HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93009_0927Laura Thompson discussed the budget with the board. For the
teachers they are looking at a 4% salary increase, Dr. Carrigan
said.
Commissioner Boone asked how many students from outside
Iredell County attend the Mooresville Schools. Dr. Carrigan said
there were 88, and they pay $1343 tuition per pupil. The school
system charges these students what the County gives them per pupil
plus the local amount they receive.
There was a discussion of the capital project bid they
received. Dr. Carrigan said she expected the bids to increase
because of so much building going on in the area. They were
looking at $600,000+ when they made the budget last fall, and the
bids came in at $800,000+, Carrigan said. She said she did not
know if they could contribute this to any one thing --materials and
labor and location all contribute to higher prices.
Commissioner Boone said there seemed to be a lot of projects
over budget. This Mooresville project is 30%, and they have just
found out Lake Norman Elementary is over budget. Mitchell College
had one that was 508 over budget.
Dr. Carrigan said there were no frills. They have tile
floors, built-in cabinets, etc., to cut corners.
There is an ADA survey included in the cost. This includes an
elevator for three levels which is $185,000.
They have additional mobile classrooms and rental on 16 mobile
units.
They have a five-year technology plan. They have put $100,000
in this plan this year.
Dr. Carrigan discussed the property that has been offered to
them in the Mooresville district that is suitable for building a
school. The owners are willing to finance the property for them,
she said.
Chairman Haire thanked the Mooresville school officials for
attending the meeting and for their presentation.
DISCUSSION OP COUNTY DEPARTMENT BUDGETS CONTINUED: The board
discussed updating the fire alarm system in the courtrooms. Also
a $135,000 capital Outlay for conversion of the Imaging system at
the Register of Deeds.
In Engineering the manager wanted to leave a part of the funds
in the engineering budget this year. He explained his proposal to
move some of these services to other areas. He wanted to move one
of the employees into head up the Planning department and use the
planning coordinator to look after building projects and other
items that have been handled in the past by the engineer. The
money left in the engineering budget would be for a contract for
professional engineering services that are needed by the county.
There was discussion that an amount would be used for a grant
for recycling service as well as for education on recycling and
littering.
MOTION from Commissioner Boone to delete the $10,000 for the
recycling until we come up with a plan.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
There were also funds included for salary increases.
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