HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93010_0051 (2)CENSUS 2000 COMPLETE COUNT COMMITTEE (9 appts.): Commissioner Fortner
nominated Wendy Cooley. No further nominations were submitted, and Chairman Tice Fo;R to
appoint Cooley by acclamation, and to postpone the remaining eight appointments until the March
21 meeting.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
(Note: A few days after the meeting, it was leterinined by the planning supervisor that this committee "marl
not be necessary after aN. Pamphlets and flyers about the upcoming census have already
been distributed)
NEW BUSINESS
NURSING HOME ADVISORY COMMITTEE: Chairman Tice said a county citizen
(Diane Malz) had approached her about becoming a member of the nursing advisory committee.
Mrs. Tice said the committee currently had 9 members, but it could have up to 13 members.
Commissioner Stewart then said that Mrs. Rachel Edwards had inquired about serving on
the same committee.
MOTION by Chairman Tice to suspend the rules of procedure, regarding announcements
of appointments, and to appoint Diane Malz and Rachel Edwards to the nursing home advisory
committee.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
DISCUSSION ON FIRE HYDRANTS: Commissioner Johnson said he understood
Iredell Water Company planned to install some water lines. He said he would like the water
companies to talk with the Fire Tax District Board (FTDB) when they planned line extensions,
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meeting.
Commissioner Stewart said the suggestion had been discussed in the past. She said someone
needed to make sure the hydrants were accurately installed and at the correct places. Mrs. Stewart
said the water companies needed to provide some type of map showing where the hydrants needed
to be placed; especially in very rural areas.
Commissioners Bowles agreed the FTDB would have a better idea as to where the hydrants
should be placed; especially since the members had conversations with the various fire chiefs. He
said that, typically, in municipal supply areas, hydrants were placed every 1,000 ft. Bowles said the
rural areas needed to be selectively looked at as far as intersections.
It was the consensus of the board to direct Commissioner Stewart to discuss the matter with
the FTDB.
Commissioner Stewart said the commissioners needed to address the debt reduction plan for
the fire departments. She said that in the past, there had been some discussion about using some fire
tax money to fund a position, or a part-time position, to assist in this effort. The FTDB has
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determined that it would not be a wise decision to fund a full-time position.
Commissioner Fortner asked where a person would be stationed.
Mashburn said his recommendation was to contract with Centralina COG to develop a debt
reduction and group purchasing plan. Mr. Mashburn said he did recall that previously, Don Parker
mentioned the fire marshal's office did not have adequate staff to assist. Parker mentioned hiring