HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93009_1764 (2)MOTION by Commissioner Johnson to grant the funding request in the amount of $136,000
as an economic incentive for Eclipse Packaging contingent upon the company finding a suitable site
in Iredell County.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
Chairman Haire declared the meeting to be in public hearing session.
AEROOUIP CORPORATION - CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR $108,000
AS AN ECONOMIC INCENTIVE (SITE IMPROVEMENTS/REHABILITATION OF
EXISTING STRUCTURE): Chairman Haire stated the public hearing was in accordance with
G.S. 158-7.1. She mentioned the purpose of the hearing was to consider an expenditure of
approximately $108,000 for the Aeroquip Corporation as an economic incentive to locate a
manufacturing facility in Iredell County. The money would be used for site improvements and
assistance in providing for rehabilitation of existing structures. General revenues of Iredell County
would be used in accordance with the Iredell County Industrial Incentive Policy. Anticipated
benefits to the county include: stimulation of the local economy, promotion of business, and the
creation ofjobs that pay at, or above, the median average wage for Iredell County.
Melanie O'Connell Underwood, Economic Developer for Mooresville, explained that
approximately a year ago the Aeroquip Corporation closed. The facility has been vacant since that
time. The corporation recently decided to reopen in Mooresville and to close some facilities in
Michigan. Underwood said the building needed extensive rehabilitation.
Robin Whitley, Dillon Consulting, explained that the existing building was not designed for
the proposed need. The company in 1998 plans to make a $2.3 million investment along with $4
million in equipment. Approximately 220-230 jobs would be available in 1998.
Chairman Haire adjourned the public hearing.
MOTION by Chairman Haire to proceed with the $108,000 economic incentive expenditure
for the Aeroquip Corporation for a relocation to the Mooresville area in accordance with the Iredell
County Industrial Development Incentives Program.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays- 0.
Chairman Haire declared the meeting to be in public hearing session.
REZONING REQUEST; WILLARD D. & MILDRED C. BLACKWELDER
PROPERTY, CASE # 9801-1: William Allison, Planning Supervisor, explained that the applicants
were requesting their property be rezoned from RA, Residential Agricultural to GB, General
Business District. The property is located on Tumersburg Hwy/US 21 across from the State Prison
Camp; more specifically identified as PIN#4757111127. The property size is 6.90 acres with
surrounding land use being commercial, residential, and institutional (prison). The planning staff
as well as the planning board (9-0 vote on January 7,1998) recommend approval.
After no one else made a request to speak, Chairman Haire adjourned the public hearing
MOTION by Commissioner Stewart to rezone the property from RA to GB.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
Chairman Haire declared the meeting to be in public hearing session.
REZONING REQUEST; MRS. PAULINE Z. CARLISLE CHAPPELL PROPERTY,
# 9801-2: Allison said the applicant desired to rezone the property from RA to GB. The proposed
use of the 68.135 acres wouldbe for a comprehensive business development with regional orientation
( retail wholesale businesses). The property adjoins Interstate 77 for 1900 feet and is consistent with