HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93009_2001Commissioner Johnson asked if the simulcast problem slowed down communications.
Dickerson said it didn't. He said simulcast put two transmitors together at the same time, and it
didn't provide a broader coverage. Dickerson said the primary dispatch was centered at Frequency
1 or the Cool Springs tower. It covered a large area, however, if the ECOM dispatchers knew a law
enforcement officer was in the southern end of the county, they would switch over to the Rhinehardt
Road tower. He said ECOM did transmitor steering, and the only time a problem occured was
when there were many activities at the same time.
Chairman Haire asked how the ECOM dispatchers determined which calls went to the
sheriff's department. Dickerson said it depended on protocol and nature of the call. He said that by
Sheriff Redmond's request, law enforcement officers responded to all requests made by county
citizens. Dickerson said the dispatchers say to the caller, "Do you need to see a deputy?" He said
if the caller just wanted to talk to an officer by phone, their name and telephone number were
obtained.
CRESCENT RESOURCES PINNACLE SHORES IV SUBDIVISION: William Allison
explained a problem recently discovered by Crescent Resources. There was an oversight made in
the preparation of a plat in reference to the zoning classification of the Pinnacle Shores IV
Subdivision. The property was identified as Resort Residential when it should have been Highway
Business. This type of zoning (Highway Business) does not allow residences. Since there is
usually a 30 -day lapse between the time a rezoning matter is heard by the planning board and board
of commissioners, Crescent Resources has requested an acceleration of the process. The planning
board will hear the case on December 2. Crescent has requested the commissioners review the case
on December 15. Allison said his office had no problems with the request, but he asked if there were
any objections from the commissioners. (None were voiced.)
REQUEST FROM HEALTH DEPARTMENT FOR APPROVAL OF THE
EXPANSION OF THE BREAST & CERVICAL CANCER CONTROL PROGRAM
(BCCCP) : Ray Rabe, the health director, said additional funds ($2,380) were available for BCCCP
outreach activities. He requested a budget amendment to allow for six billboards (one month rental)
at $1,860 and local newspaper advertisements ($520). The health director said only 38 women had
been screened this fiscal year, and the department had a screening goal of 172.
Mr. Mashburn mentioned the possibility of sharing the information on the local television
access channel. Rabe said he would check into this.
Commissioner Stewart asked about screenings during the evening hours and on Saturdays.
She asked if the money could be used for overtime. Rabe said the funding could be used for
overtime; however, the security of the building at night was a concern.
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF OCTOBER RELEASES AND REFUNDS: Brent
Weisner explained the releases and refunds and said everything was in order for approval.
Commissioner Boone asked how much a paved road vs. a non -paved road affected taxation.
Weisner said about ten percent and this was just on the land -- not houses.
Collection Letters Using Sheriff's Letterhead: Weisner said about 400 delinquent tax letters
had been sent on the sheriffs stationery. The deadline to make payment is Friday, November 20.
After this, the delinquent taxpayers have been notified their vehicles might be confiscated.
Outside Collection Agency Weisner said a collection agency had also sent out letters.
Results of these letters should be seen in the next few days.
Deadbeat Taxpayer List: Weisner said this list was generated quarterly. He mentioned the
list was not producing the results it once had achieved.