ORD-2008-066 - Equipment and Vehicle Project Capital Project Ordinance

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0 oR fJ - as a 9 . G};~, ~~ Board gets to the adoption of the budget and she thinks it will be a challenge to get through this budget. Chair Jacobs agreed with Commissioner Nelson. He said that this is a proposed 9.3% increase. He suggested, that if there will be discussion of .cutting services, then the County Manager should say this right upfront at the public hearing. If the County will be using some of the fund balance, then it is important to have a chart showing historical per pupil funding, etc. He said that this is the Board's opportunity. at the budget public hearings to state its message in its terms as opposed to the media's terms. He asked the Manager to list which facilities the County is required to build or were approved by voters through bond issues. Regarding debt, he thinks that it should be broken down in the presentation as what percent of the $325 million is for schools. He thinks'that the schools are driving the County's debt. 4. Consent Agenda A motion was made by Commissioner Foushee, seconded by Commissioner Nelson to approve those items on the consent agenda as stated below: a. Minutes The Board approved the minutes for February 25, 26 and April 15, 2008 as submitted by the Clerk to the Board. b. Appointments (1) Animal Services Advisory Board -Reappointments The Board reappointed Daniel Textoris, Susan Elmore, and Jean Connerat-Austin to second full terms ending June 30, 2011, and Suzanne Roy to a first full term ending June 30, 2011 to the Animal Services Advisory Board. (2) Board of Social Services -Reappointment The Board reappointed Patricia Garavaglia to a first full term ending June 30, 2011 to the Board of Social Services. (3) Economic Development Commission -Reappointment The Board reappointed Anita Badrock and •Mark Crowell to second full terms expiring June 30, 2011 to the Economic Development Commission. (4) Transportation Services Board -Reappointment The Board reappointed Dan Parker to a first full `term ending March 31, 2011 to the Transportation Services Board. c. Property Tax Refund The Board adopted a refund resolution, which is incorporated by reference, related to one (1) request for property tax refund in accordance with N.C. General Statute 105-381. d. Motor Vehicle Property Tax Release/Refunds The Board adopted a refund resolution, which is incorporated by reference, related to 54 requests for motor vehicle property tax releases or refunds in accordance with North Carolina General Statutes. e. CJPP 2008-2009 Service Continuation Contracts The Board approved the contract for the continuation of services provided through the NC Department of Correction, Criminal Justice Partnership Program and authorized the Chair to sign, pending the availability of State funds and review by the County Attorney. f. Home and Community Care Block Grant for Older Adults Funding Plan, FY2008-09 The Board approved the recommended Home and Community Care Block Grant for Older Adults Funding Plan for FY2008-09. g: Fiscal Year 2007-08B_udget Amendment #10