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intention in coming to the meeting was to thank the county commissioners for their support of Tri -
County. Last year, Iredell County was the only county that did not reduce its funds to Tri -County.
Mrs. Harrison is concerned that Iredell County is not receiving the services that it should receive
as one of the three-member counties.
She introduced Mrs. Hope who spoke about treatment her mentally ill son has recently received.
Mrs. HOpe made a complaint against the Tri -County mental Health Agency.
Mrs. Harrison asked the county commissioners to help them get the services their families need
as well as other people in the county.
Chairman Sloan inquired if Davie and Rowan were going to fund their equal shares in the 92-93
budget.
Commissioner Stewart made a recommendation that the three boards of county commissioners meet
together in a joint meeting with the Tri -County Mental Health Board and have the Tri -County Board
bring the three boards of commissioners up to date on what the problems are at Tri -County so all
three boards of commissioners can be informed.
Chairman Sloan said people were appointed oto the'Tri-County Board with the understanding they
will set the budget, make the policies, etc., etc. He doesn't understand why now the county commis-
sioners need to "fix it."
Mrs. Harrison said the problem stems from a service issue.
Commissioner Haire said she has talked about this situation to the county manager and has asked
that Dan Bradshaw, the director of Tri -County Mental Health, be invited to the budget session to
discuss the large number of vacancies on the staff. Commissioner Haire said there have been many
meetings to try to resolve the problems at Tri -County. An external audit has been planned for Tri -
County.
Mrs. Harrison asked for the county commissioners' help in resolving the problems. Chairman
Sloan said he had taken the appointments to the Tri -County board very seriously. If the quality of
the people that is needed is not on the board, then the county commissioners should take a look at
whom they are appointing.
Dr. Cockerill, a member of the board, has resigned because of verbal abuse he has received,
Commissioner Haire said.
Commissioner Stewart reiterated her request for a joint meeting of the three county boards with
the Tri -County board. She thought it should be done by budget time.
Commissioner Haire said she had met more frequently with the Tri -County Board than with the
county commissioners, and she thought they should wait for the report from the Department of Human
Resources.
Chairman Sloan inquired of the three Tri -County board members present if they wanted to hear
the report before taking further action. Chairman Sloan again stated it was the Tri -County's
responsibility to look after the Tri -County Agency.
Commissioner Haire again said she would like to wait for the report from the state on June 2,
1992, at 3:00 p.m., Chairman Sloan said the county commissioners were meeting that evening, and
Commissioner Haire could give an update on the report.
Chairman Sloan said he did not think it was time for the county commissioners to get involved.
Mrs. Harrison said she did not mean for the county commissioners to get involved at this time.
What she wanted to do was thank the county commissioners for their awareness and interest in Tri -
County because of the information that has been shared with them by Mrs. Haire. She did not think
it should be discussed in public forum. After the study is completed, it might give them a starting
point.
Commissioner Haire said she had advised the county commissioners at the last meeting in execu-
tive session that there were problems at Tri -County.
Commissioner Madison said he was very much concerned about Tri -County, and he hoped the prob-
lems could be resolved.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD TO CALL FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON STREET LIGHTS IN QUEENS COVE SUBDIVISION:
Mr. Lundy discussed this with the board. He has received a petition from the Queens Cove residents
asking that he board consider creating a special assessment district. The General Statutes require
a petition of at least two-thirds of the names of the people who would be affected. There are 69
lots involved. He has signatures of 49 owners, which is slightly more than the required two-thirds.
Mr. Lundy is concerned that a number of these lots are vacant and he believes there may be more
costs to the county in trying to locate absent owners. He recommended that the board increase the
percentage of signatures required from the present 2/3 prior to calling for a public hearing.
Commissioner Madison and Chairman Sloan discussed the ramifications of getting involved with '
financing these types of projects. Commissioner Madison said he thought there were other ways the