HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93010_1267The commissioners agreed to place the request on the December 2, 2003 agenda.
ESTABLISHMENT OF WINTER RETREAT DATES: County Manager
Mashburn said the board, for many years, had held its winter retreat in January;
however, last year it was held in February. He said this occurred due to the lateness in
receiving sales tax revenue information. Mashburn recommended that the board meet
on Friday, February 13, 2004 (all day) and Saturday, February 14 (half-day) at the
Agricultural Center. He asked input from the board on topics to be discussed.
Chairman Johnson mentioned that at several economic development meetings,
he had heard the economic developers discuss Tax Incremental Financing (TIF). lie
asked if a presentation could be done on this economic development tool.
County Manager Mashburn said this could be discussed. He said this type of
financing was already being used in South Carolina, and there seemed to be an effort
underway by some individuals to get legislation passed in North Carolina allowing its
usage here. Mashburn said public funds were used in this type of financing to develop
areas for economic development. He said then, with the increased tax base, the public
facilities (water sewer lines, sidewalks, etc.) were paid off.
Johnson said he didn't know if he would be in favor of the legislation, but he
would at least like to have more information.
UPDATE ON RECENT FOODBORNE ILLNESSES OCCURRING
AFTER INDIVIDUALS HAD EATEN AT THE K & W CAFETERIA: Interim
Health Director Donna Miller Campbell advised that 79 people had reported illnesses
after eating at the K &W Cafeteria on November I & 2. She said case evaluation
studies had occurred, along with human and food testings, but the state had not
completed its report. Mrs. Campbell said the restaurant had been fully cooperative, and
the state would issue its test results in the next few days.
ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Johnson adjourned the briefing at 5:45 p.m.
Approved: 2003 ;Cfcr�I. the Board