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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 06-17-1982 - -- ' . -� ~. ^^ ORANGE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SPECIAL MEETING BUDGET WORK SESSION THURSDAY, JUNE 17, 1982 8:00 P.M. MEETING ROOM, CHAPEL HILL MUNICIPAL BUILDING CHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA A. A Board work session on the budget in the following areas: Health, Department of Social Services, Human Services Advisory Commission, general discussion and schools ^lCHAKD E. WHITTED, CHAIR -� ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ^ - � ! ,���� • ��� �c ^^~,j MINUTES JUNE 17, 1982 The Orange County Board of Commissioners met in special session on Thursday, June 17, 1982, at 8:00 P.M. in the Municipal Building Meeting Room, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Commissioners present: Chairman Richard E. Whitted, and Commissioners Norm Gustaveson, Shirley E. Marshall and Don Ni7lhoit, Commissioners absent: Commissioner Norman Walker. Chairman Whitted presided over the meeting which was a budget work session. The Department of Social Services' budget was considered first; the Board of Social Services has requested additional funds ($49,893) to place additional positions in the Child & Adult Protective Services Division. There was a consensus among the Board members present to add this additional funding even though they noted the County was picking up Federal cuts of approximately $35,000 /ihe positions would be, according to Department of Social Services Director Tom Ward, 75% Federal Title XX funds had the funds been available]. Fun from possible matching reallocation of Day Care Fbn6saro included in this amount. Health Department budget: There was a consensus on the Board to add $8,462'00 for Og/GYN contract increase, Pediatric contract increase, School of Nursing contract increase and Infant/Toddler Seats. Chairman Whitted sa he had received notification that day of State action to drop State Aid to Counties; the effect on the County's budget is $26,000 less revenue than expected. There was a consensus to add this $20,000 to the budget. Human Services Advisory Commission: Mr. Keith Aldridge, Chair of the Com- mission, addressed the Board requesting $2,500 for consultants in this Commis- sion's budget. He also said County staff assistance was needed, projecting need for approximately a 50% position. The Board added $2,500 to the mark-up list. Capital: Mr. Andy Little, Attorney, spoke in favor of $6,000 for court- room improvements to the new courthouse in Hillsborough, The Manager's recommended budget is $6,000; a preliminary estimate by the Assistant County Manager was $15,000. Various changes have brought thd total down to $6,000' There was a consensus on the Board to add the $1,000 for improvements to the 390 ~`'~ Orange County and Chapel Hill-Carrboro Schools: Dr. Dan Lunsford told the . . Board that the net reduction in his budget for the Orange County system is $50,000; this includes the additional energy payment expected as well as the cost of living deletion. Ms. Freeman of the Chapel Hill Carrboro Schools told the Board that, given the salary freeze and increased hospitalization costs, - | the net reduction is $137,000, The Board asked Dr. Lunsford to explain the requested roof repairs and improvements to the Middle School. Dr. Lunsford said the figures broke down thusly: $650 for window repair at the cafeteria; $36,000 each for fire alarm and painting; $1,000 for retaining wall replacement; $7,000 for gym doors; $3,000 for bathroom stall repairs; $7,600 for heating/cooling with the remainder going to carpet, stage curtains, storage, restroom renovation and locker repairs at Stanback. The total, all on A.L. Stanback Middle School is $126,250. Dr. Lunsford said the roof repairs at Stanback and Cameron Park were $10,500; at Stanford, $300,000; and, at Orange High, $55,000' The total for roof repair alone is $365,000' The Board asked the school officials to get estimates on shingles for Stanford; it also requested information on the possible phasing of Stanford roof repairs and alterations. Ms. Freeman said the estimates for roof repairs is $35,000 because school maintenance personnel would do the repairs. The Board put $126,260 for Stanback; $300,000 for Stanford; and, $I50~000 for Chapel Hill-Carrboro Schools' on the mark-up list. The Board summarized its action so far on the mark up of the Manager's budget: Add Delete $171,000 Schools' current $15,000 North State Legal Aid 575,250 " capital 4,000 Orange Historical Museum 7,030 word processing lU 473 Women's Center ` ^ 35,000 economic development 4,303 N.C. Forestry Service 3,469 library personnel 225 Attorney (Child Support Enf.) 16,000 Legal fees 49,893 DSS 34,462 Health 1,100 Coalition for Battered Women 14,E69 Sheaffer House 2,500 HSAC 12,751 Public Works employee The Board asked that the meeting on Monday begin with revenue projections; ( with no further business to consider, the Board adjourned by consensus, Richard E. Whitted, Chair Paulette Pridgen-Pond, Clerk . / , '� r. ��� ,�: , ,^ . ~ Q�� L ''' MINUTES JUNE 21, 1982 The Orange County Board of Commissioners met in special session on Monday, |I June 21, 1982, at 8:00 P.M. in the Meeting Room, Municipal Building, Chapel _ ;Hill, North Carolina. Commissioners present: Chairman Richard E. Whitted, and Commissioners Norman Gustaveson, Shirley E. Marshall, Norman Walker and Don Willhoit. The purpose of the meeting was a budget work session; Chairman Whitted presided and introduced the Honorable Anne C. Barnes, Orange-Chatham Representative to the North Carolina House. Representative Barnes presented a report on the Appropriations Bill now under consideration by the North Carolina Senate and — passed by the House on this date and that Bill 's effect on local government bud- gets. Chairman Whitted thanked Representative Barnes for her timely report; she added that she would return the following evening for a further up-date. The Finance Director, Wallace Harding, presented the latest revenue figures : for the County. Dr, Dan Lunsford, Assistant Superintendedt for Instruction in the Orange County Schools, provided the Board with information on costs for reshingling C.W, Stanford School. Dr. Pamela Mayer, Superintendent of the Chapel Hill-Carrbnrn Schools, told the Board that State action in its budget deliberations reduced that school system's budget request by about $139,422'08 and that its budget would be balanced by a district tax of $,148/$100' After consultation with the County Manager, Dr. Mayer said based on the collection rate for that district the schools' budget could be balanced by a District Tax of $,145/$100. " Chairman Whitted suggested moving $144,760 from the $244,760 Contingency to Revenue; and, noting that the State had eliminated merit increases for its employees this fiscal year, suggested that the County place %105,527 for merits into Revenue. Responding to Board questioning, Mr' Harding ` said that approximately $733,000 was in fund balance. Commissioner Whitted further suggested funding $100,000 for C.N. Stanford ^ for reshingling; $125,000 for A.L. Stanback; $100,000 for schools' current operating : ``��� !� `�� �,�` ;�C�,, `'� �� 1���/ - -�`. ( (thereby setting the per pupil expenditure at $5.76)' By Commissioner Nhitted's suggestions, the add-on amount is reduced from $9I6,409 to about $390,122. Commissioner Nillhnit asked that Staff provide the Board with some idea of costs the local government is picking up as a result of Federal and State cuts. With no further business, the Board adjourned by consensus. | u� Riohar" E. ��-�' '— ��n Paulette Pridgen-Pond, Clerk | '