HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93009_1532by decreasing capital expenditures and that he felt the request was
reasonable.
Chairman Haire said she was not in favor of a tax reduction.
She mentioned the needs of the courts, the library, and the schools
(technology). Commissioner Fortner agreed and said she did not
feel it was good business for the tax rate to be erratic.
MOTION by Commissioner Boone to refer the budget back to the
staff with a directive to delete $400,000 with the intention of
decreasing the tax rate by one cent.
VOTING: Ayes - 1 (Boone); Nays - 4.
Commissioner Johnson said a directive should be given next
year indicating that a certain amount of money be designated for
the fund balance.
FIRE MARSHAL: A daily log was requested on how the fire
marshal and the assistants spent their time.
SOLID WASTE: Commissioner Stewart mentioned that the citizens
in the northern end of the County did complain about not having
some method of trash disposal. Commissioner Boone asked about the
requested four-wheel drive vehicle. Mr. Mashburn said the
employees needed to maneuver in inclement weather.
Commissioner Boone said he had no objections to the tipping
fee increase; however, to him, the increased household fee was the
same as a tax increase.
Mr. Boone asked about the proposed contract with Keep Iredell
Clean. Nr. Mashburn said there was no other agency in the County
that could provide the recycling education. Commissioner Johnson
said he wanted to review the curriculum before the contract was
signed. Commissioner Stewart said she, too, felt the $15,000 could
be better spent on other types of education, e.g., parenting
classes.
ADJQUEMUZU Chairman Haire moved to adjourn the meeting at
5:10 p.m. NEXT MEETING: June 3, 1997, 5:00 p.m., South Wing
Conference Room, Iredell County Government Center.
Approved:
Clerk to the Board
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