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is found in a rural residential neighborhood. On January 8, 1997,
the planning board unanimously recommended denial of this request
in a 6-0 vote.
Larry Dickerson (Opposition): Dickerson advised he was
speaking on behalf of his family and neighbors (approximately 20-25
people attended the meeting.) Mr. Dickerson said his group wanted
the rezoning to be denied. He mentioned some neighbors, not in
attendance due to residing in Davie County, also opposed the
rezoning. Dickerson mentioned that surrounding the property, on
all sides, were residences (Iredell and Davie County). Mr.
Dickerson explained that before county -wide zoning went into effect
the residents in this area chose to build and reside in a rural
setting. When county -wide zoning was established, the Land
Development Plan zoned the area RA. Dickerson said his group
wanted the rezoning denied because 1) there are alternatives for
the prospective property owner and 2) rezoning to GB might open up
the area for further business development. (A protest petition has
been submitted with signatures of over 95% of the adjoining
property owners.)
Chairman Haire adjourned the public hearing.
MOTION by Commissioner Boone to deny the request to amend the
Land Development Plan and rezoning request.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
Chairman Haire declared the meeting to be in public hearing
session.
EXPENDITURE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS ($18,623):
Chairman Haire advised the purpose of the hearing was to accept any
public comments about the proposed expenditure of grant funds for:
2 surveillance systems.
2 eyewitness system installations
2 car interior microphone kits
2 k -band radar systems
6 ballistic vests
Total cost (shipping/handling, etc.) $17,949.58
The Iredell County Jail Population Task Force has recommended
the grant funds be used for the referenced items.
No public comments were voiced at the meeting about the usage
of the grant funds.
Chairman Haire declared the public hearing adjourned.
MOTION by Commissioner Johnson to officially approve the
expenditure of the law enforcement block funds in the amount of
$18,623.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF ADDITIONAL JAILERS: Chairman Haire
announced that Sheriff Redmond had met with the commissioners
during the agenda briefing and explained this request.
Commissioner Boone said he had talked to the sheriff about
leasing excess space in the jail. The federal government is
interested in leasing approximately 60 spaces and this revenue
(estimate of $1 million a year) should offset the cost of the
additional personnel.
Commissioner Johnson asked Mrs. Blumenstein how this would
impact the present budget and the 97-98 budget. Blumenstein
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