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2 <br /> this debt and obtain these bonds. They are net debt reduction bonds. <br /> The resolution was introduced by Commissioner Hartwell. Motion <br /> was made by Commissioner Halkiotis, seconded by Commissioner Carey to <br /> adopt the resolution and authorize the Chair to sign. <br /> EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SERVICES <br /> Bobby Baker distributed copies of the budget request for South Orange. <br /> Convalescent Ambulance Support <br /> Chair Marshall questioned the Manager's recommended budget of $30,000 <br /> when $80,000 was requested. She was told that $50, 000 is in another <br /> account and that the full $80,000 is in the budget. <br /> Bobby Baker explained the situation and the problems associated with <br /> doing non-emergency transports. He explained different alternatives for <br /> providing this service. The new ambulance would provide for an additional <br /> backup vehicle and enable EMS to provide non emergency service. <br /> Chair Marshall questioned charging a fee for providing this service. <br /> The Board agreed that a fee should be charged and asked that Ken Thompson <br /> bring back to the Board a proposal for an appropriate amount to charge for <br /> this service with part of the revenue going back to the squads. <br /> PUBLIC SAFETY <br /> Sheriff Pendergrass stated that most of the increase in the budget is <br /> for capital, equipment and jail renovations. He agrees with the Manager's <br /> recommended budget. In answer to a question about additional personnel, <br /> he explained how he reschedules personnel to provide the maximum coverage <br /> during the peak hours. However, after the renovations at the jail are <br /> completed, there will be a need for additional personnel for that <br /> facility. <br /> There was a consensus that the Sheriff would keep his older cars this <br /> year and order fifteen new cars this year, nineteen next year and then <br /> level off thereafter. <br /> PUBLIC WORKS <br /> Commissioner Hartwell questioned the layout of the new building in <br /> conjunction with the entrance. Wilbur McAdoo indicated that until <br /> property could be purchased for a new entrance that the drive to the <br /> proposed new facility could run along the east property line. <br /> Discussion ensued on the possibilities of either buying land adjacent <br /> to Public Works or buying a house in the same vacinity with property and <br /> Chair Marshall indicated that a decision needs to be made so the costs can <br /> be considered for inconclusion in the CIP. <br /> Wilbur McAdoo distributed pictures of green box sites and stated that <br /> a main problem is obtaining or leasing property on which to place green <br /> boxes in an effort to consolidate the small sites is a real problem. The <br /> Board discussed the possibility of levying civil penalties on those who <br /> dump illegally or rummage through the boxes. <br /> The Board expressed support for placing the new public works building <br /> on the same site. They asked that additional information on a new access <br /> be available in time for the CIP. <br /> AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION <br /> Extension Director Bill Mainous stated there are four small items that <br /> were requested but not included in the Manager's recommended budget. They <br /> are (1) a mobile chalkboard, (2) a projection screen, (3) a table lectern, <br /> and (4) a demonstration mirror. All four items total $1,500. One item <br /> needed because of the move to the new building is additional shelving. In <br /> the operating budget, the request for $5, 000 for printing was cut to <br /> $3,000. <br /> Mainous spoke in support of the livestock market and the importance of <br />