HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93009_1603levied by the City of Statesville will be used only for the
development, construction, and operation of a civic center, until
it is paid for." This contract further stated that if a civic
center was not constructed that the funds "on hand," plus interest,
would be divided equally between the City and County.
1989 - The contract created in 1986 was amended to allow some
funds to be given to the Travel and Tourism Board.
1991 - The board of commissioners resolved to adhere to the
original agreement with the City of Statesville.
(NOTE: The Travel & Tourism Board is no longer in existence.)
MOTION by Commissioner Johnson to deny the request to expend
$20,000 from the Hotel/Motel Tax Fund for the All -America City
Celebration.
Commissioner Boone said that if the commissioners chose to
amend the 1986 contract the legislative authority clearly stated
that the money could only be used for purposes of building a civic
center or to promote travel and tourism. A definition for travel
and tourism is not given; however, Commissioner Boone said he
questioned whether "throwing a party" met the criteria of promoting
travel and tourism.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF CAROLINA ACCESS PROGRAM: Don Wall said
the purpose of this mandatory program was: (1) to control Medicaid
costs (2) to control excessive, unnecessary emergency room visits
(3) to educate clients on proper medical care and (4) to provide
access for Medicaid recipients. A new position is requested for
this program; however, the Division of Medical Assistance will
totally fund it.
MOTION by Commissioner Stewart to approve the new Income
Maintenance Caseworker II position for the Carolina Access Program.
Commissioner Johnson said that when this item was first
presented in April of 1997 the State was requesting the County to
fund the position. Now, the State is willing to fund it.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
REQUEST FROM DOB FOR EDUCATIONAL LEAVE FOR TRACIE GENTRY -HILL:
wall said that DSS employee Tracie Gentry -Hill was requesting
educational leave for each Friday, for two years of work study, and
a paid educational leave of absence for the third year. Mr. Wall
praised this employee and said she was a worthy candidate.
Further, Wall stated that most of the employees who are granted
graduate study approval become long-term employees of the county.
The county manager advised that an agreement is signed by the
employee wherein he/she agrees to: "return to the service of the
county upon the completion of training and remain in the employ of
the county for a period equal to twice the educational leave
received, or the employee shall reimburse the county for all
compensation received while on educational leave."
MOTION by Commissioner Stewart to approve the educational
leave request of Mrs. Tracie Gentry -Hill.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF CONTRACT TO RELINE ONE BALER: Mr.
Mashburn advised that the relining was scheduled maintenance on the
baler. The specific request is to approve a contract with a sole
source (Tri-State Equipment Co.). G.S. 143-129(f) permits sole
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