8 - The Perkins Journal, Thursday, March 29, 1973
The Perkins Journal prepared a questionnaire for all
of the town council filees to answer.Below are some of
the questions and each candidates answer:
1. Are you for or against the proposed city bond issue?
REYNOLDS- I am in favor of the bond issue. Perkins needs
to move in this direction and this seems to be financially
reasonable.
BICKELL- I am for the bond issue aso that the city may have
enough water for the summer uses.
DODSON- I am for the city bond. We must upgrade our water
system to take care of our needs now and in the future.
REDUS- I am for the bond Issue. I feel that we need the im-
provements in our water and sewer departments.
2. Do you think that Perkins is understaffed, overst~fed
or has just the right amount of police protection?
REYNOLDS-Perkins needs day and night protection available.
BICKELL-Overstaffed
DODSON- Our police department is over on their budget. Some
way must be found to stay in line. I think we should have two
full time men - one to work nights, the other to work relief.
REDUS- I don~t feel that at the present we need two full time
and one relief police~nan and I don't feel that we can pay $15~
000.00 per year In police salaries without neglecting some of
our other needs.
3. Would you be in favor of a city owned swimming pool?
REYNOLDS- Certainly.
BICKELL- Yes, if we were able to support it and if the water
supply is adequate.
DODSON- I would favor a swimming pool under the
that it be self sufficient.
REDUS- Yes, if and when Perkins can afford one.
~. What do you hope that the newly formed Park
reation Board can accomplish?
REYNOLDS- I hope they can provide enjoyable
activities for the people in the Perkins area
BICKELL- Recreation in Perkins for all ages.
DODSON - As I see the Park and Recreation board,
interested people, willing to work with our youth,
the park, supply the council with information on
REDUS- I would like to see them improve our
reation program and in the future build us a part
be suitable for all ages.
5. Do you plan to cooperate with the press so that
of Perkins can be informed as to the decisions
meetings of the Town Council?
REYNOLDS- Town Council meetings should be
public. If the press has questions before or after the!
ing I shall be gald to answer them. ~:
BICKELL- Yes, the people of Perkins shoui ~ow
council is doing.
DODSON- It has been my idea that doing city
everyone's right to know.
REDUS - I don't intend to keep anything from
the meetings are open to all of the citizens
press.
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PASSAGE OF TIlE BOND ISSUE WILL ENABLE YOUR SCHOOL DISTRICT
TO TAKE CARE OF THE GROWTIt AND MOST PRESSING NEEDS FOR THE
NEXT 4 TO 5 YEARS BY PROVIDING:
1. GENERAL PURPOSE BUILDING. Prefabricated steel with a 70x100 area
to supplement the present high school gym for physical education. Will serve
as a replacement for the old community building, and can be used for the
same purposes. It will be a place for a much needed special education class.
It will serve as an adequate physical education room for all grades by re-
placing the old community building. It will contain a small and large room
for district wide meetings and other ftmctlons. The new building will provide
facilities for Little League activities of all sports.
2. Prefabricated steel BUS GARAGES. At Tryon and Perkins, this building
will replace present frame buildings to make maintenacne work more effici-
ent. It will be o~ sufficient size to accomodate the longest bus inside.
3. Small room added to PERKINS KITCHEN to expand storage capacity and
install rest room. The kitchen will be expanded into part of the present lunch-
room, with the remaining lmmhroom capacity increased 45% by use of pre-
sent typing room as an eating facility.
4. CLASSROOM FURNITURE for new rooms and to replace presen~ deter-
lorated equipment at both Perkins and Tryon. More storage facilities inside
classrooms at Tryon.
5. LOCKER in the halls of the High School and the Tryon Elementary School.
Probably double.tiered metal with 12x36x15 inch openings. Approximately
250 at Perkins and 60 at Tryon.
6. OUTSIDE CANOPIES for the elementary schools at Perkins and Tryon
to cover walkways to the respective lunchrooms.
7. LUNCHI~OOM FURNITURE for the expanded area and to replace some
of the old folding chairs in both lunchrooms.
8. Application of ACOUSTICAL INSULATION on the ceiling of the Perkins
gym.
It is the plan of the Board
Perkins-Tryon
Education to issue ten-year bonds, as shown by:
the schedule below. Please note that the mil L
requirements shown are based upon a 4%~ reate
i determined by bond market conditions at the t !
interest. The actual rate, will, of course, !
the bonds are offered for sale, and could be
more or less than this ass med rate. i
$13o,ooo.oo 4a
Date: 6-i-73 Maturity Mills*
1974 $i0,000 5.14
1975 $I0,000 5.01
1976 $15,000 4.90
1977 $15,000 4.73
1978 $15,000 4.57
4.40
5,000
~- 1980 $15,000 4.24
]981 4.07
$15,000
1982 $15,000 3.91
1983 $15,000 3.74
*Average cost life of issue 4.47
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