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REGULAR MINUTES
DECEMBER 8, 2009
The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on Tuesday,
December 8, 2009, at 7:00 P.M., in the Iredell County Government Center (Commissioners'
Meeting Room), 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC.
Board Members Present
Chairman Godfrey Williams
Vice Chairman Marvin Norman
Steve Johnson
Scott Keadle
Ken Robertson
Staff present: County Manager Joel Mashburn, County Attorney Bill Pope, Finance
Director Susan Blumenstein, Health Director Donna Campbell, Transportation Director Ben
Garrison, Planning Director Ron Smith, Recreation Director Robert Woody, Purchasing Agent
Dean Lail, and Clerk to the Board Jean Moore.
CALL TO ORDER by Chairman Williams
INVOCATION by Commissioner Robertson
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ADJUSTMENTS OF THE AGENDA: MOTION by Commissioner Johnson to
approve the following agenda adjustments:
Delete: *Request for Permission to Create and Distribute a Request for Proposals Concerning a
Centralized Addressing Solution (This will be discussed at the January 5, 2010 meeting.)
Add: • Request for Approval of Budget Amendment #34 to Recognize Lottery
Proceeds and to Appropriate to the Iredell-Statesville Schools for the Career
Tech Center ($800,921), the North Iredell High School Cafeteria Roof Project
($49,980), and to the Woodland Heights Water/Sewer Project ($151,099)
• Request to Approve $82,739 from Funds Currently Appropriated for
Airport Improvements as Matching Funds for Grants Awarded to the
City of Statesville
• Request to Accept/Approve the 2009/2010 NC OneMap Framework
Ortho Imagery Collection Proposal & Authorize the County Manager
to Sign the Proposal
• Closed Session Pursuant to G.S. 143-318.11(a) (6)- Personnel
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Rezoning Case 0911-1; Request from Applicant Leroy Templeton for Owners
Malcolm J. Thompson, Lowell E. Harmon, and Melissa Alejandro for a Rezoning
from Single Family Residential Zoning District to Neighborhood Business Zoning
District: Planning Director Ron Smith summarized the staff report for this case as follows:
EXPLANATION OF THE REQUEST
This is a request to rezone 1.6 acres Turnersburg Hwy across from Strawberry Lane from R-20,
Single Family Residential Zoning District to NB, Neighborhood Business Zoning District.
OWNER/APPLICANT
Owners: Malcolm J. Thompson
1072 Tomlin Mill Road
Statesville, NC 28625
Applicant: LeRoy Templeton
134 Homestead Road
Harmony, NC 28634
PROPERTY INFORMATION
LOCATION: On
Turnersburg Hwy across
from Strawberry Lane; more
specifically identified as PIN
#s4746-66-4587,4746-66-
5688, and part 4746-66-6893.
DIRECTIONS: North on
Turnersburg Hwy. Site is
past Houpe Road across from
Strawberry Lane
SURROUNDING LAND
USE: Commercial,
Residential and farming uses
surround the property.
SIZE: 1.6 acres are being
requested for rezoning.
Lowell E. Harmon
747 Turnersburg
Statesville, NC 28625
Melissa Alejandro
737 Turnersburg Hwy
Statesville, NC 28625
EXISTING LAND USE: The area to be rezoned is currently vacant. A house was recently
demolished, and the site cleaned up on the southern portion of the property.
ZONING HISTORY: This property and the surrounding area were zoned R-20 in 1990 with
countywide zoning.
OTHER JURISDICTIONAL INFORMATION: The property in question is within
Statesville's short term urban service area. The Statesville Planning Department made the
following comments:
1. "Recommended rezoning should be conditional to exclude some of the other uses in the NB
District.
2. Right-of-way dedication
3. NCDOT to make sure they would not have to install a left turn lane or other improvement on US
21.
Finally with the property being located in the USA area, we would look for standards such as parking lot
trees, sidewalk, street trees and elevation requirements."
OTHER SITE CHARACTERISTICS: This property is not located in a drinking water supply
watershed.
IMPACTS ON LOCAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND/OR FACILITES
TRAFFIC: In 2008, the average number of vehicles per day on Turnersburg Hwy .5 miles north
of the site was 10,000, with a capacity of 28,000 vehicles per day.
SCHOOLS: Because this is a commercial rezoning, there should be no implications on local
schools.
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FIRE MARSHAL: This proposal has been reviewed by the Iredell County Fire Marshal's
Office. The Fire Marshal's Office has no issues with the proposal.
EMS: This proposal has been reviewed by the EMS Director and he had no problems or
comments with regards to the request.
REQUIRED REVIEWS BY OTHER AGENCIES
LOCAL: The applicant will have to provide a site plan to the Planning Department for review to
develop the property. Zoning requirements such as parking and screening will be reviewed at
such time. An erosion and sedimentation plan will be required and reviewed before any new
construction begins if over an acre of land is disturbed.
STATE: Other than building code and food and septic standards through the Health Department,
and NC DOT for the driveway locations, there should be no formal state agency review at this
time.
FEDERAL: None at this time.
STAFF AND BOARD COMMENTS
STAFF COMMENTS: The current Ordinances in place will take care of most of the comments
made by the City of Statesville excluding right-of-way dedication, sidewalk requirements, street
trees and elevation requirements. A driveway permit will be required to be issued by NCDOT in
which any improvements to Turnersburg Hwy will be addressed. Parking lot trees and screening
will be required based on our Zoning Ordinance.
Planning staff is recommending approval of the request for the following reason: the 2030
Horizon Plan shows this area to be transitional commercial which is suitable for the
neighborhood business zoning classification requested.
SITE REVIEW COMMITTEE: Alan Williams and Harry Tsumas visited this site with the
staff on October 13, 2009.
PLANNING BOARD ACTION: On November 4, 2009, the Planning Board voted 9-0 to
recommend in favor of this zoning map amendment and to advise that it is consistent with the
Iredell County 2030 Horizon Plan.
-------------------------------------------------End of Staff Report -------------------------------------------
Chairman Williams declared the meeting to be in a public hearing.
No one desired to speak, and Chairman Williams adjourned the hearing.
MOTION by Commissioner Robertson to approve the zoning map amendment and to
make a finding that approval was consistent with the adopted 2030 Horizon Plan and that said
approval was reasonable and in the public interest due to its consistency with the 2030 Horizon
Plan; as a result, said approval furthers the goals and objectives of the 2030 Horizon Plan.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
Consideration/Approval of the Proposed Exit 42 Roadway Protection Overlay
(RPO) District: Planning Director Smith said the Exit 42 RPO was a 300 foot wide overlay
extending the length of Highway 21 from Westmoreland Road to Troutman's planning
jurisdiction. He said the overlay would help in preventing traffic congestion/accidents, and it
would improve the appearance of the corridor by limiting lot sizes, the number of driveways,
sizes and types of signs, and outdoor storage. Mr. Smith said the Town of Troutman had
requested the RPO. He said this would be a first step for an Urban Service Area (USA) that was
detailed in the 2030 plan. Smith then reviewed the RPO amendment as follows:
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Section 6.18.3 Exit 42 Roadway Protection Overlay District (RPO)
For the purposes of this section the term "Highway 2l" also means "Charlotte Highway" and the section
of Highway 21 named "South Main Street".
A. Application.
The requirements of this Section apply to all uses in the RPO District except one and two-family
residences, including newly established uses and changes in use that require site plan approvals.
B. Front Yard Setback.
Where applicable, the front yard setback is to be measured from any future right-of-way as
designated in the lredell County CTP (Comprehensive Transportation Plan) or Troutman CTP.
C. Minimum Lot Width.
The minimum lot width for all lots created after the effective date of the RPO District shall be one
hundred and fifty (150) feet.
D. Parking.
Sixty (60) percent of all parking spaces must be located in the rear and/or side yard.
E. Outside Storage of Materials.
All outside storage of materials within 200 feet of the roadway shall be prohibited. This shall
include the storage of goods or materials which are not an integral part of the use of the property
and which are not obviously for sale. This shall not preclude any situation where the primary use
of the property includes the outside display of goods for sale such as automobiles, boats, mobile
homes, etc. Outside storage located beyond 200 feet, yet still visible from the highway must be
screened according to the specifications in Section 12.1.
F. Ingress and Egress Points (Driveway Access)
1. No two points of ingress and egress on Highway 21 (as measured at their closest
distance) shall be closer than three -hundred (300) feet apart, unless driveways cannot be
shared and doing so would prohibit ingress/egress to a lot.
2. No more than two (2) separate points of ingress and egress per lot or within a planned
multi -tenant development shall be allowed per road front, except for a use located on a lot
containing five (5) or more acres (Figure 1).
3. Notwithstanding #1 above, if any subdivision of land occurs after the effective date of
this Ordinance (December 1, 2009), a formula of one (1) point of ingress and egress per
every 300 feet of road frontage of the original parcel will be used, regardless of how
many lots are created (Figure 2).
Figure l:
Figure 2:
4 -ACRE MULTI -TENANT DEVELOPMENT
300 ft
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HWY 21
HWY 21
4. The creation of off -set driveways and/or intersections is not permitted, unless no practical
alternative exists. Except where ingress and egress would be denied, no portion of a new
driveway shall be located closer than three -hundred (300) feet to the centerline of the
intersection of the road upon which the use fronts and an intersecting road.
If a property has frontage on both Highway 21 and a public road of lesser classification
(i.e. minor arterial, collector, etc. — as defined in the Iredell County CTP), the driveway
must be located on the road of lesser classification unless geographically impossible.
Furthermore, the driveway must be located at least 150 feet from the centerline of the
intersection of the road of lesser classification and Highway 21.
6. Any driveway serving as a point of ingress and egress shall have a width not to exceed
thirty-six (36) feet unless otherwise required by NCDOT.
G. Interconnectivity.
1. Applicants for zoning approval must connect to adjacent commercially -zoned property by
creating a stub -out at the common property boundary, unless determined to be
unnecessary or geographically impossible by the Planning Staff.
2. Once established, connections between adjacent commercially -zoned properties
may not be blocked.
11. Signs.
1. One free-standing identification sign per lot (or multi -tenant development) shall be
allowed. The maximum height of a free-standing sign shall be ten (10) feet. The
maximum area of all free-standing signs shall be sixty-four (64) square feet unless a
lower sign height and/or a smaller sign area is required for the underlying zoning district.
In such case, the more stringent height and/or size requirements shall apply.
In the event that a parcel has frontage on more than one public road an identification sign
shall be permitted for each road frontage. The maximum area for each additional sign
shall be fifty (50) square feet. All additional signs shall meet the standards listed above
concerning height and underlying district requirements.
Furthermore, wall signage will be allowed and shall not exceed (10) percent of the wall
area of the wall facing the street.
2. All free-standing signs must be at least ten (10) feet from the right -of way line.
3. Billboard signs, off -premise advertising signs, temporary signs (except on -premises signs
advertising real estate for sale), portable signs, and moveable signs are prohibited.
4. Outdoor Lighting Standards.
Outdoor lighting shall not exceed 6 -foot-candles, measured at ground level at any point within the
property, and shall be installed in such a manner that the source of light (the bulb) is shielded and
not visible from adjacent roadways. All lighting shall be directed inward in such a manner so as
not to produce glare onto adjacent property and so that the primary cone of illumination does not
extend beyond the property lines.
J. Landscaping.
1. Any fence shall be constructed in a durable fashion of wood posts and/or planks with a
minimum diameter or width of three (3) inches and with no greater than twenty-five (25)
percent of the fence surface left open between posts and/or planks. Any chain link
fencing visible from the street must be vinyl coated and colored dark green or black. All
fencing and vegetation shall be kept in a state of good repair.
2. Commercial Parking lots must be screened from the roadway at least ninety (90) percent
opaque from the ground to a height of at least four (4) feet. This provision may be
omitted if it is accomplished by #1 above. Large shrubs used in any screening or
landscaping must be at least two (2) feet tall when planted.
3. The parking lot shall also be landscaped with a minimum of one (1) canopy tree located
within 60 feet of every parking space. The measurement shall be taken from the base of
the tree. Minimum tree caliper measured six (6) inches above ground on all trees shall be
two and a half (2-1/2) inches and the minimum height shall be eight (8) feet. No trees
identified as large maturing trees shall be planted within twenty (20) feet of an electrical
distribution line. This does not include low -voltage or covered lines of 240 volts or less
or telephone or cablevision lines.
4. A landscaped roadway yard shall be provided by each use subject to this requirement.
The requirement for a landscaped roadway yard shall be initiated by the occurrence of the
same activities as set forth in Section A above. The landscaped area shall be penetrated
only by driveways and crosswalks. The minimum width of the roadway yard shall be
fifteen (15) feet measured from and parallel to the public road right-of-way. The
roadway yard must be measured from the future right-of-way if expressed in the
Troutman or Iredell County CTP. It shall be landscaped and maintained with a vegetative
cover and shall be planted with small and/or medium shrubs at a rate of ten (10) shrubs
per one hundred (100) linear feet of street yard not counting driveway and crosswalk
area. The Planning Director may approve a different vegetative landscape type when in
his opinion equal or better performance will result. The following is a sample list of
recommended trees by common name:
Cherry Laurel,
Carolina Cedar, Deodar
Dogwood, Kousa
Elm, Lacebark
Hemlock, Canadian
Holly, Savannah
Magnolia, Saucer
Maple, Hedge
Maple, Japanese
Oak, Laurel
Oak, Sawtooth
Oak, White
Oak, Willow
Pagoda, Japanese
Pear
Photinia, Frazier's
Pine, Austrian
Poplar, Tulip
Spruce, Norway
Zelkova, Japanese
5. The following is a sample list of recommended shrubs by common name:
Burford Holly East Palatka Holly Eleagnus
Ligustrum Japanese Black Pine Juniper
Nelly R. Stevens Holly Savannah Holly Tea Olives
Wax Myrtle
6. If the standards attributed to the landscaped roadway yard will meet the intent of, and
provide the necessary screening as listed in .1.2, this option may be used in lieu of those
requirements.
(Amendments to ARTICLE XIX DEFINITIONS)
A. General Definitions
Comprehensive Transportation Plan (CTP). A document prepared by the Transportation Planning
Branch of the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT). This document recommends
future width and design of roadways, based on trip generation and capacity and other transportation
engineering principles.
Outside Storage. The storage of materials, equipment, products, vehicles, trailers, and the like not
enclosed by walls and a roof.
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Stub -out. An extension of a driveway or parking lot that reaches the property line, for the purpose of
connecting to an adjacent property's driveway or parking lot in the future. A stub -out is a temporary dead
end.
Smith said the "meat" of the amendment pertained to egress and ingress with driveways
being 300 feet apart. He said, however, access to a property would not be denied. Smith said the
larger issue pertained to bigger tracts, and in reference to Flowerhouse Loop, there would be a
300 ft. separation, with the loop being treated similarly to a driveway. In reference to signs,
Smith said there was "middle ground," with larger signs for office/neighborhood uses. He said
this was similar to what Troutman required.
Commissioner Robertson asked about road widening, and if this occurred, would the
proposed setbacks still be in compliance with Troutman's regulations.
Smith said they would.
Commissioner Johnson said he understood that Highway 21 setbacks varied due to
specific locations.
Smith said this was true.
Johnson asked the widest Department of Transportation right of way.
Smith said he thought 120 feet was one of the widest.
Chairman Williams declared the meeting to be in a public hearing.
Howard Bryan, a developer and owner of properties along Exit 42, spoke in opposition to
the RPO. He mentioned the following concerns (1) a text change or amendment did not require
notice to the property owners and (2) the amendment being discussed didn't apply to a specific
property; however, the text would later be applied to properties. Bryan said many of the overlay
points were good, and they served a purpose, but there were concerns. He requested a
postponement of any action until the Exit 42 property owners could review the amendment.
Mr. Bryan said the two interstates were assets for the county, and well designed and maintained
billboards were needed to encourage travelers to stop and trade within the county. He said the
RPO was "an anti -business move."
Robertson said at some point, the road would be widened. He asked Mr. Bryan the
correct way to widen the road since there was opposition to plan.
Bryan said an overlay of 300 ft. might not be necessary. He said Mooresville, in the
1980s, established a highway corridor. Bryan suggested that a corridor be created at a
reasonable number, and probably the Department of Transportation would come up with 150 to
200 ft.
Mr. Robertson said people buying property in the area had to believe the road would
eventually be four lanes.
Bryan said that if the traffic increased, then it should have four lanes.
Commissioner Johnson mentioned Item F in regards to ingress and egress. He said
property owners were given an option to not be 300 feet apart.
Erika Martin, a Town of Troutman planner, said the RPO would help preserve the town's
character and reach community goals. She said Troutman limited billboard signage, and that in
regards to landscaping, it added value to properties. In regards to limited access, she said it was
a goal to keep the traffic flowing; however, access would be given. She said the county
planning staff did a good job on the RPO.
Chairman Williams adjourned the public hearing.
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MOTTO by Commissioner Johnson to direct Mr. Smith to meet with the property
owners to address their concerns and for the matter to be tabled until the first meeting in
February 2010.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
BOY SCOUT RECOGNITION: Commissioner Robertson recognized John Dawson, a
scout with Troop 171. Dawson was attending the meeting to achieve his Citizenship in the
Community merit badge. Robertson praised Dawson and described him as being a gifted leader.
Consideration/Approval of the NC 3 Corridor Study: Centralina Council of
Governments Planner Bill Duston reviewed the NC 3 corridor study and the east -west connector
that connected NC 3 with Langtree Road. Duston provided the following information.
•Jurisdictions involved in the study: Kannapolis, Mooresville, Cabarrus and Iredell County.
•NC 3, between Kannapolis and Mooresville, has a distance of 12 miles with an average daily
traffic count between 7,500 to 10,000 vehicles, with a projected 2030 count of 30,000 vehicles.
The Department of Transportation has no funds to improve NC 3.
•East -west connector between NC 115 and NC has a distance of five miles. The current average
daily traffic count is 1,100 to 6,500 vehicles. (No estimates for future projections on traffic.)
Jurisdictions governing this area are Mooresville and Iredell County. The Department of
Transportation has no funds for the east -west connector.
• CATS 83X bus services the area, and there is a proposed north line bus route.
• Utility "players" along the corridor are Mooresville and Kannapolis as the other governments
are not in the utility business.
• The east -west connector will likely follow a portion of Rocky River Road. Areas near I-77 are
subject to Mooresville's Mt. Mourne plan. Expected Kannapolis annexation is to the Wayne
Brothers' site at Odell School Road. Emphasis should be made to retain the rural character of
the road. There has not been that much development along the corridor.
*Much of NC 3 south of Rocky River Road is in a WS -II Watershed (1 unit per 2 acres).
Mooresville's zoning is mostly urban/suburban residential (RS -2, 3 and 5). Iredell County
zoning is mostly residential agricultural (2 units an acre). Cabarrus County has mostly AO
zoning (I unit per three acres). Kannapolis has mixed commercial/residential zoning at the
Odell School Road.
•Recommendations for the East-West Connector.
-Road Section: Four lane surburban boulevard with median and sidewalks on both sides.
-Future Land Use: Primarily suburban residential development along corridor
-Future Land Use: Employment Center near NC 3 at DEI
-Implementation of Mt. Mourne recommendations near Langtree/NC 115
-Internal connectivity of new developments
-Implementation of USA concept between Mooresville and Iredell County
*Recommendations for NC 3
-North of Rocky River Road: Urban boulevard with median north of Rocky River Road into
Mooresville. Keep existing two-lane section near Center Avenue.
-Rocky River Road to Odell School Road: Four lane rural boulevard with median and multi-
purpose path on one side.
-Odell School Road to (near) Kannapolis Parkway: Maintain existing two-lane section.
-Access Management: Uniform standards
-Neighborhood business node: Johnson Dairy Road
•Viewshed Buffers: South of Rocky River Road
•Uniform overlay district along corridor
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Action Plan Items — Land Use Plan
No action needed. Major objectives of NC 3 Study are contained in the 2030 Horizon Study
Action Plan Items — Ordinance Amendments
Freestanding Signage
Issue: Current Regulations allow signs up to 300 sf in area, 30 feet in height.
Zoning Section: 11.19
Concern: Too high/too large. Johnson Dairy node could have non-residential development.
Action Item: Apply RPO District along NC 3 or new overlay district.
Off -premise real estate signs
Issue: Current regulations prohibit such signs in right of way; otherwise, no limitations
Zoning Section: N/A
Concern: NC 3/east-west connector could be flooded with signs on weekends
Action item: Amend zoning regulations (such signs prohibited in Mooresville)
Access Management
Issue: Regulations do not address number/location of access points in non -subdivisions
Zoning Section: N/A
Concern: For non-residential uses, no guidance
Action Item: Apply RPO District (minimum curb cut separation of 300 feet) or similar language
Action Plan Items — Ordinance Amendments
Viewshed Buffers
Issue: Open space not required in Conventional Subdivisions; 30% mandate in "Cluster
subdivisions"
Sudivision Ordinance Section: Article IX, SR2
Concern: Not all subdivisions will be clustered; no provisions as to type or location of open
space provided
Action Item: Adopt uniform viewshed buffer standards along NC 3 Corridor
Building Design Standards
Issue: Non -mandated, except in RPO districts
Zoning Section: N/A
Concern: Typical "suburban" look development could occur; most likely at Johnson Dairy Road
and near DEI
Action Item: Apply RPO or similar design standards along corridor
Off -Street Parking
Issue: No limitations on the amount of off-street parking in front yard
Zoning Section: N/A
Concern: Typical "surburban" look development could occur; most likely at Johnson Dairy
Road and near DEI
Action Item: Apply RPO or similar design standards along corridor.
Sidewalks/Multi-purpose path
Issue: Sidewalks called for one east west connector; path on NC 3 South of Rocky River Road
Subdivision Section: 405.7(B)
Concern: Sidewalks/path only required for certain subdivisions; not entirely applicable along
NC 3/East west connector
Action Item: Update subdivision and zoning ordinance to state where sidewalks/paths mandated.
Chairman Williams declared the meeting to be in a public hearing.
No one desired to speak, and Chairman Williams adjourned the hearing.
MOT1ON by Commissioner Robertson to approve the NC 3 Corridor Study.
Commissioner Johnson said careful thought needed to be given about the impact of
water and sewer extension. He said Highway 3 was on a "ridgeline" where as the roadway
proceeded south, it curved to the east, and this created a basin with a part being more easily
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served by Mooresville and the other by Kannapolis. Johnson said that if development occurred
in the corridor, the two jurisdictions would have to work on the issue.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
Annual Election of the Chairman and Vice Chairman: County Manager Joel
Mashburn presided over the meeting while the election of the Chairman occurred.
Commissioner Norman nominated Godfrey Williams for the chairman's position.
No other nominations were submitted, and Commissioner Johnson made a motion to
close the nominations and elect Godfrey Williams by acclamation.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
Commissioner Johnson nominated Marvin Norman for the vice chairman's position.
No other nominations were submitted, and Commissioner Johnson made a Fqoq to
close the nominations and elect Marvin Norman by acclamation.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
----------------------------------------------CONSENT AGENDA -------------------------------------------
OTION by Commissioner Johnson to approve the following 11 consent agenda items.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
1. Request for Approval of a Revision to the Rules of Procedure Pertaining to Agenda
Briefings: County Manager Joel Mashburn said that due to not holding briefing sessions
during the past few months, the board's Rules of Procedure needed to be amended. He said the
Rules needed to be corrected by deleting the segment pertaining to briefing sessions and to
instead provide a provision whereby the chairman, after consultation with the county manager or
clerk to the board, could call for an agenda briefing.
2. Request for Approval of the Public Officials' Bonds: Finance Director Susan
Blumenstein said the public official bonds for the Register of Deeds, Tax Collector, Deputy Tax
Collector, Finance Officer and Sheriff were required by law to be approved each year. She said
the bonds were in order for approval, and $862 had been budgeted.
3. Request for Adoption of a Community Transportation Improvement Plan
Resolution & Approval of Budget Amendment #33 for the Appropriation of Fund
Balance in the Transportation Fund to Provide Match Monies for the Community
Transportation Improvement Plan: Transportation Director Ben Garrison said a resolution
was needed to participate in the funding for a Community Transportation Service Plan. He said
a ten percent local match was needed, and the federal and state governments mandated that a
plan be completed before funding could be received. He said the Department of Transportation
had hired a consultant to complete the plan, and the final document would be submitted to the
board for approval.
A copy of the resolution, and the budget amendment are as follows:
Authorizing Iredell County
To enter into an agreement with the North Carolina Department
Of Transportation
WHEREAS, Iredell County has requested the North Carolina Department of Transportation to
participate in the funding of a Community Transportation Services Plan (CTSP); and
WHEREAS, Iredell County will provide 10% of the cost of the above described project.
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NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Transportation Director is hereby authorized to
enter into a contract with the Department of Transportation and execute all agreements and contracts with
the North Carolina Department of Transportation, Public Transportation Division.
4. Request for Adoption of Capital Project Ordinances for Union Grove Elementary
School & Mitchell Community College (Mooresville Classroom Building): Finance Director
Susan Blumenstejn said the Union Grove and Mitchell College financing would be finalized on
December 18. She requested approval of ordinances that were necessary to begin the projects.
Iredell County, North Carolina
To appropriate fund balance in the transportation fund to provide match
monies for the Conrrrrtity
BPOK33
Transportation Irrp Dverrent Ran.
1221/2009
Account #
Cumwtt I Change
Amended
General Fund
Section 1. Funds for this Capital Project Fund will be provided from the following sources:
Ordinance
Financing Proceeds
375880
4,906,300
Interest on Financing Proceeds
-
499500
Fund Balance
119,900
(8,500)
(8,500)
375620
Refunds
108,000
Iredell-Statesville
537508
Contracted Services 6,592
Schools
8,500
15,092
4. Request for Adoption of Capital Project Ordinances for Union Grove Elementary
School & Mitchell Community College (Mooresville Classroom Building): Finance Director
Susan Blumenstejn said the Union Grove and Mitchell College financing would be finalized on
December 18. She requested approval of ordinances that were necessary to begin the projects.
Iredell County, North Carolina
Capital Project Ordinance
Union Grove Elementary School
Be it Ordained by the Board of County Commissioners of Iredell County, North Carolina:
Original
Section 1. Funds for this Capital Project Fund will be provided from the following sources:
Ordinance
Financing Proceeds
$
4,906,300
Interest on Financing Proceeds
-
Lottery Proceeds
119,900
Sales Tax
Refunds
108,000
Iredell-Statesville
Schools
443,490
$
5,577,690
Section 2. The following costs for school projects shall be paid by this fund:
Professional Fees—Architect, Management
$
358,630
Other Fiscal
Costs
28,500
Testing, Permits, and Other Fees
100,000
Closing Costs
38,400
General Construction
Contract 4,442,160
Unencumbered -
4,442,160
Sewer Upgrades
75,000
Transitional Costs (mobiles)
250,000
Contingency
85,000
Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment
200,000
$
5,577,690
Iredell County, North Carolina
Capital Project Ordinance
Mitchell Community College — Mooresville Classroom Building
Be it Ordained by the Board of County Commissioners of Iredell County, North Carolina:
Original
Section 1. Funds for this Capital Project Fund will be provided from the following
sources: Ordinance
Financing Proceeds $ 2,785,000
Interest on Financing Proceeds -
2006 GO Bond Proceeds 670,380
Interest on 2006 and 2008 GO Bonds 94,305
NC Community Colleges State Bond Fund 900,000
MCC — Private Gifts
Contribution from County General Fund — Reserved for MCC
Contribution from Mitchell Community College
Section 2. The following costs for school projects shall be paid by this fund:
Professional Fees—Architect, Management, Printing
Closing Costs
Other Fiscal
Costs
General Construction
Contingency
Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment
300,000
895,625
317,585
$ 5,962,895
$ 425,920
21,600
53,240
4,250,700
659,720
551,715
$ 5,962,895
Section 3. This Capital Project Fund shall continue until the projects are complete.
Section 4. Transfers between line items shall only be made upon formal action by the Mitchell Community
College Board of Trustees and such action shall be reported to the Iredell County Board of
Commissioners at its next regularly scheduled meeting.
Section S. Payments from this Capital Project Fund shall be authorized by the County Manager or his
designee.
5. Request for Approval of an Amended Mooresville Graded School District Capital
Project Ordinance for School Construction Projects: Finance Director Susan Blumenstein
said the 2006 Project Ordinance for Mooresville School Construction could now be closed with
costs being lower than originally anticipated. She said Mooresville had provided an upfront
payment of $1,542,418.00, and $957,658 could be returned to the school unit.
Be it Ordained by the Board of County Commissioners of Iredell County, North Carolina:
Section 1. Funds for this Capital Project Fund will be provided from the following sources:
GO Bond Proceeds (Includes Premium)
COPS Proceeds
Interest on 20006 GO Bonds
Interest on 2006 COPS
Contribution - Mooresville Graded Schools
Sales Taxes Reimbursed
Section 2. The following costs for school projects shall be paid by this fund:
Professional Fees - Architect
Construction Management
Testing, Permits, and Other Fees
Closing Costs
Reimbursement to MGSD
General Construction
Contract
(1) Unencumbered
Water/Sewer
Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment
Amended MGSDReq Amended
Ordinance Dec 09 Ordinance
$ 8,294,582 8,294,582
8,200,000
8,200,000
650,315
_ 650,315
258,446
13,140 271,586
1,543,418
_ 1,543,418
395,515
1,610 397,125
$ 19,342,276
14,750 19,357,026
$ 944,359 (293,639) 650,720
150,000
377
150,377
64,583
(21,488)
43,095
957,658
957,658
16,530,546
(624,484)
15,906,062
16,272,100
258,446 526,688
526,688
Section 3. This Capital Project Fund shall continue until the projects are complete.
1,126,100 13,6741 1,122,426
S 19.342.276 $14.750
Section 4. Transfers between line items shall only be made upon formal action by the Mooresville Graded Schools Board of
Education and such action shall be reported to the Iredell County Board of Commissioners at its next regularly
scheduled meeting.
Section 5. Payments from this Capital Project Fund shall be authorized by the County Manager or his designee.
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6. Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment for the Use of Medicaid Max Funds to
Upgrade the Health Department's Patient Accounting Software and the Purchase of an
Electronic Medical Record System as well as to Award a Bid for the System to Netsmart
for Insight Modules and Licenses: Health Director Donna Campbell said 17 years ago, when
the health building on Highway 21 opened, the county purchased the current QF computer
patient management system. She said QF was no longer offering upgrades, plus the system did
not have electronic medical record capabilities. Campbell said that in 2014, the federal
government would require health providers to use an electronic system. She said through a
grant, the health department had participated in a review of medical records software, and Insight
Software was recommended. Campbell said the cost was $432,765.00, and 100% of this would
be paid with Medicaid Max dollars. She said the complete request before the board was as
follows: (1) Approval of a budget amendment for the use of fund balance reserved for Medicaid
Max funds to upgrade the patient accounting software along with the purchase of an electronic
medical record system (EMRS) and (2) Waiver of bidding subsequent to NCGS 143-
129(e)(6)(iii), exception to bidding requirement based on standardization or compatibility, with
award of contract to purchase Netsmart Insight EMRS software modules and signature on
appropriate project documents.
Commissioner Robertson asked Campbell to explain Medicaid Max funding.
Campbell said the department had an annual cost analysis by the state, and with these
figures, the staff knew how much it cost, above, what was reimbursed for Medicaid costs. She
said typically, about 60 cents on the dollar covered the gap between what it cost to serve
Medicaid clients and what was actually paid in Medicaid fees. Campbell said the money was
placed aside to pay for interpreters, large capital purchases, and major renovations. She said the
funds were not guaranteed, and therefore, they were not built into the annual budgets.
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7. Request for Approval to Apply for a Parks and Recreation Trust Fund Grant in the
Amount of $133,426 to be used for the Acquisition/Capital Improvements of the Scotts
Community Recreation Center that will be Renamed the "Scotts Rosenwald Park": Parks
and Recreation Director Robert Woody said on November 6, 2009, the county accepted the
donation of the Scotts Center. He said at that time, a discussion occurred on applying for a
$133,426.00 PARTF grant. Woody said the funds would improve the buildings and grounds
(insulation, update the doors, locks, add a walking trail, basketball courts, horseshoe pits, and
new playground equipment). He said the value of the property would be used as the required
match, and the county should not have to pay anything to receive the grant funds. Woody said
the county's tax reval department had estimated the site to be worth $130,000 to $134,000. He
said that if the property value was actually lower, he would propose for the remaining needed
match funds to be derived out of the park fund.
8. Request for Approval of a Resolution Pertaining to the "Talon Systems Building
Renovations Project" for the North Carolina Rural Center's Building Reuse and
Restoration Grants Program: Economic Developer Mike Smith requested a resolution for the
Talon Systems Renovation project. He said the company was considering the county for a new
facility, and a resolution was needed for the Rural Center's Building Restoration Grant. He said
there was a cash match of $5,000 needed, plus $14,400 was needed for administrative costs, with
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7. Request for Approval to Apply for a Parks and Recreation Trust Fund Grant in the
Amount of $133,426 to be used for the Acquisition/Capital Improvements of the Scotts
Community Recreation Center that will be Renamed the "Scotts Rosenwald Park": Parks
and Recreation Director Robert Woody said on November 6, 2009, the county accepted the
donation of the Scotts Center. He said at that time, a discussion occurred on applying for a
$133,426.00 PARTF grant. Woody said the funds would improve the buildings and grounds
(insulation, update the doors, locks, add a walking trail, basketball courts, horseshoe pits, and
new playground equipment). He said the value of the property would be used as the required
match, and the county should not have to pay anything to receive the grant funds. Woody said
the county's tax reval department had estimated the site to be worth $130,000 to $134,000. He
said that if the property value was actually lower, he would propose for the remaining needed
match funds to be derived out of the park fund.
8. Request for Approval of a Resolution Pertaining to the "Talon Systems Building
Renovations Project" for the North Carolina Rural Center's Building Reuse and
Restoration Grants Program: Economic Developer Mike Smith requested a resolution for the
Talon Systems Renovation project. He said the company was considering the county for a new
facility, and a resolution was needed for the Rural Center's Building Restoration Grant. He said
there was a cash match of $5,000 needed, plus $14,400 was needed for administrative costs, with
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the total needed from the county being $19,400.00. Smith said the company would pay the
$19,400.00; however, if a decision was made to locate in the county.
Commissioner Robertson asked if the resolution needed to be re -worded indicating the
company would pay the costs if a decision were made to locate a facility in the county.
County Manager Mashburn said nothing had been submitted in writing from the company.
He said the resolution should imply the method on how the match funds would be supplied.
Smith said this had been discussed with the company representatives -- that they would
provide the funds.
(The following resolution will be used for this request.)
AUTHORIZING RESOLUTION BY IREDELL COUNTY for the
North Carolina Rural Center
Building Reuse and Restoration Grants Program
"Talon Systems Building Renovations Project"
WHEREAS, the North Carolina General Assembly has authorized funds to stimulate economic
development and job creation in distressed areas through constructing critical water and wastewater
facilities, addressing technology needs, renovating vacant buildings, and implementing research and
demonstration projects, and
WHEREAS, the County has need for and intends to assist in the renovation of a vacant building in a
project described as the "Talon Systems Building Renovations Project"; and
WHEREAS, the County intends to request funding assistance from the Building Reuse and Restoration
Grants Program for the project.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS:
That the County is in full support of the application and the project, if funding is received, and
That the County will provide for a cash match of $5,000 for application preparation and at least 3%
($14,400) of the total grant amount for project administration as a cash investment into the project and
that if Talon decides to locate in Iredell County, the company has agreed to pay the cash match and
project administration costs.
That the County has substantially complied, or will substantially comply with all state, and local laws,
rules, regulations, and ordinances applicable to the project and to the grants pertaining thereto.
9. Request for Approval of the November 17, 2009 Minutes
10. Request for Approval of Budget Amendment #34: Dr. Kenny Miller, with the Iredell-
Statesville Schools, said the system planned to move forward with several projects (Career Tech
Center @$800,921; the North Iredell Cafeteria Roof @ $49,980; Woodland Heights Water/Sewer Project
@ $151,099), and it was a goal to complete the work in a "pay as you go" method. He said the
system needed to recover some funds already spent from $1,002,000 in lottery funds that were
available Raleigh.
To recognize proceeds of Lottery Proceeds and appropriate to Iredell-Statesville Schools for the
Career Tech Center ($800,921) NIHS Cafeteria Roof ($49,980), Woodland Heights Water/Sem
BP#34 ($151,099),
12/812009
Account # Current Change Amended
General Fund
104700457101 Lottery Proceeds - ISS (3,784,615) (1,002,000) (4,786,615)
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11. Request to Accept/Approve the 2009/2010 NC OneMap Framework Ortho Imagery
Collection Proposal & Authorize the County Manager to Sign the Proposal: Geographic
Information Systems Director Chris Bridges requested permission to apply for an aerial imagery
project (NC OneMap Framework Ortho Imagery). He said once the application was approved, a
contract for cost sharing funds would be submitted to the board in approximately one month.
He said the current ortho project was on schedule, and it should be completed by the end of this
year. Bridges said awarded funding had averaged about $20,000.00, and the amount was based
on the jurisdiction's size along with how much money was available. He said the original intent
of the proposal was to assist 25 North Carolina counties each year, with a goal of all 100
counties being updated in a four—year cycle, but funds had been limited in the past few years.
He said that for the 2010 flight season, eligible jurisdictions had to be a part of an urban region,
as defined by the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency, and Iredell County qualified.
Bridges said requirements of the county would be to supply a copy of the ortho photography on
a portable hard drive and to provide access to the imagery through the NC One Map web site.
Commissioner Robertson asked if the work would impact the quality of GIS records that
could be viewed on the web site at this time. He said the 2005 photos were done during the fall
or winter, and the 2008 photographs, which were "fuzzy," were done in the summer. Robertson
asked if the newer photos would be on the web site.
Bridges said the 2005 photos were with county flown imagery, while the 2008 shots were
taken by the state during the month of June. He said the newer imagery (2009) should be better
quality.
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Request for Approval of a Revision to the Economic Development Incentive for
Providencia, USA, Inc: County Attorney Pope said an economic development incentive was
previously approved for Providencia based on an agreement where the city and county would
jointly purchase property in the West Industrial Park, and resale it to Providencia. Pope said the
arrangement was based on an assumed $120 million investment. He said since that time,
Providencia's plans had changed, and the anticipated investment was between $70 to $80
million. Pope said the company had now decided to purchase the property, but Providencia was
still eligible for an economic development incentive.
Greater Statesville Development Corporation Economic Developer Mike Smith said 56
new jobs would be created by September of 2011 with Providencia paying more than the
county's average wage rate.
Pope said he understood the City of Statesville had approved an incentive for the
company based on a minimum investment of $63 million and a maximum of $70 million.
Smith said this was correct.
Pope said this would mean that Providencia would have to have at least a $63 million
investment to trigger any incentives, and the county would not pay any incentive in excess of
$70 million. Mr. Pope said he assumed that Providencia was asking for a similar investment
($63 million up to $70 million) from the county.
Smith said yes.
Commissioner Keadle said he understood that previously the board committed to
assisting Providencia but in a different form. He said the county was basically keeping a
commitment; however, it was less.
Attorney Pope said this was a fair summary.
MOTION by Commissioner Norman to accept the proposal (approve the Providencia
economic development incentive based on an investment of between $63 million to $70 million).
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
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Request from the Economic Developers Regarding American Recovery &
Reinvestment Act Projects: Information about the projects are as follows:
Recovery Zone (RZ) Facility Bonds (Public Sector) for Municipal Projects
City of Statesville: Statesville City Manager Rob Hites said stimulus projects had to be
"shovel ready," and bids for a new $3 million fire station would be reviewed this month. He said 15
new jobs would also be created. He requested $3 million in RZ bonds.
Town of Troutman: Troutman Finance Director Steve Shealy requested an RZ allotment of
$4,106,000 for acquisition, construction and equipping of water sewer for a business park. He said
the facility would increase the county's tax base and create new jobs.
Town of Mooresville: Mooresville Director of Finance Maia Setzer said the Town had
been working with the Local Government Commission on a bond issue with a possible sale date in
February of 2010. She said one component of the $33 million package was a wastewater treatment
plant, and the Town had an $11.8 million state revolving fund loan for the project. She requested
$5,000,000 of RZ bonds that would be used to finance a portion of the acquisition, construction and
equipping of the Presbyterian Pump Station. She said Mooresville could use more RZ funds if any
were returned to the state.
OTION by Commissioner Johnson to accept the municipal requests for the Recovery Zone
Facility Bonds for the public sector.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
Recovery Zone (RZ) Facility Bonds for the Private Sector
Providencia USA, Inc.: Greater -Statesville Economic Development Corporation
Executive Director Mike Smith, on behalf of Providencia, requested an allocation of $9,100,000
in RZ bonds to assist the nonwovens manufacturing company. He said the RZ program would
not cost the county anything, and it was a good financing tool.
Cliff Bridges, the Public Relations Spokesperson for The Polymer Group (PGI), said his
company was a global manufacturer of nonwovens. He said PGI was a corporate citizen of the
county, and the Mooresville facility employed 100+ people. Bridges said PGI had invested $40
million in the Mooresville facility that manufactured fabrics that were converted into medical
and hygiene products. Mr. Bridges said partnerships between businesses and governments were
commendable and they were needed to advance manufacturing in North Carolina. He said it was
hoped that PGI would be considered for the same type of incentives that were being provided for
other companies manufacturing nonwoven fabrics. Bridges said a level playing field was
needed, and the company requested open dialogue.
Commissioner Robertson asked Mr. Bridges if PGI had a project that was ready.
Bridges said the company was always looking to "expand our opportunities and there
were various things being considered."
Robertson asked if the company had a project that was ready to go.
Bridges said, "No sir, but a project could ready in the near future."
Commissioner Keadle asked how near in the future.
Bridges said there were various things being considered, but something might be brought
to a conclusion by the end of the year or the next three to four months.
Commissioner Johnson said RZ bond money not used by the counties reverted back to
the state. He said Iredell County could apply for the funds, and perhaps an application could be
made on PGI's behalf to the state.
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Note: Mr. Bridges signed up to speak during the Public Comment Period.
MOTION by Commissioner Johnson to approve the Recovery Bond allocation of
$9,100,000 for Providencia, USA, Inc.
VOTNG: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
Atrium at the Lake Inc.: Mooresville -South Iredell Community Development
Executive Director Russ Rogerson said I-77/Exit 31 opened earlier this year, and it was
designated as an employment zone for the county. He said the largest development at the site
was Atrium at the Lake, and $9,059,000 was requested in RZ bonds. Rogers said the site would
be commercial, with a convention hotel, and the $800 million Atrium project would employ
several thousand people.
Attorney David Parker, a partner in the Atrium at the Lake project, said RZ funds were
"use it or lose it" money, and if the county did not allocate the bond allocation before
December 15, 2009, Raleigh would make the allocations. Parker said the bonds required no
government backing.
Commissioner Keadle asked when Mr. Parker became aware of the bonds.
Parker said he knew about Build America Bonds, but they didn't apply in the same
manner as recovery zone facility bonds. Parker said the RZ bonds were tax exempt bonds, and
he learned about them about six weeks ago. He said the RZ bonds were easier for the LGC, as
compared to Special Assessment Improvement District (SAID) bonds. Additionally, he said the
LGC had never considered Mooresville's SAID bonds as the Town had never formally submitted
a request. He said the LGC would review Atrium's request for the RZ bonds, and the process
would be similar to Industrial Revenue Bonds. Parker said either a private or direct placement
could be used with the RZ bonds while this couldn't be done with SAID bonds. Parker said two
institutional buyers were interested in Atrium's project/bonds.
Commissioner Johnson asked Attorney Bill Pope if due diligence had to occur with
Atrium's request similar to what was needed for SAID bonds.
Attorney Pope said the county would not be the issuer in the RZ bonds. He said no due
diligence was required, and the RZ process was similar to industrial revenue bonds. Pope said
the federal/state government had expanded the program to allow more uses for industrial revenue
bonds. He said the LGC would review Atrium's RZ bond request.
Parker said the RZ bonds did not have to be credit enhanced if there was a single
qualified institutional buyer who would take the entire issue. He said this was made a "huge"
difference, and made the bonds more marketable.
Johnson said it appeared that Atrium could go to the LGC with a letter of intent from a
financial institution and probably secure approval.
Parker said, "They have to be big. They have to have at least $100 million at almost any
particular time and do an average of $10 million in investments each. He said this tended to be
large insurance companies, large banks, and large pension plans."
MOTION by Commissioner Norman to approve the Atrium at the Lake request.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
Request to Approve $82,739 from Funds Currently Appropriated for Airport
Improvements as Matching Funds for Grants Awarded to the City of Statesville: Finance
Director Susan Blumenstein said the City of Statesville had received two additional runway and
taxiway rehabilitation grants, plus there was a grant to acquire additional land. She said the
county had agreed in the past to provide equal funding for local matches with the city, and
$302,571.00 had been received in grants. Blumenstein said the city had $137,092 in reserve that
had been retained from the runway overlay project, and this left a balance of $165,479. She said
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one half of this amount was $82,739. Continuing, she said the county had $164,318 in this
year's budget for possible land acquisition, and it was recommended that the $82,739 be derived
from these funds.
Commissioner Johnson said additional land would be needed in the future, but not
immediately. He said the match funds would be used for a runway and taxiway that would also
strengthen the ramp.
Blumenstein said $80,000 of the match was matching a $1,450,000 grant received from
the federal government for land acquisition.
OTION by Commissioner Johnson to approve $82,739 from funds appropriated for
airport improvements as matching funds for grants awarded to the City of Statesville.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
ZoninE Board of Adjustment (2 appointments): Commissioner Johnson nominated
Steve Shoe and Michael Johnson.
OTION by Chairman Williams to close the nominations and appoint Shoe and
Michael Johnson by acclamation.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
Recreation Advisory Board (2 appointments): Commissioner Keadle nominated Bill
Benfield and David Rothwell.
MOTION by Chairman Williams to close the nominations and appoint Benfield and
Rothwell by acclamation.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
Information & Referral Service (I appointment): Commissioner Robertson
nominated Norma Rife.
MOTION by Chairman Williams to close the nominations and appoint Rife by
acclamation.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
Home & Community Care Block Grant Committee (2 appointments):
Commissioner Robertson nominated Joan Elam and Sue Walser.
MOTTO by Chairman Williams to close the nominations and appoint Elam and Walser
by acclamation.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
Board of Health (2 appointments): MOTION by Commissioner Keadle to table the
two appointments.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
Community Alternatives Program — Disabled Adults (CAP -DA) (6 appointments):
Commissioner Keadle nominated Laurie Klum, Jackie Negley, Carolyn Lamb, Leigh Ann Darty,
Daphne Rogers, and Robin Norris.
MOTTO by Chairman Williams to close the nominations and appoint Klum, Negley,
Lamb, Darty, Rogers, and Norris by acclamation.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
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Criminal Justice Partnership Program Committee (CJPP) (4 appointments):
Commissioner Johnson nominated Joel Mashburn, Susan Stroud, Ed Dearman and Sally
Dellinger.
MOTION by Chairman Williams to close the nominations and appoint Mashburn,
Stroud, Dearman, and Dellinger by acclamation.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
Nursing Home Advisory Board (1 appointment): MOTION by Commissioner Keadle
to table this appointment.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
Region F Aging Advisory Committee: Commissioner Keadle nominated Lynda Harmon.
MOTION by Chairman Williams to close the nominations and appoint Harmon by
acclamation.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
Note: The Region F Aging Advisory Committee appointment had been previously tabled and was on the
reminder list.
COUNTY MANAGER'S REPORT: A written activity report was distributed.
CLOSED SESSION: MOTION by Chairman Williams at 9:45 p.m., pursuant to G.S.
143-318.11 (a) (3) — Legal, G.S. 143-318.11 (a) (4) — Economic Development, and G.S. 143-
318.11 (a) (6) — Personnel, to enter into closed session.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
(RETURN TO OPEN SESSION AT 10:10 P.M.)
CALL FOR A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING AN ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVE: MOTION by Commissioner Johnson to call for a public
hearing on Tuesday, January 5, 2010 to consider an industrial grant in the total amount of
$31,336 for an undisclosed company considering a new location in Statesville, North Carolina.
VOTING: Ayes — 4; Nays — 1 (Keadle)
ADJOURNMENT: MOTION by Commissioner Johnson to adjourn the meeting.
(Next Meeting: Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at 7:00 P.M., in the Iredell County Government
Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC.)
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
Approval:
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Clerk to the Board