Advisory Council Report - Mountain Island Lake Marine Commission

The Board received a report on the Mountain Island Lake Marine Commission's 2012
accomplishments, 2013 priorities and other matters pertaining to its charge. The Mountain
Island Lake Marine Commission deals with matters of boating, water safety, property use and recreational use of the lake. Mecklenburg County and Gaston County appoint three
members each, and Lincoln County appoints one person.

Manager's Report - FY 2014 Capital Projects Priorities

The County has completed the capital project prioritization process for FY2014. The ranking of projects was done by the County's Finance/OMB staff by applying the prioritization criteria established by the Board, using project data provided by the respective departments and business partners. At its March 19 meeting and regular meeting in April, the Board will be asked to approve the capital project ordinances for FY2014.

Staff Reports 

2011 Revaluation Review Update

The Board received a status report from Pearson's Appraisal Services regarding review of the 2011 Revaluation. Read the report

Report on HIV Advisory Boards

The Board received a report on the Mecklenburg County HIV/AIDS Council that was formed in 2006 and on the Ryan White Charlotte Transitional Grant Area (TGA) Advisory Board that was formed in 2009. Read the report

County Commissioners Reports and Requests

Small Business and Entrepreneurship Advisory Board

The Board approved the formation of a new advisory board to the BOCC, comprising 11 members, (one from the existing city Business Advisory Committee), with the following as the duties/purpose:

"To provide recommendations and advice to the Board of County Commissioners regarding ways to streamline permitting processes for new and expanding businesses; to provide input to the Board of County Commissioners regarding proposed changes in building codes, policies, and taxes; to advise the Board of County Commissioners about specific challenges small businesses and entrepreneurs encounter in the county; and to inform the Board of County Commissioners about new developments in the local small business and
entrepreneurial communities."