HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93011_14609. Request from the Health Department for Approval to Apply for Grants from Kate B.
Reynolds, the Lowes Hometown Grant, Sisters of Mercy & to Accept $1500 from the three
hospitals along with Approval to Use up to $100,000 of Medicaid Maximization Funds for
the Dental Clinic Expansion and to use up to $10,000 from the $100,000 (Medicaid Max
Funds) for Engineering Services (review/consultation regarding dental clinic plans and site):
Health Director Campbell requested permission to apply for the referenced grants and to use the
Medicaid Max funds as presented. She mentioned that since submission of the agenda item,
notification had been received that Lowes had declined the funding request; however, an
invitation was extended to re -apply in May. She said the project would be scaled back if there
were insufficient funds, and the main emphasis was to complete the basic area. Campbell said
dental services were needed, and over 600 people were on a waiting list.
10. Request for Approval of the February 20, 2007 Minutes
11. Request to Agree in Principal or Theory with the Cooperative Efforts between the
Shepherds Volunteer Fire Department and the Town of Mooresville Fire Department to
Provide Additional Fire Protection in the Shepherds Fire District: Mooresville Fire Chief
Wes Greene and Shepherds VFD Chief Kelly Robinson presented a joint operations agreement
approved by the Town on March 5. Greene said the agreement would allow the Town's firemen
to respond to fires in Shepherds' entire district and allow the VFD's firemen to provide fire
protection in the municipality. He said the two departments would share personnel and the
Shepherds' building. Some specifics of the agreement areas follows:
*Shepherds to pay the Town $200,000 per year with an initial payment due by
August 31, 2007 of $83,334 followed by biannual payments of $100,000 on or before
January 31 and July 31 of each year. (This is contingent upon a fire tax increase to pay the $200,000.)
*Should Mooresville annex into Shepherds' district, a percentage will be deducted from
the annual payment.
*Shepherd agrees to provide space to house one Mooresville fire unit (four personnel)
2417!365.
Chief Robinson said the Shepherds' building was actually built to accommodate two
departments, and the agreement would actually offset VFD costs. He said Shepherds' insurance
rating would affect the Town's score, and a strong emphasis would be in achieving a good rate.
Robinson said a tax increase would be needed, and a one -cent increase would bring in an extra
$86,000 a year while a two -cent increase would be around $200,000.
APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
Board of Health (1 appointment): Commissioner Robertson nominated Dr. Ben Bowen
for a reappointment.
OTIO by Chairman Norman to close the nominations and appoint Dr. Bowen by
acclamation.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee (5 appointments): No
nominations were submitted, and Commissioner Tice made a Motion o postpone the five
appointments until the March 20 meeting.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
Nursing Home Advisory Committee (1 appointment)* No nominations were
submitted, and Commissioner Johnson made a olio to postpone the appointment until the
March 20 meeting.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
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