Minutes 05-11-2021 Virtual Budget Public Hearing and Work Session

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13 Commissioner Greene asked if staff could provide a rough breakdown of the $28 million ARPA funds, and where it will go. She asked if any of these funds are allocated to the towns within the County. Bonnie Hammersley said no, the $28 million goes to the County. She said one of the big uses for the funds is revenue replacement. She said she will bring as much information as possible to the next meeting, and noted the funds are distributed over 3 years. Commissioner Fowler said the County Manager included the ARPA funding in the County's revenue, and asked if the schools have done the same. Bonnie Hammersley said will bring this information. She said she included $3.2 million of ARPA revenue in FY22 recommended budget. She said she did not include the entire funding. Chair Price asked if there is a reason only a small number was included, and if more of the ARPA funding will be used. Bonnie Hammersley said the federal government would like for the money to be used for infrastructure. She said this is one time funding, and many needs have come up during COVID-19. She said there are many ideas to pursue including broadband and behavioral health. She said the clear uses were just received, and departments are to respond with their needs. She said there is uncertainty going forward, and there are going to be ongoing needs for vulnerable residents moving forward. She said the spending should be done with a thoughtful approach. She said she makes a budget recommendation, and the Commissioners will make a final decision. Chair Price said she understands, and wanted to see if funding can be spread out. She said the Budget is a draft. 4. Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee —Appointment Discussion The Board discussed an appointment to the Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee BACKGROUND: The following appointment information is for Board consideration: NAME SPECIAL TYPE OF EXPIRATION REPRESENTATIVE APPOINTMENT DATE TERM Alison Brown At-Large First Full Term 06/30/2023 NOTE - If the individual listed above is appointed, the following vacancies remain: SPECIAL NOTATION: None of the other applicants have been selected for the mandatory training prior to recommendation to appointment. POSITION EXPIRATION VACANCY INFORMATION DESIGNATION DATE At-Large 03/31/2022 Vacant since 12/09/2020 At-Large 06/30/2022 Vacant since 10/17/2020 At-Large 06/30/2022 Vacant since 05/12/2020 At-Large 10/31/2022 Vacant since 10/17/2020 At-Large 06/30/2022 Vacant since 10/31/2017