HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93010_0684Wen Space Framework: She said a "Vision Map" had been created to identify the
criteria for open space in the 14 -county region. Clark said the map would guide farmland
preservation, recreation, transportation, and urban land use. She said Voices & Choices hoped
the map would encourage regional planning and that it would be used by planners and
developers. Mrs. Clark said a representative from the group would make contact in the future
to receive feedback about the map.
Quality of Life: Clark said a resolution was being requested from each of the 14
counties and that Gaston, Cabarsus, Cleveland, Lancaster, Mecklenburg, Rowan, and York
had already approved it. She said the resolution was an acknowledgement, or declaration,
stating the importance of regional planning for growth. Mrs. Clark said community action
forums were another component of this initiative. She said a local contact person from Iredell
County was needed to aid in the forums.
Two -Day Green Gala on the Land: Mrs. Clark said a gala would be held in April as a
fundraising event. She said invitations would be mailed to the county officials.
Quality of Life Summit 2002: She said this would be a large-scale summit that would
focus on future quality of life issues.
In conclusion, Clark asked for the adoption of the resolution and the appointment of an
Iredell County Contact Person for the forums.
OTIO by Commissioner Bowles to compare the information submitted by the
Voices & Choices Organization with the approved findings of the Iredell County Balanced
Growth Committee.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
CONSENT AGENDA------�- ----------
OTIO by Commissioner Ray to approve the following twelve (12) consent agenda
items.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
1. Approval for the Martin Boni Anthony Johnson (MBAJ) Architectural Firm to
Continue with the Phase 1 (first floor) Design Work in the Amount of $1,277,717 for the
Iredell County Government Center -South (Additional information regarding this item may
be found in the briefing minutes.)
2. Request for a Public Hearing to be held April 2, 2002, at 7:00 P.M. Regarding the
Rural Operating Assistance Program (ROAP): (Iredell Transportation Authority Chairman
Ben Garrison appeared before the board at the 5 p.m. briefing and shared information regarding
the purpose for the hearing.)
3. Request from the State Department of Transportation for Approval of the
Abandonment of a Portion of SR 1246 - Fairview Road: (During the briefing, Planning
Supervisor Smith said a request had been received from the state department of transportation
requesting the elimination of 425 linear feet of roadway on SR 1246. He said the elimination,
or withdrawal of state maintenance, was due to an improvement project.)
4. Request for Approval of the February Refunds & Releases: (The following
refunds and releases were submitted by the County Assessor for approval.)
Breakdown of Releases $32,931.72
County 21,882.43
Solid Waste Fees 189.00
E. Alexander Co. Fire #1 .11
Shepherd's Fire #2 111.00
Mt. Mourne Fire #3 45.53
All County Fire #4 1,201.28