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request. He presented a letter addressed to the county board from himself in which he set
forth his request for as amended change in zoning.
A tax map and site plan showing the actual location of the buildings were presented
to the board by Mr. L. B. Grier, developer of the property. Mr Grier said he had been
working with the planning director, Miss Beckham, and the inspections supervisor, Dean
Osborne, and this plan had been reviewed by bo.h these steff persons and frund to be in
accordance with the Iredell County Zoning _rdinance. Mr. Crier also presented a metes and
bounds description of the amended rezoning request.
Chairman Hedrick inquired about the security of the project after business Fours.
Mr. Grier said they would have a man living on the premises.
Commissioner Mills asked Mr. Grier to elaborate on the waste water treatment
facility. He asked Mr Grier if he had any objection to waiting until the ordinance on
wste treatment facilities is completed and adopted, which will be in the next forty-five
days. Mr. Grier did not object to waiting for the adoption of the ordinance and said he
would be glad to have that a part of the conditions.
Mr. Boyer said Crescent Land & Timber owns the whole tract, end they are leasing the
property to Mr. Grier. He said it is that pian to own the •caste water treatment plant
with this 4.97 acre development and have "bottom-line" responsibility for it.
Mr. Ron Kennerly, representative of Synco, Inc., said he had no objections to the
development after hearing the plans.
No one else spoke regarding this prq;ect.
REGULAR SESSION RESUMED: MOTION from Commissioner Mills to return to regular ses-
sion. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
APPROVAL OF CRESCENT LAND & TIMBER AMENDED REZONING REQUEST: MOTION from
Commissioner Mills to approve the application as modified with the 4.97 acres zoning
changed from Residential/Agricultural to Highway/Business, Conditional Use District, and
that the sewage treatment facility proposed for this site come under the Waste Water
Treatment Ordinance when the ordinance is completed. The property included in this
rezoning to be used for riverboat operation. The rezoning is described as Iredell County
Tax Map 2A, Block A, protion of (aproximately 4.97 acres) lot 22.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED FY 1985-86 BUDGET AND GENERAL REVENUE SHARING:
The following persons spoke during this hearing:
Water Patterson, Children's Museum: Requested funds for the children's museum. He
said they needed a full-time director.
Commissioner Mills inquired if they are funded one more year, could they then be self-
sustaining.
Ken Reece, The Cup of Water: Asked for additional funds this this program. They had
requested $17,500, and the budget officer recommended $14,000 for the 1S85-36 fiscal year.
Chairman Hedrick inquired if they were receiving any funds from the United Way, to
which Mr. Reece replied they did receive funds from this source, and they have been
increased. He said he was not at liberty to tell the amount at this point.
Betty Grant, past president of East Iredell Elementary parent -Teachers .Association,
spoke requesting more funds for the schools.
Wayne Truner spoke asking for additional funds for the schools and presented a
petition supporting the independent study from UNCC recommending long range plans for
upgrading public education in Tredell County. The petition also stated opposition to the
proposal from Dr. Sam Houston.
Dan Savage, Monticello PTA President, spoke in favor of increased funding for the
schools.
James Parsons spoke in opposition to a tax increase.
Cynthia Jones, teacher from East Iredell, spoke in favor of more funds for schools.
Everett Goodman spoke in faovr of the $425 per pupil current expense funding as
proposed by the county manager.
ALAN Hix spoke in favor of public educational funding.
Sue Hepler, East Iredell Elementary Cafeterial representative, spoke in favor of
educational funding from the viewpoint of cafeteria spending.
' Chris Foley spoke in favor of increased funding for schools.
Carroll Jordan, school principal representativ<, spoke in favor of increased school
fundings.