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Commissioner Mitchell said the water and sewer would be the number one priority at the plannin
session in Catawba County this coming weekend. He said he believed it would take cooperation amon4
the people to achieve the anticipated goals in water and sewer.
Representative Robert Brawley was present and said he was glad to see all areas of the county
represented on the board.
A gentleman from the south end of the county asked questions about the second ambulance that
was requested for the southern end of the county. He inquired why it has not been brought before
the board. (Note: This matter was discussed at the briefing on January 15, 1991 (See the minutes
of this meeting.) and again at Union Grove Community Meeting on January 21, 1991. (See the minutes
of this community meeting.)
Dick Skaff discussed recycling and made suggestions about placing recycling containers at the
transfer station. Mr. Joel Mashburn responded that the county is addressing a recycling plan
according to Senate Bill 111, which will be implemented on July 1, 1991. By 1993 the counties will
be required to be recycling 25% of the waste stream. He also addressed the subject of markets for
recycled materials. It is hoped that the County will have contracts for recycled materials by July
1991.
Another question was raised about water and sewer. It was mentioned that residential aspects
of water and sewer lines need to be addressed.
Mr. B. K. Barringer was present and said he wanted to compliment the board on its planning
retreat. He suggested that the group go into the meeting openminded for the best results of the
planning session. {{
Mr. Barringer also encouraged private participation in the water and sewer line development.i
He inquired about watershed protection. _!!!!
Mr. Mashburn said the watershed protection is a state mandated proposition. A pian is being
developed. He inquired what Mr. Barringer had in mind when he encouraged private pariticipation in
the water and sewer line and asked for Mr. Barringer's ideas. Mr. Barringer referred to the C -MUD
(Charlotte -Mecklenburg Urban Development) and the participation development. Availablity fees were
briefly discussed.
Mr. Rick McLean, Mooresville Town Manager, said the fees were cheaper than installing wells and
septic tanks.
Mr. Dick Skaff said he was knowledgeable about the water and sewer development at Highway 73
and the contract with C -MUD.
Mr. Brolin mentioned that it might be wise to begin acquiring rights -of -ways for future water
and sewer development.
At the conclusion of the comments from the public, Chairman Haire thanked the people from
attending the meeting and especially for the resolution presented by the Mooresville/South Iredell
Chamber of Commerce. The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 o.m.
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