HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93010_0516 (2)animals were not on Ms. White's property. White also complained of numerous other problems, e.g.,
vandalism, loud parties, and overgrown grass (brush) at the site.
Commissioner Ray asked if the house was vacant, and if the residents had a homeowners
association.
White said the house was vacant; however, the owner was rebuilding it -- a new roof was being
constructed. She said there wasn't a homeowner's association.
County Manager Mashburn said animal control officers had been to the site several times. Animal
Control Supervisor Weisner said the dogs did not appear to be neglected. Mashburn said that in reference
to the house, the Inspections Director had advised that a building permit had been issued and everything
was in order for the construction, or renovation, to proceed. In reference to the vehicles, Mashburn said
that up to six junked vehicles were allowed.
Commissioner Johnson asked if the environmental health personnel had looked at the site.
Mashburn said the environmental supervisor had visited the site and found no violations.
Attorney Pope said it was difficult to enact a law that required people to be "good neighbors." tie
said it was probably too late to get a homeowners association started for this particular problem. Pope said
the neighbors could align together and seek court action declaring the site a common law nuisance. Mr.
Pope said the problem appeared to be a "private matter' and he suspected that only the courts could address
it.
A discussion then occurred on the possibility of revamping some of the county's ordinances
pertaining to nuisances. It was noted, however, that it would be difficult to write regulations that covered
densely populated areas of the county as well as the more secluded or rural sections.
Chairman Tice requested the staff to check with the neighboring counties to find out if they had
enacted any nuisance ordinances.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Chairman Tice declared the meeting to be in a public hearing.
Consideration of an Economic Development Incentive, in the Amount of
$152,280.00, over a five-year period, based on an $8,100,000 Investment by Egre Properties, LLC.,
and Evernham Motorsports, LLC: Chairman Tice said the purpose of the hearing was the
consideration of an incentive appropriation of $152,280.00, over a five-year period, based on an
$8,100,000 investment in Iredell County. She said the expenditure would be used for site preparation and
the general revenues of Iredell County would be the funding source. Mrs. Tice said the benefit to the
county would be the stimulation of the local economy, the promotion of business, and the creation ofjobs
that paid above the median average wage for Iredell County.
Greater Statesville Development Corporation Director Jeff McKay said the motorsports
company planned to expand its facility located in the Airport Industrial Park. McKay said approximately
45 to 60 new jobs, during the first two phases, would be created. He said that initially, the company
would be constructing 45,000 square feet of new space. McKay said that additionally, new hangars for
the company's aircraft would be built.
The property owner, Burr Collier, along with Lou Patane and Rick Russell, of Evetnham
Motorsports, attended the meeting but did not speak.
Chairman Tice closed the public hearing.
OTIO by Commissioner Johnson to approve an economic development incentive for Egrc
Properties, LLC and Evemham Motorsports, LLC in the amount of $152,280.00, over a five-year period,
based on a taxable investment of $8,100,000.
Commissioner Bowles said it appeared that more requests for motorsports incentives were being
received. Bowles said he had concerns about the county assisting too many industries of this type, even