HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93011_1151Recreation Advisory Board (1 appointment): Commissioner Robertson
nominated David Steen.
M7707T71:ON by Chairman Tice to close the nominations and appoint Steen by
acclamation.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
NEW BUSINESS
Storm Damage in West Iredell: Commissioner Williams said last year the board
approved a tipping fee waiver for residents in north Iredell due to debris caused by a
tomado. He said, similarly, residents in west Iredell had recently suffered from storm
damage. Mr. Williams said that even though this year's storm wasn't as serious as last
year's, he felt a waiver should be available for the west Iredell residents.
OTIO by Commissioner Williams to waive the tipping fees for west Iredell
residents due to recent storm damage.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
(Note: Similar to the action taken by the board on July 19, 2005, this will be a
temporary measure, and the waiver will apply to only debris caused by the storm on
April 25, 2006.)
Discussion on Growth Management/control Measures: Commissioner Williams
read the following statement:
"In March of this year I contacted Mr. Steve Warren, Iredell County Planning
Supervisor, with a request that he submit a menu of different strategies and techniques
that other local governments have tried in the interest of managing or controlling their rate
of growth in their high growth areas.
"My request was made as a result of the many complaints I have received
concerning the traffic congestion along Brawley School Road, as well as other areas
affected by the continuing endless delays by NCDOT in resolving the problems along that
road.
"On April 3, 2006, Mr. Warren responded by providing the Board of
Commissioners with a report titled Growth Management vs. Growth Control. This report
clearly defines several legal options that deal with the growth problem, that our board has
available.
"I feel that it is imperative that we begin to look seriously at this problem. It is
well past time that we take on this difficult task and look at all options available.
"Personally, I feel that nothing less than a general moratorium of all new
housing construction in the area known as Brawley Peninsula is in order. This includes
the area west of Williamson Road, under the Iredell County planning jurisdiction. This
moratorium should remain in effect until such time as the widening of Brawley School
Road is completed. However, I am asking that the Iredell County Board of
Commissioners allow Mr. Warren and his staff time at our next meeting to explain our
options and that this Board enter into serious discussions on those options.
"I am a firm believer in property owner's rights and I understand the impact our
home builders have on our economy and the significance they provide our county.
However, I must sympathize with those Iredell County citizens who live daily with this
increasing problem of traffic congestion. All citizens should have the right to leave home,
go to work, go to the store, or take their children to school, without facing this increasing
problem. We must assure that none of our citizens are denied emergency services because
of traffic congestion.
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