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REGULAR MINUTES
APRIL 19, 2005
The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on
Tuesday, April 19, 2005, at 7:00 p.m., in the Iredell County Government Center
(Commissioners' Meeting Room), 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC.
Present were:
Chairman Sara Haire Tice
Vice Chairman Godfrey Williams
Steve D. Johnson
Marvin Norman
Ken Robertson
Staff present: County Manager Joel Mashburn, County Attorney Bill Pope,
Finance Director Susan Blumenstein, Planning & Code Enforcement Director Lynn
Niblock, Planning Supervisor Steve Warren, and Clerk to the Board Jean Moore.
CALL TO ORDER by Chairman Tice.
INVOCATION by Commissioner Johnson.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
ADJUSTMENTS OF THE AGENDA: MOTION by Chairman Tice to adjust
the agenda by the following actions:
Deletion: *Request for a Determination Pertaining to the Board's Meeting Schedule for
the Month of July 2005
Addition: • Closed Session for Attorney -Client — G.S. 143-318 11 (a) (3)
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
PRESENTATION OF SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS & AWARDS:
Chairman Tice advised that April was National Volunteer Appreciation Month, and it
was her pleasure to present plaques to several individuals who had served ten or more
years on a county board of committee. She then presented plaques to the following
individuals:
Mr. Bill Benfield for his many years of service on the Recreation Advisory
Board.
Mr. L.W. Lambert for his many years of service on the Board of Equalization
and Review.
Mrs. Teresa Turner for her many years of service on the Jury Commission.
(Dr. Ron Milam and Mr. Dan Schmidt were also recognized; however, they
were unable to attend the meeting.)
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Presentation from Dennis Clary Regarding an Independence Day Parade
on Saturday, July 2, 2005, in Troutman, NC: Mr. Clary said the Town of Troutman
and the Marine Corps League of Iredell County (Detachment #1097) were planning a
parade for II a.m. on Saturday, July 2, 2005, in Troutman. He said the purpose of the
parade would be to celebrate the nation's birth and to honor service men and women.
Clary said a countywide citizen's committee was making the arrangements for the event
that would include military units, veterans' units, corporate floats, school bands,
JROTC units, and others. He said C 130s would fly over at the beginning of the parade
and Apache helicopters would fly over the area at the conclusion. Clary said the parade
would have 100 entries, making it the largest ever in the county.
Chairman Tice thanked Mr. Clary and the committee members for their work in
such a worthy endeavor.
Commissioner Johnson said Sheriff Redmond and Emergency Services Director
Jackson planned on assisting with the event; however, he understood the committee
needed one-time funds to promote the parade.
OTION by Commissioner Johnson to approve Budget Amendment #42A for
$7,500 to assist in the Independence Day Parade and for the funds to be derived from
contingency.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
Note: Prior to the meeting, Mr. Clary distributed a letter to the commissioners outlining
the parade expenses as follows:
Advertising -newspaper, radio, flyers
$4,500
Sgnsr Ban vers`
1,000
Rags(2000)
1,000
Refreshments, water, etc. (special guests & staff)
400
Miscellaneous
600
$7,500
For each end of Troutman
The letter also indicated the parade was being planned
as an annual event; however, future
funding would be from donations.
PowerPoint Presentation from the Rescue Squads: Bill Sherrill, with the
Iredell County Rescue Squad, spoke on behalf of the four squads in the county and
requested a change in the funding formula. Sherrill said the squads were 99.9% all
volunteer, but three out of the four departments had one paid person during the
daytime. Sherrill said currently, the four squads (Iredell, Mooresville, North Iredell
and Troutman) were operating on $408,800 with the funding formula being based on
the average budget of a volunteer fire department and multiplied by three. He said
next, the amount was divided amongst the four squads, based upon 50% on call
volume and 50% on territory served. Sherrill said, traditionally, the amount had
increased every three years, or it coincided with the county's revaluation. He
requested a new formula as follows:
• Increase funding to all squads by multiplying average fire department budget by four
instead of three.
• Amount of increase will be $157,969.
• Timeframe: % this year, '/2 the following year, and start the yearly increase the next
year.
Sherrill said the four squads had 174 members who provided emergency rescue
services with 8 rescue crash trucks, 9 ambulances, 8 boats, and 3 specialty rescue
trailers. He said the eight crash trucks all had at least one set of the "Jaws of Life"
extrication tools and these, individually, cost about $75,000.
Chairman Tice said she understood that in the 05-06 budget, the squads were
asking for one-half of the $157,969 in addition to the regular funding.
Sherrill said this was correct, and to add the other one-half in the budget year
following 05-06.
Commissioner Robertson asked if the squads were able to recruit new members.
Sherrill said new members werejoining the squads, and there was even ajunior
squad (15 to 18 year-olds).
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Commissioner Johnson said the board members would discuss the request with
the staff.
Chairman Tice thanked Mr. Sherrill, and the other squad members attending the
meeting, for their emergency services.
Presentation from the Rev. Doug Thornburg Regarding a "Local
Emergency Safety and Security Program" (LESS): Rev. Thornburg said he was at
the meeting on behalf of all the emergency service agencies. Thornburg said he was
willing to devote his time, at no cost, to help support the agencies, and this included
paying higher taxes, if necessary, to achieve better response times.
Thornburg said the LESS plan was developed to lower emergency response
times, and to lessen the loss of life, limb and property. He said LESS moved safety
equipment to each emergency site in the county including the hospitals and airport.
Thornburg said the system would require teamwork from all emergency providers, and
the personnel would train together and recruit together. Rev. Thornburg said LESS
was established to provide a three minute, or less, response time to any point in the
county.
Rev. Thornburg asked for a separate meeting with the board members to show
how the program would work. Thornburg said he wanted to be remembered as a
concerned citizen, and he was not requesting any money.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Chairman Tice declared the meeting to be in a public hearing.
Consideration of the FY 2005-2006 Rural Operating Assistance Program
(ROAP) with the North Carolina Department of Transportation: Transportation
Director Ben Garrison said the ROAP application would include a monetary request for
funds in the following programs:
Elderly & Disabled Transportation - $ 70,031
Work First $ 13,124
Rural General Public $ 86,833
$169,988
Garrison said passenger fares would be used as the local match for the state
funding.
No one else desired to speak, and Chairman Tice closed the hearing.
MOTION by Commissioner Johnson to approve the FY 05-06 ROAP
application as presented.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
A copy of the certified statement for the application is as follows:
RURAL OPERATING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
WHEREAS, Article 26 of Chapter 136 of the North Carolina General Statutes and the Governor of
North Carolina have designated the North Carolina Department of Transportation as the agency
responsible for administering all federal and/or state programs related to public transportation and grants
the department authority to do all things required in applicable federal and/or state legislation to properly
administer the public transportation programs within the State of North Carolina; and
WHEREAS, G.S. 136-44.27 established the Elderly and Disabled Transportation Assistance
Program; and
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WHEREAS, funds will be used for transportation related expenditures as specified in the FY 2005-
2006 Rural Operating Assistance Program (ROAP) application; and
WHEREAS, information regarding the use of the funds will be provided at such time and in such a
manner as the department may require; and
WHEREAS, ROAP funds will be used to provide eligible services during the period July 1, 2005
through June 30, 2006; and
WHERAS, any interest earned on ROAP funds will be expended for eligible program uses as
specified in the ROAP application; and
WHEREAS, the County will include ROAP funds received and expended in its annual
independent audit on the schedule of federal and state financial assistance. Funds passed through to other
agencies will be identified as such.
This is certify that the undersigned is duly elected, qualified and acting chairperson of the Board of
County Commissioners of the County of IREDELL, North Carolina, and that the following statements are
true and accurate.
Elderly and Disabled Transportation Assistance Program
The funds received from G.S. 136-44.27 will be used to provide additional
transportation services for the elderly and disabled, exceeding the quantity of trips
provided prior to receipt of the funds.
2. The funds will not be used to supplant or replace existing federal, state or local funds
designated to provide elderly and disabled transportation services in the county.
3. The funds received will be used in a manner consistent with the local Transportation
Development Plan (TDP) or Community Transportation Services Plan (CTSP) and
application approved by the North Carolina Department of Transportation and the
board of Commissioners.
Work First Transitional/Employment Transportation Assistance Program
1. The purpose of these transportation funds is to support transitional transportation needs
of Work First participants after eligibility for cash assistance has concluded and/or
other specified general public employment transportation needs. The funds may be
transferred to the Elderly and Disabled Transportation Assistance Program or the Rural
General Public Program if not needed for Work First Transportation.
2. The funds are limited to use by the designated local cntity(s) specified in the ROAP
application, or any revisions or amendments thereto.
Rural General Public Program
L The funds will be used in a manner consistent with Rural General Public
Transportation Project Description.
2. The funds will be used to provide non -human service trips.
Chairman Tice declared the meeting to be in a public hearing.
Consideration of the Closing Out of the Administrative Portion ($10,000) of a
Scattered Site Housing Grant: Finance Director Blumenstein said that in 2002, a
$10,000 grant from the Housing & Urban Development Office was sent through the
North Carolina Department of Commerce for the administrative work involved in the
$390,000 Scattered Site Housing Grant received in 2003. She said the administrative
work had been finished, and a public hearing was necessary before the closing
documentation could be submitted to the state.
No one else desired to speak, and Chairman Tice adjourned the hearing.
MOTION by Commissioner Williams to allow the finance director to submit the
necessary documentation to close-out the $10,000 portion of the Scattered Site Housing
Grant.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
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ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
Request for a Discussion/Approval of the Transportation Improvement Program
(TIP): Planning Supervisor Warren said the 2005 TIP being presented was consistent with
past proposals. He said that until a project was fully funded, there was a need to retain it on
the list rather than replacing it with another priority. Mr. Warren said the state department of
transportation would hold a TIP public meeting on Wednesday, May 18, 2005, from 2 — 4
p.m., in Cornelius, NC. He then summarized the TIP proposal as follows:
PROJECT DESCRIPTION & CURRENT STATUS
Prioritv One
I -40/I-77 Interchange Improvements; includes nearby road improvements; in
particular, 1-40 and US 21 interchange improvements.
Work will lead to a reconfigured interchange design from a "cloverleaf' to a
compressed "diamond" with `flyover" lanes. The project is currently under
environmental study, and the construction let date is mid 2007 to early 2008.
Funding: Partial, estimated cost $88 million.
Priority Two
Brawley School Road (SRI 100) widening and intersection improvements; new
interchange at I-77; from Chuckwood Road to U.S. Highway 21.
Work will lead to widening of'Brawley School Road to accommodate additional
lanes and anew interchange with I-77. ROW acquisition is to begin in February 2006;
contract to begin construction 2008.
Funding: Partial, estimated cost $46 million.
Priority Three
I-77/Cornelius Road interchange; includes a connector road to Mazeppa Road.
This unfunded proposal involves construction of an interchange at 1-77 and
Cornelius Road (SR 1302) along with a new road to connect with Cornelius Road with
Mazeppa Road (SR 2395). The resultant project will enable a direct route to the
interstate from industrial parks on Mazeppa Road and also many of the nearby
residential subdivisions. This project should alleviate some of the traffic congestion on
nearby Highways 21, 115 and 150.
Funding: none
Priority Four
U.S. Highway 21/N.C. Highway 115 widening from Troutman to Barium Springs.
This unfunded proposal will involve road widening from Byers Road continuing
through the heart of Troutman and the Barium Springs area to Moose Club Road. The
majority of the existing route is currently served by an existing sidewalk system,
therefore, the replacements and expansion of the sidewalk system needs to be a part of
this request.
Funding: none
Prioritv Five
N.C. Highway 150 (River Highway) widening from the county line to I-77.
This is an unfunded project, but it has received some benefits from the N.C.
Moving Ahead Fund administered by the NCDOT District Office. Portions of N.C. 150
are being widened and resurfaced between Waddell Road and Highway 150 east to
Water Oak Road and Highway 150.
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Funding: Funding for a feasibility study for improvements and widening at
Highway 150 from Lineolnton to I--77 has been a TIP recommendation in past years'
submittals; this is still important albeit the partial improvements due to Moving Ahead
funds.
REGIONAL
1. Interstate 40 and Interstate 77 cloverleaf interchange reconfiguration including
improvements to the I-40 — US Highway 21 interchange (Priority I)
2. Widening at NC Highway 150 (River Highway) between county line and I-77
(Priority V)
LOCAL
3. Brawley School Road widening, intersection improvements between
Chuckwood Road and US Highway 21 (Charlotte Highway). (Priority II)
4. Interstate 77/Cornelius Road interchange and widening of Cornelius Road with
extension to Mazeppa Road (Priority III)
5. U.S. Highway 21/NC Highway 115 improvements (Priority IV)
Commissioner Robertson asked the likelihood of the first two priorities being
completed on time.
Warren suggested for the commissioners to contact Judge Collier, a member of
the State DOT board along with Mike Holder, the Highway 12 Division Engineer, to
stress the importance of the improvements and to encourage that the projects not be
delayed.
Robertson asked about the Brawley School Road project. He said one piece of
information indicated the costs would increase from $46 million to $82.5 million if
delays occurred.
Warren offered to obtain more cost information on the Brawley School Road
project.
MOTTO by Commissioner Norman to approve the TIP as presented and to
authorize Mr. Warren to submit the listing to the state officials.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
Canac Kitchens News Release: Chairman Tice shared a news release
indicating that Canac Kitchens, a division of Kohler, Inc., had officially declared its
intent to create over 400 new jobs in the county. Tice said that over the next three
years, the company's capital investment could reach $20 million. She said Canac was a
wholly owned subsidiary of Kohler Inc., of Kohler, Wisconsin, the largest supplier of
frameless cabinets in North America.
MOTTO by Commissioner Johnson to approve the following 21 consent
agenda items.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
1. Request for Approval of a Zoning and Subdivision Release to the Town of
Mooresville for 57 acres owned by Sylvia & Billy Lemmond and Otho & Merlin
Davis: During the briefing, Planning Supervisor Warren said this request met the
criteria for a release of zoning/subdivision jurisdiction. He said the Town of
Mooresville agreed to provide water and sewer on February 2, 2005 and annexation was
intended for July of 2006. Warren described the property as being on Faith Road
(PIN#s 4655-48-1288 and 4655-38-2150) south of Mooresville. He said the South
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Iredell Small Area Plan designated the property as being best suited for residential
purposes, and it was the intention of the developers to add the property to a proposed
subdivision. Warren said the developers would develop the property in a manner
consistent with the Mt. Mourne/South Iredell Plan being created by the Town of
Mooresville.
2. Request for Approval of the March 2005 Releases and Refunds: County
Manager Mashburn said at the 5 p.m. meeting that Tax Administrator Bill Doolittle had
recommended approval of the following releases and refunds.
March 2005 TAX RELEASES & REFUNDS
Releases
Refunds
County
$16,873.64
$2,790.26
Solid Waste Fees
247.00
128.00
East Alexander Co. Fire # 1
2.35
0
Fire # 2
83.48
0
-Shepherd's
Mount Mourne Fire # 3
61.32
1.15
All County Fire # 4
969.75
490.78
Statesville City
1,063.06
1,639.49
Statesville Downtown
24.82
195.20
Mooresville Town
5,428.55
761.58
Mooresville Downtown
0
0.52
Mooresville School
1,046.15
212.31
Love Valley
0
0
Harmony
18.56
0
Troutman
70.90
0
Total
$25,889.58
$6,219.29
A complete list, of the individual
into the minutes by reference.
tax releases and refunds, is hereby incorporated
3. Request from the Sheriffs Department for Approval to Amend Budget
Amendment #38 for the Appropriation of the Commissary Fund Balance and
Additional Commissary Sales in Order to Contract with the Ferguson Group and to
Approve Budget Amendment #43 for the Appropriation of Funds from Fund -Balance
Reserved for Federal Equity Sharing for the Purchase of a Rapid Eye Recorder, a
Camera, and Generator: During the agenda briefing, Chief Deputy Rick Dowdle said
previously (March 1, 2005), budget amendment # 38 was approved for the purchase of a
generator. He said since that time, it had been realized the purchase of a generator was not
an approved usage of commissary funds. Dowdle then requested to revise amendment 38,
by utilizing the commissary funds to contract with the Ferguson Group for grant writing.
He said the agency was asking $5,000 per month, and there was the possibility of obtaining
$300,000 in grant funds. The revised amendment (#38) will be as follows:
Existing Change Amended
104880 499402 Appropriated Fund Balance -Commissary 0 (48,968) (48,968)
10450 482200 Commissary Sales (90,000) (28,032) (118,032)
100510 537508 Contracted Services -Other 47,000 77,000 124,000
Chief Deputy Dowdle explained that Budget Amendment #43 would be used for
a rapid eye recorder and cameras for the expansion of the security system at the Hall of
Justice and Jail, along with the generator for the satellite jail on Highway 21. The
amendment will be as follows:
Existing Change Amended
104880 499404 Appropriated Fund Bal -Federal Equity (120,000) (82,220 (202,220
100520 610000 Depreciable Assets 216,686 82,220 298,906
4. Request from the Sheriffs Department for Permission to Apply for a 2005
Block Grant in the Amount of $22,250: Chief Dowdle said at the briefing session, that
the 2005 block grant would be a continuation of the grants received in the past.
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5. Request for Approval of Budget Amendment #44 for the Recognition of
Additional Grant Funds ($11,354) from the Criminal Justice Partnership Program
and for Appropriation to the Appropriate Punishment Options Agency: Finance
Director Blumenstein explained during the briefing that the state had approved an
additional $11,354 for the local criminal justice partnership program. She said a budget
amendment was needed to disburse the funds to Appropriate Punishment Options, the
administrator of the program.
6. Request from the Health Department for Approval of a Revision to the 2004-
05 Dental Fee Schedule Effective May 2, 2005: Health Director Donna Campbell said
at the agenda briefing that originally the Dental Clinic served K- 12"' grade children with
Medicaid. She said now, the services had been extended to include children covered by
insurance and those paying on a sliding fee schedule. Campbell requested approval of
the following revisions to the fee schedule.
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ALLIED HEALTH DENTAL CODES
CDT Code
Service Description
2003-2004
2004-2005
Revised
May 2, 200-
D0120
Recall exam
$29.00
$29.00
$34.00
D0140
Emergency exam
$39.00
$39.00
$48.00
D0150
Initial oral exam
$50.00
$50.00
$60.00
D0210
Complete series x-rays
$76.00
$76.00
$87.00
D0220 C
Periapical x-ra
$14.00
$14.00
$19.00
D0230
Periapical - two or more
$12.00
$12.00
$16.00
D0240
Occlusal P.A.
$24.00
$24.00
$29.00
D0270
Bitewin=s-sin*lefilm
$12.00
$12.00
$19.00
D0272
Bitewings - x 2
$23.00
$23.00
$31.00
D0274
Bitewin=s-x4
$42.00
$42.00
$43.00
D0330
Panorex x-rays
$60.00
$60.00
$76.00
D1110
Pro h (adult) 13 and older
$50.00
$50.00
$63.00
DI 120
Pro h (child) age less than 13
$38.00
$38.00
$46.00
D1201
Pro h w/fluoride (child<13)
$51.00
$51.00
$65.00
D1203
Pro h w/fluoride varnish(<13)
$20.00
$20.00
$26.00
DI204
Floride varnish (I3-20yrs.)
$25.00
$25.00
$26.00
D1205
Pro h w/fluoride (adult 13>)
$62.00
$62.00
$62.00
D1330
Oral Hyg. Under 3 years
$25.00
$25.00
$25.00
DI351
Sealants
$32.00
$32.00
$37.00
D1510
Space Maint. Fixed -Unilateral
$209.00
$209.00
$224.00
D1515
Space Maint. Fixed -Bilateral
$419.00
$419.00
$425.00
DI520
Removes c Maint. Unilateral
$80.00
$80.00
$150.00
D1525
Remvl S c Maint. Bilateral
$85.00
$85.00
$160.00
D1550
Recement Space Maint
$60.00
$60.00
$60.00
D2140
Amalgam I surf-perm/primary
$66.00
$66.00
$88.00
D2150
Amalgam 2 surf-perm/primary
$83.00
$83.00
$114.00
D2160
Amalgam 3 surf-perm/primary
$102.00
$102.00
$140.00
D2161
Amal am 4 surf-perm/primary
$124.00
$124.00
$167.00
D2330
Resin 1 surf -anterior
$78.00
$78.00
$105.00
D2331
Resin 2 surf -anterior
$95.00
$95.00
$131.00
D2332
Resin 3 surf -anterior
$120.00
$120.00
$162.00
D2335
Resin 4 surf -anterior
$141.00
$141.00
$175.00
D2390
Resin based composite crown anterior
$167.00
$167.00
$275.00
D2391
Resin based composite 1 surface
$80.00
$80.00
$118.00
D2392
Resin based composite 2 surface
$120.00
$120.00
$158.00
D2393
Resin based composite 3 surface
$160.00
$160.00
$196.00
D2394
Resin based composite 4 or more surfaces
$190.00
$190.00
$237.00
D2920
Recement Crown
$60.00
$60.00
$75.00
D2930
SSC -primary
$145.00
$145.00
$185.00
D2931
SSC -permanent
$174.00
$174.00
$219.00
D2940
Sedative filling
$59.00
$59.00
$72.00
D2950
Crown build-up
$100.00
$100.00
$180.00
D2951
Pin placement
$22.00
$22.00
$45.00
D2970**
Temporary crown
$139.00
$139.00
$220.00
D3110*
Pulp cap direct
$35.00
$35.00
$57.00
D3220
Pulpommy Excl.rest
$103.00
$103.00
$133.00
D3310
RCT -anterior
$369.00
$369.00
$484.00
D3330
RCT -molar
$405.00
$405.00
$700.00
D3351
Recalcification -initial visit
$174.00
$174.00
$240.00
D3352
Recal-interim medication replcmnt
$125.00
$125.00
$180.00
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D3353
Recalcification -final visit
$200.00
$200.00
$350.00
D4210
Gingivectomy/Gingivoplasty
$125.00
$125.00
$420.00
D4211
Gingitom /gingi 1st 1-3comas teth
$115.00
$115.00
$155.00
D4240
Gingival flaroced.4 or more /uad
$125.00
$125.00
$490.00
D4241
Gingival flap roced 1-3 per quad
$125.00
$125.00
$420.00
D4341
Root planning/scale 4 or more
$141.00
$141.00
$174.00
D4342
Peridtl scaling & root planning 1-3
$110.00
$110.00
$122.00
D4355
Gross scale- erio
$10300
$103.00
$129.00
D4910
Periodontal maint.treatment
$77.00
$77.00
$97.00
D7111***
Coronal Remnants -deciduous teeth
$80.00
$80.00
$97.00
D7140
Extraction of erupted tooth or exp tooth
$80.00
$80.00
$109.00
D7210
Surgical ext -erupted
$136.00
$136.00
$180.00
D7220
Soft tissue impact
$97.00
$97.00
$219.00
D7230
Partial bony impact
$155.00
$155.00
$281.00
D7240
Bony impact
$250.00
$250.00
$347.00
D7241
Bony impact w/com lications
$300.00
$300.00
$404.00
D7250
Residual roots -unerupted
$120.00
$120.00
$218.00
D7270
Tooth Reimplantation
$150.00
$150.00
$386.00
D7510
t & D intra oral
$153.00
$153.00
$158.00
D9110
Emer ncy palliative treatment
$35.00
$35.00
$50.00
D9230
Analgesia
$45.00
$45.00
$49.00
D9610
Drug injection
$48.00
$48.00
$75.00
D9630
Other drug/medication
$26.00
$26.00
$40.00
* Medicaid does not cover since effective 10/01/04
** Medicaid end dated 12/31/04
*** Medicaid reimburses as of January 1, 2005
C Medicaid reimbursement rate changed as of October 1, 2004 to $14.60 from $14.00
7. Request from the Health Department for Approval of Budget Amendment
#45 for the Recognition of Revenue ($7,165) Received from a Food & Lodging
Grant: Health Director Campbell said at the briefing session that due to achieving
100% compliance in state mandated inspection requirements for county food, lodging,
and institutional establishments, additional funding of $7,165 had been received.
Campbell said the funding would be used to purchase two stand -alone -modular units to
serve as computer workstations, along with two new computers, and the leasing of a
network -capable photocopier/printer.
8. Request from the Health Department for Approval of Budget Amendment
#46 for the Transfer of $11,425 from the Smart Start Salaries Fund to Operating
Expenses/Non-Depreciable Assets for the Purpose of Purchasing Vision and
Hearing (Screening) Equipment Along with Computer Equipment, Supplies,
Postage, & Funds for Advertising: Health Director Campbell discussed this request
at the briefing. She said that due to a nursing shortage, lapsed salaries had occurred in
the Smart Start Multi -Disciplinary Team Program. Campbell requested permission to
use $11,424 in salary funds to purchase replacement vision and hearing screening
equipment.
9. Request from the Health Department for Approval to Add Additional CPT
Codes & Fees to the Fee Schedule: Health Director Campbell, at the 5 p.m. meeting,
requested permission to add two new CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) codes, and
they were as follows:
Code 2587 - Evoked Otoacoustic Emissions Test with a fee of $54 (A machine is used
to provide hearing screenings in children I month to 5 years of age.)
Code 59430 - Postpartum Care Only with a fee of $130.00 (This charge will be for
patients receiving postpartum visits and care.)
10. Request from the Purchasing Agent for Approval of a Contract to Purchase
two Ambulances for the EMS Department: Purchasing Agent Dean Lail explained at
the briefing that six bid packets had been mailed to ambulance vendors but only one
proposal was submitted. He said the bid came from Northwestern Emergency Vehicles,
and it met all of the specifications. He said the staff recommended for the contract to be
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awarded to Northwestern. Lail said the ambulances were more expensive than what
had been quoted in February by the EMS Director, and this was because the county
waited too late to "piggyback" onto another county's contract. Mr. Lail gave the
following specifics for the two ambulances:
Northwestern Emergency Vehicles -American Emergency Vehicles "TraumaHawk"
Bid Price $87,639 per vehicle
Total $175,278.00 (no exceptions to specifications noted — delivery 30-60 days)
11. Request from the Purchasing Agent for Approval to Purchase a Technical
Support Vehicle for the Sheriff's Department: Purchasing Agent Lail said the board
previously approved budget amendment #39 in the amount of $120,000 for the purchase
of a narcotics surveillance van. He said the following two proposals were received:
• Sirchie Fingerprint Labs —No exceptions taken —proposed price $116,357.00
Delivery 90-120 days
• Innovative Surveillance Technology — No exceptions taken — proposed price $139,628.29
Delivery 90 - 120 days
Mr. Lail said a member of the sheriffs staff had evaluated the proposals and
recommended the low bid from Sirchie Fingerprint Labs for a Model VSV300
vehicle.
12. Request from the Purchasing Agent for Adoption of a Resolution
Authorizing the Exchange of Personal Property for the Mapping Department:
During the briefing, Purchasing Agent Lail said a notice of the board's intent to
exchange county equipment had been published in a local newspaper, and all legal
requirements had now been met. Lail requested approval of the following resolution.
Resolution Authorizing the Exchange of
Certain Surplus Personal Property
WHEREAS, the county of Iredell has possession of the following items of personal
property which is surplus to its needs and desires to exchange the same for similar personal
property valued at $1,500.00 to be considered full and fair consideration.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of Iredell
County that Dean A. Lail, Purchasing Agent, pursuant to the provisions of G.S. 160A-271, is
hereby authorized to dispose of the personal property as listed for- the consideration designated,
and the said Purchasing Agent further authorized and directed to execute the necessary
functions associated with this exchange.
One (1) Handheld Trimble TDCI GPS Unit
One (I Receiver Unit
One (1) Antenna
13. Request from the Purchasing Agent for Approval of a Capital Lease
Agreement for a Xerox Copier for the Library: Purchasing Agent Lail said at the
briefing that the library was requesting approval of a three-year lease agreement for one
Xerox Booksaver copier with an end -of -lease purchase option. Mr. Lail said that only
Xerox offered a machine capable of copying a page without damaging the book's spine.
He said the library desired to award the contract (sole source) to Xerox at a cost of
$341.97 a month (4,000 copies).
14. Request from the Purchasing Agent for Approval of a HVAC Maintenance
Contract for the New Library: Purchasing Agent Lail said at the April 5 board
meeting, that the staff had been requested to obtain comparative data on the York HVAC
Service Agreement for the new library. Lail said the only system comparable was at the
Government Center -South, but due to the unit's age, the staff did not think the service
estimates would be a reliable source to gauge the costs. He said York had serviced the
Hall of Justice for 32 years, and the staff was pleased with the service. Lail said the staff
was again recommending the York contract.
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The board accepted the York HVAC Service Agreement costing:
Year#1 $12,420
Year #2 $19,176
Year #3 $19,176
After three years, the agreement will be renewed annually.
15. Request for Approval of a North Iredell Park Lease Agreement: The county
manager mentioned at the 5 o'clock meeting that Mr. Doug Bess desired to lease the
North Iredell Park property (between 30 to 40 acres) for agricultural purposes. Mashburn
said the lease extended through December 31, 2005, and Mr. Bess had agreed to pay $25
per tillable acre. He said the agreement stipulated the leasing revenue would be payable
to the North Iredell Park Fund (sub -account of the Parks Special Revenue Fund).
16. Request from the EMS Director for Approval of Budget Amendment #47 for
Year 2005 Health Resources & Services Administrations (HRSA) Funding: At the
briefing, the county manager said the $27,475 HRSA 2005 grant had been received. He
requested approval of a budget amendment to recognize the funding and for the money to
be spent as follows:
4 computer systems for documentation $11,875
10 sets of protective gear for employees 10,000
1 patient roller system for haz-mat use 900
Disaster medications 2,000
Training 2,700
$27,475
17. Request from the EMS Director for Approval of a Mitchell Community
College Contract for Clinical Educational Time: County Manager Mashburn said the
contract allowed the college to send paramedic students to the EMS base for clinical
education time. He said the "standard" contract had been used for many years, but it was
time for a renewal.
18. Request from the Emergency Services Director for Approval of an Agro -
Terrorism Exercise Grant Proposal: County Manager Mashburn said the Emergency
Services Department was requesting $43,500 from the state to fund an exercise cycle for
four counties (Alexander/Davie/Yadkin & Iredell). In a memo from the Emergency
Management Director, it was explained that the exercise would help test the "interagency
cooperation and communications along with bioterrorism response plans and SOPs."
The memo indicated that EnviroSafe Consulting would be used to develop the exercise
scenario and logistics.
19. Request for Review/Approval of the Library Art Advisory Committee's
Recommendations on Three Pieces of Art: County Manager Mashburn said the art
committee recommended approval of the following three pieces of work for the new
library.
1. An original metal sculpture by Steve Cote. The Friends of the Library
organization will pay for the art work with one member alone paying
93% of the cost.
2. A mural painting by Frans Van Bergen. The mural was previously used in the
City Club. It is being donated by its current owner.
3. An original plaque by Selma Burke. The bas-relief is of Mary Charlton
Holliday, and the City of Statesville has possessed the piece in the past.
20. Request for Approval of an Agreement with Municipal Engineering Services
for Miscellaneous Civil/Sanitary Engineering Services: County Manager Mashburn
said additional property was needed at the solid waste department, and Municipal
Engineering had assisted the county for several years in site evaluations. He requested
approval of a standard agreement with the company. (The agreement had hourly rates
for each member of the company with the principal engineer costing $100 an hour.)
21. Request for Approval of the March 30, 2005 & April 5, 2005 Minutes
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES OCCURRING ON BOARDS &
COMMISSIONS
Centralina Workforce Development Board (2 announcements)
Industrial Facilities & Pollution Control Financing Authority (2 announcements)
APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
Adult Care Home Communitv Advisory Committee (8 appointments):
Commissioner Williams nominated Joanne Barrier and June Martin for reappointments.
Chairman Tice nominated Bill Todd.
No further nominations were submitted.
OTIO by Chairman Tice to appoint Barrier, Martin and Todd by acclamation
and to postpone the remaining five appointments until the May 3 meeting.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
Nursing Home Advisory Committee (2 appointments): Commissioner
Norman nominated Mary Jane Sutton.
MOTION by Chairman Tice to close the nominations, appoint Sutton by
acclamation, and to postpone the remaining appointment until the May 3 meeting.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
COUNTY MANAGER'S REPORT: County Manager Mashburn updated the
board on the following items along with distributing a written activity report.
Posi-Shell Usage at Landfill: The state has always required a six-inch daily covering of
waste; however, a new process is now being allowed with the utilization of a new
product called Posi-Shelf. This new method will hopefully extend the life of the
landfill along with being more cost effective. (Posi-Shell® is a cement mortar product
that has three materials -- liquid base, a mineral binder, and a spray on application
called Posi-pak®.) The board will be invited to a demonstration at the landfill in the
next few weeks.
Annual Service Awards Dinner for County Employees: This event will be held on
April 28, 2005, 6:30 P.M. at the Agricultural Resource Center.
Sound System and Video Taping of Meetings: The staff is continually trying to
improve the equipment for the taping of the board meetings, and outside technicians
have made numerous repairs.
CLOSED SESSIONS: MOTION by Chairman Tice at 8:25 p.m., to enter into
closed session for the purpose of discussing an Economic Development matter pursuant
to G.S. 143-318.11 (a) (4) and an attorney-client matter pursuant to G.S. 143-318.11
(a) (3).
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
(RETURN TO OPEN SESSION AT 8:50 P.M.)
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CALL FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON MAY 3, 2005 REGARDING AN
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVE FOR LOWES COMPANIES, INC:
MOTION by Commissioner Robertson to call for a public hearing on Tuesday,
May 3, 2005, at 7:00 P.M., regarding an economic development incentive for the
Lowe's Corporation in the amount of $208,800 (over a five-year period) based on a $12
million investment should the company select Iredell County as the location for an
appliance distribution center.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
ADJOURNMENT: OTIO by Chairman Tice to adjourn the meeting at
8:50 P.M. (NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, May 3, 2005, 5 and 7 p.m., in the Iredell
County Government Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC.)
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
Approval:
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Clerk to the Board