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Mrs. Campbell also provided the following recommendations that were reviewed
by the board of health on June 4.
♦ Hire two additional Environmental Health Specialists Positions for the onsite
waste water program as recommended by the state.
♦ Obtain a salary study based on years of experience of the employees in the
waste water program due to the statistical findings indicating that the Iredell
County office was "highly productive."
♦ Review/Adjust the fees to cover the costs for the two new positions and salary
adjustments.
♦ Allow sufficient time for the staff to recommend hiring salaries and salary
adjustments.
Campbell said the three employees hired last year would be fully certified soon,
but additional manpower was needed. She said the initial cost for two environmental
health specialists and equipment was $141,640.00; however, the usage of two surplus
vehicles would reduce the amount by $28,000.
County Manager Mashburn said the additional costs would require a 30% fee
increase.
Environmental Health Supervisor Sheeks said current permit fees were as
follows:
Type I or II System $200.00
Type III System $330.00
Type IV -VI System $575.00
Commissioner Williams asked how Iredell's fees compared with other counties.
Sheeks said they were comparable, but if there was an increase, Iredell's might be
higher. He added, however, that some counties might not be self-supporting or have a
desire to cover the costs.
Chairman Tice said conversations with contractors and manufactured housing
representatives revealed that they would favor an increase in permit costs if this would
eliminate lengthy waiting periods.
Commissioner Johnson said that if the request for two additional employees were
approved, and there wasn't a dramatic increase in permits, he would expect the waiting
period to go down. He said results would be expected.
Other: In discussing items pertaining to the ICGC-S, Commissioner Robertson
asked about unused space. He said the Centralina Council of Governments was
considering a relocation due to the high cost of Charlotte office space. Robertson
suggested that County Manager Mashburn contact the Centralina officials to determine
their interest in leasing space at the ICGC-S.
Adjournment: Chairman Tice adjourned the briefing session at 6:46 p.m.
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