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operates a pesticide recycling program. If done in Iredell, the
recycling center would need to be manned. Vaughn mentioned the
program would only need to be operated in the spring and fall for
about two or three months. The grant ($10,000) could be used for
educational materials, publicity, and for equipment to clean the
containers.
Weatherman explained it would take many containers to make a
bale. The containers could be cut into pellets and there is a
market (plastic piping for drain lines).
HOUSE BILL 859 - Comprehensive Solid Waste Plan: Weatherman
briefly mentioned this ten-year plan which is a part of HB 859.
The plan, which basically encompasses every aspect of solid waste,
has to be available to the State after July 1, 1997.
Chairman Haire asked Weatherman if he would be agreeable to
Keep America Beautiful and Keep Iredell Clean assisting with the
plan. Weatherman said the State encouraged these groups as well as
citizens, civic groups, and other public officials to be involved.
REVIEW OF UTILITIES REDUCTION SPECIALISTS'S (URB)
RECOMMENDATIONS/ EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: In March of 1996, this company
was contracted to audit the County's telephone billings, electric
billings, and gas billings. The company agreed to create a cost
savings plan and to seek refunds and credits for billing errors.
Blumenstein briefed the Board on the findings:
Federal Excise Tax was Imposed on Accounts: This tax has been
removed and for a 36 -month period refunds have been requested. An
annual savings of $414.72 was found and $781.69 has been refunded.
The federal excise tax was also being charged for the mobile
accounts. An annual savings of $374.76 was found for this account
with refunds for the past six months refunded at $142.87.
Inside Wire Maintenance Removal: This charge was deleted
which gave an annual savings of $128.64. Refunds for past charges
were returned in the amount of $251.79.
NC Sales Tax on 911 Eguuipment: An annual savings of $3,193.68
should be realized with the deletion of this tax. (A one-year
refund in the amount of $3,193.68 has already been issued.)
Discontinuance of FX Line Channelization Charges: These
charges are on some FX lines no longer in service. Elimination of
the charges will result in an annual savings of $241.89. (A refund
for $254.41 has been refunded.)
AT&T Sheriff Dept, Acct. No 730-602-1239 to Lona Distance
Plan: This account, if added to the AT&T long distance plan will
be more cost effective. An annual savings of $177.96 was found.
Renegotiate AT&T Long Distance Plan Rates: An annual savings
of $3,048.48 can be realized if placed under a new rate structure.
Energy: URS analized energy bills for the Hall of Justice and
recommended switching from medium general service to commercial
time service. The change could result in a $4,931 per year
savings.
The combined annual savings found, to date, by this company is
$12,400. Refunds for past over charges for various items have been
$5,275.
PROPOSED FIRE HYDRANTS FOR THE COUNTY: Chuck Gallyon advised
he would bring this matter to the Board on February 18, 1997.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 6:20 p.m. for a
refreshment break prior to the 7:00 p.m. meeting.
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