Minutes - June 18, 2012 Budget Work Session

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BK:0002 PG:0981 Aye: Hayes, Oldham, Parks, Paschal, Reives, Shook, and Womack Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. Commissioner Reives moved to approve a $4,723 pay increase (plus 3% COLA) for Sheriff Tracy Carter. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Hayes, Oldham, Paschal, and Reives Nay: Parks, Shook, and Womack The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted by a 4 to 3 vote. Commissioner Womack moved to approve $37,209 for the purchase of scanning and software for the Department of Social Services, contingent upon receipt of written approval by the State CIO's Office acknowledging the purchase as being compliant with the statewide technical architecture. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Hayes, Oldham, Parks, Paschal, Reives, Shook, and Womack Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. Commissioner Hayes moved to approve $11,000 for health assessments for county employees and $5,100 to the Board of Elections to cover costs related to the second primary scheduled for July. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Hayes, Oldham, Parks, Paschal, Reives, Shook, and Womack Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. The Board discussed a request of $300,000 from the Bread of Education (BOE) for additional capital funds to repair the B. T. Bullock parking lot. This item had been discussed and tabled at a previous regular meeting of the Board until the BOE provided additional information. County Manager John Crumpton stated additional information received included a cost of $46,000 for Phase I, $155,000 for Phase 2, and $126,500 for Phase 3 of the parking lot repairs. After discussion, Commissioner Parks moved to accept the County Manager's recommendation to deny the request and recommend the BOE use the upcoming year's capital appropriation to pay for this project and re- prioritize the remaining projects in their request. Mr. Crumpton further stated that as the fiscal year is closed out in October and a better understanding of where the County's fund balance is, the matter could be discussed again in reference to the County's ability to meet additional capital needs. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Oldham, Parks, Paschal, Reives, Shook, and Womack Nay: Hayes The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted by a 6 to 1 vote. 3