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Chief in Lemon Springs retired at the end of April. There was then some discussion as to whether or not volunteer firefighters incur out of pocket expenses in their duties. No action taken. B. Discussions from the Proposed Budaet of General Services General Services Director, Russell Spivey, provided an overview of the requested 2019-2020 General Services Budget. He provided a list outlining the critical needs and priorities of the department that included several high cost facility maintenance and repair items, some of which included a new HVAC unit for the Daymark building, a new roof for probation, and roof and repairs for the Government Center. Commissioner Reives noted the extensive list was a result of the build-up of deferred maintenance over the years and suggested that the Board may need to consider funding critical projects in the near future to tackle some facility concerns. The county manager suggested that due to the number and costs associated with the list of needs, the county many want to look at these issues separate from the annual budget process and consider funding as a special capital project. No action taken. C. Non Profit Fundina Requests Discussion Chair Dalrymple offered each non-profit organization that was present at the workshop the opportunity to address the Board in support of their request. Below is a list of those who spoke to the Board: - Johnston, Lee, Harnett: representative present but declined to speak Lee County Industries: Director, Mike Gilmore provided overview of organization's mission and recent activities; thanked the county for their past support Another Choice: Ed Cox spoke about the group's work to help find homes for individuals before they age out of the care system - Haven: Executive Director, Sherry Overton Shudra, provided an overview of Haven's services; discussed the need to show growing support from the county to show state and federal grantors that there is continued support locally. - Boys and Girls Club: no representative present due to schedule conflict - Salvation Army: no representative present due to schedule conflict - Family Promise: Director, Tamara Brogan discussed how Family Promise focuses on serving the "family unit." Program mostly serves families living paycheck to paycheck and offers classes related to parenting and money management. - Veterans Center: no representative present - Lee County Arts Council: Joanne Paxton spoke about recent achievements of the Council and its overall mission - Temple Theater: Peggy Taphorn, Director and Tabitha Whitlow, Business Manager, provided an overview of the theater's recent successes and positive impact on the local economy; shared that 41,000 visitors from 63 counties visited the theater last year and they suspect that number will be surpassed in 2019. - Railroad House: Joan Womble presented an overview, highlighting that the Railroad House is the only museum in Lee County. The request this year is driven by necessary roof repairs and exterior painting. No action taken. At 7:33 p.m. the Chair called for a 10 -minute break At 7:43 p.m. discussions resumed D. Elected Official Compensation Dr. Crumpton provided a history of the commissioners' compensation indicating that there were no compensation changes during the period of 2008 through the 2015 due to the recession. Dr. 2