HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93008_1906 (2)IREOELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AA BUDGET SESSION
MAY 23, 1991
The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in Adjourned Regular Session for a budget
workshop.
In attendance were: R. B. Sloan Jr., Chairman
Alice M. Stewart, Vice Chairman
Sara K. Haire
Frank Mitchell
EXECUTIVE SESSION: The board entered into executive session and returned to regular session
upon a motion by Commissioner Haire.
COMMENTS FROM ALICE STEWART IN REFERENCE TO STATESVILLE/IREDELL COUNTY SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT
POSITION: Mrs. Stewart advised that it had come to her attention (from a present school board
member) that certain county commissioners were endorsing one particular candidate for the school
superintendent's position. She went on to say that this Board had not taken a position on this
matter, and she felt it was improper for the Board to express a position. It is Mrs. Stewart's
opinion that this should be entirely a school board decision, that no one should try to persuade the
school board, and that it is inappropriate for the Iredell County Board of Commissioners to take a
position on this matter.
CONTINUATION OF BUDGET SESSION
430 ELECTIONS: It was explained by the county manager that the part time salary increases in
A the FY 91-92 budget for this department are for the potential of having five elections and because
of the new school district. Fees have increased for iudges and clerks. There is a possibility of a
general election in November. Additional printing will be needed because more ballots will be
necessary.
460 TAX COLLECTOR'S OFFICE: Professional services have increased because we anticipate using
legal services for foreclosures.
465 DATA PROCESSING: Discussion on the pros and cons of packaged programs. A back-up printer
in capital outlay has been deleted because Mr. Abernathy has found a printer in surplus property
which might be utilized.
470 LEGAL: The 1990-91 budget for this department was increased due to the incinerator issue.
475 COURTS: The amount of 121,680 has been projected for facilities fees in 91-92. The total
budget for the courts is $168,520. Asbestos abatement in the amount of 51,666,680 is included in the
budget: however, it might not be done in the upcoming year. Susan Goodman is to find out where the
$2,200 in departmental supplies for chairs in personnel are to do. Also the staff will check on the
generator to see if it could offset utility costs at peak times.
480 REGISTER OF DEEDS: Salary increases are due to recent reclassifications. Training &
Development has been cut down to $2,500. Fax machine was deleted.
490 PLANNING: More money was added to contracted services for temporary office assistance due
to personnel shortages. In capital outlay the $750 was completely deleted for a computer terminal.
Telephone line item was reduced.
- 491 MAPPING: Rural addressing will not have an impact on the mapping budget this year. This
department's budget is 3% less than it was last year.
492 INSPECTIONS: The board of adjustment might need to be shifted to another department.
495 ENGINEERING: Line item 0070 Recycling will be used for educational purposes.
MAINTENANCE: Painting inside the jail was deleted because the contract with the Arts Council
stipulates they will take care of the inside if the County maintains the exterior.
530 FIRE MARSHAL: Recommendation that the secretary be made full-time and work also for the
county engineer. Fire Marshal to start usino Suburban instead of buyina a new vehicle. Lake Norman
Fire Department (0824) has been moved to Special Appropriations.
550 EMS: Salary increases are due to FLSA. County Manager and Finance Officer had already
made some initial cuts.
551 ECOM: County Manager and Finance Officer previously deleted an additional employee re -
guest, reduced capital outlay/equipment to $22,056 (moved chairs to supplies because they do not
last but about one year, also portable cellular phones were cut back to $500). In line item 0010
the multi -line was eliminated, and 0014 was reduced to $2,500.
590 ANIMAL CONTROL: It was explained that professional services are required for veterinarians
to spay and neuter the adopted animals. Mr. Mitchell expressed his concern about the price of a
case of oil ($34).
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