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r)C. <br /> 3 <br /> Code and thus would have no problem in meeting the proposed minimum housing <br /> code. <br /> Commissioner nutted requested that the minimum housing code ordinance, <br /> without the inclusion of 14.1 (b), be put on the agendas for public comment on <br /> January 3, 1984 and for public comment and action on January 17, 1984. <br /> Candace Carrawav spoke in favor of the ordinance comuenting that the <br /> ordinance strikes a fair balance in trying to preserve the present housing and <br /> provide realistic standards that landlords can meet. She agreed with all the <br /> comments made and urged public input and action as soon as possible. <br /> Keith Aldridge emphasized that this code was not designed to take units <br /> off the market. The main emphasis is to have people in better housing - not to <br /> just upgrade housing. <br /> Commissioner Marshall seconded the motion to have this Minimum Housing <br /> Code Ordinance put on the agenda for public comment on January 3 and for public <br /> comment and action on January 17, 1984. VOTE: Unanimous <br /> G-3 ST .F . 14_ 'IF T7' . MA Oil CONTROL ORDINANCE (see permanent <br /> agenda file for this ordinance) <br /> County Manager Ken Thompson outlined the increased workload associated <br /> with the enforcement of the erosion control ordinance and a need for a <br /> full-time person. <br /> Commissioner Marshall questioned the need for new office furniture and a <br /> vehicle. Thompson explained that there never had been more than one (1) <br /> vehicle and that the furniture is being used by interns. Half of the requested <br /> amount of $24,516 will be offset by additional revenues. <br /> Commissioner Whitted made a motion for approval of this position, contin- <br /> gent upon state approval, at the 67 grade level and a 4-wheel drive vehicle. <br /> Commissioner Marshall seconded this motion. VOTE: Unanimous <br /> G-18 BU13WAMEMME17 - DSS. FCONalICDEVELOPMEFT AND SHERIFF (see permanent <br /> agenda file for this amendment) <br /> Commissioner Whitted moved the budget amendment for DSS, Economic Develop- <br /> ment and Sheriff. Commissioner Lloyd seconded this motion. VOTE: Unanimous <br /> G-4 rr..q14 .1 ,^. . PT_ 17 SW,CEq rE i F-171 P F9P1 T GU <br /> County Manager Thompson requested approval to hire Mike Brough for legis- <br /> lative drafting services. Commissioner Whitted moved that we authorize the <br /> hiring of Attorney Mike Brough to do the drafting for legislative changes in- <br /> cluding the local ordinances for 50 hours at $50.00 per hour. Commissioner <br /> Marshall seconded the motion. VOTE: Ayes, 3; Floes, 2 (Lloyd and Ualker). <br /> Commissioner Lloyd again voiced his opposition because of the farm use value <br /> provision and because participation requires adherence and the Soil Con- <br /> __ <br /> servation Service. <br /> G-6 ALARM MOMITORTNIP. <br /> County Manager Thompson reviewed the conditions by which a one year <br /> renewal agreement with APS was approved, and recommended that the Board <br /> authorize Purchasing and Dmergency Services to prepare bid specifications for <br /> alarm services whereby a private contractor would deliver alarm Protection to <br /> private subscribers and the County would directly monitor alarm monitoring <br /> equipment housed in the 911 center and supplied by the private contractor. <br /> Sheriff Pendergrass indicated that most counties provide this service and <br /> approved obtaining bids. <br />