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061388RANDOLPH COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MINUTES JUNE 13, 1988 The Randolph County Board of Commissioners met in special session at 7:00 p.m. on June 13, 1988 in Courtroom A (the meeting was moved from Courtroom B because of a problem with the cooling system) to discuss the County Manager's proposed 1988-89 budget with department heads. Commissioners Frye, Langley, Davidson, Petty and Comer were present. Agriculture Talmadge Baker voiced satisfaction with the proposed budget. He announced that a replacement has been found for Dave Slater, agent who left his position May 31. Steve Hardin, a Berea College graduate, will begin work September 1. Mr. Baker also indicated that with the new cross -county agents arrangement, Randolph County will receive more support (for the same money) than in the past. Library Nancy Brenner expressed concern over the the cuts in the area of materials and suggested that this be kept in mind next year at budget time. Overall, she said, her proposed budget was acceptable. Social Services Marion Smith discussed increased program costs and the ever-increasing older population. Additional rest homes, with the accompanying mandatory monthly visits, mean an unmanagable workload without an additional social worker. A clerical position is also needed to purge files and to provide clerical support for eligibility specialists and social workers. A significant increase in the Social Services budget is caused by a state -mandated pay increase for all eligibility specialists and social workers. Veterans Jim Bowles said he is satisfied with the proposed budget. Health George Elliott said that the Home Health program has the biggest increase in the Health budget. Several area hospitals contract with private companies to provide home health services to their discharged"patients, leaving the Randolph County Health Department primarily indigent patients to serve. Another area of the budget with an increase is the Dog Pound. It needs a fence, a water line, and a concrete pad. Mr. Elliott said that funds for an additional sanitarian (which was requested but not proposed) may come from the State later this year, along with funds for a community health aide in the WIC program. Planning and Zoning Hal Johnson said the increase in his budget is due primarily to the road naming project. He said he plans to re -advertise for the planner position. Building Inspections Bill McDaniel noted that his budget included the replacement of two vehicles. Emergency Services Neil Allen said the increase in the cost of remounts is because he is going to use diesel engines. These engines will have a much longer life span and will ultimately save them money. Commissioners Minutes June 13, 1988 Page 2 Mr. Allen said he hopes to interview fire marshal applicants by the first of July. He discussed his plans for shifting the emphasis of the fire marshal's position from being response oriented to fire prevention and education, including the establishment of a county fire code. Sheriff and Jail Major Larry Emerson stated that increases in medical expenses and food for the jail are caused by an increasing jail population which is also staying for longer periods of time. He said the Archdale office needs an officer on duty fulltime. A D.A.R.E. officer position is requested to continue the drug program begun in the county schools this past year. The D.A.R.E. program will be at the fifth grade level instead of the 6th grade. Major Emerson discussed the need for 4 additional deputies (1 for each patrol unit) to help with the tremendous increase in the number of papers served and complaints received. Maintenance Mike Stalvey said he was satisfied with his budget. Register of Deeds Ann Shaw stated she was satisfied with her budget. She explained that a new computer and terminal in their capital outlay requests is for conversion of microfilm to laser disk. 11a.x Billy Chilton discussed his need for an additional information clerk, appraiser, and deputy tax collector. The current information clerk can't handle all the phone calls and lawyers, realtors, and public who come to her for help. Each of our 2 appraisers is visiting 28,000 parcels each year, while the state average is 12,000. Mr. Chilton said the deputy tax collector's position would probably more than pay for itself through the extra taxes collected. Qxnputer Services Janice Hughes (on behalf of Annette Lineberry) stated satisfaction with their budget. Mr. Willis noted that this department's budget is down from last year. Elections Maria Bliss said her budget is down also because of _fewer elections to be held this year and no more voting machines to be purchased. Administration Frank Willis noted that increases are a result of increases in group health insurance and other insurance. Addition to Agenda for June 20 Meeting The Clerk to the Board announced that awarding copier bids will be added to the agenda for the Commissioners' June 20 meeting. Adjournment On motion of Davidson, seconded by Langley, the Board adjourned.