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THURSDAY, MAY 18, ~000 <br /> <br />Pat Conrad, Treasurer addressed Council with the budget request of the City Treasurer's Office. Ms. Conrad <br />gave an overview of changes to the budget as compared to the current year. Council Members asked <br />questions regarding line items and future renovations that would improve customer service. Ms. Conrad <br />reported that no major changes to existing facilities are being planned at the moment. <br /> <br />Dr. Max Wingett, President of Patrick Henry Community College and Mike Carter, Dean of Financial <br />Services addressed Council and presented the budget request for Patrick Henry Community College. City <br />Manager Reynolds reported that there are two particular places in the proposed budget that list City <br />contributions to PHCC; one such place is under Refuse General Expense for $10,194 and the second being <br />under non-departmental, an $8,000 PHCC grant. City Manager Reynolds said he is recommending a total of <br />$18,194 for PHCC.while Dr. Wingett is requesting $24,795. Dr. Wingett explained to Council that <br />enrollment is up due to Trade Act students entering college due to recent textile plant closings; and there is a <br />general increase in the number of students over the past several years. Dr. Wingett said that the State does <br />not reimburse for the actual number of students attending, and there is less revenue to cover the additional <br /> <br />students. <br /> <br />Joyce Martin, Social Service Director presented the budget of the joint City-County Department of Social <br />Services. Ms. Martin offered an overview of proposed budget changes from the previous year. Council <br />Members expressed concern over not receiving the department' s budget request with sufficient time for staff <br />or Council to analyze the data. Council suggested that Ms. Martin meet with the City Manager to discuss the <br /> <br />actual proposal. <br /> <br />Jim Tobin, Executive Director of Piedmont Community Services addressed Council and presented the <br />budget request for his offices. Mr. Tobin gave an overview of services and programs offered by the agency. <br /> <br /> <br />