Loading...
061793RANDOLPH COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS June 17, 1993 Minutes The Randolph County Board of Commissioners met in special budget session at 6:30 p.m. on June 17, 1993 in the Commissioners Meeting Room, 725 McDowell Road, Asheboro, NC. Commissioners Frye, Kemp, Langley, and Comer were present. Commissioner Petty was absent. Request to Hire Home Health Nurse Above Standard Job Rate Milli Cooper, Health Director, stated that she has been recruiting for a Home Health Nurse II (grade 72) for almost a year and the position is still vacant. She now has a good candidate, Deborah Hunsucker, who has extensive experience. However, because her experience has not been in public health, State regulations would require them to classify her only as a Nurse I (grade 70). Ms. Cooper asked that she be allowed to hire Ms. Hunsucker at step 7 of grade 70, which is the same -salary level as step 3 of grade 72. On motion of Langley, seconded by Comer, the Board approved hiring Deborah Hunsucker at step 7 of grade 70. County Schools Budget Amendment Harold McManus, County Schools Finance Officer, requested that certain bond fund allocations be shifted among bond projects so that the money can be spent before the deadline. On motion of Kemp, seconded by Comer, the Board approved Budget Amendment #1 (ATTACHED), which increases New Market Elementary project by $1,067,000 and Southeast Middle by $336,500 and decreases John Lawrence•Elementary by $265,500 and Trinity Elementary by $1,138,000. Fire District Tax Rates Neil Allen, Emergency Services Director, advised the Board that during this revaluation year it is difficult to recommend what fire district tax rates should be set at. One option is to give fire departments what they have asked for. Each department is a private, non-profit organization with a board of directors, elected by the people of the district, who worked out their.budgets. They are familiar with the needs of their department and are accountable to the voters of the district. Another option is to adjust the rates to discount revaluation and to give 5% growth for construction. A third option is to compromise somewhere in between. Mr. Allen presented a chart showing increases based on 5% increments. The Board discussed the incremental increases and noted that a 25% increase would still be less than what most departments asked for. Chairman Frye suggested giving a rounded -off 25% increase. School District Rates Chairman Frye noted that because of the state -mandated funding formula, Asheboro City Schools have a shortfall in their requested budget. Commissioner Kemp recommended that Asheboro City Schools' supplemental tax rate be kept at 14.5G to help make up this deficit. He said the people of Asheboro had voted to tax themselves up to 35G per $100 and that they have always supported education. Landfill Tipping Fees The County Manager stated that the proposed budget is based on $24/ton for tipping fees. This amount will enable the County to build capital reserve for a lined landfill. Budget Chairman Frye highlighted the following budget items: ° Of 44 positions requested, 212 were recommended. ° County Schools asked for $2.00,000 more for energy. Their superintendent situation makes it unclear how much money they will have, but it would take a significant amount from our budget to. fund them. The budget is now balanced by adding .5G to the original proposed tax rate of 46G and by increasing some revenue projections. Recess Chairman Frye announced that the County Attorney had advised the Board that they cannot adopt the budget tonight because the ten-day requirement between introduction and adoption will not be up until tomorrow. On motion of Kemp, seconded by Langley, the Board voted to recess until 8:30 a.m. on June 18, 1993, in the Commissioners Meeting Room. RPrnnvanp This meeting reconvened at 8:30 a.m, on June 18, 1993, in the Commissioners Meeting Room. Commissioners Frye, Kemp and Comer were present. Commissioners Petty and Langley were absent. School District Tax Rates On motion of Frye, seconded by Kemp, the Board set the Archdale/Trinity School District tax rate at 8.5� and the Asheboro City School District tax rate at 14.5G. Fire District Tax Rates On motion of Frye, seconded by Comer, the Board set the fire district tax rates as follows: Bennett, 5.250; Climax, 9.5C; Coleridge, 9q; Eastside, 6G; Fairgrove, 3.5�; Farmer, 7C; Franklinville, 8G; Guil-Rand, 9.250; Julian, 9.5(�; Level Cross, 7.25 ; Northeast, 6.25G; Randleman, 9C; Seagrove, lOC; Sophia, 9.25(,'; Southwest, 9.75(,,; Staley, 9.75G; Tabernacle, 9C; Ulah, 6.5(�; Westside, 8.5�. Landfill Tipping Fees On motion of Frye, seconded by Kemp, the Board set the tipping fees at $24 per ton. Budget Ordinance On motion of Frye, seconded by Comer, the Board adopted the 1993-94 Budget Ordinance (ATTACHED) by incorporating the following recommended changes to the proposed budget: REVENUES Tax Rate of 46.5G on Tax Base of 4,400,000,000 Rather Than Tax Rate of 460 on Tax Base of 4,460,000,000 Generates 53,872 Less in Revenue - 53,872 Reduce the Revenue Estimate for ADM Project -Asheboro High School from 408,503 to 104,524 - 303,979 Reduce the Revenue Estimate for State ADM Funds-NAMS from 637,500 to 634,479 - 3,021 Reduce the Revenue Estimate for State ADM Funds-S.E. Middle School from 148,389 to -0- - 148,389 Increase the Revenue Estimate for Ambulance Fees from 575,000 to 610,000 + 35,000 Increase Library Fines from 5G to 10(,, a Day + 12,000 Increase the Revenue Estimate for Gun Permit Fees from 8,000 to 11,000 + 3,000 Increase the Revenue Estimate for Register of Deeds Fees from 375,000 to 380,000 + 5,000 Increase the Revenue Estimate for Gasoline Tax Refund from 30,000 to 35,112 + 5,112 Increase the Revenue Estimate for Water & Sewer Fees from 30,000 to 35,000 + 5,000 EXPENSE Delete Copier in Elections - 3,000 Reduce Asheboro High School ADM Project from 408,503 to 104,524 - 303,979 Reduce NAMS ADM Project from 637,500 to 634,479 - 3,021 Reduce S.E. Middle School ADM Project from 148,389 to -0- - 148,389 Add Accounting Clerk III in Finance for 10 Months + 14,240 Adjournment On motion of Kemp, seconded by Comer, the Board adjourned at 8:37 a.m.