HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93009_1736possible (4) Staffing should be adequate. (5) The library should have an adequate supply of materials
to meet the needs of the users - - Messick said for every book ordered one had to be removed due
to storage problems. (6) The library should stay abreast of technology.
Stewart asked how many libraries had bookmobiles. Messick estimated 75 percent.
The library director reported that an analysis of users revealed that 80.5% had a Statesville
zip code.
CAPITAL PROJECTS UPDATE
Mooresville Transfer Station: Vernon said if the contractor could get 10 to 12 straight days
of good weather this project could be completed. The contractor is 180 days late. At $300 per day,
$27,000 - $36,000 could be collected in liquidated damages.
iLiL Vernon said the final inspection was scheduled for January 20, 1998.
Conversion of EMS Building Vernon displayed the preliminary blueprint. He mentioned
the final design should be available in four to six weeks. (He also said that if the Boggs Motor
property was obtained the two projects could be worked on simultaneously.)
Livestock Facility_, Mashburn said he had not received a response from the property owner
on the 16 acres. The property, however, is being pursued. When and/if a facility is built, the
Cooperative Extension Offices and the federal agencies could be located in this complex. This
would free up these offices for court space. The Register of Deeds Office could be moved into the
present Agricultural Center along with other land records offices, i.e, Mapping/Tax
Assessor/Collector. Commissioner Boone asked if it would be feasible to move the Register of
Deeds to the old jail facility. Mashburn said parking would be a problem. In addition, the Arts
Council has been doing demolition in an effort to create an art gallery.
DSS : Vernon mentioned that five to six private cubicle areas were created at the Hwy. 21
site. He mentioned he was reviewing the parking problem at the Center Street facility.
Commissioner Stewart said Welfare Reform would require more employees.
Mashburn said he felt that when adjacent property became available near the Center St.
facility it needed to be purchased. He advised that this facility would not be very marketable so the
County should try to renovate/expand when possible.
Commissioner Fortner mentioned the need for metal detectors. Mashburn said they needed
to be manned at all times. The initial cost of a gate is $4,000. Mrs. Former requested this matter
be discussed again during the budget sessions.
Vernon mentioned the retaining wall. He said experts had told him that when one section
started to fall it was likely the other areas would start deteriorating. He mentioned this item would
be addressed in the 98-99 budget. Preliminary figures indicate a cost of $60,000 to take the present
wall out and replace with stone.
Phase II/Landfill: Mashburn said the contracts had been signed. The Foster -Wheeler
Company plans to have a six to seven work -day period at ten hours per day.
Departmental Operations Projections
Blumenstein advised that a seven percent increase in ad valorem tax revenues was predicted
by the County Assessor. She mentioned she had removed a few revenues because they were non re-
occurring, e.g., Livescan and the sale of the health building.
Mashburn said the Personnel Study would be completed and available by May of 1998.