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Page 2A The Kings Mountain Herald POLICE From 1-A ing," she said. Childers said the petitions are still out. City Manager Jimmy Maney said Stewart-Cooper Architects are within 60 days of going out for bids on the construction of the new law enforcement center and drawings fit the present site. "We are looking at another five months if we change plans,” he said. Architects at a recent meeting at City Hall estimated the new building would be up and ready to occupy by December i 1998. Maney said the ad hoc pri nill mittee working on plans for the new building for a year had re-* searched the feasibility of re- pairing the current police de- partment but turned down the idea. Looking at current city properties, they settled on the current police station property rather than adjoining properties at City Hall which would have meant a two story addition off PAID FOR BY CANDIDATE ee MY RECORD JERRY 2 REELECT NULLINAX the back of City Hall. Law Engineering corp tested at the city hall site and said it would cost an additional $50,000 because of the poor foundation qualities of the soil. The estimated cost for a build- ing adjacent to city hall was $1,355,000. In evaluating the two sites they said parking would also be a problem and recommended that the old building be demolished and the communication equipment and tower relocated. Cost of the new facility at the present po- lice department site was esti- ‘mated at $1,095,000 including costs for demolition of the old * building; a difference of a quar- ion dollars in the two sites. Maney said if Council should reconsider the building site that the project would take another 18 months to complete and once the present police department is vacated and the building left standing that it would be diffi- cult to restore it. Water damage and termite damage since the early 1970s has caused severe 1715B 1992 FORD TEMPO 1672A 1903 PLYMOUTH cout deterioration. He estimated re- pairs to the present police de- partment at $50 a square foot for 8,000 square foot. The new police department is proposed to be 13,500 square foot. Mayor Scott Neisler said he also likes to preserve old build- ings where possible but agreed with the police ad hoc commit- tee. "That building has been reno- vated so many times over the years that it has lost it original historic content," said Maney. Maney said plans are to re- tain the cupola from the top of the building if possible..to add to the new building as a piece of history. Several years ago when Council first started talking about a new police station the intent was to move police to the old post office building and use the present police station for a historical museum. That idea was shelved and the Kings Mountain Historical Association is planning to put a new roof on the old post office as their first project for their new home. Members of the police ad hoc committee are Ken Cook, John Reavis, Captain Houston Corn, Joe King, Jerry White, Jerry Mullinax, Ralph Grindstaff and Bob Hayes. TOWER From 1-A ~~ in what is zoned light industri- al. "I was really upset when I found out about the moratori- um, 'hesaid. ...-—— 7 "Since we have operated un- der good faith and met all regu- lations we should-be-grandfa-— thered in and allowed to start - our construction now," he said. Corry said that area municipalities are currently studying tower ordinances. VOTE 1] aN ON CITY COUNCIL AT- LARGE Rey Y STK. #1543 P8174 1993 PONTIAC GRANDAM $79%%#/yq, P715A 1993 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE $9 499% %/yq [ICEL ELE ERED) Lincoln Mercury Cherryville * 84 Mos. w/ $1000 Cash or Trade Equity, Tax, Tag & Fees Down- OAC - All Rebates to Dealer. ** 72 Mos. @ 12.9% APR - OAC - Tax, Tag, & Fees Not Included. Hours: Rou M-F 9: 00 - I& 00 SHE 1) frets LACE ENT ER AEA POLS PE Te 1-800-222-3078 October 30,1997 McDonald's to build at I-85 and York Road McDonald's Restaurant has signed a long-term lease with Jim Testa of Kings Mountain for property on York Road at I-85 for a new restaurant expected to open in February. Testa said he signed the lease with Tim Walters, realtor han- dling the transaction. Bill Sherwood, franchisee for two McDonald restaurants in Shelby and one in Kings Mountain, will also operate the - new business. Sherwood could not be reached for comment about the new business. Testa said it is his under- standing that McDonald's plans Council sides with P&Z on Chesterfield rezoning By vote of 6-1, City Council Tuesday voted to rezone only the portion of the property that Chesterfield Arms Apartments sits on and not the entire parcel of land from R-10 to R-6. Ward III Councilman Ralph Grindstaff's substitute motion to zone all the parcel owned by Dr. and Mrs. Charles Hutchins died for lack of a second. "I don't like to go against the Planning and Zoning Board's recommendation but I don't see a problem in permitting Dr. Hutchins to rezone his property and see only pluses in his own- ership and upgrading of these apartments,” he told the board. "We need to allow him to go ahead and develop his proper- ty," said Grindstaff. Councilman Dean Spears, SCHOOL _ From 1-A —Rev: Billy Houze, incumbent vice-chairman representing thé outside district; is mounting a write-in campaign for reelection to his seat. Houze missed the filing deadline. He said he was out of town and because of a threatened United Parcel strike his papers were to be deliv- ered to the Board of Elections by Federal Express. Houze's name does not appear on the school bal- lot but he says he and his supporters are working to instruct voters how to write in his name in the proper space. Candidates have been pumping hands and visiting various fall festivals and school events GROVER From 1-A regular school district election ballot. Two candi- dates, Gene C. Ballard Jr. and Melony Clark Bolin, -The Qualifications are Clear -The Platform is Clear - The Experience is Proven -The Choice is Clear Tre rs 2 Nr to invest up to $1 million and plans to continue operations at both locations in Kings Mountain if the community supports two McDonald's. The lease on the current McDonald's is not up. Testa said he has been told that construction will start at the new site next month and the company will begin taking ap- plications for jobs. Steve Killian, the city's plan- ning director, acknowledged that the new building plan is good news for the city. McDonald's is expected to sub- mit a site plan for the new con- who had made the motion to zone only a portion of the prop- erty, said he was not against fu- ture development but he thought Hutchins should pre- sent those plans to the planning board first. Spears also asked about buffers to separate the housing development from the adjoining property owners. "I am in sympathy with Hutchins wanting to expand in the future and think this board would be receptive to those plans after they are presented to the planning board," said Spears. Hutchins said he has no cur- rent plans to expand but wants to zone the property for multi- ple family dwellings instead of single family dwellings. “struction soon. An employee at the Shelby store said that Sherwood has been in meetings this week with McDonald's officials and would probably announce plans for the new store in the next week or So. Current McDonald's Restaurants in the area are lo- cated at Kings Mountain Plaza, Shelby Rd., in Kings Mountain, 2001 East Dixon Boulevard and 206 E. Dixon Boulevard, both in Shelby, and at East First Street in Cherryville. Gaston "the property out from under Dr. Hutchins and never notified him of the change in zoning." The attorney said the property on Margrace Road was origi- nally in Kings Mountain's ex- tra-territorial jurisdiction. "There is a need for housing - for lower income residents and these apartments were built be- fore the change in zoning," he said. "Rezoning the whole tract will offer my client the incen- tives to improve his property which he bought in 1983 and has renovated extensively.” Robinson said the new zon- ing would reflect the current use of the apartment complex. during the past week. The Bethware PTO spon- sored a "Meet the Candidate Night" which gave all candidates an opportunities to talk to parents and teachers in an informal setting. Most candi- dates have political signs up in various areas of the city, Bethware and Grover communities. School board members are elected to four year terms. Members with terms not expiring this year are B.S. Peeler and Shearra Miller. Incumbent Connie Allison did not seek reelection. More than 11,000 people are registered to vote in the board of education race. Polling places are East Kings Mountain precinct at the American Legion building; West Kings Mountain precinct at The Armory; Grover precinct at Grover Town Hall; Waco precinct at Waco Town Hall; and Bethware precinct at David Baptist Church fel- lowship building. -are running for-one at-large seat on the board and four candidates, Larry Allen, Dee Byers, Edgar Guy and'Ronnie’ Hawkins are running for two outside seats on the board. A write-in campaign ELECT GENE WHITE WARD 4 is also underway for an outside seat by Billy Houze, former Grover resident. It is Our Government and Our Vote. : Can one person really make a difference in City Government? Yes, if that person is qualified, experienced in the areas of the office sought, has demonstrated integrity over the long haul and is motivated only in serving the best interest of citizens in the ward and the city at large. Serving of no special interests and the ability to ask the right questions at the right time in public sessions is critical in serving the best interest of all citizens. That is my pledge. Education My Qualifications University of South Carolina, B.S. Degree (Business Administration) Municipal Administration, UNC Chapel Hill Subdivision Administration, UNC Chapel Hill Zoning Administration, UNC Chapel Hill Industrial Development Certification, UNC Chapel Hill Community Development Administration, Univ. of GA Positions Held Executive Director, Kings Mountain Redevelopment Commission v/ Community Development Coordinator v Planning Director (Retired Dec. 1994) Secretary To Moss Lake Authority v/ Secretary To Planning and Zoning Board v Secretary To Board of Adjustment v Chairman, Cleveland County Planning Board Issues Facing The City of Kings Mountain For The Next 20 Years . Resolution of the long term Moss Lake issues. i . City Recreation Master Plan including the Deal Street City Pool situation . Capital Improvements program -- long range . Economic and Industrial Development Recruitment . Expansion of Revenue Producing Utilities . Planned Purchases and Cycling of City Vehicles including enough Backup Vehicles to provide regular garbage pickups, street and utility repairs . Electric and Gas Deregulation . No increases in Taxes and Utilities unless absolutely no other alternative Personal Married - Wife - Methodist Civic - Kiwanis Club Vietnam) Dru, Children - Neil and Lisa Church - Central United Military - U.S. Navy (Korea and Note: I Fully Support The Council - Manager Form of Government. I Have No Personal Agenda Except The Legitimate Issues. I Have No Special Interest Agenda. Your Vote Will Be Handled With Respect and Care. Paid by Candidate. Respectfully, Gene White attorney © Doug Robinson said the city zoned EE
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