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86 the Master Gardeners Program and work with the City of Concord on specific projeet~. Finally, M~. Bo~t presented a brief overview of th~ propo~d budg~t~ for the following programs: 4-H Afterschool; 4-H Summer Fling; and 4-H SOS Goldminers/PACK. Exposition Center Highway 49 Mr. Clifton discussed the proposed budget showing estimated expenses of $324,861.00 for the County Exposition Center to be constructed on Highway 49. He reported that interviews were held earlier today to fill the Facility Manager position. Also, Mr. Clifton suggested that the Board sponsor a groundbreaking event for the Exposition Center in June. Commissioner Privette left the meeting at 7:08 p.m. Sheriff's Department Mr. Clifton presented a brief overview of the proposed Sheriff's Department budget, including the personnel and capital outlay requests. He stated he had recommended approval of new positions for communications and child support enforcement, but had denied requested positions in the Civil Division and Criminal Investigation Division. Sheriff Brad Riley spoke in support of the additional officer for the Criminal Investigation Division. He stated the additional officer would be used for registration of the video poker machines as well as assist with such duties as fingerprinting, registering sex offenders, etc. The Board took no action on the personnel request and agreed it would consider such issues at the end of the budget process.. The Board also reviewed the proposed Jail and Animal Control budgets. A consultant has been hired to do a jail facilities study at a cost of approximately $70,000.00. The study will include an analysis of the existing jail facility, operational issues, space needs, site investigation, etc. Emergency Medical Services Mr. Ron Harwood, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Director, gave a brief overview of the proposed EMS budget. The Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA) has approved an increase in Medicare reimbursements for ambulance transports. The Board will be asked to approve new rates in July to reflect those changes. Also, the proposed budget included three new employees to staff the Midland station. Soil & Water Conservation Mr. Matt Kinane, District Conservationist, reviewed the proposed budget for the Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) and the Watershed Improvement Commission. He discussed the agency's work with the North Carolina Agriculture Cost Share Program, education efforts, review of livestock operations and appeals involving soil erosion and sediment control issues. Elections · Ms. Linda Grist, Director of Elections, presented an overview of the proposed Elections budget. She discussed the increase in postage, the elections to be held in FY 2002 and the early voting process. Human Resources / Veterans Service Mr. Don Cummings, Human Resources Director, reviewed the proposed Human Resources budget. He discussed the Job Classification and Compensation Study to be completed during the fiscal year and the continuation of employee training, including customer service and supervisory Programs. Commissioner Privette returned at 8:20 p.m. and was present for the remainder of the meeting. Mr. Cummings also gave a brief overview of the Veterans Service Program and proposed FY 2002 budget. Board of Commissioners / County Manager Mr. Clifton briefly reviewed the proposed budgets for the Board of Commissioners and County Manager. He reported the Commissioners would be included in the upcoming pay plan analysis. Recess of Meeting There being no further business to come before the Board, Vice Chairman Carruth recessed the meeting at 8:50 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. on May 3, 2001 in the Multipurpose Room at the Governmental Centex Clerk to the Board