HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93009_1931The commissioners thanked Mr. Wall and his staff for their perseverance in working on the
Welfare Reform/Work First Plan.
PLANNING ITEMS: Allison briefed the board on the items for his department. In
reference to the zoning for Meck Neck he said about 15 to 20 people attended the planning board
meeting. The planning office, however, received approximately 200 calls asking about the proposed
classification. All of the callers seemed satisfied when the R-20 classification was explained.
REQUEST FROM IREDELL•STATESVILLE SCHOOL SYSTEM FORAPPROVAL
OF A CAPITAL PROJECT ORDINANCE AMENDMENT FOR WEST IREDELL HIGH
SCHOOL AND A NEW CAPITAL PROJECT ORDINANCE FOR EAST ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL: William Barnard, the Iredell-Statesville School System Finance Director, explained that
an amendment was needed for the West Iredell project due to a savings on completed projects. The
new ordinance for East Elementary would encompass air conditioning and construction.
Barnard said the savings resulted from several factors, e.g., projects were bid as a group,
the bids came in less, and a surplus in General Obligation Funds.
REQUEST FOR ACCEPTANCE OF ANNUAL TAX SETTLEMENT (1997) AND
APPROVAL OF 1998 COLLECTION ORDERS FOR THE IREDELL COUNTY TAX
COLLECTOR AND IREDELL COUNTY SHERIFF: Joe Ketchie, Tax Collector, presented
the Annual Tax Settlement. He mentioned some citizens were finding ways to avoid paying the
motor vehicle tax, e.g., just buying a new tag. County Assessor Brent Weisner said this was true,
but the county was collecting more than ever on the vehicles. The collection rate last year was
96.63 compared to this year's rate of 96.77.
Weisner said the 1998 tax bills would be mailed in the next two weeks. He mentioned a new
bill format was being used with the intent to make them more legible.
Delin went Taxes: Weisner briefed the group on a new method to collect delinquent taxes.
He proposed that Trans -World System, Inc., be allowed to send collection letters to delinquent
taxpayers. A letter would be issued to each delinquent taxpayer every two weeks up to 90 days.
After 90 days, collection efforts would resume in the tax collector's office. The company would be
paid per account. Weisner said funds were available for this service and if there were no objections,
the company would begin in September.
The commissioners did not voice any opposition concerning the letter writing collection
strategy.
Introduction of Assistant Tax Collector Linda Morrow: Linda Morrow was introduced to
the commissioners as the new Assistant Tax Collector.
REQUEST FROM SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT FOR PERMISSION TO APPLY FOR
A LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT FROM THE U.S. BUREAU OF JUSTICE:
Lt. Mike Hager requested permission to apply for $31,500 in law enforcement block funds. A
$3,150 match will be needed; however, this money can be found in seized drug funds. Hager said
the grant was a continuation of one started last year. In 1997, $25,000 was received, and it was used
for cameras, radar units and mobile data units for patrol vehicles. Grant funds received this year
would be used for the same type of equipment.
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF DEPUTY FINANCE OFFICER FOR INMATE
COMMISSARY ACCOUNT: County Finance Director Blumenstein said the designation of
Deputy Gwen Parks as a Deputy Finance Officer was requested due to the upcoming maternity leave
of Tina M. Martz (Acting Deputy Officer). Deputy Parks will be relieved of the duties when Martz
returns to work.
REQUEST FROM SOLID WASTE DEPARTMENT FOR PERMISSION TO
CONSTRUCT A USED TIRE SITE AT THE MOORESVILLE TRANSFER STATION