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fpringp*rt| Men. *1* VOL. 90, NO. 44, TVESDA Y, JVNE 5,1979 kKIC: MOUtiTWM MIRROR HGRI^LD » Utilities Reflect Largest Increase $8,977,672 Budget Proposed For 1979-80 lasted itite Isr. it 2 OR )0 > ByTOMMcINTTRE Editor, Mlrror-Hoimld nit 4 PR. DZ. ITH SH n Tlio propoaod 1979-80 operating budget for the City of Kings & Mountain Is almost tS-mllllon more ^ than the current fiscal budget. Mayor John Moss outlined the proposed 88,977,673.08 budget during a special commissioners meeting last Thursday night at city hall. TTie new budget reflects the In- $ creased costs of electrical power from Duke and natural gas from IVanscontlnental Oas Pipeline and the growing Improvements program to all utUlUes: water and sewer, electrical and gas systems. The ^ utilities portion of the budget totals * 98,217,780.47. The general operations budget for the entire city totiJs 81,911,986.00. The mayor said the budget lor the city’s 18 general departments totals 8108,932.06, which U an Increase of A only 6.44 percent, “and this includes an Increment raise for employes effective September 1.” Within his budget message. Mayor Moss said the tax rate will remain at 66 cents per 8100 valuation - “which Is essentially the same since 1964 and exactly the same figure for the sixth consecutive year.” Although the 66 cents tax rate does yield higher tax revenue due to Increased property values, the mayor Indicated the expanded budget programs will be funded through continued federal and state grants. The current 1978-79 city budget totaled 87,086,886.68 - which Is 81,890,886.40Jpwer thaij the pnvpsed Ogiu^ for the coming fiscal ysar. In his message. Mayor Moss said a P number of activities and facilities have been designated for attention In the coming year. He said the new Oovemmental Services Facilities BuUdlng (city haU) wlU be com pleted and occupied by mid-July. WATER SYSTEM: A 3-mllllon 9 gaUon per day water storage tank and connecting lines under con struction Is expected to be com pleted by Oct. 1. New equipment and Improvements for the Ellison Water Plant and technical training for ^ personnel Is Included In the new * budget. SEWER SYSTEM; Equipment and Increased personnel training for Pilot and McOUl plants and ad ditions and Improvements to collector lines are plsumed. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Con tinued expansion of 13,000 KVA lines la planned. OAS DEPARUdENT: A major effort Is planned to improve the gas system capabilities, services. In cluding a cathodic protection 0' program, calibration program, renewal of meters and a systematic data program to comply with N.C. Safety Regulations. POLICE DEPARTMENT: Five now patrol cars, on^ generator and 0 copy machine are budgeted, plus departmental expansion to occupy the old city hall. FIRE DEPARTMENT: New quarters, additional flre-flghtlng equipment (mlnl-pumper, deluge gun-flxture-nossle, and car for chief) Is budgeted. STREET DEPARTMENT: Ex tensive Improvements with 8232,606.90 plus assessmenU for new curb and gutter and paving to Insure proper maintenance of the city’s 66 miles of hard surface streeU, 6.70 miles of stone-gravel streets. Now equipment budgeted for Includes street sweeper, tandem dump truck, foot roller, compactor and air compressor. SANITATION DEPARTMENT: Garbage and trash collection equipment and two-way radios budgeted. RECREATION DEPARTMENT: Implementation of master plan for Deal Recreational Complex and Davidson Parka to begin. Budgets proposed by department are as follows: Water St Sewer - 8681,879.06 Electric St Power - 81,984,676 Natural Oas - 82.880, 102.64 Cemetery - 844,966.28 Administrative - 8169,000 SanlUtlon - 8160,868 Street - 8388.640 PoUce - 8810,880.46 Fire - 8103,496 General - 8483,760 Recreation - 8141,698 PubUc works • $89,810.92 Garage-vehicle maintenance - 840,401 Properties maintenance 889,346.40 Engineering, codes. Inspections - 846,806 - Bond pitnelpal - 8180.000 'St bond Interest - 8148,868.60 Chipltal Improvements - $038,482.90 The Final Parade - KMSH Students Marching To Receive Diplomas Student Awards Presented Three Kings Mountain Senior High seniors—Nancy Lee, Kenny Vance and Barry Llneberger. tied for the coveted Klwanls atlsenshlp award during 1979 Awards Day last week at Kings Mountain Senior High School. Numerous students won awards and were presented scholarships during the ceremonies. Llneberger, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Llneberger, also won the Good Earth Garden club scholar ship, the Dover Mills and Elks National Foundation Scholarships, Woodmen of the World and American History award, was a national merit seml-ftnallst and was recipient of the Carolina Freight scholarship. Miss Lee, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Joe Lee, also won the Bausch and Lomb Science award and the chemistry award. Elizabeth McGlU, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. John C. McGlU, was the Shelby Exchange CHub Youth of the Year, the National Honor Society Scholarship alternate, tied for the Woodmen of the World and American History award, won the J(dm Philip Sousa band award, and was the American Legion Out standing Senior Girl. Carla Mauney, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Mauney, won the Biology and math awards. Cathy Heavener won lour scholarships, the Delta Kappa Gamma Society, Beta-Chl scholarship, the prospective teacher scholarship, the Delta Kappa Gamma Society scholarship from Beta Epsilon Chapter, and the National BeU Club scholarship. Academic scholarships also went to Miss Heavener from Appalachian State University, to Miss McGill from Ersklne college and to Miss Cindy Wells, a national merit seml-flnallst, to Appalachian State^Tnlverslty. Leslie Hambrlght and Mike Spears won "1 Dare You” awards and the Rotary Club annual scholarship award went to Faye Ramey. Stan Alexander won the American Legion Auxiliary scholarship and choral awards went to Mary Mc Clain, Frank Summers award; Todd Gatts, Maude Crouse award; and Teresa Turner and Marty Nicholson, Mrs. J.N. McClure award. The Key Club award went to David Bolton and a Dover Mills scholarship went to Betsy Stelnert. Todd Gatts was honored as the American Legion Outstanding Senior Boy and Senior Play awards went to John Noblltt and Jeff Moss. Ernest Hamrick won the wood working award and Darrell Austin, Jr. won the athletic all-conference award for golf. Other athletic awards went to Diane Williams and Angle Hickman, girls track; Kevin Mack, Robert Bradley, Jimmy Bradley, Mike Womlc, Mlrlon White, Sammy BeU, Boys track: Girls SoftbaU, Priscilla Rlcken- backer; Boys Tennis, Baron Wilson, Tom Cox, Chris Keeter, Kenny Home; Mark Schuman, Tim Leach and David Ray Robinson, BaaebaU. Cosmetology awards went to Lynn Hambrlght, Beverly Merck, Donna Stroupe and Amber Ramsey. Tamara Jenkins won the Alidia Kappa Sorority Zeta Mu scholar ship, Darryl Friday received the Art purchase prize, David Bolton won the Chuck Gordon Dedication Award and Laura McGinnis won the Schuessler Award. Board Endorses Renovation Employment Survey Of Events Planned By KMOED Calender E® RAY AHO 'APE kDDY A North Carolina Events Calendar for 1980 la being assembled by the North Carolina Department of a Commerce, according to Linda King of the Kings Mountain Chamber of Commerce offices. Mrs. King said that Kings Mountain cltlsens and civic organisations are Invited to list — dates of festivals, fairs, shows, 9 tennis, golf and fishing toumamenU, horse shows, etc. for use In a 1980 “Vacation Events’’ brochure which wlU be distributed throughout the state next year by the state division of ’Travel and ’Tourism. A Deadline for submitting dates to Mrs. King at the local C of C office at KM Community Center Is July 1. If exact dates are not known at the 'time of pubUcatlon, Mrs. King said that the brocheure will list them as early May, lata June, etc. • For further Information, contact Mrs. King. The Kings Mountain Economic Development Office Is conducting an employment opportunity survey within the Community Development Target area. The purpose of the survey Is to assess employment needs In the area, and assist those Uvlng In low and moderate Income to find em ployment, or to find work more suitable to personal job qualifications. In the next few days resldenta of the target area will receive survey questlonalres and a return envelope. “It is of vital Importance these questlonalres be filled out ac curately and returned as soon as possible,’’ said Jerry King, office director. "If anyone needs assistance In answering the questions, they may contact me or Connie Putnam at the Economic Development Office.’’ -oOo- Klng said local firms may also find benefit In the new Southeastern Trade Adjustment Assistance Program offered. ‘"nils Is a government program to help producing companies adjust to business problems caused by Import competition,” King said. ’Ihe program Is authorized by the ’Trade Act of 1974 and U managed by the Economic Development Ad ministration, Department of Commerce. King said the program provides two types of assistance: technical and financial. “If your firm has been Impacted by foreign Imports,” King said, “and you are Interested In this program, contact the Kings Mountain Economic Development Office, 789-6346, or come by the office In the Community Center, Cleveland Ave., for forms and literature.” The city commissioners passed a resolution endorsing the remodllng and renovation program planned by Kings Mountain Hospital. KM Hospital trustees have appUed to Farmers Home Administration for a $4,800,000 loan for the program, according to Grady Howard, ad ministrator. Howard, who appeared before the board at ’Thursday’s meeting with John L. McGill, trustee president; J.C. Bridges, secretary: and Mark Wilson, hospital controller, said the project will offer expanded areas of operation and better quarters for patients. Howard said the hospital trustees will meet with the Cleveland County Commissioners June 18 for discussions on the project. 'The program Is expected to be completed In 1982. In other action Thursday, the commissioners approved a rezonlng request from Foote Mineral on approximately 304 acres south of the city limits. The property, which has been mining operations property for 20 years, was zoned R-30, which Is not compatible for the type of use Foote has put the land to. The new zoning designation Is H-1 (heavy Industry) following Thursday’s approval. -)-The board awarded a rehab contract to Calvin Huffman of KM for $6,626 and a painting contract to Leonard Miller of KM (or $1,164.48 for the 'Theodore Bennett home. 412 Bennett St. The totol contract was for $6,679.48. Reg Alexander, of the rehab program, said this Is project number 16 In the program. -(-Approved changing wording In two paragraphs under life Insurance and death benefits (or city employes to clarify the fringe benefits mean only "permanent fulltime em ployes.” -f-Approved mandatory fishing permits for Davidson and City Lakes. 'The license fees will be an nounced along with the effective date at the June 11 board meeting. -(-Approved a change order (or Phillips Utilities, Inc. to replace 800 lineal feet of sidewalk along Oriental Ave. at a cost of $9,600, stipulating the Job be done within SO days. -(-Tabled a request from KM Housing Authority Director Thomas Harper for the city to accept dedication of eight streets. Including Barnett Dr., Parish Dr.. Thornburg Dr., Orr Terrace Dr., Harmon Court Dr., McGill Court Dr., N. TTacy St. Ext. and Wilson 'Terrace Dr. -(-Authorized advertising for two public hearings on amendment to fourth year (immunity Develop ment Program and the financial settlement of the Central Business District and Cansler St. Urban Renewal Areas. -(-Authorized advertising (or bid tor a riding lawn mower for the recreation department. Henry Dameron To Be Honored On June 28 Cleveland County Agricultural Agent Henry Dameron Is retiring June 80th and his friends plan a dinner In his honor June 38th at the aeveland County Office Building. Barbecue, at $4 per plate, will be served and tickets will go on sale In this area soon with Jim Yarbro heading up the ticket sales In this area.