HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93009_0559 (2)JUN 2 10 540
666 DEBT SERVICE: No changes.
705 RECREATION: The county manager stated that a new van had been
requested. The old van is getting high mileage, and the garage is
having to spend a lot of time on it. Commissioner Madison asked if
a new person would be hired to take Kim Burnett's prior position.
Mr. Mashburn said the position would be retained. Demand for
recreational services has increased.
Commissioner Madison asked about the increase in utilities. Mr.
Mashburn said the schools went up in costs. Blumenstein said the
State stopped paying for the utilities. Mr. Mashburn said if the
county did not use the school facilities the schools would not
incur the utility costs.
Blumenstein stated that including this year's appropriation the
Recreation Parks Fund had increased to $309,000.
The requested van was again discussed and the county manager said
he would bring maintenance information to the June 7 meeting.
715 YOUTH HOME: The finance officer stated the youth home had been
experiencing septic tank problems; however, the system would not be
replaced unless it was a have -to situation.
There were no changes to this budget.
911 FUND: The county manager said there was a need to replace the
radio console in the 911 center. The console was purchased in
1977. The system is so obsolete it is difficult to find
replacement parts.
There were no changes in this budget.
vp�rmw e�ux HENSFITS: The county manager advised that at the
present time, retirees can retain insurance, however, they have to
pay the premium. It has been recommended that the county pay the
premiums for these employees. It is a benefit that many other
employers provide. It will not increase the county's cost.
Blumenstein stated there were currently 17 retirees on the system;
however, 3 will soon be 65. This will leave 14 enrolled in the
county insurance plan.
Commissioners Stewart, Madison, and Boone expressed concern over
this request. Commissioner Stewart said the picture for health
care "down the road" was unknown.
commissioner Madison asked if the county had the ability to offer
an early retirement incentive. The county manager said he was not
aware of any guidelines. At one time there were provisions against
offering bonuses, etc.
Commissioner Madison requested the personnel officer investigate
early retirement incentives.
The finance officer said she had prepared a financial plan for
workers' comp.
FIS DEPAP^'ERS It was the concensus of the group to approve a
tax rate of 4.75% for the E. Alexander District.
CAPITAL RRSERVE FUND: The amount of $100,000 has been set aside
for an EMS base, however, Mrs. Blumenstein stated that a project
ordinance would have to be adopted. This is the normal procedure.
SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL. FUND: The major increase in this budget is
for depreciation. Commissioner Hamby asked the actual costs of the
landfill. Mrs. Blumenstein said for 1994-95 if the county did not
fund depreciation, but maintained the $27 fee, the county would
have a net loss of $223,000. In addition, Blumenstein mentioned
that if the fees remained the same, i.e., $27 per ton; $18 for
household; $9 for elderly, and depreciation was eliminated as of