HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93010_1174 (2)Commissioner Madison asked how much it would cost to train new guards.
Dowdle said he couldn't make an estimate.
Health Director Rabe said the current provider was a local company and the
lowest bidder was located in Charlotte. He said his department did not need a transition
in security services at the present time.
Commissioner Tice mentioned how valuable it was to have officers familiar
with the people who regularly entered and exited the court facilities. She also
mentioned it was her understanding that when bid proposals were requested that
normally there was a clause stating the services should be equal and comparable.
Mashburn said that actually the statutes did not require bids for security
services. He mentioned the board had the option of rejecting all of the bids.
(See regular minutes for additional information regarding this matter.)
Upcoming Certificates of Participation (COPs) Financing: Finance Director
Blumenstein said work had started on the COPS. She mentioned that some people had
questioned why the proceedings had commenced since some of the school bids had not
been received. Blumenstein said timing was essential, and if the projects had to be
separated into two issuances there would be more cost. She estimated that if two
closings had to be held, approximately $500,000 would be lost. Mrs. Blumenstein
noted, however, that if something out of ordinary occurred, e.g., unacceptable bond
rates, another means of financing might have to be found.
Contracts with Volunteer Fire Departments: Chairman Johnson shared
informationfrom a 2003 Report for the Volunteer Fire Department Fund given to him
from House Representative Frank Mitchell. Johnson said two VFDs applied for funds
but neither one received any funding. Mr. Johnson suggested that the contracts with
the VFDs not included in the county -wide fire district be reviewed at the next meeting.
He also suggested that an amendment be incorporated into the contracts stating the
members of the fire department's board of directors would be members of the
community, and that they would not be associated with the fire department.
Commissioner Williams said he felt all of the VFD contracts, both for the
county -wide fire district and for the voted -in fire tax districts, needed to be reviewed.
(See regular minutes for additional information regarding this matter.)
Adjournment: Chairman Johnson adjourned the briefing at 6:38 p.m.
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