HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93009_1801 (2)UNFINISHED BUSINESS - THIRD CREEK WATERSHED PROJECT: Commissioner
Johnson advised that he had visited some of the flood control structures since the last meeting. He
has talked with Jim Summers, of the Soil & Water Conservation Office, and found that the integrity
of the structure located behind Barium Springs Home for Children is "compromised." The county
manager was requested to not proceed with the suggested repairs until an up-to-date prioritization
could be done.
FIRE PROTECTION HYDRANTS: The commissioners mentioned that in the past the
installation of hydrants had been done on a piecemeal basis.
MOTION by Commissioner Johnson to instruct the county manager to contact other
counties and determine how hydrants are obtained and if other funding options are available.
Commissioner Boone suggested that the manager also find out if the County could pass an
ordinance requiring water companies to install water lines. Commissioner Johnson was agreeable
to this addendum to his motion.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
LETTER OF APPRECIATION REQUESTED FOR MRS. MILDRED MILLER:
Commissioner Fortner requested that a letter of thanks be sent to Mrs. Mildred Miller for her many
years of service to the Historic Properties Commission and Genealogical Society. Chairman Haire
said she felt it was in order to send a letter of thanks to all citizens who served on county boards.
The clerk advised that a letter would be sent to Mrs. Miller and that a future practice of sending
letters of thanks to past committee members would be started.
COUNTY MANAGER'S REPORT: Mr. Mashburn advised that in 1999, the Iredell
County Government Center (Old Courthouse) would be 100 years old. He mentioned that he would
like a committee appointed to help plan a celebration. The commissioners agreed and decided to
appoint the members at the March 17 meeting.
N.C. TRUST FUND (REGION F) BOARD APPOINTMENT OF MRS. SUSAN
BLUMENSTEIN: Mashburn advised that Mrs. Blumenstein had been requested to serve on this
board. He said the board appointment spoke highly of Blumenstein's knowledge and expertise in
financial management.
ADJOURNMENT: MOTION by Chairman Haire to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 p.m.
NEXT MEETING: March 17, 1998, 5:00 P.M.. (Briefing) and 7:00 P.M.. (Regular Meeting) in the
Iredell County Government Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
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Clerk to the Board
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