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OCT 291991 BOOP( 47 P E 867 11.6% in this fund even though we are spending only 8% more in the fund. Jim Councilman contended that the vast majority of the people in the county are willing to sacrifice some service in order for their taxes not to get to the point where they have difficulty paying them. Paul Margel commented that he had made four suggestions about cutting out Alco -Hope, the drownproofing program, Spouse Abuse, and the Sheltered Workshop, and he had received no answer. Commissioner Scurlock stated the only one he had considered cutting out was Spouse Abuse, but after visiting and spending some hours learning about the program, he was convinced it was a necessity. The other Commissioners agreed, but the audience did not feel this program should be their responsibility. A gentleman in the audience commented that he has been told that figures don't lie, but they do and it has been amply demonstrated tonight. Chairman Lyons commented that those present are not the only members of the public we listen to; everyone is welcome to attend the budget hearings and make their feelings known at that time. He suggested that the public do just that. The Chairman called for a short recess at 7:30 P.M. The Board of County Commissioners reconvened at 7:45 P.M. and resumed their review of the Budget line by line. It was noted that Medicaid„and the nursing home are mandated programs. Finance Officer Barton explained that the $45,000 and $67,000 projected are just an estimate based on past history; we are responsible for paying 25% of the bill when it is presented by the State. The Board of County Commissioner's contingency fund next came up, and it was explained that this is necessary because we do not begin receiving tax dollars immediately. Past contingency funds were close to one million dollars, and now we are down the $776,000. We are going into our 14