HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93010_0591 (2)next few days. He said the jail capacity was 200 and the average population was 230; not
counting "weekenders." Dowdle said the jail had two vans, but they were designated for
the road crews.
site. Commissioner Williams asked how food would be served at the former prison
Dowdle said this would not be a problem - - it would be cooked at the jail and
transported to the site.
Update from Sheriff Phillip Redmond on Security Measures Being Taken Arising
from Recent Terrorism Attacks on the United States: Chief Dowdle distributed copies
of a letter from Sheriff Redmond about local security measures. The letter contained
information about:
1. An Emergency Response Plan being established by the Sheriffs Dept.
2. A security survey of the justice center being conducted.
3. A bioterrorism response procedure being developed.
4. A Multi -Agency Hazardous Materials (Haz-Mat) Team for Iredell County being
established.
5. The possible usage of portable x-ray machines for security purposes at special
events.
6. An Identification Card System that had been purchased. (New photo I.D. cards
have been issued for all employees of the sheriffs office. The cards will also be
made for other county employees. Should a member of the public desire to have
an identification card, there will be charge of $5.)
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A CAPITAL PROJECT ORDINANCE
FOR THE IREDELL COUNTY GOVERNMENT SERVICES BUILDING IN
SOUTH IREDELL FOR $3,340,000: Finance Director Blumenstein gave an update on
this matter. She said the staff now wanted to write the initial ordinance for $80,400
instead of $3,340,000. She said the county could go ahead and select an architect
($80,400) and later amend the ordinance for the other items (asbestos removal,
construction/renovation, HVAC, and plumbing/electrical).
Commissioner Bowles said Support Services Director Jim Vernon had
received a "clean" report concerning the environmental assessment of the former hospital
building.
ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Tice adjourned the briefing session at 6:45 p.m.
Approval:
L+.
Jerk to the Board
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