HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93009_1212Commissioner Stewart asked how the plan benefitted the Brawley
residents. Allison answered that more and more development was
occurring in this area. The development standards are much more
stringent in the Brawley plan.
Commissioner Madison asked if the development was upscale, and
Allison said it was "pretty run-of-the-mill."
It was the consensus of the Board to have a public meeting
about the plan and obtain citizen comment.
REQUEST FROM TOWN OF MOORESVILLE TO COST SHARE ON COURTROOM
RENOVATIONS: Rick McLean indicated that the courtroom was built in
1959 at a cost of $250,000. There have not been many changes since
that time. Recently, a judge indicated he would not hold court at
the facility due to its conditions. A total cost of $128,275.40
has been estimated for the renovations. The Town is seeking one-
half ($64,137.70) from the County. There are other expenses
(architect, asbestos removal $15,000-$18,000, and paving) but the
Town will absorb these costs. A breakdown of the renovation costs
reveals:
Low bid: $ 97,900.00 Liles Construction Co., Inc.
Fixed seating: $ 17,450.00 Perfection Equipment Co., Inc.
Loose seating: $ 8,980.40 Stephens Office Systems, Inc.
Custom Furniture: $ 3,945.00 Visual Concepts
TOTAL $128,27S.40
DISCUSSION/APPROVAL OF SHERIFF'S ENFORCEMENT BUILDING EIDE:
This item was tabled from the March 19 meeting. The sheriff and
staff had been instructed to try to find any cost savings. In a
memo from Evie Caldwell it was stated that the heating system might
be reduced from 90% to an 80% efficient building. This would save
$2,534 in equipment costs. The warranty on the heat exchanger
would be reduced from 25 to 20 years. Also, the electrical
contract could be reduced by $1,460; however, the staff indicated
a belief that changing electrical specifications might be "risky."
Chuck Goode, local architect, stated that the general and
plumbing contractors did not offer any changes or an amount that
would reduce their contracts.
Commissioner Stewart asked if the heating was natural gas, and
Goode replied yes.
REQUEST FROM DSS FOR APPROVAL OF TEMPORARY STAFF TO SUPPORT
CONVERSION ACTIVXTI383 Mr. Don Wall advised that the State had
agreed to pay up to $1,505 per month for a temporary employee to
assist in computer conversion activities. Currently, the State is
about a year or more behind in establishing an automated computer
system. A program/system was developed, it was installed locally,
however, it did not work and the staff had to revert back to an old
method. The county personnel officer would be asked to work with
a temporary service in hiring an employee.
Mr. Wall distributed a handout which showed 1995 IV -D
collections. The State goal for Iredell County to collect is $2.8
million; however, $3.2 million is the local DSS goal. Citizens who
are non -AFDC recipients can also take advantage of IV -D support
assistance.
DISCUSSION OF CITY OF STATESVILLE'8 OFFER TO BROADCAST
MEETINGS: The City of Statesville has offered assistance at their
facility to broadcast any meetings. Commissioner Boone said he
would be receptive for the matter to be researched. Jerry Lundy
advised that closed caption services would have to be provided and
this is somewhat expensive.
APR 0 2199; 383