HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93009_2084 (2)WHEREAS, Crossroads Behavioral Healthcare provides excellent services for the citizens of
Iredell, Yadkin and Surry Counties; and
WHEREAS, Crossroads desires to expand residential opportunities for adults with mental illness
who can live independently in Mooresville by constructing ten apartment units; and
WHEREAS, Crossroads will work with local leaders to identify a site suitable for the construction
of the apartment complex; and
WHEREAS, the County of Iredell is interested in having additional residential options available
to its citizens; and
WHEREAS, the County of Iredell believes Crossroads Behavioral Healthcare has demonstrated
competence in the development and provision of residential services in Iredell, Yadkin, and Surry Counties.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Iredell County Commissioners are supportive
of the Crossroads project to acquire land and construct residential apartments in Mooresville for supervised
independent living.
REQUEST FOR ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION IN OPPOSITION TO A
PROPOSED HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT APARTMENT COMPLEX
LOCATED OFF BRAWLEY SCHOOL ROAD: MOTION by Commissioner Fortner to
approve the following resolution.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0
RESOLUTION
IN OPPOSITION TO THE
PROPOSED PENINSULA LAKE APARTMENTS
(BRAWLEY SCHOOL ROAD)
WHEREAS, the southern part of Iredell County, and in particular the Brawley School Road area,
is experiencing unprecedented residential growth; and
WHEREAS, this growth is severely impacting area roads and schools; thereby leading to overly
congested roads and overcrowded schools; and
WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) financing of the
Peninsula Lake Apartments will only make the aforementioned problems worse.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Iredell County Board of Commissioners objects
to the placement of the apartments in the Brawley School Road area and objects to the HUD financial
assistance for the construction of the project.
APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
INFORMATION & REFERRAL ADVISORY COUNCIL (2 appts.): Chairman Haire
nominated Lucille Carter and Alice Fortner for reappointments. No other nominations were
submitted. Chairman Haire moved to close the nominations and appoint Carter and Fortner by
acclamation.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
ADULT CARE HOME COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE (i appt.):
Chairman Haire moved to postpone this appointment until the March 2, 1999 meeting.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.