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HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93009_0322 (2)Money from 592 and 600 will come from lapsed salary and fica tax funds. Money from 596 will come from unspent utility funds. The health director advised that no additional funds are being requested. MOTION by Commissioner Madison to approve the transfer of funds as requested by the health department. (The co. mgr. stated a budget amendment was not needed.) VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. gROUM FOR DISCUSSION OF SPECIAL VISION BENEFIT PROGRAN'_ Personnel Officer, Carolyn Harris, explained that a local company, Optometric Eye Care Center (OECC) had approached her with a proposal to offer county employees, retirees, and family members an opportunity to receive eye examinations for $29. Also, a 208 discount would be given for glasses, sunglasses, and contact lens supplies. There would not be any pressure put on the employees to utilize the services of OECC. Attorney, Lillian Michael, in the law office of the County Attorney, has reviewed the agreement to be signed and requested that a disclaimer be added. A telephone survey was done to see what area optometrists were charging for eye exams, and it was determined they range from $39 to $50. Most offices charge around $40 to $45 for a complete eye exam. Commissioner Madison asked about the possibility of another optometric company desiring to make a comparable offer. He stated it might be good to seek proposals on the matter to make sure the County was endorsing the best offer/product. MOTION by Commissioner Madison to table the matter for thirty days. During the interim period, proposals will be requested and will be shared at the December 7 meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. COCA TRAINING PROGRAMS: At the request of the county manager, Mrs. Harris gave a brief summary of recent training programs for county staff. Programs/seminars recently offered have been: Americans with Disabilities; Principles of Supervision Courses (10 recent participants & 12 employees to begin November 10 for a 12 - week session); Customer Service Seminar for 15 employees; Labor Issues Update from County Labor Attorney, Mr. Jim Spears; Computer Classes; Health Education/Wellness Classes; and Bloodborne Pathogens Programs. SOLICITATION REQnM FROM MS BOBBIE ADAMS TO SELL GIRL SCOUT SKIES: Ms. Bobbie Adams completed a solicitation form for the purpose of requesting to sell cookies in January of 1994. The cookies would be delivered in February. On the form, Ms. Adams stated that fifty percent of the money raised would go back into the Girl Scout Council, and that each troop received thirty-five cents for every box of cookies sold. MOTION by Commissioner Madison to approve the request for Ms. Adams. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Rxcx= FOR APPROVAL OF OCTOBER 19, 1993 MINUTES: MOTION by Commissioner Stewart to approve the minutes. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Information & Referral Advisory Council: Mr. Bill Mashburn's two- year term on this board expires December 31, 1993. He is eligible for reappointment and has expressed a willingness to serve again. NOV 2 VB 305