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HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93008_1969HM Sue Taylor: (Proponent) There is a huge trailer park in the area and it's probably one of the worst in Iredell County. Doesn't feel like this area needs any more. People from neighboring trailer parks have trespassed on her property. Leslie Davidson: (Proponent) Indicated that she was not an active participant in the petitioning; however, she doesn't feel anyone was intentionally misled. The property in the area will deteriorate if there is more saturation of mobile homes. Bob Hedrick: (Proponent) Indicated that when he signed the petition that was his acknowledge- ment to have the rezoning done. MOTION from Commissioner Madison to table this matter and ask Mr. Lundy to confirm with the property owners their position and identify them on a map. Mr. Lundy stated that he and his staff would look at the petition and bring it back to the meeting on September 17th. Commissioner Stewart stated that due to numerous phone calls and because of the long holiday that the matter just needed to be tabled. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. APPEARANCE BY THE RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE: Mr. Bill Benfield, chairman of the recreation advisory committee, came before the group and gave some history pertaining to the recreation department. Commissioner Sloan advised that it was his understanding that the potential consolida- tion of the City/County recreation departments was dead at this time. Mr. Benfield stated that around July 11, 1991 the four parks proposal had been submitted to the County. The parks would be situated in the north, south, east and west sectors of the county. Funding would be derived from: $20,000 Matching grants $20,000 Recreation Maintenance Funds $10,000 Recreation Supply Funds $10,000 Communities to Raise this Amount $60,000 TOTAL When this is accomplished a grant from the Land & Water Conservation Grant to match the $60,000 would be requested. Normally November is the deadline for grants to be requested from the conservation grant, and Mr. Benfield is seeking permission from the County to proceed with the four -park system. Also the recreation advisory committee requests that all unspent budget funds be carried over to the next fiscal year to be placed into capital outlay. Question from Commissioner Mitchell as to whether any tracts of land had been suggested at the present time. Mr. Benfield responded that as soon as they are given the go-ahead he feels certain they will get some response. Commissioner Madison inquired about funding amounts for the parks and Mr. Benfield stated that some parks might cost more than others simply because of geographics. Godfrey Williams, a member of the recreation advisory committee, stated that a reliable esti- mate would be $400,000. Commissioner Stewart inquired about the legality of rolling over the budget money and the finance officer, Susan Goodman, stated it could legally be done. Commissioner Madison stated, however, that the County couldn't commit five years in advance and Ms. Goodman concurred. Commissioner Stewart asked if the recreation department had any funds left over from FY 90-91 and Ms. Goodman stated that around $5,000 might have been turned back in. Mr. Mashburn stated there would never be more than three percent left in the budget. MOTION from Commissioner Madison to authorize the recreation advisory committee to develop the four -park system and give the necessary funding of $55,000 to pursue. Commissioner Sloan added the roll-over of any lapsed funds from FY 91-92 budget to the next year's budget. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. GARBAGE DISPOSAL SERVICE OF CATAWBA COUNTY, INC. (GDS) CONTRACT FOR RECYCLING: A draft propo- sal of this contract had been shared with the board on August 20, 1991. Several revisions and changes were explained to the commissioners by the county manager and the county engineer. The county manager requested approval of the contract subject to approval by the county attorney. MOTION from Commissioner Mitchell to approve the contract subject to prior approval by the county attorney.