HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93009_0156the Medicaid line item. They eliminated 30 filing cabinets because
of the used ones from Clerk of Court's offices.
Mr. Mashburn's recommendation was for the new positions and is
based on the State and federal government both putting their share
in for these positions as well.
Mr. Wall said that 958 of his budget is mandatory by state and
federal government.
Commissioner Stewart said the Social Services Board went over
the budget before it came to the county commissioners. She said
Mr. Wall budgets very closely.
The board discussed the mandated programs in this department
and countywide. Commissioner Boone asked for a breakdown on the
various programs of the county that would show what percent was
state, what percent was county, and what percent was federal.
Commissioner Boone also inquired about the travel budget which
is $78,650. Mr. Wall said it was increased on the basis of the new
positions. There was more travel than was anticipated in this
year's budget, he said.
The board discussed the day care funds, which is close to $1
million. The county does not put any money in the day care.
Commissioner Boone said the Great Society is hurting people
and making people dependent. He thinks the welfare programs harm
society rather than help people.
Commissioner Stewart discussed the JOBS program. She said
Iredell is the largest participant in the JOBS program in the
state.
Mr. Wall said some people get jobs and get off welfare. The
same people are not served all the time.
ECONOMIC DSVBLOPXFM: Mr. Mashburn reviewed the economic
develpment budget with the board. Both economic development groups
have increased their requests to $60,000 each.
Regarding the Carolina Transportation Compact amount of
$12,500, Cmmissioner Stewart said she felt like after having
attended the last meeting, the group really is floundering. They
want to move on to a transportation authority and they don't have
the support of Mecklenburg County to do this. She did not think it
was going to put the county in any better position or do any more
for the county. She did not think this was money that is well
spent for the county.
It was the consensus of the board to leave it as it is.
Carolinas Partnership. Commissioner Stewart said she thought
they should be given another year.
Statesville Airport. A commitment was previously made for the
funding level on the airport.
Commissioner Boone inquired what the development corporations
were planning to do with the additional money for which they asked.
Mr. Mashburn said it would be used to assemble packets of
information for prospective industrial clients,as well as for
audio-visual aids, for entertainment for clients and for travel.
Commissioner Boone said the thought $50,000 should be
allocated instead of $60,000. He thought the City of Statesville
should contribute toward the industrial development.
Commissioner Madison said if the board goes with the $60,000,
it should be made very clear that Statesville and Mooresville
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