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June 3, 2002 Page 365 BOE Approved County Funded Budget Budget Without State Shortfall Reimbursements ADM Funding $20,439,889 $20,117,955 $321,934 CaPital Outlay Funding $ 1,290,150 $ - $1',290,150 NeW School start-Up $ 450,000 $ - $' 450,000 Possible Shortfall $2,062,084' ' State Est 1% to 2% Budget Reduction $1,000,000 Total Possible Shortfall $3,062,084 Stating the School Board cannot find $3 million in cuts without drastically damaging the quality of the schools, Ms. Mynatt asked the Board to include the public in'efforts to resolve the problem and to consider new forms of revenue. There was brief discussion regarding the State's budget situation, the County's tax rate of 56 cents and the State's withholding of local reimbursement revenue. FY 2003 Budget Review - Kannapolls City Schools Mr. Lee Efird, .Chairman of the Kannapolis Board of Education, was present for the meeting along with School Board members Danita Rickard and Doris Buchanan. Also present were Dr. Jo Anne Byerly, Superintendent, and Will Crabtree, Director of Business Operations. Dr. Byerly presented an overview of the proposed Kannapolis City Schools budget, which she described as a ~bare-necessities" budget. The proposed budget included the following requests: $4,104,441.08 from Cabarrus County for current expense funding; $13,083,886.00 to fund a new middle grades school and additions at three other schools; and $593,127.00 from Cabarrus County in regular capital outlay for furniture, technology and other capital purchases. Dr. Byerly also commended the combined maintenance operation for the Cabarrus County and Kannapolis City Schools. There was again brief discussion about the reimbursement revenue that is being withheld by the State and efforts seeking the release of those funds. The Board also questioned the impact that a reduced bond referendum in Rowan County will have on funding for the construction of a new middle school. The Rowan County School system has recently announced it would seek a $59 million bond issue rather than approximately $100 million as originally planned. FY 2003 Budget Review - Sheriff/Jail/Anlmal Control Mr. Clifton gave a brief overview regarding the future Jail project, including the options of moving the Jail and Court operations to a new site or building a Jail addition on the existing site in downtown Concord. Sheriff Brad Riley presented an overview of the proposed Sheriff's Department budget, including Patrol and Operation, the Jail budget and the Animal Control budget. He has requested three additional personnel, including two detectives and one civil officer. There was brief discussion concerning the need for a policy on how to handle funding for DARE officers and School Resource officers. FY 2003 Budget Review - Landfill Mr. Day discussed the funding required by the State for the closure of a landfill and the monitoring of the closed landfill site for 30 years. Mr. Rick Payne, Solid Waste Manager, reviewed the proposed budget for the Landfill and the Recycling/Waste Reduction program. He presented a revised Fee Schedule for the Landfill to establish a maximum charge for construction and demolition debris. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Fennel, seconded by Vice Chairman Carruth and unanimously carried, the Board adopted the following Fee Schedule for the Department of Solid Waste Management to be effective June 4, 2002. Cabarrus County Landfill 4441 Irish Potato Road (704) 920-2950 Monday-Friday 8am - 5pm Saturday 8am - 2 pm