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HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93011_1165Mrs. Rice said the services were designed to help keep older citizens in their homestcommunities thus preserving their independence and dignity. She said the necessary cut, due to the decreased appropriation, was across the board. OTIO by Commissioner Norman to approve the Home and Community Care Block Grant Funding Plan for FY 2006-07 as presented by Mrs. Rice, VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0. Stan Thompson, with the Hydrogen Economy Advancement Team (Mooresville/South Iredell Chamber of Commerce) Speaks in Reference to a Resolution in Support of North Carolina's Hydrogen Initiatives: Mr. Thompson said General Assembly Representative Julia Howard had requested endorsement from the board of commissioners pertaining to the hydrogen economy. He said a study prepared by Price Waterhouse Coopers had prddicted that in less than 18 years, hydrogen technologies and related goods/services would exceed $1.7 trillion in worldwide sales. Thompson said it was important for North Carolina to get involved in the hydrogen economy, especially since it paid about $4.8 million a year towards H2 research/job creation in competing states. Mr. Thompson requested a "general" resolution from the county with the following wording: A world hydrogen economy is being developed rapidly for its renewability, air quality, energy independence and economic growth advantages. Iredell County is well positioned for a leadership position in emerging hydrogen -related industry. Therefore the Iredell County Commission urges both Houses of the North Carolina General Assembly to support State initiatives designed to advance hydrogen research, commerce and employment. " OTIO by Commissioner Williams to approve a resolution supporting North Carolina's Hydrogen Initiatives as presented by Mr. Thompson. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0. David Lambert, Solid Waste Director, Requests Adoption of a Resolution Accepting and Endorsing the Solid Waste Management Plan of 2006: Mr. Lambert presented the three-year update to the solid waste plan as required by G.S. 130A - 309.09A (b). He said the purpose of the plan was to meet local needs and to protect the public's health. Lambert said the original plan was developed in FY 1990-91 when the established per capita amount was 1.19 tons for the county. He said this was unrealistic, and most all areas of the state had experienced a 20% increase. Mr. Lambert continued by saying the capita of materials recovered had almost tripled since the last update (2003). He said this amount was now 173 lbs per person vs. 60 in the past. Lambert said the mission of the solid waste program was "to provide an environmentally responsible waste disposal system while optimizing all resources fully." He cited the following four planning goals: HCCBG Coun Fundis Plan Services Other Block Grant Funding ;red Net USDA Total Proiecied f iected Projected projected LocService Subsidy Funding HCCBG Reim. HCCBG Total Access 1n- OtheI Total Match COSt Units Rate Clients Units Home Transportatrom In -Hornet 118774 104171 1/ 13197 131975 0 131971 16015 8.2405 300 16500 11 110702 // !/ 11575 115746 0 115746 5075 22.8071 100 5250 De Adult Adult Day Cam 57395 12300 123002 0 123002 4861 33.7597 50 5399 Congregate 115927 // 6377 12881 63772 128808 0 13145 63772 1889 33.7597 15 1933 Meals 141953 19823 6.4979 125 21999 Home Delivered Meals 113956 // 12662 726618 (4041 140659 19080 6.66361 200 23498 Senior Center 14632 !/ 1626 16258 16258 0 0.0000 0 rima 0 Toni 118774 272268 244515 635357 70618 706175 27186 733361 66743 // 790 74579 Mrs. Rice said the services were designed to help keep older citizens in their homestcommunities thus preserving their independence and dignity. She said the necessary cut, due to the decreased appropriation, was across the board. OTIO by Commissioner Norman to approve the Home and Community Care Block Grant Funding Plan for FY 2006-07 as presented by Mrs. Rice, VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0. Stan Thompson, with the Hydrogen Economy Advancement Team (Mooresville/South Iredell Chamber of Commerce) Speaks in Reference to a Resolution in Support of North Carolina's Hydrogen Initiatives: Mr. Thompson said General Assembly Representative Julia Howard had requested endorsement from the board of commissioners pertaining to the hydrogen economy. He said a study prepared by Price Waterhouse Coopers had prddicted that in less than 18 years, hydrogen technologies and related goods/services would exceed $1.7 trillion in worldwide sales. Thompson said it was important for North Carolina to get involved in the hydrogen economy, especially since it paid about $4.8 million a year towards H2 research/job creation in competing states. Mr. Thompson requested a "general" resolution from the county with the following wording: A world hydrogen economy is being developed rapidly for its renewability, air quality, energy independence and economic growth advantages. Iredell County is well positioned for a leadership position in emerging hydrogen -related industry. Therefore the Iredell County Commission urges both Houses of the North Carolina General Assembly to support State initiatives designed to advance hydrogen research, commerce and employment. " OTIO by Commissioner Williams to approve a resolution supporting North Carolina's Hydrogen Initiatives as presented by Mr. Thompson. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0. David Lambert, Solid Waste Director, Requests Adoption of a Resolution Accepting and Endorsing the Solid Waste Management Plan of 2006: Mr. Lambert presented the three-year update to the solid waste plan as required by G.S. 130A - 309.09A (b). He said the purpose of the plan was to meet local needs and to protect the public's health. Lambert said the original plan was developed in FY 1990-91 when the established per capita amount was 1.19 tons for the county. He said this was unrealistic, and most all areas of the state had experienced a 20% increase. Mr. Lambert continued by saying the capita of materials recovered had almost tripled since the last update (2003). He said this amount was now 173 lbs per person vs. 60 in the past. Lambert said the mission of the solid waste program was "to provide an environmentally responsible waste disposal system while optimizing all resources fully." He cited the following four planning goals: