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Mr. Lundy requested that the petitioner, Mr. Davis, be allowed to withdraw his request.
Chairman Sloan inquired if anyone present wished to speak for or against this request.
No one present spoke for or against the rezoning request.
Chairman Sloan closed the public hearing and resumed the regular meeting.
EDDIE M. DAVIS REZONING REQUEST DENIED: MOTION from Commissioner Stewart that the board honor
the request of the petitioner, Mr. Davis, and allow them to withdraw this request from the board's
consideration at this meeting.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
BID FOR ENGINE ANALYZER: Mrs. Evie Caldwell, purchasing agent, presented bids for an engine
analyzer. Only one bid was received, which is:
Sun Electric Corporation $23,031.30
Mrs. Caldwell said no exceptions were taken to the specifications. Only one bid is required to
purchase equipment, she said. The funds for the purchase are within the amount in the 89-90 budget.
A discussion took place among the commissioners and staff regarding the need for this piece of
equipment.
Tabled until January 16th meeting.
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF HEALTH DEPARTMENT PLAN TO USE STATE ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH GRANT MONEY: A
$6,000 grant was received this year for the purpose of getting two micro computers for the environ-
mental statistics. One of the computers would be a word processor and the other would be for
management information. The board of health has agreed with this plan. Estimated costs for both
pieces of equipment is $5,379.
MOTION from Commissioner Crosswhite to approve the purchase of these items, using the State
Environmental Health grant money.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PLAN TO PROVIDE PRENATAL AND FAMILY PLANNING SERVICES FOR INTERIM
PERIOD: The position of family planning nurse practitioner is vacant because of inability to hire
someone for the low starting salary, staff has advised. In the interim period, the health director
is asking that he be allowed to contract professional services for this position, with a budget
amendment occurring later on to move the funds from salary line item to professional services.
MOTION from Commissioner Crosswhite stating since the board of health did approve this interim
plan, with the hope that it will not be long before the position can be filled, that the county
commissioners approve the plan.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
CONSIDERATION OF CONTRACT WITH DAVID M. GRIFFITH & ASSOCIATION - CONSULTING SERVICE (IC /90-1):
MOTION from Commissioner Crosswhite to approve the contract with David M. Griffith & Associates for
human services consulting and to proceed with the services.
VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 1 (Stewart)
MITCHELL COMMUNITY COLLEGE'S REQUEST FOR A USED SHERIFF'S PATROL CAR: Sheriff Lloyd was
present to discuss the request from Mitchell Community College for a used patrol car. The car would
be used in training on the campus. Sheriff Lloyd said the county would benefit from the training.
Sheriff recommended that the county donate one of the cars when one becomes available. The cars
have been selling for $1,000 to $2,000 at public auction.
MOTION from Commissioner Stewart to declare the board's intention to look favorable upon this
request and that it be handled as required at that time. (Which is to be declared surplus, etc.)
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
PLAN FOR DISTRIBUTION OF LOWRANCE HOSPITAL FUNDS: Mr. Joel Mashburn advised the board the law
requires a plan of distribution for the Lowrance Hospital funds be on file. There is approximately
$4.6 to $4.7 million in this Escrow Account.
MOTION from Commissioner Murdock to accept the plan, which is:
1990
Jan -Feb. Committee to meet and formulate criteria for eligible projects
and approval of criteria by county commissioners.
Mar. -Apr. Conduct public awareness program to notify interested persons
or agencies about the availabilty of funds.
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