HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93009_1264No action taken. (Reconsideration at another time possible.)
42o -Administration: No questions or changes
425 -Personnel: No questions or changes
430-Bleetiones No changes were made to this budget. It was
mentioned that if District 12 was redistricted, and requires an
election, a budget amendment will be obtained later.
Commissioner Johnson mentioned that some citizens had called
and complained about the May election. Specifically, unaffiliated
voters had problems voting in some of the races.
440 -Finance / 604 -Veterans / 470 -Legal: No questions or changes.
47S -Courts: Mr. Mashburn mentioned that a problem area at the Hall
of Justice was the lack of storage space. Some Register of Deeds
records are being stored off site. Also, parking is a problem.
The Community Service Building is listed as receiving a new
roof, aluminum siding, and vinyl window replacements are in the
budget. This building is used for storage by law enforcement for
uniforms, etc.
in reference to asbestos in the Hall of Justice, Mr. Mashburn
mentioned it was monitored on a regular basis. County maintenance
employees have had special training in dealing with asbestos.
450 -County Assessors Commissioner Madison asked when the PIN
system was going into effect. Blumenstein said it should be within
60 days. Tax bills should be mailed around the third week in July.
Mr. Madison said he would like for someone to stay abreast of this
matter.
460-Taz Collector: A 96-97 goal for this department is to increase
collections to 97%.
Pertaining to the recent delinquent tax listing (top 30) a
letter and personal phone call has been made to each listing.
Mr. Ketchie, Tax Collector, mentioned that he didn't have
enough storage space.
S00 -Maintenances Funds (carry over) from 95-96 were increased by
$6,400 for mowing contracts at remote locations.
600-Mealths Representing the Health Department at the meeting
were: Bill Mashburn, Health Director; Bill Griffith, Adm. officer
I; Janet Blaufuss, Nursing Director; Norma Rife, Nutritionist;
Donna Ricciardi, PHN Supv. II; and Dr. Ron Milam, Board of Health.
Commissioner Johnson asked if the requested Spanish
interpreter was mandated. Bill Mashburn said it was not; however,
it was recommended. Johnson mentioned he didn't think it was
asking too much to request the Hispanic population to learn English
if they came to the United States to live. Bill Mashburn mentioned
that the nurses felt they were putting their licenses at risk by
not being able to communicate with this client population.
Janet Blaufuss mentioned that the greatest need for an
interpreter was in the pre -natal clinic. The health staff would
like to have a person 10-12 hours per week.
Commissioner Madison said he wanted to make sure the health
department was not advocating abortion. The health director said
the department was not. The department could not counsel about
this matter.
Pertaining to the health laboratory, Kelly Sheeks mentioned it
was not set up for some types of specialized tests.
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