HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93008_1043A question was raised by the county attorney about the status of the six properties already
designated by Iredell County as historical property if the former ordinance is repealed and restated
with the nine amendments. Mr. Pope also said he had concerns about the commission that now sits --if
it would be necessary to appoint an entirely new commission.
Mr. Pope also pointed out some discrepancies in the ordinance that needed to be corrected.
Mrs. Crooks recommended that the present members continue to serve on the historic properties
commission.
No one else present spoke regarding this ordinance.
ANIMAL CONTROL ORDINANCE - AMENDED: At this time the board considered again the amended animal
control ordinance that had been presented at a public hearing on February 4, 1986.
Mr. Sidney Weisner, Animal Control Coordinator, brought the board and public up to date on the
changes that have been made in the ordinance since the last public hearing. He explained the
change in the requirement for a petition for a leash la! -j in a community to a "direct control" law.
Mr. Bill Pope, County Attorney, discussed the section of the ordinance pertaining to penalties.
Mrs. Jessie Crosswhite, County Commissioner, inquired about the maximum penalty of $500 being
in the ordinance for cruelty to animals.
Mr. Bill Brater asked some technical questions about the ordinance.
The county manager, Mr. Wayne Deal, said if this ordinance is adopted, it will definitely take
more staff. In answer to a question from Commissioner Mills, Mr. Deal said it would probably take
three additional persons plus the necessary equipment. Mr. Deal said he would like for the staff to
be in place at the time of adoption of this ordinance. It will also be necessary for the county to
expand its shelter facilities if this ordinance is implemented. He anticipates that it will take
$60,000 in additional funds; however, revenues will be increased through a fee -charge for licenses
as well as for the penalty charge for violation of the ordinance.
Mr. Jeff Mc Hargue spoke regarding the loose dogs in his neighborhood.
Mrs. Ethel Sloan spoke regarding the dogs that come in her yard.
A discussion took place among the board members regarding when would be the best time to adopt
the ordinance and for it to be made effective.
No one else spoke regarding the ordinance.
MOTION from Chairman Hedrick to close the public hearing.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO IREDELL COUNTY ZONING MAPS: MOTION from Commissioner Stewart to
accept the recommendation from Mr. Lundy to amend the county zoning maps to include property lying
between the 760 contour of Lake Norman and the county line in the center of Catawba River, this
amendment to zone said property as R-20, and lift the moratorium on issuance of building permits on
island development within the bounds of Iredell County.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
HISTORIC PROPERTIES ORDINANCE - AMENDED: MOTION from Commissioner Mills that we receive the
ordinance as it exists as information and that we instruct the County Attorney to make the appro-
priate corrections and bring this back for our final consideration on May 6.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
ANIMAL CONTROL ORDINANCE - AMENDED: By consensus the board agreed to ask the County Manager
to bring the budget information on the Animal Control Department to the next meeting of the board
(April 21, 1986) and hopefully action can be taken on it at that time or schedule additional public
hearings if the feeling of the board is that it is needed.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
8:50 p.m. Recess; resumed meeting at 9:05 p.m.
COUNTY -WIDE SERVICE DISTRICTS - FIRE DEPARTMENTS: The Chairman called the board's attention to
the information distributed by Mr. Chuck Gallyon, Fire Marshal, regarding a county -wide special
service district for the purpose of a fire tax.
Mr. Gallyon said service districts are an alternate method of funding fire departments, as
provided by the General Statutes of North Carolina. The association of chiefs council has met and
asks that the board of commissioners consider funding in this method for 1986-87 fiscal year.
The county manager, Mr. Wayne Deal, said more financial accountability of funds would be '
required. A six -member committee comprised of the fire commissioner, fire marshal, county manager,
finance officer, president of the firemen's association and planning director would be in charge of