HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93009_1707 (2)CONSIDERATION/APPROVAL. OF AN OPTION FOR THE INSTALLATION OF
FIRE HYDRANTS DISCUSSED ON FEBRUARY 18,1997 AND APPROVED IN THE 96-97
BUDGET: During the agendabriefing, Mrs. Caldwell advised that in the FY 97-98 budget, $30,000
was approved for the purchase/installation of 15 fire hydrants. Iredell Water Corporation was
supposed to have 12 hydrants. West Iredell Water was to have two hydrants on its lines. The other
hydrant was installed by Wayside VFD for a 30,000 gallon above ground water tank. After
purchasing the hydrants, $20,259.40 remained for installation. Bids were sent to 11 contractors and
the following four bids were received:
Bell Construction Co. $50,400
Gilbert Engineering $34,972
Tommy Frye $23,800
Frye Grading & Repair, Inc. $25,650
MOTION by Commissioner Stewart to initiate Budget Amendment #19 in the amount of
$3,541 and for this money to be derived from the contingency fund for the purpose of.
Donating the hydrants and the money available ($20,259.40 + $3,541) to the Iredell Water
Corporation whose staff will work with the low bidder in the hydrant installation. A contract stating
that after the installation of the 14 hydrants, Iredell Water Corporation (12 hydrants) and West Iredell
Water Corporation (2 hydrants) will maintain them (contract to be written).
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
NOTE: Keith Snoddy of Iredell Water Corporation was in attendance at the meeting and was
agreeable in assuming any risks (broken lines) involved in the hydrant installation with the low
bidder. In addition, James Hollars, West Iredell Water Corporation, attended the meeting and
advised that his agency was agreeable in working with Iredell Water on this project.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES OCCURRING ON BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
A. Board of Health (2 announcements)
B. Recreation Advisory Board (3 announcements)
C. Zoning Board of Adjustment (3 announcements)
D. Community Advisory Program for Disabled Adults (CAP -DA) (1 I announcements)
E. Centralina Council of Govemments (Delegate & Alternate)
APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
Home & Community Care Block Graut (5 aoots.): Chairman Haire nominated Harriet
Lipe. Commissioner Fortner nominated Anne Johnson, Sue Walser, Mary Conaway, and Alice
Stewart. Chairman Haire moved to close the nominations and appoint Lipe, Johnson, Walser,
Conaway, and Stewart by acclamation.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
Nursing Home Advisory Board U aout ): MOTION by Commissioner Former to table
this appointment until the December 16, 1997 meeting.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
Adult Care Home Community Advisory Board (2 soots.); Commissioner Fortner
nominated Hazel McNeely and Doris Talbert. Chairman Haire moved to close the nominations and
appoint McNeely and Talbert by acclamation.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.