Minutes - 5-30-14 Budget Work Session

Home Browse Search

.; BK - 00026 PG LEE COUNTY Committed Today for a Better Tomorrow BUDGET WORK SESSION OF THE LEE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 106 HILLCREST DRIVE SANFORD, NORTH CAROLINA 27330 MAY 30, 2014 The budget work session of the Board of Commissioners for the County of Lee, State of North Carolina, convened at 9 a.m. in the Gordon Wicker Conference Room, First Floor, Lee County Government Center, 106 Hillcrest Drive, Sanford, North Carolina, on said date. Commissioners present at the beginning of the meeting were Dr. Ricky D. Frazier, Charles T. Parks, Kirk D. Smith, and James K. Womack. Commissioners Amy M. Dalrymple and Robert T. Reives joined the meeting at 9:15 a.m. Commissioner Andre Knecht was absent from the meeting. Staff in attendance included County Manager John Crumpton, Assistant County Manager /Finance Director Lisa Minter, County Attorney Kerry Schmid, Michael James, Management Fellow, and Clerk to the Board Gaynell Lee. Chairman Parks called the meeting to order. Commissioner Frazier delivered the invocation. The pledge of allegiance was recited. School Superintendent Dr. Andy Bryan, various staff members, and two Board members were present to discuss and answer questions in reference to the requested Board of Education FY 2014 -15 Budget request. Dr. Bryan outlined his budget message and vision for the school. No action was taken. Central Carolina Community College (CCCC) President Dr. Bud Marchant, a staff person, and three Board Trustee members were present to discuss and answer questions in reference to the requested CCCC FY 2014 -15 Budget request. Among other items discussed was the Innovation Center located at the Lee County Industrial Park. It was suggested that the CCCC Board of Trustees and the Board of Commissioners meet jointly at the Innovation Center to discuss future use of the facility. No action was taken. Lee County Industries Executive Director Mike Gilmore discussed the proposed FY 2014 -15 Budget request of $10,000 from his non - profit organization. No action was taken. Executive Director Susan King from HAVEN and Office Administrator Lane Dickens presented the proposed FY 2014 -15 Budget request of $10,000 from their non - profit organization. It was stated that at this time, nineteen women and children are in residence at the shelter. Ms. King asked the Board to consider her request so there will be no lapse in services to victims of abuse and violence. No action was taken.