Board of Supervisors March 16, 2017 Sheet 1  March 16, 2017 County of Greene, Virginia  THE GREENE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS HELD A BUDGET WORK SESSION ON TUESDAY, MARCH 16, 2017 BEGINNING AT 6:00 P.M. IN THE COUNTY MEETING  ROOM. Present were:  Michelle Flynn, Chairman Dale Herring, Vice Chairman David Cox, Member Jim Frydl, Member Bill Martin, Member  Staffpresent:  John C. Barkley, County Administrator  Tracy Morris, Deputy County. Administrator/Finance Director Bart Svoboda, Deputy County/Zoning Administrator  Patti Vogt, Deputy Clerk  RE: BUDGET WORKSHOP  The Board continued discussion of the proposed budget for FY 2017-2018. The following individuals were present from constitutional offices to discuss their budget  requests:  Mr. Ron Morris, Commonwealth's. A Attorney Mr. Steve Smith, Sheriff Mr. Charles Swingler, Major, Sheriff's Office Mrs. Stephanie Deal, Treasurer vehicle replacement program for the county fleet.  Mr. Rick Morris, Director ofthe Vehicle Maintenance Facility, was present to discuss the Board members reviewed department budgets, discussed funding of the Solid Waste Facility, capital improvements, the Central Virginia Regional Jail, VRS, health insurance costs Culpeper Soil and Water Conservation District, and maintenance of facilities. Reviewed personnel issues and proposed salary increase. Decision was made to not approve any new personnel and approve a 2% increase for county employees. No increases approved for agencies. Mr. Cox proposed funding of the emergency services vehicle replacement program on an annual basis. As proposed, the fire departments would receive $250,000 per year and the rescue squad would receive $83,350. This would be on an even/odd year basis. Mrs. Melissa Meador, Emergency Services Director, said she would like the program to begin even if at a lower amount. It was the consensus of the Board to include $210,000 for the fire departments and  $70,000 for the rescue squad in the FY 2018 budget.    Board of Supervisors March 16, 2017 Sheet 2  It was the consensus of members to fund an additional $1,495,570 for Schools. Mr. Total approved increase in budget for FY 2018 would be $2,966,541. New local revenue Mrs. Flynn suggested any savings from the decrease in salaries for county employees be It was the consensus ofl Board members to keep the current real estate tax rate of$.775.  Martin noted this amount funds 89% ofthe School's budget request. is$ $1,404,470. Noted additional amount will have to come from reserve fund. Ity was the consensus to move forward with the figure of $2,966,541. added to the EMS vehicle: replacement program. Board members agreed.  RE: ADJOURN MEETING The meeting was adjourned.  D.Dolupa Michellel Flynn, Chair Greene County Board of Supervisors