HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93009_2321 (2)Gallyon said the relief money was used only when an individual became "destitute or fell on
hard times" He said that one-half of one percent of all fire insurance paid in the district went to the
relief fund.
REQUEST FROM THE HEALTH DEPT. FOR APPROVAL TO ACCEPT $3,000
FROM THE REGIONAL HIV/AIDS CONSORTIUM GRANT AND APPROVAL OF
BUDGET AMENDMENT #24: Health Director Ray Rabe said his department was given approval
in June to apply for $4,000 from the consortium. Recently, notification was given that $3,000 had
been awarded. Rabe shared information on how Iredell County was faring in the state and nation
in regard to AIDS and other diseases. He said Iredell's AIDS rates were low compared to the state
and nation; however, the reported cases of syphilis were high. Rabe said diseases followed
transportation routes and Iredell's two interstates contributed to the high number of cases.
Commissioner Bowles said he wanted to make sure the health department was advocating
abstinence as the first option in preventing diseases and unwanted pregnancies. The health director
assured Mr. Bowles that his staff was advising the public on the benefits of abstinence.
The county manager asked Rabe if the statistics were reliable. Specifically, he asked if
the statistical information could be altered by the way a provider catalogued or reported cases.
Rabe said the statistics might be changed a little, but there would not be a "drastic change."
REQUEST FROM THE HEALTH DEPT. FOR APPROVAL TO APPLY FOR
$5,535 FROM THE RYAN WHITE AIDS PROJECT: Rabe said the health department was
noticing that funding sources for AIDS were decreasing. He said the Ryan White Funds had
been shrinking in the past few years, but the health dept. still desired to apply for a $5,535 grant.
Chairman Tice and Commissioner Fortner commended the health director for pursuing
grant funds.
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE NOVEMBER 1999 REFUNDS &
RELEASES: County Assessor Weisner explained the refunds/releases and recommended
approval.
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PROPOSED SALARY ADJUSTMENTS IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE DAVID M. GRIFFITH STUDY: Personnel Director Harris stated
that 35 job classifications had been reviewed. The majority of the classifications were upgraded;
however, some new classifications were implemented into the system, e.g., Fire Inspector Grade 64.
Harris estimated the cost of the adjustments would be $62,000 for the next six months. She also said
there were sufficient funds in the budget to pay for the adjustments. Mrs. Harris said the county was
nearing completion of the DMG recommendations, but a few remained.
Commissioner Johnson mentioned the turnover at the jail and the amount of training needed
for new employees. Johnson said the sheriff had asked about the possibility of seeking
reimbursement from individuals who resigned soon after employment. County Manager Mashburn
said two adjacent counties (Mecklenburg and Catawba) paid higher salaries for law enforcement
officers, and it was difficult to retain employees when they could make more money elsewhere.
Mashburn stated the county attorney had said the reimbursement stipulation could be in writing;
however, it would probably not be enforceable.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF A $450,000 BLOCK GRANT AWARD FOR THE
STATESVILLE AIRPORT AND REQUEST FROM THE AIRPORT COMMISSION FOR
ASSISTANCE WITH THE LOCAL MATCH ($25,000 from the county and $25,000 from the
City of Statesville): Commissioner Johnson said the Statesville Airport Commission was recently
awarded about a $450,000 block grant. The grant funds, awarded by the N.C. State Aid to Airports
Program, will need a $50,000 local match. The airport commission is asking the county to
contribute $25,000 and for the City of Statesville to commit $25,000.