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HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93009_0549 (2)JUN 219% 580 producing a printout. When the bidding process begins she will come back with a recommendation. At this time, Susan Blumenstein gave a recap on budget changes made so far: Reduction in commissioners' travel by $1,500 - Reduction in law enforcement by eliminating two detectives, vehicles, and insurance, etc. which amouts to $105,545 - Reduction in fire marshal's budget by $800 in training & development, but added $20,000 for Suburban. - Increased ROD budget by $45,980 for optical imager HEALTH: Attending the meeting for the health department were: Marvin Grigg, Fay Brincefield, Donna Ricciardi, and Beth Pope. Pertaining to requested positions, Mr. Grigg stated the child service coordinator in the 592 Preventive Health would be completely funded by state grant funds and the escrow funds. All of the home health positions are self-supporting. The health educator position in the 600 Allied Health budget will be partially offset by the generation of some revenues; however, it will mainly be a county supported position. Also, two WIC positions in the 600 budget have been requested, and these are 100% supported by state/federal WIC funds. The medical laboratory asst. position would be partially offset by fees. Commissioner Madison asked about the 592 budget, specifically the contracted services. It has decreased by $14,000. Ricciardi explained that $10,000 is for pap smears. The health dept. is no longer contracting out with a private lab. In the future they will go back to the state lab which has recently undergone improvements. The requested lab position will not offset this amount. Chairman Haire asked if the health department had talked to Tri - County Mental Health about sharing the lab. Ricciardi said she was unaware of any discussions pertaining to this matter. In addition, she stated a study has been taking place during the past two months, and it is showing the lab is performing in maximum productivity. The study indicates that if the lab is to do any additional services, it will have to add an additional employee. Commissioner Boone said he had a concern about ten new positions being added; especially in one year. He said he had reviewed a lot of the health data on the phone with some of the health employees. Mr. Boone said that 50 positions with justification could have been added, and he was sure those people could do some good for the community. However, a judgement call has to be made on what needs to be added, how much revenue the county has, and the other demands being placed on the county. This is a difficult task, and the one position that he had the most questions about was the PHN III. This is basically a supervisory position. It is understood that Mrs. Ricciardi has many things to do and this would make her more productive; however, the medical office asst. would take some of the work off her. Just adding the medical office asst. would help out some. In reference to the laboratory assistant there are some questions. This could be called an expansion item. If Tri -County is interested in sharing this person, the county might be able to pay part of this position's salary. Overall, the county is facing many capital needs in the future and this is what should be given some thorough review. Further, Commissioner Boone said he felt the county should be trying to save more money out of the total 94-95 budget. MOTION by Commissioner Boone to delete the Public Health Nurse III position.