061791RANDOLPH COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
June 17, 1991 Minutes
The Randolph County Board of Commissioners met in special session at 2:00
p.m. on June 17, 1991 in the Commissioners Meeting Room, County Office Building,
707 McDowell Road, Asheboro, to hear budget requests. Commissioners Frye,
Davidson, Langley, and Comer were present. Commissioner Petty was absent.
Asheboro City Schools
Marilyn Fowler, Chairman of the Asheboro Board of Education, gave an overview
of their requested budget, stating that it represents a 2.6% increase over this
year's budget.
Dr. Bob Gordon, Superintendent, discussed implications of state funding cuts.
Randolph County Schools
Dr. George Fleetwood, Superintendent, presented highlights of their requested
budget, stating that their greatest concerns are that their continuation budget is
below what was requested and they are anticipating another $1.2 million cut from
the state.
Mental Health
Louise Galloway discussed state cuts in mental health funding, the new
Pioneer funding that goes into effect July 1, and the increasing response time
they are experiencing with child and geriatric services. Ms. Galloway also stated
that a branch clinic is needed in the Archdale -Trinity area
Beulah Tote of the Mental Health Association spoke in support of Ms.
Galloway's comments.
Regional Consolidated Services
Candy Rudinski explained that Regional Consolidated Services is a non-profit
organization offering homemaker/home health aide services, respite care, and
weatherization services. They receive some state and federal funds, United Way
funds, some client fees, and private contributions, but they are not reimbursed by
Medicaid or health insurance companies. RCS provides personal care services which
are not duplicated by Social Services chore workers or by Public Health home
health aides, and most of their clients are low-income individuals without
financial resources or family help. Ms. Rudinski pointed out that with these
personal care services, many elderly clients can remain in their own homes instead
of going into nursing homes, which would be much more costly to the taxpayers.
She noted that RCS had never requested funds from the County before, but she said
they need $9,000 to offset their budget deficit in order to continue providing
these services.
The meeting recessed at 5:30 p.m.
Public Hearing - 1991-92 Budget
At 7:00 p.m. the Board reconvened for a duly advertised public hearing on the
1991-92 budget. Chairman Frye made opening remarks concerning uncertainties with
state funding which will affect the County's budget. He discussed the possibility
of the Board's adopting an interim budget until the General Assembly makes its
funding decisions.
Public Comments on the Budget
Louise Galloway asked a question concerning the interim budget.
Johnny Harvell, Chairman of the Hospice Vision Quest Campaign, asked the
Board to consider a five-year pledge to their campaign.
Max Sink, representing the Health Awareness Committee of the Archdale/Trinity
Chamber of Commerce, asked the Board to consider placing a facility in Archdale
for Social Services, Mental Health, and Public Health services.
Don Hancock of Archdale also spoke in support of a satellite office in
Archdale for human services. Additionally, he asked for more equitable funding
from the County for the Archdale Library.
Resignation of Library Director
Chairman Frye announced that Nancy Brenner, County Library Director, had
resigned and that the County has advertised the position and will recruit someone
with strong administrative skills. He said there may be some reorganization in
the library system after a new director is hired.
Adjournment
On motion of Davidson, seconded by Langley, the Board adjourned.