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Pertaining to a potential agreement with Burke and Catawba, Commissioner Johnson said
he had some philosophical problems with this concept; especially with the travel distance
between Iredel► and Burke County.
Hill mentioned that "hard construction bids" on the model shown would be available in
about six weeks. He, or someone from Pease, wia be glad to visit again in the near
future.
Commissioner Boone said that by waiting that the original jail facility cost estimates were
being lowered, and that there was merit in exploring all options in this matter.
Lnw•Fc s.nnE iA•PROVEMENT CENTER INS (It was decided early in the briefing
session to discuss this matter in closed session.)
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF LOCAL BO(Health/DS (It was previously
decided to delete this item from the agenda. Commissioner Stewart did indicate that she
was not in favor of dissolving health or DSS boards.)
AN ACT TO GRANT THE TOWN OF APEX A TEMPORARY EXEMPTION FROM
TUE TOTAL AMOUNT QF NONCONTIG"^"c TERRITORY THAT MAY BE
ANNEXED: This item was not on the agenda; however, the county manager mentioned
this matter per request of Rep: esentative Frank Mitchell. This legislative bill is up for
a third reading on April 19 and Representative Brawley is wanting Mooresville to be
added. It will probably pass if there is not opposition locally. Mitchell wanted the
county manager to let him know if there was any reason to hinder the bill. It was
determined by the commissioners not to act on this matter either way, since not enough
information was known for pros and cons.
FORESTRY CONTRACT AT AGRICULTURAL CENTER: Mrs. Blumenstein advised
that this lease would commence on May I, 1995 - April 30, 1998. The lease amount would
increase from $4.07 a sq. ft. to $5.00 for 516 sq. ft. of space. The contract has been
reviewed by the county attorney.
BUDGET AmE"MENTS #272 #28 & 29: Mrs. Blumenstein explained that #27 was
for increased legal costs. Departments/areas with legal cases have been: Sheriff's,
Health, Zoning, and Landfarming. Budget Amendment #28 pertains to private donations
that are received for the DARE program. Since the funds are donations, they are
restricted for DARE usage. This amendment would permit the purchase of supplies, T-
shirts, and for graduation speaker's fees. Budget Amendment #29 is to recognize
additional revenue from contributions from employer, employees, and appropriation of
fund balance -- health care payments are 26% over budget at March 31 of this year.
Commissioner Stewart asked who was charging speaker's fees. She mentioned that there
should be an adequate supply of talented people around that would do this service without
charging. It was mentioned that Miss North Carolina had been a guest speaker in the
Past.
Chairman Haire moved to adjourn the briefing session at 6:20 P.M.
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Jean Moore
Deputy Clerk
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