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HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93009_1527 (2)G96 environmental health had to be in training for six months. Commissioner Fortner asked if Iredell was competing for jobs. Rabe said Iredell had to fill positions with trainees, whereas the better paying counties hired seasoned, certified people. (Individuals that can do inspections faster and be more productive.) Catawba is the chief competitor with Iredell. Rabe mentioned that medical supplies were becoming more expensive. It could occur, in the future, that the health dept. will need to move money around to buy these supplies. Kelly Sheeks, Environmental Supervisor, advised that mandatory overtime would be implemented soon. Employees have been told they will have to do 12 hours during the month. The overtime can be after 5:oo p.m., during the week, or the weekends. Employees will be paid time and a half. In addition, the State office has approved the temporary emergency positions. Trained sanitarians (4) from Guilford County will work ten hours on Saturdays. These individuals will work on large development projects. This way, they will not need to travel from place to place within the County. Commissioner Johnson asked about priority jobs for the sanitarians, specifically mobile homes vs. stick built. Sheeks said manufactured home owners got the same priority as stick built. Rabe said the sanitarians had to abide by State laws. If there is a failed septic system, the office inspects these as soon as possible. Complaints are also given priority. SOCIAL SERVICES: Don Wall, DSS Director, said his department was trying to become automated with Welfare Reform. The legislature is making changes. Some things are uncertain -- funding could be more or could be less. AFDC assistance is decreasing along with participation in the Food Stamp Program. Coupons, however, are about the same. Commisioner Boone said he felt if more people were added to the DSS staff they should go to the Fraud Unit. He mentioned the need to have field employees checking on welfare recipients. The job responsibilities for the fire marshals were reviewed. FIRE MARSHAL,/SAFETY OFFICER/UNIT 1• Responsible for VFDs receiving training/certification, responsible for arson investigations, and serves as safety officer for Iredell County ASSISTANT FIRE MARSHAL/UNIT 2: Responsible for education (5th graders) and inspections. ASSISTANT FIRE MARSHAL/UNIT 3: Responsible for investigations and plans review for new buildings. ASSISTANT FIRE MARSHAL/UNIT 4• Responsible for inspections of all commercial buildings. Mr. Mashburn mentioned that in the future, he wanted the volunteer fire department budget requests to be submitted to his office. Commissioner Fortner said she felt if the volunteer departments had centralized purchasing it would save money. Blumenstein mentioned that insurance and foam were purchased using the centralized method. =S*- Mr. Mashburn mentioned a Quick Response Vehicle (4x4 Sports/Utility) is being requested for the Mooresville area. It will not be used to transport patients. ECOM; A reclassification is requested for one employee in this department. ANIMAL CONTROL: Mr. Mashburn mentioned that as the human population increased for the County so did the amount of animals. The animal control supervisor requested two new positions; however, the manager deleted one.