HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93011_0888 (2)WHEREAS, Americans with disabilities should be recognized for their job
readiness and the many contributions they provide to our community and country.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Iredell County Board of
Commissioners calls upon all people in Iredell County to observe October as National
Disability Employment Awareness Month.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Iredell County Board of
Commissioners extends appreciation to all Americans with disabilities for the
invaluable services and skills that they are providing to the workplaces in Iredell
County and across the nation.
This the 20d' day of September 2005.
Attending the meeting to accept the resolution were Cynthia Cronce, a teacher in
the Iredell-Statesville School System and Dee Deane, an employee with the Iredell
County EMS Department.
APPOINTMENTS BEFORE THE BOARD
Margaret Lane, President of the Humane Society, Discusses the Need for an
Animal Control Facility in South Iredell: Mrs. Lane requested that the board
members consider the possibility of operating an animal control facility in south Iredell.
She proposed that private citizens build the facility, and then, the facility would be
leased to the county for a nominal fee ($1 a year). Lane said citizens were interested in
having such a facility to help increase the number of pet adoptions and decrease the
euthanasia rate. Mrs. Lane shared the following justification points for her request.
• South Iredell is growing, and the growth is expected to continue.
• Out of the total calls to animal control in 2004, 39% originated from the
southern end of the county.
• Animal control officers are making between four to eight trips daily to
Mooresville, and a facility in the area would eliminate some of the traveling.
This would save money, both in labor and fuel costs.
• Statistics from the Humane Society's Save a Pet Program indicate the majority
of pet adoptive homes are located in south Iredell.
Lane indicated that at the end of each day, the pets could be taken to the main
shelter in Statesville for health and temperament assessments. She said the adoption
candidates could be spayed or neutered and placed up for adoption in one of the two
sites. Mrs. Lane said revenues would be boosted by increased adoptions, and the in-
house low cost spay/neuter clinic could be operated much more efficiently and cost
effectively.
Chairman Tice advised Mrs. Lane that her presentation and request would be
received by the board for information.
Donna Gilbert, a Resident of 122 Wildwood Acres Drive, Mooresville, NC,
Speaks in Reference to the Noise Ordinance: Ms. Gilbert said she represented
several neighbors, and they were requesting a "better" noise ordinance. Gilbert said
there were four residents in her neighborhood that consistently created loud noises
either from car stereos or motorcycles. She said law enforcement officers would
respond when called; however, they indicated there was nothing they could do about the
problem. Gilbert suggested that the officers be allowed to impose a "heavy" fine on the
individuals creating the noise. She also mentioned the possibility of the county sending
letters to the residents about the current noise ordinance. Gilbert said the residents had
a homeowner's agreement, but it didn't address noise problems. Ms. Gilbert said the
problem would only increase as more housing developments were built in her area.