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HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93008_16571'1:10 IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS --- WORK SESSION DECEMBER 1 & 2, 1989 The meeting began immediately after lunch, with all the commissioners present except Mr. Larry Hedrick. Staff members present were Mr. Mashburn, Mr. Lundy, Mr. Furches, and Mrs. Fortner. The follwing items of business were discussed. Discussion of public hearing for noise ordinance. Established that a public hearinq would be held on this ordinance prior to adoption. The hearing is set for December 19th. Discussion of the law enforcement and jail renovations and expansion. Mr. Furches said there are more options for loans. Ten to twelve years for financing a project like this. Chairman Sloan received a letter from William McCoy at UNC -Charlotte, requesting the name of the two persons appointed to the Transportation Company. There is a requirement for a county commissioner and a council member. Rick McLean is to be contacted for a council member. This will be on the 12/5/89 agenda. The mid -year financial report was submitted by the Finance Officer. Mr. Furches said Senate Bill #111 allows counties to set up landfills as a utility. It was stated if the board holds everything pretty constant the board could go next fiscal year without a tax increase. The board discussed a 41% increase for schools current expense. Dr. Williams has said with an inflationary increase the county schools would be o.k. Other suggestions for 90-91 budgets are more water and sewer funds; $11 to $2 million for asbestos removal at Hall of Justice may be necessary. Mrs. Carolyn Harris presented a Salary Schedule Proposal. The proposal recommended the steps be extended through 10B. They now stop at 8A. The staff would like to put this proposal on the agenda in the near future. A discussion was held regarding an Organization Study that would be performed by an independent outside agency such as David M. Griffin. The manager named a couple of counties who had conducted a similar study. The board discussed the revaluation. Information on three types of possible revals was distri- buted. The manager recommended the review. There was a consensus that the review revaluation would be conducted. Other questions that need to be answered are the bid and contract. It was established that this would be back on the agenda for December 18th, at which time the staff plans to have all the required information and will be able to make a recommendation. Mrs. Lois Troutman also brought up the penalty on the Department of Motor Vehicle listing. There is currently a $100 no -list penalty charged if the automobile is not listed when the tag is purchased. The board needs to make a decision on the penalty charge and should give Mrs. Troutman some direction. Mrs. Troutman is removing as many as she can through the release method, but many cannot be released. The board discussed water line extensions and the CDM study that was completed in 1986. Two water districts are recommended in this study. Chairman Sloan said he would like to meet with the mayors of Statesville and Mooresville and resume the discussions of water and sewer extensions. The county manager is setting up a meeting date for the three elected officials to get together. The board and staff discussed the old court house renovation and the open house and dedication. The date for the open house and dedication was set for April 1, 1990, 2:00 p.m. The board members made the suggestion to invite either the Governor: Dan Quayle, Vice President: or Judge Fred Hed- rick, a North Carolina Supreme Court Judge; as keynote speaker. This concluded December 1st. The board reconvened on Saturday morning, December 2nd, at 8:00 a.m. Mr. Larry Hedrick and the County Attorney joined the group. The board began discussion at around 8:30 a.m., following the Continental Breakfast, with zoning matters. The first item was the proposed junk car ordinance. The county attorney was to check into the ordinance and reschedule for a January meeting. The board decided to eliminate the agenda briefings in January, which are both scheduled on holidays, 1/1 and 1/15. The board discussed the Water Supply Management and Protection Ordinance introduced by staff. A recommendation was made by staff to use a consultant to implement this ordinance. MOTION was made by Commissioner Crosswhite to accept staff's recommendation and use a consultant and move ahead on this ordinance. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. L'