HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93009_1800 (2)WHEREAS, research done by the American Red Cross has found that by alerting police and fire departments and knowing First Aid/CPR
skills are some of the most important factors in keeping families safe; and,
WHEREAS, having a list of emergency phone numbers in the home is mentioned most frequently as "important" by nearly all adults as
something that can help families be safer; and
WHEREAS, it is the mission of the American Red Cross to help keep families safe and protected and that schools are important partners
in reaching families with safety information; and
WHEREAS, distributing a listing of simple, easy -to -understand emergency action steps to elementary school students is one way of
improving their safety and the safety of their families.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Iredell County Board of Commissioners proclaims the month of March to be American
Red Cross Month and for Wednesday, March 25, 1998, to be designated as "Save the Day" in area schools; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Iredell County citizens are encouraged to (1) Place the "Save the Day" stickers near telephones (2)
Review the emergency action steps regularly and (3) Seek training in life-saving techniques and emergency action skills found in First Aid X CPR
courses to help prevent, prepare for, and cope with emergencies.
This the 3" day of March 1998.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES OCCURRING ON BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
HISTORIC PROPERTIES COMMISSION (4 announcements given)
APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
HAZARDOUS WASTE & LOW LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT
PQ ARD (4 appts.): Commissioner Boone nominated Mike Overcash and John Schaffer, Jr.
Commissioner Stewart nominated Dr. Pam Sholar and Jeff McKay. Chairman Haire moved to close
the nominations and elect Overcash, Schaffer, Sholar, and McKay by acclamation.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
COMMUNITY CHILD PROTECTION TEAM ( 1 appt.) Chairman Haire moved to
table this appointment until the March 17 meeting.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
ADULT CARE HOME COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE Q appts.):
Commissioner Fortner nominated JoAnn Mills, Virginia Newell, and Bill Newell, Sr. Chairman
Haire moved to close the nominations and appoint Mills and Mr. & Mrs. Newell to the Adult Care
Home Committee by acclamation.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE (I appt.): Commissioner Johnson moved
to table this appointment until the March 17 meeting.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
NURSING HOME ADVISORY BOARD (1 appt.): Commissioner Fortner nominated Dot
Pendleton. Chairman Haire moved to close the nominations and appoint Pendleton by acclamation.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - O.
YOUTH SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE (1 appt.): Commissioner Fortner moved
to table this appointment until the March 17 meeting.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.