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HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93008_2148Now ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS DISCUSSION OF REVISION OF WATER AND SEWER LINE EXTENSION POLICY: The board discussed a new industry that is considering moving to Iredell County. They plan to make a S25 million investment and hire 200 people. The industrial recruitment was discussed in executive session at the briefing meeting this afternoon. The City has requested some changes in the current water and sewer agreement. Under the present agreement (70% County/30% City), the county expects a return on its investment through ad valorem taxes of the new industry in five years. Creation of jobs is a criteria as well as environmental issues. There is no speculative investment done by the County --an industry must be committed to come to Iredell County prior to the County's making an investment in water and sewer extensions. The City of Statesville has proposed a 50/50 arrangement whereby each entity would invest 50% of the water and/or sewer line extension cost. The county discussed the following guidelines to be in a revised policy: 1. 50/50 investment (county/city) 2. City wants to be able to annex 3. County does not want to be involved in a speculative venture; there must be an industrial commitment for relocating in Iredell County. 4. County's investment must be recouped in five years through ad valorem taxes. 5. No adverse environmental problems Other items that were mentioned by the county commissioners were: 1. The new value should reflect the property tax generated after the industry is built. MOTION from Commissioner Haire to revise the water and sewer policy as stated above. In discussing this motion, Commissioner Madison said he did think property values should go up in the areas that benefit from the water and sewer line extensions. He had some concerns also about the annexation. MOTION from Commissioner Madison to table the matter until the next meeting. Chairman Sloan said the pay -back has been changed from seven years to five years through ad valorem taxes and the percentage of the costs of the line that the county fronts is less. He said the County's goal should be to create tax base and jobs. Commissioner Haire said the County should have a definite commitment from an industry that is planning to locate in Iredell County. The County should be guaranteed to be repaid in five years from the ad valorem taxes. Commissioner Mitchell said the City of Statesville is waiting on an answer from the board. He inquired about the time frame. Chairman Sloan said they want to be in a position to make a decision right a way. Commissioner Stewart said the cur—t 70/30 policy is still in existence. VOTING ON TABLING- MOTION: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. This subject will be on the agenda at the August 4, 1992 meeting. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS MOORESVILLE PLANNING BOARD - ONE MILE PERIMETER AREA: Commissioner Haire nominated Clyde Millsaps to this position, as recommended by the town of Mooresville. This would be a three-year term ending June 30, 1992. MOTION from Commissioner Mitchell to close the nominations and appoint Mr. Millsaps by acclama- tion. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. MANAGER'S REPORT Mr. Mashburn gave an update on the Health Department renovation of the Kewaunee Building for the health offices. He said the renovation is still on track. There is a tremendous amount of work to be done. It has required a lot of effort, he said. The landfill construction was slow on the baler building project. The contractor is now back on the job and says he will still be able to meet the completion date. ' The administrative offices of the courts. The Project Needs Assessment work is going on the and court and the representatives will be meeting with officials from the Mooresville offices of needs also. They are hoping to have some cooperative efforts with Mooresville to met the court Mr. Mashburn said.