HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93011_0401Work First Program. He said the county had to make a decision by September 30,
2004, and the actual Work First Plan for the next two years had to be submitted by
November 1. Wall said the advantages in remaining as an electing county were (1)
more flexibility (2) more community involvement (3) more ability to develop local rules
and policies and (4) more welfare savings (90% in maintenance of effort and also cash
savings). Mr. Wall said that if a great demand occurred for Work First Cash Assistance,
and all federal funds were spent, the disadvantage would be that an electing county
would have use 100% county funds. He said that 21 counties initially started as
"electing," but there were only 9 remaining. Mr. Wall shared the following chart to
further illustrate the savings from being an "electing" county.
(The board of commissioners agreed to remain as an "electing" county.)
7. Request for the Approval of a Lease with the North Carolina Department
of Environment & Natural Resources (DENR) for 108 net sq. ft. of office space at
the Government Center -South: During the briefing, Support Services Director
Vernon explained that DENR desired to lease an additional 108 net sq. 8. of space at
the Iredell County Government South facility. He said the three-year lease would
extend through October 31, 2007, and the rental income for the county would be $1,050
per year.
8. Request for Approval of the August 17, 2004 Minutes
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ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES OCCURRING ON BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
Adult Care Community Advisory Committee (I announcement)
APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
Nursing Home Advisory Committee (2 appointments): Commissioner
Williams nominated Barbara Sprinkle.
Commissioner Tice nominated Tamorah Burchette.
OTIO by Commissioner Madison to close the nominations and to appoint
Sprinkle and Burchette by acclamation.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
Iredell County Board of Adjustment (1 appointment): Commissioner
Norman nominated Roy West.
OTIO by Commissioner Tice to close the nominations and to appoint West
by acclamation.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
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