HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93011_0352 (2)towards the library this year. Mayor Jones said that in regards to future funding, he felt
the economy was improving.
Commissioner Williams asked if the $200,000 waiver would be a one-time
arrangement.
Jones said yes.
Chairman Johnson said the Lowe's Company donation of $2 million had
accelerated the library's expansion.
Jones said the donation wasn't in a lump sum, but rather, it was $400,000 a year
for five years.
Johnson said the $691,290 funding for the Mooresville library was actually a
25% increase over the FY 03-04 level. He said that as far as being treated equitably,
that no sector in the county felt it was receiving a proper share of the county's budget.
Williams said March was several months away, and perhaps, as Mayor Jones
had indicated, the economy might improve.
Jones said the representatives needed to know something now so they could plan
for the library.
Mashburn suggested that the solid waste budget be reviewed to determine if the
$200,000 suggestion were feasible.
Williams said "verbal agreements" between the county and the municipalities
needed to be in writing.
Tice said Mooresville had built the library, and all the town officials were asking
was for the county to operate the facility.
It was the consensus of the county commissioners to direct the county manager,
the finance director and the library director to talk with the Mooresville mayor, finance
director and a town library representative to see if a feasible plan could be worked out.
The manager was requested to report back to the county commissioners with a
recommendation.
REQUEST FROM THE TOWN OF MOORESVILLE REGARDING
PARTICIPATION IN THE REGIONAL TRANSIT SERVICE (EXPRESS BUS —
83X): Mayor Jones said the Mooresville board on June 7 had agreed to fund the
Charlotte Area Transit Service (CATS) Express Bus for another year at a cost of
$100,272. He said the full cost was $200,544.00, but CATS paid half of the costs, or
$100,272. Jones requested that the county pay $50,136. He said the bus service could
be viewed as an aid in improving the area's air quality.
Chairman Johnson asked if the riders were charged.
Jones said the fare was $4 a day per rider. He acknowledged that the fares did
not pay the costs. Jones said the bus made stops at I-77 Exit 33, Exit 36, and Brawley
Commons.
Commissioner Williams asked if Mooresville had any say-so regarding the
fares.
Jones said they were looked at each year.
Commissioner Tice said it appeared that CATS was not trying to make the
service self-supporting.