2008 - 06-16-08 Budget Work Session

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BOOK 22 PAGE f$~ She asked the Board to consider funding the two deputy officers requested in the Sheriff's budget. Commissioner Shook further stated she had found $169,000 in the budget to fund one Deputy position on July 1, 2008, and another one on January 1, 2009. Sheriff Carter discussed how drug money is used to purchase equipment for staff. He stated drug funds can be used for salaries but that would mean he would have to appeal to the Commissioners for equipment funding. After some discussion, Sheriff Carter stated he was in agreement with the County Manager's recommendation for the Jailer, Dispatchers, Gang Officer, and Narcotics Officer positions. The Finance Committee will discuss the matter at their next meeting and make a recommendation to the full Board. No action was taken. The Board discussed his recommendation for a Deputy County Attorney position, Administrative Support position for the Board of Elections, a Computer Support position for IT, and an Income Maintenance Caseworker for Social Services. Commissioner Shook questioned why a Deputy County Attorney position was needed and her hesitancy in approving the position. She also suggested that the new Board discuss this matter in December since the Attorney works for the Board. The Finance Committee will discuss the matter at their next meeting and make a recommendation to the full Board. No action was taken. The Board discussed the Board of Education's budget. County Manager John Crumpton discussed allocating funding for the Schools by purpose, function or project. The Finance Committee will discuss the matter at their next meeting and make a recommendation to the full Board. No action was taken. The Board discussed a recent request to complete a health and safety inspection at Lee Senior High School and the Jonesboro Campus. The Lee County Board of Education and the Central Carolina Community College Board of Trustees have given their permission to go on the properties and complete an inspection. County Manager John Crumpton presented proposals for consulting services from a private citizen that lives at Carolina Trace and a company from Columbia, South Carolina, that had contacted him about assisting with the high school project. The County Manager was asked to bring a formal proposal to the Board at their June 23, 2008 meeting. No action was taken. The Board discussed various agreements between the County and the City of Sanford. County Manager John Crumpton stated to date he has located fourteen (14) joint contracts. He has a concerns with the fee increase recommended from the Building Inspections Department due to construction being down at this time. Mr. Crumpton stated he did not want to fund deficiencies in the future. Commissioner Shook asked to see the number of inspections by City and County. Commissioner Reives stated he had concerns but would discuss them at the next Finance Committee meeting. No action was taken. The Board discussed additional funding for HAVEN. Mr. Crumpton stated that HAVEN requested $5,000 in the FY 2007-08 and was awarded $10,000. This year they have asked for $10,000 and $5,000 has been recommended. The Board was furnished with a list of grants awarded to HAVEN that was requested at the May 19, 2008 public hearing. Commissioner Lemmond asked the Board to consider the additional $5,000 request. He further stated HAVEN was planning on building a new 24-bed facility to replace the current 16-bed facility that would also 2