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Ex~~` ft~M 11 ~09 ~^0^5 (3OcG WOf~ ~~ /~' V1u`~YS and goes overhead to connect to existing Duke Power lines (single-phased). He said that DOT, Duke Power, and the school board are satisfied with this route. John Link recognized George McFarley from the OCS, Commissioner Gordan asked if this was similar to what was proposed earlier and it was answered yes, but .John Link said that the cost has been lowered by half now. He said that when they originally called the stakeholders together, the senior engineers with DOT were in the Gulf.. When they returned, the presentation was revised based on the engineers' input. Craig Benedict said that there were going to be underground conduits, and they think that they can pop up and extend existing utilities, which cut $25,000-$30,000. John Link said that the County will contribute $60,000 for underground service and will come from earned interest from the capital fund and the school system will pay $60,000. George McFarley said that they expect this price to go down further because they see one segment of overhead coming from the weigh station. A motion was made by Commissioner Halkiotis, seconded by Commissioner Jacobs to approve the proposed western route for electrical service at a cost to the County not to exceed $60,000 and to approve the Gravelly Hill Middle School Capital Project Ordinance. VOTE: UNANIMOUS 1. Emergency Management Matters Rod Visser referred to the three major topics that they would like to update the Commissioners on this evening. The first item is the Fire and Rescue Service Study. They will then give an update on the Communications Interoperability /Homeland Security Grant funding as it relates with participation in the VIPER program and as it relates to planned replacement of consoles., He said that they have secured grant funding and with matching funds from the County of 25%, it will cover the costs of replacement of the old consoles. Lastly, they will review the Quick Reference Card, which is to help citizens become aware of steps for sheltering during emergencies. Emergency Management Director Jack Ball said that they discussed earlier the capabilities and future needs of EMS and the Board authorized an independent study to assist in determining where to go in the future. In developing the study, they identified several members from the community fire and rescue organizations, along with staff to serve as the work group to develop the scope of service. They met last month and refined the study that was sent out, The changes are in italics. The study was presented to the Chiefs Council last week and was well received. The next step is to work with the Purchasing Department to develop requests for proposals and requests for qualifications. Commissioner Foushee made reference to page 5, the first paragraph, relating to opportunities to implement some cost saving measures, She asked if there was any progress. .lack Ball said that this would be part of the study recommendations. They discussed jointly purchasing equipment. There has been some progress in that they went out last month to test all ladders in the community. .John Link said that currently every fire district makes purchases on their own and may or may not consult with Jack Ball. These recommendations are to look at a standard for equipment in order to save money. Chair Carey asked about the timing far completion of the study and Jack Ball said that the request will go out far a minimum of 30 days, and when they sign a contract with a consultant, they will have 90 days to report back. He hopes to get it done before the next budget cycle.