HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93010_0118 (2)Accepting the resolution on behalfof lredell County Ruritans were: Mr. William White, Mr.
Hassill Reep, Mr. Stephen Tulbert, and Mr. David Jones. Chairman Tice thanked the gentlemen for
the community service work and projects that were provided by the area Ruritan Clubs.
RECOGNITION OF FINANCE DIRECTOR SUSAN BLUMENSTEIN FOR
ACHIEVING THE CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT FOR EXCELLENCE IN
FINANCIAL. REPORTING: Chairman Tice thanked Mrs. Blumenstein for her excellent
management of the county's finances and presented her with information regarding the award. This
is the twelfth consecutive year that Mrs. Blumenstein has achieved the certificate of achievement.
APPOINTMENTS BEFORE THE BOARD
MRS. MARY BRADFORD IN REFERENCE TO FUNDING FOR THE ARTS &
HERITAGE MUSEUM: Mrs. Bradford distributed information about a funding request for
restoration to the Sharpe Cabin. She requested $4,600 to be used for the replacement of two -16
foot logs that extend the width of the cabin on the second level near the chimney along with adding
another seal log under the floor joist to span the length of the cabin. Also, to add three stone pillars
for supportand for the replacement of some ceiling beams.
The museum officials use the log structure for educational purposes. The cabin was moved
from Midway Road, Statesville, NC in 1990 to the museum site. The 1792 census indicates there
was a house on the Midway Road site at that time; therefore, the museum officials date the cabin as
circa 1790.
Sandra Douglas Campbell, the incoming president for the museum's board of directors, said
the Arts & Heritage Museum served the entire county. She asked the board of commissioners to
"please help rescue the cabin."
funding. Commissioner Fortner asked ifthe museum still received Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC)
Bradford said yes- -about $18,000 a year.
Fortner asked if the City of Statesville provided funding.
Bradford said no. She said the museum was non-profit and it acquired money through grants
and foundations. She also mentioned there was an annual membership charge.
Chairman Tice asked Mrs. Bradford ifshe was asking for the funds in the county's 1999-00
budget or in the new budget.
Bradford said she was requesting funding out of the 2000-01 budget.
Chairman Tice thanked Mrs. Bradford and Mrs. Campbell for their presentations and said
the board would consider the request in the upcoming budget sessions.
BOY SCOUT LOUIS LUCAR RECOGNIZED: Chairman Tice recognized Boy Scout
Louis Lucar of Troop 176 Oakdale Baptist Church. Tice said Louis was attending the meeting as
one of the requirements to achieve a citizenship merit badge.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS IN REFERENCE TO THE IREDELL COUNTY FY 2000-01
BUDGET: The county manager gave a brief budget overview for the audience. The
recommended budget requires a tax rate of 47 cents per $100 valuation.