2011 - 06-10-2011 Budget Work Session

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51 tctV 24 . ,' :1.96 LEE COUNTY Q O oym C3Cz5 »• 60 Committed Today for a Better Tomorrow BUDGET WORK SESSION OF THE LEE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 106 HILLCREST DRIVE SANFORD, NORTH CAROLINA 27330 JUNE 10, 2011 The budget work session of the Lee County Board of Commissioners for the County of Lee, State of North Carolina, convened at 10 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 were Linda A. Shook and James K. Womack, Jr. Staff present included County Manager John Crumpton, Assistant County Manager /Finance Director Lisa Minter and Clerk to the Board Gaynell M. Lee. At this time Board members in attendance heard presentations from the Information Technology Department, Strategic Services Department and various non - profit organizations. Mr. Bo Hedrick, Director of the Boys and Girls Club, along with Board member Ken Armstrong discussed their requested $18,000 amount for the upcoming year to support their general operations expenses for program delivery. Mr. Hedrick also stated that on June 9 1h the Club was informed that a federal grant application submitted by the Sanford Housing Authority for a $1.8 million facility to replace the current 200 Church Street Club Unit had been denied. The proposed facility would have housed Boys & Girls Club programs along with CCCC classes. The application was denied due to a lack of community support. Mr. Hedrick asked for a written commitment from the Board of Commissioners to be used in the re- submission of the grant to HUD indicating that "if the Sanford Housing Authority grant is awarded" Central Carolina Community College would be likewise awarded an additional $12,000 /year to be used for the $1,000 per month lease expense of facility space at the new facility per the specifications of the original grant. Commissioners are also being asked for a $50,000 match, if the HUD grant is approved. After discussion, it was decided to include this item (Church Street facility) to the June 20 agenda for discussion and consideration of the entire Board. Ms. Marie Watson, Director of the Johnston - Lee - Harnett Community Action discussed her requested budget request of $13,400. Various programs offered by her organization were discussed. Ms. Watson stated her current budget of $12 million is decreasing to $9 million due to State cuts in programs. Ms. Meg Moss, Director of Lee County Industries discussed her non - profit organization that works with individuals with disabilities. Her staff of 49 employees, 13 of which are full -time, work with disabled individuals to assist them with obtaining jobs in the community. Her requested budget request for the upcoming year is $10,000. IT Director Kyle Edwards presented his department's requested budget with an overview of what his staff does for County employees.