2002 - 05-28-02 Budget Work Session

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PACE 88-1 The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. Commissioner Matthews left the meeting at this time. The board considered a $20,000 funding request from Senior Services. After some discussion, Commissioner Adams moved to add the $20,000 back into the Senior Services budget. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Adams, Hincks, Lemmond, Paschal, Reives, and Sauls Nay: None Absent: Matthews The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. The board considered funding for the Lee County Schools. After much discussion, Chairman Hincks moved to cut $350,000 from the Schools Operating Expenses and not reduce the Capital Outlay line item. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Adams, Hincks, Lemmond, Paschal, Reives, and Sauls Nay: None Absent: Matthews The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. The board considered funding for the Lee County Arts Council. The Arts Council had requested a total of $3,500 for fiscal year 2002-03, and County Manager William Cowan recommended a total of $2,500. After some discussion, Commissioner Reives moved to reduce the Arts Council budget by an additional $500 below the County Manager's recommendation. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: None Nay: Adams, Hincks, Lemmond, Paschal, Reives, and Sauls Absent: Matthews The Chairman ruled the motion had failed. The board considered funding for the Temple Theater. The Temple Theater had requested $18,000 for fiscal year 2002-03, and County Manager William Cowan recommended a total of $10,000. After some discussion, Commissioner Reives moved to delete an additional $1,000 from the County Manager's recommendation, making the contribution to the Temple Theater $9,000. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Adams, Lemmond, Reives, and Sauls Nay: Hincks and Paschal Absent: Matthews 3 1