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Chairman Haire said the projections used in the proposals indicated the project would
eventually pay itself. off. Mashburn said this was correct - - probably around the sixth year if the
projections were right. Commissioner Boone said many people buy two lots for extra space and
build in the center.
Commissioner Fortner said the project couldn't have profit from day one. She said that
eventually Lake Norman would need to be cleaned up. She also said she had been affiliated with
the County for many years and to her knowledge there had never been a $3 million offer to help with
water sewer.
Commissioner Boone said the board had been given a short time frame for a decision. He
said that if everything were equal, municipal sewer would probably be better in the long term.
However, if water sewer does take place, development will occur faster.
Commissioner Stewart said it appeared to her that Crescent wanted to place the lake needs
on the taxpayers. She mentioned that Crescent was in the real estate business and the property in
question had significant value. Stewart said if Crescent thought septic tanks would decrease the
property values the company would come forward and do something.
Chairman Haire said growth would occur on the peninsula regardless of whether or not the
proposal was approved. She said the lake provided drinking water for the Mooresville area and it
was the backup supplier for the City of Statesville. She mentioned it would be cheaper to keep the
lake clean now, then waiting years down the road to begin.
MOTION by Commissioner Fortner to proceed with the water sewer project and enter into
negotiations with Crescent Resources subject to obtaining the right-of-way from the Department of
Transportation and subject to the Town of Mooresville agreeing to treat the sewer and furnish the
water.
AMENDMENT TO MOTION: Commissioner Boone amended the motion by stating that
new development should be paid by those who profit from that development, and should not be
subsidized by the taxpayers. In keeping with that goal, Iredell County would consider establishing
a Water -Sewer Authority on the Brawley peninsula if Crescent or other potential beneficiaries
advanced the initial funds for construction of the project. Crescent, or other parties advancing the
funds, would be reimbursed, with interest, from user fees, for amounts in excess of the $3 million
commitment. Operating and maintenance costs of the system would be paid by user fees.
AMENDMENT VOTING: Ayes - 3; Nays - 2 (Fortner & Haire)
AMENDED MOTION VOTING: Ayes - 3; Nays - 2 (Fortner & Haire)
Chairman Haire requested that the county manager notify the Crescent officials about the
action taken.
WELFARE REFORM PLAN: Attomey Pope suggested that a cover letter be included with
the plan when it was submitted to the State.
Several Welfare Reform Committee members were present and they were: Mike Bennett
(Chairman), David Poston, David Culpepper and Jean Manall. In addition, several employees from
DSS were in attendance. They were: DSS Director Don Wall, Linda Bledsoe, Lynn Deal, and
Donna Rufty.
Chairman Haire thanked the committee members for their time and leadership in creating
the plan. Commissioner Boone said he felt a debt of gratitude was owed to the General Assembly
members and specifically to Representatives Julia Howard and Cherie Berry.