HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93009_0929 (2)IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
BUDGET DELIBERATION
NNE 1, 1995
Present for the meeting were:
Sara K. Haire, Chairman
David A. Boone, Vice Chairman
Stephen D. Johnson
Doug Madison
Alice Stewart
Staff present: Joel Mashburn, County Manager
Susan Blumenstein, Director of Finance & Adm. Services
Jean C. Moore, Deputy Clerk
Tim Fox, Assistant Fire Marshal
Chairman Haire opened the meeting.
FIRE xr "RM AT HALL QEJUS This item had previously been discussed and the
county manager stated that currently there are no audio or visual alarms in either of the
vaults at the Hall of Justice. Mr. Mashburn mentioned that for the last few years the county
had been trying to get all buildings into ADA compliance. In fiscal yr. 94-95 $12,000 had
been budgeted; however, proposals received were in the $60,000 range because of asbestos
in the building. Under current ADA guidelines, facilities are supposed to have both types of
alarms. Tim Fox, Asst. Fire Marshal, stated that the Hall of Justice falls under the
Statesville Fire Department as far as routine inspections. It is his understanding that the
alarm system situation has been written up by the city. Fox mentioned that manufacturers
make most of their equipment to not be compatible with other makes so it is almost
impossible to add on additional devices.
Commissioner Stewart asked if the building had to be in compliance with ADA standards.
The county manager said that it was mandatory for new construction. ADA inspectors do
visit facilities and make fines when deemed necessary.
Commissioner Johnson asked if something could be added to the alarm system. Mashburn
said that this could be done as long as no tampering is done with the "box." A mechanism
could be placed in the vault.
Commissioner Stewart asked who would do the updating of the system if it was done.
Mashburn said he didn't know -- it could possibly be done in-house.
Commissioner Johnson asked about the safety issue, i.e., people being in the vault when a
fire occurred. Fox stated there could be problems.
MOTION by Commissioner Boone to eliminate the $60,000 for the fire alarm update.
Ayes: 5
Noes: 0
pLANNING; Mrs. Blumenstein mentioned that the requested ink jet printer uses multiple
colors of ink and this is why there is a service contract. There was no further discussion on
this budget.
There were no questions on this budget.
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