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PRE-BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING JOUETT ELEMENTARY 6:00 P.M. 
CALL TO ORDER On motion of Mr. Jennings, seconded by Mr. Wright, which carried a vote of 5-0, the Board voted to return to regular session for the November 27, 2006 meeting of the Louisa County Board of Supervisors at 6:00 p.m. Mr. Wright led the invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
Mr. Gentry opened the public hearing at 6:03 p.m. PRESENTATION
Mr. McLeod provided an FY08 budget preview. Mr. McLeod stated that this is a very rough estimate as it is to early to estimate real estate. He stated that revenue estimates for FY08 included an increase of 7.5% (1.5 million) in real estate, a decrease of 2.1% ($300,000) in public services and an estimated net increase of 1.2 million. Mr. McLeod indicated that input from the schools indicated that they are expecting their state revenue to go up $135,645, they are in the second year of three of the teacher salary scale and expect an increase of 1.568 million, they need $820,000 for unfunded teachers, two additional positions at $122,000, new elementary staff at $100,000, and they anticipate increases of $500,000 for gas, diesel and a math lab. Mr. McLeod indicated that this sums up to 3 million and does not include debt which is estimated to be 1.4 to 2.2 million. Mr. McLeod indicated the effects the operational costs of Emergency Services and the Sheriffs Office will have on the budget are still in question. The County had a very large increase this year with the Comprehensive Services Act (CSA) and it is unclear what will happen this year. Mr. McLeod stated that planning inquiries were up 25% in Community Development and it is unknown if the County will continue to see building pressures as well as pressures for additional personnel. Mr. McLeod indicated future annual debt services from borrowing for projects that include the new elementary school in the amount of 2 million, as well as the James River Water Project at 1.2 million, the wastewater treatment expansion at $400,000 and the proposed new middle and high school at 5.7 million. CIP projects include a new elementary school at 16 to 25 million, James River Water Project (3 year old estimate) at 15 million each; regional wastewater treatment plant expansion at 4.75 million each and the middle/high school (3 year old estimate) at 75 million. Mr. McLeod confirmed that the Budget Retreat will be held on January 19th at 1 p.m. at the Intergenerational Center and Frank Morgan will be in attendance to discuss school formulas. Mr. Harper questioned what 911 grants had fallen through. Mr. McLeod indicated that one he believed was through the State that had to be turned in by 21st with guarantee match of $150,000-$180,000 and at this point in time there is no way we can guarantee to include those funds so we will have to pass on that. Mr. Harper asked if debt service will be shown in CIP plan and Mr. McLeod indicated that this is shown in the operational plan. Mr. McLeod indicated that a change had been requested in showing debt service and changes in the debt service will be shown in the five year plan. Mr. Wright noted that on the EMS radio system the County has been dealing exclusively with Motorola, and Motorola continually indicated that more money was needed for additional services and requests. Mr. Wright noted as well that whenever questions arose they had to go back to Motorola for the answers and the County needs to be careful not to get into the same problem. Mr. McLeod indicated that Major Lowe attended a state sponsored informational session on interoperability radio equipment because it is a hot topic and everybody is looking at the State to give leadership on the type of equipment to use. Mr. Wright noted that the County also need funding for this as well. Mr. Havasy noted that the State is involved in new equipment and they are using Motorola. Mr. McLeod noted that our new IT Director Bob Hardy will be able to assist in acquiring new equipment and he will be able to provide leadership and knowledge on the correct equipment needed. . CITIZENS INFORMATION PERIOD Mr. Mark Wright, Green Spring District, indicated he had the opportunity to speak with Mr. McLeod and had been provided information in the budget that he had questioned. Mr. Wright noted that the numbers referenced in the budget are staggering. Mr. Wright questioned if these meetings were part of the normal process. Mr. Lintecum indicated that last year citizens indicated that they didnt have a chance to have input in the budget so these meeting were set up to get their input. Mr. Wright questioned the 1 million dollar electrical upgrade and noted that it would be nice to be able to drill down into each area to obtain additional information. Mr. Wright noted that he support the Board and glad to see that the officials care. Mr. Wright stated that debt service is staggering and this concerns him and need to be careful how and where we spend money. Mr. McLeod indicated that when speaking with Mr. Wright they discussed being able to click on a capital project and being able to get additional information through a hypertext of another document and he is going to discuss this with Mr. Hardy. Mr. Gentry agreed that this would be a good idea. Mr. Wright indicated that he has additional questions and will email those directly to Mr. McLeod who can provide him the information at a later date. *Mr. Barnes arrived at 6:20 p.m. CLOSED SESSION
On motion of Mr. Gentry, seconded by Mr. Wright, which carried by a vote of 6-0, the Board voted to enter Closed Session at 6:39 p.m. for the purpose of discussing the following:
1. In accordance with §2.2-3711 (a) (5) of the Code of Virginia, 1950 as amended, for the purpose of discussing business not yet announced. REGULAR SESSION On motion of Mr. Harper, seconded by Mr. Wright, which carried by a vote of 6-0, the Board voted to return to Regular Session at 6:59 p.m. RESOLUTION - CERTIFICATION OF CLOSED SESSION On motion of Mr. Harper, seconded by Mr. Jennings, which carried by a vote of 6-0, the Board voted to adopt the following resolution: WHEREAS WHEREAS NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED ADJOURNMENT On motion of Mr. Wright, seconded by Mr. Jennings, which carried by a vote of 6-0, the Board voted to adjourn the pre-budget public hearing at 6:59 p.m.
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