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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDecember 18 2007 Regular MinutesIREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MINUTES DECEMBER 18, 2007 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on Tuesday, December 18, 2007, at 7:00 P.M., in the Iredell County Government Center (Commissioners' Meeting Room), 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC. Board Members Present Chairman Marvin Norman Vice Chairman Sara Haire Tice Steve Johnson Ken Robertson Godfrey Williams Staff present: County Manager Joel Mashburn, County Attorney Bill Pope, Deputy County Manager Susan Blumenstein, and Clerk to the Board Jean Moore. CALL TO ORDER by Chairman Norman INVOCATION by Commissioner Williams PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ADJUSTMENTS OF THE AGENDA: MOTION by Commissioner Johnson to approve the following agenda adjustments: Deletion: *Request to Apply/Receive a United Way Adult Dental Grant Additions: *Request for Approval to Remove an Exception to the Health Department's Operation Manual Pertaining to the Debt Setoff Program for the Collection of Family Planning Clinic Fees *Closed Session Pursuant to G.S. 143-318.11 (a) (5) Property Acquisition VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0. APPOINTMENTS BEFORE THE BOARD Request from the MLK Partners Organization for the Adoption of a Proclamation Proclaiming the week of January 17-21, 2008 as "Many Cultures -One Community" in Honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: Commissioner Tice read the following proclamation: WHEREAS, the Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce, Iredell Museums, Priority House, IMPACT, Inc., Mi Familia Institute, Mitchell Community College, Mt. Pleasant A.M.E. Zion Church, American Red Cross, Statesville Branch NAACP, Statesville housing Authority, Statesville Human Relations Council, YMCA of Iredell County, Teen Health,W.H.E.E.L., Piney Grove AME. Zion Church, Boys and Girls of the Piedmont, and the South Statesville Weed and Seed Committee collectively known as the MLK Partners, have joined together to provide community activities over five days, so that residents of Iredell County conjoin together in fellowship and in the spirit of unity; and WHEREAS, the community activities will include programs celebrating and commemorating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., a Health Fair, a Cultural Fair, a Community Worship Service, a Community Prayer Breakfast with Rev. Joe A. Jackson, as featured speaker, along with a Make a Difference Day, and an open reception at the Court Street Gallery; and WHEREAS, the inspiration for the five-day series of events designed to reach out and make a difference in the lives of the residents of Iredell County came from the teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. NOW, THEREFORE, the Iredell County Board of Commissioners PROCLAIMS the week of January 17-21, 2008 as "Many Cultures -One Community" in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. MOTION by Commissioner Tice to adopt the resolution as presented. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0. The resolution was presented to William Jones and Paula Gabriel, both members of the MLK Partners organization. Presentation from Scott Lenhart, Regarding the Pandemic Flu Preparedness Coordination Committee's Survey Findings: Lenhart said this committee consisted of 28 members who resided from Harmony to Mooresville, NC. He said the members were divided up into two subcommittees with one focusing on medical needs and the other concentrating on education. Mr. Lenhart said a survey, consisting of three questions, was sent to municipalities, nursing homes, healthcare agencies, assisted living facilities, and businesses to determine their readiness for a flu pandemic. The questions were as follows: 1. What measures will he taken to minimize the spread of pandemic flu among your workers? 2. What services will you NOT provide if you experience a 40% absenteeism rate? 3. What triggers will prompt you to a) minimize the spread of flu among workers and h) lead you to reduce services when staff ng is reduced by 40%? Lenhart noted that local hospitals were ready to respond should a pandemic occur, and the Piedmont Health Care Network was allowing each medical provider to prepare their own readiness procedures. Commissioner Robertson, the committee's chairman mentioned the following: (1) The public didn't necessarily believe the federal statistic indicating that 40% of the workforce would not be working because of the flu. {This percentage includes the individuals who might not be sick, but they are providing care for others suffering from the flu. } (2) The nursing or adult care home facilities feel that if their residents are sick, the hospitals will assume their care. {The hospitals will probably be overwhelmed with flu patients, and they will not have space to take care of everyone. } (3) There appears to be a general reluctance by many agencies, or groups, to indicate what might happen if 40% of the workforce were absent. Mr. Robertson thanked all of the committee members, especially Mac Herring and Mike Spath, the individuals who chaired the two subcommittees. Lenhart said a flu pandemic would occur -- it was just a matter of time. He said in the meantime, he was available to provide educational programs. PUBLIC HEARINGS Chairman Norman declared the meeting to be in a public hearing. Consideration of Possible Economic Development Incentives for the NGK Ceramics Company: Economic Developer Melanie O'Connell Underwood said the NGK Company was planning an eleventh expansion at the Mooresville site. She said a $42.6 million investment was being proposed, and the company was seeking a $1,062,509 incentive over a seven-year period. NGK Vice President and General Manager Steve Daley said the company had existed in the South Iredell Industrial Park since 1988, and it currently employed 440 people. He said the company made ceramic parts for catalytic converters used in automobiles and diesel trucks. Daley said the expansion was prompted by changes in federal regulations, and 22 additional employees were expected to be added in the next two years. No one else desired to speak, and Chairman Norman adjourned the hearing. MOTION by Commissioner Tice to approve the incentive as requested ($1,062,509 over seven years based on the $42.6 million investment). VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0. 2 Consideration of a Resolution Making Certain Findings Regarding a Financing of School Facilities Pursuant to an Installment Financing Agreement & the Authorization to File an Application with the Local Government Commission: Chairman Norman announced that this was the hour and day fixed by the Board of Commissioners for the public hearing upon the proposed financing, pursuant to an installment financing agreement, to be dated as of March 1, 2008 or such other date as the parties thereto shall mutually agree upon (the `Installment Financing Agreement'), between the County of Iredell, North Carolina (the "County) and Iredell County Public Facilities Corporation, a North Carolina non-profit corporation (the "Corporation'), of (i) the expansion of Celeste Henkel Elementary School, including the replacement of existing classrooms and the construction and equipping of additional classrooms, a new administration area and a media center, (ii) the construction and equipping of a new 950 -student elementary school, including the acquisition of land therefor, (iii) the expansion of East Iredell Elementary School, including the construction and equipping of additional classrooms and resource rooms, a media center and administration area and the reconfiguration of existing classrooms, (iv) the construction and equipping of a new elementary school to replace two existing elementary schools, (v) the expansion of Shepherd Elementary School, including the construction and equipping of additional classrooms and resource rooms, (vi) the expansion of South Iredell High School, including the construction of additional classrooms, a new gymnasium and locker rooms and a media center, (vii) the expansion of Statesville High School, including the construction and equipping of additional classrooms and resource rooms, a new administration area and a media center, the renovation of existing classrooms, and related site work, (viii) the construction and equipping of a new 750 -student elementary school, and (ix) the conversion of the existing Mooresville Intermediate School to a new middle school, including the construction of additional classroom space, the renovation of existing space and the construction of new athletic facilities, including a baseball field, tennis courts, a football stadium and related bathroom facilities (collectively, the "Project'), and that the Board of Commissioners would hear anyone who may wish to be heard with respect to the Installment Financing Agreement. As a matter- of information, the Director of Finance and Administrative Services of the County described the nature of the Project, including the estimated cost thereof ($115, 000, 000), and the installment payments to be made by the County under the Installment Financing Agreement for such purposes. No written statement relating to said matter had been received. Additionally, no one appeared, either in person, or by attorney, to be heard with respect to the Installment Financing Agreement with the exception of the following individual: Buddy Hemric, residing at 198 Roseman Lane, Statesville, NC 28625, who appeared in person and commented about the bond package of $106 million, with a cap of $115 million, plus interest, over a 20 year period. He said four years ago, it was stated a bond of this size could not be accomplished, but now, due to revaluation, which was a tax increase, along with more sales taxes coming in for the county, the bond was being proposed. Hemric said at the commissioners' recent retreat, the sheriff requested a jail expansion large enough to accommodate 600 beds, and there were several other capital projects mentioned He said a tax increase would probably be needed for all of the capital needs. Mr. Hemric said the highest COPS for Iredell County, so far, had been in year 2006 at $44 million. He said now, a $106 million bond was being proposed, and this was without voter approval. Hemric said, too, the bond package did not include any new educational facilities, or improvements, for any sites north of Statesville. He requested for the board to place the bond proposal on a ballot for voter approval. The foregoing statement was duly considered by the Board of Commissioners. Thereupon the Chairman introduced the following resolution, a copy of which had been provided to each Commissioner, which was read by title and summarized by the Director of Finance and Administrative Services: RESOLUTION MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS RELATING TO THE FINANCING OF CERTAIN SCHOOL FACILITIES PURSUANT TO AN INSTALLMENT FINANCING AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES TO FILE APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL THEREOF BY THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMISSION 3 BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners .for the County of Iredell, North Carolina (the "County'): Section 1. The Board of Commissioners does hereby find, determine and declare as follows: (a) The County proposes to finance (i) the expansion of Celeste Henkel Elementary School, including the replacement of existing classrooms and the construction and equipping of additional classrooms, a new administration area and a media center, (ii) the construction and equipping of a new 950-student elementary school, including the acquisition of land therefor, (iii) the expansion of East Iredell Elementary School, including the construction and equipping of additional classrooms and resource rooms, a media center and administration area and the reconfiguration of existing classrooms, (iv) the construction and equipping of a new elementary school to replace two existing elementary schools, (v) the expansion of Shepherd Elementary School, including the construction and equipping of additional classrooms and resource rooms, (vi) the expansion of South Iredell High School, including the construction of additional classrooms, a new gymnasium and locker rooms and a media center, (vii) the expansion of Statesville High School, including the construction and equipping of additional classrooms and resource rooms, a new administration area and a media center, the renovation of existing classrooms, and related site work, (viii) the construction and equipping of a new 750-student elementary school, and (ix) the conversion of the existing Mooresville Intermediate School to a new middle school, including the construction of additional classroom space, the renovation of existing space and the construction of new athletic facilities, including a baseball field, tennis courts, a football stadium and related bathroom facilities (collectively, the "Project'), pursuant to an installment financing agreement, to be dated as of March 1, 2008 or such other date as the parties thereto shall mutually agree upon (the "Installment Financing Agreement'), between the County and Iredell County Public Facilities Corporation (the "Corporation') and the County will make Installment Payments (as defined in the Installment Financing Agreement) in amounts sufficient to pay the principal and interest with respect to the Certificates of Participation (Iredell County School Projects), Series 2008 (the "2008 Certificates') to be executed and delivered by the Corporation to finance the Project, it being the express intention of the Board of Commissioners that only the principal amount of 2008 Certificates necessary to accomplish the purposes stated in the Installment Financing Agreement will be executed and delivered (estimated not to exceed $115,000,000). (b) The Project is necessary in order to provide public school facilities essential to the public health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the County. (c) Based on advice from the County's investment bankers as to current tax-exempt interest rates, the sums to fall due under the Installment Financing Agreement are not excessive for its stated purposes; moreover, the estimated cost of the Project is not excessive. (d) Counsel to the County has rendered an opinion that the proposed undertakings are authorized by law and are purposes for which public funds may be expended pursuant to the Constitution and laws of the State ofNorth Carolina. (e) The Installment Financing Agreement, under the circumstances presently obtaining, is preferable to a general obligation bond issue for this purpose. The County's current fund balance is, in light of other requirements and prudent fiscal management, insuffzcient to fund the entire cost of the Project, the County does not have the ability to issue sufficient non- voted bonds under the provisions of Article V, Sec. 4 of the North Carolina Constitution for the purposes of financing the Project, and voting general obligation bonds for this purpose will result in unacceptable delay and additional cost to the County. (f) The estimated cost of financing the Project pursuant to the Installment Financing Agreement compares reasonably and favorably with an estimate of similar cost for general obligation bond financing therefor. The primary difference in cost results from higher issuance costs, but this amount is insignificant when compared to the total cost of financing the Project. (g) The debt management policies of the County have been carried out in strict compliance with law, including the filing of all required audits and reports with the Local Government Commission (the `LGC'), and the County is within its statutory debt limit and is not in default with respect to any of its outstanding indebtedness. (h) The County estimates that no increase in the property tax rate will be required to raise sums to pay the estimated debt service to fall due under the Installment Financing Agreement for all of its stated purposes. (i) The County has made timely payment of all sums owed by it with respect to the payment of principal of and interest on all of its outstanding debt obligations and has received no notice from the LGC or any holder concerning the County's failure to make any required payment of debt service. 4 Section 2. The LGC is hereby requested to approve the proposed Installment Financing Agreement pursuant to the provisions of Article 8 of'Chapter 159 of the General Statutes of North Carolina, and the Director of Finance and Administrative Services of the County is directed to complete all applications and execute all documents required in connection with obtaining such approval. Section 3. The LGC is hereby requested to approve the selection of the following professionals who comprise the financing team, and such other professionals as may be required or useful and acceptable to the LGC to assist the County in connection with such financing: Special Counsel Sidley Austin LLP Underwriters Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. (Senior Manager) and Wachovia Bank, National Association Underwriters' Counsel Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, PLLC Trustee US Bank National Association Corporation Counsel Pressly, Thomas & Conley, P.A. Section 4. All actions heretofore taken by the County Manager and the Director of Finance and Administrative Services in connection with the Installment Financing Agreement and the 2008 Certificates, including filing the application with the LGC, retaining Special Counsel and selecting investment banking firms and a trustee, are hereby ratified and confirmed. Section 5. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage. Upon jmotion of Commissioner Tice the foregoing resolution entitled: "RESOLUTION MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS RELATING TO THE FINANCING OF CERTAIN SCHOOL FACILITIES PURSUANT TO AN INSTALLMENT FINANCING AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES TO FILE APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL THEREOF BY THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMISSION" was passed by the following vote: Ayes: Commissioners Norman, Tice, Johnson, Robertson and Williams Noes: 0. ------------------------------------------------CONSENT AGEN MOTION by Commissioner Johnson to approve the following 15 consent agenda items. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0. (All items were summarized during the agenda briefing.) 1. Request for Approval of Budget Amendment #27 to Appropriate an Emergency Management Preparedness Supplemental Grant of $6,562 to the Office of Emergency Management & Appropriate the County's Match of $6,562: A memo from David Martin indicated this funding would purchase equipment/supplies for radiological responses. The county's match is already budgeted. 2. Request from the Health Dept. for Approval of Budget Amendment #28 to Use $18,500 in Medicaid Max Funds for a Dental Software Server & Network Switches: Health Director Donna Campbell said $3,319 would be used to obtain a Hewlett Packard server (hardware/software); $12,213 would purchase three fiber switches along with a maintenance contract, and $2,968 would buy fiber and pay for the installation. 3. Request for Approval to Remove an Exception to the Health Department's Operation Manual Regarding the Debt Setoff Program for the Collection of Family Planning Clinic Fees: Health Director Donna Campbell said in August of this year, the federal government advised that debt setoff was not an allowable method to collect fees, and this was due to confidentiality requirements. Campbell said now, upon further investigation by the federal government, it was determined that no confidential information was being used in the debt setoff program. She said the request was to remove the following paragraph from the fee operations manual: !Rf/!llfl�YdA�R!!I}l2iYY1�fIRSR/lRfRlfRRf2�YALI/�RIARf/R r 4. Request for Approval of Budget Amendment #29 to Appropriate Funds for the Iredell-Statesville School System to Purchase 106.34 Acres of Land on Overcash Road: A letter from Dr. Terry Holliday (Supt., Iredell-Statesville Schools) said the board of education approved this land purchase in October 2007, and the "due diligence" had been completed. Deputy County manager Blumenstein said the county would provide the cash flow necessary for the purchase up until March of 2008, when the school system received reimbursements. Dr. Kenny Miller, with the school system, said the property would be large enough for three schools. In response to a question about the system's past desire to not have older students (high school students) mingling with younger children, Miller said this was still a preference; however, it might be necessary to serve different age levels at the site. The approved budget amendment is as follows: Current Change Amended 100700 560002 Iredell/Statesville- Capital Outlay 5,858,704 3,562,390 9,421,094 100700 560005 Iredell/Statesville - Prior Year CO Final 2,076,997 (865,890) 1,211,107 100700 560008 Iredell/Statesville - Project Reserve 1,365,886 (476,460) 889,426 104700 490050 Iredell/Statesville - Contribution (894,115) (894,115) 14700 457000 Public School Building Capital (936,625) (936,625) 104880 499300 Fund Balance Appropriated for Schools (389,300) (389,300) 5. Request for Approval to Contract with Site Solutions for the Parks and Recreation Master Plan at a Cost of $46,100: Recreation Director Robert Woody said the Recreation Advisory Board recommended Site Solutions for the master plan with an expected completion date of June 2008. He said the plan would address county -wide needs; therefore, the costs would be paid out of the Recreation Park Fund. Additionally, Woody said the Mooresville officials were updating the town's plan, and some cost savings might be found by information sharing. 6. Request for Approval of a North Iredell Park Topographic Survey at a Cost Between $3,500 to $4,000 with Funds to be Derived from the North Iredell Park Fund: Recreation Director Woody said the winter season was an opportune time to conduct the North Iredell Park topographic survey. He said sufficient funds were in this particular park's fund balance for the survey estimated to cost between $3,500 to $4,000. Woody also recommended Jordan & Associates for the work. 7. Request to Call for a Public Hearing on January 15, 2008 Regarding the FY 2008- 2009 NCDOT Community Transportation Program (CTP) Application: Transportation Director Ben Garrison said the CTP application deadline was January 31. He said during the January 15 hearing, the public would be allowed to address the following: Administrative funding request of $250,008 Capital funding request of $290,550 (includes five lift -equipped conversion vans, one 22 ft. light transit vehicle with lift, one conversion van without a lift, and vehicle lettering and logos. 8. Request from the Library Department to Apply for Telecommunication Discount Services under the Federal Communications Commission E -Rate Program: Library Director Steve Messick said discounts for telecommunication costs were available, and if the county did not apply, another entity would receive the assistance. He said the discounts were available at no cost, and they would help on telephone and Internet access costs. Messick estimated the discounts to total around $24,081. 9. Request from the Fire Marshal for Approval of VFD Contracts with Ebenezer, Harmony, Central, Union Grove, Troutman, Trinity, South Iredell, Shepherds, Monticello, Lake Norman, Wilkes-Iredell, Stony Point, Sheffield-Calahaln, Lone Hickory County Line, West Iredell and Wayside: Fire Marshal Lloyd Ramsey said 17 out of the 19 VFD contracts had been signed, and they were ready for board approval. He said Mt. Moune and Cool Springs had not signed their contracts, and these two VFDs were scheduled for an inspection in February. Ramsey said that if the contracts weren't finalized prior to the inspection, the fire departments would probably receive a 9S basic rating. (Note: Ebenezer, South Iredell, Shepherds, and Gone Hickory were added at the briefing session, and this is why they were not listed on the original agenda.) 6 10. Request for Approval to Amend the Pratt Industries Grant Project Ordinance: Deputy County Manager Blumenstein, said the road construction low bidder did not meet the Minority & Women's Business Enterprise requirements for the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT). She said the contract had now been awarded to Insite Construction for $543,000 which was $55,000 over budget. Blumenstein said the NCDOT agreed to fund the $55,000 out of the district's discretionary funds, and an amended project ordinance was needed. 11. Request for Approval to Declare Properties (Dwellings) at 420 & 422 South Meeting Street as Surplus to the County's Needs & to Petition the Statesville City Council for Demolition: County Manager Mashburn said the two properties had been purchased, and the occupants had vacated the premises. He requested permission to have the structures demolished through "burn training" with the Statesville Fire Department. 12. Request for Approval of a Records Retention and Disposition Schedule for the Veterans' Service Office and the Tax Administration Office: County Manager Joel Mashburn recommended approval of the schedules, and he said they were issued by the North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources in 2004 and 2006. 13. Request for Approval of the November Refunds and Releases: Tax Administrator Bill Doolittle requested aoDroval of the followine refunds and releases: NOVEMBER 2007 TAX RELEASES & REFUNDS Releases Refunds County 180,988.61 21,667.03 Solid Waste Fees 532.50 0 East Alexander Co. Fire #1 5.92 16.02 Shepherd's Fire # 2 1,459.75 142.02 Mount Mourne Fire # 3 423.48 168.55 All County Fire # 4 5,010.51 915.26 Statesville City 37,222.47 8,197.17 Statesville Downtown 36.03 0 Mooresville Town 102,911.30 4,764.68 Mooresville Downtown 72.42 62.54 Mooresville School 13,545.96 661.81 Love Valley 0 0 Harmony 2.01 0 Troutman 132.09 0 Davidson 0 0 Total $342,343.05 $36,595.08 A complete list, of the individual tax releases and refunds, minutes by reference. is hereby incorporated into the 14. Request for Approval of a Contract to Purchase a Tract of Real Estate at a Price of $2,942,000 & Authorization for the County Manager to Pay the Purchase Amount and Close the Transaction: County Manager Joel Mashburn said the purchase of this 28.42 acre tract of land would make the existing landfill property more usable, plus there would be a buffer on three sides. He said the property, owned by J.C. Steele and Sons, Inc., could be purchased from Solid Waste Enterprise Capital Funds. 15. Request for Approval of the December 4 & 6, 2007 Minutes OF CONSENT ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES OCCURRING ON BOARDS & COMMISSIONS (none) 7 APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS & COMMISSIONS Statesville Planning Board (ETJ) (1 appointment): MOTIO by Commissioner Johnson to postpone this appointment until the January 15, 2008 meeting. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0. Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee (1 appointment): Commissioner Tice nominated Mary Barrett. MOTION by Chairman Norman to close the nominations and appoint Barrett by acclamation. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0. Nursing Home Advisory Committee (4 appointments): MOTION by Commissioner Johnson to postpone the four appointments until the January 15 meeting. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0. Board of Health (5 appointments): Commissioner Robertson nominated Sylvia Chapman (nurse), Michael Eudy (pharmacist), Dr. Ron Milam (optometrist), Dr. Kimberly Randall (veterinarian) and D. Mark Tart (engineer). MOTION by Chairman Norman to close the nominations and appoint Chapman, Eudy, Milam, Randall and Tart by acclamation. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0. Note: Mr. Tart replaces Steve Knight, who has served three consecutive terms, and by statutes is not eligible to serve until there is a break in service. Chairman Norman and Commissioner Robertson thanked Mr. Knight for his nine years of service on the board of health. Home and Community Care Block Grant Committee (3 appointments): Commissioner Tice nominated Mary Joe Danner. MOTION by Chairman Norman to appoint Danner by acclamation and to postpone the remaining two appointments until the January 15 meeting. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0. Criminal Justice Partnership Program Committee (2 appointments): OTION by Commissioner Tice to postpone the two appointments until the January 15 meeting. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0. Local Emergeney Planning Committee (LEPC) (36 appointments): Commissioner Robertson nominated Greg Atchley, David Bradley, Marty Byers, Donna Campbell, Pam Campbell, Evelyn Clarke, David Cline, David Cloer, Tim Coffey, John Crone, Anita Christian, Dr. Hampton Drum, Wes Greene, Chuck Harris, Ben Hess, Terry Hosch, Tracy Jackson, Brady Johnson, Scott Lenhart, David Martin, Lloyd Ramsey, Scott Rhoades, Gay Rochester, Craig Robertson, Danny Rose, Matthew Selves, Larry Stroud, Donna Swicegood, Mitzi Summers, Linda Thompson, Sara Haire Tice, Ken Vaughn, Ronnie Wooten, Steve Young and Steve Bridges. MOTION by Chairman Norman to appoint the 36 individuals by acclamation. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: No one desired to speak. a COUNTY MANAGER'S REPORT: A written activity report was submitted by County Manager Mashburn. CLOSED SESSION: MOTION by Chairman Norman to enter into closed session at 7:50 p.m., pursuant to G.S. 143-318.11 (a) (5) Property Acquisition. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0. (RETURN TO OPEN SESSION AT 8:10 P.M.) ACQUISITION OF TWIN OAKS GOLF COURSE PROPERTY: Commissioner Robertson said the county had an opportunity to purchase land near the present landfill, and the acquisition could extend the life of the facility another 30 years. He said the other alternative would be to locate land elsewhere in the county, but the purchase of the adjacent property was the best option. MOTION by Commissioner Robertson to accept an offer from the Twin Oaks Golf Development, LLC to sell 189 acres at a cost of $4,750,000 and to authorize the execution of a contract for the purchase. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Commissioner Johnson at 8:12 P.M., made a otio to adjourn the meeting. (NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, January 15, 2008 at 5 and 7 P.M., in the Iredell County Government Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC.) VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0. Approved: 9 Clerk to the Board