08-23-1979 Minutes BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MINUTES
August 23, 1979
Supervisors in Attendance:
Mr. E. Mmrlin O'Neill, Sr., Chairman
Mrs. Joan Girone, Vice Chai~
Mr. J. Ruffin Apperson
Mr. ¢. l.o Bookman
Mr. R. Garland Dodd
Mr. Nicholas M. Meiszer
County Administrator
Staff in Attendance:
Chief Robert Eanes, Fire Dept.
Mr. Steve Micas, Co. Attorney
Mr. O'Neill called the meeting to order at the Airport
Restaurant at 6:00 p.m. (EDST)
The Board discussed the proposed lease for the Airport
Restaurant and the proposal from JJC Corporation and authorized
the County Attorney to continue negotiating with the Corporation,
present to them a counter-proposal and report back to the
Board for further action at the regular meeting on September
12, 1979.
The Board discussed generally the growth and development of
the County in regards to fire protection with the Volunteer
District Fire Chiefs.
On motion of Mr. Bookman, seconded by Mr. Dodd, it was
resolved that $9,000 be appropriated from the General Fund
Contingency account for the Fire Training Building which was
included in the 1979-80 budget as additional funding.
Vote: Unanimous
Chief Eanes explained that the bids were taken and the
budget estimate was low necessitating the request for the
additional funding.
The Board considered and reviewed the architectural plans
for the new Clover Hill Fire Station, Company #7. Chief
Eanes presented the site plan, floor plans and front elevation
drawings. On motion of Mr. Bookman, seconded by Mr. Dodd,
the Board approved the plans for the Clover Hill Fire Station.
Vote: Unanimous
In further discussion it was pointed out that the cost
estimate for the building is approximately $100,000 in
excess of the amount included in the 1978 bond issue. Chief
Eanes also indicated that there are potential problems with
the soil conditions at the site. Preliminary site soil
tests were inconclusive and additional soil borings and
analysis have been ordered. The cost will be significantly
greater if poor quality soil is removed and other soil
transported to the site and compacted to provide proper
support for the Clover Hill Fire Station structure.
The Volunteer Fire Chief of Bensley Volunteer Fire Department,
E. C. Reckley, requested a grant from the Board of Supervisors
in the amount of $13,300 to be used for the construction of
an addition to the Bensley Fire Station. The purpose of the
addition is to house the new aerial ladder truck. On motion
of Mr. Dodd, seconded by Mr. Bookman, it was resolved that
$13,300 be appropriated from the General Fund Contingency
for this purpose.
Vote: Unanimous
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The Board heard a request from Chief Eanes concerning fireworks
displays in the County and received a recommendation that
all fireworks displays be banned. The Board indicated that
further consideration would be given to the recommendation
at a later date and no action was taken at this time.
Chief Eanes reported on the status of three new schools
(Monacan High School, Gordon Elementary and Swift Creek
Middle Schools) due to open for classes on August 27, 1979.
In the opinion of the Fire Prevention staff, serious problems
exist; however, none of the problems are life-threatening to
the occupants of the buildings. It was pointed out that
there is a significant lack of cooperation from the school
officials, architects and contractors. The department was
directed to continue to make every effort to resolve the
situations in accordance with proper codes and procedures.
On motion of Mr. Dodd, seconded by Mr. Bookman, the Board
adjourned at 8:50 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on August 29, 1979 at
the Airport Restaurant to meet with members of the Planning
Commission.
Vote: Unanimous
Nid~holas M. Meiszer-- ~J
County Adminis trato~
E. Merlin O'Neill, Sr.
Chairman
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