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HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93008_1241794 of the agricultural extension service. A discussion took place regarding the capital expense for the fairgrounds. The Kiwanis Club would like to do some additional work at the fairgrounds. They are asking for an additional $10,000 beginning with July 1, 1987. There is $3,200 for capital expense at the fairgrounds in the budget. It was decided that funding for the fairgrounds would be left as it is. MOTION from Commissioner Stewart to approve this budget, with the understanding the salary line item would be studied again at a later date. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. VETERANS SERVICE: There are 21 persons in this department. Two full-time persons in the Statesville Office and one half-time person at the Mooresville office. MOTION from Commissioner Ostwalt to approve this budget, with the understanding the salary line item would be considered again at a later date. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. LIBRARY: The capital items were discussed in this budget. The requests are for a memory typewriter, word processor, electric typewriter for the children's room, and a secretarial chair. There are 19 positions and two part-time positions in this department. The county manager recommends one additional position, which is an assistant director. Commissioner Murdock inquired about an increase in the funding for Mooresville Library. The county manager recommended $15,000 for this item, and an additional $10,000 was requested to be funded by Commissioner Murdock. Commissioner Ostwalt said he thought Mooresville should be given $25,000 for their library. It was decided to take this $10,000 from the "supplies" line item. Commissioner Stewart asked a question about the book mobile, how much service is left in the i vehicle. Mr. Deal said it is a fairly new vehicle and has a lot of years left. It still has low mileage. This is a vehicle from the sheriff's department. Most of the time there are two employees who operate it. Commissioner Crosswhite inquired about the contracted services. Mr. Deal said this are for janitorial services, security, and a magazine service. MOTION from Commissioner Ostwalt that the $10,000 be added to the Mooresville Library and taken from the Line Item 30, which will reduce that from $120,000 to $110,000, which will still leave the same amount of money in the budget. The salary line item is to be looked at again before adoption of the budget. Commissioner Stewart asked if this would be excluding the capital outlay items. It was decided that approval of this budget would be held up subject to consideration of the capital line items. OTHER FUNDS BUDGET: The board discussed the various items in this budget. Contingency is the same amount as budgeted last year. Strategic Planning is $30,000. MOTION from Commissioner Ostwalt to approve. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS: MOTION from Commissioner Crosswhite to reduce the Arts Council budget to $3,000 because of grassroots funding that they now received. No vote taken. ..- Statesville Chamber is requesting $45,000 for economic development program. The board reques- ted that this amount be lowered to $40,000 and leave Mooresville Chamber as it is, which is $26,000. It was suggested that Mr. Green from Tri -County Mental Health Agency be requested to come to the board meeting on Monday to discuss the Tri -County budget. Cup of Water was left as it is. Chairman Hedrick requested the Downtown Revitalization $5,000 be eliminated since they have established a tax district for this service. The Children's Museum is to remain at $2,000. Statesville Airport $5,000 contribution is based on amount of taxes paid. Mr. Deal said there were three requests made that he did not add to the budget. These were the Balloon Works at $3,000, Arts and Science Museum at $5,000, and Mooresville Main Street Program at $7,500. Mr. Deal was asked to check on the Mooresville Main Street Program and see if the County had originally funded the Statesville Main Street Program, so that both agencies would be treated alike. ADJOURN: MOTION from Chairman Hedrick to adjourn the meeting, to recess on Monday June 15, 1987, 10:00 a.m., County Annex Conference Room, for continuation of budget study and for agenda briefing. �erk APPROVED: