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Frank Clifton noted the significant number of child abuse cases served and said this is one of the tougher jobs that the Social Services staff does. Commissioner Price asked if a tax on prescription drugs would affect the Social Services budget. Nancy Coston said she does not think this will affect people on Medicaid. She said there is consideration of an increase in co-pays. Frank Clifton noted that state changes in unemployment laws may cause an impact in the county, but the number is unknown. Nancy Coston said this could result in a lot of individuals approaching Social Services at one time. Chair Jacobs asked if there will be an effort to alert individuals of services available to them. Nancy Coston said many of these people have likely already gotten medical help for their children and have had interaction with the department. ■ Board of County Commissioners, Pg. 63 Budget Analyst, Darryl Butts and Clerk to the Board, Donna Baker reviewed the following: Budget Highlights • The FY 2013-14 Manager Recommended Budget includes an Assistant to the Clerk position (1.0 FTE), effective July 1, 2013. This is a re-instatement of an Assistant to the Clerk/Boards and Commissions' position that was eliminated during the FY 2010- 11 budget process. Existing temporary personnel funds will be reduced by $9,215 to help offset the cost of the position in FY 2013-14. • The overall decrease in Operations in FY 2013-14 is mostly due to not budgeting for a Reserve for Rogers Road, which represented a one-time expense of$120,000 in the FY2012-13 approved budget. • The FY 2013-14 Manager Recommended Budget includes $17,800 in Personnel Services for Public Safety coverage at all meetings. The budgeted amount consists of 2 Sheriff Deputies and 1 Paramedic at each regular Board meeting, and 1 Sheriff Deputy at all other meetings. • The Capital Outlay of$75,261 in the FY 2012-13 12 Month Estimate reflects the Board approved upgrades to audio/visual equipment at their November 20, 2012 regular meeting. Donna Baker reviewed the proposed duties for the requested position of Assistant to the Clerk/Boards and Commissions. Donna Baker noted that the largest increase was in the travel budget, and this was recommended by the finance department. Commissioner Dorosin asked about the $120,000 allocation for Roger's Road. Darryl Butts said this was an item that came up in last year's budget, and funds were allocated to this, as a capital project. He said the money that was in reserve in the Commissioner's office was shifted toward the capital project for the community center. Commissioner McKee said he does not think that the Board needs to have a paramedic at each of their regular meetings. Chair Jacobs said he thought it was good to have an emergency services person present at the meetings. ■ County Manager, Pg. 95