HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93010_0598 (2)Statesville Board of Ad ustment-Extraterritorial Jurisdiction I a t.: No
nominations were submitted, and Chairman Tice ove to postpone this appointment
until the November 20 meeting.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Winter Planning Session on January 25 & 26, 2002: Commissioner Johnson said
he would like the staff to review the following items at the winter planning session.
1. Interconnectivity of Subdivisions: Johnson said the Balanced Growth Committee
had reviewed subdivision interconnectivity. Mr. Johnson said he realized some areas of
the county would not be feasible for the interconnectivity. He said that perhaps the staff
could look at the matter and review it for possible inclusion in the subdivision ordinance.
2. Minimum Housing Standards: Johnson said he thought the county should consider
a minimum housing standard. He mentioned that Planning and Enforcement Director
Nibiock could give some annual cost estimates at the planning session. Mr. Johnson said
the board then, might consider a proposal during the 2002-2003 budget sessions.
Johnson said that from time -to -time, houses in the county were damaged by fires or
storms, etc. He said this was typically addressed as a public health issue, but many times
the problem could not be corrected by the health department.
COUNTY MANAGER'S REPORT
County Manager Joel Masburn reported on the following items.
1. EPA Visit Regarding the Sigmon's Septic Tank Services Site Located at 1268
Eufola Road, Statesville, NC: Diane Barrett, the EPA Community Involvement
Coordinator, recently visited with the county manager concerning an investigation of the
Sigmon septic site. Interviews will be conducted with members of the community and
other concerned citizens.
2. Rural Internet Access Authority (RIAA): This authority has the goal of providing
high speed Internet access to all areas of North Carolina within three years. The RIAA
has established a program entitled the "E -Communities Initiative." Money in the amount
of $10,000, for every North Carolina county, has been set aside by the state for a Phase 1
Planning Effort (local needs assessment). No match is required. A letter of intent to
participate had to be sent to the RIAA no later than October 31, 2001. The letter was
sent indicating an interest, but no commitment. A person needs to be chosen as a Local
E -Communities Champion for Iredell County. The mission for this person will be to
encourage the initiative of Internet connectivity throughout the county. A Rural Partners
Forum will be held in Raleigh on November 28, 29 & 30, 2001. Iredell County's
designee should attend.
Attorney Pope said the RIAA effort would be an aid in recruiting industry.
It was the consensus of the board to pursue the RIAA program.
3. Permanent Lay -Off of 80 Employees at Clark Schwebel (Hexcel Schwebel):
Notification has been received that 17 administrative/technical employees, along with 63
skilled workers, would be permanently laid off from the company.
4. New Ambulance Service Making Application to the North Carolina
Emergency Medical Service for Authorization to be an Ambulance Provider in
Iredell County: A new ambulance provider is seeking to operate in the county. Due to
Iredell County not having an ambulance franchise ordinance, the state EMS office
requires a letter indicating there is no opposition from the governing body of the county.
At the present time, one private provider, Nucare, operates in the county. Nucare