HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93010_0438Commissioner Bowles said he thought a comprehensive library plan, to serve all
sectors of the county, should be developed.
No action was taken in reference to satellite libraries; however, Commissioner
Williams said he would like for the board to discuss the matter again in the future.
No changes from the county manager's recommendation.
RECREATION: The county manager said one new park maintenance
technician was being recommended for this department. He said the new employee
would be needed due to the operations at Stumpy Creek Park.
No changes from the county manager's recommendation.
SHEPHERDS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT: Presenting
information about this VFD were: Shepherds Board Chairman Don McClain, Deputy
Chief Jamie Barrier, and Chief Kelly Robinson. The representatives described a revised
proposal concerning the construction of a new building and the purchase of a pumper.
McClain said the department was also requesting the release of $175,000 in the fund
balance for note payments. He said the department was requesting to leave the tax rate at
4.25 and to obtain endorsement from the commissioners to use $1.3 million for their
building and truck. McClain said the department might be able to delay the truck order
for a few months. (The request submitted on May 24, 2001 was for $1.5 million.)
Robinson said the department planned to sell an older truck, and the profits would
be applied towards the purchase of the new vehicle. He said the 4.25 rate would be fine
this year. He also said the same rate would be fine next year, but the department might
need about $10,000.
Commissioner Bowles said he had talked to people in the community to find out
what they wanted. He said several people had expressed a desire to have a paid fireman.
Commissioner Johnson asked the VFD representatives if they were confident their
department would have enough money to make the payments for the pumper, the new
building, and the associated equipment for the firemen in the next few years.
McClain said yes, but he pointed out that inflation was an unpredictable factor.
Commissioner Johnson said that when revaluation occurred, he would like for the
department to consider the taxpayers.
The tax rate was left at 4.25.
ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Tice adjourned the meeting at 6:45 p.m. (Next
meeting: June 5, 2001, 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., in the Iredell County Government
Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC.
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