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DISCUSSION OF LOCATION OF I-73: Mr. Mashburn called the board's attention to a meeting at
Asheboro on March 10, 1993, regarding the proposal for 1-73. No money has been appropriated and no
route has been established. Mr. Mashburn thinks the County should have a staff member and a county
commissioner there if possible.
There was also a request for $2,000 for this project, but Mr. Mashburn is not recommending the
funding at this time.
SOIL CONSERVATION SERVICk: The Soil Conservation Service is having a poster contest for the
school children. They would like for three of the county commissioners to act as the judges. The
time of the judging is 4:30 p.m. on March 16, 1993, right before the regular meeting.
Those participating will be:
Diane Hamby
Alice Stewart
Sara Haire
STATESVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - GOVERNMENTAL. AFFAIRS: Mr. Mashburn announced the Chamber's
Governmental Affairs dinner meeting on March 15, 1993, to be field at a local restaurant. Time and
place will be announced later.
LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR THE CITY OF STATESVIL19S HOME GRANT: MOTION from Commissioner Madison
to write a letter of support for Chairman Haire's signature, for the City of Statesville's applica-
tion for grant funds to supplement the HOME funds that are to be received. This grant is coming
--< from the H. C. Housing Financing Agency and is in the amount of $75,000.
VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0.
CAROLINA COUNTIES COALITION: Mr. Mashburn announced that Chairman Haire and he would be
attending the Coalition meeting in Cabarrus County at the Cabarrus Governmental Center, Concord,
9:30 a.m, on Friday, March 5, 1993.
REVIEW OF THE COUNTY'S SOLICITATION POLICY: Mr. Mashburn said because of
a recent "Down In Iredell" column in The Statesville Record & Landmark, he has reviewed the County's
soliciation policy regarding soliciation on County property. Mr. Mashburn has requested a copy of a
policy from another county and is asking some of the staff members to review the policy with him.
He will be making a report at a later meeting.
LEITER FROM JAIL INSPECTIONS - ROBERT G. LEWIS: He asked Mr. Mashburn to provide him with an
updated status report to the letter of October 15, 1993, written by Mr. Mashburn to him, relative to
long-term planning for jail needs in Iredell County.
Mr. Mashburn has sent letters to all the neighboring counties that may be in the same position
as Iredell regarding addressing their jail needs. He is trying to locate someone who is interested
in a cooperative effort. He hopes to get some response in a few days. Mr. Mashburn said the County
rates well in all services except the overcrowded conditions.
NO BOARD ACTION.
LEGISLATIVE BULLETIN - DISCUSSION ON OPEN MEETINGS LAWS: Mr. Mashburn discussed HE 120 and HE
121, which are being pushed heavily by the N. C. Press Association. HE 121 could have a tremendous
impact on dealing with public records. The NCACC is requesting the county commissioners to review
these two bills and make known their positions to the legislators. This can be discussed at a later
.„„.. meeting, Mr. Mashburn said.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: MOTION from Commissioner Haire to enter executive session to discuss
personnel matters.
VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0.
MOTION from Commissioner Madison to adjourn from executive session.
ADJOURN: MOTION from Commissioner Haire to adjourn at 8:30 p.m. Next meeting scheduled for
March 16, 1993, 6:00 p.m., County Commissioners' Meeting Room, Iredell County Government Center, 200
South Center Street, Statesville, NC.
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