HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93011_1581 (2)IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
BRIEFING MINUTES
JUNE 19, 2007
The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in Briefing Session on Tuesday,
June 19, 2007, at 5:00 P.M., in the Iredell County Government Center (South Wing Conference
Room), 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC.
Board Members Present
Chairman Marvin Norman
Vice Chairman Sara Haire Tice
Steve Johnson
Godfrey Williams
Absent: Ken Robertson
Staff present: County Manager Joel Mashburn, Deputy County Manager Susan
Blumenstein, Health Director Donna Campbell, Transportation Director Ben Garrison, Tax
Administrator Bill Doolittle, and Clerk to the Board Jean Moore.
CALL TO ORDER by Chairman Norman.
FY 2007-2008 IREDELL COUNTY BUDGET ORDINANCE DISCUSSION:
Commissioner Johnson complimented the staff on the budget preparation. He said there had
been few exceptions made to the budget by the commissioners. Johnson said, however, he still
had concerns about the extra penny for the countywide fire tax district. He continued by saying
he didn't feel enough VFDs had "bought" into the performance–based incentive proposal, and
some departments would have a difficult time accomplishing the goals. Johnson said much of
the penny increase would be consumed for debt.
Commissioner Williams said business plans had been developed, and there was the
possibility that three departments (Trinity, Ebenezer, & Cool Springs) would be inspected this
year, plus three others were preparing for inspections in two or three years. Williams said over
one half of the VFDs attended the last fire tax board meeting.
Commissioner Tice said Kevin Clark, with the Lake Norman VFD, mentioned previously
that all of the fire chiefs were in favor of the incentive program.
Commissioner Johnson said some departments would probably accomplish the goals, but
others would not.
Williams said some departments would find it more difficult, for instance, Central would
have problems due to the lack of water and the demographics, but split ratings were available.
(All other agenda items were then reviewed and additional information may be found in the
regular minutes.)
ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Norman adjourned the briefing at 5:55 p.m.
Approval: Q A, —
Clerk to the Board