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Chairman Haire declared the meeting to be in public hearing session.
FY 98-99 IREDELL COUNTY BUDGET (public comments): The following individuals
spoke regarding the proposed budget.
Mark Lancaster, representing the Lake Norman Marine Commission, expressed concerns
about water quality and erosion. Lancaster discussed upcoming events and projects sponsored by
the marine commission. He mentioned that a "safety sticker" program was being reviewed and the
county attorney might be asked for assistance.
Dave MauRin, representing Family Violence Prevention, discussed the services rendered by
this agency. A request for $9,500 has been submitted. The county staff has held all special
appropriations, other than formula -based, at last year's funding. With this being the case, Family
Violence would remain at $3,500 for 98-99. Maupin asked for more money.
Roy West, representing The Counseling Center of Iredell, spoke about the diversion of
$23,150 to Crossroads Behavioral Healthcare. The county staff has recommended that Crossroads
contract with the Counseling Center since Crossroads will be able to draw down more funding from
the state government. Commissioner Johnson asked if the Counseling Center would object to this
method if there was a guarantee the contracting would be for the full amount ($23,150). West said
the board of directors had not officially met and discussed the matter. He mentioned a problem
with an `but -of -county outfit controlling the funds." Commissioner Fortner said she had talked to
the Crossroads director and was advised that the full $23,150 would be returned to the Counseling
Center using a contracted method.
The county manager said the Counseling Center would remain an independent agency, and
that by contracting, this agency would not be limited in services. If administrative costs are
incurred, this amount would be taken from any money drawn down from the state.
Tent' Masiello, representing Piedmont Mediation, said she had reviewed the proposed
budget, especially the special appropriation section. She mentioned that some of the agencies
receiving funds charged for services, and the mediation center did not charge. Commissioner
Fortner asked how the program was funded. Masiello said 50% came from the state, the local
United Way agencies along with the one in Taylorsville fund the program, and some money came
through the mediation foundation. Masiello requested that she be advised of the reason if no funding
was approved for her agency in FY 98-99.
No one else spoke about the FY 98-99 Iredell County Budget.
Chairman Haire adjourned the public hearing.
Chairman Haire declared the meeting to be in public hearing session to hear comments on
a rezoning request.
SNOW CREEK ROAD NON -OWNER PETITION: William Allison said this request
was to rezone property in a designated area from RA, Residential Agricultural to R-20, Single
Family Residential District. The initial staff report listed 71% of the property owners in favor (27
signed the petition and 1 l did not). The size of the tract is approximately 3,211 acres with land use
being residential and vacant. Allison said the proposed district boundary line and actual coverage
area predominately followed property lines and natural features. At the April 1, 1998, planning
board meeting, a petition in opposition was submitted. The petition included four names that were
also on the original list submitted earlier to the planning staff. Allison noted this amendment
lowered the percentage in favor of the request to 58%. In addition, a deeded right-of-way was
found to be left out of the request. This strip was included in the area, but not counted in the
percentages as an individually owned property. In conclusion, Allison stated the percentages as of
May 19 were 72% of property owners in favor and 28 against. In reference to ownership of the