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REGULAR MINUTES
OCTOBER 19, 2004
The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on
Tuesday, October 19, 2004, at 7:00 p.m., in the Iredell County Government Center, 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, Planning Supervisor Ron Smith, Tax
Administrator Bill Doolittle, and Clerk to the Board Jean Moore.
CALL TO ORDER by Chairman Johnson.
INVOCATION by Chairman Johnson.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ADJUSTMENTS OF THE AGENDA: MOTION by Chairman Johnson to
adjust the agenda by the following:
Additions: • Closed Session for G.S. 143-318.11 (a) (5) — Property Acquisition
Deletions: • Closed Session for G.S. 143-318.1 l(a) (4) — Economic Development
• Request from the Sheriff s Department for Permission to Transfer
$48,000 from Seized Funds to Contracted Services
• Request from the Support Services Department for a Discussion
Regarding Water & Sewer Tap Fees for the New Library
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
APPOINTMENT BEFORE THE BOARD
David Crosby, a Member of the Stop Child Abuse Candlelight Vigil
Committee, Re nested Approval of a Resolution Recognizing the Problem of Child
Abuse: MOTION by Chairman Johnson to approve a resolution that focuses on the
problem of child abuse and to encourage the public to attend an upcoming Candlelight
Vigil.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
RESOLUTION
RECOGNIZING THE PROBLEM
OF CHILD ABUSE
WHEREAS, the abuse and neglect of children is a family and societal problem of
local, state, and national significance; and
WHEREAS, it is important to recognize that children are abused at the hands of their
parents and caregivers; and
WHEREAS, children are known to have died in North Carolina during 2003 due to
abuse or neglect that was inflicted upon them by their parents or caregivers; and
WHEREAS, it is important to remember the innocent children who died in North
Carolina during the year 2003.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Iredell County Board of
Commissioners calls upon Iredell County communities to dedicate Thursday,
October 21, 2004, as a day of remembrance for the unknown number of children who have
suffered as a direct result of abuse and neglect and for the innocent children known to have died
due to abuse and neglect in North Carolina during the year of 2003.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Iredell County Board of Commissioners
encourages the public to attend a Candlelight Vigil to be held Thursday, October 21, 2004,
6:00 p.m., at the Presbyterian Church of the Springs located at Highway 21/115 and Moose
Club Road, in Barium Springs, North Carolina to remember these young victims and to focus
on the problem of child abuse.
PRESENTATION OF SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS & AWARDS
Chuck Gallyon, Former Fire Marshal, Awarded Fire Helmet & Badge: In
accordance with G.S. 153A-236, Retiree Chuck Gallyon was awarded the fire helmet
and badge used during his years of county service as the Iredell County Fire Marshal.
Gallyon was accompanied to the meeting by his daughter, Taylor, along with his mother
and stepfather, Hilda and Wakefield Bentley.
PUBLIC HEARING
Chairman Johnson declared the meeting to be in a public hearing.
Consideration of an Addendum to the March 23, 2004 Joint Economic
Development Agreement with ASMO North Carolina, Inc.: Economic Developer
Jeff McKay and Jeff Stutts, with ASMO North Carolina, Inc., attended the meeting to
explain this request. McKay said the company was preparing to make major
investments at its Statesville facility to increase efficiency and competitiveness in the
global market as well as by adding new product lines. He said that on March 23, 2004,
an economic development agreement was signed between the county and company with
ASMO's improvements being listed at $20,000,000 to $40,000,000. McKay said now,
however, the company was estimating its capital investments might increase up to $150
million. He requested that an addendum be added to the earlier agreement reflecting an
increased investment cap of $150,000,000.00.
No one else desired to speak, and Chairman Johnson adjourned the hearing.
MOTION by Commissioner Tice to approve an addendum to the
March 23, 2004 joint economic agreement between the county and ASMO North
Carolina, Inc., for the purpose of extending incentives with an increased investment cap
of $150,000,000.00.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
--------------------------------------CONSENT AGENDA ----------------------------------------
items.
MOTION by Chairman Johnson to approve the following 18 consent agenda
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
1. Request from the Mapping Department for Approval to Accept a 2004
Mobile Government Grant Award from ESRI and Trimble: During the briefing
session, Mapping Director Lee Anne Owens explained that her department had been
awarded a grant for equipment. She said the equipment would be worth approximately
$8,500 and no county funds were needed. Owens said, however, grant recipients had to
(1) become a reference site for ESRI & Trimble (2) agree to be included in press and
marketing releases about the award (3) provide a mobile application code for posting on
the Mobile Government Public Domain Web site, and (3) provide an article on how the
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Iredell County Mapping Department planned to integrate the geographic information
(GIS) and global positioning (GPS) systems together. (The commissioners
congratulated Mrs. Owens on her efforts in achieving the grant, especially since Iredell
County was the only county in the state to be awarded the equipment.)
2. Request for Approval of the Firemen's Relief Fund Trustees: Former Fire
Marshal Chuck Gallyon said during the briefing session that pursuant to G.S. 58-84-46,
a listing showing the firemen's relief fund trustees for each fire department had to be
approved and submitted to the Department of Insurance by October 31. He said each
department had five trustees, and the VFD appointed two members, the board of
commissioners appointed two members, and the Insurance Commission, upon
recommendations from the fire chief for each department, appointed one member.
Gallyon said the following individuals were recommended for appointments.
3. Request for Approval of Budget Amendment #14 to Recognize a Duke Power
Fixed Nuclear Facility Grant: During the 5 p.m. meeting, Emergency Services
Director Jackson said 529,200 had been received from Duke Power for emergency
preparedness efforts associated with the McGuire Nuclear Station. He said the funds
would be used as follows:
Supplies & Adm. Costs
EOC supplies $ 5,200
EOC workstations 12,000
Radiological Monitoring/Detection Supplies 4,000
Flat Screen Monitors (2) for EOC 1,500
EOC Fax Machine 500
$ 23,200
Training
Meals/Hotels 6,000
29 200
Jackson said the original request included $15,000 for the Red Cross agency;
however, this segment was not approved. Jackson said Duke Power did not want to set
a precedent in funding the Red Cross due to the belief that other entities would
anticipate the same.
4. Call for a Public Hearing on November 23, 2004, at 7:00 P.M., Regarding
the FY 2006 Community Transportation Program Application: Transportation
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North Carolina
Rural Fire District
Report of Fire Conditions
Local Firemen's Relief Fund
Department
#3
#4
B&F/Troutman
Joe E. Clodfelter
R.J. Wilson Jr.
Central
Nelson Cook
Jim Reavis
Cool Springs
Ken Secrest
Wade T. Campbell
Ebenezer
Wayne Smith
Harry Frye
Harmony
Matt Baldwin
Timothy Frye
Lake Norman
Howard Neel
Lamont Thompson
Monticello
Wayne Mayberry
Mary Summers
Mt. Mourne
Chris Goodrum
Gary Craven
Shepherds
Kelly Robinson
Donald W. McClain
South Iredell
Brian Weatherman
Craig Arrowood
Trinity
Stanley Dyson Sr.
Paul May
Union Grove
Arthur Grant
Avery Wooten
Wayside
Richard Oldfield
Kenneth Hall
West Iredell
John Byers
Tommy McNeely
Note: The fire departments designate the #1 and #2 positions, and the insurance
commissioner designates the #5 positions.
3. Request for Approval of Budget Amendment #14 to Recognize a Duke Power
Fixed Nuclear Facility Grant: During the 5 p.m. meeting, Emergency Services
Director Jackson said 529,200 had been received from Duke Power for emergency
preparedness efforts associated with the McGuire Nuclear Station. He said the funds
would be used as follows:
Supplies & Adm. Costs
EOC supplies $ 5,200
EOC workstations 12,000
Radiological Monitoring/Detection Supplies 4,000
Flat Screen Monitors (2) for EOC 1,500
EOC Fax Machine 500
$ 23,200
Training
Meals/Hotels 6,000
29 200
Jackson said the original request included $15,000 for the Red Cross agency;
however, this segment was not approved. Jackson said Duke Power did not want to set
a precedent in funding the Red Cross due to the belief that other entities would
anticipate the same.
4. Call for a Public Hearing on November 23, 2004, at 7:00 P.M., Regarding
the FY 2006 Community Transportation Program Application: Transportation
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Director Garrison said it was time to apply for new vehicles and equipment from the
state. He requested that a public hearing be called for November 23 when he would
elaborate more on the vehicles (two lift vans, four expansion vehicles) and the
equipment (radios/logos/replacement computers), that he would be requesting for the
upcoming year.
5. Request for Approval of the September 2004 Refunds and Releases: As were
requested by the Tax Administrator during the 5 p.m. meeting, the following refunds
and releases were approved.
2004 TAX RELEASES & REFUNDS
Releases
Refunds
County
$ 80,932.93
$ 1,215.10
Solid Waste Fees
615.00
60.26
East Alexander Co. Fire # 1
3.84
0
Fire # 2
454.81
0
-Shepherd's
Mount Mourne Fire # 3
306.38
0
All County Fire # 4
3,237.98
110.49
Statesville City
7,859.30
158.85
Statesville Downtown
5.49
0
Mooresville Town
40,252.20
462.21
Mooresville Downtown
0
0
Mooresville School
5,878.08
123.99
Love Valley
0
0
Harmony
22.50
0
Troutman
6.34
0
Total
$ 139,574.85
$2,130.90
A complete list, of the individual tax releases and refunds, is hereby incorporated
into the minutes by reference.
6. Request from the Sheriffs Department for Approval of Budget Amendment
#15 to Recognize Funds Received from Federal Equity Sharing and to Appropriate
for the Completion of the Jail Video Arraignment and Visitation Project (Funds of
$65,405 Already Budgeted): Chief Deputy Rick Dowdle requested approval of this
$35,000 budget amendment during the briefing session for the video and visitation
project at the satellite jail and Hall of Justice.
7. Request from the Sheriff's Department for Approval of Budget Amendment
#16 in the Amount of $12,840 from Seized Funds for the Purchase of a new Canine
for the K-9 Unit: At the 5 p.m. meeting, Chief Deputy Dowdle said a new canine was
needed to replace an animal retired from service. He requested that $12,840 be
transferred from seized funds to depreciable assets for the purchase.
8. Request from the Sheriff's Department for Approval of Budget Amendment
#17 to Recognize a 2004-2005 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant in the Amount
of $12,932 & to Provide a Match of $1,437 Derived from Federal Equity Sharing
Funds for the Purpose of Purchasing Updated Fingerprinting Equipment: Chief
Dowdle requested approval of this budget amendment during the briefing session for
the fingerprinting equipment.
9. Request for Approval of Library Furniture Bids: Purchasing Agent Dean Lail
and Library Director Steve Messick described the following bids at the briefing session.
Lail said the staff s recommendation was to award the bid to Blanton & Moore in the
amount of $158,142 with the finishing deduct.
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Iredell County Library Furniture (Cherry)
Sealed Bid Opening — October 12, 2004
Company
Manufacturer
Prop.
Signed
Cert of
Famil.
Non -Coll
Statement
Exceptions
Noted
Sample
(Y/N)
Total
Bid
Alfred Williams
Lombard
Y
Y
Y
N
N
$69,664.00
Alfred Williams
Buckstaff
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
62,899.00
Blanton & Moore
Blanton & Moore
Y
Y
Y
N
N
62,317.00
Blanton &
Moore
Blanton & Moore
Y
Y
Additional
For Alt.
Discount
Finish
$ (4,175.00)
58,142.00
Gregory Grier
Lombard
Y
Y
Y
N
Y
70,165.39
Interior Systems
Lombard
Russwood
Y
Y
Y
N
Y
N
64,578.00
Interior Systems
Lombard
Y
Y
Y
N
Y
66,545.00
Interior Systems
Community
/Russwood
Y
Y
Y
N
N
59,138.00
Note: The board agreed to award the bid to Blanton & Moore at $58,142.
10. Request for Approval of Hazardous Material Truck Bids for the Mooresville
Fire Department: At the briefing session, Purchasing Agent Dean Lail advised that
Homeland Security funds had been awarded to the county for a Hazardous Material
Truck. Lail said the vehicle would be titled and housed at the Mooresville Fire
Department; however, the unit would be available to other emergency response
departments in the county. Along with the availability of the vehicle, personnel from
the Mooresville Fire Department will assist when needed. Mr. Lail, along with
Assistant Emergency Management Coordinator Mauro Messina, and Mooresville Fire
Chief Wes Green recommended for the truck bid to be awarded to Stevens (Crimson)
Fire in the amount of $192,803.
Hazardous Material Truck
Sealed Bid Opening — October 4, 2004
Company
Proposal
Reference
5% Bid
Non -Coll.
Add
Add
Exceptions
Total
Completion
Signed
List
Bond
Statement
1
2
Noted
Bid
Period
Y/N
Pierce
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
$205,083
240 days
Manufacturing
Elite Power
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
196,918
240 days
Specialized
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
214,076
300 days
Veh/I lackne
Stevens Fire
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
192,803
180-220
days
Note: The bid was awarded to Stevens (Crimson) Fire at $192,803.
11. Request from the Health Department for Approval to Increase the Work
Hours for Two Nursing Positions & for Approval of Budget Amendment #18 for a
TANF Budgetary Revision Pertaining to the Out -of -Wedlock Birth Prevention
Program: Health Director Donna Campbell, at the briefing session, requested that
lapsed salaries be used to increase the hours of one .8 FTE nurse to full-time, and one .8
FTE nurse to .9 FTE. She said increased services were needed, and this was dictating
the need for additional staff time. Campbell said $9,900 would be used to cover the
costs through the end of this fiscal year.
In addition, Campbell requested approval of a $4,946 budget amendment in
conjunction with an increase in the TANF Out -of -Wedlock Birth Prevention Program.
She said the money had to be used for Work First Family Assistance clients, and the
health department was proposing to purchase Depo Provera contraceptive injections.
12. Request from the Health Department for Approval of Budget Amendment
#19 for the Purpose of Accepting a $49,730 Grant for a Second Multi -Disciplinary
Team Nurse: (This request was approved. See briefing minutes for a detailed
explanation of this item.)
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13. Request from the Health Department for Approval of Budget Amendment
#20 for a Bioterrorism Grant Budget Revision: At the 5 p.m. meeting, Health
Director Campbell said that for FY 2004-05, her department budgeted $42,670 in
bioterroism grant funds; however, the state recently sent notification that $74,595 would
be appropriated. She said that in 2003-04, the department used the same type of funds
to purchase a generator. Campbell said the generator was currently being constructed,
but it would take $35,565 to install it at the Turnersburg Road site. Mrs. Campbell
requested that the extra bioterrorism funds of $31,925 be used towards the generator's
installation. (Note: Previously, the county manager approved a request to transfer bioterroism
funds in the amount of $3,639 towards the installation. With the $3,639.00 and the $31,925.00,
there should be enough to install the generator.)
14. Request from the Social Services Department for Approval of Budget
Amendment #21 for the Purpose of Accepting State Child Welfare Funds for the
Establishment of an Additional Social Worker III Position for the Child Protective
Services Unit: Social Services Director Don Wall explained during the briefing that
State Child Welfare Funds were available to establish an additional Social Worker III
position for the Child Protective Services (CPS) section. He said no county funds were
needed to establish the position, and the state would financially support it in the future.
Wall said the additional CPS worker would help in obtaining a staff ratio of 1:10 for
Investigative/Family Assessments and Case Planning/Case Management Cases. He said
the Social Services Board approved the creation of the position on October 12, 2004.
15. Request from the Register of Deeds Pursuant to G.S. 153A-102 (1) for
Permission to Increase the Hours of Employment (Part-time to Full-time) for a
Relative: (This request was approved. See briefing minutes for a detailed explanation.)
16. Request from the Crossroads Behavioral Healthcare Board of Directors for
Permission to Appoint Iredell County's Representatives to the Consumer & Family
Advisory Committee: During the briefing session, Crossroads Executive Director
David Swann requested permission for his agency's board of directors to appoint the
members of the Consumer & Family Advisory Committee (CFAC). He mentioned that
in the past, the board of commissioners for each of the three counties comprising
Crossroads appointed the members. Mr. Swann said the CFAC was basically a
subcommittee of the Crossroads Board, and this was the primary reason behind the
request.
17. Request for the Appointment of Stephanie Whitlock as the Acting Clerk to
the Board for the Meeting to be held on Tuesday, November 9, 2004: Clerk to the
Board Jean Moore will be on vacation during the week of November 7-13, 2004.
Mrs. Whitlock takes minutes as a part of her duties in the county planning department,
and she has agreed to cover the November 9 meeting.
18. Request for Approval of the October 5 & 11, 2004 Minutes
OF CONSENT AGENDA --------------------------------
Request for Approval of Budget Amendment #22 for the Final FY 2003-04
Payment to the Lake Norman Marine Commission: County Manager Mashburn
said that in the FY 2003-04 budget, the last quarterly payment for the marine
commission was not paid due to internal changes at the agency. He said earlier this
year, it was unclear how the commission would proceed administratively, since it had
terminated its relationship with the Centralina Council of Governments. Mashburn
said that due to this reason, the county had refrained from sending the last payment. He
said the funds were not carried forward to the new budget, and now the commission was
asking for payment. He said it was the staff's recommendation that $2,735 be taken
from contingency for the payment.
MOTION by Chairman Johnson for the staff to take $2,735 from contingency
for the final 2003-04 payment to the Lake Norman Marine Commission.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
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ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES OCCURRING ON BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
Adult Care Community Advisory Committee (I announcement)
APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
Adult Care Community Advisory Committee (3 appointments): No
nominations were submitted, and Commissioner Madison made a motio to postpone
the appointment until the November 9 meeting.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
Iredell County Board of Adjustment (1 appointment): Commissioner Williams
nominated A.K. Loyd.
OTIO by Commissioner Tice to close the nominations and appoint Loyd by
acclamation.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
Animal Grievance Committee (I appointment): No nominations were
submitted, and Chairman Johnson made a motion to postpone this appointment until the
November 9 meeting.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
Nursing Home Advisory Committee (1 appointment): No nominations were
submitted, and Commissioner Norman made a �motiR to postpone this appointment until
the November 9 meeting.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
Historic Properties Commission (2 appointments): MOTION by Commissioner
Madison to reappoint Robert Woody and Keith Holland.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
Future Forward Economic Alliance (2 appointments): MOTION by
Commissioner Norman to postpone these appointments until the November 9 meeting.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
Personnel Advisory Committee (2 appointments): Commissioner Madison
nominated Mark Brady and Bill Spangler for reappointments.
MOTION by Commissioner Tice to close the nominations and appoint Brady
and Spangler by acclamation.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
Hazardous Waste & Low Level Radioactive Waste Management Board
(l appointment): No nominations were submitted, and Commissioner Williams
made a bAA to postpone the appointment until the November 9 meeting.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
Local Emergency Planning Committee (1 appointment): Commissioner
Norman nominated Norma Robertson.
MOTION by Commissioner Madison to close the nominations and appoint
Robertson by acclamation.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Fund Balance for the Iredell-Statesville School System: Chairman
Johnson said that earlier in the year, when the commissioners were meeting with the
Iredell-Statesville Board of Education, there was a discrepancy in the school system's
fund balance. He said the Iredell-Statesville School Superintendent had stated one
amount, and the financial records shown at that time indicated another. Johnson said
the amount was approximately $457,000.
Blumenstein said the $457,000 was the difference between what the
June 30, 2003 audit showed and what was reported by Superintendent Holliday at a
February 2004 meeting.
MOTION by Chairman Johnson to request that the county manager write a
letter to the superintendent to see if some reconciliation of the discrepancy had occurred
and for the manager to report his findings to the commissioners.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
COUNTY MANAGER'S REPORT: County Manager Mashburn said a
written activity report for August and September had been distributed. He said reports
had not been provided by the animal control department; however, these would be
presented in the future.
CLOSED SESSIONS: MOTION by Chairman Johnson at 7:29 p.m., to enter
into closed session pursuant to Property Acquisition - G.S. 143-318.11 (a) (5),
Attorney -Client - G.S. 143-318.11 (a) (3), and Personnel - G.S. 143-318.11 (a) (6).
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
(RETURN TO OPEN SESSION AT 7:50 P.M.)
AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE 57 ACRES IN NORTH IREDELL
FOR A NEW PARK: MOTION by Commissioner Williams to authorize the County
Manager to purchase approximately 57 acres from Mr. & Mrs. Rick Williams and for the
property to be used as a new park.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
TEMPORARY APPOINTMENT OF MARVIN NORMAN TO THE
ANIMAL GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE: MOTION by Chairman Johnson to
temporarily appoint Marvin Norman to the Animal Grievance Committee.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
(Note: This action was necessitated by an animal grievance hearing occurring in the South Wing
Conference Room (Tuesday, October 19, 2004 at 7:30 p.m.). The parties involved in the case
had driven from Mooresville for the hearing. Only one member of the grievance committee was
present and due to being a newly -appointed member, the individual desired assistance in the
disposition of the case. For this reason, Commissioner Norman was temporarily appointed.)
CONTINUATION OF THE MEETING TO NOVEMBER 8, 2004:
MOTION by Chairman Johnson to continue the October 19 meeting to Monday,
November 8, 2004 at 5:00 p.m., for the purpose of holding a joint meeting with the
Statesville City Council in the city council chambers for the purpose of discussing the
Urban Service Area (USA) project.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
Approval:
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Clerk to the Board