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The renovation cost was extremely expensive, and while discussions
were going on about this, Catawba County approached Iredell about
the possibility of a joint venture. There were some advantages.
One two -hundred person jail costs less than two facilities that
each house 100 people. Services are not duplicated, etc. A
regional jail with Catawba was looking feasible; however, after an
election in Burke County, and some new commissioners were elected,
they wanted some other counties to share the costs. Boone
mentioned that an agreement with Burke/Catawba would not provide
enough space for the next 10 - 20 years. The other problem is that
Burke County is 50 miles away. If an inmate was housed in Burke
County and his attorney wanted to interview him it might become a
situation where the jail personnel are driving back and forwards
all the time. Next, the idea of not adding to the present jail was
discussed. If something is built next to the present jail,
modernization will not have to occur to the present facility. A
presentation heard this afternoon from J.N. Pease Associates
advises that the County can do this just as cheaply as entering
into an agreement with Burke/Catawba.
Commissioner Boone said that the bottom line for him was to
alleviate the jail space needs the cheapest way possible. Costs
have been reduced significantly. It is now looking like the County
can do something for less than half the original cost estimates.
Commissioner Stewart said that since the last jail plan was
developed the jail facility requirements have also changed.
VOTING: Ayes -
Noes -
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN COUNTY AND STATE OF
NORTH CAROLINA FOR FORESTRY OFFICE LOCATED IN AGRICULTURAL
BUILDING: Mrs. Blumenstein mentioned that this request is for
office space of 516 sq. ft., and it in a cost -share arrangement
between the County & State. This is the reason for the low rate
per square foot. The County bills the State monthly and they
reimburse us. Then the State bilis Iredell County for its share.
The lease would run from May 1, 1995 -April 30, 1998.
MOTION from Commissioner Madison for approval of the forestry
lease.
VOTING: Ayes -
Noes -
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF FOOD STAMP CONTRACT BIDS• Mr. Don Wall
recommended that this bid be awarded to Office World at $.40 per
issuance. A bid package was sent to three vendors; however, only
two bids were received and they were from:
Office World $.40 per issuance
Cost Containment, Inc. $.45 per issuance
The current contract, with Cost Containment, is running at
$.50 per issuance. The annual savings with Office World per year
would be around $2800, per Evie Caldwell, during the agenda
briefing.
NOTION from Commissioner Stewart to award this bid to Office
World at $.40 per issuance.
Commissioner Boone stated that he hoped that the Welfare
Reform Bill that passed the House of Representatives passes the
Senate and the president signs it. He also hopes that the State of
North Carolina will reform welfare, and then, maybe, the County
will not have as many people signed up to receive food stamps.
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