HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93009_2268 (2)WHEREAS, violence is generally learned and passed dawn from one generation to another; and
WHEREAS, the County of Iredell is not exempt from the horrors of domestic abuse; and
WHEREAS, during the month of October, local agencies will sponsor events to promote awareness
of the problem of violence.
NOW, THEREFORE, we the members of7he Board of Commissioners of Iredell County, State of
North Carolina, hereby proclaim the month of October 1999 as "DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS
MONTH" in our county. We encourage all citizens of our county to support programs in their communities
and educate themselves about the problem of violence in the home.
ADOPTION OF A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING OCTOBER 1999 AS FIRE
PREVENTION MONTH AND PRESENTATION OF THE DOCUMENT TO JAY
STEWART, PRESIDENT OF THE FIREMEN'S ASSOCIATION: MOTION by
Commissioner Stewart to adopt the referenced proclamation.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
PROCLAMATION IN RECOGNITION
OF
FIRE PREVENTION WEEK & MONTH
October 3-9, 1999
WHEREAS, fire destroys property, homes, and most importantly, lives. It is a problem that affects
every socioeconomic level in our society, occurring in rich and poor neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS, citizens pay a high price through land and property loss, homelessness, loss oflife; and
WHEREAS, fire prevention is learned and passed down from one generation to another; and
WHEREAS, fire prevention strategies include: promoting safe storage of matches and flammable
liquids, teaching children not to play with matches or lighters, discouraging persons from smoking in bed,
recommending that persons establish and practice fire escape plans, encouraging the installation of a smoke
alarm: on each habitablefloor ofa home and outside each sleeping area, teaching persons how to extinguish
fires, promoting a sound Fire Education Program; and
WHEREAS, President Calvin CoolidgeproclaimedthefirstNational Fire Prevention Week October
4-10, 1925, in remembrance of the "Great Chicago Fire " which occurred on October 9, 1871.
NOW, THEREFORE, we, the members of the Board of Commissioners of Iredell County, State of
North Carolina, hereby proclaim the month of October 1999 as "Fire Prevention Month" in our county.
We encourage all citizens to support educational programs in their communities about fire prevention.
APPOINTMENT BEFORE THE BOARD
TODD BECK, ARCHITECT WITH CBSA, INC., IN REFERENCE TO THE
SCHEMATIC DRAWINGS FOR THE NEW AGRICULTURAL FACILITY: Architect Todd
Beck along with Robert Smith, a principal with CBSA, presented the following information about
the new 23,000 sq. fl. agricultural center. The architects said:
• A total of five county, state and federal agencies will occupy the facility. It is to be
located adjacent to the state expo facility.
• It will be built as close to Bristol Drive as possible to maximize land usage.
• The rural character of the area will be maintained.
• The facility will be a pre-engineered steel structure.
• The offices will be located in the wings or outer perimeters. This will allow the offices
to have windows. The interior areas will be designed for computer rooms, storage,
and work rooms.
• To utilize space more efficiently, a common waiting area will be shared by the Soil &