Salley Town Council Accepts Audit for Town Finances
The Salley Town Council voted to accept Clyde B. Livingston and Company's audit amid a dispute over the $5,000 fee. Mayor Jack Able apologized for earlier remarks about being ripped off and both sides acknowledged prior misstatements. The first audit cost $8,000, the second $5,000, and future costs are hoped to drop to about $2,000. The firm also recommended adopting a budget, which the town plans to consider, and discussed buying a $50,000 old school for a community center with possible down payment or full payment.
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Able
Livingston
Ann C. Henry
CPA
Salley
Wagener Bill Fails To Get A Second
Wagener town council tabled a second reading of a midnight alcohol sale and consumption ordinance due to no second motion. Councilman Marvin Baughman spoke in favor, but no one supported him. The budget was discussed as Mayor Tony Cofer plans a two week meeting to work on the proposed budget.
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Wagener
Jean Schumpert
Marvin Baughman
Tony Cofer
Jackson Council Passes 1980 81 Town Budget
The Jackson Town Council approved its 1980 81 budget with little debate. The remainder of the session covered citizen complaints about firecrackers and routine business including the commissioners report.
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Jackson Council
Jackson — Jackson
Galardi Leads Drive to Put Name on Aiken Sheriff Ballot
Ken McDonald heads finances for Galardi a volunteer committee of about 30 in Aiken County forms to back Frank T Galardi in the November sheriff race Littlejohn says Galardi will circulate petitions as an independent If successful he faces Democrat W Ralph Gunnells and Republican Carrol Heath Galardi formerly served as a crime prevention officer with the Sheriff's Department for several years leaving earlier this year
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Frank T.galardi
Aiken County
Ken McDonald
Sted Toyota
Littlejohn
Galardi
W. Ralph Gunnells
Carrol Heath
Sheriff's Department
Aiken County Schools Struggle With Major Maintenance Backlog
Maintenance supervisor John Morgan says heating and roofing repairs for 31 items across 53 campuses cost 1.25 million dollars and exceed the district's funds and staffing. He notes the district would need external funding to address the deficiencies while his team handles remaining repairs. Morgan has led the department since September 1979 amid ongoing deficits.
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Aiken County
John Morgan
Morgan
District outlines 80000 maintenance budget for repairs
Morgan said a major 80000 maintenance budget funds spot repairs and painting with reserves for emergencies. Roof leaks and water damage are common. heating systems are most serious with nine to ten schools using outdated radiant heat that is inefficient and hard to fix.
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Morgan
Aiken County Board of Education Meets Tonight on Referendum
The board will discuss a possible referendum to raise funds for major maintenance and salaries at 8 PM in the Education Center at Edgefield Avenue and Morgan Street. It follows a 39.3 million dollar budget with a 9 percent pay rise and would raise property tax mills above 4.4. Also on the agenda are superintendents’ offices locations, six school name changes including New Ellenton Junior High and Minnie B Kennedy, and an easement for sanitary sewerage at South Aiken High and Minnie B Kennedy along with next year textbook approvals.
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Aiken
New Ellenton Junior High
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