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from Statesville into North Iredell County.
Commissioner Murdock inquired about some items listed in their budget. Mr. Dobson answered the
questions.
Bill Lo�ny - Downtown Development Corp. Mr. Long spoke for the group's request of $5,000. He
said mew businesses have een create through the Downtown Development's activities. They employ
over 2500 persons. Tax revenues of $34,000 are anticipated from the taxing district recently
established. Mr. Long said they could survive without funding for four to six months, but they
planned to use this money for projects.
Mr. Long said he would like to go on record in support of the Mooresville Downtown project,
which is to come up later in the hearing.
Bill Spangler - Statesville Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Spangler is chairman of the board for the
Greater Statesville C am er. He saki staTTing as increased very drastically at the Chamber. They
now have a full-time economic developer. He described some of the programs in which the chamber is
involved, especially mentioning the Small Business Round Table. He said they addressed everything
from insurance to personnel matters for small businesses. Mr. Spangler said they had created 1200
new jobs in recent months.
Chairman Hedrick said a formula for funding from the county was developed at the time the
economic developer was employed.
Commissioner Murdock inquired if the 1200 new jobs were county -wide. Mr. Spanger said they
cover just the Greater Chamber area.
Mr. Joe Mott - Downtown Development Corp Mr. Mott spoke regarding their request for $7,500'to
begin tT0—rprogram-__TFey Fope to accomplish work similar to what Statesville has done with its
Main Street Program in the Downtown Development Corp.
TEN MINUTE RECESS.
Charles Cavin, Sr. Registered his protest against the proposed budget. Said he was against
the fun ing—of s mme ofthe agencies who spoke at the hearing requesting funds.
Chairman Hedrick responded to Mr. Cavin's remarks and explained the methodology used in prepar-
ing the proposed budget. He covered such areas as salary increases for the employees, sources of
revenues, and school funding. Mr. Hedrick spoke at length in replying to Mr. Cavin's remarks.
David Boone. Mr. Boone pointed out areas in the budget where he thought adjustments could be
made. a wasin favor of a lower tax.
Following the speakers, Commissioners Crosswhite, Stewart, and Murdock expressed their appre-
ciation for the remarks of the public.
MOTION from Chairman Hedrick to return to regular session.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
TAX COLLECTOR'S REPORT - MAY 1987: Mr. Joe Ketchie presented the collection report for the
month of May 1987. MOTION from Commissioner Stewart to accept the Tax Collector's' Report for the
month of May 1987.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays -0. -
AFTERLISTS, RELEASES, AND REFUNDS - MAY 1987: Mrs. Lois Troutman, Tax Assessor, presented thefil
afterlists, releases and refunds for May 1987. MOTION from Commissioner Murdock to approve.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
The following list was approved by the motion stated above.
BILL# TNSP NAME FIRE AD VAL COUNTY REASON
85055104 17 Stutts Tommy L 7.70 126.20 126.20 House not complete
85055104 17 Stutts Tommy L 7.70 20.46 Interest
TOTALS 7.70 126.20 146.66
REFUNDS:
Joyce M. Ingram 28.13
1232 N. Main Street
Mooresville, NC 28115
Borg Warner Corp.
Blvd Towers N
Tax Department
225 N. Michigan Ave.
Chicago IL 60601 87.13