform at the Peach Exchange while a DJ will be playing in Fitzgerald Park.
“Our overall male and females (first through third places) will each receive a special handmade pottery piece,” Owens said.
A Fun Run begins at 7 p.m. and the 5K ceremony will begin at 7:45 p.m. The race will start promptly at 8 p.m.
Age category medals start at 9 years old up to 71 and older, in 5-year increments.
Registration is $20 before race day and $25 the day of the race.
Owens said the race is timed by Vac and Dash Timing Co. of Albemarle.
The certified route will be supervised by law enforcement and Candor Fire Department members, along with special volunteers from the community.
Friday, July 11, 2014
18th Annual N.C. Peach Festival expected to be biggest yet
As published in Get This! on July 10, 2014
By Hugh Martin
biscoewriter@yahoo.com
Note: Since the deadline for this story, the 2014 NC Peach Festival has announced new additions to the festival, including a Petting Zoo, a 150' Zip Line, Camel Rides and Gem Mining.
Also, according to Tammy Kellis: Helicopter rides will be on Railroad Street, behind Fitzgerald Park. There will be free parking off Railroad Street - easy to get to - turn on Debra Street from NC Highway 211 - then left on Railroad St. - complimentary golf cart transportation is provided for handicapped and elderly to and from the parade route and park.
CANDOR – The Town of Candor will be bursting at the seams July 19 as the N.C. Peach Festival kicks off the 18th year of celebrating the sweet, fuzzy fruit. The peach has defined Candor for over 100 years, and the town pays homage to the fruit every year on the third Saturday in July.
Blown-glass peaches, handmade at STARworks, are now available at The Town Hall in Candor and will also be available at the 2014 N.C. Peach Festival booth. (Contributed photo)
The festival started small, but Tammy Kellis, festival organizer and town clerk, says that this will be the biggest year yet.
“We just booked ‘Your Town’s Got Talent’ for the 2014 festival,” Kellis announced July 2. “Come on out for a chance for your karaoke singing to be shown on WCWG Channel 20.”
Kellis said that sign-up information will be available as the date nears. This will be the first year this event is held in conjunction with the N.C. Peach Festival.
Teresa Thomas, the 'Candor Peach,' can be found with many admirers during the N.C. Peach Festival in Candor. (Photo by N.C. Peach Festival)
Perennial musical favorite, the Sand Band, will anchor the entertainment, performing their award-winning Carolina Beach Music along with lots of rock ‘n’ roll standards.
The McKenzie Brothers will add a taste of country music to the event, with this being their first year appearing.
The event starts at 10 a.m. with the annual N.C. Peach Festival Parade, which travels down North Main Street from Church Street to the area near the Candor Elementary School on South Main Street.
The Marine Corps League Color Guard will lead the parade, followed by the grand marshal, retired peach grower Wayland Hicks.
N.C. Commissioner of Agriculture Steve Troxler will follow the grand marshal with the giant shopping cart, which is the N.C. Department of Agriculture’s promotional vehicle for North Carolina-grown farm commodities.
Shrine clubs in Stanly, Harnett and Moore counties will entertain the crowd with clowns, crazy vehicles, hillbillies and mini-race cars.
All 4 Fun Inflatables will be featured again with a selection of bouncy fun for the kids.
Speaking of kids, they are always delighted to meet Sir Purr, the mascot of the Carolina Panthers NFL franchise, who will be making an appearance again at this year’s N.C. Peach Festival and Parade.
With this being an election year, you can expect to see an assortment of politicians seeking votes.
Of course, you will find tractors, peach farmers and the guest of honor, North Carolina peaches!
The 2014 North Carolina Peach Queen, Hannah Williams, will be on hand throughout the festivities. Winners of the previous evening’s 2014 Peachy Feet running event will be introduced.
Nearly 200 vendors will line the streets around Fitzgerald Park in downtown Candor. The choices of peach ice cream, peach pies and a plethora of other foods will be available.
Handicapped parking will be available and a courtesy shuttle will be available to transport handicapped and elderly festival-goers to and from the park.
For more information, visit the website for the Town of Candor, www.townofcandornc.com, or call Candor Town Hall at (910) 974-4221.
By Hugh Martin
biscoewriter@yahoo.com
Note: Since the deadline for this story, the 2014 NC Peach Festival has announced new additions to the festival, including a Petting Zoo, a 150' Zip Line, Camel Rides and Gem Mining.
Also, according to Tammy Kellis: Helicopter rides will be on Railroad Street, behind Fitzgerald Park. There will be free parking off Railroad Street - easy to get to - turn on Debra Street from NC Highway 211 - then left on Railroad St. - complimentary golf cart transportation is provided for handicapped and elderly to and from the parade route and park.
CANDOR – The Town of Candor will be bursting at the seams July 19 as the N.C. Peach Festival kicks off the 18th year of celebrating the sweet, fuzzy fruit. The peach has defined Candor for over 100 years, and the town pays homage to the fruit every year on the third Saturday in July.
The festival started small, but Tammy Kellis, festival organizer and town clerk, says that this will be the biggest year yet.
“We just booked ‘Your Town’s Got Talent’ for the 2014 festival,” Kellis announced July 2. “Come on out for a chance for your karaoke singing to be shown on WCWG Channel 20.”
Kellis said that sign-up information will be available as the date nears. This will be the first year this event is held in conjunction with the N.C. Peach Festival.
Perennial musical favorite, the Sand Band, will anchor the entertainment, performing their award-winning Carolina Beach Music along with lots of rock ‘n’ roll standards.
The McKenzie Brothers will add a taste of country music to the event, with this being their first year appearing.
The event starts at 10 a.m. with the annual N.C. Peach Festival Parade, which travels down North Main Street from Church Street to the area near the Candor Elementary School on South Main Street.
The Marine Corps League Color Guard will lead the parade, followed by the grand marshal, retired peach grower Wayland Hicks.
N.C. Commissioner of Agriculture Steve Troxler will follow the grand marshal with the giant shopping cart, which is the N.C. Department of Agriculture’s promotional vehicle for North Carolina-grown farm commodities.
Shrine clubs in Stanly, Harnett and Moore counties will entertain the crowd with clowns, crazy vehicles, hillbillies and mini-race cars.
All 4 Fun Inflatables will be featured again with a selection of bouncy fun for the kids.
Speaking of kids, they are always delighted to meet Sir Purr, the mascot of the Carolina Panthers NFL franchise, who will be making an appearance again at this year’s N.C. Peach Festival and Parade.
With this being an election year, you can expect to see an assortment of politicians seeking votes.
Of course, you will find tractors, peach farmers and the guest of honor, North Carolina peaches!
Nearly 200 vendors will line the streets around Fitzgerald Park in downtown Candor. The choices of peach ice cream, peach pies and a plethora of other foods will be available.
Handicapped parking will be available and a courtesy shuttle will be available to transport handicapped and elderly festival-goers to and from the park.
For more information, visit the website for the Town of Candor, www.townofcandornc.com, or call Candor Town Hall at (910) 974-4221.
Friday, June 20, 2014
Montgomery schools hold graduations
As published in the Courier-Tribune on June 21, 2014
GOOD JOB! — Graduate Marco Antonio Marquez-Bello gets a congratulatory hug following the ceremony at East Montgomery High School. (Hugh Martin/The Courier-Tribune)
By Hugh Martin
biscoewriter@yahoo.com
TROY — Montgomery County Schools held graduation exercises at the three high schools on Friday and Saturday, June 13-14, with 290 graduates receiving their diplomas.
The Montgomery Learning Academy held its ceremony Friday at the East Montgomery High School Auditorium; 29 seniors crossed the stage.
Senior Class Representative Aimee Altunar-Dominguez led the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by Cassidy Barnes, who shared some inspirational thoughts.
Principal John Beard welcomed those present and introduced the guest speaker, Attorney Walter “Butch” Jenkins of Biscoe.
Following the confirmation of the candidates, Ericka Shaw gave a closing prayer.
After dodging a severe thunderstorm Friday evening, West Montgomery High School awarded diplomas to 127 seniors.
Attendees were welcomed by Brad Absher. Salutatorian Kaylan Galloway and Valedictorian Lauren Morris each spoke to the Warrior Class of 2014.
Diplomas were awarded by Principal Jack Cagle, Assistant Principal Cindy Sweet, counselors Telena Gooch and Ken Neal, Montgomery County Board of Education Vice Chair Tommy Blake and Dr. Jeff James, assistant superintendent of Learning for Montgomery County Schools.
Closing words were spoken by Brandon Scott.
A warm and sunny Saturday morning greeted graduates at East Montgomery High School.
Senior Class President Madison Chappell led the 134 seniors in the Pledge of Allegiance. Meghan Johnson, Salutatorian, welcomed those in attendance, followed by the Valedictory Address by Mallory Blake.
Diplomas were awarded by Principal Heather Seawell, Assistant Principal Tim Addis, Dr. Jeff James and Montgomery County Board of Education Chair Steve DeBerry.
In closing, Marissa Alvarez wished for the graduates’ skies to “always be Eagle Blue.”
GOOD JOB! — Graduate Marco Antonio Marquez-Bello gets a congratulatory hug following the ceremony at East Montgomery High School. (Hugh Martin/The Courier-Tribune)
By Hugh Martin
biscoewriter@yahoo.com
TROY — Montgomery County Schools held graduation exercises at the three high schools on Friday and Saturday, June 13-14, with 290 graduates receiving their diplomas.
The Montgomery Learning Academy held its ceremony Friday at the East Montgomery High School Auditorium; 29 seniors crossed the stage.
Senior Class Representative Aimee Altunar-Dominguez led the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by Cassidy Barnes, who shared some inspirational thoughts.
Principal John Beard welcomed those present and introduced the guest speaker, Attorney Walter “Butch” Jenkins of Biscoe.
Following the confirmation of the candidates, Ericka Shaw gave a closing prayer.
After dodging a severe thunderstorm Friday evening, West Montgomery High School awarded diplomas to 127 seniors.
Attendees were welcomed by Brad Absher. Salutatorian Kaylan Galloway and Valedictorian Lauren Morris each spoke to the Warrior Class of 2014.
Diplomas were awarded by Principal Jack Cagle, Assistant Principal Cindy Sweet, counselors Telena Gooch and Ken Neal, Montgomery County Board of Education Vice Chair Tommy Blake and Dr. Jeff James, assistant superintendent of Learning for Montgomery County Schools.
Closing words were spoken by Brandon Scott.
A warm and sunny Saturday morning greeted graduates at East Montgomery High School.
Senior Class President Madison Chappell led the 134 seniors in the Pledge of Allegiance. Meghan Johnson, Salutatorian, welcomed those in attendance, followed by the Valedictory Address by Mallory Blake.
Diplomas were awarded by Principal Heather Seawell, Assistant Principal Tim Addis, Dr. Jeff James and Montgomery County Board of Education Chair Steve DeBerry.
In closing, Marissa Alvarez wished for the graduates’ skies to “always be Eagle Blue.”
Thursday, June 19, 2014
Public yard sale at Walmart to benefit Duke Children’s Hospital
As published in the Courier-Tribune on June 19, 2014
By Hugh Martin
biscoewriter@yahoo.com
BISCOE — Ann Williams, Customer Service Manager for Walmart in Biscoe, is always looking for ideas to raise money for charities. She helps raise funds for one of her favorite local groups, Montgomery County Humane Society, and now she’s working on a community yard sale to support Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.
Walmart is the largest corporate supporter of CMN. In 1987, the late Sam Walton committed his company and its resources to raising money for children’s hospitals with the promise that “the associates will amaze you.”
Williams is one of those “amazing” associates.
“We got the idea from an event that was held at the Aberdeen Walmart,” Williams said. “We thought it would be a wonderful way for us to raise funds for CMN while also supporting the community.”
The yard sale will take place in the Biscoe Walmart parking lot on Saturday, June 21, from 7 a.m-1 p.m., rain or shine.
The cost for a seller to participate is $15 for two parking spaces. Extra spaces can be added for just $5 each. Setup time is from 6 a.m. until starting time. Spaces must be cleared by 1:30 p.m. Sellers must bring their own tables, canopies and chairs.
Sellers can keep the money they raise or they can choose to donate all or part of it. Williams said 100 percent of the fees collected will be donated to Children’s Miracle Network at Duke Children’s Hospital.
Walmart’s policy is that every child deserves the chance to live better. It has supported Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals for over 25 years and has raised more than $700 million for CMN hospitals.
For more information, contact Williams at (910) 428-1851.
By Hugh Martin
biscoewriter@yahoo.com
BISCOE — Ann Williams, Customer Service Manager for Walmart in Biscoe, is always looking for ideas to raise money for charities. She helps raise funds for one of her favorite local groups, Montgomery County Humane Society, and now she’s working on a community yard sale to support Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.
Walmart is the largest corporate supporter of CMN. In 1987, the late Sam Walton committed his company and its resources to raising money for children’s hospitals with the promise that “the associates will amaze you.”
Williams is one of those “amazing” associates.
“We got the idea from an event that was held at the Aberdeen Walmart,” Williams said. “We thought it would be a wonderful way for us to raise funds for CMN while also supporting the community.”
The yard sale will take place in the Biscoe Walmart parking lot on Saturday, June 21, from 7 a.m-1 p.m., rain or shine.
The cost for a seller to participate is $15 for two parking spaces. Extra spaces can be added for just $5 each. Setup time is from 6 a.m. until starting time. Spaces must be cleared by 1:30 p.m. Sellers must bring their own tables, canopies and chairs.
Sellers can keep the money they raise or they can choose to donate all or part of it. Williams said 100 percent of the fees collected will be donated to Children’s Miracle Network at Duke Children’s Hospital.
Walmart’s policy is that every child deserves the chance to live better. It has supported Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals for over 25 years and has raised more than $700 million for CMN hospitals.
For more information, contact Williams at (910) 428-1851.
Monday, June 16, 2014
Montgomery County hires finance director
As published in the Courier-Tribune on June 17, 2014
By Hugh Martin
biscoewriter@yahoo.com
TROY — C.D. “Chris” Crepps was appointed to the position of County Finance Director during the May meeting of the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners.
Crepps grew up in the Chapel-Hill area, but Montgomery County is not new to him. “My father is from Montgomery County,” he said. “He went to West Montgomery.”
Crepps visited family here as a child and still has family living here.
Before accepting the job in Montgomery County administration, Crepps worked as Finance Director for Cleveland County, just west of Charlotte.
He is a 1989 graduate of Northwood High School in Pittsboro and received his bachelor’s degree from N.C. State University, where he majored in accounting and minored in economics.
He earned his master’s degree in accounting at the N.C. State University College of Management in 1997.
Crepps is recognized by the N.C. CPA Board as a Certified Public Accountant.
He has volunteered with the American Association of Retired Persons Tax-Aide Program, which provides free personal income tax assistance and preparation to low and moderate-income taxpayers, with special attention to those age 60 and older.
Crepps served the United Way of Cleveland County as Treasurer on the agency board of directors and executive committee. He also served as the chair of the finance & audit committee, which provides oversight of all financial activities of United Way of Cleveland County.
His earlier work included assistant finance director of Cleveland County, director of finance and operations for Joint Orange/Chatham Community Action in Pittsboro and web analyst/customer service for Lockheed Martin.
Montgomery County’s population is about one-third of Cleveland County and Crepps likes that.
“This is a better fit for me,” he said. “I am working for some great people and I have very good people working for me.”
The position in Montgomery County has been vacant for over a year. County Manager Matthew Woodard took over the duties during the seach for the right candidate for the job.
By Hugh Martin
biscoewriter@yahoo.com
TROY — C.D. “Chris” Crepps was appointed to the position of County Finance Director during the May meeting of the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners.
Crepps visited family here as a child and still has family living here.
Before accepting the job in Montgomery County administration, Crepps worked as Finance Director for Cleveland County, just west of Charlotte.
He is a 1989 graduate of Northwood High School in Pittsboro and received his bachelor’s degree from N.C. State University, where he majored in accounting and minored in economics.
He earned his master’s degree in accounting at the N.C. State University College of Management in 1997.
Crepps is recognized by the N.C. CPA Board as a Certified Public Accountant.
He has volunteered with the American Association of Retired Persons Tax-Aide Program, which provides free personal income tax assistance and preparation to low and moderate-income taxpayers, with special attention to those age 60 and older.
Crepps served the United Way of Cleveland County as Treasurer on the agency board of directors and executive committee. He also served as the chair of the finance & audit committee, which provides oversight of all financial activities of United Way of Cleveland County.
His earlier work included assistant finance director of Cleveland County, director of finance and operations for Joint Orange/Chatham Community Action in Pittsboro and web analyst/customer service for Lockheed Martin.
Montgomery County’s population is about one-third of Cleveland County and Crepps likes that.
“This is a better fit for me,” he said. “I am working for some great people and I have very good people working for me.”
The position in Montgomery County has been vacant for over a year. County Manager Matthew Woodard took over the duties during the seach for the right candidate for the job.
Saturday, June 14, 2014
Troy public hearing for rezoning for mobile home park
As published in the Courier-Tribune on June 15, 2014
By Hugh Martin
biscoewriter@yahoo.com
TROY – Montgomery County commissioners have scheduled a public hearing for Tuesday, June 17, to consider the rezoning of nearly 55 acres of property for the purpose of constructing a mobile home park.
The property is on U.S. 220 Alternate, just north of the Candor city limits. The southern border is Candor-Troy Road; Small Road borders to the north.
Earlier this month, Candor commissioners approved a resolution to relinquish ETJ zoning jurisdiction for a portion of this property to Montgomery County for the project. The land is currently zoned for industrial use.
The request to rezone the property was made by Mary H. Ballard of Pinehurst, who represents the property owners, Ewing Family LLC of Sebastian, Fla. The property was rezoned industrial in 2008 for the purpose of constructing a biofuel manufacturing and distribution operation.
The earlier rezoning was hotly contested and approved over the objections of neighboring property owners. The biofuel project never materialized.
In the application to rezone the property to Residential R-3, Ballard states, “There is a need for affordable small acreage size tracts for residential purposes in the Candor area.”
If rezoning is approved, the property would be used to locate both single- and double-wide mobile homes on individual lots. A mobile home park is located on adjacent property, across Small Road. Individual mobile homes are located on adjacent properties to the east and south.
County water is available to the site, but there is no sewer. Access to the site would be either from Small Road or Candor-Troy Road. Aberdeen Carolina and Western Railroad owns a 100-foot right-of-way along U.S. 220 Alternate.
The hearing will take place during the regular commissioners’ meeting beginning at 6 p.m. in the Board of Commissioners Assembly Room at 102 East Spring St. in Troy.
By Hugh Martin
biscoewriter@yahoo.com
TROY – Montgomery County commissioners have scheduled a public hearing for Tuesday, June 17, to consider the rezoning of nearly 55 acres of property for the purpose of constructing a mobile home park.
The property is on U.S. 220 Alternate, just north of the Candor city limits. The southern border is Candor-Troy Road; Small Road borders to the north.
Earlier this month, Candor commissioners approved a resolution to relinquish ETJ zoning jurisdiction for a portion of this property to Montgomery County for the project. The land is currently zoned for industrial use.
The request to rezone the property was made by Mary H. Ballard of Pinehurst, who represents the property owners, Ewing Family LLC of Sebastian, Fla. The property was rezoned industrial in 2008 for the purpose of constructing a biofuel manufacturing and distribution operation.
The earlier rezoning was hotly contested and approved over the objections of neighboring property owners. The biofuel project never materialized.
In the application to rezone the property to Residential R-3, Ballard states, “There is a need for affordable small acreage size tracts for residential purposes in the Candor area.”
If rezoning is approved, the property would be used to locate both single- and double-wide mobile homes on individual lots. A mobile home park is located on adjacent property, across Small Road. Individual mobile homes are located on adjacent properties to the east and south.
County water is available to the site, but there is no sewer. Access to the site would be either from Small Road or Candor-Troy Road. Aberdeen Carolina and Western Railroad owns a 100-foot right-of-way along U.S. 220 Alternate.
The hearing will take place during the regular commissioners’ meeting beginning at 6 p.m. in the Board of Commissioners Assembly Room at 102 East Spring St. in Troy.
Saturday, June 7, 2014
Candor 2014-15 budget contains no tax hike
As published in the Courier-Tribune on June 4, 2014
By Hugh Martin
biscoewriter@yahoo.com
CANDOR – Candor Commissioners adopted the budget for fiscal year 2014-15 following a public hearing during the regular monthly meeting on Monday.
The $1,332,495 budget will not require a tax increase. The tax rate will remain at 62 cents per $100 of property value.
“We want to hold the tax rate the same,” said Phillip Hearne, Candor Mayor. “It’s tight across the board.”
Hearne said town employees deserve the 2 percent pay raise included in the budget.
During the public hearing, former Mayor Becky Williams questioned the board and Town Advisor Ron Niland on the proposed budget. Williams asked if the N.C. Local Government Commission had advised the town to raise the fund balance.
“Yes, for the past two years,” Niland answered.
Williams asked what percentage of the budget the fund balance covered. Niland told her that he didn’t have the exact numbers, but that it was around 18-20 percent.
Williams said that she recalled that Niland had indicated last year that the fund balance would be 35 percent and later said that the town had made two large purchases over the past two years that were not budgeted.
Williams was alluding to the purchased of an 18-acre tract of land for possible future construction of a new fire department. The purchase, approved at the August 2012 meeting, was financed by borrowing “no more than $70,000” from BB&T Bank.
The purchase of a brush truck unit for the fire department was authorized late last year. Records show that the vehicle was acquired through Homeland Security only for the cost of transporting it to the town.
“You’ve got to hold the line,” Williams told the board. “I’d like to see you take a closer look at requests that come up throughout the year.”
Commissioner Jerry Brewer asked Tammy Kellis, Town Clerk, if revenues were coming in as expected. Kellis replied that they were.
Williams asked if commissioners had read every line item of the budget that they were voting on.
Niland responded that there had been meetings to discuss the budget and the commissioners had called himself, Hearne and Kellis to ask questions.
Williams expressed her concern that the commissioners were not asking questions about the budget during the meeting. Commissioner Tim Smith said that he had asked questions and Commissioner Rob Martin made some queries during the meeting.
“I’ve had some calls on some things,” Hearne said. “We have very good communication with this board and I appreciate that.”
Hearne said that he felt good about the budget for the current year and about the 2014-15 budget.
By Hugh Martin
biscoewriter@yahoo.com
CANDOR – Candor Commissioners adopted the budget for fiscal year 2014-15 following a public hearing during the regular monthly meeting on Monday.
The $1,332,495 budget will not require a tax increase. The tax rate will remain at 62 cents per $100 of property value.
“We want to hold the tax rate the same,” said Phillip Hearne, Candor Mayor. “It’s tight across the board.”
Hearne said town employees deserve the 2 percent pay raise included in the budget.
During the public hearing, former Mayor Becky Williams questioned the board and Town Advisor Ron Niland on the proposed budget. Williams asked if the N.C. Local Government Commission had advised the town to raise the fund balance.
“Yes, for the past two years,” Niland answered.
Williams asked what percentage of the budget the fund balance covered. Niland told her that he didn’t have the exact numbers, but that it was around 18-20 percent.
Williams said that she recalled that Niland had indicated last year that the fund balance would be 35 percent and later said that the town had made two large purchases over the past two years that were not budgeted.
Williams was alluding to the purchased of an 18-acre tract of land for possible future construction of a new fire department. The purchase, approved at the August 2012 meeting, was financed by borrowing “no more than $70,000” from BB&T Bank.
The purchase of a brush truck unit for the fire department was authorized late last year. Records show that the vehicle was acquired through Homeland Security only for the cost of transporting it to the town.
“You’ve got to hold the line,” Williams told the board. “I’d like to see you take a closer look at requests that come up throughout the year.”
Commissioner Jerry Brewer asked Tammy Kellis, Town Clerk, if revenues were coming in as expected. Kellis replied that they were.
Williams asked if commissioners had read every line item of the budget that they were voting on.
Niland responded that there had been meetings to discuss the budget and the commissioners had called himself, Hearne and Kellis to ask questions.
Williams expressed her concern that the commissioners were not asking questions about the budget during the meeting. Commissioner Tim Smith said that he had asked questions and Commissioner Rob Martin made some queries during the meeting.
“I’ve had some calls on some things,” Hearne said. “We have very good communication with this board and I appreciate that.”
Hearne said that he felt good about the budget for the current year and about the 2014-15 budget.
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