HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93011_0624 (2)that could be used on accessories for a recently purchased GPS unit, or for future
maintenance costs. Lail said he was doubtful the surplus equipment would net $1,500
if sold at the county's annual auction.
4. Request to Call for a Public Hearing on April 19, 2005 Regarding the FY
2005-2006 North Carolina Department of Transportation's Rural Operating
Assistance Program: Transportation Director Ben Garrison, at the 5:00 p.m. meeting,
requested a public hearing at the April 19 meeting for the purpose of seeking public
comments on the Rural Operating Assistance Program.
5. Request to Call for a Public Hearing on April 19, 2005 Regarding the
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for Scattered Site Housing &
Specifically to Close Out the 2002 Portion Used for Administrative Purposes:
Finance Director Blumenstein said at the briefing that a Scattered Site Housing grant for
$390,000 was received in 2003. She said $10,000 was received in 2002 for the
administrative portion of the grant, and it was recommended that this segment be closed
out. Blumenstein said a public hearing to seek public comments regarding the grant
was needed before the closing documentation for the $10,000 could be submitted to the
CDBG offices.
6. Request from the Chief Animal Control Officer for Approval of Budget
Amendment #42 to Recognize Revenues Received for Professional Services:
During the agenda briefing, Chief Animal Control Officer Robb Tatham requested
approval of a budget amendment to recognize revenues received for the Low Cost
Spay/Neuter Program and to appropriate the money ($8,740) to professional services.
7. Request for Approval of a Meeting Date(s) & Time(s) to Review the FY 2005-
06 Budget: This item, and the following schedule, were placed on the consent agenda
with the understanding that the board reserved the right to revise the dates as needed.
Note: Commissioner Norman said he could not meet on June 2 and June 14.
8. Request for a letter to be Sent to Iredell County's Legislative Delegation
Regarding Senate Bill 508 "An Act to Exempt from Property Tax the Increase in
Value of Real Property Held for Sale by a Builder, to the Extent the Increase
Attributable to Subdivision or Improvements by the Builder:" During the briefing
session, Tax Administrator Bill Doolittle was requested to draft a letter in opposition to
SB 508. Chairman Tice will sign the letter, and it will be sent to the county's legislative
delegation.
9. Request for Approval of the March 15, 2005 Minutes
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Request for Approval of Budget Amendment #41 in the Amount of $30,000 for
Additional Legal Fees: Finance Director Blumenstein said the 04-05 budget included
$65,000 for legal fees; however, the costs to date totaled $70,167. She estimated an
additional $30,000 would be needed to finish out the current fiscal year, and for this
reason, she requested a budget amendment. Mrs. Blumenstein said the $95,000 was paying
for the county attorney's fees, the labor attorney's fees, the school mediation fees, and for
costs arising out of a zoning litigation case.
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