HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93009_0146PUBLIC NEARING ON PROPOSED FY 93-94 BUDGET
RULES OF PROCEDURE FOR THE NEARING: Mr. Mashburn reminded the
audience the fire codes requires that each person have a seat. He
asked those standing in the rear to take a seat. He again asked
the people to sign up to speak if they have not already done so.
Time allotted for the speakers will be three minutes each.
Mr. Mashburn will keep the time and when it is up, when he gives a
sign, the person should conclude as quickly as possible.
Three names will be called at one time so there will be no
delay in changing speakers.
Dr. Sam Houston - Thinks the schools request is reasonable and
asked the board's careful consideration of the budgets of current
expense and capital outlay. They have some significant capital
needs in the near future and would like the opportunity to discuss
these with the board at its pleasure.
Dr. Jesse Register - Appreciates the commitment of the
commissioners in the past in increasing the local allocations to
the public schools. As indicated earlier, it is difficult because
state funding is in jeopardy. They are losing money from the
State. It is important that they see the continuation budget of 7%
on current expense to maintain programs as they presently exist.
They have also request an 118 increase for an expansion budget for
current expense to do some things that are very important. The
first priority in the expansion budget is to reduce class size in
the elementary grades. They are requesting 25 additional teachers
at the elementary school level.
Dr. Register said they have some very significant facility
needs in the school system and have requested 11.5 million in
annual capital improvements on an ongoing basis to maintain the
buildings they presently have. They asked the board's
consideration at the board's earliest convenience of a long-range
facilities funding plan for the Iredell-Statesville schools and
also for the Mooresville Graded School District.
Dr. Douglas Eason - Introduced his board members who were
present: Marvin Norman, Frank Fields, Alice Stewart, John Douglas,
and Larry Williams, Business Manager for MCC. A report has been
given to the board of their needs. Appreciates the board's help in
many ways. MCC serves the population from 18 and up. They had 285
people receive the GED credential last week, 245 receive AA degrees
and other degrees, and graduated 32 RN's on Saturday night.
Thanked the board for the dollars given to help Iredell County
obtain its goals and hoped the board will look favorable upon their
requests.
Larry Harvey, speaking in behalf of Jeff McKay, Greater
Statesville Development Corporation - Thanked the group for its
support this past year. As GSDC and the SI Chamber has worked
closely together. Stressed county unity.
Looking forward to working together in the future on
industrial development and the educational process as well.
Homer Faulk, Mooresville -South Iredell Chamber of Commerce -
Just wanted to "second" everything that Larry Harvey said. There
is a good feeling in Iredell County now with the two development
groups working together and meeting with the county commissioners
and assuring that we are accountable.
Mr. Faulk said they have asked for more funds this year and
hope the request will be honored. Competition in the last three
years has become fierce as much as three times, Faulk said. he
attributes that to recession and other things. He assured the
board they will make Iredell County heard from in the future.
Chairman Haire commended both development corporations for
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