HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93011_0503County Manager Mashburn said a thorough background check had been
performed on Cost Control Construction, and the company had received high marks.
Chairman Tice asked what fund, in the county's budget, would be used for the
529,371 consultant's payment.
Blumenstein said it would have to be contingency.
Commissioner Williams asked about alternate proposals. He asked if they could
be looked at, along the way, if needed.
Commissioner Johnson said some flexibility was needed, and Chairman Tice
reminded everyone that one board of commissioners could not bind a future board.
Dr. Cash said he hoped the dialogue between the two boards would continue in
the future.
Commissioner Robertson asked about large housing developments that might
occur and how these would impact the plan.
Dr. Cash said the school system was trying to stay "attuned" to projected
growth, and he said, "We have to be flexible."
Commissioner Johnson said he wanted to stress that a timeframe and funding
methodology had not been approved by the task force. He said this was inaccurately
reported in the paper, and he wanted to make sure everyone understood they had not
been approved.
Commissioner Norman said that in addition, no financial figure had ever been
approved by the task force.
OTIO by Commissioner Norman to suspend the Board of Commissioner's
Rules of Procedures to allow for a vote regarding the task force's plan and the hiring of
a consultant.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
(Note. The Rules of Procedure do not allow motions to be considered at the briefing or
5 o'clock session except to recess or adjourn, or affix the time to adjourn. This was the reason
for the suspension of the rules)
OTIO by Commissioner Johnson to adopt the Joint School Facilities Task
Force's Plan that establishes the priorities of school needs with the understanding that
there is not a timeframe or commitment of revenues.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
OTIO by Commissioner Johnson to (I) accept the recommendation of the
Iredell-Statesville Board of Education by hiring the Construction Control Corporation
for the consulting work associated with the facility needs, (2) for the costs to not exceed
$29,271.00, and (3) for the $29,271.00 to be derived from the county's contingency
fund.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
(Note: This will be Budget Amendment # 27.)
Commissioner Johnson stressed the importance of informing the consultant that
quality buildings were needed and to forego any unnecessary amenities -- bell towers,
for example.