HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93011_0662 (2)Funding: Funding for a feasibility study for improvements and widening at
Highway 150 from Lincolnton to 1-77 has been a TIP recommendation in past years'
submittals: this is still important albeit the partial improvements due to Moving Ahead
funds.
REGIONAL
1. Interstate 40 and Interstate 77 cloverleaf interchange reconfiguration including
improvements to the I-40 — US Highway 21 interchange (Priority I)
2. Widening at NC Highway 150 (River Highway) between county line and I-77
(Priority V)
LOCAL
3. Brawley School Road widening, intersection improvements between
Chuckwood Road and US Highway 21 (Charlotte Highway). (Priority Il)
4. Interstate 77/Cornelius Road interchange and widening of Cornelius Road with
extension to Mazeppa Road (Priority III)
S. U.S. Highway 21/NC Highway 115 improvements (Priority IV)
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Commissioner Robertson asked the likelihood of the first two priorities being
completed on time.
Warren suggested for the commissioners to contact Judge Collier, a member of
the State DOT board along with Mike Holder, the Highway 12 Division Engineer, to
stress the importance of the improvements and to encourage that the projects not be
delayed.
Robertson asked about the Brawley School Road project. He said one piece of
information indicated the costs would increase from $46 million to $82.5 million if
delays occurred.
Warren offered to obtain more cost information on the Brawley School Road
project.
OTIO by Commissioner Norman to approve the TIP as presented and to
authorize Mr. Warren to submit the listing to the state officials.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
Canac Kitchens News Release: Chairman Tice shared a news release
indicating that Canac Kitchens, a division of Kohler, Inc., had officially declared its
intent to create over 400 new jobs in the county. Tice said that over the next three
years, the company's capital investment could reach $20 million. She said Canac was a
wholly owned subsidiary of Kohler Inc., of Kohler, Wisconsin, the largest supplier of
frameless cabinets in North America.
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OTIO by Commissioner Johnson to approve the following 21 consent
agenda items.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
1. Request for Approval of a Zoning and Subdivision Release to the Town of
Mooresville for 57 acres owned by Sylvia & Billy Lemmond and Otho & Merlin
Davis: During the briefing, Planning Supervisor Warren said this request met the
criteria for a release of zoning/subdivision jurisdiction. He said the Town of
Mooresville agreed to provide water and sewer on February 2, 2005 and annexation was
intended for July of 2006. Warren described the property as being on Faith Road
(PIN#s 4655-48-1288 and 4655-38-2150) south of Mooresville. He said the South