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MINUTES
NOVEMBER 4,1997
The iredell County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on Tuesday, November
4, 1997, 7:00 p.m., in the Commissioners' Room of the Iredell County Government Building, 200
South Center Street, Statesville, NC.
Present: Chairman Sara K. Haire
Steve D. Johnson, Vice Chairman
David A. Boone
Alice T. Former
Alice S. Stewart
Staff: Joel Mashburn, County Manager
William Allison, Planning Supervisor
Lynn Niblock, Director of Inspections & Planning
Susan Blumenstein, Finance Director
Don Wall, DSS Director
Jean Moore. Clerk to the Board
ADJUSTMENTS OF AGENDA: MOTION by Chairman Haire to adjust the agenda by
adding Commissioner Appointments (2) for a Water Sewer Fact -Finding Project.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
APPOINTMENTS BEFORE THE BOARD
PREEMPTION OF STATE AND LOCAL ZONING AND LAND USE
RESTRICTIONS ON THE SITING, PLACEMENT AND CONSTRUCTION OF
BROADCAST STATION TRANSMISSION FACILITIES: Mr. L.A. Parks addressed the board
and shared his concerns about proposed Federal Communication Commission rule changes being
advocated by the National Association of Broadcasters and the American Association of Maximum
Service Television. Parks said as chairman of the airport commission, he was concerned with
anything involving antennas. About two-thirds of existing television broadcasters will need new or
improved towers if the changes are approved. About 1,000 television towers will be affected. Some
of the existing towers have cellular antennas placed on the sides of the towers. When digital
television occurs, new towers will have to be erected. Parks said he was concerned about time
restraints on local zoning. A maximum of45 days has been recommended as turnaround time when
there is a request for the siting of an antenna. This is a short period of time when the staffhas to
check on the height, environmental impact, painting and lighting. The comment period on the rule
changes will expire on December 1, 1997. Parks asked the board of commissioners to request the
Federal Communication Commission to not allow the rule changes. Parks said he had requested
a copy of the submitted comments to the FCC and a copy would be sent. Mr. Parks said he would
share this information.
MOTION by Commissioner Johnson for the staff to draft a resolution and place it on the
November 18 agenda for review and/or approval.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - O.
PRESENTATION OF SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS AND AWARDS
RECOGNITION OF MR. JOE HOLLARS, RETIREE OF THE IREDELL COUNTY
MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT: Hollars, the former Director ofthe Maintenance Department
retired on October 31, 1997. He was recognized as a true public servant and one that all county
employees could emulate. The county manager said it had been an honor to work with him. Hollars
was accompanied to the meeting by his wife Margie. He retired from the county after 20 years of
service. Prior to this employment, he was with the U.S. Navy for 20 years.