HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93009_0295 (2)OCT- r, 1993
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ApPOINnU2U TO NURSING HOME ADVISORY BOARD:
MOTION by Commissioner Madison to table this item until
October 19 agenda.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0
COUNTY MANAGER'S REPORT: Mr. Mashburn updated the group on
cablevision regulations and stated he would attend a meeting on
October 21, 1993 sponsored by the NCACC.
A workshop will be held on November 9, 1993, for elected
officials for the purpose of reading and using financial reports.
The workshop is being sponsored by the Institute of Government and
registration forms should be submitted by October 27, 1993.
The county manager would like an endorsement of a campaign for
the March of Dimes, entitled "Blue Jeans for Babies." Employees
that have a desire to participate will purchase a $3 button and be
allowed to wear jeans to work on October 20, 1993.
Commissioner Stewart voiced her opinion that since merit
salary increases were not approved for the employees this year that
she wouldn't want anything forced on the employees. This should be
voluntary campaign.
There will be a flag ceremony on October 6, 1993, 8:00 A.M.
in front of the Iredell County Government Center for the purpose of
honoring firemen killed in the line of duty.
The county manager reported on the NCDA Food Distribution
Report from July 1,1992 - June 30, 1993, for donated commodities.
The report indicated that Iredell County had a total amount of
$373,977.23 of USDA foods distributed to schools and other in -
county agencies.
Mr. Mashburn advised that the NCACC had taken a strong
position advocating the state bonds. They have mailed out
resolutions and this does include economic development financing.
He stated this could be put on the October 19 agenda if requested.
Commissioner Boone said he had some concerns with this
matter; specifically, pertaining to economic development. If this
passes, the voters will not be allowed to vote on this particular
issue in the future.
On October 5, 1993, the county manager attended a seminar
sponsored by Sedgwick James pertaining to jail planning. He
emphasized the need to keep this item in the forefront of
priorities.
A retreat was scheduled by the commissioners for Friday,
October 22 (all day) and possibly Saturday, October 23. Location
to be determined. Commissioner Madison asked about meeting with
the schools, and it was decided to put this on the retreat agenda.
Chairman Haire moved to go into Executive Session for the
purchase of property acquisition.
MOTION by Chairman Haire to close Executive Session.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
ADJOURNMENT: MOTION to adjourn by Commissioner Haire until
Tuesday, October 19, 1993, 6:00 P.M. The meeting will be held in
the Commissioners' Meeting Room, Iredell County Government Center,
Statesville, NC.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
APPROVED: 4//4 9!Y
Acting Clerk to the Board