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At this time MOTION was made by Chairman Hedrick to rescind the action taken on December 12 of
awarding the bid to the vendor, Phore Service<, Inc.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
In further discussion of the matter, the county manager, Mr. Wayne Deal, recommended that the
award of the bid be delayed until the January 7, 1986 meeting so that he could notify all the
companies that submitted bids and tell them what had transpired. He said in fairness to all the
vendors, he would tell them that Mr. David Bailey's recommendation is for Phones Services, Inc. to
receive the award of the bid and give them an opportunity to respond.
The board concurred with Mr. Deal's recommendation..
FIRE MASTER PLAN: Mr. David Bailey, Centralina. Council of Governments, and Mr. Chuck Gallyon,
Fire Marshal, came before the hoard to discuss the county's proposal for a Fire piaster Plan in
Iredell County. This has come about by the recent State law allowing five -mile fire districts. The
field work for the expanded boundaries would be prepared, if the board approves this proposal, in
ccn+unction with the County's Land Use Plan, which would save time and money, Mr. Deal said.
MOTION from Chairman Hedrick to enter into a contract in the amount of $4,250 with Centralina
Council of Governments to develop a Fire Master Plan. Funds are already budgeted in the Fire Mar-
shal's 1985-86 budget.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays 0.
MOBILE AIR SYSTEM FOR VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENTS: Mr. Chuck Gallyon, fire marshal, discussed
with the board the acquisition of a mobile air system to be used by the volunteer fire departments.
Mr. Gallyon gave a slide presentation showing an air system that is owned by Burke County.
The purchase involves acquiring a used van to house the air system: and Mr. Gallyon said he had
commitments for half the amount of required funds, which means the County would only need to spend
approximately $12,000 in tax revenues.
In discussing the matter further, Commissioner Mills said he would like to reiterate an earlier
statement made by him regarding the allocation of funds to make purchases during the year that are
not considered emergencies. He said he would like to the see this item included in the 1986-87
budget.
After further discussion, MOTION was made by Chairman Hedrick that the board favorably consider
the purchase of the mobile air system and that the ;12,000 come from Contingency Fund.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
NEST IREDELL NATER CORPORATION, REQUEST FOR FUNDS: Mr. Sam Hindman, president of West Iredell
Yater Corporation, and their engineer, Mr. Smithson, came before the board in reference to a recent
request for funds for construction of a water line to the I-40 and Old Mountain Road intersection
where industries are located that are experiencing water shortage.
After discussion on which would be the best way to construct the water line, the board was of
the consensus that further work needed to be done to address the water corporation's design prob-
lems. Chairman Hedrick said the Board is willing to contribute a substantial amount of money to
match a grant or funds, but more information is needed by the board regarding the water corpora-
tion's plans.
RALPH YOUNT, WATER PROBLEMS AT I-40 AND OLD MOUNTAIN ROAD: Mr. Yount asked to address the
board in reference to the water problems at the industries at Old Mountain Road and I-40 intersee
tion. He introduced Mr. Roger Williams, a fire specialist, who made comments regarding the problems
with sprinkler systems and water pressure in the industries located at this intersection.
Mr. Yount also called on some persons in attendance at the meeting who live in that area to
speak to the board about their particular problems with water supply.
After further discussion, Chairman Hedrick said the board knows the problem that is being
experienced in that area, and he would like for the West Iredell Water Corporation to seek a
solution to the problem and come before the board at their earliest convenience.
RETRACTION OF LETTER OF COMMITMENT FROM RALPH YOUNT: Mr. Yount submitted another letter to the
board to retract his offer of $100,000 toward the installation of a water line to the I-40 and Old
Mountain Road intersection.
AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION SERVICE, MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING: Mr. Kenneth Vaughn, Agricultural
Extension Service Chairman, came before the board in reference to funding of salaries for the
Agricultural Extension Service employees. Mr. Vaughn was requesting that the County pay 50% of the
salaries, beginning on January 1, 1986. There are enough funds in the Agricultural Extension budget
to handle this additional expenditure by using lapsed salary funds. No salary increased will result
from this percentage increase in funding from the County, Mr. Vaughn said.
This expenditure was recommended by the County Manager.
MOTIONfrom Chairman Hedrick to fund 50% of the Agricultural Extension salaries, beginning
January 1, 1986.