SoPinesNo1 => try registered voters in Poorer County. Keep trying to discredit me and I'll keep the facts coming.
BTW: You obviously know that Lee McGraw, hand picked mayor of Carthage, works for Southern Software; and Jon is Jon McKenzie who works for Jimmy Melton.
see a pattern here? who do you work for? Southern Software as well? Keep hiding, not too long from now, The Pilot may change their on-line service and people who hide behind their screen names will will have to step up to the plate like real people....Tommy Davis
jon to answer some of your questions, the electrical company has an interest in resolving issues which will probably end up in court.
site bore holes prior to building on the site reveled underground springs emanating from the high ground around the site. "Wet Lands" are being destroyed by the contractor. Clay is a most unpredictable soil since it "heaves" when it becomes wet and contracts when it dries. Soil conditions would require steel pilings to support the footings and foundation. The county should release ALL change orders to date to see how much concrete was over poured as well as rebar.
One of the site managers was quoted as saying, "the land is really not a good option to build upon due to soil shifts".
County Commissioners have a reprieve from raising taxes until sales on homes stagnates again and revenue shortfalls become a realized reality with an approaching debt threshold of 200 million dollars.
The County Board of Commissioners should come forward and inform the public about "their" detention center, "when they are in a position to upgrade buildings such as these"?
Initially the public was told that the New Detention Center was a addition to the existing facility. The overwhelming building that looks like a Federal Detention Center in downtown Carthage, is a far cry from an "upgrade".
This board may hold the tax liability but what about the next board to follow in the wake of a rising debt tide?
Director Sherard is correct when addressing issues with learning here in Moore County and statewide. While tutoring with Project Promise at Sandhills Community College, I saw many adults returning to school in an effort to improve their social and community status by earning a two year degree. It is an uphill battle for those who have been displaced from off-shoring, downsizing, and bankruptcies.
I find that those who need additional time to learn concepts and understand, take extreme pride in their accomplishments. Students labeled in high school face the most learning struggles from the outset. I can think of several examples of "labeled" learning deficiencies led to dropouts without vision or focus. Those students have succeed well with one graduating after six years at Sandhills. He made the grade and met the challenges head on to walk and receive his diploma in courses most would find challenging. Our legislators should take a close look at providing greater opportunities for high school graduates who fall in low percentiles on achievement tests. Displaced adults have skin in the game as citizens who can improve their job skills and once again become productive taxpayers.
"Yet there is one class of people who are denied free speech: our church clergy."
Obviously Bob you aren't Episcopalian. From our Bishop on down to the local churches, politics that serves the interest of the churches mission, like having a gay bishop, and clergy, Episcopalians are on the cutting edge of political discussion when it comes to gay and lesbian affairs. Good church though if you like in-house politics...those who give the most are recognized the most. Thanks be to God!
On-line readers should go back and read previous Pilot Articles when the dog and pony show came to Carthage last time. Amazing how the same spin permeates the Pilot....
"Picerno said that he found comparing Moore County government with the federal government "offensive."
Sorry Nick but compare the Washington big spenders per-capita [nation-wide] and the 68,000 citizens here in Poorer County one has to look at economies-of-scale. Taxpayers are well on there way to 200 million in debt; that is if the new dentition center doesn't start sinking due to shifting soils. No pilings were driven, and perimeter drainage will not suffice carrying away only surface water.
Debt is debt until it is paid in full. Interest is considered debt until it's paid. A contract is a contract until the terms of the contract are met. Borrowed money on bonds are debt, and until reconciled, a contract is a legal binding document.
So that means interest included in a debt is debt until relinquished by payment. The county has accrued so much interest debt that the debt alone will not permit a reduction in our tax base. As long as new properties are coming on-line for sale, more income is derived from new taxes from homeowners buying in this area. What happens when that bubble bursts?
"Picerno said that he found comparing Moore County government with the federal government "offensive."
Sorry Nick but compare the Washington big spenders per-capita [nation-wide] and the 68,000 citizens here in Poorer County one has to look at economies-of-scale. Taxpayers are well on there way to 200 million in debt; that is if the new dentition center doesn't start sinking due to shifting soils. No pilings were driven, and perimeter drainage will not suffice carrying away only surface water.
Debt is debt until it is paid in full. Interest is considered debt until it's paid. A contract is a contract until the terms of the contract are met. Borrowed money on bonds are debt, and until reconciled, a contract is a legal binding document. So that means interest included in a debt is debt until relinquished by payment. The county has accrued so much interest debt that the debt alone will not permit a reduction in our tax base. As long as new properties are coming on-line for sale, more income is derived from new taxes from homeowners buying in this area. What happens when that bubble bursts?
And Lee they ain't making anymore land. The taxpayers own the land since TPO-3 purchased Carriage Oaks to have more available land for expansion - right? Now Caddell and company want to sell off county land so later down the road when another board (hopefully) will have a need for another Human Services Building or county building.
Are they going to purchase another 1.5 million dollar piece of property in downtown Carthage; perhaps purchase the Kirby Property next to the Board of Elections (ie detention center expense)? TPO-4 has the vested power to do whatever they chose to do with (their/our) property. This is a travesty over a box of chicken. I'm sure there is property on 15-501 near the Carthage Municipal building that would support a Bojangles. Isn't that area building up with new businesses and residential properties? Want to compete with McDonald's and Hardees?
Why is there so much interest in that property unless it's another Larry Caddell pet project. Does he own interest in the franchise? More ethical issues with the current Board of Commissioners.
Toda 2 days, 2 hours ago
County to Look at Staff Vacancies for Savings
CORRECTION: John McKenzie works for Jimmy Melton. Apparently someone is logging on using his name to contribute to the boards.
Toda 2 days, 3 hours ago
Free Speech for Churches, Too
True SH59...another loophole.
Toda 2 days, 3 hours ago
County to Look at Staff Vacancies for Savings
SoPinesNo1 => try registered voters in Poorer County. Keep trying to discredit me and I'll keep the facts coming.
BTW: You obviously know that Lee McGraw, hand picked mayor of Carthage, works for Southern Software; and Jon is Jon McKenzie who works for Jimmy Melton.
Toda 2 days, 11 hours ago
County to Look at Staff Vacancies for Savings
jon to answer some of your questions, the electrical company has an interest in resolving issues which will probably end up in court.
County Commissioners have a reprieve from raising taxes until sales on homes stagnates again and revenue shortfalls become a realized reality with an approaching debt threshold of 200 million dollars.
The County Board of Commissioners should come forward and inform the public about "their" detention center, "when they are in a position to upgrade buildings such as these"?
This board may hold the tax liability but what about the next board to follow in the wake of a rising debt tide?
Toda 3 days, 5 hours ago
Illiteracy Holding Back a Better Life for Many
Director Sherard is correct when addressing issues with learning here in Moore County and statewide. While tutoring with Project Promise at Sandhills Community College, I saw many adults returning to school in an effort to improve their social and community status by earning a two year degree. It is an uphill battle for those who have been displaced from off-shoring, downsizing, and bankruptcies.
Toda 3 days, 5 hours ago
Free Speech for Churches, Too
"Yet there is one class of people who are denied free speech: our church clergy."
Toda 3 days, 10 hours ago
County Holds Budget Talks
On-line readers should go back and read previous Pilot Articles when the dog and pony show came to Carthage last time. Amazing how the same spin permeates the Pilot....
County Adopts Budget, Argues Over Changes by Tom Embrey
Toda 3 days, 10 hours ago
County to Look at Staff Vacancies for Savings
"Picerno said that he found comparing Moore County government with the federal government "offensive."
Toda 3 days, 10 hours ago
County to Look at Staff Vacancies for Savings
"Picerno said that he found comparing Moore County government with the federal government "offensive."
Debt is debt until it is paid in full. Interest is considered debt until it's paid. A contract is a contract until the terms of the contract are met. Borrowed money on bonds are debt, and until reconciled, a contract is a legal binding document. So that means interest included in a debt is debt until relinquished by payment. The county has accrued so much interest debt that the debt alone will not permit a reduction in our tax base. As long as new properties are coming on-line for sale, more income is derived from new taxes from homeowners buying in this area. What happens when that bubble bursts?
Toda 3 days, 10 hours ago
County to Consider Land Sale to Bojangles
And Lee they ain't making anymore land. The taxpayers own the land since TPO-3 purchased Carriage Oaks to have more available land for expansion - right? Now Caddell and company want to sell off county land so later down the road when another board (hopefully) will have a need for another Human Services Building or county building.
Why is there so much interest in that property unless it's another Larry Caddell pet project. Does he own interest in the franchise? More ethical issues with the current Board of Commissioners.