HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93011_1747 (2)Mr. Niblock said only Huffman Grading submitted a bid less than the budgeted amount of
$488,000. He said one of Huffman's subcontractors; however, was not on the North Carolina
Department of Transportation's approved certified contractors' list (MBE contractor). Niblock
said due to time constraints, a recommendation was being made as follows:
1. Award the contract to Huffman Grading pending approval of their good faith effort by the
NCDOT.
2. If the NCDOT denies Huffman's good faith effort, to allow Niblock to negotiate with the second
lowest bidder (Incite Development) in an effort to bring the project under budget.
3. If negotiations with Insite Development are unsuccessful, permission to rebid the project.
OTIO by Commissioner Johnson to award the bid to Huffman Grading as recommended
by Mr. Niblock with the three suggestions.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — O.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
Attorney Anthony Fox spoke in regards to the updated land use plan and the Enhanced
Voluntary Agricultural District (EVAD) Ordinance. He said citizens represented by him desired
to provide input into the new land use plan. Also, he said that in regards to the December 4
EVAD public hearing, many people would not have adequate time to review the information due
to the Thanksgiving holidays. Fox said he understood citizens would be allowed to speak at the
public hearing, however, the citizenry needed to understand the ordinance prior to the hearing.
Mr. Fox said the planning director was even unclear as to what constituted a "non-farm product,"
and his clients were interested in this particular aspect of the proposed ordinance.
Planning and Development Director Smith said the EVAD ordinance did not have to be
approved at the December 4 meeting. He added that in regards to the updated land use plan,
public input would be requested.
Attorney Bobby Sullivan spoke on behalf of the same clients and the same topics. He
said many people attended public hearings just to understand the proposed action, and they
didn't necessarily have time to formulate questions. Sullivan requested that a "clear" EVAD
proposal be submitted, especially the part pertaining to the 25% of sales from non-farm products.
Farmland Preservation Committee Chairman Jim Dobson said this particular item was
encompassed in the "Goodness Grows in North Carolina" program. He asked Attorney Pope if
he knew what products were included in the program.
Pope said he did not know them.
(Sam Hall and Charles Carter had also signed up to speak; however, they declined the
offer to address the board.)
COUNTY MANAGER'S REPORT: A written activity report was distributed.
CLOSED SESSION: OTIO by Chairman Norman to enter into closed session
pursuant to Property Acquisition — G.S. 143-318.11(a) (5) at 7:45 P.M.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
(RETURN TO OPEN SESSION AT 8:30 P.M.)
ADJOURNMENT: OTIO by Chairman Norman to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 P.M.
(NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, December 4, 2007 at 5 and 7 p.m., in the Iredell County
Government Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC. )
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
Approval: i � o� (1lJ e, 4YYL -
Clerk to the Board
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