HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93009_1833 (2)VOTING ON AMENDED MOTION: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0.
REQUEST FOR PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING EMERGENCY MEDICAL
SERVICES WEEK (May 17-23,1998): MOTION by Vice Chairman Johnson to approve the
following EMS Proclamation.
VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0.
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK
MAY 17-23,1998
WHEREAS, Iredell County's Emergency Medical Services system is a vital public service; and
WHEREAS, the members of the Emergency Medical Services team are ready to provide life sustaining care
to those in need twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week; and
WHEREAS, the quality of emergency care has dramatically improved the survival and recovery rate of those
who experience sudden illness or injury; and
WHEREAS, citizens in Iredell County benefit daily from the dedicated efforts, knowledge and skills of the
emergency medical team: technicians, paramedics; emergency nurses; emergency physicians; rescue squad
workers; fire fighters; public safety telecommunicators; public information officers, emergency vehicle
maintenance technicians; administrators; educators and others who receive specialized training and continuing
education to enhance and maintain their lifesaving skills; and
WHEREAS, injury prevention and the appropriate use of the Emergency Medical Services system will help
reduce health care costs; and
WHEREAS, to recognize the value and accomplishments of Emergency Medical Services teams, we set aside
a special period to observe the contributions of these men and women.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Iredell County Board of Commissioners hereby proclaims May 17-23, 1998, as
"EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK" in Iredell County and call upon all citizens to observe this period with
appropriate programs and activities.
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REQUEST FROM ALEXANDER COUNTY FOR ASSISTANCE IN PERFORMING
A SCHOOL INSPECTION (LEVEL III): Lynn Niblock, the Director of Planning & Enforcement, advised that
Alexander County was requesting assistance in the inspection of a new school. Currently, Alexander County does
not have a certified Level III inspector. G.S. 153A-353 allows for this type of assistance between governmental
entities. Niblock said he would not want Iredell County's inspections to get behind so he was requesting the
inspectors to work a full eight hour day. Then, they would be allowed to assist Alexander County. Niblock
mentioned that Iredell would pay the necessary travel and overtime expenses. Alexander County would then
reimburse at full cost (this would include FICA, retirement, etc.) In addition, Alexander County would assume all
liability for the actions of the Iredell County personnel while working at the school site.
Vice Chairman Johnson stipulated this arrangement should be in written form and should be prepared by
the County Attorney.
MO"PION by Commissioner Boone to approve Alexander County's request for assistance from the Iredell
County Inspections Department for the new school inspection.
VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0.
APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee (5 appts ): Commissioner Fortner moved
to postpone these appointments until the May 5, 1998 meeting.
VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0.