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03-05-1987 MinutesBOOMED OF SUPF~VISORS March 5, 1987 Supervisors in Attendance: Mr. Harry G. Daniel, Chairman Mr. Jesse J. Mayes, Vice Chairman Mr. G. H. Applegate Mr, R, Garland Dodd Staff in Attendance: Mr. Bradford S. Hammer, Asst. CO. Admin. Mr. Lane Ramse¥, Asst. Co. Ac]min. for Budget and Staffing Ms. Joan S. Dolezal, Clerk to the Board Chief Robert Eanes, Fire Department Mrs. Pauline Mitchell, Dir. of News/Info. Services Chie~ F. W. Dolezal~ Asst, Chief, Fire Department 1. & 2. O~ k~D I~OCATION Mr. Daniel called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. (EST). He introduced Chief Ranes, who gave the invocation. Introductions were made of those present and dinner followed. 3. BT~DGET P~,UESTS FROM DISTRICT CHIEFS Chief Lonnie Miller, Committee spokesman for the District Chiefs, expressed appreciation for the opportunity to meet with the ~oard and briefly outlined the budget requests from the District Chiefs for FY 1987-88, which included additional manning for Company 8 in Matoaca and relayed concerns regarding the cost of renewal for the Volunteer Insurance Program which expires in November, 1987, should the fees increase. Mr. Daniel expressed appreciation for the opportunity to meet with the District Chiefs to discuss proposed budget requirements for FY 1987-88 and stated their requests were modest and for essential items requi~ed to deliver services to the public. Re stated the Board, to his knowledge, has never conscientiously cast negative votes on issues of public safety, health, welfare, education, etc. He commended those present for the responsible way in which they prepared their requests and stated the meeting provided a means by which to get a better understanding of the departments~ needs. He stated the requests would be studied carefully, Mr. Applegate inquired if the response call increases were broken down by companies, if money were set aside in the Capital Improvements Program for improvements at Companies 92 (Manchester) and 910 (Wagstaff) and how much money would be required to fund three (3) additional positions for Company 98- Chief Eanee stated the response call increases information was broken down by companies, money is set aside in the CIP for improvements to Companies 92 and 910 and $112,000 would be required to fund the three (3) additional positions for Company ~8. Mr. Ramsey stated the three (3) additional positions for Company 98 are included in the critical addback list in the budget, Mr. Dcdd stated he recently observed a situation in which there was insufficient manpower to adequately deliver fire prevention 87-142 services and he hoped he would never see Chesterfield County experience the same type of situation. Mr. Mayes stated the Matoaca Fire Department is in need of additional staffing to provide services in ~he area, as it suffered from budget cutbacks last year. Me stated this year each department must examine their needs closely and manaqe within the budget and, if all departments keep this in mind, the entire County will benefit in 1988. Mrs. Girone stated she felt the meeting had been very productive and expressed her appreciation for the Chiefs' consideration for the overall County budget when submitting their budget requests. Chief Eanes expressed appreciation for the opportunity to meet with the Board to discuss the ~udqet requests. Mr. Hantmer expressed appreciation, on b~half of the County, for the patience, dedicated service and diligent efforts given to the County by th~ fire departments' volunteers and paid On motion of Mr. Daniel~ seconded by Mr. Mayes, the Beard adjourned at 7:45 p,m. (EST) until 2:00 p.m. on March 11, 1987. Vote: Unanimous Richard L. Hedrick County Administrator 87-143