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REGULAR MINUTES
APRIL 18, 2006
The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on
Tuesday, April 18, 2006, 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,
Deputy County Manager Susan Blumenstein, Planning & Code Enforcement Director
Lynn Nibloek, and Clerk to the Board Jean Moore.
CALL TO ORDER by Chairman Tice.
INVOCATION by Commissioner Robertson.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Boy Scout Kyle Hawks led the Pledge. Kyle,
a member of Troop 171 (Williamson Chapel Methodist Church in Mooresville, NC)
was accompanied to the meeting by his father, Robert.
ADJUSTMENTS OF THE AGENDA: MOTTO by Chairman Tice to
approve the following agenda adjustments:
Deletion: *Request from the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council for Approval of the
FY 06-07 Funding Plan (This will be on the May 9 agenda.)
*Update from David Swann, CEO/Area Director for Crossroads Behavioral
Healthcare, Regarding Recent Changes at the State Level Impacting the
Agency (see briefing minutes)
Addition: •Request for Approval of Budget Amendment #38A for a Juvenile Crime
Prevention Council Demonstration Grant
*Request to Accept $903 in Additional Revenue (FY 06-07 pass-through)
for the Criminal Justice Partnership Program and Request for
Permission to Apply for $6,000 in Reallocated Funds for Personnel (.5
time position)
*Request for Approval of Budget Amendment #40 for the Purchase of the
Piedmont Production Credit Building (Carolina Farm Credit) on Stockton
Street
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
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Presentation from Mr. Rick Lanier, the Vice Chairman of the U.S. Motto,
"In God We Trust," Action Committee: Mr. Lanier gave a brief history of
Statesville and Iredell County. Lanier said his research revealed that most early settlers
in the county focused their lives around families and churches. Mr. Lanier reviewed
the federal government's history and noted the U.S. Motto was chosen in 1956, and
President Bush reconfirmed the motto in the Senate and Congress on
November 15, 2002. Lanier said the Davidson County Board of Commissioners in
2002 approved the placement of the motto on the Lexington government building.
Later, he said a separation of church and state lawsuit was filed, and it was heard all the
way to the U.S. Supreme Court. He said in 2005, the Supreme Court refused to hear the
case letting the 4"' Circuit Court's decision remain intact -- public display of the motto
on public property is constitutional. He said the U.S. Action Committee was then
established with a goal to have the motto placed on every government building in the
state. Lanier said that on March 2, 2006, approval was given to place the motto on the
Yadkin County Court House, and on April 3, 2006, approval was given for placement
on the Rowan County Administrative Building. He then requested that, "In God We
Trust" be placed on the front of the Iredell County Government Center. Lanier said the
lettering would be professionally done, and the U.S. Motto Committee would pay the
costs.
MOTION by Commissioner Johnson to instruct the staff to work with the U.S.
Motto Committee regarding the placement of the U.S. Motto on the front portion of the
Iredell County Government Center.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
Note: Johnson said the purpose of inserting the motto on the building would be
to serve "as a reminder to future generations that we are a Christian nation based on
Christian principles, and it is God alone who can save us."
(Attending the meeting with Mr. Lanier was his wife, and Fred McClure, the
Chairman of the Davidson County Board of Commissioners.)
PUBLIC HEARING
Chairman Tice declared the meeting to be in a public hearing.
Consideration of the FY 06-07 North Carolina Department of
Transportation's Rural Operating Assistance Program (ROAP) Grant:
Transportation Director Ben Garrison said the ROAP application contained a request
for $70,544 in elderly and disabled transportation funding (no local match needed),
along with $13,582 (no local match needed) for Work First clients, and $86,038 for
rural general funding. He said the rural general funding required a ten percent match,
and this could be obtained from passenger fares.
No one else desired to speak, and Chairman Tice adjourned the hearing.
MOTION by Commissioner Norman to approve the FY 06-07 Rural Operating
Assistance Program Grant application as presented.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
--------------------------------------- CONSENT
OTION by Commissioner Williams to approve the following eleven consent
agenda items.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
1. Request for the Adoption of a Job Access Reverse Commute (JARC)
Program Grant Resolution: Transportation Director Ben Garrison requested approval
of the following resolution at the agenda briefing.
WHEREAS, Article 213 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 Community Association of America for Federal Transit Administration funds
to provide assistance for employment transportation Job Access Reverse Commute
projects; and
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WHEREAS, the purpose of these transportation funds is to provide grant monies to
local agencies/private operators for the provision of employment transportation services
consistent with the policy requirements for federal and state compliance; 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 of Iredell County
is hereby authorized to submit a grant application for federal funding, make the
necessary assurances and certifications and be empowered to enter into an agreement
with the NCDOT to provide employment transportation services.
2. Request for Approval of Budget Amendment #38A for a Juvenile Crime
Prevention Council (JCPC) Demonstration Grant: Finance Director Blumenstein
explained at the briefing session that this $35,500 grant would extend through June 30
of this year. (This will be a pass-through to the Exchange Club/SCAN Program, one of
the organizations receiving JCPC funding.)
3. Request for Approval of the March 2006 Refunds and Releases: Tax
Administrator Bill Doolittle requested approval of the following refunds/releases at the
briefing session.
MARCH
2006 TAX RELEASES & REFUNDS
$.25 per page
Releases
Refunds
—color
19,668.91
2,436.20
-County
Solid Waste Fees
598.00
81.13
East Alexander Co. Fire #1
3.00
10.99
Shepherd's Fire # 2
124.18
0
Mount Mourne Fire # 3
51.13
0
All County Fire # 4
1,140.74
1,889.58
Statesville City
2,384.07
758.18
Statesville Downtown
21.25
0
Mooresville Town
5,633.83
610.40
Mooresville Downtown
0
0
Mooresville School
1281.01
153.00
Love Valley
0
0
Harmony
4.71
0
Troutman
268.27
24.53
Total
31,179.10
5,964.01
A complete list, of the individual tax releases and refunds,
into the minutes by reference.
is hereby incorporated
4. Request for Approval of an Updated Fee Schedule for the GIS/Mapping
Department: GIS/Mapping Director Lee Anne Owens requested approval of the
following fee schedule at the agenda briefing.
IREDELL COUNTY GIS/MAPPING
UNIFORM FEE SCHEDULE
EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2006
Photocopies Increase
8 %z xl I prints — black & white $.25 per page 0
11x17 prints —black & white $.50 per page $.25
Printer Conies
8 Yz x11 prints
— black & white
$.25 per page
0
8 '/Z x 11 prints
—color
$.50 per page
$.25
11 x 17 prints —
black & white
$.50 per page
$.25
11x17 prints —
color
$1.00 per page
0
Increase
Creation and Plot of Map
18x24 map on plotter $25.00 0
24x36 map on plotter $25.00 0
42x50 map on plotter
$35.00
$10.00
To reprint a created map
18x24 or smaller map $15.00 0
24x36 map $15.00 0
42x50 map or larger
$20.00
$5.00
To run a blueprint map
36x36 map $15.00 $10.00
1917 Wall Map from Scanner
CD — DVD Creation
Public CD containing all GIS data
Mr. Sids 2002 Black & White Orthos
Mr. Sids 2005 Color Orthos
To create a custom CD with data
30 minute time to create
Add $15.00 per additional 15 minutes
$15.00 $7.00
$35.00 per CD $15.00
$40.00 per DVD n/a
$25.00 per CD $5.00
$30.00 per DVD n/a
5. Request from the Library Director for Approval to Apply for a Gates
Foundation "Staying Connected" Grant in the Amount of $4,148.82: Library
Director Steve Messick explained at the briefing session that this Bill & Melinda Gates
grant was a follow up to funding received in year 2000 for public access computers. He
said the new funding of $4,148 would also be used for computers.
6. Request for Adoption of a Building Safety Week Proclamation: Planning and
Code Enforcement Director Lynn Niblock requested approval of the following
proclamation at the five o'clock meeting.
Building Safety Week 2006
May 7-13
Whereas, the safety of the buildings we occupy daily is essential to the health, safety, and welfare of the
citizens of Iredell County; and,
Whereas, through our continuing attention to building safety, we enjoy the comfort and peace of mind of
structures that are safe and sound; and,
Whereas, building safety and fire prevention officials are at work year round to guide the safe
construction of buildings; and,
Whereas, the dedicated members of the International Code Council, including building safety and fire
prevention officials, architects, engineers, builders and others in the construction industry, develop and
enforce codes to safeguard Americans in the buildings where we live, work, play and learn; and,
Whereas, the International Codes, the most widely adopted building safety and fire prevention codes in
the nation, are used by most U.S. cities, counties and states. These modern, building safety codes also
include safeguards to protect the public from natural disasters that can occur, such as hurricanes,
snowstorms, tornadoes, wildland fires and earthquakes; and,
Whereas, Building Safety Week, sponsored by the International Code Council Foundation, is an
excellent opportunity to educate the public. It is a perfect time to increase public awareness of the role
building safety and fire prevention officials, local and state building departments, and federal agencies
play in protecting lives and property; and,
Whereas, this year's theme, "Building a Safer World Together," encourages all Americans to raise their
awareness of building safety. Everyone can take appropriate steps to ensure that the places where we live,
work, play, and learn are safe. Countless lives have been saved because of the building safety codes
adopted and enforced by local and state agencies; and,
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Whereas, this year, as we observe Building Safety Week, we ask all Americans to consider projects to
improve building safety at home and in the community, and to recognize the local building safety and fire
prevention officials and the important role that they play in public safety; and
Whereas, the Iredell County Commissioners are concerned about the safety of county citizens and realize
the importance of building safety and support the enforcement of the building codes to achieve this goal.
Now, Therefore, Be it Resolved, that May 7 through May 13, 2006, is hereby proclaimed as Building
Safety Week in Iredell County. Accordingly, citizens are encouraged to join their fellow Americans in
participating in Building Safety Week activities and assisting in efforts to improve building safety.
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7. Request for Approval of Budget Amendment #39 for $21,473 to Recognize a
Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA) Grant & for Appropriation to
Line Items As Proposed by the EMS Director: At the five o'clock meeting, EMS
Director Lee Darnell said this $21,473 grant would be used as follows:
$8,440 for the purchase of a disaster/mass gathering trailer
$500 for a "graphics" addition to the trailer
$2,140 for miscellaneous disaster supplies for the trailer
$6,035.24 for training & development relevant to hazardous materials/disasters/mass
gatherings
$4,357.76 for overtime
Note: At the briefing session, Commissioner Johnson asked if the EMS Department
was working with the Sheriffs Department in regards to the sharing of this type
of equipment. Assistant County Manager Tracy Jackson said yes.
8. Request for Approval of a Contract with the Trinity Volunteer Fire
Department for the Housing of EMS Personnel & a Quick Response Vehicle:
EMS Director Lee Darnell said at the briefing that $500 would be paid per month to
house EMS employees and one quick response vehicle at the Trinity fire department.
He said the purpose of the arrangement would be to provide a quicker paramedic
response in the Trinity community. (The contract will extend for 15 years, and it will
require a written 90 -day termination notice by both parties.)
9. Request for Approval of the April 4, 2006 Minutes
10. Request to Accept $903 in Additional Revenue (FY 06-07 pass-through) for
the Criminal Justice Partnership Program (CJPP) and a Request for
Permission to Apply for $6,000 in Reallocated Funds for Personnel (.5
time position): CJPP Chairman Pam Navey said at the briefing that $903 had been
deducted from the day reporting program budget in October by the state, but the funds
were now being returned.
In regards to the $6,000 request, Navey said an application would be submitted
for reallocated funds to be used for the salary/fringes for a part-time employee.
11. Request for Approval of Budget Amendment #40 for the Purchase of the
Piedmont Production Credit Building (Carolina Farm Credit) at 203 Stockton
Street: Finance Director Blumenstein said at the briefing that on December 21, 2004,
the board approved the purchase of the Piedmont Production Credit Building for
$299,000. She said that due to Carolina Farm Credit constructing a new facility, and
not desiring to relocate until the building was finished, the closing was delayed.
Blumenstein said everything was now in order, and a budget amendment was needed to
record an interfund loan from the Solid Waste Disposal Facility to the General Fund for
the purchase.
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ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES OCCURRING ON BOARDS &
COMMISSIONS
Recreation Advisory Board (1 announcement)
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APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (1 appointment): Commissioner Norman
nominated Brady Johnson.
MOTIO by Chairman Tice to appoint Brady Johnson as the Iredell-Statesville
School Superintendent's designee.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee (4 appointments): No
nominations were submitted, and Chairman Tice made a motio to postpone the
appointments until the next meeting.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
Nursing Home Advisory Committee (2 appointments): Commissioner
Williams nominated Kay Mason.
Commissioner Norman nominated Jayne Depoint-Johns.
MOT10N by Chairman Tice to close the nominations and to appoint Mason and
Depoint-Johns by acclamation.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
Historic Properties Commission 2 appointments): No nominations were
submitted, and Chairman Tice made a Eotionlto postpone the two appointments until the
next meeting.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
Criminal Justice Partnership Program (1 appointment): Commissioner
Robertson nominated Maxine Hargus.
OTIO by Chairman Tice to close the nominations and appoint Hargus by
acclamation.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
REQUEST FROM THE COVENANT HOUSE OF STATESVILLE, A 501-3
ORGANIZATION, FOR WASTE DISPOSAL EXEMPTIONS: County Manager
Mashburn said that at the last meeting, the Covenant House Executive Director requested
a solid waste tipping fee waiver. Mashburn said the landfill operated as an enterprise
fund, and a household availability fee had been collected from county residents since the
early 1990s. He said through the years, several nonprofit agencies (Fifth Street
Ministries, Habitat for Humanity, Salvation Army, Mooresville Christian Missions, &
Yokefellow) had been granted fee waivers. Mashburn said the NC Department of
Transportation, the NC Wildlife Resources Office, and the departments of Iredell County
had also been exempted. He recommended that the same guidelines used for other
nonprofits be applied to the Covenant House request. Mashburn said that if the waste
material were something that would have already been covered under the household
availability fee (listed on tax bills) then disposal at the landfill could occur at no charge.
He said people cleaned out their closets, donated items to the nonprofits (Salvation
Army, etc.), and then later, the nonprofits sifted through the items and anything that
couldn't be used was disposed of at the landfill with the tipping fee being waived. He
said that as long as the item would have been included under the availability fee,
regardless of what agency brought it in, then the fee should be waived.
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MOTION by Commissioner Norman to accept the manager's recommendation
regarding tipping fee waivers.
Commissioner Johnson voiced concerns due to the solid waste department having
an enterprise fund. He said property tax did not pay for the landfill. Johnson said the
facility had to generate a profit to create the capital reserve necessary to close the cells,
when up to capacity, and to have enough revenue to open a new landfill. He said the
solid waste bond resolutions had language that specifically addressed the need to have
"sound business" practices. Mr. Johnson said he couldn't go along with an "open ended
obligation."
Chairman Tice said the county's citizens, who donated items to the nonprofits, had
already paid the $26 per year solid waste availability fee, and this was why she concurred
with the county manager's recommendation.
VOTING: Ayes — 4; Nays —1 (Johnson)
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
Mr. Fred Coggins, of Mooresville, NC, asked why two board members had not
responded to his letters. He mentioned that $179,000 could be removed from the budget.
Pertaining to schools, Coggins said they should have been built bigger when first
constructed. He also made a remark regarding the Angelou Study, and questioned where
the individual worked who had presented it to the board (past meeting).
COUNTY MANAGER'S REPORT: Mr. Mashburn said a Veterans & Families
Appreciation Day would be held on Saturday, May 20. He also mentioned the budget
work session dates; however, no official action was taken.
MAY CALENDAR FOR THE BOARD MEETINGS: Commissioner
Williams noted that Election Day was on the first Tuesday of the month, or the regular
meeting date for the board. He suggested that the board hold the meetings on the second
and fourth Tuesdays of the month.
MOTION by Commissioner Williams to meet on Tuesday, May 9, 2006 and
Tuesday, May 23, 2006, and for the meetings on May 2 and 16, 2006, be cancelled.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
CLOSED SESSION: MOTION by Chairman Tice at 7:50 P.M., to enter into
closed session for the purpose of discussing economic development matters pursuant to
G.S. 143-318.11 (a) (4) and a property acquisition matter as allowed by G.S. 143-318.11
(a) (5).
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
(RETURN TO OPEN SESSION AT 9:25 P.M.)
CALL FOR A PUBLIC HEARING FOR STRUCTURAL MEDICAL
COMPANY: MOTION by Chairman Tice to call for a public hearing on May 9, 2006,
at 7:00 P.M., regarding an economic development incentive ranging from $52,200 (over
a five-year period) up to $$69,600 (over a five-year period) for the Structural Medical
Company based on an investment between $3 million to $4 million.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
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CALL FOR A PUBLIC HEARING FOR AN UNDISCLOSED
COMPANY: MOTIO by Chairman Tice to call for a public hearing on May 9, 2006,
at 7:00 P.M., regarding an economic development incentive ranging from $626,400
(over a six-year period) up to $1,044,000 (over a six-year period) for an undisclosed
company based on an investment between $30 million to $50 million.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
ADJOURNMENT: MOTION by Chairman Tice to adjourn the meeting at
9:30 P.M. (Next Meeting: Tuesday, May 9, 2006, at 5:00 and 7:00 P.M., in the Iredell
County Government Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
Approved:
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Clerk to the Board