Laserfiche WebLink
<br />(200203(14 <br /> <br />PUBLIC PARTICIAPTION - Chairman Lancaster called for public participation and no <br />one responded. <br /> <br />DISCUSSION ON AIRPORT ANNEXATION - Bob Mettenbrink 2708 One R Road <br />He stated that the city gave up rights to the airport when the property was transferred by <br />a quick claim deed. State Statutes direct the management of the airport through the Hall <br />County Airport Authority. He stated he would like to see the county take a position on <br />the annexation. This action may have a negative affect on the rural fire districts and the <br />rural schools. He encourages the board to attend the meetings. Jeffries questioned if <br />the property is annexed would the taxes go the city. The county would collect but it <br />would affect the tax base of the fire districts and schools. It would also change the <br />responsibility of the districts. Hartman expressed concern on how the changes in the <br />boundaries of the districts could affect the response time to rural fires and this could cut <br />their budgets in half. Mr. Mettenbrink encouraged the board to take a stand. <br /> <br />Hartman made a motion and Jeffries seconded to oppose the annexation of the airport <br />property, Schroeder Addition and the East Lake area into the city and follow the regional <br />planning commission's recommendation. <br /> <br />Eriksen expressed concern on the affect this will have on the school districts and after <br />the annexation the schools have to negotiate and this is a one-way street. But, he thinks <br />this motion is premature. The board needs to talk to the fire districts and the schools. <br />Eriksen made a motion to table this matter. Eriksen withdrew his motion because there <br />was a motion and second on the floor. <br /> <br />Discussion was held and Chairman Lancaster called for public participation on this <br />matter. <br /> <br />Louise Miller - she stated that the city wants a bigger population for more money and if <br />this is tabled the board may not have another chance to address this. After the public <br />hearing it will go to the readings and it will move forward. <br /> <br />Chad Nabity - Nabity stated that the city extends sewer and water to areas in the <br />various subdivisions with the possibility of annexation. The cost of the lot is not just the <br />cost of the land but also the utilities. The trunk lines are there and the residents have the <br />option to access the city utilities. The cities provide the services and they grown by <br />annexation into the city limits. <br /> <br />Jeffries stated that the city runs the trunk lines and then it is the decision of the people to <br />accept the city services. There must be 50% of the people in the subdivision willing to <br />hook up to the services in order for the city to proceed. <br /> <br />Logan questioned why the planning commission decided to against the annexation of <br />Schroeder and the East Lake area. Chad stated that the commission heard testimony <br />against annexing these areas and made the recommendation from this. This is only a <br />recommendation. Jeffries stated that is was not fair to ask Mr. Nabity the board needs to <br />listen to the people and make a rational decision. <br /> <br />Eriksen stated that these are good points but he thinks the board needs more <br />information. Eriksen made a motion and Logan seconded to table this matter. Arnold, <br /> <br />2 <br />