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building and maintenance for this department. Mrs. Blumenstein
said they would save about $30,000 because of not having cooks.
Commissioner Stewart inquired how the space situation is, in
the sheriff's opinion. The sheriff said the population of the jail
is in the 70's and 801s, and got into the 90's during Superior
Court.
Chairman Haire brought up restoring the two vehicles to the
bailiffs. The board members took the following STRAW VOTE:
MOTION from Commissioner Madison to approve the request for
two vehicles for the bailiffs at the sheriff's department.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
FIRE MRRBBAL: Mr. Mashburn said the majority of the increase
in this budget is due to the additional personnel to comply with
the new regulations for inspections that the fire marshal's office
is now required to do. They are required to inspect schools,
nursing homes, day cares, etc. Businesses are now being added to
that. They will have to inspect approximately 1460 buildings a
year. Last year they had 862 inspections, all done by three
people. They will have a plans review on all new buildings.
Commissioner Madison inquired how long does it take to inspect
a church or a school.
Chuck Gallyon said it took three days to inspect one of the
large plants in the southern end of the county. A foster home
usually takes 45 minutes. A church takes about three hours.
Commissioner Madison asked if they needed two new people to do
just inspections. This is a state mandated program.
Commissioner Madison suggested that one additional employee be
budgeted and evaluate this at a later date. Since this is a new
area and he would like to move slowly.
Chairman Haire inquired about dispatching fire departments to
a fire. She said if there would be a question on which fire
department to call, then should not both fire departments be
called.
STRAW VOTE.
MOTION from Commissioner Madison to increase the inspections
by one employee and leave the door open should new industry come in
and requires more people.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
Commissioner Madison said he would like to ask Mr. Mashburn to
pursue a conversation with the City of Statesville to see if there
is any interest in possibly merging the two departments.
Mrs. Blumenstein asked about the fines for the inspections
that are made in the fire marshal's office. Mr. Gallyon said
there is a $100 fine for an industry out of compliance. They are
planning to implement a fee schedule.
LIBRRRY: Mr. Mashburn highlighted the changes that have taken
place in the library. The budget has increased by $143,000, or 5%,
Mrs. Clayton said. One of the main items is shelving, which they
desperately need, Mrs. Clayton said.
Commissioner Madison inquired about the revenues from
photocopying at the library. There is $20,000 budgeted in revenues
for this service. They charge 25 cents a copy.
Mrs. Blumenstein said this budget cannot be cut on account of
the state grant.