BUTLER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Tuesday, October 22, 2002

 

Commission Chairman Randy Doll called the Butler County Board of Commissioners to order at 9:00 a.m. Present were Commissioner Bill Shriver; County Administrator, Will Johnson Jr., and Deputy Clerk Barbara Day. Commissioner Carpenter was absent today.

 

GENERAL FUND REVENUE PROJECTIONS

Administrator Will Johnson Jr., presented to the Board of Commissioners for consideration, Projected Revenue for the remainder of the 2002 budget year.

 

Real Estate Property Taxes                        $ 30,000

911 Tax                                               $ 42,308

Motor Vehicle                                     $140,000

Register of Deeds                          $250,000

Weed                                                   $    7,000

Alcohol                                               $       250

Mineral Taxes                                     $    1,500

LAVTR hand distribution                  $  15,000

City/County Shared Income             $181,791

Transfers                                             $  80,000

Interest Income                                    $  86,776

Rent from Misc. Buildings                     $151,000

Penalties and Interest                        $  50,000

Fees & Licenses                                  $    2,500

Total Building Permits                        $  25,000

Planning & Zoning fee                   $    6,000  

Total Reimburse Exp.                             $  12,000

Total Miscellaneous                         $  60,000

                                                         $1,141,125

Total Overage (shortfall)                ($   341,970)

 

Administrator Johnson stated that Sheriff Cox will be present in Commission meeting on October 28th, to discuss Revenues for the remainder of 2002. Commissioners agreed to

address the amount needed for the Sheriff and Jail budget on October 28th, Commission meeting.

 

RECEIVE SCANNER BIDS/COMPUTER SERVICES

Scott Stoskopf, Director of Computer Services came before the Board of Commissioners

for approval and purchase of 7 scanners in the amount of $5,355 each from Galaxie.

 

Chairman Doll made a motion to table this item for 30-days. Commissioner Shriver seconded the motion. Motion carried 2-0 

 

JAIBG DRUG COURT GRANT

Ryan Winfrey with the Drug Court came before the Board of Commissioners for Ann Carpenter JJSA Administrator for authorization of a continuation funding for Drug Court.

 

District 13 has been awarded continuation funding for the Drug Court program for an additional year, in the amount of $123,250.There was no formal application needed, therefore signatures were not required prior to announcement of award. This award provides funding for staff up to two full-time employees, benefits rent and funds for counseling and treatment. There is no match required although Juvenile Justice Services is providing in kind match in the form of phones, copier, and consumable office supplies, some staff training and partial rent for common spaces.  

 

Commissioner Shriver made a motion to approve the Drug Court Grant in the amount of $123,250 and allow the Chairman to sign. Chairman Doll seconded the motion. Motion carried 2-0.

 

Chairman Doll made a motion to table this item. Commissioner Shriver seconded the motion. Motion carried 2-0.

 

ZONING CLASSIFICATION CHANGE

Todd Kennemer, Director of Planning and Development presented to the Board of Commissioners for approval, a zoning classification change from Agriculture to Rural Residential Case No. RZ-02-6, Resolution No. 02-66.

 

Mr.Kennemer advised the owner C. J. Livingston, owns a 66-acre tract of land located at the SE corner of the intersection on SW 40th St. and Turkey Creek Rd., southeast of the City of El Dorado. He is requesting a change of zoning on the western 26 acres so he can sell two 13-acre lots. The rest of the tract will remain a legal, conforming 40-acre lot zoned AG-40.

 

Mr. Kennemer recommends approval of this request on a vote of 5-0 by the Planning Commission.

 

Chairman Doll recommends approval of Resolution 02-66/Case No. RZ-02-06 for zoning change from Agriculture to Rural Residential. Commissioner Shriver seconded the motion. Motion carried 2-0.

 

ADJOURNMENT

Chairman Doll made a motion to adjourn at 9:40 a.m. Commissioner Shriver seconded the motion. Motion carried 2-0.