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Commissioner Johnson stated that close to $100,000 had been
estimated for painting. He asked how much of this was intended for
renovations or repair work. Dr. Register answered that basically
all of this would occur due to the proposed air conditioning work.
However, two high schools would have some refinishing done that was
not related to HVAC work.
Commissioner Johnson also asked about renovations and the
estimated costs for toilets. Register responded that many
facilities have wooden fixtures. There will be an effort made to
bring up all of the toilet areas to ADA standards.
Pertaining to the HVAC system at West Iredell High,
Commissioner Johnson said he felt the building did not need to be
redesigned. He would prefer to replace the a/c unit as it failed.
Register mentioned that the school's proposal didn't tie them down
to a particular method.
Commissioner Boone advised that he was pleased with 808 of the
requests. He mentioned that when there was less money to spend,
that more productive usage of the money occurred. He did say,
however, that some items could have been under capital
improvements. Boone also said, he was disappointed that West
Iredell High School's roof was in the package. "It's borderline as
to whether or not roofing should be included in a bond package."
Commissioner Johnson expressed his opposition to higher taxes.
He mentioned that it would not be until the year 2003 or 2004
before the County's undesignated revenue fund could equal what it
was today. He said he didn't think county taxpayers would go for
another bond in the next few years. He asked if the I -S School
System was satisfied with the money, and Mr. Long replied yes.
MQOR28VILLE OEADED SCHOOL SYSTNKt Mr. Frank Fields, Board of
Education Chairman for this system, as well as Dr. Jane Carrigan
presented bond project requests. This system desires to purchase
a 20 -acre tract of land and place an option on 20 more acres for
the construction of a new K-6 modular school. Core facilities
would be built to house a media center, cafeteria and kitchen,
multi-purpose room and administrative/ storage areas. Dr. Carrigan
mentioned that around $240,000 would be used for a complete heating
and cooling system retrofit for the Mooresville Middle School. In
addition, around $10,000 has been designated for work on the
gymnasium at this same school. The gym area is used for school
assemblies and community meetings and there is currently an
accoustical problem.
The materials submitted by this system indicate that bond
monies would be used for the following:
Construction Costs $ 2,615,726
250,000 (Middle School Renovations)
Eng./Arch. Fees 205,000
Land and Rt. of way 500,000
Administrative 30,605
Contingency 120,669
Mobile Classrooms/Furniture 458.000
Commissioner Boone asked if a total of 40 acres was actually needed,
and Dr. Carrigan responded yes. She said they usually go by 1 acre for
every 100 students, but she did not know if this was State required. It
is, however, recommended. Carrigan mentioned that the Mooresville
schools were in use all of the time by the community.
The county manager asked the life expectancy of the modular unit,
and Dr. Carrigan said she specifically did not know. Carrigan said they
were durable and would last a long time, but the school system did not
want to use them forever.
Commissioner Madison asked when the COPS borrowing was done, and