HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93009_1268 (2)Chairman Haire asked how much money was being requested as an
advance. Mr. Long said he would advise after the next board
meeting.
Commissioner Johnson said he was interested in getting the air
conditioning accomplished; however, he stressed it would be in the
form of a loan.
Mooresville Graded School systema Attending from this school
system were: Dr. Bryce Cummings, Associate Superintendent; Laura
Thompson, School Finance officer, and Frank Fields, Chairman/School
Board.
Dr. Cummings advised that Dr. Carrigan was on a family
vacation out of state. He thanked the commissioners for their
efforts on the school bond and for the resolvement on the school
boundaries for Mooresville and Iredell-Statesville.
A brief discussion was held about the Saturday School program.
Cummings mentioned it cost about $3,000; however, a $2,000 donation
went to this program.
Fields mentioned that Mooresville would also like a monetary
advance (bond money) if Iredell-Statesville received one.
Si0-520 sheriff$ Rodney Proctor said that the tactical team was
currently using M-16 rifles. They are about 20 years old. They
are not used often; however, they are used during training every
month. When hiring new employees, Proctor mentioned the department
was trying to hire people in good physical shape. Sheriff Redmond
has talked to local facilities (Davis Hospital/YMCA) about an
exercise program for employees.
Commissioner Stewart congratulated the sheriff on the pay
phone profits. Sheriff Redmond advised that the commissary would
show a profit also.
$30 -Fire Marshals Commissioner Madison asked why insurance/bonds
was increasing. Blumenstein said this department was the highest
rated in workers comp.
Commissioner Boone asked why the telephone line item was so
expensive. Blumenstein said one reason was that each officer had
a cellular phone.
SSO-BSSs A brief discussion was held about the new Freightliner
Ambulance. Commissioner Madison asked about collections.
Blumenstein said there was not much growth because of Medicare
allowable reimbursements. Within four months of invoicing, if an
account has not been paid, it goes to a collection agency. The EMS
billing staff works with clients on a payment schedule whenever
possible ($5 per month., etc.).
$$1 -ICONS It was pointed out that telephone costs had decreased
significantly due to the microwave linkage.
911 Phone Charge: It was the consensus of the Board to lower this
charge as was discussed on May 28.
$90-Aninal Controls This department is trying educate citizens
about rabies. A janitorial service is being requested for the
office area in the upcoming budget.
(Note: The amount of $26,695 was inadvertently keypunched into the
salary/wages pt. time line item. This amount is to be deleted.)
602 -Cooperative 8xtension: No changes in this department. Mr.
Mashburn mentioned that the State is talking about combining some
poultry/dairy programs throughout the State; however, there will
probably not be any changes in Iredell.
MAY 3 41996
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