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HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93009_0498This is specifically for automobile shredder fluff. This fluff was used occasionally during inclement weather in the wintertime for the benefit of the County for vehicular traction. This was a direct benefit for the county, but the need has now diminished, Weatherman said. The cost for baler use if $15 per ton. If they were to reduce the cost benefit to the county, the new cost per ton would be $12. Mr. Weatherman was asking for this new $12 per ton for solid waste that by-passes the baler. MOTION from Commissioner Hamby to approve the request for a change in the fee from $15 per ton to $12 per ton for solid waste that by-passes the baler facility. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. As a point of clarification, Mr. Mashburn said this is waste that by-passes the baler that goes into the lined landfill. They already have fees set up that by-pass the baler that go into the demolition landfill, etc. He wanted to make sure this was properly reflected. Mr. Ron Weatherman said he wanted to express appreciation to the employees who have operated the facility to get the program started. A lot of extra hours have been worked by the employees in order to get the program going. Chairman Haire asked Mr. Weatherman to express the boards gratitude to his staff. REQUEST TO CHANGE FEES FOR CONFINEMENT OF ANIMALS WHO HAVE BITTEN HUNANst Mr. Jerry Lundy said the present charge for quarantined animals at the animal shelter is $3 a day. He is recommending that this fee be increased to $8 a day for each day. MOTION from Commissioner Madison to approve the increase in fee from $3 per day to $8 per day. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES OCCURRING ON BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS The following announcements were made: Troutman Planning and Zoning Board - 1 mile perimeter area. (2 vacancies) Future Visions Committee (2) Tri -County Mental Health (1) Iredell County Board of Health - Resignation of Douglas Madison, County Commissioner (1) APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS JAIL POPULATION TASK FORCE: The following appointments were made: Chairman Haire nominated Ben Thomas for the attorney slot. Commissioner Madison nominated Ed Dearman for Department of Probation and Parole slot. Commissioner Boone nominated Lee Price from the Tri -County Mental Health Board slot. Commissioner Boone also nominated William F. Newell, Sr. and Tom White, who have extensive experience in engineering and construction, Mr. Boone said. He also said he would have no ,APR 19 04 479