MINUTES OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF GUILFORD COUNTY WORK SESSION Greensboro, North Carolina June 13, 2014

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1 MINUTES OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF GUILFORD COUNTY WORK SESSION Greensboro, North Carolina June 13, 2014 The Board of County Commissioners met in a duly noticed Work Session at 8:30 AM in the BB&T Conference Room, 3 rd Floor, 201 W. Market Street, Greensboro, NC, which was recessed and reconvened to the Blue Room, located in the Old County Courthouse, 301 W. Market Street. PRESENT: ALSO PRESENT: Chairman Bill Bencini, presiding; Vice Chairman Hank Henning; Commissioners Linda Shaw (in at 8:44 AM), Alan Branson, Carolyn Coleman (in at 8:44 AM), Kay Cashion (in at 8:44 AM), Jeff Phillips, and Ray Trapp. Commissioner Bruce Davis. Marty Lawing, County Manager; Mark Payne, County Attorney; Michael Halford, Budget Director; Reid Baker, Finance Director; Robin Keller, Clerk to Board; Donna Riner, Legal Services Administrator; Paul Lowe Deputy Clerk; and members of the School Board, community, and media. I. Motion to Relocate Chairman Bencini called the meeting to order at 8:35 AM. Motion was made by Commissioner Alan Branson, and seconded by Commissioner Ray Trapp to approve relocating the work session to the Blue Room. VOTE: Motion carried 5 0. AYES: Commissioners J. Phillips, B. Bencini, H. Henning, A. Branson, R. Trapp. Commissioner K. Cashion, L. Shaw, C. Coleman, B. Davis. II. Motion to Recess Motion was made by Commissioner Alan Branson, and seconded by Commissioner Ray Trapp to approve recessing the work session. VOTE: Motion carried 5 0. AYES: Commissioners J. Phillips, B. Bencini, H. Henning, A. Branson, R. Trapp. Commissioner K. Cashion, L. Shaw, C. Coleman, B. Davis.

2 III. Meeting Reconvened in the Blue Room The work session reconvened in the Blue Room at 8:44 AM. IV. Guilford County Schools Funding Chairman Bencini recognized Mo Green, Guilford County Schools Superintendent. Green reviewed handouts provided to the Board and discussed diversity found in local schools. Commissioner Cashion asked what percentage of early college funding the Schools provide. Green stated that the Schools fund 25% of the costs-or about one million dollars for the program. Commissioner Cashion requested an update regarding the status of common core standards. Green commented that the School Board supports the program. Commissioner Branson asked for clarification concerning standardized test results. Green replied that the results had not been completely tabulated. Commissioner Branson inquired if the Schools had realized any improvements from the results. Green suggested a one on one meeting might be a better strategy to answer Branson s questions and commented that he would address the improvements- as soon as final figures became available. Green then asked Commissioners to increase the School Board s funding allocation-to support their initiative to improve graduation rates, support middle colleges, and offer leadership training to students. Green then shared that the State was ranked 46 th in the nation in teacher pay. Vice Chairman Henning responded that the County was 3 rd in the State in overall education expenditures and was 8 th in per capita funding. Henning added that the County was working to be an active partner with the School Board and had agreed to recent capital investments and renovation projects, but was looking to implement creative strategies to meet the County s needs. Green responded that he would be open to discuss opportunities to implement efficiencies. Commissioner Cashion asked if any School Board properties could be sold to generate capital. Board of Education Chairman Alan Duncan stated that some properties could be sold. Commissioner Cashion informed Duncan that the Craven School property was vacant. Duncan commented that the property was ideally located. Commissioner Cashion asked what did the School Board needed more- property or teachers. Commissioner Phillips expressed concerns with the School Board s approach in seeking funding.

3 Chairman Bencini raised concerns with how the Schools were framing their funding request in the community. Bencini indicated that the County had not cut education funding. Green replied that funding to support capital improvements had been cut in the past. Commissioner Shaw encouraged the School Board to implement pay-go projects. Vice Chairman Henning commented that the State provides funding to local school systems to support facilities issues and asked if Commissioners should reallocate monies from operational outlays to assist the School Board with capital projects. Commissioner Shaw out at 9:37 AM. Commissioner Shaw in at 9:44 AM. Marty Lawing, County Manager, reported that the County was providing an additional four million dollars to the School Board over the previous fiscal year. Green asked for an increase in funding to help maintain school excellence. Duncan provided an update regarding the proposed State budget and requested that the Board place a ¼ cent sales tax referendum on the November ballot to generate additional revenue. Chairman Bencini stated that he felt that Commissioners was not responsible for setting the School Board s pay and asked the County Attorney for clarification. County Attorney Mark Payne responded that if Commissioners took no action concerning the issue-would indicate the Schools ability of managing their own operational allocations. Commissioner Branson expressed concerns that the School Board was too focused on athletics and opined that the School s primary mission was to educate the County s young people. Vice Chairman Henning voiced concerns that a private donor had been denied from providing funds to support the Schools. Duncan shared that the Schools had since developed a policy specifying how to utilize donations. Chairman Bencini out at 9:58 AM. Chairman Bencini in at 10:00 AM. Commissioner Cashion replied that she would be interested in learning more about the policy. Dr. Nancy Routh, School Board member, reported that the policy was provided on the School Board s website and then reviewed the various provisions of the document. Duncan commented that the policy was aimed at increasing community involvement in schools. Commissioner Branson stated that he did not understand why the School Board was having facility issues with recently constructed school buildings.

4 Duncan reiterated the School Board s desire to construct excellent school facilities. Commissioner Trapp stressed that the two boards should work to maintain open lines of communication to foster trust and cooperation. Commissioner Coleman asked the School Board to maintain its commitment to MWBE involvement and suggested that the two boards meet more frequently to address ongoing issues. Reid Baker, Finance Director, reminded the meeting participants that the County had authorized an additional $17 million dollars to support school projects over the past two years ago. Chairman Bencini requested an update regarding bond funding obligations. Angie Henry, Chief Financial Officer- Guilford County Schools, reviewed restrictions regarding how QSCB funds could be utilized. V. Guilford Technical Community College Funding Dr. Randy Parker, President of GTCC, thanked the Board for their continued support and provided an update regarding recent developments at the College. Parker expressed concerns regarding internal financial limitations and asked the Board for an additional $306,002 to meet expected budget short falls. Commissioner Phillips questioned GTCC s projected fixed costs. Parker stated that GTCC s facilities were quite energy efficient- lowering operational expenses. Vice Chairman Henning thanked GTCC for their financial responsibility, but raised concerns regarding opening new campus facilities if revenues were not available to support operations. Lawing provided insights concerning budget procedures and requirements. Commissioner Trapp out at 10:31 AM. Commissioner Trapp in at 10:46 AM. Commissioner Cashion asked if the County could utilize carry over funds to support GTCC. Commissioner Branson questioned the utility of the proposal and asked what was the City of Greensboro s portion of the expected budget short fall. Parker shared that the City would be responsible for approximately $97,000. Kip Blakely, of TIMCO Aviation, updated the Board regarding the aviation training program. Blakely reported that the program had trained one hundred students in a year and thanked the Board for supporting the initiative. The Board thanked Blakely for his efforts.

5 VI. County Departments and External Agencies Commissioner Coleman inquired regarding funding for One Step Further. Casey Smith, Management and Budget Analyst, reported that he did not recommend that the program be cut, but shared that staff had indentified problems with the accuracy and timeliness of reports provided by One Step Further. Commissioner Coleman asked for clarification. Smith replied that the program had less success in the past year with participants and added that the group s original focus was to manage pretrial services, but currently was working with the court s probation office. Commissioner Cashion expressed concerns regarding the County s jail diversion programs. Michael Halford, Budget Director, reported that approximately $300,000 was budgeted for pretrial programs- which also funds current juvenile delinquency programming in the County. Commissioner Coleman asked regarding program reporting. Smith responded that reports were generated monthly by the Court Services division. The Board discussed the need to reconvene the Jail Overpopulation Reduction Committee. Smith provided an update concerning various diversion programs which operate in the County. Vice Chairman Henning asked if the County monitored recidivism rates of program participants. Commissioner Shaw out at 11:20 AM. Pat Danahy, CEO & President of the Greensboro Partnership, thanked Commissioners for their past support and provided an update regarding program successes. Commissioner Coleman asked how much the Partnership was seeking from the Board. Danahy stated that the Partnership was requesting $200,000 from the County. Vice Chairman Henning shared that he wanted to ensure that external organizations from High Point received equal consideration in the budget development process. Chip Berry, Director of Development- Arts Greensboro, praised the Board for their past financial support and addressed his organization s fundraising efforts. Jason Cannon, President & CEO of Downtown Greensboro, commented on program initiatives and urged the Board to support their funding request

6 Commissioner Cashion inquired what the parameters of downtown Greensboro were. Cannon reported that Downtown was made up of three regions: a downtown improvement district-which was imposed by local residents, a central business district, and a greenway. Commissioner Trapp shared that much potential lied in Downtown s south end. Cannon agreed with Trapp s assessment and added that his organization was working to foster development in the area. Vice Chairman Henning questioned how Downtown Greensboro differed from other County economic development organizations and nonprofits. Cannon responded that his organization focused on enhancing the downtown urban core. Commissioner Phillips commended Cannon for his efforts and questioned the funding request. Cannon shared that the funds would be utilized to assist Downtown Greensboro to develop and fund a director of economic development position. Commissioner Cashion asked concerning the need for the position. Yvonne Johnson, Executive Director of One Step Further, stated that her organization had served 166 clients over the past year and asked the Board to reconsider their funding request. Commissioner Cashion inquired regarding costs associated with the program. Johnson replied that most clients complete the program within sixty days. Commissioner Cashion asked if Johnson tracked recidivism rates of program participants. Commissioner Branson out at 12:00 PM. Commissioner Branson in at 12:03 PM. Commissioner Phillips stated that he wanted to receive reports regarding the program. Commissioner Coleman asked for clarification regarding the African American Atelier. Halford provided insights regarding staff s recommendations. VII. Sandhills Victoria Whitt, Chief Executive Officer- Sandhills Center, offered Commissioners an update regarding the organization s work and reiterated that the County held four seats on Sandhills Board of Directors. Whitt reviewed various program outcomes and the associated costs. Whitt reported that her group was asking Commissioners to retain their funding at last year s level and shared that Sandhills had implemented an efficiency plan which saved approximately $226,000.

7 Commissioner Coleman questioned Sandhills outpatient substance abuse program. Whitt replied that she would need additional time to compile the requested information. Commissioner Coleman asked if residents had to be on Medicaid to participate in the program. Whitt responded that participants did not have to be enrolled in Medicaid to utilize the facility. Chairman Bencini asked regarding funding. Marty Lawing, County Manager, commented that the County pays Sandhills- which in turn provides payment to the various contractors which offer services to local residents. Lawing opined that the County pays significantly more than any other of the member jurisdictions. Whitt, in reference to the substance abuse program, stated that the offering costs approximately $2.5 million to administer annually. Whitt explained that the facility could treat patients with insurance for up to thirty days and individuals with Medicaid for fourteen days. Chairman Bencini inquired if there were any other thirty day treatment programs currently operating in the State. Whitt reported that the program was rare and recommended that Commissioners review the offering in an effort to reduce the County s overhead. Vice Chairman Henning asked if all the program participants were County residents. Commissioner Coleman shared that fourteen days was not enough time for patients to be treated and urged the Board to retain the County s thirty day treatment program. Vice Chairman Henning questioned if the service was mandated. Lawing shared that the service was not mandated and added that the program was supplemental. Commissioner Cashion urged the Board to carefully consider the impacts of the program in the community before implementing any changes to County service delivery. Commissioner Phillips opined that the County should weigh the costs and benefits associated with providing programs and asked if there were any private sector contractors which could offer the treatment services. Whitt responded that there are ten residential treatment centers operating in the County. Vice Chairman Henning inquired what programs peer counties were offering to residents. Commissioner Trapp echoed Cashion s words of caution- regarding any proposed alternations. Meeting Recessed at 12:45 PM. Meeting Returned to Order at 1:30 PM.

8 Lawing asked what was the Board s interest level in providing advice and consent during the selection process for the open Health and Human Services Director position. Chairman Bencini questioned whether any other staff would be included in the review process. Lawing stated that the interview process would feature a panel of County staff. Vice Chairman Henning shared that he was interested in reviewing the submitted resumes. Commissioner Coleman commented that Board members who would retain their seats past December should take the lead in assessing the merits of the applicants. VIII. Maintenance of Effort Requirement for Health Department Halford reviewed new mandates regulating public health funding in the State. Commissioner Trapp asked for clarification regarding County public health funding. Halford explained that the County had to supplement Public Health s budget by approximately $2.2 million dollars to restore cuts made by the State. Commissioner Coleman questioned the proposal. Halford reported that the County would have to permanently alter Public Health s budget to replace faltering State allocations. Lawing added that the alternation was included in HB 248. Halford shared that 75% of the increase would help to replace State funding-while 25% of the cost would ensure the County was in compliance with maintenance of efforts laws. IX. Community Based Organizations/Economic Development Agency Funding Halford explained the review process which was utilized to assess the requests and shared that no new agencies were recommended for funding. Chairman Bencini asked how funding for the YMCAs found in the County was determined. Halford replied that the Review Committee assessed the organizations ongoing capital projects. Chairman Bencini opined that the County should only provide funding for capital expenses. Commissioner Coleman raised concerns regarding not offering funding to support the organizations operational needs. Chairman Bencini stated that he did not support governments providing ongoing operational funding to nonprofits and other groups.

9 Commissioner Cashion questioned the process used to determine the rankings. Commissioner Phillips shared that he felt that the Board should restrict community based organizations funding at $214,500 for the year. Vice Chairman Henning asked regarding Youth Focus funding. Motion was made by Commissioner Carolyn Q. Coleman, and seconded by Commissioner Ray Trapp to approve providing each of the YMCAs and YWCAs with $25,000. A substitute motion was made by Commissioner Jeff Phillips, and seconded by Vice Chairman Hank Henning to approve providing each of the YMCAs and YWCAs with $20,000. VOTE: Motion carried 4 3. AYES: Commissioners J. Phillips, B. Bencini, H. Henning, K. Cashion. Commissioners R. Trapp, C. Coleman, B. Branson. Commissioner Coleman expressed concerns regarding the vote. Motion was made by Chairman Bill Bencini, and seconded by Vice Chairman Hank Henning to approve appropriating $25,000 to West End Ministries-Leslie s House. VOTE: Motion carried 5 2. AYES: Commissioners J. Phillips, B. Bencini, H. Henning, K. Cashion, R. Trapp. Commissioners C. Coleman, B. Branson. Motion was made by Commissioner Kay Cashion, and seconded by Commissioner Jeff Phillips to approve appropriating $10,000 to Junior Achievement. VOTE: Motion carried 5 2. AYES: Commissioners J. Phillips, B. Bencini, H. Henning, K. Cashion, R. Trapp. Commissioners C. Coleman, B. Branson. Halford reviewed the suggested requests made by economic development agencies. Commissioner Trapp questioned the proposed cut for East Market Street Development. Motion was made by Commissioner Ray Trapp, and seconded by Commissioner Carolyn Q. Coleman to approve appropriating $20,000 to East Market Street Development.

10 VOTE: Motion carried 4 3. AYES: Commissioners J. Phillips, K. Cashion, R. Trapp, C. Coleman. Commissioners B. Bencini, H. Henning, B. Branson. Motion was made by Vice Chairman Hank Henning, and seconded by Commissioner Ray Trapp to reduce the Greensboro Alliance- Economic Development Partnership s allocation to mirror the proposed funding request from the High Point Economic Development Commission. Substitute motion was made by Vice Chairman Hank Henning, and seconded by Commissioner Jeff Phillips to approve reducing the allocation for the Greensboro Alliance- Economic Development Partnership from $200,000 to $175,000 and increase the appropriation for the High Point Economic Development Commission from $75,000 to $100,000. VOTE: Motion carried 7 0. AYES: Commissioners B. Bencini, H. Henning, B. Branson, J. Phillips, K. Cashion, R. Trapp, C. Coleman. Vice Chairman Hank Henning made a motion to defund the Piedmont Triad Film Alliance, which died due to a lack of second. A substitute motion was made by Commissioner Jeff Phillips, and seconded by Vice Chairman Hank Henning to approve reducing the Piedmont Triad Film Commission s allocation from $50,000 to $25,000. VOTE: Motion carried 4 3. AYES: Commissioners H. Henning, B. Branson, J. Phillips, R. Trapp. Commissioners B. Bencini, C. Coleman, K. Cashion. Commissioner Coleman raised concerns regarding County instituted funding cuts. Motion was made by Commissioner Carolyn Q. Coleman, and seconded by Commissioner Jeff Phillips to approve the recommended budget request of $75,000 for the High Point Market Authority. A substitute motion was made by Vice Chairman Hank Henning, and seconded by Chairman Bill Bencini to fully fund the High Point Market Authority s budget request of $100,000. VOTE: Motion failed 3 4. AYES: Commissioners H. Henning, B. Bencini, R. Trapp. Commissioners C. Coleman, K. Cashion, B. Branson, J. Phillips.

11 Motion was made by Commissioner Carolyn Q. Coleman, and seconded by Commissioner Jeff Phillips to approve the recommended budget request of $75,000 for the High Point Market Authority. VOTE: Motion carried 7 0. AYES: Commissioners B. Bencini, H. Henning, B. Branson, J. Phillips, K. Cashion, R. Trapp, C. Coleman. The Board agreed to fully fund the Guilford County Tourism Development Authority s budget request of $40,000. Motion was made by Commissioner Jeff Phillips, and seconded by Commissioner Ray Trapp to approve the recommended budget request of $40,000 for Downtown Greensboro. VOTE: Motion carried 7 0. AYES: Commissioners B. Bencini, H. Henning, B. Branson, J. Phillips, K. Cashion, R. Trapp, C. Coleman. Commissioners unanimously approved the budget request from the Greensboro Community Development Fund in the amount of $100,000. Motion was made by Commissioner Carolyn Q. Coleman, and seconded by Commissioner Ray Trapp to approve the recommended budget allocation for the City of High Point s The City Project in the amount of $30,000. VOTE: Motion carried 7 0. AYES: Commissioners B. Bencini, H. Henning, B. Branson, J. Phillips, K. Cashion, R. Trapp, C. Coleman. Motion was made by Commissioner Carolyn Q. Coleman, and seconded by Commissioner Kay Cashion to reconsider appropriating additional funding in the amount of $17,000, for a total budget allocation of $192,000, to the Greensboro Alliance Economic Development Partnership. VOTE: Motion failed 3 4. AYES: Commissioners C. Coleman, K. Cashion, R. Trapp. Commissioners B. Bencini, H. Henning, A. Branson, J. Phillips.

12 Motion was made by Commissioner Carolyn Q. Coleman, and seconded by Commissioner Ray Trapp to approve appropriating $75,000 for the African American Atelier. VOTE: Motion failed 3 4. AYES: Commissioners C. Coleman, K. Cashion, R. Trapp. Commissioners B. Bencini, H. Henning, A. Branson, J. Phillips. Motion was made by Vice Chairman Hank Henning, and seconded by Commissioner Kay Cashion to approve the recommended budget allocation of $50,000 to the African American Atelier. VOTE: Motion carried 7 0. AYES: Commissioners B. Bencini, H. Henning, B. Branson, J. Phillips, K. Cashion, R. Trapp, C. Coleman. Motion was made by Commissioner Kay Cashion, and seconded by Commissioner Ray Trapp to approve appropriating $40,000 to the High Point Arts Council. VOTE: Motion carried 7 0. AYES: Commissioners B. Bencini, H. Henning, B. Branson, J. Phillips, K. Cashion, R. Trapp, C. Coleman. Motion was made by Commissioner Kay Cashion, and seconded by Chairman Bill Bencini to approve appropriating $30,000 to the NC Shakespeare Festival. VOTE: Motion carried 7 0. AYES: Commissioners B. Bencini, H. Henning, B. Branson, J. Phillips, K. Cashion, R. Trapp, C. Coleman. The Board unanimously agreed to provide the recommended budget request of $55,000 to the United Arts Council of Greensboro.

13 Motion was made by Commissioner Carolyn Q. Coleman, and seconded by Commissioner Ray Trapp to approve appropriating $25,000 to the Friends of John Coltrane. VOTE: Motion failed 3 4. AYES: Commissioners C. Coleman, K. Cashion, R. Trapp. Commissioners B. Bencini, H. Henning, A. Branson, J. Phillips. Commissioners unanimously agreed to provide the recommended funding request of $20,000 to the Friends of John Coltrane. X. Internal Service Fund Halford introduced the topic and shared that funding for the program would be reduced by $2.4 million dollars. Halford explained that the alternation was caused largely due to implementing the Medicare Advantage Plan for post sixty five retirees. Lawing advised the Board that staff was working with a benefits consultant to address the issue and added that he suggested bidding out the third party administration agreement. Commissioner Coleman expressed support for bidding out the agreement. XI. One Quarter Cent Sales Tax Referendum Motion was made by Commissioner Ray Trapp, and seconded by Chairman Bill Bencini, to approve placing a 1/4 cent sales tax referendum on the November 2014 ballot. Vice Chairman Henning expressed concerns regarding the proposal- as there was no plan in place that specified how the additional revenues would be spent- if the measure was approved. Chairman Bencini echoed Henning s concerns and suggested that the Education Committee consider the issue and asked that the School Board be included in deliberations about the issue. Commissioner Coleman shared that she was not opposed to the measure, but would be interested to learn how the additional funds would be utilized to support County schools. Lawing commented that the topic could be considered in greater detail at a future work session and then provided suggestions regarding how the additional funds could bolster education institutions in the County. Mark Payne, County Attorney, addressed the State statutes which regulate referendum issues and shared that the Elections Department would be required to provide a sixty day notice regarding the proposal. Payne added that the statutes prohibited the County from identifying the purpose of the ballot issue.

14 Halford reported that some counties which have held referendums have passed resolutions which addressed how additional revenues would be utilized. Commissioner Cashion shared her support for the proposal. The Board then discussed various needs which could be addressed by the additional tax revenue. Commissioner Branson shared that he felt comfortable with the measure, because the referendum would allow County residents to voice their opinions regarding the ballot measure. Commissioner Phillips raised concerns regarding increasing tax rates in the County. Commissioner Trapp removed his motion from consideration. XII. Proposed Staff Changes to the Recommended Budget Halford reviewed the recommended alternations that staff was proposing to make to the budget. Commissioner Coleman suggested that the Board retain a realtor to market and work to sell surplus County properties. XIII. Follow-Up Items Lawing requested direction from the Board regarding various budget considerations. Lawing shared that the Animal Shelter was required to offer additional insurance to staff which would cost about $65,000 and added that he was interested in discussing the Inmate Welfare Fund. Commissioner Phillips questioned the Animal Shelter s appropriations. Motion was made by Vice Chairman Hank Henning, seconded by Commissioner Alan Branson not to cover the health insurance increases at the Animal Shelter. VOTE: Motion carried 7 0. AYES: Commissioners B. Bencini, H. Henning, B. Branson, J. Phillips, K. Cashion, R. Trapp, C. Coleman. Commissioners L. Shaw, B. Davis Motion was made by Commissioner Carolyn Q. Coleman, seconded by Commissioner Alan Branson to approve appropriating approximately two million to replace the Hagan Stone Pool and bathhouse- which would require staff to transfer revenues from the County s general fund and create a capital project ordinance to house monies which were transferred.

15 VOTE: Motion carried 6 1. AYES: Commissioners B. Bencini, H. Henning, B. Branson, K. Cashion, R. Trapp, C. Coleman. Commissioner J. Phillips. Commissioners L. Shaw, B. Davis The Board then discussed funding for GTCC and Guilford County Schools. Vice Chairman Henning suggested reducing appropriations to support school operations and transfer resources to identified education capital projects. Commissioner Cashion recommended that the Board utilize a portion of the County s fund balance to provide additional support to the School Board. Commissioner Coleman shared her support for Cashion s proposal. Commissioner Phillips expressed concerns with the measure. Phillips stated that as the County acquired additional debt, the fund balance would be essential in maintaining sound financials. Reid Baker, Finance Director, reported that the fund balance would fall below 8% in 2016 based on projections made by County staff. Commissioner Cashion asked for Baker s opinion regarding utilizing the County s fund balance. Baker responded that any usage of the fund balance would be problematic. Commissioner Phillips urged the Board to retain the County Manager s recommended budget. Motion was made by Commissioner Carolyn Q. Coleman, and seconded by Commissioner Ray Trapp to approve transferring $2 million dollars from the County s fund balance, which would be added to the Guilford County Schools annual appropriation from Guilford County. VOTE: Motion failed 3 4. AYES: Commissioners C. Coleman, K. Cashion, R. Trapp. Commissioners B. Bencini, H. Henning, A. Branson, J. Phillips. Motion was made by Commissioner Jeff Phillips, and seconded by Commissioner Allan Branson to approve the Manager s s proposed budget allocation for education. VOTE: Motion carried 4 3. AYES: Commissioners B. Bencini, H. Henning, A. Branson, J. Phillips. Commissioners C. Coleman, K. Cashion, R. Trapp.

16 Motion was made by Commissioner Ray Trapp, and seconded by Commissioner Carolyn Q. Coleman to restore full funding to One Step Further. VOTE: Motion failed 3 4. AYES: Commissioners C. Coleman, K. Cashion, R. Trapp. Commissioners B. Bencini, H. Henning, A. Branson, J. Phillips. The Board then discussed the Special Operations Center for the Sheriff s Department. Lawing stated that the project needed an additional one million dollars to complete the facility. Commissioner Phillips suggested tabling the issue until firm design figures were submitted. Commissioner Trapp out at 4:26 PM. Lawing commented that staff would move forward with designing a four million dollar facility. The Board then considered the inmate welfare fund. Lawing shared that $1.5 million dollars was currently in the fund. Motion was made by Vice Chairman Henning, and seconded by Commissioner Phillips to reallocate the welfare funds to the Special Operations Facility. Payne advised the Board that the funds could be used for any public purpose and added that how the monies were utilized was a policy decision. Baker replied that the funds have historically been used to support inmates in the County, and advised against pursuing the suggestion. Commissioner Cashion reiterated Baker s assessment. Commissioner Coleman expressed concerns regarding the proposal. Vice Chairman Henning withdrew his motion and Commissioner Phillips withdrew his second. XIV. Adjourn There being no further business the Board voted by unanimous consent to adjourn at 4:43 PM. Clerk Chairman