HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93009_1813wouldn't need to be open to the public as much. Mr. Waters said Mooresville had a five-year capital
improvement plan which included $2.25 million for the library. (Total of the plan is $45 million.)
Commissioner Stewart asked about the feasibility of the old Lowes facility on East Broad
St. Waters said the County could renovate cheaper than actually building. Waters said, "This
facility has an open space plan and there is ample parking. You could do a lot worse as far as
location." Stewart asked if governmental units were better with one or several satellite library
facilities that provided different services. Waters said the major cost for libraries was in manpower
to provide the services. (Several satellites would require employees at each site.) Waters also said,
"Technology is actually making them bigger - - not smaller."
REGULAR AGENDA BRIEFING
REQUEST OF STATESVILLE CITY COUNCIL & AIRPORT COMMISSION FOR
PARTICIPATION IN FUNDING THE PHASE I WATER LINE INSTALLATION
PROJECT AT THE AIRPORT ($8,600): Commissioner Johnson mentioned he had discussed this
item at the January planning session. Previously, it was felt the project could be included in the 98-
99 budget. Marketing, however, has already started on the hangar sites. The request is for the
County to pay one-half of the installation of 2,490 linear ft. of a 3 -inch P.V.C. pipe. The total cost
is $17,200 and the County's share would be $8,600.
REQUEST FROM SHERIFF'S DEPT. FOR PERMISSION TO APPLY FOR C.O.P.S.
GRANT: Rodney Proctor, Chief Deputy, explained this request would be for 100% Community
Oriented Police Grant (C.O.P.S). funding in the amount of $7,500 per year (not to exceed four
years). The sheriff s office has a N.C. Police Corp candidate selected that could obtain a four-year
undergraduate degree. If the diploma is obtained, Iredell County would be required to employ
him/her in a sworn position for a period of four years. During this time, funding in the amount of
$10,000 per year would be available to offset the cost. This funding is from the federal government
and there is a stipulation that if the officer doesn't follow through with his/her obligation the money
would have to be reimbursed.
REQUEST FOR DISCUSSION IN REFERENCE TO THE OFFICIAL TRANSFER
OF MECK NECK FROM MECKLENBURG COUNTY TO IREDELL COUNTY: The
County Assessor discussed this matter. He said that everyone wanted to make the transition as easy
and pleasant as possible for the Meck Neck residents. The people have already listed their property
with Mecklenburg County. All parcels will have to be readdressed and entered into the GIS System.
Afield review will have to be done. Weisner mentioned that revaluation for Iredell County occurred
in 1999 and this would be a busy time. He mentioned that he felt the tax segment of the legislation
should reflect a January 1, 1999 transfer date with services and taxation to begin on July I, 1999.
Motor vehicles that became due on July 1, 1999, would have situs in Iredell County and this would
start with the March 1999 renewals.
Commissioner Boone mentioned an alternative way of handling the taxes. He asked about
the possibility of the legislation including a provision that Iredell County tax the residents based on
Mecklenburg's value adjusted to the difference between the assessment level of the two counties.
This might make it feasible for the transfer date to be July 1, 1998.
Chairman Haire said everything was in order for approval. She mentioned that N.C. Senator
Fountain Odom (34`h District) had conducted a survey of the residents. A total of 240 responses
were received. A few (3 or 4) mentioned the desire to remain in the Mecklenburg School System.
House Representative Frank Mitchell (42nd District) has said the legislation could stipulate that the
parents/children could have school choice.
Mr. Weisner said he would talk to Mecklenburg officials about getting the tax records
electronically transmitted.
DISCUSSION OF TITLE XXI - CHILD HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM