HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93011_1281AUG 1 5 2006
Powers said, initially, the FOP had planned on allowing the group to use the North
Iredell property free of charge, but then, their (FOP) location changed to Hwy. 70.
Johnson said the board of adjustment had met regarding the special use permit for the
property near Hwy. 70, but the request was denied. He asked if the FOP was looking at
another site.
Powers said not to his knowledge. He said the FOP had encountered different
problems, for example, being too close to poultry houses for a firing range.
Commissioner Robertson asked if the driving facility could be placed on fourteen acres.
Powers said yes. He said they were proposing a 400 x 600 graveled facility. Powers
said each fireman was supposed to train each year by driving an apparatus. He said in years
past, the firemen had practiced at Gulistan Carpets in Tumersburg and at North Iredell High.
Robertson asked the training locations of the other departments.
Mr. Powers said he didn't know where the southern end was practicing. He said the
northern end was contemplating the usage of the Tumersburg Cattle Market.
Johnson said some departments in the southern end had talked about working with the
Shepherd's VFD.
Attorney Pope said he noticed an Employer Identification Number on the organization's
documents, but he didn't see a tax-exempt status.
Wayne Kahl said the group was in the process of receiving this status.
Commissioner Norman asked if the group had discussed the driving course with the
county sheriff.
Powers said the sheriff was aware of the group's plans.
Johnson suggested that he and Commissioner Robertson meet with the group about the
request. He said Sheriff Redmond would also be contacted. In addition, Johnson said he
wanted to discuss the matter with the rescue squads. He said it was understood there were
time constraints, due to the property being on the market.
Powers said the group was flexible and would meet when convenient.
OTIO by Chairman Tice to authorize Commissioners Johnson and Robertson to
meet with the North Iredell Emergency Training Facilities group on Thursday,
September 7, 2006, at 7 p.m., at the Central Volunteer Fire Department.
VOTING: Ayes — 4; Nays — 0.
PUBLIC HEARING
Chairman Tice declared the meeting to be in a public hearing.
Consideration of an Economic Development Incentive for L.B. Plastics, Inc:
Mooresville -South Iredell Economic Developer Keith Klopp said L.B. Plastics had operated
since 1977, and company officials now planned a $3.5 million expansion. He said nine new jobs
would be created with the possibility of more positions. Mr. Klopp said the company had been
an excellent corporate citizen, and approval of the $65,100 (over a five-year period) incentive
was recommended.
No one else desired to speak, and Chairman Tice adjourned the hearing.
OTIO by Commissioner Robertson to grant the $65,100 economic incentive, over a
five-year period, for L.B. Plastics, Inc., based on a $3.5 million investment.
VOTING: Ayes — 4; Nays — 0.
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