HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93009_2163Mashburn said it appeared to him the system would not likely need the money until 2000-
2001.
Barnard was asked about the school's fund balance. He said school systems did not have a
specific fund balance "set aside." He said every time a check was written, the balance decreased.
He also said the General Statutes did not address the matter.
Commissioner Fortner asked Ms. Blumenstein, if it would be feasible to do another COPS
in the year 2001 as the school system had proposed. Blumenstein said it could be done.
Chairman Haire asked how the county's credit rating would be impacted. Blumenstein said
it would not have a negative effect.
Chairman Haire thanked Dr. Sinclair for his service to the county and wished him well in his
retirement.
(All school representatives then departed.)
MITCHELL COMMUNITY COLLEGE: Commissioner Johnson asked why the
college's request for current expense had increased so much this year. Blumenstein said it was the
college's desire to align its staff with the Iredell-Statesville School System's salary supplement.
MOTION by Commissioner Johnson to cut the manager's recommendation on current
expense of $1,403,600 to $1,275,000 and to reduce special capital outlay from $550,000 to
$300,000.
VOTING: Ayes - 2 (Bowles/Johnson); Nays - 3.
(The county manager's recommendation will remain the same.)
COUNTY -WIDE FIRE TAX: The fire marshal updated the board on hydrants and
water lines in the county. He distributed a handout with the following information.
West Iredell Water (as of June 1. 1999)
65 miles of water line
Has 110 hydrants
6" lines
Needs 100 hydrants for approximately 1000'
Needs 50-75 hydrants for approximately 2000'
Cost new: $1,500
Cost of old lines: $2,000
Iredell Water Corporation (as of June 1. 1999)
400-500 miles
Has 400 hydrants
6" lines (some 2" & 4")
Needs 200 hydrants at 1000'
Needs 100 hydrants at 2000'
Cost new: $1,750.00
Cost of old lines: $2,000
Gallyon also shared the names of fire chiefs who were serving in an advisory capacity to the
Fire Tax Board of Directors. The individuals were: Wayne Mayberry, Chief of Monticello VFD;
Brad Brawley, Chief of South Iredell VFD; Rick Wilson, Chief of Troutman VFD; Scott Reid, Chief
of Ebenezer VFD; and Jay Stewart, Chief of Trinity.
Commissioner Johnson stressed the need for the VFDs to eliminate some of their debts. The
total debt for in -county departments has been estimated to be $6,004,498.13. Out of county
indebtedness is estimated at $690,350. The grand total indebtedness for both groups is
$6,694,848.13.
MOT107N by Commissioner Johnson to leave the tax rate at $ .05 and to stipulate that
$ .0375 be used to fund the fire departments and for the $ .0125 balance to be held contingent upon
a debt service plan and released only after board approval.
The county manager said the $ .0125 was actually $569,020 and he suggested this be used
in the motion. Commissioner Johnson was agreeable; however, Commissioner Bowles then made