HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93011_0482Meg Frost (opponent): Spoke again and said she wanted the commissioners to know (1)
that her friend went into the airpark office and was told to use the tie -down pad, and (2) the
friend then paid for the tie -down service.
Chairman Johnson adjourned the public hearing.
OTION by Commissioner Madison, after reviewing the findings of fact and
determining that they were not in order, to deny all three aspects of the request for Case No.
0410-2 (Lake Norman Airport, Inc.).
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
APPRECIATION EXPRESSED TO PLANNING SUPERVISOR RON SMITH:
Planning Supervisor Ron Smith, who plans to accept employment with CMR Consulting
Services in Kannapolis, NC, effective November 12, 2004, was thanked for his county service.
Chairman Johnson said it had been a pleasure working with Mr. Smith.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
Update on the Duke Power Relicensing of 13 Hydroelectric Power Stations & 11
Reservoirs along the Catawba River (Catawba Wateree Project): Planning Supervisor
Smith presented a Powerpoint presentation regarding the Duke Power Relicensing of electric
power stations and reservoirs along the Catawba River. He recommended that public meetings
be held to gain input from the Lake Norman residents, the Lake Norman Marine Commission,
and the Look Out Shoals and Catawba River residents. Mr. Smith said that if the Federal
Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) approved the license, it would be effective for 30 to 50
years, and for this reason, public input was needed.
OTIO: by Commissioner Madison to instruct the staff to proceed with the public
meetings as recommended by Mr. Smith.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays - 0.
Request for Approval of an Electrical Power Supplier for the New Social Services
Building to be located on Eastside Drive, Statesville, NC: Due to a conflict of interest,
Commissioner Norman recused himself from voting on this request.
Support Services Director Vernon said electrical rate and site lighting proposals for the
new DSS building were received from EnergyUnited and the City of Statesville. He said
EnergyUnited was the least expensive for both components. Vernon said the City of Statesville
would require a 4" conduit to be extended approximately 6700 linear feet, but Energy United
didn't, due to a direct burial.
OTIO by Commissioner Williams to select EnergyUnited for the electricity and for
the site lighting as was recommended by the staff.
VOTING: Ayes — 4; Nays — 0.
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lOTIO by Chairman Johnson to approve the following six (6) consent agenda items.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
1. Request from the Emergency Services Department for Approval of a Mutual Aid
Contract with Catawba County (This contract will extend through June 30, 2005, with the
option of automatic one-year renewals.)