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~~~ Voting aye on the motion were Commissioners Gustaveson, Pinney, Whitted and Willhoit. Voting nay was Commissioner Walker. The motion was declared passed. The Finance Officer was ree~uested to present a budget ordinance to the Board at their next meeting. Chairman Whitted referred to Item 10: Consideration of contract bet- ween the Orange County Health Department for reading of x-rays in lieu of services by Dr. Fuller of the District Health. Upon motion of Commissioner Pinney, seconded by Commissioner Gustaveson, it was moved and adopted to approve the Contract between the Orange County Health Department and Dr. 12ick 5uberman. (For copy of Contract see page 316 of this book.) Ghairman Whitted then asked Ben Lloyd to present his remarks to the Board of Commissioners . ' Mr. T,loyd spoke of the financial loss to farmers in the area due to the recent draught. He stated that he and others had appeared before the County Commissioners in regard to the salary increases recommended through a study done by State Personnel. He informed the County Commissioners of a meeting he had with representatives from the State Personnel Department, who had explained to Mr. Lloyd their method of determining classifications of County employees. Mr. Lloyd stated that he did not believe the Commission- ers had sufficient information for granting salary increases to County Department Heads, however, Mr. Lloyd provided the Boad with information which he had received from State Personnel. He asked the Board for comments. Commissioner Gustaveson reminded Mr. Lloyd that the positions of some County employees were compared to other positions within the County. He stated that job descriptions could not be compared with other counties, but that Orange County had competent employees and that it is important to keep competent employees in the. positions. Commissioner Walker stated that he had not seen the information pro- vided by Mr. Lloyd before, and he moved that the Board request Mrs. Horton from State Personnel to review with the Board the recommended salaries of the County Department Heads. Chairman Whitted stated that when the Board discussed salaries during the budget deliberations, they were presented salaries based on studies per- formed by State Personnel. State Personnel does not make recommendations for elected officials' salaries. Decisions made during the budget dis- cussions were based partially on the recommendation made by State Personnel. State Personnel made no recommendation for the County Manager's salary. Commissioner Willhoit stated that he felt instead of looking at salaries, one should look at the paygrades, which provided merit increases to employees. That the range of salaries within paygrades are to provide opportunities for merit increases. He added that he felt the State Person- nel people were competent in their field, however, allegations had been made and the Board would investigate this area further if it sees fit. Chairman Whitted stated that he had requested that the Department Heads' salaries be studied for consideration in the 1977-78 budget. Nx Lloyd has pointed out and provided information regarding the study. The Board's decision regarding these salaries was based on the State's recom- mendation as well as the level of the salary recommended, the job that is being done, and the people performing these jobs. Mr. Whitted stated that he felt the Board has sufficient information to make the decisions regard- ing the .salaries, and that the decisions regarding salaries were good decisions. Commissioner Walker urged the Board to request State Personnel to present to the Board of Commissioners a review of their studies of County salaries. Commissioner Pinney stated that he felt it was not necessary to ask State Personnel to attend a meeting, that he felt answers could be acquired through correspondences.