Minutes - 19900614 - Laserfiche WebLink

Browse Search

Commissioner Marshall stated that a study has been requested from the Health Department in order to help clarify Public Health needs. Mental Health could also be requested to supply the Board ith a report on current status and future needs. Commissioner Halkiotis pointed out that the $16,200 reduction is not a cut in the amount requested by Mental Health. The $16,200 was included at the county administration level. It was the consensus of the Board to cut this $16,200 from the budget. Commissioner Willhoit asked for clarification as to what the Chapel Hill Library and the Mebane Library's request were cut. Chairman Carey indicated that he felt that this was not the year to be increasing funds to the municipal libraries. The programs for the Orange County library have been suffering due to lack of funding. Commissioner Willhoit indicated that at one time Orange County had made an effort to catch up on the appropriation to the Chapel Hill library. The funding was equal to that of the Hyconeechee Library. During one of the tight years the Chapel Hill appropriation was not increased and it has progressively fallen behind over the years. The rationale at one time was to take people who lived outside of Chapel Hill but lived in Orange County and use that figure as a fraction of their total circulation. That figure was then multiplied by the operational budget. That formula was used at one time but we've been falling behind. He indicated that the County has an obligation to fund the Chapel Hill Library. The rationale originally was to supply the need near where the most people are located. Commissioner Marshall indicated that she believed the Chapel Hill Library needed continued support from the County; however, the County Library is excellent and was in even greater need of support from the County. She also indicated that it was time to have an equity study completed. Chairman Carey indicated that an effort needed to be made to include Carrboro in this funding process. He also indicated that he would be willing to fund this increase if the county was not faced with such a difficult budget year. It was the consensus of the Board of Commissioners to decrease the Library request. A motion was made by Commissioner Hartwell, seconded by Commissioner Marshall to adopt the Orange County Budget Ordinance for FY 1990-91 based on the Orange County Managers Recommended Budget to include the following stipulations. a) Cost of living shall be