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REGULAR MINUTES
MARCH 4, 2008
The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on Tuesday,
March 4, 2008, at 7:00 P.M., in the Iredell County Government Center (Commissioners'
Meeting Room), 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC.
Board Members Present
Vice Chairman Sara Haire Tice
Steve Johnson
Ken Robertson
Godfrey Williams
Absent: Chairman Marvin Norman did not attend the meeting due to illness.
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 Vice Chairman Tice
INVOCATION by Commissioner Johnson
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ADJUSTMENTS OF THE AGENDA: MOTION by Commissioner Johnson to
approve the following agenda adjustments.
Additions: ■Consideration of a Request to Call for a Davidson Township Mixed Beverage
Referendum on May 6, 2008
■ Request for Approval of a Resolution Regarding Retiree Harlan Templeton's
Service Sidearm and Badge
■ Creation of an Animal Control Facilities Committee & Announcement of
Four Vacancies (Commissioners Ken Robertson & Godfrey Williams will serve in
two of the slots.)
VOTING: Ayes — 4; Nays — 0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Vice Chairman Tice declared the meeting to be in a public hearing.
Consideration of a Release of Subdivision/Zoning Jurisdiction to the Town of
Mooresville for Property Located off Morrison Plantation Boulevard, near Brawley School
Road, as Requested by Johnston, Allison & Hord, PA: Planning & Development Director
Ron Smith said this 3.125 tract was located in one of the largest commercial areas of the county.
He said Mooresville's land use plan designated the property as neighborhood residential and this
allowed for mixed use development. Smith said the owners desired to expand an existing mixed
use development, and the town already supplied utilities. He said the staff recommended
approval.
No one else desired to speak, and Vice Chairman Tice adjourned the hearing.
MOTION by Commissioner Johnson to approve the release of subdivision/zoning
jurisdiction for the 3.125 acre tract to the Town of Mooresville as described by the planning
director.
VOTING: Ayes — 4; Nays — 0.
Vice Chairman Tice declared the meeting to be in a public hearing.
Consideration of an Amendment to the Iredell County Zoning Ordinance: Addition
of SR56 Sawmills in Article IX, to Allow Rural Sawmills as a Special Use in the Residential
Agricultural District & Amend Article XIX. Definitions: Planning and Development Director
Ron Smith said Applicant Kathy Sparks had requested a zoning ordinance amendment to allow
sawmills in the Residential Agricultural District. He said extensive research had gone into the
amendment, and the planning board unanimously approved the request on February 6, 2008.
Mr. Smith then reviewed the revisions as follows:
SR. 56. Sawmills
In the RA district, rural sawmills shall be permitted as a Special Use and shall meet the
following minimum standards:
A. There shall be a minimum separation of five hundred (500) feet between any existing
residence or any residence under construction and any building or non -vehicular equipment
used in conjunction with the sawmill.
B. There shall be a minimum undisturbed buffer of one hundred (100) feet from any property
line.
C. Screening shall be provided around the entire operation including the road side but
excluding the driveway area as provided for in Section 12.1 of the Iredell County Zoning
Ordinance.
D. All driveways must connect to a public road, must be graveled, and shall be a minimum of
twenty-five (25) feet wide and a maximum of thirty-six (36) feet wide. Any portion of the
driveway within twenty (20) feet of the public road travel way must be treated with a hard
surface that meets NC DOT standards. In addition, any driveway 100 feet long and over,
must have eighty (so) feet of surge stone after the twenty (20) feet of hard surface.
E. One free-standing sign shall be permitted, not to exceed six (6) feet in height and sixteen
(16) square feet in copy area. No wall signage shall be permitted.
F. A site greater than three (3) acres shall be located on a thoroughfare as referenced in Section
I 1 Appendix A & B of the Iredell County Zoning Ordinance.
G. The applicant shall provide a letter from the Building Inspections Department verifving that
all building code regulations have been discussed.
H. The applicant shall provide a site plan, per Section 14 of the Iredell County Zoning
Ordinance, detailing the location of all structures, parking, and outdoor storage areas.
I. The applicant must provide documentation of an adequate fire suppression plan to be used
at the site as approved by the Fire Marshal.
J. The hours and days of operation may be controlled by the Board of Adjustment to minimize
any impact on surrounding properties on a case-by-case basis.
K. There will be no hours of operation on Sundays.
Definitions:
Rural Sawmill. A mechanized facility or operation where logs are sawn, split, shaved, stripped,
chipped, or otherwise processed into wood products, which has a maximum activity area of
three (3) acres and excludes manufacturing, fabrication, wholesale, and kiln drying_
Industrial Sawmill. A mechanized facility or operation where logs are sawn, split, shaved,
stripped, chipped, or otherwise processed into wood products, which includes, but is not
limited to manufacturing, fabrication, wholesale, and kiln drying.
Buffer. Open space, either man-made or natural vegetated area used to physically and
visually separate a use or property from another and to provide protection from noise, odor,
dust, fumes, glare, or unsightly storage. An appropriate buffer may vary depending on
uses, districts, and size.
Activity Area. The area occupied by any structures, driveways, parking, storage areas, both
open and enclosed and any other function of a use.
TABLE OF PERMITTED AND SPECIAL USES
Use Types
RA
RU -R
R -R
R-20
R-12
R-8
R -8A
R-0
0-1
NB
HB
SC
CB
GB
M-1
M-2
SR
Industrial
X
sawmill or
planing
mills
321113
Rural
sawmill
or
S
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planing
mills
321113
Commissioner Robertson asked if other sawmills in the county complied with the
amendments.
Smith said this wasn't known about the existing or grandfathered sawmills. He said,
however, if any owners of existing sawmills requested an expansion, the new portion would
have to comply.
Kathy Sparks offered to answer any questions.
Commissioner Johnson asked if any of the stipulations appeared overly burdensome.
Sparks said the driveway pavement was initially a concern, but she understood the
requirements were for the entire county. Ms. Sparks said a pole shed would be used at her site,
and she wanted to make sure the building code allowed this.
No one else desired to speak, and Vice Chairman Tice adjourned the hearing.
MOTION by Commissioner Robertson to adopt the sawmill zoning ordinance
amendment as presented by the planning director
VOTING: Ayes — 4; Nays — 0.
Vice Chairman Tice declared the meeting to be in a public hearing.
Consideration/Adoption of the Perth Road Area Study: Planning and Development
Director Ron Smith said the 2007 Growth Study prompted the completion of a Perth Road area
study. He said the study looked at development trends south of Troutman, north of Mooresville,
and west of I-77 to the shores of Lake Norman. Mr. Smith said 10,779 acres were reviewed, and
according to the 2000 census, the area had 3,916 people, 1,869 households, and 762 school -aged
children. Smith said during the past seven years; however, there had been a significant increase in
the population numbers.
Smith then highlighted key areas of the study and shared the following growth
management plan.
A GROWTH MANAGEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE PERTH ROAD AREA
A realistic approach to the future decisions concerning land use and growth in the study area
recognizes obstacles and limitations. Unfortunately, solutions to these problems are not readily available
and will hinder the levels of effectiveness in some of the recommended actions.
The major obstacles to an effective growth management program can be summarized as follows:
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I) The majority of the area is developed andremaining vacant tracts are planned or platted for
development.
2) The existing road system must continue to service the needs of existing motorists and projected
new residents without the benefit of a major road widening project in the foreseeable future.
3) Though road capacities may presently not be exceeded; projections indicate "ovecapacity" for
collector roads in the near future. Spot improvements will not be able to fully address or solve
traffic congestion problems.
4) The pattern of collector and arterial roads in Iredell County encourages traffic from motorists
outside the area seeking alternate routes to avoid interstate congestion.
5) In the absence of a county utility system, public utilities and future extensions will likely come
from either of the adjoining towns. Most of these situations result in a request for jurisdiction in
exchange for utility services, or voluntary annexation.
6) Dependency upon private wells and septic systems will lead to long term environmental issues,
especially during periods of drought and potential tank failures.
7) There is an absence of open space, and natural vegetation protection in existing ordinances (except
the 50 foot natural buffer on lake shorelines).
8) There is an absence of facilities for pedestrians and bicycles. What non -motorized routes are used
are generally not safe because of the narrow pavement widths.
9) Creation of a new interchange at Cornelius Road and 1-77 will be difficult due to the location of
an NCDOT rest stop and potential environmental issues.
GOALS
Despite these serious obstacles to the future quality of life in the study area there are opportunities
to bring about positive changes. The goals of this growth management program can be achieved if the
policies which follow are implemented. Goals ofthis program are to:
I ) Make the existing road network more efficient, multifunctional, and sate
2) Provide new opportunities for accessible pedestrian and bicycle routes for most of the
neighborhoods in the study area
3) Resolve congestion with spot or localized road improvements and interconnections between
adjoining properties
4) Protect natural resources with policies to minimize well and septic failures; open space protection
measures; limitations on unnecessary land clearance
5) Commit to inter -agency cooperation and communication to promote the future well-being of the
study area.
STRATEGIES, POLICIES, AND IMPLEMENTATION
Implementing the following strategies will counteract some of the negative consequences of growth
within the Perth Road study area:
'Transportation
1) The Board of County Commissioners should endorse or adopt both Troutman and Mooresville's
CTPs.
2) Identify the widening of Perth Road to a four lane collector road on the next Transportation
Improvement Program (TIP)°. This project is recommended in the County's CTP.
3) Continue to identify the Cornelius Road and 1-77 interchange project on the TIP for the County,
including widening of portions of Cornelius Road and improvements to the intersection of Bluefield
and Cornelius Road within the study area.
4) Examine public-private partnerships with local land owners to expedite the development of a new
interchange at Cornelius Road.
5) Widen Judas Road to accommodate wider shoulders.
6) Improvements should be made to the intersection at Perth and Cornelius Poads.
7) During the review of new development and cooperatively with the NCDOT require the following
improvements where applicable:
• turn lanes at key intersections
• widen portions of existing roads to accommodate acceleration and deceleration lanes when a
significant development is being planned
• widen portions of existing roads to accommodate new thoroughfare expansions or locations
• maintain sight distance standards for new intersections
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install new traffic signals when volumes warrant such
4 The TIPisa state transportation capital improvement cocaine tit which sets forth the funding and construction work program for
all state roads over a six year period.
8) Amend the Subdivision Ordinance to require that marginal access provisions and driveway spacing
requirements be applied on all major roads such as Perth, Fern Hill, Clontz Hill, and Judas_
9) Amend the Subdivision and Zoning Ordinances to restrict fiag/panhandle lots in developments on
major roads.
10) Amend the Subdivision Ordinance to require bicycle roues, pedestrian routes with interconnections,
and crosswalks through new neighborhoods, and to encourage the same through old neighborhoods.
11) Work with the local District NCDOT office to playa more active role in the development of the
Secondary Roads Program.
Land Use
There are no suggested changes to the current future land use designations for this area.
This portion of the study sets forth policies that should guide future land use decisions until need warrants a
change. Through the following recommetdations, the planning staff will ensure that the study area will
continue as a low to moderate density residential area.
1) Petitions for nonresidential rezoning of properties within the County's jurisdiction will not be
supported by the planning staff.
2) Petitions for higher density rezoning of properties within the jurisdiction will not be supported by the
staff unless adequate infrastructure is in place and environmental issues a re satisfied.
3) Staff will recommend against release of jurisdiction requestsif projects utilize higher densities than
those typically allowed in this area without a plan to adequately address public facilities and
infrastructure.
4) Necessary future school sites should be identified in the upcoming Comprehensive land Use Plan and
subsequently secured through the subdivision process.
5) Amend the Subdivision Ordinance to require open space should be preserved by relaxing lot size
restrictions and promoting cluster subdivision design.
6) Amend the Subdivision Ordinance to require connections to public water sources for newer
developments if within a reasonable proximity to an adequate public water line.
7) Existing, legal non -conforming businesses should be allowed to remain, although rezoning is not
recommended.
8) Non-conforning businesses should be permitted to make improvements that would improve existing
safety or traffic problems.
The planning staff is currently working on a new subdivision ordinance, future land use plan, and
other initiatives. These projects consider new techniques suchas transportation impact analysis requirements,
major subdivision overlay districts, open space and park provisions, and new zoning district designations.
These initiatives are beyond the scope of this study, however once implemented would apply to new
development in the study area.
CONCLUSION
The boundary of the study area encompasses a particularly attractive area of southern Iredell
County. Proximity to lake Norman, lake Norman State Park, and Stumpy Creek Park, and convenience to
towns, interstate, and places of employment all factor in to this area's attractiveness. Challenges are evident
to residents and others seeking to protect the vibrancy of this area. Within the scope of Iredell County and
other agencies however, are a number of tools or strategies which offer hope in assuring a positive future.
Though difficult to implement and imperfect, a growth management program can protect the quality of life
for residents of the Perth Road study area.
No one else desired to speak, and Vice Chairman Tice adjourned the hearing.
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MOTION by Commissioner Robertson to accept the Perth Road Area Study as presented
by the planning director.
Commissioner Johnson said he supported the motion, but it would be up to the
subdivision ordinance to enhance the recommendations.
VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0.
--------------------------------------------CONSENT AGENDA ---------------------------------------------
MOTION by Commissioner Johnson to approve the following ten consent agenda
items.
VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0.
(All items were described during the briefing session.)
1. Request from the Health Department for Approval of Budget Amendment #37 for
the Acceptance/Allocation of $25,900 in Title X Funds for the Women's Preventive Health
Program: Health Director Donna Campbell said $25,900 in one-time funding was available to
local health departments. She said the money would be used to purchase a variety of birth
control methods for the Family Planning Clinic.
2. Request for Approval of Revised Environmental Health Fees Effective
April 1, 2008: Health Director Donna Campbell and Environmental Health Supervisor David
Hinson reminded everyone that both boards (commissioners and members of the health board)
had requested the on-site waste water program, and the well program, to be self-supporting.
Campbell said, additionally, the board of commissioners had asked for service fees to recoup well
program start-up costs. She said a fee schedule had been developed for FY 08-09, but revisions
needed to be made in the current budget, due to the housing market downturn and decreased
septic permits. The new fee schedule is as follows:
Iredell County Health Department - Environmental Health Division
Fees Fees
Effective Effective
April 1, 2008 April 1, 2008
DETAILED DESCRIPTION FEES FY 2007-2008 FEES FY 2007-2008
Regular Schedule FAST TRACK
New System Permits
Gravity System $400.00 $485.00 $275.00 $335.00
Pump System $1,000.00 $1,210.00 $700.00 $850.00
Relayouts
Limited $75.00 $90.00 $50.00 $60.00
Intermediate $250.00 $305.00 $150.00 $180.00
Comprehensive Gravity System $400.00 $485.00 $275.00 $335.00
Comprehensive Pump System $1,000.00 $1,210.00 $700.00 $850.00
Existing System Inspection $100.00 $120.00 $50.00 $60.00
Site Revisit fee $50.00 $60.00 not applicable not applicable
Existing Well Water Samples
Water Sample**
Bacteriological $30.00 $40.00
Inorganic $30.00 $40.00
Pesticide, Petroleum, VOC $50.00 $50.00
**Water sample fee will be waived for samples collected at a physician's request as part of a diagnostic procedure
Swimming Pool Permit
Operating < 8 months $100.00 $100.00
Operating> 8 months $150.00 $150.00
Initial plans review $150.00 $150.00
Tattoo Fees
Tattoo Artist Permit (annually)
$200.00
$200.00
Visiting Tattoo Artist (<30 days)
new fee
$50.00
Local Food Plan Review
Restaurant
$200.00
$200.00
Food Stand
$100.00
$100.00
Meat Market
$100.00
$100.00
Renovations
$100.00
$100.00
Well Program Permits (new fee)
$480.00 (EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2008)
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3. Request from the Sheriffs Department for Approval of Budget Amendment #38 to
Use Seized Funds to Purchase a Duke Projectile Recovery System from Ballistics Research,
Inc., the Sole Source Provider: Chief Deputy Rick Dowdle requested permission to use
$25,100 in seized funds to purchase a projectile recovery system. He said the system would be
used in the crime lab, and there was currently only one equipment supplier.
4. Request for Approval of a Resolution Regarding Retiree Harlan Templeton's Service
Sidearm and Badge: Chief Deputy Rick Dowdle advised that Lt. Harlan Templeton retired on
March I'r, and past precedent allowed retirees to retain their law enforcement badges and to
purchase their sidearms, once the weapons were declared surplus. The following resolution was
approved:
RESOLUTION REGARDING THE BADGE AND SIDEARM
OF LIEUTENANT HARLAN TEMPLETON
WHEREAS, Lieutenant Harlan Templeton has served honorably in the Iredell County Sheriff's
Office, and on March 1, 2008, successfully met the requirements for retirement and upon the occasion of
retirement, requests to retain his badge and to purchase his service sidearm.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Commissioners of Iredell County,
that said badge is hereby awarded to Lieutenant Harlan Templeton at no charge, and in accordance with
G.S. 20-187.2, he is allowed to purchase his sidearm for the sum of One Dollar ($1.00).
One (1) Glock Model 22
Serial # LMT451
Law Enforcement Annual Report: Commissioner Robertson complimented the sheriff's
department on the impressive statistics relating to investigations solved and cases closed,
especially the ones dealing with property crimes. He also noted the high rate of seized narcotics
($30 million) and currency ($2 million).
5. Request for Permission to Apply for a 2008 One -Stop NAVA Grant (Funds will be
used for a new voting site at the Lake Norman Fire Department): Elections Director Becky
Galliher said grant funds might be available for a satellite site in the southern end of the county.
She said the funds could be used for salaries and overtime benefits (overtime at the new site as
well as other county sites). Galliher said this particular grant could not be used to purchase
equipment.
6. Request for a Decision Regarding a Davidson Township Mixed Drink Referendum
during the May 6, 2008 Primary Election: Elections Director Becky Galliher said a
commissioner had been approached about calling for a Davidson Township mixed drink
referendum on May 6. She said the only citizens eligible to vote on the referendum would be
Davidson Township residents and some individuals in the Coddle Creek precinct. Galliher said
a decision was immediately needed in order to have the ballots printed.
(This request was approved, and a letter will be sent to the Iredell County Board of Elections
requesting for the referendum to be placed on the May 6 ballot for the Davidson Township.)
7. Request for Approval of a Lease Renewal for the Hwy. 901 Transfer Station
Property: Solid Waste Director David Lambert requested a three year renewal for the Hwy. 901
transfer station site. He said the leasing cost would remain at $300 a month.
Commissioner Williams asked if the site was large enough.
Lambert said the owner was willing to lease additional space; however, she was not
agreeable to selling the property. Mr. Lambert said at times, the site become congested with
traffic lined up onto the highway. He said the staff had tried to locate land in the area to purchase
but had not been successful.
8. Request for the Board to Call for a Public Hearing on Tuesday, April 1, 2008, at
7:00 P.M., Regarding Changes in the Barringer and Fallstown (B & F) Fire Insurance
District and the East Alexander Fire District (expansions to six -mile districts): Fire
Marshal Ramsey said state law required a public hearing before the boundary lines could be
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changed for voted -in tax districts. Ramsey said the Shepherds VFD would also need to hold a
public hearing, but the department wasn't ready at this time.
Vice Chairman Tice asked about the partnership between the Town of Mooresville and
the Shepherds VFD.
Ramsey said the partnership appeared to be working well.
9. Request to Provide a Clarification on the Retirement Benefit for County
Employees: County Manager Mashburn said in 1995, the board approved a retiree health plan
benefit as follows:
Employees who retire under the Local Governmental Retirement System are eligible to participate in the County's
Retiree Health Insurance Plan until they reach the age of 65 or obtain Medicare, whichever is first.
The County will contribute to the cost of retirees insurance premiums based on the years of service with Iredell
County using the following schedule:
At any age with a minimum of 30 years service 100% paid
* Age 50 and 20 or more years of service 100% paid
* Age 50 and 15 -19 years of service 75% paid
* Age 50 and 10 -14 years of service 50% paid
Any age and 5 -9 years of service 0% paid
*Age will be waivedfor employees who reti re due to a disability
Retirees who elect to cover dependents will continue to pay the full cost at dependent coverage.
Mr. Mashburn said until recently, the policy had worked with no interpretive problems. He said
now, however, an emp loyee with a break in service (county employment), was retiring due to a disability.
He said a clarification was needed on whether or not employees with this type of situation could have the
service requirement waiver. He provided the following example:
Employee hired —1977
Left county employment - 1984
Total years ofService - 7
Note. Employee withdrew from retirement sy stem in 1984
Employee rehired — 2001
Retired under disability 2007
Total years of service — 6
Combined service —13
If prior service is counted, the individual would be eligible for a 50% Health Insurance Benefit,
County Manager Mashburn said it needed to be emphasized that this "leniency" would only be
extended to individuals who have, or will be retiring with a disability , and who were included in the 1995
Health Insurance Retiree Health Plan Policy. He said persons retiring under the 1995 plan would be
eligible for the waiver, but employees hired after July 1, 2006 would be ineligible. Mashburn said no
one falling under the July 2006 policy would be eligible for the waiver, and the new policy stipulated
consecutive service.
10. Request for Approval of the February 19, 2008 Minutes
END OF CONSENT AGENDA ----------------------------------
ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES OCCURRING ON BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
Animal Grievance Committee (1 announcement)
Historic Properties Commission (3 announcements)
Animal Control Facilities Committee (4 announcements)
APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee (2 appointments): No
nominations were submitted, and Vice Chairman Tice made a otio to postpone the two
appointments until the March 18 meeting.
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VOTING: Ayes — 4; Nays - 0.
Statesville Planning Board (ETJ) (1 appointment): No nominations were submitted,
and Commissioner Johnson made a m E to postpone the appointment until the March 18
meeting.
VOTING: Ayes — 4; Nays - 0.
Nursing Home Advisory Committee (4 appointments): No nominations were
submitted, and Commissioner Robertson made a m E to postpone the four appointments until
the March 18 meeting.
VOTING: Ayes — 4; Nays - 0.
Criminal Justice Partnership Program Committee (1 appointment): No
nominations were submitted, and Vice Chairman Tice made a motion to postpone the
appointment until the March 18 meeting.
VOTING: Ayes — 4; Nays - 0.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Animal Control Facilities Committee: Commissioner Johnson thanked Mr. Robertson
and Mr. Williams for agreeing to serve on this committee. He said during past public meetings,
when local group members had made presentations, their focus seemed to be on the care and
protection of the animals. Mr. Johnson agreed that humane treatment and care should be
provided to the animals, but he said the first priority for the Animal Control Department should
be the safety of the county's citizens. He said this priority should include the protection against
disease, bodily harm, and property damage. Mr. Johnson said the second priority needed to be
the safety and well-being of the animal control department staff. He said that included in this
goal should be adequate training opportunities and having the necessary equipment to complete
their job duties.
Mr. Johnson concluded his remarks by saying his concern was for the people. He said
the department wasn't Petsmart, it was Iredell County. Johnson said some organizations had
discussed the abolishment of the gas chamber, and while this practice was unpleasant, it wasn't
inhumane. He said many animals created danger for the staff, and the gas chamber, as a form of
animal euthanasia, helped to lessen the harm. He encouraged the committee members to
thoroughly evaluate this method of animal disposal, especially if other methods posed a danger
to the staff.
Illeaal Dump off CarIVIe Road (Accessed either off of Fern Hill Road or
Flowerhouse Loop): Commissioner Williams shared photographs of litter that had been
dumped in an area off Carlyle Road. Mr. Williams mentioned the possibility of approaching
Carolina Land and Lakes for a grant to clean up the site. He said the county's solid waste
director had evaluated the waste disposal cost for the site and indicated it would be less than the
previous Carolina Land and Lakes project. Mr. Williams said the litter was being dumped in an
area that was less than 54 ft. from a tributary. He said that if the board members were in
agreement, the tipping fee could be waived, and a local contractor could be hired for the waste
removal.
MOTION by Commissioner Williams to waive the tipping fee associated with the clean
up of an illegal dump located off of Carlyle Road contingent upon Carolina Land and Lakes
assisting with grant funds.
VOTING: Ayes — 4; Nays — 0.
COUNTY MANAGER'S REPORT: County Manager Mashburn reminded the board
members about upcoming meetings of the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners
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and the National Association of Counties. He said that if any board members desired to attend
the meetings, they should notify the staff. (The meetings mentioned are as follows.)
NCACC District Meetings (6 different locations/dates throughout the month of April)
NCACC County Assembly Day — Tuesday, June 10 in Raleigh at the NC Museum of History
NACo Conference—July 11-15, 2008 in Kansas City, Missouri
Bond Financing Updates: Deputy County Manager Susan Blumenstein updated the board
on the Certificates of Participation and the General Obligation Bond sales. In regards to the GO
bond, she said Bank of America was the low bidder at 4.599 with the bid spread being close and
the debt service falling within budget. Blumenstein said the "all end" interest rate for the COPs
was 4.93.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Vice Chairman Tice made a
EE]to adjourn the meeting at 7:50 p.m. (NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, March 18, 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