HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93009_1078 (2)of a Letter of Credit (:193104) in the amount of $5,000 which was
issued by Central Carolina Bank. The developers have completed
the roadway system.
REQUEST FOR A LEAD AGENCY TO BE NAMED FOR THE ROME &
COMMUNITY CARE BLOCK GRANT COMMITTEE: The county manager advised
that his office had been the lead agency for this grant for
several years. The primary functions the lead agency provides
are: (1) provides leadership (2) assures the funding plan is
prepared properly (3) assures that a public hearing is held with
minutes recorded and (4) assures that a plan is submitted to the
area agency (COG) in a timely manner. The county manager stated
the Board could continue designating a lead agency every year or
it could name a permanent lead agency.
REQUEST OF IREDELL COUNTY FARM BUREAU FOR RESOLUTION IN
SUPPORT OF SALE OF DEBENTURES: Mr. Jim Troutman, a Farm Bureau
elected representative, and Mr. Howard Rhinehardt, field
representative, stated that were requesting a resolution in
support of their agency selling debentures to Farm Bureau
members. The purpose of the sale would be to build an office in
Mooresville on a lot purchased this past spring. Mr. Rhinehardt
advised that this type of sale had been done in many counties.
The debentures would be for a term of 10 years at 88 interest
annually. The Statesville office, which was established in 1955,
has legal representation located in Raleigh.
REQUEST OF TROUTMAN RESCUE SQUAD TO PURCHASE A HEAVY DUTY
CRASH TRUCK: Mr. Mark Hinson, Troutman Rescue Squad Chief; Mr.
Gerald Clodfelter, Troutman Rescue Squad Captain; and Mr. Ken
Everton, Troutman Rescue Squad Lieutenant explained their desire
to obtain a heavy duty crash truck. The specs have been
finalized on a vehicle estimated to cost around $150,000. A
matching grant has been applied for from the N.C. Association of
Rescue & Emergency Medical Service. Information has been
received from banks indicating that a seven-year loan in the
amount of $100,000 would require yearly payments of $18,500. The
squad currently receives funding from the County in the amount of
$15,753. Hinson said they would like to request an additional
$3000 or $4000 per year, starting with the 96-97 budget and
continuing for next the seven years, to aid them in case of any
unforeseen problems.
Chairman Haire asked Mrs. Blumenstein what formula was used
in obtaining the funding amount. Blumenstein replied that about
every four years she looked at the average amount funded per in -
county fire department and multiplied it times three to come up
with the total funding which is allocated between the rescue
squads (508 on area covered and 508 on calls) Mrs. Blumenstein
also mentioned that she would update the funding in the next
fiscal year.
Commissioner Boone asked for a description of the requested
truck. Hinson said it had a regular truck chassis, and it had
many added devices (hurst tools, backboards, etc.). The squad is
currently using a Freightliner fire truck (102) and two
ambulances. Their equipment is spread up between the vehicles.
Clodfelter said their calls had increased significantly in the
last few years. They respond to both fire and rescue calls.
Mr. Boone said he understood the squad's justification;
however, he was concerned about a domino effect. In essence, he
felt the other two rescue squads would request additional
funding.
Commissioner Johnson mentioned that funding formulas were in
place and that it damaged their integrity when they were tampered
with. He said that what he was hearing was that the squad needed
a financial buffer.
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