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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSeptember_1_2009_Regular_MinutesIREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MINUTES SEPTEMBER 1, 2009 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session Tuesday, September 1, 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 Steve Johnson Ken Robertson Scott Keadle Absent: Vice Chairman Marvin Norman Staff present: County Manager Joel Mashburn, Deputy County Manager Tracy Jackson, County Attorney Bill Pope, Planning Director Ron Smith, Ben Stikeleather (Planning Department), Acting Fire Marshal Ronny Thompson, Finance Director Susan Blumenstein, Chief Deputy Sheriff Rick Dowdle, Animal Control Director Chris Royal, Dale Goodin (Facility Services), Kim Goodin (Parks/ Recreation Dept.) and Retha Gaither, Executive Assistant. Absent: Jean C. Moore, Clerk to the Board CALL TO ORDER by Chairman Williams INVOCATION by Commissioner Johnson PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ADJUSTMENTS OF THE AGENDA: Additions: • Closed session for Property Acquisition — G.S. 143-318.11 (a) (5) • Closed session for Legal matter —G.S. 143-318.11 (a) (3) PRESENTATION OF APPRECIATION PLAQUES: Jeff Frazier, Director of Facility Services said he started out with Dale Goodin 25 years ago and how time flies. Frazier said they had all become like a family and will miss seeing Mr. Goodin every day. He has done so much for Iredell County and his work can be seen in all the county buildings. On behalf of Iredell County and Facility Services, Frazier presented Goodin with an appreciation plaque for his dedicated services to Iredell County. Chairman Williams stated he had known Mr. Goodin for a long time because they had gone to school together. Chairman Williams also stated how committed Facility Services is in providing the best service possible to Iredell County employees and citizens. On behalf of the Iredell County Commissioners Williams wished Mr. Goodin a long and happy retirement. Chris Royal, Director of Animal Services, stated that Sarah Barnette had been with Animal Control for 16 years; the first 2 years in Wilkes County. Barnette began as an Animal Control Officer and moved up to Field Supervisor. Barnette has spent a lot of hours and has been very dedicated to Animal Control. Royal stated the department would miss her but hopes she has a very happy retirement. Chairman Williams stated Barnette's position is one of those thankless jobs that you are not aware of until you need it. On behalf of the Board of Commissioners Chairman Williams presented Barnette with an appreciation plaque and wishes for a happy retirement APPOINTMENT BEFORE THE BOARD Mr. Mike Brotherton desires to Discuss and Express Opposition to the Proposed Use of a Special Assessment Improvement District under Consideration by the Town of Mooresville to Pay for the Construction of a Bridge across Interstate 77 at Oates Road. Brotherton, a farmer of land affected by the proposed bridge, presented materials he received from a meeting with the Town of Mooresville on August 6, 2009, which included excerpts of a power point presentation by the Town of Mooresville on Special Assessment Bonds, traffic analyses, and maps showing property owners. Brotherton stated this would greatly handicap him on borrowing money especially if there was a lien on his property. A retirement facility has purchased part of the property with plans to build a retirement center with an investment of $150-200 million. Brotherton stated that when this company became aware of the pending project they were very upset and they could not continue with the development with a lien on their property because they finance their projects through bonds. Brotherton stated the assessed area runs from Hwy 150 to Cornelius Road and north toward Hwy 21 and over to Rinehardt Road. Brotherton asked Henry Brantley, who owns property on the other side of 21, to speak. Henry voiced his concerns with the 50% or majority and 66% of tax value. Henry stated for instance if 5 commercial property owners wanted this project and 5 farmers did not, with the present plan, the commercial property owners would win due to higher property values even though the farmers have more land. This legislation would be beneficial to a community where all owners wanted the infrastructure with paved sidewalks, sewer, etc. In this case, those that do not want it are being forced to pay for a project that they have no desire for. Another issue is the way the benefits are assessed, which is in a nontraditional way. Henry also stated a concern with the traffic analysis. Henry asked the Board for their recommendations and opinions about this legislation. Chairman Williams asked for response from the Board Commissioner Johnson asked Attorney Pope's opinion of G.S. 160A-239.2 section 2(a) about the wording "within the city" whether these gentlemen are protected or if the city can annex and assess them. Attorney Pope stated it is clear the city doesn't have authority to impose special assessments outside the corporate boundaries of the city and to what authority the city has to annex these properties he does not know. Johnson stated through experience that municipalities have a great deal of authority under the general statutes to annex people almost at will. Brotherton feels there is an underlying motive on the proposed assessed zone. Johnson stated he is unaware of any legal authority the Board has to tell Mooresville they can not annex someone or should they do so, that they don't have the authority under this statute not to assess them. Pope stated several bills were introduced in the last legislation having to do with changing the involuntary annexation laws. Pope recalls one of the bills being discussed would require a vote when the property owners in the area requested it. Chairman Williams asked if it had to be unanimous and that no one be opposed to it for the assessment. Pope did not recall. Henry said the previous policy stated anyone that was going to be assessed; their property had to abut the project. In this case it is at the liberty of the board as to how large or small the assessed area is. Commissioner Robertson asked who initiated this change in the legislation. Brotherton said it was Mr. Hartsell. Robertson asked if Mr. Hartsell had been contacted. Brotherton said they had contacted & met with Grey Mills to discuss all the issues. Mills stated he would study the information and get back to them with his comments. 2 Robertson stated he is interested in the motivation of this legislature. Robertson made reference to an article in the newspaper that stated `they were okay with most of the burden falling on them' which really means they are more than happy to let you carry as much as you are willing. The folks looking for you to pay are well organized and probably well financed. Brotherton stated that the bridge project has been in the works for well over a year. A developer paid half the cost and the Town of Mooresville matched them in funding the highway study and the bridge estimates. Johnson stated this is indicative of what happens so often in Raleigh. Law is written with very little consideration of the impact at the local level. Commissioner Keadle stated the bottom line is 50 people can go out and ask the Town of Mooresville to tax 50 other people to pay for their project. Johnson stated that if he understands the statute correctly they would have to annex the property in order to assess the property. Johnson asked if it would be in order for the Board to craft a letter to the delegation in Raleigh to express the concerns about the impact it will have on these properties and ask them to revisit this issue. MOTION by Commissioner Johnson to instruct the Clerk to the Board to craft a letter indicating that we are concerned that the financial hardship that will be visited upon people who may be assessed for the construction of this road and we respectfully ask that our legislative delegation reconsider this legislation and amend it to avoid any financial determent to people who may be assessed. VOTING: Ayes — 4; Nays — 0 PUBLIC HEARING Chairman Williams declared the meeting to be in a public hearing. REZONING REQUEST: Case 0907-1, Mary Blanche Kennedy Requests to Rezone .94 Acres on Eagle Mills Road from Residential Agricultural (RA) to Neighborhood Business District (NB). Ron Smith stated this is a straight NB zoning request. This is one acre out of 200. There are already 2 other businesses there, one presently operating and one not. The 2030 Plan has this area designated as small neighborhood business or neighborhood commercial node. The Planning Board is recommending in favor of this rezoning. No one desired to speak and Chairman Williams declared the public hearing closed. OTIO by Commissioner Robertson to approve the zoning map amendment to make a finding that although the proposal is not consistent with the 1997 Iredell County land use plan, the approval is consistent with the adopted 2030 Horizon Plan. The said approval is reasonable and in the public interest due to the consistency with the 2030 Horizon Plan as a result said approval furthers the goals and objectives of the 2030 Horizon Plan. VOTING: Ayes — 4; Nays — 0 Chairman Williams declared the meeting to be in a public hearing. REZONING REQUEST: Case 0906-1, Cletus Darrell Jones Requests to Rezone 3.9 acres at 1169 Turnersburg Highway from Residential Agricultural (RA) to Highway Business Conditional District (HB -CD). Ron Smith stated HB -CD is a new conditional zoning which has several conditions that have been agreed to by the applicant. First — that only 72 square feet total of signage, 2 separate driveways with a maximum width of 24 feet each and separated by a landscaped island, the only use shall be automotive repair and service, all lighting shall be contained on the site, and no unnecessary removal of trees. Those are the original conditions agreed upon by Mr. Jones. The following was put into place at the Planning Board meeting. The entire building shall be insulated for noise control including the compressor building, hours of operation shall be limited to 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, Monday thru Friday and 8:00 am to 1:00 pm on Saturday, no Sunday operating hours, parking lot must be paved within 24 months of approval, 3 any vehicle that is inoperable or is unpaid must be stored in the main building or within the designated storage area as shown on the approved site plan, and the storage area must be enclosed by a fence of at least 6 feet in height and is opaque. Mr. Jones has agreed to both sets of conditions. The property is located about 1 mile north of the interchange of Highway 21 and I- 77. The Planning Board, through the 2030 plan, is recommending that this be included in a commercial node. The original permit was issued under the Home Occupation Standards but has since decided he would like to operate as a business. This business would not impact traffic. This request does not comply with our current land use plan however the 2030 plan does designate this area as commercial. The Planning Board did not recommend in favor of this request. However the staff has looked at what is reasonable as a land use prospective and therefore recommends in favor of this request. Darrell Jones and wife Brandy, owners of the property, spoke on their behalf to say this business was necessary to support their family. Unidentified neighbor spoke for the Jones family. This person lives across the road and did not have a problem with the opening of this business. Robert Stevenson, owner of land that was traded with the Jones, also owner of legal actions with the property, spoke against this rezoning. He feels it would be a negative impact on the traffic, cause erosion on adjoining property and speaking for the community of Bethany he wants to oppose. Shaun Turner, business owner close to property, is opposed to this rezoning. Turner believes Jones is being rewarded for not taking proper steps in getting his permits. No one else desired to speak; Chairman Williams declared the public hearing closed. Commissioner Robertson asked Ron Smith for clarification of how this got started as a home occupation. Smith explained the initial permitting process. The problems began when it was determined that the house was uninhabitable and the new building was more than what he considered a rural home occupation. Robertson asked if the Jones' were presently living on the property. Smith said no one is living there now. Jones has purchased a permit to install a mobile home on the property which would make it legal to operate a rural home occupation. Robertson asked about outside storage of vehicles. Smith said under the rural home occupation guidelines there would be no outside storage. Johnson stated if it were rezoned it would allow for outside storage. Smith agreed. Johnson stated if Jones had come and asked for rezoning prior to beginning construction or seeking a permit as a rural home occupation business, then the board would simply be debating the merits of the rezoning request. Smith agreed. Keadle stated he believes the Board should be debating the merits of the rezoning requests as presented by Mr. Smith in his initial presentation. MOTION by Commissioner Keadle to approve the zoning map amendment and make a finding that although the proposal is not consistent with the 1997 Iredell County Land Use Plan the approval is consistent with the anticipated options of the 2030 Horizon Plan and that said approval is 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. 4 Robertson asked if it was abnormal that people in this situation be allowed 2 years to apply to the standard whereas if they came first to get the permitting they would have had to comply with all the regulations in order to open the business. Chairman Williams asked Smith if that was part of the conditional use. Smith stated the 24 month time frame is to pave the parking lot. The Planning Board doesn't usually require parking lots to be paved but felt in this situation they would like to see this lot paved in the near future. DOT will require pavement from the paved highway to the end of the right-of-way. Johnson reiterated that this was a condition that Mr. Jones accepted. Smith agreed. VOTING: Ayes — 2 (Commissioners Johnson and Keadle); Nays — 2 (Commissioners Williams and Robertson). (In the event of a tie vote the motion fails.) Johnson asked if there was another motion that could be offered that would be more agreeable. Robertson stated his concerns were with the owners understanding the legal requirements and financial requirements of this rezoning. Robertson is not confident that all conditions will be met. Johnson stated it would then be an enforcement issue of the Planning Department. Robertson also does not want to send a message that citizens can do or build what they want before the proper process. Johnson understands the concerns and realizes that land use plans are needed, but feels sometimes government plans too much and it is hard on the private citizen. Not all citizens are knowledgeable of the process and he does not want to punish someone for that reason. Robertson reminded the board that Jones did not comply with the first permit that required him to live on the property and he did not. Therefore, Jones knew the rules and did not follow them. Keadle asked if the Board was a punitive board or were they there to evaluate the suitability of this property for rezoning. Pope stated a motion now would have to be made from the prevailing side. Robertson asked if it had to be done tonight. County Manager Joel Mashburn read from the rules of procedure. `When a substantive motion has been defeated, the board shall not consider that motion again for six months, except on the motion of a member who voted with the prevailing side, or who was absent from the meeting at which the original vote was taken.' Chairman Williams stated this issue could be brought back to the board on the recommendation of Commissioner Williams, Robertson or Norman. Consideration of a Release of Zoning and Subdivision Jurisdiction to the Town of Mooresville for an Area Located at the Mooresville Business Park between Mazeppa Road and NC 801. MOTION by Commissioner Keadle to approve the release of zoning and subdivision jurisdiction for the subject area to the Town of Mooresville. Johnson stated the Board could entertain the motion but there were citizens present that wanted to speak. Ron Smith stated the Town of Mooresville made one change and that is to remove the Penske properties from this request. The staff is in favor of this request. It is for 6 properties, 156 5 acres, the Mooresville South Iredell Industrial Park. The Town has been consistent in applying their industrial designations to these properties. Johnson asked, as clarification, that it is the intent of the Planning Board that the Board of Commissioners approve this release of jurisdiction minus the two Penske parcels. Tim Brown confirmed that was indeed the request. The properties in question are owned by Penske Realty, LLC. The remaining properties are owned by the MSIEDC and with this request would provide consistent municipal zoning to the properties. This would ultimately help future industrial development to these properties. Chairman Williams declared the meeting in a public hearing. Cora Lee Pless (oppose) and husband own land adjacent to the industrial park. They respectfully request that the Board of Commissioners remain in control over the parcels of land in question. The residents are not part of Mooresville. They do not have a vote or representation in Mooresville. Jody Brown (oppose) owns property adjacent to the industrial park. Brown does not want to be annexed by Mooresville and asked that the Board of Commissioners to protect the residents and maintain control over this property. Unidentified neighbor (oppose) spoke for many people in the area and Wood Ridge Lane and asked the Board of Commissioners not to release this land to Mooresville. Gerald Brown (oppose) stated that the present companies in the industrial park had been good neighbors. He mentioned some covenants that would no longer be valid if Mooresville were to take over the property. He feels the South Iredell Industrial Commission has not lived up their commitments in the past. Willie Gabriel (oppose) has lived in the area for many years and pointed out to the Board how many homes were around this property. She asked that the Board maintain the present zoning of this property. Eric Brown (oppose) does not trust the Town of Mooresville and asked the Board to leave this property under the present zoning jurisdiction. Chairman Williams asked if anyone else wished to speak. Tim Brown of MSIEDC reiterated that the Penske properties were deliberately eliminated for fear or misconception of a proposed test race track. There are no plans for economic development for these properties to date. Also he is not aware of any covenants that would lapse or expire. If covenants do exist they would run with the land if the property was sold. Linda Overcash (oppose) and husband, Dennis, own Overcash Angus on Shinnville Road which is fairly close to the park. She has attended many meetings of the Town of Mooresville and Board of Commissioners. She reminded the Commissioners that the Board is the only protection that the citizens have and asked that the Board maintain this protection by not granting this request. No one else desired to speak and Chairman Williams declared the public hearing closed. Commissioner Keadle stated that his prior motion was out of order and was made in the interest of moving things along on the agenda. He was unaware of the opposition or that there would be a public hearing. He withdrew his motion. Johnson asked about state law requirements on notices for public hearings. Mashburn said he was not sure if it was state law or local ordinance but there is a requirement of a 10 day notice. Johnson asked if a special called meeting and a public hearing could be held as long as it was advertised. 6 Mashburn agreed. Johnson added that if some viable economic entity was willing to locate on the property and invest a lot of money into the county they would not be talking about a 30 day delay. It could possibly take less than 2 weeks. Williams agreed but noted if the property was annexed the Board would have no authority. Johnson agreed the Board would have no authority to stop them. He understands Mooresville's reasons for this ETJ if a prospective development was interested. However, the speakers have a valid argument and should be listened to. MOTTO by Commissioner Johnson to deny this request with the understanding that if the South Iredell Development Corporation does receive a inquiry by an industry that would wish to locate on one of these parcels that it would be the intent of the Board of Commissioners to call a special meeting in regard to the release of jurisdiction of this property and that advertisement of the meeting occur according to the ordinance of state law. The meeting will be held to discuss and vote upon the release of jurisdiction. That would give residents a voice in the matter and would not seriously delay the release or the possible locating of an industry here. Robertson asked Russ Rogerson to clarify the motivation behind this request. Rogerson, MSIEDC, stated they were trying to attract industries and most companies are asking for rapid response when it comes to zoning or permitting of property. The ETJ request was simply to reduce the process time. At the present time companies are being told they have potentially 120 days before they could move forward with construction. Robertson asked that if the ETJ was released would it then be 120 days. Rogerson agreed. Robertson asked what the companies are being told at the present time. Smith stated it would possibly add another 30-45 days. Robertson asked if there was a meeting as suggested by Commissioner Johnson, could the 45 days turn into 10 days. Smith stated the public hearing for release of jurisdiction is a policy of this board, not a state law. Cutting the process to 10 days would not be a problem. They would just be sure to advertise and notify property owners as the policy dictates. Robertson asked if the Board sent a letter to MSIEDC stating the intent of this Board would be to hold a hearing within 10 days if an industry inquired, if that would be sufficient for MSIEDC. Rogerson stated it would not be a problem. MSIEDC's goal was not to disrupt the process or allow the process to be complete but only to make it as efficient as possible. Robertson asked if conditions could be placed on the release if granted. Pope stated they could not impose conditions. Pope asked Smith if the staff could call for a public hearing. Smith is not sure, but feels they would have to just forego the rules in order for a staff member to call for a public hearing. Johnson reminded the Board of a decision that was made 3-4 years ago to advertise the release of ETJ. It became a rule of this board and the board could suspend those rules. However, Johnson stated he would not be opposed to meeting twice if need be in regard to this matter. If MSIEDC comes up with a prospect, there would be a special called meeting of this board, call for a public hearing and in 10 days hold the hearing at a time that is convenient for the public. 7 Keadle asked for clarification with the proposal that Mr. Johnson made, there will be a 120 day process that 10 days would be added. Smith stated that 10 days would be advertisement time plus whatever time to include the first called meeting, which could be 10-15 days max. Robertson stated when the arguments were made about the race track before, the reason this board looked favorably upon it was because there was no noise ordinance in the county, there was no way to enforce it or check if people were too loud. This property is zoned industrial. The fact is that if a company appeared tomorrow with the offer of jobs, then the Board would say yes and he did not want a misconception that no industry was going to come into those parcels. Therefore he is in favor with the motion but encourages a written statement to the MSIEDC that states the Board's intent is to act in that 10 day window. Johnson stated he would accept that statement as an amendment to his motion. Keadle is in favor of Johnson's motion and concurred with Robertson. VOTING: Ayes 4, Nays 0 ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS Request from the North Carolina Department of Transportation for the Approval of an Abandonment Petition for a Portion of SR 3162, Old Perth Road (approval will remove the abandoned portion from the state system of roads): Ron Smith said the DOT was looking to abandon the last portion of Old Perth Road. This does not take it off the books but does remove it from their maintenance schedule. MOTION by Commissioner Keadle to approve. VOTING: Ayes 4, Nays 0 Request for Approval of the following three items associated with the Longitude 80 Dairies Project: David Hartigan stated the project was slated for the old Homer's Truck Stop on Stamey Farm Road. Upon approval by the board, the county will be applying for a grant to the NC Rural Center Building Reuse and Restoration Program. Money will be used for Longitude 80 Dairies for renovations and additions. This company will manufacture yogurt. There will also be a retail shop, a dairy bar, administrative offices and training rooms. The project will cost approximately $7 million and create a minimum of 25 jobs. The application by Iredell County will be a $480,000 loan to Longitude 80. This loan is a forgivable loan if they create the jobs they are committed to. Three documents need to be executed, 1) a motion to approve the project and approval that the county will provide at least a 3% cash match to the project; the cash match has been committed to by Longitude 80, 2) a letter to be signed by the Chairman which mirrors the resolution, and 3) a three page application document. Robertson asked for clarification on the amount of money requested from Iredell County. The application is showing Iredell County's amount at $19,400. Hartigan said this amount is 3% of $480,000 plus $5,000 application preparation and would be paid by Longitude 80, but must go through the books of Iredell County. Johnson asked for an explanation of the process for a "forgivable" loan. Hartigan said there are 2 new programs in the state which will provide towns and counties grants to reuse or restore buildings. They are grants to the county and a loan to the business. They will pay up to half of the renovation cost to a vacant building. The purpose is to get vacant buildings in use again. Johnson asked if the conditions were not met would the county have any exposure. 9 Hartigan said they would not have any financially. Keadle asked Mr. Mashburn if there were any assurances that Iredell County would not have any liability by passing this money through the county's books. Mashburn said there is a letter committing to the $19,400 and the money will be in hand before it is awarded. Keadle asked that this condition be included in the approval. Johnson stated that Hartigan is actually asking for permission to apply for the grant and at some point the board will come back and look at legal documents that will need approval. Mashburn stated that the normal process is first the application and then the county will receive a notice of award. At that time certain documents will have to be approved. Hartigan stated at that time the county will enter into a contract with the Rural Center. MOTIO by Commissioner Johnson to approve. VOTING: Ayes 4, Nays 0 Request for Approval of an Agreement with Bingham Arbitrage Rebate Services and Authorization for the County Manager to Sign the Document Susan Blumenstein stated the county is required by the IRS to have arbitrage rebate calculations done for the first 5 years of every bond issue. The 2008 refunding last year does qualify. Bingham has agreed to provide these services for $1,300 for years I and 2 and then no fee for years 3-5. They have done all calculations in the past. MOTION by Commissioner Keadle to approve. VOTING: Ayes 4, Nays 0 Request for Approval of Budget Amendment #10 for $11,780 to Appropriate Building Improvement Reserves to the Central VFD for Emergency Roof Repairs Ronny Thompson is requesting a budget amendment for roof repairs to Central Volunteer Fire Department in the amount of $11,780 which will come from the building improvement fund. MOTION by Commissioner Johnson to approve. VOTING: Ayes 4, Nays 0 Request for Approval of Budget Amendment #11 for $183,455 to Accept Grant Funding from the North Carolina Governor's Highway Safety Program presented by Rick Dowdle MOTTO by Commissioner Keadle to approve. VOTING: Ayes 4, Nays 0 Request for Approval of a Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Mooresville and Iredell County that will allow Firefighters to Serve as Ambulance Drivers presented by Tracy Jackson MOTION by Commissioner Keadle to approve. VOTING: Ayes 4, Nays 0 Request for Review of a Proposed Panhandling Ordinance presented by Tracy Jackson. There has been a revision from the original draft and is presented to the Board for their review. 9 Pope stated he had reviewed the draft and made a few changes. He added the definition of "shoulder of the road" and changed the restriction on panhandling from 25 feet to 100 feet of a bank, financial institution or ATM machine. MOTION by Chairman Williams to accept this as information and bring it back to the next meeting. VOTING: Ayes 4, Nays 0 Request for Approval of a Resolution and Revision to the Board's Rules of Procedure Regarding the Adoption of Future Proclamations and Resolutions Mashburn stated concerns have been expressed in the past about resolutions/proclamations appearing on the agendas without prior board member review or sponsorship. This will establish a procedure for simple non -regulatory resolutions or proclamations to the board for consideration. These resolutions are usually to commemorate or draw attention to an event or something of that nature. MOTION by Commissioner Keadle to approve. VOTING: Ayes 4, Nays 0 RESOLUTION ENTITLED COMMISSION MEMBERS TO SPONSOR ALL RESOLUTIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS BROUGHT FOR III FOR CONSIDERATION WHEREAS, the county commissioners are elected by the people of Iredell County with the commission's legal powers and duties being vested as a single body rather than individual powers of any commissioner; and WHEREAS, validly called meetings allow a majority of the commission to exercise control of the functions of county government given to the care of the board of commissioners; and WHEREAS, the commission uses various forms of actions including, resolutions and proclamations to accomplish its business in the best interest of the citizens g1Iredell County; and WHEREAS, to actively facilitate the business of the County, it is in the best interest of this elected body to serve as individual or collective sponsors on issues brought forth for consideration. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Iredell County Board of Commissioners, in order to enhance its individual and collective knowledge, shall serve as sponsors for all resolutions and proclamations being brought forth for commission consideration. This the first day of September, 2009. IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Godfrey Williams, Chairman Request for Approval of the August 18, 2009 Minutes (Special Mtg., Briefing & Regular Minutes). MOTION by Commissioner Keadle to approve. VOTING: Ayes 4, Nays 0 None None UNFINISHED BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS 10 COUNTY MANAGER'S REPORT Joel Mashburn brought to the board a memorandum about a budget review and update. This memo is recommending a half day budget review and planning session sometime in late October or early November. Possible dates are listed for the board reviews and will be added to September 15 agenda to finalize the date. CLOSED SESSION MOTION by Chairman Williams to go into Closed Session for G.S. 143-318.11 (a) (4) — Economic Development, G.S. 143-318.11 (a) (3) — Legal matter, and G.S. 143-318.11 (a) (5) - Property Acquisition. VOTING: Ayes 4, Nays 0 (RETURN TO OPEN SESSION) MOTION by Commissioner Johnson to call for an economic development public hearing for Project Norman in the amount of $59,925.00, over a five-year period, on Tuesday, September 15, 2009. VOTING: Ayes -3; Nays I (Keadle) ADJOURNMENT: OTION by Commissioner Johnson to adjourn the meeting. VOTING: Ayes — 4; Nays — 0. Approval: 11 Retha Gaither Executive Assistant