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REGULAR MINUTES (CONTINUATION OF DECEMBER 15,1998 MEETING)
DECEMBER 18.1998
The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in Continued Regular Session on Friday,
December 18,1998,10:30 A.M., in the Agricultural Building (Conference Rooms I & 2), Water
Street, Statesville, NC.
Present: Chairman Sara K. Haire
Vice Chairman Steve Johnson
Tommy E. Bowles
Alice T. Fortner
Alice M. Stewart
Staff Present: Joel Mashburn, County Manager; William P. Pope, County Attorney; Ray
Rabe, Health Director; Kelly Sheeks, Environmental Health Supervisor; Chuck Gallyon, Fire
Marshal; and Jean Moore, Clerk to the Board.
CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Haire
INVOCATION: Vice Chairman Johnson
UPDATE ON GRADY MAYHEW LANDFILL FIRE: The county manager advised
that Mr. Grady L. Mayhew, of Chuckwood Road, Mooresville, N.C., owned and operated a landfill
that had been permitted or licensed by the State of North Carolina. The landfill covers a two -acre
site and has been used for the dumping of trees and stumps. An underground fire became visible
several weeks ago. It has been estimated the depth of the dump could be 45 to 50 feet deep. The
landfill is not in a secluded area. In contrast, it abuts a large subdivision (The Harbour). Area
residents have complained about the constant smoke, and they have shared concerns about their
health and property.
The Lake Norman Volunteer Fire Department has used 300,000 gallons of water in an effort
to extinguish the blaze. The property owner had a deadline of Thursday, December 17, 1998, to take
measures to put out the fire. All efforts to suppress the fire, to date, have failed. A representative
of the Hydrotex Company has recommended the usage of a wetting agent (Aquamate II). This
individual feels the chemical will provide better water penetration. The application of the chemical
solution will be Saturday, December 19, 1998.
Commissioner Bowles asked about infrared testing of the fire site. The fire marshal said
the county did not have the proper equipment for this type of testing.
MOTION by Chairman Haire to enter into Closed Session pursuant to G.S. 143.318.11 (a)
(3)- Attorney Client.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
Upon return to Regular Session, the health director advised the media that he would issue
a press release later in the day.
MOTION by Chairman Haire to adjourn the meeting at 11:30 a.m. NEXT MEETING:
Tuesday, January 5, 1999 (5:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.), Iredell County Government Center, 200 South
Center Street, Statesville, NC.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
Approved: j /.I. 5 7 -- ... elm -e—,
Clerk to the Board
File: December 18 min