HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93010_1038$ 3,000 training
4,300 community information campaign
32.500 ($13,500 for generator at Mooresville office; $3,000 computer; $3,000
training; $3,000 for software to monitor food -related incidences;
and other miscellaneous expenses)
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REVALUATION & TAX RATE: Several commissioners mentioned the
many calls they had been receiving from county citizens about the revaluation. They
said some citizens were finding that their tax values had doubled since last year.
Commissioner Williams said he was reviewing a 42¢ tax rate. He said many
farmers "were hit with a 40% increase four years ago, and they were now being hit with
another 40%" Williams said that for the upcoming budget, he would like for (1) the
J' schools to have increased funding (2) the $1.5 million to be placed back into capital
reserve and (3) the county's fund balance to be increased. He said there were also
county vehicle and equipment needs, but he didn't feel the revaluation should "bail the
county out."
Commissioners Madison and Williams requested that Finance Director
Blumenstein "put together some numbers" on the anticipated revenue.
Mashburn said the county needed to let the revaluation appeal process occur.
He noted that 20 or 21% of the county's revenue was from personal property taxes.
Chairman Johnson was agreeable to having the staff prepare some revenue
information, but he said, "I believe there should be a reduction in the tax rate."
QUIET WATERS CHRISTIAN RETREAT FACILITY: Commissioner
Tice said she had received several letters from citizens about Quiet Waters. She said
the citizens were concerned because the retreat center was still operating.
Mashburn said the special use permit the retreat owners had tried to obtain from
the board of adjustment was denied, and the denial was appealed to Superior Court. He
said it was his understanding the attorneys for the county and Quiet Waters were
negotiating on something to be presented to the courts.
ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Johnson adjourned the briefing at 6:25 p.m.
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