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IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MINUTES
FEBRUARY 19, 1990
The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met for a briefing session on Monday afternoon,
February 19, 1990, 3:00 p.m., Agricultural Center Conference Rooms 1 and 2, Statesville, NC. Those
present for the meeting were:
R. B. Sloan, Jr., Chairman
Alice Stewart, Vice Chairman
Frances L. Murdock
Staff present: Joel Mashburn, County Manager
Alice Fortner, Clerk to the Board
Susan O'Connor, Acting Finance Officer
Lois Troutman, Tax Assessor
Joe Troutman, Tax Collector
Don Wall, Social Services Director
CALL TO ORDER: By Chairman Sloan
NOMINATION OF PERSON TO REPLACE MRS. CROSSWHITE: Mr. Sloan announced Mrs. Sara K. Haire has
been recommended by the Republican Executive Committee to replace Mrs. Jessie Crosswhite on the
board of commissioners.
•--- INVOLVEMENT COUNCIL: The Chairman of the Involvement Council, Mr. Bill Brown, appeared before
the board to discuss the board's goals for the council and asked for a definition of the Involvement
Council's role. One of the council's activities is the annual volunteer recognition banauet. They
also work to prohibit overlapping of services rendered by various agencies.
Chairman Sloan said they would have an answer for Mr. Brown by Tuesday evening.
PRESENTATION OF JOBS PLAN: Mr. Don Wall, director of social services, and staff presented
the Jobs Plan Program and explained to the board that this will be implemented by the county on
October 1, 1990 and will encompass existing programs such as CWEP, which is now a part of the
County's DSS services. Mr. Wall said Iredell will be one of the 40 counties that will start on
October 1, 1990, and the other counties will be eventually phased into the service. The total cost
of the program will be one-half million dollars and the County's part will be $46,000. There are
512 public assistance clients with a target group of 157 of these clients in this service. These
funds will need to be in the FY 90-91 budget. The plan was placed on Consent Agenda to accept as
information.
TAX COLLECTOR'S REPORT: Reviewed by the board with Tax Collector. Placed on consent agenda
for acceptance.
DISCUSSION OF VISIONS: The board received copies of the VISIONS priority ratings done by the
Steering Committee. Mr. Chandler Bryan, chairman of the VISIONS Steering Committee, will be present
to discuss the report with the board on Tuesday evening.
AFTERLISTS AND RELEASES: Mrs. Troutman was present to answer Questions. There were none, and
this item was placed on consent.
DISCUSSION OF CAPITAL FINANCING, BY FIRST UNION REPRESENTIVE: Mr. Steve Schemmel, First Union,
Public Finance Department, came before the board to discuss the mechanics of financing under G.S.
160A-20. In his discussion, Mr. Schemmel recommended Certificates of Participation as the best way
to finance. He also stated in this manner, the loan is secured by the building itself and does not
pledge the taxing power of the county.
He gave a list of the costs involved in financing by this method, which with all the costs
involved, still gives a lower rate of interest, Mr. Schemmel said.
REPORT ON RESPONSE FROM ROWAN AND DAVIE COUNTIES REGARDING POSSIBLE ORGANIZATIONAL STUDY FOR
TRI -COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH AGENCY: Mr. Mashburn gave a report to the board regarding a possible
organizational study for Tri -County. It was learned they have had a recent study. A copy of
information on Tri -County was brought by Mrs. Murdock, ex -officio member to Tri -County Board. She
offered to share this information with the other board members.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: Mr. Jerry Lundy reported he had trouble getting a Quorum of this board at
a meeting. According to the General Statues four-fifths of the board consitutes a Quorum. Some-
times he has had to cancel meetings because of lack of Quorum, which is embarrassing as well as
prevents his department from conducting its business in a timely manner and inconveniences persons
who have business with this board. Mr. Sloan said he would look into this matter.
ADJOURN: Commissioner Sloan ad,ioured the meeting at 5:30 p.m. Next meeting: February 20,
1990, 7:30 p.m., Agricultural Center Conference Rooms 1 b 2, Statesville.
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