HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93009_1359 (2)MOTION by Commissioner Madison to adopt the following as the
1996 TIP Priority Listing:
01 Widening of US 21 from I-40 to I-77
#2 Brawley School Road (widening & improvements)
#3 Hwy. 70 (widening to multi -lane)
#4 I-77 New Interchange (2,000 ft. south of Jane Sowers Road)
#5 Langtree Road (new interchange)
#6 1-77 Cornelius Road (new interchange)
Commissioner Boone said he felt the top two were acute road
needs.
Commissioner Madison requested that the county manager advise
the municipalities of the listing. When presentations are done on
October 29 to the Department of Transportation maybe the city/town
officials could stress the main needs (top three) for this year.
This would give all entities more clout with the State DOT.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
OVERVIEW ON IRBDELL COUNTY JAIL EXPANSION AND RENOVATION
PROJECT BY J.N. PEASE & ASSOCIATES: John Duncan, the President of
Pease and Associates, briefed the Board and reviewed this project
so far:
May 14, 1996 Bids Opened
May 21, 1996 Bids Approved
June 24, 1996 Construction Began
June 23, 1997 Estimated Project Completion Date
Duncan advised that in about four weeks the building will be
constructed. The contractor is about one week behind. A Pease
representative will give a progress report each quarter. Duncan
praised the County officials for taking time in building the jail
and mentioned that it was a very prudent and cost-effective
decision.
REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF GAS COLLECTION SYSTEM CONTRACT: Ron
Weatherman, Solid Waste Director, described this request during the
agenda briefing.
MOTION by Commissioner Stewart to approve the extension
(through December 31, 1997) for the gas collection system at the
Iredell County Landfill.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF FURNITURE BIDS FOR ENFORCEMENT
BUILDING: Mrs. Evie Caldwell, County Purchasing Agent, briefed the
board during the agenda briefing about this matter. The bids
presented were:
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Carolina Business Machines No bid $32,684.13
Office Furniture Concepts $80,504.00 34,145.00
MacThrift Office Furniture 61,695.00 NO BID
Starrette's Office Systems 59,979.15 33,206.82
Caldwell recommended that Starrette's Office Systems be
awarded the bids for both contracts at a total price of $93,185.97.
Commissioner Boone expressed concern about money used by the
County and the two school systems for new furniture when used might
suffice. Boone mentioned that the sheriff had made great efforts
in keeping the costs down on the building and he praised him for
this action.
MOTION by Commissioner Boone to postpone action on the seating
bid and ask staff to look into the possibility of acquiring used
furniture.
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