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February 6, 2012 (Work Session) Page 561 SUMMARY: This project was conceived to provide domestic and industrial water to two existing industries in Rowan County. An additional benefit will be improvement in the quality of life of the residents along the way that tie onto the water line. The income generated by this water line extension will provide enough revenue to repay the loan required for construction of the lines. This project is both economically viable and a benefit to users that will receive water from these proposed water line extensions. Bill Barringer, Manager of Pfeiffer -North Stanly Water Association, Inc., stated the Association is a member owned non - profit and briefly described the project. He also advised the Association intends to finance the project with a loan from the USDA (U.S. Department of Agriculture) for $390,000.00 and part of the loan package requires Cabarrus County's approval. Further, he doubted the loan would be approved if water services are not provided to (25) twenty -five residents along the proposed extension. Mr. Marshall advised that supplying water to the businesses, Carolina Stalite Company and Vulcan Materials, Inc., is important because the stone mined there is unique and exported worldwide. Mr. Barringer explained that water is delivered to the plants by tanker truck and is used to control air pollution and dust suppression. In response to questions from the Board, he reported the fee for a 3� inch residential tap is $800.00. A brief discussion ensued. Darryl Wagoner, Wagoner Consulting Engineers, the consultant hired by the Pfeiffer -North Stanly Water Association, Inc. to design the project, advised that he lives on Wagoner Road and commented on the poor water quality conditions in the area. After displaying an orange - colored water sample and well water filter, he advised the soil in the area is unsuitable for septic tank drain fields and stated providing safe drinking water to the (25) twenty -five residents will greatly improve their quality of life. Mr. Barringer advised water service is not intended to be provided to the general population, only the 2 businesses and 25 residents. EMS - Approval of Ambulance Piggyioaci� Purchase - $38 7 , 000 and. Relayed. 2ud? Tet Amendment David Hampton, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Director, requested the purchase of three (3) new Type III ambulances by piggybacking a bid awarded to Southeastern Specialty Vehicles, Inc. by Rockingham County, NC, using fund balance. He said the total purchase cost is $387,000.00 including taxes and tag. Purchasing these units now instead of next fiscal year when the requirements change, will save the County a minimum of $7,000.00 - $11,000.00 each. He advised the new NFPA 1917 (National Fire Protection Association Standard) for automotive ambulances will replace the Triple K Standards that have been in place since the 1970's and increase costs. He stated the new ambulances will replace ones that have outlived their usefulness and complies with the County's vehicle replacement policy. Mr. Hampton responded to questions from the Board. Mike Downs, County Manager advised the ambulances have outlived their usefulness and replacement vehicles will be included in FY 2012 -2013 budget, if the piggyback purchase is not approved. Finance - Adoption of Resolution Reducing the Salary of the Register of Deeds Mike Downs, County Manager, reviewed the resolution set forth below to reduce the salary of the Register of Deeds. Chairman Poole advised action on this item is needed today due to time constraints. UPON MOTION of Commissioner White, seconded by Commissioner Measmer and unanimously carried, the Board, due to time constraints, suspended its rules of procedures in order to take action on the resolution. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Carruth, seconded by Vice Chairman Burrage and unanimously carried, the Board adopted the following resolution: Resolution No. 2012 -05