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project to increase the rater pressure.
Bids were received on 1800 if of water lire from the end of Signal Hill Drive (basically 1800
If up Simonton Road). The developer is proposing to put in the funds to cover the cost of the 6"
line ($22,500), thereby contributing to the project.
Low bid was $155,069 (Sanders Brothers, Charlotte). Adding 5% contingency and engineering,
less the developer's share, the total project is $155,480. The City of Statesville plans to pay for
the project by requesting $77,740 from the county's allocation and plans to match this amount.
The City of Statesville also plans to install an emergency generator at the water filteration
plant. Mr. Connet said if a power outage occurred, the city would basically be without water. This
project will cost approximately $165,30C, according to the engineers.
In discussing the request, Commissioner Crosswhite inquired how this would fit into the water
and sewer plan that the county is now having prepared by Camp, Dresser & McKee.
MOTION from Chairman Hedrick to accept this request as information and give an answer at the
September 3rd meeting.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
DISCUSSION OF NEEDS FOR WEST IREDELL WATER CORPORATION: Mr. Sam Hindman, president of West
Iredeil Water Corporation, and Mr.Ralph Yount, who had requested to come before the board regarding
the captioned project, at this time discussed the needs of West Iredell Water Corporation. Mr.
Yount was represented by Mr. Hugh West who spoke to the board in regard to a request for funds from
the county for constructing a water tank.
Several representatives from industries in the area of I-40 and Old Mountain Road were present
also. They, along with Mr. Yount, said the low water pressure was creating problems for their
sprinkler systems and would cause increased fire insurance rates. They believe a water storage tank
would solve the problem and asked the county's financial assistance in paying for such a tank.
Mr. Hindman said the most pressing need of the West Iredell Water Corporation was water for
home owners. He gave an outline of the corporation's immediate plans for running water lines into
other rural areas. He said the West Iredell Water Corporation was not in a position to make a
formal request at this time; they have a study underway, being conducted by Eugene Smithson &
Associates of Hickory. The board asked Mr. Hindman to give them an updated report on the plans for
the West Iredell Water Corporation as
soon as possible.
NO BOARD ACTION TAKEN.
SOUTH IREDELL VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT, PETITION REGARDING BOUNDARIES:
On May 7, 1985 the South Iredeil Volunteer Fire Department, through their attorney, Mr. Pressley
Brawley,Jr.'presented a petition regarding the boundaries of the Mt. Mourne/South Iredell Volunteer
Fire Departments. Mr. Brawley came before the board to discuss this boundary discrepancy question.
Mr. Brawley cited State Statutes regarding the boundaries in question. He said there is
approximately $1i million in property tax base in the Mt. Mourne FireTax District
ory othat
boundaries'.
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South Iredell Volunteer Fire Department. Mr. Deal, county manager, gave
in question.
County Attorney William P. Pope gave the alternatives the board has in this matter, which are:
1. The board could contract with any person to provide fire protection;
(Can enter into a contract with South Iredell for this questioned
area. The problem is that some would be paying an additional tax
for fire prevention service in South Iredeil and some would not.)
2. The board has no authority to declare the Mt. Mourne Fire Tax
District null and void.
3. The petition process for individual release from the fire tax
district.
After a discussion the county manager was instructed to get in touch with the Institute of
Government and the Office of the Attorney General and ask for assistance on this matter. Following
this, he was to get in touch with Mr. Srawley and officials of the South Iredell Volunteer Fire
Department and work out an amicable agreement. This was to be done within the next two weeks, if
possible.
NO BOARD ACTION.
AFTERLISTS, RELEASES, AND REFUNDS, JUNE AND JULY 1985: MOTION FROM Commissioner Murdock to
approve the afterlists, releases, and refunds for the months of June and July 1985, which are as
follows:
NAME TOWNSHIP YEAR REASON AMOUNT
' Shirley Little Shiloh 1985 Farm Use error $ 3.46
Ernest White Cool Springs 1981 Double listed mobile home 90.28