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Chuck Gallyon - Mentioned that Mt. Mourne and Shepherds still have
their annual barbecues.
(31) Steve Knox - Said the fire tax district has not hurt the community
awareness. People continue to support the fire department.
Said they were raising approximately 1/3 of their money at
the barbecues.
Sam Hindman - Inquired if this would be the same district county-
wide?
(32) Mr. Bowan - Cool Springs - Discussed operating budgets.
(33) Jack Borders - Cool Springs - Volunteer personnel saves money.
Frances Murdock - Noticed that all fire departments are not
represented. Inquired if there were any present who
had not yet said anything.
(34) Roger Moose - Lone Hickory. In favor.
Dood Harris - Supports the fire department.
No one else spoke during the hearing.
Chairman Hedrick said he would like for all five members of the board to be present when the
board adopts a special service district since it involves an assessment of taxes. One commissioner,
Mrs. Alice Stewart, is absent due to illness. At the next meeting, which will be March 18th,
Conference Rooms 1 and 2, Agricultural Center, the board will take action on this matter.
MOTION from Chairman Hedrick to return to regular session.
VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0.
DISCUSSION OF THE COUNTY -WIDE FIRE TAX DISTRICT: The county attorney said the board should
adopt the Report On Establishing a Proposed Iredell County Service District immediately. This is
required by the General Statutes.
MOTION from Commissioner Ostwalt that the Board defer action on this special service district
until such time that all five members of the board are present.
AMENDMENT from Commissioner Ostwalt to take action at the March 18th meeting.
MOTION and AMENDMENT WITHDRAWN by Commissioner Ostwalt.
MOTION from Commissioner Crosswhite to adopt the report entitled "Report On Establishing a
Proposed Iredell County Service District" and the resolution limiting the tax rate to 15 cents per
$100 valuation, and call for a public hearing at least four weeks from today (April 7th meeting).
SECOND: Commissioner Ostwalt.
VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0.
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES - COMPENSATION FOR EMERGENCY ON -DUTY CALLS: This request was on
the February 3, 1987 agenda, and was delayed until more information was gathered. The County"'
Manager requested that the board delay any action on this matter until July 1, until the staff could
come up with some alternatives.
MOTION from Chairman Hedrick that the board accept the request and direct the county manager to
review it closely and make a recommendation for the board to consider in the 1987-88 budget, which
will begin in the very near future.
VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0.
CONTRACT WITH N. K. DICKSON TO PERFORM ENGINEERING WORK FOR THE WATER LINE EXTENSION TO NORTH
IREDELL HIGH SCHOOL: This matter was presented to the board by the County Manager. W. K. Dickson
is the engineer that represents Iredell Water Corporation, who is bidding work at the present time
in the North Iredell School area. The County has committed to finance the extension of the water
line to North Iredell High School, and the project is being funded by 50% Senate Bill 82 funds and a
match from County funds. Because of the nature of the funding, it is necessary that the County bid
the work and own the line.
It is recommended that this would be an opportune time to bid the North Iredell High School
line since Iredell Water Corporation is bidding work in the area and it is thought that by combining
the bidding time with the Iredell Water Corporation bidding time, even though it would be separate
bidding, better bids would be received.
MOTION from Commissioner Crosswhite to approve the contract with W. K. Dickson for the engi-
neering work on the water line extension to North Iredell High School, subject to approval of the