HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93010_1237 (2)Chairman Johnson said he understood that for the viability of the Fort Dobbs
site to remain open, there would have to be a public-private partnership. He asked if
there would be any support from the state in the future.
Ms. Williams said, "Like all state projects, we constantly work on building
support" She mentioned that a discussion had occurred today with two members of the
legislature who represented Iredell County. Ms. Williams said, "A diversity of funding
sources makes a site stronger and better developed, and this is what is causing the effort
to seek public and private funding. We want to create a living history attraction that will
be very strong, and one of the strongest in the state."
Commissioner Williams asked what was being planned for other areas (trails,
etc.) at the site.
Ms. Williams said Fort Dobbs was never developed the way it should have been.
She said, "We will be going back to the drawing board to create what we hope will be a
great site. We continue to want to make the site available to the community on a case-
by-case basis." She said the caretaker's house would be rehabilitated, and it was hoped
that it could be leased to someone interested in assuming oversight for the property.
She continued by saying that periodic educational programs would be given at the site.
Commissioner Williams asked if groups, such as the boy scouts, would be
allowed to use the site in the future.
Ms. Williams said a form would be developed for organizations to complete
when requesting usage of the site. She said the boy scouts, and other organizations of
this type, were the ones that would be encouraged to use the site.
Bill Hicks, the Cub Scout Chairperson for Iredell County, said during this past
summer's day camp held at Fort Dobbs, that 265 boys (second to the fifth grade)
participated. He said this was the only place in Iredell County that had adequate
parking, open fields, picnic shelters, trees, nature trails, and a recreational area.
Stephen Davis, County District Executive for the Boy Scouts, reiterated what
Mr. Hicks said. He said there were 1,800 Iredell County boys registered in the
scouting program, and the Fort Dobbs site was needed for them.
OTIO by Commissioner Madison to adopt the Fort Dobbs resolution as
presented.
VOTING: Ayes -- 5; Nays — 0.
PRESENTATION FROM TIM CODDING, WITH CLAYTON HOMES,
INC., IN REFERENCE TO ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH INSPECTIONS
(TURNAROUND TIME): Mr. Codding had previously requested an appointment
before the board regarding the length of time it took to obtain septic system inspections;
however, he did not attend the meeting.
PRESENTATION FROM SAM HALL ON BEHALF OF IREDELL
COUNTY FARMERS AND THE IREDELL COUNTY CATTLEMEN'S
ASSOCIATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF PRESENTING A PETITION OF
GRIEVANCES PERTAINING TO THE FARM USE: Mr. Hall's petition contained
the following introductory remarks.
77tere are 1,189 farms in Iredell County comprising 156,748 acres with the average
farm being composed of 132 acres. Livestock produces $80,737,000 in cash receipts in Iredell
County, which ranks our county thirteenth in the state. Crop production generates
$15,965,000, and combined with livestock cash receipts, totals $96,701,000. Iredell County is
ranked 20 in the state's counties for agricultural income. Iredell County is the number one
county in the state for dairy receipts and number four for beef receipts. Iredell County is
number one in the world for laying hens. This county is known for its blend of agriculture and
industry, and agriculture is the number one industry in Iredell County.
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