HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93008_2002 (2)This concludes the public hearing.
APPOINTMENTS BEFORE THE BOARD
HUBERT BROWN: Mr. Brown is not in favor of the $12 annual tipping fee on the tax bills. He
would prefer that the landfill be operated with an increase on the tax rate.
CONSENT AGENDA
Commissioner Alice Stewart asked that one of the items on the Consent Agenda be reviewed since
she was unable to attend the briefing session when it was discussed.
MOTION from Commissioner Madison to approve the Consent Agenda, consisting
items: of the following
ASSOCIATION OF IREDELL COUNTY RESCUE SOUADS - EMS BILLING: MOTION from Commissioner Madison to
refrain from making charges to patients that are transported by the rescue squad vehicles since the
rescue squad operates solely as a volunteer service and wants to maintain its reputation as such.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
FAIRGROUNDS SEWER SYSTEM: MOTION from Commissioner Madison to approve proceeding with the
fairgrounds sewer project and authorize Carson Fisher, staff engineer, to draw the plans for the
project. The estimated cost of this project is $30,000 to $40,000, and will come from Water/Sewer
Funds. A private pump station serving only the fairgrounds is recommended.
VOTING: Ayes - 5: Nays - 0.
Y, FIRST RESPONDER: MOTION from Commissioner Madison to approve Ronald L. Wilson as first
responder.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF 11/5/91 REGULAR, 11/12/91 JOINT COUNTY/STATESVILLE MEETING, AND 11/19/91
MEETING: MOTION to approve with corrections indicated.
VOTING: Ayes - 5: Nays - 0.
This concludes the Consent Agenda.
RECESS CALLED FOR THE COUNTY MANAGER TO DISCUSS AGENDA ITEMS WITH THE COUNTY ATTORNEY.
DISCUSSION OF MABEL JURNEY OWENS PROPERTY: Mrs. Owens has willed her property to the county
after the death of her niece, Nancy Feimster Winters. She has requested that the property be used
by the county for senior citizens. The county received a letter from John 0. Lafferty, Jr., a
Lincoln county attorney, who wants to know if the county wishes to accept this gift.
After discussion, the board members stated they would like to find out a little more about it.
MOORE COUNTY REOUESTS CHANGES IN LEGISLATION REGARDING JURISDICTION OVER THE BOARD OF SOCIAL
SERVICES: A letter has been received from the chairman of Moore County Board of Commissioners
saying Moore County plans to have legislation introduced which would allow counties with population
under 425,000 to appoint their own social services and health boards and other advisory boards. At
the present time, the only counties permitted to do this are counties with a population in excess of
425,000. This is in accordance with G.S. 153A-77, which Moore County would like to have changed to
include all counties in North Carolina, especially in view of the fact that the Alexander vs.
Flaherty Case permits the State to levy fines on the County for non-conformance with the require-
ments of finishing the social services case work in what they consider a timely manner. At the
present time, the County only appoints three of the five members of the DSS, while they are required
to seek compliance based on the rules and regulations set forth by the State and Federal govern-
ments, or else pay the fines as are required by the Alexander v. Flaherty Case.
Board members inquired of Commissioner Stewart on what she would recommend since she is the
board member assigned to work on the DSS board. Commissioner Stewart thought it was worth pursuing.
MOTION from Commissioner Stewart to endorse the proposal from Moore County.
VOTING: Ayes - 5: Nays - 0.
KEWAUNEE BUILDING FINANCING: Mr. Pope said the closing for the Kewaunee Building renovation
financing is set for December 20th.
MOTION from Commissioner Madison to adopt the following resolution:
WHEREAS, THE County desires to enter into an Installment Purchase Contract, dated as of Decem-
ber 20, 1991 (the "Contract"), among the County, First Union National Bank of North Carolina ("the
Bank") and First Union National Bank of North Carolina, Corporate Trust Department, as Escrow Agent,
aDeed of Trust and Security Agreement, dated as of December 20, 1991 (the "Deed of Trust") with
' David G. Fischer, a Commitment Letter, dated 12/20/91, (the "Commitment Letter'), with the Bank: and