HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93009_2313A dd,(tions,• Presentation (3 minutes) by Kelly Standish in Regards to a Request for a Skateboarding
Park
• Two Budget Amendments (#21 & #22) for the Stumpy Creek Recreational Project &
Approval of an Amended South Iredell Park Capital Project Fund
• Closed Session for the Purpose of Discussing Real Property Acquisition - G.S. 143-
318.11(a)(5) and Personnel - G.S. 143-318.11(a)(6).
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
APPOINTMENTS BEFORE THE BOARD
PRESENTATION BY JENNIFER BEZANSON OF THE S.A.L.T. (Save Area
Large Trees) OF THE EARTH ORGANIZATION: Bezanson said her group advocated the
creation of a county wide tree ordinance. She stated the mass removal and improper replanting of
trees affected everyone. Three other S.A.L.T. representatives spoke. They were:
George Monis, a horticulturist, cited several reasons why trees were important, i.e.,
protection (coolants and barriers to flooding), reduction of pollution/smog and trees acted as a
balance for impervious surfaces.
Steve Turley, the Region 6 Vice President of the N.C. Home Builders Association and past
president of the Lake Norman Home Building Association, said he was in favor of a local tree
ordinance.
Rex Eat?le said he was a North Carolina artist and he had been asked by the founder of
S.A.L.T. (Joanne Falzone) to speak on the esthetic value of trees. Eagle said he knew of only one
county in the state that had a tree board or ordinance. Mr. Eagle then presented the board with an
oil/pastel painting of an oak tree.
Ms. Bezanson then requested the board to apply for grant money from the North Carolina
Division of Forest Resources (Virginia Russell, Urban Forestry Program Director) for the purpose
of appointing a group of people to create a tree ordinance.
A presentation folder, consisting of information on the creation of tree ordinances, was then
given to each commissioner.
Chairman Haire thanked the group for the painting and presentation.
PRESENTATION BY KELLY STANDISH IN REGARDS TO A REQUEST FOR A
SKATEBOARDING PARK: Standish said he was representing skateboarders from Statesville
High School. He said he was presenting a petition with 240 names requesting that a skate park be
built. Standish said tennis players had tennis courts and basketball players had basketball courts.
Standish, who was accompanied by three other skateboarders, said the City of Charlotte had built
a park for its skateboarders.
Chairman Haire asked that Commissioner Johnson discuss the request with the Iredell
County Recreation Advisory Board.
County Manager Mashburn asked Mr. Standish if he planned to take his request to the
Statesville City Council. Standish said he did.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Chairman Haire declared the meeting to be in public hearing session.
CONSIDERATION OF AN ECONOMIC INCENTIVE APPROPRIATION IN
THE AMOUNT OF $70,500 FOR ECLIPSE PACKAGING COMPANY, INC.: Chairman Haire
said the purpose of the hearing was to consider the expenditure of approximately $70,500 for the