HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93011_0995Mashburn said the county's attorney had rendered an opinion as to whether or
not the county had adequate legal standing to enforce the ordinance pertaining to the
sign erected by the Shepherds VFD. He said the attorney's review of a North Carolina
court case indicated there was a strong possibility of failure in trying to enforce the
ordinance. He said there had been a 2-2 commissioners' vote on the matter, and this
didn't give him any clear direction Mashburn asked for specific directions on what
action to take with the Shepherd's VFD sign.
OTIO by Commissioner Johnson to postpone staff direction until the next
meeting (January 3, 2006).
Ayes — 4; Nays — 0.
(This will be under unfinished business.)
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items.
OTIO by Chairman Tice to approve the following ten consent agenda
VOTING: Ayes — 4; Nays — 0.
1. Request from Twin Oaks Golf Development, LLC for the Release of Zoning
Jurisdiction to the City of Statesville for Property Located on Twin Oaks Road,
East of Statesville (PIN#s 4754-71-7787;4754-62-6895;4754-62-6670 & 4754-62-
6250): During the briefing session, Planning Supervisor Steve Warren requested the
release of zoning jurisdiction for 184 acres owned by the Twin Oaks Golf
Development. He said a residential development (golf community) was planned for
the property, and on August 15, 2005, the City of Statesville approved the extension of
utilities. He said the request met release criteria, and the planning staff recommended
approval.
(See briefing minutes for additional information.)
2. Request from the Elections Department for Permission to Apply for "Help
America Vote Act" (NAVA) Funds to be used for Existing Voting System
Upgrades & to Purchase Accessible Voting Equipment for each Precinct and the
One Stop Site: During the briefing session, Finance Director Blumenstein said the
county was eligible for $405,661 in HAVA grant funds. She said state law changes
would necessitate voting equipment improvements, but no county funds would be
needed.
3. Request for Approval of the November 2005 Refunds and Releases: Finance
Director Blumenstein requested approval of the following refunds/releases during the
agenda briefing.
NOVEMEBER 2005 TAX RELEASES & REFUNDS
Releases
Refunds
County
16,407.56
43.94
Solid Waste Fees
78.00
0
East Alexander Co. Fire #1
1.59
0
Shepherd's Fire # 2
88.81
0
Mount Mourne Fire # 3
75.68
0
All County Fire # 4
845.71
0
Statesville City
1,180.90
0
Statesville Downtown
17.95
0
Mooresville Town
6,369.94
49.49
Mooresville Downtown
0
0
Mooresville School
806.03
13.64