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HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93010_1062Mashburn said this could probably be done; however, the current rate (43¢ per telephone line) might need to be reviewed. It was the consensus of the board members to delay any action on the plan until April 15. Chairman Johnson said he would like to see the major projects separated out, e.g., social services building. (Mashburn said a groundbreaking ceremony for the new library would be scheduled in June.) Request for Approval of a Resolution for the Lake Norman Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) Regarding the Purchase of Land for a New Building: Frank Phillips, a member of Fire Tax District Board and the Lake Norman Volunteer Fire Department said the VFD desired to borrow $189,000 (3.4% interest rate) from First Charter Bank for approximately seven acres of land on Southfork Road and Brawley School Road. He said the VFD planned to build a new building, and the bank needed a resolution from the county acknowledging the debt. He said, however, the resolution stipulated the county was not liable for the loan. Williams mentioned the possibility of having an EMS base and a sheriffs satellite office at the same location, or under the same roof with the fire department. He asked when construction would begin. Phillips said the department did not have any drawings yet. He said the department would "entertain the idea of having the sheriff and EMS close by, with them paying their own way." Chairman Johnson said that perhaps space for the sheriffs office and EMS could be included as alternates in the bid. Presentation from City of Statesville Officials Regarding Future Plans for the Civic Center Area (West Front & Meeting Street vicinity): Statesville Mayor John Marshall appeared before the board to inquire about the county participating with the city (50/50 basis) on a plan to improve the appearance of an area located at the corner of West Front Street and Meeting Street. Marshall said the city had recently demolished the former Raymer Building, and the site was already much improved. He suggested that the county and city acquire the adjacent properties and demolish the structures. (This suggestion included the building currently occupied by the recreation department.) Mayor Marshall said 130 parking places could be achieved by the project. He said the council had not formally voted in reference to the joint project, but he was optimistic that approval could be obtained. Marshall said "nice" landscaping was also needed. Chairman Johnson said he felt that if the area were cleared and used for parking, that it should be used for citizens conducting county business. He said the Mitchell College representatives had recently discussed the need for more parking. Mr. Johnson said that as the parking areas near the college campus filled up, the students would probably start using lots closer to the government center. Commissioner Madison asked the timeframe for relocating the recreation department. Mashburn said the current plans were to move the recreation department to the maintenance facility -- in about a year. Commissioner Tice said the office space previously used by the elections department (bottom of Iredell County Government Center) was now vacant. She asked why recreation couldn't use it at the present time.