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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.