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Thondoy. Morch 17. 1988 — The Atbony News — Pog« 9-A
Liquor election set,'87 audit approved
By Carol Lackey
Shackelford County Commis-
sioners set the date for a liquor
election and approved the 1987
audit report during their regular
monthly meeting on Monday,
March 14, in the courthouse court-
room.
A petition containing 69 veri-
fied signatures was submitted to
the commissioners. The petition
called for a local option election
concerning the legalized sale of all
alcoholic beverages for off-
premise consumption within the
city limits of Moran.
Residents of Precinct 3, which
includes the city of Moran, de-
feated a move for legalized liquor
sales on February 29 by a vote of
153-102.
On a motion by Jane Connally,
the election was set for Wednes-
day, April 13.
According to District/County
Clerk Bobbie Cox, the absentee
voting period for the liquor elec-
tion will be March 24 through
April 8 in her office in the court-
house.
The court appointed Mae Delle
Jones as election judge.
"I'll fight this election all the
way to Austin," said H.D.
"Cookie" Connally, former com-
missioner of Precinct 3. "I don't
think the county should have to
hold an election in the city."
According to a report from the
Secretary of State, local option li-
quor elections are always ordered
by the commissioner's court and
held by the county, regardless of
whether the election is being held
for the county, a precinct or an in-
corporated city or town.
According to the Texas Alco-
holic Beverage Code, the county
expense is limited to the holding
of one election in each political
subdivision (county, precinct or
incorporated town or city) in a
one-year period.
Cox stated that if residents of
Precinct 3 want the county to
fund another election on alcohol
sales, they will have to wait one
year.
Moran became an incorporated
city on August 18,1919. The reso-
lution was adopted by the Shack-
elford County Commissioner's
Court in 1922. j. . . .
Audit Report
James Cotter, CPA, of James
H. Cotter, Neff and Co., presented
an accountant's report for the
year ending December 31,1987, to
the commissioners.
"I'm very proud of Shackelford
County," stated Cotter. "With the
changeover in accounting pro-
cedures to computer, we have a
much better fix on the financial
situation of the county."
Cotter then briefly outlined the
report for the commissioners.
According to the report, total
revenues for the year for the
general fund and commission-
er's precincts amounted to
$1,035,421.07. The total expenses
for all accounts tallied up to
$1,135,156.65. The net loss for all
combined accounts was $99,735.58.
Revenues totaled $708,870.58 in
the general fund, while expenses
added up to $778,692. 32. There-
fore, the general fund showed a
net loss of $69,821.74.
In the general fund, the main
source of revenue was $455,103.41
collected in property taxes. The
major expenditures for the coun-
ty in the general fund were
salaries for elected officials,
$83,560; other salaries and wages,
$266,079.95; employee benefits,
$73,731.16; court-appointed at-
torneys, $63,584.72; and appraisal
district fees, $27,226.75.
The combined revenue for all
four commissioner's precincts to-
taled $326,550.49, while expenses
added up to $356,464.33.
All four precincts showed a loss
for the year, according to the
report.
In Precinct 1, the net revenue
was $79,423.36, while expenses
came to $85,665.03 —a net loss of
$6,241.67.
Precint 2 revenues added up to
$78,800.14, less than the expenses
which were $98,318.97. The pre-
cinct showed a net loss of
$19,518.83.
Precinct 3 showed a net loss of
$1,191.34. Revenue totaled
$91,493.51, while expenses were
$92,684.85.
In Precinct 4, the net loss was
$2,962. The revenue for the year
tallied up to $76,833.48, while ex-
penses were $79,795.48.
Receipts for the sheriffs gen-
eral fund were $71,149.32, while
disbursements totaled $70,399.60.
The sheriffs office maintenance
account showed receipts of
$3,493.98, with disbursements of
$1,231.29.
Receipts in the county- and
district clerk fund amounted to
$46,171.22, while disbursements
were $55,460.34.
In the justice of the peace fund,
receipts totaled $72,147.79.
Disbursements added up to
$71,904.21.
Expenses by department in the
general fund were as follows:
county judge, $43,007.53; county
and district clerk, $81,663.93;
county treasurer, $29,631.47;
justice of the peace, $34,818.76;
tax assessor-collector, $29,419.91;
sheriff, $251,537.75; courthouse
building, $72,024.70; extension of-
ficer, $18,112.35; district at-
torney, $121,611.74; veteran's of-
ficer, $4,292.86; nutrition service,
$29,956.36; and non-departmental,
$62,614.96.
On motions by Fred Coulter,
the commissioners approved the
audit and agreed to retain the ser-
vices of Cotter, Neff and Co. for
another year.
"We hope to be able to reduce
our fee this year because of all the
advances made with the county's
computer," Cotter said. "It cer-
tainly makes our job much easier.
It's certainly worth our time to
assist Joy Grun (county trea-
surer) with the computer during
the year —that makes it much
easier at the end of the year."
Fandangle Barbecue
The commissioners also dis-
cussed barbecue being served on
the courthouse lawn in June dur-
ing the Fort Griffin Fandangle.
At a previous commissioner's
meeting, the court had granted
permission to Joe Allen's Barbe-
cue of Abilene to set up on the
courthouse lawn during the an-
nual show.
"At that time, I thought the
Fandangle was in charge of the
catering," stated County Judge
Marie Smith. "Since then, we
have learned that the Fandangle
has nothing to do with it, and we
have received another bid."
Sharon Allen, representing the
Abilene caterer, told the court
that they plan to charge $5.50 per
plate for adults, and $3.50 for
children. The menu will include
brisket, sausage, cole slaw, beans,
peaches and iced tea.
Culpepper Cattle Company of
Rockwall submitted a bid to the
county, stating that they would
charge $5.50 and $3.50 for adults
and children, respectively. Of that
price, they planned to donate 25
cents per plate to the Fort Griffin
Fandangle Association, and 25
cents per plate to Shackelford
County.
"We've tried to put money back
into the county by donating to
various organizations such as the
county livestock show and the
Fandangle," stated Allen. "We
try to support Albany and the
5 soccer games reset for Sunday
By Carol Lackey
Only four local soccer teams
saw action this weekend due to
cancellations caused by the
Shackelford County grass fire.
Nine Albany soccer teams partici-
pate in the Big Country Associa-
tion. Games are played in Abilene
at Madison Middle School and Lee
Complex.
Ali Esfandiary's under-12 boys
team, Albany Lions United, post-
ed a big win by defeating the
Bombers 10-0 on Sunday.
"Ace Reames was an outstand-
ing goalie for us," said the coach.,
"Outstanding defensive players
were Josh Reames, Tom Londer-
holm and Cody Wiloth. We had
excellent teamwork—offensively
and at the halfback positions."
The under-12 boys will face the
Jim Ned Indians in non-confer-
ence play at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday,
March 20, on Lee Field 5.
An under-14 girls team coached
by Billie Ruff boasted a 6-0 wia
over Jim Ned Cheyenne. Goals
were made by Amy Ruff, three,
and Stacy Bartee, two. One score
came on an error by the opponent.
Outstanding players were Candy
Ruff, Brandee Todd and Amber
Clift.
"The entire team did a good
job," said Ruff. "They looked very
good."
The under-14 girls will play a
non-conference game with Jim
Ned Cheyenne at 2:00 p.m. Sun-
day on Lee Field 3.
The Albany Lions under-10
boys team defeated Dynamite 2-0
on Sunday.
Brian Holson and Jeffrey
Farmer each scored one goal.
Coach Steve Stapp named
Holson, Farmer and Kirk Hebel
as outstanding offensive players.
Tops in defense were Jacob
Green and Robert Ingle.
"This was a hard week for the
boys with the fire, Stock Show
and some tough times," said
Stapp. "I was proud of the charac-
ter our kids showed."
Stapp also complimented goalie
David Smith.
The under-10 boys will face the
Dyess Eagles at 5:30 p.m. Satur-
day at Lee Field 7.
The Eagles out-scored Albany's
under-12 girls 7-0. Coach is Rene
Bailey.
The team will meet the Eagles
again in non-conference action at
11:30 a.m. Saturday on Lee Field
5.
In regular play, the under-6
girls team, the Dandy Lions, will
meet the Aces at 1:30 p.m. Satur-
day on Lee Field IB. They will
play a make-up game against the
Smurfettes at 3:15 p.m. Sunday on
Lee Field 1A.
The under-6 boys team will face
the Pistons at 12:15 p.m. Saturday
on Lee Field IB. A make-up game
against the Anson Cubs is sched-
ules for 2:00 p.m. Sunday on
Lee Field 1A.
Albany Lions 80, an under-8
team, will face the Cowboys at
9:50 a.m. Saturday on Madison
Field 2A. A make-up game with
the Anson Kicking Cats is set for
3:30 p.m. Sunday on Madison
Field 2A.
The Albany Wheels, an under-8
boys team, is pitted against the
Jets at 1:00 p.m. Saturday on
Madison Field 3B. A make-up
game with the Stars is set for 2:00
p.m. Sunday on Madison Field 2A.
Albany Lions 76, an under-12
boys team, will see action at 9:50
a.m. Saturday on Lee Field 6 with
the Blue Demons in non-confer-
ence play. A make-up game with
the Badgers is scheduled for 4:00
p.m. Sunday on Lee Field 3.
Albany Wheels...
Members of the Joe Riley's under-eight soccer team include (front, l-r)
Michael Prince, Brian Snyder, Rob Harris, Lynn Moss, Scott Riley, Justin
Anderson, (back) Clyde Prince - assistant coach, Ricky Lucas, Jeremy Nail,
Jonathan Sparks, Ronnie Sanders, Daniel Newcomb, and Rob Waller.
District golf meets scheduled
county."
"Our costs are so big, this is not
a big money-making venture," she
added. "We can't afford to cater
this event for any less. We just
enjoy doing it."
On a motion by Commissioner
James Bailiew, the court agreed
that Joe Allen's Barbecue should
continue to be allowed to set up
on the courthouse square.
Other Business
Lloyd Conner, First Baptist
Church pastor, met with the com-
missioners regarding the Big
Country Baptist Encampment
near Lueders.
Precinct 4 Commissioner W.O.
McKeever is currently oversee-
ing the construction of a new
precinct barn on land recently
purchased by the county . It was
recently discovered that the old
barn was built on land belonging
to the Big Country Baptist En-
campment.
Conner proposed that the Big
Country Baptist Encampment
purchase the old barn for $400
and "other considerations."
On a motion by McKeever, the
court approved the proposal.
"We just want to be fair and
equal to all concerned," stated
Conner.
Conner asked that the area
around the barn be cleaned up
when the move is completed.
No written agreement between
the county and the Baptist camp
has ever been found concerning
the barn or use of the land by the
county.
In other business, the commis-
sioners discussed gas tax regula-
tions. According to Judge Smith,
local governments may no longer
be required to pay the gasoline
tax at the time of purchase from
wholesalers, and subsequently ap-
ply for a refund.
The 1986 Tax Act changed the
point of collection of the federal
excise tax on gasoline from the
wholesale level to the terminal
level to prevent tax evasion.
Counties had to start paying the
tax at the time of purchase effec-
tive January 1,1988. Counties are
required to apply to the Internal
Revenue Service for a rebate.
All counties are eligible to
receive the fund.
Judge Smith had prepared let-
ters to send to several con-
gressmen concerning this law.
In other action, the commis-
sioners "went on record opposing
the abolishment of the office of
county treasurer."
According to the judge, there is
a move statewide to abolish the
local treasurer's office. If the of-
fice is abolished, a county auditor
would be appointed by the dis-
trict judge.
Also during the meeting, mem-
bers of the Texas Forest Service
reported on the range fire which
swept through Shackelford Coun-
ty on March 10,11 and 12.
"At the last estimate, there
were 300,000 acres burned in the
'Big Country' fire, plus 25,000
more acres burned near Baird,"
stated Joe Fox. "We are now mop
ping up. If everything looks good
Tuesday, we plan to pull out."
Marty Halbert, representing
the Shackelford County Rural
Fire Department, stated that the
Texas Forest Service is working
on a relief fund, which could help
reimburse the county and other
individuals for expenses incurred
while fighting the fire.
SHACKELFORD COUNTY, TEXAS
STATEMENT OF CASH BALANCES
DECEMBER 31, 1987
General Fund - Cash
General Fund - Certificates of Deposit
Commissioner's Precincts - Cash
Commissioner's Precincts - Certificates of Deposit
Revenue Sharing Fund
Sheriff's Highway Fund
Sheriff's General Fund
Sheriff's Office Maintenance Account
County and District Clerk Fund
County and District Clerk - Money Market Account
County and District Clerk - Trust Accounts
County and District Clerk
Justice of the Peace
Total
- Receivership Account
92,974.46
311,850.00
33,382.40
277,000.00
9,415.07
3,488.19
28,956.29
2,262.69
2,741.96
14,059.24
20,281.81
38,946.87
6,919.51
$ 842.278.49
COMBINED SCHEDULE OF REVENUES AND EXPENSES
FOR GENERAL FUND AND COMMISSIONERS PRECINCTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1987
IREVENUES:
Ad Valorem taxes
$ 514,043.
04
Penalty and interest
16,632.
99
Sheriff's fees
44,583.
,50
County and district clerk's fees
46,713.
,34
Justice of the peace fees
48,227,
.00
Rental income
2,202
.75
State Comptroller disbursements
934
.36
Miscellaneous fees & income
18,964
.20
State fees collected
23,535
.00
Nutrition reimbursement
27,397
.35
Insurance reimbursements
941
.76
Sale of fixed assets
15,375
.00
Interest income
55,097
.04
Automobile license fees
204,371
.69
Lateral road funds
14,302
.71
5 % auto sales tax
2,099
.34
$ 1,035,421.07
The Albany High School boys
and girls golf teams competed in
Stamford on Wednesday, March
16.
District competition for the
boys and girls teams includes 18
holes in Hamlin on March 24, and
18 holes of competition in Stam-
ford on April 11. The combined
totals of 36 holes of golf will be
used to decide the district winner.
IEXPENSES:
Salaries and wages $
Travel expenses
Employee's benefits
Office supplies and postage
Supplies
Repair of office equipment
Dues and subscriptions
Computer supplies
Insurance and bond premiums
Recording and microfilm services
Miscellaneous services
Voter registration
Teletype service and radio maintenance
Vehicle expense and insurance
Jail supplies
Building and equipment repairs
Room and board
Prisoner medical and supplies
Utilities and telephone
Jury fees
Legal notices
Court appointed attorneys
Law library expense
Other court expense
Election expense
Emergency relief fund
Equipment purchases
Contributions
Mental health clinic
Appraisal district fees
State fees collected
Rural fire contract
Gravel and paving materials
Total Expenses
Net Expenses over Revenues
499,447.45
10,365.32
108,998.64
16,960.52
44.580.01
2.563.09
2,493.75
5,330.67
35,701.75
12,559.28
4,276.23
1,223.89
3,010.00
48,225.25
5,177.56
44,312.45
16,814.00
6,069.04
29,113.49
6,310.00
936.50
63,584.72
1,320.50
23,087.93
2,956.88
1,085.78
80.925.02
4,478.37
2.083.10
29,474.25
18,270.80
1,370.41
2,050.00
1.135.156.65
$ (99,735.58)
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