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05-13-2013 Budget Work SessionBUDGET WORK SESSION OF THE ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS HELD THE THIRTEENTH DAY OF MAY IN THE YEAR TWO THOUSAND AND THIRTEEN AT 10:00 A.M. IN THE ROBERT C. CLAUD, SR. BOARD ROOM OF THE ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY COURTHOUSE PRESENT: JoAnn W. Hall, Chairman, Hardy District Byron B. Bailey, Newport District Rex W. Alphin, Carrsville District Delores M. Darden, Windsor District Alan E. Casteen, Smithfield District Also Attending: Mark C. Popovich, County Attorney W. Douglas Caskey, County Administrator Donald T. Robertson, Director of Information Resources and Legislative Affairs Chairman Hall called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. Donald T. Robertson, Director of Information Resources and Legislative Affairs, discussed the following: Calendar dates and issues School Budget (deadline was May 1, 2013) County Attorney to address public hearing requirements Adoption of Budget New York City Trip (Davenport) County Attorney Popovich advised that the School Budget should have been adopted on May 1, 2013 or 30 days from the delivery of estimates from the State. He stated it is unknown if estimates were given from the State to the Schools. Mr. Terry provided an update on the shared budget from the week prior. Mr. Robertson advised additional funding for the Sheriff's Office and a definitive number/budget is needed. He stated that the increase is for full - time and part -time salary and overtime was cut and the need for adjustments in other areas. Ginger Bailey, Manager of Emergency 911 Communications Center, requested a dedicated Information Technology position in addition to the previously submitted budget for the FY 2013 -2014. She advised that the overall position, including fringe benefits, is approximately $68,000.00 annually. Mr. Terry advised that legislation has been approved by the Governor which stipulates a mandatory 3% salary increase for Constitutional Officers and their employees. 1 Mr. Wayne Farmer, Commonwealth's Attorney, expounded upon the issue of the State's supplement and requested that his Assistants receive the increase /raise of $3,308.00 for FY2013 -14 and the following. Christina Berta, Executive Finance Officer for the Schools, discussed the numbers for local funding for FY2013 -14 and shortfalls. She advised that a total of $1,863,861.00 loss in funding is estimated. Responsive to Supervisor Casteen's inquiry, Ms. Berta advised that $23,562,000.00 was needed to fund the School's budget. Brandy B. Day, Director of Human Resources, was provided an opportunity to address the additional information she sent out regarding LEO's coverage and the fact that EMS and Firefighters do not have the extra hazardous coverage enjoyed by Deputies and the Sheriff. County Attorney Popovich suggested, and the Board agreed, that the Board move forward with a categorical analysis for School funding as opposed to, for purposes of staff work, a non - categorical analysis. // Chairman Hall declared the meeting adjourned at 11:45 a.m. • . .. �airAmln 0,,0,W LMP,&, S(nrrn, Carey Mi is Storm, Clerk /],