HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93010_0304Mashburn said it would not be prior to January 19 when the Town had to make a bid
decision. He said sixty days would probably be ample.
McLean said he didn't see any problems in leaving an option open for the county. He said
he couldn't speak for the Town board, but he could, in good conscience, ask his board to leave the
option open.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
PRESENTATION FROM MR. TOLLIE MITCHELL, OF INSIGHT RESEARCH,
IN REFERENCE TO A CITIZEN SURVEY: Mr. Tollie Mitchell said he and a psychologist
friend started Insight Research six years ago. He said the company worked with local governments
and nonprofit groups in conducting citizen surveys. Mitchell said it took about eight weeks from
the initial mail -out date for the company to summarize the results. He said, typically, 3,000 surveys
were mailed at a cost of $10,000. lie also said the mailing included a cover sheet along with a two-
page survey.
Commissioner Ray asked the citizen response rate.
Mitchell said 15 to 30 percent. He said that if a self-addressed, postage -paid envelope was
included, the rate was always better. He said, however, he had never seen a response rate that
exceeded the 30 percent.
Attorney Pope asked if the company sold the information.
Mitchell said no.
Commissioner Williams asked if a random selection of citizens was used.
Mitchell said yes.
MOTIONl by Chairman Tice to proceed with the Insight Research Company survey.
VOTING: Ayes - t (Tice); Nays - 4.
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MOTION by Commissioner Johnson to approve the following ten (10) consent agenda
items.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - O.
I . REQUEST FOR APPROVAL. OF THE NOVEMBER REFUNDS AND RELEASES
Breakdown of Releases:
$ 32,574.46
County
22,071.36
Solid Waste Fees
351.00
E. Alexander Co. Fire # 1
1.18
Shepherd's Fire #2
94,20
Mt. Mourne Fire #3
21.54
All County Fire #4
1,377,25
Statesville City
1,694.72
Statesville Downtown
0.00
Mooresville Town
5,389.56
Mooresville Downtown
0.00
Mooresville School
1,36186
Love Valley
0.00
Harmony
.82
Troutman
209.97