061692RANDOLPH COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
June 16, 1992
The Randolph County Board of Commissioners met in special session at 2 p.m.
on June 16, 1992 in the Commissioners Meeting Room, County Office Building, 707
McDowell Road, Asheboro, NC. Commissioners Frye, Davidson, Langley, and Comer
were present. Commissioner Petty. entered where so noted in these minutes and
was present for the remainder of the meeting. The Board heard budget
presentations.
Asheboro City Schools
Dr. Bob Gordon, Superintendent, detailed requests which had not been
included in the proposed budget. He noted additional energy costs due to
reduced state funding, the opening of the new Balfour School, and the continued
use of the old Balfour School. He also mentioned insufficient funds for salary
increases, textbooks, exceptional children's program, and capital outlay.
County Schools
Dr. George Fleetwood, Superintendent, discussed needs not met in the
proposed budget. These included energy costs, salary increases, current
capital, and construction capital. He also stated that with the rapid growth in
the Randleman/Level Cross area, a new elementary school in that area will be
needed sooner than anticipated.
Mental Health
Louise Galloway, Mental Health Director, requested that an
$10,000 be placed in their budget to cover expenses. Also she
to cover a salary increase equal to that County employees might
additional
requested funds
get.
Randolph Community College
Eddie Allen, Board of Trustees member, presented information on plans for a
new photography studio building, estimated to cost $1,200,000. He requested
funds to assist in the construction of this building..
Commissioner Petty entered the meeting at this point.
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Dr. Larry Linker, President of RCC, stated that they have funds available
for design development and construction drawings if the County will commit funds
for the 93-94 year to pay for construction.
The meeting recessed until 7:30 p.m.
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Public Hearing on Proposed 92-93 Budget and Home & Community Care Block Grant
Funding Plan
At 7:30 p.m. the Board adjourned to a duly advertised public hearing on the
budget and block grant aging funds.
Chairman Frye announced that legislation was passed to use a block grant to
consolidate all sources of money for aging services into one funding source. As
a result of this new plan, the County is establishing an Aging Services
department to coordinate the funding, programs and services countywide to meet
the needs of our elderly population.
Ann Umstead of the Area Agency on Aging, Piedmont Triad'Council of
Governments, presented information on the Home and Community Care Block
Grant Funding Plan for 199.2-93.
Chairman Frye asked for questions or comments. No one spoke.
Proposed 1992-93 Budget
Chairman Frye explained that the proposed budget has increased over last
year primarily because of new state and federal mandates with no accompanying
funding and because of debt service on school bonds. He noted that property tax
revenues account for only about 45% of the total budget, while about 30% comes
from sales tax, and 25% from fees and pass-through funds. He opened the floor
for comments.
David Smith asked that $10,000 for the Randolph Arts Guild be reinstated in
the budget. He -highlighted programs and services provided by the Arts Guild and
noted funding levels by various counties in the state.
Louise Galloway, Mental Health Director, spoke in support of the Arts Guild
request, stating that they have worked with many Mental Health clients.
Adjournment
On motion of Davidson, seconded by Langley, the Board adjourned.
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