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sent a resolution in favor of the renovation and requested
governmental entities across the State to adopt similar
resolutions.
MOTION by Commissioner Stewart to support the Institute of
Government's request for renovation/ expansion and to send a
resolution to the County's legislators.
Commissioner Boone requested to amend the resolution by
indicating that the Board recognized the General Assembly members
would be faced with many financial requests; however, the Board
desired the legislators to look favorably at granting the
Institute's request.
VOTING ON BOONE'S AMENDMENT: Ayes - 2; Nays - 3
(Fortner/Stewart/Haire)
ORIGINAL MOTION BY STEWART: Ayes - 4; Nays - 1 (Johnson)
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE RENOVATION AND EXPANSION OF
THE INSTITUTE OF GOVERNMENT - KNAPP BUILDING
WHEREAS, the Institute of Government has made an important contribution
to better government in North Carolina by continuing the County
Administration Course, now in its 33rd year, and the Municipal Administration
Course, now in its 43rd year, and participating in other training and
education programs of inestimable value to local governments across North
Carolina; and
WHEREAS, the Institute of Government is an invaluable resource and is
instrumental in providing avenues for strenthening communication,
opportunities for professional growth and development, and collecting,
compiling and distributing pertinent information about all aspects of local
government administration; and
WHEREAS, the Iredell County Board of Commissioners recognizes the
importance of adequate facilities for the Institute which instructs
approximately 12,000 public officials each year, and the need for improved
technology to continue advising state and local officials on important issues
through the publication of books and articles.
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, that the Iredell County Board of Commissioners
supports the Institute of Government's request for $16.1 million in capital
funding and encourages the 1997 North Carolina General Assembly to approve
funding for this urgently needed expansion and renovations project.
This the 4th day of February, 1997.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES OCCURRING ON BOARDS i
COMMISSIONS
?lla�SJP+1 (s announcements) : This item
was 1 s ed"'on'e agen da"las announcements of vacancies; however,
during the briefing the fire marshal advised it was his
recommendation to abolish this committee. Mr. Gallyon explained
this committee had never met because no one had ever made an
appeal. Also, Gallyon stated that the North Carolina State
Building Code Volume 1-A Chapter 7 Ref. G.S. 153A-374 and 160A-434
allows for the deletion of the local Fire Prevention Code of
Appeals Board.
MOTION by Commissioner Boone to amend the Iredell County Code
and dissolve the Fire Prevention Code of Appeals Board as
recommended by the fire marshal.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
announcement)