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The county manager mentioned that the previous litter control
officer had done much to control illegal dumping, etc., in the
County. When a new person is hired for this position, maybe
enforcing this ordinance might be added to this person's duties.
Chairman Haire said she had received several calls about junk
yards.
Commissioner Johnson advised that he would like to have more
time to study the issue. He mentioned that in the future, with EPA
restrictions, there would not be that many junk yards occurring.
REQUEST OF SHERIFF'S DEPT. TO APPLY FOR LOCAL LAR ENFORCEMENT
BLOCK GRANT: Sgt. Glenn Hedrick advised that the sheriff had
instructed his department to find grants that were easy to apply
for and not much of a County match was required. Hedrick said the
total grant being requested was in the amount of $18,623 ($16,761
Plus $1,862 -County Match of 10%) and would be used to purchase
equipment. It is unknown at this time as to what type of
equipment; however, Hedrick said some ideas being discussed were
"probable cause equipment to stop vehicles suspected of being
involved in drug trading/ dealing."
Sgt. Hedrick said he was just seeking approval to apply. If
Iredell is approved an Advisory Board would have to be established
along with a trust fund. The county manager mentioned that the
Jail Task Force could probably serve as the Advisory Board. An
employee from the school system would need to be added to the task
force to comply with requirements.
Hedrick mentioned that many grants are currently available to
law enforcement departments. A problem arises, however, when staff
has to take time away from their regular duties to complete the
necessary paperwork. He mentioned that a grant with no County
match required should be forthcoming in the amount of $4,500. This
grant has occurred due to the recent church fires.
REQUEST FOR ACCEPTANCE OF 1995 ANNUAL TAX SETTLEMENT AND
APPROVAL OF ORDER FOR COLLECTION OF 1996 TAXEst Joe Ketchie, Tax
Collector, mentioned that most of the delinquent accounts were for
motor vehicles.
DELIVERY OF INSOLVENT TAX LISTING: Ketchie presented an
insolvency listing in the amount of $123,282.77 (includes principal
plus interest). Most of the accounts are five years old. The tax
collector stated the Board could accept or reject this listing.
Ketchie mentioned that he could not pursue the collection of
accounts in bankruptcy; however, the accounts could be advertised.
(The County, however, would have to pay for the advertising.)
Ketchie mentioned the listing had been prepared for settlement
purposes and acceptance would relieve him of his duties to collect
the, accounts; however, the taxpayers would not be relieved of their
responsibility to pay the delinquent accounts.
OTHER: Commissioner Stewart advised that she was re-elected
as Chairman of the Social Services Board last week. Mrs. Frances
Murdock will serve as Vice Chairman.
ADJOURNMENTS The meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m., for a
refreshment/break before the regular meeting at 7:00 p.m.
Approved:
Clerk to the Board