HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93010_0933 (2)Chairman Tice asked if the assistance would lie setting a precedent.
Mashburn said the county had assisted some citizens when their homes were
purchased for solid waste expansion. tic said the county would not be setting a
precedent, due to the circumstances involved in the Master Cleaner's situation.
Brater said he could contract with the plumbing and electrical companies, and
then the county could reimburse him.
Commissioner Bowles asked where the fords would come from, assuming the
county assisted.
s, Mashburn said they could be obtained from the library's Capital Project Fund.
OTION� by Commissioner Johnson to spend $25,800 out of the library's Capital
Project Fund, to help in the re-establishment of Mr. Alborte's business in Troutman, N.C.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Chairman Tice declared the meeting to be in a public hearing.
Application for the FY 2004 Community Transportation Program: Ben
Garrison, the County Transportation Director, said that for the past several years the State
had been providing funds for transportation services. He said it was anticipated that
$170,000 would be available for administrative funding and $285,000 for capital funds.
Mr. Garrison said the capital funds would be used to replace eight vans. He requested
permission to proceed with the application.
No one else spoke, and Chairman Tice adjourned the hearing.
MOTION by Commissioner Bowles to direct Garrison to proceed with the grant
application for the 2004 Community Transportation Program.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
Chairman Tice declared the meeting to be in a public hearing.
Small Cities Community Development Block Grant in the Amount of
$240,000: Economic Developer Jeff McKay said the purpose of the hearing was to
receive citizen comments on the proposed application for the Small Cities Community
Development Block Grant / Economic Development Program. He said the grant funds of
$240,000 would be used for infrastructure. Specifically, he said the funds would aid in the
construction of a 750,000 gallon elevated water storage tank (West Farm Water Tower
Project) that would provide fire protection for industries locating at a site in west Iredell.
Commissioner Johnson said he understood the site where the tank was to be
constructed was rather large, and several potential industries would benefit from the
available source of water.
McKay said this was correct.
No one else spoke, and Chairman 'rice adjourned the hearing.
OTIO by Commissioner Ray to approve the filing of the Small Cities
Community Development Block Grant application and to call for a second hearing on
Tuesday, November 19, 2002, at 7:00 p.m.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
Chairman Tice declared the meeting to be in a public hearing.