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HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93008_1689 (2)some work he would be able to do rather than havina Ferris do the work. A discussion took place about conversion to the new software. Mrs. Troutman said this would not take place until the new values of the revaluation took effect, on January 1, 1992. At that time the software will be used on an everyday basis, she said. Regarding the new maps, Mr. Lundy said they would not be finished in time to use in the reappraisal. Mention was made of a new Realtors Program the software will provide. This is a service that realtors, attorneys, and any others may have through a personal computer in their offices and will be offered by subscription cost from the county. BUDGET AMENDMENT: Mrs. Susan O'Connor, interim finance officer, presented Budget Amendment 6. Budqet Amendment N6 is to transfer funds from the Revaluation Fund to the General Fund to cover cost of contracts for revaluation programs. MOTION from Commissioner Stewart to approve Budget Amendment N6, transferring $32,500 from Revaluation Fund to General Fund, Revaluation Department, to cover the cost of contract. VOTING: Ayes - 4: Nays - 0. MOTION from Commissioner Hedrick to approve the contracts (software and maintenance) with W. P. Ferriss, Inc., subject to the County Attorney's approval of both documents, and authorizinq the chairman to execute on behalf of the county. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. ANNOUNCEMENT OF MEETING IN REFERENCE TO SCHOOLS CONSOLIDATION ISSUE: Chairman Sloan said the board would conduct an adjourned meeting on Tuesday, March 13, 1990, 7:30 p.m., which would be devoted exclusively to hearing from the school boards in reference to consolidation. Following this meeting, the board would vote on Tuesday, March 20th, on the issue before the board, which is: (1) return the issue to the school boards, or (2) vote to implement consolidation of the Statesville City Schools and Iredell County Schools. Upon making this announcement, the chairman allowed time for the people who were present in reference to the school consolidation issue to leave the meeting. NEST IREDELL VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT: Mr. John Byers was present in reference to a low interest loan the department is trying to get through a local bank. The department qualifies for a regular loan; however in order to receive a loan with lower than ordinary interest rate the bank will need approval from the county commissioners for West Iredell Volunteer Fire Department to get the loan. This is the request Mr. Byers is makinq of the board at this time. A public hearing is also required and must be held by the governing board's designee, which authorization would be given by the board in a resolution at this meeting. The County Manager recommended Mr. Chuck Gallyon, fire marshal, be designated to hold this hearing. MOTION from Commissioner Murdock to set the date of April 2, 1990, 7:00 p.m., West Iredell Volunteer Fire Department, to hold a public hearing on the proposed low-interest loan acquisition, and Mr. Chuck Gallyon will be the designated hearing officer. The notice is to be posted in the court house and at the place where the hearing will be held. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. MR. M. W. MCCOMBS, JR., REQUEST TO BE HEARD: Mr. McCombs had requested to be on the agenda and spoke at this time in reference to the jail. Mr. McCombs brought a petition containing 697 signatures in favor of using the old remodeled Meetino Street ,jail building for a satellite ,jail. Chairman Sloan said he would be in Raleigh later this week and would try to reach Mr. Ritter in reference to his recommendations for Iredell County jail facilities. RECREATION ANNUAL REPORT: Mr. Jim Wall, recreation director, and Mr. Tom Myers, chairman of the recreation advisory committee, discussed the annual report which had been distributed earlier to the board members. They spoke of some of the goals that have been set for the upcoming year, which are: 1. Appreciation picnic in the late spring or early summer 2. Sports Foundation to receive contributes, etc. 3. Speakers committee to promote the recreation programs 4. Education and Development committee 5. Master Plan with goals for one year, three years, five years, and ten years. , The overall goal of the recreation advisory board is to keep kids out of trouble and off drugs.