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to recognize revenue and expenditure for 90/91 Elderly & Handicapped Transportation Service Grantin
the amount of $28,154 and increasing Special Appropriations.
VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0.
HEALTH INSURANCE FOR COUNTY EMPLOYEES DISCUSSED: Mrs. Carolyn Harris and Ms. Susan Goodman
discussed the new health insurance plan that is being proposed for county employees. A plan called
"preferred provider organization" (PPO) is being proposed for the county employees. The county
annully pays $767,000 for the employees' health insurance. The proposed PPO will save the county
money. Savings will be $88,560 the first year, Mrs. Harris said. The board's approval is needed in
order to make this change.
MOTION from Commissioner Bryan to approve the PPO Plan as outlined.
VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0.
Commissioner Murdock requested that staff make sure all employees understand they do not have
to use the doctors that are listed; they can have any doctor or hospital of their choice.
PRESENTATION OF LOWRANCE HOSPITAL ANALYSIS OF PROCEEDS STATEMENT: Ms. Goodman presented the
captioned statement to the board for information. Mr. Mashburn advised the board to anticipate a
request from South Iredell Development Committee at the next meeting for additional funds above the
$2 million under the contract. The South Iredell Development Committee was authorized by a local
act in the General Assembly to borrow up to $2.8 million, he said.
FOLLOW-UP ON QUESTION ABOUT RIGHT OF WAY AT SHEPHERD'S SCHOOL: Mr. Mashburn advised the board
he had spoken with Mr. Brawley about the right-of-way at the Shepherd's School property. It seems
to be resolved.
VIETNAM VETERANS PARK REQUEST FOR DONATIONS: This is old business that never was resolved
because some of the commissioners had a request for additional information on what happened to all
the private donations that were made for the purpose of a Vietnam Veterans Park.
BRIEFING ON SEPTEMBER 3, 1990 CANCELLED: The County Manager announced September 3, Monday, is
Labor Day, and the briefing cannot be held on that day. It was suggested that the board may wish to
come in at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 4, 1990, for briefing, prior to the Regular Meeting.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF HAZARDOUS WASTE PUBLIC HEARING: Mr. Mashburn announced the Hazardous Waste
Public Hearing being held by the N. C. Hazardous Waste Commission, 7:00 p.m., Mac Gray Auditorium,
on August 27, 1990.
COUNTY EMPLOYEES PICNIC: Mr. Mashburn announced the County Employees Picnic on September 24,
1990.
OVERTIME CONSIDERATION FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES EMPLOYEES: Commissioner Bryan said he
had been in touch with Congressman McMillan's Office and had been informed by them if the North
Carolina Association of County Commissioners would get a bill drafted in reference to the overtime
status of the emergency services employees, he would introduce the bill.
It was announced that a representative from the Department of Labor will be in the office at
10:00 a.m. on Monday, August 27th.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: MOTION from Commissioner Stewart to enter Executive Session for the purpose
of discussing a proposed contract.
VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0.
MOTION from Chairman Sloan to adjourn from Executive Session.
VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0.
CONTRIBUTION TO RICCE FOR LEGAL FEES: MOTION from Commissioner Murdock to give the RICCE
Agency a $3,000 contribution for legal fees incurred with fighting the siting of the hazardous waste
incinerator and landfill in Iredell County. The funds are to come from the Legal Budget.
VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0.
AQJOURN: Chairman Sloan adjourned the meeting at 10:30 p.m. Next meeting will be held on
Monday, September 3, 1990, 3:00 p.m., for the briefing. However, the board plans to convene at 6:00
p.m. on September 4th for a briefing session prior to the board meeting at 7:30 p.m.
—Clerk to t e Board
APPROVED: �Q 61