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General Discussion
Rescue Squads: Commissioner Johnson said he and Chairman Tice had met
with the local rescue squads. He said eventually, the squads desired to split from three
to four squads. Johnson said the squads were requesting a funding increase, but he
didn't think the full request could be accomplished in next year's budget. He did
suggest; however, that an $80,000 increase be given to the squads and for the money to
be evenly distributed amongt them.
Civil Air Patrol (CAP) & Statesville Airport: Johnson said the Civil Air
Patrol had secured two airplanes without any cost to the county. He said the sheriff's
department was willing to use seized funds ($60,000 to $65,000) to help build a hangar
at the airport, if the CAP allowed the planes to be used in narcotics or drug
enforcement. Johnson said the county might be asked to help fund the cost for a
firewall, along with a paved roadway or apron to the ramp. (Estimated cost of the
roadway to be $2,000).
Lieht Rail: Commissioner Johnson said that earlier in the winter planning
session, cost estimates had been given on the light rail project. Johnson said he was
only speaking for himself, but he wanted to let everyone know, that he would not be
willing to spend any money on the project. He said the money would be better spent on
the highways.
ADJOURNMENT FOR LUNCH & TOURS OF LIBRARIES: At 12 Noon,
Chairman Tice made a otio to adjourn the meeting.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
(The board and staff ate lunch from 12 Noon - 1:00 p.m., and then toured the
new Statesville Library located at 201 North Tradd Street from I to 2 p.m. The group
then traveled to Mooresville and toured the renovated town library located at 304 South
Main Street. At approximately 3:30 p.m., the board members and staff disbanded.)
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