HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93009_2008facility didn't resonate with the public. He mentioned that when people asked where the board of
commissioners held meetings, they didn't grasp the location of Iredell County Government
Center. Mr. Boone said the 1000 anniversary for the construction of the building would occur in
1999, and he felt this would be a good time to re-examine the name.
Closed Sessions: Commissioner Fortner requested for the county attorney to brief the
board on topics permitted in closed sessions during an upcoming meeting. Chairman Haire
concurred with this suggestion and said it was a good idea.
COUNTY MANAGER'S REPORT
Mr. Mashburn distributed a written summation of his report.
Old Courthouse Centennial Celebration URdate: Mr. Mashburn said the centennial
committee had been meeting on a regular basis and had been very productive. The committee has
suggested the commemorative events begin on August 29, 1999, and continue throughout the year.
1998 School for County Commissioners: Mr. Mashburn said he, along with Tommy
Bowles and Alice Stewart, would attend the November 23-25 school located at the Sheraton
Imperial Hotel in the Research Triangle Park.
CLOSED SESSION: MOTION by Chairman Haire to enter into closed session for the
purpose of discussing an Economic Development matter pursuant to G.S. 143-318. 11 (a) 4 and a
Personnel matter pursuant to G.S. 143-318. 11 (a) (6).
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
(RETURN TO OPEN SESSION)
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTIDONATION OF PROPERTY FROM
BASSETT FURNITURE INDUSTRIES OF NORTH CAROLINA: Mr. R.B Sloan, Chairman
of the Greater Statesville Development Corporation, said he was at the meeting to request the board
to consider the acceptance of property currently owned by Bassett Furniture Industries of North
Carolina. He said the property was located at the corner of Wall Street and U.S. 70, and it
encompassed 3.37 acres of land and contained approximately 109,000 sq. ft. of space. The industry
desires to donate the property to the county for the purpose of advancement of economic
development in the Greater Statesville area.
MOTION by Commissioner Fortner to accept the property offered by Bassett Furniture
Industries of North Carolina located on U.S. 70 and Wall Street with the proceeds to be used for
industrial development as required by the donor.
Commissioner Johnson asked Mr. Sloan if an environmental study had been done on the
property. Sloan said Phase I and Phase II environmental studies had been completed with no
findings of concern.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
ADJOURNMENT: MOTION by Chairman Haire to adjourn the meeting at 8:50 p.m.
NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, December 1, 1998, 5:00 p.m., and 7:00 p.m., in the Iredell County
Government Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - O. /
Approved:
Clerk to the Board
FJe: November I7 regular mect,ng