HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93011_1356 (2)PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: A public comment period was offered, but no one
chose to speak.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
APPRECIATION EXTENDED TO ALL VETERANS: Commissioner Robertson
mentioned a recent Veteran's Day event, and he noted that Iredell County, with approximately
136,000 residents, had nearly 15,000 active veterans (individuals receiving retirement, disability or
medical benefits). He said the actual number of veterans probably exceeded 18,000. Mr.
Robertson said, historically, the southern states had provided their share of veterans, and North
Carolina had always been well represented. He thanked all veterans for what they had done in the
past and for what they would do in the future.
COUNTY MANAGER'S REPORT: The county manager reported on the following
matters:
Criminal Justice Partnership Program Committee: At a recent meeting, Chief Deputy Rick Dowdle
provided an overview of the jail and the inmate population. Capacity is being exceeded at both the
main jail as well as the jail annex. It appears the Department of Correction might vacate more
space near the jail annex (Hwy. 21). Consideration might be given to pursuing another lease with
the state for the additional space.
Business North Carolina Magazine Article: A recent story in this magazine listed the top 10
counties in the state for construction (money), and Iredell County was at the top of the list followed
by Mecklenburg County.
North Carolina Magazine Article: Statesville -Mooresville (Iredell County) was listed as the #1
micropolitan area in North Carolina for new corporate facility and expansion projects. This area
had 40 projects in 2005. The next highest area was Davidson County with 16 projects.
Another article in this magazine said that, "airports big and small were key to attracting new
business and industry." The article mentioned the Lowes Home Improvement facility in Iredell
County and its hangar at the Statesville airport.
LETTER TO BE SENT TO THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION:
OTIO by Commissioner Johnson to direct the clerk to the board to draft a letter for the
Chairman's signature to be sent to the Department of Correction advising of the county's interest in
pursuing additional space at the former prison site should it become available.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
CLOSED SESSION: Pursuant to Personnel - G.S. 143-318.11 (a) (6) and
Economic Development — G.S. 143-318.11 (a) (4), Chairman Tice made a olio at 8:45 p.m. to
enter into closed session.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
(RETURN TO OPEN SESSION AT 9:05 P.M.)
ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Tice otione to adjourn the meeting to 4:00 p.m. on
December 5, 2006 for a work session regarding the draft Erosion Control Ordinance. This meeting
will be followed by the regularly scheduled briefing at 5 p.m., and the business meeting at 7:00
p.m. (Prior to the December 5 meetings; however, the board will hold an organizational meeting
on Monday, December 4, 2006.)
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
Approval: a2 J 0
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