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HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93008_1980 (2)i, . FIRST UNION REFINANCING AGREEMENT FOR THE RENOVATIONS TO THE KEWAUNEE BUILDING TO BE USED FOR THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT: MOTION from Commissioner Madison to accept the First Union proposal at a fixed interest rate of 6.71% for 15 years, and to authorize the staff to call for a public hearing on Tuesday, October 15, 1991, 7:00 p.m., County Commissioners' Meeting Room, Iredell County Government Center, 200 S. Center Street, Statesville, NC. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. CONTRACT WITH COTT SERVICES FOR REGISTER OF DEEDS OFFICE - IC /91-58: MOTION from Commissioner Madison to approve the captioned contract and authorize the chairman or the county manager to sign on behalf of Iredell County. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. This concludes the Consent Agenda. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AMENDMENT TO SOLID WASTE ORDINANCE: Mr. Clay Lunsford was present to discuss the proposed amendment to the solid waste ordinance. His concern was that the Department of Transportation picks up the bags of litter that are collected along the highways and interstates of the county, and whether or not the State would have to pay a tippino fee for delivering this litter to the landfill. The Keep Iredell Clean (KIC) group and the Community Service Workers under Bill Pennell were also mentioned. It was agreed that agencies such as these should receive an exemption from the tipping fee and this should be written in the solid waste ordinance amendments that are being proposed. This amended ordinance was postponed until the next meeting of the board on October 15, 1991. ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES OCCURRING ON BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS DDMICILIARY HOMES ADVISORY BOARD: Announcement was made of the resignation of Mrs. Thomas A. (Ruby) Wasson, who plans to retire from this board after the completion of her term of office on November 30, 1991. A new person needs to be appointed to fill this position. This nomination will be on the October 15, 1991 agenda for an initial one-year appointment, beginning December 1, 1991 and concluding November 30, 1992. INVOLVEMENT COUNCIL: Announcement of nine vacancies occurring on this board. The positions will be recommended by the council for appointment by the county commissioners on October 15, 1991. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS HEALTH BOARD: NOMINATION from Commissioner Madison for Dr. Ronald Milam to replace Dr. Donna R. Hike. This term expires on December 31, 1991. MOTION from Commissioner Haire to close the nominations and appoint Dr. Ronald Milam by accla- mation. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. DOMICILIARY BOARD COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE: Nomination from Commissioner Mitchell to appoint Mrs. Gertrude D. Ingram, 629 North Race Street, Statesville, NC, and Mrs. Patricia C. Pekarel, 409 Kenilworth Street, Statesville, NC, to three-year terms, beginning 10/2/91 and concluding 10/1/94. MOTION from Commissioner Madison to close the nominations and appoint the foregoing two persons by acclamation. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. NO -TRESPASSING ORDINANCE DISCUSSED: Commissioner Frank Mitchell called attention to a no trespassing ordinance about which he has information. Three counties, Davidson, Caswell, and Alamance,were mentioned as having this type of ordinance, and the staff was requested to gather information on this for Iredell County's benefit. COUNTY MANAGER'S REPORT TAX BILLS DELAYED: The County Manager reported a delay in getting the tax bills mailed because of changes in the tax collections computer program. Mr. Mashburn anticipates the tax bills will be out in about two weeks. REPORT ON THE FIRST DAY OF WEIGHING SOLID WASTE AT LANDFILL: Mr. Mashburn reported that today, October 1, 1991, was the first day the solid waste has been weighed as it is brought to the landfill. He reported that things were going very well. Most of the problems have been anticipated and have been worked out in advance which is helping to make a smoother transition to the new system. DISCUSSION OF PLANNED RETREAT: Mr. Mashburn reported that plans are being formulated for a fall retreat for the county commissioners. Staff is looking at sites in the county, the Hickory retreat, and Tanglewood near Winston-Salem.