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Environmental at $11,328.00.
VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0.
MANAGER ' S REPORT
BILLS FOR PAYMENT IN REFERENCE TO SALE OF LOWRANCE HOSPITAL, INC.: Mr. Deal presented the
board with an invoice from Cherry, Bekaert & Holland in the amount of $3,774.35 incurred during the
sale of the Lowrance Hospital.
MOTION from Commissioner Murdock to approve the payment of this bill in the amount of
$3,774.35. Funds are to come from the proceeds from the sale of the hospital.
VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0.
REFINANCING OF IREDELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL REVENUE BONDS - TRUSTEE CHOSEN: Mr. Deal announced
that the closing of the bonds would be held in New York during mid-January.
The following quotations were received from banks for acting as trustee for the bonds:
First Union National Bank $93,850
Wachovia Bank & Trust Co. $111,170
NCNB National Bank $129,500
Branch Banking & Trust Co. $182,780
Southern National No bid
First Citizens Bank & Trust Co. No response
The county manager and county attorney recommended the low bid, First Union National Bank.
Chairman Larry Hedrick, who is a director of First Union National Bank, asked to be excused
from voting due to a conflict of interest. County Attorney Pope agreed that he should abstain from
voting. The other three board members present concurred with this.
MOTION from Commissioner Murdock that the bid be awarded to First Union National Bank in the
amount of $93,850.
VOTING: Ayes - 3; Nays - 0; Not Voting - 1 (Hedrick)
JOE TROUTMAN'S ILLNESS: Chairman Hedrick announced that Mr. Joe Troutman, former member of the
board of commissioners of eight years, has returned to the hospital due to his recent illness. The
board members and staff expressed concerns about Mr. Troutman's health. The clerk to the board
informed the board members that flowers were sent to Mr. Troutman at the hospital from the
members and staff. For the record, the flowers will be paid board
for by the board members and staff
personally and not from any county funds.
CHARLOTTE'S REQUEST FOR A LONDON FLIGHT: Chairman Hedrick announced that the Charlotte Douglas
International Airport was seeking legislation to give them a gate to the London Airport and asked
the board's support in writing a letter to this effect to the proper Washington officials.
MOTION from Chairman Hedrick that the Board endorse Charlotte Douglas International Airport's
request to acquire a gateway from London Airport. The endorsement is to be sent to Mrs. Elibabeth
Dole, U. S. Secretary of Transportation, Washington, DC.
now VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0.
EXPRESSIONS OF HOLIDAY GOOD WISHES: Chairman Hedrick wished all the board members and staff a
Happy Holiday Season and a Bright New Year.
ADJOURN: MOTION from Chairman Hedrick to adjourn the meeting at 8:01 p.m. Next meeting:
January 6, 1987, 7:30 p.m., Agricultural Center Conference Rooms 1 and 2.
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