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407 The Board of Commissioners for the County of Cabarrus met in recessed session in the Commissioners' Conference Room at the Cabarrus County Governmental Center in Concord, North Carolina on Monday, June 18, 1990, at 4:00 P.M. Present - Chairman: James W. Lentz Commissioners: R. Giles Moss William G. Hamby, 3r. Martha H. Melvin Absent - Commissioner: Billy J. Simmons, Jr. The Board continued review of the proposed Fiscal Year 1990-1991 budget. During discussion of the dues and membership line items, it was suggested that the County Manager draft a policy to address concerns relative to the number of professional organization memberships and publications the County will fund for an employee. There was brief discussion of a letter from The Honorable Lena Bowen, Mayor of the Town of Harrisburg, requesting law enforcement services for that municipality. Sheriff Robert Canaday reported that he would be meeting with Mayor Bowen and the Harrisburg Town Council to explain the current law enforcement agreement with the Town of Mount Pleasant. Commissioner Melvin asked to go on record expressing her disapproval of the placement of a Social Services employee at the Health Department facility to provide services that are available at the Department of Social Services which is located across the street from the Health Department. The Board reviewed the Schools budget requests and discussed the County's funding in comparison to State average funding. Mr. Michael M. Ruffin, County Manager, presented the report as set forth below relative to public school expenditures for Cabarrus County as compared to the State average. He stated in his opinion that a two-year per pupil increase in the amount of $336.00 for current expense was needed in order for Cabarrus County to reach State average. Also, Mr. Ruffin estimated that an appropriation of $10,251,715.00 was needed to cover a $168.00 increase in current expense for the 1990-91 Fiscal Year as compared to his recommendation of $10,547,821.61. PUBLIC SCHOOL EXPENDITURES FOR CABARRUS COUNTY Interest on Debt Capital Outlay 4-year Capital Average Current Expense Per Pupil Expenditures (State Average) Current Expense Capital Spending Total Spending 87/88 88/89 89/90 428,248 404,890 1,561,875 1,900,000 1,845,000 1,845,000 479 (679) 152 (257) 631 (937) 90/91 1,784,675.oo 1,890,000.00 1,457,461.00 10,547,821.61 665.69 (N/A) 91.98 (N/A) 757.67 (N/A) Motion made by Commissioner Melvin that the Board try to reach State average funding for the schools in two fiscal years and appropriate one-half of the two-year amount or $10,251,715.00 for Fiscal Year 1990-1991 died for lack of second. Chairman Lentz introduced discussion of the 401(k) Supplemental Retirement Income Plan for County employees. He stated the need to reduce the County's current contribution of five percent (5%) due to the increased cost of hospitalization insurance. During discussion of the Chairman Lentz's proposal, Commissioner Hamby spoke in support of the continuation of the existing 401(k) Plan. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Melvin, seconded by Chairman Lentz with Commissioners Melvin and Moss and Chairman Lentz voting for and Commissioner Hamby voting against, the Board approved the following employee/County match for participation in the 401(k) Supplemental Retirement Income Plan: If an employee chooses to participate in the 401(k) Plan, he/she may contribute any percentage of salary to the Plan and the County will match the employee's contribution up to a maximum of five percent (5%). It was noted that the 401(k) Plan for law enforcement officers will remain at the five percent (5%) contribution which is mandated by State law. UPON MOTION of Chairman Lentz, seconded by Commissioner Hamby with Chairman Lentz and Commissioners Hamby, Moss, and Melvin voting for, the Board moved to go into executive session to discuss a legal matter and a contractual matter as well as for consultation with the County Attorney.