Commissioners discuss SPLOST project

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Commissioners discuss SPLOST project

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Rachel McDaniel

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Wednesday, April 21. 2010

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Commissioners discussed projects for a proposed November 2010 SPLOST referendum at the April 14 meeting. Chairman Doug Mangham said from past board discussions, the SPLOST projects could include roofing the courthouse, renovating the courtroom, boxing the building’s gables and putting the rest of the SPLOST funds toward a new judicial complex.

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#1 David Rawlins on 04/21/10 at 06:48 AM

At least Parrish has figured out that having a huge SPLOST is not going to fly.

Doesn't it make you wonder why Don Collins doesn't seem to get it? Was Don related to any of the people who owned the land for the judicial complex? Anybody know?

#2 Anon on 04/21/10 at 07:25 AM

p swift what a joke

#3 rf on 04/21/10 at 07:48 AM

Parish Swift needs to stop try to get a splost or he needs to resign.

#4 Sheila Tolley on 04/21/10 at 08:19 AM

You mean like, forget splost and get lost.

#5 Anonymous on 04/21/10 at 08:40 AM

I thought SPLOST was voted down. And quit dumping money into the courthouse for christ sakes. As much money that has went into that thing all these years a new one could of been built. I know it is a historic landmark but good lord.

#6 David Rawlins on 04/21/10 at 09:47 AM

Actually there has been very little money spent on the court house, that is why it is such bad shape.

It is more than a landmark, it is a continually used building that could be remodeled on the inside to continue to be useful. Otherwise, it will be falling down in the middle of downtown Zebulon.

#7 Sheila Tolley on 04/21/10 at 10:35 AM

I would like to know how many bids were considered before the amount was allocated for renovation? Is it true that one million is in the budget for renovation? If not, how much is approved?

#8 David Rawlins on 04/21/10 at 01:29 PM

That is a figure I have heard. However, budgeting has not been completed for the next budget cycle so basically there is no figure currently.

#9 Fed up and sick on 04/21/10 at 02:33 PM

SXXXw Doug Mangham, Parrish Swift and Don Collins. The SPLOST was voted down last election. Do you idiots want us Cave People to vote on it everyday?

#10 Sheila Tolley on 04/21/10 at 02:51 PM

Have you heard if the million includes the cost of temporary housing of the offices currently in the courthouse during renovation?

#11 David Rawlins on 04/21/10 at 08:33 PM

Not sure, I believe the City of Zebulon has agreed to house the offices.

#12 Concord Resident on 04/22/10 at 01:45 PM

If I vote for any SPLOST it will be a SPLOST dedicated 100% to fixing our roads.

#13 Anonymous on 04/23/10 at 12:26 PM

I agree with Concord Resident.

#14 David Rawlins on 04/23/10 at 03:42 PM

They talked about that at the commission meeting. I don't remember the exact figures, but I think it was determined that a SPLOST would not provide enough money to pave but an insignificant portion of the roads.

I think we will have to have a grant at this point to even remotely approach fixing the roads. It is a shame that we've spent so much money in this county over the last 10 years (tripling the budget in this period) but still can't maintain what is supposed to be maintained by these funds.

#15 Anon 1 on 04/27/10 at 05:00 AM

Would someone tell Parrish Swift and JC Morrison they cannot use the SPLOST for fireworks. Would someone tell Lt. Danny Henderson he can't slip in a fireworks tax like he did the fire tax.

#16 Sue Claridy on 04/27/10 at 08:06 AM

Why has JC Morrison hooked his wagon to Parrish Swift and Danny Henderson? Swift and Henderson are still Marro boys.

#17 Concord Resident on 04/27/10 at 08:52 PM

I wonder if our new county manager has any experience dealing with dirt roads and grants for improvements.

#18 anon on 04/28/10 at 02:56 PM

appearently you dont realize that the fire tax is not a new thing, you were allready paying it if you own property here

#19 Sue Claridy on 04/30/10 at 05:44 PM

Apparently you cannot read your property tax bill. The fire tax has never been on there before now. I would send Parrish Swift over to read it to you but Parrish cannot read either.
Look again also, your tax bill was for 8 months, the next one will be a biggy. Parrish won't have to worry about it since he lives with his mother. Your not from around here are you? New York City??

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