HomeMy WebLinkAboutJune 3 2003 Briefing MinutesIREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
JOINT MEETING WITH SOCIAL SERVICES BOARD MINUTES &
BRIEFING MINUTES
JUNE 3, 2003
The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met with the members of the
Social Services Board at 4:30 p.m., on June 3, 2003, in the Iredell County Government
Center (Commissioners' Meeting Room), 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC.
Immediately following the joint meeting, the June 3 agenda briefing was held.
Commissioners present were:
Chairman Steve D. Johnson
Vice Chairman Godfrey Williams
Doug Madison
Marvin Norman
Sara Haire Tice
Social Services Board members present were:
Chairman Mac Lackey
Vice Chairman Bobbie Edmisten
Hazel Harrington
William M. Jones, Jr.
William W. Summers
Staff present: County Manager Joel Mashburn, Finance Director Susan
Blumenstein, Social Services Director Don Wall, Social Work Program Administrator
Lisa York, and Clerk to the Board Jean Moore.
CALL TO ORDER by Chairman Johnson.
ARCHITECTURAL SELECTION FOR THE NEW SOCIAL SERVICES
BUILDING: The attendees at the meeting felt that both architectural firms (ADW and
MBAJ) had the capability to design the new building. It was noted that MBAJ had
included a study on the re -use of the existing social services building. Also, it was
noted that MBAJ appeared to do a good job in following-up after presentations.
It was the consensus of the two boards to direct County Manager Joel Mashburn,
Social Services Director Don Wall, and Support Services Director Jim Vernon to meet
with MBAJ (Martin Boal Anthony & Johnson) for the purpose negotiating a design cost
proposal. After the financial information is obtained, it will be presented to the board of
commissioners for approval.
The joint meeting ended at 4:55 p.m.
BRIEFING MINUTES
5:00 P.M.
SOUTH WING CONFERENCE ROOM
Commissioners present were: Chairman Steve D. Johnson, Vice Chairman
Godfrey Williams, Doug Madison, Marvin Norman, and Sara Haire Tice.
Staff present were: County Manager Joel Mashburn, Finance Director Susan
Blumenstein, Inspections/Planning Director Lynn Niblock, Planning Supervisor Ron
Smith, Animal Control Supervisor Sidney Weisner, Emergency Services Director Tracy
Jackson, Emergency Medical Services Director Lee Darnell, Support Services Director
Jim Vernon, and Clerk to the Board Jean Moore.
Chairman Johnson called the meeting to order.
Request from the Animal Control Ad Hoc Committee for Review/Approval
of Animal Control Ordinance Amendments: Animal Control Supervisor Weisner
said the ad hoc committee recommended the following amendments to the ordinance.
A separate classification for "potentially dangerous dog" in an effort to distinguish
between the animals that appear dangerous from the ones that have actually bitten
someone.
Under the dangerous dog and the potentially dangerous dog definitions, a statement
about dogs being deemed dangerous in another county or state.
That a severe injury would mean any physical injury that would require medical
treatment by a medical professional.
Under the precautions against potentially dangerous dogs, an addition pertaining to a
"suitable enclosure" and that "the owner shall pay the balance of the board fee when
the enclosure was finished." Also, a stipulation that a tattoo would be permissible if
an owner chose this method over a microchip, but only after the animal control
department issued a number.
Under the violations clause pertaining to potentially dangerous dogs, a statement
indicating the animal would be held at the animal control department until an appeal
was heard. Also, if the owner didn't appeal within three days, the dog would be
destroyed on the fourth day. Further, if the owner lost the appeal, the dog would be
destroyed on the next day after the decision.
Weisner said a veterinarian or tattoo parlor could provide the tattoos. He said,
however, he wasn't aware of any tattoo parlors providing the service. Weisner said his
office would issue and maintain the tattoo numbering system.
Commissioner Madison voiced concerns about the severe injury statement and
the part about requiring medical treatment from a medical professional. He said he
preferred the former severe injury wording where it stated it was one that resulted in
broken bones or broken skin.
Mashburn said the medical professional requirement might eliminate some
potentially awkward situations for the animal control officers.
Weisner said the courts would put more credence on the opinion from people in
the medical profession. He added that the dog owner would be liable for the medical
expenses.
Madison said the burden of proof fell back on the victim, and he didn't think this
was right. He also mentioned how difficult and expensive it was for people to recover
what was owed to them through the courts.
Request for Approval of the Emergency Medical Services Write -Off Policy
for Homeless, Indigent, and Transient Patients: EMS Director Lee Darnell said the
write-off policy was first presented to the board at the March 18, 2003 meeting, and at
that time, he was directed to research the unpaid accounts to determine if there might be
any lien opportunities. Mr. Darnell said his office had finished the research, and no
collection leads were found.
Emergency Services Director Jackson said the billing office would continue to
seek reimbursement in the future if a person with a written -off account needed EMS
assistance.
Update on the Iredell County Emergency Medical Services Plan: Darnell
said the EMS Plan would be presented for approval at the June 17 meeting. He said the
county EMS Department would be the lead agency for all of the emergency providers in
the county. He said the plan was a State law requirement, and it would be a lengthy
and comprehensive document.
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Request for Approval of Budget Amendment #44 for the Appropriation of
Funds from Capital Reserve to the Capital Project Fund for the Iredell County
Government Center South Project (Phase II — North Carolina Department of
Environment & Natural Resources Upfit) (DENR) in Order to Begin Demolition in
the Area to be Leased: Support Services Director Vernon explained that on
May 20, 2003, Monteith Construction gave a cost amount of $145,625 for the
demolition work needed to upfit the proposed space for DENR. He said notice had
been received that the Council of State had approved the lease concept, and the
Attorney General's Office would prepare the leasing documents. Vernon said the
architect had prepared a description of the necessary work, and a change order would be
prepared.
Request for Approval of Budget Amendment #45 in the Amount of $53,000
for the Purpose of Transferring Unspent Funds in the General Fund to the Capital
Project Fund for HVAC (Chiller) Modifications at the Iredell County Government
Center -South (ICGC-S): Vernon said the Trane Company had evaluated the chiller
unit at the ICGC-S and determined it was in poor condition. He said the seals had not
been maintained, but the unit, overall, was useable. Vernon estimated that $53,000
would be needed for the modifications.
Mashburn said the money was not in the project's budget. He said each year,
however, a set amount was placed in the courts budget in case asbestos removal had to
occur in Courtroom 2 at the Hall of Justice. Mashburn said the money ($64,000) had
not been used this year, and it could be applied towards the chiller modifications.
Request for Permission to Rescind the Board Action Made on
May 20, 2003 to Accept the Low Bid and Award the Contract for a 12"
Waterline Extension for the Millard Refrigeration/West Farm Development
Project in the Amount of $126,620: County Manager Mashburn said the
EnergyUnited Water Corporation Board met on May 30, 2003, and decided to construct
the Millard/West Farm waterline. He said a letter had been sent indicating the water
corporation would construct a 12" waterline from Little Farm Road, 1,900 ft. east on
Hwy. 90 to Millard Refrigeration and then to the one million gallon storage tank site.
Mashburn said the $126,620 originally proposed for the water extension could now be
designated toward the tank's cost.
Adjournment: Chairman Johnson adjourned the briefing session at 6:15 p.m.
Approved:
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Clerk to the Board