HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93009_1757 (2)Nancy Steinmiller: Advised she was not against growth but was opposed to it if there was
a lack of direction. She said she wanted the entire southern Iredell County region be brought into
the "big picture." Desired a "consolidated/comprehensive plan."
Comments from commissioners:
Commissioner Johnson Mentioned he was concerned from the onset about the C-
MUD/Davidson request. Advised that he had wondered if C-MUD was going to create an
"economic plum" that Davidson would eventually annex.
Commissioner Stewart; Thanked the residents for attending the meeting. She mentioned to
the audience that with both Davidson and Mooresville there was the potential of annexation.
Commissioner Boone: Also thanked the attendees. Mentioned that in North Carolina cities
can annex nearby areas without permission of the people involved. Towns can annex across county
lines. He said that when the request was first presented by the Davidson officials they were asked
if a guarantee could be provided that no annexation would occur. The Town officials said this could
not be done.
Commissioner Fortner: Advised that she was glad to hear Mooresville's proposal.
Mentioned she would certainly like to retain the citizens in the referenced area in tredell County.
Stressed the importance of protecting the environment. "We need to be good stewards of our
natural resources." She also stressed that if the County's tax base stopped growing the tax rate
might someday have to increase. She added it was the State's responsibility to build and maintain
roads so she didn't feel this problem could be used as an excuse not to assist with water and sewer.
In reference to schools she said, "We know what is needed."
Chairman Haire: Thanked everyone for their attendance. She mentioned that she lived off
of Langtree Road and planned to be there for a long time.
MOTION by Commissioner Johnson to deny C-MUD and the Town of Davidson's request
for a service district.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
BRAWLEY SCHOOL ROAD WATER SEWER: Chairman Haire said she had talked to
Mr. Art Fields, of Crescent Resources, and a final decision needed to be made by February 1.
Commissioner Fortner said she didn't feel the matter should be delayed because ofthe school
situation.
Mr. Mashburn said he had talked to Tom Webb of Crescent. Webb was asked if his
employer would tarty the water sewer proposal deficit and still contribute the $3 million. The
Crescent representatives responded no. Mashburn said there were still unanswered questions
regarding the matter, e.g., the right-of-way and a firm commitment from Mooresville.
Commissioner Johnson said the people benefitting from the service should be the ones
paying for it. Crescent will realize additional money from the project. He said he was unwilling
to subsidize this type of development with taxpayer money.
William Allison, the planning supervisor, mentioned that Crescent was in a difficult position.
If the company chooses to cluster its development, it will need to appear before the planning board.
Mr. Mashburn recapped the most recent funding proposal. Crescent agreed to put $3
million towards the project. Iredell County was asked to contribute $2.5 million. The revenue
source (anticipated) in paying for the project would be in fees. It would take about five years to pay
back the deficit ($658,000). Mashburn said it became a "guessing game" as to how many housing