HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93009_1988 (2)REQUEST FROM THE RECREATION DEPARTMENT FOR APPROVAL OF A
FUNDING MATCH FOR THE NORTH PIEDMONT BABE RUTH LEAGUE: Righting
cosdbasebaU fields): Commissioner Johnson said the Recreation Advisory Committee had
recommended that $12,677.50 be taken from the recreation budget (maintenance) to assist in the
lighting of two Bambino baseball fields. The actual cost for the lighting is $25,355, and the North
Piedmont Babe Ruth League will supply the other portion ($12,677.50).
MOTION by Commissioner Johnson to enter into an agreement with the North Piedmont
Babe Ruth League in the amount of $12,677.50 for the installation of lights at the two Bambino
fields.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
REQUEST FROM RECREATION DEPARTMENT FOR APPROVAL OF THE
DUKE POWER LAKE ACCESS AREA IMPROVEMENT INITIATIVE: Commissioner
Johnson it was his understanding that due to deregulation, Duke Power was trying to reduce its
expenses. Reducing the costs associated with access areas is one method being considered. There
are a number of access areas the company is willing to allow local governments to take over for
recreational facilities. Johnson said the Recreation Advisory Committee was requesting a letter be
written advising of the interest in all of the sites. Mr. Johnson said the county was not being asked
to build a park at the sites, but rather the letter would mean the county had first refusal on them. In
the next few months, the Recreation Advisory Committee will review the access areas and
determine the ones desired. (The terms would be somewhat similar to Stumpy Creek.)
MOTION by Commissioner Johnson for the staff to write a letter of interest (obtain the
Chairman's signature) and send to Duke Power in reference to the access areas.
VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - i (Stewart).
REQUEST FROM FINANCE DEPARTMENT FOR A COMPUTER SYSTEM
UPGRADE: Susan Blumenstein, the finance director, stated that in the current budget, funds
were included to upgrade the Hewlett Packard Processor designated for financial system software.
Since February of this year, an additional 37% of disk space has been used. Mrs. Blumenstein said
it was believed that to upgrade the existing processor would be more costly once new software was
added (payroll and personnel). Blumenstein said it was recommended for the county to lease a new
processor.
MOTION from Commissioner Fortner to:
1. Transfer funds from Capital Outlay to Rental -Equipment to cover the current year lease
cost of $7,733.
2. Approve a three-year operating lease for the D230 processor as proposed.
3. Authorize the county manager to sign the operating lease.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE OCTOBER 6, 1998 MINUTES (Briefing &
Regular): MOTION by Commissioner Fortner to approve the captioned minutes.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES OCCURRING ON BOARDS & COMMITTEES
Nursing Horne Advisory Board (1 announcement)
APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS & COMMITTEES
Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee (2 amts.): Commissioner Fortner
nominated Mr. Lee McClure and Mrs. Sue Gaither. Chairman Haire moved to close the
nominations and accept McClure and Gaither by acclamation.