Agenda Package - 7-16-12 Reg. Meeting

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Guy} as many industrial properties as possible in Lee County. The purpose of the program is to improve Lee County's competitive position for the location of new businesses and industries. Mr. Heuts stated that while Lee County has available land to offer prospective industries, the sites lack the information necessary so companies can make quick decisions for their businesses. Potential industrial park land meeting the current criteria for certification would include the Lee County Industrial Park, South Park, and the Triassic. After discussion, Commissioner Womack moved to allocate up to $19,800 to the Economic Development Corporation (EDC) for purposes of certifying one or more sites for industrial development with the understanding the affected landowner(s) will match the county's distribution of up to $9,900; and with the understanding that landowners may use the EDC's revolv loan fund program to finance their match. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Z^ \ Aye: Hayes, Oldham, Parks, Paschal, Reives, Shook, and Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unan At this time the Board discussed the FY 2012 -13 bbud "get. County Manager John Crumpton stated the following items were asked to be discussed, by Commis inners, during the budget work session: • (Commissioners) $ 25,000 for ChamberNisitor's`Bdreau, • (Administration) Salary adjustment for the County Attorney, • (General Services) Decrease of $123,000 in building improvements ($95,000 roof repair at the Lee County Gbvernment Center, $28,000 for wall paper in the Sheriff's Department, and'$24,000- imCapital Outlay — utility truck), • (Sheriff) Salary adjustment`V/ • (Health — General Administration) Increase to cover scanner licenses and to start scanning project, • (Social, Services) Increase ofj$37,209 to cover purchase of scanners and • (ScHools) Discussion of purpose and function funding, and B.T. Bullock school • (Human Resou�ces)-$11,000 for employee health assessments, and • (Board of�Elections) Increase of $5,100 to cover costs related to the 2n primary scheduled in U y on, \ y After discuss ion, the following motions were made in reference to the FY 2012 -13 budget: K I CommissionerReives moved to approve a $3,922 increase (plus 3% COLA) for the County Attornev boon a vote. ,the results were as follows: Hayes, Oldham, Paschal, and Reives Parks, Shook, and Womack The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted by a 4 to 3 vote. Commissioner Hayes moved to decrease the budget for General Services by $123,000 in building improvements as stated in the County Manager's recommendation. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: 2