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REGULAR MINUTES
AUGUST 19, 2008
The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on Tuesday,
August 19, 2008, 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
Godfrey Williams
Absent: Ken Robertson
Staff present: County Manager Joel Mashburn, County Attorney Bill Pope, Deputy
County Manager Susan Blumenstein, Assistant County Manager Tracy Jackson, and Clerk to the
Board Jean Moore.
CALL TO ORDER by Chairman Norman.
INVOCATION by Commissioner Johnson.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ADJUSTMENTS OF THE AGENDA: MOTION by Commissioner Tice to approve
the following agenda adjustments:
Additions:* Request to Call for a Public Hearing on September 2, 2008 at 7:00 P.M., Regarding
an Economic Development Incentive for an Undisclosed Company that may Locate
in Iredell County Pending Approval of all Local & State Incentives
• Closed Session Pursuant to Economic Development— G.S. 143-318.11 (a) 4
Deletion: • Mrs. Yvonne Coleman Desires to Speak about the Status of a Condemnation
Proceeding on a Burned/Dilapidated Structure at 125 Big Forest Drive, Statesville,
NC (Note: County Attorney Pope's office has contacted Mrs. Coleman and
provided an update on the condemnation proceeding.)
VOTING: Ayes — 4; Nays — 0.
SPECIAL RECOGNITION: Chairman Norman recognized Zack Saucer, Hunter
Beck, and Kyle Scruggs from Boy Scout Troop 171 affiliated with Williamson Chapel Methodist
Church in Mooresville, NC. (The troop leader is Kevin Scruggs.)
ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE 220To ANNIVERSARY (1788 — 2008) OF THE
CREATION OF IREDELL COUNTY AND APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION IN
CELEBRATION OF THIS HISTORIC EVENT: Commissioner Williams read the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE 220TH ANNIVERSARY
OF THE COUNTY OF IREDELL
1788-2008
WHEREAS, in 1788, the North Carolina General Assembly created an act to divide the county of
Rowan; and
WHEREAS, in 1788, the North Carolina General Assembly adopted legislation for the creation of
Iredell County; and
WHEREAS, Iredell County was named after James Iredell, a prominent attorney who was later
appointed to the United States Supreme Court by President George Washington; and
WHEREAS, by July 5, 1789, boundary lines had been established to formally separate Iredell
County,f om Rowan County.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Iredell County Board of Commissioners
recognizes 2008 as being the 220`x` anniversary year of the creation of Iredell County; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Iredell County Board of Commissioners encourages
citizens of Iredell County to acknowledge this historic milestone; and
BE IT FINALLY RESOL FED, that the Iredell County Board of Commissioners extends best wishes,
good health and prosperity to all county citizens in connection with this proud and significant occasion
and commends all persons who have helped to make Iredell County, such an inviting place to live and
work.
APPOINTMENTS BEFORE THE BOARD
Mr. David Swann, Area Director & CEO for Crossroads Behavioral Healthcare
Presents the Organization's End -of -Year Report: Mr. Swann provided the following written
report and shared highlights during the presentation.
Crossroads Behavioral Healthcare
Fiscal Year 2007-08 Report to the Iredell County Commissioners
Iredell Countv Proiected Population July 1, 2008: 155,194
(Froin Office of State Demographics)
Iredell County Appropriation 2008-09
$558,698 ($3.60 Per Capita using the July 1, 2008, population data of 155,194)
Five-year history of Iredell County Appropriations
2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08
$495,994 $479,810 $502,085 $515,354
$3.63 per cap. $3.44 per cap. 3.60 per cap. $3.60 per cap.
Combined Crossroads Projected Population July 12008 267,575
Iredell Countv Persons Served by State and Local Funds FY 2007-08 2, 513 (45%) of the
total (5,566) persons served (does not include Medicaid).
2008-09 Annual Budget
$31,660,787- an increasefrom $26,998,176 in FY2007-08. The 2008-2009 adopted budget reflects
anticipated revenues from three sources:
1. Medicaid pass-through and CAP Medicaid ($5,250, 000) Funds that Crossroads
administers for Medicaid
2. LME Service Funds ($4,787,559) are funds provided through the state for the operation of the LME
3. Direct Care Funds ($21,623,228) are funds from the state, federal, and county sources, plus grants,
interest and transfer from the LMEs fund balance to meet consumer needs.
Crossroads has not received its State allocation letters for FY 2008-09.
Services Supported
Crossroads Behavioral Healthcare is the local point of accountability for publicly funded mental health,
developmental disabilities and substance abuse services for the citizens of Iredell, Surry and Yadkin counties.
The proposed budget supports the following f actions and servicer during Fiscal Year 2008-09.
ACCESS to Care: 1-888-235-4673 (HOPE) Available 24 hours dav, trained professionals screen, triage and
refer those needing mental health, developmental disability and/or substance abuse services.
Mobile Crisis: Two teams available to respond 2417 in the Crossroads area.
Residential Services for Adults/Children: Adult Developmental Disability Housing, supervised, intermediate
care, assisted living, and independent living for adults with mental retardation and mental illness; residential
treatment, intermediate care facilities, therapeutic foster care, and other specialized services for children.
Clinical Services: Diagnosis, assessment, evaluation, management, initial inpatient consultation, clinical
evaluation, individuallamilvIgroup therapy for all disabilities (mental health, developmental disabilities, substance
abuse), intensive in-home therapy, medication administration, office consultation, and psychological testing.
Substance Abuse Services: Non -hospital detoxification, crisis stabilization, residential rehab and intensive
treatment, outpatient services, Opioid & Methadone treatment, supportive housing grant, prevention, Safe/Drug
Free Schools program, substance abuse comprehensive outpatient treatment (SACOT), Substance Abuse intensive
outpatient treatment (SA COT), MAJORS, alcohol drug assessment and group counseling.
Dav Vocational Services: Adult Day Vocational Program (ADVP), supported employment, supported follow -
along, longterm support, child dory treatment and psychosocial rehabilitation.
Supportive Services. Deaf/hard of hearing sign language coordination, interpreting service, forensic evaluations,
guardianship, respite care, targeted case management, developmental therapy.
Community Alternative Program CAP -Mental Retardation/Developmental Disability. Day support, home
and community support, individual caregiver training, personal care, respite, crisis stabilization.
Crisis and Intensive Services: Mobile crisis, Multi -systemic Therapy (MST), Assertive Community Treatment
Teams (ACTT), Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility for Children (PRTF); Crisis and Recovery Center in
Statesville with 24-hour inpatient and outpatient services.
Housing: Crossroads works to meet housing needs for consumers through partnerships that operate SECTION 8-
11 PROPERTIES with two complexes, one located in Mt. Airy and one in Mooresville; the Scatter Lease program
with seven slots in the Iredell, Surry and Yadkin counties; Local Lead Agency for Low Income Tax credit (LITC)
properties, Transitional housing for consumers for up to one year, and The HOMES Program.
WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Plan): Training to inspire people with hope and to empower them to recover,
to .succeed in accomplishing their goals, and to create new meaning and purpose in their lives while reconnecting to
themselves, others and communities.
Ratified Leeislation Imnactine Communitv Mental Health Services
The 2008 Short Session ojthe North Carolina General Assembly enacted many pieces of legislation that improve
local mental health management and provide additional funds for local services.
1. Expansion of Crisis Services and Community Inpatient Hospital Beds - new funds are appropriated for
the expansion ofMobile Crisis Teams, Walk -In Crisis Services, the development ofCrisis Teams for
persons with disabilities and for the purchase of community psychiatric hospital beds.
2. New legislation requires the return of Utilization Management and Utilization Review for Medicaid
behavioral health services to Local Management Entities by July 1, 2009.
3. The Department of Health and Human Services has greater authority to remove fimctions from a Local
Management Entity, that is not meeting state standards of performance. The Department of Health and
Human Services still has to provide technical assistance; however, and can remove the function after six
months of below standard performance.
4. Newly enacted legislation places a moratorium on mergers of Local Management Entities created by the
Department by using incentives or penalties. This provision does not prohibit LMEs from enacting
voluntary mergers or consolidations.
Summary
A summary of the unaudited Crossroads end of the Year budget as of June 30, 2008 it attached in the
agenda packet materials. Crossroads ended the year with a loss of $593,765 which was replaced with fund
reserves. The loss was the result of one-time start up funds and funds designated for housing during the
fiscal year.
Summarv, of Visits by Iredell County Residents FY 2007-08
Services and Locations
The following locations and services are available to Iredell County Citizens.
1. Statesville -Highway 21 North (Comprehensive Outpatient Services for Adults, Children, includes
Psychiatric and Intensive Outpatient services).
2. Statesville -Twin Oaks Psychosocial Rehabilitation Program (Rehabilitation and
Vocational Services for Persons with Mental Illness).
3. Statesville -Crisis and Recovery Center (Residential up to 14 days) sub -acute and crisis care for
persons with mental illness and co -existing behavioral disorders.
4. Mooresville -East Center Avenue (Comprehensive Outpatient Services for Adults, Children,
inchtdes Psychiatric and Intensive Outpatient Services).
5. Many contracts with providers or State services exist for specialty behavioral health care
that include but are not limited to:
a. Child Residential Group Home Care
b. Alcohol and other Drug Detoxication (medical, non -hospital)
Adult
Child
Total
Clinical Of Visits
4,810
377
5,187
Crisis Services
766
12
778
Evaluations/Screens
543
53
596
Rehabilitation Services
18,036
8,550
26,586
Residential Services
13,120
406
13,526
37,275
9,398
46,673
Services and Locations
The following locations and services are available to Iredell County Citizens.
1. Statesville -Highway 21 North (Comprehensive Outpatient Services for Adults, Children, includes
Psychiatric and Intensive Outpatient services).
2. Statesville -Twin Oaks Psychosocial Rehabilitation Program (Rehabilitation and
Vocational Services for Persons with Mental Illness).
3. Statesville -Crisis and Recovery Center (Residential up to 14 days) sub -acute and crisis care for
persons with mental illness and co -existing behavioral disorders.
4. Mooresville -East Center Avenue (Comprehensive Outpatient Services for Adults, Children,
inchtdes Psychiatric and Intensive Outpatient Services).
5. Many contracts with providers or State services exist for specialty behavioral health care
that include but are not limited to:
a. Child Residential Group Home Care
b. Alcohol and other Drug Detoxication (medical, non -hospital)
c. Inpatient hospitalization
d. Adult Developmental Vocational Program and Supported Employment
e. Community Alternatives Program (CAP-MR/DD) - Home -bused care for persons
with severe disabilities.
Crisis and Emergency Services (See Attachment/Agenda Packet)
LME Mergers and North Carolina Man (See Attachment/Agenda Packet
Communities Caring for Families (CCFF) - In addition to overseeing access to services and provider
credentials, and developing new services, Crossroads partners in community initiatives to transform the
way business is done for children and families facing substance abuse, mental health and other- problems
that inhibit effective education and healthy development.
The collaboration among key leaders, stakeholders and child -serving organizations in the counties of Iredell,
Surry and Yadkin received several grants to fund the infrastructure and services during FY 2007-08. Several
other grants are being submitted during FY2008-09.
The svnergy generated through Communities Caring for Families resulted in securing the Cornerstone
Initiative grant of $300,000 over three years from the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust. This grant allowed
Crossroads to place a full time coordinator in Iredell County to work with child serving agencies to coordinate
and improve access to care for children and their families. As a result, a substantial increase (from 100 to 250
over the past year in our catchment area) is occurring in child and family team meetings. Crossroads is
working to ensure that the needs are addressed from a strength-hased, child focused and family -focused
approach. After just three years of building relationships and collaborating to meet the needs of children and
their families in our community using System of Care practices and principles positive results are being seen.
Mercer Study - The Department of Health and Human Services contracted with Mercer Government Human
Services Consulting to conduct the first comprehensive, independent evaluation of the performance of the
twenty five (25) Local Management Entities (LME). The report included an evaluation of each LME and
recommendations for improvements. Of the twenty-five LMEs in North Carolina at the time of the evaluation,
Crossroads was one of programs to receive the highest ratings across each of evaluation dimensions.
In closing, Swann announced that last week, Crossroads was selected as a site for the
nationally acclaimed, "Reclaiming Futures" model supported by the Robert Woods Johnson
Foundation and the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust. He said the grant's focus was youth
receiving services from juvenile probation.
Commissioner Johnson asked if Crossroads had plans to drawdown the fund balance this
year.
Swann said yes. He said normally the fund balance was around 15% of the general fund
and with the drawdown, it would be reduced to 13%.
Commissioner Johnson asked about any legislation that might be of concern to the board
members.
Swann said it was mostly "refinement" legislation that would strengthen LMEs.
Commissioner Johnson asked about law enforcement transports for hospital
commitments and if any new funding would help in shortening the time for the admissions,
especially for the officers.
Swann said Crossroads continued to work in obtaining the "right services close to home."
He said at present, the hospitalizations were out of town (Hickory, Charlotte or Winston-Salem);
however, discussions were occurring with local hospitals in an effort to secure psychiatric bed
space.
PUBLIC HEARING
Chairman Norman declared the meeting to be in a public hearing.
Consideration of Proposed Revisions to the Animal Control Ordinance: Assistant
County Manager Tracy Jackson said the revised ordinance was a compilation from many groups
and much time had been spent on the revisions.
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Jeff Lineberry, representing the Iredell County Landlord's Association, said his group
wanted to make sure the ordinance had "teeth," and the animal control staff had enough
enforcement authority. Lineberry spoke of several service or repair persons who had been bitten
while on the job. He said many times the rental occupants didn't claim ownership of the animals.
Lineberry said the animals didn't concern him as much of the owners, and the biggest issue was
enforcement.
Ken Grant, with Homestead Properties, concurred with Lineberry. Mr. Grant said any
dog that bit someone needed to be automatically destroyed, and it shouldn't be left up to a
committee to determine if the animal were dangerous. Grant said he was bitten in the past, and
the dog was euthanized. Grant said the animal grievance committee was a "loophole," and he
was in favor of tightening the ordinance.
Commissioner Johnson said animals were considered property by North Carolina law.
He asked Attorney Pope to elaborate on this in connection with the animal grievance committee.
Attorney Pope said animals were property, and as such, there was a requirement to
provide due process. Mr. Pope said to his knowledge, the members of the animal grievance
committee were conscientious in their decision making.
Keith Loudermilt, President of the N.C. Sporting Dog Association, and Vice President of
the Tarheel Beagle Club, said the proposed ordinance was "comprehensive, common sense, and
enforceable." Loudermilt said the organizations that he was representing had no opposition. He
said the ordinance, combined with the state law, helped to ensure the safety and well being of the
county's citizens. He said in fact, Iredell County's ordinance was one of the strictest in North
Carolina.
No one else desired to speak, and Chairman Norman adjourned the hearing.
MOTION by Commissioner Johnson to approve the revised Animal Control Ordinance
effective October 1, 2008. (Note: A revised fee and fine schedule for the Animal Control
Department will be presented for board approval in September.)
VOTING: Ayes — 4; Nays — 0.
MOTION by Commissioner Johnson to approve the following 12 consent agenda items.
VOTING: Ayes — 4; Nays — 0.
(All items were explained during the briefing session.)
1. Request from Andy Peggs, with Top Properties, LLC, for the Approval of a High
Density Option in the WS -IV Critical Area (Article 700/Iredell County Watershed Protection
Ordinance) for a Property Located on Doolie Road in Mooresville, NC: Planner Rebecca
Harper described this case as follows:
The request involves subdividing the property into three lots, with the primary, use being a mini -
warehouse facility. The property, which is owned by Top Properties, LLC, is located on Doolie Road in
Mooresville, more specifically identified as PIN # 4637-58-5851. The applicants would like to exceed the
standard allowance of 24% and develop the property, with up to 50% impervious surfaces. The applicants
are proposing a wet detention pond on the property capable of removing 85% of the total suspended
solids from thefirst one -inch ofa rainfall.
There have been two previous requests for the high-density option on this property. The first request was
on February 20, 2001, by Race Park USA, Inc. The Board denied the request and stipulated that any new
request for the high-density, option on the property would require a detailed site plan prior- to submission.
The second request came on October 4, 2005, which included mini -warehouse, retail, office, and
automotive center uses. The request was approved, but the applicant did not develop the property.
This property is zoned GB CUD (General Business Conditional Use District) and designated for
commercial uses in the River Highway Corridor Small Area Plan. The proposed use of the tract will
comply with the County's designated land use, and it will be in character with other development. The
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Town of Mooresville's Land Use Plan identfies the area as a Village Center, which would not typically
allow mini -warehouse uses. However, the Town has reviewed the proposed site plan and deemed it
appropriate for the location due to the overriding ngffic concerns on the Doolie Road. Therefore, the
stafffinds the request is in order and recommends approval.
2. Request from Dkota Investments, Inc., to Call for a Public Hearing on
September 2, 2008, at 7:00 P.M., Regarding a Release of Zoning and Subdivision
Jurisdiction for a 10 -Acre Site Located at Mooresville Boulevard and Penske Way,
Mooresville, NC: Assistant Planning Director Steve Warren described this request as follows:
Dkota Investments, Inc., has requested a release of zoning and subdivision jurisdiction to the Town of
Mooresville for a parcel located at the corner of Mooresville Boulevard and Penske Way. The property
is identified as parcel number 4668-77-7127 and currently zoned M-2 CUD. The proposed use of the
parcel is industrial/office/flex space.
The property is located in one of the largest industrial areas of the county. The Town of Mooresville's
Planning Department supports an exclusive industrial development pattern for the area in keeping with the
Future Land Use Plan. The subject property is identified as a transitional area in the County's Land Use
Plan, which parallels the industrial development supported by the Town. The Town also has more
stringent guidelines with regard to design criteria, and the Town requires a Traffic Impact Analysis,for
developments that generate 500 trips per day, or 100 trips during peak hour.
Based on the industrial nature of the area, the willingness of the Town to take jurisdiction, and the more
stringent requirements of the Town, the county staff supports this request and recommends approval.
3. Request for Approval of Budget Amendment #3 for the Appropriation of $62,000 to
the Union Grove VFD for the Installation of a Water Tank and $9,800 to the Wayside VFD
in Conjunction with the February 13, 2008 Insurance Inspection: Fire Marshal Lloyd
Ramsey recommended approval of this budget amendment.
Budget Amendment
Fiscal Year 2008.09
4. Request for Approval of Changes in the Organizational Structure in Regards to the
Assistant County Manager's Position and the Deputy County Manager's Position along with
a Request for Approval of Budget Amendment #4 for the Reallocation of the Clerk to the
Board's Position that is Currently Budgeted Between Two Departments (410 -County
Commissioners and 415 -Administration): County Manager Mashburn requested changes in the
organizational structure/chart for the Deputy County Manager's position and the Assistant County
Manager's position. He requested permission to transfer the supervision of the Social Services
Department, Health and Elections from the Deputy County Manager (Blumenstein) to the
Assistant County Manager (Jackson). In addition, he requested permission to transfer from the
Assistant County Manager (Jackson) the supervision of ICATS, Parks/Recreation and the Library
to the Deputy County Manager. Mr. Mashburn said there were no monetary changes involved.
Also, the county manager requested approval of a budget amendment to transfer all salary
funds for the clerk to the board/assistant to the county manager position to the commissioners'
budget. He said the current budget included 60% of the funding in the Administration budget
(415) and 40% in the Commissioners' budget (410). Mr. Mashburn said the action would
eliminate the Assistant to the Manager's position which was at a lower pay grade than the Clerk
to the Board position. He said no new funds were involved, and the amendment strictly placed all
salary funds in the one department (410 -Commissioners).
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To appropriate funds to the Union Grove VFD for a water tank and to the Wayside VFD for funds
spent in preparation of an insurance inspection.
BA#3
Account #
Current
Chane
Amended
County -Wide Fire Tax Fund
200525 537610
Union Grove VFD
180,290
62,000
242,290
200525 537611
Wayside VFD
250,360
9,800
260,160
200525 580052
Future Funding - Debt Service
339,880
(9,800)
330,080
200525580058
Reserve -Ratings Improvement
733,000
(62,000)
671,000
4. Request for Approval of Changes in the Organizational Structure in Regards to the
Assistant County Manager's Position and the Deputy County Manager's Position along with
a Request for Approval of Budget Amendment #4 for the Reallocation of the Clerk to the
Board's Position that is Currently Budgeted Between Two Departments (410 -County
Commissioners and 415 -Administration): County Manager Mashburn requested changes in the
organizational structure/chart for the Deputy County Manager's position and the Assistant County
Manager's position. He requested permission to transfer the supervision of the Social Services
Department, Health and Elections from the Deputy County Manager (Blumenstein) to the
Assistant County Manager (Jackson). In addition, he requested permission to transfer from the
Assistant County Manager (Jackson) the supervision of ICATS, Parks/Recreation and the Library
to the Deputy County Manager. Mr. Mashburn said there were no monetary changes involved.
Also, the county manager requested approval of a budget amendment to transfer all salary
funds for the clerk to the board/assistant to the county manager position to the commissioners'
budget. He said the current budget included 60% of the funding in the Administration budget
(415) and 40% in the Commissioners' budget (410). Mr. Mashburn said the action would
eliminate the Assistant to the Manager's position which was at a lower pay grade than the Clerk
to the Board position. He said no new funds were involved, and the amendment strictly placed all
salary funds in the one department (410 -Commissioners).
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BA#4 To transfer funds from Administration to County Commissioners to cover full salary of
Clerk to the Board
Account #
Current
Chane
Amended
County Commissioners
Solid Waste Fees
$0.00
E. Alex. Co. Fire #1
100410 5100.02 Salaries - Full Time
33,667
34,530
68,197
100410 5100.04 Salaries - Overtime
3,331
(730)
2,601
100410 5125.01 FICA
8,821
2,585
11,406
100410 5125.02 Health Insurance
2,784
3,480
6,264
100410 5125.03 Retirement
3,944
3,360
7,304
Administration
Troutman
$52.69
Davidson
100415 5100.02 Salaries - Full Time
341,745
(33,800)
307,945
100415 5125.01 FICA
27,232
(2,585)
24,647
100415 5125.02 Health Insurance
25,056
(3,480)
21,576
100415 5125.03 Retirement
35,420
3,360
32,060
5. Request for Approval of the July 2008 Refunds and Releases: Tax Administrator Bill
Doolittle requested approval of the July refunds and releases as follows:
Releases for the month of July 2008
$31,681.04
Breakdown of Releases:
County
$19,233.08
Solid Waste Fees
$0.00
E. Alex. Co. Fire #1
$7.07
Shepherd's Fire #2
$123.83
Mt. Mourne Fire #3
$53.80
All County Fire #4
$1,187.96
Statesville City
$893.23
Statesville Downtown
$40.15
Mooresville Town
$8,422.05
Mooresville Downtown
$0.00
Mooresville School
$1,639.91
Love Valley
$0.00
Harmony
$22.96
Troutman
$52.69
Davidson
$4.31
Refunds for the month of July 2008
$227.41
Breakdown of Refunds:
County
$162.47
Solid Waste Fees
$0.00
E. Alex. Co. Fire #1
$0.00
Shepherd's Fire #2
$12.32
Mt. Mourne Fire #3
$0.00
All County Fire #4
$0.00
Statesville City
$52.62
Statesville Downtown
$0.00
Mooresville Town
$0.00
Mooresville Downtown
$0.00
Mooresville School
$0.00
Love Valley
$0.00
Harmony
$0.00
Troutman
$0.00
Davidson
$0.00
6. Request for Approval to (1) Issue the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Design
Work on the Proposed Animal Control Facility (2) Interview & Select a Design Firm and (3)
Advertise for Bids: Code Enforcement & Special Projects Director Lynn Niblock and Animal
Services Manager Chris Royal advised that a conceptual design for the new animal control
facility had been approved by the building committee. Niblock said the estimated cost for the
17,020 s.f. facility was $3,168,650 and this included furnishings. (See briefing minutes for
additional information.)
7. Approval of a Request from the Sybil Barrett Law Firm for the Refund of $950 Due
to a Warranty Deed Being Incorrectly Recorded in Iredell County rather than Mecklenburg
County: County Manager Mashbum said that on June 19, 2008, Attorney Sybil Barrett's office,
incorrectly recorded a warranty deed at the Iredell County Register of Deeds Office. He said that
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due to the attorney's office making the request within the required timeframe, the Register of
Deeds recommended approval.
8. Denial of a Request from the Graham Construction Company to be Grandfathered
Under the Building Permit Fee Schedule Enacted Prior to July I, 2008 in Regards to the
TownePlace Suites Project in Mooresville: County Manager Joel Mashburn and Code
Enforcement Director Lynn Niblock explained that Graham Construction had made a written
request for the Towne Place Suites permit fee to remain at the same cost as when the project was
bid in May of this year. They said new fees were enacted on July 1, and the company was now
ready to pull the building permit. Both Mashburn and Niblock recommended denial of the
request.
9. Request from the Greater Statesville Development Corporation (GSDC)
(representing the Holland Family Limited Partnership) for Approval of a Release of Zoning
& Subdivision Jurisdiction to the City of Statesville for Three Acres of Land & to Suspend
the Rules of Procedure Calling for a Public Hearing to Expedite the Release: Assistant
Planning Director Steve Warren said the GSDC had requested the release of three acres (a portion
of parcel 4726-20-8421) located off NC 90 that was adjacent to the city limits. He said the 3
acres would be added to a 40 acre tract planned for an industrial facility, and the release timing
was critical.
County Manager Mashburn said a rezoning for the 40 acres was needed, and it would be
helpful to have all of the property with the same zoning, especially since an industrial client was
considering the site.
Commissioner Williams said the elimination of the public hearing would set a precedent;
however, he understood the critical nature of the request.
Commissioner Johnson said the primary reason for the hearings was to provide
notification to adjacent property owners, but this was unnecessary in this case due to the location.
He said this particular release didn't violate the original intent of the public hearing stipulation.
10. Call for a Public Hearing on September 2, 2008 at 7:00 P.M., Regarding an
Application to the NC Department of Commerce for a Community Development Block
Grant for Economic Development (A summary about this project will be provided at the
September 2 hearing.)
11. Request for Approval of the August 5, 2008 Minutes
12. Request to Call for a Public Hearing on September 2, 2008 at 7:00 P.M. Regarding
an Economic Development Incentive for an Undisclosed Company that may locate in Iredell
County Pending Approval of all Local & State Incentives (A summary about this project will
be provided at the September 2 hearing.)
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ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES OCCURRING ON BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
Lake Norman Marine Commission (1 announcement)
APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee (5 appointments): Commissioner
Williams nominated Juanita Allen for a reappointment.
MOTION by Chairman Norman to appoint Allen by acclamation.
VOTING: Ayes — 4; Nays- 0.
MOTION by Commissioner Tice to postpone the remaining appointments until the
September 2 meeting.
VOTING: Ayes — 4; Nays- 0.
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Statesville Planning Board (ETJ) (1 appointment): MOTION by Commissioner Johnson
to postpone this appointment until the September 2 meeting.
VOTING: Ayes — 4; Nays- 0.
Nursing Home Advisory Committee (4 appointments): MOTION by Commissioner Tice
to postpone the four appointments until the September 2 meeting.
VOTING: Ayes — 4; Nays- 0.
Criminal Justice Partnership Program Committee (I appointments MOTION by
Commissioner Williams to postpone this appointment until the September 2 meeting.
VOTING: Ayes — 4; Nays- 0.
Recreation Advisory Board (I appointment): MOTION by Commissioner Williams to
postpone this appointment until the September 2 meeting.
VOTING: Ayes — 4; Nays- 0.
Commissioner Tice reviewed the recreation board appointment roster and noted that
representation from the southern end was needed.
Commissioner Williams said several of the members had Statesville addresses; however,
this didn't necessarily mean they were near or inside the city limits.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: Eva Gunnings notified the board about a nationwide
initiative called the "Million Father March." She encouraged fathers, grandfathers, mentors and
clergy to participate in this year's event to be held at the Broad Street Station Shopping Center,
on Saturday, August 23 from I 1 to 4 P.M. Gunnings said the initiative's purpose was to promote
male involvement in the education of children, and this was especially important on the first day
of school as well as the entire year. She said statistics showed that children made better grades,
they had fewer behavior problems, and they were more likely to attend college when there was
male involvement during their school years. Mrs. Gunnings extended an invitation to the board
members to attend the event.
COUNTY MANAGER'S REPORT
Written Activity Reports: County Manager Mashburn noted the reports distributed to each
rmissioner that contained statistical information on the various county departments.
Update on Twin Oaks Golf Course Lease: Mashburn said several weeks ago, the board had
approved for the staff to notify the present golf course leasing company about the lease termination
in six months. He said the county, with assistance from Miller Management Associates, would
now solicit bids for a new lease. (Miller Management will develop the bid criteria and provide
updates to the county on the progress.) Mashburn provided the following timeline:
August 25, 2008 - Notification of Lease Opportunity
September 20, 2008 - Last day for Bid Submission
Sept. 21 — October 15, 2008 — Bid Review• Interview Candidates* Submission of three (3) candidates
October 21, 2008 — County to Award Golf Course Lease Contract
CLOSED SESSION: MOTION by Chairman Norman to enter into closed session at
55 P.M., pursuant to Economic Development— G.S. 143-318.1 l(a) (4).
VOTING: Ayes — 4; Nays — 0.
(Return to Open Session at 8:10 P.M.)
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CALL FOR A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING AN ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVE: MOTION by Commissioner Tice to call for a public hearing
on September 2, 2008 at 7:00 P.M., regarding a $707,610 economic development incentive based
on a $33,128,000 investment in Iredell County by the NGK Ceramics Company.
VOTING: Ayes — 4: Nays — 0.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Commissioner Tice made a motio
to adjourn the meeting at 8:12 P.M. (NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, September 2, 2008 at 5 and 7
P.M., in the Iredell County Government Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC.
VOTING: Ayes — 4; Nays — 0.
Approval:
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Clerk to the Board