ࡱ> 463Y 4 bjbjWW "4==2]8, 8$hhllllll$ ~lllllllhlllp8,,lppl\ 1Rs4pFULTON COUNTY COUNCIL 2004 BUDGET HEARING August 15, 2003, 8:12 A.M., E.S.T., in Assembly Room of the Fulton County Office Building. Hearing Reconvened: Members present were Judy DeVries, Chris Sailors, David Helt, Harry Richter, James Widman, Gary Sriver, Earl Gaerte; also, County Auditor, Denise J. Bonnell and Jeanie Cloud. President, Chris Sailors presiding continued with the Hearing. Health Department Present were Drs. Boldry and Brubaker. Dr. Boldry stated there were three things in the budget he wanted to explain. He stated the salaries they have asked for a 5% increase. He stated the Clerk Registrar is under paid from what a second deputy would receive. They would like that to be given some thought. Heath Insurance he said they would be out of money, yet this year. He said they would like the money restored to those categories that were cut last year; Office Supplies, Environmental Health- (rabies vaccine), Prenatal Clinic, Environmental Health-(demolition of properties that are condemned), Postage, Mileage, Legal Advisor and Rebind Records. He continued to explain the increases. Tobacco Grant Dr. Boldry explained. Heath Maintenance Dr. Boldry spoke regarding this budget. Dr. Brubaker commented on the Clerk and how important the Board feel this item is. He said the workload continues to increase; therefore, they feel the pay should be increased. County Recorder Susan Carr said on salaries she figured a 5% increase. She continued explaining through her budget; also, answered questions. Emergency Management Susan Griffith, Director said the salary was increased and other than that nothing has increased, except she put $500.00 back because her radio system has no insurance and should she lose the radio, she would have no funds for another one. She went on to explain. The reason being the radios are so old, it would be less expensive and the parts are no longer available. This was discussed. LEPC Fund Susan Griffith reviewed this budget; also, stated she had increased the office supplies, services have gone up. They explained the trailer which it being setup. She answered questions. County Highway Scott Tilden, Superintendent presented the Motor Vehicle Highway Budget. Scott noted they figured a 6% raise for the Supervisor and Assistant Supervisor. The Clerk figures out closer to 9% and he explained. He then continued through his budget. The telephone was raised; he explained. He figured his nineteen employees, highway workers, a 6% raise in salary; continuing on. Mechanics he figured a 6% raise in salary. He continued through the remainder of the budget and answered questions. Local Road and Street (L.R. & S.) Scott Tilden went through this budget. Probation Andy Holland Starting with the salaries he figured 3%. He stated he increased the Home Detention Service Coordinator 3% increase. He continued on through his budget Stating the County General remains the same. He answered questions. Andy reported a problem with humidity; however, he said they purchased three small humidifiers this was less expensive than a large one. This seemed to help. Adult Probation - Andy Holland explained this budget. This carries the increase in salary for the secretary and Andy. He answered questions. Juvenile Probation Andy Holland explained this budget and the Users Fees. There were no questions. There was a recess from 9:45 a.m. and reconvened 10:05 a.m. Sheriffs Budget Present were Sheriff Roy Calvert & Jenny Berlasty. Roy said for salaries he was asking for 10% increase straight. He explained Cory Bowman is a Senior Deputy and will be entitled to that pay next year; also, they are requesting additional jailers, due to the population increase. This he explained. He said these two positions he is requesting are temporarily funded by CAGIT for the remainder of 2003. He continued to explain and answering questions. Jail Budget Sheriff Roy Calvert & Jenny Berlasty were present; Roy explained this budget. He also briefly presented a proposed Medical Program for the inmates. There was some discussion on this program. Roy finished his presentation of this budget. Tourism Roger Gearhart presented this budget. He said the line items are the same as last year. For the secretarys salary $5200.00, this position is shared with the Chamber of Commerce. He told of the Grant money $20,000.00. This he explained; also, stating the money used has helped to enhance Fulton County. 11:30 A.M., recessed for lunch until 1:00 P.M. County Assessor Reassessment Sandy Owens was absent, as she is attending a Conference. Councilman Jim Widman reviewed the Assessor in preparation for the budget. The budget presented was reviewed. The request money for extra help was discussed. Jim said, she said, this was for the appeals. They continued on the budget and the discussion turned to when the certification would be available. This was discussed County Treasurer Treasurer Judy Reed presented her budget. She is asking for a 5% increase for her Staff; the Extra Help Fund she raised $2,000.00. She proceeded to explain that she would give up the $2,000.00 if necessary. She explained her office supplies, as well as, tax statements, which they will print next year. She explained the postage machine, which she had discussed with the Postmaster. This was discussed. She said the remainder of her budget was basic. This concluded the scheduled presentation of individual budgets. Chris suggested looking back at the Courthouse Annex Lease Payment. #0182 Courthouse Annex Lease Payment. The next payment is due in December. The question was asked, where this money would come from. The Auditor stated that is yet to be determined. This was discussed. There was a discussion of the condition of the three funds that makes this up. There was a discussion of construction payments that are still being made, which are being paid from the collections of the three funds, which, should have come from the Bonds. Chris said the estimated cost of the project, Bond Budget Originally, construction general conditions was $3,260,000.00. The total estimated project cost was $5,435,970.00. The first mortgage bond series 2000 was $4, 095,000.00. The discussion covered transactions of two years ago, and thoroughly gone over. This discussion included the Council, and Richard Powell, the only Commissioner present. This discussion can be reviewed from the tapes. The Council began the process to analyze and reduce the budget. This meeting recessed at 6:10 p.m. FULTON COUNTY COUNCIL _____________________________ Christopher Sailors, President _____________________________ David Helt, Vice-President _____________________________ Gary Sriver, Member _____________________________ Harry Richter, Member _____________________________ James Widman, Member _____________________________ Earl Gaerte, Member _____________________________ Judy DeVries, Member Attest: ___________________________________ Denise J. 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