HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93009_2168 (2)Pam Klaene regarding schools: Mentioned the need to have a tax rate that adequately
funded the schools. She mentioned the average teacher's age was 50 and it would become
increasingly more difficult to find teachers unless more pay and benefits were provided. She
mentioned that math and science teachers were already almost impossible to find.
Ron Berst regarding schools: Stated the school children of Iredell County were being
cheated of an education.
Bill Thunbere regarding schools: Mentioned the county had protected its credit
worthiness. He mentioned that sales taxes were regressive and didn't feel they should be used to
build and fund schools. Encouraged the commissioners to adequately fund the schools.
Joey Glowaki regarding schools: Demanded that the school system be funded. He said he
thought that parent/teacher organizations were being relied on too much. Mentioned that Mt.
Mourne Elementary had four bathrooms that were inoperable. He also mentioned safety concerns
at the school, e.g., exposed wiring and a public address system that didn't work.
Maggie Valvo regarding schools: Requested more school funding.
Cindy Bishop regarding schools: Requested that the tax rate not be lowered. She said there
were no "frills" in the school system's budget request. She said she had respect for the retirement
community and their needs, but the school needs just didn't happen over night.
case.
No one else desired to speak, and Chairman Haire adjourned the public hearing for a rezoning
Chairman Haire declared the meeting to be in public hearing session.
REZONING REQUEST: ESTHER AUSTIN CROSBY, CARLTON E. & MELISSA
GALLIHER, AND RANDY A. & JANET GALLLIHER PROPERTIES, CASE NO. 9905-2
(R-20 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO HB, HIGHWAY BUSINESS DISTRICT):
Allison explained that the petitioners desired to rezone properties from Single Family Residential
District to Highway Business. The properties (five acres) are located on Carl Austin Road; more
specifically identified as PIN#4756-17-1964, 4756-08-8010, 4756-07-6914. Allison continued by
saying the entire tract of land was surrounded by commercially zoned property owned by the
Statesville Auto Auction and was not conducive for residential use. The planning staff has
recommended approval and the planning board on May 5, 1999, unanimously recommended
approval.
No one else spoke regarding the request.
Chairman Haire adjourned the public hearing.
MOTION by Commissioner Fortner to approve the rezoning request of Case No. 9905-2
from R-20 Single Family Residential to HB, Highway Business District.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
Chairman Haire declared the meeting to be in public hearing session.
REZONING REQUEST: NORTH CAROLINA SERVICES CORPORATION
d/b/a STATESVILLE AUTO AUCTION, CASE NO. 9905-3 (HB (CUD), HIGHWAY
BUSINESS CONDITIONAL USE DISTRICT TO HB, HIGHWAY BUSINESS DISTRICT):
Allison explained that applicant Gary Edwards, representing the Statesville Auto Auction, desired
to rezone a portion of property from HB(CUD), Highway Business Conditional Use District to HB,
Highway Business District. The proposed use would be for a new reconditioning facility and vehicle
storage. The location of the property (27 acres) is off Auction Lane at the auto auction; more