2006 - 05-08-06 Spec. Budget Work Session

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BOOK 20 PAGF 951 Chairman Hincks asked that Mr. Cole selectively look at the cost of used vehicles verses new vehicles. The Board also discussed the fact that the Sheriff's Department is not adhering to the manufacturer's recommended specifications for maintenance of vehicles. The Board asked that a letter from the Chairman be sent to Sheriff Bryant stating that all of the department's vehicles would be maintained per the manufacturer's recommendation. Chairman Hincks asked that a maintenance report for all vehicles housed at the Sheriff's Department be furnished to the Board. The Board discussed an $18,500 repeater for the 2-way radio that was requested in the budget. Assistant County Manager Kenny Cole told the Board the current repeater, which is currently in the shop, is located on a water tower and over $2,500 has been spent on repairs this year. The repeater is used for communication between departments. After some discussion, it was suggested that Mr. Cole do a cost benefit analysis comparing the repeater service to a different type hand-held radio from Nextel. The appropriation of funds for non-profit organizations was discussed. On May 5`h the Finance Committee recommended that the County appropriate $10,000 for HAVEN. Commissioner Adams had researched the matter and discovered a statute that prohibits counties from appropriating funds to non-profit agencies. Chairman Hincks asked that HAVEN be notified in writing of the statute that does not allow counties to make contributions. The Board agreed that the County Manager's funding formula for the Lee County Schools and Central Carolina Community College was sufficient and no changes would be made. Chairman Hincks recessed the meeting at this time to the Small Conference Room (#124) for the purpose of a closed session. Upon returning from recess, with all members present, Chairman Hincks moved the Board go into closed session per N.C. General Statute 143-318.11(a)(4) to discuss matters relating to the location of an industry. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Adams, Brown, Hincks, Lemmond, Paschal, Reives and Stevens Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. Upon completing business in closed session, Commissioner Adams moved to go out of closed session. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Adams, Brown, Hincks, Lemmond, Paschal, Reives, and Stevens Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. 2