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■ In April of 1997, an Effective Communications Program will be
available to county staff
■ On February 14, 1997, the mental health task force will be
meeting with Michael Pedneau, Director of the NCDHR/MHDDSAS
■ On February 20, 1997, 7:00 p.m., Hall of Justice, the Court
Facilities Task Force will hold its first meeting. Centralina
COG (using "free hours") will facilitate the meetings.
CLOSED SESSION. Citing G.S. 143 -318.11(a)(6) -Personnel,
Chairman Haire moved to enter into closed session.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
MERIT INCREASE FOR COUNTY MANAGER: Chairman Haire announced
that the annual evaluation of the county manager had been
completed. It was the consensus of the Board to award a merit
increase to the base rate of the manager's salary. MOTION by
Chairman Haire to approve a 4.5% merit increase for the county
manager.
Commissioner Boone advised this matter put him in an awkward
situation. Mr. Boone said he, first and foremost, represented the
citizens of Iredell County. He said he felt the majority of the
citizenry would not be favor of this increase since the current
salary of the manager was $86,520 and that he was also paid $4,200
for in -county travel per year. Boone mentioned his position on
this matter should not be interpreted as a personal affront by the
manager.
VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 1 (Boone).
CLOSED SESSION: Citing G.S. 143-318.11(a)(5) - Property
Acquisition, Chairman Haire moved to enter into closed session.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
APPROPRIATION TO IREDELL-STATESVILLE SCHOOL SYSTEM: MOTION by
Commissioner Fortner to advance $907,200 to the Iredell-Statesville
School System for the purpose of negotiating a land purchase with
the understanding that $282,000 would be repaid to Iredell County
by July 31, 1997.
Commissioner Boone mentioned the Board had spent close to a
million dollars during the meeting. He mentioned he supported the
land purchase, in that it seemed to be a fair price; however, he
didn't feel it should be an appropriation even though the school
system is obligated to repay $282,000.
Commissioner Johnson said he would be concerned if this was to
be an on-going expense, but it is not. Johnson said he felt the
school system should go ahead and act on the proposal since the
land in the needed area was available at a good price.
Commissioner Stewart said she didn't have any problems with
this specific matter of business; however, she voiced concerns
about not being fully apprised of the request.
Commissioner Fortner mentioned she had vigorously campaigned
for this project and felt the land was being offered at a very
reasonable price.
VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 1 (Boone)
ADJOURNMENT: MOTION by Chairman Haire to adjourn the meeting
at 10:00 p.m. NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, February 18, 1997, 5:00
p.m., South Wing Conference Room/Iredell County Government Center.
Approved: v/w, C'.7d7�y L
Clerk to the Board