HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93011_1384 (2)accomplish the results that it was advertised or touted to achieve. Mr. Johnson also mentioned
concerns about the cultural arts and comprehensive health care funding goals. Pertaining to
cultural arts, Mr. Johnson said he wouldn't desire to work towards anything similar to
Mecklenburg County. On the item pertaining to health care, he said the federal government
already dictated services for "under -served populations or non-English speaking" and no one
should expect him to voluntarily provide additional programs.
Commissioner Robertson agreed with Mr. Johnson. Mr. Robertson also mentioned that
pertaining to economic vitality, the county should pursue ways to utilize the "Life Sciences"
project in Kannapolis and to also use the financial institutions or resources in Charlotte.
Commissioner Tice and Chairman Norman thanked the strategic planning committee
members for their work on the plan.
REQUEST FROM THE IREDELL-STATESVILLE SCHOOLS FOR APPROVAL
OF A LIGHTING CONTRACT: Dr. Kenny Miller, Director of Facilities and Planning for
the school system, said that due to an aging infrastructure on some of the recreational fields, a
lease -purchase agreement with EnergyUnited for lighting fixtures had been pursued. Miller said
the fields were tested every two years, but some of the wiring, poles, and insulation at some of
the facilities were 30 to 40 years old. Additionally he said the upkeep, maintenance and failure
rate had increased to the point that fixture replacements were warranted. He said the agreement
costs would be paid out of capital funding with an interest rate of 6.75%; however, he was still
negotiating for a lower rate.
Deputy County Manager Blumenstein said the county had to approve the request due to
the lease -purchase arrangement. She said once the agreement was paid out, the county would
own the lighting fixtures.
This request was not placed on the consent agenda, and additional information may be
found in the regular meeting minutes.
(All other agenda items were then presented.)
ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Norman adjourned the briefing session at 6:40 p.m.
Approved: nr, -7
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