Agenda County Council November 18, 2024

AUDIO 

• Another detailed explanation on the 11.2% issue. 
• Clerk proposing staffing changes and pay increases.
• United Way – Presentation from Randy Rogers.  United Way another resource for addressing community social issues.
  • ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed). 36% in Brown County, 46% in the region,  Brown County Poverty Rate at 9%. 
  • Dave Redding – Support provided by Cummins Community Involvement Team – grants from United Way on Literacy Kits, other.
  • Median Income in Brown County: 74K. Average in the state  67K.
  • “Community Assessment”.  Tool available to help counties identify priorities.
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• Helmsburg “Sock Factory” Money.  Commissions need a resolution to acknowledge the fund, move the money from an 8000 account to 4000. Commissioners decide on how it will be spent. No legal stipulation in the transfer of the Sock Factory to the County. Councilman Kemp recommended this be tabled until the new commissioners take office in January,
  • Sold for 417K. Remaining Balance 228K. 189K spent on the stormwater project in Helmsburg.
• Commissioners Assistant Update. Projected  budget needs:
  • Health Insurance Fund — needs 200K
  • Liability Insurance – 200K
  • IT – Firewall Upgrade -source Capital Improvement Loan
  • Maintenance Contract and Options – Needs review by commissioners
  • Available Funds: General Fund, River Boat Fund, End-of Year Income tax receipts from the state – TBD
  • Policy – Salaried Employees –  Flex time and Comp Time
  • Apr 15, 2024. Sustainability/Revenue Spending Plan Apr 15, 2024