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October 20, 2008 (Regular Meeting) Page 1028 Chairman White asked Commissioner Privette if he was requesting staff to look for County positions and items that can be cut. Commissioner Privette responded in the affirmative. Chairman White requested the County Manager present and identify areas that can be cut to help in these tough economic times. Commissioner Mynatt further requested that the County Manager also look for projects that can be moved forward or delayed. She clarified for the public that this position is needed due to the separation of two departments who shared one receptionist. Commissioner Carruth referred to the following chart from the Agenda: YEAR NO. TELEPHONE CALLS N0. WALK-INS 2005 9523 2682 2006 9802 3000 2007 5828 3266 January-June, 2008 9165 1511 He concluded by stating some veterans only have the Veteran's Administration to turn to for medical care and that this position will allow the Veteran's Officers to provide more time and services to these veterans. Vice Chairman Juba stated she was personally offended when Commissioner Privette compares Cabarrus County to other counties. She said on a positive note, when serving on the State Board of Commissioners in Raleigh as well as attending other meetings across the state, without exception, Cabarrus County is often complimented on the progressive nature of the County's leadership. She concluded by stating what she has heard during her four years on the Board is that we have a wonderful county with good leadership and are very progressive-minded. Commissioner Privette responded by stating that because of the economy, many businesses have had to reshuffle personnel and utilize the employees they have because they do not have the resources to add more employees. UPON MOTION of Vice Chairman Juba, seconded by Commissioner Mynatt with Chairman White, Vice Chairman Juba and Commissioner Carruth and Mynatt voting for and Commissioner Privette voting against, the Board approved a Secretary position (1 FTE), Grade 60, in Veterans Service and adopted the following budget amendment allocating $22,866.00 £rom contingency to fund the position for FY 09: BODGET REVISION/AMENDMENT REQOEST DEPARTMENT OE VETERANS SERVICE AMOUNT: $22,866.00 TYPE OF ADJUSTMENT: Supplemental Request PURPOSE OF REQUEST: Appropriate funds from Board's Contingency for a secretary position grade 60 (1 FTE) in Veterans Services - effective starting date would be 11/7/2008. Present Account No. App roved Budget Increase Decrease Revised Budget 00195110-9101 $197,302.00 $15,739.00 $163,091.00 Salaries and Waqes 00195110-9201 $9,022.00 $976.00 $9,998.00 Social Security 00195110-9202 52,111.00 $228.00 $2,339.00 Medicare 00195110-9205 $21,039.00 $4,091.00 $25,130.00 Health Insurance 00195110-9210 $7,209.00 $770.00 $7,974.00 Retirement 00195110-9235 $7,366.00 $787.00 $8,153.00 401K 00195110-9690 $2,579.00 $275.00 $2,854.00 Insurance and Bonds 00191910-9660 $569,913.00 $22,866.00 $592,097.00 Contingency Having been through this process several times in his years with the County, John Day, Coun ty Manager, suggested the Board provide suggestions or