HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93011_1242Wexelbaum: Lauderdale County, or Meridian, MS. The plan was published in
the local newspaper, and it received much publicity. The plan was really pushed, and
the city later achieved a `Best American City" designation.
Chairman Tice said she served on the county's strategic planning committee in
the 1980s. Tice said a commissioner was designated for each subcommittee, and the
other committee members were chosen from all areas of the county. She said the
process was enjoyable, especially getting to know the other members. Tice said the
"beauty of the plan" was the diversity of the group.
Williams: How do you work with diversity? Our county is unique. We have the
lake on one end, and the other end is largely agricultural.
Wexelbaum: That's my responsibility. We have to recognize the differences —
strengths and weaknesses. I actually live in Palm Springs, Florida, and it's diverse too.
Commissioner Williams said many times the same people served on the county
boards and committees. He said the strategic plan sounded like it might provide an
opportunity to find new people to serve.
Wexelbaum said many people wanted to contribute, and they later took on
leadership roles, or became activists.
Assistant County Manager Jackson said the cost of the plan was $50,000,
including out-of-pocket expenses for travel and related items.
Wexelbaum was asked how much time was devoted to defining goals, and he
said it was weighted primarily on establishing the strategies. He said the first session
was important, and he encouraged all board members to attend.
(It was the consensus of the board to proceed with the strategic plan, and the
matter was placed on the consent agenda.)
UPDATE FROM PLANNING SUPERVISOR STEVE WARREN
REGARDING THE CATAWBA WATEREE RELICENSING PROJECT/DUKE
ENERGY: Warren said the relicensing agreement -in -principle was signed a few
months ago, and the entire three-year process would soon end. He said between July 20
and August I1 the final agreement would be signed, and the document would be more
thoroughly discussed with the commissioners at the August 1 meeting.
Commissioner Johnson asked if the final document would include a more
extensive description about the Stumpy Creek Access lease.
Warren said he would check. He said there were "strings" attached about the
recreational improvements, and the county's commitment would occur in the early part
of the second period of the recreation plan.
Commissioner Robertson asked about the State Park. He said assurances had
been made that this area would not be affected. Robertson noted that nothing was
included in the agenda handout.
Warren said the site was a state facility, and this was probably why nothing was
included.
(All other agenda requests were then explained, and additional information
about these items may be found in the regular minutes.)
DISCUSSION REGARDING CALVARY MEDICAL TRANSPORT'S
(CMT) REQUEST TO OPERATE A BASIC LIFE SUPPORT AMBULANCE
SERVICE IN THE COUNTY: Joining the board members to discuss this request
were Assistant County Manager Tracy Jackson, Interim EMS Director David Cloer, and