HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93009_0546was cut extensively and felt they were about $3100 apart between
their request and the funding. One of their needs is for a file
cabinet. There was a discussion of taking these extra funds from
the Fund Balance.
Chairman Haire recommended that the fire commission get with
the West Iredell Fire Department and work out their differences and
make a recommendation to the county commissioners.
Mr. Bowles said they would put West Iredell VFD back on the
agenda for the next meeting, research the filing cabinet, and work
out the problems with them and then come back to the county
commissioners with a recommendation.
Wayside Volunteer Fire Department had a problem with the
telephone allowance. Mr. Bowles .introduced their chief and
chairman of the board. Their telephone bill last year was $622.
They asked $1000 because of the new sub -station they are opening;
however, the only received $500.
Mr. Bowles and the Wayside VFD discussed the recommendation
from the Pharr study. The study had recommended putting the main
station on a dirt road named Cornflower Road. The Wayside VFD
members explained about the sub -station. They said the fire
commission does not recognize their sub -station. They are also
short on funds for the utilities. They planned on using a part of
the utility funds for the sub -station. The third item they are
concerned about is the training line item at $1500. It was cut to
$500.
Chairman Haire said she thought the fire commission should
work out these details and then come to the board of commissioners
for final approval.
Mr. Bowles addressed the history of the sub -station. One of
the Wayside members said the fire commission never gets back to
them to answer their questions.
Mr. Mashburn said he thought this was not a good time to
discuss these matters and they should have a meeting and reach a
firm recommendation to bring to the board.
Mr. Bowles inquired about a meeting time. They decided to
meet on Monday evening.
Chairman Haire called a brief recess.
FIRE MARSBAL18 BMWRT: Mr. Mashburn called attention to Line
Item 019, Training and Development, should be reduced by $3,000.
Some of the training was for a new position and the new position
was not included.
Commissioner Madison inquired about a safety program. Mr.
Mashburn said there was no history on the program to have a
definite idea of the cost because of the new regulations from the
federal government.
Mr. Mashburn said the $20,000 reimbursement for the Fire
Marshal's vehicle will need to be added into the fire marshal's
budget to be put back into the fire district's budget.
LAO MFORCBMBMT: The major change is the elimination of
software. LEAH special retirement approved by the Legislature
that allow officers to be eligible for the retirement funds was
explained by Susan Blumenstein. Iredell County elected to pay as
you go rather than accrue the funds. This year they have two
officers. The funds must be budgeted until they reach 62.
Mr. Mashburn said the growth in the budget is for new
personnel and the items involved new staff members. The narcotics
secretary is be requested to be made a permanent position rather
than depending upon deficit drug funds.
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