HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93009_2112 (2)COMMISSIONER ALICE FORTNER ARRIVED AT THIS TIME (6:00 PM)
REQUEST FROM SOLID WASTE DEPARTMENT/RECYCLING DIVISION FOR
APPROVAL TO ACCEPT A $4,000 GRANT FROM THE N.C. DIVISION OF POLLUTION
PREVENTION & ENVIRONMENTAL ASSISTANCE (DPPEA) ("INDUSTRIAL DISCARDS
PROJECT"): Tom Rhodes, Recycling Coordinator, stated this project was designed to assist selected
North Carolina counties in networking with local industries, providing businesses with waste reduction
information, marketing assistance and recycling program development, and to help counties extend the
effective life span of their landfills. Mr. Rhodes stated that no matching funds were required. The County
Recycling Coordinator & the DPPEA waste reduction technicians must visit four local industries to assess
generated waste and to recommend methods of effective waste management. The county must provide
DPPEA $1,000 for each waste audit completed with the technicians. (This item was placed on the consent
agenda.)
REQUEST FROM HEALTH DEPARTMENT FOR APPROVAL OF HIV/STD
PREVENTION PROPOSAL FOR FY 1999-2000: Ray Rabe and Norma Rife, of the Health
Department, requested approval to apply for a state grant in the amount of $36,080 for the continuation
of the VOICES program. Mr. Rabe said the funding would enable them to continue the programming
for high risk areas of the county in fiscal year 1999-2000. (This item was placed on the consent agenda. )
REQUEST FROM MOORESVILLE GRADED SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR APPROVAL
OF BUDGET AMENDMENT #38 TO ALLOW FOR THE ACCEPTANCE OF PUBLIC
SCHOOL BUILDING CAPITAL FUNDS: Susan Blumenstein explained this budget amendment
would allow for public school building funds for the Mooresville Intermediate School ($404,046) to flow
through the county to the school system. (This item was placed on the consent agenda.)
REQUEST FROM REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR THE APPROVAL OF BUDGET
AMENDMENT #39 WHICH WOULD ALLOW FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF A HEWLETT
PACKARD 3000/927: Brenda Bell, Register of Deeds, stated her office was currently operating a
computer system purchased in 1991. The combined free space on the logical disk volume is at 10.1 %,
and the county's information system management office has stated the disk space should not fall below
10%. Ms. Bell made a proposal to lease a 3000/968 for 48 months ($2,672 monthly includes software
support/maintenance) instead of purchasing at a price of $77,738. Ms. Bell stated that with leasing, the
office would have continual computer updates. (This item was placed on the consent agenda.)
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AN EASEMENT AGREEMENT FOR HARRY
TSUMAS INVOLVING PROPERTY LOCATED ON HWY. 70: Mr. Mashburn said this item
needed to be deleted since the ACCT Corporation granted an easement prior to transferring the property
to the county. Mr. Mashburn noted that another easement request might be forthcoming regarding
electrical utilities from EnergyUnited.
REQUEST FOR DISCUSSION IN REFERENCE TO PROPOSED LEGISLATION
FROM GOVERNOR HUNT THAT WOULD REQUIRE N. C. COUNTIES TO FUND 50% OF
THE NON-FEDERAI, SHARE FOR MENTAL HEALTH MEDICAID SERVICES: Mr.
Mashburn stated that Gaston County had already adopted a resolution in opposition to this proposed
legislation. He mentioned the possibility of the board chairman sending a letter in opposition. (This item
will be further discussed at the 7:00 p.m. meeting.)
ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Haire recessed the meeting at 6:35 p.m. for a refreshment break
prior to the 7:00 p.m. meeting.
APPROVED:
Acting Clerk to the Board