HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93009_1438Commissioner Stewart asked how the County, rather than the
Department of the Army - Corp of Engineers, ended up with the
upkeep cost of the watershed. Summers replied that initially the
project was set up in a tax district, however, the property owners
did not pay the taxes. The Corp of Engineers was never involved,
the "district" was a federal and USDA project.
Commissioner Fortner asked when the tax was levied. Summers
answered he didn't know; however, he had been told the Third Creek
Watershed Service District was pure "folly" in this regard. Iredell
County has been responsible for the watershed since 1977.
Commissioner Boone asked if the federal government would
assist in the improvement costs. Chairman Haire asked about any
state or local funds. Summers advised that he had talked to the
Rowan commissioners and understood there is some feeling that a
special district should be established where taxes were levied to
pay off the repair cost.
Commissioner Boone asked if the district was just for the
floodplain. Summers said he did not know. The county manager said
he would research the matter.
Mr. Summers said he would be glad to assist in a tour of
any/all of the structures if the commissioners were interested.
REZONING REQUEST: TROUTMAN FARM ROAD AREA, CARR No. 9606-1:
Commissioner Stewart asked about the procedures involving a valid
protest petition. William Allison advised he verifies each name on
the petition to insure property ownership.
Allison advised that if an affected resident changed sides
before the 7:00 p.m. meeting he/she would either have to sign a
petition in front of him or bring a notarized certification of the
signature.
INTERMEDIATE ZONING DISTRICT: William Allison advised that
the Planning Board could not come to a clear consensus in reference
to this type of zoning. The planning board recommended that the
private planning company (BENCHMARK) review intermediate zoning.
Commissioner Fortner said she concurred with the planning board and
felt the matter should be studied by BENCHMARK.
Commissioner Boone mentioned that BENCHMARK would take the
direction given to it by the Board. Mr. Boone asked about any
future meetings with BENCHMARK.
REQUEST TO APPROVE JAIL POPULATION TASK FORCE'S RECOMMENDATION
ON EXPENDITURE OF GRANT FUNDS ($18,623): Glenn Hedrick, Sheriff's
Department, explained the Jail Task Force had approved the purchase
of items that would be used to help in the fight of the "drug
pipeline" on I -40/I-77 and some of the major secondary roads. The
items (radar, microphones, patrol car surveillance systems/ cameras)
would assist in obtaining the "probable cause" necessary to get a
court conviction. In addition, six ballistic vests would be
obtained if approved. Most of the deputies have a vest; however,
the special deputies need this gear. Hedrick added that the vests
cannot be traded around, since they are designed to conform to a
specific person's body. The total amount presented for the
requested items was $17,949.58.
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF COOL SPRINGS VFD BOUNDARY LINES:
Chuck Gallyon explained that the lines were approved by the
commissioners on October 15, 1996; however, the State has now made
two changes. A new map and description have been created. Gallyon
explained that Cool Springs did not have a problem with the lines,
and the matter was not controversial with the adjacent fire
departments.
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