HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93009_1932(COST ESTIMATED TO BE $24,000) AND TO APPLY FOR A GRANT FROM THE N.C.
SOLID WASTE DIVISION WHICH WILL REIMBURSE IREDELL COUNTY FOR THE
CREATION OF THE REFERENCED USED TIRE SITE: Solid Waste Director Weatherman
said a used tire site was needed at the Mooresville station. He said sufficient space could be found
by moving a section of chain link fence. This, along with grading and graveling, would cost
approximately $24,000. Weatherman said he had been informed by the Special Waste Branch of the
N.0 Solid Waste Division that funding would be available in November 1998 to reimburse the
county for the tire site. Weatherman said the landfill handled about 38,000 tires last year. If a site
can be created in Mooresville the retailers can stack the used tires in the appropriate place, and the
contracted hauler (U.S. Tire Co.) can load and take to Concord.
The county manager stated that even if the grant money did not materialize, the used tire
site was needed at the Mooresville station.
REQUEST FOR TERMINATION OF THE HAULING CONTRACT FOR THE
MOORESVILLE TRANSFER STATION AND FOR APPROVAL TO HIRE TWO
EMPLOYEES TO ASSUME THE HAULING DUTIES: Weatherman said a private hauler
had been hauling the waste; however, it was now proposed for the county solid waste department
to assume the duties. He said one of the main reasons for not continuing the hauling contract was
flexibility. In essence, the waste material needed to be moved when it accumulated. Weatherman
said he could hire two, new employees to haul the waste and still come within budget. He even
predicted $30,000 could be saved annually by in-house hauling rather than privatizing.
Introduction of Bobbie Taylor: Weatherman introduced Mr. Bobbie Taylor, Foreman of the
Mooresville Transfer Station.
Weatherman was asked how many people worked in solid waste and he said there were 30
employees with 9 of them in Mooresville.
REQUEST FROM HEALTH DEPARTMENT FOR APPROVAL OF HIV/STD
PREVENTION PROPOSAL FOR FY 1998-1999: The health director requested permission to
submit a grant proposal to the Division of Epidemiology, HIV/STD Prevention and Care Section in
the amount of $39,730. The primary focus will be syphilis prevention in the Mooresville area. (A
similar program has already been established for the Statesville area.)
In referring to a recent commissioners' meeting where a discussion was held about the
distribution of condoms Rabe said, "I want to encourage people to continue abstinence outside of
marriage and fidelity in marriage." He continued by saying the referenced proposal did not have
any budgeting for condoms, but that "condoms were one of the best tools known to public health
departments to fight sexually transmitted diseases."
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A LEASE AGREEMENT FOR THE FORESTRY
OFFICE LOCATED IN THE AGRICULTURAL BUILDING: Mr. Mashburn said it was time
to renew the lease agreement for the offices used by the forester. He mentioned the lease extended
through April 30, 2001, and the State of North Carolina would continue to pay $215 per month for
the space.
APPROPRIATE PUNISHMENT OPTIONS CONTRACT FOR THE IREDELL
ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM: Mr. Mashburn said this contract needed to be renewed since it
was based on the grant cycle for the alternatives program (day reporting center). (The funding
extends from July 1 through June 30' of each year.)
APPLICANTS NEEDED FOR ADULT CARE HOME AND NURSING HOME
FACILITIES: Commissioner Fortner mentioned the difficulty in finding citizens willing and
eligible to serve on the adult care home and nursing committees. She requested that a notice be
placed in the local newspaper advising of the openings and that interested citizens should request
a volunteer application.