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tax collections report for the month of January 1987. The board discussed the report briefly with
Mr. Ketchie. He also requested that the board set a date for the advertisement of delinquent taxes.
MOTION from Chairman Hedrick to accept the tax collections report for the month of January
1987 and to run an advertisement in the Statesville Record & Landmark and The Mooresville Tribune
setting forth the delinquent taxes for 19$6-.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
RESCUE SQUAD CERTIFICATION DELAYED: Chairman Hedrick reported that Mr. Tommy Loftin suffered
an accident and could not be present regarding the captioned matter. It was delayed until Mr.
Loftin could be present.
DOGWOOD FESTIVAL - REQUEST FOR MORE FUNDS: Ms. Kim Perry represented the Statesville Dogwood
Festival in a request for $1,000 additional funds for the annual event. The Festival currently
receives $1,500 through the County budget. Ms. Perry said they were recciving less contributions
from industries and businesses than they had in prior years because of the uncertainty of the new
tax laws regarding deductions for contributions.
Ms. Perry also answered questions about in-kind service contributions. She said these had
never been tallied. Chairman Hedrick inquired if the future of the festival is in jeopardy. Ms.
Perry replied if it were they would cut back on the number of .events, and they have not found this
necessary at this time. She said from 10 to 15 thousand people attended the event. The restau-
rants, shops, and motels benefit the most from the festival. The board also raised questions about
entry fees to the events held during the festival.
MOTION from Chairman Hedrick to give a additional one-time grant of $500 from the County to be
4,. matched dollar -for -dollar by the hotel -motel association of Iredell County.
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Commissioner Murdock re-emphasized the $500 one-time grant, stating that it should be noted
that this was not to be considered an annual allocation.
VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 1 (Ostwalt)
STRATEGIC PLANNING - REQUEST FOR APPROVAL AND EXECUTION OF CONTRACT WITH PUBLIC TECHNOLOGY,
INC.: A contract from the captioned corporation was recommended by the county manager for approval
in connection with the strategic planning project. A question was raised by Commissioner Stewart
regarding this contract. She stated that she was not aware that this was a separate contract and
requested clarification from the minutes pertaining to the project prior to making a decision.
The county manager said the county did not have the expertise on the staff to perform this
work, and believed this contract was essential to the performance of the strategic plan. Chairman
Hedrick gave an overview on the work the contract would entail. Members of the board discussed
further the need of the contract, and Commissioner Ostwalt voiced his objection to the contract.
MOTION from Commissioner Crosswhite to approve the contract with Public Technology, Inc. up to
a maximum $6,484, not including air travel, ground transportation, meals, lodging and out-of-pocket
costs. (Note: These expenses are to be paid by Iredeii County.)
The board discussed the matter further.
MOTION from Chairman Hedrick to call for the question.
VOTING: Ayes - 3 (Hedrick, Crosswhite, Murdock); Nays - 2 (Ostwalt, Stewart).
VOTING ON ORIGINAL MOTION: Ayes - 3 (Hedrick, Crosswhite, Murdock); Nays - 2 (Ostwalt, Ste-
wart).
APPOINTMENT TO THE NURSING HOME ADVISORY BOARD: Commissioner Murdock requested that this be
tabled until the March 2, 1987 meeting. She would have a name to submit at that time.
NO BOARD ACTION.
APPOINTMENTS TO THE FIRE PREVENTION CODE OF APPEALS BOARD: Two terms have expired on the Fire
Prevention Code of Appeals Board. Mrs. Alice Fortner reported that it has never been necessary for
this board to meet. She had spoken to Mr. Chuck Gallyon, Fire Marshal, who said the two persons
whose terms have expired were eligible for reappointment.
MOTION from Commissioner Crosswhite to reappoint Mr. Lee Basinger to a three-year term begin-
ning March 1, 1987 and concluding February 28, 1990, and to appoint Mr. Pete D. Raymer to a three-
year alternate term beginning March 1, 1987 and expiring February 28, 1990.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD: Commissioner Murdock advised that she had spoken to Mr. Marvin
Norman, whose term had expired on the Recreation Advisory Board, and he has submitted a name for
consideration. This will be on the agenda for the next meeting.
LOWRANCE HOSPITAL ESCROW FUNDS COMMITTEE: The Clerk Lo the Board advised the board that
according to the resolution adopted by the board in November 1986, the board of commissioners should
appoint one of its own members to serve on this committee. Since Mr. Robert Holshouser was appoin-
ted in error, it was the consensus of the board that he should be notified of this matter before a