2022-03-08 Budget UpdateBudget Update
March 8, 2022
2 p.m.
Present: Commissioner Pollock, Commissioner Swope, Becky Butler, Tammy Martin, Semere
Huckleberry, County Manager Erik Martin
Guests: Holly Chisa, Pat Saldana
Recorder: Rieva Lester
Budget update
Becky Butler said the Auditor’s Office is working on year-end transfers and the Treasurer’s Office is
working on year-end accruals as the county closes out 2021 reporting. She reminded the group that the
year “stays open” for 60 days after Dec. 31 for accounting purposes.
Becky said sales tax revenue collected in 2021 was close to the amounts projected. She reminded the
ground that the commissioners had approved transferring $800,000 to cover future technology
improvements. She noted that IT already is making staffing adjustments in preparation for the tech
projects.
Becky discussed efforts to create a standardized cost allocation process for establishing internal service
rates.
Becky reminded the group of an upcoming budget amendment. She said she would forward on to the
commissioners any proposed amendments offices and departments submit for the April 5 hearing.
American Rescue Plan Act
Becky said FEMA has approved the county’s reimbursement request for Senior Nutrition funding.
Becky said Public Health will meet with Providence the following week to discuss the documentation
needed to secure reimbursements for clinics held locally.
She said she also has been meeting with Josh Metcalf to identify Public Works’ staffing needs as it
relates to upcoming projects.
The commissioners said they are focused on funding projects that target generalized infrastructure,
rather than unsolicited “one-off” proposals that address specific businesses’ needs. The group said they
would further discuss the matter March 14.
Broadband
Becky said broadband work with ToledoTel continues. She discussed efforts to make the broadband
project open and transparent using OpenGov.
OpenGov
Becky said she will provide OpenGov training on March 14. She noted that the system will go live at the
end of the month.
Meeting adjourned at 2:25 p.m.