HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93009_2165 (2)explained the cost increases. It was agreed the number of children being served could be reduced
from six to five per 90 day intervals at $95 per day.
The county manager said an agreement would be written, and it would include a provision
about the usage of a van owned by the county.
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A BID IN CONJUNCTION WITH THIRD
CREEK DAM REPAIRS: Purchasing Agent Evie Caldwell and Project Managers Donald
Basinger and Russell Bendel, of Applied Geosciences and Engineering, explained that it had
previously been recommended that two or three dams out of the eleven in the Third Creek Watershed
be repaired each year. It is recommended that flood control structures 18, 19, and 20 receive the
following repairs.
• Repairs to the original spillway pipe and internal drains that transport water through the dam
• Replacement of trash guards
• Beaver deterrents around the inlet structures
• Installation of additional drains in the downstream embankment to intercept water seepage going
through the earth embankment
• Seeding of bare areas near the dam and along the emergency spillways
Basinger said the structures were built in the 1950s and 60s for flood control measures, and
occasional repair work was needed to counteract environmental changes. He said that if the
structures were not maintained, they would eventually become weakened by major storms.
REQUEST FOR REVISIONS TO THE EMPLOYEE SUGGESTION INCENTIVE
PROGRAM: The manager said this program was approved in 1994. Over the years, suggestions
have been submitted; however, few have been accepted. Revisions to the guidelines are
recommended -- not only to increase participation, but to also recognize the employees trying to
improve their work environments. Suggested revisions are:
1. Under "Types of Suggestions That Will Be Accepted" delete all wording except:
suggestions which save time, labor, space, materials or cost without decreasing the level ojcounty
service.
2. Under "Suggestions Will Not Be Considered That" to delete the segment reading: Involve
improvements that the employee or immediate supervisor can make through normal or customary
action.
3. Recognition of all who participate in the suggestion program whether they earn an award
or not. It is suggested that for those who submit a suggestion, but receive no award, that their names
be held for a drawing to occur periodically (possibly quarterly). Five names would be drawn. Two
will receive a $25 gift certificate and a polo shirt (with logo). The other three would receive a polo
shirt. All employees who receive an award would also receive the polo shirt.
DISCUSSION ON THE REFINANCING OF THE 1992 SPECIAL OBLIGATION
BOND: Blumenstein said bonding experts had informed her it would be an opportune time to
refinance the 1992 bond. Savings could be $600,000 to $700,000. It was the consensus of the board
to allow Ms. Blumenstein to proceed with the transactions.
ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Haire adjourned the briefing session at 6:35 p.m
Approved: e-,
erk to the Board
File. June 1 1999 Budget & Briefing Mtgs,