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CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT — JEFFREY K. BARTON <br />Administrator Baird announced that the Clerk of the Court's recommended Budget for <br />2010/2011 was $995,075, a $30,775 or 3.0% reduction from last year. <br />Clerk of Circuit Court and Comptroller Jeffrey Barton emphasized the strain in making <br />cuts, as well as the pressure of accomplishing more demands with less people. He feared that <br />next year would bring more cuts, and that people would be let go. He stressed that the job could <br />not be accomplished with less people, due to technical outside responses and demands. Mr. <br />Barton stated that he was willing to cut more than what was originally proposed, but voiced <br />concern that if demands on staff continue to escalate, more people would be needed, not less. He <br />advised the Board that he would be willing to compromise and cut his budget by half of what the <br />Board is asking, $15,000 to $20,000, instead of $30,775. <br />Commissioner Davis gave kudos to Mr. Barton and his staff, and agreed that next year <br />would probably be the same. <br />There was a brief discussion between Mr. Barton and the Board regarding the amount of <br />time spent by his staff assisting the Housing Authority, reviewing and dealing with State <br />mandates, and working with the State as a team. <br />Administrator Baird explained the situation with the Housing Authority, and agreed to <br />work with Mr. Barton to make improvements. <br />Commissioner Wheeler supported Mr. Barton's request to cut his Budget by $15,000 in <br />lieu of $30,775. <br />Chairman O'Bryan expressed that he would bring this back for Board direction at the end <br />of the meeting. <br />15 <br />July 14, 2010 <br />