2003 - 06-23-03 Budget Work Session

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Uu7n 19 F'u 497 Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Adams, Hincks, Lemmond, Matthews, Paschal, Reives, and Stevens Nay: None The Chairman riled the motion had been adopted unanimously. Commissioner Matthews discussed RPO dues with the Triangle J Council of Government. She stated that Triangle J Director Des Freeman would be meeting with County Manager William Cowan, herself, and Chairman Hincks on Tuesday, June 24, 2003, to discuss the matter. Commissioner Reives moved that a letter be drafted to Triangle asking for clarification if Lee County chooses to withdraw from the organization. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Adams, Hincks, Lemmond, Matthews, Paschal, Reives, and Stevens Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. Finance Director Lisa Minter discussed with the board year-end budget amendments from various departments to clean up the budget. After some discussion, Commissioner Adams moved to approve budget amendment # 06/23/03/#24, a copy of which is attached to these minutes and by this reference made a part hereof. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Adams, Hincks, Lemmond, Matthews, Paschal, Reives, and Stevens Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. The board considered an additional budget request from the Board of Education. After some discussion, Commissioner Stevens moved to appropriate an additional 575,000 for Current Expenses, and $125,000 for Capital Outlay for the schools for FY 2003-2004. County Manager William Cowan staled that the additional $200,000 appropriation for the schools would be taken from Medicaid surplus funds. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Adams, Hincks, Lemmond, Matthews, Paschal, and Stevens Nay: Reives The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted by a six to one vote. Finance Director Lisa Minter outlined for the board changes that have been made to department budgets during previous budget work sessions. One clarification made concerned a $3,000 request from the Tax Office to purchase three (3) computers. After clarification from Tax Administrator Roger Kelley, Mrs. Minter told the board that this 2