HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93009_0666Mailing Address: P. O. Box 788
Office Location: Statesville, NC 28687-0788
This the 20th day of September, 1994.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
IC CONTRACT /94-53 NOTIFICATION OF AWARD OF $8,000 GRANT FROM
THE NORTH CAROLINA LAND RECORDS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (REGISTER OF
DEEDS)t Mr. Mashburn said the County Commissioners approved the
purchase of an Imaging System for the Register of Deeds to cut down
on the required space for storage of records. The County Manager
also requested the Board to give permission to apply for a grant to
be used toward the purchase of this equipment. The board gave
permission and a greater amount was applied for; however, the board
received $5,000.
MOTION from Commissioner Stewart to approve the receipt of the
grant funds in the amount of $5,000 and to authorize the Chairman
to sign the State and County Agreement for receipt of these funds.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
FLOW CONTROL LRGISLATIONt Mr. Mashburn said he has received
a letter from the National Association of Counties (NACo) urging
the county commissioners to take a strong position with their
elected representatives in Washington to support legislation that
is presently going through the House and Senate concerning Flow
Control. Flow Control is the means the Counties have been able in
the past to be assured of having the revenues to pay off the
indebtedness that has occurred in the building of facilities to
comply with federal regulations regarding the disposal of solid
waste.
In a recent court case, it was established that counties do
not have the authority to pass flow control ordinances. It is a
violation of Interstate Commerce laws. only Congress has that
authority, Mr. Mashburn said. The Supreme Court panel said they
did not have the authority, the Congress could pass legislation to
give the counties the authority in a limited basis on flow control.
Two bills have been introduced; one in the House introduced by
Congressman McMillan, which has been through committee and is on
the floor. There is also a bill in the Senate. NACo is saying
this is a very crucial time for those bills and asking that county
commissioners notify their elected representatives in Washington
and ask their support of these bills.
Mr. Mashburn asked that the board pass a resolution to notify
the elected representatives of the board's position on flow
control. Iredell County has a $10 million indebtedness that is to
be repaid with the revenues from receipt of solid waste at the
landfill. This debt cannot be repaid from the General Fund.
Commissioner Madison said he is definitely in opposition to
this flow control as he sees it as a monopoly. He thinks Iredell
County is very competitive with its landfill fee, and will continue
to be competitive in comparison with some other counties they have
recently visited.
MOTION from Commissioner Boone not to consider this and any
representatives on the board who wished to express their personal
sentiments should feel free to do so.
Commissioner Hamby said she would be glad to write a letter to
Representative watt.
VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 1 (Hamby).
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