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county $53 million a year.
Commissioner Ostwalt inquired about the qualifications of the counselors, to which
Ms. Spangler said they all had Masters degrees. Commissioner Stewart inquired how long
the young people are in group therapy. Ms. Spangler replied 8 to 10 weeks.
2. City of Statesville, Airport, Mr. Pete Connet. Mr. Connet represented the City's
request for a sharing of the cost of expanding and improving the airport. The latest
figures presented by Mr. Connet are $323,380 or $161,690 each for the county and city.
The county now puts $5,000 in the airport budget. Others accompanying Mr. Connet were Mr.
Robert Boggs, Mr. Gary Huss, Mr. Phil Hazel, and Mr. Jack King.
Chairman Hedrick said the board had recently (May 9, 1988) held a joint meeting with
the City of Statesville where this project was discussed at length.
3. Mooresville Downtown Commission. Mr. Wayne Frick and Mr. Dale Brawley the Mooresville
Downtown Development Commission appeared regarding :heir request in the 1988-89 budget.
Mr. Brawley said this is a separate agency from the Mooresville Chamber of Commerce.
BOY SCOUT TROOP 615 RECOGNIZED: Chairman Hedrick recognized Boy Scout Troop 615.
The members are working on Citizenship Badges. The scout leader introduced the scouts.
4. Troutman Rescue Squad. Mr. Tommy Loftin appeared for the Troutman Rescue Squad. They
are asking for an increase up to $5,000 annually. Mr. Loftin said he was speaking for all
three squads: Iredell, Troutman, and Mooresville. Mr. Loftin wondered why they cannot
fall under the fire tax provision.
Chairman Hedrick said he board did not intend to act on the budget tonight. There
would be further deliberations by the board before taking any action. He said they would
take a look at the funding formula and be back in touch with the association.
5. David Boone. Asked that the tax rate not be raised if at all possible. Specifics he
mentioned were the increase in the schools, recreation, and library.
6. Iredell Rescue Squad. Mr. Richard Renegar and Mr. Keith Dobson requested additional
funds for the Iredell Rescue Squad.
Chairman Hedrick said the board was going to look at the formula for rescue squads.
He expressed appreciation to them for the work the rescue squad does.
ADJOURN TO REGULAR SESSION: MOTION from Chairman Hedrick to adjourn to regular
session for presentation of a framed resolution.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
PRESENTATION OF FRAMED RESOLUTION ADOPTED BY THE N. C. ASSOCIATION OF COUNTY COMMIS-
SIONERS TO THE VANCE LEE WAGNER FAMILY: Commissioner Murdock, a member of the board of
directors of the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners, presented the resolu-
tion adopted by :he NCACC to the Vance Lee Wagner Family.
RETURN TO PUBLIC HEARING: MOTION from Chairman Hedrick to return to public hearing.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
7. National Balloon Rally. Mr. John Robinson made a request for $3,000 for the Balloon
Rally. They plan to hire off-duty deputies at the rally.
B. Jubilee House. Ms. Robin Carpenter said the total budget was $170,000. They are
requesting $4,000 from the county. This is the only shelter in a six -county area, she
said. The meals cost approximately 16t each. They are prepared with USDA surplus and
food donations. They have 24-hour advocacy for rape/violence. Salaries are $5,000 each
for the counselors. They see 790 persons in a year.
9. Charles Cavin. Mr. Cavin works at Southern Fasteners and spoke regarding his opinion
of a lower budget.
10. James Hollar, West Iredell Fire Department, and Steve Knox, Mt. Mourne Fire
Department, were present to request that the county fund a secretarial position and
another assistant fire marshal due to the work load in that department.
Chairman Hedrick said there might be a possibility that funding for this department
could come from the special tax district for the fire departments.
Chairman Hedrick inquired if anyone else wished to speak in reference to the proposed
1988-89 budget. No one present requested to speak.
MOTION from Chairman Hedrick to adjourn the 1988-89 Budget Hearing. Time: 8:45 p.m.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
Chairman Hedrick recessed the Board meeting for fifteen minutes. ,