| BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS | ALEXANDER COUNTY |
| MINUTES | STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA |
| December 1, 1997 PRESENT:
STAFF:
Chairman Craig Mayberry called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the County Commissioner’s Meeting Room of the Alexander County Courthouse. The Reverend Ronald Vaughan gave the invocation and Chairman Mayberry led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. CHAIRMAN-ELECTION County Attorney Jerry Campbell declared the position of chairman for nominations. Commissioner Mayberry made a motion to nominate Commissioner Robertson as chairman. This nomination was seconded by Commissioner Kerley. Upon motion by Commissioner Mayberry, Commissioner Robertson was elected chairman by acclamation VICE CHAIRMAN-ELECTION Commissioner Kerley made a motion to nominate Commissioner Bolick as vice-chairman. Upon motion by Commissioner Mayberry the nominations were closed and Commissioner Bolick was elected vice chairman by acclamation. Chairman Mayberry passed the gavel to newly elected chairman Robertson. However, Mr. Mayberry continued the agenda. TOWN OF TAYLORSVILLE-HOMETOWN DEVELOPMENT Ms. Margaret Gwaltney, president of the Hometown Development Council, reported the council desires to begin a significant effort to revitalize downtown Taylorsville. She presented a report on activities the past two years and shared goals the council has established. She also requested $10,000 in county funds. Commissioner Mayberry made a motion to appropriate $5,000 to the Hometown Development Council with future funding evaluated at budget time and with a budget and request to be submitted by the Council. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Kerley and carried unanimously (Budget Amendment #33, Attachment #1). LIBRARY-INTERNET POLICY Ms. Doris Stephens, Library Director, asked the Board to approve a public access Internet policy as adopted by the Library Board of Trustees. The intent of the policy is to ensure proper and responsible public use of the Internet at the Library. Upon motion by Commissioner Kerley and second by Commissioner Robertson the Board voted unanimously to approve the Library Public Internet Use Policy as requested. SOLID WASTE-YARD TRACTOR Landfill Supervisor Earl Crouch requested authorization to purchase a yard tractor for the transfer station. He indicated that used, inexpensive tractors have been difficult to find, and that he may have to spend as much as $30,000 to purchase one that is in good condition. Staff was directed to inquire if BFI will be willing to move trailers at the transfer station. Mr. Crouch reported that work on the transfer station was going well. However, the facility will not be ready until about February, 1998. The State has not provided any guidance regarding disposition of solid waste for the month of January, since landfills must be lined by January 1, 1998. Staff will pursue permission to use the current landfill until the transfer station is ready for use. Upon motion by Commissioner Bolick and second by Commissioner Robertson the Board voted unanimously to authorize staff to purchase a yard tractor up to $30,000, provided effort is made to purchase an adequate vehicle at the least cost possible, and provided the tractor is necessary. WESTERN PIEDMONT COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS-FUNDING RESOLUTION Upon motion by Commissioner Glass and second by Commissioner Kerley the Board voted unanimously to pass a resolution releasing $3,333.87 to the Western Piedmont Council of Governments (Attachment #2). SEPTIC SYSTEM REPAIR-GRANTS The Board was asked to consider participating in a regional project designed to repair failing septic systems. The Western Piedmont Council of Governments proposes to apply for a $500,000 grant that will be used to establish a revolving loan fund. Individuals could apply for a low interest loan to be used to pay for septic system repairs. Each participating local government would commit to providing a small amount of match money to get the loan program started. Upon motion by Commissioner Kerley and second by Commissioner Glass the Board voted unanimously to endorse the revolving loan fund application, and to commit an amount to be determined as local match. AGENDA ADDITION Upon motion by Commissioner Glass and second by Commissioner Robertson the Board voted unanimously to add to the agenda consideration of hospital resolution. ALEXANDER COMMUNITY HOSPITAL-RESOLUTION Commissioner Mayberry advised the Board that officials from the hospital had asked the Board to support a proposal by the hospital to form a partnership with Catawba Memorial Hospital. The partnership will be a benefit to the local facility. Upon motion by Commissioner Mayberry and second by Commissioner Glass the Board voted to endorse and support the proposed partnership between Alexander Community Hospital and Catawba Memorial Hospital (Resolution #32-97) AGENDA Upon motion by Commissioner Kerley and second by Commissioner Glass the Board voted unanimously to approve the consent agenda as follows: MINUTES The minutes of November 17, 1997, were approved as presented by the Clerk to the Board. HEALTH DEPARTMENT BUDGET AMENDMENT #31 Budget Amendment #31 was approved to appropriate $4,065.00 to the Health Department (Attachment #3). SOCIAL SERVICES BUDGET AMENDMENT #32 Budget Amendment #32 was approved to appropriate $11,651.00 to the Department of Social Services (Attachment #4). WATER & SEWER STUDY-MATTERN & CRAIG Mr. Jim Jones and Mr. Michael Cronk introduced the engineering firm of Mattern & Craig to the Board and discussed the particulars of a proposed comprehensive water and sewer study. The Board took no action pending the interviewing of several other consultants. ADJOURNMENT Upon motion by Commissioner Mayberry and second by Commissioner Kerley, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn at 8:30 p.m.
_______________________________________________________ Charles S.
Mashburn
K. Craig Mayberry, Chairman |