HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93009_1434findings of this committee indicated that Tri -County is not
Providing minimum services for the needy. Mitchell shared a copy
of a draft bill to dissolve the catchment area. This will allow
the three counties to align with other counties or stay as single -
county units (if meets population criteria). Mr. Mitchell said all
the state representatives for Davie, Iredell and Rowan were in
agreement about the bill which will be introduced in the House.
Commissioner Fortner asked Rep. Mitchell if he would
investigate the composition of the board members appointed to
mental health boards.
PRIORITISATION OF CAPITA PROJECTS: $PACE FORCOURTS;
Commissioner Boone mentioned that due to asbestos being in the Rall
Of Justice Building, it would be more feasible to move employees
into a different building instead of trying to remodel.
Commissioner Johnson said a needs -assessment committee should
be created to find out exactly what needs were there. The
committee should be composed of:
Sheriff
County Manager
District Attorney
District Court Judge
Superior Court Judge
Clerk of Court
Register of Deeds
5 citizens (each commissioner to appoint one individual)
(Note: Commissioner Johnson was appointed to this committee
on January 21, 1997.)
THIRD CREEK WATERSHED. Commissioner Johnson asked how soon the
repairs needed to be done to the dams. Mr. Mashburn advised a
couple will soon need some work. It was suggested that Jim Vernon
do a five-year plan on repair work for the dams (worse -damaged
areas to be repaired first).
MOORESVIL•LE LIBRARY: Mr. Mashburn said a vacant strip -shopping
center could be developed into a library. Both Commissioners Boone
and Stewart said if this was done, the Town of Mooresville needed
to be asked to financially assist. Chairman Haire suggested that
a meeting be set up between herself, the county manager,
Mooresville Town Manager McLean and Mayor Knox.
MOOR- VI H.AiTH BUILDING• Mr. Mashburn mentioned that repairs to
this structure/lot could easily be handled in the regular health
budget.
CAPITAL PROJECT PRIORITIES: It was the consensus of the Board to
designate the following as priorities:
1st - Courts
2nd - Library
3rd - DSS
Commissioner Boone said the priority listing was just a
Projection. Other projects might surface that are more urgent.
4UIDELINES FOR FY A997-95 BUDOETI Mr. Mashburn said he was not
aware of any items of any major significance. There will be
additional jailers needed at the jail.
Commissioner Boone stated he would like the budget to be as
tight as possible and to put some money into the capital reserve
fund.
Special Appropriations• Mashburn mentioned there are no
commitments to some of these appropriations, and that some are
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