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<br /> George Gross <br />, representing the Citizens’ Review Committee, explained the CRC’s <br />formation 5 years ago, its purpose, its membership of 2 individuals appointed by each <br />Commissioner, the process the CRC uses in regard to the Sheriff’s budget, and how they make <br />decisions. He spoke well of the Sheriff’s management philosophy and use of the zero-based <br />budget. <br />Deputy Charles Philip Craig <br /> was concerned aboutkeeping employees and the need to <br />pay them so they can work here and live here. <br />Duane Weiss <br /> , representing IRC Taxpayer’s Association president, advised that Mr. <br />Coffey prepared a PowerPoint presentation on their behalf: <br /> Frank Coffey <br />expressed appreciation to the Commissioners with whom he and Mr. <br />Weiss had met, and to staff members for their time and help. He advised of the Taxpayers’ <br />Association’s concerns regarding the Sheriff’s proposed budget and request for additional <br />employees. He made several suggestions for reductions in the proposed budget and <br />recommended that the Board establish a “citizen’s budget oversight committee”. (A copy of Mr. <br />Coffey’s presentation is on file with the backup.) <br />Sheriff Raymond <br /> made a brief rebuttal stating that he has, every year, offered Mr. <br />Coffey and the Taxpayers’ Association the opportunity to participate in their budget process. He <br />also disputed several figures in Mr. Coffey’s presentation. <br /> Discussion ensued. <br /> <br />MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Lowther, <br />SECONDED by Chairman Neuberger, to raise (Sheriff’s <br />Office) salaries to where Martin County’s (Sheriff’s <br />Office) salaries are. <br /> <br /> Barbara Armor <br />, a local bank’s residential lender, supported the Motion based on the <br />thought that a starting salary in IRC might qualify someone to buy only a $95,000 house. <br /> The following spoke in support of the Sheriff’s budget request: <br />Sgt.Bill LawsonDeputy Robert HattonCorrections Officer Roger Harrington, <br /> , , <br />Deputy Annie NortonDeputy Valerie ReinhartDeputy Marshall Bruce, Sgt. Troy <br />, , <br />SkullingsJail Nurse Yvonne Paz, and CaptainBill McMillan. <br />, <br />July 12, 2006 <br /> <br />12 <br /> <br />