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| Board Minutes May 23, 2005 The Bladen County Board of Commissioners met in special session at 6:30 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Room of the Courthouse with the following members present: |
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| Greg Taylor, Chairman | ||||
| Lewis Tatum | ||||
| Delilah B. Banks | ||||
| Larry Smith | ||||
| Billy Ray Pait | ||||
| W.D. Neill, Jr. | ||||
| James G. Smith | ||||
| Charles Ray Peterson | ||||
| Absent: Margaret Lewis-Moore, Vice Chairman | ||||
Chairman Taylor called the meeting to order and called on County Manager Greg Martin to present the FY06 proposed budget. Mr. Martin advised that he is presenting a balanced proposed budget and that key areas of the budget would be addressed by a Power Point presentation. He indicated that the proposed budget was prepared with top priorities being placed on no tax increase and implementation of the Archer Pay Study. Mr. Martin advised that twenty-three new positions were included in the proposed budget and most of those positions are within the Emergency Medical Services Department. He also discussed the following items: |
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Employee benefits – 50% of Archer Study implemented in FY06, plus 2% COLA effective January, 06; Longevity and Holiday Bonus; Savings from the adoption of the State Health Plan will provide a portion of the money needed to implement the Archer Study. | |||
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Proposed Telephone System - $315,000 | |||
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Proposed 3 new deputy cars | |||
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Computers for Bladen County Schools | |||
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Two Activity Buses for School System | |||
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EMS Ambulance @ $80,000
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Mr. Martin summarized the departments’ requests and addressed questions from the Board. Mr. Martin introduced John Crumpton of the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners Risk Management Pool. Mr. Crumpton discussed Bladen County’s Worker’s Compensation history and explained various options. He advised that the NCACC’s renewal quote for FY06 is $483,000 for a fully insured program. Mr. Crumpton advised that if the County selected the self-insured option, it could possibly regain control of program costs. He indicated that the NCACC would work with the County to monitor costs on a monthly basis. Further discussion was held regarding the matter. No action was taken. Mr. Martin advised that on Friday, May 20 th, he received a proposal in the amount of $283,000 from Sheriff Bunn regarding Courthouse Security. He also advised that the District Court Judges of the 13 th Judicial District had sent a letter regarding Courthouse security. No action was taken on the matter. Mr. Martin reviewed the Commissioners’ calendar and discussion was held regarding possible budget workshop dates. A motion was made by Delilah B. Blanks, seconded by Billy Ray Pait and approved to schedule budget workshops on Monday, June 6, 2005 at 5:30 p.m.; Tuesday, June 7 at 6:30 p.m.; and Wednesday, June 8 at 6:30 p.m. (if needed). The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m. |
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| ________________________ Greg Taylor, Chairman Bladen County Board of Commissioners |
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| ATTEST: _______________________ |
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