HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93009_2157WORKERS COMP FOR COMMISSIONERS: Blumenstein said that at the May 1 I
meeting, a question was raised about workers comp. She said coverage did include the five
commissioners, and it covered diem from home to work and work to home.
Commissioner Bowles asked if the health board members were covered. Blumenstein said
there was coverage.
FIRE MARSHAL BUDGET: No changes.
EMS BUDGET: There were no changes suggested; however, a question was raised about
EMS hiring employees not certified as paramedics. Mashburn said he would check into the matter,
but as far as he knew, all employees were paramedic status with the exception of part-time
personnel.
Commissioner Bowles asked about services in Mooresville after Lake Norman Regional
Medical Center moved to its new location. Mashburn said he saw no reason to move from the
downtown site unless the hospital officials sold the old hospital site. He mentioned that at some
point in time, a quick response vehicle might be needed in the new hospital area.
ANIMAL CONTROL: No changes.
NACo CONFERENCE IN CHARLOTTE, N.C., - - JULY OF 2000: The request for
funds to aid the NACo Conference were discussed on April 6, 1999 and May 4, 1999.
MOTION by Commissioner Fortner to add $3,280 in special appropriations for assistance
to Mecklenburg County for the NACo Conference to be held in July of 2000.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
UPDATE ON PAYROLL SOFTWARE: Blumenstein said the county needed to pay
employees more often; especially for overtime. After review by the staff, it was noted that if a bi-
weekly pay process were used, employees would receive less take home pay for ten months out of
the year. If a semi-monthly process was implemented, employees would receive the same net
amount. Blumenstein said she hoped to begin the system in October. At that time, she noted that
overtime should be paid within two weeks of accrual. Mrs. Blumenstein said the larger departments
would keypunch their own salary data since there would only be 48 hrs. for the processing. When
asked if this would incur more work for the larger departments (DSS and Sheriff s Dept.), she said
it would not since these departments already maintained payroll tally sheets.
The county manager said employees would be paid on the 15" of the month and at the end
of the month.
MOTION by Commissioner Stewart to approve the semi-monthly payroll system effective
October 1999.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
PARKS CAPITAL RESERVE FUND: MOTION by Chairman Haire to rescind the
Capital Projects Ordinance and to adopt this in the annual budget as a Special Revenue Fund.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL STAFF: The county
manager shared a letter he had received from the district attorney asking for financial assistance to
hire more employees. The board was in agreement that it was the state's responsibility to fund the
personnel costs for the district attorney's office.