HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93009_1653and continuing in this cycle. He asked if they could be cut out of cash assistance. Berry said yes,
and that the clock was already ticking for some people. They will be ineligible for federal money
after five years.
Pertaining to migration, Berry said that counties could put into their plan that they would
pay the lesser of two amounts (former county of residence vs. current county) in cash assistance.
This will discourage people from moving from county to county hoping to increase assistance.
The two representatives were thanked for sharing their knowledge about the new welfare
reform legislation.
CONSIDERATION OF JOINT RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO THE TRANSFER
OF MECK NECK FROM MECKLENBURG COUNTY TO IREDELL COUNTY: Chairman
Haire mentioned that last spring she attended a meeting where Mecklenburg Commissioner Joel
Carter spoke to her about the possibility of this transfer. They both agreed to continue discussions
after the budget season. The county staff came up with the figures in the resolution and Carter's
clerk drafted it. The county manager advised that about $35,000 had been built into the figures for
unknown costs. Commissioner Boone said he thought a specific date (July 1, 1998) should be
inserted into the clause that talked about school tuition.
Representative Mitchell advised that if the two boards had split votes in this matter, it was
unlikely the General Assembly would approve the transfer during the short session.
ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Haire adjourned the meeting for a refreshment break prior
to the 7:00 p.m. meeting.
APPROVED: a 7 t - a Board ��C-
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