HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93010_1148SOCIAL SERVICES: Mrs. Blumenstein said it was recently learned that
additional space might be available at the Goldstein Building (Walnut Street). She said
that at the present time, a section of the building was being leased to the social services
department and more space was needed.
OTIO by Commissioner Norman to add an additional $4,000 to the Social
Services budget (rental) for the purpose of leasing additional space at the Goldstein
Building with the understanding that $1,800 would be in county funds and the
remaining $2,200 would be from State reimbursements.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays -- 0.
LIBRARY: County Manager Mashburn said that recently Mooresville Town
officials had advised of an overpayment of funds for the Mooresville Library. He said
that instead of Mooresville sending a refund, the Town officials had requested for the
county to deduct $233,000 from the FY 03-04 appropriation. Mashburn requested that
Finance Director Blumenstein amend the budget to show a $553,000 expenditure, and a
revenue of $233,000 for the purpose of trying to maintain State funds.
PARKS & RECREATION: No changes from manager's recommended
budget.
TRANSPORTATION: No changes from manager's recommended budget
911 FUND: No changes from manager's recommended budget.
CAPITAL PROJECTS: County Manager Mashburn noted that when it was
time to build the next cell at the landfill, there should be adequate funds available.
SOLID WASTE: No changes from manager's recommended budget.
LAW ENFORCEMENT: Commissioner Tice said Sheriff Redmond had
requested four new deputies. She mentioned these were "troublesome" times in the
county, state, and nation, and she felt the request was justified.
County Manager Mashburn shared a survey done by Cleveland County that
indicated the current staffing at the sheriffs department was adequate enough to protect
the county's citizenry.
Chairman Johnson said many of the deputies preferred to work overtime instead
of having part-time jobs elsewhere. He said funds for overtime might be added to the
budget rather than hiring more deputies.
Commissioner Madison and Chairman Johnson then shared suggestions on how
to reduce the manager's proposed tax rate of 44.5¢.
The suggestions included: cutting the schools' appropriations from 5% to 4%,
delaying the jail annex (Hwy 21 site) until next year ($303,000), reducing capital
reserve by various amounts, and eliminating the four deputy positions and offering
overtime instead.
Chairman Johnson said he would like to reduce the tax rate, but leave the
funding for the schools.
Commissioner Tice again stressed the need for the four deputies. Tice said she
could not agree to any suggestions unless the positions were included in the budget.
Co missioner Madison asked how many more ad valorem dollars were in the
proposexdget compared to the one for 2002-03.
Blumenstein said $6.3 million, or there was a 12.6% increase.