2018-11-20 Budget UpdateBudget Update
November 20, 2018
3:30 p.m.
Present: Commissioner Fund, Commissioner Jackson, Commissioner Stamper, County Manager Erik
Martin, Budget Services Manager Becky Butler
Recorder: Becky Butler
The Board discussed the Lewis County Seniors contribution for
2019. The Board would like to schedule a meeting with the LC
Seniors President to review the financials including available
funds.
The group discussed the public turnout at the budget
presentation on Monday night and the information reviewed.
Becky mentioned that the Capital improvement Plan summary
(CIP) which will be reviewed with the Board on November 27
along with the progress on the Master Capital Plan.
Becky discussed changes for final budget. All changes and final documents will be reviewed on
November 27 at the budget update.
Dianne Dorey dropped off final estimates; Becky will be working on getting the calculations and
resolutions completed for adoption on December 3.
The group reviewed the Hearing presentation. Becky stated that the hearing would be an overview of
the 2019 Budget.
The group discussed the Noxious Weed budget/fund changes. We will be adding a $75,000 transfer for
beginning operations in final budget. The transfer will be temporary based on the need for operations
prior to taxes paid. There may be an amendment to the Weed Assessment Ordinance. Ross Petersen is
working with the Assessor and Treasurer on possible amendments to the Ordinance regarding some
language changes related to interest on delinquent taxes and exemptions.
Becky reviewed the budget amendments received so far. There was an amendment submitted by the
Jail totaling about $232,000 related to the increase in local inmate population. The BOCC would like to
meet with the Sheriff regarding the request submitted. Amendments are due back Wednesday,
November 21; however, we could continue to receive amendments up until the hearing date as the
offices and departments work on year-end projections.
Becky reviewed a request from White Pass Scenic Byway regarding a change in the scope for advertising.
Meeting ended at 4:30 p.m.
TO-DO LIST / RECAP
(Becky/Rieva): Schedule
meeting with LC Seniors
regarding 2019 contribution
(Becky/Rieva): Schedule
meeting with Sheriff regarding
Jail budget amendment