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environmental health had to be in training for six months.
Commissioner Fortner asked if Iredell was competing for jobs.
Rabe said Iredell had to fill positions with trainees, whereas the
better paying counties hired seasoned, certified people.
(Individuals that can do inspections faster and be more
productive.) Catawba is the chief competitor with Iredell.
Rabe mentioned that medical supplies were becoming more
expensive. It could occur, in the future, that the health dept.
will need to move money around to buy these supplies.
Kelly Sheeks, Environmental Supervisor, advised that mandatory
overtime would be implemented soon. Employees have been told they
will have to do 12 hours during the month. The overtime can be
after 5:oo p.m., during the week, or the weekends. Employees will
be paid time and a half. In addition, the State office has approved
the temporary emergency positions. Trained sanitarians (4) from
Guilford County will work ten hours on Saturdays. These
individuals will work on large development projects. This way,
they will not need to travel from place to place within the County.
Commissioner Johnson asked about priority jobs for the
sanitarians, specifically mobile homes vs. stick built. Sheeks
said manufactured home owners got the same priority as stick built.
Rabe said the sanitarians had to abide by State laws. If there is
a failed septic system, the office inspects these as soon as
possible. Complaints are also given priority.
SOCIAL SERVICES: Don Wall, DSS Director, said his department
was trying to become automated with Welfare Reform. The
legislature is making changes. Some things are uncertain --
funding could be more or could be less. AFDC assistance is
decreasing along with participation in the Food Stamp Program.
Coupons, however, are about the same.
Commisioner Boone said he felt if more people were added to
the DSS staff they should go to the Fraud Unit. He mentioned the
need to have field employees checking on welfare recipients.
The job responsibilities for the fire marshals
were reviewed. FIRE MARSHAL,/SAFETY OFFICER/UNIT 1• Responsible for
VFDs receiving training/certification, responsible for arson
investigations, and serves as safety officer for Iredell County
ASSISTANT FIRE MARSHAL/UNIT 2: Responsible for education (5th
graders) and inspections. ASSISTANT FIRE MARSHAL/UNIT 3:
Responsible for investigations and plans review for new buildings.
ASSISTANT FIRE MARSHAL/UNIT 4• Responsible for inspections of all
commercial buildings.
Mr. Mashburn mentioned that in the future, he wanted the
volunteer fire department budget requests to be submitted to his
office.
Commissioner Fortner said she felt if the volunteer
departments had centralized purchasing it would save money.
Blumenstein mentioned that insurance and foam were purchased using
the centralized method.
=S*- Mr. Mashburn mentioned a Quick Response Vehicle (4x4
Sports/Utility) is being requested for the Mooresville area. It
will not be used to transport patients.
ECOM; A reclassification is requested for one employee in
this department.
ANIMAL CONTROL: Mr. Mashburn mentioned that as the human
population increased for the County so did the amount of animals.
The animal control supervisor requested two new positions; however,
the manager deleted one.