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REGULAR MINUTES
JUNE 15, 2004
The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on
Tuesday, June 15, 2004, at 7:00 p.m., in the Iredell County Government Center
(Commissioners' Meeting Room), 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC.
Present were:
Chairman Steve D. Johnson
Vice Chairman Godfrey Williams
Doug Madison
Marvin Norman
Sara Haire Tice
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 Johnson.
INVOCATION by Commissioner Williams.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
ADJUSTMENTS OF THE AGENDA: MOTION by Chairman Johnson to
adjust the agenda by the following actions.
Additions to Agenda:
• Request for the Approval of Year -End -Budget Amendments as follows:
1. Budget Amendment #43 for the Appropriation of Commissary Sales
Funds in the Amount of $13,259 to Commissary Supplies
2. Budget Amendment #44 for the Transfer of $660 from insurance/bonds
(commissioners' budget) to cover overtime for clerk to the board
3. Budget Amendment #45 for the Transfer of $5,720 from Contingency to
the Human Resources Department to Cover Unanticipated Costs for
the Advertising of Job Openings
• Request for Approval of a Declaration of Unincorporated Business Document Related to
the County's Central Depository - First Citizens
• Request for Approval of the FY 2004-2005 Health Department Fee Schedule
• Request for a Call for a Public Hearing on Tuesday, July 13, 2004 Regarding a Direct
Placement Loan for the Iredell Rescue Squad and Permission for the Finance Director to
Proceed with an Application to the Local Government Commission
• Closed Sessions Pursuant to G.S. 143-318.11 (a) 5 — Property Acquisition and
G.S. 143-318.11 (a) 3 — Attorney/Client
Deletion:
• Update from the Social Services Director Regarding the Work First Program for
FY 03-04 (see briefing minutes)
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
APPOINTMENTS BEFORE THE BOARD
Stephen Issak, a member of the North Carolina Chapter 2, ROLLING
THUNDER, Inc., Board of Directors, Requests the Adoption of a Proclamation to
Recognize September 17, 2004 as Prisoners Of War or Missing in Action
(POW/MIA) Recognition Day and Permission for the POW/MIA flag to be flown
at the Iredell County Government Center: Mr. Issak said ROLLING THUNDER
was not a motorcycle club or a Veteran's Association. He said it was a nonprofit
organization composed of men and women across the United States whose primary
focus was to keep the issue of this nation's prisoners of war and missing in action at the
forefront of national concerns. Issak said the organization was dedicated to informing
and educating the public, particularly the youth, about the reasons for, and the status of,
our POW/MIAs.
MOTION by Commissioner Williams to approve the POW/MIA Recognition
Day Resolution as presented.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
POW/MIA RECOGNITION DAY
September 17, 2004
WHEREAS, since the end of World War I more than 200,000 Americans
have been listed as Prisoners of War or Missing in Action; and
WHEREAS, today, over 90,000 Americans are still listed as missing or
unaccounted for; and
WHEREAS, men and women continue to serve our country with great Honor,
Pride, and Gallantry, of whom, all gave some and some gave all; and
WHEREAS, while defending American Ideals, prisoners of war have suffered
treatment no person should ever have to endure; and
WHEREAS, we, as a Nation, have pledged to never give up our efforts for a
full accounting of those left behind from all past conflicts.
NOW, THEREFORE, we, the Commissioners of Iredell County, North
Carolina do hereby proclaim September 17, 2004, as POW/MIA Recognition Day in
recognition of those Americans who became prisoners of war, and those
who remain missing in action, and encourage all citizens of Iredell County
to attend the observance of this event at the Vietnam War Memorial in
Thomasville, North Carolina on Saturday, September 18, 2004 in tribute to
all of our fellow country men and women who have sacrificed so much for
our freedom.
Representative(s) from the Town of Mooresville Request the Release of
Zoning Jurisdiction on a Section of Property Situated in the Mount Mourne Area:
Mooresville Assistant Town Manager Erskine Smith said the zoning jurisdiction release
request was a policy recommendation out of the South Iredell Small Area plan recently
adopted by the Iredell commissioners.
Chairman Johnson said he understood the release would involve areas 1,2, and
3, and that in Area 4, the county would make an effort to resemble the town's
development restrictions as closely as possible.
Smith said this was the plan -- that as utilities were extended, the town would
come back to the Iredell commissioners for release and further development would take
place.
Johnson said he also understood the Town would be willing to work with the
county's staff in this regard.
Smith said yes.
Commissioner Madison asked about the effective date for the release.
Smith said he had talked to Lynn Niblock (Iredell County Code Enforcement &
Planning Director) and they had agreed that July 15 would be an appropriate date due to
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one rezoning case situated in the area that was scheduled on the county's July 13, 2004
agenda.
OTION by Commissioner Madison to release the zoning as presented with
an effective date of July 15, 2004.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
Note: Commissioner Madison also clarified that if anyone wanted a zoning change next week,
the applicant could apply to Mooresville to begin the process.
Smith said this was correct; however, the Town could not make it official until the actual
jurisdiction was established by the Town.
Representatives from the Town of Mooresville Request Financial
Participation in the Environmental Review and Preliminary Engineering Work for
the North Corridor Commuter Rail Project: Mooresville Mayor Al Jones said that
on May 3, 2004, the town commissioners agreed to ask the county to participate in the
environmental review and preliminary engineering for the North Corridor Commuter
Rail project. Jones said Phase 1 of the project would cost $6.7 million and a 10% match
($677,500) was needed. He said Charlotte & Mecklenburg County had agreed to pay
73% of the $677,500, or $494,500, and that Iredell County & Mooresville were being
asked for the remaining 27% or $183,000. Jones requested that Iredell County pay one
half of the $183,000, or $91,500.00. He said the $91,500 could be spread out over the
next three fiscal years at $30,500 annually.
Commissioner Norman said he understood the county was being asked to help
pay for the study.
Jones said this was correct. He said the study would encompass all
environmental aspects, the station, the rights of way, and so forth. Jones added that the
30 miles involved in the project had 116 rail crossings.
Commissioner Tice said it was her understanding that Mooresville was in
agreement to "front" the money and the county could repay it over the next three years.
Commissioner Madison asked if the funds were included in the current year's
budget or the one for FY 2004-05.
County Manager Mashburn said no.
Tice said this was one reason why Mooresville had agreed to "front" the money,
and the county could reimburse the Town over a few years.
MOTION by Commissioner Norman to approve the request as presented with a
stipulation that the Town of Mooresville agrees to "front" the money and allow the
county to repay it over the next three years.
Chairman Johnson said the county staff had prepared a 2004-2005 budget that
could be supported with a 43.5¢ tax rate. He said the county had revenue streams for
the items it was legally obligated to supply, and if the funds were diverted from these
obligations, then problems would occur. Johnson added that he recently read an article
that predicted the state budget would still be in difficulty next year.
Commissioner Madison voiced concerns about paying for the "hard assets." He
said a transportation district or authority to pay for the rail project needed to be studied.
Commissioner Williams agreed that a funding source was needed. He said it
also needed to be identified before any money was expended.
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Johnson agreed. He said the only revenue stream available now to pay for the
rail project was the property tax and the general fund.
Tice said she agreed with Mr. Madison that a commuter rail district or authority
should be established to pay for the expenses.
Madison said the county could probably be reimbursed for the environmental
study portion, if an authority could be established and the flow of funds were started
next year.
Williams asked if the county could create a transportation authority.
Mashburn and Attorney Pope said they were not sure.
Williams said it was his understanding that authorization to establish a
transportation authority would first have to be approved through the state legislature.
VOTING: Ayes — 3; Nays — 2 (Johnson & Williams).
(Mayor Jones said he would have Mooresville's attorney work with Attorney
Pope to draft an agreement.)
Donald Duncan, Troutman Town Manager, Presents a Letter of Intent
Regarding a Branch Library in Troutman, NC: Town Manager Duncan introduced
the following individuals who attended the meeting on behalf of the library project:
-Mayor Pro -Tem Charles Recktenwald and his wife
-President of the Friends of the Troutman Public Library Mrs. Myitis Green and her husband
-Charles Campbell and his wife
-Board of Aldermen Member Gene Holleman and his wife, Robin, another member of the
Friends of the Troutman Public Library
Mr. Duncan said the board of aldermen had been requested to establish a branch
library in Troutman, and the appointment before the Iredell commissioners needed to be
recognized as official notice of the aldermen's intention to proceed with the
construction of such a facility.
County Manager Mashburn said the county's library policy stipulated that if a
municipality desired a branch library, the governmental unit needed to declare its
intentions at least one year prior to the year that operational funding would be
requested. Mashburn said the Troutman Town Board was adhering to the policy, and
the first step had been accomplished. He said that in 2005-06, the county would begin
operating the new Troutman branch library.
--------------------------------------------CONSENT AGENDA -----------------------------------
OTION by Chairman Johnson to approve the following nine (9) consent
agenda items.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
1. Request from the Tax Administrator for Approval of the May 2004
Refunds & Releases: During the briefing session, Tax Administrator Bill Doolittle
requested approval of the following releases and refunds.
MAY 2004 TAX RELEASES & REFUNDS
Releases
Refunds
County 16,064.33
$ 1,905.57
Solid Waste Fees 0
0
East Alexander Co. Fire #1 2.50
0
Shepherd's Fire # 2 20.44
0
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Mount Mourne Fire # 3
52.99
0
All County Fire # 4
931.92
33,502.12
Statesville City
1,021.88
0
Statesville Downtown
0
0
Mooresville Town
5,398.58
1,197.51
Mooresville Downtown
0
49.12
Mooresville School
5,398.58
357.41
Love Valley
0
0
Harmony
.92
0
Troutman
65.11
0
Total
$28,957.25
$ 37,011.73
A complete list, of the individual
into the minutes by reference.
tax releases and refunds, is hereby incorporated
2. Request from the Tax Collector for the Appointment of the Deputy Tax
Collectors: At the briefing session, Tax Collector Bill Furches requested that
Ann Gray Starnes and Linda L. Morrow be appointed deputy tax collectors with terms
extending through June 30, 2005.
3. Request from the Transportation Director for Approval of a Transit Vehicle
Advertising Agreement: Transportation Director Ben Garrison explained at the briefing
session that many transit agencies were allowing advertisements to be placed on vehicles
to generate revenue. He said the HighetKracker Company specialized in selling ads for
vehicular billboards and permission was requested to enter into an agreement with the
company. Garrison said HighetKracker would sell the ads, and the county would receive
a percentage of the profits as follows: I" year @ 40%, 2°d year at 50%, and the 3`d year
at 70%. He said that if all of the ads were sold, and all 15 ICATS vehicles were used,
approximately $28,000 could be generated the first year for the county (30 ads/both sides
of the vehicles). Mr. Garrison said the county would have the final say-so on what type
of ads could be placed on the vehicles.
Note: Permission was granted to enter into the agreement, and the county staff will work with
Mr. Garrison in creating a policy to be followed when considering ads -- what will and will not
be allowable.
4. Request from the Centralina Council of Governments/Regional Initiatives
Program for Approval of a Sustainable Environment for Quality of Life (SEQL)
Resolution: The following resolution was approved.
A RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR
SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT FOR QUALITY OF LIFE (SEQL)
WHEREAS, the Iredell County Board of Commissioners is keenly aware of the
importance of natural resource protection and enhancement within its community; and
WHEREAS, the degradation of natural resources, including air and water pollution and
the rampant consumption of open space does not recognize political boundaries; and
WHEREAS, intergovernmental cooperation, on a regional basis, is essential to any
effort to protect and preserve the natural environment; and
WHEREAS, the protection and preservation of natural resources within Iredell County
and the greater region are essential to the general health, safety and welfare of community and
regional residents; and
WHEREAS, improper management of natural resources is contrary to the ideals of a
healthy, economically vital and aesthetically pleasing community and region.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Iredell County Board of
Commissioners through its comprehensive and all other planning efforts, will seek to implement
sound environmental planning principles in a manner that furthers the efforts of SEQL to the
benefit of Iredell County and regional citizens.
5. Request for Approval of the May 27, 2004 & June 1, 2004 Minutes
6. Request for Approval of Year -End -Budget Amendments as follows:
a. Budget Amendment #43 for the Appropriation of Commissary Sales
Funds in the Amount of $13,259 to Commissary Supplies (Supplies sold
in the jail commissary are paid for by sales to the inmates. An amendment
is required to pay for supplies already ordered by the staff and expected to
be received this fiscal year.)
b. Budget Amendment #44 for the Transfer of $660 from insurance/bonds
(commissioners' budget) to cover overtime for clerk to the board
(Overtime for the clerk to the board has exceeded the amount budgeted, and
funds are available in another line item (insurance/bonds) to cover the
needed amount.)
c. Budget Amendment #45 for the Transfer of $5,720 from Contingency to
the Human Resources Department to Cover Unanticipated Costs for
the Advertising of Job Openings (These costs are driven by the number of
job openings and the number of times positions have to be advertised
before being filled.
7. Request for the Approval of a Declaration of Unincorporated Business
Document Related to the County's Central Depository - First Citizens: (The
county's central depository needs an updated Declaration of Unincorporated Business
form. The form will require the chairman and vice -chairman's signature.)
8. Request for Approval of the FY 2004-2005 Fee Schedule for the Health
Department: Health Director Rabe informed the commissioners at the briefing that the
board of health members approved the revised fees at their June 10 meeting. He said
new fees would be in alignment with Medicaid reimbursement rates. They are as
follows:
Preventive Health
Fee Code
03-04 Fee
Proposed 04-05
Visits
Fee
New Patient
Age under 1 year
99381
90.00
99.00
Age 1-4 years
99382
94.00
106.00
Age 5-11 years
99383
154.00
115.00
Age 12-17
99384
169.00
125.00
Established Patient
Age 5-11 years
99393
126.00
95.00
Age 12-17 years
99394
146.00
105.00
New Patient Evaluation
Minimal
99201
66.00
70.00
Established Patient
Evaluation
99211
35.00
38.00
Minimal
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Laboratory Fees
Wet Prep
87210
18.00
20.00
Cholesterol
82465
18.00
20.00
Gram Stains
87205
19.00
21.00
Darkfield
87164
44.00
49.00
Fee
99000
13.00
14.00
-Handling
Office Procedures
Ultrasound
76815
170.00
188.00
Cephalic version/Extemal
59412
510.00
550.00
IUD Insertion
58300
212.00
86.00
PARA GARD T380
(IUD)
J7300
(NEW FEE)
344.00
IUD Removal
58301
97.00
95.00
IUD Supply
99070
Discontinued
Diaphragm Fitting
57170
92.00
117.00
Audiometry
92551
22.00
23.00
Conditioning Play
Audiometry
92582
25.00
26.00
Ear Irrigation
69210
62.00
67.00
Immunizations/In'ections
Administer Single Vaccine
90471
7.00
8.00
Adult Meningitis
90733
68.00
73.00
Adult Hepatitis A
90632
55.00
58.00
Influenza Vaccine 6-35 mos
90657
10.00
12.00
stock
90713
26.00
27.00
-Polio-private
Note: This action will continue the current fee schedule with the above changes.
9. Request for a Call for a Public Hearing on Tuesday, July 13, 2004 Regarding
a Direct Placement Loan for the Iredell Rescue Squad and Permission for the
Finance Director to Proceed with an Application to the Local Government
Commission: During the agenda briefing, Finance Director Blumenstein said
previously there was a recommendation to include the rescue squad's $720,000 loan
refinancing with the new social services building project. She said now, however, it
had been determined that it would be more advantageous to pursue the refinancing
separately, and this was because the bids for the social services building would not be
ready until September. Blumenstein said the first step in the refinancing would be to
schedule the project on the Local Government Commission's calendar and to call for a
public hearing at the board's next meeting (July 13).
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Request for Approval of the 2004-2005 Budget Ordinance and a Request
for Approval of a Capital Project Ordinance for the Tax Administration & Land
Records Facility: Finance Director Blumenstein said the general fund budget
presented by the county manager on May 18, 2004, totaled $114,382,235.00, but since
that time, the commissioners had met and made changes. She said that on the revenue
side, $1,867,935 that had been included from the solid waste fund was removed from
the 04-05 budget, as well as one-time expenditures equaling the same amount.
Blumenstein said this amount was added as an FY 2003-04 budget amendment. She
said another deduction was for $6,000.00, and this was due to an error in the Veterans
Department budget. Additionally, Blumenstein presented an updated ad valorem
valuation estimate that increased taxes by $188,440.00, and of this amount, $34,750
was restricted for school capital. (This amount was included in the expenditures.) She
said a homeland security grant for $353,555 was included in next year's budget as
revenue/expenditure of the same amount. She said increases were made to the four
rescue squads as follows: Iredell Rescue & $23,360; North Iredell Rescue @ $9,750;
Mooresville Rescue @ $12,125; and Troutman @ $7,310. Blumenstein said the Iredell
Soil and Water Conservation District was increased by $23,790 to pay for employee
expenses (one -half -cost -share program). Blumenstein said the general fund balance
was decreased by $83,355 leaving a total general fund balance of $112,972,940. She
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said the fund balance was estimated to be $11,938,416 or 10.57% of the general fund
budget for next year. Lastly, Blumenstein said the total budget increase was 2.86%
over the prior fiscal year.
MOTION by Commissioner Madison to approve the budget ordinance for FY
2004-05 as updated by the finance director and the Capital Project Ordinance for the
Tax Administration & Land Records Facility.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
BUDGET ORDINANCE
2004-2005
IREDELL COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
Be it ordained by the Board of Commissioners of Iredell County, North
Carolina:
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, 2004, and ending June 30, 2005, in accordance with the chart of
accounts heretofore established for this County:
County Commissioners
$ 128,130
Administration
273,800
Human Resources
314,541
Elections
375,092
Finance
592,565
Tax Admin & Land Records
2,496,201
Information Systems Management
614,335
Register of Deeds
1,045,129
Facility Services
1,161,222
Meeting Street Service Center
48,430
Iredell County Gov Center -South
515,595
Vehicle Service Center
227,095
Courts
659,303
Legal
76,000
Economic Development
1,438,500
General Governmental
674,725
Special Appropriations
1,505,820
Sheriffs Department
8,263,363
CJPP
121,930
Jail
4,788,904
Animal Control
688,175
Emergency Communications
931,535
Emergency Medical Service
3,457,175
Fire Marshal
388,860
Office of Emergency Management
254,080
Homeland Security
353,555
Planning & Enforcement
2,314,275
Cooperative Extension Service
357,519
Health Department
5,994,833
Human Services Building
333,930
Crossroads Behavioral Healthcare
450,994
Social Services Administration
22,393,842
Veterans Service
101,110
Library
2,586,595
Recreation & Parks
949,023
School Funding
45,549,358
Debt Service
547,401
Total Expenditures -General Fund $112,972,940
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Section 2. It is estimated that the following revenues will be available in the
General Fund for Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2004
and ending June 30, 2005.
Taxes:
7'/z¢ Ad Valorem Tax
Ad Valorem -Current
$56,533,470
Ad Valorem -Delinquent
1,591,200
Tax Penalties & Interest
421,270
Local Option 1 -Cent Sales Tax
11,673,350
1983 Local Option ''/2¢ Sales Tax
4,803,240
1986 Local Option 1/20 Sales Tax
4,733,350
2002 Local Option '/20 Sales Tax
4,781,775
Interest on Investments
600,000
ABC 5¢ Bottle Tax
28,000
Cable TV Tax
410,500
Tax Collection Fees
386,100
Court Facility Fees
400,000
Register of Deeds Fees
2,691,110
Planning & Enforcement Fees
3,548,250
Health Department Revenues
3,078,009
Social Services Revenues
11,429,923
Other Financing Sources
1,308,895
Other Revenues
4,524,363
Appropriated Fund Balance
30,135
Total Revenue -General Fund
$112,972,940
Section 3. There is hereby levied a tax rate of $ .435 per One Hundred Dollars
Valuation of property listed for taxes as of January 1, 2004. Total property valuation
for ad valorem tax purposes for the 2004-2005 fiscal year is estimated to be
$13,495,550,000. The tax collection rate for fiscal year 2004-2005 is estimated to be
96.30%.
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 2004-2005 General Fund Revenues are hereby designated to support the County's
2004-2005 appropriation to Crossroads Behavioral Healthcare designated for alcoholic
rehabilitation programs.
Section 6. Capital Outlay funds are appropriated to the two school units as
follows:
Mooresville
Iredell-Statesville Graded School
Schools District Total
Restricted Sales Taxes
$ 3,498,847
$ 782,135
$ 4,280,982
7'/z¢ Ad Valorem Tax
8,248,826
1,498,324
9,747,150
Interest on Financing
25,416
54,823
80,239
Totals
$11,773,089
$2,335,282
$14,108,37.1
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
(5) Acquisition of school buses
(6) Acquisition of activity buses
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Approved Capital Expenditures for the two school units are as follows:
Iredell-Statesville Schools
Debt Service on G.O. Bonds
$ 1,553,985
Debt Service on 2000 COPs
3,397,094
Debt Service on 2001 Installment Loan
471,132
Debt Service on 2002 Refunding Bond
1,164,193
Interest on 2003 COPS
1,872,588
Roofing
251,000
Annual Renovations
655,900
Fencing
115,747
Paving
117,500
Boiler/HVAC
340,000
Waste Water
210,000
Mobile Unit Set-up
165,000
Electric -Electronics
79,500
Furniture/Equipment/Technology
720,450
Buses
520,000
Child Nutrition & Maintenance Vehicles
139,000
Total— Iredell- Statesville Schools $11,773,089
Mooresville Graded School District
Debt Service on G. O. Bonds
$ 356,965
Debt Service on 2000 COPS
571,706
Interest on 2003 COPS
942,235
Design Phase for MMS addition
39,376
Mooresville High Improvements
100,000
NF Woods Classroom renovations
25,000
Mooresville Middle School Roof
Replacement
75,000
Mooresville Intermediate School
Cafeteria Improvements
25,000
Parkview Renovations
50,000
South Elementary Renovations
65,000
System Renovation
25,000
Mobile Unit Set-up
40,000
ADA Compliance
20,000
Total -Mooresville Graded Schools $2,335,282
Deviation of more than 10% from approved Capital Expenditures will
require prior approval from the Iredell County Board of Commissioners.
Section 7. Appropriations are made to Mitchell Community College in
the 2004-2005 budget as follows:
Current Expense
$1,723,637
Capital Outlay
546,940
Interest on COPS
28,325
Principal on COPS
80,000
Total — Mitchell College $2.378,902
Section 8. In order to carry out their duties, copies of this Budget
Ordinance shall be furnished to the County Commissioners, the Finance Officer,
and the Clerk to the Board.
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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 $10,000 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.
(e) The Budget Officer may expend up to $100,000 for emergency
needs when the chairman has declared a state of emergency.
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 Yz)
percent of all taxes collected for the taxing districts will be payable to Iredell
County for the collection services.
Section 12. The 2004-2005 tax rates for the fire districts are levied as
follows:
Shepherds 5.00 cents per $100 of valuation
Mt. Mourne 3.00 cents per $100 of valuation
East Alexander 5.00 cents per $100 of valuation
County -wide 5.00 cents per $100 of valuation
The estimated collection rate for the four fire districts is as follows:
County -wide 95.51 %; East Alexander 92.42%; Mt. Mourne 98.03%; Shepherds
95.62%.
Fiscal year 2004-2005 property valuations within the fire tax districts for
ad valorem tax purposes are estimated as follows:
Shepherds $ 918,989,000
Mt. Mourne 835,538,000
East Alexander 91,759,000
County -wide 6,325,300,000
Section 13. The following amounts are to be appropriated for the four
fire districts for fiscal year beginning July 1, 2004 and ending June 30, 2005.
Shepherds $ 454,670
Mt. Mourne 250,375
East Alexander 44,800
County -wide 3,367,948
It is estimated the following revenues will be available for the four fire
tax districts for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2004 and ending June 30, 2005.
Sheuherds Fire Tax District
Current Ad Valorem Taxes
$439,370
Delinquent Ad Valorem Taxes
12,000
Tax Penalties & Interest
2,300
Investment Earnings
1,000
Total Revenue $454 670
Mt. Mourne Fire Tax District
Current Ad Valorem Taxes
$245,725
Delinquent Ad Valorem Taxes
3,375
Tax Penalties & Interest
775
Investment Earnings
500
Total Revenue $250.375
Fast Alexander Fire Tax District
Current Ad Valorem Taxes
$42,400
Delinquent Ad Valorem Taxes
2,000
Tax Penalties & Interest
400
Total Revenue $44.800
County -wide Fire Tax District
Current Ad Valorem Taxes
$3,020,650
Delinquent Ad Valorem Taxes
100,000
Tax Penalties & Interest
20,000
Investment Earnings
3,000
Appropriated Fund Balance
224,298
Total Revenue $3.367,948
Section 14. The Board of Commissioners hereby agrees 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. The 911 Emergency Telephone System Fund was
established as a self-supporting special revenue fund on July 1, 1991. Revenues
are provided to the fund from fees added to monthly telephone bills. The 2004-
2005 fee is established at $ .43 per telephone line. It is estimated the following
revenues will be available for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2004 and ending
June 30, 2005.
911 Telephone Availability $370,000
911 Wireless Funds 198,490
Investment Earnings 7,000
Appropriated Fund Balance 271,335
Total Revenue $846,825
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Section 16. The following amount is to be appropriated in the 911
Emergency Telephone System Fund for the operation and maintenance of the
911 System for the fiscal year 2004-2005.
911 Operations $846,825
Section 17. The Transportation Special Revenue Fund is established as
of July 1, 2004 to account for the grants and other special revenue received for
the operation of Iredell County Transportation Service and Iredell Community
Transportation. It is estimated that the following revenues will be available for
the fiscal year 2004-2005:
Rural Operating Assistance
Program Grants
$188,193
Transportation Fees
624,000
Rural General Public
Passenger Fares
20,000
NCDOT Community
Transportation Grant
547,890
Sale of Vehicles
12,000
Investment Earnings
2,000
Other Financing Sources
37,815
Total Revenue $1 431.898
Section 18. The following amounts are to be appropriated for the fiscal
year 2004-2005 in the Transportation Special Revenue Fund for the operation of
the Iredell County Transportation Service and Iredell Community
Transportation.
Iredell Co. Area
Transportation Service $844,525
Iredell Community
Transportation & Admin 587,373
Total Expenditures $1.431,898
Section 19. 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 the following revenues will be available for the fund
during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2004 and ending June 30, 2005.
Reimbursement from DSS
financing proceeds $434,300
Appropriated Fund Balance 365,700
Total $800.000
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Appropriations of the fund for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2004 and
ending June 30, 2005 are:
Tax Administration & Land
Records Facility $800,000
Section 20. The Parks Reserve Special Revenue Fund is established to
accumulate funds for the purchase and development of land, construction of
parks, and purchase of equipment. Funds will be provided 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.
It is estimated the following revenues will be available for the fund
during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2004 and ending June 30, 2005.
Investment Earnings $9,700
Appropriations of the fund for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2004 and
ending June 30, 2005 are:
Capital Reserve $9 700
Section 21. 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 2004-2005.
Commercial
Per ton
$ 33.00
Wood Waste & Brush
Per ton
22.00
Construction & Demolition
Perron
22.00
Shingles
Per ton
33.00
Non -friable Asbestos
Per ton
33.00
Friable Asbestos
Perron
110.00
Commercial Transport Fee (if
taken to Mooresville Facility)
Per ton
5.00
*Household Waste Disposal
Per household
Fee
26.00
*Household Waste Disposal
Per household
Fee (with elderly exemption)
13.00
*Household Fee covers all waste delivered by the homeowner except
shingles and tires.
Household waste disposal fees will be added on all 2004 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, 2004
through June 30, 2005.
Tipping Fees $3,440,335
Special Assessments 1,495,990
Recycling Sales 139,930
White Goods Metal
Sales 11,800
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Tire Disposal
$ 10,000
Reimbursement & Fees
130,375
White Goods
3,042,900
Reimbursement
46,000
Town of Mooresville
252,210
Investment Earnings
55,500
Tire Disposal Grants
70,000
Other Revenues
73,100
Appropriation of White
Goods Inventory Tax
Retained Earnings
96,900
Total Revenue $5 812.140
Section 22. The following amounts are hereby appropriated in the Solid Waste
Disposal Fund.
Administration &
Operation $4,342,545
Debt Service 785,195
Capital Outlay 684,400
Total Expenditures $5,812,140
This Ordinance being duly passed and adopted this 15th day of June 2004.
2004-2005
HEALTH CARE BENEFITS
FUND 066
Section 1. It is estimated the following revenues will be available in the
Health Care Benefits Fund for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2004 and ending
June 30, 2005.
Interest on Investments
$ 10,000
Contribution from
268,665
Employer
3,042,900
Contribution from
Employees
571,380
Non-employee Charges
42,900
Appropriated Fund
Balance
212,555
Total Revenue $3.879.735
Section 2. It is estimated the following expenditures will be made in the
Health Care Benefits Fund for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2004 and ending
June 30, 2005.
Health Insurance Claims
Paid
$3,320,100
Claims Administration
268,665
Stop Loss Insurance
182,675
Employee Life
Insurance
77,700
Wellness Incentives
16,025
Other Health Benefit
Costs
14,570
Total Expenditures $3 879 735
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2004-2005
WORKERS COMPENSATION SELF INSURANCE
FUND 068
Section 1. It is estimated the following revenues will be available in the
Workers Compensation Self Insurance Fund for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2004
and ending June 30, 2005.
Interest on Investments $ 7,425
Contribution from
Employer 650,000
Total Revenue $657,425
Section 2. It is estimated the following expenditures will be made in the Health
Care Benefits Fund for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2004 and ending June 30, 2005.
Workers Compensation
Claims $ 564,920
Claims Administration 18,350
Stop Loss Insurance 74,155
Total Expenditures $ 657.425
Iredell County, North Carolina
Capital Project Ordinance
Tax Administration & Land Records Facility
Be it Ordained by the Board of County Commissioners of Iredell County, North Carolina:
Section 1.
Section 2.
Section 3.
Section 4.
Section 5.
Funds for this Capital Project Fund will be provided from the following source:
Operating Transfers from the Capital Reserve Fund
$ 800,000
The following costs to renovate the 'old" Library on Water Street for the use as a
public facility for Tax Administration and Land Records shall be paid by this fund:
General Constriction
This Capital Project Fund shall continue until the project is complete.
Payments from this Capital Project Fund shall be authorized by the
County Manager or his designee.
$ 800,000
S 800,000
Any funds remaining at the completion of the renovations shall be returned
To the Capital Reserve Fund.
This Project Ordinance is effective July 1, 2004.
Request for the Approval of an "Assignment Consent Form" Pertaining to
the Iredell County Landfill Gas, LLC Agreement: During the briefing session,
County Manager Mashburn requested approval for the county to allow the assignment
of the Iredell Landfill Gas, LLC agreement.
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Commissioner Madison said the staff was asking permission for the landfill gas
agreement to be assigned; however, he had concerns about not knowing the identity of
the other party. He asked Attorney Pope if this was a valid concern.
Pope said he felt the county was entitled to know the name(s) of the individual
or company. He said the agreement language, from a legal standpoint was suitable;
however, the document did not disclose the assignee.
OTION by Commissioner Madison to postpone approval of the agreement
until the next meeting or when the staff could supply more information on the
document.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES OCCURRING ON BOARDS &
COMMISSIONS
Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee (1 announcement)
APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
Farmland Preservation Board (3 appointments): Commissioner Tice
nominated Jim Dobson, Bill Harris, and Jerry Turner.
MOTION by Chairman Johnson to close the nominations and appoint Dobson,
Harris, and Turner by acclamation.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
Fire Tax District Board 0 appointment): Commissioner Williams nominated
Carrol Goodman.
MOTION by Commissioner Madison to close the nominations and appoint
Goodman by acclamation.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (7 appointments): Commissioner
Norman nominated Don Earnhardt, Vicki Dame, Leigh Byers, and Kevin Denny.
MOTION by Commissioner Madison to (1) close the nominations and appoint
Earnhardt, Dame, Byers, and Denny by acclamation and (2) to postpone the remaining
three appointments until the July 13 meeting.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
Mitchell Communitv ColleEe Board of Trustees (1 appointment):
Commissioner Norman nominated Joe Troutman.
MOTION by Commissioner Madison to close the nominations and appoint
Troutman by acclamation.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
Social Services Board (I appointment): Commissioner Tice nominated
Susan Goode.
MOTION by Chairman Johnson to close the nominations and appoint Goode by
acclamation.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays - 0
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Nursing Home Advisory Committee (1 appointment): Commissioner Tice
nominated Gail Shook.
OTION by Chairman Johnson to close the nominations and appoint Shook by
acclamation.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
Statesville Board of Adjustment (ETJ) (2 appointments): Commissioner
Madison nominated David Aman and Larry Rosenfeld.
MOTION by Chairman Johnson to appoint Aman and Rosenfeld by
acclamation.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
Statesville Airport Commission (1 appointment): Commissioner Norman
nominated Stephen D. Johnson.
MOTION by Commissioner Madison to close the nominations and appoint
Johnson by acclamation.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee (2 appointments): No
nominations were submitted.
OTION by Commissioner Madison to postpone the appointments until the
July 13 meeting.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Update from the Statesville Airport Commission: Chairman Johnson said
previously there had been concerns that the Bethlehem Road might have to be permanently
closed. He said the preliminary work on the Instrument Landing System had demonstrated
that a temporary closure (approximately six months) would only be needed. Johnson said
the Federal Aviation Administration still needed to review the work, but at this point, it
appeared the closure would be for a temporary period of time.
NEW BUSINESS
Update from the Lake Norman Marine Commission: Commissioner Tice
said she attended the June 14 marine commission meeting. She said safety was a top
concern, especially in regards to rafting. Tice said the commission was in the process
of issuing a rafting safety ordinance. She said rafting would be defined as anchoring,
mooring, tying, fastening, linking or joining of any combination of four or more vessels
in close proximity to one another. She said the ordinance would not permit rafting
unless it was conducted at least 200 yards from the main inhabited shoreline (islands are
exempt). Mrs. Tice said the marine commission had asked if the county attorney would
review the ordinance.
Chairman Johnson said the commissioners had received numerous phone calls
about safety and nuisance issues at the lake, and he also requested that Attorney Pope
review the ordinance.
Comments from Chairman Johnson regarding the FY 2004-05 Iredell
County Budget: Chairman Johnson said recently the newspapers had included articles
that quoted individuals who were critical of the county manager and his mathematical
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reliability pertaining to next year's budget. Johnson then made the following comments
on behalf of the entire board.
"Mr. Joel Mashburn has the complete confidence of the board of commissioners.
I do not think that questioning publicly someone's truthfulness does much to facilitate
legitimate public debate. Mr. Mashburn and I disagree sometimes, and I find that I
question his judgment as other members of the board obviously do, because he's told us
on more than one occasion that he thinks the tax rate should be higher than what it is.
We have never had any reason to question his integrity or his character, and I think it's
very unfortunate that some in public debate have chosen to do so. I think he's a man of
integrity; because although he occasionally disagrees with the policy of this board, that
when it's established (policy), he faithfully executes it without exception. For that, in
my estimation, he is an honorable man unworthy of such criticism. I am not a
contentious person by nature, but in the public, I will no longer tolerate that. 1 don't
think honestly that Mr. Mashburn gets all of the credit for the tax rate being as low as it
is. Although sometimes he expresses his dissatisfaction with the amount of money he
gets, he knows how much money he's got, and he makes things happen with what he's
got without any undue whining or crying. He just goes out and does his job. I think
he's to be respected for that. Also, I think that he will agree that no county manager is
any better than his finance director, and in the ten years that I've been here, I have never
had any reason to question the financial infonnation that Mrs. Blumenstein has given
this board. I have never had any reason to question her personal integrity, or
truthfulness, and I want to say publicly, that these two fine people have the unqualified
support of this board, and I think they will continue to have it.
"In public discourse of late, I've heard firsthand that some board members, and
this board as a whole, has been accused of doing some business behind closed doors.
Again, ladies and gentlemen, I've been here ten years and that's never happened. There
are times when we have to meet behind closed doors because of property acquisition,
because of personnel issues, or attorney-client privileges, as we will tonight, but that is
not to hide any information. It is simply to protect the interests of the citizens of this
county and the folks who pay the bills. There was some discussion a few years ago
about, `Does character really matter in public life?' Well, sometimes when you have to
meet behind closed doors, character does matter. These four people with whom I've
had the privilege to serve with over the last two years, and indeed everyone, that I've
ever served with in my ten years on this board has never done anything behind closed
doors to be ashamed about or apologize for. So not only do I endorse Mr. Mashburn
and Mrs. Blumenstein, I want to vouch for the credibility of my fellow commissioners.
Regardless of the outcome of the political contest over the next few years, it has been an
honor to serve with all of you."
Commissioner Madison said a recent Record & Landmark article indicated that
the board of commissioners had taken action to delay consultation with the school board
until after the election. He asked if any commissioners had made the remarks. Madison
said he had not heard of any board members making such comments, and he wondered
where the newspapers were obtaining their information. Mr. Madison said that if
anyone wanted to talk, he was available in the morning.
Commissioner Tice assured Mr. Madison that she had not made the comments.
Chairman Johnson said he had never communicated any such idea.
Commissioner Norman complimented the county manager and finance director
and asked them to continue the good work they were providing.
Commissioner Tice agreed with Norman and said Mr. Mashburn and Mrs.
Blumenstein had the commissioners' respect and confidence.
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COUNTY MANAGER'S REPORT
County Manager Mashburn said a written activity report had been distributed.
He thanked the commissioners for their remarks. Mashburn also thanked
Mrs. Blumenstein and her staff for their assistance during the budget season.
CLOSED SESSION: MOTION by Chairman Johnson at 8:10 p.m., to enter
into closed session for the purpose of discussing matters relating to G.S. 143-318.11(a)
(6) — Personnel, G.S. 143-318.11(a) (3) — Attorney/Client, and G.S. 143-318.11 (5) —
Property Acquisition.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
RETURN TO OPEN SESSION AT 9:10 P.M.
CONCURRENCE WITH THE BOARD OF HEALTH IN THE
APPOINTMENT OF A NEW HEALTH DIRECTOR: OTION by Commissioner
Tice to concur with the board of health in the appointment of Donna Campbell as the
new health director effective July 1, 2004.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION FROM THE IREDELL-
STATESVILLE SCHOOL SYSTEM: OTION by Chainuan Johnson to request
the following information from the Iredell-Statesville Schools.
1. All minutes from the Facilities Task Force Committee meetings. The material
should include the original recommendation of the task force and all
communication between the staff and school board related to the Facilities
Task Force Committee.
2. A listing of all capital expenditure line items for the schools since 1992.
3. All minutes from the ad hoc committee that developed the final Facilities Task
Force recommendation. The material should include all communication
between the staff and school board related to the Facilities Task Force
Committee.
4. A copy of the contract for the financial advisor used in the formulation of the
Facilities Task Force's funding plan. Also, the associated costs along with
copies of all communication (memos, letters, staff notes, e-mails or other
records) associated with the funding proposal.
5. A listing indicating the total cost of the Baldridge Program. This information
should include:
a. Copies of all contracts, memos, and e-mails associated with the Baldrige
Program and its implementation.
b. A listing of the "lead teacher(s)" associated with the Baldrige Program.
c. A description of the Baldrige Program and its methods.
d. A listing that indicates the personal cost to the teachers for the Baldrige
Program.
6. All minutes from the meetings held with the school principals pertaining to the
Facilities Task Force's funding proposal. This information should also include
all correspondence (memos, letters, staff notes, e-mails or other records).
7. Alll correspondence associated with the Facilities Task Force's funding proposal
sent to the various PTOs and to the parents.
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8. A breakdown of the expenses associated with the Public Information Officer's
position/department. Also, copies of all correspondence (memos, letters, staff
notes, e-mails or other records) originating out of the Public Information
Officer's (PIO) office pertaining to the Facilities Task Force's funding proposal.
This material should include the information that has been sent to the PIO and
from the PIO.
9. A line item budget of all funds (federal, state, county, private, etc.) appropriated
to the Iredell-Statesville School System for the past five (5) years.
10. A breakdown of the total compensation package for the superintendent (Dr.
Terry Holliday). This information should include all compensation (federal,
state, county, etc.). In addition, this material should include the amounts or
costs for car allowances, travel, and copies of cell phone bills since employment.
11. Copies of all correspondence (memos, letters, staff notes, e-mails or other
records) sent to the board of education pertaining to the Facilities Task Force's
funding plan or recommendations.
12. Copies of all correspondence (memos, letters, staff notes, e-mails or other
records) sent from the board of education, or any of its members, to the school
staff pertaining to the Facilities Task Force's funding plan or recommendations.
13. Copies of all written records, to or from, any member of the Iredell-Statesville
Schools' staff and/or any member of the board of education and any written
communications between members of the administrative staff or the board of
education, including but not limited to any minutes, correspondence, staff notes,
e-mails or other records, regarding revenue projections for the 2005 fiscal year.
14. Copies of all written records, to or from, any member of the school staff and/or
any member of the board of education and any written communications between
members of the school staff or the board of education, including but not limited
to any minutes, correspondence, staff notes, e-mails, or other records, regarding
county appropriations to the public schools for the 2005 fiscal year.
15. Copies of all written records, to or from, any member of the school staff and/or
any member of the board of education and any written communications between
members of the school staff or the board of education, staff notes, e-mails or
other records, regarding parameters for the development of the 2004-2005
budget.
16. Copies of all written records, to or from, any member of the school staff and/or
any member of the board of education and any written communications between
members of the school staff, or the board of education, including but not limited
to any minutes, correspondence, staff notes, e-mails or other records, regarding
the Iredell-Statesville Schools Facilities Task Force Plan that was presented at
the February 13, 2004 meeting of the board of county commissioners.
17. A copy of the schedule of General Fund Expenditures/Changes by Expenditure
type contained in the school system's budget for the past five (5) fiscal years.
18. The following information regarding the Facilities Task Force:
a. The dates of all meetings.
b. The names of the attendees at the meetings.
c. The topics that were discussed at the meetings.
d. The information, or what was learned, at each meeting.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
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DIRECTIVE TO COUNTY MANAGER REGARDING THE FY 04-05
BUDGET AND THE IREDELL-STATESVILLE SCHOOLS: MOTION by
Chairman Johnson to instruct the county manager to telephone the Iredell-Statesville
School Superintendent and to let him (superintendent) know the school system's
requested information was being assembled and to authorize the county manager to
release his rebuttal pertaining to the FY 04-05 budget to the newspapers.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
ADJOURNMENT: MOTION by Chairman Johnson to adjourn the meeting at
9:15 p.m. (NEXT REGULAR MEETING: Tuesday, July 13, 2004, 5:00 p.m. and
7:00 p.m., in the Iredell County Government Center, 200 South Center Street,
Statesville, NC.)
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
Approved:
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Clerk to the Board