HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93009_0919 (2)Mr. Bill Mashburn presented this request to the board. They
plan to buy nutritional information brochures for the public and
uniforms for the staff, he said. They also plan to purchase a
display and exhibit system for the WIC program, Mashburn said.
Commissioner Johnson inquired if this money would be coming
from the state, and Mr. Mashburn said that is correct. Mr.
Mashburn said this was approved unanimously by the board of health
on May 11, 1995.
MOTION from Chairman Haire to approve the additional WIC
funds, which would be Budget Amendment #33.
In discussion of the motion, Commissioner Johnson gave his
personal feelings about personal responsibility in society and the
effects this has upon a society. He thinks history reflects that
it is not a good practice to shirk one's personal responsibilities
and rely on others to provide for their needs. He gave the short-
term and long-term effects upon a society, none of which are
positive in society.
VOTING: Ayes - 1 (Haire); Nays - 4.
Mr. Bill Mashburn requested permission from the board of
commissioners to come to the board and make a presentation on the
WIC nutrition program.
Commissioner Madison and Commissioner Boone voiced their
sentiments in agreement with Commissioner Johnson's remarks.
CHILD FATALITY PREVENTION, BUDGET AMENDMENT #33: Mr. Bill
Mashburn said this was funds from the state in the amount of $2,803
to help reach the goal of the state and local Iredell
County Child Fatality Task Force of reducing the number and rate of
child deaths. They are planning to use these funds for public
awareness and education in the area of sudden infant death syndrome
(SIDS) and adolescent suicide. The health department will pull
together programs and purchase educational materials and
disseminate this information to citizens.
MOTION from Commissioner Johnson to approve receipt of these
Child Fatality Prevention funds in the amount of $2,803 and Budget
Amendment #33 showing the receipt and disbursement of these funds.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
UTILISATION OF ADDITIONAL STATE SCHOOL HEALTH FUNDS, BUDGET
AMENDMENT #34: Mr. Bill Mashburn said this is a small amount of
funds, $820, to be used for dental care for children in school who
do not qualify for Medicaid and a small amount for prescriptions
and eyeglasses. The funds in this program are now exhausted,
Mashburn said, and these funds could be used for the remainder of
the fiscal year.
MOTION from Commissioner Boone to approve the receipt and
expenditure of these funds and the accompanying Budget Amendment
#34.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
LETTERS OF CREDIT: Mr. Jerry Lundy presented these to the
board. The following actions were taken:
MOTION from Commissioner Madison to release Letter of Credit
#40072, issued by United carolina Bank in the amount of $16,000,
from Crescent Resources, Inc. The developers have now completed
the water system that was insured by the L/C.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
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