HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93010_0614 (2)library would begin." He said he assumed this criteria had already been met by the Town
of Harmony.
Messick said yes.
Commissioner Johnson raised concerns over the state budget. He said the state's
problems might again impact the county's budget, and if this happened, the Harmony
branch library might be affected.
Commissioner Williams said the harmony officials needed some assurance the
county planned to work with them.
Councilman Moore said the Town already had a contract for the construction.
Mayor Campbell said the building might be finished by July or August. He added
that the Town's tax revenue was small when compared with the county's revenues.
Commissioner Ray asked the Town's tax rate.
Campbell said ten cents.
Further discussion continued and the board agreed to approve the branch library
model with the following amendments or clarifications.
1. The custodial services would be provided by the county.
2. The county would pay the utility costs.
3. The county would pay for the initial furnishings for the facility; however,
when replacements were needed, the municipality would assume the costs.
4. Should a branch library agreement/arrangement be terminated, the
municipality would possess the physical facility, but the furnishings, including
the shelving and display items, would revert to the county.
5. The municipality would be responsible for the building's maintenance, up to
$500. After this amount, the county would assume the costs.
Messick said he would review the library model revisions with the county
manager.
REQUEST FROM THE NORTH IREDELL RESCUE SQUAD FOR AN
ADDITIONAL MATURITY DATE EXTENSION FOR A PROMISSORY NOTE
OF $89,986: Finance Director Blumenstein said that prior to the meeting, a $15,986
payment on the note was received. She said that of this amount, $10,000 was paid on the
principal and the remainder was for interest. The commissioners decided to extend the
note, now in the amount of $74,000, with a new interest rate of three percent.
UPDATE ON RURAL TRANSPORTATION PLANNING
ORGANIZATIONS (RPOs): Planning Supervisor Ron Smith and Inspections/Planning
Director Lynn Niblock updated the board on the proposed Lake Norman RPO. Smith
said recent discussions had occurred about revising the voting criteria listed in the RPO
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). He said it was now being proposed that each
county would have one vote, and the collective municipalities, in each county, would
have one vote. In addition, he said the Department of Transportation (DOT) Board
member would have one vote. Smith said that if Iredell chose to join the RPO, as it was
presently configured, there would be nine votes. These would be:
Iredell County + its Municipalities = 2 votes
Gaston County (portion) + its Municipalities = 2 votes
Lincoln County + its Municipalities = 2 votes
Cleveland County + its Municipalities = 2 votes
DOT Board Member = 1 vote
Total 9 votes