HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93009_2276 (2)REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR THE
HEALTHY CAROLINIANS' PROJECT: Health Nursing Director Janet Blaufuss said the
Healthier Iredell County Initiative was requesting permission to apply for, and receive, $10,000 to
cover expenses associated with becoming a state certified "Healthy Carolinians" group. Blaufuss
said the health department would serve as the fiduciary. A $5,000 cash or in-kind match will be
needed. She said Iredell Memorial Hospital had paid for a $2,700 survey and this amount could be
applied towards the match. The remaining amount will be provided by in-kind activities supplied
by the health department and Iredell Memorial.
Blaufuss said a letter of endorsement from the board of commissioners would also be needed
for the grant application.
REQUEST FROM THE PARTNERSHIP FOR YOUNG CHILDREN (SMART
START) FOR PERMISSION TO ACCEPT DISCRETIONARY FUNDING FROM THE
OFFICE OFJUVENILE JUSTICE & APPROVAL OF A BUDGET AMENDMENT: Blaufuss
said that last spring the Partnership applied for a $100,000 grant for an intensive -home visitation
project. The funds, however, were not awarded. Instead, the state is now willing to grant the
Partnership $12,500 for planning costs associated with the visitation program. Blaufuss said she
understood the planning grant would eventually lead to the securement of the initial $100,000. Ms.
Blaufuss said there were many human service agencies in the county, but there was a lack of
coordination. The planning grant funds would be used to create a triage system which would lead
to a more coordinated effort between local agencies.
Commissioner Fortner asked what the visitation staff would be doing in the homes
Blaufuss said workers were already visiting high-risk families. The new program would be
much more involved. Employees would have more time to insure that parents were following
through on medical appointments, etc.
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENT #16 WHICH WILL
ALLOW FOR THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS/EMPLOYEE POSITION FROM
MAINTENANCE TO THE JAIL DEPARTMENT: The county manager said he was requesting
the transfer of a person from the Maintenance Department to the Iredell County Jail Department.
The employee would be under the supervision of Jail Administrator Rick Dowdle. Mashburn said
the employee had been providing routine maintenance and would continue in this capacity, however
the person's supervision would be done by the jail staff.
OTHER:
New Agricultural Center: Commissioner Johnson asked about the timetable for the new Ag.
Center. Mashburn said the moving date would be around December of 2000. The renovation of the
existing building should begin around January of 2001.
Stumpy Creek Park: Mashburn said the site would soon be seeded. He mentioned the staff
was trying to develop a contingency plan due to the park not progressing as rapidly as was
previously predicted.
harmony VFD: Commissioner Johnson said he understood the hydrant near the Harmony
Fire Department was not operational. The hydrant is antiquated and the manager of Iredell Water
has been unable to find the necessary repair parts. Mr. Johnson asked Commissioner Stewart if she
would discuss the possibility of purchasing a new hydrant with the fire tax district board.
Troutman VFD: Commissioner Bowles asked Mrs. Stewart if she knew anything about the
necessity of removing the dirt from under the Troutman Fire Department. Bowles asked if there
was a compaction problem. Stewart said she was not aware of any problems.
Ten Commandments Resolution Adopted by the Iredell County Board of Commissioners on
September 7. 1999: Commissioner Johnson said several counties had recently adopted The Ten
Commandments resolution. He asked the board members if they would be agreeable to sending the
resolution to the other North Carolina counties. It was the consensus of the board for the clerk to
share the resolution with all of the counties in the state.