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Cautious about unstable economic conditions, the Moore County Board of Commissioners was in a penny-pinching mood at a Thursday work session.
The commissioners told a gathering of county employees, mostly off-duty law enforcement personnel, that they understand their concerns but hinted that an increase in benefits is unlikely in the new budget.
“This board is going to make hard decisions, some you’re not going to like,” Chairman Tim Lea said. “We’re going to do everything we can to make sure you keep your jobs.”
Earlier in the meeting, Lea had asked for a show of hands of any in the audience who know someone who is unemployed and cannot find a job. Hands went up throughout the group.
The commissioners leavened their grim comments with praise for the work accomplished by county employees and promised that things will get better once the economy improves.
But in the meantime, the economy remains sluggish. Lea reported that some private companies are turning to contractors to cover employee needs to avoid the heavy costs of insurance and other benefits. And Commissioner Cindy Morgan said that Mecklenburg County faces several hundred layoffs.
So far, Moore County has not been forced to lay off employees, require furloughs or institute pay cuts — measures that have been taken by the public schools, other counties and the state to make ends meet. The commissioners said the county has been able to meet basic budget needs through wise management and careful planning of assets.
“We’re blessed in this county,” said Commissioner Larry Caddell, who pointed out that Moore County is in relatively good financial shape. “We’ve tried to be good stewards.”
Caddell said he sympathized with employee concerns and admitted that many carry out jobs, especially in law enforcement, that he could never do.
“Thank God, there are people like you to do the jobs you do,” he said. “I do appreciate what you do.”
Commissioner Jimmy Melton agreed with the others and pointed out that one reason Moore County is in such good financial shape is the proactive stance taken by the board and the county administration.
Commissioner Nick Picerno said the board is looking at every source to alleviate financial difficulties, including cost-saving measures and seeking grants to cover programs and building needs. He said the board is looking at every possible way to save money.
“Our ultimate goal is to have the least tax burden on our citizens and that you are paid fairly,” Picerno said.
Once the county overcomes these economic hurdles, Lea promised that county employees will receive appropriate compensation.
“You’re our most valuable asset,” Lea assured them.
Employee Benefits
The discussion followed a presentation on employee benefits by Human Resources Director Denise Brooks, who covered health insurance, 401(k) retirement plans, longevity issues and performance evaluations. An employee committee assisted with her findings.
Comparative figures were presented on premiums paid by the county for health insurance, averaging $583.33 per employee, with employees paying additional sums when coverage is extended to spouses and children.
Brooks said she was not recommending a change this year, but she did describe ideas that might help to cut the cost in the future.
One example would be offering alternate plans — a basic plan and a premium plan, with the county paying for basic and offering the employee the option to “buy up” to the premium plan.
Analysis of employee turnover showed that 33 employees resigned in 2009, including 18 with three or more years service with the county. In 2008, the number of resignations was 34, of whom 26 had at least three years service.
In the initial budget adopted for the current fiscal year, the commissioners put a hold on longevity pay. However, this benefit was largely restored later in the year.
Turnover information was included in the discussion of longevity benefits, and Brooks offered data on the differences between offering longevity raises at a minimum of three or five years. She suggested that the county might include more specific questions to employees in their exit interviews to determine more details about their reasons for resigning.
One cost-saving concept mentioned is an early retirement incentive. An example cited is offering a lump sum payment amounting to three months of wages with an increase in insurance benefits upon retirement by Aug. 1 this year. The county could then leave the position vacant for six months and make some savings, she reported.
The commissioners discussed the report but took no action, pending work later in the spring on the 2010-11 fiscal year budget.
Cutting Board Expenses
The commissioners reached consensus on two other matters presented during the meeting and voted unanimously to accept a purchasing policy proposal prepared by County Attorney Misty Randall Leland and to target some cuts in their own budget for the new year.
Leland described a policy incorporating informal bidding, formal bidding and negotiations for construction, purchases and service contracts and streamlining the process. Her presentation was a follow-up of a study reported to the commissioners at their planning mini-retreat in the fall.
The proposed policy was developed by the county attorney because of the need to comply with state law requirements pertaining to purchasing practices by local governments.
Among her ideas is discontinuance of newspaper advertising for bids, something that would save money. Leland reported that the county could satisfy the statutory requirement by posting notices on the Web site.
The commissioners also discussed proposed cuts in the governing body portion of the next budget as prepared by Megan Owrey Garner, clerk to the board.
Proposed cuts totaling $14,297 include such things as eliminating School of Government Foundation voluntary dues ($8,937), eliminating Chamber of Commerce membership dues, reducing or eliminating payments for the commissioners and spouses to attend ceremonial dinners and eliminating nonessential advertisements.
Melton questioned one suggested option, which would reduce or eliminate payments to clergy members invited to open board meetings with prayer. The county has been paying ministers $25 per meeting, totaling $550 a year.
Lea argued that most ministers do not expect payment for the opportunity to pray for the county. He said many of the ministers give the stipend away and do not keep it for themselves.
Morgan suggested a schedule for a series of water/sewer meetings with municipal leaders as offered by the county at the last joint meeting of county and municipal elected officials. The meetings may be held in May.
At the recommendation of Caddell, the board agreed to move its April 5 meeting to Tuesday, April 6, to avoid a conflict with the Easter Monday tradition.
Contact Florence Gilkeson at (910) 693-2479 or by e-mail at florence@thepilot.com.
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None 3 years, 2 months ago
What about a 10% cut in county employee salaries for those earning more than 30K a year, as well as school administrators. Now we're talking real money and savings!
How much does our county attorney who files actions against taxpayers earn for her conflict of interest position?
jr27356 3 years, 2 months ago
i agree with the first two posts ,all the government wants to do is give the little man the shaft.
None 3 years, 2 months ago
@expatriate ~ I found out today that Sandhills Community College received their $160,000. request for campus police. Now Dave Reece walks around campus armed and dangerous. County politics have gone from stupid to ridiculous. If the talking heads in Carthage just cut 10% from managers, and school administrators we're looking at several million dollars.
What counter arguments? County and School Administration continue to line their deep pockets while taxpayers continue to be overtaxed. Go figure....Oh! Susan Pusser declined a "contractual cost of living increase", well, at her 160K salary, she can very well afford the "gift" to taxpayers.
silentbob 3 years, 2 months ago
Toda you and expatriate need to move in together, here you go again making assumptions about things that you have no clue about. I am sure you have know idea what is going on at SCC you just think you do. If you two have all the answers why don't you put your name on the ballot and run for county commisioner or something. The county employees have more concern about the community in their pinky finger than you do in your whole body, that's been proven by you talking about the luxuries that you enjoy. I think you and Toda talk so much you should lead by example and be the first two citizens to donate 10% of your salaries to the county, you should since the two of you have such a concern for the community it would be just a small gesture.
None 3 years, 2 months ago
@silentbob: " I am sure you have know idea what is going on at SCC you just think you do". With all due respect s-bob, seeing is believing. I saw David Reece with a gun and handcuffs on him TODAY! Get off your duff and go to the Dempsey Center, walk upstairs, left side from the campus side, go through the doors in front of you over the Bookstore - go through the second set of doors and you will be facing his desk! $160,000. worth of political bull-sh looking you in the eye ((-)).
"that's been proven by you talking about the luxuries that you enjoy" What are talking about? Apparently you haven't lived here long enough to know how the politics work in Moore County. Does tax and spend mean anything to you? The only benefit I receive from the county is a trip to the landfill on Hwy 5 twice a week to discard my trash....
Take the time to investigate what salaries are being paid to those people in managerial positions with the county and school system. Why does this county need a manager and an assistant earning $200,000. in salaries and benefits? Go over to the Pinkney Center on Dowd Street and inquire about the number of staff it takes to administer school programs - get ready to swallow your tongue; next stop is Hwy 15-501 at the Moore County School s office. Assistants with assistants who have secretaries who have secretaries...and the tax dollars flow down hill until they get to those who should be receiving the adults portion as opposed to the child's portion - the teachers!
You - Sir, have no idea what you are talking about as most "teabaggers" on blogs exhibit. Why should I give Larry Caddell who spends millions of taxpayers money on Hilton Head Waterfront property in downtown Carthage any credit for his crony-ism. Just take the time to look up Johnny and Mary Jane Grime at the Register of Deeds. Then repost your diatribe!
None 3 years, 2 months ago
@silentbob ~ please let me continue in response to running for public office. If I could start a "write-in" candidate against Morgan and Blake, I would welcome an opportunity to defeat both of them. I soundly believe that the truth makes heaven shine, and I would be the first to say, I would never be elected to public office because my opinion and beliefs are mine and not for sale to Political Action Committees or Lobbyists!
Anyone who cares to have someone representing their interests, let me know: toda1@mindspring.com
Mtnneer88 3 years, 2 months ago
Start cuts at the top...Cary McSwain Public Safety Director...Emergency manger....Fire Marshal....EMS director...can't 1 person do this job? Would save a ton of money! Oh..that's right McSwain would not have anybody to put on a review committee with the loss of county staff! GO FIGURE!
None 3 years, 2 months ago
@Mtnneer88: I take comfort in knowing I'm not the only one in this county who sees out of control spending...did you over look the Sheriff's Department? But how many in the chain-of-command will fit into one car for a trip for lunch ~ Opp's, I forgot Eastwood had to close.
@expatriate: it would stand to reason the "power" brokers would at least let us see what one person with assistant's, and secretaries are being paid? Their strategy is to lump all personnel salaries into one budget line item so those who pay the bills will never see the light of day! Their lame argument is that personnel matters are not public record....My friend you are asking for waaaaay too much! SCC, Schools and County employees?
You're promoting civil unrest!!!
CSmithson 3 years, 2 months ago
@expatriate
You have been reminding me of something. First was the "bored housewife opens store downtown" comments and now mention of the Rhino Times. Might you recall a little experiment someone had around here a few years back called the "Hippo Times?" It was Moore County's version of The Onion. Just asking.
nbrabham 3 years, 2 months ago
My opinion is like some of the rest start at the head and then trickle down. If they cut the 6 figure salaries then we can make a real good start. I think the superintendent should take a 2/3 pay cut and earn 53,000 she could live off of that and you will have enough to pay two teachers afterwards.
silentbob 3 years, 2 months ago
Toda Im not saying that you haven't been to SCC and seen Dave Reece what I said is you have know idea what is happening there or in this county. I know about the politics in this county I have been in LE here for over 20 years. I also know that you would not have much of a chance at beating anyone in an election you would kill your chances when you started talking. I don't disagree with every point you make there does need to be some fat trimmed around the top of our goverment.
silentbob 3 years, 2 months ago
Expatriate you show your lack of intelligents everytime you write something and Toda you need to get over the fact that someone in a ranking position in LE fired you or you did not have what it takes to do the job.
silentbob 3 years, 2 months ago
What it requires is some intelligents, common sense and a sense of civic duty and unfortunately for you and fortunately for the rest of our community you have none of these qualities.
None 3 years, 2 months ago
@silentbob:"what I said is you have know idea what is happening there or in this county". Then prove me wrong! So if I have personal knowledge of something ~ you contend that I still don't know what is happening in this county? No wonder law enforcement continues to have public challenges when decisions are made by those who claim to know the law. So how do you handle eye witnesses in court?
The absurdity to critique @expatriate with a statement like,"Expatriate you show your lack of intelligents" ? INTELLIGENCE
Sir if you have a degree in any discipline from any college or university which is representative of law enforcement, we are in more trouble than first thought!
silentbob 3 years, 2 months ago
I have a BA degree and have been able to make it in the business that you could not for 20 some years. It is easy to prove you wrong all you know is that Dave Reece now has a gun and a company police department. Give me some facts about the crime rate, drug problem or other issues that LE deal with that may be happening at SCC. The fact is you have none of those facts. I doubt very seriously that you have a degree. In reference to your last comment as long as people like you and your friend "expatriate" just keep talking on the computer and don't really get involved in our communities business we are not in trouble we will be just fine.
None 3 years, 2 months ago
@silentbob: Here's your sign! Opp's link:http://www.sandhills.edu/security/downloads/AnnualSecurityReport2009.pdf
If you don't have a PDF reader, let me know and I'll post a link...keep in mind those 3 or 4 offenses over the past 4 years that were referred were handled by SP-Blue. Remember now: $160,000.00 plus the routine security budget.
None 3 years, 2 months ago
@silentbob: Please excuse my ignorance with respect to your, "I have a BA degree", but which universities offer a Bachelor's of Arts as opposed to a Bachelor's of Science for any political science discipline or Criminal Justice program? And, yes, I have two degrees thank you very much.
SoPines4ever 3 years, 2 months ago
Nearly all of you are full of yourselves. One comment I can agree with is the need to rid the County of Cary McSwain. I have attended meetings and heard him lie to elected officials and could do nothing but listen while having proof of the lie. Check into the items that he lied about on the resume he submitted to the County when he was hired as interim manager. Then wonder amongst yourselves as to why the Board gave him the manager's position, knowing that he lied on his resume.
None 3 years, 2 months ago
@SoPines4ever: Yes, opinions as well as observations are like that ~ everyone has one.
silentbob 3 years, 2 months ago
I am going to say one thing about your link. I don't go to SCC very much and I talk to Dave Reece maybe twice a year but I do know and someone who claims to be ex LEO should know that everything that happens in our business is not put on a survey or listed on public record. I know the reason they wanted campus police at SCC and I am sure you do not. I appreciate the information on your friend in these blogs I don't know why someone who pays no taxes here and who really has no issues here wants to spend all his time blogging about what we are doing. I also have two degrees and working on my graduate degree.
None 3 years, 2 months ago
@silentbob: what university confers a BA as opposed to a BS in Criminal Justice or Political Science? A simple and logical question.
None 3 years, 2 months ago
@silentbob: Sandhills now has uniformed police officers patrolling campus grounds and hallways. How do you spell ~ legal liability? Should David Reese illegally detain anymore students while playing campus cop, taxpayers will have the luxury of paying some student(s) large sums of taxpayers cash!!!
One student is considering legal action before the end of this semester! And has a case the CLU would scamper to file an action.
silentbob 3 years, 2 months ago
Toda everytime you open your mouth it is like going to the bathroom. Have you ever heard the term "there is two sides to every story". It amazes me how you only have the ability to know one side of the story and based on that you claim to know so much about what you are talking about. Dave Reece is not playing campus cop he now has the full authority from the Attorney General of this state to arrest, detain and investigate criminal activity and he got that authority without you or your friend on here having any say so in it what so ever. I entertain you and myself on here from time to time but the fact is no one at SCC or any other place in this county cares what you think. Toda you would not know what "legal liability" from a LE perspective was if someone slapped in in the face with it. What you need to stop doing is telling people you are ex-LE and thinking that gives you the ability to give legal advice. "Ex"patriate again here you go talking about something else that you have no concrete facts on just your same ignorant assumtions. Just humor the people on here how do you know how much money SCC has paid out or did you make that up. Don't argue back now gives us an example of your true knowledge.
silentbob 3 years, 2 months ago
He is fully sworn. I didn't think you knew what you was talking about.
JoeGarrison 3 years, 2 months ago
Cuts have to happen there is no other alternative. You either raise taxes in a economic downturn and further aggravate the situation or you can keep revenues neutral and cut expenses. Education funding should be froze at last years level and then let the school board and superintendant decide what cuts should be made, so as to still meet the new schools budget needs. We should save as much as possible during times of high revenue collections and keep as much as possible so as to avoid the painful, necessary cuts that are sure to come. In order to cut expenditure we must also quit voting for bonds that saddle our county with debt that will only mushroom, Paygo is the way not to pile debt on debt and hope that you can collect enough to pay it back and provide for the new expenditure of added services.
None 3 years, 2 months ago
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None 3 years, 2 months ago
@JoeGarrison: as you are aware or maybe not due to your youth, Moore County has held elections since the inception of SCC, early 60's. A little research should qualify the fact that most municipal bonds are never paid in full or mature, until the County establishes a new campaign for school bonds to ensure building capital reserves are maintained for political project expansion.
With the pending completion of the newest capital improvement project for a Landscape Architecture building at SCC, within the next year, a capital building campaign will seep into the media spotlight with letters to families from school administrators requesting support for another bond referendum.
I agree with those who find fault with current staffing positions that overlap in scope of duties in emergency services. I'm sure one $70,000.00 position would suffice as opposed to $500,000.00 for salaries with benefits of each of those currently held positions.
If nothing else, go to a short week of 32 hours as opposed to 40 as other municipalities, county and state governments are doing to restructure during present local and national economic conditions.
None 3 years, 2 months ago
@silentbob: "full authority from the Attorney General of this state to arrest, detain and investigate criminal activity", the North Carolina Attorney General has no authority to circumvent legislative action. Only can the General Assembly pass a bill to grant special police powers. Just like when Pinehurst was owned by Diamond Head Corporation before incorporation. Police powers were granted to the city limits only - no ETJ - through legislative action.
mooremedic 3 years, 2 months ago
Maybe before we exile the directors of Public Safety we should know what they do and how much is involved....One person cannot handle everything in the entire Public Safety department....Management spends countless hours devoted to the protection of our county.....all the naysayers and critics should sign up for the county 101 class offered to the public......
http://www.moorecountync.gov/index.php/en/learning-about-your-government
mooremedic 3 years, 2 months ago
Instead of harping on how much money you feel like the college is wasting, because you obviously have some beef with the head of the Campus Police, you should look at how many school shootings there have been over the past 10 years....I for one feel much safer knowing fully sworn, carrying law enforcement officers are on campus is something were to happen vs. waiting the 5 or so minutes it would take SPPD to arrive on scene......
None 3 years, 2 months ago
@mooremedic ~ Chief of Police for a two year school doesn't constitute the amount of money [$160,000.00] funneled into a campus police force when there is a very low reported criminal activity over the past several years. Does Richmond Tech, Montgomery Tech, or Central Carolina have campus police?
There is a difference in wants and needs. Dave Reece wanted a campus police force - period. The Moore County Board of Commissioners pulled a political rabbit out of the hat and found funding and a bill to give police powers to a campus security guard. Is Dave Reece going to continue teaching in the classroom away from "criminal activity" around campus?
It's not just about the money. It's the way our county political machine works - in the dark of night around a dimly lit table at a local restaurant.
As far as waiting to take down a campus shooter should that ever happen, unless there are armed weapons specialists on each floor of each building at any given time, response time wouldn't be an issue with respect to preservation of life. From the Penthouse in Dempsy to outlying areas of the campus, Southern Pines Police, Pinehurst Police, and Moore County Sheriffs Department could respond before campus cops could hit the ground floor.
mooremedic 3 years, 2 months ago
I'm sorry but I respectfully disagree with you on the active shooter scenario. Everything has changed since Columbine....the active school shooter procedures are much different than they were when you were serving in law enforcement and I promise you a carrying officer on campus could engage much quicker than any outside agency. I would imagine that Whispering Pines officers would actually be on scene first, and depending on SPPD's status it really could take them 5 minutes to arrive. I've worked with the Campus Security many times in the past few years and they are always on the scene quickly and are a huge help locating calls and have some great personnel. Now I don't want to get into the political side of the issue because that's the way all politics work and you ain't gonna fix it blogging on the Pilot. I hate that it costs money and i'm probably a little more right wing than you are, but what cost do we put on human life?.....if it were to save 1 student then would it not be worth the money?.....
jjslilred 3 years, 2 months ago
You know, its easy for many like Expatriate and Toda to talk about cutting jobs or reducing pay because they don't do what McSwain and our commissioners are--remembering that you are talking about people and not just numbers. As a county employee (mind you, one that doesn't make 30K yet), I appreciate the fact that there have not been cuts on the county level. We are no different from the private sector; we have families, mortgages, car payments and normal lives just like everyone else. I am not ashamed to say that I am blessed to have a job with the County because they care about their employees, knowing that we are the foundation of service for the community and each and every job we do makes our community that much better. Whether I like McSwain and the commissioners or not, I have a great deal of respect for them because they do not take us, or this decision, as lightly as some of you do.
None 3 years, 2 months ago
@mooremedic ~ back to my observation regarding armed police at SCC as opposed to other community colleges in our state? Should the legislature pass a bill to provide law enforcement for ALL community colleges like major universities? Whose going to pay the bill?
"Everything has changed since Columbine", so you equate a high school disaster to a community college environment: You didn't mention Virginia Tech where there is a campus police force as well as the Blacksburg city police as well on the margin of the campus. How long did it take a lone gunman armed to the teeth to kill and injure so many students?
How many community college's in North Carolina have experienced loss of life due to campus rage? How much money should taxpayers dump into "what-if" scenarios?
My comments targeted the manner in which funding was provided that wasn't supported by a need based on reported statistical data provided by Dave Reece himself that is forwarded to both state and federal agencies for statistical reporting purposes.
None 3 years, 2 months ago
@jjslilred ~ In todays Pilot, Moore County has reached an all time high for unemployed in this county. Computer generated tax bills come on a regular basis without a property owners ability to pay ever increasing taxation by local, state and federal governments; those who have lost their jobs aren't given a break by banks or government.
Tax payers are overtaxed because of mismanagement starting in the old courthouse. There are too many positions for a county of this size to spend millions on ridiculously high salaries - too many management positions when most of those high paid positions could very well be eliminated and still maintain services. Your position is one of necessity - as well as those in the 30K range; but no one can convince me that other services need to be that top heavy unless they are political appointments which is a precursor to county employment. A call from the right republican will find you a job....keep up the good work!
smarti 3 years, 2 months ago
There is something to what "expatriate" is saying-if you don't believe it, go to the State gov website where the salaries of state employees are posted as public record. It makes your head hurt, especially if you know some of these people and what their duties entail........
jjslilred 3 years, 2 months ago
I still disagree about the 30K jobs being unneccessary. Just because its more that you might be qualified to make doesn't mean they don't serve a purpose.
None 3 years, 2 months ago
@jjslilred,"Your position is one of necessity - as well as those in the 30K range", I think you may have read something else into my statement. It's not those who work for a living in county government, it's those who receive the ridiculously high salaries that really don't deserve the compensation for the position they hold.
poncho 3 years, 2 months ago
So are you saying the police at SCC make $160,000 a yr salary? Well, I know for a fact that isn't true, and they are actually REAL POLICEMEN, and it is a state job, check it out, state benefits and all. True story, first time they ever had that job there. And they NEED to have the real cops there, I was changing classes one day n a person got stabbed.
None 3 years, 2 months ago
@poncho ~ "Chief of Police for a two year school doesn't constitute the amount of money [$160,000.00] funneled into a campus police force when there is a very low reported criminal activity over the past several years. Does Richmond Tech, Montgomery Tech, or Central Carolina have campus police? March 25, 2010 at 9:41 p.m.
None 3 years, 2 months ago
According to a news release by Dave Reese, authorization for the Campus Police Force was approved and implemented during the Febuary retreat by county commissioners. The same time frame that SCC President John Dempsey requested funding for campus police. Am I the only one who finds this political manuver questionable by County Commissioners? Funding is requested, approved, and implementation all at the meeting!
I question who the Moore County Board of Commissioners are serving?
http://olympus.sandhills.edu/apps/news/view.php?id=169
flowerpower 3 years, 2 months ago
The County Commissioners and everyone else that has lived in Moore County has known for years that Moore County Schools is TOP HEAVY. So, it would be interesting to read, and much overdue for The Pilot to publish an article entitled "Growth at the Top". There needs to be a comparison of positions and salaries from when Dr. Riddle was Superintendent and now. It should include all the positions at the Central Office. It is my understanding the so called "competent" Chiefs have had to add more assistants to do their jobs for them.
I bet there has been a lot higher growth in Moore County Schools compared to The County of Moore over the same period. It has been my experience that the County has been conservative in trying to control the budget while the school system has become more incompetent. Especially if it takes so many more people to get the job done. We the public wonder what the Assistant Superintendent's and Directors do all day, since they are not at the schools.
silentbob 3 years, 2 months ago
Toda once again you speak on subject that you have very little information but I have figured out over the last week or so that is common for you. Give me some facts what is the crime rate at SCC, thats right you don't know. The other information is how can you compare MCC and RCC to SCC look at the numbers of students enrolled in SCC compared to the others. To answer the question from your friend the SCC company Police can enforce any laws of the state of N.C and do not need SPPD to do it for them. They are now fully functioning.
None 3 years, 2 months ago
@silentbob: Perhaps you should take the time to read. I posted this link March 23, 2010 at 2:52 p.m.
@silentbob: Here's your sign! Opp's link:http://www.sandhills.edu/security/downloads/AnnualSecurityReport2009.pdf
If you don't have a PDF reader, let me know and I'll post a link...keep in mind those 3 or 4 offenses over the past 4 years that were referred were handled by SP-Blue. Remember now: $160,000.00 plus the routine security budget.
SCC company Police can enforce any laws of the state of N.C and do not need SPPD to do it for them.
What are you talking about? http://olympus.sandhills.edu/apps/news/view.php?id=169
Perhaps you should take the time to provide links for your posts...how many students are at those community colleges you referenced? Where did you get the numbers of students attending Sandhills? You should know your "facts" before making senseless and rambling comments.
None 3 years, 2 months ago
@joecommon: Your post is in keeping with my thoughts as well. If you recall when Former Sheriff James Wise as well as other retired county employees lost their healthcare suppliment, infighting occurred amoung the two-party republicians.
My point of contention with county government is that there are too many political positions taking the majority of salary benefits from those who actually work for a living. No one presently in office representing the taxpayers of Moore County can justify those salaries for school administrators, or emergency services. What do those people do all day when they have assistants who have assistants who have secretaries. I challenge anyone to tell me why Susan Pusser needs all those people in the Central Office answering her phone. Too much waste at the political levels of government...and elementary management requiring no thought processes.
And my comment was for another poster who claims to have a BA but couldn't recall where they graduated....If he has a BA, I'm not sure how he passed 100 level english classes.
None 3 years, 2 months ago
@joecommon: "It makes me sick to my stomach to watch Obama throw "stimulus" money at banks and watch them pay millions in bonuses to CEOs."
If you recall, TARP funding was initiated and implemented in October/November 2009 under the Bush Administration and not POSTUS'O!