BC 2015 05 28 Budget Meeting - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

May 28, 2015 (Budget Meeting) Page 2418 Carolina Farm Stewardship Association DRAFT 2016 Lomax Program Budget (7/1/15- 6/30/16) Income I. Charitable Contributions Restricted Donation Carry forward from 2014 Individual donations Fundraising Events $35,000 II. Program Income 2015 Farmer -in- Training Lease Income III. Sponsorships Corporate Sponsorships IV. Government Contributions Cabarrus Co. Contribution Total Income Expense V. Grant Programs* USDA -NIFA BFRDP USDA -NIFA OREI I. Payroll Program Coordinator Salary & Fringe Farm Manager Salary & Fringe II. Contractor Labor III. Travel IV. Site Development Plan V. Other Direct Costs (ODCs) Equipment & Supplies Facility & Equipment Rental Postage & Delivery Printing & Reproduction Professional Fees & Insurance Rent & Utilities $0 $10,000 $25,000 $5,000 $5,000 $35,000 $35,000 $40,000 $40,000 $57,000 $35,000 $22,000 $172,000 $91, 620 $49,120 $42,500 $9,000 $2,500 $7,500 $54,000 $24,300 $11,500 $500 $1,500 $2,700 $13,500 Total Expenses $164,620 * Grant applications have been submitted and are pending. Chairman Morris inquired about the breakdown of the requested $40,000 allocation from the County. Mr. McReynolds responded that the funds would be designated as follows: $10,000 grounds, maintenance and management staffing; $12,400 staffing support for community education programs; $6,900 fuel and propane; $3,200 equipment maintenance and repair; and $7,500 for the site plan. A discussion ensued regarding farm activities and programs. During discussion, Mr. McReynolds responded to questions from the Board Break The Board took a short break at 5:31 p.m. The meeting resumed at 6:05 p.m. Fire Districts - Presentation of FY 2016 Budget Request Allen Volunteer Fire Department Steve Langer, Fire Marshal, reported Allen Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) is requesting a 1.5 -cent increase, bringing their fire district tax rate to 6 cents, and generating an additional $69,000.00 on the tax rate. Allen VFD Fire Chief, Jimmy Morgan presented a request for a 1.5 cent increase for the Allen VFD District. He advised the increase for FY16 is a two -part plan that focuses on firefighter safety and increased service to the citizens located in the district. He stated the intent is to use the increased funding to install an exhaust system to eliminate firefighter exposure to exhaust fumes from the apparatus within the station, provide each member an air mask that will work with the current SCBA (Self Contained Breathing Apparatus) and keep up with the rising cost of tires, continuing their five -year replacement plan without taking from other services. The