HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93011_1769Chairman Norman said the Troutman community was looking for a park site, and the
west Iredell community was trying to find suitable land. He noted that land had been purchased
for north Iredell, and the other communities shouldn't be forgotten.
Commissioner Williams said the Harmony area was also interested. He mentioned that
20 years ago, the schools had play areas, but expansions and new construction had consumed
much of the recreational space. He requested that the capital improvement plan include parks
and land purchases.
Commissioner Tice said a Troutman group had approached her about a park, and they
even advised there was money to assist.
Commissioner Johnson said the Stumpy Creek Park was built due to the community
raising the funds.
Williams said the National Guard helped at Stumpy Creek, and money was borrowed for
the sewer. He said it was only after the groundwork was done that the community started to
participate.
Tice said the community started raising money from the beginning.
Williams said the north Iredell land was only $5,000 to $6,000 an acre, and this price
wouldn't be beat anywhere else in the county.
Commissioner Johnson said the north Iredell community had raised no money, and he
wanted to see more personal initiative on their part. He said at some point, money would have to
be borrowed for the courts and jails.
Chairman Norman said the north Iredell community needed to become more active in the
park's creation.
Conclusion: County Manager Mashburn said it appeared the majority of the board
members did not desire to revise the current park policy.
Emereency Services: Assistant County Manager Tracy Jackson said there was a nationwide
paramedic shortage. He noted that several county areas (west Iredell, Trinity, and possibly in
north Iredell) needed ambulances. Jackson said utilizing fire departments to house the vehicles
was being studied.
Tice asked if the Mt. Mourne population was large enough to warrant a vehicle.
Jackson said the call volume was not heavy enough yet. He said the staff would monitor
the calls as well as the response times for the area.
In regards to ECOM, Jackson said an expansion or relocation of ECOM in the next five
was being reviewed. He mentioned that if the jail were enlarged, ECOM might be placed in a
lower level. Jackson said another site option would be Eastside Drive.
ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Norman adjourned the meeting at 11: 40 a.m.
Approval: ko -7 ()��Clerk to the Board