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HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93008_1500 (2)10b7 VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. REQUEST AND APPROVAL OF FUNDS TO OPERATE SATELLITE JAIL - STAFF, UTILITIES, AND EXPENSES: A revised Cost Estimate for the funds to operate the satellite iaiI was presented to the board. Commissioner Hedrick reauested that a security deposit in the amount of 81,050 be removed, leaving a total of $41,441 renuested for this pro,iect. MOTION from Commissioner Murdock to approve the expenditure of $41,441 for expenses in the establishment of a satellite iail; funds to come from Continoencv, VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. MANAGER'S REPORT: Mr. Joel Mashburn reported that the county commissioners are reouested by the Statesville Chamber Commerce to host a Business Before Hours in February. It is reauested that this be held at the Agricultural Center and people would be touring the Communications Center. No decision reached. LETTER FROM GARY WHITENER, CATAWBA COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS CHAIRMAN: Commissioner Crosswhite referred to a letter dated December 5, 1988, addressed to the Chairman of Iredell County Board of Commissioners. The letter is in reference to the "catch-up" funding that is requested by the General Assembly "to correct the enormous disparities in funding." This funding is for mental health. Catawba County supports this "catch-up" and requests Iredell County to do so too. MOTION from Commissioner Crosswhite to support the Catawba County position in this matter. VOTING: Ayes - 5. Nays - 0. FUTURE MEETINGS OF THE BOARD: Mr. Joel Mashburn announced that Wednesday, January 4, 1988, 1:00 p.m., has been set for the date of the school boards meetino with the county commissioners. Mr. Mashburn has a tentative yes from the Statesville Schools, but believes it will be confirmed. The superintendents, chairmen, and any other board members who wish to attend, are invited. AMENDMENT TO THE RULES OF PROCEDURE, ADOPTED BY THE BOARD ON DECEMBER 5, 1988: MOTION from Commissioner Crosswhite to add Rule 88 to the Rules of Procedure, adopted by the board on December 5th, to allow a rule for a Consent Agenda to be placed on the Requtar Agenda, with the items on the Consent Agenda being considered at the briefing meetings on Mondays preceding the regular meetings. If an item is reauested to be removed from the Consent Agenda by any commissioner, such item will -be removed and considered on its own merit. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Commissioner Murdock raised a question about missing a briefing session. The County manager said as a practice he will attempt to be at the meetinos at 7:00 p.m., and he can answer questions the commissioners have about the agenda. CHANGE IN TIME OF DECEMBER 19TH BRIEFING MEETING:Commissioner Crosswhite said the Mooresville Downtown Commission was honoring Mr. Joe Mott, president, who is being transferred to St. Louis. Some of the board members may wish to attend this event. The briefing was changed to 3:00 p.m. so members could attend. DISCUSSION OF APPOINTMENTS TO VARIOUS BOARDS: Commissioner Crosswhite presented names for boards; Mr. Bill Cagle for the Hazardous Waste Board, and Mrs. Pat Williams for the Recreation Advisory Board. These appointments are to be on the December 20th agenda. EXECUTIVE SESSION: MOTION from Chairman Sloan to enter Executive Session for the purpose of discussing Legal Matters and a Proposed Contract. VOTING: Ayes - 5. Nays - 0. MOTION FROM Chairman Sloan to return to Regular Session. VOTING: Apves - 5: Nays - 0. REPORT FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY ON LAKE NORMAN CRUISES, INC. COMPLIANCE WITH STATE AND COUNTY REGULATIONS: Mr. Bill Pope, County Attorney, announced that he met with representatives day from the State and County Health Department concerning the Lake Norman Cruises, Inc., boat that has been presented to the board recently for approval to operate on the lake (November 15, 1988). Mr. Pope said that the people at the health department have serious concerns about the waste disposal system on the boat and also about the galley. Following his meetino with the state and county health officials, Mr. Pope said he wrote a letter to Lake Norman Cruises, Inc., pointing out to them that it would be necessary for them to obtain the necessary permits from the State and local authorities before they actually operate the boat. Mr. Pope said he wanted to the board to be aware that he had written this letter putting Lake Norman Cruises, Inc., on notice. CONTRACT FOR DESIGN AND RENOVATION OF JAIL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT CENTER: Mr. Mashburn said it was his recommendation to approve entering into a contract with J. N. Pease and Associates, Inc., to begin the planning and design process for the ,fail renovation and expansion and the law enforcement center. The terms recommended by Mr. Mashburn were as submitted in the handout. (Total A/E esti- mated in the handout is $401,180, based on an assumed construction cost of $5.5 million.) IMOTION from Commissioner Crosswhite to approve the contract based on the County Manager's