HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93011_1493'Ebenezer VFD
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'Union Grove VFD
'Wayside VFD
'West Iredell VFD
(' These departments are due for an OSFM fire rating inspection in FY 200711008.)
Commissioner Williams asked how likely it was that the five departments to be inspected
in 07-08 would achieve a lower insurance rating.
Fire Marshal Lloyd Ramsey said that if the departments had the paperwork and
documentation in order, they stood a good chance.
Commissioner Williams voiced concerns about the Fire Chief Council's understanding
about future tax increases. He said there seemed to be a difference of opinion between the
commissioners and the council regarding the proposed performance funding formula.
Ramsey said the Fire Chief Council was assuming that a penny increase would occur
upfront and any department achieving a lower rate would be given an additional one fourth of a
penny. He said A.C. Daniels (OSFM) had indicated that all departments, initially, would be
given a 9S rating which basically meant the VFD had a truck and building. Ramsey said to
lower the 9S, a request had to be made.
County Manager Mashburn said it appeared a clarification was needed as to the
expectations of the board of commissioners and the Fire Chief's Council. Mashburn said it was
his understanding that if a penny increase were approved, it would be set aside as an incentive to
achieve better insurance ratings, and if four departments improved in a year's time, then the one
cent would be available next year. He said the one cent, however, was not being added each
year -- it was the same penny.
Mashburn said one specific FY 07-08 budget session would be used to clarify and discuss
the Fire Chief Council's request.
(Due to this material being for informational purposes, it was deleted from the agenda.)
REQUEST FOR DISCUSSION/DIRECTION REGARDING THE CHARLOTTE
AREA TRANSIT SYSTEM'S (CATS) INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT (PROPOSED) FOR
COMMUTER RAIL SERVICE TO MOUNT MOURNE: County Manager Mashburn said
a letter had been received from Ron Tober, the CEO for the Charlotte Area Transit System,
advising of a proposed agreement between Charlotte, Mooresville and Iredell County for
commuter rail extension to the Mount Mourne area. He said board direction was needed for a
response to Mr. Tober. Mashburn reminded everyone that on June 21, 2005, Commissioners
Johnson and Robertson were delegated to meet with the Mooresville officials about the light rail
project.
Chairman Norman asked Johnson and Robertson if they were willing to serve again on a
study committee.
Commissioner Johnson said he was not interested and suggested that a vote be taken
regarding the project.
Commissioner Robertson voiced concerns about the cost estimates. He said that if the
county agreed to the project, it would have to pay the operating costs, capital costs, and the cost
for the transit building.
Commissioner Tice asked if Tax Increment Financing could be used for the project. She
mentioned that Davidson had property in Iredell County, and the municipality could continue to
annex into the county. Tice also mentioned that Lowes was the largest corporate employer in the
county, and the company had relocated here for better opportunities. She said the companies
needed to be considered when making a decision on the rail project, especially if some might
choose to relocate for more improved transportation systems.