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The Letter of Intent was so they could be able to bid or
commit funds prior to the budget being adopted, Dr. Register said.
This is not just for contracts but also for hiring work to be done
around the facilities while school is out. He enumerated several
jobs, the larger of which is the purchase of furniture that must be
ordered in April in order to be on hand by the time school starts
in the fall season. To delay ordering until July 1st would mean
that it would not be received until the school year is well
underway, as they have experienced before.
Dr. Nance replied that they have a Regular Summer Improvements
Plan which includes asbestos removal, boiler installations, sewer
treatment plant at North Iredell, and parking facilities. These
projects can be better handled in the summer months while school is
not in session.
Commissioner Boone mentioned the funds appropriated in 92-93
that were left over from the COPs payment and was considered for
reappropriation at the May 18th meeting for use for some of these
Capital Improvements projects. He said there is sufficient money
available for the sewer treatment plant and the paving project.
Chairman Haire inquired if there were further questions.
There were none. She thanked the Iredell-Statesville officials for
coming to the meeting.
KITCHELL COMMUNITY COLLEGE BUDGET PRESENTATION: Dr. Eason was
present along with Larry Williams, MCC finance officer. Dr. Eason
presented Marvin Norman, Chairman of the board of trustees, and
acknowledged Commissioner Alice Stewart, who is a member of the MCC
board of trustees. He thanked the county commissioners for their
support in the past.
Dr. Eason said their role is to provide educational services
to the people of age 18 and above. They have the largest pool of
"students" in the county. The county commissioners fund the
buildings,nce, and fundsttheal funds academicffacilities.
programs.
Dr. Eason said the proposal was a very realistic proposal.
Two issues addressed this year are the Americans Disability Act
(ADA). There willbe considerable funding involved in keeping up
the requirements of the ADA, Eason said. They have already
replaced every water fountain in the college, since none met the
ADA requirements. Other things are being done that are relatively
low in cost. They requested $150,000 for additional routine
maintenance. They are striving to meet ADA requirements as they do
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this
tohey have put in a accommodate wheelnchairment ramp in front of
students,
The other concern is security costs, which have doubled since
January 1993. Theschool day goes from The seven o'clockdents an feel
the
morning until ten o'clock in the evening.
they are in a safe environment when they come to class. They have
doubled the guard detail.
Chairman Haire inquired about the addition of five to seven
classrooms at the Mooresville center, and what is the total cost of
that addition. Dr. Eason said they are requesting $500,000. They
perceive the south end of the county as a growth area. They have
an architect that has looked at the site. The estimate of $500,000
was made in 1990-91, which is a little "dated." They hope to get
informationfurther addition
include ane evator in the building to meet ADA requirements would
is a very costly item, Eason said. The $500,000 was based on a
cost per square foot, and at the time it was estimated at $55 per
square foot.
Chairman Haire asked for questions/comments from the board.
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