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Mr. Deal also made a recommcndation that a specific tic:; he set up for receiving tires. Meet-
ings are being arranged with all the major tire handlers to discuss with them the schedules of how
they would be taken in and at what time they would be taken.
MOTION from Chairman Hedrick to accept the low bid of Cox Tire Machinery Co., Charlotte, NC in
the amount of $7,350. for the tire slicer.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
RESOLUTION REGARDING THE KIDNEY DIALYSIS MACHINE: Postponed until the next meeting. Comments
were requested by the board from the hospital administrators regarding the need for this equipment
in the county.
HISTORICAL PROPERTIES COMMISSION: Chairman Hedrick said Mrs. Pat Crooks from the Historical
Properties Commission had called him to inquire about the amendment to the Historical Properties
Ordinance. He inquired if the county manager had any information on this matter. Mr. Deal said he
needed to meet with the county attorney on this. There are some questions that need to be resolved.
IREDELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL BUILDING PROJECT CONTRACTS:The county manager presented contracts in
reference to the building project at Iredell Memorial Hospital. He explained to the board that all
contracts had to be approved by the board. The contract presented to the board was with Superior
Paving for approval by the board. Mr. Deal recommended the board approve this contract based upon
his going over the contract with the county attorney to see that it meets his approval. The total
amount of the contract is $102,201. This is for an emergency standby water system. Another contract
for the electrical work in the amount of $12,371 is also presented for approval. This amount of
funds is included in the hospital budget.
MOTION from Chairman Hedrick to approve the contract for Superior Paving in the amount of
$102,201, and to Ind -Com Electric Company, Box 18453, Charlotte, in the amount of $12,371, subject
to the county attorney's approval and authorizing the chairman to sign in behalf of the county.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES OFFICE, MOORESVILLE* Mrs. Jessie Crosswhite said she had talked
to Representative Brawley regarding the Department of Natural Resources office being left at Moores-
ville. She said that Mr. Jim Graham went on record today at Council of State in favor of keeping it
in Mooresville. This was for information.
LOWRANCE HOSPITAL: Mr. Bill Pope, county attorney, discussed procedural matters of the
Lowrance Hospital sale/lease arrangement. Two county commissioners are to be appointed to a stee-
ring committee/task force for the purpose of receiving the bids from the bidders for Lowrance
Hospital and negotiating with them so that the laws will be complied with and the best arrangement
for the sale/lease will be made.
Mr. Deal, county manager, said the purpose of this was that the two county commissioners would
be knowledgeable of what is going on and will keep the other commissioners informed. Mr. Deal said
he would be sending cut letters to all the firms who provide federal and state funds to the hospi-
tal. He will also be sending out requests for proposals to the companies who will be bidding on the
lease/purchase matter.
The next step in the lease/purchase arrangement is September 5, 1985, when the board will be
adopting of a Notice of Intent. This meeting tonight will be recessed to September 5, 1985, at the {
County Annex Building for the purpose of adopting this intent.
Chairman Hedrick said this must be a unanimous adoption, and he asked that the board members µ'
get in touch with the county manager prior to the 5th of September if they have any questions
regarding this sale/lease.
Chairman Hedrick asked for two volunteers from the board to serve on this task force. Commis-
sioner Alice Stewart volunteered for the task force, and one other member is to be chosen at a later
date.
WEST IREDELL WATER CORPORATION: Mr. Sam Hindman, president of the West Iredell Water Corpora-
tion, was present and asked about the water and sewer study that the county is having done. Mr.
Hindman was to receive a copy to study.
In discussing the recent request from West Iredell Water Corporation for funds, Mr. Hindman
said he was waiting for information from his engineers before he could give the county commissioners
a full report. He also said that he helieved an elevated storage tank was a better solution to the
problem. Mr. Mills asked Mr. Hindman to find out the capacity of the Alexander Water Corporation
and bring this information to the board when 'ie returns.
ADJU'1RN: Motion from Chairman Hedrick to adjourn at 1:05 a.m. Next meeting is September 5,
1985, 7:30 p.m., Iredell County Annex Building, Statesville, NC.
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