HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93009_0484 (2)know of this deficit earlier in the year. Mr. Williams said they
may be operating more buildings this year than they did last year,
which would account for the increase in electrical watt hours.
Mr. Mashburn said the school officials had come earlier in the
year to him with a one-half year's projections. It was still early
in the year and he thought they should have more experience
records. The season may adjust and they might not need additional
funds, Mashburn said.
A MOTION was made by Commissioner Stewart saying due to
excessive weather conditions, we have had cost overrun. Because of
this, I would make a motion that we provide Mitchell Community
College with the additional $67,000 they need to cover this
overrun. This is Budget Amendment 139, and the funds will come
from Contingency.
AMENDMENT from Commissioner Boone to change it to $35,000
instead of $67,000.
Commissioner Stewart inquired if the $67,000 includes the
$34,000 unexpended in Capital Improvement Funds. Mr. Williams said
the $67,000 does not include the Capital Improvements in Capital
Outlay funds. The funds have been frozen, Williams said. The
purchase orders have been made for lawn mowers, floor scrubbers,
vacuum cleaners, etc. These purchases are on hold in anticipation
of additional funding from the county.
Commissioner Boone explained the process by which he arrived
at the $35,000 amount instead of $67,000. He explained that the
increase in the electric bills, plus all the other increases which
could have been caused by severe weather, totaled slightly less
than $35,000. His concern is that the county commissioners will
lose budget control if they permit requests for budget increases
during the budget year instead of at budget time, Commissioner
Boone said.
Commissioner Madison inquired if the college had any other
source of funds. Dr. Eason replied they did not.
VOTING ON AMENDMENT: Ayes - 1 (Boone)
Noes - 4 (Haire, Stewart, Hamby,
Madison)
VOTING ON MOTION: Ayes - 4 (Haire, Stewart, Hamby, Madison)
Noes - 1 (Boone)
DEVELOPMENT OF THE NOOAESVILLE COMMUNITY COLLEGE CAMPUS: Dr.
Eason said he would like to request the board to discuss this item
with the board in work session or some appropriate session.
Commissioner Stewart said this item was included from the
college but was inadvertently omitted from the county
commissioners' agenda.
Dr. Eason said starting with 1991 the county commissioners
have appropriated $500,000 for the Mooresville center. They have
discussed the plans for the Mooresville center, and have found
there is property available that is suitable for the center. The
appraisal value is $75,000 and is subject to discussion in terms of
what the value is. The property belongs to the Methodist Church in
downtown Mooresville. There is a parking lot that is used by the
college during the week and by the church on the weekends. There
is no written lease. There is now a possibility they may be able
to purchase the property from the church, Dr. Eason said.
Commissioner Madison inquired if there are any time
constraints that would necessitate a decision being made during
this budget year or could it be considered with the 94-95 budget.
Dr. Eason said there are some time constraints. He has met with
John Lewis, chairman of the administrative board of the church. He
thinks it would be a good time to make an offer on the property.
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