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c�c 3 Code and thus woule have no problem in meeting the proposed minimm. housing, code. Commissioner Nhitted requested that the minimum housing code ordinance, without the inclusion of 14.1 (b), be put on the agendas for public comment on January 3; 1984 and for public cor ent and action on January 17, 1984. Candace Carraway spoke in favor of the ordinance corm -enting that the ordinance strikes a fair balance in trying to preserve the present housing and provide realistic standards that landlords can meet. She agreed with all the comments made and urged public input and action as soon as possible. Keith Aldridge emphasized that this code was not designed to take units off the market. The main emphasis is to have people in better housing - not to just upgrade housing. Commissicner Marshall seconded the motion to have this Minimum Housing Code ordinance put on the agenda for public comment on January 3 and for public cormnt and action on January 17, 1984. VOTE: Unanimous G-3 = �rE (see permanent agenda file for this ordinance) County Manager Ken Thompson outlined the increased workload associated with the enforcement of the erosion control ordinance and a need for a full-time person. Commissioner Marshall questioned the need for new office furniture and a vehicle. Thompson e:.rplained that there never had been more than one (1) vehicle and that the furniture is being used by interns. Half of the requested amount of $24,516 will be offset by additional revenues. Commissioner Whitted made a motion for approval of this position, contin- gent upon state approval, at the 67 grade level and a 4-wheel drive vehicle. Commissioner Marshall seconded this motion. VOTE: Unanimous G-18 - SHERIFF (see permanent agenda file for this amendment) Commissioner Whitted moved e ved the budget amendnt for DSS, Econonic Develop- ment and Sheriff. Commissioner Lloyd seconded this motion. VOTE: Unanimous G-4 TaM-TSLATION MID ORDM=E D=IW, S=CES SELL= = FPIM'I MESEMITMN County Manager Thompson requested approval to hire Mike Brough for legis- lative drafting services. Commissioner Whitted moved that we authorize the hiring of Attorney Mike Srough to do the drafting for legislative changes in- cluding the local ordinances for 50 hours at $50.00 per hour. Commissioner Darshall seconded the motion. VOTE: Ayes, 3; Noes, 2 (Lloyd and Walker). Commissioner Lloyd again voiced his opposition because of the farm use value provision and because participation requires adherance and the Soil Con- servation Service. G-6 County Manager Thompson reviewed the conditions by which a one year renewal agreement with APS was approved, and recommended that the Board authorize Purchasing and Emergency Services to prepare bie specifications for alarm services whereby a private contractor would deliver alarm protection to private subscribers and the County would directly monitor alarm monitoring, equipment housed in the 911 center and supplied by the private contractor. Sheriff Pendergrass indicated that most counties provide this service and approved obtaining bids.