6-3-19 Worksession of BOC Minutes

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surrounding leases of the modular units. Dr. Bryan indicated that the new schools will eliminate the need for some of the modular units. They are also looking for additional technologies and other upkeep and maintenance items in the school district. Dr. Bryan then went through some of the accomplishments of the school system from 2018. He indicated we had a graduation rate of 90%, and the vast majority graduated with more than a diploma. There was further discussion concerning the Board of Education's 2017-2018 audit. Dr. Bryan indicated it is not complete due to weather and personnel issues. Dr. Bryan also thanked the County's staff for their help during the hurricane. He stated it was wonderful working with the team to make sure everyone was safe. Dr. Bryan also mentioned that the Wicker school is set to open in August, and they are supposed to receive occupancy in July. There was then further discussion as to whether, under the Manager's recommended budget, the schools could fund the match for behavioral specialists and nurses. Dr. Bryan stated they are working with DPS to have an objective eye with security/safety needs and that everyone is working together to support students' needs. C. Further Discussion on Non -Profit Requests County Manager John Crumpton asked for further discussion on the nonprofit requests for FY2019- 2020. He asked the Board to take a vote on the amounts so that he can prepare the budget ordinance for the next regular meeting. Back on May 13, 2019, the Board vetted the nonprofits and now the Manager needs further guidance. Chair Dalrymple brought up one change. She indicated she has spoken with Ms. Womble in reference to a paint job for the the Railroad House Historical Society and that this would be a one-time request. The Chair asked the Board to consider putting the $3,500 in the budget. The Board wanted to see the information from the request packet. There was then discussion about funding the Temple Theatre, considering their misappropriation of funds in the past. Commissioner Smith made a motion to remove the $5,000 appropriation to the Temple. After discussion amongst the Board members, Mr. Reives called the question. Upon a vote to defund the Temple, the results were as follows: Aye: Smith No: Dalrymple, Del Palazzo, Sharpe, Reives The Chair ruled the motion failed. D. Review of New Employee Reauests County Manager presented the new employee requests for the FY2019-2020 budget. The requests included an IT Telecom Systems Engineer (salary and fringes budgeted $59,229), four Deputy Sheriffs (salary and fringes budgeted $220,340), three SROs (salary and fringes budgeted $165,255), and Senior Services COLTS Administrative Assistant I (salary and fringes budgeted $42,071). In the Manager's Recommended Budget he had included the three SROs and the one Senior Services COLTS Administrative Assistant. The Manager recommended the three SROs and not the other deputies. The city is pulling in so much growth, that we should wait and see the changes that occur before deciding to hire new deputies. Currently there is one SRO at every school, and an additional floater shared by the two high schools. There are only five counties in the state that have SROs at each school. There was then discussion concerning the IT engineer. IT Director, Kyle Edwards, addressed the Board. Mr. Edwards explained that this position would be in support of the IT systems/telecommunication analyst. This position also supports the human resource, finance and tax systems and could utilize additional support. The County Manager believes the position is warranted, but given the budget guidance and trying to go revenue neutral, it was just maybe a year ahead of its time. The Board wants more discussion on this position.