060992RANDOLPH COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
June 9, 1992 Minutes
The Randolph County,Board of Commissioners met in special session at 6:30
p.m. on June 9, 1992 in the Commissioners' Meeting Room, County Office Building,
707 McDowell Road, Asheboro, NC. Commissioners Frye, Davidson, Langley, Petty
and Comer were present. Department budgets were presented.
Budget Amendment - Mental Health
On motion of Davidson, seconded by Petty, the Board approved Budget
Amendment #42, which reflects an additional $33,783 in state revenues and
$17,999 in fund balance appropriated. A copy is included by reference.
Health
MiMi Cooper, Health Director, addressed the 2 new positions needed in
environmental health to implement the well ordinance regulations. She noted two
new line items for linen and laundry and for computer services.
911
Neil Allen, Emergency Services Director, stated that the addressing project
is a little over budget but that revenues from the $1 surcharge are a little
higher than expected. All addressing data will be entered by August, 1992. The
911 system will be operational by March, 1993.
Planning & Zoning
Hal Johnson, Planning & Zoning Director, noted that part-time salaries for
the addressing program have been transferred to the 911 budget. He stated that
funds for road sign replacement are in his requested budget.
Building Inspections
Bill McDaniel, Chief Building Inspector, stated that he needs to replace
one vehicle and that if funds are not put into his budget for this, he will have
to replace 2 vehicles next year. He said that cross -training of inspectors is
working well.
Computer Services
Annette Lineberry, Computer Services Director, stated that the major
difference in her budget is the request of one additional permanent position of
analyst/programmer for the GIS system.
Emergency Services
Neil Allen, Emergency Services Director, discussed the new mandated state
fire inspection program, which will require 2 additional fire inspectors in his
department. He has requested a vehicle for the fire marshal. Mr. Allen said
that the medical supplies cost is up because Randolph Hospital will no longer
replace supplies that are used in the ambulance en route to the hospital. He
advised the Board that he has no extra staff to offset sick, vacation and
holiday time off; therefore, at times he will have to operate 5 units instead of
6.
Administration
Hal Scott, Personnel Director, presented his request for changing
Personnel's part-time clerical position to.full-time. He said this person would
spend about 30% of her time assisting finance.
Frank Willis, County Manager, stated that expenses for insurance and bonds
are up. He said that the leases on cubicles and the phone system in the County
Office Building terminate'.later.this'year and extra --,money has been budgeted to
pay for the buy outs.
Aging Services
Mr. Willis explained that with the new block grant funding plan, state
funds for aging services will come straight to the counties instead of flowing
through the councils of governments. The proposed budget includes setting up an
aging services department, with an aging coordinator to be hired January 1,
1993. The Aging Services Task Force and the aging coordinator will develop a
countywide strategic plan for aging services.
Debt Service
Mr. Willis informed the Board that the last payment was made recently on
the bonds to provide water and sewer lines to the NC Zoo and that several lease
purchase arrangements will be paid off in a few years.
Budget Amendment - Merit Increases
On motion of Petty, seconded by Langley, the Board approved Budget
Amendment #43, which transfers $15,460 from Administration to the various
departments for merit increases which were given during the year. A copy is
included by reference.
Budget Amendment - Fairgrove Fire District
On motion of Langley, seconded by Davidson, the Board approved Budget
Amendment #44, which reflects an additional $30 in taxes remitted to Fairgrove
over the budgeted amount. A copy is included by reference.
Budget Amendment - Mortheast Fire District
On motion.of Langley,, seconded by Davidson, the Board approved Budget
Amendment X645, which reflects an additional $245 in taxes remitted to Northeast
Fire District over the budgeted amount. A copy is included by reference.
Community Development Block Grant Assessment Policy
Mr. Willis stated that the State has rejected the County's first assessment
policy and that it is being rewritten.
Adjournment
On motion of Davidson, seconded by Petty, the Board adjourned.