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NOW, THEREFORE, the Iredo, ll Count Board of Commissioners does hereby proclaim the period of
November 18 through November 26 to he Farm -City Week: and further calls upon all citizens of this
county to participate to the limit of their capabilities in the Joint visits, the seminars, and
civic and social events associated with a cucressful Farm -City Week in Iredell County.
IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
VOTING: Ayes - 5: Na vs - 0.
ADOPTION WEEK: MOTION from Chairman Hedrick to adopt the following resolution:
ADOPTION WEEK
WHEREAS, over 500 local groups of adootive parents and concerned citizens comprising THE NORTH
AMERICAN COUNCIL ON ADOPTABLE CHILDREN recooni7es the essential value of belonaina to a secure,
loving, permanent family as every child's basic rights: and
WHEREAS, at least 276,000 American children are growino up without permanent family
attachments, at public expense; and
WHEREAS, for at least 32,000 of these children, nationally, and nearly 500 children in North
Carolina--includinq many minority children, srhool-aae children, and children with special physical,
mental, and emotional needs --adoption by capable parents is the most viable option to insure their
long-range well being: and
WHEREAS, for the thirteenth year, THE NORTH CAROLINA COUNCIL ON ADOTABLE CHILDREN, has desig-
nated Thanksgiving week as NATIONAL ADOPTION WEEK to focus collective attention on the urgency and
importance of providing waiting children permanence: and
WHEREAS, a variety of media, agencies, adoptive parent and advocacy groups, civic and church
groups, businesses and industries will feature publicity and information to heighten community
awareness of the crucial needs of waiting children during Adoption Week: and
WHEREAS, a proclamation has been signed by the Governor of North Carolina, James Martin,
designating November 20-26, 1988 as Adoption Week for the State of North Carolina.
WHEREAS, it is in the public interest to support and extend this national observance:
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Larry Hedrick, Chairman, Iredell Cnuntv Commissioners, do hereby designate
the week of November 20-26, 1988 as
ADOPTION WEEK
in Iredell County, North Carolina, and bring this important need to the attention of all citizens,
urging their full participation and support.
1
firman
ADOPTED 15 November 1988.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
Ms. Pat Snider was present to accept the resolution.
PUBLIC HEARING: MOTION from Chairman Hedrick to adjourn the meeting to public hearing.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
SPECIAL EXCEPTION REQUEST, LAKE NORMAN CRUISES, INC.: The board heard this matter on November
1st and granted the rezoning reouested. Mr. Lundy discussed the repuest before the planning board,
which is a Special Exception under Section 82.3 of the zoning ordinance for cruise boats to operate
on the surface of Lake Norman.
There are a number of reouirements which the planning board addressed. The planning board's
recommendation was as follows:
1.) Route of operations - South of NC 150 Bridge and mostly in the main
channel and alono its tributaries.
2.) Passenger Capacity - Maximum of 150 people per boat (2 boats)
3.) Boat Size - First boat - 65' lona and 77' overall, 23'3" wide with '