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May 29, 2003 Page 140 Link to perform Home Studies; and (2) Outsourcing of some of the Department's office service functions (reception, file room and mail handling) through a contract with Millennium, Inc. of Charlotte at an annual cost of approximately $183,840.00. Mr. Cook reported the proposed'outsourcing would be cost and revenue neutral and would provide for enhanced operational performance, including an automated record tracking system. Further, he stated the proposed contract would result in the elimination of five of the six existing office service positions through a reduction in force with the sixth position to be assigned to the Economic Services Division as an Income Maintenance Caseworker. It is anticipated that some of the five employees will be hired by the contractor or absorbed in other vacancies in the department. There was brief discussion regarding the proposal to outsource some of the office functions at DSS and the benefits of that outsourcing. It was noted that the Social Services Board had approved the proposal. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Carpenter, seconded by Commissioner Privette and unanimously carried, the Board agreed to the requested changes to the FY 2004 Social Services budget as presented by Jim Cook, including (1) the increase in revenue and expenses of $55,000.00 to facilitate a contract with Community Link to perform Home Studies and (2) a contract in the amount of approximately $183,840.00 with Millennium, Inc. of Charlotte, North Carolina, for the outsourcing of reception, file room, and mail handling functions for the Department effective August 15, 2003. As a part of the outsourcing proposal, there will be a reduction in force (RIF) for five of the six existing office services positions with the sixth position to be reallocated as an Income Maintenance Caseworker II position. Budget Review - Department of Aging Ms. Chasity Stoker, Aging Program Coordinator, presented an overview of the proposed FY 2004 Budget for the Department of Aging. She reported a reduction of $26,914.00 in revenues and expenses through the Home and Community Care Block Grant Program. Budget Review - C&barrus Health Alliance Dr. William F. Pilkington, Chief Executive officer of the Cabarrus Health Alliance, reported that funding for the agency is based on an established per capita of $25.66. County funding of $3,503,966.00 is recommended for FY 2004 with additional funding of $10,762.00 for the West Nile Virus also included. Dr. Pilkington highlighted a number of the agency's accomplishments, including the fulltime nurse in each school, two primary care centers and an expanded dental clinic. Mr. Charles Phillips, Chairman of the Public Health Authority (Cabarrus Health Alliance), commented on the work by the Health Alliance and its ability to reinvest County funding within the community. Budget Review - Soil and Water Conservation Mr. Matthew Kinane, District COnservationist, briefly reviewed the proposed budgets for the Cabarrus Soil and Water Conservation District and the Watershed Improvement Commission. He reported on funds that are available through the North Carolina Cost Share Program to assist landowners with Best Management Practices. Budget Review - Solid Waste Management (Landfill) Mr. Rick Payne, Solid Waste Manager, presented a brief overview of the proposed FY 2004 budget for the Landfill and Waste Reduction programs. He stated that projected revenue from the Landfill would cover the cost of operation. Budget Review - Non-Departmental and Contributions to Other Agencies/Funds Ms. Straub reviewed the proposed budgets for non-departmental programs and contributions to other agencies and funds. She advised that a contribution to the Capital Reserve Fund had not been recommended for FY 2004 due to budget constraints. In addition, Ms. Straub reviewed the proposed funding for such agencies as the Teen Court Resolve Program, Special Olympics-Cabarrus County Schools, Cabarrus Arts Council and Cannon Memorial YMCA. She pointed out that the funding requests by Envision Cabarrus ($30,750.00) and Voices and Choices of the Central Carolinas ($5,000.00) had not been recommended. These programs had not been funded in FY 2003.