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APPOINTMENTS BEFORE THE BOARD
Civil Air Patrol (CAP) Representatives Share Information About Their New
Chapter: David Shuping, representing the Iredell Composite Squadron in the North Carolina
Wing of the United States Auxiliary Civil Air Patrol introduced Lt. Colonel Aaron Harper,
Division Director for Civil Air Patrol in the North Carolina Crime Control and Public Safety
Department, and Captain Benbow, with the North Carolina Wing Honor Guard, in Burlington,
NC. Shuping said the objectives of his presentation were (1) to introduce the Civil Air Patrol
and its mission and (2) to explain the benefits of supporting a unit in Iredell County. He said
after World War II, Congress gave CAP a three -prong mission that included aerospace
education, a youth cadet program, and emergency services. Shuping said that since
September 11, 2001, there had been a resurgence of emphasis on homeland security duties. He
showed a brief video that summarized what benefits CAP could offer Iredell County in homeland
security, emergency services, and disaster relief. Mr. Shuping said education budget demands
could be alleviated due to 30 educational products offered by CAP. He said all of the materials
met the national standards. Shuping said CAP cooperated with federal, state and local law
enforcement officials in narco-terrorism and counter -drug interdiction.
Shuping said an airport hangar was needed, and he estimated the cost would be $80,000
to $100,000. He said a two-story steel -frame structure (60 x 60 or 3600 sq. ft.) could be used for
CAP activities as well as for emergency management operations, rescue squads, law enforcement
agencies, and others. Shuping said the Statesville Airport required hangars to be at least 3,600
sq. ft. He said the Air Force provided the wing with its squadron and aircraft, a fleet van, and
funds for fuel, but this was the limit of assistance. Shuping said any support from the county
for the hangar would be appreciated.
Presentation from Transportation Director Ben Garrison Regarding County
Government Week Activities: Garrison highlighted the events occurring for National County
Government Week. He said a local proclamation had been adopted, a banner had been placed
in front of the government center, an essay contest was being held, news articles had been
written, and there had been Iredell County Area Transportation Services (ICATS) "park -outs" in
shopping centers in both Statesville and Mooresville. He thanked the Transportation Authority
Board Committee consisting of Anna Rice, Linda Bledsoe, Michele Pate, Kaye Bridges, and
Amanda Wilson for their assistance in the activities. Garrison then submitted the following
goals for ICATS.
♦ Marketing
Increased Ridership
♦ Identity of New Customers
♦ Allowance of One Year for Development & Growth
Mr. Garrison also shared the following statistics for ICATS.
Julv 1 — December 31, 2003
Total trips: 43,075
Miles: 329,974
Service Hours: 19,226
Hours of Operation: 5 a.m. — 9 p.m., Monday — Friday
Fleet: 28 vehicles that travel, on average, 2,444 miles a day
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Chairman Johnson declared the meeting to be in a public hearing.
Consideration of an Economic Development Incentive for WinCup Holdings:
Economic Developer Melanie O'Connell Underwood said WinCup Holdings had purchased the
former Polar Plastics facility in November of 2003. Mrs. Underwood said WinCup was
"aggressively" pursuing an expansion in its manufacturing operations. Don Towne, the Director