Cliff Strassenburg noted he has some difficulty in reducing county department budgets to increase appropriations to schools. The hours would be reduced to 54 to 66 based on whether it was the main office downtown or branches. The County would have to get permission from the General Assembly to do this. The Board began a department by department review of the County Manager s recommended budget. He noted that the State is freezing vacant positions for 90 days.
Outside agencies are in.
Community GIS is in. Staff will put the amendments made tonight together and bring back the results tomorrow night. The Board discussed briefly the Civic Center losses, noting the difficulty in continuing to operate the complex at a loss.