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VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays 0.
REQUEST FOR ENDORSEMENT OF JET SEI ORDINANCE FOR UPPER CATAWBA
RIVER: Mike Struve, with the Western Piedmont Council of
Government, Hickory, NC, stated he was representing the Catawba
River Study Committee. The committee is a citizen advisory
committee with members from Alexander, Burke, Caldwell, and Catawba
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too the Catawba Rivera and to make irecomne missueional
recommendations to
area local governments when appropriate. Water safety has always
been an area of concern. Struve mentioned that jet ski usage
causes many problems because of the speed, quick maneuverability,
and small size of the watercraft. The ordinance is patterned after
a similar one adopted by the Lake Norman Marine Commission in 1992.
There are two major provisions: (1) The prohibition of individuals
under 12 years of age operating or driving a personal watercraft
apparatus and (2) Teens between the ages two 13 -of could following
erate a
personal watercraft only if on
requirements were met:
a. Accompanied by an adult (16 years old or greater)
b. Completion of a coast guard approved boating safety
course. (These are offered in the Hickory area by the
Lake Hickory Flotilla.)
Commissioner Johnson asked who would get the proceeds from the
fines. Struve said he didn't know who would receive the fine
proceeds; however, the ordinance that would be introduced to the
General d be
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Commissions would havelprimaryro
enforcement sponsibilities. Mr
Johnson said he didn't want to see a mandate from the
that
requires the additional hiring of more people to patrol stheelake.
Commissioner Madison said the concern he had was that after
enactment, a request from the Lookout Shoals Marine Commission
would probably be received requesting that a deputy (in a boat) be
placed in the area to patrol (similar to Lake Norman). The State
of North Carolina is taking care of less and less every day. The
State can be asked to enact and enforce the ordinance; however, Mr.
Madison said he felt it was highly improbable that the Wildlife
Commission could do all of this. "It will come back to the County
at some point in time."
Commissioner Stewart said the $50 fee would need to be
increased if the ordinance comes back to the County to enforce.
Attorney Pope asked Mr. Struve what he was requesting of the
Board of Commissioners. Struve said the request was only to
endorse the ordinance -- as written. Pope mentioned that the
County could not fine more than $50; however, the legislature can
impose any fine amount deemed appropriate.
MOTION by Commissioner Madison to adopt a resolution
supporting the jet ski ordinance with a stipulation that no County
dollars be required.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF IREDBLL COUNTY CONSTRUCTION E
DEMOLITION PERMIT: Ron Weatherman advised that he was given
permission about two months ago to develop a permit in keeping with
Senate Bill 9. The law allows individuals to bury
construction/de lition debris on own prert
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conditions. Weatherman said he could rr member one request
under einal3
years for the disposal of this type of debris.
Commissioner Madison asked if there was a cost for the permit.
Weatherman responded, that at this point, there was no charge. A