HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93009_0238should be pursued with a comprehensive plan countywide rather than
department by department. He thought the county engineer should be
involved in the planning. Some fire departments already have
hydrants; others do not have any water lines in their district,
Commissioner Boone said.
Commissioner Boone addressed the maintenance of the hydrants.
Mr. Jenkins said he could address this from the perspective of the
Iredell Water Corporation since he was also a member of that board.
He said the water corporation did permit hydra tests on the
hydrants. The water corporation objected to testing to the point
of emptying the water tank. The Iredell Water Corporation is on
record of maintaining the fire hydrants, Mr. Jenkins said.
Commissioner Hamby inquired about the number of fire calls the
Cool Spring Volunteer Fire Department receives in a week. Mr.
Jenkins said around 200 calls in 1992. This year he anticipates it
will be around 180 - 200 calls. The size of the district was
discussed.
MOTION from Commissioner Boone that this be referred this
matter be referred back to the fire commission for them to look
into a comprehensive plan for the fire commission's input on what
to do countywide on the request.
VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0.
N. L. HCHARGDE - CITIZEN'S COXPLAINTt Mr. MCHargue came to
the board regarding a complaint of trying to secure a warrant from
the sheriff's office and was unable to do so. He felt he did not
receive proper service through the sheriff's department and wanted
the county commissioners to be aware of his problem. He wanted the
county commissioners to consider why he could not get a warrant for
obtaining money under false pretenses.
After discussion, the county attorney said he would be glad to
check further with the district attorney's office to see if there
is information that was not received by that office. Chairman
Haire and the other board members agreed that Mr. Pope would look
into the matter to ascertain if the people who can make those
decisions have all the facts, as a favor to Mr. McHargue.
HIES GODLEY - RELEABE OF TAY LIENS Mr. Godley is an attorney
from Mooresville. He did a title serach on July 24, 1991. One of
the things they looked for was tax liens or judgments on the
property, and they rely heavily on the tax collector's office
to provide information concerning back taxes. He presented a
letter showing the work they do in connection with doing a title
search. He said he was told by the tax collector's office that
certain taxes were owing and he had his client to pay them at that
time before the property was transferred to H & H properties.
In June 1993 Mr. Godley was informed that there were some
leasehold improvements that were not collected when the property
was transferred. Mr. Godley was requesting that the taxes in the
amount of $402.72 owned on the leasehold property be refunded, and
he cited a General Statute that he considered applicable in this
case.
Mr. Joe Ketchie cited G.S. 105-371.2 (d) which essentially
says that unless the tax collector furnishes a signed certificate
for a statement of taxes on a piece of property, the county is not
bound by such statements.
Mr. Bill Pope said the County is not bound by its mistakes,
even though a mistake was made in this case, he believes. He does
not think the County has the authority to grant a refund.
MOTION from Commissioner Stewart to deny the request for a tax
refund to Mr. Mike Godley's client, Mrs. Gertrude A. Melchor.
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