HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93009_1907REQUEST FROM BUNCOMBE COUNTY SOLID WASTE TO PURCHASE. TWO
(2) SURPLUS REFUSE TRAILERS: Commissioner Johnson asked if the county would need
the trailers in the future. Mr. Mashburn said he would prefer that the decision on this item be
delayed until the next meeting.
MOTION by Commissioner Fortner to postpone action on this matter until the July 7,1998,
meeting.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
REQUEST FOR CONTINUATION OF BELL SOUTH (local service) & AT&T (long
distance service) TELEPHONE CONTRACTS: Evie Caldwell, the county purchasing agent,
gave the following information about these two contracts during the agenda briefing.
BellSouth: Contract is for the Multi -Serve (formerly known as ESSX) System. The proposal would
cover 595 lines, including 8/16 ISDN (computer) lines at a cost of $13,499.84
Note: The 395 lines includes far machines, elevators, modems, HVAC & all voice liner.
AT&T: This company is offering $.068 per minute extended local and $.096 for long distance.
MOTION by Commissioner Stewart to approve the Bell South and AT&T contracts for
Iredell County telephone service.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENT #53 FOR SOCIAL
SERVICES: This department has requested that $29,360 be moved from the salary line item to
contracted services.
MOTION by Commissioner Stewart to approve Budget Amendment #53 for the purpose
of transferring $29,360 from DSS salaries to DSS contracted services for temporary employee
assistance.
VOTING: Ayes - 5 ; Nays - 0.
REQUEST FOR ADOPTION OFA RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE ISSUANCE
OF GRANT ANTICIPATION NOTES (REQUIRED BY LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMISSION):
MOTION by Commissioner Fortner to adopt the following resolution in reference to the grant
anticipation notes and to authorize the chairman and clerk to sign the documents.
VOTING: Ayes - 5 ; Nays - 0.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT
COMMISSION FOR AUTHORITY TO ISSUE GRANT ANTICIPATION NOTES
WITH RESPECT TO FUNDS DUE TO IREDELL COUNTY UNDER THE PUBLIC
BUILDING ACT OF 1996
WHEREAS, the Public Building Bond Act of 1996 has taken effect and the Board of Commissioners of the
County of Iredell desires to borrow money for the purpose for which bonds are authorized to be issued by said Bond
Act in anticipation of the receipt of a grant of a portion of the proceeds of the sale of said bonds, NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the County of Iredell as follows:
1. The maximum aggregate principle amount of notes to be issued is two million nine hundred thirty four
thousand dollars ($2,934,000). Negotiable notes, each designated "Public Building Bond Act of 1996 Grant
Anticipation Notes" shall be issued for any portion of said sum so borrowed.
2. The Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of the County of Iredell is hereby authorized to fix the rate
of interest up to a maximum interest rate not to exceed six and one-half percent (6'h%), the place or places of payment,
and the denomination or denominations of the notes.