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HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93009_0043specifications and contracts out separately with GAI.) Jerry Lundy later reported that he had talked to Wayne Sullivan of MES and found out that MES recommended the specifications be written as such because of the technical nature of the testing. They had planned to use a second testing group to spot check on the geotechnical services anyway. Further information from MES states that the contract gives the County the right to accept or reject all or any sub -contractors. MOTION by Commissioner Madison for the County to reserve the right to approve or disaprove the sub -contractor for the geotechnical services. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0 CLERK OF COURT'S FILING CABINETS: New information was received on 3/17/93 pertaining to this matter. MOTION by Commissioner Madison to enter into an agreement with the Administrative Office of the Courts for the exchange of the open -type shelving (which will become the property of the State) provided by Iredell County for the 71 filing cabinets at a cost of $1.00 each. VOTING: Ayes 4; Nays - 1 (Stewart) MOTION by Commissioner Hamby to approve the bid (J.E. Pope) for the shelving and for the staff to prepare a Budget Amendment (N26) for this matter. (The bids for the shelving were presented to the Board at the February 16, 1993 meeting.) VOTING: Ayes 4; Nays - 1 (Stewart) UPDATE ON CDBG APPLICATION FOR GREENBRIAR ROAD AREA: Jerry Lundy updated the group about this application and passed out copies of a letter he recently received from Robert Chandler, N.C. Dept. of Commerce, Division of Community Assistance. A CDBG application submitted in 1992 was not funded, however, Mr. Chandler now advises that non -housing (water sewer) portions of the 1992 application could be considered for funding from economic stimulus funds proposed by President Clinton. Mr. Lundy advised that it is his understanding that no matching funds would be required by the community,t the count.Wbut itater ewould alsower in lassist county agenciess area would not onl, bee g flAnimal Control & Youth Home. Due to there being no commitment to Iredell County and the CDBG office needing an answer, they were advised of the County's interest. No action is required by the board. 901 TRANSFER STATION: The county manager explained that the lease for the usage of this property expired on March 5, 1993, however, it can be renewed on a month-to-month basis. The county has been paying $250 per year for the past 10 years. The owners of the property would now like $125 per month. Adjoining property has been appraised for about $1400 per acre. The county manager requested permission to negotiate for the purchase of this property. The commissioners concurred with the negotiation discussions and requested the matter be heard again at the April 6 meeting. *FAST TRACK" SOLID WASTE PERMITS: Mr. Mashburn advised that on March 23, 1993, he had received a fax from Mr. Steven Levitas, Deputy Secretary of the Dept. of Environment, Health and Natural Resources (EHNR). In essence the fax stated that due to a personnel shortage in the EHNR office and the demand for landfill permitting that the State proposed to hire additional staff to process permit applications. The State has grouped current applications and Iredell County falls into Group I which means the site plan has been approved and the construction plan review is in progress. A decision from the State on the construction plan � r, 1) , UYIN E FIS} 01