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Board of Commissioners Minutes 2000 (Jan-Jul)
C.054.93010 Sn a a STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL RESOURCES Microfilmed by DIVISION OF ARCHIVES AND HISTORY Archives and Records Section Raleigh, North Carolina IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MINUTES DCR-DAH-ARS-RSB Form 1U-T6 The Following Images May Not Be Legible Due To Light Ink Or Poor Quality Of Original Document. North Carolina Division of Archives and History Records Services Branch - Imaging Unit : | | | PM-PLN 11”x14” PLANETARY PHOTOGRAPHIC 9ss9d Licdg 33q7n E1t9g I Iwhe KP Vi CoJim Zm7%a oA, “o crt T errr %, WT Co ~~ Ct MO Pr a e a2 ro .& Mn cy y & we Mo, § oS Ww b J " %, % 4 W G s ow -~- - S o POINT 2 4s SIZE -ox & 4 225 5 Be ee eign & 9 pa' o 9° = ™ al 8 Sulxi 33q7n Oelvf 4ef8k : = 3 NJ Le 2xbiy GmnOc 8 5 x ~~ = a 10 Y5a50 E119g a ;& » z¢g Li « uN 7340 K2b8t sek [ea 2een 12 Détmh 9ss9d lO ‘ile ie (ace y) Weuzl Licedg — re 22 : 92: ay <I : 14 6Y3s! Okjdg ee 6 i = ise. FUTURA I 1 6? 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This is further to certify that the microphotography processes were accomplished by the undersigned on the date and at the S47 indicated below. Si Sf Ewe ; ~ a c Reduction Ratio 32X Date filming of this reel began: Date filming of this reel ended: Microfilm Camera Operator | | | | | IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WINTER PLANNING SESSION MINUTES JANUARY 21, 2000 t for a Winter Planning Session on Friday, The Iredell County Board of Commissioners me 300 South Center Street, Statesville, NC January 21, 2000, 8:00 a.m., at the Statesville C ivic Center, 28677. Present: Chairman Sara Haire Tice Vice Chairman Steve D. Johnson Tommy E. Bowles Alice T. Fortner Alice M. Stewart Staff Present: County Manager Joel Mashburn, Finance Director Susan Blumenstein, and Clerk to the Board Jean Moore. Others attending were: Reporter Brett Milstead (Statesville Record & Landmark), Reporter Jim Wrinn (Charlotte Observer) and members of the South Iredell C oncerned Citizens Group (Tom Wilson, Michael Lindsay, Mary Boyce, and John Schroeder attended various segments of the meeting.) CALL TO ORDER by Chairman Tice. F ITEMS FROM THE JANUARY 18, 2000 REGUL-.RLY APPROVAL O 18 meeting being canceled due to inclement SCHEDULED MEETING: Due to the January weather, items needing disposition were first addressed. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE DECEMBER 1999 REFUNDS/RELEASES: The county manager said County Assessor Brent Weisner had advised that everything was in order for approval of the December refunds and releases. 1999 Refunds and Releases. MOTION|by C ommissioner Stewart to approve the December VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. x * * * * Releases for the Month of December 1999 $ 204,237.18 County 123,832.98 Solid Waste Fees 1,377.00 E. Alexander Fire #1 5.53 Shepherd’s Fire #2 3,447.42 Mt. Mourne Fire #3 285.95 All County Fire #4 4,195.50 Statesville 18,414.05 Statesville Downtown 84.76 Mooresville 42,012.02 Mooresville Downtown 31.92 Mooresville School 10,459.88 Troutman 85.88 Love Valley 0 Harmony 4.29 Refunds for the Month of December 1999 6,544.05 County 3,892.03 Solid Waste Fees 93.00 Mt. Mourne Fire #3 88 All County Fire #4 130.08 Statesville 2,274.71 Mooresville 124.90 28.45 Mooresville School REQUEST FOR ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION HONORING NORTH CAROLINA’S COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE: JIM GRAHAM |MOTION| by Commissioner Stewart to approve the following resolution in honor of Agricultural Commissioner Jim Graham and to request the NCDOT to designate a segment of Highway 70, as the Jim Graham Highway. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. RESOLUTION HONORING JAMES “JIM” ALLEN GRAHAM WHEREAS, agriculture has been important to the citizens of Iredell and Rowan Counties; and WHEREAS, James Allen Graham was born in the Cleveland community of Rowan County, North Carolina on April 7, 1921, to James Turner and Laura Blanche (Allen) Graham; and WHEREAS, Jim Graham was reared on a farm in Rowan County and graduated from Cleveland High School in 1938; and WHEREAS, Jim Graham received a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Education from North Carolina State University in 1942 and taught agriculture in Iredell! County from 1942 through 1945; and WHEREAS, Jim Graham spent the next 1 1 years as Superintendent of the Upper Mountain Research Station in Laurel Springs (1946-1952), Manager of the Winston-Salem Fair (1952-1955) and Secretary of the N.C. Hereford Association (1955-1956); and WHEREAS, in 1956, Jim Graham became General Manager of the State Farmers Market in Raleigh, a position he held for eight years, until his election as North Carolina’s Commissioner of Agriculture in 1964; and WHEREAS, under Jim Graham’s leadership, the Department of Agriculture became well known for its ability to promote the state’s agricultural industry worldwide; and WHEREAS, Jim Graham is affectionately known as the “Sod Father” because of his interest and concern for the well being of the individual farmer; and WHEREAS, Jim Graham is a loving father and grandfather and was a devoted husband to his wife, Helen; and WHEREAS, Iredell County wishes to honor Commissioner Graham for his long years of dedicated service. NOW, THEREFORE BEIT RESOLVED, that the Iredell County Board of Commissioners requests the N.C. Board of Transportation to name U.S. 70, from Statesville in Iredell County to Salisbury in Rowan County, the Jim Graham Highway for his promotion of the state’s agriculture industry and his dedication to the state’s farmers, his community, and his state. This the 21" day of January 2000. x*e# eke * REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A _ SALARY ADJUSTMENT FOR THE DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND CODE ENFORCEMENT (LYNN NIBLOCK): County Manager Mashburn said he was recommending a four percent salary adjustment effective January 1, 2000, for Lynn Niblock. Mashburn continued by saying he thought the salary grade was correct, but Niblock’s pay was not commensurate with his years of experience when compared to other county positions and responsibilities. MOTION] by Commissioner Johnson to increase Niblock’s salary by four percent (4%) effective January 1, 2000, as recommended by the county manager. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. hm Commissioner Stewart said that when the next salary study was done, it might be advisable to use Mecklenburg County’s salaries for comparison. Stewart said some of the turnover was due to employees leaving and accepting higher paying jobs in Mecklenburg County. Mashburn said this was especially true for professional staff. APPOINTMENTS TO THE IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION & REVIEW: Commissioner Fortner nominated Anita Johnson. Commissioner Johnson nominated Hal Jolly and Doug Madison. Commissioner Stewart nominated Daniel Schmidt, L. W. Lambert, Jr., and William White (alternate). Chairman Tice {moved} to close the nominations and appoint Johnson, Jolly, Madiscn, Schmidt, Lambert and White by acclamation. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 9. Commissioner Johnson nominated Doug Madison for the chairman’s position on the board of equalization and review. Commissioner Bowles nominated Hal Jolly for the vice chairman’s position on the board of equalization and review. Chairman Tice|moved|to close the nominations and appoint Doug Madison as Chairman and Hal Jolly as Vice Chairman for the Iredell County Board of Equalization & Review. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 9. DISCUSSION IN REFERENCE TO THE NURSING HOME ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND MAPLE LEAF HEALTH CARE: It was mentioned that problems had developed between some volunteer nursing home members and the administrator of Maple Leaf Health Care. Chairman Tice said C entralina Ombudsman Debi Lee was seeking guidance from the State Attorney General’s Office on the proper manner to handle the situation. A meeting will be scheduled as soon as Lee receives aresponse. C ommissioners’ Fortner and Stewart mentioned their desire to attend any meetings in reference to the problem. In addition, Stewart said it might be advisable to have a representative(s) from social services attend. Fortner said the nursing home volunteers should also be invited to attend. Tice said she would advise the other board members when the meeting date and time was scheduled. TERRI MASIELLO, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE PIEDMONT MEDIATION CENTER REQUESTS TO APPLY FOR A GOVERNOR’S CRIME COMMISSION GRANT & FOR IREDELL COUNTY TO BE LISTED AS THE APPLICANT/AUTHORIZING OFFICIAL: Terri Masiello, Executive Director for the Piedmont Mediation Center, said she was requesting to apply for a $30,000 grant from the Governor’s Crime Commission. She would then implementa J uvenile Victim Offender Mediation program. A $7,500 match will be needed if the funds are approved, and Masiello said her agency would supply the matching money. Mrs. Masiello said the application required a governmental agency to be the authorizing official. She said she was requesting for Iredell County to be deemed the authorizing agency and for the $30,000 to be passed on to her mediation program. She said the grant would be for a two-year period. After this, she mentioned that in order to continue the program, she would probably have to request additional funding from United Way. Chairman Tice said she understood that Masiello’s program would supply the matching funds. Masiello said this was correct. Finance Director Blumenstein was asked how the pass-through program would impact her office. Blumenstein said it would be similar to the Appropriate Punishment Options funding. Mrs. 3 Blumenstein said that if the request were approved, she would need a copy of Piedmont Mediation’s most recent certified audit and a complete copy of the grant application. Commissioner Johnson said it was his understanding that in two years the funds for the continuation of the program would be found from a source other than Iredell C ounty. Masiello said she would seek other funding sources. MOTION| by Commissioner Johnson to approve the request for Iredell C ounty to be the authorizing official of the $30,000 Governor’s Crime Commission grant application with the understanding that after two years, the county was not obligated to fund the program. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. BRAWLEY SCHOOL ROAD PROJECT (R-3833): Chairman Tice shared a copy of an NCDOT letter recently sent to Mooresville Mayor Al Jones about the Brawley School Road widening project. The letter said the right-of-way acquisition was scheduled for FY 2003 and the actual construction was scheduled for FY 2005, if the funds were available. TREES ON PLAZA DRIVE IN MOORESVILLE: Commissioner Bowles said acitizen had recently asked when the trees would be planted at the transfer station on Hwy. 150, or Plaza Drive. The landscaping was supposed to be completed by the end of last year. Mr. Mashburn said he would check into the matter. Mashburn said some of the original trees had been inadvertently cut down by an adjacent property owner. (Later in the meeting, Mashburn called the landfill director and was told the trees would be planted in the next few weeks.) WINTER PLANNING SESSION FINANCIAL UPDATE: Mrs. Blumenstein said the fund balance was healthy, and the county was actually under budget. The fund balance, as of December 31, 1999, was $10,192,080. This balance equals 12.04% of the general fund. Last year at this time, the percentage was 10.38%. In revenues, she said the ad valorem taxes were “on target.” Valuation was estimated a little low and there could be as much as $800,000 in additional revenue. _ In reference to sales tax revenuc, Blumenstein estimated tat an extra $200,000 might be realized. She mentioned the sheriff's department might suffer a minor revenue shortfall due to not being able to implement som additional jail related programs. The problems are due to legislative and clerk of court delays. In reference to solid waste, Blumenstein said the annualized tipping fees were running about 14% behind the prior year due to the cardboard ban and the loss of a major industrial customer. If the shortfall continues, the approximate shortage for the year will be approximately $400,000. However, availability fees are about 17% more ($174,000) than budget, plus other revenues are over budget ($91,800); therefore, the anticipated shortage would be approximately $134,000. Commissioner Bowles asked if the shortfall would dictate an FY 2000-01 increase in availability fees. Blumenstein said no. In reference to expenditures, Blumenstein said the county was in a desirable condition. Blumenstein said the biggest concern next year would involve health care benefits. She said the county blended two plans in FY 1999-00 to cut costs. A rate increase is predicted for the next budget year. Mrs. Blumenstein said the Bob Segal Company (expense reduction consulting firm) had evaluated the health benefits package and said the county was getting “the best out there for what it was paying.” UPDATE ON CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION - SERIES 2000: Mrs. Blumenstein said a local delegation would travel to Raleigh on January 25 to meet about the Certificates of Participation (COPS). According to school officials, the new high school bids will not be presented to the county until June 6. The COPS sale date will be in July and the closing sometime in August. EMPLOYEE FINANCIAL ANALYSIS: Commissioner Bowles said he had been approached by a local financial planner concerning a proposal to evaluate the personal financial status of the county employees. Bowles said the evaluation would be free. The county manager said it might be best for the county to draft a request for proposals. Then, any and all, interested financial planners might share their proposals. Mr. Mashburn said the county staff would review the matter. DISCUSSION ON NEW AGRICULTURAL CENTER: Commissioner Johnson mentioned the budget for the new agricultural center. He said that in reference to the FY 2000-01 budget, additional money might be placed in the capital project ordinance in an effort to keep all priority projects (DSS/Library) on schedule. DISCUSSION ON FUTURE AIRPORT FUNDING: Commissioner Johnson said he understood a large grant ($3 million up to $5 million) might be available for the airport. Recently, the Statesville City Council voted not to assist with the local match. (The council had been requested to contribute $250,000.) Johnson said the grant might still be available, and he suspected the airport commission might continue efforts to obtain it. If this happens, the county might also be asked to participate with a matching $250,000 appropriation over a five-year period. Johnson said further talks would occur about the matter. He said he planned to advise the airport commission that if the $250,000 were requested and approved, that future requests for smaller amounts would not be looked at favorably. Mashburn said a formal request would need to be submitted before the funds were budgeted. Commissioner Fortner expressed concern about the county funding the airport. She said that in Charlotte, bonds were used. Johnson said the county benefitted from the airplane tax revenues. DIRECTIVE REGARDING THE FY 2000-01 BUDGET: Commissioner Bowles said he wanted the items mandated by the state to be presented first during the budget discussions. DISCUSSION ON 1-CENT SALES TAX RESOLUTION: Commissioner Fortner said she wanted the other board members to consider adopting a resolution requesting the legislature to approve a one cent sales tax to be used for school building construction. She proposed a 12-year sunset clause for the tax. Mrs. Fortner said one cent would generate over $9 million in a year’s time The money could be pro-rated to the two school systems (81% to Iredell-Statesville and 19% to Mooresville based on the 1999-2000 ADM). Mrs. Fortner said the matter could be placed on the November 2000 election ballot. She mentioned the current ad valorem tax of 47 cents per $100 would need an additional 12 cents to achieve the needed schools and additional classrooms. Fortner said she planned to meet with Senator John Kerr, the General Assembly representative in charge of the taxation funding committee, about the legislation. Systems. Blumenstein said $32, expense. INTERNET SALES: Chairman Tice mentioned the lo on the Internet. The county manager was asked to draft a resolution to be sent to Congressional representatives about the matter. ON AGRICULTURE: Cooperative Extension Service Director Ken Vaughn shared information from a 1997 agricultural profile. One handout revealed the following information about farms in Iredell County. ©The land in farms increased six percent from 148,135 acres in 1992 to 156,748 acres in 1997. ©The average size of farms increased two percent from 130 acres in 1992 to 132 acres in 1997, ®Full- time farms decreased three percent from 564 farms in 1992 to 548 farms in 1997, ©The market value of agricultural products sold increased 57 percent to $99,614 in 1997. Crop sales accounted for ten percent of the market value. Livestock sales accounted for 90 percent of the market value. Iredell County, double wide mobile homes similar to an automobile - - as personal property. staff could determine when arez the additional information. € state. By year 2020, it is predicted that Iredell’s median age will be 41.15 compared to 39.25 for the State. It is estimated that Iredell County’s population in 2020 will be 150,000 people. Planning Supervisor William Allison shared the following dates for the county’s land use history. © 1963 - Lake Norman Land Use Restrictions © 1981 - Interstate Corridors and City of Statesville L © 1989 - Stand Alone Subdivision Ordinance © 1990 - County-Wide Zoning ®@ 1994 - Watershed Ordinance © 1998 - Revised Land Use Plan and Use Restrictions : Allison said land use plans helped, but they needed to be changed Periodically to reflect growth. . Hobbs’ observations on the tools and a brief d. Designed to match growth with exj ery effective and there is “legal Standing to support its usage. If Iredell decided to probably need to initiate a Joint Land Use Planning Program with other juri Currituck County has implemented this tool. It was contested there, taken b Supreme Court, and the ruling was in favor of the county, efore the N.C. At the present, if the tool were already in effect accept more growth requiring el » the only two areas in the county that could only area that could acc €mentary schools would be Cool Springs and Love Valley. The ept growth needing a high school would be North Iredell. 2 Growth Boundaries: Used to reduce urban sprawl. —fowtn Boundaries: Not really applicable to Iredell County Used primarily on west coast of United States. 3. Joint Land Use Planning Program with other Jurisdictions: Helps to reduce growth pressures in all areas. A committee would be needed. This would need to be done first if the county chose the adequate public facilities tool, were used alone, it would not be (If joint land use planning effective because the growth would 80 somewhere else.) cific problem, and the money collected has to be directed to solving the problem. 6. Re-Write Subdivision Ordinance: Thj and guttering, sidewalks » tree ordinances, etc. (Again sections. ) 7. Re-Write County Land se Plan: This would ben would be needed if the Thoro ceeded if any zoning changes occurred. Also ughfare Plan changed. 8. Re-Write Coun Thoroughfare Plan: D of the work. Could be partment of Transportation would do the done at little cost to the majority county - - some staff time. Provide a “short-term fix.” te that the action was needed to p as been legally tested. 10. Local Option Sales or Income Tax: An effective Way to help w 11. Create Water & Sewer Authori however, there would be more control o because it would need to sta An attorney would need to draft it of the citizens. The usage h rotect the health, Safety, and welfare ith growth problems. : This would not be a quick-working tool. If established, n the volume of growth. essen 12. Granting ETJs in High Growth Areas: This encourages growth in urban areas; however, the county might end up providing other services. This is not a good management tool for growth. 13. Real Estate Transfer Taxes: Requires enabling legislation. 14. Building Limits and Caps: Objective would be to limit growth by putting a cap on it or moving it somewhere else. An example would be limiting the number of lots in a subdivision. * eK & Commissioner Stewart asked if real estate transfer taxes could be used to support a water sewer authority. Allison said he did not think this could be done If the adequate public facilities plan were implemented, Commissioner Fortner asked if more planning staff would be needed. The county manager said he didn’t know. The planning staff Said yes. Commissioner Fortner said she had environmental and health concerns for the Lake Norman area. Commissioner Johnson said that pertaining to mobile homes, he was comfortable with the present appearance standards. Chairman Tice asked the staff to explain the process when a new subdivision was first presented. Allison said that when plats were initially presented, they were reviewed within 30 days. A committee reviews and gives preliminary approval. The roads have to be incorporated into the plat for final approval. This takes about 60-90 days. The plat is then recorded, and the lots are sold. If new roads are dedicated, a copy goes to the Department of Transportation and to the school systems. The information is sent to the school systems strictly for information since they have no denial rights. The commissioners then decided to focus on the following five ideas as methods to manage growth. 1. Increase minimum lot sizes 2. Review and obtain more information on the Adequate Public Facilities Tool 3. Review and consider the Joint Land Use Planning Program with other jurisdictions - Review appearance criteria . Require special use permits for larger subdivisions as The staff and commissioners then decided to cancel the Saturday, January 22™ meeting in order for the planning department to supply additional information about the five methods. The board decided to hold another meeting on Saturday, February 19, 2000, from 8:00 a.m. - noon in the South Wing Conference Room of the Iredell County Government Center. Chairman Tice recessed the meeting at 5:40 p.m. DINNER MEETING 6:30 p.m. - Reception 7:00 p.m. - Dinner Statesville Civic Center, 300 South Center Street, Statesville, NC Present: Chairman Sara Haire Tice Vice Chairman Steve D. Johnson Tommy E. Bowles Alice T. Fortner Alice M. Stewart Staff Present: County Manager Joel Mashburn, Finance Director Susan Blumenstein, and Clerk to the Board Jean Moore. Reporters Jim Wrinn (Charlotte Observer) and Sheila Vestal (Statesville Record & Landmark) also attended. John Marshal] Said a Strategic plan Was being Written for the City of Statesville He said he liked &rowth, but he Wanted the area s quality of life {0 remain the Same, Marshall Said farmland Should be Protected. He Said a joint mayor/manager/chief 80Vverning Official] Meeting would be held on February 4. Marshal] Said, “We need to Seriously look at Zoning.” Randal] Kincaid advocated a rail system. —eneall Kincaid Leamon Brice said Davidson Was trying to Maintain “green Space.” The adequate Public facilities tool is being used to insure sufficient Police/fire/housing/pa r k « and streets in Davidson. Bill Long said he was in favor of the schools having taxing authority. Long encouraged the board of commissioners to pursue a one cent sales tax for school needs. He said west Iredell would need two additional schools in the next four years. Commissioner Fortner said the board of commissioners had discussed the possibility of seeking legislation to permit a referendum in the fall. She said the citizens should have the right to vote on whether or not they wanted schools to be funded by a one cent sales tax. Mrs. Fortner mentioned that she had discussed the idea with Senator Kerr and a meeting had been scheduled. Representative Mitchell said that in the last legislative session several counties had tried similar legislation and they failed. He said House Speaker Black was not in favor of counties having local option taxes. Mitchell warned that if Iredell C. ounty attempted the legislation that several other counties would attach to it; thereby, decreasing the likelihood of passage. Fortner stressed that all she was seeking was a referendum. She said she was very committed to funding the schools. Senator Forrester said he would help in the matter, but he would let Representative Mitchell take the lead since Iredell was his home county. Forrester, however, agreed with Mitchell that passage of the legislation would not be easy. He said that locally, the board of commissioners would need a unanimous vote in favor of seeking the legislation. (It could not be controversial on the local level.) Senator Phillips said he, too, would help in anyway. He said he was encouraged by the fact that Senator Kerr had agreed to meet with Mrs. Fortner. Phillips said the legislation would have a better chance if it had a sunset clause. Since Phillips chose not to seek another term of office, he thanked everyone for allowing him to represent them and said it had been a pleasure. Near the conclusion of the meeting, Commissioner Stewart said she would like to meet with the municipalities on a quarterly basis. Chairman Tice thanked everyone for attending the meeting and for sharing their concerns and ideas for the county. The meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m. Approved: Sbctteey 15, A000 aul, D2 4 Clerk to the Board 10 IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BRIEFING MINUTES FEBRUARY 1, 2000 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in Briefing Session on Tuesday, February 1, 2000, 5:00 p.m., in the Iredell County Government Center (South Wing Conference Room), 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC 28677. Present: Chairman Sara Haire Tice Vice Chairman Steve D. Johnson Tommy E. Bowles Alice T. Fortner Alice M. Stewart Staff Present: County Manager Joel Mashburn, Finance Director Susan Blumenstein, Planning Supervisor William Allison, Inspections/Planning Director Lynn Niblock, ECOM Director Larry Dickerson, Purchasing Agent Evie Caldwell, Personnel Director Carolyn Harris, Cooperative Extension Director Ken Vaughn, and Clerk to the Board Jean Moore. CALL TO ORDER by Chairman Tice. PLANNING/ZONING ITEMS: Planning Supervisor William Allison explained the items needing action from his department. Commissioner Stewart suggested that more identification be added to maps illustrating rezoning requests in the future. Allison said his department would add more information. REQUEST FOR DECISION REGARDING THE DISPOSAL OF COUNTY SURPLUS LAND LOCATED ON HIGHWAY 150, MOORESVILLE, NC: The county manager said the former transfer station would be dismantled soon. The metal section will be removed but the concrete slab will remain. If the property were sold, the manager said the profits could be assigned to any county fund - - the money would not have to be designated for the solid waste enterprise fund. Commissioner Bowles asked if additional land would ever be needed at the existing Moorcsville Transfer Station. Solid Waste Director Weatherman said he didn’t think more land would be needed due to the way the new transfer station had been built. He suggested that the old site be sold. REQUEST FROM WEST IREDELL WATER CORPORATION FOR THE FUNDING OF ONE (1) FIRE HYDRANT TO BE LOCATEDON OLEY ROAD AND FOR THE APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENT #29 TO COVER THE COST OF THE HYDRANT, UP TO $1,500: Mashburn said Oley Road was located off Sharon School Road. West Iredell Water plans to install a six-inch water line in the area due to an emergency situation involving six families. (The water line will be off an existing line.) The water company has asked the county to fund the hydrant. Commissioner Fortner asked about the water crisis. She asked why the families did not dig wells. Commissioner Stewart said several wells had sunk. The county manager said several households had experienced dry wells, poor water quality, and other problems. CATAWBA RIVERKEEPERS: Inspections/Planning Director Niblock mentioned a recent letter from Donna Lisenby of the Catawba Riverkeepers. Niblock said the group was concerned about Mid-South Utilities treating and disposing of wastewater for the River Park apartments. Mr. 1 Niblock said he had talked to an official with the NC Department of Health and Natural Resources and was told that Mid-South had a valid permit to treat the wastewater. Niblock said the General Statutes pertaining to building certificates of occupancy said that if the site met the applicable state and local regulations, the inspection department “shall” issue a certificate of occupancy. He said the North Carolina statute did not address any federal regulations. ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Tice adjourned the meeting for a refreshment break at 6:35 p.m. Approved: , Llesian 4S, Al Y “nC, Ale : 4 Clerk to the Board seen cance nee cacmmiaaitinantl {REDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MINUTES FEBRUARY 1, 2000 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on Tuesday, February 1, 2000, 7:00 p.m., in the Iredell County Government Center (Commissioners’ Meeting Room), 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC 28677. Present: Chairman Sara Haire Tice Vice Chairman Steve D. Johnson Tommy E. Bowles Alice T. Fortner Alice M. Stewart Staff Present; County Manager Joel Mashburn, County Attorney Bill Pope, Finance Director Susan Blumenstein, Planning Supervisor William Allison, and Clerk to the Board Jean Moore. CALL TO ORDER by Chairman Tice. INVOCATION by Commissioner Johnson. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ADJUSTMENTS OF THE AGENDA: |MOTION)by Chairman Tice to adjust the agenda by the following revisions. Deletion: @ Request from DOT for Approval of a Petition in Reference to the Abandonment of a Portion of SR-2172, Carl Austin Road Addition: @ Request for the Transfer of a Solid Waste Enforcement Officer to the Sheriff's Dept. (Jail Budget) and Approval of Budget Amendment #28 © Request from West Iredell Water Corporation for the Funding of One (1) Fire Hydrant on Oley Road and approval of Budget Amendment #29 (hydrant funding up to $1,500 to be obtained from the contingency fund) © Request for an Amendment to West Iredell Water Corporation’s Sharon School Road Water Project (Clean Water Grant for $330,225) @ Closed Session for Economic Development - GS. 143.318.11(a) (4) VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. APPOINTMENTS BEFORE THE BOARD MR. CECIL MAYNOR CONCERNING A PROPOSAL TO GROW DUCKWEED AT THE SOLID WASTE FACILITY: Maynor said he had a proposal to use the 64 acre closed landfill facility on Fanjoy and Twin Oaks Roads as a wastewater treatment facility. He said the site already had a gas recovery system that could be used to heat a duckweed greenhouse system. Maynor shared a letter from Paul Skillicorn, the owner of a duckweed company, about the matter. The letter proposed the following course of action for the county. _ Create a wastewater treatment facility at the 64-acre site. —_— _ Develop a “201 proposal” for the NC Dept. of Environment & Natural Resources Revolving Loan and Grants Fund for a Phase I system. (The Skillicorn letter said the proposal would probably be rejected, but this was expected. The letter continued by saying a prerequisite for a proposal to the Clean Water Management Trust Fund was a rejection for the DENR grant.) N 3. Submit a proposal to the Clean Water Management Trust fund for a 0.2 MGD facility. sethantes heshaasgiaiteeaatensniweasnaniaessiiainetiinsteacsseranitensibcasieanesdiaiit 4. Market the system for housing and development projects. Maynor said Skillicorn’s company would aid the county by producing the “201 plan” and writing the Clean Water Management Trust Fund proposal. In addition, The Duckweed Company would market the site capacity. In return, the company would request a 70/30 share of construction and user-fee generated operating profits. Also, the company would take all “system produced operating profits from the sale of duckweed and treated, purified water.” Chairman Tice thanked Mr. Maynor for his presentation. (No action was taken.) Note: Paul Skillicorn, President of The Duckweed Company in Snow Hill, N.C., was supposed to give the presentation, however, he was unable to attend. PUBLIC HEARINGS Chairman Tice declared the meeting to be in public hearing session. CONSIDERATION OF THE ACCEPTANCE AND USAGE OF A LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $30,747: Sgt. Neil Hayes said the grant funds would be used for mobile-data units and in-car cameras. The $30,747 grant would require a local match of $3,416. No one else spoke in reference to the acceptance and usage of the grant funds. Chairman Tice adjourned the public hearing. MOTION] by Commissioner Johnson to accept the $30,747 and to authorize the local match of $3,416 to be taken from seized drug funds. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Chairman Tice declared the meeting to be in public hearing session. REZONING REQUEST; MILDRED D. CAMPBELL & BERTA R. LACLAIR PROPERTIES, CASE NO. 0001-1 (From NB-Neighborhood Business to R-20, Single Family Residential District - located at 1247 & 1298 Buffalo Shoals Road): Planning Supervisor Allison said the owners wanted to rezone properties from NB, Neighborhood Business to R-20 Single Family Residential District for single-family dwellings. The size of the two properties are 3.36 acres (Campbell) and 3.14 acres (LaClair). Specific PIN #s are 4723-72-7562 and 4723-72-7774. A church is located on the right and vacant/residential land uses are on the other three sides. The staff recommends approval. On January 5, 2000, the planning board unanimously recommended approval. No one else spoke regarding the matter. Chairman Tice adjourned the public hearing. MOTION] by Commissioner Stewart to approve the rezoning request of Case No. 0001-1 from NB-Neighborhood Business to R-20, Single Family Residential District. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Chairman Tice declared the meeting to be in public hearing session. NON-OWNER REZONING REQUEST; SEVERAL PROPERTY OWNERS (86%) IN THE HONEYCUTT ROAD AREA, CASE NO. 0001-2 (from R-20, Single Family Residential District to R-20 (CUD), Single Family Residential Conditional Use District - 196 acres): Allison explained that 86% of the property owners signed the petition in favor of the tm nN rezoning. He continued by saying there were 57 different pro and 9 that did not. Mr. Allison said the total acreage invol existing land use is residential and vacant. He said there w perty owners that signed the petition ved in the case was 196 acres. The 2000, the planning board unanimously recommended approval. No one else spoke regarding the rezoning request. Chairman Tice adjourned the public hearing. MOTION | by Commissioner Stewart to a Honeycutt Road (Case No. 0001-2) from R-20, Sin Family Residential Conditional Use District. pprove the non-owner rezoning request for gle Family Residential to R-20 (CUD), Single VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Chairman Tice declared the meeting to be in public hearing session. REZONING REQUEST; JACK L. ELLEDGE & PROPERTIES, CASE NO. 0001-3 (from RA, Residential Agricultural District To RO, Residential Office District - location is on Amity Hill Road between I-77 & Murdock Road): Allison said the owners wanted to rezone the property so it could be used for office space. The specific PIN #s are 4742-75-6266 and 4742-75-6166. Allison said increasing traffic and the adjacent commercial development near the site made the area appropriate for residential office zoning. On January 5, 2000, the planning board unanimously recommended approval. DENNIS G. HOOVER Commissioner Fortner asked the t ypes of offices that would be permitted in the request. Allison said medical, dental, real estate, i nsurance, and residential uses. Bill Kennedy, a representative for the owners (Elledge & Hoover), said he was present if anyone had questions. Chairman Tice adjourned the public hearing. MOTION] by Commissioner Fortner to approve the rezoning request of Case No. 000] -3 from RA, Residential Agricultural District, to RO, Residential Office District. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS CONSENT AGENDA MOTION] by Commissioner Stewart to approve the following 11 consent agenda items. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. REQUEST FROM NCDOT FOR APPROVAL OF A PETITION IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE ABANDONMENT OF STATE MAINTENANCE FOR A PORTION OF SR-1100, BRAWLEY SCHOOL ROAD, DUE TO A REALIGNMENT PROJECT: (The section to be abandoned has a total of 680 linear ft. and the section to be added has a total of 675 ft.) REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF TWO CASH BONDS FOR: a. Rockgate Estates Phase I Subdivision in the amount of $5,500 paving, storm drainage/stabilization work have been co b. Rockgate Estates Phase I Subdivision in the amount of paving, storm drainage/stabilization work have been c (surveying/grading, mpleted) (Cash Bond #39216) $8,800 (surveying/grading/ ompleted) (Cash Bond #392] 7) 3 3. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT REGARDING THE EMPLOYMENT OF A NORTH CAROLINA COOPERATIVE EXTENSION AGENT (sharing the agent with another county): (A poultry agent will be based in Iredell County but will also work in Alexander and Wilkes County. North Carolina State University will pay 50% of the total salary and benefits. The remaining 50% will be found by Iredell contributing 0.168% , Alexander contributing 0.166%, and Wilkes contributing 0.166%. 4. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AN E-911 EQUIPMENT LEASE & APPROVAL FOR THE COUNTY MANAGER TO SIGN THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS: (The lease will supersede a similar one that was approved in July of 1999. The vendor of choice for the equipment is CML of Augusta, Georgia. Implementation of the July lease resulted in a conflict with Bell South. The new lease will be with First Citizens Leasing Services at $32,275 per quarter. This amount will not include maintenance for years two through five. The maintenance contract will be budgeted each year and paid directly to CML.) +. REQUEST FOR REVISIONS TO THE IREDELL COUNTY PERSONNEL ORDINANCE REGARDING ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS AND SICK LEAVE NOTIFICATION: Revisions were made to the following ordinance sections. (Words in italics were added and stricken words were deleted.) Section 9-130, 4 Adverse Weather Conditions County offices and departments shall remain open for the full scheduled workday unless authorization for early closing or other deviation is received from the county manager’s office. All departments and offices will be given sufficient advance notice of any authorized early closing. Non- emergency personnel scheduled to work that day may be granted administrative leave for the period of time offices are closed. However, employees must arrive at work by the official time offices open and be on the Job at the time of any early closing to be eligible for the administrative leave. Employees who leave work before any official early closing time, as well as those employees who report for work late or do not report for work at all, wit+berequired may elect to use earned vacation or compensatory leave for days-er a// hours taken missed during the normal work hours, including the time the offices are closed. If an employee does not have earned vacation or compensatory leave or elects not to use it, the hours missed will be unpaid leave. Section 9-132, 6(c) Sick Leave Employees must notify their immediate supervisor of all requests for sick leave before the leave is taken, or not later than twe-2}-hours- fifieen minutes after the beginning of a scheduled workday. Sick leave may only be taken with the approval of the immediate supervisor. 6. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENT #27 FOR THE APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FROM SOLID WASTE ENTERPRISE RETAINED EARNINGS FOR BOND REFUNDING: (The purpose of this amendment is to appropriate funds from retained earnings of the Solid Waste Enterprise Fund for costs associated with bond refunding. Savings will be realized over the remaining life of the refunding. The net savings on the refunding after payment of expenses is $136,143.) 7 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE FY 1999-2000 AUDIT CONTRACT WITH MCLELLAND, RUTHERFORD & MCKENZIE, PA, CPAs IN THE AMOUNT OF $33,400 8. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE JANUARY 4, 2000 MINUTES 9. REQUEST FOR TRANSFER OF THE SOLID WASTE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER TO THE SHERIFF’S DEPT (JAIL BUDGET) AND APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENT #28: (This transfer will allow the sheriff's department to supervise the solid waste officer. All complaints regarding litter, illegal dumping, illegal landfills, and improper transportation of solid waste will be referred to the sheriff's dept. A written agreement will be created between the sheriff's department and solid waste to delineate the responsibilities of each department. The agreement will stipulate that the sheriff's dept. dedicate at least one-full time officer to the enforcement of state, federal, and local litter laws and the solid waste ordinance. The solid waste department will agree to provide a vehicle for the officer and will transfer funds to cover the salary and expenses of one officer. The effective date of this action will be no later than March 1, 2000.) 10. REQUEST FROM WEST IREDELL WATER CORPORATION FOR THE FUNDING OF ONE (1) FIRE HYDRANT TO BE LOCATED ON OLEY ROAD AND FOR THE APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENT #29 TO COVER THE COST OF THE HYDRANT, UP TO $1,500: (The water company has predicted the hydrant will cost between $1,200 - $1,500. The funds will be obtained from the county’s contingency account.) 11. REQUEST FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE SHARON SCHOOL ROAD WATER PROJECT: (On December 21, 1999, approval was given to accept a $216,525 bid from Ronny Turner Construction for the extension of water lines at Sharon School Road. The funds being used for the lines were obtained from a $330,225 grant from the NC Clean Water Fund. The NC Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources has approved an expansion of the project which will be paid by the remaining funds [$69,300]. An amendment to the contract for Ronny Turner Construction is requested. The total amount that will then be paid to the construction company is $285,825. The remaining funds will be used for engineering costs.) (Note: Using $14.25/LF, it is expected that 4,865 LF of additional waterline can be installed.) REQUEST FOR A DECISION REGARDING THE DISPOSAL OF COUNTY SURPLUS LAND LOCATED ON HIGHWAY 150, MOORESVILLE, NC: The county manager said the 4.5 acre tract of surplus land was previously used as the Mooresville Transfer Station. He recommended that a professional survey be done if the board chose to dispose of the property. Attorney Pope was asked which method he recommended for the sale. Pope said different people had different ideas. He said that if a public auction were used, the county would have to make sure it was well advertised. MOTION|by Commissioner Bowles to direct the county manager to undertake a fact-finding mission to determine a disposition method that would achieve the best financial gain for the county. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES OCCURRING ON BOARDS & COMMISSIONS TOWN OF TROUTMAN BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT (1 announcement) ADULT CARE HOME COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE announcement) SOUTH IREDELL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORP. (2 announcements) APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS & COMMISSIONS HAZARDOUS WASTE & LOW LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARD (1 appt.): No nominations were submitted, and Chairman Tice moved] to postpone this appointment until the February 15, 2000 meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. a minated Karen Luther, Chiarman Tice moved] to close the nominations and appoint Luther by acclamation. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. INFORMATION & REFERRAL SERVICE Norma Rife. Chairman Tice i VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Commissioner Fortner m entioned the inc members of the Nursing Home Advisory Board and Maple Leaf ident involving Health Care. Chairman Tice Said the Centr. alina Ombudsman Debi Lee was stil] trying to obtain an answer from the Attorney General’s Office on the Proper way to handle the matter. Tice said representati ves from Centralina had been asked to meet with the nursing home members and the commissioners once an answer was received. Chairman Tice asked Attorne Y Pope if the nursin nember not to trespass on the home n facility property. g home administrator could tell a nursing Pope said he did not know served in the answer. He said it was his understanding the committee administra Just an advisory Capacity. Mr. Pope said he wo tor had to prevent people from entering onto the premises Commissioner Johnson asked P ope if he would also determine if the Centralina Ombudsman was the regulatory authority. meeting for Saturday, € planning staff about growth management. Canceled and rescheduled for an y 19 meeting and meet on Thursday, February 17, 2000 at 6:00 p.m. (South Wing COUNTY MANAGER'S REPORT NCACC District Meeting will be held Wednesday, April 12, 2000, 6:00 p.m., at the ‘cultiral Cones ls Agricultural Center. g that 4 committee of around ten people be established. He mentioned that each commissioner might make {Wo nominations ut the F ebruary 15 meeting. (The Purpose of the committee will be to promote the 2000 Census). S. 143.318.11 (a) (5) and Economic CLOSED SESSION: Citing Property Acquisition - G. to enter into closed session. Development - G.S. 143.318.11(a) (4), Chairman Tice {moved VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. moved to adjourn. Next meeting date ADJOURNMENT: At 9:15 p.m., Chairman Tice the Iredell County Government Center, is Tuesday, February 15, 2000, 5:00 p.m. & & 7:00 p.m., in 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. P i 4 f | ‘ Approved: ¢4cany 1S, AOd gan 6 Moree —_ 7 ST Clerk to the Board VY IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BRIEFING MINUTES FEBRUARY 15, 2000 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in Briefing Session on Tuesday, February 15, 2000, 5:00 p.m., in the Iredell County Government Center (South Wing Conference Room), 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC 28677. Present: Chairman Sara Haire Tice Vice Chairman Steve D. Johnson Tommy E. Bowles Alice T. Fortner Alice M. Stewart Staff Present: County Manager Joel Mashburn, Finance Director Susan Blumenstein, Planning Supervisor William Allison, Solid Waste Director Ron Weatherman, C hief Deputy Rodney Proctor, Tax Collector Joe Ketchie, County Assessor Brent Weisner, Health Director Ray Rabe, DSS Director Don Wall, and Clerk to the Board Jean Moore. CALL TO ORDER by Chairman Tice. DEBI LEE, OMBUDSMAN WITH CENTRALINA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS, DISCUSSES NURSING HOME ADVISORY COMMITTEES: Ombudsman Debi Lee, Lead Regional Ombudsman Lottie Massey, Nursing Home Advisory Committee Members Louise Cook (Chairman) and Ruth Waters attended the meeting. Lee said the nursing committee’s role was to serve as an advocate for patients and their families in the resolvement of problems through negotiation. Ms. Lee said the committee members were supposed to visit the homes quarterly, and the state was mandated to visit at least once per year. Lee said they were not charged with determining if a violation of the statutes had occurred. She said, however, that official complaint visit forms were sent to the state and entered into a tracking system. Ms. Lee said the committee members could report neglect or abuse to the local DSS office, but “protocol” needed to be followed. She continued by saying that if there were suspicions that a patient was being abused, that certainly a report should be made to DSS. She said her agency could not make the homes hire more employees and the ombudsman program was neither a regulatory nor an emergency-type program. Lee continued by saying that if a patient, or family member, complained about something, it was the committee members’ role to try and work through the problem with the facility’s staff. Commissioner Fortner said she had heard that :f complaints were voiced at one particular facility the administrator would say, “If you don’t like the way our home is operated, then you can take your mother somewhere else.” Lee said she couldn’t make the administrators be nice people. She said that if a complaint were made, there was a 30-day transfer/discharge amount of time that had to elapse before the patient was discharged. A question was asked about withholding funds for homes providing poor care. Lee said her program did not initiate this type of action. She said it was the responsibility of the Division of Facility Services to determine when a facility was not up to state and federal regulations in terms of Medicare and Medicaid. Commissioner Stewart questioned how beneficial the committee could be if it had no authority. Lee said that almost 90% of complaints were resolved by using the negotiation method. Stewart mentioned a recent incident where a nursing home administrator had demanded that one committee member not be allowed to return. Lee said that just because one or two members were prevented from returning, it did not mean the others were stopped from making visits. Stewart said the other committee members probably would not want to be subjected to the same type of treatment. Lee stressed that her program was there to resolve issues on the local level. She said, “Realistically in a human service program, nothing is a permanent fix.” Commissioner Johnson asked if Lee could resolve the incident where the administrator had requested committee members not to return. Lee said there was a “non-interference type of statute.” Johnson asked if Lee had communicated this to the administrator. Lee said no. Ms. Lee said there was an absence of policy or protocol on how to handle the incident. She said a letter had been sent to the Division on Aging in Raleigh asking for direction. Lee also mentioned that Centralina Director Lee Armour would be asking the Council of Government’s Lead Regional Association for a directive. Johnson asked Lee if she would try to resolve the matter. Lee said she would try to assist, but she didn’t know what the “common law” was as far as trespassing. Fortner said she did not want the county’s committee members “to get the run around” in the matter. Stewart added that whatever Lee came up with the nursing home administrator, that she did not want it to include any type of dismissal clause for any of the committee members. Fortner agreed, and she praised the committee members for their work. DSS Director Don Wall acknowledged that complaints had been made against the facility being discussed. He said the adult protective services unit was investigating. Mrs. Waters then spoke and summarized how she remembered the visit to the facility where the administrator had asked her not to return. Mrs. Cook also spoke. She mentioned that she and Waters had went to the facility after they had received a complaint about the shortage of adequate staff. REQUEST FOR PERMISSION TO WRITE-OFF PAST DUE SOLID WASTE ACCOUNTS: Solid Waste Director Weatherman requested to write off s¢ven accounts that totaled $2,247.05. Commissioner Fortner asked if the state had made a decision about using “fluff” as a daily cover. Weatherman said tests were currently being done. He said that if state approval were given, a proposal would be submitted to the commissioners. REQUEST FROM THE SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT FOR APPROVAL OF FUND TRANSFERS: Chief Deputy Proctor explained fund transfer requests involving the commissary fund and the drug seizure fund. Since one of the transfers involved the replacement of two dogs in the K-9 unit. Commissioner Bowles asked what happened to the animals when they were retired from service. Proctor said they were normally sold to the handlers through private negotiation. the airport would be more accommodating for costlier airplanes. He said it had been mentioned that an $8 million plane might locate at the facility. The larger planes will bring in more tax revenues. Johnson cautioned that several years from now, there would probably be a push to establish an airport authority. It said that in general, authorities were probably good. However, the county 2 would more than likely be asked for capital improvement funds. Then, the authority would want the tax money to go back into its own budget. OTHER: Commissioner Bowles said he understood there was a child abuse case that might be receiving media attention in the next few days. He also mentioned that several residents living off Woodbridge Lane in Mooresville were seeking road improvements. It was explained that the only assistance the county had ever given, pertaining to roads, was with paving. However, the paving was done only if the roads were on the state maintained list. ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Tice adjourned the briefing session at 6:40 p.m. ? Approved: hese 7 2000 Uy, #C C721 Sew F a Clerk to the Board | IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MINUTES FEBRUARY 15, 2000 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on Tuesday, February 15, 2000, 7:00 p.m., in the Iredell County Government Center (Commissioners’ Meeting Room), 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC 28677. Present: Chairman Sara Haire Tice Vice Chairman Steve D. Johnson Tommy E. Bowles Alice T. Fortner Alice M. Stewart Staff Present: County Manager Joel Mashburn, County Attorney Bill Pope, Finance Director Susan Blumenstein, Planning Supervisor William Allison, and Clerk to the Board Jean Moore. CALL TO ORDER by Chairman Tice. INVOCATION by Commissioner Bowles. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ADJUSTMENTS OF THE AGENDA: |MOTION) by Chairman Tice to adjust the agenda by the following revisions. Additions: @Request from Department of Transportation for the Abandonment Approval of a Portion of SR 2172 Carl Austin Road @Request for Approval to Transfer Funds from the ECOM Department to the Law Enforcement Department & Approval of Budget Amendment #33 ©Closed Sessions for the Purpose of Discussing Property Acquisition- G.S. 143-318.11 (a) (5) and Personnel-G.S. 143-318.11 (a) (6) VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. APPOINTMENTS BEFORE THE BOARD MR. DAVID PRESSLY, JR., IN REFERENCE TO PERMISSION TO DISINTER, MOVE, AND REINTER GRAVES LOCATED IN AN ABANDONED BURIAL GROUND (The site is north of I-40 and east of US 21 on property owned by Pressly.): Mr. Pressly said he was seeking board concurrence to move an abandoned burial ground from one area on his property to another. The entire process would take place on the same tract of land. He said G.S. 65-13 allowed for this type of request, but it had to be done with the governing unit’s approval and under the supervision of the health department. Pressly said he would abide by all of the legal requirements, and the procedure would be done with dignity and respect. Pressly said an assumption had been made that the burial ground may have been for slaves during the 1800s. In addition, itinerants passing through Statesville may have been buried at the site. The Iredell County Historical Properties Commission has advised that Mt. Stirling Plantation was once located in the area. An 1800s census has indicated the owners of the plantation had 90 slaves. Pressley said the Water Treatment Plant for the City of Statesville is now located at what was once the home place for the plantation owners. Commissioner Johnson said he assumed that Mr. Pressly would be responsible for the expenses involved in the disinterment and reinterment, and the health department would just be on hand to insure that everything was carried out according to the statutes. | Pressly said this was correct. Commissioner Bowles asked if the graves had actually been found or if they were just suspected. Pressly said they were just suspected. He said that archaeologists from Wake Forest University had looked at the site and Said there were certain characteristics of a burial ground. There were small stones in the area, and there were other clues. Pressly said that in Judeo- Christian burials of the 18" and 19% centuries, people were buried in a symmetrical east-west axis (head of the body towards the west). He said a probe would be used to locate burial pits. MOTION} by Commissioner Johnson to grant Mr. Pressly’s request to disinter, move, and reinter graves located in an abandoned burial ground and to desi gnate Health Director Ray Rabe as the health official to supervise the procedure. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. DR. JULIA WILLIAMS, IREDELL-STATESVILLE SCHOOL SYSTEM, IN REFERENCE TO A REQUEST FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF FUNDS FOR LAKE of accepting bids for the site package, and this work was anticipated to be completed by summer. Construction on the building would then be started and would be well underway by fall. Commissioner Stewart asked how much of the $3.2 million would be needed for the site preparation work. Wiiliams said the bid on the site package was close to $1 million. She said that close to a half a million had been spent, thus far, and another $200-$400 would be paid between now and summer. She said about $2 million would be spent, altogether, between now and summer. Commissioner Stewart asked County Finance Director Blumenstein when the bonds would be ready. Stewart asked if the $3.2 million was in investments. Blumenstein said it was invested. She said the $3.2 million was approved in the current year’s budget in the 4.5 cent tax that was added for school capital last spring. Mrs. Blumenstein about 6.10. She said there were Staggered investments, and about $15 million was in the N.C. Capital Management Trust. She said specific appropriations were not invested - - it was done on a pooled method. Stewart asked the county’s shortest term for investments. Commissioner Johnson said he was understanding the school system’s request would not adversely affect the county’s fund balance. Blumenstein said that was correct - - it would not. Commissioner Bowles said he wanted to insure that if the request were granted, that there be some assurance the funds would be used for the high school. Dr. Williams said the funds would be designated for the high school. She said the commissioners would have to give approval before the funds were used for any other purpose. (A budget amendment would be needed.) Stewart asked why the $3.2 was being requested if the school officials did not anticipate \ spending more than $2 million before the bonds were issued. Williams said the request was “up to the amount of $3,283.711.00.” Dr. Williams said she didn’t anticipate the high school would need the entire amount. MOTION] by Chairman Tice to grant the advancement of up to $3,283.711 for Lake Norman High School until the time of the COPs debt issue. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Commissioner Fortner asked if the Mooresville system had requested its share of the money. Blumenstein said the Mooresville System had not requested its amount of $586,764. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS REQUEST FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE ABANDONMENT OF A PORTION OF SR 2172 CARL AUSTIN ROAD: Planning Supervisor Allison said the Department of Transportation was petitioning to abandon a portion of the referenced road. He said that initially the owner of the property (Statesville Auto Auction) had requested that the cul de sac located in front of the Richard Ladd property be abandoned. However, after consultation with the nei ghbors, it was decided the abandonment would ' | be better situated 200 ft. north into the auto auction property. Allison said the planning staff had found the request to be in order. MOTION] by Commissioner Johnson to approve the abandonment of a portion of SR 2172 Carl Austin Road as requested in a letter from the Department of Transportation dated F ebruary 10, 2000, and as amended from the initial request dated December 22, 1999. P VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. MOTION] by Commissioner Johnson to approve the following eleven (11) consent agenda items. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. : | | | | , TAX COLLECTOR’S PRESENTATION OF THE UNPAID 1999-2000 TAXES THAT ARE LIENS ON REAL PROPERTY AND REQUEST FOR AN ADVERTISING DATE: Tax Collector Joe Ketchie delivered a computerized listing of the 1999-00 real property liens at the briefing session. The advertising date will be March 22, 2000. 2 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE JANUARY 2000 REFUNDS & RELEASES: Releases for the month of January, 2000 $287,752.05 County 242,705.02 Solid Waste Fees 1,362.00 E. Alexander Co. Fire #1 1.04 Shepherd’s Fire #2 213.26 Mt. Mourne Fire #3 149.32 All County Fire #4 22,921.29 Statesville 8,334.41 Statesville Downtown 0 Mooresville 11,130.93 Mooresville Downtown 0 Mooresville School 863.68 Harmony 3.80 Troutman 67.30 Love Valley 0 Refunds for the month of January, 2000 12,110.08 County 8,282.73 Solid Waste Fees 120.00 E. Alexander Co. Fire #1 0 Shepherd’s Fire # 2 28.17 Mt. Mourne Fire #3 65.29 All County Fire #4 1,196.70 Statesville 637.22 Statesville Downtown 0 Mooresville 1,564.38 Mooresville Downtown 0 Mooresville School 215.59 Harmony 0 Troutman 0 Love Valley 0 3, REQUEST FOR PERMISSION TO ALLOW A HIGHER LEAVE RATE ACCRUAL FOR TRACY JACKSON, EMS DIRECTOR: It was approved for Mr. Jackson to accrue ten hours of vacation leave a month instead of the entry level of 6.67. This will allow him to take three weeks of vacation a year instead of two weeks. 4. REQUEST FOR PERMISSION TO WRITE-OFF PAST DUE SOLID WASTE ACCOUNTS: The accounts to be written off are: Flex Tech, Charlotte, NC > sflo Garland Construction, Statesville, NC 171.19 Thompson’s Earth Works, Mooresville, NC 197.40 Waldo Builders, Mooresville NC 58.15 The Potting Shed, Troutman, NC 30.94 Eric’s Grading & Hauling, Statesville, NC 992.68 CFI Enterprises, Greensboro, NC 419.38 Total $2,247.05 | a REQUEST FROM THE SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT FOR APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING FUND TRANSFERS AND APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENT #30: (From Commissary Fund) 1. $10,500.00 - To purchase 25 additional tire deflation devices. 2. $11,250.00 - To allow installation of a commercial grade floor finish in selected areas of the new jail build'ag. 3. $2,050.00 - To purchase two hand held bar code scanners and chargers. (From Drug Seizure Fund) 1. $19,900.00 - To purchase and train two K-9 Units. 2. $1,150.00- To purchase a Premier K-9 Automatic Door Opening System. 3. $3,095.00 - To purchase a “Golden Eagle” Radar Unit. 4. $4,700.00 - To purchase an “Eyewitness In-Car Video C amera” System. 6. REQUEST FOR ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION THAT WILL ALLOW A RETIRING LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER TO PURCHASE HIS SERVICE REVOLVER & PERMISSION FOR THE RETIREE TO RETAIN HIS SERVICE BADGE: RESOLUTION REGARDING BADGE AND SIDE ARM OF DEPUTY THOMAS E. HOKE WHEREAS, Thomas E. Hoke has served as a Deputy in the Iredell County Sheriff's Office and has, upon his retirement, requested to be permitted to retain his badge and to purchase his service side arm. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Commissioners of Iredell County, that said badge be awarded to Deputy Hoke at no cost and that his side arm be sold to him for the sum of One Dollar ($1.00), as provided in G.S. 20-187.2. One (1) Glock, 40 Caliber Pistol Model 22, S/N ALF-230 - REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENT #31 TO RECOGNIZE REVENUE RECEIVED FROM INSURANCE CLAIMS & FOR APPROPRIATION TO COUNTY DEPARTMENTS 8. REQUEST FROM HEALTH DEPT. FOR APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENT #32 FOR THE ACCEPTANCE OF A MONETARY DONATION TO BE USED FOR THE PURCHASE OF BICYCLE HELMETS AND OTHER COMMUNITY AWARENESS ITEMS: During the agenda briefing, the health director said the Kiwanis Club had donated $1500 to be used, in some manner, for children and safety. The health staff has proposed a “Bicycle Rodeo” to be held in May. The event will target children 5-13 years old and will allow them to ride their bicycles through a series of safety exercises. 9. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE JANUARY 21, 2000 WINTER PLANNING SESSION MINUTES & THE FEBRUARY 1, 2000 MINUTES 10. REQUEST FROM THE STATESVILLE AIRPORT COMMISSION FOR ADDITIONAL FUNDING: The commissioners agreed to designate $45,000 for the next six years for airport transportation improvements (TIP). It was also agreed that any unused portion of the money, at the end of each fiscal year, would revert to a Capital Reserve Account designated to be used only for the referenced airport transportation improvements. (The City of Statesville has also agreed to the same monetary request. The $270,000 from the city and the $270,000 from the county will go towards a ten percent local match for a grant. The grant funds are from aviation fuel user fees.) The following time table was shared by the airport commission for the TIP. 3 TOTAL LOCAL FY 2001 1. Land Acquisition (for Runway Extension and Runway Safety Azea) 309,000 30,900 2. Construct Runway Extension and Runway Safety Area - Phase I** 800,000 80,000 (**Widen existing runway safety area, preliminary grading of 1,109,000 110,900 ultimate runway extension & runway safety area) FY 2002 1. Construct Runway Extension and Runway Safety Area - Phase II** 2,350,000 235,000 (**Finish grading of ultimate runway safety area, pave and light runway 2,350,000 235,000 extension, relocate localizer) FY 2003 1. Approach Lighting System (MALSR/RAIL) 325,000 32,500 2. Partial Parallel Taxiway (East) to Runway 10-28 294.000 147,000 619,000 179,500 11. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENT #33 WHICH WILL ALLOW FOR THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM THE ECOM DEPT. TO THE LAW ENFORCEMENT DEPT. FOR THE PURCHASE OF A STATIONARY GENERATOR TO BE LOCATED AT THE LAW ENFORCEMENT BUILDING: (The amount to be transferred is $21,500.) END OF CONSENT AGENDA------------------------------------ ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES OCCURRING ON BOARDS & COMMISSIONS JUVENILE CRIME PREVENTION COUNCIL (The council would like for Attorney Arris King to be appointed to the JCPC.) APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS & COMMISSIONS HAZARDOUS WASTE & LOW LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARD (1 appt.): No nominations were submitted and Chairman Tice moved] to postpone the appointment until the March 7 meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. TOWN OF TROUTMAN BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT (1 appt.): Commissioner Fortner nominated Keith Kelly for a reappointment. Chairman Tice |moved] to close the nominations and appoint Kelly by acclamation. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. ADULT CARE HOME COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE (1 appt.): No nominations were submitted, and Chairman Tice |moved] to postpone the appointment until the March 7 meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. SOUTH IREDELL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORP. (2 appts.): In accordance with the SICDC bylaws, Commissioner Bowles nominated the Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners, Sara Haire Tice, and the Iredell County Manager, Joel Mashburn. Chairman Ticelmoved to close the nominations and appoint the chairman of the board of commissioners (Tice) and the county manager (Mashburn) by acclamation. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. CENSUS 2000 COMPLETE COUNT COMMITTEE (10 a ts.): Chairman Tice nominated Sandy McCurdy. No further nominations were submitted. MOTION} by Commissioner Johnson to ¢ lose the nominations, elect McCurdy by acclamation, and to postpone the other nine appointm ents until the March 7 meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. CRIMINAL JUSTICE PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM COMMITTEE (CJPP): Commissioner Johnson |moved] to suspend the rules of procedure, regarding the announcements of vacancies on committees, and to nominate/appoint Dennis Blackerby (adult probation officer) and Joe Crosswhite (attorney) to the CJPP Committee. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. COUNTY MANAGER "S REPORT: Mashburn updated the board on the following three items, 1. The Mooresville Transfer Station landscaping has been completed. 2. A public hearing has been scheduled for February 17, 2000, in Mooresville regarding a possible rezoning near the vacant site that once housed Lowrance Hospital/Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. 3. The Rowan County Board of Commissioners will discuss Iredell’s monetary assistance request regarding the Third Creek Watersheds during an upcoming retreat. CLOSED SESSIONS: Citing Property Acquisition-G.S. 143-318.11 (a) (5) and Personnel-G.S. 143-318.11] (a) (6), Chairman Tice |moved] to enter into closed session. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0 RETURN TO OPEN SESSION (9:00 p.m.) MOTION] by Chairman Tice to increase th effective February 15, 2000. € county manager’s salary by two percent (2%) VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Tice lmoved 17, 2000, 6:00 p.m., in the South Wing Conference R. 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC. to adjourn the meeting until Thursday, February oom of the Iredell C ounty Government Center, VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Approved: Wah , . Avie aul, Vie a ee p L Clerk to the Board IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS CONTINUATION OF WINTER PLANNING SESSION FEBRUARY 17, 2000 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met on Tuesday, February 17, 2000, at 6:00 p.m., inthe Iredell County Government Center (South Wing Conference Room), 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC 28677. The purpose of the meeting was to continue discussions in reference to growth management. Present: Chairman Sara Haire Tice Vice Chairman Steve D. Johnson Tommy E. Bowles Alice T. Fortner Alice M. Stewart Staff Present: County Manager Joel Mashburn, Finance Director Susan Blumenstein, Inspections & Planning Director Lynn Niblock, Planning Supervisor William Allison, Planner Lindsey Hobbs, and Clerk to the Board Jean Moore. Approximately twenty individuals, consisting of media representatives, realtors, two individuals from the South Iredell Concerned Citizens group, and employees from the health department, also attended. Chairman Tice called the meeting to order. The inspections and planning staff advised that at the January 21, 2000 Winter Planning Session, the Board had asked for additional information about the following topics. Joint Planning Program with other Jurisdictions Adequate Public Facilities Ordinances Residential Lot Sizes Special Use Permits for Larger Subdivisions Mobile Home Appearance Criteria Provisions “ever JOINT PLANNING PROGRAM WITH OTHER JURISDICTIONS Niblock said the county hosted a meeting with the planners from Mooresville and Statesville on February 15. In addition, Troutman Town Manager A.J. Barghoti attended. The planner from Davidson had intended to come but was sick on the meeting date. Mr. Niblock said the meeting was productive, and the group hoped to meet on a quarterly basis. ADEQUATE PUBLIC FACILITIES (APF) ORDINANCES Hobbs said an impartial measuring tool had to be in place when using an APF. He said the most critical factors in working with APF ordinances seemed to be schools and roads. Mr. Hobbs said there were 750 subdivision lots waiting to be recorded. He said this was not counting the Morrison’s Plantation subdivision (1,700 units), which would probably have enough children to fill an entire school. Hobbs distributed several handouts. They involved the local schools and roads. One handout was an example of an APF provision/ordinance written for the county. Commissioner Bowles asked if an APF would manage growth or just direct it to another location within the county. Hobbs said it depended on what was being built. Commissioner Johnson asked if litigation had occurred in the counties with APF ordinances about schools not being built. Hobbs said to his knowledge no lawsuits had been filed in reference to schools not being Doug Madison, an audience member, asked wha t happened if two com wanted to build in the same area. He asked which one w peting developers ould be chosen. Hobbs said it would be the one that received approval first. county didn’t get the develope TS to initially put some mone complained about Brawley Sc €w school. She also hool Road and the traffic hazards. Hobbs said the Morrison’s plantation project was in the It was explained that the Department of Transportation was w Town of Mooresville’s jurisdiction, to widen the road, but it would take some time before the tra orking on acquiring the ri Commissioner Johnson said that in order for the APF Ordinance to be beneficial, the municipalities had to Participate. Hobbs agreed. Niblock said the municipalities would see Some advantages if an APF ordinance were approved. would deprive People from homes, and it would hurt peop for a living. Commissioner Bowles asked how an APF ordinance would impact a young couple who had been given a lot by a relative. Said the meeting was being held to discuss growth management. She ged growth.” Fortner Said she wanted growt hinan orderly fashion and agreed that traffic would be one of the main issues. RESIDENTIAL LOT SIZES Allison passed out handouts and mentioned the lot size requirements of Catawba and Cabarrus Counties, ortner asked how much Open space wou development. Allison said the county trend towards more Open space did not have a requirement. He said, however, there semed to be a SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR LARGER SUBDIVISIONS County Manager Mashburn asked how many counties required sidewalks and guttering. Commissioner Stewart said the board needed to Protect all citizens - - jt couldn’t pick and choose a group here and there. Bowles asked how the transfer of rights provision was established. Hobbs said enabling legislation would be needed. Commissioner Bowles mentioned the fire that Occurred in 1998 at a stump dump in Mooresville. He asking if the planning staff would review the Possibility of leaving stumps at construction sites. Bowles said that any elimination of truck traffic would help. Clerk to the Board | | } | | | | IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BRIEFING MINUTES MARCH 7, 2000 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in Briefing Session on Tuesday, March 7, 2000, 5:00 p.m., in the Iredell County Government Center (South Wing Conference Room), 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC 28677. Present: Chairman Sara Haire Tice Vice Chairman Steve D. Johnson Tommy E. Bowles Alice T. Fortner Alice M. Stewart Staff Present: County Manager Joel Mashburn, Finance Director Susan Blumenstein, Planning Supervisor William Allison, Inspections Director Lynn Niblock, Planner Lindsey Hobbs, Health Director Ray Rabe, Chief Deputy Rodney Proctor, DSS Director Don Wall, and Clerk to the Board Jean Moore. CALL TO ORDER by Chairman Tice. DISCUSSION ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: (1) REZONING CASE #0002-02 (2) ADEQUATE PUBLIC FACILITIES ORDINANCES AND (3) APPEARANCE STANDARDS FOR MOBILE HOMES: Planning Supervisor Allison said there was little opposition to the rezoning request on the agenda. The request is for a tract of property to be rezoned from Residential Agricultural to Highway Business. He said two individuals had inquired about decreased tax value on rental property if the rezoning were approved. Allison told the individuals he did not feel the rezoning would affect their properties. Adequate Public Facilities (APF) Ordinance: Allison said the APF information was shared with the planning board on March 1, 2000. He said the planning board members did not make many comments. Commissioner Bowles asked if package treatment plant permits were issued by the state. Niblock said the regulatory authority was the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). This agency issues the construction and discharge permits. Niblock said his office would issue the zoning permit. Commissioner Johnson asked if the state had to issue a permit before anything else. Niblock said there would have to be authorization to construct from DENR. Chairman Tice asked if the status on the new treatment plant (Hwy. 150) had changed. Niblock said he didn’t know of any changes. He said the builder was waiting on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for an easement. (Currently, Duke Power has not secured a permit from FERC.) Mobile Home Appearance Standards: Niblock said he recently shared information with the Foothills Manufactured Housing Association about proposed manufactured housing appearance standards. He said the mobile home representatives only had problems with two items. One was the 60 ft. minimum length standard. The other was the six-inch eave and raker requirement on single-wide homes. Niblock said the shortest single-wide was 56 feet. He said the mobile home dealers would be agreeable to a minimum length of 55 ft. Commissioner Stewart asked how the staff came up with the proposed 60 ft. Niblock said several area ordinances were reviewed, e.g., Catawba, Gaston and Forysth. He continued by saying that double-wide homes were delivered with an eave, but not single-wides. Allison said the RU-R zoning required the six-inch eave requirement, however, single-wide homes were not allowed in these areas. Commissioner Fortner asked the advantages of having an overhang on homes. Niblock said an overhang would help with water drainage, but the primary benefit was esthetics. Commissioner Bowles said he had housing concerns for young married couples. He said he wanted to make sure there was affordable housing for them, and that they would not be confronted with too many extra expenses. ‘ Commissioner Johnson said he did not think the six-inch eave requirement was necessary. It was the consenus of the board to develop an appearance standard ordinance using the handout delivered by Niblock with the following exceptions. 1. The minimum footage to be used for single-wide homes will be fifty-five (55) feet. 2. The minimum footage to be used for multi-sectional homes will be forty (40) feet. 3. The six-inch (6") eave and raker requirement for single-wides shall be deleted. (The multi-sectional requirement will remain the same.) Mrs. Fortner said she was concerned about green space. She said more open spaces in the county were needed for the ecology. Mr. Johnson said he was concerned about the potential for sewer problems in average-sized homes (1800 sq. ft.) on half-acre lots. In addition to the manufacturing housing appearance standards, it was the consensus of the board to allow the staff to work on: 1. Increasing lot sizes to one acre in locations where water sewer is not available and to require a 20,000 sq. ft. lot where water sewer is available. 2. Discuss with the health department a possible provision about proper drain fill. ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT - OFF-PREMISES SIGNS: Allison distributed a handout describing a proposal to allow small businesses and home occupations the ability to give some type of direction to their sites when located off a primary highway. (This matter will be addressed at the March 21 meeting.) REQUEST FROM DSS FOR INCREASED VACATION ACCRUAL RATES FOR THREE NEW EMPLOYEES (transfer of years of experience from other governmental agencies): DSS Director Wall said three new employees were requesting higher vacation leave rate accruals due to past employment with other governmental agencies. Wall recommended approval of the three requests. The county manager suggested amendments to the personnel policy to automatically allow this type of request. He said the policy would need to be commensurate with what was already ! allowed by the county - - no one would be allowed to transfer a higher rate than what was already in the policy. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENT #35 FOR THE TRANSFER OF DRUG SEIZURE FUNDS TO BE USED FOR: 1. Digital Camera Surveillance System - $16,500 2. Keypad Monitor Alarm System - $900 3. Funds for the Alarm System Monitoring for Period Extending from March 2000 - June 30, 2001 - $304 4. Leasing of a Dictaphone Dictation System - $9,000 (For period extending from March 2000 until June 30, 2001) Chief Deputy Proctor explained the proposed acquisitions/leases. Since two of the items will be leased, a question was asked about the future availability of seized funds. Proctor said he and the finance director had discussed the matter. He predicted that adequate seized funds would be available in 15 months to continue the leases. DISCUSSION/DECISION REGARDING THE MOORESVILLE/SOUTH IREDELL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE’S PROPOSAL TO CONTRACT WITH A COMPANY assist with $1,000. Commissioner Stewart asked why the study could not wait until the 2000 census was completed. She said the proposed study would be using 1990 census data and the material would be obsolete. Chairman Tice said it was her understanding the company would provide an update when the new census material was available. The county manager said he understood the 2000 census data would not be released until 2001. It will slowly be shared from 2001 through 2003. Commissioner Stewart asked what the South-Iredell C ommunity Development Corporation was supposed to be doing with its annual appropriation by the county. The county manager said the funds were for economic development. REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE FROM THE STATE IN REFERENCE TO A POSSIBLE ABANDONED BURIAL GROUND: Commissioner Bowles said he recently was advised of a possible burial site on property being developed near the intersection of Triplett Road and Hwy. 801. he county manager said he was requesting permission to write a letter to the state archaeologist for assistance in determining if the area was an actual burial site. A question was asked as to whether the state would charge for the service. Commissioner Bowles said no financial commitment had been pledged by the county. He said he had explained this to the citizen. ~ } Approved: Gu 1gh Al Xbo0 é ee lerk to the Board iJ oe Mahan Lee a IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MINUTES MARCH 7, 2000 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners 2000, 7:00 p.m., in the Iredell County Government South Center Street, Statesville, NC 28677. met in Regular Session on Tuesday, March 7, Center (Commissioners’ Meeting Room), 200 Present: Chairman Sara Haire Tice Vice Chairman Steve D. Johnson Tommy E. Bowles Alice T. Fortner Alice M. Stewart Staff Present: Director Susan Blumenst Moore. County Manager Joel Mashburn, C ounty Attorney Bill Pope, Finance ein, Planning Supervisor William Allison, and Clerk to the Board Jean CALL TO ORDER by Chairman Tice. INVOCATION by Vice Chairman Johnson. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ADJUSTMENTS OF THE AGENDA: [MOTION by the following revisions. Addition: Request for Assistance from the State of North Carolina (Archaeology Reference to a Possible Abandoned Burial Ground at the Intersection o and Hwy. 801. Request for Approval of a Recommendation Regarding the Disposal of C ounty Property Located on Highway 150, Mooresville (old transfer station site) by Chairman Tice to adjust the agenda Dept.) in f Triplett Road VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. PRESENTATION OF SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS & AWARDS RECOGNITION OF IREDELL COUNTY RETIREES: RECOGNITION OF FOUR IREDELL COUNTY RETIREES . Foy L. Frye - Retiree of the Solid Waste Department . Thomas E. Hoke - Retiree of the Sheriff's Department . Carroll B. Starrette - Retiree of the EMS Department . Arthur A. Waugh, Retiree of the Inspections Department — sicsettsecensseeineeremesiiassnetneetD > Wh APPOINTMENTS BEFORE THE BOARD REQUEST FROM THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM (CJPP) COMMITTEE FOR APPROVAL TO APPLY FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR THE CONTINUATION OF THE IREDELL COUNTY DAY REPORTING CENTER: James Smallings, the case manager for the day reporting center, said the CJPP Committee recently met and voted to recommend the continuation of the center. The committee also recommended for the county to allow the request for state funding. The same funding request of $134,268 will be sent to the state for FY 2000-01. Similar to what has been done in the past, the county will contract with Appropriate Punishment Options to administer the reporting center. MOTION] by Commissioner Johnson to grant the CJPP Committee’s request to allow an application to be sent to the state for funds in the amount of $134,268 for the continuation of the Iredell Day Reporting Center and permission for the county manager to sign the contract with Appropriate Punishment Options. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. PUBLIC HEARING Chairman Tice declared the meeting to be in public hearing session. REQUEST FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE IREDELL COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT PLAN & A REZONING FROM RA, RESIDENTIAL AGRICULTURAL TO HB, HIGHWAY BUSINESS DISTRICT (James N. & Ruth Blackwelder Trustees, Wade D. Blackwelder, Dwight L. & Wanda B. Curley and Jerry Wayne & Teresa Turner Properties located on Turnersburg Hwy/US 21): Planning Supervisor Allison said the applicant (Farren Shoaf) and the owners of the properties were requesting approval of a rezoning from RA to HB. The properties are located on Turnersburg Highway/US 21; more specifically described as PIN# 4757-21-5890, 4757-32-0079, 4757-21-2718, and 4757-22-9662. Surrounding land use includes: a prison, day care, rural home occupations (SR 11), home occupations/grading contractor (SR10), vacant areas, and residential areas. Allison said that since the property adjoins a prison camp, and other related businesses and home occupations, that extending the commercial land use designation further north might be worth reviewing. On February 2, 2000, the planning board unanimously recommended amending the Land Development Plan and approval of the rezoning. No one else spoke regarding the request. Chairman Tice adjourned the public hearing. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. MOTION] by Commissioner Stewart to amend the Iredell County Land Development Plan in reference te the rezoning request of Case #0002-2. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. MOTION |by Commissioner Fortner to approve the rezoning request of Case #0002-2 from Rural Agricultural to Highway Business. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. MOTION|by Commissioner Johnson to approve the following six (6) consent agenda items. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. he REQUEST FROM DSS FOR INCREASED VACATION ACCRUAL RATES FOR THREE NEW EMPLOYEES (transfer of years of experience from other governmental agencies): During the agenda briefing, DSS Director Wall recommended increased vacation accrual rates for the following three new employees. Cindy Fox: Due to past employment with the Iredell Clerk of Court’s Office (11 yrs.), to increase her accrual rate to 12 hours per month instead of the entry level of 6.67 hours. Sharon Keller: Due to past employment with the City of Statesville (7 yrs.), and the Iredell Clerk of Court’s Office (3 yrs/3 months), to increase her accrual rate to 12 hours per month instead of the entry level of 6.67 hours. 2 Cathy Wiles: Due to past employment with Iredell DSS (6 yrs.), Guilford County DSS (4 months) and Forsyth County DSS (1 year), to increase her accrual rate to 10 hours per month instead of the entry level of 6.67 hours. 2. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENT #34 TO RECOGNIZE PART OF THE.01 SALES TAX RECEIVED AS A RESULT OF AN AUDIT BY THE BOB SEGAL FIRM & APPROPRIATION TO LINE ITEMS: The finance director said in the agenda briefing that the Segal firm had been hired to review the county’s finances for cost reduction items. The audit firm discovered that sales taxes for Iredell Memorial Hospital had not been returned to the county. After the necessary appropriations to the municipalities, the county’s net profit will be $29,030. 3 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENT #35 FOR THE TRANSFER OF DRUG SEIZURE FUNDS TO BE USED FOR: 1. Digital Camera Surveillance System - $16,500 2. Keypad Monitor Alarm System - $900 3. Funds for the Alarm System Monitoring for Period Extending from March 2000 - June 30, 2001 - $304 4. Leasing of a Dictaphone Dictation System from March 2000 - June 30, 2001 - $9,000 4. REQUEST FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF BB&T GOVERNMENTAL FINANCE & WACHOVIA SECURITIES AS CO-MANAGERS OF THE COPS DEBT ISSUE & FOR THE COPS DISTRIBUTION BETWEEN THE MANAGERS TOBE AT 710% FIRST UNION AND 15% FOR EACH CO-MANAGER (First Union was approved as the managing underwriter in January.) Ss. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE FEBRUARY 15 & 17, 2000 MIN UTES 6. REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE FROM THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA (ARCHAEOLOGY DEPT.) IN REFERENCE TO A POSSIBLE ABANDONED BURIAL GROUND AT THE INTERSECTION OF TRIPLETT ROAD AND HIGHWAY 801 REQUEST FOR DISCUSSION/DECISION IN REFERENCE TO UPCOMING MEETING TIMES/DATES 1. Discussion on the Tuesday, May 2, 2000 Meeting Date/Time. (This is Primary Election Day.) MOTION| by Commissioner Fortner to hold the first meeting in May of 2000 on Monday, May 1, 2000 at 5:00 p.m.(Briefing Session/ South Wing Conference Room) and 7:00 p.m. (Regular Meeting/Commissioners’ Meeting Room) in the Iredell County Government Center. (The May 2, 2000 meeting will be canceled.) VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. 2. Discussion on the Tuesday, July 4, 2000 Meeting Date MOTION] by Commissioner Stewart to cancel the first and third Tuesday meetings in July of 2000 and, instead, to hold a meeting on Tuesday, July 11, 2000, at 5:00 p.m. (Briefing Session in the South Wing Conference Room) and 7:00 p.m. (Regular Meeting in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room) of the Iredell County Government Center. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 9. nominated Attorney Arris King. Chairman Tice by acclamation. nominations were submitted, and Chairman Tic March 21 meeting. r the new close-security facility. He TS wanted any comments to be made to the state office about the decision. The commissioners did not request follow-up. APRIL 12, 2000, AT THE AGRICULTU commissioners, the county manager, and fi N five RAL BUILDING, STATESVILLE, NC: All nance director will attend the district meeting. ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES OCCURRING ON BOARDS & COMMISSIONS ADULT CARE HOME COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE (1 announcement) ANIMAL GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE (1 announcement) HAZARDOUS WASTE & LOW. LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARD (5 announcem ents) HISTORIC PROPERTIES COMMISSION (1 announcement) NURSING HOME ADVISORY BOARD (i announcement) APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS & COMMISSIONS JUVENILE CRIME PREVENTION COUNCIL (1 appt.): Commissioner Johnson moved) to close the nominations and appoint King VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. HAZARDOUS WASTE & LOW LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARD (1 appt.): Chairman Tice moved Commissioner Fortner nominated Chris Shoobridge. ions and appoint Shoobridge by acclamat to close the nominat ion. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. ADULT CARE HOME COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE (1 appt.): No € Imoved to postpone the appointment until the VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. CENSUS 2000 COMPLETE COUNT COMMITTEE (9 appts.): Commissioner Fortner nominated Wendy Cooley. No further nominations were submitted, and Chairman Tice |moved| to appoint Cooley by acclamation, and to postpone the remaining eight appointments until the March 21 meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 9. (Note: A few days after the meeting, it was determined by the planning supervisor that this committee would not be necessary after all. Pamphlets and flyers about the upcoming census have already been distributed.) NEW BUSINESS NURSING HOME ADVISORY COMMITTEE: Chairman Tice said a county citizen (Diane Malz) had approached her about becoming a member of the nursing advisory committee. Mrs. Tice said the committee currently had 9 members, but it could have up to 13 members. Commissioner Stewart then said that Mrs. Rachel Edwards had inquired about serving on the same committee. MOTION|by Chairman Tice to suspend the rules of procedure, regarding announcements of appointments, and to appoint Diane Malz and Rachel Edwards to the nursing home advisory committee. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. UNFINISHED BUSINESS DISCUSSION ON FIRE HYDRANTS: Commissioner Johnson said he understood Iredell Water Company planned to install some water lines. He said he would like the water companies to talk with the Fire Tax District Board (FTDB) when they planned line extensions. Johnson said he thought the FTDB members could help in determining where fire hydrants should be placed. Johnson asked if Commissioner Stewart would discuss the matter at an upcoming FTDB meeting. Commissioner Stewart said the suggestion had been discussed in the past. She said someone needed to make sure the hydrants were accurately installed and at the correct places. Mrs. Stewart said the water companies needed to provide some type of map showing where the hydrants needed to be placed; especially in very rural areas. Commissioners Bowles agreed the FTDB would have a better idea as to where the hydrants should be placed, especially since the members had conversations with the various fire chiefs. He said that, typically, in municipal supply areas, hydrants were placed every | 000 ft. Bowles said the rural areas needed to be selectively looked at as far as intersections. It was the consensus of the board to direct Commissioner Stewart to discuss the matter with the FTDB. Commissioner Stewart said the commissioners needed to address the debt reduction plan for the fire departments. She said that in the past, there had been some discussion about using some fire tax money to fund a position, or a part-time position, to assist in this effort. The FTDB has determined that it would not be a wise decision to fund a full-time position. Commissioner Fortner asked where a person would be stationed. Mashburn said his recommendation was to contract with Centralina COG to develop a debt reduction and group purchasing plan. Mr. Mashburn said he did recall that previously, Don Parker mentioned the fire marshal’s office did not have adequate staff to assist. Parker mentioned hiring 5 someone. Mashburn said he then asked Parker where the money would come from to pay the person. Commissioner Fortner said she didn’t think the county needed a part-time or full-time person for the fire departments. She said they were getting five cents on the tax rate. Fortner said that Centralina could be used and when the work was completed, a salary would not have to be paid. Johnson asked if Centralina was familiar with the type of work being discussed. Mashburn said Rebecca Yarborough was familiar with EMS group purchasing and had also worked with fire departments. In addition, Charles Frazier (Finance Director of Centralina) would be knowledgeable about developing a debt reduction schedule. Mrs. Stewart said the FTDB was looking at having a new study done for the purchase of fire trucks. Johnson said he was understanding the county manager to say that it was not known how involved the purchasing plan would be. Mashburn said the plan would involve 19 fire departments. He said it would take a while to develop. Johnson said it would not be known until the plan was developed as to whether an additional staff person would be needed Mashburn agreed. He said that once the plan was developed, the actual purchasing might not be that cumbersome. Bowles directed a question to Mrs. Blumenstein. He said he understood that when the fire tax went from three cents to five cents there was an unappropriated fund balance of 72%. He asked what percent there was today. Blumenstein said she was unclear of the specific amount, but she estimated 75%, minimum, of the current year’s operating budget. She said, however, a portion of the funds were restricted for debt retirement. Commissioner Stewart said another portion of the money was to be used for fire hydrants. Johnson asked Mrs. Stewart if the fire departments were submitting the necessary debt information. Stewart said that at the last FTDB meeting, that about eight or nine departments had responded. She said a new incentive had been put on the request. Specifically, the departments were told that if the information was not submitted on March 9, the FTDB would not consider any of their requests. Chairman Tice said she thought using Centralina might be a good method since this agency already had experience in the matter. Mashburn said he had advised Don Parker that using the proceeds from the county service district to pay Centralina would be a legitimate expenditure. Johnson asked if the county had any “free time” with Centralina. Mashburn said he didn’t know. He said most of the funds were used by the planning dept. Johnson said he didn’t have any problems using the “free time” with Centralina, but if none existed, then, the payment should come from the fire tax money. 6 Bowles said the original study done in 1992 was paid out of fire tax money. Mashbum said the commissioners would have to approve any contracts with Centralina. MOTION] by Commissioner Johnson, that after the information from the fire departments has been submitted, i.e. loan terms and amount of debt, that the county contract with Centralina Council of Governments for a debt retirement and centralized purchasing plan. In addition, the board of commissioners will determine at a later date as to how the contract will be funded. Commissioner Stewart said she wanted to remind everyone that the FTDB was composed of volunteers. She said the fire tax board had no authority, and it was basically advisory. She said the FTDB had no paid staff to help obtain the information. Commissioner Fortner said she thought the three fire marshals could assist. Mrs. Stewart said a staff member helped with the FTDB minutes and correspondence, but since the office was short one fire marshal, it was difficult for them to attend to all of the needs. Commissioner Bowles asked if the department was short of staff. Stewart said the fire marshal’s office had lost a position. Bowles said he recalled that some responsibilities were taken from the department. Mashburn said a fire marshal previously handled the safety responsibilities for the county. These responsibilities were given to the former EMS Director when he was appointed as the Safety Officer. Johnson said the information was needed from the fire departments. After this, Centralina should examine the material and return with a debt retirement and centralized purchasing plan The county staff could then review the material and make a recommendation as to how the work could be done, e.g., hire a full-time person, hire a part-time person, or if the work was not too demanding, see if a staff person already employed could absorb it. _If a person needed to be hired, then a decision could be made on how to fund the salary. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. CLOSED SESSION: Citing G.S. 143-318.11 (a) (6) - Personnel, Chairman Tice lmoved to enter into closed session. (RETURN TO OPEN SESSION AT 8:50 p.m.) ADJOURNMENT: |MOTION)by Chairman Tice to adjourn the meeting until 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 21, 2000 (South Wing Conference Room/ICGC) for the purpose of hearing a presentation about bids for the new agricultural building to be followed at 5:00 p.m. for the agenda briefing (South Wing Conference Room/ICGC) and 7:00 p.m., for the regular meeting in the Commissioners Meeting Room/ICGC - 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. a / - Approved: 4 tth Al Xb¢d 7. C JM Tee \ Clerk to the Board IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BRIEFING MINUTES MARCH 21, 2000 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in Briefing Session on Tuesday, March 21, 2000, 4:00 p.m., in the Iredell County Government Center (South Wing Conference Room), 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC 28677. Present: Chairman Sara Haire Tice Vice Chairman Steve D. Johnson Tommy E. Bowles (arrived at 4:20 p.m.) Alice T. Fortner Alice M. Stewart Staff Present: County Manager Joel Mashburn, Finance Director Susan Blumenstein, Planning Supervisor William Allison, Inspections Director Lynn Niblock, County Assessor Brent Weisner, Director of Support Services Jim Vernon, Cooperative Extension Service Chairman Ken Vaughn, Communications Director Larry Dickerson, and Clerk to the Board Jean Moore. CALL TO ORDER by Chairman Tice. PRESENTATION AND REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF CONSTRUCTION BIDS FOR THE NEW AGRICULTURAL BUILDING TO BE LOCATED ON BRISTOL DRIVE, STATESVILLE, NC: CBSA Architects Robert Smith and Todd Beck presented the bids for the new agricultural center. County Manager Mashburn said $2.1 million was originally estimated for the project. The predicted amount, now, is $2,471,672. The architects said the general construction low bidder was agreeable to $23,197 in deducts. Other deducts were considered but not recommended. One item pertained to changing the exterior soffits from synthetic stucco finish, on gypsum board, to painted gypsum board. This was not recommended; however, the architects said they were pursuing the usage of metal panels. The commissioners encouraged the architects to continue looking at the possibility of using the metal panels. The only mechanical deduct that could be found was the possible omission of an exhaust hood in kitchen. (The architects and staff will delete this $8,446 purchase, if the deletion is not in violation of the building codes.) No deducts could be found in reference to the plumbing work. Several electrical deducts were found. DISCUSSION OF A ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT IN REFERENCE TO OFF- PREMISES SIGNS FOR HOME OCCUPATIONS AND OTHER BUSINESSES LOCATED IN RESIDENTIALLY ZONED DISTRICTS: Due to recent inquiries about directional signs for farmers and small busineszes, Planning Supervisor Allison gave a brief history of county signage. He said the county adopted county-wide zoning in 1990; however, prior to that time some areas had regulations. In July of 1999, a zoning text amendment about off-premises signs was shared with the planning board. The amendnent received an unfavorable response. Commissioner Stewart asked about signs attached to small metal holders that were placed in neighborhoods. Allison said most of the signs were illegal. He said these types of signs were called “snipe signs.” The planning staff pulls them up when driving through the county. Commissioner Bowles asked about political signs. Allison said the signs could not be in the Department of Transportation’s right-of-way. He said the planning department had a good grasp (size/location) of the various billboards in the county. DISCUSSION/APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT WITH CENTRALINA COG IN REFERENCE TO GROUP PURCHASING PROCEDURES FOR THE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENTS: The county manager reviewed the scope of services that Centralina COG would provide for the VFD group purchasing project. Mashburn said the Centralina employee that would be working on the procedures was knowledgeable about fire departments and knew what the project would entail. He said cooperation would be needed from all of the fire departments. The debt reduction plan will be shared with the commissioners at the April 4 meeting. ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Tice adjourned the briefing at 6:30 p.m. “~ / j Approved: YZ lh. 4 (0 Ve Klib# MMi ae f . Clerk to the Board IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MINUTES MARCH 21, 2000 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on Tuesday, March 21, 2000, 7:00 p.m., in the Iredell County Government Center (Commissioners’ Meeting Room), 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC 28677. Present: Chairman Sara Haire Tice Vice Chairman Steve D. Johnson Tommy E. Bowles Alice T. Fortner Alice M. Stewart Staff Present: County Manager Joel Mashburn, County Attorney Bill Pope, Finance Director Susan Blumenstein, Planning Supervisor William Allison, and Clerk to the Board Jean Moore. CALL TO ORDER by Chairman Tice. INVOCATION by Commissioner Bowles. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ADJUSTMENTS OF THE AGENDA: |MOTION|by Chairman Tice to adjust the agenda by the following revision. Addition: Request for Approval of Budget Amendment #36 fhe Appropriation of $100,000 to Mitchell Community College for the Purchase oi |: Isenhower Property. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. APPOINTMENTS BEFORE THE BOARD MR. MARK LANCASTER, OF THE LAKE NORMAN MARINE COMMISSION, IN REFERENCE TO BOATING SAFETY: Lancaster was accompanied to the meeting by Ron Smith, Executive Director for the Lake Norman Marine Commission (LNMC), and Bob Elliott, a marine commission member from Mecklenburg County. Lancaster said the LNMC would be holding public hearings on April 13 (7:00 p.m., Cornelius Town Hall for Iredell and Mecklenburg Counties) and April 11 (Lincoln and Catawba Counties). The hearings will be held for the purpose of receiving public input about a boating safety ordinance and a registration sticker program. Mr. Lancaster said the LNMC was trying to educate the public about safe boating practices and the need for additonal law enforcement at the lake. He distributed informational packets that were prepared by the marine commission’s preservation and safety committee. Commissioner Johnson asked if the LNMC was anticipating the General Assembly Finance Committee to make a recommendation on House Bill 862 during the Short Session. Elliott said the bill was still in the Finance Committee. He mentioned that House Representative Beverly Earle was leading the effort for the bill, and she would advise when members of the marine commission were needed to testify in Raleigh. Mr. Elliott said the LNMC was trying to “garner” support for the legislation, which includes a $25 sticker fee for the boating education and law enforcement program. Lancaster said a great deal of research had been done in search of information about boating safety programs. scence ESSA SEs tees eeseeTe Commissioner Bowles asked if a fee had been determined for the “sticker cost for boats trailered to the lake.” Bowles asked if the LNMC anticipated the charge to be more, or less, than $25. Lancaster said less than $25. He said the marine commission did not want the lake to be too heavily regulated, but some educational programs were needed. He said some areas in the United States and Europe had restrictions on when people could and could not use lakes. Chairman Tice advised that a decision would be made on the Lake Norman Marine Commission’s Boating Education Program at the April 4, 2000 meeting. PRESENTATION AND REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF CONSTRUCTION BIDS FOR THE NEW AGRICULTURAL BUILDING TO BE LOCATED ON BRISTOL DRIVE, STATESVILLE, NC & APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENT #35A FOR $375,000): County Manager Mashburn said bids were opened on March 9, 2000, for the general, electrical, and mechanical work for the new agricultural building. Due to not having sufficient plumbing bids, additional advertising had to be done. These bids were opened on March 14, 2000. Mashburn said the original low bid for the general contractor was $1,328,148. The staff is recommending the approval of $43,750 in bid alternates for a total of $1,371,898. Mashburn continued by saying he and the staff were also recommending deductions that were negotiated with the general contractor in the amount of $23,197. Mashburn recommended the following contract awards: ¢ Wilkie Construction for $1,348,701 (general contractor) * Hickory Plumbing $108,060 (plumbing contract) * Associated Heating/Air Conditioning for $239,525 (mechanical contract) * Dobbins Electrical for $315,197 (electrical contract) Mashburn said that including water sewer/furnishings/fixtures/reimbursable expenses, etc., the total cost would be $2,471,672. (The budgeted amount is $2,100,000.) He said an additional $359,672 would need to be added to the capital projects budget, but that he was actually recommending the addition of $375,000. (The money would come from the capital reserve fund.) MOTION] by Commissioner Fortner to award the general construction contract to Wilkie Construction Company, including the negotiated changes and the alternates that were presented, for a total contract amount of $1,348,701. AMENDMENT TO THE MOTION| by Commissioner Johnson to exclude alternate bid G-1 (cupola) in the amount of $14,027 and alternate bid G-2 (operable partitions) for $10,355. AMENDMENT VOTING: Ayes - 2 (Johnson/Bowles); Nays - 3 ORIGINAL MOTION VOTING: Ayes - 3; Nays - 2 (Johnson/Bowles) Note: Commissioner Johnson said he wanted the architects to continue to explore the possibility of using metal panels in reference to changing the exterior soffits from synthetic stucco finish on gypsum board to painted gypsum board. MOTION |by Commissioner Johnson to award the plumbing contract to Hickory Plumbing and Mechanical for $108,060. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. MOTION] by Commissioner Bowles to award the mechanical contract to Associated Heating/Air Conditioning for the amount of $239,525 with the provision that if the building code allows, $8,446 will be deducted from the contract by omitting the exhaust hood in the kitchen. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. In reference to the electrical contracts, Mashburn said he wanted to revise his recommenda- tion. He said the base bid was $293,609. There were two alternates and one had to deal with fixtures on the lighting for the flag pole. The other was in reference to a site-mounted pole for lighting. Mashburn said the recommendation was to only approve alternate bid E-2 (flag pole fixtures) in the amount of $1,692. He did not recommend alternate Bid E-3 (pole mounted site lighting) in the amount of $21,588. Mashburn said he wanted to work with the City of Statesville about this type of lighting. The revised recommended electrical amount would then be $295,301. MOTION] by Commissioner Stewart to approve the electrical contract with Dobbins Electric and include alternate bid E-2 (flag pole fixtures) for a total amount of $295,301. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. [MOTION by Commissioner Fortner to amend the Agricultural Center Capital Project Ordinance by transferring $375,000 from the Capital Reserve Fund to the Agricultural Center Capital Project Fund. (The capital project fund for the new agricultural center would then be $2,475,000.) VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Commissioner Bowles said he would like for the board to have input in reference to the furnishings for the new building. Robert Smith, an architect with CBSA, Inc., said it would take about two weeks to obtain the signed contracts and insurance/bond documentation. (Construction could then begin.) Mashburn asked if the commissioners desired a groundbreaking ceremony. It was the consensus of the board members to wait and have an Open House ceremony. xk ee * AMENDED PROJECT ORDINANCE AGRICULTURAL CENTER PROJECT Be it Ordained by the Board of County Commissioners of Iredell County, North Carolina: Section 1. The following costs for the design, construction, and furnishing of the Agricultural Center project located on Bristol Drive will be financed by this fund: Design, Engineering Fees $ 108,270 Furnishings 195,500 Supplies & Reimbursable Expenses 4,000 Water-sewer construction 140,000 General Construction 1,348,701 Plumbing 108,060 Mechanical 239,525 Electrical 295,301 Other Construction Costs 35,643 $2,475,000 Section 2. Funds for this Capital Project Fund will be provided from the following source: Transfers from Capital Reserve Fund $2,475,000 Section 3. This Capital Project Fund shall continue until the project is complete. Section 4. Payments from this Capital Project Fund shall be authorized by the County Manager or his designee. Section 5. Upon completion of the construction project, all funds remaining in this Capital Project Fund will be transferred back to the Capital Reserve Fund. This Amended Ordinance being adopted March 21, 2000. The original bids submitted in reference to this project are as follows. MUL-T1-PRIME CONTRACT GENERAL NC License bid Hase Uld Addecaoda CONTRACTORS: Number Security Recelved Wilkie Construction 03238 5% $1,328, 148.00 1,2,3 Southem Constructors 09236 5% $1,330,000.00 1,2,3 GEM Construction 13599 5% $1,355, 198.00 1,2,) Liles Construchon 26158 5% $1,358,900.00 1,2 Moss Marlow Building 42468 5% $1,366,000 ov ta Heli Contracting 05689 5% $1,381 ,629.00 1,2,3 Elmore Constructioo 01713 5% $1,384,700.00 i235 Triad Builders 29488 5% $1 397,709.00 Lae Matthews Construction 04280 5% $1,429,000.00 1,2,3 Compton Construction 18762 5% $1,440,000.00 22 Hickory Construction 0114s 5% $1,445,000.00 1,2,3 TK Browne Construction 05246 5% $1,518,112.00 1,2,3 Hepler Building 26110 5% $1,54$,000.00 1,2,3 PLUMBING NC License Bid Base Bid Addenda j CONTRACTORS: Number Security Received Castor Plumbing 09421 ee Winans paeuceees soe : Hickory Plumbing 00239 _yes 108 , 060 a +/M Caldwell Plumbing 05767 yes 121,660 itn ED MUL T1-PRIME CONTRACT ELECTRICAL NC License Bid Base Bid Ait. E-1 Alt £-2 Alt. E-3 Alt. E-4 Addcoda CONTRAC TORS: Number Security (Additional (Fiag Pole (fule-Mouated (2 Site Lighting Heccived Work) Fiatuscs) Site Lighting) Fixtures) Dobbins Electric 16739 $16,000.00 $293,609.00 $597.00 $1,692.00 $21,588.00 $1,990.00 1,2,3 Lake Electric 10515 5% $303,770.00 $900.00 $1,637.00 $24,723.00 $737.00 1,2,3 ‘Tarheel Electric 15906 5% $311,000.00 $750.00 $1,109.00 $17,300.00 $780.00 1,2,3 Caldwell Electric 03220 5% $325,350.00 $346.00 $2,111.00 $19,844.00 $586.00 1,2,3 Fowler Elecinc 00479 5% $326,000.00 $550.00 $1,100.00 $20,000.00 $680.00 1,43 Right Angle Electric 04045 5% $351,895.00 $575.00 $1,180.00 $7,055.00 $895.00 1,2,3 Vick Brothers Electric 03003 S% $357,797.87 $1,041.17 $2,782.26 $22,804.27 $5,867.47 1,2,3 Keller Electnc 08629 5% $374,554.00 $165.00 $1,249.00 $15,051.00 $6'7.00 i343 MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS: Associated Heating William C. Reynolds Superior Mechanical Huffman Metal Works Hickory Sheet Metal GENERAL Alt. G-1 CONTRACTORS: (Capola) Wiikie Construction $16,066.00 Southern Constructors $19,500.00 GEM Construction $18,724.00 Liles Construction $21,500.00 Moss Marlow Building $19,700.00 Hall Contracting $19,960.00 Elmore Construction $23,000.00 Trad Builders $17,037.00 Matthews Construction $11,300.00 Compton Construction $23,600.00 lUuckory Construction $25,800.00 TK Browne Construction $22,736.00 ilepler Building $13,540.00 DISCUSSION OF A ZONING TEX PREMISES SIGNS FOR HOME OCCUPAT IN RESIDENTIALLY ZONED DISTRICT few months the planning department had recei signage for farms and small businesses. He sai Allison said the current sign or religious/charitable, fraternal, military, for farms or small businesses. Allison bureau. NC License Number 04205 02385 12051 02656 02878 Bld Security 5% 5% 5% 5% Hase lid $239,525.u0 $242,242 00 $243,499.00 $265,340.00 $269,000.00 GENERAL CONSTRUCTION ALTERNATE BIDS Alt G-2 (Operable Wall Partitions) $10,355.00 $11,600.00 $11,370.00 $21,300.00 $11,900.00 $12,400.00 $13,400.00 $36,750.00 $11,400.00 $13,900.00 $11,400.00 $11,514.00 $10,650.00 requested by the commissioners. Commissioner Bowles said he didn’t want to operating their businesses. He said, however, he co problem. Alt G-3 (Upgraded Materials) $42,516.00 $53,500.00 $42,899.00 $47,600.00 $44,600.00 $44,150.00 $37,700.00 $44,134.00 $31,900.00 $23,000.00 $34,500.00 $17,894.00 $28,915.00 Alt G4 (On-Site Durning) No Change No Change No Change No Change No Change No Change No Change No Change No Change (-$100.00) (-$500.00) No Change No Change Alt. G-5 (Misc. Materials) $28,098.00 $32,900.00 $30,128.00 $29,500.00 $32,800.00 $28,000.00 $30,900.00 $29,621.00 $37,400.00 $27,000.00 $36,800.00 $35,123.00 $38,980.00 Alt. M-1 (LLVAC) $33,770.00 $28,282.00 $34,500.00 $29,520.00 $27,900.00 Alt. G4 (Additional Paved Areas) $24,586.00 $24,900.00 $31,491.00 $24,300.00 $25,300.00 $37,420.00 $25,000.00 $27,990.00 $2A,700.00 $27,000.00 $24,800.00 $33,429.00 $24,960.00 Addenda Received 1,2 1,2,3 1,2,3 1,2 1,2 Alt, G-7 (Losulated Wall Panels) $43,530.00 $29,630.00 $30,918.00 $31,210.00 $43,800.00 $40,000.00 $32,200.00 $34,500.00 $55,800.00 $18,000.00 $26,400.00 $32,273.00 $43,250.00 T AMENDMENT IN REFERENCE TO OFF- 1ONS AND OTHER BUSINESSES LOCATED S: Planning Supervisor Allison said that in the last ved some complaints about inadequate directional d a letter had also been received from the local farm dinance had some provisions, e.g., real etc. However, there are no provisions for off-premises signs said his office would be glad to review the matter fu estate, rther, if prohibit farmers and small businesses from uld see where intersections could become a ee VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Commissioner Bowles asked about “pending signs” at the current time. Allison said his office could re-evaluate them, but he would have some concerns about letting them be ina pending Status for an extended length of time. -- CONSENT AGENDA----- MOTION] by C ommissioner Fortner to approv e the following seven (7) consent agenda items. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. l, REQUEST FOR THE RELEASE OF TWO SURETY BONDS 1. Pinnacle Shores Subdivision Phase IV (street improvements are finished). Surety Bond #B28839111 for $150,000 was issued for this project located off NC 150W River Highway across from Pinnacle Lane, NC 150 W River Highway across from Pinnacle Lane. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE FEBRUARY REFUNDS & RELEASES Releases for the Month of February 2000 $ 38,555.36 County 29,236.94 Solid Waste Fees 309.00 E. Alex. County Fire #1] 47.78 Shepherd’s Fire #2 55.44 Mt. Mourne Fire #3 114.54 All County Fire #4 2,837.71 Statesville 1,930.43 Statesville Downtown 0 Mooresville 3,208.03 Mooresvile Downtown 0 Mooresville School 573.16 Harmony 3.98 Love Valley 47.50 Troutman 190.85 Refunds for the Month of February 2000 4,928.17 County 2,968.62 All County Fire #4 286.44 Shepherd’s Fire #2 110.88 Solid Waste Fees 24.00 Mooresville Town 1,243.75 Mooresville School 99.46 Statesville 195.02 a REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF TWO LEASE AGREEMENTS FOR TOWER SPACE (neither agreement requires any expenditure of funds by the county) A. Mooresville Rescue Squad: This agreement will allow the county to access tower space at a site located at 119 Rescue Lane in Mooresville. The county will be allowed to locate radio equipment upon the tower, and in the building, to aid in public safety emergency communications. The agreement term is for 20 years. B. Prestige Cable: This agreement will allow the cable company to access tower space at a site located at 155 South Tower Drive (Rinehart Tower), in Mooresville. The company will be allowed to locate a single piece of radio equipment, commonly known as paging terminal or transmitter, a single antenna and associated equipment, at the height of not greater than 250 ft. The agreement term is for 20 years. 4. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO FILE A LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMISSION APPLICATION IN REFERENCE TO THE UPCOMING CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION (COPS) DEBT ISSUE (Note: The finance director mentioned during the briefing that this type of debt issue (COPS) is now referred to as an Installment Payment Revenue Bond.) RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF A FINANCING AGREEMENT AUTHORIZED BY NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL STATUTE 160A-20 WHEREAS, Iredell County, North Carolina desires to construct Lakeshore Middle School, Lake Norman High School, and an addition to Mooresville Senior High School to better serve the students of Iredell County; and WHEREAS, Iredell County, North Carolina desires to finance the Project by the use of an installment contract authorized under North Carolina General Statute 160A, Article 3, Section 20; and WHEREAS, findings of fact by this governing body must be presented to enable the North Carolina Local Government Commission to make its findings of fact set forth in North Carolina General Statute 159, Article 8, Section 151 prior to approval of the proposed contract; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Iredell County Board of Commissioners, meeting in Regular Session on March 21, 2000 makes the following findings of fact: 1. The proposed contract is necessary or expedient in that it will provide financing for construction of public school facilities which will relieve the extremely overcrowded conditions in existing schools. 2. The proposed contract is preferable to a bond issue for the same purpose because: a. Current appropriations in the County's operating budget are inadequate to fund the projects. b. Currently the fund balance available for appropriation is not sufficient to fund the projects and maintain adequate levels. c. The County does not retire enough debt annually to fund this project using the “two- thirds limitations” rule. d. The proposed financing is preferable to a General Obligation Bond because all of the projects are located in southern Iredell County. e. Revenue Bonds are inappropriate for this project. 3. The cost of financing under the proposed contract is greater than the cost of issuing general obligation bonds. However, current market conditions indicate the costs compare favorably 00 will be taken fr om the fire tax district fund. (Note: The board d be taken from contingency in the fj Ire tax district fund: however, the fund does not have a contingenc y line item.) REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE MARCH 7, 2000 MINUTES REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF BU APPROPRIATION OF $100,000 To ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES OCCURRI NG ON BOARDS & COMMISSIONS JUVENILE CRIME PREVENTION COUNCIL (2 announcements): Sherri Lott and Robert Woody have resigned fr om this council. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS & COMMISSIONS ADULT CARE HOME COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE (2 appts.) moved| to close the ortner nominated Katie Barker. Chairman Tice er by acclamation, and to postpone the other appointment until the Commissioner F nominations, appoint Bark April 4 meeting. VOTING: Ayes 5; Nays - 0. ANIMAL GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE (1 appt.) Fortner nominated Alison Young. nt Young by acclamation. to close the Chairman Tice moved Commissioner nominations and appoi VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 9. AGEMENT HAZARDOUS WASTE & LOW-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE MAN BOARD (5 appts-): minated David Sides, Elmer Horton, Alice Stewart, and Bill to close the nominations, appoint Sides, Horton, Stewart, and stpone the other appointment until the April 4 meeting. Commissioner Johnson no Warlick. Chairman Tice |moved Warlick by acclamation, and to po VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 9. RTIES COMMISSION (1a t.): ackey. Chairman Tice to close the HISTORIC PROPE oner Fortner nominated Mac L Commissi key by acclamation. nominations and appoint Lac VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. NURSING HOME ADVISORY BOARD (2 appts.): er Fortner nominated Toni ominated Clara Vanderford. C ommission to close the nominations and appoint V anderford and Ennis by Commissioner Bowles n Ennis. C hairman Tice moved acclamation. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. AGER'S REPORT: Mashburn g ave reports on the following items: COUNTY MAN March 19. It was A musical celebration was held on Sunday, t well attended, but the music was enjoyable. The last event to | will be held on June 4, 2000. Suggestions are currently being Courthouse Centennial: time capsule. 11 make the final reported that the event was no celebrate the courthouse’s centennia received for items to be inserted into a determination on the contents.) artment: Mashburn said he had been talking Town of Mooresville to Build anew Police Dep with Mooresville Town Manager Rick McLean about the new police department. He said that on April 4, the commissioners would be approached about partnering with Mooresville on the building. The county’s assistance would be for court space. nto adjourn the meeting at 8 p.m. ADJOURNMENT: [MOTION ]oy Commissioner Johnso ri 000, 5:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m., in the Iredell County NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, 2 Government Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC. (A committee wl VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 9. to A, 7 Approved: Mf ot 7 Adee tw CMe Lae érk to the Board IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BRIEFING MINUTES APRIL 4, 2000 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in Briefing Session on Tuesday, April 4, 2000, at 5:00 p.m., in the Iredell County Government Center (South Wing Conference Room), 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC 28677. Present: Chairman Sara Haire Tice Vice Chairman Steve D. Johnson Tommy E. Bowles Alice T. Fortner Alice M. Stewart Staff Present: County Manager Joel Mashburn, Finance Director Susan Blumenstein, Planning Supervisor William Allison, EMS Director Tracy Jackson, Solid Waste Director Ron Weatherman, Support Services Director Jim Vernon, Inspections/Planning Director Lynn Niblock, and Clerk to the Board Jean Moore. CALL TO ORDER by Chairman Tice. REQUEST FOR DISCUSSION/DECISION IN REFERENCE TO PARTICIPATING WITH THE TOWN OF MOORESVILLE IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW POLICE DEPARTMENT(county’s participation would be for court space): Mooresville Town Manager Rick McLean said his council planned to build a new building for the police department. The facility will be located near the Alcoholic Beverage Control building on property already owned. McLean shared an architectural drawing and asked if the county would be interested in adding extra space for the courts. (Later, during the conversation, it was mentioned that if the county agreed to pursue the matter, it would be feasible to also have space for the probation officers.) Commissioner Johnson said he had reviewed the matter with the Clerk of Court and discovered there was adequate court space in the present facility; however, the individuals on court business sometimes inconvenienced the other offices, e.g. the utility customers for the Town of Mooresville were confronted with congested hallways, etc. McLean added that he sometimes had concerns for the victims in court cases, and the present situation did not allow much separation space for them and their accused. Commissioner Fortner asked the county manager if he thought more court cases could be handled in Mooresville if there were larger accommodations. Mashburn said additional courts could be held, but it would not lessen the caseload in Statesville. (It was stated that Mooresville usually had four days of court per week.) McLean said that having court in Mooresville was a benefit to the citizens in his area, and it also helped the law enforcement officers. He said the town hoped to go out for bids soon and any extra space for the county could be listed as an alternate. McLean said the county and town had several options available, e.g., Mooresville could build the facility and lease to the county. If the county outgrew the space, it could relocate which would allow the police department to expand. Another option would be for the county to buy the space - - condominium style. Mr. McLean continued by saying the town was going to borrow the construction money (20- year loan). He said this method would put part of the debt burden on new residents. The building will be pre-engineered with a brick-facing all around it. The design has not been sent to the state; however, it was modeled after one built in Gastonia, N.C. McLean said the town was trying to build a long-lasting facility since the present building had been in use since 1954. Mashburn said he would recommend for the probation offices to be included in the bid as an alternate. He said the state required for these offices be in “close proximity” to the courts. McLean said the entire project could be bid at the same time. It was mentioned that Mooresville currently received the court facility fees. Commissioner Johnson said he felt the fees should revert to the county ifa leasing/owning arrangement was decided upon. He asked if the fees could be applied towards the probation space. Mashburn said the state did not require an accounting for the facility fees. Chairman Tice suggested that McLean and Mashburn discuss the proposal and report back to the board on the various payback options. She mentioned the county manager could also research the facility fees and determine how much was being paid. It was the consensus of the board members to allow the two managers to proceed with the chairman’s suggestion. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENT #37 FOR THE TRANSFER OF CAPITAL RESERVE FUNDS TO THE EMS CAPITAL PROJECT FUND FOR FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT: EMS Director Tracy Jackson said this request involved the transfer of $24,300 for the purchase of furniture and equipment. Jackson said May 1, 2000 was the expected completion date for the EMS space at the Boggs Building. A discussion occurred about the need for additional money for window blinds. It was reported there would be about ten windows needing the blinds. The county manager said the funds could be included in the FY 2000-01 budget. REQUEST FROM THE SOLID WASTE DEPARTMENT FOR PERMISSION TO APPLY FOR A RECYCLING GRANT (Paint-Swap Program): Solid Waste Director Weatherman said the state had grant money (up to $3,500 per county) available. He requested permission to apply for the funds, and he said a $700 match would be required. He proposed for the money to be used to construct a “paint-swap building.” Weatherman said citizens could donate left over latex paint that still had identifying labels. The paint would be stored and given to county residents. A log would be kept to prevent people from abusing the system. Weatherman said the program would aid the county in its ten year waste reduction effort. Weatherman was asked if he had sufficient labor to provide the paint-swap program. He said the extra duties would actually develop into a full-time job for an employee already hired. (This person would be responsible for the tire program and paint-swap program. ) Weatherman reported that a $25,000 grant had recently been awarded to the county. The money was from the state’s Swap Tire Disposal fund. UPDATE ON STUMPY CREEK PARK: Support Services Director Jim Vernon recommended for the county to bid out the major section of the Stumpy Creek Park project. Vernon said he had already discussed the matter with the Recreation Advisory Committee (RAC). He said it would be more feasible to complete the park by reducing the work phases from three to two. He also said the fields would be planted ina Bermuda-hybrid blend of grass. (It is hoped the fields will be ready for the fall 2001 season.) He continued by saying the RAC felt that once the infrastructure was completed, the monetary donations would start flowing in for the project. He estimated the park fund had about $450,000 with some encumbrances, and there were monetary pledges that had not been received. Commissioner Johnson said he thought erosion might soon occur if the county didn’t start on the project. He said that if this happened, some previous work would have to be done again. Commissioner Stewart asked how much in donations had been received. Commissioner Johnson said $130,000 and more money was pledged. County Manager Mashburn said the bids would be brought back to the commissioners for final approval. Chairman Tice asked who mowed the access area. Mashburn said it was the county’s responsibility, and it was contracted out. Commissioner Stewart asked about the accessibility for the handicapped. Vernon said the park was in three tiers. He said it was accessible to an extent, but the topography was a factor - - the site was very hilly. He said vehicles could be driven to all three tiers. It was the consensus of the board to allow the staff to obtain bids for the project. DISCUSSION IN REFERENCE TO THE NORTH CAROLINA TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM: Mr. Mashburn said he didn’t have any projects to suggest for the enhancement program funds. He suggested the item be deleted from the 7:00 p.m., agenda. Mashburn said the application deadline was June 15, 2000, and if anyone had an enhancement idea (must pertain to either (1) pedestrian/bicycle facilities (2) acquisition of scenic easements or historical sites (3) historic preservation and (4) scenic or historic highway programs; including welcome centers, tourist centers) to let him know. (At least 20% of a project’s cost must be paid by the community/applicant to show commitment.) ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Tice adjourned the briefing at 6:40 p.m. yy ] [ i; . oa yv remot Ler 1G, X00 hin C ‘ Myjmt. Cre LY Clerk to the Board IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MINUTES APRIL 4, 2000 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on Tuesday, April 4, 2000, 7:00 p.m., in the Iredell County Government Center (Commissioners’ Meeting Room), 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC 28677. Present: Chairman Sara Haire Tice Vice Chairman Steve D. Johnson Tommy E. Bowles Alice T. Fortner Alice M. Stewart Staff Present: County Manager Joel Mashburn, County Attorney Bill Pope, Finance Director Susan Blumenstein, Planning Supervisor William Allison, and Clerk to the Board Jean Moore. CALL TO ORDER by Chairman Tice. INVOCATION by Vice Chairman Johnson. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ADJUSTMENTS OF THE AGENDA: MOTION] by Chairman Tice to adjust the agenda by the following revisions. Deletion: Discussion in Reference to the North Carolina Transportation Enhancement Program Additions: @Request from the Solid Waste Department for Permission to Apply for a Recycling Grant (Paint-Swap Program) @Request for Approval of the International Building Safety Week 2000 Proclamation @Closed Session for Economic Development - G.S. 143-318.11(a)(4) VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. PRESENTATION OF SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS & AWARDS RECOGNITION OF IREDELL COUNTY RETIREE DORIS BARR, A FORMER EMPLOYEE OF THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT: Mrs. Barr was presented with a plaque of appreciation by Chairman Tice. Janet Blaufuss, the Health Department’s Nursing Director, praised Mrs. Barr for her work performance. APPOINTMENTS BEFORE THE BOARD MS. LYNLEY A. COOPER, CHILDREN’S MUSEUM ACTING DIRECTOR (Request for accelerated museum funding to aid in renovation costs.): Cooper said the museum board was raising money to renovate the Court Street facility. She mentioned the county typically had given the museum $6,000 annually, and the agency used the money for operating expenses. Instead of the county appropriating the $6,000 per year, Ms. Cooper requested that $60,000 be advanced for the next ten years. She said the museum officials would not approach the county for additional money during that time period. Cooper said the museum board hoped to use the $60,000 as collateral to borrow other money. She said that in ten years, it was hoped the museum would generate its own profits and be a self-contained business. Cooper continued by saying the projected museum opening date was the fall of 2001. me Chairman Tice asked Cooper if she was asking for the $60,000 out of the FY 2000-01 budget. Cooper said that anyway the county chose to do it would be fine. She said that if the county wanted to allocate the money over a five-year period that would be agreeable. Commissioner Fortner asked how much the museum had received from the state in recent years. Cooper said she thought $17,000 had been received. She said the money was used at the Court Street site for structural repairs, and the facility was in compliance with the building codes for the renovations. Fortner asked how the museum would find the other money for the renovations. Cooper said a capital campaign had begun - - private individuals and corporate sponsors would be approached. Commissioner Johnson asked Cooper if she was asking for a letter of intent to fund, or for the $60,000. Cooper said it was her understanding, from the prior museum director, that there was an opportunity to have the money advanced. She said if this occurred, the museum officials would not request any money from the county during the ensuing ten years. Also, that thereafter, the museum would hope to be self-supporting. Commissioner Stewart asked if the museum owned the Court Street building. Cooper said the museum was making loan payments to NationsBank. Stewart asked if the yearly $6,000 helped to make the loan payments. Cooper said it went towards operating expenses, ¢.g., salaries, mortgage payments, whatever needed to be covered. Stewart asked how the museum board hoped to pay for the renovation and operating costs. Cooper said through fund-raising - - better public awareness. She said the membership had increased, and the city and state assisted with contributions. Stewart asked for an audit report on the museum. Commissioner Bowles asked if the museum board planned to secure a second note on the building for the renovations. Cooper said her board was requesting the $60,000 advancement to be used as collateral for acquiring other funds. Chairman Tice said she recently attended a benefit honoring House Representative Frank Mitchell. She asked about the success of the benefit. Cooper said the museum made a $500 profit. by Commissioner F ortner to consider the request when the board began the Fy 2000-0] budget Sessions. (Ms. Cooper was requested to Provide additional information about the museum’s financial Status. ) VOTING: Ayes - 5: Nays - 0, DR. BUDDY COLEMAN, SUPERINTENDENT OF THE IREDELL-STATESy] LLE SCHOOL SYSTEM (Request for funding to renovate the Annex Property on Salisbury Road.) Coleman began his remarks by thanking the board for the Past financial assistance. He Said the county had provided $100 million in the past ten years for capital Outlay construction Projects. Renovate and add a stee] frame gym building to the Race Street Site for an Alternative School Cost § 600,000 Superintendent Coleman said that if the $3,250,000 could be pulled down with the COPS, the schoo] System would ask the county to deduct $300,000 a year from the regular capital Outlay allocation, Coleman Clarified this Statement by Saying, “In other words, before the county sent the Capital Outlay budget to the schoo! System, the county would deduct $300,000 on the COPS Payment to cover the additional money.” He said that Over a ten-year Period the money would be repaid. County Manager Mashburn said the $3.2 million was the regular Program. Commissioner Fortner mentioned she was still Working on the One cent sales tax. She asked Supt. Coleman if the school System was willing to use the one-cent tax, if it Passed. Dr. Coleman Said yes, Commissioner Bowles said he was understandin the needs of Alan D. Rutherford School (ADR) and Wayside School. decided to propose it. Commissioner Johnson said he, too, was concerned about the “fallout” that might occur if the commissioners accelerated this project over the ADR/Wayside School needs. Mrs. Fortner said she would like the commissioners to w the annex and alternative school request. She said the matter w however, the county needed classrooms worse. ork out another way to take care of as something that needed attention; MOTION} by Commissioner Fortner to deny the request at this time. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. MRS. JOANN JAMES, A RESIDENT OF THE WEST IREDELL COMMUNITY t the drinking water (iron content) in her neighborhood.): Mrs. James said she was speaking on behalf of 39 families in the west Iredell area (Cannon, Wood Bridge, and covered with iron stains. Her husband removed the stains with chemicals into the home in F ebruary. Mrs. James continued by saying her daughter refused to drink the water because of the odor. In addition, the daughter did not like to shower be James brought a container of water to illustrate the discoloration. She then asked a company to test the water. The company found a 1.4 level of iron in the water. James said the company indicated that a normal iron reading was .3. Mrs. James said $2,700 was spent on a third well that was drilled on her property, but she still had to purchase water to drink, cook, and wash clothes. Mrs. James said there was a desperate need for a water line in her community. She said that recently she met with West Iredell Water. The water company advised that a line extension to the neighborhood would probably cost about $53,000. West Iredell Water told James the company might be able to assist in the line with $20,000. The company advised that it would not be able to drawdown any grant funds because of the recent Sharon School Road project. James said 7,183 feet of line was needed. She took a survey in her neighborhood and found there were three homes with multiple wells; ten with discolored water (iron); seven with an unnatural water odor; nine homes purchased water for drinking, cooking, and clothes washing; and most everyone had low water pressure. Mrs. James said that over the weekend her water had mud. Commissioner Fortner asked how many gallons per minute the James family was receiving with the new well. Mr. James, who accompanied his wife to the podium, said eight gallons per minute. (The well was drilled to 205 ft.) vail apneegnicaasinsieepeeiataaneseanaacenesipanesttie Mrs. Fortner said she called a well drilling company and was told about a device that softened the water. She said she understood the iron problem was eliminated with the device. Mrs. James said a local company had given her a price of $1,400 for the softener. She said she just had a problem spending more money on the situation, since the neighborhood was experiencing so many problems. She mentioned the poor water pressure, mud, discolored water, and that some people had to share wells. Stewart asked how many families were having water problems. James said 39 homes. Mrs. James said she was not able to complete the survey she previously mentioned. She added that some residents had black particles in their water and some had to have their water primed. James Holler, of West Iredell Water Company, said he knew the neighborhood had been having problems for many years. He said the company had not approached the neighborhood, because there was not a development between it and West Iredell Water. Holler said there was about a three-quarter of a mile distance. Holler said the residents on Oley Road were completely out of water, and the company just recently committed to extending a line to this site. Mr. Holler said the $20,000 his company might be able to commit for the Cannon Road neighborhood would be from engineering fees that would probably be recouped from the Sharon School Road project. He said this project was just about finished with the exception of a pump installation. Commissioner Johnson asked how certain the company was about recouping the $20,000. Holler said the money was “a pretty sure thing.” Bowles asked how much more than $20,000 would be needed. Holler said the total project would be approximately $55,000, and the area had been measured. Chairman Tice said she remembered that several years ago the county assisted the Meadowbrook Subdivision with a sewer problem. Mashburn said that was correct. The residents were having sewer problems and the county contracted to install a sewer line. The Town of Mooresville agreed to take the lines over and maintain them. The property owners were assessed for the costs over a ten-year period. Mr. Mashburn said $300,000 had been received from the Clean Water Bond, and it was used for the Sharon School Road project. He said the community might be eligible to receive Community Development Block Grant funds from the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Mashburn said, however, the applications had to be submitted by May 26, 2000. The preliminary engineering report would need to be done prior to the application. In addition, the CDBG funds were on a competitive basis. He said another source of funding might be the USDA. Mr. Holler acknowledged that some of the residents in the neighborhood were completely out of water. (One audience member said he could obtain about five gallons of water for the first minute, but thereafter it was just a trickle.) Kelly Sheeks, the county’s environmental health supervisor, said that what Mrs. James had described was “classic iron or hard water.” He said it did produce staining problems and would eventually scale the plumbing pipes. Skeeks said the water would not produce health problems; either short term or long term unless people just stopped drinking water. He said Mrs. James had described black particles and this was probably manganese. Sheeks said the low water pressure and mud were not associated with the iron problem. Mrs. James said she would canvas the residents attending the meeting to see if they would be agreeable to the water assessment. (The group was excused from the meeting to allow the regularly scheduled public hearings to be held.) PUBLIC HEARINGS Chairman Tice declared the meeting to be in public hearing session. REZONING REQUEST, CASE NO. 0003-1: Ky!es Development Partners Requests a Property Rezoning from Residential Agricultural to General Business District (Property location is at the corner of Buffalo Shoals Road & Old Mountain Road): Planning Supervisor Allison said the applicant was requesting a rezoning from Residential Agricultural to General Business. The proposed use is for any/all uses in the General Business District. The property is 2.94 acres and is located at the corner of Buffalo Shoals Road and Old Mountain Road; more specifically identified as PIN #4722-38-4125, 4722-38-6248, and 4722-38-7333. On March 1, 2000, the planning board unanimously recommended approval (8-0 vote). No one else spoke regarding the rezoning, and Chairman Tice adjourned the hearing. MOTION|by Commissioner J ohnson to grant the request of Case No. 0003-1 for a rezoning from Residential Agricultural to General Business District. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 9. Chairman Tice declared the meeting to be in public hearing session. REQUEST FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE IREDELL COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT PLAN & A REZONING REQUEST - CASE NO. 0003-2 (William Skeen requests a property rezoning from Manufacturing Conditional Use District to Residential Agricultural District. The property location is at Triplett Road between Mazeppa Road and NC Hwy. 801): Allison said Dr. William Skeen was requesting to rezone property from Manufacturing Conditional Use to Residential Agricultural District and to amend the land development plan. The proposed use for the 43 acres would be for a residential development. The site location is at Triplett Road between Mazeppa Road and Hwy. 801; more specifically identified as PIN# 4679-02-9078. Allison said industrial development had occurred in a manner that blocked the proposed industrial development of the Skeen property. The blockage has increased the cost of supplying water and sewer. On March 1, 2000, the planning board unanimously recommended amending the land development plan and the rezoning. Dr. William Skeen said that in 1992, he requested for the property to be rezoned to the present classification ofindustrial. The property adjoins the South Iredell Industrial Park. Dr. Skeen said the industrial park sold the last parcel of land to Cardinal Glass, and when this occurred, it effectively cut-off a road he had planned. This made the cost for off-site development of water/sewer prohibitive. He said he had tried to buy more property to make the project feasible but was unabie to do so. The property also adjoins Triplett United Methodist Church, and Skeen said he had donated two acres there for cemetery enlargement. He said residential development was occurring on the other side of the road. Commissioner Johnson asked about the topography since there was aresidential section close to the manufacturing area. He questioned the proposal to add more homes due to the industrial noise. Dr. Skeen said the topography gave a good buffer. He said the backside dropped downward and there was creek. Skeen said the site would have very little development, because it was ina watershed. Joe Ketchie, a member of Triplett United Methodist Church, said the congregation was concerned about the possibility of vandalism in the cemetery if new homes were built. Neal Auspitz, a consultant for Dr. Skeen, said the harsh topography and the watershed restrictions would severely limit the residential development. generated noise. He said his plant had initially decided to conserve water usage, and it chose to use air-cooled chillers instead of the water-cooled type. Further, Goodrow said that prior to his company locating at the present site, it had consciously sought out an industrial area to prevent neighborhood problems. Fortner asked Goodrow if he had shared his concerns with the planning board. Goodrow said no. Jimmie McKnight, a developer with Dr. Skeen, said the site had been offered to the industrial park several years ago, and the park officials declined. He said that now, the costs were prohibitive for industrial development, and Dr. Skeen had no other choice but to try for the residential rezoning. Melanie O. Underwood, the Certified Economic Developer for the South Iredell Community Development Corporation, said she was opposed to residential uses near the industrial park. Jim Stephens, the Plant Manager of Cardinal Glass, said his concerms were similar to what Mr. Goodrow had given. He said Cardinal operated 24 hours a day. Mrs. Fortner asked Mr. Stephens if he had expressed his concerns to the planning board. Stephens said no. McKnight again spoke and said Dr. Skeen had offered to sell his property to both Polar and Cardinal, but they were not interested. Commissioner Stewart asked about a conditional use involving a 300 ft. buffer along the Cardinal property. Auspitz said 300 ft. was very severe. He said buffering was typically 50-100 feet. Auspitz offered a substitute condition. This was that the main residential building would not be closer than 150 ft. from the southern border of the property. Johnson asked how much property Dr. Skeen would have to surrender with a 150-foot setback. Chairman Tice said the church representative had mentioned a buffer between the cemetery and the property. Commissioner Fortner said vandalism occurred everywhere. Auspitz said Dr. Skeen was prepared to erect a six-foot fence (shadow box, etc.) along the property line of the church. Commissioner Fortner asked what other options were available to Dr. Skeen. Chairman Tice said he could pay the $400,000 and run the utility line. Commissioner Johnson said he could hold onto th point that extending the utility line was feasible. e land until it appreciated in value to the Skeen said he bought the land in 1972. He said he would soon be 70 years old, and he couldn’t retain the land until it increased that much in value. No one else spoke, and Chairman Tice adjourned the public hearing. MOTION) by Commissioner Bowles to amend the Iredell County Land Development Plan in reference to Case # 0003-2 (William Skeen). VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. MOTION] by Commissioner Bowles to grant the rezoning request of Case #0003-2 from Manufacturing Conditional Use District to Residential Agricultural District and to add a stipulation that Dr. Skeen would build a six-foot fence along the property line to protect the cemetery of Triplett United Methodist Church. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. (No other conditional uses were voted upon.) MRS. JOANN JAMES RETURNS TO THE MEETING AFTER CANVASSING THE AUDIENCE MEMBERS RESIDING IN HER NEIGHBORHOOD: Mrs. James reported that 24 individuals were in favor of the water line with property assessments. Mashburn said that if the commissioners chose to assist, he would have to work with the West Iredell Water Company to determine what needed to be done. Attorney Pope said the assessments would be collected similar to property taxes. If unpaid, a lien would be placed on the property. Mr. Pope said that with 7,000 ft. of line, there would probably be several easements needing to be obtained. MOTION| by Commissioner Stewart to direct the county manager and attorney to pursue the issues that would be pertinent to funding the water project with property owner assessments and for the two gentlemen to report back to the board with their findings. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. REQUEST FOR DISCUSSION/DECISION ON PARTICIPATING WITH THE TOWN OF MOORESVILLE REGARDING THE NEW POLICE DEPARTMENT (county’s participation would be for court/probation space): Mashburn reported that Mooresville planned to construct a new police department and would soon obtain bids. He said the town was offering to add additional space for the courts and probation, if the county was interested. Mashburn continued by saying the request for bids could list the courts/prebation space as alternates. He said Mooresville was just trying to determine if the county was interested - - a full commitment was not expected at this time. Commissioner Johnson said it was his understanding that Mooresville handled 400-500 court cases per month. He said the $12 court facility fee was presently going to Mooresville, because the town owned the building where court was held. Johnson said that if the county entered into any new agreements and paid for the court space, that he thought the facility fees should revert to the county. He said if this happened, the county should pay the utilities. Johnson further said the county manager could review the facility fees to see if this money could service the debt on the new construction. MOTION] by Chairman Tice to request the county manager and the Mooresville Town Manager to meet for the purpose of determining the costs associated with the construction of court and probation space at the new police department. Upon completion of the meeting, the manager will report back to the board of commissioners. (The report should include the various options for the county, i.e., leasing or owning the space.) VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. CONSENT AGENDA MOTION) by Commissioner Stewart to approve the following four (4) consent agenda items. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. 1. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENT #37 FOR THE TRANSFER OF CAPITAL RESERVE FUNDS TO THE EMS CAPITAL PROJECT FUND FOR FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT: The total amount to be transferred is $24,300. The money will be used to purchase furniture and equipment for the living quarters, training room, administrative offices, and the medical supply room at the new EMS base (former Boggs Building), Meeting Street, Statesville. Z. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF CENTRALINA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENT’S PROPOSAL IN REFERENCE TO A DEBT REDUCTION PLAN FOR THE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENTS: Charles Phillips, the finance director for Centralina, proposes to write a debt reduction plan for the VFDs at a total cost of $1,900 (normal billing rate of $95 per hour). The proposal will require the county staff, fire tax district board, and the individual VFDs to supply the needed information. The following summarizes Centralina’s tasks and goals for the plan. Goals: 1. Produce a written debt reduction plan (alternatives to the plan may be added). 2. Keep each VFD an independent corporation. 3. Deepen the mutual support - - understanding the various relationships, i.e., county, fire tax district board, and the volunteer fire departments. Tasks to be done to meet the goals: 1. Request/collect a complete set of the VFDs’ outstanding debt agreements. 2. Summarize the debt agreements. 3. Identify financial advantages of early loan payoffs (higher rate vs. higher payments; early payment penalties vs. interest costs). 4. Review key board directives, local priorities, financial and other laws and policies with the staff, fire tax board, and volunteer fire departments. Debt reduction project extension tasks: 1. Request/collect/summarize the capital needs list by year for each of the next ten years for the capital needs of each VFD (all items costing $3,000 or more). 2. Request/collect/summarize an updated equipment list with ages (all items costing $3,000 or more). 3. Describe an annually updated framework and system to list capital and financial needs and alternatives. 4. List capital funding options the County might adopt as a standing policy. > REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE MARCH 21, 2000 MINUTES 4. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A BUILDING SAFETY WEEK PROCLAMATION PROCLAMATION INTERNATIONAL BUILDING SAFETY WEEK 2000 April 2-8, 2000 WHEREAS, the safety of the buildings, we occupy daily is essential to the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Iredell County; and WHEREAS, among the world’s most fundamental laws and ordinances are those that provide standards for the safe construction of buildings ir which people live, work and play; and WHEREAS, for construction and building codes to be effective and enforced, understanding and cooperation must exist between code officials and the people they serve; and WHEREAS, through the efforts of code officials worldwide, and their cooperative relationships with the construction industry, the administration of these health and life-safety standards is assured; and WHEREAS, units of government across the world - - along with such prestigious organizations as Building Officials and Code Administrators International, Inc., International Code Council, International Conference of Building Officials, Southern Building Code Congress International, Inc., World Organization of Building Officials, and the North Carolina Building Inspectors Association Inc., are joining to promote the use of building and construction codes today, for a lifetime of building safety. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Iredell County Board of Commissioners hereby proclaims the week of April 2-8, 2000 as: International Building Safety Week REQUEST FOR A DECISION REGARDING THE LAKE NORMAN MARINE COMMISSION’S BOATING SAFETY PROGRAM: Chairman Tice reported that House Representative Mitchell Setzer had informed her that Catawba County had written a letter indicating that it was not in favor of House Bill 862 or the Boating Safety Program. MOTION] by Chairman Tice to postpone any formal decisions on the Lake Norman Marine Commission’s request for support of its Boating Safety Program until after the necessary public meetings have been held. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Commissioner Johnson requested the clerk to the board to write a letter to the Lake Norman Marine Commission officials about the postponement. ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES OCCURRING ON BOARDS & COMMISSIONS YOUTH HOME ADVISORY BOARD (2 announcements) VOICES & CHOICES (1 announcement) APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS & COMMISSIONS ADULT CARE HOME COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE (1 appt.) No nominations were submitted, and Chairman Tice |moved| to postpone this appointment unti! the April 18 meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. HAZARDOUS WASTE & LOW-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARD (1 appt.): No nominations were submitted, and Chairman Tice [moved to postpone this appointment until the April 18 meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. HISTORIC PROPERTIES COMMISSION (1 appt.): Chairman Tice nominated Teresa Turner. No other nominations were submitted, and Chairman Tice jraoved] to c!ose the nominations and appoint Turner by acclamation. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. JUVENILE CRIME PREVENTION COUNCIL (2_appts.): No nominations were submitted, and Commissioner Johnson [moved] to postpone the appointments until the April 18 meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. COUNTY MANAGER’S REPORT: Mr. Mashburn reminded the board members about the NCACC District Meeting to be held in Statesville at the Agricultural Building on Wednesday, April 12, 2000 from 6-8 p.m. CLOSED SESSION: Citing G.S. 143-318.1 1(a)(4) - Economic Development, Chairman Tice |moved] to enter into closed session. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. (Return to open session - - no action taken due to the closed session.) ADJOURNMENT: |MOTION by Chairman Tice to adjourn the meeting at 9:40 p.m. NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, April 18, 2000, 5:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m., in the Iredell County Government Center, 200 South C enter Street, Statesville, NC. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Approved: A pel SS, Abed ‘ yl Dir re CL a ? Clerk to the Board 11 IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BRIEFING MINUTES APRIL 18, 2000 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in Briefing Session on Tuesday, April 18, 2000, 5:00 p.m., in the Iredell County Government Center (South Wing Conference Room), 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC 28677. Present: Chairman Sara Haire Tice Vice Chairman Steve D. Johnson Tommy E. Bowles Alice T. Fortner Absent: Alice M. Stewart (out of state due to a family emergency) Staff Present: County Manager Joel Mashburn, Finance Director Susan Blumenstein, Health Department Nursing Director Janet Blaufuss, Personnel Officer Carolyn Harris, DSS Director Don Wall, Chief Deputy Rodney Proctor, and Purchasing Agent Evie Caldwell. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION PETITIONING THE NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO ALLOW CITIZENS OF IREDELL COUNTY TO VOTE AT THE NEXT GENERAL ELECTION UPON THE LEVY OF A $.01 SALES TAX FOR SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION: Commissioner Fortner said the school systems had a comprehensive plan for school construction. She said the sales tax was a better method to pay for classrooms than the property tux. Mrs. Fortner said the county’s legislative members had not expressed much optimism the tax would be approved, but she said the resolution being proposed was only asking for permission to allow the voters to vote on the sales tax increase. She continued by saying that if the state enacted a new statewide sales tax, the one-cent tax she was proposing would be repealed. Finance Director Blumenstein was asked to explain the percentages of the current sales taxes appropriated to the schools. Blumenstein said a portion of the two half-cent taxes went to the school systems. She said thirty percent (30%) of the 1983 half-cent tax went to the schools and thirty percent (30%) of the 1986 half-cent tax was earmarked for schooi capital outlay. This makes sixty percent (60%) of the two half-cent taxes going to the schools. (Note: The 1983 tax stipulated that 30% would be earmarked for the schools for a 15-year period. The 15 years have passed; however, lredell County has continually given the full 30% to the schools. On the 1986 half-cent tax, the state stipulated that 30% would be given to the schools for a 16-year period. This stipulation will terminate in year 2002.) REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT’S PROPOSED FEE COLLECTION POLICY & SCHEDULE: Nursing Director Blaufuss said clients of the health department had to be residents of the county unless they were seeking a mandated service. She said proof of identification was requested from new patients. A new financial form has been created which includes a section for insurance information. REQUEST FROM THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT FOR PERMISSION TO APPLY FOR A MATERNITY CARE COORDINATION GRANT: Blaufuss described a grant whereby the health department could hire a social worker for four days per week. The employee would work with pregnant/postpartum women who received emergency Medicaid when their children were born. She said that if a person was hired using the grant money, and the funds were discontinued in the future, the position would be eliminated. Blaufuss said the maternal social workers knew they had to be self-supporting. Commissioner Johnson said a cost analysis on what money the county would receive in Medicaid versus the money the county would have to spend would be helpful. Johnson said that in the future, if the grant funds were discontinued, and the health department desired to continue the 8 FTE position, that full justification should be presented with the request. ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Tice adjourned the briefing at 6:30 p.m. a P pn nt Ce Clerk to the Board Approved: Bay! RO00€ | | } | | IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MINUTES APRIL 18, 2000 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on Tuesday, April 18, 2000, 7:00 p.m., inthe Iredell County Government Center (Commissioners’ Meeting Room), 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC 28677. Present: Chairman Sara Haire Tice Vice Chairman Steve D. Johnson Tommy E. Bowles Alice T. Fortner Absent: Alice M. Stewart Staff Present: County Manager Joel Mashburn, County Attorney Bill Pope, Finance Director Susan Blumenstein, and Clerk to the Board Jean Moore. CALL TO ORDER by Chairman Tice. INVOCATION by Commissioner Johnson. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ADJUSTMENTS OF THE AGENDA: |MOTION|by Chairman Tice to adjust the agenda by the following revisions. Deletion: Announcement of the North Carolina Legislative Briefing to be held on June 7, 2000. Additions; @ Announcement of a Vacancy on the Nursing Home Advisory Committee. @Closed Session for G.S. 143-318.11(a)(5) - Property Acquisition. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. APPOINTMENTS BEFORE THE BOARD MS. DEBI LEE, OMBUDSMAN WITH CENTRALINA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS FOR THE PRESENTATION OF THE ANNUAL REPORTS OF THE NURSING & ADULT CARE HOME COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEES: Several of the committee members accompanied Ms. Lee to the meeting. Lee described the strengths and weaknesses of each committee, and she commended the members for being well trained and experienced. In addition, Lee mentioned staff turnover at the homes and said personal care givers had difficult jobs. Lee said it was a challenge to retain the care givers and that increased salaries would not necessarily be a permanent fix in maintaining a sufficient number of workers. MRS. KATIE PATTERSON, AN ADVOCATE FOR THE PROPOSED ONE CENT (l¢) SALES TAX FOR IREDELL COUNTY: Patterson said the county was growing and the growth brought transient site workers. She said these people tended to rent rather than buy homes. Ms. Patterson said this type of worker would pay the sales tax along with property owners, and this in turn would help pay for educational needs in an equitable manner. Mrs. Patterson said the basic issue of the proposed sales tax was freedom. She said the commissioners’ decision would decide whether the “voting and tax-paying public had a right to determine how schools were funded.” DR. MARY BRUCE SERENE, AN ADVOCATE FOR THE PROPOSED ONE CENT (1¢) SALES TAX FOR IREDELL COUNTY: Serene said she was a concerned parent and was representing the “All County-Parent Council.” She said the county had “huge, educational infrastructure needs.” Dr. Serene said Iredell County had the third highest per capita income in the state of North Carolina. She said the county was covered in growth, and between the years of 1990- 2010 the student population would double. Serene continued by saying the school system had presented a multi-year plan to fund the needs. She said the plan was about “needs,” and it had no “frills.” Dr. Serene presented petitions in favor of the Sales tax resolution. She said the petitions had over 1,300 signatures in favor of the sales tax referendum. MR. BUDDY HEMRIC, AN OPPONENT OF THE PROPOSED ONE CENT (1¢) SALES TAX FOR IREDELL COUNTY: Hemric said three branches of government had the authority to take funds out of the public’s pockets. He mentioned that last year his property was re- evaluated, and his taxes increased by 16%. Mr. Hemric said, then, the board of commissioners increased the tax rate by two cents. He said it was now being proposed to add another one cent on the sales tax. Mr. Hemric said the three levels of government were taxing people on fixed incomes “out of existence.” Hemric said he was leery of the Proposed legislation because at one time it was Stated the one-cent tax would raise $9 million per year and sunset in 12 years. Now, Hemric said, there was talk the tax would raise $13 million and sunset in 10 years. PUBLIC HEARINGS Chairman Tice declared the meeting to be in public hearing session. PRESENTATION BY THE NORTH CAROLINA. DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION Re: 2000-01 SECONDARY ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM: Joe Lamb, the North Carolina Department of Transportation Division Maintenance Engineer for District 12 spoke and shared the state’s road improvement plans for the upcoming year. In attendance also were: Jim Rand (District Engineer), Mark Stafford (County Maintenance Engineer), and Doug McNeil (Assistant District Engineer). The following listings reveal the roads that will be improved during FY 2000-01. IREDELL COUNTY 2000/2001 PAVING PRIORITY FISCAL YEAR 7/1/00 TO 6/30/2001 NO. PAVING SR# DESCRIPTION LENGTH EST. cost PRIORITY RURAL . 24 2132. KINDER ROAD INCREASE FUNDS 6 8220198 161 $ 60,000.00 1 29 2128 FOX HUNTER ROAD so. 3 345,000.00 2 30 1599 BURKE ROAD Cie. s 160,000.00 3 31 1897 IVEY OAK ROAD 1a. 205,000.00 4 32 1863N MORGAN FORD RD 190.6 -§ 325,000.00 5 33 2108 AMBERHILL ROAD 150 6 § 360,000.00 6.64 ¢ 1,455,000.00 * ADDITIONAL FUNDING REQUIRED ALTERNATES 34 1573. FOX BOTTOMS RD 0.76 35 1580 ~=LAUREL CREEK ROAD 1.00 SUBDIVISIONS 1 26 1463M APACHE ROAD Gor ¢§ 103,000.00 2 27 1687 CONGO ROAD Gon § 65,000.00 3 28 2164 HAWKS LANE 040 ¢ 72,000. 00 4 30 1979 WOODPECKER ROAD O30 § 54,000.00 5 31 1225 HOMESLY LANE 0.21 $ 50,000.00 6 32 2420 ARTHURS ROAD Cwm § 25,000 00 7 33 1658 KERR FARM ROAD Oza 42.000 00 aa $ 411,000.00 ALTERNATES 35 2381 HANNFORD ROAD 0.28 36 2541 CREASTVIEW ACRES 055 37 1329. HUDSPETH ROAD 040 38 1647 HALEYBURTON 014 PROPERTY OWNER PARTICIPATION CURRENTLY NO POP'S AVAILABLE CONTINUE DOWN PRIORITY LIST UNTIL ALL FUNDS ARE EXHAUSTED PROGRAM SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDING, RIGHT-OF-way, AND ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW as IRONMENTAL REVIEW N/A VARIOUS spoT STABILIZATION, SECONDARY MAINTENANCE $ 326,889 00 TOTAL SECONDARY CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM 8.85 $ 1.866 000 00 RESERVED For CONTINGENCIES $ 27834900 TOTAL ALLOCATION ho $ 2,471,238.00 ~ : | | | | | Kenneth Hagler said he represented the residents of Wood Haven Estates. He said the residents had been trying to get their roads paved for about 10-12 years. Hagler said the roads were muddy at times, they had large ruts, and the gravel that was placed on them soon washed away. Mr. Hagler said he wanted funding to have the roads paved, and for the state to take over their maintenance. Lamb asked if the development was in a private subdivision. Hagler said it was private. Lamb said private subdivisions were not eligible for maintenance by the state. He said that in 1975, a ruling was established saying the developers could declare roads to be either public or private. Public roads, assuming they met all standards, could be eligible for addition to the state system. Private roads were not eligible. Lamb said the developer should have told the residents when they bought the property, the agency or individual(s) that would maintain the roads. Mr. Lamb suggested that a meeting be scheduled with the local engineer to discuss the matter. He said the state could not assist, but the state employees could advise the residents on what they could do. Chairman Tice adjourned the public hearing. MOTION] by Chairman Tice to concur with the NC DOT 2000-2001 Secondary Road Improvement Program. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION PETITIONING THE NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO ALLOW CITIZENS OF IREDELL COUNTY TO VOTE AT THE NEXT GENERAL ELECTION UPON THE QUESTION: Should existing property tax revenues be supplemented by the levy of a $.01 sales tax to be used exclusively for school construction purposes of a term of ten (10) years, or until a statewide one-cent sales tax devoted exclusively to school construction purposes is enacted? Commissioner Fortner said she had planned to present the resolution for board approval; however, due to the absence of Commissioner Stewart, that she requested to postpone the matter until the board had its full membership. MOTION |by Commissioner Fortner to postpone the decision on the resolution until Monday, May 1, 2000 at 7:00 p.m. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. [MOTION] by Commissioner Johnson to approve the following 13 consent items with a stipulation concerning the Maternal Care Coordination Grant, The stipulation being that ifthe grant funds are discontinued, and the health department officials desire to continuc with the .8 FTE social work position, that the shortfall or surplus of revenue will be included in the health department's budget request with justification if extra money is required. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. i REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF DEFIBRILLATOR BIDS FOR THE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENTS & APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENT 437A: Purchasing Agent Evie Caldwell recommended the low bid of Southeastern Emergency Equipment 3 for $2,894 per defibrillator. She mentioned there was an additional-quantities clause in the request for proposals. At the present time, 21 units are requested. Each VFD will be allowed to have one defibrillator that will be paid from fire tax funds; however, some departments (Harmony/Mt. Mourne/Shepherds/Troutman/County Line/Sheffield-Calahan/Stony Point/Wilkes-Iredell) have not requested a defibrillator. Mrs. Caldwell said some departments might not want a defibrillator because they already had one, or because they did not have a First Responder Program. In addition, Caldwell said one individual (Don Parker) had requested to obtain a unit for his own use. She said he was a First Responder and would pay for the defibrillator out of his own money. Bids received were: Southeastern Emergency Equipment $2,894.00 ea. $60,774.00 Medicmaster 3,051.96 ea. 64,091.16 MDS Matrix Medical Supply 3,282.00 ea. 68,922.00 2. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE MARCH REFUNDS & RELEASES Breakdown of Releases: $42,813.14 County $29,855.33 Solid Waste Fees 276.00 E. Alexander County Fire #1 1.25 Shepherd’s Fire #2 204.55 Mt. Mourne Fire #3 89.33 All County Fire #4 1,800.18 Statesville 3,769.57 Statesville Downtown 38.19 Mooresville 5,591.44 Mooresville Downtown 0 Mooresville School 1,143.05 Troutman 37.65 Harmony 6.60 Love Valley 0 Breakdown of Refunds: 54,583.60 County 2,031.79 All County Fire #4 51,131.82 Shepherd’s Fire #2 612.58 Statesville 273.31 Mooresville 426.31 Mooresville School 107.79 a REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT’S PROPOSED FEE COLLECTION POLICY & SCHEDULE: (A copy of the adopted policy and fee schedule are as follows.) IREDELL COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT FEE COLLECTION POLICY POLICY STATEMENT: Fees for health department services are authorized under NC General Statutes 130A-39, provided that (1) they are in accordance with a plan recommended by the Health Director and approved by the Board of Health and County Commissioners, and (2) they are not otherwise prohibited by law The demand for public health services is increasing, as are the costs of providing these services Additionally, the resources to fund these services are diminishing. The health department serves the public interest best by first assuring that all legally required public health services are furnished for all citizens, and then by providing as many recommended and requested public health services as possible Fees are 2 means to help distribute services to the citizens of Iredell County in accordance with need, as well as to help finance and thus extend public health services. All payments from individuals and third party payors shall be used to support the services of the program in which revenues were earned. All fees collected shall be used in the current vear or succeeding fiscal years 4 person must be a resident of the county to be eligible for services except as mandated by North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. Care may be provided to non-subsidized, out-of-county residents when adequate staffing/service provision allows. 4 FEE CHARGES: A schedule of fee amounts shall be established for specified health services and updated on at least an annual basis. Fees may be adjusted on insurance rates or other contracted package of services considering costs of services. Certain services, such as epidemiologic investigations, mandated immunizations, Tuberculosis and Sexually Transmitted Disease Control are excluded unless covered by Medicaid or other third party payors. Fees charged will be either an established (flat) rate for certain Services or will be determined by applying a Sliding scale based on family size and gross annual income to the fee schedule amount. Minors requesting confidential services will be considered a family of one. Sliding scale fees will be charged on the basis of family income exceeding 100% of current Federal Poverty Guidelines (or other percent guidelines required by state or federal policy for applicable programs.) Income eligibility will be determined Prior to service provision and shall be re-evaluated anytime income and household status changes or at least annually. Patients wiil be required to submit verifiable documentation of income when sliding scale fees are applied. Clients unable to provide income documentation inay be rescheduled or required to pay full fee until their sliding fee scale can be established. All must present their health insurance or Medicaid card at each visit and those who receive Medicaid are exempt from income eligibility determinations. COLLECTIONS: Patients will be informed of any responsibilities for payment prior to service delivery. Verification of enrollment in Medicaid constitutes full payment for covered/billed services, All other third party plans may be billed as a courtesy; however, all chargeable fees are the responsibility of the patient as indicated by a (required) signed agreement. rendered, including full payment requirements of any flat-rate fees and confirming ability to pay prior to delivery of service. Additionally, any ¢O-pay amounts must be paid at the time of Service and are not Subject to the sliding eligibility scale. Failure to pay other charges in full at the time of service constitutes a debt for reasonable collection. Arrangements may be made for extended payment when good cause is indicated. Patients will be informed of their account status at each visit and other encounters. Any payment received will be posted to the Patients with an active account will be billed monthly at 30-60-90 day intervals. Statements will not be generated on inactive accounts more than 18 months Past due or on balances below $5.00. SERVICE DENIAL: Priority in the provision of Service is given to persons from low-income families who might otherwise not have access to such services. account. Bad debts which are determined uncollectible (i.e. death, bankruptcy) will be written off upon notification. At no time will a Patient be notified that the account has been written off as a bad debt. An itemized list of uncollectible, Outstanding patient balances will be prepared at the end of the fiscal year for the Health Direct ector’s review. Those approved by the Health Director and the Board of Health will be written off. The accounts receivable System shall indicate the recording of the bill as uncollectible and Should a patient return for additional services after an Outstanding balance has been written off as a bad debt, the amount will be charged back into the System and the patient is again responsible for the payment OTHER: The Health Director shall establish procedures to implement these Policies The Health Director is authorized to adjust fees on the Medicaid, Medicare and usual/customary insurance rates and the Board of Health and Board of County Commissioners shall be informed of these adjustments at their next meeting IREDELL COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT CPT CODE 99381 99382 99383 99384 99385 99386 99387 99201 99202 99203 99204 99205 CPT. CODE 99211 99212 99213 99214 99215 $9425 $9426 82947 82950 8295] 85013 81002 81000 87087 81025 FEE SCHEDULE SERVICE Preventive Visits (New) Age under | year Age 1-4 years Age 5-11 years Age 12-17 years Age 18-39 years Age 40-64 years Age 65 years & over PreventiveVisits Established Age under | year Age |-4 years Age 5-11 years Age 12-17 years Age 18-39 years Age 40-64 years Age 65 years & over Eval/Mgmt Visits (New) Minimal Limited Expanded Detailed Comprehensive SERVICE Eval/Ngmt Visits (Established) Minimal Limited Expanded Detailed Comprehensive Antepartum Care 4 - 6 visits 7 or more visits Laboratory Glucose 1 hour Glucola GTT (3 hr) Hematocrit Urine Dipstick Urine with micro Urine Colony Count *Pregnancy Test (urine) (19 years & over) 6 $ 80.00 $ 90.00 $100.00 $110.00 $115.00 $130 00 $145 00 $ 70.00 75 00 $ 85 00 $100 00 $100 00 $115 00 $130 00 $ 50 00 $ 65.00 $ 85.00 $125 00 $155.00 FEE $3500 $ 45.00 $ 65 00 $85 00 $105 00 $375 00 $1,000 00 $1500 $2500 $ 40 00 $1500 $ 1200 $1800 $ 25.00 $ 1000 87210 87081 82465 87205 89300 CPT CODE 87166 86592 36415 99000 54050 $6501 76815 $9025 $9412 11975 11976 wm oo ws So o 58301 99070 57170 96110 92551 69210 90782 90471 90472 90788 90384 J1085 90716 90707 90733 90746 90632 90633 90657 & 90658 90732 86580 Wet Prep GC Culture #*Cholesterol Gram Stain Semen Analysis SERVICE Darkfield Stat RPR Venipuncture/stick Handling Fee Office Procedure: Wart Treatment/Male Wart Treatment/Female Ultrasound Non-Stress Test Cephalic Version/External Norplant Insertion Norplant Removal TUD Insertion TUD Removal **TUD Supply Diaphragm Fitting Denver Developmental Audiometry Ear Irrigation Immunization/Injection Therapeutic/Diagnostic Admin. Fee Admin. Single Vaccine Admin. 2+ Vaccine SERVICE Admin. Antibiotics Rho Gam DepoProvera * Adult Varicella * Adult MMR * Adult Meningitis * Adult Hepatitis B * Adult Hepatitis A *Ped/Adol Hepatitis A *Influenza Vaccine *Pneumonia Vaccine *PPD (TB Skin Test) 7 $ 20.00 $ 30.00 $ 20.00 $ 15 00 $ 40 00 $ 30.00 $ 20.00 $ 10.00 $ 10.00 $ 90 00 $115 00 $150 00 $105 00 $350 00 $505 00 $210 00 $185 00 $ 85.00 $1000 $ 70 00 $150 00 $3000 $ 60 00 $1000 $1000 $15.00 EES $1000 $110 00 $4500 $5500 $ 40 00 $ 65 00 $ 4500 $5000 $2400 $ 900 $16 00 $1000 Miscellaneous Adult Health Visit $ 40 00 *Pill Replacement Pack $ 7.00 *TRUST $ 20.00 *Chem 23 (co employee only) $ 40 00 *CBC (co employee only) $ 25 00 #* Lipid Profile $3000 FSSC ESSE SHE SSE SESE SHEESH ETE TE EEE EERE Fees listed are only those which are new, have codes assigned, or have changed in amounts since January 1, 2000 Sliding Fee Scale applied except as noted *Flat Fee except as prohibited by law, regulation or fee policy (if part of clinic packaged service, will be billed on sliding scale or to third parties regardless of age ) **Based on materials used #*Flat Fee and if in conjunction with Allied Health nutritional education, an additional $10 00 will be added to the fee *“e kK & 4. REQUEST FROM THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT FOR PERMISSION TO APPLY FOR A MATERNITY CARE COORDINATION GRANT: Health Nursing Director Janet Blaufuss explained that 32 counties in the state qualified for grant funds to be used for pregnant women ineligible for Medicaid and who received emergency Medicaid at the time of delivery. She said that with an additional .8 FTE social worker, the state would consider a grant in the amount of $27,120. Blaufuss continued by saying the position would allow the existing staff to serve an increased number of Medicaid women. She said the increased revenues were estimated to be $15,000 over and above the grant. (Note: Please see the stipulation in reference to the .8 employee position in the consent agenda motion made by Commissioner Johnson.) - REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENT _ #38 WHICH TRANSFERS $114,340 FROM CAPITAL RESERVE TO THE GENERAL FUND FOR PAYMENT TO THE TOWN OF MOORESVILLE (water/sewer line: Lake Norman Regional Medical Center): Blumenstein advised during the briefing that on October 6, 1997, the county entered into an agreement with Mooresville to reimburse up to $500,000 of the cost to extend water and sewer lines to the new Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. She said the new hospital opened in May 1999 with a value of $24,327,460 and taxes of $114,339.06. A budget amendment is now needed to pay Mooresville the tax amount of $114,339.06. 6. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENT #439 FOR THE RECOGNITION OF INCREASES/DECREASES IN STATE DSS ALLOCATIONS & FOR THE NECESSARY APPROPRIATIONS: During the agenda briefing, Blumenstein said Budget Amendment #39 was needed for the 1999-00 DSS budget to recognize increases and decreases in state allocations/appropriations. 7. REQUEST FROM THE SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT IN REFERENCE TO TWO ITEMS: 1. Permission to apply for a U.S. Department of Justice Grant (Bulletproof Vest Partnership): Chicf Deputy Rodney Proctor explained during the briefing that a 50% federal -50% local matching grant was available to purchase bulletproof vests. He said each vest cost about $500. If awarded, Proctor said this would eliminate the need for 30 vests that were requested in the 2000- 2001 budget. 2. Request for Approval of Budget Amendment #40 to Recognize Grant Money from the Governor’s Highway Safety Program & Federal Seized Funds for the Purchase of Fatal Vision Goggles: Proctor said the goggles were used to teach citizens the effect of being impaired with alcohol. (Two sets would cost $1,390. The cost will be split 75% by the state and 25% from the drug-seized fund.) 8. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A REVISION TO THE PERSONNEL ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO NEW EMPLOYEE CREDIT FOR YEARS OFSERVICE AT OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES: Personnel Officer Carolyn Harris explained during the agenda briefing that a revision to the personnel ordinance was requested. The requested change is: Article VI. Holidays and Leave - Section 5.K Deletion: The-Board-of County-Commissioners;ipon-recommendation-of the-County-Manager,may-approve—a vacation acerual rate higher than the beginning rate-for new employees coming fromra governmental agency-and/or entity The deetston to grant a higher earning rate- wilt be based-orr such factors-as-a-shortage of qualified-applicants, the refusat-of qualtfied-applicants-to- accept employment-at the minimum eaming rate; or other reasons-deemed-to be-in-the best -interest-of the County: Fhe-hirgher-rate-wilt be-based-on the number of hours-eamed-with their-employer-at-the-time-the-offer-of employment 1s made-and-the County’s-earing-schedule—The- previous employer must give -written-vertfication of the-anntralleave rate-earned-atthe-time of separation. Revision: A new employee coming directly from a NC state, city or county governmental agency may reccive credit for years of service at that agency for purposes of determining the vacation accrual rate. To be eligible for the credit, the governmental agency must certify the number of years the employee had attained at the time of separation. 9. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENT #41 IN REFERENCE TO THE HEALTH CARE BENEFITS FUND: During the agenda briefing, Finance Director Blumenstein advised of a request to appropriate $307,780 to the health care benefits fund. She said that ifthe amount was actually used, the balance would fall below $200,000, and she felt this amount would be too low. The amendment will recognize funds received from Stop Loss Reinsurance, additional non-employee charges, and increased fund balance appropriation and appropriate for increased expenditures. 10. REQUEST FROM THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT FOR APPROVAL OF BANKING SERVICE BIDS (July 1, 2000 - June 30, 2003): Finance Director Blumenstein advised during the agenda briefing session that requests for proposals were sent to each bank in the Statesville area that used the Option 2, pooling method of collateralization for public funds. She said the proposals required a non-interest bearing certificate of deposit for the term of the service period as a compensating balance. Bids were received from: isin ageceiniaeieltsenesaseseiiemaaeiiadieniniiatcitensinaitinasrcennieanceiamaniinnties Compensating Balance Per Item Lockbox Bank of America $ 2,000,000 $ 0.43 Centura 425,000 7 First Citizens 600,000 15 First Union 3,100,000 1.13 Blumenstein researched the banks (checked references) and recommended the bid of First Citizens Bank with an option to renegotiate the compensating balance at the end of the three-year period. ‘1%. REQUEST FOR A DECISION REGARDING BILLBOARD RENT ON COUNTY PROPERTY LOCATED IN MOORESVILLE: The county manager mentioned during the agenda briefing that the property had the billboard prior to the county’s purchase. Mr. | Mashburn recommended a month-to-month basis for the rental. He suggested a monthly charge of $50 and for the company owning the billboard (Appalachian Outdoor Advertising) to pay on quarterly basis. | 12. REQUEST FOR A DECISION REGARDING A POSSIBLE COUNTY FLAG DESIGN: The North Carolina Association of County Commissioners (NCACC) requested a flag from all 100 counties to be used during the National Association of Counties Conference to be held in Charlotte, N.C., during July. The commissioners agreed on a design (county seal with colors of white, green and yellow) and for a flag to be sent to the NCACC. 13. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE APRIL 4, 2000 MINUTES ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES OCCURRING ON BOARDS & COMMISSIONS CENTRALINA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (3 announcements) BOARD OF HEALTH (1 announcement): APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS & COMMISSIONS ADULT CARE HOME COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE (1 appt.): MOTION] by Chairman Tice to postpone this appointment until the May 1 meeting due to there not being any nominations. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. HAZARDOUS WASTE & LOW-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARD (1 appt.): Due to no nominations being submitted, Chairman Tice |moved)to postpone this appointment until the May | meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. JUVENILE CRIME PREVENTION COUNCIL (2 appts.): Commissioner Fortner nominated Reba Parker and Lisa Bowline. No further nominations were submitted, and Chairman Tice |moved] to appoint Parker and Bowline by acclamation. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. YOUTH HOME ADVISORY BOARD (2 appts.): | Commissioner Fortner nominated Pat Snider (DSS appointee) and Jeff Cheek (community-at-large appointee). No further nominations were submitted, and Chairman Tice |moved} to appoint Snider and Cheek by acclamation. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. VOICES & CHOICES (1 appt.): Mr. John Robertson, who originally requested appointments to this committee, recently advised there was not a pressing need to appoint anyone. With this information, Commissioner Johnson jmoved] to eliminate the position. (A vacancy had previously been created due to the resignation of B.K. Barringer.) VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. COUNTY MANAGER'S REPORT: Mr. Mashbum said a written report had been distributed. He said a pre-construction conference on the new Agricultural Center would be held on April 20. He reminded the board members about the following items. . Friday, April 21, 2000 was Good Friday and a county holiday. . Thursday, April 27, 2000 was the County Retiree Dinner (Agricultural Building). . Wednesday, June 7, 2000 was the North Carolina Legislative Conference in Raleigh. Wn — Commissioner Johnson asked about the status of the Boggs Building. Mashburn said the carpet would soon be installed for the EMS area. The staff still estimates the EMS Department will be able to move in on May 1. CLOSED SESSION: Citing G.S. 143.318.11(a)(5)-Property Acquisition, Chairman Tice at 8:04 p.m., |moved) to enter into closed session. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. (Return to Open Session - No Action Taken Arising from the Closed Session.) ADJOURNMENT: At 8:31 p.m., Chairman Tice moved to adjourn. NEXT MEETING: Monday, May 1, 2000, 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., in the Iredell County Government Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. } c Approved: Plea /, Alov &, nl. Ler Cine // \ Clerk to the Board L aS IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BRIEFING MINUTES MAY 1, 2000 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in Briefing Session on Monday, May 1, 2000, 5:00 p.m., in the Iredell County Government Center (South Wing Conference Room), 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC 28677. Present: Chairman Sara Haire Tice Vice Chairman Steve D. Johnson Tommy E. Bowles Alice T. Fortner Alice M. Stewart Staff Present: County Manager Joel Mashburn, Finance Director Susan Blumenstein, Planning Supervisor William Allison, Recreation Director Robert Woody, Social Services Director Don Wall, and Clerk to the Board Jean Moore. CALL TO ORDER by Chairman Tice. REZONING CASES: Planning Supervisor William Allison and Planner Lindsey Hobbs explained the 7:00 p.m., public hearings regarding the zoning requests. In reference to Case # 0004- 6 (Tsumas Family Limited Partnership) letters from Brigadier General William Lackey, Ret., and Mrs. Allison Long Hughes were shared. Lackey, a resident of 1040 Bell Farm Road, and Hughes, a resident of 125 Long Meadow Drive, were both in opposition to amending the land development plan, the rezoning request, and the various conditional uses. Commissioner Bowles asked if the roads in the area would receive more truck traffic, if the Tsumas request was granted. He also asked about any other projects that had been of this magnitude. Hobbs said the development would basically incur residential traffic. He said the other major developments in the county had been The Point, The Harbor, and Morrison’s Plantation. He added, however, that all three of these had been in the southern end of the county. Commissioner Fortner asked if the planners envisioned the Department of Transportation (DOT) letting people use Bell Farm Road to I-40. Hobbs said the DOT would probably extend Bell Farm Road to the new Hwy. 70, but he was not aware of any extensions to 1-40. Commissioner Johnson asked if the requirements were different in each rezoning classification. Hobbs said there were four, different neighborhoods proposed. He said some had more space between them. Mr. Hobbs said curb and guttering was written in the plan- -the developer had to insure this was done. Commissoner Bowles asked if Statesville was interested in the development, should the requests fail with the county. Chairman Tice said the city did not want the development- -it would be too far out to provide the services. Allison said that due to recent court cases addressing conditional uses and rezonings, that he had talked with representatives from Centralina and Benchmark. It was recommended by the planners of these two organizations that all speakers desiring to speak about conditional uses be sworn in prior to giving comments during the public hearing. 1 Commissioner Fortner asked how the proposed development would obtain water and sewer. Hobbs said the developers planned to hook on to the City of Statesville’s system. ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Tice adjourned the briefing session at 6:30 p.m. Approved: ___ =. / AG / Od h nl tera Cae _ Clerk to the Board National Historic IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MINUTES MAY 1, 2000 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in Re 2000, 7:00 p.m., in the Iredell County Government Center (Co South Center Street, Statesville, NC 28677. gular Session on Monday, May 1, mmissioners’ Meeting Room), 200 Present: Chairman Sara Haire Tice Vice Chairman Steve D. Johnson Tommy E. Bowles Alice T. Fortner Alice M. Stewart Staff Present: County Manager Joel Mashburn, County Attorney Bill Pope, Finance Director Susan Blumenstein, Planning Supervisor William Allison, and Clerk to the Board Jean Moore. CALL TO ORDER by Chairman Tice INVOCATION by Commissioner Bowles PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ADJUSTMENTS OF THE AGENDA: |MOTION Mary Bradford (Request for Arts & Heritage Museum F unding desires to attend a future meeting.) by Chairman Tice to remove Mrs. ) from the agenda. (Mrs. Bradford VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. PRESENTATION OF SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS & AWARDS Mr. Julian (“Jack”) C, Moore, a Retiree of the Health Department w as due to accept his retirement plaque, but was unable to attend the meeting. MOTION by Commissioner Stewart to adopt the following resolution in reference to Preservation Week and the upcoming presentation by Mr. Howard. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. RESOLUTION FOR NATIONAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION WEEK MAY 14 - MAY 20, 2000 WHEREAS, the week of May 14 - May 20, 2000, is the 29% Week; and Annual National Trust Preservation WHEREAS, Richard Moe, President of the National Trust for the millennium is a time to reflect On where we’ve been a WHEREAS Past into the Future” Historic Preservation, has said “that nd where we're going”: and , the theme for the 29" Annual National Trust Preservation Week is “Taking America ' ; and WHEREAS, other g0vernmental agencies, and many individuals throughout the county, have renovated historic Structures; and te National His given by J. Myrick Howard, the Executive Director of on May 15, 2000, at 7:3 ; and toric Preservation Week with Preservation North Carolina. WHEREAS, the Iredel] Coun and the Statesville His ty Historic Pro of J. Myrick Howard. perties Commission. the Old Courthouse Committee, toric Preservatio n Committee, are Joining in this celebration to Sponsor the appearance APPOINTMENTS BEFORE THE BOARD : Mrs. Katie Patterson shared her time with Na / MRS. NANCY WERTZ, AN ONE-CENT SALES TAX: Wertz said she had four children in the school system. She described the cramped quarters for the schoo] Students and staff, and she mentioned that some children had to hat was be moved out of mobile units d to an air problem t Causing respiratory ailments. Mrs. Wertz raisers that had to be held to Provide the necessa today there was a segment about mobile units and the d members to vote for the one-cent tax resolution. ncy Wertz.) ADVOCATE OF THE er TS to unanimously approve the tax simply afforded the citizens a chance to vote on the sales tax. PUBLIC HEARINGS Chairman Tice declared the meeting to be in Public hearing session i NON-OWNER REZONING REQUEST; SEVERAL PROPERTY OWNERS (86%) IN THE PISGAH CHURCH ROAD AREA, CASE N 0004-1 (RA, Residential Agricultural to RU-R, Rural Residential District - 1,040 acres): Planner Lindsey Hobbs Said several Property Owners in the Pisgah Church Road area had petitioned to have their Property, and in the designated area, rezoned from RA, Resident District. The designated area consists of approximately 1,040 acres. He said 86° % of the property owners signed the petition in favor (21 property owners signed and 3 property owners did not). There are 23 different parcels and 20 (87 %) are in favor. Out of the 1,040 acres involved, 889 property owners are in favor and 151 are not. The existing land use is residential and vacant. The surrounding land use is residential and vacant. On April 5, 2000, the planning board unanimously recommended approval in a 10-0 vote. Commissioner Johnson asked how much of the property was owned by the parties in opposition. Hobbs said 158 acres. He said there were 1,040 total acres in the request. Kent Gregory, a supporter for the rezoning, asked the others in the audience to stand up that were in favor of the zoning change. Approximately 13 people stood up. Hugh Hill, an opponent of the rezoning, said he owned more than 158 acres. Hill said he i was not in favor of the rezoning. Chairman Tice adjourned the public hearing. MOTION] by Commissioner Fortner to rezone the property involved in Case No. 0004-1 from RA, Residential Agricultural to RU-R, Rural Residential District. Commissioner Bowles asked Hobbs a question about the types of mobile homes allowed in the RU-R district. Hobbs said single wides were allowed as accessory mobile homes. He said the property owners could place single wides on their land for children or elderly relatives. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Chairman Tice declared the meeting to be in public hearing session. REZONING REQUEST; MARK S. STEVENSON PROPERTY, CASE NO. 0004-3 (RA, Residential Agricultural to GB, General Business District. The property is located on Taylorsville Highway at Stevenson Park Loop.): Hobbs said the owner/applicant desired to rezone property from RA, Residential Agricultural District to GB, General Business District. The proposed use will be for any/all uses in the General Business District. The location of the property (2.41 acres) is at Taylorsville Highway and Stevenson Park Loop; more specifically identified as PIN#4715-38-5023. Existing land use is for a mobile home park, and the surrounding land use is for general business and single-family residential. On April 5, 2000, the planning board unanimously recommended approval in a 10-0 vote. Hobbs said the planning office had not received any telephone calls or letters in opposition. No one else spoke. | Chairman Tice adjourned the public hearing. MOTION] by Commissioner Johnson to rezone the property in Case No. 0004-3 from RA. Residential Agricultural to GB, General Business District. { VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Chairman Tice declared the meeting to be in public hearing session. } ! | | REQUEST FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE IREDELL COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT PLAN IN CONJUNCTION WITH A REZONING REQUEST; BILLY -ACKEY PROPERTY, CASE NO. 0004-4 (NB, Neighborhood Business to GB, General Business District. The property is located at 2158 Shelton Avenue, Statesville, N.C.): Hobbs said the owner desired to rezone .8 acres for an auction house. The property is located at 2158 Shelton Avenue in Statesville and can be identified by PIN# 4733-82-1594. The existing land use is for furniture sales, and the surrounding land use is auto sales, a vacant area, a residential area, and a mobile home sales lot. On April 5, 2000, the planning board unanimously recommended an amendment to the land development plan and approval of the rezoning. Hobbs said his office had not received any calls or letters in opposition. No one else spoke. Chairman Tice adjourned the public hearing. MOTION] by Commissioner Stewart to amend the Iredell County Land Development Plan and to rezone the property described in Case No. 0004-4 from NB, Neighborhood Business to GB. General Business District. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Chairman Tice declared the meeting to be in public hearing session. REZONING REQUEST; DR. TIMOTHY BURGISS & TRI-COUNTY MEDICAL PARK, INC., PROPERTIES, CASE NO. 0004-5 (RA, Residential Agricultural to NB Neighborhood Business District. The properties are located at 951 & 955 West Memorial Highway.): Hobbs said the owner desired to expand a medical office. The 1.86 acres of property is located on West Memorial Highway near the intersection of Tabor & Eagle Mill Roads; more specifically identified as PIN #4862-51-3810, 4862-51 -3634, & the balance of PIN #4862-51-2808. not already zoned neighborhood business. The surrounding land use is for medical offices, a rescue squad department, vacant areas, and residential. Mr. Hobbs said Dr. Burgiss desired to expand his current building by 600 sq. ft.; however, with RA zoning this is not permissible due to setback standards. With the NB rezoning, the expansion would not be out of compliance. On April 5, 2000, the planning board unanimously recommended approval in a 10-0 vote. Hobbs said his office had not received any letters or calls in opposition. Jan Woodside, the applicant for Dr. Burgiss, said medical services were badly needed in the northern end, and she encouraged the board to approve the request. No one else spoke. Chairman Tice adjourned the public hearing. MOTION) by Commissioner Fortner to rezone Case No. 0004-5, RA, Residential Agricultural to NB, Neighborhood Business District. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Chairman Tice declared the meeting to be in public hearing session. REQUEST FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE IREDELL COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT PLAN IN CONJUNCTION WITH REZONING REQUESTS; TSUMAS FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, ET. AL., CASE NO. 0004-6 (RA, Residential Agricultural to PUD, Planned Unit Development; CU-R12, Conditional Use-Single Family District; CU-R-8, Conditional Use-Single F amily District; CU-R-8A, Conditional Use Multi- Family District; and CU-NB, Conditional Use-Neighborhood Business District. The property is located in the Hwy 70 east area--Bell Farm Road to Buckbee Road.) Chairman Tice requested that all audience members desiring to speak, either for or against the requests, to come forward for the purpose of being sworn in prior to giving comments. County Planner Hobbs said the proposed use was for a planned, unit site built, housing complex with mixed use, along with attached single-family housing and multi-family housing. The pin numbers for the 267 acres are: 4763-57-2856, 4773-17-0666, 4763-57-1788, 4763-57-1700, 4763-57-0613, 4773-47-8565, 4763-57-5313, and a portion of 4763-78-1033. Existing land use is vacant farmland. The surrounding land use is residential, industrial, vacant, and the C ity of Statesville has a sewer treatment plant in the vicinity. Hobbs said the property was in both residential and industrial nodes as identified by the county’s land development plan. The industrial use of the land has been compromised because Norfork Southern Railway will not allow grade crossing improvements at John Long Road to allow tractor trailer rigs to use the only access available to the property. The planned, unit-development rezoning, allows the developer flexibility of mixed uses and clustering densities, which are offset with higher requirements for recreational open space. Hobbs said this type of strategy helped to reduce suburban sprawl and provided the housing market with a wide range of house prices and life-style options. The proposed development provides shopping sites, parks and playgrounds, and land for a school. The pedestrian design of the neighborhood reduces the reliance on cars and provides easier access to services and a safer neighborhood for the young and elderly. On April 5, 2000, the planning board recommended approval in an 8-1 vote. Commissioner Bowles asked Mr. Hobbs what other uses could occur on the property under the present rezoning. Hobbs said that with the loss of the flexibility in terms of industrial development, and under the current RA zoning, that “by right” the owners could build 500 houses- - consisting of both single wide mobile homes and stick built. He said that any other type of development would probably be limited, due to the access problems to U.S. 70. Commissioner Stewart asked the school officials in attendance, what was the smallest tract of land that could be used for an elementary and middle school. After being sworn in, Dr. Buddy Coleman, Supt. of the Iredell-Statesville School System, said a minimum of 18 acres was needed for an elementary school and for a middle school it would be a minimum of 25 acres with 30 being preferable, due to the athletics. Harry Tsumas, who was sworn in earlier, said he had been working with Brian Jenest, a planner for over a year on the project. Brian Jenest, who also was sworn in at the beginning of the public hearing, said he was affiliated with Cole Jenest & Stone, PA, and he was a landscape architect and planner from Davidson, N.C. He said that initially, the site was reviewed for a manufactured-housing development. Jenest said the acreage would have allowed 534 homes. Later, the option of developing the land with variety and diversity was discussed. Jenest said the development being proposed was classified as a “TND” or a tradional neighborhood development. He said this neighborhood called for single-family attached, single-family detached, residential and non- residential uses. In addition, the plans call for a community center or swim club, a day-care center and a series of neighborhood shops (dry cleaner, etc.). The proposed development will be pedestrian oriented and have curb and guttering. Jenest also said that land had been set aside for a school. He said green space would be included, and that houses fronting this type of space were more valuable. Commissioner Bowles asked who would maintain the green spaces. Jenest said there would be a homeowners association. He said there would be restrictive covenants in the property deeds. Mr. Jenest said the homes would range in price from $100,000 to 5 $200,000. He predicted the project, from start to finish, would be 7 to 10 years with 75 to 100 units being constructed per year. Commissioner Stewart asked if the Department of Transportation had been involved. Jenest said a traffic study had been done. He said there would be a turn lane at Bell Farm Road. He mentioned that Hwy. 70 was due to relocate beginning in 2003. Stewart asked if the developers had any commitments from businesses to locate in the development. Jenest said no, but Tsumas said one interested party was thinking about the day-care center. Commissioner Bowles asked when the amenities would begin. Jenest said the green space would be done as each housing unit was completed, or at the same time. The swim club would probably be built after the first phase. He said there was a pond on the land, and the developers were thinking about preserving it. The City of Statesville had discussed placing a park adjacent to the site. Commissioner Bowles asked about the proposed land for the school. He asked the possibility of the 12 acres increasing to 18. Jenest said some of the units would have to be moved. He said some of the houses would have to be deleted or reconfigured. Bowles asked about security. Jenest said it would not be a gated community. Bowles asked if a traffic study had been done dealing with Bell Farm Road at Hwy. 64- - where the Ideal Tractor Company was located. Jenest said no- -they had basically addressed the roads within a one-mile area. Chairman Tice said she understood there would be 800 housing units. Jenest said this was correct. Commissioner Stewart asked when the school site would be available. Jenest said “virtually immediately- -as soon as the roads are in place.” He said the John Long Road was already built and the developer was looking at the “square in the middle” for the school. He said the site was accessible as of today, but it would be better if the curb and guttering were in place. Fortner said the school would still be needed, even if the zoning remained the same and the area was developed into 534 houses. Tsumas said the school site was available immediately, but school buses could not go over John Long Road. He said a road, from Bell Road over, had to be built. He said the planner had picked the projected 12 acres for the school. Mr. Tsumas said he had been working with the school system. He said the school wouldn’t cost as much as usual because the water and sewer and the road were available. Jenest added that the school might be able to utilize the park. He said the plan was to have the school in the middle of the project - - not outside near the highway to keep the pedestrian effect. He said the development might produce 300 school children, but the school system had said that 6 : most schools accommodated 800 to 1000 students. This would allow children from outside the development to attend the school. Chairman Tice adjourned the public hearing. Commissioner Johnson said that if the property were left at the current zoning and built out with some other form of housing than stick built, it would have a tax base of about $30 million. He said that with the proposed project, the value would be about two and half times the $30 million. MOTION| by Commissioner Fortner to amend the Iredell County Land Development Plan in conjunction with Case No. 0004-6. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. MOTION] by Commissioner Fortner to rezone the property involved in Case No. 0004-6 (TSUMAS FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, ET. AL.) from RA, Residential Agricultural to PUD, Planned Unit Development; CU-R12, Conditional Use-Single Family District; CU-R-8, Conditional Use-Single Family District; CU-R-8A, Conditional Use Multi-Family District; and CU- NB, Conditional Use-Neighborhood Business District and to further state that the Iredell County Board of Commissioners had made affirmative findings that: 1. The conditional uses were among those listed as eligible Conditional Uses in the District where the property is located. 2. The conditional uses will not materially endanger the public health or safety, if located where proposed and developed, according to the plan as proposed. 3. The conditional uses meet all required conditions and specifications. 4. The location and character of the conditional uses, if developed according to the plan as proposed, will be in harmony with the area in which they are located and in general conformity with the plan of development of Iredell County and its environs. Note: Commissioner Bowles said that in reference to stipulation #4 where it stated, “to the plan as proposed will be in harmony with the area .....” that since the board had never seen a project as large as this one in this area, the clause simply meant the development was consistent with the land use plan. (It didn’t necessarily mean this area was where all these types of development were located, because at this time, there are none in the vicinity.) VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION PETITIONING THE NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO ALLOW CITIZENS OF IREDELL COUNTY TO VOTE AT THE NEXT GENERAL ELECTION UPON THE QUESTION: Should existing property tax revenues be supplemented by the levy of a $.01 sales tax to be used exclusively for school construction purposes of a term of ten (10) years, or until a statewide one-cent sales tax devoted exclusively to school construction purposes is enacted? Commissioner Fortner said there was much interest in the resolution, and the board had heard from speakers both at this meeting and the last one about the issue. Fortner said the county was in acrisis situation regarding education. She said the schools were growing beyond capacity and would continue to grow. She read the following resolution. WHEREAS, due to a unique combination of people, location, weather, family values, and other factors, Iredell County is one of the most desirable places in the country to live and work; and 7 rs are moving to Iredel] n can be financed with Studies, and Project school needs, which studi eS Showed that Student enrollment has been increasing at the rate of approximately 800 students Per year with approximately 3,000 Students already housed in mobile units, and Projected that at least 7,00 0 additional student spaces will be required by 2008. which will cost over $142 million in inflation-adjusted dollars; and WHEREAS, a One- cent sales tax y Present value dollars; and ill generate approximately $13.4 million Per annum in WHEREAS, i t would take an approximate 14.5 cen the same revenues a t increase in the S a one-cent increase in the sales tax; Property tax rate to yield and WHEREAS, we believe that a Sy rather than with borrowed monies, will and costs, not leave the County in debt i to plan orderly growth and more fairly spread the Savers; and ‘stem of paying for the construction of schools as needed, among other things save hu Se sums of interest, legal fees, n the event of recession or d, €pression, allow school boards cost of growth among consumers rather than WHEREAS, we believe our children are our most precious commodity, and that Providing an opportunity for a sound education in a wholesome, heathy en vironment is our foremost Siduciary duty to them and to Our posterity; but Supplant existing Property t ax revenues, provide Sor orderly school 8rowth without interest and costs, fairly spread the Cost Of school construction among all consumers rather than just upon the property owners, and would expire when no longer needed: and WHEREAS, the same growth that is requiring the additional classrooms has created numerous other capital a nd operational budgetary needs, incl enforcement, social Service. uding, for example, additional law ces, Courthouse and library facilities the only present Sources of financing of which are ad valorem Property taxes and borrowing; ITIS THEREFORE HEREBY RESOL VED, The General Assembly of North C, arolina is hereby petitioned to allow the citizens of Iredell County to vote at the next general election upon the question: Should existing property tax revenues be supplemented by the levy of a $.0/ sales lax to be used exclusively for sch ool construction Purposes of a term of ten (10) years, or until a statewide one-cent sales tax devoted exclusively to school construction purposes is enacted? eek kw & MOTION] by Commissioner Fortner to adopt the resolution as presented. Commissioner Johnson said that no matter what decision the board made on the resolution, the sales tax increase issue was headed for rejection in the N.C. General Assembly. Johnson said that an article in the Charlotte Observer quoted N.C. House Speaker Jim Black as saying there was an easy way to raise money on the local leve!, and that way was to raise property taxes. Black was also quoted as saying that at some point, people could not turn to the state to take the blame for tax increases. Johnson said the quotes were substantiated by Ron Aycock, the Executive Director for the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners, at a recent meeting in Statesville. Mr. Johnson said he attended the meeting along with Chairman Tice, Commissioner Stewart, Commissioner Bowles, and County Manager Mashburn. In addition, Johnson said that Senator John Kerr, the Co-Chair for the Senate Finance Committee, had said the state could not give up revenue sources and such a referendum bill would not come out ofhis committee. Locally, Johnson said, House Representative Frank Mitchell from Iredell County, said he was aware of Senator Kerr’s opinions and statements regarding the matter. Johnson continued by saying the state budget was in a deficit, and he had heard that shortage estimates ranged anywhere between $300 million on up to $600 million. Mr. Johnson mentioned that Mr. Aycock had said that if legislation were introduced in Raleigh to raise taxes, the General Assembly would only be expected to balance the state budget and not the various county budgets. (Any money received by the state would remain in Raleigh.) Johnson said another concern was the future reliability of sales tax revenues. He said state officials had voiced concerns about e-commerce and mail-order transactions on sales tax revenues. Commissioner Johnson said several people/organizations had suggested that states should develop alternative ways to acquire revenue. Johnson said this had been reported in several recent publications and newspapers. He said under North Carolina law, that unless the company had a physical presence in the state, the business was not required to collect taxes on mail order, telephone, or Internet sales. Current state law is written where it is up to the purchaser to pay the six percent use tax; however, according to the N.C. Department of Revenue, compliance is minimal. Mr. Johnson advised that in 1999, N.C. House Bill 163 established the Tax Policy Commission, and its mission was to “study, examine, and, if necessary, design a realignment of the state and local tax structure in accordance with a clear consistent tax policy.” Johnson said one of the areas the commission was supposed to review was Internet transactions. He said the state felt this was a justifiable issue because Congress three years ago passed the Internet Tax Freedom Act. This act placed a three-year moratorium on any Internet transactions. Johnson said there were estimates indicating that per year, North Carolina counties could lose $103.8 million in revenue. Between 1999 and 2003, counties could lose $264.5 million. He continued by saying that nationally, counties by 2003 were expected to lose $20 billion. Iredell County, alone, is expected to lose $3.91 1,692 in lost revenues of sales taxes between 1999 and 2003. Johnson said that due to this information, people should have realistic ideas on the future funding from sales taxes. Johnson said the ability for the citizens to vote on the sales tax increase was compelling, and this being the case, he offered the following three amendments to the resolution. 1. To delete the clause indicating the one-cent sales tax “would not supplant existing property tax revenue” (paragraph 11 of the resolution). Johnson said that with the resolution there was only one way the property taxes could go in the future, and that was “up.” 2. As long as the one-cent sales tax was in effect, that a property tax rate increase could only occur with a two-thirds vote of the board of commissioners. 3. That during the sales tax imposition term, the money could not be used to service debt. Fortner referred to amendment number one. She said that if the resolution were altered, using the amendment, that Raleigh would not approve it. She referred to the allegation that property taxes could only increase, and she said this was not necessarily true since the county’s tax base continued to increase. Mrs. Fortner asked what type of debt Mr. Johnson was referring to in number three. Johnson said all debt. Commissioner Bowles said that last year the board had started a comprehensive plan on addressing some school needs. He said the property owners had been burdened by the action. Bowles said that in the resolution there was nothing to give property taxpayers any relief. Mr. Bowles said he concurred that the sales tax was more fair than the property tax, and he agreed that people should have a right to vote on the issue. Bowles said he did, however, desire to add another amendment. This was: If the resolution passed on the local and state level, that during the first year the tax rate would be decreased by one cent, and during the second year, it would be reduced by two cents- - reducing the rate down to 45¢. Fortner said the board of commissioners approved the annual budget. She said that if Bowles was re-elected as a commissioner, he could try to reduce the property tax. Bowles said he had a concern that money already dedicated to school capital needs was going to be spent on items other than classroom needs. He cited the recent request by the Iredell- Statesville School Superintendent to place the construction/renovation of the annex building under the COPS Bond. Mr. Bowles said he could not vote to improve the annex for the school system’s office staff until there were classrooms. Fortner said the resolution was just asking to allow the people of Iredell County to vote on the issue. She said she didn’t feel the board could impose a law requiring a two-thirds vote of the commissioners pertaining to the property tax. Chairman Tice said one board of commissioners could not bind future boards. Attorney Pope said the question on the two-thirds vote would be, “Is it constitutional?” He said the North Carolina Constitution would have to be researched, but he didn’t think it would be constitutional. In reference to the tax rate reductions, Pope agreed with Tice--that one board could not bind another board. Bowles said that with the attorney’s statement, he would retract his amendment. VOTING ON JOHNSON’S THREE AMENDMENTS TO THE RESOLUTION Ayes: 2 (Bowles/Johnson); Nays - 3 VOTING ON THE RESOLUTION AS INITIALLY PRESENTED BY FORTNER Ayes: 3; Nays - 2 (Bowles/Johnson) REQUEST FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON MAY 16, 2000, FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING THE UPCOMING SCHOOL FINANCING: | Finance Officer Susan Blumenstein said Brown & Wood had sent a prepared resolution, as required by the General Statutes, requesting the board to call for a public hearing to consider the financing of school facilities. ’ MOTION] by Commissioner Fortner to introduce and adopt the following resolution which calls for public hearing to be held on Tuesday, May 16, 2000, at 7:00 p.m., in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room, Iredell County Government Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC in reference to school financing. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. RESOLUTION CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING C ONCERNING THE FINANCING OF CERTAIN SCHOOL FACILIT IES PURSUANT TO AN INSTALLMENT FINANCING AGREEMENT WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners for the County of Iredell, North Carolina (The “County” is considering the financing of certain school facilities, including (i) the construction of an addition to Mooresville High School, (ii) the construction, furnishing and equipping of the new Lake Norman High School and (iii) the construction of Phase II of the new, Lake Shore Middle School, pursuant to an installment financing agreement (The “Agreement”) to be entered into with Iredell County Public Facilities Corporation; and WHEREAS, the Agreement, if entered into, will comply in all respects with Section 160A-20 and Chapter 159, Article 8 of the General Statutes of North Carolina and the guidelines of the Local Government Commission of North Carolina for all financing undertaken pursuant to said Section: and WHEREAS, said Section 160A-20 requires that, before entering into an installment financing agreement involving real property, the County shall hold a public hearing on such agreement; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners for the County of Iredell: Section 1. A public hearing with respect to the Agreement is hereby directed to be held on Tuesday, May 16, 2000, at 7:00 P.M., in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room at the Iredell County Government Center in Statesville, North Carolina. Section 2. The Clerk to the Board of Commissioners is hereby directed to publish notice of said public hearing, in substantially the following form, once at least ten (10) days prior to the date of the public hearing as required by Section 160A-20(g) of the General Statutes of North Carolina. * kk & MOTION} by Commissioner Johnson to approve the following six (6) consent agenda items. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. l. REQUEST FROM THE RECREATION DEPARTMENT FOR APPROVAL OF AN ACTIVITY BUS AGREEM ENT: The recreation department desires to use activity buses from the Iredell-Statesville School System for the period extending from May 29, 2000 - August 4, 2000. The agreement requires payment to the school system of $.89 per mile for mileage and payment for oil/fuel and incidental repairs and maintenance. ze REQUEST FROM THE RECREATION DEPARTMENT FOR APPROVAL OF A CO-SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT WITH THE SOUTH IREDELL YOUNG ATHLETES ASSOCIATION (SIYAA): This is an annual agreement for the SIYAA’s baseball, softball, and TBall season. a REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A VOLUNTEER COLLECTION BOX AT THE STUMPY CREEK BOAT LANDING ($2.00 launch fee with proceeds to be returned to park fund for maintenance/construction): During the agenda briefing, Recreation Director Robert Woody stated the box would be checked daily. An information board will be near the box to explain its purpose. Payment envelopes will be included at the information area. Woody stated the request had previously been approved by the Recreation Advisory Committee. 11 4. REQUEST FROM DSS FOR INCREASED VACATION ACCRUAL RATES FOR THREE EMPLOYEES: Vacation accrual rates were increased for: a. Christine Honeycutt - 6.67 hrs. per month increased to 10 hrs. b. Deborah Culbertson - 6.67 hrs. per month increased to 10 hrs. c. Teresa Howard - Due to one year’s service at another governmental unit, Ms. Howard will be allowed to earn 8 hrs. per month (vacation) in one more year. 7 REQUEST FOR ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO INTERNET & MAIL ORDER SALES: RESOLUTION IN REFERENCE TO INTERNET AND MAIL ORDER SALES WHEREAS, since the 1930s, counties in North Carolina have relied on the revenues produced by the local-option sales and use tax to aid in the cost of providing public services: and WHEREAS, the local-option sales and use tax revenue stream is rapidly being eroded by the growth of Internet and mail order sales; and WHEREAS, the practice of allowing out-of-state remote sellers to sell their goods and services without taxation is unfair for “main street” merchants; and WHEREAS, the National Association of Counties estimates that states, counties and cities will lose over $20 billion in annual sales tax revenues by year 2003 due to the inability to collect sales and use taxes on Internet and mail order sales; and WHEREAS, the North Carolina Tax Research Division has conservatively estimated that $170 million will be lost in North Carolina state and local taxes during year 2000-01 due to Internet and mail order sales and has predicted this amount will probably increase to $240 million by 2003; and WHEREAS, model legislation developing a “streamlined sales and use tax system for the 21" Century” has been written by the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL); and WHEREAS, the referenced model legislation has been endorsed by the National Association of Governments, the Council of State Governments, the National Association of Counties. the National League of Cities, the United States Conference of Mayors, and the International City/County Management Association. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Iredell County Board of Commissioners as follows: First, that remote sellers should not be given preferential tax treatment at the expense of local “main street” merchants. Second, that Congress should not extend or expand the current sales tax moratorium that is due to expire in September of 2001. Third, that states and local governments should be given the Opportunity to utilize a taxation plan wherein remote sellers would be required to collect sales and use taxes that would eventually be returned to the states, counties, and municipalities to be used for vital public services such as law enforcement, ‘fire, emergency medical services, education, social services, infrastructure development, and healthcare. 6. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE APRIL 18, 2000 MINUTES ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES OCCURRING ON BOARDS & COMMISSIONS CENTRALINA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD (1 announcement) CENTRALINA CERTIFIED DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION G3 announcements) TOWN OF TROUTMAN PLANNING/ZONING BOARD (2 announcements) YOUTH HOME BOARD (2 announcements) 12 APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS & COMMISSIONS CENTRALINA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD 3 appts.): Chairman Tice nominated Jan Comer, Eric Huffstetler, and Dr. Doug Eason. No further nominations were submitted, and Chairman Tice|moved] to close the nominations and appoint Comer, Huffstetler, and Eason by acclamation. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. BOARD OF HEALTH (1 appt.): Commissioner Bowles moved] to postpone this appointment until the May 16, 2000 meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. ADULT CARE HOME COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE (1 appt.) No nominations were submitted, and Chairman Tice|moved] to postpone this appointment until the May 16, 2000 meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. HAZARDOUS WASTE & LOW-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARD (1 appt.): No nominations were submitted, and Chairman Tice moved to postpone this appointment until the May 16, 2000 meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. NURSING HOME ADVISORY COMMITTEE (1 appt.): No nominations were submitted, and Chairman Tice|moved|to postpone this appointment until the May 16, 2000 meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. COUNTY MANAGER'S REPORT & PRESENTATION OF THE IREDELL COUNTY FY 2000-01 BUDGET: Mashburn said the budget was being presented in compliance with G.S. 153A-82 (5) and G.S. 159-11 & 12. He said his proposed general fund budget was in the amount of $91,948,030 and was $1,488,426 less than requested. He said that almost $3 million of the increase would go directly to fund the schools, and $500,000 was an increase in the capital reserve fund for future needed capital construction. The balance, Mashburn said. was to cover the cost of inflation as well as providing a higher level of service for a rapidly expanding population. He said that what he presented was just what was proposed, and the statutes clearly gave the authority to the board of commissioners to approve or disapprove the recommended budget. Mashburn said his proposed budget would require a tax rate of 47¢ per $100 valuation based on a value of $9,758, 717,805 and a collection rate of 97%. He suggested the board members hold a public hearing on May 16, 2000. MOTION) by Commissioner Fortner to call for a public hearing on Tuesday, May 16, 2000 at 7:00 p.m., for the purpose of receiving comments on the 2000-2001 budget. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. COUNTY MANAGER EXCUSED FROM THE TUESDAY, JULY 11, 2000, MEETING: |MOTION)by Chairman Tice to allow the county manager to be absent at the board’s July 11, 2000 meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. 13 ADJOURNMENT: |MOTION| by Chairman Tice to adjourn the meeting at 9:30 p.m. NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, May 9, 2000, 6:00 p.m., in the Iredell County Government Center (South Wing Conference Room), Statesville, NC for the purpose of discussing the budgets for the two school systems and Mitchell Community College. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Approved: 5, 00_ b ale tr. J Crk to the Board | | | | IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BUDGET SESSION MINUTES MAY 9, 2000 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in a FY 2000-01 Budget Session on Tuesday, May 9, 2000, 6:00 p.m., in the Iredell County Government Center (South Wing Conference Room), 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC 28677. Present: Chairman Sara Haire Tice Vice Chairman Steve D. Johnson Tommy E. Bowles (arrived at 6:50 p.m.) Alice T. Fortner Alice M. Stewart Staff Present: County Manager Joel Mashburn, Finance Director Susan Blumenstein, and Clerk to the Board Jean Moore. CALL TO ORDER by Chairman Tice at 6:00 p.m. SCHOOL BUDGET DISCUSSIONS The county manager referred to a chart, created by the finance director, that indicated the Iredell-Statesville School System had a cumulative undesignated capital fund balance of $5,579,263 for 2000-01 and that Mooresville had $988,504. MOORESVILLE GRADED SCHOOL SYSTEM Attending from this school system were: Dr. Frank Fields, (Chairman of the Board of Ed:.cation for the Mooresville Schools), Supt. Bryce Cummings, Finance Officer David Dutton, and Assistant Supt. Dr. Bruce Boyles. Dr. Cummings said bids were recently opened for the new high school addition. (Bid approval is scheduled for a special meeting on May 16.) Capital Outla Dutton said the ORED study revealed that after the high school completion, the system needed to start preparing for a new elementary school. He said the System was requesting two new buses. Mr. Dutton said the system currently had 16 buses in its fleet, plus another one for the exceptional children’s program. In reference to ADA compliance, Dutton said the system tried to make a few improvements each year. Cummings said a replacement roof for Park View was being requested at a cost of $60,000. He said that overall, the system was up-to-date on roofing needs. Current Expense Dutton said the school system was requesting an additional five percent per pupil. He said the system was requesting five new teachers to be paid out of local funds. The system will lose three teaching positions, paid by the state, due to not reaching the projected number of students last year. (The system had 55 fewer students than projected.) Dutton said the state office used the “best number” for the first two months of school for funding. Commissioner Fortner inquired about the Japanese Saturday schcol. Cummings said the children were bused to Charlotte, and the school was of a cultural nature. He said the practice began several years ago when the Japanese industries Starting locating in the county. The children will eventually to return to Japan. Commissioner Stewart asked how the system distributed salary supplements. Dutton said about 80% of the supplement went to teachers. (A small supplement is available for the custodial and clerical staff.) Mr. Dutton said he would send information regarding the supplemental package. | | | | Cummings said inform would also be ¢ : Supt Buddy Coleman, Dr Julia Williams search), Harold McManus (Asso Supt. of Administration & F nance) a Stamper ( Deputy F nance Officer), Dr. Coleman Said teacher recruitment was an issue vacancies, Coleman s System has been looking at a K- 12 complex, Approximately 90-100 acres wou the elementary section would be built first. igh either, He Said that students were ght “management fields However, the soil on not perk so adjacent land will have to be used. The Sanitarian also indicated the system might get by for another tWo years with an upgrade. C ommissioner Johnson asked the school offi ICials to keep him abreast of the Harmony sewer Dr. Coleman as issioners to ¢ request. He said community meetings had been held, schools to Stay together, Coleman said the two faciliti When asked what would had been Proposed. Sprinkle mentioned the heavy industrial traffic at Wayside and how dangerous this was for the children. Coleman facilities would b some inquiries, Said that at the comm unity meetin € best. He said th 8S Most people felt a Site in between the two € system had not Publicly been looking for land, but had made Commissioner Stewart asked if the schoo] Officials were interested in the 12 by the Tsumas family. acres offered The school officials said they would share information about supplements. Stamper said the supplements were about 50-50. She said the certified staff received 6% and the non-certified received 5.5%. Coleman said he wanted to alert the commissioners that more mandates were being sent by the state about intervention programs for younger children. Commissioner Johnson encouraged the school officials to begin a searching for land to be used as a replacement facility for ADR/Wayside. The other commissioners agreed. MITCHELL COMMUNITY COLLEGE In attendance were: MCC President Dr. Doug Eason, Interim Vice President for Instruction Dr. Bill Findt, Vice President for Finance Dick Lefevre, and members of the Board of Trustees Godfrey Williams and Wally Riddle. Dr. Eason said the local economy was good and some students were working two or three jobs while at the same time attending school. Eason said the summer enrollment for the college was the largest ever and there had been an overall increase of 12% for the past two years. Eason said the enrollment in Mooresville was over 1200 students. He said the college’s highest priority, at the present time, was a second floor expansion to house an information highway classroom and for infrastructure technology. Dr. Eason added also that the college owned property on Moore Avenue in Mooresville that could be used for expansion. Commissioner Johnson noted the college’s total capital outlay request of $1,100,000, and the county manager’s recommendation for this amount to be reduced to $550,000. Johnson asked how the college would proceed if the full capital outlay requests were not approved. Dr. Eason said the college would probably try to work a little on the $800,000 second floor expansion along with a little of the $300,000 request of improved parking, security, lighting, and landscaping for all three campuses. Eason said the college was working on a Building Construction Technology Program with the two school systems. He said the program would be geared towards high school students that did not plan to attend college. Eason said the mission would be to teach the students a trade, and the classes could begin in the tenth grade of high school. VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENTS AND PAID FIRE RESPONSE PERSONNEL: Mrs. Blumenstein said it was her understanding that a VFD(s) desired to have two paid employees from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Blumenstein asked if the board members wanted to invite some of the fire officials to an upcoming budget meeting to discuss the matter. Commissioner Stewart added that some departments were concerned about their travel allotment of $2,500. She said they did not feel this was adequate. It was the consensus of the board members to allow Mrs. Blumenstein to review the budget calendar, select an appropriate meeting date, and invite the fire officials. ADJOURNMENT: MOTION] by Chairman Tice adjourn the budget meeting at 9:05 p.m. Next meeting: Thursday, May 11, 2000, 6:00 p.m. for another budget session in the South Wing Conference Room (ICGC), 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Approved: yk Abt? Lean © fpr CNC ; // \ Clerk to the Boar IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BUDGET SESSION MINUTES MAY 11, 2000 The Iredell County Board of C ommissioners met in a FY 2000-01 Budget Session on Tuesday, May 11, 2000, at 6:00 p.m., in the Iredell County Government Center (South Wing Conference Room), 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC 28677. Present: Chairman Sara Haire Tice Vice Chairman Steve D. Johnson Tommy E. Bowles Alice T. Fortner Alice M. Stewart Staff Present: County Manager Joel Mashburn, Finance Director Susan Blumenstein, and Clerk to the Board Jean Moore. CALL TO ORDER by Chairman Tice at 6:00 p.m. HEALTH INSURANCE RENEWAL: Mr. Mashburn said the county staff needed direction on the employees’ health insurance plan. He said employee enrollment needed to be done prior to July 1. Mashburn said the staff had known for several months that an increase in premiums needed to occur. He said the insurance situation was at a point where an increase was needed in what the county paid for the individual employees, and in the cost that employees paid for family coverage. Personnel Director Harris added that several months ago the financial consulting firm of Bob Segal had looked at the county’s insurance plan. The firm indicated the county’s utilization of insurance was high. Mrs. Harris shared the proposed costs for medical office visits, eye exams, and prescriptions. The following shows the recommended premium costs for 2000-01. Individual Employee/Child Employee/Spouse Family Current $ 224 $ 145 $ 165 $ 280 Proposed 282 180 210 350 When asked what would happen to the health benefits fund if the rates were increased, Blumenstein said she hoped it would come out even. She said the quantity of usage would have to be watched. MOTION by Commissioner Bowles to approve the Health Insurance Renewal Plan as proposed by the county staff. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 9. DSS BUDGET DSS Director Don Wall and Income Maintenance Administrator Lynn Deal explained the social services budget. Wall said, initially, the request in county funds was six percent over what was approved for 99-00. However, with the manager and finance director’s recommendation ofa 2.5 percent for across the board increases, the percentage would increase. Wall said the Kellogg Foundation’s funding for the Families for Kids Initiative would soon be discontinued. He said some ($60,409) he requested that new funds from the county in the amou remaining costs. Wall then shared statistics pertaining to the program. federal funding could be used to fund the Initiative, and nt of $91,125 be approved to cover the Commissioner Fortner asked if the statistics that Wall had used included children that had been counted twice, e.g., children that had been in the program, left, and then returned. Wall said he didn’t know for sure, but he suspected there would be duplications. Commissioner Johnson asked about the carpet cost of $77,083. He asked the age of the carpet, and if the entire building needed it. Mashburn said it was time replace the carpet. He added that DSS would recover about 53% of the $77,083. Mr. Mashburn said it was estimated that DSS in 2000-01 would probably receive $5,244,085 in administrative reimbursements. Johnson asked how the carpet replacement would affect the new addition to be built. Mashburn said it would not affect it. He said the new section would be similar to the jail. It would be “stand-alone type” building. Johnson said he noted, not only in DSS, but in several departments, the manager had recommended that leasing instead of purchasing be used for computers. Mashburn said software programs and the support for computers changed so rapidly that he felt leasing was more economical. HEALTH BUDGET Health Director Ray Rabe, Nursing Director Janet Blaufuss, Administrative Officer William Griffith, Environmental Health Supervisor Kelly Sheeks, and Health Services Coordinator Norma Rife attended the health budget session. Rabe reminded the commissioners that as of July 1, the health staff would have to split out services on the invoices. He said the state office had said that after the “splitting” occurred, the revenues were supposed to be neutral. Mr. Rabe said there was currently a backlog of five weeks for septic permits. He said the staff was trying to rehire a recently retired sanitarian to help the department catch up. Sheeks said the environmental department hoped to have a two-week turnaround when the department was fully staffed. He said the staff had tried different methods to catch up, but nothing had really made a “dent.” Since the health department does not charge for septic repair inspections, a question was asked as to how many of these were done in a year, Sheeks said the staff probably did about 500 repair inspections a year and 1,900 new inspections. He said the health department had never focused on charging for repair inspections because the logic was to provide an incentive to get the systems fixed. Some discussion occurred about the expense of a pregnancy prevention teaching module (Empathy Belly). (The cost was $1,210.) In reference to carpet cleaning/replacements, Rabe said some sections of the building should never have been carpeted. He mentioned the WIC area where children were most often found as an example. Rabe said tile would probably be used when the Carpet was removed. Mr. Rabe mentioned that discussions had occurred about the possible donation of some property in Mooresville. The property is near the old hospital site. ho embers discussed a family in the northern end of the hat the Animal Control Officer check with the Owner perly permitted by the federal gov ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Tice motioned to adjourn the Meeting at 8:30 p.m. NEXT S N MEETING: Briefing (5:00 P.m.) and Regular ICGC, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Approved: Alle €ssion (7:00 p.m.) on Tuesday, May 16, 2000, in the én l Pre CAG eae Clerk to the Board IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BRIEFING MINUTES MAY 16, 2000 The Iredell C ounty Board of Commissioners met in Briefing Session on Tuesday, May 16, 2000, 5:00 p.m., in the Ire th Wing Conference Room), 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC 28677. Present: Chairman Sara Haire Tice Vice Chairman Steve D. Johnson Tommy E. Bowles Alice T. Fortner Alice M. Stewart Staff Present: C ounty Manager Joel Mashbu Deputy Rodney Proctor, Purchasing Agent Evie C m, Finance Director Susan Blumenstein, Chief aldwell, and Clerk to the Board Jean Moore. CALL TO ORDER by Chairman Tice. REQUEST FROM THE SHERIFF”S OFFICE FOR APPROV AL OF THE FOLLOWING SIX ITEMS: 1. Request to Transfer F unds from the Commissary and Seized Asset Funds to a Spending Line Item. Chief Deputy Proctor said the departme i said $894 needed to be transferred from the commi 2,000 already approved in the jail budget for the purchase. installation of a securit ate and lock at the end of the exterior corridor located between the jail and hall ofjustice. Proctor said inmates were transported through t 3. Request to Transfer $22,900. said drug education materials would be an effort to encourage them to talk to th 00 from Seized funds for an Anti-Drug Campaign. Proctor purchased. The material wil] be aimed towards parents in eir children about drugs. 4. Request to transfer $989 from Seized funds for the purchase of a flat panel computer monitor to be used in offices where space is limited. 5. Request to transfer $5379 from seized funds to purchase an overhead projector. 6. Request for permission to apply for a grant through the Universal Hiring Program with the U.S. Department of Justice Community Oriented Policy Services (C OPS) for four additional patrol officers and three detectives. Proctor said a substantial portion of the personnel costs would be paid from the grant during a three-year period. He added there was a mandatory one year retention period for the personnel after the grant expired. Proctor gave the following costs for the three-year period. Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 TOTAL Federal portion 176,347 170,869 172,794 $520,010 Local portion 58,781 78,965 92,830 230,576 $750,586 Proctor said this could probably be done. Mashburn agreed. Assuming the request was granted, Fortner asked how many road deputies would then be on the force. Proctor said 35 with 8 per shift. Commissioner Bowles asked if the overhead projector could be shared. Proctor said yes. Blumenstein shared a schedule of balances for the sheriffs department as of May 6, 2000. She said the commissary fund had $4,968. The federal equity sharing fund had $24,379. The “other funds returned for drug enforcement” account had $93,036, but the $58,781 would need to be deducted for the first year local portion funding for the COPS grant. REQUEST FORA DECISION REGARDING A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF HOUSE BILL 1396 - AN ACT TO AMEND THE CONSTITUTION OF NORTH CAROLINA TO RECOGNIZE THE RIGHT TO HEALTH CARE: The county manager said N.C. General Assembly Representative Verla Insko of Orange County had requested the board approve a resolution endorsing House Bill 1396. He said the legislation was requesting an amendment to the Constitution of North Carolina. The amendment would be inserted to “recognize the right to health care.” Mashburn asked Health Director Ray Rabe to give his opinion on the resolution. Rabe said that if the resolution and amendment passed, the impact on the county’s budget would be uncertain. He said the county’s costs could increase or decrease. Rabe said that instead of one state in the nation changing its Constitution, he felt the mission of the resolution should, instead, be geared towards the national level. The commissioners agreed to delete this item from the agenda. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE TRANSFER OF $198,921.26 TO THE SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT FOR REPAIRS OF FLOOD CONTROL STRUCTURES IN THE THIRD CREEK WATERSHED PROJECT: Jim Summers, an employee of the Soil & Water Conservation Office, along with County Purchasing Agent Evie Caldwell explained this request. Caldwell said the full amount of money was already in the 99-00 budget. She said the county would have to seek bids for the work, but the Soil and Water Office would be exempt from the bid requirement. C aldwell said that on May 18, 1999, bids had been opened for repair work to the flood control structures listed as 18, 19, & 20. She said Summers could inquire with the previous low bidder about work for the structures numbered 10, 12c, and 37. The county manager said he understood that Rowan County was not willing to assist in the repair costs. (It is the belief of some of the Rowan officials that the property owners benefitting from the structures should pay for the repair work.) Mashburn said he did not recommend for Iredell County to budget Third Creek Watershed repair work in the 2000-01 budget. Commissioner Bowles suggested the county discontinue further requests of Rowan at this time. He said that in the late fall or winter, the county might want to re-approach the Rowan commissioners. Commissioner Johnson asked Summers about the condition of the remaining structures. Summers said that after the $198,000 was spent, there would be five remaining structures that had not been repaired. He said the problems for these five would worsen; however, they were stable and no threat or breach was seen. Johnson asked about beaver damage at the structures. Summers said $6,000 had been paid to trap the animals. He said there was an on-going beaver problem. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF BIDS FOR TAX FORMS & SERVICES: Mrs. Caldwell said the request of $64,213.61 was already in the 2000-01 budget. She said an encumbrance could be entered into the computer system for the new year. Caldwell said the county had to begin the process now for the tax billing and listing process to be ready. On May 8, 2000, one bid from Southern Systems, Inc., was received in the amount of $64,213.61. No other company sent a bid. The forms include: real property tax bills, solid waste stickers, abstracts, appraisal notices, tax scrolls, vehicle tax bills, and delinquent tax bills for one year. There is an option to renew the contract for two more years. Caldwell said South Systems had the capability of inserting multiple bills into a single envelope. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF ALETTEROF AGREEMENT WITH MITCHELL COMMUNITY COLLEGE CONCERNING USAGE OF A COUNTY OWNED VAN: Mr. Mashburn said the vehicle policy was written where only employees could drive county vehicles. Several months ago, Mitchell Community College sponsored an event that required the transporting of visiting officials. The college asked to use the recreation van. Mr. Mashburn said he was recommending that a letter of agreement be written to allow the college to use the van(s) occasionally. He added the recreation department would always have first priority over the vans, and the recreation director would have to make the decision on the vehicle loaning. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A DISPOSITION METHOD CONCERNING THE SURPLUS TRANSFER STATION SITE IN MOORESVILLE, NC: Support Services Director Jim Vernon said the surplus transfer station had about 10.61 acres. He gave an estimate of $400,000 for the engineering, surveying and placement of fly ash over one section of the tract. Vernon recommended for the county to not attempt to improve the site. He recommended that the county sell the site “as is.” Mashburn said that basically the county would dismantle what could be taken apart, but would leave the concrete. He Suggested that a “for sale” sign be placed at the site and for display ads to be placed in newspaper classified sections. Commissioner Fortner asked if the sale proceeds would have to go into the enterprise fund. Blumenstein said the property was listed as a fixed asset in the enterprise fund; however, the property could be transferred into the general fund. This would enable the sale proceeds to be used as the county deemed most appropriate. Vernon asked if a minimum amount should be used in the sale. Commissioner Johnson said $750,000. (The other commissioners agreed.) It was then decided to place a “for sale” sign on the property with the purchasing agent’s telephone number. She will tell any/all callers that the starting price for the property is $750,000. Once an offer is made, the county will begin the upset bid process. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A MANAGING UNDERWRITER FOR SCHOOL FINANCING: Mrs. Blumenstein reviewed the past history on the school financing. In January, First Union was approved as the underwriter. Later, Wachovia and BB&T were added as co- managers. Recenily, Blumenstein was notified that First Union had made a decision to delete public finance underwriting from its package of services. Blumenstein, along with the county attorney, and the bonding attorney, recommend that Wachovia Securities be named the senior managing underwriter and that Bank of America be named as a co-manager. If approved, the change would be as follows: Wachovia Securities senior managing underwriter 70% of bonds BB& T co-manager 15% of bonds Bank of America co-manager 15% of bonds 3 REQUEST FOR A DECISION REGARDING POSSIBLE PARTICIPATION IN A TRANSIT STUDY: The county manager said that recently he and Chairman Tice attended a seminar that presented an overview of the 2025 Charlotte-Mecklenburg Integrated Transit/Land-Use Plan. A $300,000 study will be conducted on Charlotte’s north corridor soon. Technical analysis will be done during the summer and through the winter of 2001. At the seminar, Mashburn and Tice were told the study could extend into Iredell County, if requested. They were told that federal funds could be used to fund 80% of the study and 10% could be obtained from the state. The remaining 10% or $30,000 would need to be donated by Iredell County or some of its municipalities. Mashburn said the Town of Mooresville was interested in the study. He said that along with rail, a bus system would be reviewed. REQUEST FROM THE NORTH CAROLINA ASSOCIATION OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS & NORTH CAROLINA LEAGUE OF MUNICIPALITIES TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE INSTITUTE OF GOVERNMENT’S LOCAL GOVERNMENT WING CAMPAIGN: The county manager said a letter had been received from the presidents of the NCACC and NCLM asking for financial assistance with the Institute of Government’s building renovation and expansion project. The letter said the General Assembly approved the construction funding in 1997 and 1998. The Institute still needs $4,000,000 to make the improvements, and a fund-raising campaign has started. The letter said pledges to the campaign could be made in a one- time donation or on a three-year period. It was the consensus of the board members to delete the item from the agenda. Commissioner Fortner suggested the request be reviewed during the budget sessions. ADJOURNMENT: At 6:35 p.m., Chairman Tice adjourned the briefing session. ke ne VW za aut CMC 5 Sn Clerk to the Board ee IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MINUTES MAY 16, 2000 TO teil The Iredell Co 2000, 7:00 P.m., in th South Center Street, Sta unty Board of Commissioners met in Re € Iredell County Govern: gular Session on Tuesday, May 16, tesville, NC 28677. ment Center ( Commissioners’ Meeting Room), 200 Present: Chairman Sara Haire Tice Vice Chairman Steve D. Johnson Tommy E. Bowles Alice T. Fortner Alice M. Stewart Staff Present: County Manager Joel Mashb CALL TO ORDER by Chairman Tice. INVOCATION by Vice Chairman Johnson. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ADJUSTMENTS the agenda by the followin OF THE AGEN DA:/MOTION by Chairman Tice to adjust and approve 8 revisions. Addition: *Call for a Public Hearin 2 000 at 7:00 P.m., regarding the Rural Operating Assistance Program Funds Deletions: *Request for a Decision R g on June 6, 2 RURITAN WEEK: MOTION 27, 2000 AS proclaiming May 2] - 27 Owing resoiution , 2000 as Ruritan Week. VOTING: Ayes - 5: Nays - 0. RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MAY 21 - 27, 2000 AS RURITAN WEEK WHEREAS. Ruritan National had its beginning on May 21, 1928. by community leaders in Holland Virginia; and g the past 72 years, Ruritan has grown to an organization of more than 35,000 members in WHEREAS, Ruritan under its motto: Fellows contributions to the well-being of the citizens of this co NOW, THEREFORE, ners of Iredell County hereby proclaims the week of May 21 through May 27, 2000, as Ruritan Week. This the 16" day of May 2000. hip, Goodwill and C ommunity Service has made substantial mmunity and of the nation, | | | | and foundations. She also mentioned there was an budget or in the new budget. Louis Lucar of Troop 176 Oakdale Baptist Church. Tice sai one of the requirements to achieve a citizenship merit badge. BUDGET: The county manager gave a brief bu Accepting the resolution on behalf of Ire Hassill Reep, Mr. Stephen Tulbert, and Mr. Da the community service work and projects that dell County Ruritans were: Mr. William White, Mr. vid Jones. Chairman Tice thanked the gentlemen for were provided by the area Ruritan Clubs. *e KK kK & RECOGNITION OF FINANCE DIRECTOR SUSAN BLUMENSTEIN FOR ACHIEVING THE CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT FOR EXCELLENCE IN FINANCIAL REPORTING: Chairman Tice thanked Mrs. Blumenstein for her excellent management of the county’s finances and presented her with information regarding the award. This is the twelfth consecutive year that Mrs. Blumenstein has achieved the certificate of achievement. APPOINTMENTS BEFORE THE BOARD MRS. MARY BRADFORD IN REFERENCE TO FUNDING FOR THE ARTS & HERITAGE MUSEUM: Mrs. Bradford distributed information about a funding request for restoration to the Sharpe Cabin. She requested $4,600 to be used for the replacement of two-16 foot logs that extend the width of the cabin on the second level near the chimney along with adding another seal log under the floor joist to span the length of the cabin. Also, to add three stone pillars for support and for the replacement of some ceiling beams. The museum officials use the log structure for educational purposes. The cabin was moved from Midway Road, Statesville, NC in 1990 to the museum site. The 1792 census indicates there was a house on the Midway Road site at that time; therefore, the museum officials date the cabin as circa 1790. Sandra Douglas Campbell, the incomin the Arts & Heritage Museum served the entir “please help rescue the cabin.” g president for the museum’s board of directors, said € county. She asked the board of commissioners to Commissioner Fortner asked if the muse um still received Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) funding. Bradford said yes- -about $18,000 a year. Fortner asked if the City of Statesville provided funding. Bradford said no. She said the museum was non-profit and it acquired money through grants annual membership charge. Chairman Tice asked Mrs. Bradford if she was asking for the funds in the county’s 1999-00 Bradford said she was requesting funding out of the 2000-01 budget. Chairman Tice thanked Mrs. Bradford and Mrs. Campbell for their presentations and said the board would consider the request in the upcoming budget sessions. BOY SCOUT LOUIS LUCAR RECOGNIZED: Chairman Tice recognized Boy Scout d Louis was attending the meeting as PUBLIC HEARINGS PUBLIC COMMENTS IN REFERENCE TO THE IREDELL COUNTY FY 2000-01 dget overview for the audience. The recommended budget requires a tax rate of 47 cents per $100 valuation. Mark Lancaster, representin the Lake Norman Marine Commission, then spoke. He advised that he was attending the meeting to answer any questions the commissioners might have in reference to the marine commission’s budget request. Randy Reece, representing the Lake Norman Marine Commission, also spoke. Mr. Reece, CO nt OSIOT), a new commission member, said he, too, would respond to any questions, David Maupin, the program director for the Family Violence Prevention C enter, asked for continued funding for his agency. He said Iredell County had contributed to the center for the past Prevention Services (F VPS). The program, at that time, was devoted to men that had been in the courts due to assault charges. Later, counseling was added for women and children, and the program moved to the present location at Broad Street United Methodist Church. Maupin said all of the FVPS counselors were masters level professionals and most were from Iredell County. Mr. violence. Commissioner Fortner asked if FVPS was funded by United Way. Maupin said yes. He said funds were received from the Statesville and Mooresville units. He said, however, that he did not have commitments for the upcoming year. Maupin said he just met with the Statesville office last week. He said a request had not been submitted to Mooresville Note: In past years, FVPS received $3,500 per year. This year, Mr. Maupin requested $6,500. The manager and finance director recommended that the center's funding be totally eliminated from the budget. Junetta_Dlugokecki said she was a_concerned parent and desired to speak about _the inadequate funding for schools. She said the school funding inadequacies appeared to be from poor county growth planning and management. Dlugokecki said development brought infrastructure needs, and said, “the commissioners are responsible for creating the school crisis.” D] ugokeck said she was the parent of two Lake Shore trailer students, who became sick because of the exposure to that were being paid by the developments. She said it was no wonder that Iredell C ounty and North Caorlina were a “developers dream.” Lastly, she said that maybe the schools could convert the county buildings into classrooms, and the county employees could be moved into trailers. Mac Funderburk. the Executive Director of The Counseling Center, cited the various requested continued financial assistance. He said the Center’s funding sources were: 23% from the two United Ways, 6% from county government, 5% from Statesville and Mooresville, 13% from client fees/insurance, 16% from EAP contracts, 16% from Office of Juvenile Justice, 10% from contributions/foundations, and 5% from the schools. He said the current year’s budget was $392,289. He also said this past year, five percent had to be used out of the Center’s crisis fund to cover deficits in revenue. Staff Sgt. Steven Johnson, of the Statesville National Guard Armory, spoke and thanked the commissioners for the annual $300 appropriation. He requested, instead, that $1,000 be appropriated for the armory grounds. Staff Sgt. Johnson said the armory was suffering from a decrease in funding from other sources. cee eS LAS aarti Commissioner Stewart asked how the present $300 was used. Staff Sgt. Johnson said mulch and other items were purchased for the grounds. He said the soldiers hoped to replace the crossties and to re-sow the grass. He assured the commissioners that the money was spent wisely and that permission had to be obtained from Raleigh before any money was used. Chairman Tice adjourned the public hearing in regards to the FY 2000-01 budget. Chairman Tice declared the meeting to be in public hearing session and advised that this was the hour and day scheduled for public comment regarding the Installment Financing Agreement with the Iredell County Public Facilities Corporation, a North Carolina non-profit corporation. PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING THE FINANCING OF CERTAIN SCHOOL FACILITIES PURSUANT TO AN INSTALLMENT FINANCING AGREEMENT (construction of an addition to Mooresville High School, the construction, furnishing/equipping of the new Lake Norman High School, and construction of Phase II of the new Lake Shore Middle School): Susan Blumenstein, the Director of Finance and Administrative Services described the school facilities and the installment payments to be made by the County under the Installment Financing Agreement. Attorney Pope said the installment financing was a mechanism where the school system transferred properties to anon-profit entity known locally as the Iredell Public Facilities Corporation. He said the title to the properties was pledged, and this served as the collateral. Pope said the faith and credit and tax revenues of Iredell County were not pledged; however, it would certainly not be wise to default on the bonds. Mr. Pope said that in the past the Public Facilities Corporation was governed by a board independent of the county’s board of commissioners. He said the present opinion was that the Public Facilities members, or at least a majority, needed to be appointed by the county commissioners. Pope said he would request, at an upcoming commissioners’ meeting, that a revision be made to the Iredell Public Facilities Corporation charter. No one appeared, either in person or by attorney, to be heard with respect to the Installment Financing Agreement. Also, no written statement relating to said matter was received. Chairman Tice adjourned the public hearing. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE FY 2000-01 FUNDING PLAN FOR THE HOME & COMMUNITY CARE BLOCK GRANT FOR OLDER ADULTS: Anna Rice, the Executive Director for the Council on Aging, prefaced her presentation by saying that Iredell County had 21,000 people aged 60 and over. She said that over one-half of the 21,000 were over 70 years of age. Rice said it was the 85+ age group that was the fastest growing group. She said the HCCBG committee began the budget work in February and concluded in March. She thanked the commissioners for providing the local match necessary to draw down federal funds. The total block grant for the new year is $611,762. MOTION| by Commissioner Fortner to approve the FY 2000-01 HCCBG funding plan as presented. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE FY 2000-01 OFFICE OF JUVENILE JUSTICE FUNDING PLAN RECOMMENDED BY THE JUVENILE CRIME PREVENTION COUNCIL (JCPC): JCPC Chairman Lynn Gullett said the state had made many changes in the juvenile justice program that was formerly known as Community Based Alternatives or CBA. Mrs. Gullett said that juvenile crime, locally and nationally, was on the increase. She said that funds supplied by the state were intended to be used locally in the fight against juvenile crime. Gullett said the state had allocated $288,018 for Iredell County and that on April 11, 2000, the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council had awarded the funding as follows. | Programs Requesting Funding For FY 2000-01 Requested Approved Residential Services/Barium Springs $ 187,792 $ 134,461 The Counseling Center 69,492 65,119 SCAN (Exchange Club) 38,989 36,118 Project Challenge - Restitution Program 35,618 30,000 Positive Direction for Youth 50,000 10,000 Psychological Services 6,820 6,820 JCPC Training/Administrative, etc. _5,500 TOTAL $ 388,711 $ 288,018 Commissioner Stewart asked the recidivism rate. Gullett said she actually did not know the overall percentage for all programs; however, Project Challenge, a new restit ution program, had a low recidivism rate. Commissioner Johnson asked about the Positive Director for Youth (PDY) program. perated by the same group that operated The Malachi House. She said that in the past PDY, had primarily been operated by volunteers. A new 16,000 sq. ft. recreational and educational complex was recently built on Rickert Street. This facility houses the youth programs. Stewart asked about the Psychological evaluation program. Gullett said the psychologicals paid out of Office Juvenile Justice funding were only for court ordered assessments. (The juvenile probation officers contract with a local psychological office on annual basis.) MOTION presented. by Commissioner Johnson to approve the FY 2000-01 JCPC funding request as VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. <a ae Tet anna iwineteeanen CONSENT AGENDA MOTION} by Commissioner Johnson to approv e the following nine consent agenda items. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. i REQUEST FROM THE SHERIFF” S OFFICE FOR APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING SIX ITEMS & APPROVAL O F BUDGET AMENDMENTS #s 42, 43 & 44; |. Request to Transfer Funds from the Commissary and Seized Asset Fund to a Spending Line Item. ($894 will be used to purchase a defibrillator.) 2. Request to Transfer from the Commissary Account $8,900 for the construction and installation of a Security gate and lock at the end of the exterior corridor located between the jail and hall of justice. 3. Request to Transfer $22,900.00 from Seized Funds for An Anti-Drug C ampaign. 4. Request to transfer $989 from Seized F unds for the purchase of a flat panel computer monitor to be used in offices where space is limited. 5. Request to transfer $5,379 from Seized Funds to purchase an overhead projector. 5 6. Request for permission to apply for a grant through the Universal Hiring Program with the U.S. Department of Justice, Community Oriented Policy Services (COPS) for four additional patrol officers and three detectives. The funding method will be as follows. Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 TOTAL Federal portion 176,347 170,869 172,794 $520,010 Local portion 58,781 78,965 92,830 230,576 $750,586 (Please see briefing minutes for additional information.) 7 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE TRANSFER OF $198,921.26 TO THE SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT FOR REPAIRS OF FLOOD CONTROL STRUCTURES IN THE THIRD CREEK WATERSHED PROJECT: (Briefing minutes have a full explanation.) > REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF BIDS FOR TAX FORMS & SERVICES: (See briefing minutes for a detailed explanation.) 4, REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE APRIL REFUNDS & RELEASES: Releases for the Month of April, 2000 79,685.29 County 17,551.41 Solid Waste Fees 303.00 E. Alexander Fire #1 0 Shepherd’s Fire #2 727.74 Mt. Mourne Fire #3 58.58 All County Fire #4 51,901.53 Statesville 1,597.18 Statesville Downtown 0 Mooresville 5,736.71 Mooresville Downtown 0 Mooresville School 1,594.88 Harmony 27.51 Love Valley 8.23 Troutman 178.52 Refunds for the month of April, 2000 21,694.61 County Zone E.Alexander Co. Fire#1 4.71 Shepherd’s Fire #2 18,146.37 All County Fire #4 272.61 Solid Waste Fees 60.00 Statesville 201.81 Mooresville 231.39 Mooresville School 44.60 3 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A LETTER OF AGREEMENT WITH MITCHELL COMMUNITY COLLEGE CONCERNING THE USAGE OF A COUNTY OWNED VANS: A letter of agreement will be signed for the community college to use county vans on an occasional basis. 6. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A DISPOSITION METHOD CONCERNING THE SURPLUS TRANSFER STATION SITE IN MOORESVILLE, NC: (A description of the method to be used for the property disposal can be found in the briefing minutes.) 7. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A MANAGING UNDERWRITER FOR SCHOOL FINANCING: This request involves rescinding the appointment of First Union National Bank as managing underwriter, and appointing Bank of America as a co-manager along with BB&T, for the the school financing. 8. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE MAY 1, 2000 MINUTES 9. CALL FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON JUNE 6, 2000 AT 7:00 P.M., REGARDING THE RURAL OPERATING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FUNDS ceearsamnsinsiateanaaaat TONS END OF CONSENT AGENDA-------- REQUEST FOR A DECISION REGARDING POSSIBLE PARTICIPATION IN A TRANSIT STUDY: Mr. Mashburn reiterated his comments from the briefing session. A proposal has been made to include the southern portion of the county in a transit study. The overall cost of the study is $300,000 with a local match of $30,000 from Iredell County or its municipalities. Commissioner Bowles said that through his work with Centralina Council of Governments, he was aware of the transportation plans and needs in the area. He said that to protect the county’s interest in transportation planning, that he felt it would be suitable to participate in the cost share of the study; however, Bowles said the Town of Mooresville would probably receive more benefit than southern Iredell County. He said the study might be used as a tool for the development of the area. MOTION| by Commissioner Bowles to fund the study in the amount of $10,000, and for the funding appropriation to be contingent upon the Town of Mooresville absorbing the remaining cost ($20,000). Commissioner Johnson said he felt the commissioners should give careful consideration to funding items that were not necessarily functions of county government. Commissioner Stewart said that by the time a public transportation system was working in Iredell County, the study probably wouldn’t be worth $10 much less $10,000. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 1 (Stewart) ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES OCCURRING ON BOARDS & COMMISSIONS REGION F AGING ADVISORY COMMITTEE (2 announcements) REGION F EMS ADVISORY COMMITTEE (3 announcements) STATESVILLE PLANNING BOARD (extraterritorial - 2 announcements) MITCHELL COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES (1 announcement) APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS & COMMISSIONS CENTRALINA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD (1 appt.): Commissioner Stewart nominated Jeff McKay. Chairman Tice [moved] to close the nominations and to appoint McKay by acclamation. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. CENTRALINA C ERTIFIED DEVELOPMENT C ORPORATION (3 appts.): Commissioner Fortner nominated Sara Haire Tice, David Steen, and Joanne Rosenfeld. Chairman Tice |moved| to close the nominations and to appoint Tice, Steen, and Rosenfeld by acclamation. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. TOWN_OF TROUTMAN PLANNING/ZONING BOARD (2 appts.): Commissioner Stewart nominated Kelly Miller and Gerald Clodfelter. Chairman Tice |moved} to close the nominations and appoint Miller and Clodfelter by acclamation. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. YOUTH HOME BOARD (2 appts.): No nominations were submitted, and Chairman Tice}moved to postpone the appointments until the June 6, 2000 meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. BOARD OF HEALTH (1 appt.): No nominations were submitted, and Chairman Tice moved] to postpone this appointment until the June 6, 2000 meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. ADULT CARE HOME COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE (1 _appt.): No nominations were submitted, and Chairman Tice |moved|to postpone this appointment until the June 6, 2000 ineeting. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. HAZARDOUS WASTE & LOW-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARD (1 appt.): Commissioner Bowles nominated James K. Howard. Chairman Tice |moved] to close the nominations and appoint Howard by acclamation. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. NURSING HOME ADVISORY COMMITTEE (1 appt.): No nominations were submitted, and Chairman Tice moved] to postpone this appointment until the June 6, 2000 meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. COUNTY MANAGER’S REPORT: Mr. Mashburn distributed a written report. He said the final Old Courthouse Centennial Celebration Event was scheduled for Sunday, June 4, 2000. Mashburn said the economic development initiative, “Lunch on the Lawn,” sponsored by the GSDC, the chambers, and several area companies, was scheduled for May 23, 2000, in Raleigh. A bus will depart from Statesville at 7:30 a.m. and return at 4:00 p.m. Chairman Tice and Commissioner Fortner said they would attend. The manager said he would inform the GSDC director of their attendance. CLOSED SESSION: Citing G.S. 143-318.11(a)(5) - Property Acquisition, Chairman Tice|moved to enter into closed session. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. (No action taken in open session arising from the closed session.) ADJOURNMENT: |MOTION| by Chairman Tice to adjourn the meeting at 8:46 p.m. NEXT MEETING: Budget Session on Thursday, May 18, 2000 beginning at 6:00 p.m., in the South Wing Conference Room of the Iredell County Government Center. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Approved: Y), ne, AVEY 7 n OT yne Cpe fj / Plerk to the Board Y // v a IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BUDGET SESSION MINUTES MAY 18, 2000 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in a FY 2000-01 Budget Session on Thursday, May 18, 2000, 6:00 p.m., in the Iredell County Government Center (South Wing Conference Room), 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC 28677. Present: Chairman Sara Haire Tice Vice Chairman Steve D. Johnson Tommy E. Bowles Alice T. Fortner Alice M. Stewart Staff Present: County Manager Joel Mashburn, Finance Director Susan Blumenstein, and Clerk to the Board Jean Moore. CALL TO ORDER by Chairman Tice at 6:00 p.m. 510-LAW ENFORCEMENT & 520-JAIL: Sheriff Phil Redmond and Chief Deputy Rodney Proctor attended the meeting to answer questions about the law enforcement/jail budget. Commissioner Fortner asked if staff turnover was beginning to be a concern. Redmond said it was a concern; however, it was nothing serivus. He said the turnover was mostly in the jail. He mentioned the sheriff in Mecklenburg County recruited employees from Iredell when they became certified. Fortner asked if the law enforcement officers leaving Iredell County for Mecklenburg commuted to work or moved. Redmond said they remained residents of Iredell County. The county manager said he was supportive of salary increases for law enforcement personnel; however, Iredell County could never compete with Meck! ‘nburg and what it could pay. Sheriff Redmond agreed. He added, however, that when Iredell did salary comparisons, that smaller adjacent counties, e.g., Alexander, Wilkes, Davie, Yadkin, etc., should not be used. Proctor said some of the jail turnover was due to employees wanting to move up in the system, e.g., to become road deputies. Commissioner Johnson asked about the $12,000 for the HVAC maintenance contract. Proctor said there were ten separate HVAC systems. (The Bondurant Building has a separate $2,000 HVAC maintenance contract.) Johnson asked about not renewing the contracts and just calling the HVAC company when repairs were needed. He said the budget could be approved, but when the contracts came up for renewal the staff could review the matter. MOTION j|by Commissioner Fortner to approve the Law Enforcement and Jail budgets as presented and as recommended by the county manager. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. 535-EMS: Tracy Jackson, the EMS Director, attended the meeting to answer questions about his department. The county manager noted that he had deleted the rental of the defibrillators ($58,500), and instead, recommended for the devices to be purchased. Jackson said there were three different types of defibrillators. He said the department planned to buy the same type. That way, the employees would be familiar with them if they were assigned to work at a different location. Jackson said that, occasionally, employees were switched to different sites. He said the rotating pattern was decided by the shift supervisors. He said this helped to make the employees more aware and adaptable to the changes (growth and development) occurring in the county. Commissioner Bowles asked about staffing patterns on holidays and about the department’s relationship with NuCare. Jackson said he realized many people would probably spend their July 4 holiday at Lake Norman. He said he would talk to the supervisors and ask if more calls were typically received during holidays. In reference to NuCare, Jackson said there was a good working relationship. He said the company was reputable and was expanding in North Carolina. Commissioner Johnson asked about the requested turnout gear. Jackson said it was basically coveralls. He said the employees would wear the coveralls over their regular uniforms for added protection when assisting patients involved in car accidents, etc. The heavier apparel will, hopefully, reduce the risk of employees receiving injuries from jagged glass and burns. Commissioner Stewart asked the reasoning behind purchasing a Crown Victoria instead of a QRV for the EMS Director. Jackson said he did assist patients at times; however, his vehicle would not need to be as heavily equipped as the other vehicles. Commissioner Bowles asked about the new $75,000 ambulance. Jackson said it was a replacement ambulance- -an older vehicle would be removed from the fleet. (The equipment will be removed from the older vehicle and placed in the new ambulance.) MOTION; by Commissioner Bowles to approve the EMS budget as presented and recommended by the county manager. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. MOTION} by Commissioner Johnson to enter into Closed Session for the purpose of discussing a personnel matter - G.S. 143.318.1 1(a) 6. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION AT 7:45 P.M. - NO ACTION TAKEN ARISING FROM THE CLOSED SESSION. 540-Communications: Mashburn noted that two generators were being requested. He said one was for a tower site on Fox Mountain and the other was for the Boggs Building. Mr. Mashburn said that all three departments, that would eventually be housed in the Boggs Building, would be dependent upon a generator if there was a power outage. He added that all three departments (EMS/Maintenance/Garage) would be crucial to the county if there was inclement weather. MOTION] by Commissioner Fortner to approve the Communications budget as presented and as recommended by the county manager. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. 550-Animal Control: Mashburn said the Animal Control Supervisor had requested a part- time aide. Mr. Mashburn recommended for the part-time position to be eliminated, and instead, to increase the hours of an already employed part-time employee to full time. MOTION] by Commissioner Johnson to approve the Animal Control budget as presented and as recommended by the county manager. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. 530-Fire Marshal: The county manager recommended for the Deputy Fire Marshal, Grade 67, to be reinstalled in the department. MOTION] by Commissioner Stewart to approve the fire marshal’s budget as presented and as recommended by the county manager. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. 911 Coordination Fund: The manager said it was estimated the 911 availability fee (43¢ per subscriber line) would generate $345,330 in 2000-01. In addition, the cell phone revenue was estimated to produce $51,180. Stewart noted the $23,600 road sign replacement estimate. She asked how much an individual sign cost. Mr. Mashburn said he would find out the cost per sign. MOTION} by Commissioner Bowles to approve the 911 Coordination Fund as presented and as recommended by the county manager. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. MINIMUM LOT SIZE DISCUSSION: A discussion was held in reference to the planning board referring the minimum lot size matter back to the board of commissioners. The planning board suggested that a committee be established to review lot sizes. Fortner said that if a committee were formed, she thought it should have a farm representative. She said acomprehensive plan was needed- -not just a plan having one-acre lot sizes. Mrs. Fortner said farmers had mentioned to her that acre lots would just create more sprawl. She suggested that Harmony, Troutman, and Mooresville have representation on the committee if it was created. Bowles said the committee should have a health department representative along with a septic tank contractor. Johnson said any committee that was created needed credibility. He suggested representatives from the health and planning boards. He also said that real estate agents and developers should have representation. Stewart said the establishment of a committee would just be adding another layer of people. She asked the county manager to contact the manager in Catawba County and find out how size requirements were addressed and approved in that county. Chairman Tice said she had a Copy of Catawba’s plan. Bowles Said Co unty Planner Hobbs had mentioned the Catawba Plan was a compilation from Several other counties, Fortner asked why the board Couldn’t look outside of North Carolina for ideas on growth management, Mr. Mashburn Said he thought the lot siZe matter had been referred to the Planning board Just for review. He said he didn’t recall] the commissioners asking the Planning board to endorse the lot size requirement. Mas burn said that if a committee were formed, a mission needed to be clearly defined. No decision was made on the issue. t ADJOURNMENT: by Chairman Tice adj MEETING: Budget Session on May 23, VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0, Approved: ue AO Can LILE Sic ee J Clerk to the Board IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BUDGET SESSION MINUTES MAY 23, 2000 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in a FY 2000-01 Budget Session on Tuesday, May 23, 2000, 6:00 p.m., in the Iredell County Government Center (South Wing Conference Room), 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC 28677. Present: Chairman Sara Haire Tice Vice Chairman Steve D. Johnson Tommy E. Bowles Alice T. Fortner Alice M. Stewart Staff Present: County Manager Joel Mashburn, Finance Director Susan Blumenstein, and Clerk to the Board Jean Moore. CALL TO ORDER by Chairman Tice at 6:00 p.m. LETTER OF ENDORSEMENT TO UNITED FINANCIAL OF NORTH CAROLINA, INC., IN REFERENCE TO A BRUSH TRUCK LOAN FOR WAYSIDE VFD: |MOTION|by Commissioner Johnson to send a letter of endorsement to United Financial of North Carolina, Inc.. in reference to a brush truck loan for Wayside VFD. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Mt. MOURNE FIRE TAX DISTRICT FUND: Chief Stephen Knox responded to questions about his fire department’s budgetary request. The Mt. Mourne VFD presented a proposal to staff, with pay, the department from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Commissioner Fortner asked how payroll taxes would be done. Knox said Mt. Mourne was fortunate because it had a certified public accountant as a board member. The accountant recently said the deduction of taxes would present no problems. Also. the insurance already purchased for the firemen will cover the day personnel. Knox said the department would like to implement the day staffing effective July 1. He said one of the reasons Mt. Mourne wanted to employ day personnel was because employers were not as lenient as they once were. Knox said the department had 200 calls last year, and 108 of these were during the daytime. (Note: First Responder calls were not included in the total.) Chuck Gallyon, the County Fire Marshal, said none of the county’s VFDs had instituted the day staffing. He said, however, that having day personnel at the other VFDs was, “on the county’s doorstep.” Chief Knox said the department could accommodate the day staff with existing revenue. He said Mt. Mourne differed from other departments because of its location. MOTION} by Commissioner Stewart to approve the Mt. Mourne VFD fire budget as presented. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. SHEPHERDS FIRE TAX DISTRICT FUND: Shepherd’s Board Chairman Don McClain and Kelly Robinson shared information about their department’s request. The VFD has requested that its fire tax be increased from .0225 to .0425. McClain said there were many requests in the 2000-01 budget, and one reason was that the department had to delete items last year. He said the department desired to purchase 26 new air packs at a cost of $42,000. McClain said replacement parts to fit the current packs were no longer available. He said the older packs were heavy, and the newer ones were much lighter. He continued by saying the department wanted to buy enough of the same brand and to discontinue using the other packs. This way, the firemen would not run the risk of entering a burning house and forget which pack they were using. Mr. McClain said the budget included $75,000 for a first year payment on a new building. He said the department had space available at the rear of the present site (7 acres). McClain said the department had 400 calls a year and none of these were First Responder calls. The department requested $25,000 for reimbursement to the firemen for fire calls. Payments, per call to the firemen, would be $6.00. The calls have to be made from EC OM and only active firemen in good standing will be eligible for reimbursement. The reimbursements will be paid on a quarterly basis. Commissioner Bowles asked if the $6 was what the municipalities paid for volunteer assistance. Robinson said yes. Bowles asked about the Therma Imager costing $18,000. Robinson said there was a hand-held type and a helmet type. He said the imager allowed the firement see in smoke- -that body heat could be detected. Robinson then talked about annexation concerns and the reimbursement formula used by municipalities. He was told that the county assessor updated valuation figures each month and that he should telephone if he had questions. Robinson also talked about the need for training grounds. He said seven VFDs could use a training area. He mentioned that perhaps the Shepherds VFD could build and own the grounds. Then, the other departments could use the grounds on a contractual basis. Commissioner Johnson asked the term for the building note. McClain said they were still in the preliminary stage. He said the note would be for ten years. He added that two tankers would soon be paid off, and there were two more payments on a tandem. McClain said the Town of Mooresville had already agreed to run water and sewer and there would not be a charge for water usage. Also, the Town would fund three hydrants. Johnson asked if some of the equipment needs could be prioritized and spread out over a three or four-year period. McClain said the department needed the equipment because some of it was cut last year. Robinson said the equipment could help the department achieve a better ISO rating. Johnson referred to a past fire tax increase for the Mt. Mourne VFD. He said the department had a plan for the additional tax money, and there was also a plan to lower the taxes. Johnson mentioned that Mt. Mourne did eventually reduce the tax rate. He noted the Shepherd VED was asking to increase its district’s tax rate, but a plan was not available. Commissioner Bowles noted that the Shepherd’s tax district generated more money than what was actually appropriated to the VFD. Blumenstein said this was correct. She said the accumulated interest, however, was given to the department. Blumenstein said that one cent in the district generated $66,075. es MOTION] by Commissioner Johnson to approve the Shepherd’s VFD budget as presented with the exception that $75,000 be placed in aca pital reserve fund, and for the money to be allowed to accrue interest, and to be held until the VFD officials return with a debt retirement plan. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. the formula was based on 50% for the department’s equipment, 40% was on wa ilabili ions. Gallyon said the He said there was talk that the DOI ce Service Office) responsibilities. COUNTY-WIDE FIRE DISTRICT BUDGET: approve the county-wide fire district tax MOTION] by C ommissioner Stewart to mmendation to reserve $4] 6,968 for debt VOTING: Ayes - 5: Nays - 0. EAST ALEXANDER FIRE TAX DISTRICT BUDGET: to approve the East Alexander F ire Tax District Budget as presented. MOTION] by Chairman Tice VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. INC: Blumenstein said that in the hed, the board of commissioners corporation members on an annual basis. (The current members recently resigned in order to facilitate the new appoi ntments by the board of commissioners.) MOTION] by Commissioner Fortner to suspend the rules of procedure regarding appointments, and to appoint Joe Troutman, Chandler Bryan, Elbert Richardson, David Pope, and John Douglas to the Iredell Public Facilities Corporation, Inc. VOTING: Ayes - 5: Nays - 0. CLOSED SESSION: MOTION purpose of discussing property acquisition by Chairman Tice to enter into closed session for the -G.S. 143.318.11 (a) (5). VOTING: Ayes - 5: Nays - 0. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION MOTION] by Chairman Tice to authorize a contract for the purchase of approximately 54 acres, at $14,000 per acre and 6% interest, from Joy Farms, Inc., for landfill €xpansion contingent upon a positive Phase | Environmental Report, a boundary Survey, and for the property to meet the proper soil and zoning regulations for the purposes intended. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. COUNTY SIGN COSTS: At a previous meeting, county road signs cost. Mashburn said the c construction and installation.) Mashburn was asked how much the Ost per sign was $78. (This amount includes the 410-COUNTY COMMISSIONERS: No changes to the recommended budget. 415-ADMINISTRATION: No changes to the recommended budget. 420-PERSONNEL: No changes to the recommended budget. 425-ELECTIONS: No changes to the recommended budget. (The manager noted that $7,500 was included in the budget for the purchase of new voting booths.) 430-FINANCE: Finance Director Blumenstein said her department had carried money over for the past two years for the implementation of a new payroll system. She said a new payroll system was needed to pay the employees faster. Blumenstein said it had been difficult to find a software program that could accommodate the shift patterns of the EMS department. Commissioner Bowles asked if many employees had complained about the health insurance rates for the new year. Mashburn said some employees had been checking on the insurance rates. He said it appeared that the younger employees were the ones checking. Mashburn said that rates were less expensive for people under 25, but the employees were not recognizing that rates increased as a person aged. He said the county was still looking at options. Commissioner Fortner asked what type of complaints had been heard. Mashburn said different types of complaints. He said that one complaint was that some prescription drugs were not listed on the handout given to the employees. Mashburn said there were three tiers to the prescription listing. He said if a doctor prescribed a medicine not on the sheet, the plan administrator could get it added. Mr. Mashburn said that in the past, the county had subsidized the costs. 435-COUNTY ASSESSOR/TAX COLLECTOR/MAPPING DEPARTMENT: No changes to the recommended budget. 445-INFORMATION SYSTEM MANAGEMENT: Commissioner Fortner asked if computers could not be purchased without games, e.g., Solitaire. The county manager said most games were used as learning aids. He said, that at one time, the data processing department was instructed to delete all games when a computer was first purchased. Mashburn said it soon became apparent that this was futile since the employee(s) could just download games off the Internet. Blumenstein said that individuals with careers in computer technology were in high demand. She said a company was doing an evaluation on the information needs of the county. The company will make a recommendation on what route the county should take as far as computerization. Mashburn said one employee in the data processing department resi gned several weeks ago. He said there was the possibility the department might lose two more employees in the near future. (One employee might be moving, and one will probably retire.) He said the employee composition of the department might change in the future- -it might not necessarily need a director, etc. 459-REGISTER OF DEEDS: No changes to the recommended budget. 455-MAINTENANCE & PUBLIC BUILDINGS: No changes to the recommended budget. (The manager commented on the two new part-time positions. These two people will replace the two-full employees that answer the switchboard, process the incoming/outgoing mail, and do the EMS billing. When the Boggs Building is completed, the two EMS Billing employees will be based at this location. The two part-time employees will handle the mail and work for the Director of Support Services. o Blumenstein $ e€ concentration 460-G ARA would be much mor the same bui Mashburn sat 462-SA Bow Mashburn said he re personnel department. Fo Mashburn said he d e safety risks. CLOSED SESSION: [MOTION] by Chairm 43-318.11(a)(6) that could pos purpo (No action t NEW AG time line for the new pvefore the b 465-CO commented be eliminate 470-LEG 475-ECONOMIC (C ommissionet Johns 475-GEN 485 SPECIA Children’s M received during Blumenstei med to be operating museum see aid the collectio said mor could be giv ibility was billing. GE: No changes to e efficient when it W at the county woul id someone had exp FETY DIRECTO les asked how man ytner asked what wet’ se of discussing Pe aken resulting from RICULTU RAL Agricultura uilding 1s completed. URTS: No changes he high cost ( d once the A en in this area W the recomme as located downtow ding with EMS. R: No changes to th y other counties had ally didn’t know. He said that in e the job responsibilities of eveloped safety plan rsonnel - GS. 1 CENTER - TIM 1 Center. It appears i to the for rental spac gricultural Center was comp DEVELOPMENT: on said the airport might have ERAL GOVERM the past few years. Accountant’ n shared an on a “shoe stri the board to leave the It was decided by National Guard: by Commi Mooresville and Statesville National Guard base to $1 000.) VOTING: Ayes - 5, Nays - 0. ns for EMS had been “stagnan hen the emplo nded budget: (T n; especia d do with the current s for the county's de an Tice to enter in the closed session.) E LINE: The manage t will be jate win recommended e. The managet said AL: No changes to the recommended b No changes 1 th ENT: No changes t tly requested s Review Report fo ing” budget. museum’s appropri years. She ved, and their er said the service he manag would be based in lly since it garage property. in the site/building- e recommended budget. a similar position. n was in the Rowan County, the positio the safety director. partments, and he reviewed areas {0 closed session for the r shared a construction ter or the early spring of 2001 er Johnson C ommission t would some of the cos ffices were moved. budget. jJeted and some © udget. e recommended budget. an upcoming request.) o the recommended budget. $60,000 instead of the $6,000 it has x the museum. It was noted the ation at $6,000 for 2000-01. $1,000 to both the les to appropriate riations from $300 ncrease their approp gsioner Bow s. (This willi manager’ Crossroads Beha vioral Healthcare: health authority no more than the higher Per Capita that was Paid by the other {Wo counties. [n addition, the funding will not exceed $410,220. VOTING: Ayes - 5: Nays - 0, Fifth Street Sheltered Ministries: A question was raised as to why there was a $5,000 increase for this agency. Blumenstein Said it was a “one-time re appropriation would revert bac quest for the battered women’s shelter.’ k to $15,000 next year. " She said the No changes to the recommended budget. Counselin Center of Iredell: MOTION by Commissioner Fortner to increase the Counseling Center’s funding by $5,000, which will b ring it up to the requested amount of $28,150, VOTING: Ayes - 5: Nays - 0. Arts & Science Museum: On May 16, Museum requested $4,600 for vabin. The commissioners dec} the financial assistance request. 600-HEALTH BUDGET : [MOTION] budget by $1,210 which was requested to pu (“Empathy Belly”), VOTING: Ayes - 5: Nays - 0. ADJOURNMENT: session. NEXT MEETIN Wing Conference Room. by Chairman Tice at 10:00 P.M. to adjourn the budget ion on Tuesday, May 30, 2000, at 6:00 p.m., ICGC, South G: A budget sess VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. leat. Ll Clerk to the Board IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BUDGET SESSION MINUTES MAY 30, 2000 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in a FY 2000-01 Budget Session on Tuesday, May 30, 2000, 6:00 p.m., in the Iredell County Government Center (South Wing Conference Room), 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC 28677. Present: Chairman Sara Haire Tice Vice Chairman Steve D. Johnson Tommy E. Bowles Alice T. Fortner Alice M. Stewart Staff Present: County Manager Joel Mashburn, Finance Director Susan Blumenstein, and Clerk to the Board Jean Moore. CALL TO ORDER by Chairman Tice at 6:00 p.m. COUNTY HEALTH INSURANCE: Mashburn and Blumenstein commented that less expensive rates had been found by getting the group administrator to use a “projected method” instead of a “maximum method.” Most of the rates were reduced by $15. Another change in the insurance plan was that the administrators agreed to include a new category for employee/children so single parents, with more than one child, would not have to enroll in a family plan. Mashburn said other counties had been forced to raise their insurance rates and were also having to look at different health care options. MOTION| by Commissioner Fortner to approve the 120% projected method for the health insurance rates and to establish a new category in the plan for employee/children so single parents, with more than one child, would not have to enroll in a family plan. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0 SOLID WASTE OPERATIONS: Solid Waste Director Ron Weatherman and Administrative Officer Susan Cornell discussed the landfill and transfer stations’ budget. Weatherman proposed a $7 increase in the construction and demolition charge. The increase would raise the cost per ton from $13 to $20. Weatherman shared a price listing from adjacent counties that revealed the average charge, per ton, was $28.58. Commissioner Johnston asked if the staff was certain of the needed increase. Cornell said the county needed to receive $18 to $20 per ton to balance the budget. Weatherman added that it was hard to predict how much construction demolition debris would be brought for future disposal. He said, however, Iredell County had recently seen a high increase. MOTION] by Commissioner Bowles to approve the Solid Waste budget as presented and recommended by the staff. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. 560-INSPECTIONS & 565-PLANNING: County Manager Mashburn said the inspections director had requested three new employees. Mashburn said there was not much office space left in the city building for inspections to expand. He said the inspectors were making about 19.47 inspections per day, and the Insurance Services Office recommended no more than ten per day. wo new employees would, hopefully, cut the number of inspections down to 15 per ave 15 inspectors if the two new positions were approved. Mashburn said t department would h day. He said the e environmental possibility; r to review of cross training th d asked about this y manage the possibility s said contractors ha Bowles asked the count sked about Mr. Bowle ystems and plumbing. Cc ommissionet Bowles 2 e inspectors. sanitarians and th ds to septic s especially in regar he planning the matter. Mashburn noted that a zoning, code clerk position was being requested in t department. and Planning budgets as mmissioner Johnson to approve the Inspections by Co the managé¢T. presented and recommended by Ayes - 55 Nays - 9. XTENSION: The staffr VOTING: eviewed this budget and no changes were 575-COOPERATIVE E recommended. get as by Commissioner Johnson to approve the C ooperative Extension bud e manager. presented and recommended by th VOTING: Ayes - 5. Nays - 9. 635-VETERANS SERVICE: The staff reviewed this budget and no changes were recommended. as presented eterans Service budget byC ommissioner Johnson to approve the V and recommended by the manager. 5; Nays - 9. OO a year VOTING: Ayes - RY: Mashburn noted the Mooresvil $535,445. He said the funding wou nd would library to operate the same hours as the 650-LIBRA le Library's increase from $175,0 to the recommended \d provide for increased services a allow the Mooresville Statesville facility. by Commissioner Fortner to approve the library budget as presented and recommended by the manager. VOTING: Ayés - 5: Nays - 9. 655-REC REATION: Blumenstein said the north, east, and west quadrants had $664,950 for parks. She said the South Iredell Park Fund/Stumpy Creek Project currently had a balance of $601,770. The county manager briefly reviewed the overall recreation budget. Commissioner Bowles asked about the John Deere tractor and the v arious accessories. He commented on the cost of the 6' box blade. d the tractor would occasionally be used by the maintenance department. Mashburn sal MISC ELLANEOUS ortner asked if some of the furniture already in use at the er. F ew site. sricultural Cent be used at the n New_A uld not agricultural building CO siianenistiaaeetenentinaasemannntliie ————— Mashburn said it would be more practical to buy new furniture. He said that much of the present furniture was in poor condition. Bowles asked what the plans were for the auditorium curtain and lighting fixtures at the present agricultural building. Mashburn said the curtain would probably be declared surplus and sold. He said some of the electrical or lighting parts would be used at the new site. EMS Relocation to the Boggs Building: Mashburn said the EMS department had moved into the Boggs Building. Funding for School Capital: Commissioner Fortner asked about the funding for school capital needs. Commissioner Johnson said that at a past budget meeting, the Iredell-Statesville officials were told to look for a new school site. Mashburn added that school capital money was budgeted, however, it would not be appropriated until the school systems requested the funding. Blumenstein said $5,579,263 was available to the [redell-Statesville Systein for capital needs, and the Mooresville system had $988,504. Mrs. Fortner said she could not vote to approve the FY 2000-01 budget without assurance that a new school would be built. She said it would be wise for the county to develop a financial plan to pay for the needed school facilities listed in the OR-ED study. Fortner said that school needs would not just disappear. She said the other board members needed to think about a replacement school for ADR/Wayside. Harmony Law Enforcement Officer: Commissioner Johnson said he might propose a new method of funding for the law enforcement officer covering the Harmony area. ADJOURNMENT: MOTION| by Chairman Tice to adjourn the final FY 2000-01 budget session at 8:04 p.m. NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, June 6, 2000 (5:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.), in the Iredell County Government Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, N.C. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. 7 ve J / / wee s Approved: Van Hb Aue Lawl Pyrn_C70) ec 7 : Clerk to the Board | IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BRIEFING MINUTES JUNE 6, 2000 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in Briefing Session on Tuesday, June 6, 2000, 5:00 p.m., in the Iredell County Government Center (South Wing Conference Room), 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC 28677. Present; Chairman Sara Haire Tice Vice Chairman Steve D. Johnson Tommy E. Bowles Alice T. Fortner Alice M. Stewart Staff Present: County Manager Jocl Mashburn, Finance Director Susan Blumenstcin, Inspections and Planning Director Lynn Niblock, Planning Supervisor William Allison, Planner Lindsey Hobbs, DSS Director Don Wall, Purchasing Agent Evie Caldwell, Sgt. Neil Hayes (Sheriff's Dept.), and Clerk to the Board Jean Moore. CALL TO ORDER by Chairman Tice. REQUEST FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE IREDELL COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND REZONING REQUEST: MARY T. BRAWLEY & BRAWLEY PROPERTIES, CASE NO. 0004-2 (Residential Agricultural to Light Manufacturing Conditional Use District): County Planner Hobbs explained the rezoning request. Commissioner Johnson said he understood the planning staff had recommended approval of the request, but the planning board denied it in a9-1 vote. He asked if the planning board members had shared their concems. y not much discussion at the planning board meeting. REQUEST FOR A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE IREDELL COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE; MOBILE HOME CONSTRUCTION, AGE, AND APPEARANCE STANDARDS: Inspections and Planning Director Lynn Niblock explained the following amendments that were approved by the planning board on May 3, 2000. Hobbs said there was reall Proposed amendments (in bold and underlined): 1) Change Class A Mobile Home paragraph (e) [attached page #2] whereby the intent is to allow a non-load bearing curtain wall up to a height of 40” and require load bearing construction for foundations taller than 40” , therefore to read: All multi-sectional manufactured homes shall have a continuous brick, stone, stucco, or decorative block foundation, unpierced except for required ventilation and access. The foundation including the footings if 40" in height or taller shall be constructed to the specifications of Volume VII of the North Carolina Building code for single-family residential construction. 2) Change Class A Mobile Home paragraph (h) [attached page #3] and Class B Mobile Home paragraph (f) [attached page #4] whereby only one (1) porch is required, to read: Class A (h) All manufactured homes shall have a deck or porch not less than thirty-six (36) square feet in area on all front and-side entrances,etc. Class B (f) A porch or deck not less than thirty-six (36) square feet in area shall be constructed at front and-side entrances,etc. i 3) Change Age requirement to be the date of HUD Construction Standards, July 1. 1976, revise Article Ill, Section (3. 18) Mobile Home HUD : ion, and appearance standards amendments to Article {i Secti Home on Individual Lot, Definitions Page 138, The specific changes are in Bold Underlined below. Words being replaced are in parentheses and lined through ( ). (c) (Unchanged) All roof Structures shall provide an eave Projection of no less than six inches, excluding guttering. (d) (Unchanged) The exterior siding siding, wood or hardboard, com the exterior siding commonly us shall consist predominately of vinyl or aluminum lap Parable in composition, appearance and durability to ed in standard residential construction. (e) All multi-sectional manufactured homes shail have a continuous brick, (GeRncrete bleck) stone, stucco, or decorative block (othermasonry) foundation (uAderpinRing pierced except for re ), un- quired ventilation and access. The foundation including the footings shall ( ; Ags) be constructed to the specifications of entrance shall be no more than twenty (20) degrees from Parallel to the front Property line, except on corner lots. Occupancy. If the towing apparatus cannot be removed, j Public right of way. Such screeni wall or fence. ~ (h) All manufactured homes shall have a deck or porch not less than thirty-six (36) square feet in area on all front and side entrances. All steps, ramps, or other means of access to the unit, porch or deck shall be constructed to comply with the requirements of Volume VII of the North Carolina Building code for single family residential construction. Article IX, SR7, Class B Mobile Home on Individual Lot: (a) The minimum width of the main body of the mobile home shall be at least fourteen (14) feet and not less than fifty-five (55) feet | in length. (b) The pitch of the roof of the manufactured home shall have a minimum rise of a nominal three (3) feet for each twelve (12) feet of horizontal run (3/12). The roof shall be finished with tvpe of shingle that is commonly used in standard residential construction, with a class C or better fire rating. (c) The exterior siding shall consist of vinyl or aluminum lap siding, wood or hardboard, comparable in composition, appearance and durability to the exterior siding commonly used in standard residential construction. (d) [previously item (a)] The mobile home shall have the towing apparatus, wheels, axles, and transporting lights removed after placement on | the lot and before » OCCupancy. If the towing apparatus cannot be removed it shall be screened from Vv /iew from any a oaawe ont of way._Such screening shall be in the form of natural plantings, or opaque wall, or fence. (e) [Unchanged, previously item (b)] The mobile home shall be set up IN accordance with the standards established by the North Carolina Department of Insurance. In addition, a continuous under pinning of a material generally accepted in the mobile home industry shall be installed under the perimeter, unpierced except for required ventilation and access. (f) [previously item (c)]}A (permaneAtfront) porch or deck not less than (thirty-two(32) (at-front) at front and side thirtv-six (36) square feet _in_area shall be constructed entrances within (42) 8 % inches of the floor elevation and be fully underpinned to completely conceal area beneath (porch-and) the unit. All other (SeceRdary) entrances and exits to the mobile home shall also have (concrete-steps—orsimilar_approved steps) steps, ramps, or other means of access to the entrance, porch or deck constructed to comply with the requirements of Volume Vil of the North Carolina Building code for single-family residential construction. oe (9) [previously item (d)} The mobile home shail be oriented so that the (longest twenty measurement) side having the front (main) entrance Shall be no more than roperty line, except on comer lots. (20) degrees from parallel to the front p en naan Article II, Section (3.18) Mobile Home HUD Requirements (Page7) No mobile home of any class shall be permitted to be placed within the jurisdiction of this Ordinance (or moved and placed if already within the jurisdiction of this Ordinance) unless it was constructed (after-June45,-1975) (less than twenty years from the date of the Zoning Permit] after July 1, 1976 and unless it meets or exceeds the construction Standards promulgated by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that were in effect at the time of construction. SR 51 Class “C” Mobile Home, Single Wide (a) single wide mobile homes, not meetin appearance standards of SR 7 Class_B Mobile Home, may be placed within the county only as an accessory mobile home per SR 3, or in Mobile Home Parks pennitted under SR 12 (page 59), or on Bona Fide Farms. (b) Mobile home shall have the towing apparatus, wheels, axles, and transporting lights removed. ff the apparatus cannot be removed it shall be screened from view from any public right of way. Such screening shall be in the form of natural plantings. or opaque wall or fence. (c) The mobile home shall be set up_in_accordance with the standards established by the North Carolina Department of Insurance. in addition, a continuous underpinning of a material generally accepted in the mobile home industry shall be installed under the perimeter unpierced except for required ventilation and access. (d) A nent front porch of at least 36 uare feet _in area shall be constructed within 81/4 inches of the floor elevation. All other entrances shall have steps, ramps, or other means of access constructed to comp! with the requirements of Volume Vil of the North Carolina Building code for single family residential construction. Note: Revisions as the result of the addition of a Class “C” mobile home (SR 51) SR 3, (a) Only one: accessory Class A or B or C mobile home shall be permitted per lot or parcel. Delete (d) (The mobile home shall meet.the-requirements-of GRY Definitions (page 138): Mobile home, class A, A multi-sectional mobile home constructed within the last twenty (20 ears, that meets or exceeds the construction standards promulgated by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development that were in effect at the time of construction and that satisfies the additional Criteria for a class A mobile home contained in Article IX. Mobile home, class B, A mobile home constructed within the last twenty (20) years that meets or exceeds the construction standards promulgated by | | | Article III, Section (3.18) Mobile Home HUD Requirements (Page7) No mobile home of any class shall be permitted to be placed within the jurisdiction of this Ordinance (or moved and placed if already within the jurisdiction of this Ordinance) unless it was constructed (after-June-15,-1975) [less than twenty years from the date of the Zoning Permit] after July 1, 1976 and unless it meets or exceeds the construction Standards promulgated by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that were in effect at the time of construction. Add: SR 51 Class “C” Mobile Home, Single Wide (a) single wide mobile homes, not meeting appearance standards of SR 7 Class_B Mobile Home, may be placed within the county only as an accessory mobile home per SR 3, or in Mobile Home Parks permitted under SR 12 (page 59), or on Bona Fide Farms. (b) Mobile home shall _have the towing apparatus, wheels, axles, and transporting lights removed. If the apparatus cannot be removed it shall be screened from view from any public right of way. Such screening shall be in the form of natural plantings, or opaque wall or fence. (c) The mobile home shall be set up in accordance with the standards established by the North Carolina Department of Insurance. In addition. a continuous wu inning of a material generally acce in the mobile home industry shail be installed under the perimeter unpierced except for required ventilation and access. (d) A_permanent front porch of at least 36 square feet in area shall be constructed within 81/4 inches of the floor elevation. All other entrances shail have steps, ramps, or other means of access constructed to compl with the requirements of Volume Vii of the North Carolina Building code for single family residential construction. Note: Revisions as the result of the addition of a Class "C” mobile home (SR 51) SR 3, (a) Only one: accessory Class A or B or C mobile home shall be permitted per lot or parcel. Delete (d) (The mobile home shall meetthe- requirements ef SRG Definitions (page 138): Mobile home, class A, A multi-sectional mobile home constructed within the last twenty (20) years, that meets or exceeds the construction standards promulgated by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development that were in effect at the time of construction and that satisfies the additional criteria for a class A mobile home contained in Article IX. Mobile home, class B, A mobile home constructed (after July 11976) within the last twenty (20) years that meets or exceeds the construction standards promulgated by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development that were in effect at the time of construction and that satisfies the additional criteria for class B mobile home contained in Article iX. Administrative Action: Disposal of Existing Inventories of Non-compliant Housing Units: Manufactured housing dealers will be allowed to place their existing inventories of non- compliant housing units on individual lots within the jurisdiction of this Ordinance by supplying a complete and detailed listing of their non-conforming inventory to the Zoning Administrator within seven-(7)-days-after-adeption prior to the effective date of these revisions. Only listed non- conforming units will be allowed to be placed on individual lots within the jurisdiction after the adoption of these revisions and only on any existing lots of record. (Note: The change in this section was suggested by the Inspections/Planning Director during the agenda briefing.) PLANNING STAFF COMMENTS ON THE PLANNING BOARD’S RECOMMENDATION REGARDING PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE ZONING & SUBDIVISION ORDINANCES PERTAINING TO MINIMUM STANDARD RESIDENTIAL LOT SIZES: Hobbs advised that on May 3, 2000, the planning board had referred this matter back to the board of commissioners with a recommendation that a task force be appointed to study the lot size issue. Commissioner Fortner said she had reviewed the matter and thought a committee composed of individuals representing the following areas would be advisable. Two county planning board members One county planner Two representatives from Statesville (one planner and one planning board member) Two representatives from Mooresville (one planner and one planning board member) One representative from Troutman One representative from Harmony Two developers (one from Statesville and one from Mooresville) Two farmers One mobile home developer Five at-large (one individual appointed by each commissioner) A school representative we Se ee i ry Commissioner Johnson said a sanitarian would make a good addition to the committee. Commissioner Fortner said the county needed to look at new ideas for the management of growth. Commissioner Stewart asked if the commissioners would establish goals for the ad hoc committee. Commissioners Fortner and Johnson said a mission statement needed to be written if a committee was established. It was the consensus of the board to meet on Tuesday, June 20, 2000, at 4:00 p.m., for the purpose of discussing the minimum lot size issue and the writing of a mission statement. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE FY 2000-01 IREDELL COUNTY BUDGET ORDINANCE: Commissioner Fortner mentioned the budgets for the schools. In particular, she mentioned the capital outlay requests of the Iredell-Statesville System. She said school personnel had said they would be ready to bid out for a new facility to replace ADR/Wayside in December, and they could anticipate the opening of the bids in January of 2001. Commissioner Bowles said he recalled that $5.5 million was available to the system, but the school officials were supposed to return to the commissioners when a school site was found. Finance Director Blumenstein said that for FY 2000-01 the Iredell-Statesville System had $5,579,263 in cumulative undesignated capital funding. Commissioner Fortner said she was understanding the $5.5 million could be used towards the purchase of land and the drawings. She asked how the system was going to fund the other needs. Mashburn said that was correct- -the $5.5 million could be applied to a replacement school. He said that if the school officials wanted to do something else with the money, they would have to make request. Tice, Johnson, Bowles and Stewart concurred with Mashburn. Fortner said the school system had also requested land for a new western zone school. She said it appeared that this was “off in the future.” Chairman Tice said that was correct. NEW AGRICULTURAL BUILDING: The commissioners were shown two color schemes for the new facility. It was the consensus of the commissioners to use a green roof design/color scheme. roe fu At Altd ban C Yorn. C7 Clerk to the Board IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MINUTES JUNE 6, 2000 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on Tuesday, June 6, 2000, 7:00 p.m., in the Iredell County Government Center (Commissioners’ Meeting Room), 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC 28677. Present: Chairman Sara Haire Tice Vice Chairman Steve D. Johnson Tommy E. Bowles Alice T. Fortner Alice M. Stewart Staff Present: County Manager Joel Mashburn, County Attorney Bill Pope, Finance Director Susan Blumenstein, and Clerk to the Board Jean Moore. CALL TO ORDER by Chairman Tice. INVOCATION by Vice Chairman Johnson. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ADJUSTMENTS OF THE AGENDA: |MOTION| by Chairman Tice to adjust the agenda by the following revisions. Readjustment: * Ms. Carol Merrit’s Appointment before the Board was moved under the Public Hearing section to allow her to be sworn in with the other individuals desiring to speak about the Mary Brawley (Case #0004-2) rezoning matter. Deletion: * Comments by the Planning Staff in Reference to Proposed Amendments to the Zoning & Subdivision Ordinances/Minimum Standard Residential Lot Sizes was deleted from the agenda. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. APPOINTMENTS BEFORE THE BOARD DR. ROGER SHARPE IN REFERENCE TO A REQUEST FOR ALETTERTO BE WRITTEN TO THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA REQUESTING THAT “SANDY SPRINGS” BE ADDED TO THE OFFICIAL IREDELL COUNTY MAP(The NCDOT will then place a sign in the proper location identifying the Sandy Springs community.) Dr. Sharpe said Sandy Springs was a historic and geographic community. He said that around 1840, a group of pioneers founded a church and school near some springs in the northern section of the county. Sharpe said he recently called the highway department and inquired as to the process in getting a sign erected to denote the community. The state highway department advised him that a letter was needed from the board of commissioners requesting that Sandy Springs be added to the county map. Commissioner Stewart thanked Dr. Sharpe for his beautification efforts in the Sandy Springs community. MOTION| by Chairman Tice to grant Dr. Sharpe’s request and to petition the State of North Carolina for the addition of Sandy Springs to the county and state maps. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. MR. WAYNE SULLIVAN (MUNICIPAL ENGINEERING) & MR. RON WEATHERMAN (IREDELL COUNTY SOLID WASTE DIRECTOR) PRESENT THE THREE-YEAR UPDATE ON THE TEN-YEAR COMP MANAGEMENT PLAN & REQUEST FOR THE APP Weatherman said that in 1996, the State of North Carolina Management Plan in all 100 counties. He said waste reduction goals. Wayne Sullivan, of Municipal Engineering, plan. He said North Carolina initially had a waste 2005-06. Sullivan said the 20% had not been met a tried to meet the goal, but instead of a reduction, 92 was the baseline year for com by 2005-06 was established. established for 2009-10. Sullivan said the initial cardboard at the landfill, the co of a convenience center in the northwest portio pertaining to recyclables and reuseable items (clothing, that had already been accomplished. Another g solid waste and construction/demolition debris. Commissioner Johnson asked if the state u Were experiencing growth to reduce the waste st Sullivan said industrial/commercial base. Three-Year Update to the Ten-Year Solid Waste VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE IREDELL COUNTY THREE-YEAR UPDATE TO THE SOLID WASTE PLAN WHEREAS, better planning for solid waste will provide for an improved solid waste of solid waste management; and WHEREAS, North Carolina General government, either individual or in cooperation wi comprehensive solid waste management plan; and WHEREAS, Iredell Count Committee and has been actively i NOW, THEREFORE, BEIT RESOLVED that the Iredell C aste management plan on June 3, 1997, the comprehensive solid w a regularly scheduled and advertised meeting, the board a three-year update on the plan. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Iredell the referenced three-year update as presented. € municipalities had contributed parisons. Using that year, a perc (The baseline year was 1.36). oal was it had been explained that Iredell MOTION] by Commissioner Stewart to adopt the followin management system, better utilize our natural resources, control the cost Statute 130A-309.09A(b) re th other units of local govern y was adequately represented on the Iredell County nvolved in the planning process. REHENSIVE SOLID WASTE ROVAL OF A RESOLUTION: mandated a Ten-Year Solid Waste the mission of the mandate was to reduce the waste to the plan by establishing their own Said the state required a three-year update to the reduction goal of 20% by 2000-01 and 40% by nywhere in the state. He said Iredell County had there had been a 10% increase. Sullivan said 199} - apita goal of 1.09 tons per capita He said 1.09 tons per capita was , the construction n of the county, along with educational programs lumber and paint) were some of the goals to insure adequate Capacity for municipal He said this, too, had been accomplished. nderstood how difficult it was for the county’s that ream. County had a “tremendous” g resolution in reference to the Management Plan. TEN-YEAR COMPREHENSIVE help protect public health and the environment, quired each unit of local ment, to develop a 10-year Planning Advisory ounty Board of Commissioners approved and that on Tuesday, June 6, 2000, during of commissioners and the general public were given County Board of Commissioners hereby approves *k eK & Committee members John Lewis, Mac L ackey, and said the committee could be dissolved si nce its mis RTHOUSE CENTENNIAL COMMITTEE: O.C. Stonestreet attended the meeting. Lewis sion had been accomplished. He mentioned the events that had taken place to commemorate the old courthouse’s construction 100 years ago. Mr. Lewis said the culmination of the events was the burying of the time capsule on Sunday, June 4, 2000. (The time capsule’s contents and the geographical coordinates for its location are as follows.) weyers 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39 ITEMS PLACED IN TIME CAPSULE JUNE 4, 2000 US Flag NC Flag Current computer magazine Pre-paid telephone card Solar/battery calculator Pack of Big Red chewing gum Packet from Christina Royal, Contains: letter and items to be given to descendants: pictures of children, newspaper article, one dollar bill, copy of North Iredell High School 2000 graduation invitation Packet from Iredell County Sheriff's Department containing:Pictures, Department Head information, business cards, patch Instructional video on Nextel phones Video tape on Desert Storm Armageddon video tape Disposable 35 mm camera AM/FM cassette radio Photo Album containing: C urrent pictures of Iredell County buildings, current conveniences in use: fast food restaurants, 24s stations, dental technology, etc.15. Packet from West Iredeli Fire Department containing: Copy of Standard Operating Guidelines, Pictures of fire trucks, Listing of the Board of Directors Packet from Jack D. King, DDS containing: Pamphlets on dental care and procedures Poster of Jim Graham, Commissioner of Agriculture Spark plug from gasoline engine Electrical items currently in use, ¢-2- light bulb, circuit breaker, wire connector, coaxial fittings, ete. Packet from Jeffrey Wayne Frazier Contains: letter and personal items for descendants. Items included: Package of Kool-aid drink mix, two (2) current magazines, church bulletin, 2000 calendar, Copies of Iredell County Newsletter, National Balloon Rally t-shirt, one million dollar counterfeit bill, one dollar bill, coins (penny, nickel, dime and quarter), COpy of Electrical License Packet from Henry Cook, Pastor of Beulah Baptist Church containing, hymn book, Bible, and copy of church by-laws Iredell County Maintenance cap West Iredell Fire Department cap Reavis (Jimmy) Refrigeration cap Carowinds Amusement Park coupons Bill Gaither gospel C D Letter from Gary Lowrance to descendants Two golf balls Business cards from several Iredell County departments Letters to future residents from students at local high school Newspaper pictures of graduating classes of 2000 Article (copy) 0” rating of Iredell County schools in NC Invitations, programs, skit, etc. from four centennial celebrations (8/29/99 - 6/4/00) Pictures of removal of cornerstone time capsule 8/29/99 Article (copy) 09 opening of time capsule in August 1999 Mooresville Flag Transit summary of Mooresville, NC City of Statesville map . Cartoon map of Statesville 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 1997 Statesville All-America City Pin NC map All US, NC, iredeli County, & municipal officials for 2000 Senate Bill 1222, transferred Meck-Neck into Iredell County, 7/1/98 Golden Dollar Coin BellSouth telephone directory (with picture of old courthouse on cover) Newspapers from this date 1988 Bicentennial Pin Book by Iredell County Author, Doris Betts 49. Book by Iredell County Author, William S. Powell 50. Black history pictorial of Iredell County 51. 1990 silver dollar 52. Iredell County Budget for 1999-2000 53. Iredell County Land Use Plan dated 1997-2007 54. Pictures of county & county departments 55. Patches from county departments (Sheriff, EMS, ECOM, Animal Control, Fire Marshal) 56. Iredell County profile & other information 57. Iredell County pin 58. Iredell County flag approved by board of commissioners on 4/18/00 59. 1917 map of Iredell County 60. Information and items contributed by the following: Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce, Statesville, NC Greater Statesville Development Corporation, Statesville, NC Mooresvilie-South Iredell Chamber of Commerce, Mooresville, NC & Downtown Mooresville Bali Company, Statesville, NC (includes a Wonder Bra) Brady’s Coin Shop, Statesville, NC (special 2000 commemorative dollar) Cardinal FG, Mooresville, NC ‘ Dale Earnhardt, Inc., Mooresville, NC (model of his #3 racing car) Fiddler’s Grove, Union Grove, NC Good Year Tire & Rubber Co., Statesville, NC Hunt Corporation, Statesville, NC (sample) Kewaunee Scientific Corp., Statesville, NC Landmark Galleries (Cotton Ketchie, artist), Mooresville, NC (signed print) Matsushita Compressor Corporation, Mooresville, NC (compressor) National Balloon Rally, Statesville, NC (Hot Wheels car) NGK Insulators, Ltd., Mooresville, NC (sample) JCPenny, Statesville, NC (current catalogue) PGI Nonwovens Industrial Fabrics, Mooresville, NC (samples) Polar Plastics, Mooresville, NC (samples of products) Thomasville Furniture, Troutman, NC GEOGRAPHIC COORDINATES The Old Courthouse Year 2000 Time Capsule is buried as follows: On the centerline of the main double doors at the entrance to the courthouse, measured from the leading edge of the bottom granite step, the comer of the hole containing the vault capsule is twenty six feet six inches (26”-6” or 8.077 meters). The size of the hoie is 32 inches wide by 78 inches long with the long dimension running East to West. (81.28 centimeters X 198.2 centimeters) The top of the vault is approximately 26 inches ( 66 centimeters) below the surface. The far easterly corner of the hole is thirteen feet three inches (4.04 meters) from the granite base of the Confederate Memorial Statue. The Granite marker commemorating the Year 2000 Old Courthouse Celebration is directly in front of the time capsule to the West. The corners of the time capsule hole are marked with stainless steel pins. Please see attached diagram — Scale 1"=20’. JJV 6-3-2000 | * i. 2, ; oi sul 4 ee, a ta) — 5 \ - ti , Oo | | RS = 5 | 8 | } CONFEDERATE \3'-3" ‘ | MONUMENT | . 4 7 | Pen | thai OLD COURTHOUSE | iT f . | wm | ser? | } TIME CAPSULE | COURT STREET Chairman Tice thanked the committee members for their contributions and ideas for the centennial celebration events. Chairman Tice declared the meeting to be in a public hearing. PUBLIC HEARINGS REQUEST FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE IREDELL COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND REZONING REQUEST: MARY T. BRAWLEY & BRAWLEY PROPERTIES, CASE NO. 0004-2 (Residential Agricultural to Light Manufacturing Conditional Use District): After Chairman Tice called the hearing to order, and after the conditional use rezoning case was announced, all audience members requesting to speak were sworn in. County Planner Lindsey Hobbs said the applicant (Ronnie L. Smith) was requesting to rezone two parcels (1.11 acres and 133.34 acres) of property located on Cornelius Road near I-77 (specific pin numbers are: 4658-04-2275 and 4648-93-5253). He said the conditional use requirements were to provide road connections to C edar Pointe Road and the industrial park, along the southern boundary of the parcels, and ten other conditions. He said the Iredell County Land Use Plan would also need to be amended if the request were granted. Mr. Hobbs said the county had requested the Department of Transportation to build an interchange between Cornelius Road and I-77. He said the request was listed as number four on the Transportation Improvement Plan. Hobbs said a portion of the property was listed on the land use plan for future industrial development. He also said the planning staff recommended approval of the rezoning request, however, on May 3, 2000, in a 9-1 vote, the planning board denied the request. A letter dated April 19, 2000, from Attorney Clifton Homesley cited the following ten conditions the applicant would be agreeable to in order to receive rezoning approval. 1. The bulk of the property would be rezoned M-1, with no conditional use restriction. 2. A 400 ft. buffer adjacent to the Oakbrook Subdivision, and to the residential lots on Silverlining Lane, would be zoned M-1 conditional use. 3. The following uses would be eliminated in that portion of the property which is located within a 400 foot strip west of the common boundary line of the subject property and the Oakbrook Subdivision and of the subject property and the lots located on Sliverlining Lane. a. Auditorium; assembly hall; indoor theaters. b. Automobile and truck dealers, new and used; mobile home sales and services. c. Automobile repair and service. d. Boat works sales and service. e. Mobile home sales and repair. f. Bowling alley, skating rinks, and miniature golf. g. Cabinet woodworking and upholstery shops. h. Chemical manufacture, refining, or processing, including the manufacture, refining or processing of ammonia, asphalt. bleach, bluing, calamine, chlorine, corrosive acid or alkali, dyes, fats, fertilizer, gutta-percha, gypsum, lampblack, oils, oxygen, paints, plaster of paris, potash, rubber, shellac, tar, and turpentine. i. Farm machinery assembly, repair and sales. j. Feed and seed store. k. Fur finishing. L Gunsmith. m. Junkyards. 1. Newspaper office and printing. ~ o. Pawn shop. p. Pet shop gq. Cold storage plants. r. Food processing. s. Billiard parlor. t. Outdoor storage yards. Indoor theater. . Tire recapping. . Radio, cellular or TV towers. Outdoor animal boarding kennels. y. Fire stations, rescue squad headquarters, and police stations. Uu. "= = 4. The following uses would be allowed but conditioned in that portion of the property which is located within a 400 foot strip west of the common boundary line of the subject property and the Oakbrook Subdivision and of the subject property and the lots located on Silverlining Lane: a. Mini-warehouses would not be permitted but all other forms of warehouses would be permitted. b. Welding shops would be permitted but conditioned that there is no outside welding. c. Restaurants would be permitted but conditioned not to be open past 8:00 p.m. d. Contractors’ offices would be permitted conditioned that there be no storage or dispatch of heavy equipment such as grading, utility or paving equipment. e. Machinery repair would be permitted conditioned that there be no outside machinery repair. f, Tin and sheet metal shops would be permitted conditioned that there be no outside work done on tin or sheet metal. 5. Race teams would be allowed in the 400-foot buffer. However, no engine shops with dynamometers would be allowed in the 400-foot buffer. No outdoor engine testing would be allowed in the 400-foot buffer. 6. Also in the 400-foot buffer, all lighting behind facilities would be diffused lighting which would be directed towards the back of the facilities and away from the existing residential uses. 7. There will be a fifty-foot wide natural buffer along the common boundary line of the subject property and the Oakbrook Subdivision and of the subject property and the lots located on Silverlining Lane. 8. These buffers would be qualified in all the property described as 4658-04-2275 and for a distance of 100 feet to the south of this tract. The qualification is that regardless of any buffer language, the construction of a roadway to serve the remainder of the property would be permitted in this space regardless and in spite of any buffer language. 9. The property would, of course, be subject to the screening requirements of Section 12.1 of the ordinance as it may apply. This screening would be done with leyland cypress or similar vegetation. 10. The property, prior to development, would contain private restrictions which would reflect the above-stated conditions. Greg Bryan (opponent of the rezoning) said he owned 7.35 acres adjacent to the property. He said the property had a log home that was built in 1795. Bryan said he used his property as a horse-breeding facility. He complained that his family’s quiet home life would be disrupted by the “unregulated industrialization” that would soon occur. Cliff Homesley. attorney representing the property owners and applicants, said the land use plan needed to be followed. He shared aerial photographs and noted how the property “lays next to the Talbert Business Park and other intensely developed properties near Hwy. 150.” Homesley said there was no residential development between the property and the interstate on the Cornelius Road side. He said there was a subdivision (Oakbrook) near the Talbert Business Park, but the property owners acquired title to their lots in 1997 or later. Homesley mentioned the Iredell County Land Development Plan approved in 1997, and said it designated the property node for industrial use. He said the plan also designated a composite thoroughfare plan indicating that, ultimately, an interchange and a road extending from Cornelius Road to Mazeppa Road/Mazeppa Road Industrial Park and to the interstate would occur. He said the applicant had reviewed the plan, prior to constructing the industrial park, to determine areas eligible for development. Homesley said the residential growth in the southern area had increased in the last few years. He said it was evident that land for industrial development would be harder to find in the future due to opposition from property owners in nearby subdivisions. Mr. Homesley said the Karnes Research Company had conducted a study for the Mooresville-South Iredell Chamber of Commerce and reported that in 1990 there were 10,559 households in south Iredell. He said there were now 15,637, an increase of 48.1%. Homesley said most of the residents worked in Charlotte. He asked how this was contributing to Iredell County, and he said the industrial parks were contributing to the county’s economy. He said if the county was not careful, that someday there would be plenty of people living here, but an insufficient number of places for them to work. He said that not everyone would be able to drive to Charlotte because of the traffic congestion, and eventually they would move from the county. In closing, Homesley referred to a lettet from the Executive Vice President and Economic Developer for the Mooresville-South Iredell Chamber of Commerce. The letter recommended approval of the rezoning request. Carol Merrit, an opponent to the rezoning, presented a petition against the request. She said 241 signatures had been obtained. Merrit asked the audience members to stand up that were in opposition. Approximately 75-100 people stood up. Mrs. Merrit said she did not feel much planning had been put into the request. She said there were four natural springs that crossed the property, and one of them flowed into Lake Norman. Merrit said there had been no efforts to protect the springs. Mrs. Merrit said she talked to the transportation engineer in Shelby, NC, and was told that there were no plans, at this time, for Cornelius Road to become a truck route. Commissioner Fortner asked Mrs. Merrit how close her residence was to the rezoning site. Merrit said three-tenths of mile. Kimberly Salerno, an opponent to the rezoning, said she lived on Mi!}s Valley Drive. Salerno said she was speaking for the mothers in the area’s subdivisions. She spoke about safety factors for the children. She also mentioned a concern about water contamination if industries located in the area. Winston Edmiston, an opponent to the rezoning, said he wanted the commissioners to think about the quality of life for the residents. He said that once an industry was placed in the area it would have a “domino effect,” because people would start selling their properties to get away from the businesses. Then, the property that once housed a family, would be turned into another business. Ann Brawley Brown, one of the owners of the property, said a 60 ft. right of way was separated out when Mr. George Bryan bought his seven acres from Mary Brawley in 1990. Brown said Mr. Bryan was aware when he purchased the property that the right of way was intended to be used as an access area to the larger tract of land. Mrs. Brown said that in Mr. Bryan’s deed there was also a statement indicating the adjacent land was intended for commercial development, and he couldn’t do anything about it for five years. Brown said the property was going to be sold, and if it couldn’t be used for industrial uses, it could be turned into residential uses. She said that with industrial uses, the property would not be adding more children to the already overcrowded schools. Mrs. Brown said she had seen an industrial park built by the applicant, and she was confident he would build a “tasteful” park in Mooresville. No one else spoke, and Chairman Tice adjourned the public hearing. MOTION) by Commissioner Fortner to amend the Iredell County Land Development Plan as relating to Case #0004-2, Mary T. Brawley & Brawley Properties. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. MOTION) by Commissioner Johnson to grant the request in reference to Case #0004-2 from Residential Agricultural to Light Manufacturing Conditional Use District. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Chairman Tice declared the meeting to be in public hearing session. REQUEST FOR A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE IREDELL COUNTY SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE; FIRE HYDRANTS, SECTION 406.1: Planner Hobbs said an amendment was being requested to the subdivision ordinance, pertaining to fire hydrants, in an effort to bring the county’s code into compliance with the state code. Currently, the county’s code states: (a) Every subdivision that is served by at least a six (6) inch water line from either a community or public water system shall include a system of fire hydrants sufficient to provide adequate fire protection for the buildings located or intended to be located with such development. The revision would be: (a) Every subdivision that is served by at least a six (6) inch water line from either a community or public water system with water service that meets the minimum pounds (#) of water pressure required to maintain flow during peak demand (fire flow) according to the North Carolina Administrative Code 15a, Subchapter 18c, (Rules Governing Public Water Systems) shall include a system of fire hydrants sufficient to provide adequate fire protection for the buildings located or intended to be located within such development. The supplying water company must review and approve the proposed fire hydrant locations(s) and certify water pressure compliance in writing to the Subdivision Review Officer prior to fire hydrant installation. No one else spoke in reference to the proposed amendment, and Chairman Tice adjourned the public hearing. MOTION| by Commissioner Stewart to approve the proposed amendment to Section 406.1 of the Iredell County Subdivision Ordinance. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Chairman Tice declared the meeting to be in a public hearing. REQUEST FOR A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE IREDELL COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE; MOBILE HOME CONSTRUCTION, AGE, AND APPEARANCE STANDARDS: Inspections and Planning Director Lynn Niblock summarized the standards that were approved by the Planning Board on May 3, 2000. (The revisions are listed in the briefing minutes.) Frank Melchoir, of the Foothills Manufacturing Home Association, said he had concerns that buyers of manufactured mobile homes would begin to think their homes were only good for ten years or so. He said mobile homes were totally supported by the pier blocking, and he didn’t want anyone to think that a deep footer all the way around the unit was needed. He said he had concerns for an individual that might pay $50,000 or $60,000 for a home and find out 20 years later that it couldn’t be moved somewhere else. He advocated the continued use of the 1976 date. Archie Bridges said he also had concerns. He said he had listened to the proposed amendments and if the commissioners were trying to achieve beautification or safety, that neither was going to be achieved. Bridges said the federal government already approved the homes. He said he noticed a metal roof going on a conventional home, and he questioned why this could occur on this type home but not on manufactured homes. He said he understood that farmers did not have to underpin mobile homes used by farm help. Bridges also questioned this practice. He said he rented approximately 25 homes, and he was not a “slum lord.” He said there were no beautification efforts for some of the slum apartments with broken windows, etc. He asked the board to consider young families just starting out and to consider the 7,000 manufactured home owners in the county. Commissioner Fortner asked County Planner Hobbs to explain the replacement process that could be done with the homes. Hobbs said that if Mr. Bridges wanted to replace a single-wide mobile with a metal on metal he would be allowed to do so because he would be grandfathered. Mr. Bridges asked how he could sell existing homes. Hobbs said he could sell the homes to farmers or to property owners in RU-R districts (accessory mobile homes). Bridges said this would really “narrow the market” for selling the homes. Rick Crater, owner of a mobile home dealership, said he wanted to address the metal siding- metal roof issue. He said he wanted to talk about the integrity of the home as compared to a vinyl sided shingle roof. Crater said he talked to an engineer in Alabama, with Apple Valley Homes, and was told that a steel on steel home (metal sided/metal roof with screws every 12 inches) was much stronger than a mobile home with vinyl siding and nails. He said there were 7,000 single wide mobile home owners in the county with probably three people per home. Crater said that was 21,000 people and this was a sixth of the county. He asked how the county could tell these people that when their homes were over 20 years old they would be useless. Crater said the homes weighed 20,000 Ibs., and if they were not in compliance with the ordinance, they would have to be dumped into the county landfill. Frank Bailey said he started work in the manufactured housing industry in 1973. He said that at that time there was some “junk,” but in June of 1976, the federal government started imposing regulations and manufactured housing became a better product. He said the federal regulations should be followed. Mr. Bailey talked about the perimeter wall- -when brick was placed around it. He said he wanted to reiterate that the brick did not support the home. Mr. Bailey said the home was supported by the piers underneath it. He said that in reference to the 40" requirement, brick masons had told him anything over 40" needed additional support to keep it from falling over. He said he recommended that any wall 40" or under not require a CABO footing diagram. He said he would support the footing if the wall was over the 40 inches. Chairman Tice adjourned the public hearing. Commissioner Johnson said that after listening to some of the speakers’ comments, he was inclined to not approve the amendments. Commissioner Bowles said he had concerns for young families and the possibility of limiting their homes’ trade-in value. Commissioner Fortner asked about the twenty-year requirement. She asked how this had come about. Chairman Tice said she understood it was so the ordinance would not have to be rewritten every year. MOTION] by Commissioner Johnson to leave the county’s ordinance, as it pertains to mobile home construction, age, and appearance standards, as already written. Amendment to the Motion|by Commissioner Fortner to allow the committee established to review minimum lot sizes to also review the zoning ordinance as relating to mobile home construction, age, and appearance standards. Mr. Johnson accepted Mrs. Fortner’s amendment. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 1 (Stewart) Commissioner Stewart said the planning board and staff had worked diligently on the amendments. She said that if the commissioners were not going to follow their recommendations that she didn’t know what good it would do to appoint another committee unless the appointees were told what to recommend at the beginning. Stewart said that if the board members didn’t have the courage of their convictions to vote in support of the committee’s recommendations that the process would hit a “brick wall again.” She said it made no sense to keep appointing committees. Chairman Tice declared the meeting to be in a public hearing. REQUEST IN REFERENCE TO THE PROPOSED USAGE OF ELDERLY & DISABLED TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (E&D TAP) FUNDS, NCDOT WORK FIRST TRANSPORTATION FUNDS, AND RURAL GENERAL PUBLIC (RGP) FUNDS: Ben Garrison, the Chairman of the Iredell Transportation Authority, said the hearing was for the purpose of allowing the public to speak about the proposed usage of Elderly & Disabled Transportation Assistance Funds, North Carolina Department of Transportation Work First Transportation Funds, and Rural General Public Funds. He said the funds would supplement funds already available. The Work First funds ($11,694) are to be used to provide transportation to individuals not eligible to receive Temporary Assistance for Needy Families. The Elderly and Disabled funds ($64,078) are to be used for the disabled or for persons 60 years of age or older. Rural General Funds ($22,345) are for individuals not being served by other human service agencies. Erian Summers, President of Statesville Transit Systems, said he planned to operate a public transportation program for the residents of Statesville and Iredell County. The hours of general public operation will be 8 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. Another set of hours will be used for employment transportation. He said he was willing to provide a private for profit system to aid in transportation. Commissioner Johnson asked how the new private transit system would work with the Iredell Transportation Authority. Garrison said the Rural General Program Funds had to be funneled to a community transportation program. The siate does this to insure the private transportation systems are in compliance with drug free workplace policies and the other federal standards involved in transportation systems. No one else spoke and Chairman Tice adjourned the public hearing. MOTION] by Commissioner Johnson to approve the proposed usage of the E & D TAP funds, the NCDOT Work First funds, and the RGP funds as presented by Mr. Garrison. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE FY 2000-01 IREDELL COUNTY BUDGET ORDINANCE: |MOTION| by Commissioner Johnson to approve the FY 2000-01 Iredell County Budget with the inclusion of the revisions made during the budget sessions. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. BUDGET ORDINANCE 2000 - 2001 IREDELL COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA Be it ordained by the Board of Commissioners of Iredell County, North Carolina: 10 | | | | | Section 1. The following amounts are hereby appropriated in the General Fund for the operation of the County Government and its activities for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2000, and ending June 30, 2001, in accordance with the chart of accounts heretofore established for this County: County Commissioners Administration Personnel Elections Finance Tax Administration & Land Records Information Systems Management Register of Deeds Maintenance & Support Services Garage County Safety Officer Courts Legal Economic Development General Governmental Special Appropriations Law Enforcement Criminal Justice/Community Alternatives Jail Fire Marshal Emergency Medical Service Emergency Communications Op. & Mgmt. Animal Control Inspections Planning Cooperative Extension Health Department Human Services Building Social Services Administration Veterans Service Youth Home Library Recreation Schools Debt Service Transfers to Other Funds TOTAL EXPENDITURES - GENERAL FUND Section 2. It is estimated that the following revenues will be available in the General Fund $ $ 93,255 239,650 168,105 186,030 428,030 1,774,515 717,840 821,270 908,265 174,555 89,780 401,950 70,000 916,195 946,800 1,682,990 6,072,445 134,820 3,310,465 265,985 2,897,170 855,930 536,750 1,294,590 408,570 324,175 4,730,020 255,810 18,225,315 93,240 190,500 2,093,005 681,075 37,018,670 497,015 2,500,000 92,004,780 for Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2000 and ending June 30, 2001. Taxes: Ad Valorem Current Ad Valorem Delinquent Inventory Tax Reimbursements Tax Collection Fees Tax Penalties and Interest Interest on Investments intangible Tax Reimbursement Beer & Wine Tax Local 1 Cent Sales Tax 44,489,465 880,000 1,578,920 260,000 290,000 1,065,000 1,110,000 310,545 9,936,000 | } | | 1983 Local 1/2 Cent Sales Tax 4,860,000 1986 Local 1/2 Cent Sales Tax 4,825,000 ABC - 5-Cent Bottle Tax 26,000 Facility Fees 208,000 Health Department Revenues 2,413,978 Social Services Revenues 9,770,992 Other Revenues 8,566,895 Fund Balance Appropriated 1,413,985 TOTAL REVENUE - GENERAL FUND $ 92,004,780 Section 3. There is hereby levied a tax rate of $ .47 per One Hundred Dollars Valuation of property listed for taxes as of January 1, 2000. Total property valuation for ad valorem taxes for 2000-2001 Fiscal Year is estimated to be $9,758,717,805. The tax collection rate for Fiscal Year 2000-2001 is estimated to be 97%. Section 4. Schedule B taxes shall be levied in accordance with the North Carolina Revenue Act. Section 5. All ABC - 5 cents Bottle Tax Revenues received from Code 347-01 of the 2000- 2001 General Fund Revenues are hereby designated to support the County's 2000-2001 appropriation designated for alcoholic rehabilitation programs. Section 6. Capital Outlay funds are appropriated to the two school units as follows: Iredell- Mooresville Statesville Graded School Schools District Total Restricted Sale Taxes 3,953,302 799,646 4,353,001 7’.¢ Ad Valorem Taxes 6,026,735 1,072,729 7,099,464 Public School Building Capital Fund 866,700 174355 1,040,955 TOTALS 10,446,790 2,046,630 12,493,420 Capital Outlay appropriated by the Board of Commissioners is to be expended for the following categories as contained in G.S. 115C-426(f): (1) Acquisition of land (2) Building acquisition and construction (3) Acquisition or replacement of furnishings and equipment (4) Acquisition of school buses (5) Acquisition of activity buses Approved Capital Expenditures for the two school units are as follows: Iredell-Statesville Schools Debt Service on G.O. Bonds 1,737,440 Debt Service on Certificates of Participation 3,132,585 Annual Renovations 100,000 Roofing 300,000 Boiler/HVAC 681,000 Mobile Unit Set-up 126,000 Vehicles 350,000 : | | | Electrical, Plumbing, Electronics 75,000 Carpets/Doors/Locks 30,000 Waste Water 800,000 Furniture/Equipment 343,000 Technology 476,213 TOTAL $ 8,151,238 Mooresville Graded School District Debt Service on G.O. Bonds 399,110 Debt Service on COPS (County issued) 270,780 Debt Service on COPS (MGSD issued) 975,000 TOTAL $1,644,890 Total to Individual School Systems $ 9,796,128 Future Capital Outlay - Iredell-Statesville 2,295,552 Future Capital Outlay - Mooresville 401,740 Total School Capital Outlay $12,493,420 Deviation of more than 10% from approved Capital Expenditures will require prior approval from the Iredell County Board of Commissioners. Section 7. Appropriations to Mitchell Community College in the 2000-2001 budget are provided as follows: Current Expense 1,473,780 Capital Outlay 550,000 $ 2,023,780 Section 8. Copies of this Budget Ordinance shall be furnished to the County Commissioners, the Finance Officer, and the Clerk to the Board for the carrying out of their duties. Section 9. The Budget Officer is hereby authorized to transfer appropriations within a fund as contained herein under the following conditions: (a) The Budget Officer may transfer amounts between objects of expenditure within a department except that no transfers shall be made into or out of salaries without approval by the Board of County Commissioners. (b) The Budget Officer may transfer amounts up to $1,000 between departments of the same fund with an official report on such transfer at the next regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners. (c) The Budget Officer may transfer amounts into the salary accounts of any department in order to effect merit increases from funds appropriated for that purpose by the Board of Commissioners. (d) The Budget Officer may transfer amounts between the departments operated under the authority of the Sheriff of Iredell County. Section 10. Iredell County officials and employees will be reimbursed at a rate equal to the IRS mileage reimbursement rate for authorized travel on behalf of the county. ——— | Section 11. The Board of County Commissioners hereby authorizes the Iredell County Tax Collector to collect taxes for the City of Statesville, Town of Mooresville, Mooresville Graded School District, Town of Harmony, Town of Love Valley, and Town of Troutman, in compliance with contracts adopted by the respective two governing boards. A charge of one and one-half (1 1/2) percent of all taxes collected for the taxing districts will be payable to Iredell County for the collection services. Section 12. There is hereby levied a tax rate of $ .0425 per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) valuation of property within the Shepherds Fire District, a tax rate of $ .0275 per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) valuation of property within the Mt. Mourne Fire Tax District, a tax rate of $ .0425 per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) valuation of property within the East Alexander Fire District, and a rate of $ .05 per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) valuation of property within the Iredell County Fire District. The estimated tax collection rate for the four fire districts is 96.6%. Property valuation for ad valorem taxes for the fire districts for the 2000-2001 fiscal year is estimated to be as follows: Shepherds $ 684,003,093 Mt. Mourne 644,675,395 East Alexander 59,549,368 Iredell County Fire Service District 4,627,142,237 Section 13. The following amounts are to be appropriated for the four fire districts for fiscal year beginning July 1, 2000 and ending June 30, 2001. Shepherds $ 304,820 Mt. Mourne 188,310 East Alexander 26,440 Iredell County Fire Service District 2,451,950 It is estimated that the following revenues will be available for the four fire districts for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2000 and ending June 30, 2001. Shepherds Current Ad Valorem Taxes $ 280,820 Delinquent Ad Valorem Taxes 3,400 Penalties & Interest 1,000 Elderly Exemption Reimbursement 270 Inventory Tax Reimbursements 11,740 Interest on Investments 7,590 Total Revenues $ 304,820 Mt. Mourne Current Ad Valorem Taxes $ 171,255 Delinquent Ad Valorem Taxes 2,000 Penalties & Interest 800 Elderly Exemption Reimbursement 270 Inventory Tax Reimbursements 8,885 Interest on Investments 5,100 Total Revenues $ 188.310 East Alexander Current Ad Valorem Taxes $ 24,435 Delinquent Ad Valorem Taxes 600 Penalties & Interest 200 Elderly Exemption Reimbursement 120 Inventory Tax Reimbursement 985 Interest on Investments 100 Total Revenues $ 26,440 Iredell County Fire Tax District Current Ad Valorem Taxes $ 2,234,910 Delinquent Ad Valorem Taxes 43,000 Penalties & Interest 15,200 Elderly Exemption Reimbursement 3,860 Inventory Tax Reimbursements 101,980 Interest on Investments 53,000 Total Revenues $ 2.451.950 Section 14. The Board of Commissioners does hereby agree to contract with existing volunteer fire departments in Iredell County to furnish fire protection to the Shepherds, Mt. Mourne, Iredell, and East Alexander Fire Districts. The County Finance Officer is instructed not to release funds to the departments unless an executed contract is on file for each individual fire department. Section 15. 91] Operations was established as a self-supporting special revenue fund on July 1, 1991. Revenues are provided to the fund from fees added on to monthly telephone bills. The fee is established at $ .43 per telephone line. it is estimated that the following revenues will be available for the 91] Operations, beginning July 1, 2000, and ending June 30, 2001. 911 Telephone Reimbursement $ 345,330 Wireless Funds 51,180 Total Revenues $ 396.510 Section 16. The following amount is to be appropriated in the 91] Operations Fund for the operation and maintenance of the 9] 1 System for the fiscal year July 1, 2000 and ending June 30, 2001. 911 Operations $ 396,510 Se el Section 17. Revenues of the Capital Reserve Special Revenue Fund are provided by operating transfers from the General Fund, unspent Capital Project Funds, and interest on investments. Operating transfers are subject to annual appropriation by the Iredell County Board of Commissioners. Appropriations from this fund are restricted to the purchase of land, water and sewer line construction, renovation of buildings, purchase of furniture and equipment for newly constructed, purchased or renovated facilities, renovation and construction of school facilities, or annual debt service on those items heretofore mentioned. All projects funded from this Capital Reserve Special Revenue Fund are Subject to approval by the Board of Commissioners. It is estimated that the following revenues will be available for the fund for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2000 and ending June 30, 2001. Operating transfer from General Fund $2,500,000 interest on investments 100,000 2,600,000 Appropriations of the fund for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2000 and ending June 30, 2001 are as follows, Operating transfer to General F und $ 156,250 Capital Reserve $2,443,750 $2.600.000 Section 18. The Parks Reserve Special Revenue Fund is established to accumulate funds for the development of land, construction of parks, and purchase of equipment. Funds will be provided 15 by operating transfers from the General Fund, contributions, and interest on investments. The operating transfers are subject to annual appropriation by the Iredell County Board of Commissioners. All projects funded from this Special Revenue Fund are subject to approval by the Board of Commissioners and will be accounted for in a Capital Project Fund. The total accumulated in this Special Revenue Fund will be divided equally between the four quadrants of the County for recreation and parks projects. Up to $10,000 of each quadrant’s share may be used for planning costs. The Parks Reserve Special Revenue Fund, originally established for the five-year period beginning with the 1991-92 budget year is extended for three years beginning with the 1996-97 budget year with annual General Fund appropriations of $18,750. Any unspent appropriations of the General Fund Recreation Department budget will also be transferred to this Special Revenue Fund for the fiscal years 1996-97 through 2000-2001. It is estimated that the following revenues will be available for the fund for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2000 and ending June 30, 2001. Operating transfer from General Fund $ 18,750 Interest on Investments 38,000 $ 56,750 Appropriations of the fund for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2000 and ending June 30, 2001 are as follows. Capital Reserve S36 750 Section 19. The Solid Waste Disposal Enterprise Fund was established as of July 1, 1991, for the operation of a baler facility and sanitary landfill. In accordance with G:S. 153A-292, the following rates are established for the fiscal year 2000-2001. Commercial per ton $ 30.00 Wood Waste & Brush per ton $ 20.00 Construction & Demolition per ton $ 20.00 Shingles per ton $ 30.00 Mulch per pickup load $ 10.00 Non-friable Asbestos per ton $ 30.00 Friable Asbestos per ton $ 100.00 Commercial Transportation Fee (if taken to Mooresville Facility) per ton . oe * Household Waste Disposal Fee per household $ 24.00 * Household Waste Disposal Fee with Elderly Exemption per household $ 12.00 * Household Fee to cover all waste delivered by the homeowner except for shingles and tires. Household Waste disposal fees will be added on all 2000 tax bills and will be collected in the same manner as property taxes in accordance with G.S. 153A-293 and will be collected when delinquent, in the same manner as delinquent real property taxes. It is estimated the following revenues will be available for the fiscal year July 1, 2000 through June 30, 2001. Tipping Fee 3,150,400 Special Assessments 1,189,410 Recycling Sales 53,500 Tire Disposal Reimbursement & Fees 96,250 Town of Mooresville 224,575 Investment Earnings 155,000 Other Revenues 253,000 White Goods Tax Reimbursement 40,000 TOTAL $ 5,162,135 16 Section 20, The following amounts are hereby appropriated j Fund. n the Solid Waste Disposal Administration and Operation $ 3,123,430 Debt Service 1,351,855 Capital Outlay 686.850 TOTAL $ 5,162,135 This Ordinance being duly passed and adopted this the 6 day of June 2000. 2000-2001 FINANCIAL PLAN HEALTH/DENTAL CARE BENEFITS FUND 066 Section 1. It is estimated that the following revenues will be available in the Health and Dental Care Benefits Fund for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2000 a nd ending June 30, 2001. HEALTH CARE S5AL IT CARE Interest on Investments 20,000 Contribution from Employer 2,502,120 Contribution from Employees 459,120 Non-employee charges 40,000 Appropriated F und Balance 0 TOTAL REVENUES $3,021,240 Section 2. It is estimated that the following expenditures will be made in the Health and Dental Care Benefits Fund for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2000 and ending June 30, 2001. HEALTH CARE Employee Health Payments 2,701,800 Claims Administration Expense | 19,750 Stop Loss Insurance Expense 124,920 Other Employee Health Expense 3,000 Employee Life Insurance 51,770 Wellness Incentives 20,000 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $3,021,240 Fr eae isiaiahia tigi Od END OF BUDGET OE CONSENT AGENDA [MOTION by Commissioner Stewart to approve the followin § ten consent agenda items. VOTING: Ayes - 5: Nays - 0. i, REQUEST FROM CENTRALINA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS FOR APPROVAL OF (1) Articles of Association & Agreement for the Centraling W Development Consortium and (2) the following Resolution. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ARTICLES ASSOCIATION AND NA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT CONSORTIUM WHEREAS, certain technical revisions to the original “Articles of Association” and Subsequent amendments, including the addition of requirements of the Workforce Invest ment Act and the addition of 17 Anson County to the Consortium, have been made for Program Year 2000 and have been executed by the Chairman of this Board on behalf of this county, subject to ratification of such action by this Board. WHEREAS, the “Articles of Association” designates the signatory official for the Consortium and the administrative/fiscal agent to administer the program on behalf of the Consortium, and requires certification of the current Centralina Workforce Development Board as the local “Workforce Investment Board” as required by the Act. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the execution of the aforesaid “Articles of Association and Agreement for the Centralina Workforce Development Consortium” by our Chairman is ratified and adopted by this Board. 2. REQUEST FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF REBECCA MOOSE AS A PLAT REVIEW OFFICER 3. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENT #45 (To recognize a “pass- through” grant to the Iredell Transportation Authority & to recognize additional funding received for a “pass-through” reimbursement to the City of Statesville for a School Resource Officer.) 4. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A HIGHER VACATION LEAVE RATE ACCRUAL FOR AN EMPLOYEE IN THE SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT: The vacation accrual rate for Vickie Norton was increased from 8 hrs. per month to 14 hours per month due to past governmental employment. (Note: The rate increase will not be retroactive to Norton’s initial hiring date, it will be as of June 6, 2000.) 5. REQUEST FROM THE SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT FOR APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING TWO ITEMS: 1. Request for Approval of Budget Amendment #46 in the amount of $1,990 to Allow for the Purchase of Two Radar Units from the Governor’s Highway Safety Program (The state will reimburse the $1,990.) 2. Request to Pursue a Governor’s Highway Safety Program Grant that was initially discussed on January 4, 2000 and approval of a Resolution involving the same. (This is a multi-county grant and the funds will be used to purchase equipment.) The equipment items to be purchased are: 2 in-car cameras, 2 traffic radar, 2 time distance SMI, 1 Mobil Light Plant, 1 Radar Trailer, 4 Directional Signs, and 2 Nextel Digital Direct Telephones. RESOLUTION IN REFERENCE TO THE SHERIFF’S MULTI-AGENCY TRAFFIC INTERDICTION UNIT WHEREAS, the Iredell County Board of Commissioners, herein called the “Applicant,” has thoroughly considered the problem addressed in the application entitled: Sheriff's Multi-Agency Traffic Interdiction Unit and has reviewed the project described in the application; and WHEREAS, under the terms of Public Law 89-564 as amended, the United States of America has authorized the Department of Transportation, through the North Carolina Governor’s Highway Safety Program, to make federal contracts to assist local governments in the improvement of highway safety. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, IN AN OPEN MEETING ASSEMBLED IN THE CITY OF STATESVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA, THIS 6" DAY OF JUNE, 2000 AS FOLLOWS: 1. That the project referenced above is in the best interest of the Applicant and the general public. 2. That Sheriff Phillip H. Redmond be authorized to file, on behalf of the Applicant, an application in the form prescribed by the Governor’s Highway Safety Program for federal funding in the amount of $23,850 to be made to the Applicant to assist in defraying the cost of the project described in the contract application. 3. That the Applicant has formally appropriated the cash contribution of $7,950.00 as required by the project. 4. That the Project Director designated in the application form shall furnish or make arrangement for other appropriate persons to furnish such information, data, documents and reports pertaining to the project, if approved, as may be required by the Governor’s Highway Safety Program. 5. That certified copies of this resolution be included as part of the application referenced above. 6. That this resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. 18 6. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENT #47 TO APPROPRIATE RETAINED EARNINGS AND RECOGNIZE AN INSTALLMENT NOTE FOR THE PURCHASE OF LAND: This action involves the recent purchase of land for solid waste expansion (54 acres x $14,000 an acre = $$756,000). A down payment of $160,000 was made leaving a balance of $596,000 to amortize (6% interest). 7. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A HIGHER VACATION LEAVE RATE ACCRUAL FOR AN EMPLOYEE IN THE SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT: Duc to prior governmental employment, DSS employee, Pam Winston’s vacation leave accrual rate will be 10 hours per month rather than the current 6.67 hours per month. 8. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION FOR A SURPLUS PROPERTY SALE & AUCTION: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION OF CERTAIN SURPLUS PERSONAL PROPERTY WHEREAS, the County of Iredell has possession of the following items of personal property i which are surplus to its needs and desires to dispose of same. NOW, THEREFORE, BEIT RESOLVED, by the Board of Commissioners of Iredell County that Evie D. Caldwell, Purchasing Agent, pursuant to the provisions of G.S. 160A-270(b), is hereby authorized to dispose of the personal property as listed, for cash or good check, at public auction, and the said Purchasing Agent be further authorized and directed to execute the necessary functions associated with this sale to be held at the Iredell County Fairgrounds, Hwy. 21 South, Troutman, NC, on June 24, 2000, 8 a.m. - Book Sale and 10 a.m. - Auction VEHICLES: 1990 Chevrolet Caprice 1G1BLS54E6LA128432 1994 Ford Crown Vic 2FAL971W2RX136428 1994 Ford Crown Vic 2FALP71W4RX136432 1994 Ford Crown Vic 2FALP7 1WXRX136435 1994 Ford Crown Vic 2FALP71W1RX136436 1994 Ford Crown Vic 2FALP71W6RX136433 1994 Ford Crown Vic 2FALP71W2RX136431 1986 Chevrolet C-10 pickup 2GC0C14H1G1149241 1982 Chevrolet C-10 pickup 1GC0C14D7CS109592 1991 Dodge Dakota p-u 1B7FL26X5MS366760 } 1977 Dodge-Army 4X4 pickup W24BE7S047931 } 1977 Dodge~Army 4X4 pickup W24BE7S047948 OTHER ITEMS: Approx. 250 boxes surplus library books assort. wooden doors assort. desk chairs assort. straight chairs sofa metal cabinet assort. printers electronic stencil cutter mammogram machine drafting chair, IC 1241 digital CPU, IC 07993 battery backup system, IC 07943 25 various computers w/monitors Cumulus monitor, IC 07384 Hewlett Packard CPU and monitor, IC 5574, 5549, 932€, 6783, 7784, 8511, 8867, 8512, 5789 Proquest CPU NCR monitor Wyse monitor, IC 8271, 8266, 8268, 8267, 8294, 8296 Samsung TV | library tables, IC 2297, 2203,8290, 2494, 2184 \ printer stand 2 ea. bookcases wooden desk, IC 2528 Mitsubishi monitor, IC 7992 ' Large Digital monitor, IC 8317 Panasonic printer Cannon calculator Panafax fax machine mobile diesel generator blueprint machine, IC 1270 4 cane bottom chairs brochure rack dictaphone 19 assort. telephones assort. wooden desks 3M microfilm machine assort. wall maps chair. IC 3256, 4777, 3325, 3286, 3107, 5110, $162, 3239, 5143, 5180, 5128 9. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ESTABLISHMENT OF AN ORDINANCE LEVYING A TAX ON GROSS RECEIPTS DERIVED FROM RETAIL SHORT- TERM LEASES OR RENTAL OF MOTOR VEHICLES: RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the North Carolina General Assembly has ratified Senate Bill 1076, signed into law as Session Law 2000-2 (S.L. 2000-2) and effective for taxable years beginning on or after July 1, 2000; and WHEREAS, this act repealed the property tax on certain vehicles leased or rented under retail short-term leases or rentals and authorized counties to replace the lost tax revenue through enactment of a local tax on gross receipts derived from retail short-term leases or rentals. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Iredell County Board of Commissioners that the following ordinance is enacted: SECTION 1. Tax on Gross Receipts derived from retail short term motor vehicle leases or rentals. The County of Iredell hereby imposes and levies a tax of one and one half percent (1 %) of the gross receipts from the short-term lease or rental of vehicles at retail to the general public. SECTION 2. Administration. The County will administer and collect from operators of leasing and rental establishments the taxes levied hereby and the county may promulgate additional rules and regulations necessary for implementation of the taxes. SECTION 3. Payment of Taxes and Filing of Returns. The taxes levied hereby are due and payable to the County in monthly installments on or before the fifteenth (15"") day of the month following the month in which the tax accrues. Every taxable establishment required to collect the tax shall, on or before the fifteenth (15") day of each month, prepare and render a return to the County. The County shall design, print, and furnish to all taxable establishments the necessary forms for filing returns and instructions to insure the full collection of the tax. A return filed for this purpose is not a public record as defined by Section 132-1 of the North Carolina General Statutes and may not be disclosed except as required by law. SECTION 4. Penalties. In case of failure or refusal to file a return or pay the tax for a period of thirty (30) days after the time required for filing the return or paying tax, there shall be an additional tax, as a penalty, of five percent (5%) of the tax due, with an additional tax of five percent (5%) for each additional month or fraction thereof until the tax is paid. The County Board of Commissioners tor good cause shown, may compromise or forgive any penalty or additional tax imposed hereunder. SECTION 5. Misdemeanor for Willful Violation. Any person, firm, corporation or association who willfully attempts in any manner to evade a tax imposed herein or who willfully fails to pay the tax or make and file a return shall, in addition to the penalties provided by law and herein, be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable as provided by law. SECTION 6. Effective Date. The short term rental or leased vehicle gross receipts tax levied herein shall become effective July 1, 2000. 10. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE MAY 9, 11, 16, 18, & 23, 2000 MINUTES ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE NCACC ANNUAL CONFERENCE TO BE HELD AUGUST 10-13, 2000 IN DURHAM, NC: Commissioners Fortner and Stewart said they would attend the conference. ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES OCCURRING ON BOARDS & COMMISSIONS ADULT CARE HOME COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMM ITTEE (1 announcement) CAROLINAS PARTNERSHIP (1 announcement) MOORESVILLE PLANNING BOARD (2 announcements) JUVENILE CRIME PREVENTION COUNCIL (3 announcements) moved] to close the VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. REGION F EMS ADV nominated Tracy Jackson and J appoint Jackson and S June 20, 2000 meeting ISORY COMMITTEE (3 appts.): C ommissioner Fortner oan Schmidt. Chairman Tice moved] to close the nominations, chmidt by acclamation, : VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. 2 appts.): Commissioner Chairman Tice moved to close the e rules of Procedure, regardin boards and committees, Chairm § more than one nominatj an Tice |moved ation for vacancies on at the next meeting. to vote on the appointment VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. ortner nominated Mary Satterfield. moved} to appoint Satterfield by June 20, 2000 meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. BOARD OF HEALTH (la Bowles |moved Ppt.): No no minations were submitted, a to postpone the appointment until the June 20, 2000 meeting. nd Commissioner VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0, ADULT CARE HOME COMMUN nominations were submitted, an 20, 2000 meeting. ITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE d Chairman Tice moved (1 appt.): No to postpone this appointment until the June VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0, ADJOURNMENT: |MOTION by Chairman Tice to adjourn the meeting at 10:00 p.m. NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, June 20, 2000, beginning at 4:00 Pp.m., for the purpose of writing a mission statement for the possible creation of a committee to study minimum lot sizes and mobile home construction, age, and appearance standards. A briefing session will follow at 5:00 p.m., and the regular meeting at 7:00 p.m. All meetings in the Iredell County Government Center. 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. 4 Approved: ee 4, Abd Pe c Are C07 t ' Clerk to the Board : | | | : | | IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BRIEFING MINUTES JUNE 20, 2000 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in Briefing Session on Tuesday, June 20, 2000, 5:00 p.m., inthe Iredell County Government Center (Commissioners’ Meeting Room), 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC 28677. Present: Chairman Sara Haire Tice Vice Chairman Steve D. Johnson Tommy E. Bowles Alice T. Fortner Alice M. Stewart Staff Present: County Manager Joel Mashburn, Finance Director Susan Blumenstein, Health Director Ray Rabe, Support Services Director Jim Vernon, County Assessor Brent Weisner, Solid Waste Director Ron Weatherman, and Clerk to the Board Jean Moore. CALL TO ORDER by Chairman Tice. DISCUSSION ABOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A COMMITTEE TO REVIEW MINIMUM LOT SIZES, MOBILE HOME STANDARDS, & THE COMPOSITION OF A MISSION STATEMENT: Balanced Growth Committee: Commissioner Fortner shared a mission statement that she and the county manager had drafted. The statement read as follows. Mission Statement Balanced Growth Committee Iredell County The mission for the committee is to develop a managed growth plan which will insure that economic and environmental interest will be balanced and that efforts to provide industrial, commercial and residential development do not jeopardize the quality-of-life amenities that make Iredell County such a great place to live. County Manager Mashburn asked the amount of money the board members wanted to put into the overall county growth plan. Fortner said the amount would have to be determined later. Commissioner Stewart said that whatever the amount, it would be a wasted expenditure if the board did not support what the committee recommended. She said that most anything approved would have to be “tweaked” occasionally. Fortner said that with the VISIONS project, some suggestions were implemented but others were not. She said that boards changed, and some recommendations became obsolete. Mashburn recommended that a facilitator be obtained to aid the committee. Commissioner Johnson said he felt the committee members should not be expected to do research. He also said the members shouldn't have personal or political biases about the issues. Mashburn said the mission statement did not address why a committee was needed. The commissioners then came up with the following list of concerns. 1. Disappearance of farmland. 2. Traffic. 3. Environmental health concerns. 4. Insuring adequate employment opportunities for county residents. 5. Insuring that municipalities have input in the management of growth. 6. Insuring the involvement of the school systems (coordination of educational facilities with the residential areas). 7. Coordinating residential developments in a manner that will protect property values. Mashburn said the committee might also have concerns. Commissioner Johnson asked the county staff's role. He said it would be helpful if someone gave periodic reports. Mashburn agreed there should be periodic reports. He said that if the committee elected a chairman, then this person could update the board. Fortner said that part of the facilitator’s contract should be that monthly reports were given to the commissioners. It was then decided to appoint the committee members at the July 11 meeting. The board also finalized t-- vommittee’s composition, and it is as follows. 1. Two Iredell County planning board members. 2. One planning board member from Mooresville. 3, One planning board member from Troutman. 4. One planning board member from Statesville. 5. Two farmers. 6. Two developers (one from Statesville and one from Mooresville). 7. One mobile home developer. 8. One sanitarian. 9. Two representatives from the schools (one from Mooresville & one from Iredell- Statesville). 10. Five commissioner appointments (one from each commissioner). These appointments should not duplicate the areas already represented on the committee. Minimum Lot Sizes: Chairman Tice said a motion was all that was required to increase the lot sizes. Hwy 150 Overlay: Chairman Tice said that recently someone had asked if a facilitator could be appointed to review the Highway 150 area. She asked if the commissioners would be willing to pay someone for this type of service. Director of Planning/Inspections Lynn Niblock said he had already requested bids from the Lawrence Group and Benchmark Consulting. He said the cost estimates should be available by the end of the week. He also said the Lawrence Group had performed past work for the Town of Mooresville. Fortner said she had been impressed by the work done by Sandy Montgomery, @ planner with Centralina COG. She said that UNC-Charlotte also had a department that was capable of doing the work. County Manager Mashburn said that for FY 2000-01, $7,000 was budgeted for the work. He said the current budget also had $7,000. Mashburn said that perhaps C entralina, Benchmark, and the Lawrence Group could submit their qualifications and cost estimates. Chairman Tice said the Lawrence Group had some of the needed information because the agency had already completed several area projects. Chairman Tice advised Niblock that the board’s instructions were for the planning staff to proceed in obtaining proposals/cost estimates in reference to the Hwy. 150 overlay. The county manager said he wanted all of the board members to know the overlay project was a separate “stand alone” issue. He said that by the July 11 board meeting, cost estimates would be obtained from Benchmark, Centralina, and the Lawrence Group. BRIEFING MINUTES REQUEST FROM THE MOORESVILLE GRADED SCHOOLS TO USE THE ADDITIONAL UNDESIGNATED CAPITAL OUTLAY FUNDING OF $586,764 FOR THE PURCHASE OF PROPERTY FOR A NEW SCHOOL: Mooresville Schools Finance Officer David Dutton and Assistant Superintendent Roger Hiatt said they did not have a specific site in mind, but they hoped to use the funds for the purchase of property. Dutton said the system had just about accomplished its long range plan, and a new one would probably be written after the new superintendent took office. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT’S FEE SCHEDULE FOR FY 2000-2001: Health Director Ray Rabe said there were not many changes in the fee schedule. He said the changes were primarily in the Allied Health Division. (Environmental health fees will remain the same.) REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF BIDS FOR THE STUMPY CREEK PARK PROJECT: Support Services Director Jim Vernon said bids for Phase II of the Stumpy Creek project were opened on June 14, 2000. The low bidder was Dixie Grading in the amount of $427,417. Vernon said favorable references were given for the company. He said the company had estimated 60 days for the project's completion. He said a revised capital project ordinance had been written, and it was estimated that $50,000 would be left for “amenities.” Commissioner Bowles asked how many recreational fields would be available. Vernon said six fields. Commissioner Fortner asked how many people would use the park. Chairman Tice said anyone from the county could use the park. Commissioner Johnson added that residents from all over the county could use the park for ball tournaments. Vernon said the National Guard had reported that Phase I was about finished. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF MAY REFUNDS AND RELEASES: County Assessor Weisner recommended for the refunds and releases to be approved. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PROPERTY & WORKERS COMP INSURANCE CONTRACT(S): Finance Officer Blumenstein said cost comparisons had been made between BB&T Webb Insurance and the NCACC-Risk Management Pool. The comparison showed that approximately $72,728 could be saved if the county changed to the NCACC pool. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF FINANCING DOCUMENTS FOR THE SERIES 2000 INSTALLMENT PAYMENT REVENUE BONDS: Blumenstein said the Public Facilities Corporation had approved the financing documents. She said the total bond amount and interest rate would not be set until the actual selling date. Commissioner Bowles asked about the deeds for the properties. Blumenstein said the trustee would hold the deeds. She said the properties would be pledged as collateral. Bowles mentioned that one segment of the bonds pertained to an addition to the Mooresville 3 High School. He asked if the deed for the entire school would be held. Blumenstein said yes. She also said the money would not be “in hand” until the closing in July. When asked how much longer the county had to pay on the purchase/renovation of the Kewaunee Building (current health department), she said five more years. She said the proceeds from the sale of the home health agency had been designated for the Kewaunee payments. The proceeds, however, have now been depleted. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT, EFFECTIVE JUNE 1, 2000, WITH L. GORDON IRON & METAL INVOLVING THE USAGE OF AUTOMOBILE SHREDDER RESIDUE (FLUFF) AS A DAILY COVER AT THE SOLID WASTE FACILITY: County Manager Mashburn said the state had now approved Automobile Shredder Residue (ADR), or fluff, as an acceptable daily cover at landfills. Municipal Engineering recently conducted a study at the landfill and came up with the following conclusions. 1. Mixed 50/50 with soil, ASR could be a viable daily cover. 2. The use of an alternate daily cover could benefit Iredell County through savings of equipment, manpower cost, and landfill air space. 3. At the present time, L. Gordon Iron & Metal does not bring ASR to the landfill; however, it does generate about 17,000 tons a year. Even if the Gordon Company were given a reduced rate, the county’s revenue would be increased. Solid Waste Director Ron Weatherman said the Gordon employees would deliver the ASR in the proper areas at the landfill. He said that in California, the usage of ASR was extensive. Fortner asked the composition of the ASR. Weatherman said it was primarily cotton and foam. He said some tiny pieces of copper and metal could sometimes be seen. Mashburn said the county would be able to stop the agreement with L. Gordon Iron at “any point.” Fortner asked if the materials still had to be “wet down.” Weatherman said yes. He said the Environmental Protection Agency had mandated this for employee health concerns - - to control the dust. Mashburn recommended for the board to approve a contract with the company. He also recommended a reduced rate of $6.40 per ton. He suggested the following plan for the ASR usage and disposal. 1. The ASR will be delivered to the fill site and tipped at the direction of solid waste personnel. 2. The county may utilize the waste in any manner it desires and which is permissible under North Carolina Solid Waste regulations. 3. The cost reduction for the first year will be $6.40/ton. This will be recalculated annually as a percentage of the approved rate for MSW (a 21.33% reduction). ASR will be delivered during posted operating hours. _ Should the state or the county determine it is no longer feasible or permissible to use ASR as ADC (alternative daily cover), then the standard rate will apply unless L. Gordon Iron & Metal options to take the waste to another disposal site. a > Mashburn also recommended that a formal contract be written and signed by the county and L. Gordon Iron & Metal. ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Tice adjourned the briefing at 6:40 p.m. Approved: Ma Ody ve iin © Pa Ie Tee Cine Clerk to the Board IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MINUTES JUNE 20, 2000 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on Tuesday, June 20, 2000, 7:00 p.m., in the Iredell County Government Center (Commissioners’ Meeting Room), 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC 28677. Present: Chairman Sara Haire Tice Vice Chairman Steve D. Johnson Tommy E. Bowles Alice T. Fortner Alice M. Stewart Staff Present: County Manager Joel Mashburn, County Attorney Bill Pope, Finance Director Susan Blumenstein, and Clerk to the Board Jean Moore. CALL TO ORDER by Chairman Tice. INVOCATION by Commissioner Bowles. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ADJUSTMENTS OF THE AGENDA: [MOTION by Chairman Tice to approve the following agenda adjustments. Additions: *Approval of an Amended South Iredell Park Capital Project Fund *Confirmation of the Appointments of Acting County Managers During the County Manager’s Vacation *Announcement of the Vacancies on the Newly Created Balanced Growth Committee (18 appointments) ¢ Appointment of Alice Fortner as the Voting Delegate tor the NCACC Annual Conference and Commissioner Stewart as the Alternate *Approval of Budget Amendment #49 for the Recognition of the Final Interest Earned on 1998 General Obligation Bonds and Appropriation to the Two School Systems * Designation of June 1, 2000, as the effective date for the Automobile Shredder Residue Contract to begin with L. Gordon Iron & Metal Company VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. APPOINTMENT BEFORE THE BOARD MRS. ARLENE FOSTER, A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE JUNIOR SERVICE LEAGUE, INREFERENCE TO INADEQUATE LIBRARY FACILITIES: Fosier said the Junior Service League was a community volunteer organization comprised of women ages 21 - 40. She said the league was concerned because there did not seem to be an on-going plan for the Iredell County Library. She said the consultant hired in 1998 had cited numerous needs, but the major one was that the library needed to be enlarged by 14,000 sq. ft. Foster said it was disappointing that the purchase negotiations for the former Lowes Building could not be worked out. She said, however, that she was aware of the recent $450,000 building and lot that were purchased behind the library. Foster said she understood the $7 million that had been earmarked for the library had been applied towards the Troutman Middle School. Foster asked why the library needs seemed to be delayed year after year. She also asked why the Mooresville Municipal Library received an increase from $175,000 to over $535,000 in the new budget. Mrs. Foster said that if the two libraries functioned as separate entities, there had to be needless duplication, a lack of communication, and the lack of a common goal to serve the public. Foster said the county manager referred to the Mooresville library as a satellite. She said this was inaccurate if the two libraries functioned under separate umbrellas of operation. Foster said that in 1997, the commissioners made a listing of the top priorities for the county. She said they were #1 the courts, #2 the library and #3 the Department of Social Services. Continuing, Foster said that recently the EMS Department was moved to the $275,000 Boggs Building. She mentioned the construction of the new Agriculture Building and the eventual usage of the present Agricultural Building for extra court space. Mrs. Foster then mentioned the purchase of property near the social services department. She said it was puzzling why the social services project had been pushed forward. She shared statistics about the Work First Program and said the counties cash benefits roll had decreased. Foster said this was a national trend. She questioned by DSS needed more space if the welfare rolls were decreasing. Foster said a web site had been established to inform the public about the library inadequacies. She said a petition was being circulated for citizens not having computer access. The intent of the petition, she said, was to alert the board of commissioners to the fact that there was a county-wide desire to have the library expanded. She asked permission, on behalf of the Junior Service League, to leave a petition at the library facility. Foster added that recently a Statesville businessman wanted to donate computers and word processors to the library; however, the equipment could not be accepted due to the lack of space. Mrs. Foster asked for the board’s plans for the library. She said the county manager had informed her the library would not be reviewed again until the DSS building received its $2 million renovation. Foster asked if it wasn’t possible for an on-going review of the library to occur. She said that economically, Iredell County had been fortunate in the past few years and had seen an increase in tax revenues of over 40%. Commissioner Johnson said he agreed with Mrs. Foster’s statements in reference to the welfare reduction. He said that most county libraries in North Carolina received some municipal funding, but that Iredell County did not. Johnson said that in 1998, the Iredell County Library received a little over $1 million from the county, it received $177,000 from North Carolina, and $20 from the federal government. He said the library did not receive any money from the City of Statesville. Johnson said that in 1998, the Mooresville library received $147,000 from the Town, $150,000 from the county, $17,000 from North Carolina, no federal money, and $99,000 from other sources. He said that most counties similar in size to Iredell had branch libraries. Mr. Johnson said there was a plan at one point to open a “store-front type” of library in Mooresville. The county proposed to rent a site since the demographics of the county changed so rapidly. Then, the Town of Mooresville approached the county and said its facility could be used as a branch library. The proposal was that the Town would continue to contribute to the current expense and fully fund the capital expense if the county contributed to the current expense. Johnson said this was an offer “too good to pass up.” Foster said she understood that about 20 years ago, Iredell County assumed control of the Statesville Municipal Library. When this happened, Statesville discontinued funding and turned everything over to the county. Mrs. Foster said she did not feel the Mooresville library could be termed a “satellite facility.” She said that Statesville was in the center of the county, and the geography should not be used as a factor. Foster said the Iredell County Library had lighting, parking, staffing, and technology needs. Chairman Tice said it appeared that Mrs. Foster had done considerable research. Tice asked if any comparisons had been made on the tax base. Foster said she had researched the issue, but she didn’t have the figures. Tice said the tax base in Davidson I & II was about equal to the tax base in the City of Statesville. She said that when inequities were discussed, that this should be considered. Tice said the people in the southern end also had needs. She said the commissioners were spending over a million dollars for the Statesville area and $500,000 for the Mooresville library. She reiterated that Mooresville had about the same number of people. Tice said it was less expensive to partner with Mooresville, than it was to lease space for a satellite. hm Commissioner Fortner said she felt both libraries were needed, and the Iredell County Library was in need of improvements. She said that recently, south Iredell had received new school facilities so this area of the county was receiving some taxation benefits. Fortner said she hoped library improvements could be made in the near future. Foster asked if the board members could make any commitments as to when the library improvements would be made. Johnson said there was already a plan. He said that due to limited resources, the county had to prioritize the needs. He said the plan made several months ago was to first work on adding court space. Due to the library being the “big ticket item,” it was decided to move this priority back on the list in an effort to accumulate some money in the fund balance and to increase the appropriation to the capital reserve fund. By using this method, Johnson said, it was hoped that by the time the county was ready to improve the library, the funds would be available. Foster said she understood the plan was to “look” at the library after the DSS project. She said, however, the board was not saying if the plans were to renovate, relocate, use the Bryant property, ordo something else. She asked if a plan of action could be made now. Commissioner Stewart said that in reference to welfare reform, that the figures were misleading. She said the statistics, referred to by Mrs. Foster, were not the “whole pie.” Stewart said the figures also changed from month to month. She said the Work First rolls had decreased. however, the usage of the staff in other programs had not. Stewart said that DSS had offices in several locations simply because the North Center Street facility was too small. She said this was costing the county. Mrs. Stewart said that in the past, there had been problems locating property near the North Center Street facility for expansion, and recently when an adjacent property came on the market, the county acquired it. Commissioner Bowles said that with his board tenure, he couldn’t think of one issue that had been discussed more than the library condition. He said that many programs were mandated, and it was becoming increasingly harder to keep all of the county’s facilities up to a state-of-the- art condition with technology. Commissioner Johnson mentioned that Medicaid was a mandated program. He said DSS this year would spend $53 million in Medicaid payments. Chairman Tice asked the county manager if allowing the petition to be placed in the library would be abiding by county policy. Mashburn said that Mrs. Foster had asked him for permission to put the petition in the library. He said he could not find any precedent for him to give her that authority. He said he felt that in a public place, “care should be given as to what type of censorship was placed on petition requests in the future.” Mashburn said, however, the Junior Service League’s request did pertain to a public purpose. County Attorney Pope said he didn’t have any thoughts on the matter. He said the county could impose reasonable restrictions. He said he didn’t think there were any great legal issues. Fortner asked what the petition would say. Foster said it basically said, “More space now for the Iredell County Library.” She said the web address was listed and there were places for people to sign. Foster said the petition would probably be at the public entrance way -- at a table on the left. Mrs. Foster said this would not be in the staff's way, and they would not have to answer any questions about it. Asked if petitions had been placed in other buildings, Mashburn said he was not aware of any that had been sanctioned. Johnson said it seemed that allowing, or not allowing petitions, became somewhat subjective. He asked if there was any potential for litigation. Pope said, “We are a litigious society and the courthouse door is always open.” He said that if the county started the practice, a policy should be created. He said, however, it would be a challenge to define a policy. Mashburn said the only policy similar to this type of request was the county’s no solicitation policy. He said, however, this policy primarily addressed financial requests or contributions being made on county property without authorization from the board of commissioners. Commissioner Fortner said she didn’t know all of the legal ramifications, but she failed to see what harm would be caused by allowing the petition to be placed at the library. MOTION} by Commissioner Fortner to allow the petition explained by Mrs. Foster to be placed at the library. Commissioner Stewart said she did not want the staff to be asked to prod or encourage the public to sign the petition. Foster said her organization would abide by any restrictions imposed by the commissioners. Commissioner Bowles said that if 20,000 names appeared on the petition, it would not necessarily change the board’s position. Commissioner Johnson said he would support Mrs. Fortner’s motion, but he wanted to reserve the right, should petition requests become more frequent, to vote against them in the future unless the county had some on-going policy. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. TINT EI ici ieee MOTION] by Commissioner Johnson to approve the following 13 consent agenda items. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. | REQUEST FROM THE MOORESVILLE GRADED SCHOOLS TO USE THE ADDITIONAL UNDESIGNATED CAPITAL OUTLAY FUNDING OF $586,764 FOR THE PURCHASE OF PROPERTY FOR A NEW SCHOOL: During the agenda bricfing, the commissioners were told that on May 16, 2000, the Mooresville Board of Education voted to use its undesignated capital outlay funding, in the amount of $586,764, to purchase property for a new school building site. Z. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT’S FEE SCHEDULE FOR FY 2000-2001: The revised schedule will be as follows. FEE SCHEDULE - FISCAL YEAR 2000-2001 Effective 7/1/00 thru 6/30/01 PREVENTIVE HEALTH DIVISION FY’99-'00 FY’00-'01 CHILD HEALTH EPSDT Periodic (Medicaid) $90.00 $90.00 EPSDT Interpeniodic 90.00 90.00 Periodic Screening 100% 90.00 90.00 Interperiodic Screening 90 00 90 00 Initial Maternity Care Coordination $110.00 $110 00 $3.00 $5.00 Subsequent month $5 MCC Home Visit e 00 . = MOW Brief Visit 20 00 ” MOW Siandard Visit $3 00 = MOW Extended Visit §3 00 : ADL LT HEALTH TB Comrol Treatment (Medicaid) $89 00 $89 00 SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES (Medicaid) Initial visit $80 00 7 - HIV Case Management (Unit rate 15 min ) 10 <5 a0 PRENAT AL (Medicaid) Post Partum Home Visit - Maternal Assessment $60 00 $60 00 Post Partum Home Visit - Newbom Assessment 60 00 60 Maternity Home Visit $8 00 88 OC CHILDREN SERVICES COORDINATION (Medicaid) $89 00 $89 00 Primary Service Coord. - A Sliding Fee Scale is utilized in Child Health Clinics All State adjustments made to Medicaid charges will automatically be implemented in the County fee schedule pT CODE SERVICE FEES Preventive Visit New) 99381 Age under | year $ 80.00 99382 Age 1-4 years $ 90.00 99383 Age 5-11 years $100.00 99384 Age 12-17 years $110.00 99385 Age 18-39 years $115.00 99386 Age 40-64 years $130.00 99387 Age 65 years & over $145.00 Preventive Visits j (Established) | 99391 Age under | year $ 70.00 99392 Age 1-4 years $ 75.00 99393 Age 5-11 years $ 85 00 P 99394 Age 12-17 years $100.00 99395 Age 18-39 years $100.00 99396 Age 40-64 years $115.00 99397 Age 65 years & over $130.00 Eval/Mgmt Visits (New) | 99201 Minimal $ 50.00 | 99202 Limited $ 65.00 99203 Expanded $ 85.00 99204 Detailed $125.00 99205 Comprehensive $155.00 { PT COD 99211 99212 99213 99214 99215 59425 59426 82947 82950 82951 85013 81002 81000 87087 81025 PT CODE 87166 86592 36415 99000 SERVICE Eval/Megmt Visits Established Minimal Limited Expanded Detailed Comprehensive Antepartum Care 4 - 6 visits 7 or more visits Laboratory Glucose 1 hour Glucola GIT(3hr) ° Hematocrit Unine Dipstick Unine with micro Unine Colony Count *Pregnancy Test (urine) (19 years & over) Wet Prep GC Culture #* Cholesterol Gram Stain Semen Analysis ERVICE Darkfield Stat RPR Venipuncture/stick Handling Fee Office Procedures Wart Treatment/Male Wart Treatmentv/Female Ultrasound Non-Stress Test Cephalic Version/External Norplant Insertion Norplant Removal IUD Insertion IUD Removal **TUD Supply 6 _ 7) $ 35.00 $ 45.00 $ 65.00 $ 85.00 $105.00 $ $375.00 $1,000 00 $ 15.00 $ 25.00 $ 40.00 $ 15.00 $ 12.00 $ 18.00 $ 25.00 $ 10.00 $ 20.00 $ 30.00 $ 20.00 $ 15.00 $ 40.00 $ 30.00 $ 20.00 $ 10.00 $ 10.00 $ 90.00 $115.00 $150.00 $105.00 $350.00 $505.00 $210.00 $185.00 $ 85.00 $ 10.00 57170 Diaphragm Fitting $ 70 00 96110 Denver Developmental $150 00 9255] Audiometry $ 30 00 69210 Ear Irrigation $ 60.00 Immunization/Injection 90782 Therapeutic/Diagnostic $ 1000 Admin. Fee 90471 Admin. Single Vaccine $ 10 00 90472 Admin. 2+ Vaccine $ 15.00 CPT CODES SERVICE FEES 90788 Admin. Antibiotics $ 10.00 ' 90384 Rho Gam $110.00 ; J1055 DepoProvera $ 45.00 90716 * Adult Varicella $ 55.00 90707 *Adult MMR . $ 40.00 90733 * Adult Meningitis $ 65.00 90746 * Adult Hepatitis B $ 45.00 90632 * Adult Hepatitis A $ 50.00 90633 *Ped/Adol Hepatitis A $ 25.00 90657 & 90658 *Influenza Vaccine $ 900 90732 *Pneumonia Vaccine $16.00 | 86580 *PPD (TB Skin Test) $ 10.00 Miscellaneous SHEERS EERE EERE THERESE SHES SEEKS TESTES EEE EEE ES | | Adult Health Visit $ 40.00 *Pill Replacement Pack $ 7.00 | *TRUST $ 20 00 *Chem 23 (co.emplovee only) $ 40 00 | *CBC (co employee only) $ 25.00 | #* Lipid Profile $ 30.00 | Fees listed are only those which are new, have codes assigned, or have changed in amounts since January 1, 2000 Sliding Fee Scale applied except as noted *Flat Fee except as prohibited by law, regulation or fee policy (if part of clinic packaged service, will be billed on sliding scale or to third parties regardiess of age.) j **Based on materials used #*Flat Fee and if in conjunction with Allied Health nutritional education, an additional $10.00 will be added to the fee ALTH DIVISION Dental, Health Promotion and Nutrition Sections FY’99-'00 FY’00-' Services for Community Members/Organizations —_ Basic Cholesterol Screening and Nutrition Education $10.00 $30.00 Full Lipid Profile and Nutrition Education ........ 29.00 s 00 Breast Pump Rental (per month) 20 00 20 00 Programs for Community Groups/ rganization | | Blood Pressure/Hypertension Community CPR Course . in Infanvchild CPR and First Aid Course Grocery Store Tour - Healthy Food Selection Health Fair and Information Booths Health Topic Seminars (for professionals) Health Topic Seminars (for the publi¢-group) Individual Weight Loss Counseling (per 30 min.) Stress Management* Smoking Cessation* Lighten-Lip (weight loss and stress management)* Health Education Events Cost based on staff time, materials used & length of presentation time Health Education Products (Fees for Health Professionals) Pamphlets (Per 100) Posters. ... Videos Brochures (Per 100)....... Curriculum ; Manuals Medicaid/Non-Medicaid Reimbursed Classes Childbirth Education Senes .......... Parenting Education Series .......... Childbirth Refresher Series Dental - Medicaid Per Visit-Flat Fee Medical Nutrition Therapy Medicaid/Non-Medicaid - Sliding Fee Medical Nutrition Therapy for Women Medical Nutrition Therapy for Children © Will utilize Sliding Fee Scale for non-Medicaid * County employees receive a $10 discount (based upon actual costs) $3.00 $3 00 45 00 45 00 45.00 45 00 5 00 10.00 Donation Donation 20.00 20 00 Donation Donation 5 00 5.00 (Or 5 for $20) 40 00 40 00 40 00 40 00 40 00 40 00 $0.00. $0 00-$10.00 $0 00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 FY ‘99-‘00 FY (Per Person) $15.00 5.00 40.00 20.00 40.00 20 00 ‘00-‘01 . . $87.00 $ 73.00 . 30.00 87.000 73.000 30.00 0 $100.00 $100.00 $47.00 $47.000 50.00 All state adiusuments made to Medicaid charges will automatically be implemented in the county fee schedule ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DIVISION User Fee Schedule Fiscal Year 2000-2001 Septic System Permit Type I or II System Type III System Type [V-VI System Septic System Repair Permit Reiayout of Septic System Permit Limited Comprehensive Existing System Inspection Installer Fee For Uncancelled Appointment Water Sample* Swimming Pool Permit Operating <8 months Operating >8 months Tattoo Arist Permit (Annual) FY'99-‘00 $175 $300 $500 No Charge $ 50 Full Permit Fee $ 50 $ 50 $ 50 $ 75 $200 FY’00-‘01 $175 $300 $500 No Charge $ 50 Full Permit Fee $ 50 $75 $200 50.00 0 . ae sample fee will be waived for samples collected at a physician's request as part of a diagnostic procedure 3. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF BIDS FOR THE STUMPY CREEK PARK PROJECT & ADOPTION OF AN AMENDED SOUTH IREDELL PARK CAPITAL PROJECT FUND: Following the staff's recommendation, the bid was awarded to the low bidder of Dixie Grading & Equipment in the amount of $427,417. Bids were received from: Contractor Name & Address Received Addenda Base Bid Unit Price No.1 5% Bid Bond License No. Bell Construction P.O. Box 1102 Statesville, NC Yes $596,900.00 $150.00 CY YES BB & Power of Attorney 3051 P.O. Box 607 Concord, NC Brown Utility Co. Yes $469,000.00 $ 50.00 CY Yes BB 15844 CMI Contracting P.O. Box 1669 Monroe, NC Yes $515,153.00 $50.00 CY Yes BB & Power of Attorney 33109 Country Boy Landscaping P.O. Box 390 Harmony, NC Yes $588,000.00 $9.85 CY Yes BB Security none Crowder Construction P.O. Box 30007 Charlotte, NC 28230 Yes $449,000.00 $75.00 CY Yes BB & Power of Attorney 2104 Dixie Grading & Equip. 5228 W. US Hwy 421 Wilkesboro, NC 28697 Yes $427,417.00 $9.85 CY Yes BB 24630 Gilbert Engineering 638 S. Mtg. Street Statesville, NC Yes $488,884.00 $18.00 CY Yes BB 999 KIP Corporation P.O. Box 35566 Charlotte, NC $520,700.00 $75.00 CY Yes BB Jimmy Lynch & Sons P.O. Drawer BB Pilot Mountain, NC Yes $647,778.00 $30.00 CY Yes BB 7706 Myrick Construction P.O. Box 728 Briscoe, NC Yes $579,980.00 $50.00 CY Yes BB 4937 Mustard Seed Construction 537 Watson Road Mt. Airy, NC Yes $477,250.00 $50.00 CY Yes BB 40052 Marvin Church 459 Fairmont Rd. Statesville, NC Yes $431,050.00 $115.00 CY Yes BB 44741 pe sess IREDELL COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA AMENDED SOUTH IREDELL PARK FUND CAPITAL PROJECT FUND Be it ordained by the Board of County Commissioners of Iredell County, North Carolina: Section 1. The following project will be financed by this fund: Stumpy Creek Park Project $ 639,360 Section 2. Funds for this Capital Project fund will be provided from the following sources Parks & Recreation Trust Grant $ 250,000 Community Contributions 115,000 Memorials 16,530 Transfers from Parks Capital Reserve Fund 110,626 Transfers from General Fund 92,200 Investment Earnings 55,004 $__ 639.360 Section 3. This Capital Project Fund shall continue until the project is complete. Section 4. Payments from this Capital Project Fund shall be authorized by the County Manager or his designee. This amended ordinance being duly adopted this the 20" day of June 2000 eee eK 4. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE MAY REFUNDS AND RELEASES Releases: County 55,383.76 Solid Waste Fees 94.50 E. Alex. Count Fire #1 7.68 Shepherd’s Fire #2 18,163.46 Mt. Mourne Fire #3 37.09 All County Fire #4 1,352.62 Statesville 28,118.06 Statesville Downtown 183.84 Mooresville 3,544.20 Mooresville Downtown 0 Mooresville School 1,318.48 Troutman 46.05 Harmony 4.00 Love Valley 0 Total 108,253.74 Refunds: County 1,179.43 Solid Waste Fees 66.00 Mt. Moune Fire #3 3.30 All County Fire #4 53.98 Statesville 255.60 Mooresville 901.79 Mooresville School 104.17 Total 2,564.27 5. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PROPERTY & WORKERS COMP INSURANCE CONTRACT(S): (As was discussed during the agenda briefing, the county will purchase property & workers comp insurance from the NCACC - Risk Management Pool.) 10 6. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL TO ACCEPT A GOVERNOR’S CRIME GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $83,699.82 (B.U.S.T.E.D. Project): (The total amount of this grant is $111,599.76.) 7. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENT #48 TO RECOGNIZE JUVENILE CRIME PREVENTION (JCPC) FUNDS & APPROPRIATE FOR A COMPUTER: (On May 9, 2000, the JCPC recommended that a computer and the necessary components be purchased from available state funds. A local match is not necessary. The computer will be used by the JCPC secretary for meeting notices, minutes, and other general correspondence.) 8. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT, EFFECTIVE JUNE 1, 2000, WITH L.GORDON IRON & METAL INVOLVING THE USAGE OF AUTOMOBILE SHREDDER RESIDUE (ASR or FLUFF) AS A DAILY COVER AT THE SOLID WASTE FACILITY: (A full description of this matter can be found in the briefing minutes. A contract will be drafted to list the various stipulations regarding the ASR usage.) 9, CALL FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON JULY 11, 2000, AT 7:00 P.M., REGARDING THE PROPOSED LANDFILL EXPANSION 10. REQUEST FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF A VOTING DELEGATE FOR THE NCACC ANNUAL CONFERENCE TO BE HELD AUGUST 10-13, 2000 IN DURHAM, NC (Commissioner Fortner was appointed the voting delegate and Commissioner Stewart was appointed the alternate.) 11. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE MAY 30 & JUNE 6, 2000 MINUTES 12. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENT #49 TO RECOGNIZE ADDITIONAL INTEREST EARNINGS ON THE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS & FOR APPROPRIATION TO THE TWO SCHOOL SYSTEMS: Interest in the amount of $23,535 was earned from the 1998 bonds. The money was appropriated to the two school systems. 13. REQUEST FOR THE CONFIRMATION OF ACTING COUNTY MANAGERS DURING THE COUNTY MANAGER’S VACATION: During the county manager’s vacation (July 1, 2000 - July 17, 2000), Finance Director Susan Blumenstein will provide managerial oversight for all county departments with the exception of Planning and Enforcement, Support Services, Solid Waste, Emergency Communications, EMS, Fire Marshal, Animal Control, and Recreation. Support Services Director Jim Vernon will serve as acting county manager for these departments. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF FINANCING DOCUMENTS FOR THE SERIES 2000 INSTALLMENT PAYMENT REVENUE BONDS: County Attorney Pope described the bond proceedings and said the county staff and officials needed board action to authorize them to execute the documents. Commissioner Bowles said he understood the revenue bonds would be used for Phase II at Lakeshore Middle School, the new Lake Norman High School facility, and the new wing at the Mooresville High School. He also said he understood the deeds to the properties would be held until the loans were satisfied. Commissioner Stewart said that to accomplish the projects, the bonds were in the amount of $39 million. Blumenstein said the $39 million was the maximum amount the county would be authorized to issue. She said the financing might actually be lower. Commissioner Fortner said she had seen the bids for the new high school, and they were lower than anticipated. Chairman Tice said she undersiood the school officials planned to use the extra money for alternates - - auxiliary gym, etc. Chairman Tice introduced the following resolution and read the title as follows. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SALE BY THE IREDELL COUNTY PUBLIC FACILITIES CORPORATION OF INSTALLMENT PAYMENT REVENUE BONDS PAYABLE FROM CERTAIN INSTALLMENT PAYMENTS TO BE MADE BY THE COUNTY OF IREDELL, NORTH CAROLINA, APPROVING A PROPOSED INSTALLMENT FINANCING AGREEMENT TO FINANCE THE COST OF VARIOUS SCHOOL FACILITIES FOR SAID COUNTY, APPROVING CERTAIN OTHER DOCUMENTS AND ACTIONS RELATING THERETO AND AUTHORIZING OTHER OFFICIAL ACTION IN CONNECTION THEREWITH MOTION] by Commissioner Bowles, seconded by Commissioner Fortner, to adopt the resolution as presented. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. WHEREAS, the County of Iredell, North Carolina (the “County”’) has determined that it is necessary and expedient to finance (i) the construction of an addition to Mooresville High School, (ii) the construction, furnishing and equipping of the new Lake Norman High School and (iii) the construction of Phase II of the new Lake Shore Middle School (collectively, the ‘“Project"); and WHEREAS, in order to effectuate such plan to finance the cost of the Project, the County and Iredell County Public Facilities Corporation, a nonprofit corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of North Carolina (the “Corporation ”) have been negotiating certain financing documents and arranging for the negotiated sale of Installment Payment Revenue Bonds (Iredell County School Projects), Series 2000 (the “Series 2000 Bonds”) payable from certain Installment Payments to be made by the County pursuant to an Installment Financing Agreement (as hereinafter defined), pursuant to the authority granted to the County under Section 160A-20 of the ( yeneral Statutes of North Carolina; and WHEREAS, the County has determined that it is in the best interest of the County that the County and the Corporation enter into said Installment Financing Agreement to make available to the County funds with which to finance the cost of the Project; and WHEREAS, the County and the Corporation have retained investment bankers for the purpose of underwriting the Series 2000 Bonds, and WHEREAS, the Series 2000 Bonds are expected to be marketed during the period from June 21 to June 27, 2000 in the expectation of executing a Contract of Purchase (the “Purchase Contract”) with respect thereto on or about June 27, 2000 and delivering the Series 2000 Bonds on or about July 20, 2000; and WHEREAS, in connection with such financing, it is necessary for the County to approve the sale of the Series 2000 Bonds by the Corporation, to approve certain other documents relating thereto and to authorize certain action in connection therewith; and WHEREAS, there have been presented at this meeting copies of the following documents relating to the delivery of the Series 2000 Bonds: 12 (a) a draft of the Purchase Contract for the Series 2000 Bonds, to be dated as of the date of sale of the Series 2000 Bonds (presently estimated to be on or about June 27, 2000), among the Corporation, the County and Wachovia Securities, Inc., Scott & Stringfellow, Inc., trading as BB&T Capital Markets, and Banc of America Securities, Inc. (collectively, the “Underwriters"’), relating to the purchase and sale by the Underwriters of the Series 2000 Bonds; (b) a draft of the proposed Installment Financing Agreement, dated as of July 1, 2000 (the “Installment Financing Agreement”), between the County and the Corporation, pursuant to which the Corporation will make available to the County funds to be derived from the sale of the Series 2000 Bonds with which to finance the cost of the Project, and the County will, among other requirements, be obligated to make Installment Payments (as defined in the Installment Financing Agreement) and certain other payments, (c) a draft of the proposed Trust Agreement, dated as of July 1, 2000 (the “Trust Agreement"), between the Corporation and First Union National Bank (the ‘“Trustee"), the provisions of which relate to the issuance of and security for the Bonds (as defined in the Trust Agreement) authorized to be issued thereunder; (d) a draft of the proposed First Supplemental Trust Agreement, dated as of July 1, 2000 (the “first Supplemental Trust Agreement"), between the Corporation and the Trustee, the provisions of which relate to the issuance of the Series 2000 Bonds; (e) a draft of the proposed Deed of Trust, dated as of July 1, 2000 (the “Deed of Trust”), from the County to Terry W. Hefner, as deed of trustee, for the benefit of the Corporation, by which the County will secure its obligations to the Corporation under the Installment Financing Agreement; (f) a draft of the proposed Deed of Assignment, dated as of July 1, 2000 (the “Deed of Assignment”), from the Corporation to the Trustee, assigning the Corporations 's rights as beneficiary under the Deed of Trust; (g) a draft of the Preliminary Official Statement (the “Preliminary Official Statement”) relating to the offering of the Series 2000 Bonds; (h) a draft of the proposed Agency Agreement, dated as of July 1, 2000 (the “Mooresville Agency Agreement"), between the County and the Mooresville Graded School District Board of Education (the “Mooresville Board of Education "), pursuant to which the Mooresville Board of Education has agreed to act as an agent of the County in connection with the construction of an addition to Mooresville High School; and (i) a draft of the proposed Agency Agreement, dated as of July 1, 2000 (the ‘‘Iredell- Statesville Schools Agency Agreement”), between the County and the Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education (the “Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education”), pursuant to which the Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education has agreed to act as agent of the County in connection with the construction, furnishing and equipping of the new Lake Norman High School and the construction of Phase II of the new Lake Shore Middle School. NOW. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners for the County of Iredell, North Carolina: Section I. Capitalized words and terms used in this resolution and not defined herein shall have the same meanings in this resolution as such words and terms are given in the Trust Agreement, the First Supplemental Trust Agreement or the Installment Financing Agreement. Section 2. The County hereby approves the sale of the Series 2000 Bonds by the Corporation. The Series 2000 Bonds shall mature in such amounts and at such times and shall bear interest at such rates as shall be determined by the President of the Corporation; provided, however, that the aggregate principal amount of the Series 2000 Bonds shall not exceed $39,000,000 the final 13 es Assignment, the Agency Agreements and the Pu and the Chairman or Vice Chairman of the Director of Finance and Administrative Ser County Attorney are hereby authoriz Financing A greement, substantially the Sorms presented to th deletions as they, not limited to, chan be conclusive evidence of the appro\ Statement in connection with the public Statement, in substantially the form of the Pr necessary to reflect the maturities, interest of the Series 2000 Bonds, i. Commissioners, the County hereby authorized to execute, on behalf of the form, together with St counsel, may deem ne thereof by the C ‘ounty. The C, ounty hereby also ¢ copies of the Official Statement, the /nstalimen First Supplemental Trust Agreement, the Underwriters Manager, the Director of Finance and Adn 10 the Board of Commissioners are author expressly set forth herein) to take such certificates, commitments Sor bonds insuran they, with the advice of counsel, contemplated by the Installment F, inancin Trust Agreement, the Deed of Trust, and the maturity of the Series 2000 bonds shall not extend beyond June |. 2020 and the true interest cost of the Series 2000 Bonds shall not exceed 6.52% ner annum. The Series 2000 Bonds shall be issued in fully r¢ gistered form in de or any whole multiple thereof. Interest on the Series 2000 Bonds shall be D 2000, and thereafter semiannually Sully paid. Pay Trustee to the Agree ‘nominations of $5,000 ‘ayable on December | December 1 until the Series 2000 Bonds are he Series 2000 Bonds shall registered owners of the Series 2000 Bonds in ‘ment and the First Supplemental Trust A be made by the the manner set forth in the Trust greement. Section 3. The Series 2000 Bonds Shall be subject to redemption at the and conditions, and at the prices set forth in the Trust Agree redemption premium shall exceed 2%, times, upon the terms ment, provided however, that no Section 4. The proceeds of the Series 2000 Bonds (including accrued interest) shall be applied as provided in Section 2.04 Of the First Supplemental Trust Agreement. Jorms, terms and Provisions of the Installment Financing Agreement, the | the Deed Of Trust, the Deed of rchase Contract are hereby approved in allrespects, Board of Commissioners. the County Manager, the ‘ices, the Clerk to the Board of C ommissioners and the ed and directed to execule and deliver the Installment 1ents and the Purchase C ‘ontract, in 1S meeting, together with any changes, modifications and with the advice of counsel, may deem necessary and appropriate, including, but SSary lo incorporate the final terms Of the Sorth in the Purchase C ontract; such execution and delivery shall al and authorization thereof by the C ounty. ’ ) Series 2000 Bonds to the Underwriters Pursuant to the Purchase Contr that the undery, rite rs ‘discount 0 of the Principal amount of the Series 2000 bonds. Section 7. The C, ounty hereby authorizes the use and distribution of the Pre liminary ( ficial Offering of the Series 2000 Bonds , and the Official eliminary Official Stateme Nt, with such changes as are rates, redemption premiums and initial Offering prices is hereby approved, and the Chairman or Vi ice Chairman of the Board of Manager or the Director of F inance and Administrative Services is County, the Official Statement in substantially such ich changes, modifications and deletions as he or she, with the advice of CeSSary or appropriate; such execution shall be conclusive of the approval ‘pproves and authorizes the distribution and use of t Financing Agreement, the Trust Agreement, the Deed of Trust, and the Purchase ¢ ‘ontract by the in connection with the sale of the Series 2000 Bonds. Section 8. The Chairman or Vice C hairman of the Board of Commissioners, the Counn unistrative Services, the County A ttorney and the Clerk ized and directed { without limitation except as may he action and to execute and deliver such documents, ce, undertakings, agreements and other instruments as may deem necessary or appropriate to effectuate the transactions '§ Agreement, the Trust Agreement, the First Supplemental Purchase Contract. Section 9. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its Passage. 14 ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES OCCURRING ON BOARDS & COMMISSIONS ADULT CARE HOME COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE (1 announcement) BALANCED GROWTH COMMITTEE (18 announcements) APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS & COMMISSIONS MITCHELL COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES (1 appt.): At the June 20 meeting, two individuals were nominated for the position on the Mitchell Community College Board. In accordance with the board’s rules and procedures, the roll was called and each commissioner cast his/her vote. Jessie Conley Joe Troutman Sara Haire Tice v Stephen D. Johnson Vv Tommy E. Bowles, Jr. Vv Alice T. Fortner Vv Alice M. Stewart v TOTAL 2 2 Mr. Troutman was given the four-year term on the Mitchell College Board of Trustees. REGION F EMS ADVISORY COMMITTEE (1 appt.) Commissioner Stewart nominated Donnie Perry. No other nominations were submitted, and Chairman Tice |moved] to appoint Perry by acclamation. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. YOUTH HOME BOARD (1 appt.): No nominations were submitted, and Chairman Tice|moved to postpone this appointment until the July 11, 2000 meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. BOARD OF HEALTH (1 appt.): Commissioner Bowles nominated Mike Eudy, a local pharmacist. No other nominations were submitted, and Commissioner Bowles moved |to appoint Eudy by acclamation. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. ADULT CARE HOME COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE (2 appts.): No nominations were submitted, and Chairman Tice |moved] to postpone these appointments until the July 11, 2000 meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. CAROLINAS PARTNERSHIP (1 appt.): Chairman Tice nominated Steve Robinson Commissioner Bowles |moved] to close the nominations and appoint Robinson by acclamation VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. 15 MOORESVILLE PLANNING BOARD (2 appts.): Commissioner Fortner nominated Delores Sink and Nancy Ham DeCaron. Chairman Tice |moved] to close the nominations and appoint Sink and DeCaron by acclamation. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. JUVENILE CRIME PREVENTION COUNCIL (3 appts.): Commissioner Fortner nominated Sallie Daley and Camille Moore. No further nominations were submitted, and C hairman Tice {moved} to close the nominations, appoint Daley and Moore by acclamation, and to postpone the remaining appointment until the July 11, 2000 meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. COUNTY MANAGER’S REPORT: A written report was distributed. In addition. the county manager briefed the board members on the City/County Manager’s meeting. ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Tice moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:40 p.m. NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, July 11, 2000, Iredell County Government Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC (4:30 p.m., Work First Report, 5:00 p.m., Briefing and 7:00 p.m., Regular Business Items). VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Approved: G Cee. 4 én lf) lx Cte i / Clerk to the Board u IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WORK FIRST FAMILY ASSISTANCE UPDATE AND BRIEFING MINUTES JULY 11, 2000 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met for a Work First Family Assistance Update and Briefing Session on Tuesday, July 11, 2000, beginning at 4:30 p.m., in the Iredell County Government Center (South Wing Conference Room), 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC 28677. Present: Chairman Sara Haire Tice Vice Chairman Steve D. Johnson Tommy E. Bowles Alice T. Fortner Alice M. Stewart Staff Present: Acting County Manager Susan Blumenstein, DSS Director Don Wall, Income Maintenance Administrator Lynn Deal, Social Work Supervisor Linda Bledsoe, DSS Human Services Planner Rick Felts, and Clerk to the Board Jean Moore. Jackie Burns, with Goodwill Industries, also attended the meeting. (Note: County Manager Joel Mashburn was out of state on vacation and had previously been excused from the meeting.) CALL TO ORDER by Chairman Tice. Work First Update Wall said Medicaid and Day Care were the safety nets for the Work First program. He said that at the present, no two-parent families were receiving Work First assistance. Commissioner Johnson asked the status of the Maintenance of Effort. Wall said the county was underspent by $79,615, or five percent. He said the state officials had previously advised that this money would be taken from underspent counties and given to the overspent counties. Deal shared a statewide Work First Progress Report issued as of May 2000. She said there had been a 21.1% reduction in Iredell’s caseload from July 1999 through May. Statewide, the reduction was 13.4% for the same period. In reference to staying off welfare and going to work, she said the report indicated that Iredell had achieved a 98% rating. This compares to a statewide average of 93%. Pertaining to Work First Child Support collections, Iredell increased its collections by 88% compared to the statewide average of 94%, Iredell, however, achieved a 97% of goal for child support orders issued, compared to the statewide percentage of 89%. Bledsoe said that since September of 1999, the county had used a 150% of poverty level guideline for the Work First recipients. She said the primary focus of the program was to help individuals maintain, or retain, employment. Bledsoe said a child under the age of 18 had to reside in the home and there had to be an “episode of need.” The assistance, provided for the recipients, is varied and ranges from car repairs, tutoring for the children, purchasing vehicles - - “whatever it takes to help the client.” Bledsoe pointed out there was no exchange of money between social services and the client - - it was always between the vendor and social services. Johnson praised the staff for trying to keep the families together. He said that if the county was forced to spend more money that he would encourage for it to be spent in this effort and program, rather than the others. “Wheels to Work Program” and Goodwill Industries: Felts described this program that will, hopefully, help meet the county’s Maintenance of Effort for 2000-01. He said the DSS clients could own a vehicle by reimbursing to Goodwill the initial cost of liability insurance, repairs, taxes, licenses, and title fees. Goodwill will obtain donated vehicles, and clients will own them after one year. Burns said her agency estimated a total yearly cost for maintaining a vehicle. Clients then pay one twelfth of the annual cost per month. She said this way the client learned responsibility. Burns said Goodwill would try to obtain ten donated vehicles per year for Iredell County’s DSS. Prior to being given to a recipient, the cars will be serviced and inspected. The vehicles will be Davie County. The proposed contract includes a Goodwill employee that will search for vehicles, handle the paperwork, and insure the cars are roadworthy. The employee will work for Iredell and Forsyth Counties. “Believing In Your Child Program:” Felts said this program was geared towards school- age children. He said improved and enhanced self esteem for the children, establishing good relationships with the schools, and getting the children’s caretakers involved with the educational process were three goals. The “return to school” project will involve the faith community, Wal- Mart, the Iredell-Statesville School System and DSS. Felts requested that $27,900 be allocated from the 150% Maintenance of Effort line item for $100 vouchers to be issued to 279 children. The children will be able to select back packs, pencils/pens, Kleenex, hand soap, Crayons, paper, folders, clothing and shoes at Wal-Mart. Iredell-Statesville Schools will provide speakers and balloons for the event, and Wal-Mart will donate drinks and food. The faith community and the housing required voucher was presented. Wall said the children eligible for this program do not reside with their parents. They live with their grandparents or some other caretaker. 5:00 p.m. Briefing Session Mooresville Schools) requested to use the 2000-01 undesignated capital outlay funding for the N.F. Woods Advanced Technology and Arts Center project. The project will cost $3 79,674. Dutton said the balance of $22,066 would be used for architectural fees, furniture, and equipment for the facility. Auto Center, had agreed to modify its building design and color scheme. In addition, he said the residents had been working with the applicants to develop a mutually agreeable solution to the rezoning. Commissioner Johnson requested the planning staff to advise the planning board members about the new developments. UPDATE ON THE HWY. 150 OVERLAY PROJECT: Inspections/Planning Director Niblock said two proposals had been received for the overlay project. They were from Benchmark Consulting and the Lawrence Group. (He is still waiting on a submittal from Centralina Council of Governments.) Balanced Growth Committee: Niblock said he had talked to Richard Ducker with the Institute of Government about a facilitator for the Balanced Growth Committee. Ducker recommended Kurt Jenne. It was mentioned that Jenne would probably charge up to $500 per he meeting. Niblock said the fee might be less but the Institute employees t day for retreats. It was agreed that Jenne should be obligated to the first meeting, Jenne could give an estimate as to future charges. ypically received $500 per meeting. After the initial CA Lake Norman Watershed for a boat dealership facility located on River Highway/NC 150. The high-density option would allow the applicant to exceed the standard allowance of 24% built-upon coverage for buildings, parking, sidewalks, but not exceed 50% . The option requires the applicant to build and maintain a wet detention pond capable of removing 85% of the total suspected solids from a one-inch rainfall. ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Tice adjourned the briefing session at 6:40 p.m. Approved: a. l 20G¢0 {7 7 érk to the Board IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MINUTES JULY 11, 2000 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on Tuesday, July 11, 2000, 7:00 p.m., in the Iredell County Government Center (Commissioners’ Meeting Room), 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC 28677. Present: Chairman Sara Haire Tice Vice Chairman Steve D. Johnson Tommy E. Bowles Alice T. Fortner Alice M. Stewart Staff Present: Acting County Manager Susan Blumenstein, County Attorney Bill Pope, and Clerk to the Board Jean Moore. (Note: County Manager Joel Mashburn was on vacation. He had previously been excused from the meeting.) CALL TO ORDER by Chairman Tice. INVOCATION by Commissioner Johnson. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ADJUSTMENTS OF THE AGENDA: |MOTION|by Chairman Tice to adjust the agenda by the following revisions. Additions: @ Update by Lynn Niblock in Reference to the Hwy. 150 Overlay Project. © Request for Approval of a Contract Between the Department of Social Services and Goodwill Industries (“Wheels to Work Project”) and Approval of the “Believing In Your Child- - Believing In Our Future Project.” @ Announcement of a Vacancy on the Iredell County Planning Board (Roger Bejcek resigned effective July 5, 2000.) Deletion: @ Request by Kelly Robinson, Chief of the Shepherds VFD, for an Appointment Before the Board Regarding a $36,000 Fund Transfer. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. PRESENTATION OF SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS & AWARDS RECOGNITION OF RETIREE NORMA MORRISON FROM THE SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT: Mrs. Morrison retired from DSS in May. She had been employed since 1971. Morrison was unable to attend the meeting, and DSS Director Don Wall accepted a plaque on her behalf. RECOGNITION OF RETIREE CHARLES “BILL” HANNAH FROM THE EMS DEPARTMENT: Mr. Hannah, a disability retiree from EMS, retired in April. He began employment with the Iredell County EMS Department in 1995. Hannah was accompanied to the meeting by Tracy Jackson, the EMS Director. Chairman Tice presented Hannah with a retirement plaque and thanked him for his past service. APPOINTMENT BEFORE THE BOARD UPDATE ON THE HWY. 150 OVERLAY PROJECT: Inspections/Planning Director Lynn Niblock said the Lawrence Group and Benchmark Consulting had submitted proposals for the overlay project. He said the third proposal (Centralina Council of Governments) would soon be submitted, and he would provide more information at the August 1 meeting. Kelly Case asked if the project would include citizen involvement. Niblock said public meetings would be held and citizen input would be permitted. PUBLIC HEARINGS Chairman Tice declared the meeting to be in public hearing session. PROPOSED MUNICIPAL LANDFILL EXPANSION INVOLVING 54 ACRES OF PROPERTY (The tract of land being considered can be identified by PIN#4753-78-5203. On the north side, the property is adjacent to the Iredeli County Solid Waste Facility. On the south side (Hwy. 70), the property is adjacent to the properties owned now, or formerly by, SouthDown, Inc., J.C. Steele & Sons, and the Accuma Corporation. The property to the west is owned now, or formerly by, Harry & Paul Tsumas. Towards the east, the property adjoins land owned now, or formerly by, Kimber & Wanda Haneline and Merchant Metals.) Solid Waste Director Ron Weatherman advised the audience as to the property’s location. He said the land already being used for landfill services would take care of the county’s needs for about 11 years. With the additional land, Weatherman said the county “should be in good shape for the next 25 to 30 years.” No one else spoke. Chairman Tice adjourned the hearing. MOTION] by Commissioner Bowles to designate the referenced 54 acres, as identified by PIN #4753-78-5203, as being property to be used for solid waste or landfill expansion. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Chairman Tice declared the meeting to be in public hearing session. NON-OWNER REZONING: INDIAN HILL ROAD AREA, © ASE NO. 0006-1, RA, Residential Agricultural to R-20, Single Family Residential District: Planner Lindsey Hobbs said several property owners (94%) in the Indian Hill Road area had requested to rezone their properties from RA, Residential Agricultural District to R-20, Single Family Residential District. He said the total tract involved 2225.78 acres. He continued by saying there were 83 different parcels and that 75 out of the 83 were in favor (90%). Also, that 94% of the property owners signed the petition (63 different property owners signed and 3 did not). The existing/surrounding land use is residential, “bona fide farm,” and vacant. On June 7, 2000, the planning board unanimously recommended approval (9-0 vote) with the exclusion of Mr. Doug Addis’ property (PIN# 4843-05- 3084). Mr. Addis currently operates a farm machinery sales and service business. Hobbs mentioned that farm land was protected in R- allowed farmers to place sing employees. Hank Van Hoy, an attorney for the applicants, said the their properties and felt there was a threat to their “serene and pastoral” existence. property owners feared that dense development would outstri the residents feared that mobile home developments would put pressure on the schools a without any commensurate return in tax revenue. He said the 20 zoning. He also said this zoning le wide and double wide mobile homes on their farm land for residents in the area W anted to protect He said the p the public resources. Van Hoy said nd resources petitioners were seeking (1) to rezone the property from RA to R-20 and (2) to request that the Iredell County Zoning Ordinance be revised to include “Smart Growth Provisions” to prevent spraw enable the preservation of green space and farms (2) promote effi development in areas not suitable and (4) encourage developments to occur where utilities “leap frog and resources were available. He encouraged the board of commissi |. Van Hoy said these provisions would (1) cient use of resources (3) prevent oners to commission a study. Mr. Van Hoy asked the audience members in favor of the request to stand and approximately fifty people stood up. | | | | Doug Addis said he needed his property to be excluded from the rezoning. Commissioner Johnson said he understood that Mr. Addis was not necessarily opposed to the rezoning, but he did want his property excluded. Addis said this was correct. He said he owned property on both sides of the road. Mr. Addis said he was currently in the process of building a home. He said he didn’t oppose the rezoning as far as his new home; but he would have to stand in opposition if his business property was included. Commissioner Johnson asked Mr. Hobbs to clari fy the condition under which Mr. Addis was presently operating his business. Hobbs said Addis was operating under a special use permit. He said that if Mr. Addis moved his business, or if his business stopped operating, that in one year the zoning would revert to Residential Agricultural. Chairman Tice adjourned the hearing. MOTION] by Commissioner Fortner to rezone the property from Residential Agricultural to R-20, Single Family Residential District, with the exclusion of Mr. Doug Addis’ property w hich will remain Residential Agricultural with a special use permit. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Chairman Tice declared the meeting to be in a public hearing. REQUEST FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE IREDELL COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT PLAN & REZONING REQUEST; ENERGY UNITED & TODD & TINA WRIGHT PROPERTIES, CASE NO. 0006-2, R-20, Single Family Residential to GB, General Business District (Mocksville Hwy/US 64E at Airborne Lane): Hobbs said the applicants were requesting that two different parcels (total acreage of 6.8 acres) be rezoned from R-20 to GB zoning. He said the proposed use would be an electric substation and a greenhouse. PIN #s for the two tracts are: 4765-53-4650 and a portion of 4765-53-8839. Mr. Hobbs said the Highway 64 East property was in an active commercial area. Retail businesses include the ones associated with highway, general, and neighborhood types. Todd Wright, one of the petitioners, said he desired to locate a greenhouse on the front portion of one of the tracts. In the back of the same tract, he said he was building a house. No one else spoke, and Chairman Tice adjourned the hearing. MOTION| by Commissioner Stewart to amend the Land Development Plan as relating to Case No. 0006-2. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. MOTION] by Commissioner Johnson to rezone the property involved in Case No. 0006-2 from R-20, Single Family Residential to GB, General Business District. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Chairman Tice declared the meeting to be in a public hearing. REZONING REQUEST; FLOYD GREEN REALTY INC., HAK LLC, MOTORSPORTS PROPERTIES, INC., & WILLIAM H. STEWART, JR., PROPERTIES, CASE NO. 0006-4 FROM NB (CUD), NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS CONDITIONAL USE DISTRICT TO HB, HIGHWAY BUSINESS DISTRICT CONDITIONAL USE 3 DISTRICT(River Highway/NC 150 at Kendra Drive): Chairman Tice asked the individuals desiring to speak in reference to this case to come forward for the purpose of being sworn in Hobbs said that at the time of the application the staff worked with the conditions to protect the neighborhood. He said the conditions were: (1) to insure accordance with the “Roadway Protection Overlay District” as stated in Section 6.18 of the zoning ordinance, (2) that external lighting of buildings, signs, and parking arcas would be diffused lighting directed to illuminate only the new development without producing glare on residential properties, (3) provide a 15' wide vegetated buffer, planted with flowering trees and grass, backed with an 8' high solid wood, brick or stucco fence (or chain link fence and Leyland Cypress trees) to provide 100% visual screening of developed property to an 8' height along all the southern property lines and along Kendra Road facing existing residential properties. applicants on Mr. Hobbs said there were five parcels in the request with a total acreage of 9.40 acres. The PIN #s are: 4637-78-5380, 4637-68-9669, 4637-78-2260, 4637-78-2540, and 4637-78-4364. Existing and surrounding land use is vacant and residential. On June 7, 2000, the planning board unanimously recommended denial in an 8-0 vote. Doug Rink said he represented the petitioners. He said the primary purpose for the rezoning request was to allow a Napa Auto Center at the site. He said he met with residents in the area and had developed additional restrictions for the Highway Business zoning. (What was negotiated with the residents is as follows. In addition, what the residents and petitioners agreed would be prohibited from the site is included.) items Rink has agreed to do: An 8-foot brick wall to be constructed to the rear of the proposed properties as any one property is developed. This wall should run generally parallel to Hwy 150 beginning 10 feet off the rear _ line of the proposed NAPA Store and ending at Kendra Dr. right-of-way. This wall will be constructed even if the adjacent parcels change form their existing use/zoning. The 10 foot spacing between the property line and the proposed wall will provide the appropriate planting strip to accommodate trees planted 25 feet on center. The tree type requested is large maturing tree a minimum of 5 feet tall when planted. A five-foot sidewalk to be provided on the opposite side of Kendra from lots 2,3 and a portion of Lot 4 (terminimating at the proposed wall) A 10-foot landscape easement located outside Kendra Dr. right of way extending the full length of the proposed sidewalk. This landscape easement will be planted with shrubs 5 feet on center and trees 25 feet on center. The shrubs will be a minimum of 3 feet and trees a minimum of 5-8 feet when planted. When individual lots are developed, a 25-foot driveway cut will be permitted along Kendra Drive through _— landscape easement. A 10-foot landscape buffer to be provided on Lot 1 adjacent to Lot 2. This easement shall be planted by the time the building is occupied All planting shall be maintained at the developer/property owner's expense. The proposed structures shall be constructed of architectural stone, masonry or wood in natural colors ina matching contrast to the existing development. The roof materials shall be a decorative metal or composite shingle in natural colors in a matching contrast to existing development. All buildings shall be consistent in building material. Lighting shall be a maximum of 20 feet in height and maximum of 6-foot candles. No parking signs will be provided by the developer along Kendra Drive. 4 | | Items Rink has agreed not to do: Ag reement: This agreement is being made by the neighborhood of Doolie Meadows and the property owners requesting HB on 11 Jul 00 for the property connecting Hwy. 150 and Kendra Drive. The following list are restrictions we have all agreed to prohibit from this district from the HB restrictions list * Accessory building & structures incidental to a permitted use as regulated by Section 3.9 * bed & breakfast * family care home (6 or less) * family day-care home (5 or home) * amusement arcades and indoor places of entertainment; including bowling alleys, poolrooms, skating rinks & batting cages * associations or organizations; social & fraternal * dance halls, including night clubs * fortune tellers, astrologers * ambulance services * cemetery * correctional institutions * nursing & convalescent homes congregate & group care * orphanages & similar philanthropic institutions * schools. speciality training. such as cosmetology, vocation or trade services, not otherwise classified * automobile parking lots & facilities for permitted uses in the district * automobile parking (commercial) * automobile rental or leasing * automobile washing facilities * bus stations * convenience food stores * drive-in theaters * dry cleaning & laundry facilities * economic, socio., or educational research * employment agencies, personnel agencies * equipment repairs, light * fraternal organizations * freezer lockers * funeral homes * farm type enterprises such as vegetable stands, fishing ponds. horticulture, farm supplies, stables * laundromats * motels & hotels * mini-warehouse * non-commercial research organizations * private clubs * psychologists’ offices * recreational vehicle Parks or campsites * rehabilitation or counseling services * service stations (not including truck stop) * taxi terminals * taxidermists * truck & utility trailer rental, sales & leasing, light * utility company offices * vocational, business or secretarial schools * apparel shops * appliance sales & services * automobile & truck dealers; new and used * boat dealers; sales & repair * building supply dealers, speciality shops and other * carpet sales & storage * catalogue stores * department & variety stores * farmers’ or produce markets * fuel oil sales * grocery store * hardware store * liquor stores * miscellaneous retail sales * mobile homes sales & service * newsstands * pawn shop * recreation vehicles sales & service * retail sales & services where not classified elseware, and where all retail sales & services are conducted within an enclosed dunzing * retail sales & services not classified e'sewhere inciuding outdoor siorage * service stations, gasoline (no mayor repair) * shopping centers & maiis * tobacco stores * electric transmission distribution poles towers supporting Cable lines & related appurtenances * Governmental public works facilities. utilities infrastructure & appurtenances * Natural gas distribution lines & related appurtenances * Sewage collection lines, pump stations & appurtenances * Sewage treatment plants, non governmental public * Telephone & television cable poles, towers Supporting cable lines & related appurtenances * Water distribution lines, booster pumps, storage facilities & appurtenance * Water treatment treatment plants, non-governmental public * Wireless telecommunication towers & facilities Commissioner Stewart asked how binding the conditions were if the property was sold. Hobbs said the conditions would be binding on all subsequent property owners unless they asked for another rezoning. Commissioner Stewart asked Mr. Rink about the comment in his written statements stating: “All planting shall be maintained at the developer/property’s owner’s expense.”” She asked which property owners. Rink said, “the commercial property borders Kendra Drive and Hwy. 150 and it will be the responsibility of the homeowners and us to maintain our portions as they front the roads.” Mr. Rink said there were 14 homeowners in the subdivision. He presented a petition with signatures of the residents agreeing to the conditions. Rink said the Napa Auto Care Center had modified its color scheme and building design. When the audience members were asked to stand up if they were in favor of the rezoning, seven people stood up. Rob Ramsey said he was a resident of Doolie Meadows. He said he was instrumental in circulating the petition. He said it lacked three signatures due to the homeowners being out of town, etc. Ramsey said the property owners did not want a metal building in the neighborhood. He said they also preferred a brick wall over a chain link, stucco, or wooden fence. Commissioner Stewart mentioned the referenced petition and said Mr. Hobbs was supposed to check it against his listing of the property owners. Kelly Case spoke and said she was a member of the South Iredell Concerned Citizens group. She said her group wanted stricter regulations and had concerns about the overlay district. Commissioner Bowles asked how large of an area the citizens group covered. Case said it was basically a group of people from Perth Road to Highway 150. She said, however, some participation had occurred from Brawley School Road residents. Chairman Tice adjourned the public hearing. MOTION] by Commissioner Johnson to grant the rezoning request of Case No. 0006-4 with the conditions shared by Mr. Rink. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Commissioner Johnson asked Mr. Hobbs to share with the planning board members the developments that had occurred since the June 7, 2000 meeting. Chairman Tice declared the meeting to be in public hearing session. REQUEST FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE IREDELL COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT PLAN & REZONING REQUEST; LOWELL E. HARMON, RONALD D. HARMON, AND JACQUELINE H. & ROBERT W. CALDER PROPERTY, CASE NO. 0006-5, R-20, Single Family Residential District to HB (CUD), Highway Business Conditional Use District (The property is adjacent to I-77 off Carl Austin Road.) Hobbs said the applicants desired to rezone 14.2 acres from R-20 to HB (CUD). He said the applicants were agreeable to the following conditions: (1) a 100' natural vegetated buffer to remain undisturbed along I-77 (2) an 8' high solid fence (or chain link fence with Leyland Cypress trees) built along the boundary to provide visual screening of commercial activity (100% screening to 8' ht.) and to block light visibility from residentially zoned property; (3) No vehicles associated with the HB use of the property would be permitted on Carl Austin Road except for emergency purposes. Hobbs said that on June 7, 2000, the planning board denied the request in a 5-4 vote. Lowell Harmon, one of the owners of the property, said the land had been landlocked since the federal government obtained it in 1958 for Interstate 77. Gary Frve. an opponent to the request, said he lived in the last house on Carl Austin Road. He mentioned the Land Development Plan and said the board should try to adhere to this document. He also mentioned that in the past, representatives from the auto auction said they would not encroach into the Carl Austin Road neighborhood for anymore expansion. Rev. R.C Redmond, Jr., another opponent, said he had resided in the neighborhood for the past 40 years. He presented a petition in opposition and said it contained 54 signatures. He said the auto auction already had 200 acres under pavement. Attorney Bedford Cannon then spoke and said he represented the owners of the 15 acres in Bethany Township. He said the Statesville Auto Auction wanted the property for expansion purposes. Cannon cited the number of jobs (28 full-time and 49 part-time) that would be created and the effect this would have on the county’s economy. He also mentioned the taxes paid by the company and how the local motels benefitted by the auction’s clients. Mr. Cannon said he understood the neighbors were concerned about the possibility of increased traffic on Carl Austin Road. He said his clients had executed a deed extinguishing any easement out to Carl Austin Road. Commissioner Fortner asked if there were any accesses to the auto auction from Carl Austin Road. Cannon said there was a cul de sac at the end of the road. He said there was a guard rail and one gate that was bolted closed. Ray Allison said he lived about 400 yards from the Harmon property, and he was in favor of the rezoning. Bill Hayes, also an advocate for the rezoning, said he felt the Harmon family should be allowed to do whatever they wanted with their property. Larry Hedrick, a consultant for the auto auction, and a past owner, gave the history of the company. He said that last year the company grossed $1 billion. He acknowledged, however, that some of this went to the dealers. No one else spoke, and Chairman Tice adjourned the public hearing. MOTION] by Commissioner Fortner to amend the Land Development Plan as it applied to Case No. 0006-5 R-20 to HB (CUD) - Lowell E. Harmon, Ronald D. Harmon, Jacqueline H. & Robert W. Calder Property). VOTING: Ayes - 3; Nays - 2 (Bowles/Stewart). Commissioner Bowles said he was concerned that some of the residents had been told in the past that there would not be any more growth or expansion. Hedrick said he had never told this to the neighbors. MOTION| by Commissioner Fortner to rezone Case No. 0006-5 to HB(CUD). The conditions being: (1) 100’ Natural Vegetated Buffer to remain undisturbed along I-77; (2) 8' high Solid Fence, (or Chain Link Fence with Leyland Cypress trees) built along the boundary to provide visual screening of commercial activity (100% screening to 8' Ht.) and to block light visibility from the residentially zoned property; (3) No construction or commercial vehicles associated with the HB use of the property will be permitted on Cari Austin Road except for emergency vehicles. Commissioner Johnson said that if the auto auction planned to make similar requests in the future, he felt that first, some credibility needed to be established in the neighborhood. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 1 (Stewart). Chairman Tice declared the meeting to be in a public hearing. REQUEST FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE IREDELL COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT PLAN & REZONING REQUEST; KEVIN E. TUCKER, ROSELEEN B. BEAVER, KAREE H. LAWS, & A.A. HOOVER HEIRS’ PROPERTIES, CASE NO. 0006-6 - RA, Residential Agricultural District to GB, General Business District (The properties are located off Dover Road.): Planner Hobbs said the four properties in this request (2.03 acres, 3.30 acres, 2.30 acres, and 35.02 acres) totaled 42.65 acres. The PIN #s for the site are: 4742-94-1466, 4742-94-2361, 4742-93-4908, and 4742-95-1099. The existing land use is residential and the surrounding uses are Interstate 77, the KOA Campground, and residential. Hobbs said the planning staff had requested the applicant to include the adjacent property owners within the petition in order to develop a rezoning request that would be consistent with the Land Use Plan and the Exit 45 Land Use Plan. He said the petition now reflected unified support for zoning that matched the long-range goals for the area. On June 7, 2000, the Planning Board unanimously recommended approval (amending the land development plan and the rezoning request) in a 9-0 vote. No one else spoke, and Chairman Tice adjourned the hearing. MOTION] by Commissioner Johnson to amend the Land Development Plan as it relates to Case No. 0006-6, RA to GB. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. MOTION] by Commissioner Fortner to approve the rezoning request of Case No. 0006-6 from Residential Agricultural to General Business District. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. MOTION] by Commissioner Stewart to approve the following eleven (11) consent agenda items. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. ;; REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A HIGH DENSITY OPTION IN THE WSIV-CA LAKE NORMAN WATERSHED: (This will allow Cotton B. Johnson, LLC, Country Corner West, a high density option in the WSIV-CA Lake Norman Watershed for a boat dealership facility located on River Highway/NC 150. This option will allow the applicant to exceed the standard allowance of 24% built-upon coverage for buildings, parking, sidewalks, etc., yet not exceed 50% built upon coverage. Johnson’s proposal will utilize 43% coverage.) Z REQUEST FOR APPROVAL, RENEWAL, REDUCTION, & RELEASE OF SURETY BONDS, & APPROVAL OF LETTERS OF CREDIT, & CASH BONDS: The following items were approved. s Approval of Surety Bond #B3049201 for The Point, Phase IV Subdivision located off Brawley School Road. The bond amount was $166,579.57. ® Approval of Letter of Credit #95 10398251-00007 for the Grace Meadows Subdivision, located off Shinnville Road. The letter of credit amount was $95,000. ® Renewal of Letter of Credit #99-178 for Kyleswood, Phase III Subdivision located off Buffalo Shoals Road. The renewal was in the amount of $26,861. ® Reduction of Surety Bond #B2883810 for The Point, Phase I-A Subdivision located off Brawley School Road. The reduction will be from $488,784 to $85,228. The developer has completed the necessary work for the reduction. = Reduction of Surety Bond #2883811 for The Point, Phase 1-B Subdivision. The reduction will be from $492,894 to $41,615. The developer has completed the necessary work for the reduction. = Reduction of Surety Bond #2883812 for The Point, Phase 1-C Subdivision off Brawley School Road. The reduction will be $312,953 to $42,045. The developer has completed the necessary work for the reduction. ® Release of a Cash Bond for the Maple Creek Subdivision/Right-of-Way located off US Highway 21N. The bond was in the amount of $28,000 for street improvements that have been competed. @ Release of a Cash Bond for the Forest Glen Subdivision, Phases | & Il located off Clontz Hill Road. The bond was in the amount of $35,512.40 for paving, seeding, and landscaping that have now been completed. ®BRelease of Surety Bond #2873807 for the Wildlife Bay, Phase I, Subdivision located off Wildlife Road. The bond was in the amount of $190,000 to cover the cost of installing a water system that has now been completed. & Release of Surety Bond #2931 374 for the Wildlife Bay, Phase II Subdivision located off Wildlife Road. The bond was in the amount of $50,000 for the installation of a water system that has now been completed. > REQUEST FROM THE MOORESVILLE GRADED SCHOOL DISTRICT TO USE THE FY 2000-01 UNDESIGNATED CAPITAL OUTLAY FUNDING OF $401,740 FOR THE N.F. WOODS ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY & ARTS CENTER PROJECT: The $401,740 in FY 2000-01 undesignated capital outlay funding will be used for the N.F. Woods Advanced Technology & Arts Center. Construction and renovations are estimated to cost $379,674. The balance of $22,066 will be applied towards architectural fees, furniture, and equipment. 4. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENT # 1 (Recognition of the Governor’s Highway Safety Program Multi-County Grant & Appropriation): Federal funding in the amount of $23,850 along with the sheriff department's 25% match of $7,950 will be applied towards two in-car cameras, two time distance SMI, one mobile light plant, one radar trailer, four directional signs, and two Nextel Digital Direct Telephones. 5. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENT #2 (Recognition of the BU.S.T.E.D. grant.): This amendment involves $11 1,599.76 ($83,699.82 will be awarded in the grant and the remaining amount will be derived from drug-seized funds). Twelve additional mobile data units will be purchased. 6. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE JUNE REFUNDS AND RELEASES: Releases for the month of June, 2000 $ 232,814.89 Breakdown of Releases: County $ 207,253.47 Solid Waste Fees 160.50 FE. Alexander Fire #1 3.46 Shepherd’s Fire #2 4,544.97 Mt. Mourne Fire #3 0 All County Fire #4 10,766.17 Statesville 2,468.48 Statesville Downtown 0 Mooresville 4,954.00 Mooresville Downtown 7.79 Mooresville School 2,531.11 Harmony 14 Troutman 124.80 Love Valley 0 ——— Refunds for the month of June, 2000 3,493.4] Breakdown of Refunds: County 1,185.83 All County Fire #4 643.93 Statesville 1,625.50 Mooresville 15.30 Mooresville School 3.83 Harmony 19.02 7, REQUEST FOR ACCEPTANCE OF THE ANNUAL TAX SETTLEMENT (1999) & APPROVAL OF THE 2000-2001 COLLECTION ORDERS FOR THE TAX COLLECTOR following collection orders for the sheriff and tax collector. STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA ( ) COUNTY OF IREDELL ( ) TO: THE SHERIFF OF THE COUNTY OF IREDELL You are hereby authorized, empowered, and commanded to collect the taxes set forth in the tax records filed in ffice of Tax Assessor and in the tax receipts herewith delivered to you, in the amounts and from the taxpayers likewise therein set forth. Such taxes are hereby declared to be a first lien upon all real Property of the respective taxpayers in the County of Iredell, and this order shall be a full and sufficient authority to direct, require and enable you to levy on and sell any real or personal Property of such taxpayers, for and on account thereof. in accordance with law. “es ~ - ~ ~ re r STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA ( ) . ORDER COUNTY OF IREDELL ( ) TO: THE TAX COLLECTOR OF THE COUNTY OF IREDELL 8, REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENT #3 FOR THE SOLID WASTE DEPARTMENT REGARDING A DESIGN CHANGE: This matter pertains to the request to transfer $63,000 from retained earnings for an office addition of 814 Square feet. The extra space will be used for four offices and a hallway at the solid waste facility. 9. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL TO DEDICATE A 50-FOOT STRIP OF PROPERTY ALONG THE WESTERN EDGE OF THE EXISTING SEWER LINE RIGHT-OF-WAY AT THE OLD TRANSFER STATION PROPERTY IN MOORESVILLE: Support Services Director Vernon explained during the briefing that in order for the county to subdivide this property, a plan had to be submitted to the Town of Mooresville’s Subdivision Technical Review Committee. Previously, the board of commissioners agreed to allow the staff to pursue the sale of the Property, Mooresville’s representatives reviewed the site and requested that the county dedicate a 50-foot Strip along the western edge of the existing sewer line right-of-way. 10. REQUEST FOR PERMISSION TO ACCEPT A $134,268 CRIMINAL JUSTICE PARTNERSHIP GRANT FOR CONTINUATION OF THE APPROPRIATE PUNISHMENT OPTION’S DAY REPORTING CENTER: This grant is from the North Carolina Department of Correction/Criminal Justice Partnershi the continuation of the Day Re Options Office. The funding p Program in the amount of $134.268 and will be used for porting Center which is administered by the Appropriate Punishment cycle will extend from July 1, 2000 - June 30, 2001. 11. | REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE JUNE 20, 2000 MINUTES REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OFA CONTRACT BETWEEN THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES AND GOODWILL INDUSTRIES FOR THE “WHEELS TO WORK PROJECT” AND APPROVAL OF THE “BELIEVING IN YOUR CHILD. - BELIEVING IN OUR FUTURE PROJECT”: DSS employee Rick Felts explained the two proposals. (See briefing minutes for additional information.) MOTION} by Commissioner Bowles to allow the Social Services Department to enter in a contract with Goodwill Industries (“Wheels to Wo “Believing in Your Child - - Believing in our Fut Iredell-Statesville School System and Wal-Mart. rk Project”) and permission to participate in the ure Project” on Sunday, July 30, 2000 with the VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES OCCU REGION F AGING ADVISORY COMMI PLANNING BOARD (1 announcement - RRING ON BOARDS & COMMISSIONS TTEE (1 announcement) Statesville/Inside appt.) APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS & COMMISSIONS YOUTH HOME BOARD (1 appt.): No nominations were submitted, and C hairman Tice moved] to postpone this appointment until the August | meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. ADULT CARE HOME COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE (3 appts.): No nominations were submitted, and Chairman Tice moved the August | meeting. to postpone these three appointments until VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. JUVENILE CRIME PREVENTION COUNCIL (1 appt. submitted, and Commissioner Bowles moved to po meeting. ): No nominations were stpone this appointment until the August | VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. BALANCED GROWTH COMMITTEE (18 appointments): Planning Board Members: Iredell County Planning Board members Eric Fields and Marvin Norman have agreed t 0 serve. Mooresville Planning Board member John Robertson will serve. Madeline Bradburn will serve from the Troutman Planning Board. The Statesville Planning Board member that will serve is Sherrill Parks. Farmers (2): Commissioner Bowles nominated William “Bill” B. Harris. N were submitted, and the board agreed to postpone the other farmer r August | meeting. o further nominations epresentative until the