HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93010_1145 (2)Mr. Byers requested $5,000 annually over a three-year period to assist with a mortgage
payment. She said this was approved and the county had been annually funding the
agency; however, last year it suffered a 4.5% ($4,775) cut back -- the same as all county
departments and special appropriations. Blumenstein said that for FY 03-04, the
manager had recommended $2,500 for the agency.
Commissioner Williams said he would like for the BBBS to receive the $5,000.
Rescue Squads: A question was asked about the formula used for the rescue
squads. Blumenstein said that in the past, a cycle had been used where the squads were
given the same of money for three years and then during the fourth year, the formula
} was recomputed. She said it was based on the area served and the number of calls. She
said it might be time to establish a committee to review the funding formula.
Vance House Restoration: Chairman Johnson said he would like to see the
Vance House receive a one-time appropriation for its improvement project.
OTIO by Commissioner Williams to appropriate $2,500 to Big Brothers Big
Sisters (this will bring the total to $5,000 for FY 03-04) and to appropriate $2,500 to the
restoration of the Vance House.
VOTING: Ayes -- 4; Nays — 0.
Note: The motion strictly pertains to budget year 03-04 for both agencies.
Medicaid: Blumenstein said it was recently learned the county's Medicaid
share could be cut by $328,220. She said, originally, the county's share had been
budgeted at 15%; however, this could now be decreased to 8%.
Adjournment: OTIO to adjourn at 9:15 p.m. by Chairman Johnson. Next
Meeting: Tuesday, June 10, 2003, 6:00 p.m., Iredell County Government Center,
(South Wing Conference Room) 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC.
VOTING: Ayes — 4; Nays -- 0.
Approved: r Df,�
Clerk to the Board