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REGULAR MINUTES
DECEMBER 6, 2005
The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on
Tuesday, December 6, 2005, at 7:00 P.M., in the Iredell County Government Center
(Commissioners' Meeting Room), 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC.
Present were:
Sara Haire Tice, Chairman
Vice Chairman Godfrey Williams
Steve Johnson
Marvin Norman
Ken Robertson
Staff present: County Manager Joel Mashburn, Deputy County Manager
Susan Blumenstein, Enforcement and Planning Director Lynn Niblock, Planning
Supervisor Steve Warren, and Clerk to the Board Jean Moore.
Absent: County Attorney Bill Pope.
CALL TO ORDER by Chairman Tice.
INVOCATION by Commissioner Johnson.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ADJUSTMENTS OF THE AGENDA: OTION by Chairman Tice to
approve the following agenda adjustments:
Addition: • Closed Session Pursuant to G.S. 143-318.11(a) (4) — Economic Development
Deletion: • Request from Twin Oaks Golf Development, LLC for the Release of
Zoning Jurisdiction to the City of Statesville for Property Located on
Twin Oaks Road, East of Statesville
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
REMARKS BY STATESVILLE MAYOR COSTI KUTTEH: Newly -
elected City of Statesville Mayor Costi Kutteh expressed thanks for past city/county
joint ventures and extended an offer to work together and retain a spirit of cooperation
on future projects.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Chairman Tice declared the meeting to be in a public hearing.
Consideration of the FY 07 North Carolina Department of
Transportation's Community Transportation Program Grant Application:
Transportation Director Ben Garrison said that for the past 15 years the county had
applied for federal/state transportation funding, and he was requesting permission to
apply for 2006-07 funds. Garrison said the funding would be in the following
amounts:
Administrative
Capital (Vehicles/Other)
(3 lift van replacements & one -center
asle van along with lettering)
Operating (small urban & regional systems)
TOTAL
Local match
$218,354 $32,753 (15%)
132,585 13,259 (10%)
0 0
$ 350,939 $46,012
Garrison said the program operated as an enterprise fund and the local match
came from user fees and service contracts with no county dollars involved.
No one else desired to speak, and Chairman Tice adjourned the hearing.
MOTTO by Commissioner Johnson to approve the resolution authorizing Mr.
Garrison to submit the FY 2006-07 grant application.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM RESOLUTION
FY 2006-2007 RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Article 2B of Chapter 136 of the North Carolina General Statutes and the
Governor of North Carolina have designated the North Carolina Department of Transportation
(NCDOT) as the agency responsible for administering federal and state public transportation
funds; and
WHEREAS, the North Carolina Department of Transportation will apply for a grant
from the US Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration and receives funds
from the North Carolina General Assembly to provide assistance for rural public transportation
projects; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of these transportation funds is to provide grant monies to
local agencies for the provision of rural public transportation services consistent with the policy
requirements for planning, community and agency involvement, service design, service
alternatives, training and conference participation, reporting and other requirements (drug and
alcohol testing policy and program, disadvantaged business enterprise program, and fully
allocated costs analysis); and
WHEREAS, Iredell County hereby assures and certifies that it will comply with the
federal and state statutes, regulations, executive orders, Section 5333 (b) Warranty, and all
administrative requirements which relates to the applications made to and grants received from
the Federal Transit Administration, as well as the provisions of Section 1001 of Title 18,
U. S. C.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Transportation Director for the
Iredell County Board of Commissioners is hereby authorized to submit a grant application for
federal and state funding, make the necessary assurances and certifications and be empowered to
enter into an agreement with the NCDOT to provide rural public transportation services.
Chairman Tice declared the meeting to be in a public hearing.
Case No. 0511-1; Rezoning Request; Friendship Holding Corporation, Inc.,
Requests to Amend the Iredell County Land Use Plan and to Rezone Property
From Residential Agricultural to Highway Business Conditional Use District
(Location: 1025 Tomlin Mill Road, Statesville, NC): Planning Supervisor Steve
Warren said this case did not involve conditional uses, and he requested for this type of
designation to be eliminated from the request. (The applicant had mistakenly filled out
the conditional use section on the application, and the planning department had written
up the legal notices indicating conditional uses were involved. The notices were
advertised as such in the newspaper). Warren then reviewed the following staff report.
OWNER: Friendship Holding Corp.
1477 Friendship Road
Statesville, NC 28625
Inc. APPLICANT:
Karen A. Schulz
1477 Friendship Road
Statesville, NC 28625
LOCATION: West and South of 1025 Tomlin Mill Road in Statesville, NC;
more specifically identified as PIN# 4749-93-2604 and a portion of PIN #
4749-93-2446. Directions: North from Statesville on I-77, take Tomlin Mill
Road exit. Turn left and cross I-77 overpass. Property on left to the west and
south of Citgo Station.
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REQUESTED ACTION: Rezone subject parcels from RA, Residential
Agricultural to IIB, Highway Business District and amend the Iredell County
Land Use Plan.
PROPOSED USE: Commercial (restaurant on subject property fronting on
Tomlin Mill Road with septic lines to be located on rear parcel, and extended
travel -through area for the adjacent Citgo station, allowing traffic to exit onto
Lentz Road).
SIZE: 2.6 acres total. (Road -front parcel is approximately 1 acre; subject
portion of the back property is approximately 1.6 acres)
EXISTING LAND USE: Vacant.
SURROUNDING LAND USE: Commercial, Vacant, and Residential.
WATERSHED REGULATIONS: The subject parcel is not located within a
watershed.
TRAFFIC: The nearest section of Jennings Road had 3,000 vehicles per day
according to NCDOT's 2001 traffic data (the most recent available); however
the subject properties are situated on Tomlin Mill Road near an I-77
interchange that serves as access to and from North Iredell High School.
ZONING HISTORY: The subject properties have been zoned RA since
countywide zoning took effect in 1990, with the exception of the HB portion of
PIN# 4749-93-2446 (directly behind the Citgo station); this portion was
rezoned in May 2003 and the Land Use Plan amended accordingly.
STAFF COMMENTS: This request would enable the applicant to submit a site
plan for approval to construct and operate a family -type restaurant on PIN#4749-93-
2604 (the parcel fronting Tomlin Mill Rd). However, due to Environmental Health
regulations the applicant will need the majority of the rear property solely for the
restaurant's septic drain field and, according to the applicant, this available space will
limit the maximum number of seats in the restaurant to 56; at the same time, this means
there would be little to no chance of other HB structures to be located on this back
parcel which adjoins agricultural and residential properties. The HB designation would
enable these properties to provide an enhanced level of conveniences for a community
that presently must travel further distance to access such needs. The area directly
across Tomlin Mill Road is already zoned GB and is presently occupied by Piedmont
Farm Systems. An extension of the Land Use Plan's commercial designation to cover
the subject parcels would thus seem logical for reasons of community accessibility and
the current pattern of development in this vicinity. Staff therefore recommends in
favor of the request.
PLANNING BOARD ACTION: On November 2, 2005 the Planning Board
voted 10-0 to recommend amendment to the land use plan as requested. Also on the
same date, the Planning Board voted 10-0 to recommend the rezoning as requested.
Karen Shultz (applicant) encouraged approval of the request and said many
improvements had occurred at the site over the past few years. She said a restaurant
(seating capacity 34-56 persons) was planned to serve the community.
No one else desired to speak, and Chairman Tice adjourned the hearing.
MOTION by Commissioner Williams to amend the Iredell County Land Use
Plan as it related to Case No. 0511-1 — Friendship Holding Corporation.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
OTTON by Commissioner Norman to grant the request for Case No. 0511-1 —
Friendship Holding Corporation and rezone the property from Residential Agricultural
to Highway Business.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
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Chairman Tice declared the meeting to be in a public hearing.
Case No. 0511-2; Rezoning Request; ETJ Holdings Ltd., John T. &
Virginia T. Furr, Robin Tevepaugh Harkey, John V. & Wanda S. Redden, &
Superior Properties of Iredell Limited Partnership Request for Properties to be
Rezoned from Residential Agricultural to Highway Business District (Location:
Tennys Red Hill Lane and McAllister Hill Lane in Troutman, NC): Planning
Supervisor Steve Warren reviewed the staff report for this case as follows:
OWNERS: John and Wanda Redden
P.O. Box 126
Mooresville, NC 28115
Superior Properties of Iredell Limited Partnership
P.O. Box 5339
Statesville, NC 28687
John T. and Virginia T. Furr Robin T. Harkey EJJ Holdings, Ltd.
275 Bethel Church Road 116 Tennys Red Hill Lane P.O. Box 5339
Mt. Pleasant, NC 28124 Troutman, NC 28166 Statesville, NC 28687
AGENT: E. Bedford Cannon, Attorney -at -Law
140 E. Water Street
Statesville, NC 28677
LOCATION: 106, 112, and 116 Tennys Red Hill Lane and 137, 179, and 180
McAllister Hill Lane in Troutman; more specifically identified as PIN#'s 4750-
03-4909; 4750-04-3472; 4750-04-6468; 4750-04-5520; 4750-04-0050; 4740-
94-9154; and 4740-94-6175. Directions: South of Exit 42 on Charlotte
Highway; property is accessed via McAllister Hill Lane on the east side of
Charlotte Highway.
REQUESTED ACTION: Rezone subject parcels from RA, Residential
Agricultural to HB, Highway Business District
.PROPOSED USE: Commercial (retail and interstate -related businesses).
SIZE: 18.056 acres.
EXISTING LAND USE: Residential and Vacant.
SURROUNDING LAND USE: Commercial, Residential.
WATERSHED REGULATIONS: The subject parcels are not located within a watershed.
TRAFFIC: In 2003 there was an average daily traffic count of 11,000 vehicles
per day on this stretch of Highway 21, with an approximate carrying capacity of
10,500 according to the NCDOT Thoroughfare Plan.
ZONING HISTORY: The subject parcels have been zoned RA since
countywide zoning took effect in 1990.
STAFF COMMENTS: The property requested for rezoning is located near the
Exit 42 interchange. It adjoins a strip of commercial property which fronts on
Highway 21 and, due to patterns of commercial development along 21, this property is
well-suited for Highway Business uses that will serve both the traveling public and
nearby residential areas. Additionally, the subject properties are located within an
Interchange Commercial node depicted on the Exit 42 Small Area Plan. Staff therefore
recommends in favor of the request.
PLANNING BOARD ACTION: On November 2, 2005 the Planning Board
voted 10-0 to recommend approval of the rezoning as requested.
Attorney Bedford Cannon, representing the property owner (Superior Properties)
requested approval of the request in an effort to make the area more attractive for
commercial development. He said Exit 42 would experience much growth in the next
few years.
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Marsha Ping (adjoining property) expressed concerns and questions about (1)
road access (McAllister Hill Lane) into the back and side properties, (2) the need for a
barrier or berm, and (3) not knowing what would be constructed on the property.
Attorney Cannon said the people in opposition at the planning board meeting had
asked if there would be any type of ponding or water collection that would be adverse to
the residents who lived south of the property. He said the owner would have to comply
and abide by any state and county regulations. Cannon said another person had a
concern about the property line. He said this was irrelevant to the request, but a survey
had been completed. Additionally, he said one individual was using a well that was
situated on the property owned by Superior Properties. Cannon said there was nothing
to indicate that anyone could use the well -- no recorded easements or contractual rights.
He said the developers would have to be good corporate citizens and abide by all
regulations.
Chairman Tice asked if a berm had been discussed.
Howard Bryan (real estate broker) said a buffer, in front of the Pinyan property,
was discussed at the planning board meeting. He said the county ordinance required a
buffer and there were a variety of options (fence, berm). In regards to the road issue, he
said the owners had been working with the Department of Transportation for the past two
years. He said traffic studies had been done and meetings had occurred with the Town of
Troutman and the county. Bryan said all road requirements would be met, and additional
information might be available in the next 30 days.
Chairman Tice said the county ordinance required a barrier between the
commercial and residential property.
Planning Supervisor Warren said there would be a screening requirement as soon
as the property was occupied. He said a six-foot high buffer, either a wall or berm,
should be placed along the length of the commercial property adjoining the residential
property.
Paula Hobbs (property owner towards the back) said her waterline ran across the
property. She said the property, where the well was located, once belonged to her
husband's family. Mrs. Hobbs asked, "What about my waterline?" She also asked,
"What about the well feeding my house?"
Chairman Tice said the survey would show who owned the land where the well
was situated. She said that if Ms. Hobbs was still dissatisfied, the well situation would
be a legal matter.
No one else desired to speak, and Chairman Tice adjourned the hearing.
MOTION by Commissioner Robertson to approve the request of Case No. 0511-2
(Superior Properties of Iredell Limited Partnership) and to rezone the property from
Residential Agricultural to Highway Business District.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
Chairman Tice declared the meeting to be in a public hearing.
Consideration of a Proposed Amendment to the Iredell County Zoning
Ordinance, Section 11.16 Signs Permitted Without a Permit Warren said this
request involved a text amendment about signage that had been staff initiated. He said
that due to the county attorney being absent, the request probably needed to be addressed
at another time. Warren said the request was to categorize volunteer fire and rescue
departments as governmental agencies in conjunction with sign regulations.
No one else desired to speak, and Chairman Tice closed the hearing.
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MOTION by Chairman Tice to postpone the decision/action on the amendment
until the next meeting due to the county attorney being absent.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
Annual Election of the Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Board: County
Manager Mashburn presided as the board members elected officers.
Commissioner Norman nominated Sara Haire Tice as chairman of the board.
MOTIO by Commissioner Robertson to close the nominations and elect
Sara Haire Tice as the chairman of the board.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
Commissioner Norman nominated Godfrey Williams for the vice chairman's
position.
OTION by Commissioner Robertson to close the nominations and elect
Godfrey Williams as the vice chairman.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
---------------------------------------------CONSENT AGENDA --------------------------------
MOTION by Commissioner Williams to approve the following ten (10) consent
agenda items.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
1. Request from the Iredell-Statesville School System for Approval of a Budget
Amendment to Transfer Funds between Capital Outlay Line Items: During the
agenda briefing, Iredell-Statesville Schools Finance Officer Kay Fulp requested
approval to transfer funds between capital outlay line items. She said this would be
budget amendment #1 for the school system. The changes are as follows:
Mobile lease purchases
Annual renovations
Roofing
Mobile set-up/lease
Wastewater
decrease of $110,000
decrease of $ 20, 000
decrease of $ 25, 000
decrease of $ 20,000
increase of $175, 000
Commissioner Johnson (at the briefing session) asked Iredell-Statesville Schools
Construction Manager Rob Jackson if enough money would be available to accomplish
everything the system had planned.
Jackson said yes.
2. Request from the Iredell-Statesville School System for the Consideration
and/or Approval of Land Purchases: At the briefing session, Iredell-Statesville
Schools Construction Manager Rob Jackson said money was available in capital outlay
to purchase needed properties around four school sites. Mr. Jackson shared the
following list that provides additional information about the properties.
LOCATION
PRICE
OWNER
SCHOOL
221 Rumple Street
$10,000.00
ShirleyMcGuire
Troutman Middle
320 Clegg Street
$135,000.00
Lawing
Statesville Middle
824 E. Front Street
$100,000.00
Frank AnthonyStatesville
Middle
304 Bingham Street
Approx.
$4200 - $5200
Spencer Watts
Statesville High
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306 Bingham Street
$80,000.00
Catherine Johnson
Statesville High
312 Bingham Street
$35,000.00
Mamie Stevenson
Statesville High
318 Bingham Street
$40,000.00
Jack Adams
Statesville High
502 Poplar Street
$36,938.77
Johnny B. Melo
Statesville High
Corner of Bingham St.
Approx.
$55,000.00
Keith Cochran
Statesville High
1736 Charlotte Hwy.
$135,000.00
Larry McLean
Shepherd Elementary
2135 Island Ford Road
$5,000.00
M J Morrow
Sharon Elementary
Island Ford Road
$232,602.04
Denise & James Estes
Sharon Elementary
Meadow Brook Lots 36-40
$55,226.06
Pilot Developers LLC
N.B. Mills
Commissioner Johnson suggested that if the Statesville High project still had
space problems, the system might consider moving the Auto -Tech program to the
facility on Salisbury Road. He said space was available there, and it might offer more
exposure for the program and students.
Commissioner Williams asked about the Arey Road property.
Superintendent Dr. Terry Holliday said the property was for sale since it did not
fit in the system's ten-year plan.
Also during the agenda briefing, Dr. Holliday congratulated his staff on
achieving a "nonqualified" audit. In addition, he said the staff had "nailed the Brawley
Middle School bid."
3. Request from the Monticello Volunteer Fire Department for Approval to
Enter into a Lease Purchase Agreement for a New Truck: During the briefing
session, Monticello VFD Chief Wayne Mayberry said the Fire Tax District Board had
approved a new pumper/tanker. He said, however, only S 100,000 was appropriated for
this year, and Monticello desired to finance the remaining $192,722.
Finance Director Susan Blumenstein said the purchase agreement documents
indicated a three-year term at 4.49%. She noted there was a prepayment penalty, and
she said Iredell County would not be a party to the financing.
Chief Mayberry said the final documents would not have the prepayment
penalty.
4. Request for Approval of Budget Amendment #19 for the Appropriation of
Additional Funds ($891,153) for School Capital Outlay (Ad Valorem Taxes, Sales
Taxes, Beer/Wine Taxes & Interest on 2003 COPS Proceeds in Excess of the Amounts
Budgeted for School Capital Outlay): Finance Director Susan Blumenstein, at the five
o'clock meeting, requested approval of Budget Amendment #19 to appropriate
additional funding to the school systems. She mentioned that at the next meeting,
Iredell-Statesville officials would provide information on how they planned to spend
the money.
Capital Outlay
Iredell-Statesville 710,120
Mooresville 170,275
Mitchell 10.758
$891,153
5. Request for the Annual Approval of the Public Officials' Bonds: During
the agenda briefing, Finance Director Blumenstein requested approval of the following
public official bonds:
Bond Amount
Finance Officer S 100,000
Tax Collector 50,000
Deputy Tax Collector (Ray) 50,000
Deputy Tax Collector (Morrow) 50,000
Register of Deeds 10,000
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6. Request for the Chairman of the Board, the County Manager, the Director
of Finance and Administrative Services, the Assistant Finance Officer, & the
Accounting Manager to be Designated as the Agents to Act on Behalf of the
County in Regards to Future Banking Resolutions: Finance Director Blumenstein
said during the briefing session that before funds could be deposited with banking
institutions, individuals had to be designated who could act on behalf of the county.
She requested blanket approval of the persons holding the positions listed below to
eliminate the need for board action each time there was a change in staff.
Chairman, Iredell County Board of Commissioners
County Manager
Director of Finance & Administrative Services
Assistant Finance Officer
Accounting Manager
(The county currently has designated First Citizens Bank, BB&T, Bank of America, Centura
Bank, Catawba Valley Bank, Southern Community Bank, Wachovia, and Piedmont Bank as
county depositories.)
7. Request from the Recreation Department for the Waiver of Bidding
Requirements (Piggyback) to Purchase a Field Lighting System: Purchasing
Agent Dean Lail said at the briefing session that a bid contract was in place out-of-state
for a MUSCO "Light Structure Green" field lighting system. He requested permission
to "piggyback" onto the contract for a system to be used at the Stumpy Creek Park at a
cost of $96,400. Lail said the Lowes Corporation had donated $100,000 and the funds
were included in the recreation department's 05-06 budget. He said the piggyback
contract system and the waiver of bid requirements were permissible under G.S. 143-
129(g).
The MUSCO Lighting Company will provide the following items for the
system:
TOTAL COST $96,400
8. Request for the Addition of Two Positions to the Local Emergency Planning
Committee (LEPC) & Official Notification of Four Vacancies: County Manager
Mashburn said at the briefing that two new positions were recommended for the LEPC,
and the committee also had four vacancies. (The six appointments will be made at the
December 20 meeting.)
9. Request for the Adoption of a Resolution Honoring Economic Developer
Jeff McKay: During the agenda briefing, County Manager Joel Mashburn requested
approval of the following resolution that will be presented to Mr. McKay at a farewell
get-together on December 8.
RESOLUTION IN APPRECIATION OF
JEFFREY "JEFF" D. MCKAY
WHEREAS, Jeff McKay became the Economic Development Director for the Greater
Statesville Development Corporation on May 4, 1992; and
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Quantity
Each
Total
60' mounting height poles with 4 fixtures
2
$ 5,870
$ 11,740
60' mounting height poles with 7 fixtures
2
8,375
16,750
60' mounting height poles with 8 fixtures
2
9,210
18,420
60' mounting height poles with 9 fixtures
2
10,045
20,090
10 Club Warranty (3,000 hours)
56
148
8,288
Control Link & Contactor Cabinets
1
9,000
9,000
Pole in the air installation
8
2,300
18,400
Total
102,688
Wind Zone Reduction — 110 mph to 90 mph wind
1
6,288
6,288
TOTAL COST $96,400
8. Request for the Addition of Two Positions to the Local Emergency Planning
Committee (LEPC) & Official Notification of Four Vacancies: County Manager
Mashburn said at the briefing that two new positions were recommended for the LEPC,
and the committee also had four vacancies. (The six appointments will be made at the
December 20 meeting.)
9. Request for the Adoption of a Resolution Honoring Economic Developer
Jeff McKay: During the agenda briefing, County Manager Joel Mashburn requested
approval of the following resolution that will be presented to Mr. McKay at a farewell
get-together on December 8.
RESOLUTION IN APPRECIATION OF
JEFFREY "JEFF" D. MCKAY
WHEREAS, Jeff McKay became the Economic Development Director for the Greater
Statesville Development Corporation on May 4, 1992; and
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WHEREAS, during the past 13 years, Iredell County has greatly benefited and
prospered from Jeff McKay's tenure as the Executive Director; and
WHEREAS, much acclaim and many outstanding awards have been bestowed upon
Iredell County and its municipalities during the past decade due to Jeff McKay's leadership;
most notably the following:
1997 — Top 20 Small Manufacturing Towns (Outlook Magazine)
1997 — Honorable Mention — Top US Small Development Organizations (Site Selection
Magazine)
1998 — All -America City
1998 — Top 10 Best Cities for Business (Business NC Magazine)
1999-2000 - #1 Small Towns in US for Attracting Corporate Investment (Site Selection
Magazine); and
WHEREAS, through Jeff McKay's guidance and counsel, over 30 companies have
located in Iredell County during the past decade; and
WHEREAS, Jeff McKay has tirelessly and unselfishly worked with countless other
companies, large and small, offering encouragement and assistance; and
WHEREAS, Jeff McKay has resigned from the Greater Statesville Development
Corporation effective December 14, 2005.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Iredell County Board of
Commissioners regretfully acknowledges Mr. McKay's departure from the Greater Statesville
Development Corporation but extends much appreciation and admiration for his many fine
accomplishments, especially for his dedication and exemplary service in the field of economic
development.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that good health, much happiness, and much
prosperity are wished to the entire McKay family as they relocate to their new home and
community.
10. Request for Approval of the November 15, 2005 Minutes
--------------------------------------END OF CONSENT AGENDA -------------------------------
Request for Approval of Budget Amendment #20 in the Amount of $19,020
for the Creation of an Accounting Technician I Position: Deputy County Manager
Blumenstein said a new position was needed to relieve the workload of the existing
staff. She said unless additional help was given, the workload and subsequent
overtime compensation would only increase in the accounts payable, payroll, and
payroll audit division. Additionally, she said state laws had changed regarding sales
tax refunds, and the school systems would not be allowed to directly apply for them in
the future. She said it would be necessary for the county staff to assume the
responsibility (apply for the refunds), and this was further justification for the new
position.
OTION by Commissioner Johnson to approve Budget Amendment #20, with
the funds ($19,020) to be taken out of contingency, for the establishment of the
position.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES OCCURRING ON BOARDS
COMMISSIONS
Purchase of Development Rights Technical Review Committee (7 announcements)
I -CARE Board of Directors (2 announcements)
Community Advisory Program for Disabled Adults (CAP -DA) (6 announcements)
Criminal Justice Partnership Program (CJPP) (9 announcements)
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APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
Animal Grievance Committee 1 appointment No nominations were
submitted, and Chairman Tice made a otio to postpone the appointment until the
December 20 meeting.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
Adult Care Home Communitv Advisory Committee (6 appointments):
Commissioner Johnson nominated Steve Kivett.
No other nominations were submitted, and Chairman Tice made a otion to (1)
close the nominations (2) appoint Kivett by acclamation and (3) postpone the remaining
five appointments until the December 20 meeting.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
Nursing Home Advisory Committee (2 appointments): No nominations were
submitted, and Chairman Tice made a otion to postpone the two appointments until the
December 20 meeting.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
Crossroads Behavioral Healthcare Board of Directors (1 appointment):
Commissioner Williams nominated Elizabeth Phillips.
MOTION by Chairman Tice to close the nominations and appoint Phillips by
acclamation.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (1 appointment): Commissioner Norman
nominated German Garcia.
MOTION by Chairman Tice to close the nominations and appoint Garcia by
acclamation.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
Recreation Advisory Board (4 appointments): Commissioner Williams
nominated Roger McLelland, Kevin Smith, Mike Heintz, and Pam Christopher.
OTION by Chairman Tice to close the nominations and appoint McLelland,
Smith, Heintz, and Christopher by acclamation.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
Board of Health (3 appointments): Commissioner Robertson nominated
David Boone, B.K. Barringer, and Dr. Lane Putnam.
MOTION by Chairman Tice to close the nominations and appoint Boone,
Barringer and Putnam by acclamation.
Home & Community Care Block Grant Committee (3 appointments):
Commissioner Norman nominated Anna Rice, Jo -Anne Findt, and Lynda Sloan.
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MOTTO by Chairman Tice to close the nominations and appoint Rice, Findt,
and Sloan by acclamation.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
Information & Referral Advisory Board (I appointment): Commissioner
Johnson nominated Lucille Carter.
OTION by Chairman Tice to close the nominations and appoint Carter by
acclamation.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
Zoning Board of Adjustment (3 appointments): Commissioner Williams
nominated Bob Dellinger, Nick Carrington, and A.K. Loyd.
MOTION by Chairman Tice to close the nominations and appoint Dellinger,
Carrington, and Loyd by acclamation.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Statesville Regional Airport: Commissioner Johnson said a $2.5 million
federal grant had been received, and with this occurrence, the financing had now
"turned the corner." He said from here on out, the county would see a positive cash
flow. He said three significant hangars were being constructed and expensive aircraft
would be based at the facility.
NEW BUSINESS
Carolina Land and Lakes: Commissioner Williams said Carolina Land and
Lakes desired to apply for a grant that would be used to clean up property in the Withers
Creek and Shinnville Road area. He said the grant was several hundred thousands of
dollars, and a match was needed. Williams proposed that a waiver of the solid waste
tipping fee be used as the local match. He said the agency had access to debris clean up
equipment to remove tires and other trash that had been thrown into the creek bed,
gullies, and nearby areas. Williams said Carolina Land and Lakes would be the recipient
and administrator of the grant.
OTION by Commissioner Williams to waive the tipping fees, as the county's
match, for the grant being applied for by Carolina Land and Lakes for the clean-up
project in the Withers Creek and Shinnville Road area.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
Commissioner Johnson noted that demolition or building materials had also been
dumped in the area. In regards to the dumping of tires, he said it had been brought to his
attention that Iredell County's policy on tire disposal deviated somewhat from other
counties.
County Manager Mashburn said the solid waste department didn't charge for the
disposal of tires from private individuals.
Commissioner Johnson asked if there was a limit. He said there seemed to be a
significant problem with people illegally dumping old tires.
Mashburn said he didn't think there was a limit.
Commissioner Williams said that perhaps a transfer station was needed in the
Shinnville area.
COUNTY MANAGER'S REPORT: Mr. Mashburn reminded the board about
the following items:
Tax Offices: Closed December 8 & 9 due to moving to the renovated building on Water
Street.
Future Renovation of Longs Hospital/former DSS Building: The inspections/planning
offices will move to this facility after renovations. Staff is working on
the plans.
Telephone Problems: A phone line was cut on Center Street, and this created
problems. Repairmen are correcting the situation.
CLOSED SESSION: At 8:15 P.M., Chairman Tice made a motion to enter into
closed session for the purpose of discussing an economic development matter — G.S. 143-
318.11 (a) (4).
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
(RETURN TO OPEN SESSION AT 8:30 P.M.)
ADJOURNMENT: MOTION by Chairman Tice to adjourn the meeting at 8:30
P.M. (NEXT MEETING: December 20, 2005, 5:00 and 7:00 p.m., Iredell County
Government Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC.)
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
Approval:
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Clerk to the Board