HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93010_0333 (2)8. REQUEST FROM SOCIAL SERVICES FOR PERMISSION TO APPLY FOR A
GRANT THAT WILL ENABLE A PARALEGAL TO WORK IN THE CHILD
SUPPORT DIVISION: This grant, if awarded to the county, will allow a part-time paralegal
employee to work in the child support program. In the agenda briefing, DSS Director Don Wall
said no county funds were requested. He said the grant funds of $12,152 would be used for
the salary, health care benefits, etc., for the part-time employee along with training expenses, a
computer and supplies. Job responsibilities of the employee would be (I ) asset research (2) lien
statement drafting and verification (3) preparing state -law exemption packets for service on
absent parents with arrearages (4) updating lien statements as payments are received (5)
maintaining a filing system on high end arrearage parents and (6) assisting with asset recovery
including liaison with the sheriffs deputies and clients who are owed back child support.
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APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
NURSING HOME ADVISORY BOARD: Chairman Tice said she had received a call from
the Centralina Council of Governments' Ombudsman requesting that one additional member be
added to the Nursing Home Board. Tice said the county had enough members to comply with the
statutes, but the ombudsman suggested that one additional person be added.
Chairman Ticemoved to suspend the Rules of Procedure, regarding the announcement of
vacancies on boards and commissions, and to appoint Carol Webb to the Nursing Home Advisory
Board.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
HOME & COMMUNITY CARE BLOCK GRANT COMMITTEE (I appt.):
Commissioner Williams nominated Jack Griffith.
Chairman Tice Eid to close the nominations and appoint Griffith by acclamation.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
INFORMATION & REFERRAL (1 appt.): No nominations were submitted, and
Chairman Tice Eid to postpone this appointment until the February 6, 2001 meeting.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION & REVIEW 2001 (1 appt.): Commissioner Williams
nominated John Douglas, Jr.
No other nominations were submitted, and Chairman Tice moved to close the nominations
and appoint Douglas by acclamation.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
Commissioner Williams nominated Dan Schmidt as the Chairman for the Board of
Equalization and Review.
Chairman Ticemoved o close the nominations and appoint Dan Schmidt as the Chairman
for the Board of Equalization and Review.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.