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INSPECTIONS This budget request contains ten lap -top computers. One computer would
be left in the data processing office as a back up. This is a busy office, and the county
manager has stated that by allowing the inspectors to key in their records, while still in the
field, it would eliminate carrying paperwork back to the office and having a second person
type in the information.
Blumenstein advised that for 94-95 this department will probably bring in over $700,000 in
revenues. In addition, $40,000 will come from the city for the inspections merger. (This is
the final year; however, in the city/county merger contract.)
..VEST FROM MITCHELL COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOR LETTER OF
INTENT, Mr. Mashburn mentioned that the State has requested a statement from the
County indicating that $762,735 will be available for the construction of the Mooresville
Center Expansion project. Commissioner Boone said he had problems with the difference in
price between the current request and what was originally proposed. Boone said he could
understand if inflation had increased the amount a little, but not what is being requested.
Commissioner Madison asked how many classrooms would be built, and the county manager
replied that six classrooms, three offices; plus toilet facilities are proposed.
Commissioner Stewart mentioned that there is limited space at the Mooresville site. There
will be a parking space problem occurring. In addition, the Board of Community Colleges
feels that satellite campuses are not feasible in counties of comparable size of Iredell. It's
difficult to adequately fund a satellite and a main campus.
Commissioner Haire stated that the Mooresville site is often used for industrial training.
Commissioner Madison said the County had committed $500,000 to this project -- $250,000
for two years, and he recollected that the Mitchell officials had stated they would go to the
State for grants for the additional funding. Madison said he wanted to get a clear message to
Mitchell that the commitment ends after this funding.
Commissioner Boone advised that he would vote for the Mooresville project if it was
$600,000 or less. (The increase from $500,000 to $600,000 would take in inflationary
factors.)
Commissioner Johnson said the County had a commitment to the project; however, he too
was tired of people coming to the county with a monetary request and then, later, needing
additional money.
MOTION by Commissioner Haire to authorize the county manager to write the letter of
intent for Mitchell Community College.
Ayes: 4
Noes: 1 (Boone)
PUBLIC BUILDINGS: The amount of $20,000 has been requested to repair the red tiles on
top of the government center. A storage shed at the old landfill is being closed in to be used
for storage. Animal control has not moved into their renovated building; however, they
should be in around July 1. Maintenance will move into the old Animal Control Building,
and the bookmobile will settle into the old maintenance building.
I= MARSHAL Commissioner Madison asked about the feasibility of locating one of the
fire marshals in the inspections department, and would the county save money due to the
higher workers comp premiums paid for fire marshals. Blumenstein stated that the fire
marshals did have the highest workers comp; however, the salary difference between
inspectors and fire marshals might eat up any savings. Commissioner Boone mentioned that
a recent fire marshal survey received from 60 counties indicates that Iredell has more
assistants in this department then most counties.
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