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ADDITIONAL STAFF FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES: Mr. Donald Wall, Director of the
Department of Social Services, came before the board to request two additional eligibility specia-
lists and one data entry clerk for the fraud and waste prevention program. The board members had
received information regarding this request.
Mr. Wall described extensively the process which his staff uses to process recipients of AFDC
and food stamps. They presently have to do eight computer matches, he says; however, their workload
has increased 133%. If the work is not completed in a timely manner and a delay in payment results,
the recipient receives $50.
In addition to the increased work load, the Fair Labor Standards Act has created problems
because the employees cannot begin work until 8:00 a.m. and must quit at 5:00 p.m.
The eligibility specialists salary is $1891 per month. Total request is for $26,474 in sala-
ries with fringe benefits. The County's share would be $13,237 or 50% of the total amount. This
represents the cost until the end of the current fiscal year, and it is anticipated that these three
positions would be budgeted in the 87.88 budget.
The County Manager said if the board concurred with this request, the finance officer could
bring a budget amendment back to the board at a later date.
MOTION from Commissioner Stewart to approve the expenditure of $26,474 for salaries and fringe
benefits for two Eligibility Specialists I and one Data Entry Operator. This is the actual cost for
the remainder of the current fiscal year. The county's portion is $13,237 for this time period.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
COMMUNITY BASED ALTERNATIVES FUNDS: Mr. Deal presented this request from the Community -Based
Alternatives Task Force. This request is for some additional funds that were allocated to Iredell
County and have not been appropriated for a program. The program being requested is for Psychologi-
cal Services to the N. C. Family Court. Total amount of the program is $1815.00, cash being $1408.
and in-kind match $407.
MOTION from Commissioner Murdock to approve this Psychological Services to the N. C. Family
Court in the amount of $1408.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
COUNTY MANAGER'S REPORT
STRATEGIC PLANNING CONTRACT: Mr. Deal explained the strategic planning contract. The board
has basically committed to this project. The total cost to Iredell County is $31,200., 1/3 of which
should be budgeted for the current fiscal year and the remainder should be committed in Fy 87-88.
The County will receive 120 state -funded hours valued at $6,360 (which is equivalent to 40 hours
each for Mooresville, Statesville, and Iredell County). Total project, including State funds is
$37,560.
Mr. Deal said the board would need to appropriate this year $15,000, $11,000 to cover Centra-
lina's contract and an additional $4,000 for expenses. Mr. Deal recommended approval of the
contract and appropriation of the $15,000.
Commissioner Ostwalt asked if there might be additional costs above the $37,560. Mr. Deal said i
not without coming back to the board. He said this $37,560. was based on the best estimates.
MOTION to approve the contract with Centralina Council of Governments for Strategic Planning
and authorize the Chairman to sign the document on behalf of Iredell County.
VOTING: Ayes . 5; Nays - 0.
RESOLUTION TO RECEIVE STATE GRANTS: Mr. Deal explained the grants procedure from the State to
Centralina Council of Governments. The State has an additional $4,802.89 that can be allocated to
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VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
PRE -AGENDA BRIEFING: The County Manager said he would like to resume the agenda briefings that
the board had recently started. He requested that the board have an agenda briefing on Monday,
December 15, 1986 at 1:00 p.m., County Annex Conference Room.
PLANNING SESSION: Mr. Deal discussed with the board the idea of having a planning session for
the purpose of looking at priorities for the coming year. A meeting was set for December 11, 1986
at 1:00 p.m., County Annex Conference Room. Mr. Deal mentioned that a final resolution on the
expenditref the Senate
of the year.#2 money mt be sent to aligh This could be finalized at thee0ecember this must be sent to Raleigh
11th meeting,
EMPLOYEES' CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON: An announcement was made of the Annual Employees' Christmas ,