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Nays: None
PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED FY 1986-87 BUDGET: MOTION from Vice Chairman Mills to enter into
public hearing.
VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0.
Mr. Leroy Campbell - The Cup of Water: Mr. Campbell spoke in behalf of The Cup of Water. He
gave a summary of the Cup's activities. Ms. Spengler discussed the Cup's financial status and their
sources of funding. The Cup of Water's request from the County is $22,500. They plan to expand
into the Mooresville and South Iredell area in the coming year.
Mr. Ed Marken and Mr. Jim Apple - Downtown Statesville Development Corporation: Came before
the board to ask for funding for the DSDC, comprised of a a little over 80 members, designed to
assist downtown businesses to receive low interest loans to beautify the downtown buildings. Their
budget is $24,000, and they are asking $5,000 from County. These funds are used to recruit, special
downtown activities, and special projects.
CHILDREN'S MUSEUM: Ms. Candy Kegarise, supporter of the Children's Museum, introduced several
members of the board of directors of the Children's Museum. This agency is asking for $3,000. Ms.
Kegarise thanked the board for the use of the Old Court House basement, where the Children's Museum
is presently located. She explained some of the projects in which the organization has been invol-
ved. Ms. Kegarise said one of the questions asked of them when they were applying for grant funds
was if they received support from the local government.
Ms. Kegarise gave the following list of revenues for the Children's Museum:
Memberships and Donations " 7,000
Grants $ 1,000
Requested of Iredell County $ 3,000
Requested of The City of Statesville $ 4,000
Iredell Arts Council $ 700
Program Receipts $ 1,900
Sales Tax Refunds $ 300
Other Income $ 200
Ms. Kegarise said they wished to receive an on-going allocation from the County, and she asked
that the board reconsider their request for $3,000.
It was called to the attention of the Children's Museum group that they received free space and
free utilities from the County at the present time.
L. W. Lambert - Inquired about collecting delinquent taxes, to which Mr. Joe Ketchie responded.
Mr. Lambert also requested that taxes not be increased in the upcoming budget.
Mr. David Boone - Requested that no tax increase be granted. He questioned an increase of 25%
in travel funds for the county departments.
No one else spoke regarding the budget.
MOTION from Vice Chairman Mills to adjourn the public hearing and return to regular session.
VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0.
APPOINTMENTS TO REGIONAL COUNCIL ADVISORY BOARDS: Delayed until Monday, June 23, 1986 meeting.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: MOTION from Vice Chairman Mills to enter executive session for the purpose
of discussing possible litigation and purchase of real estate.
VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0.
MOTION from Vice Chairman Mills to return to regular session.
VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0.
ADJOURN: MOTION from Commissioner Murdock t� recess the meeting until Wednesday evening, June
18, 1986, 7:00 p.m., County Annex Conference Room, for a budget workshop.
VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0.
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