HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93009_1885COURTS BUDGET: Commissioner Boone asked about the asbestos removal, Mr.
Mashburn said the anticipated work was for areas of greatest exposure. Included in the courts'
budget for next year will be a contract for an all -day cleaning service. It was mentioned that the Hall
of Justice was a "high traffic" building, and it had become a necessity for someone to monitor the
bathrooms and lobby areas to maintain a neat appearance.
LEGAL BUDGET: Mr. Mashburn said the legal needs of the County continued to increase.
A staff attorney was not requested in the 98-99 budget; however, the county manager said he felt that
with the growth of the County a full-time staff person would soon be needed.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BUDGET: Mr. Mashburn mentioned that both the
Statesville and Mooresville economic developers had asked for a $5,000 increase. They requested
$80,000 instead of the $75,000 appropriated for 97-98. The staff has recommended that the funding
remain at $75,000.
In reference to the airport line item, Commissioner Johnson said some of the money was for
land acquisition. He mentioned the possibility of federal funds being available and if approved, there
would be a need for a local match. Phase 11 of the water line, road construction, and security
fencing, etc., are the other items in the $60,600 request. Johnson said he felt the airport would be
in good shape after this appropriation and the funding requests would slow down.
GENERAL GOVERNMENTAL: The manager said merit adjustments were included in
this section in the amount of $402,000.
SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS: The manager advised that he did as the board instructed
on the budgeting for this section. All agencies were held at 97-98 funding unless they were formula
based, etc.
COUNSELING CENTER OF IREDELL: MOTION ' by Commissioner Fortner to
continue the $23,150 funding to the Counseling Center and to reduce Crossroads Behavioral
Healthcare's budget by $23,150.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
PIEDMONT MEDIATION: The county has never helped in the funding of this
organization. Recently, the director appealed to the board for funding.
CONSENSUS of the board not to fund Piedmont Mediation and to instruct the Clerk to
write a letter to Mrs. Terry Masiello (Director of Piedmont Mediation) advising of the board's
policy not to add any new groups to Special Appropriations.
RECREATION: No changes.
VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENTSIFIRF COMMISSION: Commissioner
Stewart advised that members of the Fire Commission would like to meet and discuss their funding
philosophy with the commissioners. No changes on the tax rate for any of the VFDs for 98-99.
SOLID WASTE: The manager said this department was about down to operating expenses.
A new administrative officer position has been requested. Mr. Mashburn said the solid waste
operation had grown to the point that the director could not oversee all facets of the administrative
work. The manager also mentioned that county employees might have to go back to transporting
waste from Mooresville to Statesville. Tipping fees will remain at the same level as 97-98.