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MOTION by Chairman Haire to enter into Executive Session.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
MOTION by Chairman Haire to adjourn from Executive Session.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
MOTION by Commissioner Madison to enter into a Regional
Cablevision Program Agreement with Centralina Council of
Governments not to exceed $12,000.
VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 1 (Commissioner Boone)
ASSISTANCE TO WATER COMPANIES: In a past meeting, the Iredell
Water Corporation requested assistance in funding an elevated
storage tank and fire hydrants. West Iredell Water Corporation
requested assistance in funding a water main extension to Sharon
School and fire hydrants. The county manager stated that these
requests would need to be prioritized. In addition, water sewer
districts were discussed. Mr. Lundy said that sanitary districts
fragment the overall problem of water sewer. This type of district
has its own authority and taxing power. They can issue G.O. Bonds,
etc., and they can be self supporting.
Mr. Fisher mentioned that the Charlotte -Mecklenburg Utilities
Dept. was developing projects that could eventually help some areas
of Iredell County.
Commissioner Hamby asked if the County was at a critical point
where there was a need to start looking at water sewer.
Mr. Lundy stated that some areas of the County are critical.
Upon a recommendation by Commissioner Madison, the Board
instructed Jerry Lundy, Carson Fisher, and the county manager to
develop a proposal to have a legal mechanism to deal with water
sewer by January 4, 1994.
MOTION by Commissioner Madison to rank requests for water bond
money in the following priority order (1) Iredell Water's elevated
storage tank (2) West Iredell's water line extension to Sharon
School Road (3) Fire hydrants for both corporations.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
gZCgZATION UPDATE: The county manager elaborated on the possible
merging of county recreation programs with Statesville and
Mooresville. He stated there would not be a difference in the
delivery of services to county residents. The Recreation Advisory
Board would still be maintained. Any contracts signed between the
three entitites (Iredell County, Mooresville & Statesville) would
need to be re-evaluated from time to time. Appointments to the
Recreation Advisory Board will be on an upcoming agenda. Also, a
clarification needs to given as to whether the ex -officio
appointment to the Recreation Advisory Board can vote at their
meetings. This will also be on a future agenda.
CAPITAL PROJECTS:_ The county manager stated that a new or
renovated jail is his number one priority in capital projects.
There is overcrowding at the current facility, which was built in
1972, and this problem continues to worsen. Most of Iredell
County's inmates are held until their court date. Some sentenced
inmates are being housed at the jail. In addition, Mr. Mashburn,
told the group that it is more expensive to build a jail after
there has been a lawsuit filed by an inmate and the courts declare
the facility criteria. The proposal offered by Mr. Mashburn is to
build a jail with the same type of construction as the Bondurant
Building. The money needed would be four to five million dollars.
Commissioner Madison stated that he wouldn't recommend this being
financed for more than ten years.
ME