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IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MINUTES
JUNE 16, 1987
The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Adjourned Session on Tuesday evening,
June 16, 1987, 7:30 p.m., Agricultural Center Conference Rooms 1 and 2. Present for the meeting
were:
Larry S. Hedrick, Chairman
Alice M. Stewart, Vice Chairman
Jessie S. Crosswhite
Frances L. Murdock
Samuel L. Ostwalt
Staff present: J. Wayne Deal, County Manager
William P. Pope, County Attorney
Alice Fortner, Clerk to the Board
F. William Furches, Jr., Finance Officer
Joe Ketchie, Tax Collector
Lois Troutman, Tax Assessor
Mike Dulin, Planner
CALL TO ORDER: By Chairman Hedrick
INVOCATION: By Chairman Hedrick -
PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED 1987-88 BUDGET:MOTION from Chairman Hedrick to adjourn to public
hearing.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
Speaking at the Public Hearing:
Mrs. Elaine Steele - representing The Cup of Water. Mrs. Steele discussed the programs of The
Cup oTflateer. One off` -the main programs she of
ed was substance abuse prevention called ZAPP
(Zing Adolescent Peer Pressure). Mr. Hay said they averaged over 500 calls a year on the "hot
line." Some are seeking information and referral.
Commissioner Stewart inquired why Social Services was not in their budget this year. Mr. Hay
said they were able to get specific help for a specific service, and this is no longer available.
Chairman Hedrick said he noticed the county's participation had been steadily increasing over
the past few budget years.
Reverend James Henderson - re resentin Jubilee House. Rev. Henderson is the vice chairman of
the u i ee House. ey are asking or ,U6� wTiic�iss presently in the county's budget. In
addition to this request, they would like an additional one-time funding of $2,500 for constructing
a fence around the Jubilee House. The fence is for security of -battered women who seek temporary
shelter at the home. Total cost of the fence is $12,000. Rev. Henderson said they had raised
$7,000 and were asking Statesville and the county to fund $2,500 each.
Chairman Hedrick inquired how many lineal feet of fencing was involved in this request. Rev.
' Henderson said he did not know.
Mr. Stan Kibbey,_ Chairman, Piedmont Mediation Center. Mr. Kibbey gave the background of the
mediation center.—Fre said t eyeq ha ca --a-Fe—en a uponTiy tFe courts to mediate for certain persons.
Mr. Kibbey said they may be coming back again next year. Their request is for $1500.
Sandra Cathey - Children's Museum. Msw. Cathey said she just wanted to thank the board for
participating in tFe un ing over t -Fie past years. She briefly explained the Children's Museum
programs.
David Maupin _ Famil Violence Prevention. Mr. Maupin distributed literature regarding this
program. The request is or-$Sb66- r, aupin s office is in Taylorsville. They deal with court-
ordered clients who have been involved in family violence.
Robert Boggs_ - Statesville Airport Author.t . Mr. Boggs said they had acquired additional
;and, amain t e futuree tTiey_fiope to buil a new terminal and increase the parking lot. They have
applied to the State for grants, and the money must be matched by local funds. They plan for a
14,000 s.f. terminal building which is estimated to cost $55 s.f., for a total price of approximate-
ly $145,000. They will be able to provide hangers for additional service.
Chairman Hedrick inquired about a fee schedule for generating additional income. Mr. Hazel
said he was not in favor of a fee charge; surrounding airports do not charge fees. He discussed the
property taxes paid on the planes at the airport.
Keith Dobson - Iredell Rescue Squad. Mr. Dobson said they have an insurance cost problem that
is raising tt-Teir operat-Ing costs considerably. Mr. Richard Renegar also spoke in support of the
request. He said the squad members are volunteers and all have jobs in addition to the rescue work.
They do not have time to solicit funds to support the squad, he said. The squad covers the area