HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93009_0440LONDON. Mr. Mashburn said this matter is being held in jeopardy
because of some negotiations going on between the Department of
Transportation and the United Kingdom. The Charlotte region has
additional approval for that flight. The Chamber of Commerce of
Charlotte is requesting that Iredell County write a letter of
support to the U. S. Department of Transportation for that non-stop
flight. Mr. Danny Hearn feels that by having this flight opens the
region to competition and feels Iredell County will benefit by
having this flight and urges the county commissioners to support
this flight.
MOTION from Commissioner Madison to write the letter as
requested by the county manager.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
MEDICAL EXAMINERS IN IREDELL COUNTY: The county manager said
the county has had "on -again, off -again" medical examiners in
Iredell County. Mr. Mashburn has written the state office and has
been informed that they are in the process of appointing a
physician's assist to serve in the southern end of the county. The
pathologist at Davis Community Hospital, an out -of -county
pathologist, will serve the northern part of the county. Mr.
Mashburn has offered the state office the Emergency Medical staff
as medical examiners since the County has people on board 24 -hours
a day, seven days a week. He has preliminary approval to the
concept, but has not been given final approval.
NEW FEDERAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM ENTITLED EMPOWERMENT SONES:
Mr. Mashburn reported there is quite a bit of money available for
empowerment zones. This is set up basically to address areas to
assist self-sustaining, long term economic development in areas of
pervasive poverty, unemployment, and general distress. Maps
showing these particular areas were distributed. One small portion
of Iredell County, according to the latest census, could qualify
for these funds. The chances of the county receiving anything is
very negligible. Mr. Mashburn has notified Mr. Paul Wilson of this
program and Mr. Wilson is going to review the matter and try to get
additional information. if Mr. Wilson feels the county might
qualify, then he will be back in touch with Mr. Mashburn.
REQUEST FOR A LETTER OF CRITICAL HABITAT: Mr. Lundy said Mr.
Mashburn received a letter from the Chamber of Commerce which had
been forwarded through the Home Builders' Association, containing
a current definition section of the North Carolina Wildlife
criticalhabitat. The definitions are of serious concerns to the
Home Builders' Association. Mr. Lundy thinks it could have
substantial impact in certain areas. He thinks the North Carolina
Wildlife Association needs to be more specific in their
definitions. Mr. Lundy recommends writing to the legislators
asking for better definitions of critical habitat, as requested by
the Homer Builders' Association.
The board consented to write such a letter.
EXECUTIVH SESSION: MOTION from Chairman Haire to enter
executive session to discuss personnel, land acquisition, and legal
matters.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
MOTION from Chairman Haire to adjourn from executive session.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
ADJOURN: MOTION from Chairman Haire to adjourn until
Wednesday, February 23, 1994, to meet with the school officials
from 9:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., to tour the Iredell/Statesville
schools. Next regular meeting of the board is scheduled for
Tuesday, March 1, 1994, 6:00 p.m., County Commissioners' Meeting
Room, Iredell County Government Center, 200 South Center Street,
Statesville, NC.
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