HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93009_1806area since the property owner had advised of a willingness to help pay for the lines. Powell said that
due to annexation laws the area could not be annexed at the present time. The tax values, according
to Powell, would only apply to the County. Powell said the referenced individual had agreed to
participate in the amount of $165,000. Iredell County is being asked for $250,000. The balance of
the $1, 038,125 project would be covered by the Town.
Mayor John Marshall, City of Statesville, spoke in favor of the project and said it was a win-
win situation.
Commissioner Boone asked Marshall ifhe, or the city council, planned on asking the County
for water sewer assistance in the near future. Marshall said, "Not to my knowledge." "Nothing other
than projects such as ASMO"
Jeff McKay, Greater Statesville Development Corporation, said he too was in support of the
project. He mentioned that several developers had talked about projects in the area but decided they
were not viable due to the lack of water sewer.
Commissioner Johnson asked McKay if he thought development would occur immediately.
McKay said he would be surprised that within a year after water sewer completion, if there was not
a development project in the area. Johnson asked what type of interest had been voiced. McKay
said retail commercial.
Mike Clark said he and a partner owned two pieces of property in the area. The two had
previously thought about building a mini -storage or warehouse complex. This was because of the
lack of water sewer; however, since they heard about the proposed project they were looking at
perhaps a grocery store. He mentioned that a restaurant, motel, and some other retail establishments
had been discussed but had not materialized due to the lack of water sewer.
John Kindlev stated he also owned property in the area, and that he had met with Troutman
officials about 12 years ago. He said he was in favor of the project, and it was time for Exit 42 to
have water sewer.
Larry Queen mentioned that he and some family members owned property in the area. He
said that as recently as yesterday someone inquired about developing the property. He mentioned
the family had numerous inquiries about their property.
Mayor Powell closed the public remarks by saying, "I wouldn't say it would be impossible
to do the project without the County's participation, but the assistance would be appreciated."
Chairman Haire said the matter had been discussed at length during the briefing session, and
the Board desired more time to review the matter. Haire mentioned also that the Board was trying
to devise a policy or method by which the County could perhaps assist.
Commissioner Johnson stressed to the audience that the commissioners had to look at all of
the needs of the County. "You have to be very careful not to outrun the finances." He mentioned
that in regard to Exit 33, and the water sewer project, that the new hospital served as the catalyst.
In reference to Exit 42 there were no projects known, at this time, to encourage the project. Johnson
said he would be willing to assist the Troutman officials in some type of debt service - - an equitable
portion of debt service as the tax base was generated so the County could recover. He mentioned
that municipalities had an advantage over counties because they could collect tap -on fees and make
assessments. The only mechanism Counties could use in water sewer was through the ad valorem
tax.
Chairman Haire said she and Vice Chairman Johnson would meet with the Town of
Troutman officials to see if an agreement could be reached.
MOTION by Chairman Haire to table the matter until the April 7, 1998 meeting.