HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93009_2146 (2)He commended the commissioners, manager, and finance director. Privette recommended that
"needs" be provided and not "wants."
RECOGNITION OF SUSAN BLUMENSTEIN, RECIPIENT OF AN AWARD FOR
FINANCIAL REPORTING FROM THE GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICERS
ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES & CANADA: Chairman Haire presented a
certificate for financial reporting achievement to Finance Director Susan Blumenstein. Haire
thanked Blumenstein for an outstanding job done on behalf of the county.
REQUEST FROM THE HOME & COMMUNITY CARE BLOCK GRANT
COMMITTEE FOR APPROVAL OF THE FY 1999-00 COUNTY FUNDING PLAN: Anna
Rice, the Executive Director for the Council on Aging, presented the 1999-00 funding plan that had
been recommended by the Home & Community Care Block Grant Committee. A total of $587,719
in state and federal funds will be used for eight different areas of assistance for older citizens. Rice
said the county provided a local match, and she said it was a good investment because $I locally
brought $9 of federal tax money. Rice said the older population was growing and the county had
over 20,000 people 60 years of age and older. Out of the 20,000 people, over one-half of them are
70 years or older.
Commissioner Stewart asked if Rice would explain the block grant process for the audience.
Rice said approximately six years ago money was set aside for social services' programs. This
money plus Federal Older Americans Act funds (Title III) were consolidated into the block grant
program. Last year, the local social services chose not to be involved in the block grant process.
The money then went to the council on aging. The employees and services (Chore and Respite)
were then absorbed by the council.
MOTION by Commissioner Stewart to approve the 1999-2000 County Funding Plan for the
Home and Community Care Block Grant for Older Adults.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
REQUEST FROM THE JUVENILE CRIME PREVENTION COUNCIL (JCPC)
FOR APPROVAL OF THE FY 1999-00 COUNTY FUNDING PLAN: Carl Duncan, the co-
chair for the JCPC, said this council was performing the same duties previously accomplished by
theYouth Services Advisory Committee, i.e., addressing the needs of juvenile delinquency and
undisciplined behavior. Duncan said the county did not receive an increase in funding this year. The
JCPC recommendation for funding was:
FUNDS AVAILABLE. FOR 1999-2000 $ 236,336
Programs
Juvenile Crime Prevention Council
Recommendations for 1999-2000
Residential Services/Barium Springs
$ 124,461
The Counseling Center
64,500
SCAN (Exchange Club)
35,500
Psychological Services
6,875
Restitution Services
5,000
TOTAL. $236,336
Commissioner Fortner asked how many children were being assisted by Barium Springs.
The county manager said he had contracted for 20 children. He said the children could stay up to
90 days. Originally, the contract was for six beds; however, due to a reduction in staff at Barium
the beds were reduced to five. Mashburn said Barium Springs was still making changes to the
program.