Minutes - May 31, 2013 Budget Work Session

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8K:00025 PG LEE COUNTY �-, 60 �s s> Committed Today for a Better Tomorrow BUDGET WORK SESSION OF THE LEE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 106 HILLCREST DRIVE SANFORD, NORTH CAROLINA 27330 MAY 31, 2013 The budget work session of the Board of Commissioners for the County of Lee, State of North Carolina, convened at 8:30 a.m., in the Gordon Wicker Conference Room, Lee County Government Center, 106 Hillcrest Drive, Sanford, North Carolina, on said date. Commissioners Charles T. Parks, Robert T. Reives, Kirk D. Smith, and James K. Womack were in attendance at the beginning of the meeting. Commissioner Amy M. Dalrymple joined the meeting at 9:20 a.m. and Dr. Andre Knecht joined the meeting at 10:20 a.m. Staff in attendance included County Manager John Crumpton, Assistant County Manager /Finance Director Lisa Minter, and Clerk to the Board Gaynell Lee. Chairman Parks called the meeting to order. The Board discussed the budget request submitted by the Sheriff's Office, Jail and Animal Control. Chief Jailer Kent Everett discussed reduction in fees for the Jail which involves an agreement with Fort Bragg to house military personnel for $55.00 per day. Over the past few years there has been a decrease in services; therefore, creating a reduction in Jail revenue. Mr. Everett is looking into the Statewide Misdemeanor Confinement Program that pays $40.00 per day to house inmates. A total of $35,000 - $50,000 is anticipated in revenue for the first year under this new program. No changes were recommended for the Jail budget. Chief Deputy Randall Butler stated the Sheriff's Department requested two part-time dispatchers, the part-time Lab Evidence Technician be made a full -time position, one full -time Internal Affairs position, and one Data Entry worker. The County Manager only recommended the Data Entry position. Commissioner Dalrymple joined the meeting during this discussion at 9:20 a.m. Commissioner Dalrymple asked for a breakout list of staff who receives uniforms which showed a $55,000 request in the budget. It was noted that fifteen (15) new vehicles were asked for with only seven (7) being recommended. There are currently 68 cars, including trailers, in the Sheriff's Department fleet. It was noted by Commissioners that all deputies are allowed to take their vehicles home, even those living out of county. Commissioners suggested that for future hires, as a part of the condition of employment, only staff living in the county be allowed to take vehicles home. Commissioner Dalrymple asked for a breakdown of vehicles by shift.