HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93009_1703U.S. Dept. of Justice. A ten -percent match in the amount of $2,567 will be needed and can he
obtained from seized funds. The sheriffs office plans to use the money for radar equipment, chicle
surveillance systems, and ballistic vests.
No one spoke in opposition/favor of the law enforcement grant and the proposed usage of
the funds.
Chairman Haire adjourned the public hearing.
MOTION by Commissioner Johnson to approve the expenditure of the law enforcement
grant ($23,107) for the stipulated equipment and to authorize that $2,567 be derived from seized
funds for the grant match.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF ADDITIONAL OFFICE SPACE FOR THE
DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S STAFF AND THE GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE: Evie
Caldwell, Purchasing Agent, announced at the briefing session that six new positions had been
approved by the State for the local District Attorney's Office. It was mentioned that there was 760
sq. ft. of space available in the Exchange Building. The cost for the space was $650 per month,
including utilities and weekly janitorial service. A two-year lease beginning on January 2, 1998
could be implemented. In addition, the Guardian ad Litem program has requested more space.
Currently this program, which operates out of a one -room office at the Hall of Justice, has two full-
time employees. Volunteers aid the office, however, it's difficult to work in the crowded area.
Additional space (400 sq. ft.) can also be found in the Exchange Building at a cost of $400 per
month with utilities/weekly janitorial service included. (If this lease is approved, the office at the
Hall of Justice would become available.) Caldwell noted that the Exchange Building was not
handicap accessible; however, both the Guardian ad Litem representatives and the District
Attorney's Office said they would find accommodations at the Hall of Justice when necessary.
MOTION by Commissioner Stewart to authorize Budget Amendment #18 in the amount of
$6,300 to be obtained from the contingency fund for the purpose of executing a lease (through June
30, 1998) for additional office space for the referenced agencies.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AMENDED ORDER ABANDONING A PORTION
OF LAKEWAY ROAD: Jim Vernon, Director of Support Services, stated that a portion of the
right-of-way for this road was abandoned by the county on May 16,1995. Since that time, it has been
found that the legal description only described one of two tracts of property. Attomey Pope has
written an amended order for recordation at the Register of Deeds' Office that describes the omitted
section. (On December 1, 1997, the Town of Mooresville adopted the same amended order.)
MOTION by Commissioner Johnson to approve the Amended Order Abandoning a Portion
of Lakeway Road as was recommended/written by the County Attorney.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PROPOSAL IN REFERENCE TO AN
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVES PROGRAM (IDIP) FOR IREDELL
COUNTY: The county manager said he wanted to emphasize that the proposal would be used as a
guideline for incentives. It would be mandatory to seek board of commissioner's approval before
any incentive appropriations were done. Also, that industries would abide by the General Statutes
if it was dictated that a public hearing was required in order to receive the incentive(s).
Commissioner Boone said he had a problem assisting industries already in operation with
expansions. Commissioner Johnson said he was firm believer in the laissez-faire doctrine.