HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93009_0118 (2)IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
BUDGET SESSION
MAY 25, 1993 - 6:00 P.M.
The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met for the first
budget session on May 25, 1993, 6:00 p.m., South Wing Conference
Room, Iredell County Government Center, 200 South Center Street,
Statesville, NC. Those present for the work session were:
Sara K. Haire, Chairman
David A. Boone, Vice Chairman
Diane M. Hamby
C. Douglas Madison, Jr.
Alice M. Stewart
Staff present: Joel Mashburn, County Manager
Susan G. Blumenstein, Director of Finance and
Administrative Services
Alice Fortner, Clerk to the Board
Others present: Audrey Montgomery, Statesville Record & Landmark
Chairman Haire called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m., and
turned the proceedings over to the County Manager, Joel Mashburn,
so he could direct the study of the budget.
Commissioner Boone raised some questions about parliamentary
procedure, which were answered satisfactorily after discussion.
Commissioner Madison stated he had a time conflict on June 10,
1993, as he would be out-of-town; however, there would still be a
quorum. If he had any questions concerning the matters to be
discussed, he would contact the office before going away.
General matters were discussed before the plan of study was
begun. The Fund Balance in this budget is 128. This fiscal year
the Fund Balance concluded at 148, which had been projected at 118
in the 92-93 budget. Commissioner Madison said he had some concern
for dropping the amount last year. It seems that the revenues are
consistently projected conservatively, and Commissioner Boone and
other members discussed this as well as the projection of value
which the General Statutes requires the Tax Assessor to make
annually.
Commissioner Madison raised a question about merging the Fire
Marshall's offices. Mr. Mashburn said Statesville may be ready;
however, Mooresville was not interested the last time they were
approached.
Mr. Mashburn discussed the schedules in the budget.
REVENUES DISCUSSED: Mrs. Blumenstein led the discussion of
the Revenues projected in the budget. Commissioner Boone inquired
if the board is legally bound to accept the tax assessor's
estimate. Mr. Mashburn said the board had the prerogative to
change the value if it so desired. Commissioner Madison inquired
about the growth in the tax base. Mrs. Blumenstein said there was
a 38 growth in the tax base in 92-93. Mr. Weisner, Tax Assessor,
had projected 1.48 growth for 93-94 tax year, but after further
discussion, he increased this to 38. She also said the State
recommends a 58 increase in sales tax revenues.
The board also discussed the State Court Facility Fees, which
fees are set by the State. It was stated that Inspection fees have
done well. The department is 908 funded by its fees.
Ambulance Fees were discussed. They are up from last year.
A problem exists for patients at rest homes who need transportation
to doctor's offices for medical care and have to call an ambulance
to deliver the patients because they are unable to ride in a car.
The rest homes do not pay for the ambulance bills, Mrs. Blumenstein
said.
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