HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93009_2218 (2)ADOPTION OF A PROCLAMATION IN OBSERVANCE OF THE 85"
ANNIVERSARY OF THE NORTH CAROLINA COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE
AND THE DESIGNATION OF AUGUST 27,1999 AS "EXTENSION HERITAGE DAY":
MOTION by Chairman Haire to approve the following proclamation.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
PROCLAMATION
IN OBSERVANCE OF THE
EIGHTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY
OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE
1999
WHEREAS, eighty-five years ago, the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service was
established as a partnership of county, state, and federal governments; and
WHEREAS, the essence of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service has long been to help
people put knowledge to work so that they can improve their lives, and
WHEREAS, Extension has been a supportive partner of other county programs, including but not
limited to social services and natural resources, and
WHEREAS, throughout its history, Extension has focused on providing people with educational
programs that meet their needs, providing decision makers with objective information and providing the
framework for successful individuals, families, and communities; and
WHEREAS, Extension takes the research of North Carolina's two land-grant institutions: North
Carolina State University and North Carolina A&T State University and develops educational resources
based upon the needs of North Carolinians; and
WHEREAS, Extension centers are located in all 100 counties and on the Cherokee Reservation.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Iredell County Board of Commissioners hereby proclaims August 27,
1999 as "EXTENSION HERITAGE DAY" and urges all county citizens to use, visit, and support their local
Extension Service, and encourages all North Carolinians to join in celebration of this anniversary. Letus
honor those who have served us with appropriate activities and ceremonies, and let us remember this great
heritage.
The proclamation was presented to Kenneth Vaughn, the County Extension Director.
APPOINTMENTS BEFORE THE BOARD
MR. DON PARKER OF THE IREDELL COUNTY FIRE TAX DISTRICT
BOARD: (Parker was scheduled to speak; however, he and the other fire tax board members
decided to wait and present their plans/goals after their annual retreat to be held in January 2000. )
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Chairman Haire declared the meeting to be in public hearing session.
NON -OWNER REZONING REQUEST; SEVERAL PROPERTY OWNERS (94%)
IN THE TAYLORSVILLE HIGHWAY/NC90 AREA, CASE NO. 9907-1: Planning
Supervisor Allison said several property owners (94% initially) in the Taylorsville Highway/NC 90
area (from Lippard Farm Road north to Wildhurst Lane) were requesting to rezone properties from
RA, Residential Agricultural to RIJ-R, Rural Residential District. The approximate size of the
property is 266.45 acres. On July 7, 1999, the planning board unanimously recommended approval
by an 8-0 vote. At that time, 94% of the property owners signed the petition in favor (54 different
property owners signed and three property owners did not). There was a total of 97 parcels with 94
owners being in favor (96%).