HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93011_0705 (2)Commissioner Robertson said that if the current staff could be retained, and the
backlog didn't increase, the department might get caught up.
Campbell said the FastTrack System, once the community heard of its
availability, should also help to remedy the problem.
County Manager Mashburn asked why the FastTrack System could be used
now, but it wasn't considered years ago.
Sheeks said FastTrack, or the ability to hire private soil scientists to inspect the
septic systems, was not privatizing the permit process.
Chairman Tice said a mobile home dealer had told her that many times new
homeowners had the make the first loan payment before their septic systems were
approved.
Sheeks said this was probably true, and he knew instances where people had to
pay for lodging costs. He said the process was expedited for a few cases, for example, a
medical problem.
Commissioner Johnson asked if the staff was as productive as others in the state.
Sheeks said his department was ranked number five in the state for permit
issuance.
Commissioner Robertson said he had reviewed state statistics for wastewater
disposal systems, and it was difficult to compare one county to another.
Commissioner Johnson said there appeared to be many permits issued with no
construction actually occurring.
Sheeks said that by state law, the permit was valid for five years, and counties
could not alter the time period.
Johnson asked if the department could inquire as to whether or not the
construction would occur in the next year.
Sheeks said this could probably be done, but he mentioned the large south
Iredell developments that had occurred over an extended period of time. He also
mentioned that several mobile home dealers had used the FastTrack System.
Commissioner Norman said the backlog had been an on-going problem for
many years. He said that in regards to Mrs. Renegar's request, he would not be in favor
of assisting with the interest costs.
Campbell agreed that the backlog problem wasn't new, and she said for this
reason, it was time to try some new solutions.
Commissioner Robertson suggested that someone find out how much the soil
scientists were charging, and then the office staff could share this with the new permit
applicants. He said this might alleviate the initial hesitation some individuals might
have in using the FastTrack option.
Sheeks said they charged by the hour, but more information would be obtained.
Request from the Marine Corp League, Detachment 1097, for Permission to
Use the County Seal in Promotional Materials for the July 2, 2005, Independence
Day Parade in Troutman, NC: Commissioner Johnson, along with Buddy Hemric,
asked permission to use the county seal in the posters and signs for the July 2
Independence Day Parade. Johnson said he recalled the seal was trademarked, and for
this reason, approval was needed.