Laserfiche WebLink
VI. OLD BUSINESS <br /> VI.A Triangle Trails Initiative <br /> Chair Dalrymple led the discussion regarding the Triangle Trails Initiative which <br /> has an intended goal to plan, build, use, and promote the extensive network of <br /> greenways and trails found throughout the 14 county initiative region. Chair <br /> Dalrymple asked for consideration of support for the Triangle Trails Initiative by <br /> adoption of a Resolution. Commissioner Smith stated there is also a water <br /> component. He added that this is a quality of life issue that is meant to encourage <br /> physical activity. <br /> OnePage2.pdf <br /> TTIResolution - Draft <br /> Johnston.pdf <br /> HarnettCounty.pdf <br /> County Status.pdf <br /> Motion: Motion to adopt Resolution of Lee County, North Carolina <br /> supporting the formation of the Triangle Trails Initiative. <br /> Mover: Kirk Smith <br /> For: 6 - Amy Dalrymple, Arianna Del Palazzo, Dr. Andre Knecht, Robert Reives, <br /> Cameron Sharpe, Kirk Smith <br /> Absent: 1 - Kevin Dodson <br /> Motion Result: Passed <br /> VI.B Beaver Management Program Discussion <br /> County Manager John Crumpton stated that the USDA is requesting a needed <br /> increase in the fee to cover the expenses associated with the Beaver Management <br /> Program. The current budgeted amount does not cover the cost to provide the <br /> services in Lee County. The USDA requested an increase to $20,000. If the County <br /> does not increase the allocation, individual landowners will be required to pay the <br /> bill for services on their property. The staff recommendation is to raise the allocation <br /> from $6,000 currently allocated to $12,000. Landowners are typically charged $25 <br /> per visit for beavers and $125 per dam removed. Over the past year there were 21 <br /> jobs, and the past allocation has typically only covered about 8 jobs. Private <br /> contractors would generally charge two to three times the cost for these services. <br /> Beaver Management E-mail from Bill Stone - Extension <br /> Director.pdf Lee County FY 19 BMAP.pdf <br /> Motion: Motion to approve the staff recommendation to increase the Beaver <br /> Management program to $12,000. <br /> Mover: Robert Reives <br /> For: 6 - Amy Dalrymple, Arianna Del Palazzo, Dr. Andre Knecht, Robert Reives, <br /> Cameron Sharpe, Kirk Smith <br /> Absent: 1 - Kevin Dodson <br /> Motion Result: Passed <br />