HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93009_1152ii8MILL: Mr. Mashburn mentioned that some equipment will be
needed at the landfill. Also, initial plans will need to be
devised concerning the construction of a new cell. He mentioned
it was his understanding that the money would have to be borrowed.
Mrs. Blumenstein added that additional afar el (wnighmaster)
would need toe; added to the Hwy. 150
RF.oEaTiON: Mr. Mashburn asked about the responsibility for
the operation and maintenance of recreational parks in the future.
Commissioner Johnson said he had met with Mike Griffin and Bill
Benfield, both of the Recreation Advisory Committee, about this
issue. Commissioner Madison said the parks would be less expensive
if volunteers were used. Commissioner Stewart mentioned the
problem of public vs. private funds and the need to not co -mingle
funding for the parks.
Commissioner Johnson said he felt the general consensus of the
Board was t local
ns
ake more
responsibility fcrecreation
or theoperation ofthe parks once they t
theyare built
Pertaining to the Bluefield Road site, Mr. Johnson mentioned
that drilling (161) was to be done to insure that future work
wouldn't be hampered by ground rock.
SCHOOLS: Commissioner Madison voiced concern about the
proposed school bond referendum. He mentioned that the county had
an excellent tax rate and that if the County hada yfeasible
priority list of needs from the school systems a pay -
as
method would be more economical than a bond. He mentioned that
children entering school next year would be paying off the bond.
Also, that it wasn't right to place bond debt on a future Board of
Commissioners.
9Uggg8TI0N# "a 1996-97 BUDOBT: Some ideas mentioned for the
upcoming budget were:
BOONE: Any excess funds should be put in the capital reserve fund.
If a property becomes available, at a low price, then the
County could try to acquire it for space needs.
Hold the budget down - hold additional personnel
increases down as much as possible.
Scrutinize requests from DSS & Health thoroughly.
Special appropriations should be frozen - hold the line.
Suggested that it might be a good idea to setup a fund
for fire hydrants. Many citizens have talked to him
about this. The fire departments do not want to use
their money for fire hydrants. An arrangement could
possibly be worked out wherein the county paid one-half
and perhaps the fire departments, citizens/corporations
located near a hydrant might pay some on the balance.
MADISON: Mr.
mef
s,who 1996,has saidhheefelttto seek the compensation in
for Board members should be increased. Also, that a
survey of surrounding counties should be done. The
county
Johnson voiced woulder said he commissioners
problems in increasing their
Boone
compensation. it was mentioned that any increase
could go into effect in the future, e.g., December, 1998.
Ap,7OURNKNNTs The budget meeting adjourned at 4:58 P.M.
APPROVED: %l° 9t h
lark to thee Board
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