Minutes 06-11-19 Budget Work Session

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20 Bonnie Hammersley said this center offers more soft skills, CNA, etc. Commissioner Dorosin asked if the County needs to hire an outside consultant for this, and is there not someone already on staff who could do this work. Bonnie Hammersley said she could look at this, and the idea is that this would be a partnership. She said she does not think County staff could do it alone. Commissioner Price said the Hillsborough Chamber is working on something like this, and could be a partner. A motion was made by Commissioner Marcoplos, seconded by Commissioner Dorosin to approve Amendment 011. Commissioner McKee said he would like to have a discussion with the schools, as to whether this is really needed, and if students are interested. He would also like to fund it through the schools and Durham Tech, rather than something that might even remotely compete with them. Commissioner Price echoed these comments. Commissioner Marcoplos said he is aware of the Hillsborough Chamber efforts, which are very low level compared to this group of people who have been meeting. He said there is a huge need for tradespeople, and these skills have to be taught in classrooms unlike any that currently exist in the local high schools. He said the partners around the table are willing to help fundraise, donate materials and tools, etc. Commissioner McKee asked if there was a failed effort by the group to obtain a grant. Commissioner Marcoplos said an individual pursued this, and he would not apply the label of failure. Commissioner Bedford asked if Durham Tech offers trades education in Durham. Commissioner Marcoplos said yes. Commissioner Bedford said everything does not have to be replicated in Orange County, and Orange County residents can go to Durham and take classes. Commissioner Marcoplos said residents do not take the classes because they are offered in Durham. Commissioner Greene asked if this would be a hit on the article 46 sales tax. Bonnie Hammersley said the proposal is for$20,000, which would not be a significant hit, and it would be a one-time only expense. She said this is not included in her recommended budget. Commissioner Greene said she is impressed with the list of stakeholders around the table, and it is fair to say that people will not travel to Durham to take these classes. She said she hopes it will not be a duplication of efforts. VOTE: Ayes, 5 (Chair Rich, Commissioner Dorosin, Commissioner Marcoplos, Commissioner Greene, and Commissioner Bedford); Nays, 2 (Commissioner McKee and Commissioner Price) A motion was made by Commissioner Dorosin, seconded by Commissioner Price to adopt the following amendments: • 15 (Eliminate the revenue for the user fee of$3 per person to participate in open gym at the Parks & Recreation gymnasium.) • 17 (Increase in Triangle Area Rural Planning Organization (TARPO) dues for FY 2019- 20 from $7,500 to $9,000) 0 19 (Increase Emergency Medical Services Collections by $250,000)