c100614 VI Personnel MatterClosed Session VI (Personnel Matter) October 6, 2014
At 8:32 p.m., the Board, already in closed session on another matter, began closed session on
Personnel Matters 143-318.11(a)(6). Commissioners Holmes, Frye, Kemp, Lanier and Haywood were
present. Also present were County Manager Richard Wells; Will Massie, Assistant County
Manager/Finance Officer; County Attorney Ben Morgan; Aimee Scotton, Associate County Attorney;
Amanda Varner, Clerk to the Board and Hal Johnson, Planning Director.
County Manager Richard Wells informed the Board that he would be retiring and that his last
meeting would be the regular December meeting. His last day in the office will be Wednesday,
November 26. He has vacation days he will be taking after November.
Mr. Wells stated that he spoke with each Commissioner individually with the recommendation of
the appointment of Hal Johnson as the Interim County Manager and said that each had supported his
recommendation.
The Board asked to excuse Mr. Johnson and Mr. Massie from the meeting for further discussion
regarding the appointment and salary.
Following discussion, the Board agreed that beginning December 1, 2014, Hal Johnson, Planning
Director, will become County Manager instead of Interim County Manager, at a salary of $120,000.
Mr. Johnson and Mr. Massie returned to the closed session and were informed of the Boards
decision.
At 8: 40 p. m., on motion of Frye, seconded by Haywood, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn
from closed session and resume regular session.
J. Harold Holmes, Chairman
Kemp
Darrell L. Frye
Stan Haywoo
Arnold Lanier Amanda Varner, Clerk to the Board