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Commissioner Johnson asked if the county would have to provide the service if it didn't
enter into an arrangement with KIC. Mr. Mashburn advised that it would -- to an extent.
Commissioner Madison asked if the City of Statesville had a staff person doing this type
of job. Mr. Mashburn said the burden was on the city; however, he didn't think the city had
a person.
Commissioner Madison said that what had been presented was really broad in nature.
He said he had a problem with this idea unless it was more defined.
Mr. Mashburn said that office space had been donated as well as some office
equipment.
Commissioner Stewart agreed that something needed to be done; however, she felt more
alternatives needed to be offered. She also asked why this wasn't encompassed in the
county's solid waste department. Mr. Mashburn said it needed to be separate from the solid
waste department. They have an obligation to pay off their debt -- it would sort of be a
conflict of interest.
Commissioner Stewart said that since KIC's money flow was unpredictable, she was
fearful the County's contribution might have to be increased at some point in time.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM—TAfh The county manager explained two
proposals for this service. The county started out in 1988 with Tri -County Mental Health.
This year The Counseling Center of Iredell submitted a proposal. In 1994-95 there were only
six referrals for this service. Commissioner Boone asked why employees couldn't go to an
agency and then the county be invoiced. Carolyn Harris said that confidentiality needed to
be maintained. We also have to back up the drug testing. Attorneys look to see if a
program is offered. Commissioner Madison asked that the county renegotiate the EAP
proposals.
PURCHASE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT VEffiCLES OEE STATE CONTRACT VS.
BUYING LOCALLY: Evie Caldwell mentioned that she currently buys wittim a 50 mile
radius of the county. She mentioned that typically the state bids went to dealerships near the
vicinity of Raleigh. In the past, she received bids from Chevrolet as well as Ford; however,
Chevrolet will not be offering bids this year. The county manager advised that after a letter
of intent was signed with the State it was required to buy vehicles off the state contract.
Evie Caldwell showed a price comparison chart for a 4.31 V/8 engine patrol vehicle between
a local bid and the 1995 state contract. The local bid was a little less then the state contract
amount.
Commissioner Stewart mentioned that in the past an effort had been made to appease the
local dealers. She said the local dealers would voice their disapproval if it was decided to go
with the state contract.
Mr. Mashburn asked how many Ford dealers were in the 50 -mile radius and Caldwell
responded around six.
Commissioner Madison suggested that the County remain with local vendors this year.
ED RIMMER DISTINGUISHED IREDELL COUNTY CITIZEN: Mr. Mashburn, per
request of the recreation director, mentioned a recent newspaper article about Mr. Ed
Rimmer and his 20+ years of volunteer work for recreation (umpng for softball/baseball).
Mr. Mashburn suggested that a Distinguished Citizen Certificate be given to him at a
Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting. The board was agreeable and this item was added
to the regular agenda.
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