HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93011_1702neglect and for the innocent children known to have died due to abuse and neglect in North Carolina
during the year of 2006.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Iredell County Board of Commissioners encourages
the public to attend a Candlelight Vigil to be Meld Tinasday, October 18, 2007, 6:30 P.M., at The
Presbyterian Church of the Springs located at Highway 211115 and Moose Club Road, in Barium
Springs, North Carolina to remember these young victims and to focus on the problem of child
abuse. sssss
David Crosby, a member of the committee, accepted the resolution and invited the board
members, as well as the general public, to attend the vigil.
Diane Pfeil and John Beliveau Discuss Problems in Southern Iredell County with
Door -to -Door Salespeople: John Beliveau, a Mooresville resident, and the chairman of his
community watch group, mentioned problems his neighborhood was having with individuals
soliciting. He said some of the solicitations were legitimate, but many were not. He said some
were scam artists from out-of-state, and they worked in groups. Beliveau said larceny was
serious; however, the residents were primarily concerned about their family's safety, especially
for the children. He said some residents had actually been threatened, and due to this, reputable
groups were now being turned away. Mr. Beliveau said the act of trying to curtail solicitation
was a debatable issue in the Supreme Court, but he felt the salespersons should be required to
obtain a permit from the county. He requested for the county to implement a ban on solicitation
unless the salespeople had permits, with the exception of nonprofits registered with the state, as
well as schools and their sports organizations. Beliveau said he owned a business, and as such,
he had purchased a business license. He said others, selling a product, should also have to buy a
license or permit. He said www.travelingsalescrew.com was a web site the public could use to
learn more about legitimate and un -legitimate direct sells businesses.
Mrs. Pheil said the salespeople approached children in her neighborhood, and this was a
concern. She said the salespeople frightened the children.
Commissioner Johnson said he understood the county had no general authority to prohibit
these types of sales. He asked Attorney Pope to further elaborate on the issue.
Attorney Pope said the laws were fairly clear the county had no enabling legislation to
restrict the activity; however, he felt the county might be able regulate it through some type of
permit process -
Commissioner Williams asked what county department would regulate the permits.
County Manager Mashburn said the activity would probably occur through the planning
and development department.
Commissioner Johnson said parameters would need to be established. He suggested that
Attorney Pope research the issue and decide how "strenuously" the county could regulate the
activity. Johnson suggested that Mr. Pope then discuss the matter with Mr. Mashburn.
Commissioner Robertson said any approved ordinance or policy needed "teeth" to be
beneficial.
Beliveau said the sellers knew their First Amendment rights, but it was felt a permit
requirement would discourage many of the solicitors. He said many residents disliked the idea
of placing no trespassing or no solicitation signs in their yards. Mr. Beliveau asked for a
timeframe on Attorney Pope's review.
Chairman Norman said a specific timeframe could not be provided-
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