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HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93008_0991546 TOTAL FUNDS REQUESTED $33,589.00 TOTAL AVAILABLE FUNDS $30,000.00 AMOUNT EXCEEDING FUNDS $ 3,589.00 Two different proposals were made by the recreation staff and advisory board. One request was for a total expenditure of $30,003.63 ($3.63 over the $30,000 allocated in the budget); the second request was for an expenditure of $31,352.63 ($1,253.63 over the $30,000 allocated in the budget). MOTION from Commmissioner Murdock to approve the expenditure of $31,253.63 for the matching grant program. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. DISCUSSION OF INSURANCE FOR THE COUNTY'S ROPES CHALLENGE COURSE: Mr. Deal, County Manager, said the ropes course challenge program has been closed due to lack of insurance. While this is not a dangerous program, the county should not take the risk of continuing the program without insurance, Mr. Deal said. Staff is trying to secure coverage for this program, but nothing is available at this time. APPOINTMENT TO DOMICILIARY BOARD: Mr. Charlie Benbow, member of the Domiciliary Board, came before the board to discuss the activities of the Domiciliary Board. He described the different types of care available through the long-term care facilities and the role of the Domiciliary Board in visiting t:ie homes, which is to see that the rights of the patients are preserved and that they are receiving adequate care. After his presentation, the board thanked him for coming to the meeting and sharing this information with them. MOTION from Commissioner Murdock to appoint Mrs. Martha Webster to the Domiciliary Board. This is an initial one-year appointment, beginning on December 3, 1985, and concluding December 3, 1986. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. SURPLUS PROPERTY FROM IREDELL COUNTY SCHOOLS OFFERED TO COUNTY: The board was offered the following surplus property by Iredell County Schools: Principal's Old House at Union Grove Amity Hill School and surrounding land Railroad siting located within the City of Statesville After discussion, it was the consensus of the board that the County would not be interested in acquiring any of these properties. REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR PARKER -HANNIFIN SEWER LINE EXTENSION: The Board received information from the Town of Mooresville stating that the construction bids for the sewer line to Parker -Hannifin Company located on Highway 21 North were higher than originally estimated. The original estimate was $100,000, with Iredell County committing for $70,000 of this amount on February 5, 1985. The low bid for this project was $126,711.00. Based on the county paying 70% of this amount, an additional $18,697.70 would be required from the county for this project. After discussion, the board tabled the request until December 17th meeting. NO BOARD ACTION. --- TAX LISTENS FOR 1986: The county manager, Mr. Wayne Deal, presented the list of tax listers for 1986. No board action is required; this was just to inform the board who would be listing taxes in case they receive calls in this regard. RALPH YOUNT: Mr. Ralph Yount came before the board regarding the water supply concern at West Iredell. Mr. Yount distributed copies of a letter addressed to Chairman Larry S. Hedrick, wherein he committed to a $100,000 contribution to improve the water supply and pressure at West Iredell Water Corporation. The letter stated certain stipulations under which Mr. Yount would make this contribution. A discussion by the board and county manager took place with Mr. Yount in reference to the water situation at West Iredell and particularly at the I -40/01d Mountain Road intersection. The board recently retained Chip Green to pursue a Community Development Block Grant for the West Iredell Water Corporation. Mr. Deal gave a report on the status of the grant application. Mr. Deal also expressed his concern of approximately $500,000 being spent on the water system and this not solving the problems. Vice Chairman Mills asked the county manager to have a report on the status of West Iredell Water Corporation and the grant application process at the meeting on December 12th. Mr. Bill Pope said he would like to see a citizens' committee, comprised of representatives of the industrial community, residential community, agricultural community, study the problems of water in Iredell County and make some recommendations about whet the county can and should do.