HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93010_0216 (2)Johnson) who said he wouldn't be interested in the city spending money on the project; however,
he might be open to a leasing arrangement. Commissioner Johnson asked the other board members
for their thoughts on the matter. He said that perhaps a couple members of the Recreation Advisory
Committee (RAC) could discuss the matter with the city officials.
Commissioner Stewart asked if the site was near Tsumas' Hwy. 70 project.
Commissioner Bowles said it was, and that it was located in some bottom lands.
Recreation Director Woody said Joe Hudson, the city's waste water treatment director had
no objections to the proposal. He added that Tsumas' property "touched" the site being discussed.
Woody said Tsumas might donate money to the park project.
Commissioner Fortner mentioned the northern quadrant and asked if anyone knew of any
suitable land in the area.
Commissioner Johnson said the RAC members would not negotiate anything with the city
officials. He said the RAC representatives would merely return to the board of commissioners with
a recommendation.
It was the consensus ofthe board to allow the RAC representatives to discuss the matter with
the city officials.
REQUEST FOR PERMISSION TO CREATE A NEW JOB CLASSIFICATION
ENTITLED, GIS SUPERVISOR: County Assessor Weisner said that with the recent resignation
of a senior GIS technician, and the illness of the mapping supervisor, he felt it would enhance the
Mapping/GIS department if a supervisory position were created. Weisner proposed that the position
being vacated (GIS Mapping Technician Grade 63), be reclassified to a new GIS Supervisor Grade
69 position. The new supervisor would oversee the GIS area, and also the mapping department, anti I
the mapping director was well enough to return to work.
PRESENTATION ON THE FY 2000-01 TAX BILLS: Weisner said 83,055 tax bills,
totaling $38,677,173.40 for the county, and $58,207,839.75 for j urisdictions, would soon be mailed.
He said this year, the bills would include a statement indicating the tax office would accept credit
card payments. The bills will become due on September 1, 2000, and interest begins to accrue on
January 6, 2001. Mr. Weisner said his staffhad worked with the N.C. Wildlife Commission and
made unlisted boat discoveries. He said that over a two-year period oftime, the staffhas discovered
"approximately 13,000,000 in value over and above normal growth." Weisner said the tax was
supposed to be paid to the county where the boat was primarily used - - not where the owner lived.
ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Tice adjourned the briefing session at 6:30 p.m.
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Clerk to the Board