HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93011_1531 (2)BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Iredell County Board of Commissioners issues this
Proclamation of Congratulations and Praise to Major General James B. Mallory III for his distinguished
accomplishment and highly revered achievement.
Major General Mallory mentioned that today's national defense was dependent upon
employers, and this group was carrying a greater burden than ever before. He said during the Cold
War, the army reserve model was a strategic reserve to be called upon as a last resort. Mallory said
at that time, a couple of summer days a month were sufficient for training and deployment. He said
today, however, a strategic reserve method wasn't used due to the non-existency of competitors.
He said all armed forces were reduced in the 1990s, by almost 40%, and the protracted struggle
occurring now would last for years. Mallory said that with an all volunteer armed forces, there
was not manpower to meet America's needs, missions, and commitments. He said the reserves and
guard of today were no longer strategic forces rather they were operational reserve -- "joined at the
hip" with the army, marine corps and other units. Mallory said today's soldiers had to balance their
military responsibilities with their civilian lives, and employers had to recognize that structure.
Mr. Mallory thanked the board for the proclamation.
APPOINTMENT BEFORE THE BOARD
Update from the Soil & Water Conservation District on the Beaver Management
Assistance Program & Decision Concerning FY 2007-08 Funding: Soil and Water Conservation
District Chairman Jimmy Gray and Soil & Water Conservationist Jim Summers provided the
following data on the progress being made in the beaver management program.
Commissioner Robertson mentioned the erosion and forestry problems that could occur
without the program.
There was board consensus to continue the program, and Commissioner Johnson told Mr.
Gray and Mr. Summers that funding would be included in the FY 2007-2008 budget.
-- CONSENT AGENDA----------«----------
OTIO by Commissioner Tice to approve the following nine (9) consent agenda items.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
(All items were explained during the agenda briefing.)
1. Request for Approval of the April Refunds & Releases: Tax Administrator Bill Doolittle
requested approval of the following refunds and releases:
APRIL 2007 TAX RELEASES & REFUNDS
Oct. 2006 Nov. 2006
Dec. 2006
Jan. 2007
Feb.2007
Mar. 2007
Total
Properties worked
1
2
3
5
13
5
29
On-site hours
33
17
30
26
55
24
185
Dams Dug
6
0
6
10
5
6
33
Beaver removed
7
5
6
5
26
11
60
Reported losses
N/A
$825
N/A
$14,500
$5,600
N/A
$20,925.00
Resources Saved
$2,423.85
$33,449.13
S12,604.001
$48,477.00
Commissioner Robertson mentioned the erosion and forestry problems that could occur
without the program.
There was board consensus to continue the program, and Commissioner Johnson told Mr.
Gray and Mr. Summers that funding would be included in the FY 2007-2008 budget.
-- CONSENT AGENDA----------«----------
OTIO by Commissioner Tice to approve the following nine (9) consent agenda items.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
(All items were explained during the agenda briefing.)
1. Request for Approval of the April Refunds & Releases: Tax Administrator Bill Doolittle
requested approval of the following refunds and releases:
APRIL 2007 TAX RELEASES & REFUNDS
Releases
Refunds
County
17,218.34
1,728.45
Solid Waste Fees
104.00
0
East Alexander Co. Fire #1
0
0
Shepherd's Fire # 2
56.72
0
Mount Mourne Fire # 3
23.44
114.14
All County Fire # 4
574.28
53.99
Statesville City
1,682.34
0
Statesville Downtown
16.09
0