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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMarch 5 2014 Minutes of Budget Work Session with Finance Com25� A Budget Work Session of the Frederick County Board of Supervisors and Finance Committee was held on Wednesday, March 5, 2014, at 8:00 A.M., in the Board of Supervisors' Meeting Roam, 107 North Kent Street, Winchester, Virginia. PRESENT Chairman Richard C. Shickle; Vice- Chairman Charles S. DeHaven, Jr.; Christopher E. Collin; Gene E. Fisher; Gary A. Lofton; Robert A. Hess; and Robert W. Wells. OTHERS PRESENT Finance Committee members Ron Hottle, Angela Rudolph, and Judith McCann - Slaughter; John R. Riley, Jr., County Administrator; Kris C. Tierney, Assistant County Administrator; Jay E. Tibbs, Deputy County Administrator; Commissioner of the Revenue Ellen Murphy; Treasurer C. William Orndoff, Jr.; Finance Director Cheryl B. Shiffler; Assistant Finance Director Sharon Kibler; Budget Analyst Jennifer Place; School Board Member Dr. John Lamanna, and Executive Director of Finance for Frederick County Public Schools Lisa Frye. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Shickle called the work session to order. He then turned the presentation over to Administrator Riley. Administrator Riley advised that staff was seeking direction from the Board regarding a scenario to advertise for public hearing. He noted the budget public hearing would be held March 26, 2014. Supervisor Fisher stated he would like to see Our Health put back in the budget at current level. He went on to say that he would like to see Our Health provide the Board with a report each year showing the number of county citizens they serve, because chat number is significant. Supervisor Hess stated he could support that, but the organizations need to understand funding might not continue in the future. Supervisor Collins thought the money should be put directly towards the Child Advocacy Center versus giving the cantribution to Our Health. Supervisor Lofton stated the organization had a year to address this reduced funding in their budget. He went on to say they knew last year at this time that reduced funding was an option. Minute Book Number 39 Board of Supervisors Budget Work Session with Finance Committee on 03/05/14 ��� Supervisor Wells advised that he had received several calls from individuals associated with and supporters of Our Health and he would like to see all or a portion of the funding restored. Supervisor Collins stated he would like to reopen the dialogue on funding for the Discovery Museum. Administrator Riley noted there would be an opportunity to revisit outside agencies prior to adoption of the, budget. Chairman Shickle stated he would poll the Board and Finance Committee on what io advertise far the budget public hearing. Supervisor Collins stated, although no one wants to raise taxes, he would support advertising scenario B so the Board could hear from the public. Supervisor Wells concurred with Supervisor Collins in supporting scenario B. Supervisor Hess stated each scenario supported the case for that particular tax level; however, if he accepted the different points supporting the need to advertise a higher tax rate, then he would support scenario C because it gave the Board more options. Mr. Hottle felt the citizens should be given an opportunity to speak about the tax rate, so he supported scenario B. Mrs. Rudolph stated she would entertain scenario C for advertisement. She noted that nothing on the proposed cut list would be reinstated until the tax rate matched scenario C. Supervisor Collins stated based upon the comments so far, that he had na problem advertising scenario C. Administrator Riley reminded the Board and Finance Committee they could not choose a tax rate higher than what would be advertised for public hearing, but they could approve a tax rate lower than advertised. Supervisor Wells stated he would be willing to change his preference to scenario C. Supervisor Fisher noted that sometimes what gets advertised sends a false impression. Supervisor Hess stated the advertisement would not be setting the tax rate. He went on to say we should not be afraid to advertise to higher tax rate just because some citizens do not understand the budget process. Chairman Shickle polled the Board and Finance Committee members regarding a preferred scenario. Minute Book Number 39 Board of Supervisors Budges Work Session with Finance Committee on 03/05/14 r.� Those favoring scenario C were: Supervisor Collins, Supervisor Hess, Supervisor Wells, Mr. Hnttle, Mrs. Rudolph, and Mrs. McCann - Slaughter. Those against scenario C were: Chairman Shickle, Vice- Chairman DeHaven; Supervisor Fisher, and Supervisor Lofton. Finance Director Shiffler advised that she needed a majority of the Board to favor a scenario for advertisement. Chairman Shickle polled only the Board regarding a scenario for advertisement. . Those favoring scenario A were: Chairman Shickle, Vice- Chairman DeHaven, Supervisor Fisher, and Supervisor Lofton. Wells. Those against scenario A were: Supervisor Collins, Supervisor Hess, and Supervisor Scenario A, a level tax rate, would be advertised for public hearing. There being no further discussion, the work session adjourned at 8:20 A.M. ,�j � �.-- -� y� Richard C. Shickle � olin . Ri y, J'r. Chairman, Board of Supervisors �lerk, Board of Supervisors Minutes Prepared By: �< ,lay E T bs Deputy Clerk, Board of Supervisors Mina #e Book Number 34 Board of Supervisors Budget Work Session wvith Finance Committee on o3/ ©5114