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the ambulance bills for a percentage of the collection. After a brief discussion, it was decided
office does have the power to
that this would not be feasible. Mr. Deal said the tax collector's
ambulance bills. The ambulance service has now started
place a lien on property for uncollected
taking charge cards for ambulance bills, especially for out-of-town persons.
Commissioner Murdock inquired about the clerical position, what the person would be doing if
450 bills a month. The bills are sent
there was extra time. Mr. Deal said there were approximately
out four times before they "forget" about it, Mr. Furches said.
Mr. Deal said the clerical position would be classified the same as other clerks, which would
be a Clerk IV position. He said he did not think there would be any extra time.
Commissioner Crosswhite inquired about the Capital Outlay Expense in the budget. This is for a
two bedrooms and two bathrooms,
pre -fabricated metal building at Harmony. The building will contain
living, dining, and kitchen area.
(Commissioner Stewart entered the meeting at this point: 11:00 a.m.)
Commissioner Murdock inquired about the rescue squads. They are being moved to Special Appro-
priations.
The ambulance fees were discussed. This is one of the areas that the fee study addressed. The
did not feel it
cost for an ambulance call is $229, according to the fee study; however, the staff
twenty-five dollars ($125) is recommended as a fee
was feasible to change this amount. One hundred
approximately one-half the cost for a call.
for an ambulance call by staff, which represents
MOTION from Commissioner Murdock to approve this budget with the understanding the changes may
be made at a later time on the salary increase percentage.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
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EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER: There are eight telecommunicators and a director of this depart-
four telecommunicator 81
ment, a total of nine persons on the staff. The county manager recommends
if when the County takes over the dispatching for
positions to be filled during the year needed
He they were not exactly sure when because of equipment installation and all the
Mooresville. said
to be done to begin dispatching for the sheriff's department. There will be a need
things that have
of a maximum of four new positions, though.
Commissioner Ostwalt inquired if Mooresville and Statesville would be charged for the dispatch-
there should be a
ing service. Mr. Deal said this has not been finalized; but in his opinion,
them for the service.
charge. Commissioner Ostwalt said he was in favor of paying
Commissioner Stewart said she saw no reason to budget for the four positions until they are
budgeting for the positions;
needed. Commissioner Ostwalt said he did not see anything wrong with
the are hired. Mr. Deal said he
just be sure to notify the board when the service begins and people
it could be budgeted to become effective January 1,
recommends budgeting for the four positions, and
amount presently This
cut te for salaries
which reducesathehe
budget to
would beuadreducti n ofu$27,800 plusofrirnges„nths whichather
The board discussed the capital items listed in the budget. It was discussed that additional
security is needed for this department.
MOTION from Commissioner Ostwalt to approve the budget at the $468,992 level of funding, with
the understanding that changes may be made in the salary increases.
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VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.,,,E
ANIMAL CONTROL: The capital outlay in this budget is for an additional building at the animal
is for the
control site. The cost is estimated at $40,000. Mr. Deal said the building needed
not ent. Part of salary
ar as
r The for the lupersonnelswasenotwon boardpfor a full year.he
expensegwasanot expendedbecause00 the additionaeted
Commissioner Stewart asked for an explanation of the additional office. Mr. Deal said that
The board icussed if it
additional
additiol s.
building orr tos” for hbuildmalseparate building.
would be more eco omical to add o the present
u °ck the income was the new og ordinance the fee
ordinance.
d $30,000ehadhat
structure. Deal5 been collected for feesmunder thisdrevised
MOTION from Commissioner Murdock to approve this budget with the understanding that an adjust-
ment may be made in salaries at a later time.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
LANDFILL: There are nine positions and two transfer station attendants in this budget, for a
total of 11 persons. Two of the positions are 80% of full-time positions.
The board discussed the pending approval of the County's new property that adjoins the present
landfill, which is needed for future expansion of the landfill. Capital Outlay expense was also
discussed.
MOTION from Commissioner Ostwalt to approve the Landfill Budget, with the understanding that