HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93009_0648APPOINTMENTS BEFORE THE BOARD
CRESCENT RESOURCES, INC.: Mr. Steve Schreiner, representing
the Crescent Resources, said he had been asked to be present
because of his involvement with Iredell County in the development
of twelve or so communities around the lake. Mr. Schreiner said
Crescent would like to reinvest back into the County a park site to
be used by the County as it sees fit. The site is located on
Bluefield Road.
Chairman Haire thanked Mr. Shreiner for the gift of the park
site.
MOTION from Commissioner Madison to accept the gift.
Chairman Haire said at a time when the recreational facilities
are overcrowded to the extent that the boys and girls are being
denied the opportunity to participate in the sports, the County is
delighted that Crescent Resources has stepped forward to help solve
the growing problem. She thanked Crescent for being the corporate
citizen they are and assured Mr. Shreiner that children and adults
will benefit for many years to come from this gift.
Commissioner Stewart inquired about the number of acres; Mr.
Schreiner replied around 30.
Commissioner Madison said he would like to ditto what Chairman
Haire has just said and appreciates Crescent's involvement within
the County. There is a need for recreational facilities, and this
will give an opportunity to make a giant step forward in fulfilling
the need in the County.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
IRSDELL-STATESVILLE SCHOOLS - PROPERTY ACQUISITION: Dr.
Register addressed the board regarding the site selection for the
South Iredell Elementary School. Dr. Register distributed maps
showing the four locations being considered. Dr. Register said
they had met all the requirements that are mandatory for them to
follow, including evaluation by State Public Instructions.
Department of Transportation has looked at the site and given an
opinion of the traffic for the area. They have discussed with
Mooresville and have a verbal agreement for water and sewer for the
school. The project will be taken before the Town board for
approval. Access to water and sewer was very important in the
selection of the site, Register said.
Dr. Register recommended the purchase of Site B, which is
located in an area where property is at a premium. The cost is
$228,800; grading - $120,000; utilities - $265,000, for a total of
$613,800.00.
Commissioner Boone inquired if the school system was
satisfied, from a traffic standpoint, that this is the best
location, since it is off Brawley school Road, which is a very busy
corridor.
Dr. Register said they were quite concerned about traffic in
the entire area. They feel that the location of a school below
Brawley School will actually ease some of the traffic congestion
right around Brawley School and the intersection at Williamson
Road. A great percentage of the students who will be housed in
this elementary school actually live down the Brawley School
peninsula. This school will serve the northern portion of what is
now the Mt. Mourne district and the western portion of the Shepherd
district. Actually they think it will probably improve the traffic
flow in that area, Dr. Register said. They have worked with the
Department of Transportation, and the DOT has indicated a
willingness to help them with turn lanes and a caution light, if
they need it, at that intersection. Traffic is a problem in the
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