HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93010_1279 (2)associations and the "rigorous" regulations that had to be met. He said open spaces
could become nuisances, especially if the homeowners' association defaulted and the
county became liable for the maintenance. Mr. Johnson said there appeared to be "great
risks for the county on such small returns." In addition, he said anytime there was a
"lienable right" in a subdivision, that any federally -insured lenders had to be involved,
and this was a lengthy process. He said that if it was the county's goal was to improve
recreational areas, then some other type of fee structure needed to be used.
Chainnan Johnson adjourned the public hearing.
Wj:O by Commissioner Madison to eliminate Section 404.4 (Amount of
Common Open Space to be Provided), in its entirety, from the Bedell County
Subdivision Ordinance.
Chairman Johnson said the original intent of the open space requirement was to
address recreational needs. Mr. Johnson said he could vote for the motion as long as
there was a "gentlemen's agreement" that at the winter planning session in February,
the board would discuss recreation.
Commissioner Williams said he thought the open space requirement verged on
being an impact fee. Williams said he had envisioned the requirement as being a tool to
create some county green spaces. He said there would definitely be recreational needs
in the future, and he had concerns that the various sectors, for example, north Iredell
and the rural areas, would have to pay for them. Mr. Williams said he thought it would
be fairer for time people who used the areas to pay for them. Mr. Williams said he also
desired for recreation to be a topic to be addressed at the winter planning session.
VOTING: Ayes -- 5; Nays — 0.
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MOTION by Chairman Johnson to approve the following five (5) consent
agenda items.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
1. Request from the Sheriffs Department for the Establishment of an
Additional Bailiff's Position: At the briefing, Chief Deputy Dowdle said that his
department had sufficient lap,ed salary funds to pay the expenses for a new bailiff
position through the remainder of this fiscal year. He said the position would be needed
at the government center in Mooresville. (An a -mail from the finance director
estimated the position (Grade 63) would cost $18,600 for six months, and this amount
included salary/uniforms/pager/radio/weapon.)
2. Request for the Annual Approval of the Public Officials' Bonds: In
accordance with G.S. 58-72-20 and G.S. 58-72-55, the following bonds were examined
and approved by the board members. The bonds are with Marsh USA and extend
through July of 2004.
Position Bond Amount
Finance Officer
$100,000
Tax Collector
50,000
Deputy Tax Collectors (2)
50,000 each
Register of Deeds
10,000
Sheriff (separate bond)
10,000