HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93009_1454 (2)calculated the additional jailers during this budget year would
cost $151,110 (4 1/2 mos.) and for 1997-98 around $403,000. In
addition, six hand held radios, to be shared -- not assigned, are
requested and these would cost $5,100.
Chairman Haire advised the audience that Sedgwick James, Inc.,
a consulting firm in the law enforcement field, had originally
recommended 19 new positions. Sheriff Redmond is, however, willing
to see if 15 will adequately staff the jail.
MOTION by Commissioner Johnson to approve 15 additional jailer
positions and Budget Amendment /25 in the total amount of $156,210
($151,110/salaries/ fringes + $5,100 for 6 radios).
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
Commissioner Boone said that even though he voted to approve
this request, it was very difficult for him to spend this much
money. He said he questioned the so called experts (Sedgwick
James, Inc.) since he had relied on past information this group had
gathered. Boone mentioned that with this expenditure, it meant the
Board would have to "tighten" the upcoming budget even more than
previously thought.
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL TO APPLY FOR GRANT FROM PESTICIDE
ENVIRONMENTAL TRUST FUND: The county manager mentioned that if
approved, the farmers in the County could recycle pesticide
containers. The County would apply for a $10,000 grant to set up
a recycling program. The containers would be transported, sold, or
delivered (after baling) to a buyer/market. A match is not
required. Mashburn said the only cost incurred would be in the
operation of the centers (primarily northern end). Some of the
money might be used to build a shelter(s) to protect the containers
since they have to be completely dry.
MOTION by Commissioner Stewart to approve the request and
allow the County to apply for the Environmental Trust Fund grant.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF TWO SOCIAL WORKER II POSITIONS -
COMMUNITY ALTERNATIVRS PROGRAM (CAP -DA): Don Wall, DSS Director,
said this request was from the State of North Carolina CAP
Consultant, the local social services board, the local CAP -DA
committee, Hospice, physicians, and several clients. Wall said the
demand for this service had outstripped the resources available.
At present, 109 people are on a waiting list. The CAP -DA program
enables disabled adults to stay in their homes rather than going
into nursing homes. The program also helps by allowing family
members to remain employed instead of caring for the client. Wall
said the cost for the two positions would be $25,791 for 96-97.
(The DSS medicaid reimbursement would generate 95$-100$ of the
cost.)
MOTION by Commissioner Stewart to approve the request for two
Social Worker II positions in the CAP -DA program.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF MINUTES: JANUARY 17, 1997 (PLANNING
SESSION) i JANUARY 21, 1997 (BRIEFING 4 REGULAR): MOTION by
Commissioner Fortner to approve the referenced minutes.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE
RENOVATION AND ESPANSION OF THE INSTITUTE OF GOVERNMENT - KNAPP
BUILDING: Mr. Mashburn said the Knapp Building was built in 1956
and since that time the faculty had just about doubled. The alumni
association for the County/Municipal Administration Course recently
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