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235 Chanqe in Reqular Meetinq Schedule for Auqust UPON MOTION of Commissioner Carpenter, seconded by Commissioner Privette and unanimously carried, the Board adopted the following Resolution. RESOLUTION AMENDING THE REGULAR MEETING SCHEDULE FOR AUGUST, 1999 Resolution No. 1999 - 14 BE IT RESOLVED by the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners that the regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners scheduled for 6:30 P.M. on Monday, August 16, 1999, will be held at 6:30 P.M. on Monday, August 30, 1999, in the Commissioners' Meeting Room at the Governmental Center. Adopted this 14tn day of June, 1999. ATTEST: /s/ Frankie F. Bonds Clerk to the Board /s/ Jeffrey L. Barnhart Chairman, Board of Commissioners Mental Health/Substance Abuse Services - Budqet Review Mr. Clifton reported a per capita funding formula was implemented for the FY 2000 Mental Health/Substance Abuse Services allocation. He explained the population numbers for 1996-97 were used and will be adjusted when the 2000 census is completed. Dr. Bob Lorish, Executive Director of Piedmont Behavioral Healthcare, responded to questions regarding funding provided by Cabarrus County and the use of those funds within Cabarrus County. There was discussion regarding the Governor's proposed budget that would pass on a greater share of the Medicaid cost for mental health services to the counties. This increased cost would be added to the Medicaid budget for the Department of Social Services. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Privette, seconded by Commissioner Carpenter and unanimously carried, the Board agreed to ask the County Attorney to follow up on the Governor's proposed budget that would increase the Medicaid budget for counties. Health Alliance Budqet Review Health Alliance staff members Cappie Stanley (Nursing Supervisor), Tami Troutman (Accounting) and JoAnn Reed (Home Health Director) were present to answer any questions regarding the proposed FY 2000 Health Alliance budget. Mr. Clifton advised that the appropriation to the Health Alliance was also determined using a per capita funding formula. In response to questions by Commissioner Carpenter, Ms. Stanley reviewed the relationship between the Women's, Infants and Children (WIC) Program administered by the Health Alliance and the Expanded Health and Nutrition Education Program (EHNEP) administered by the Cooperative Extension Service. She explained that the EHNEP Program provides the clients more general information such as how to shop for groceries and prepare nutritious meals. Aqinq Department Budqet Review Mr. Mike Murphy, Aging Director, gave a brief overview of the Aging Program budgets, including Weatherization, In-Home Services and Transportation. Social Services Budqet Review Mr. James F. Cook, Jr., Social Services Director, presented a number of charts showing comparisons between FY 1998-99 budgeted amounts to the requested FY 2000 budget, including both Administration and Services Programs, Public Assistance Program and all Program costs for the Department.