HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93009_2299DISCUSSION REGARDING FLUFF: Mashburn said the state had given approval for
counties to test fluff to see if it could be used as daily landfill cover. Mashburn said Wayne
Sullivan, an employee of Municipal Engineering, had said that another daily cover source should be
found, if possible. Mr. Mashburn said a fluff test costing approximately $3,500 would need to be
conducted. In addition, a state representative will need to be on-site during the testing period. The
L. Gordon Iron and Metal Company has agreed to pay the entire $3,500 for the test.
Commissioner Johnson said that if anything transpired about using fluff, an agreement
between the county and the Gordon family should "spell out all of the arrangements." It was
mentioned that on January 19, 1999, a motion was made and approved that said "all waste accepted
at the Iredell County landfill will be billed at the rate established by the annual budget ordinance as
it may from time to time be amended."
Commissioner Bowles asked Weatherman if the fluff would bypass the bailer.
Weatherman said yes, and that if any fluff could not be used, the disposal charge would be
at the regular rate.
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENT #20 FOR THE
ACCEPTANCE OF A LSTA-EZ GRANT: Library Director Steve Messick said $3,397 was
available from the state and that no local match was required. Messick said the money would be
used to expand Internet access for the James IredelULocal History Room. He said two new
computers, along with the necessary wiring would be purchased to enable genealogy searches.
REQUEST TO TRANSFER A 1976 SURPLUS STEP VAN TO THE SHERIFF'S
DEPT.: Deputy Gibson, a member of the Sheriff's Emergency Response Team (S.E.R.T.) said his
unit was currently using an old ambulance for training sessions. He said the eleven S.E.R.T.
members wore 70 Ib. vests, and they had to carry other heavy equipment. Gibson said it was
sometimes difficult to jump from the ambulance, and the step van would make it easier and safer for
the team members. The garage supervisor has indicated the van, formerly in use by the library, was
in good mechanical order.
ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Haire adjourned the briefing session at 6:35 p.m.
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Clerk to the Board