HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93009_1763Commissioner Johnson asked if the funding was subject to an outside audit. Davis said this
was a requirement. He mentioned that a certified public accountant was on his Board.
Attorney Pope asked the t4:: status. Davis said they were 501C3. He said that in reference
to a conflict of church and State that StarChild, a nonprofit corporation, had been created. Pope
asked if separate books were maintained for StarChild. Davis said yes.
Commissioner Boone asked about the number of graduates in the barber school. Davis said
barbering required 1528 hrs. During the first year, 23 graduated.
Commissioner Johnson said the pre -application showed that out of the $221,648 grant the
amount of $116,618 was proposed for personnel costs. During the second year, personnel costs of
$122,440 were proposed out of a request of $212,080. Johnson said he wondered if the project was
a ministry to help young people in trouble or a jobs program. He mentioned he had more
confidence that the market place could better satisfy the shortage of barbers than the government.
Davis said there was a number of "bootleg" barbers" in the County. He said he was a barber, and
he knew that many people did not practice proper sanitation. He further said that HIV and
pathogenic viruses could be transmitted through unsterilized equipment.
Commissioner Fortner asked how the number of barber vacancies were concluded. Davis
said from the N.C. Examining Board newsletter.
Commissioner Stewart said she understood that other skills were taught besides barbering.
Davis said this was correct. There is a cosmetology/nail program. In addition, clients can take
classes and leave their children at the daycare center in the Interfaith Building.
MOTION by Commissioner Johnson to deny the request.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Chairman Haire declared the meeting to be in public hearing session.
ECLIPSE PACKAGING INC - CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR $136,000
AS AN ECONOMIC INCENTIVE (SITE IMPROVEMENTS/RAIL ACCESS/EMPLOYEE.
JOB TRAINING): Chairman Haire said this request was for the consideration of an expenditure
of $136,000 for Eclipse Packaging, Inc., as an economic incentive to locate a manufacturing facility
in fredell County. The funds would be used for site improvement costs and assistance in providing
for site preparation, rail access and employee job training assistance. The source of funding would
be the general revenues of Iredell County and in accordance with the Iredell County Industrial
Incentive Policy. Benefits for the County would be: stimulation of the local economy, promotion
of business, and the creation of jobs that pay at, or above, the median average wage for Iredell
County,
Jeff McKay, Greater Statesville Development Corporation, said he had been working with
Eclipse for several months. The company creates "film" for food processing. Around $4 million
will be invested by the owners. At the end of the third year, approximately 27 employees will be
working. The company plans on growth and expansion - -two additional phases within the next five
to seven years. McKay said the company does fall within the guidelines of the Iredell County
Incentive Policy. The requested funds ($136,000) would be used for stonnwater retention, training
expenses, and rail access.
Chairman Haire asked if the company had a specific location in mind. McKay said several
sites were being investigated. He said rail access was necessary and would use up most of the
funding.
Chairman Haire adjourned the public hearing.