HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93009_0901county manager draft a resolution and send it to them stating we
are very conscientious and concerned about the air quality in
Iredell County and the surrounding community, but due to the fact
that we have not had any problems and do not foresee any problems,
we respectfully request to be eliminated from the group of counties
being charged with the problem. commissioner Madison said he
thought Iredell County should go on record as opposing what they
are trying to do in case it does come up in the future.
Commissioner Boone said he thought we should add to that
letter the high economic cost of the requirement. He said he is as
committed to clean air as anyone. He said although Iredell County
has never been in violation of the standards, a computer model
showed with the projected growth in the county, it is possible that
in the future on the very worst days of the year that we may
slightly exceed the standards.
The cost to converting private and governmental vehicles would
be $3.5 million. The cost of low volatile gasoline would be a 7 -
cent increase per gallon in the county. He gave statistics from
an oil distributor, and said the remedy is completely out of
proportion to the problem, and Commissioner Boone said he thought
there is no problem.
Commissioner Johnson said this would substantially increase
the cost of vehicle inspections. He thinks it is a bureaucratic
recommendation and is not in favor of the plan.
Commissioner Stewart said the county fought off a hazardous
waste facility, which shows the county is interested in maintaining
its clean air quality.
Commissioner Madison said he would make his recommendation in
form of a motion that the county manager write a letter to the
State Air Quality Division that Iredell County is very
conscientious and concerned about its air quality and that we
fought the location of the hazardous waste facility in our county
because of the concern. The county also considers the impact of
air quality when considering economic development in the county.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
BUDGET AMENDMENTS #30 AND #31: Mrs. Blumenstein presented
these two budget amendments for the board's consideration.
Budget Amendment #30 recognizes additional revenue received
from one additional week of Adventure Camp held last summer and the
anticipated revenue for two weeks of Adventure Camp to be held in
June 1995. The expenditure line item has been increased
accordingly for additional costs associated with the camp.
Budget Amendment 031 is a part-time employee has been used on
a temporary full-time basis to fill the unfilled Athletic
Director's position.
MOTION from Commissioner Madison to approve Budget Amendments
#30 and #31 as presented by Mrs. Blumenstein.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES, 3/23/95, 4/4/95 BRIEFING, 4/4/95 REGULAR,
4/18/95 BRIEFING, 4/18/95 REGULAR: MOTION from Commissioner Boone
to approve the captioned minutes.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
COMMITMENT FOR LAND ACQUISITION FOR STATE REGIONAL
AGRICULTURAL FACILITY: MOTION from Commissioner Madison as
follows: In light of the fact that Iredell County is the largest
producer of dairy cows in the state and one of the largest
producers of beef cows, and has a very large industry based upon
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