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matter. New information has surfaced that indicates the inventory
would be used more for industrial recruitment and not so much as a
technical tool. The total cost for Iredell County is $31,962.48;
however, the County is only asked to contribute $15,981.24. Both
economic development recruiters for the County (McKay & O'Connell -
Underwood) feel the survey would be useful. Mr. Mashburn, as well
as Chairman Haire, indicated that most industrial referrals to this
area are made by the State. Haire said she didn't think the money
requested ($15,000) was that much; especially if the County didn't
participate in the inventory and an industrial prospect went to
another location.
At a recent Centralina meeting, several representatives from
area counties suggested that Carolinas Partnership cover all or
part of the local share. Commissioner Stewart said she felt that
before the Board voted on the matter that someone should ask about
the financial situation of the Carolinas Partnership.
OTHER
BRAELEY SCROOL ROAD/ZONING JURIBDICTION: William Allison
advised in a memo that if the County adopted some type of Land
Development Plan for this area the Watershed, Zoning and
Subdivision Ordinances would need amending. Also, the
establishment of an Overlay District would need to be done.
Allison further stated that since the plan was created for a
municipality and not a County that considerable staff time would be
needed to find what would be appropriate for the County. If the
County adopted a plan, it would also require staffing to review and
enforce it.
SAPECLAIN PROPERTY: Commissioner Boone asked about the
property formerly occupied by the SafeClaim Company. The property
has a large amount of combustible material on the site. Jerry
Lundy mentioned that the staff could research the matter and find
out who owns the property; however, it's sometimes difficult to
locate property owners. The County could clean up the debris and
place a lien on the property, but it would probably never recover
the costs involved in the matter. Mr. Lundy will research this
matter.
Commissioner Madison asked if the lien would be in first
place. Blumenstein answered that a tax lien should be placed
before most any other debt.
CARRIGAN PARKS: Chairman Haire mentioned that residents near
this business had complained about the irrigation system which wets
the road and makes hazardous driving conditions. Jerry Lundy
mentioned that the owner of the farm can be issued a citation by
the highway patrol. Lundy will also look into this matter.
NOISS ORDINANCE: Commissioner Boone asked if the noise
ordinance could be used with barking dogs.' Lundy said the County'
ordinance was somewhat vague. The owner of the dog could probably
be charged; however, it's doubtful the charges would stick.
RABIES UPDATE: Jerry Lundy mentioned that the Animal Control
Office had not had any domestic animals with rabies yet; however,
several wild animals have been confirmed. He mentioned that rabies
in humans was very serious.
RIBBON -CUTTING POLICY FOR AREA CEANEERs: The county manager
mentioned that many times his office was requested to invite
commissioners to area ribbon -cutting ceremonies. He asked for a
procedure to be used for notification if the commissioners desired
to participate. It was mentioned that the Mooresville -South
Iredell Chamber invites each commissioner individually as a
courtesy. After some discussion, it was determined the Statesville
Chamber should issue its own invitations and not go through the
manager's office.