HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93009_2117REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENT #40 TO TRANSFER
LAPSED FUNDS FROM THE DSS SALARIES LINE ITEM TO CAPITAL OUTLAY -
EQUIPMENT FOR PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT FOR A COMPUTER FIREWALL:
Susan Blumenstein, the Finance Director, stated that Allen Miller, of the Information Systems
Management Office, had talked with Don Wall from DSS about installing a fire wall on the DSS
side of the internet (DSS computer connection to state services). Ms. Blumenstein stated a
computer "hacker" had gotten into the DSS records on 3/19/99. Blumenstein said her
recommendation was to install a firewall at DSS or to immediately disconnect DSS from the
County internet. Commissioner Johnson asked if other firewalls were needed for county
departments. Blumenstein said Mr. Miller hadchecked other departments and DSS was the only
department, to his knowledge, that was not covered. Ms. Blumenstein stated the necessary funds
could come from lapsed DSS salaries.
MOTION by Commissioner Stewart to approve Budget Amendment #40.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES OCCURRING ON BOARDS &
COMMISSIONS
(IM (2 announcements)
(I announcement)
(2 announcements)
:xr1 4Z LAND USE STUDY COMMITTEE (3 announcements) plus one commissioner
appointee (Commissioner Alice Fortner has agreed to serve since she lives in the Troutman
area.)
Chairman Haire stated these appointments would be made at the next meeting.
APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
HAZARDOUS WASTE & LOW LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE
MANAGEMENT BOARD (1 APPT): Chairman Haire moved to postpone this appointment
until the April 20, 1999 meeting.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
Y2K RESPONSE COMMITTEE (12 APPTS.): Chairman Haire stated that Mr.
Mashburn discussed the establishment of this committee at the 3/16/99 meeting. Commissioner
Stewart stated the municipalities should appoint their own representatives. Commissioner Fortner
said the bank currently being used by the county (First Citizens) should be involved. Chairman
Haire said the Board needed to approve the composition of the committee and have the staff make
the necessary contacts.
MOTION by Commissioner Stewart to approve the Y2K Response Committee.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
COUNTY MANAGER'S REPORT
NCACC Legislative Conference: May 5, 1999 in Raleigh, N.C.
Budget Preparation & Financial Pl nningWorkchon: May 6, 1999 in Raleigh, N.C.
On April 17, 1999. Tim Pickett, Forestry Service, invites the Board to attend a
demonstration at the Hickory Airport from 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. to view new fire
equipment which includes a bomber and helicopter.