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Joe Shue, Ambulance Director, stated that he felt that Spring- field had the better ambulance. They also gave a two year warranty as requested in the bid specifications, where Superior would only give a one year warranty. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Milloway, seconded.by Commissioner Hammett and carried, the bid was awarded to Springfield Equipment Company. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Milloway, $22,383.72 is to be transferred from continguency to purchase the ambulance. Motion seconded by Commissioner Cook and vote carried. The Board discussed the possible use of old ambulance units by the fire departments. Several questions, as to insurance cover- age and liability, were discussed. Bob Brannan, with the Chamber of Commerce, who was asking the Board to establish a Cabarrus County Industrial Development and Pollution Control Revenue Bond Authority, presented Bruce Strick- land with the Department of Commerce. Mr. Strickland explained industrial aid financing. It can be used by existing and/or new industry for pollution control, expansion or waste pre-treatment. North Carolina General Statutes prohibits the industrial revenue bonds from being paid with anything but private money. The authority would be composed of seven qualified voters who are not elected officials who serves at this Board's pleasure. After receiving approval from this Board, it would be the authority's responsibility to prepare and issue the bonds. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Milloway the following resolution was adopted: BE IT RESOLVED that the Board hereby gives the notice of intent to the Local Government Commission and the Department of Commerce that it intends to establish an Industrial and Pollution Control Financing Authority and that the Chairman or Clerk to the Board convey this intent to those two agencies and that the County. Bond Attorney prepare the formal notice of intent for forwarding to the two agencies. Don Howell, Board of Light and Water Commissioners Director, requested that a commissioner serve on a steering committee which would recommend action on interceptor lines. Philip Morris has correction - Motion seconded by Commissioner Hammett and vote carried with Chairman Hawfield voting no.