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Commissioner Crosswhite said she wanted to see the report from University of North Carolina/ -
Charlotte's Department of Urban Studies for Land Use, which she mentioned at the meeting on December
2nd. UNC/C has conducted a survey on hazardous waste storage transportation and disposal.
LONG RANGE PLANS FOR WATER AND SEWER DISTRIBUTION LINES: Mr. Deal discussed the future of the
water corporations in the county. He said that the source of funding from Farmers Home Administra-
tion was "drying up." He believed that the two water corporations would be very receptive to
discussing long range plans for water and sewer.
The board discussed briefly a bond referendum for water and sewer financing in the county. Mr.
Bill Pope discussed available avenues for financing water and sewer --water districts and sanitary
districts.
Commissioner Stewart gave some information she received from Cabarrus County relative to im-
poundment permit they were seeking which is right outside the Iredell County/Cabarrus County Line.
Chairman Hedrick inquired if this issue would not also be addressed in the Strategic Planning
Program, recently adopted by the County and municipalities within the county. Mr. Deal said it
would be.
Mr. Deal said a lot would depend on how the board presented a water and sewer bond package. He
recommended a spirit of enthusiasm from the board of commissioners.
After more discussion, it was decided that the two primary issues the board needed to address
were water and sewer extensions and financing and the school issue. The board would need to decide
how to address each individual issue. It was suggested that the two water corporations be contac-
ted and asked how they feel about the county getting into the water business. �..._.
Commissioner Stewart said the Granville County Commissioners had warned against water dis-
tricts.
On the subject of school consolidation, Chairman Hedrick suggested a bond referendum for
maintenance of present buildings only, not construction of new buildings, until such time that the
consolidation issue is resolved. Commissioner Ostwalt added that the County could fund Capital
Outlay for repair and maintenace and not Special Capital Outlay for new buildings.
Mr. Deal said the board should decide how the ballot should be worded. It was brought out
again that the State favors funding one superintendent's office in each county. Commissioner
Murdock again mentioned having some outside people come into the county to do a study on consolida-
tion.
DISTRICT REPRESENTATION ON THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS: The board discussed this matter briefly.
MOTION from Commissioner Murdock to ask the county manager to negotiate with the Centralina
Council of Governments a contract for studying District Representation in Iredell County. The
county manager should bring such a contract back to the board for approval. Upon completion of the
work, the board would study the Centralina report on District Representation.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
APPOINTMENTS TO IREDELL COUNTY HEALTH BOARD: The following members were appointed:
Nomination from Commissioner Crosswhite:
Gary Roach, optometrist slot )
Martha Hauser, registered nurse slot
Coleman Absher, veterinarian slot
Wilfred B. Buckner, pharmacist slot
Troy Scoggins, general public slot
During discussion, it was learned that Gary Roach had declined from serving an additional term
on the board. Dr. Roach's name was withdrawn from the nominations.
MOTION from Commissioner Crosswhite to close the nominations.
VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 1 (Hedrick)
VOTING ON NOMINATIONS:
Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
This leaves the optometrist slot vacant to be filled at the meeting on December 16th.
DISCUSSION OF PRE -AGENDA BRIEFING: This meeting is to be held on Monday, December 15, 1986,
1:00 p.m., County Annex Conference Room. Mr. Deal, county manager, brought up some of the issues
that would be on the agenda. He also said that he thought this would be a good time to discuss the
Emergency Medical Services Department.
TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN DAVIE COUNTY THAT HAS PREVIOUSLY BEEN LISTED IN IREDELL COUNTY: Mr.
Deal brought up the tract of land that has been listed for taxes in Iredell County for a number of
years. It actually belongs in Davie County, although the owner wishes to be a part of Iredell '
County.