2023-07-11 Budget UpdateBudget Update
July 11, 2023
2 p.m.
Present: Commissioner Swope, Commissioner Brummer, Commissioner Pollock, Becky Butler
Guest(s): None
Recorder: Rieva Lester
Public comment: None.
Budget
The commissioners said the budget call leter should indicate that budget limita�ons will include
budgeted salaries and benefits – including CBAs and COLAs – and interfunds, with opera�ons to be held
at 2022 actuals.
The commissioners said they’d like to adver�se for a District 2 vacancy on the Ci�zens Advisory
Commitee.
Becky Butler said the Sheriff’s Office has requested a budget increase to cover over�me.
The commissioners said they’d like to review posi�ons le� vacant for six months or more as part of their
budget-se�ng process.
The commissioners discussed the proposed 911 sales tax. They said they’d like to add a recital in the
resolu�on about the new governance.
Opioid setlement funding
The commissioners said they’d like to use exis�ng opioid funding to cover funding for the Youth
Advocacy Center (YAC).
Becky noted that the county has received the OK to proceed with the purchase of Narcan.
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)
Becky noted that the State Auditor’s Office is reviewing all ARPA contracts as part of its annual audit.
Commissioner Brummer made a mo�on to extend Lewis County’s contract with BerryDunn for $100,000
for 2023-24. Commissioner Pollock seconded. Mo�on passed 3-0.
Broadband
Becky said the county is having regular mee�ngs with ToledoTel to ensure all partners are working within
the contract specifics.
Procurement
Becky said a so� launch for the new procurement so�ware is planned for Aug. 1.
Mee�ng ended at 2:52 p.m.