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projected to be 5.5%. This is based on the economy.
In the solid waste budget, Mr. Mashburn said it is getting more difficult and more expense to
handle solid waste. It is planned to double the sire of the Mooresville Transfer Station, which is
$400,000+ in capital expense.
Tipping fees at the landfill are included in the budget. It is recommended that $2.50 per
cu.yd. be charged, which would generate $550,000 in revenues, which represents about 2d on the tax
rate. Implementation of this fee is planned for September 1, 1989, if the commissioners approve.
An increase of 15% is recommended for inspection fees.
Mr. Mashburn said $609,000 is being used from fund balance. He believes the fund balance is
becoming dangerously low and should be increased.
The tax rate is set for 56 cents.
In regard to education expenditures, Mr. Mashburn said an 13.6% increase in current expense is
recommended, and a 10.4% increase in capital outlay.
A 13.6% increase in social services budget is projected, a 9.0% in the health department, and a
11.0% increase in the Sheriff's budget.
Another capital expense recommended is a new book mobile.
Nineteen additional positions are recommended. One of these is an engineer; 32% are for public
safety; 37% for health and social services, with one position in the finance office being
transferred to the manager's office.
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Cost of living increase of 4% is recommended with 1.5% set aside for merit increases.
The total tax base is $2,760,416,000, based on a 96% collection rate.
After Mr. Mashburn's presentation, the following dates were set:
May 24, 1989 7:00 p.m. Annex Building Budget Work Session
May 30, 1989 7:00 p.m. Annex Building Budget work Session
June 6, 1989 7:30 p.m. Agricultural Center Public Hearing
June 13, 1989 7:00 p.m. Annex Building Budget Work Session
June 20, 1989 7:30 p.m. Agricultural Center Adoption of Budget
SETTING OF PUBLIC HEARING ON FY 1989-90 BUDGET: MOTION from Commissioner Murdock to set the
public hearing on the budget for June 6, 1989, 7:30 p.m.
VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0.
APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS:
ANNOUNCEMENT OF APPOINTMENT TO SOCIAL SERVICES BOARD: An announcement was made of a vacancy
occurring o�Fie-Sofia erT-S— vices Board wifF-t eh comp e ion of the term currently held by Mr. William
Dulin. Mr. Dulin is not qualified to be reappointed because he has served the full number of terms
he can serve.
This appointment will appear on the June 6th agenda.
IREDELL COUNTY INDUSTRIAL FACILITY AND POLLUTION CONTROL FINANCING AUTHORITY: The following
persons were nominated by Commissio� ner Steward
J. D. Chamberlain 6 years beginning 5/3/89, concluding 5/3/95
Lonnie Troutman 6 years beginning 5/3/89, concluding 5/3/95
Rick Dagenhart 6 years beginning 5/3/89, concluding 5/3/95
MOTION from Commissioner Stewart to close the nominations and elect the three by acclamation.
VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0.
APPOINTMENTS TO REGION F AGING ADVISORY BOARD: Commissioner Crosswhite nominated Mrs. Viola K.
Parker to serve another two-year fFe_seconsislot was left vacant until Commissioner Murdock
checked on a perspective nominee.
MOTION from Chairman Sloan to close and elect Mrs. Parker by acclamation.
VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0.
CENTRALINA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION: Commissioner Crosswhite nominated Mrs. Joanne Rosenfeld
for two year term— e�ginning an concluding 6/30/91.
Commissioner Crosswhite also nominated Mr. Steve Meadows to a two-year term, beginning 7/1/89
and concluding 6/30/91.
' MOTION from Commi-^ —. --pr! to close and elect the two persons by acclamation.