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January 4, 20I6 (Work Session) Page 2622
<br />2015. She said, due to the divestiture of the CAP (Community Alternatives
<br />Program) program, and due to In -Home Aide services for Home and Community
<br />Care Block Grant (HCCBG) being provided under other contractural agreements,
<br />DHS's licensure with the state is no longer required at that level. She
<br />advised, in order for DHS to continue to provide Home Management Task 1,
<br />certification is required through the state. She stated the In -Home Aide
<br />Policy was reviewed and found to be in compliance, except for approval by the
<br />Board of Commissioners. She requested the Board approve the DHS In -Home Aide
<br />Services Policy.
<br />Anthony Hodges, Supervisor, Adult and Aging Services Division,
<br />presented an overview of the In -Home Aide Policy. He and Ms. Mowrer also
<br />responded to questions from the Board.
<br />County Manager - Transition of Shelter Operations to County
<br />Pam Dubois, Senior Deputy County Manager, reported discussions between
<br />the Humane Society and the County have resulted in a mutual agreement for the
<br />County to assume operation of the shelter in early 2016, preferably by
<br />February bst. She stated, in order to accomplish this, additional county
<br />positions will need to be created and funded. She reviewed three positions
<br />that will need to be added: a full -time Shelter Manager, a full -time Senior
<br />Kennel Technician, and a part --time Adoption /Rescue Coordinator. In addition,
<br />funding will also be needed to cover $12,820.00 for auxiliary staff (part -
<br />time kennel technicians) to supplement the care of the animals seven days a
<br />week. The total cost is estimated at $73,500.00 for the rest of the fiscal
<br />year and funds are available in unspent unemployment insurance. She advised,
<br />in future budgets, the operational budget will be covered by revenues (rescue
<br />and adoption fees) and county appropriations. She further advised staff is
<br />working on revenue estimates for FY16 that will help offset some of the costs
<br />in the current fiscal year.
<br />Sheriff Brad Riley, Cabarrus County Sheriff's
<br />Sheriff's Office has maintained a good relationship wit
<br />He stated the requested positions will duplicate the
<br />Society successfully utilized at the Shelter. He
<br />transition period will be needed to shift operations
<br />beginning with the hire of a full -time Shelter Manager.
<br />Office, advised the
<br />:h the Humane Society.
<br />structure the Humane
<br />also stated that a
<br />back to the County,
<br />Lieutenant David Taylor, Cabarrus County Sheriff's Office, reiterated
<br />Sheriff Riley's comments regarding the success of the model the Humane
<br />Society utilized. He stated the part -time rescue coordinator position will
<br />be an integral part of keeping euthanasia numbers down. He advised all
<br />monies coming into the shelter for adoption fees, rescues, fines and fees
<br />will help fund the shelter.
<br />A discussion ensued. During discussion, Sheriff Riley, Lieutenant
<br />Taylor, Pam Dubois and Carol Miller, Animal Protection Advisory Board Member,
<br />responded to questions from the Board.
<br />Sheriff Riley commended Judy Sims and the Human Society of Concord and
<br />Greater Cabarrus County for the fantastic job of setting a foundation to be
<br />followed at the Cabarrus Animal Shelter.
<br />UPON MOTION of Commissioner Poole, seconded by Commissioner Mynatt and
<br />unanimously carried, the Board voted to suspend its Rules of Procedures in
<br />order to take action on this item due to time constraints.
<br />UPON MOTION of Commissioner Poole, seconded by Commissioner Shue and
<br />unanimously carried, the Board authorized the County to assume operations of
<br />the animal shelter, creating three positions, and approved the related FY16
<br />budget amendment for $73,500.00 with the intent of fully funding in FY17.
<br />Date:1/4/2016 Amount:$73,500
<br />Dept. Head: Pamela S. Dubois Department: Animal Shelter
<br />❑ Internal Transfer within Department U Transfer Between Departments /Funds Q Supplemental Request
<br />Purpose: To fund the salary and benefits for staff to run the animal shelter once the County
<br />assumes operations of the Shelter.
<br />Account Number
<br />Account Name
<br />Approved Budget
<br />Inc Amount
<br />Dec amount
<br />Revised Budget
<br />00191910 -9659
<br />Unemployment Insurance
<br />$180,488.00
<br />$73,500.00
<br />$106,988.00
<br />00192145 -9101
<br />Salaries and Wages
<br />$0.00
<br />$35,034.00
<br />$35,034.00
<br />00192145 -9102
<br />PT >1000 hours
<br />$0.00
<br />$8,247.00
<br />$8,247.00
<br />00192145 -9114
<br />Auxiliary
<br />$0.00
<br />$11,718.00
<br />$11,718.00
<br />00192145 -9201
<br />Social Security
<br />$0.001
<br />$ 3, 410,001
<br />1 $3,410.00
<br />00192145 -9202
<br />Medicare
<br />$0.00
<br />$798.00
<br />$798.00
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