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its divided a lot of people, its upset a lot of people; myself
included. Its real hard to sit on this Board and watch everything
that goes on. You know, we the people of Iredell County were fed
misinformation, half truths by spin doctors under the misguided
notion that if these tactics weren't used this Board would have had
to spend money to do the right thing. This Board would have had to
honor a promise that only we can keep, because no one but this
Board is responsible for school buildings and their conditions. As
a parent who has had a child in the County system for the past 13
years and will have another child in the system for the next 13
years I've heard all the promises made by Boards and have not been
kept. I know you and your spin doctors want the next generation of
school children and parents to be just as frustrated as I am. I
don't know anybody who owns a home or a business who doesn't have
to do maintenance of roofs, furnaces, upgrading wiring, major
renovations for expansion and sometimes new homes or buildings when
that's the sensible thing to do and most anybody who does these
usually finances these projects. That's what makes our economy go
round. But, somehow the spin doctors think you can make a silk
purse from a sow's ear with no money. Integrity is something the
spin doctors neither possess nor know the meaning of. I am
distressed by the personal actions of certain members of this
Board. The abuse of power and position speaks of the lack of
integrity and their misguided conception of leadership. This
leaves a mistrust with our community. You can gloat and lament on
your wonderful deed, but a good many of us are praying for some
true accountability from this Board, because there is none."
VOTING on the Resolution Declaring the Results of the November
2, 1993 Bond Referendum:
Ayes: Sara K. Haire, Chairman
David A. Boone, Vice Chairman
Doug Madison
Alice M. Stewart
Noes: Diane M. Hamby
APPROVAL OF ADDITIONAL SPACE FOR JUVENILE COURT COUNSEIORS: Mrs.
Blumenstein advised that a new probation officer had been added and
there was absolutely no space available at their current facility
(Parlier Bldg.) A portion in the same building, currently occupied
by a psychologist, is available and the renting of this space is
requested. Additionally, in January of 1994, the rent for the
current space being utilized will be increased ($650 per mo.
existing space) thereby requiring additional funds in the amount of
$2,000.
MOTION by Chairman Haire to approve Budget Amendment 117 which
would appropriate funds to rent additional space at the Parlier
Bldg. for Juvenile Court Counselors and for increase in rent on
existing space.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
Commissioner Stewart asked if there were any plans to do anything
differently in the future about this situation.
Mrs. Blumenstein advised that Parlier had been requested to notify
the County of any potential space openings in the facility. The
probation officers would like to stay as close to the judicial
buildings as possible.
RECOGNITION OF BOY SCOUT CHARLES MORGAN: Chairman Haire announced
that Charles Morgan, Boy Scout Troop 360, was attending the meeting
and was working on his communications merit badge.
APPROVAL OF PURCHASE OF SPECIALIZED, OSHA REQUIRED JUIPMENT -
BUDGET AMEKOKK iT 118: Mrs. Blumenstein explained there was a need
for paramedics to have specialized equipment (protective clothing
and helmets) when they are assisting patients; especially in car
accidents. Mr. Al Upton, ENS Director, had notified the finance