HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93008_1452picnic, which is being proposed in early fall. Mr. Mashburn was asking that the board authorize an
'At expenditure of up to $1000 to take care of cost of meat. The employees would bring covered dishes
for the remainder of the meal. Games would be planned by staff committees and all employees and
their immediate families would be invited.
Chairman Hedrick suggested that the planning be started and bring back the cost to the board.
The board consented to this arrangement.
PIEDMONT MEDIATION CENTER, INC.: The board heard this matter on July 19th, and delayed making
a decision until August 2nd. No additional information has been received regarding the request.
MOTION from Commissioner Ostwalt to deny the request.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0
CHESTNUT GROVE COMMUNITY CENTER REQUEST: This matter was heard by the board on July 19th, and
a decision was delayed pending information from COG on the possibility of securing a Community
Development Block Grant. After talking with COG on this matter, it was learned that this was not an
option. It was suggested that Chestnut Grove Community people be notified and that the manager's
staff volunteer to assist them in preparing a Smith Reynolds Foundation Grant for the $2,000 re-
quest. Other funding areas that may arise may also be explored.
NO BOARD ACTION.
DISCUSSION OF RAILROAD RIGHT -OF -MAY, STATESVILLE TO TROUTMAN Mr. Lundy brought this to the
attention of the board. Mr. Mark Sullivan, DOT, discussed the abandonment of the railroad track
between Statesville and Troutman. Some uses of the property were discussed, i.e. parking lots, bike
trails, hiking trails. The major portion of the property is in Statesville.
A discussion took place as to what may happen the the long range, when there may be some type
of rail transportation between Statesville and Charlotte, and that this property could be kept now
better than it could be acquired at a future time.
It was recommended that Mr. Lundy check to see what the County's options are.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: MOTION from Chairman Hedrick to enter executive session to discuss proper-
ty, personnel and legal matters.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
MOTION from Chairman Hedrick to return to regular session.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
SALE OF COUNTY PROPERTY TO GILLIAM FURNITURE COMPANY, INC.: MOTION from Commissioner Cross -
white to authorize the Chairman to sign the contract to sell county property to Gilliam Furniture
Company, Inc., for $36,000.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
N. C. BARKLEY PROPERTY: The county manager recommended the purpose of a lot belonging to W. C.
Barkley that is one of four that is not owned by the county in the landfill area. It has been
offered to the county for $1800. County manager recommends purchasing the lot.
MOTION from Commissioner Ostwalt to purchase the lot at $1800, as recommended by the county
manager.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
MOTION from Chairman Hedrick that the funds come from Capital Improvements for the purchase of
this property.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
PLANNING SESSION SET: The date of September 12, 1988, 1:00 p.m., was set for the completion of
the board's planning session.
1988. ADJOURN: MOTION from Chairman Hedrick to adjourn. Time 8:40 p.m. Next meeting: August 16,
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
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